What does it take to transform your unique life experiences into a message that commands attention? Host Jennifer Sheets and co-host Angela Cherry sit down with entrepreneur, TEDx organizer, and thought leadership strategist Amanda Banks to break down the real work behind building influence. From her early days as an elite competitive gymnast to navigating corporate sales and coaching over 40 speakers to the stage, Amanda shares how embracing vulnerability, unlearning perfectionism, and leaning into service can elevate your career.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The 4-Part Framework: A simple exercise to identify your central message and uncover the ideas only you are qualified to share.

• Thought Leadership vs. Being an "Influencer": Why true influence is about serving the person sitting right in front of you—not self-promotion.

• Own Your "Sparkly Shoes": How shedding external expectations and bringing your authentic self into corporate spaces creates your signature impact.

• The Reality of Entrepreneurship: A candid look at intentional scalability, balancing career ambition with family, and bouncing back from failure.

Whether you're looking to take your ideas to a TEDx stage or simply want to claim your expertise in the workplace, this conversation delivers the mindset shift you need to step forward and be heard.

What do you do when you're told you're going blind? If you're Griffin Pinkow, you run four marathons, train for the Paralympics, and build a national nonprofit — all while proving that vision loss was never a limit, just a new lens.

Host Jennifer Sheets sits down with Griffin, founder of the Foreseeable Future Foundation, whose diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa could have sidelined him. Instead, it fueled him. From tandem cycling toward a Paralympic dream to launching a foundation empowering the blind and visually impaired through sports and recreation, Griffin has turned an obstacle into a mission.

In this conversation, Griffin opens up about the mindset shift that carried him through uncertainty, the entrepreneurial grit behind building his foundation from the ground up, and the story behind his interactive children's book, Griffin's Vision Quest. He and Jennifer also dig into where adaptive technology and AI are headed in the workforce, what real leadership looks like when the odds are stacked against you, and why total commitment — not talent or circumstance — is what actually turns obstacles into opportunity.

In this episode of Master the Workforce on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, hosts Jennifer Sheets and Angela Cherry, joined by producer RJ, discuss the intersection of professional networking, business resilience, and charitable giving. Broadcasting from Nashville, the hosts recap their recent trip to Syosset, New York, where they attended an exclusive, intimate charity event supporting the Chad Smith Foundation and partnered with CEO Life. Throughout the show, they share behind-the-scenes encounters with figures such as Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown, Twisted Sister bassist Mark Mendoza, and NYC DJ Rob Rush, alongside prominent entrepreneurs and CEOs. Weaving together personal anecdotes—including RJ's bureaucratic car-title ordeal and their own entrepreneurial milestones, such as Angela's new executive director role and their work on the Cassandra Project film trilogy—the hosts emphasize the value of open communication, overcoming adversity, giving back through philanthropy, and staying adaptable in a changing workforce.

In This episode of Master the Workforce Jennifer Sheets and Angela Cherry, pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to achieve professional success. Broadcasting live from Nashville, the hosts tackle the unspoken realities of career growth, emphasizing that triumph is rarely a straight line. Instead of focusing solely on the highlight reel, they dive into the necessity of "getting out of your own way" by putting ego aside and viewing inevitable setbacks as critical learning opportunities. Through candid reflection, they remind listeners that failure is simply a stepping stone and that true progress requires surviving the "quicksand" moments where nothing seems to go right.

To drive their points home, Sheets and Cherry share powerful examples of massive business successes born from initial missteps, highlighting the creation of WD-40, the survival pivot of Airbnb, and the accidental invention of Post-it Notes. They caution against the pitfalls of people-pleasing and transactional relationships, advising professionals to focus on their intrinsic drive rather than seeking external validation. Ultimately, the episode delivers a resilient message: success is built on a foundation of uncelebrated failures, and maintaining the determination to pivot, reevaluate, and persevere is the ultimate key to mastering any career path.

In this episode of Master the Workforce, host Jennifer Sheets is joined by legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to discuss his passion for music and philanthropy. Chad dives into the mission of the Chad Smith Foundation, an organization dedicated to putting musical instruments into the hands of youth and ensuring the arts remain a vital part of education.

In this inspiring episode of Master the Workforce on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, host Jennifer Sheets is joined by two incredible women—Annette Dean and Vicky Wakefield—to discuss the raw and real reality of life's unexpected detours. Sometimes, hitting a wall is exactly what you need to consciously choose to start over.

