Making Maverick Moves

Welcome to Making Maverick Moves, the podcast where we dive into bold, unconventional actions that break the mold and redefine success. Today, we are tackling a game-changing question: Who are you... When you are big. My guess today is the incredible Kimberly Roush of All-Star Executive Coaching. She's an executive coach, speaker, and author of Who Are You... When You Were Big. Kymberlee has coached top executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers to break through limitations, step into their potential, and lead with confidence. But, here's the twist... her big philosophy isn't just about success; it's about becoming the boldest, most fearless version of yourself. So, if you've ever felt like you're playing small, holding back, or waiting for permission to take that big, maverick leap, this episode is for you. Kymberlee is here to help you break through that barrier, make bold intentions, and grow into the person who makes waves, takes risks, and owns their maverick move. Are you ready? Let's dive in!

Welcome to Making Maverick Moves, where we dive into the bold decisions and fearless actions of those who refuse to accept the status quo. Today's guest, Vikki Shepp, is the embodiment of a true maverick leader. As the CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County, Vikki has spent over a decade shaping the future of youth leadership and championing opportunities for girls to thrive.

But what sets Vikki apart is her willingness to take bold risks for the greater good. In the middle of a global pandemic, when many were focused solely on survival, she went to her board of directors with a radical idea - creating Girl Scout troops for underserved populations, including new troops at homeless shelters. She saw a need, took action, and turned what seemed impossible into a reality. In this episode, Vikki walks us through her process for preparing and executing Maverick Moves, sharing the mindset and strategies that have fueled her success. This is a rare opportunity to hear from someone who doesn't just talk about change; she makes it happen.

In this powerful episode of Making Maverick Moves, host Gina L. Osborn steps into the spotlight to share one of the boldest decisions of her career - taking a stand at LA Metro, a move that ultimately led to her unceremonious termination. With unflinching honesty, Gina walks us through the moment she chose to fight for what was right, knowing full well the risks involved. She dives deep into the importance of choosing your battles wisely, understanding the consequences, and standing firm when it matters most. Her story is alarming and inspirational, a testament to the courage it takes to be a true Maverick leader. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about integrity, resilience, and the price of making fearless moves.

Let's talk about INVINCIBILITY. Chief Cathy Lanier refused to be defeated or overcome by past decisions. She went from being a teenage mom with a ninth grade education to becoming the first female Chief of Police of the DC Metropolitan Police. Now the Senior Vice President of Security for the NFL, another male dominated field, Chief Lanier teaches us that hard work and the right attitude will lead us to success.

Abigail Olson began her culinary career at age 15 when she was accepted into a vocational school food program. She graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America by age 19. By the ripe old age of 24, she became the first female Senior Sous Chef at the Michelin Three-Star restaurant Alinea in Chicago. In this episode, Abigail talks about leading in a volatile workplace, keeping her eye on the prize and turning fear into confidence.

Brooke Smith is the President of MHX, a trucking and logistics company where 90% of her customers are men. On this episode, we talk about perceptions, building strong teams and being intentional when choosing the people with whom we surround ourselves.

Megan Ragsdale is the Chief Operating Officer for the Soapy Joes Car Wash Franchise. In this episode, we discuss the importance of establishing core values that drive the mission of an organization, authentic leadership and escaping the fear of failure.

Vlada Bortnik is the Co-Founder and CEO of Marco Polo, a popular video communications app that is changing the way we stay in touch. In this episode, Vlada speaks about being a woman in tech, teaching girls at an early age to embrace Science, Technology, Engineering an Math and conquering the negative voices inside so we can reach our greatest potential.