One Step Beyond: The Cadence Leadership Podcast

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by John White, Program Administrator at Washington State DOT. In this conversation, Aram and John explore John’s experiences in leadership, collaboration, and navigating an unexpected career path in engineering. John advocates for breaking down self-imposed barriers and exploring passions. Drawing on personal lessons, John encourages [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Sarah Kuretzky Rossington, The Hardcore Therapist. In this conversation, Aram and Sarah discuss her journey from teacher to therapist, and the importance of authenticity and resilience in professional and personal life. Sarah shares how her learning disability, once a source of insecurity, ultimately became [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Eric Astor, Founder of Furnace Record Pressing. In this conversation, Aram and Eric chat about coming up in punk and hardcore, and the positive impact of the DIY ethos. Eric recounts the challenges and eventual success in establishing a record pressing plant at a [...]

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Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about why you need a 360 assessment, when to ask questions, 1:1’s, and more. One Step Beyond isn’t your typical leadership resource—it’s a dynamic hub of insights from diverse [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Evangelia Livanos, Co Owner/Co Founder of Alternate Side. In this conversation, Aram and Evange discuss her pivotal decision to leave her stable job to pursue her own passions. Evangelia recounts that her desire to manage artists she loved and believed in clashed with her [...]

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Vic is the Principal Technical Program Manager at Remitly Inc, in Seattle. He has spent over 20 years as a business technologist who’s held senior positions at Microsoft and consulted with companies both large and small. Vic is also known for his time in the Chicago-based hardcore punk band, Articles of Faith. ON THIS EPISODE [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Norman Brannon, musician, writer, and educator in Brooklyn, New York. Norman is best known for his work in bands like Texas Is the Reason, New End Original, 108, Shelter, and Resurrection. In this conversation, Norman recounts his journey of discovering and immersing himself in [...]

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Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about challenging conversations, giving and receiving feedback, promotions, raises, and more. One Step Beyond isn’t your typical leadership resource—it’s a dynamic hub of insights from diverse industries. Let it [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Willow Sprague and Jessica Blakley, founders of BarBees. Aram, Willow & Jess discuss how saying “yes” to an idea led to the creation of BarBees. Their mobile bartending service was born from the gap they noticed in Nashville’s event industry. Willow shares that the [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Chris Hammell, owner and manager of Town Barber. In this conversation, Aram and Chris discuss their struggles with mental health while leading businesses, recognizing the need for professional therapy in addition to having good friends. They draw parallels between their mental well-being and the [...]

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