Most of us look at politics and wish it could be different. Ohio State Representative Melanie Miller decided to do something about it. She believes in God, in doing the right thing, and isn't afraid to govern and make policy from that position. In fact, she relishes the opportunity.

Learn about what a freshman politician has to stand up for, and against in this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group.

Jeff Kinzbach likes to win, and knowing how to please his radio audience is how he did it. For 18 years, he ruled the roost at "The Buzzard" WMMS as host of the Jeff and Flash show. But times changed, the industry changed, and the pressures mounted.

If "Purpose" means doing it your way, then "Pressure" is every other path. Jeff talks about what he had to do to stay true to himself, and to his loyal audience, to Cleveland and to Rock and Roll.

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When jobs and commitments must come first...then you need two firsts. Because family always takes the lead. Ashley Powell and Tracy Ruffin are family.

They are also driven, community-minded leaders in their own organizations, in their churches, in their jobs, who have a dream not just for themselves and their communities...but for their children. That's Pressure, and that's what this show is all about.

This is a special edition of the Purpose Under Pressure Podcast. Brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group.

In the competitive world of Cleveland sports broadcasting, Pressure sniffs out the announcers who aren't there for the right reasons, and Purpose finds the ones who are.

John Telich, a 45-year legend of Cleveland Sports Broadcasting and host of the Telich Talks podcast is one of the good ones because he's one of the good guys. He cares enough about others, about the truth, and about being the very best he can be that no amount of pressure is going to knock him off of his game.

Cleveland sports is Pressure. John Telich is Purpose.

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Roger Burzanko had a successful career. Then he caught the entrepreneurial bug. Roger left his established career and started up a franchise business of his own, Houndstown Doggy Day Care in Brunswick.

The promise is still there. But it's not as easy as it was promised to be. If you've ever had a dream and had to fight to make it come true, this story is for you.

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There are no excuses in life. You can't control the outcome, but you can control your effort. You either step up to the plate or you back down, and that's on you.

Ken Guest, owner and Chief Revenue Officer at Sandler by the Ruby Group steps up. He's overcome hurdles that he put in his own way, leaving behind established comforts for the hard road with a desire for more. The rewards are worth it, but you've got to have the grit to get there.

A motivating story of refusal to abandon your purpose, and what's waiting for you on the other side.

Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, with offices in Akron and Columbus Ohio, and in Jacksonville Florida.

Leaders of Non-Profit organizations are fascinating. They raise funds, organize grants, take care of the needs of others...all for typically very little in return. There is something deep inside them that drives a desire to make someone else's life better than theirs.

Katy Fuerst, Executive Director of Feeding Medina County is that kind of leader because she is that kind of person.

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Debbie Kiley grew up in poverty, hidden within the streets of Medina County. Now, as the Director of Medina County Job and Family Services, she leads her organization to serve others with a "hand up" where needed. Learn how her tough younger years inspired her to the top of her field, and how she uses experience and empathy for others in the same situation to make a difference in Medina County.

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Work-Life Balance is always the goal. If you aren't trying to achieve it, something is missing. Being successful at work, without letting things go at home, and vice-versa, is critical to happiness and purpose.

Emily Grimm, the Director of Membership and Marketing with the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Liason for Ashland Young Professionals is full steam ahead on both counts. And it's not easy.

If you struggle with Life/Work balance, there is something to learn here.

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For generations, young people have been told that the only way they'd make anything of themselves was to Go to College. Get a degree. Get ahead.

Kari Deeks, Sales and Operations Director at Core Support Partners took everyone's advice and did as she was told. And found a dead end, deep in debt, with no direction. No, she's on her own path, and she's finding her purpose...under pressure.

Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group in Akron/Columbus Ohio, and in Jacksonville Florida