Leading Well

Mike Peterson talks about his world of helping people reach others effectively through marketing. He talks about how he grew from someone who struggled in school to a business owner through learning the value of hard work.

If you'd like to reach out to him, you can email him at [email protected]
OR you can find him on his various socials and websites all branching from mikegpeterson.com

Gayle Withnell is a philanthropist and former teacher who works with her husband, Dick Withnell, to better the communities they are a part of through civic engagement and charity. She talks about how she stays busy and continues to improve the world around her.

Mike Adams is an entrepreneur who owns a few restaurants and is likely most known for turning a food truck into a restaurant: Adam's Rib Smokehouse. He talks about his life story, the beginnings of his entrepreneurial spirit, and gives advice that he wishes he had when he was younger.

If you'd like to learn more about his smokehouse, you can visit their website adamsribsmokehouse.com

Justin and Emmy Arana run the Acres of Hope Youth Ranch in Independence, OR. They work with troubled youth tho help them connect with mentors, nature, horses, and more. On the podcast, they talk about their personal origins as well as the origins of the ranch and how they go about doing what they do.

If you'd like to learn more about Acres of Hope, visit their website: acresofhopeyouthranch.org
Or you can reach out to Justin via email: [email protected]

Tim Sinatra is the of the Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties. He talks about his struggles in school and how he overcame those to be the successful leader he is today. He also talks about life lessons he learned from his father and how he manages balancing work and life.

If you'd like to reach out to Tim to find out more about what he does, you can email him at [email protected]
You can also go to their website at theyonline.org

Rollyn Betts is a health coach, vocal coach, and even a horse trainer! He has many passions focused around educating others and helping them achieve goals they perhaps didn't think were possible! He shares with us advice he wishes he had and advice for everyone else too.

If you'd like to reach him about providing some cpr training, you can find more info at orcprpro.com
If you'd like to reach out to him about anything, you can email him at [email protected]

Holly Nelson, Executive Dean of Chemeketa Community College, pops into our podcast this week to share about her journey and what she does for students today. She talks about transitioning from teaching directly to administration and its impact for change.

If you'd like to see more of what Chemeketa offers, go to their website chemeketa.edu
If you'd like to reach her, you can email her at [email protected]

Tony Frazier is the Director for the Salem Kroc Center. They work with the local community and underserved children and families to provide activities for young people. Someone can go there to experience their pool, gym, educational centers and so much more.

If you'd like to learn more about what Tony does, check out their website: salem.kroccenter.org

Katy Canales shares with us a bit of her life story and what she has learned about having influence in a community and business. She currently works with home loans and mortgages. She talks about being a twin and transitioning to a school without them and other life changes that can have an impact on a person.

If you'd like to reach out to her, you can reach her via email [email protected] or by phone 503-385-4040

Anna Sponable is a new high school graduate that is on their way to becoming an awesome civic leader one day. She has participated in many community projects and was a participant in the American Legion mock government project. We all wish her luck and are excited to see what she will pursue after she continues her education in college!