Real World Leaders

What's the real value of a freebie? Students from North Montco Technical Career Center interview JR Godwin, President of Substitute Service Company, and Jack Crowley Jr, Owner of C&J Automotive and Tire, for a conversation about planning for unexpected challenges, how businesses scale, and the importance of your environment.

How do you go from startup to success? Students from North Montco Technical Career Center interview Ken Kelk, Founder & CEO of Choice Party Linens, and Crystal MacNeill, President & CEO of Acentus Practice Management, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, embracing change, and being fulfilled.

What if the challenge isn't really what's holding you back? Young adults from PowerCorps PHL and Souderton High School interview Michael Schreiber, Founder & Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports, and Allen Cohen, CEO of M. Cohen & Sons, for a conversation about avoiding imposter syndrome and burnout, leaning into your strengths, and building team morale.

What's the first question of entrepreneurship? LaunchPad Philly and Hopeworks interns interview Tim Andrews, Former President & CEO of Advertising Specialty Institute, and Chris Drew, CEO of Burnham Holdings, and discuss being straightforward with yourself, the best ways to network and make connections, and letting the best ideas win.

Which little word is secretly sabotaging you? Philadelphia Youth Network at Conwell Middle School students and young professionals from Hopeworks interview Adam Pardes, Co-Founder & President of Neuroflow, and Joe Trave, Founder & CEO of Village Handcrafted Cabinetry, and discuss music, avoiding burnout, and setting intentions.

What's often the biggest barrier to success? TechCore2 interns and North10 Philadelphia students interview Rich Hipp, CEO of SLM Facilities, and Marc Albero, Vice President & General Manager of PAC Strapping, and discuss hands-on skills, volunteering, and building your future.

When is being the bad guy good? Philadelphia Youth Network at Conwell Middle School, and TechCore2 students interview Jill Gearin, Director of Communications for the Charleston Dirty Birds, and Dan DiOrio, CEO of Thinc Forward, and discuss leading by liaising, being a serial entrepreneur, and getting through the dark times.

What do successful leaders trust? North10 Philadelphia and Philadelphia Youth Network at Baldi Middle School students interview Ross Born, Retired CEO of Just Born Quality Confections, and Seth Moore, CEO of T-Rex Solutions, and discuss leading vs. controlling, finding what you love, and making an impact.

What's the best way to start your day? Philadelphia Youth Network students from Cooke and Hancock Middle Schools along with local Philadelphia Young Adults interview Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, and Evan Loh, CEO of Paratek, and discuss being well-rounded, finding your why, and protecting your peace.
 

If it's not luck, then what is it? OIC Philadelphia Culinary Arts and Philadelphia Youth Network at Baldi Middle School students interview Paul Tramo, President & CEO of Sentinel, and Dave
DeLizza, Chairman of the Board of Pennoni, and discuss entrepreneurship,
surrounding yourself with the right people, and being relentless.