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Mother Delores Hart

What ever happened to Hollywood hearthrob Delores Hart? You’d be shocked to learn her “career path.”  If you don’t remember, she was a fast-rising Hollywood star in the ’50s, famous for having the first on-screen kiss with Elvis Presley! Join The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie as we visit with Delores Hart and learn the courageous path she followed, abandoning the fame and fortune of Hollywood for a transcendental path what would lead her to tranquility and joy. Find Show Notes here (with links). Listen to the show below or sign up for free podcasts.

Host Tom Loarie discuss the secrets of a successful career pivot with guest mentor Lynn Fischer, one of the “50 Most Empowering Women in Business.” Lynn jumped from being a successful marketing executive (E&J Gallo, Dreyers, The Wine Group) to co-founding and running one of U.S.’s 20 most promising biotechnology solution providers. Her company, Title21, is considered today to be one of top five companies to work for in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find Show Notes here.

The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao talks with Michael Van Hecke, M.Ed., president of Catholic Textbook Project, on how a teacher and headmaster ended up doing the last thing he ever expected to do, namely, launching a now-thriving textbook company that focuses on exceptionally well-researched and engaging-to-read history textbooks.  Van Hecke and his textbooks were even featured on CNN and The Lou Dobbs Show.  But what a transition! From teaching to textbooks, without any business background…  Why?  And why “history?” It’s an eye-opening interview with some great take-aways for listeners.  See Show Notes here.

Host Tom Loarie interviews Andreas Widmer, Author of “The Pope and The CEO: John Paul II’s Leadership Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard” and Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business and Economics. You’ll learn about his business start-up success and learnings, the launching a successful seven-year project to help turn-around severe poverty, hitting the wall, profit, faith, and much more…Find Show Notes here

Scott Schimmel, founder of The You School, has helped thousands write their own life story, follow their dreams and passions to achievement.  He’s helped young veterans transition into civilian life; those frustrated with a job or career that “didn’t fit” to dig deep and find a new path; high-achieving athletes transition to other careers where they also excelled; and young college students transition into successful professional careers they love.  He’s helped many who find themselves at the crossroads rediscover who they are, what they uniquely care about, at the deepest level, and find a path to achieve it; to “write” their own stories.  In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao talks with Scott Schimmel about The You School and his top tips for living a life of fulfillment, purpose and meaning. Find show notes here.

Hear first-hand the remarkable story of entrepreneur Eric Rhoads, a broadcast Hall of Famer who shares his secrets for building one of the U.S.’ fastest growing media companies—Streamline Publishing Inc — with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie.  The two met in an oil painting class years ago and their friendship continued as Eric grew his media empire in niche markets in which he was passionate.

In this upcoming episode of THE MENTORS RADIO show, host Ric Brutocao talks with pioneering, board certified ER doctor Gregory Moreno, MD, founder of award-winning MedHero Urgent Care Clinic, about Urgent Care, the Flu and You.  You’ll learn what motivated Dr. Moreno to leave the ER room and serve patients directly with his own Urgent Care, his innovative practice that is even capable of helping people at home, and insider medical insights about the flu, where to go for what health issue,  how to enjoy great health, and more.  Listen to show below.  Go here for show notes.

In this episode, The Mentors host Tom Loarie interviews sought-after global business advisor and prolific author, Ram Charan. As Jack Welsh, former chairman of General Electric, puts it: “He (Charan) has the rare ability to distill meaningful from meaningless and transfer it to others in a quiet, effective way.” We agree! In this podcast you’ll learn Charan’s early background and journey, you’ll learn the Essential Five Business Principles that everyone in business must know and follow for success—from the smallest street vendor to the CEO at the largest company, and how to grow fast and make an impact for good. Enjoy!

The Mentors host Ric Brutocao interviews Tim Psomas, chairman emeritus of Psomas Engineering Services, one of the top engineering firms in the U.S.  Founded by his father, Psomas later took the company to radically new heights and success.  But he didn’t do it alone. He, like his father before him, put people first. Clear strategy, focus, purpose and exceptional work and client relationships did not happen without paying special attention to providing and fostering a work environment that includes ongoing training and appreciation for your employees and their achievements and ideas, so that they find personal satisfaction and joy from a job well done, a team on which they’re proud to serve.  When employees feel satisfaction, they can’t help but provide the same for clients, no matter what an employee’s “job title!”  Learn more in a fun, insightful interview with Tim Psomas.

You hear The Mentors hosts on each show as they interview other business leaders. This episode turns the tables and gives listeners an insider look at the story behind each of our CEO hosts.  From professional team roping, to bringing medical devices to market, to running and merging major corporations, to building a company from scratch to become an industry leader, these CEO hosts have first-hand experience in every aspect of business creation and growth in multiple industries. Even better, they each make it a point to foster success in others as well, and this mentoring is what you get for free on every episode… and if you call in and leave us a question, you’ll hear answers to your direct questions on air in future episodes.  For now, here’s the insider scoop on The Mentors hosts, in their own words…