Whether you're navigating the devastating shock of sudden loss or facing the quiet, confusing transition of an empty nest, the ability to pivot is an essential life skill. Annette shares her powerful journey of suddenly becoming a widowed single mother and having to adapt her career to become the steadfast provider her children needed. Vicky opens up about her 30-year climb up the corporate insurance ladder, raising a large family, and the sudden realization that it was time to step back and ask herself, "What's next?"

Tune in for an honest conversation about shedding societal expectations, refusing to become "invisible" with age, and having the courage to reinvent yourself.

In this exciting episode of Master the Workforce on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, host Jennifer Sheets and co-host Angela Cherry sit down with actress, writer, and producer Jenna von Oÿ. Best known for her iconic 90s television role as the quintessential best friend, Six Lemeure, on Blossom, Jenna gets candid about the realities of growing up in front of the camera and navigating her awkward teenage years in the public eye. She hilariously recounts her earliest acting gig—stuffing toilet paper down her sweatpants for a bathroom tissue commercial—before diving into her professional pivot. Driven by a passion for directing and producing, Jenna shares her journey from child stardom to attending the prestigious University of Southern California (USC) film school, proving that taking control of your own narrative is both challenging and profoundly rewarding.

The conversation then shifts to Jenna’s creative evolution since moving to Nashville in 2007. After working as an editorial lead and hosting the show Pull Up a Chair to explore the local culinary arts, Jenna is now pouring her heart into The Cassandra Project. Inspired by the Greek myth of the Trojan princess who was cursed to speak prophecies but never be believed, this ambitious film trilogy focuses on three women of different ages and cultural backgrounds whose voices have been dismissed by society. With the award-winning first film, Busybody, already complete, Jenna is currently fundraising for the next two installments. Her inspiring journey serves as a powerful reminder for listeners to embrace life's pivots, ignore terrible advice (like her grandmother's quirky German phrase, "Every cow is black at night"), and take fearless action toward their own passions.

Jennifer Sheets and co-host Angela Cherry welcome media veteran and entrepreneur JD Smith to the studio. The episode kicks off with a lively, nostalgic look back at the era of live radio, with JD reenacting a classic late-90s broadcast break and sharing stories from his early days at a rock station in Salt Lake City. The hosts and guests connect over the power of genuine human connectivity in broadcasting, contrasting the magic of live, real-time media with modern automation and the "point-and-click" nature of contemporary digital platforms. This discussion naturally segments into a deeper exploration of why JD does what he does and how his professional journey eventually transitioned from on-air radio talent into business ownership.

As the conversation continues, JD outlines his evolution from creative services to founding Studio 702, a creative-first ad agency. He emphasizes the critical intersection of brand messaging and internal corporate culture, explaining that a company's marketing can only be successful if its internal operations and leadership are rooted in alignment, accountability, and authenticity. To wrap up the segment, Angela asks JD to share the best and worst pieces of advice he has ever received. JD humorously recalls the worst advice coming from his mother, who begged him not to quit his steady day job at a massive Utah chicken hatchery to pursue radio—a leap of faith that ultimately shaped his entire career.

In this episode of Mastering the Workforce on Super Talk 997 WTN, host Jennifer Sheets and co-host Angela Cherry welcome the "grandfather of fintech," Evgeni Mitkov. Mitkov shares his incredible journey from trading currency as an 11-year-old on the Bulgarian-Yugoslavian border to becoming a titan of global finance. He discusses his skepticism toward current blockchain trends like Ripple, his role in developing the Bahamas' digital "Sand Dollar," and the provocative lessons on freedom he learned growing up under Communism. Tune in for a deep dive into the evolution of money and a preview of the groundbreaking, human-centric hiring platform, Hireflow 360.

Welcome to another episode of Mastering the Workforce on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN featuring hosts Jennifer Sheets with Guest co host Angela Cherry, along with producer RJ, engaging in a deep conversation with private investor James Nazarov . Based in New York, he shares his unique perspective on the intersection of contemporary art and blockchain technology, emphasizing a "high-risk, high-reward" investment philosophy that favors overlooked, innovative ventures.

Throughout the show, Nazarov reflects on his upbringing in a creative environment as the son of artist Vladimir Nazarov , explaining how the 2008 financial crisis revealed art’s power as a resilient asset and a "spiritual" connection for families. He offers philosophical insights into the nature of "taste," arguing it is a mix of personal instinct and cultural conditioning, and explores the concept of the "sacred delusion" necessary for great artists to believe in their work before the world does. The episode concludes with Nazarov defining his legacy as one of protecting talent and building a "legacy of love" through the family name. Interspersed throughout the broadcast are teasers for "HireFlow 360," a human-centric "hiring revolution" designed to eliminate resumes and algorithmic bias.