Today’s guest is no stranger to the C-Suite. In fact, she’s the kind of leader who doesn’t just climb the ladder, she builds a new one, and then shows you a smarter way up. Her name is Ashley McClellan, a trailblazing healthcare executive who stepped away from the comforts of corporate life to launch a bold, new initiative. Today, she is Founder and CEO of MedCurate, the digital marketplace putting curated careers at frontline workers’ fingertips. By matching nurses with healthcare shifts, she’s doing her part to cure the healthcare staffing crisis…with less red tape, more transparency and far fewer headaches.

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8VkB2eDgQfQ

Website: https://medcurate.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medcurate/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medcurate/

Larry Levine is a two-time bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and co-founder of Selling From the Heart. It’s the company teams across the globe turn to when they want to win with authenticity and trust. Because while sales may be good, relationships are better. And in a digitally-driven world, letting your human side show is the best way to earn them. 

Check out Larry on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NgzgrXjL8-M

Website: https://sellingfromtheheart.net/larry-levine 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry1levine/?hl=en 
Twitter: https://x.com/sellfromheart 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larry.levine.1992/

Michelle Villabolos is a trailblazing expert in the art and science of transformational communities. She’s Founder of the Superstar Activator an international authority bringing mission-driven strategies to everyone from the big stage to the board room. By empowering high-vibe professionals to level-up purpose with profits, she leads the way to monetizing your magic, adding a new kind of purpose to your work and your world.

Website: https://superstaractivator.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstaractivator/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesuperstaractivator/

Check out Joel's conversation with Michelle on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6aufkZy45Wo

Golf and hip hop intersect on today’s installment of Rounding the Bases, thanks to a bold lifestyle brand that hits differently. Joining Joel to tell the story is Jon Mason, the Founder and creative genius behind SwingJuice. It began as an energy drink, but between tee times and t-shirt drops evolved into a rebellious line of apparel for life on and off the links. By pushing the bounds of traditional course culture, he’s hit an ace for those who bring their entire personality to the game, whether serious players, weekend warriors or those who are just here for the vibes. 

Check Out More with Jon Mason on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q5DLwvrWKKc

Website: https://swingjuice.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswingjuiceguy/ 
Twitter: https://x.com/swingjuiceguy?lang=ar-x-fm

Leadership, storytelling and digital transformation collide in today’s installment of Rounding the Bases by a guest who doesn't just challenge the status quo…she’s at the forefront of disruption. Her name is Mary Lou Kayser, the Founder of Kingfisher Media Publishing, a best-selling author and AI expert who helps professionals future-proof their work using creativity as the edge. With an attitude of possibility, she champions the notion of harnessing tech to reprogram your own path to success…before the algorithm does it for you.

Website: https://maryloukayser.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryloukayser/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForwardMotion/

Check out Mary Lou on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZdXuhVE5P2A

Today’s guest is going back to the basics in his mission to show young sluggers the way to success. His name is Chris Allen, the founder and head coach of Wheelhouse Baseball Clinic, a place where the next gen of baseball talent is empowered to thrive on and off the field. As a passionate advocate for youth development, he has rewritten the player development playbook. And through his commitment to develop athletic skills in equal measure with values, has impacted an entire community in ways that extend well beyond the ballpark.

Website: https://wheelhousebaseballclinic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094668160109

Check out Chris Allen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k3--Dz8LE3Y

As Father’s Day approaches, Joel is joined by a guest who helped two sons achieve the ultimate football dream. His name is Lee Schwartz, a successful businessman and devoted family man. Now, he’s also the author of Raising Giants, an inspiring memoir about raising NFL stars Geoffrey and Mitchell Schwartz to achieve greatness on and off the field. It’s an insider’s football story about so much more than X’s and O’s. It's the retelling of an extraordinary professional journey two decades in the making, as could only be described by a proud father. 

Website: https://www.raisinggiantsbook.com/

Check out Lee on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HwCgyvmh6QI

Today’s guest is an executive super-connector who has spent more than 40 years adding value in more ways than quarterly earnings. His name is Jeff Pelaccio, an accomplished speaker, podcast creator and mastermind behind Pelaccio & Partners. A firm that focuses on helping organizations enhance their internal messaging by creating content that fosters connection, clarity, and culture. By laying a foundation of real-life strategies, Jeff Pelaccio drives extraordinary outcomes for all he meets.

Website: https://thecorporatecouch.podbean.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffpelaccio

Check out our conversation with Jeff on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lpp98Xs3adI

Great leadership doesn’t come with a playbook. Instead, there are people like today’s guest who have lived, learned and made it their mission to help others keep the line moving. His name is Chris Gargano, an award-winning pro sports content veteran who spent more than 20 years connecting with fans from coast-to-coast. Now, he’s a podcast host and founder of the Gargano Leadership Group, where teams and business influencers alike learn to navigate the complexities of taking action…and secure an advantage that is bigger than themselves.

Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/ 
Twitter: https://x.com/cgargano

Check out Chris on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PGeKsib_WcU

Joel chats with a Kansas City power couple whose dedication to excellence has become a uniting force for good. Dulcinea Herrera is a fearless artist and co-CEO of Cafe Corazon, the pioneering Latin coffee shop where vibrant culture and comfort intersect. Also joining is her husband, Christian Anderaos, a midfielder for the KC Comets Soccer Club and the Founder and CEO of Playmakers Academy, where kids are taught to play like pros. This dynamic duo doesn't just bring people together, they serve as a powerful reminder about he impact a community can have.

Website: https://playmakersa.com/ | https://www.cafecorazonkc.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_anderaos/ | https://www.instagram.com/dulcinea_herreraa/ 
Twitter: https://x.com/ChrisAnderaos | https://x.com/dulcinea_333 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christian.Anderaos/ | https://www.facebook.com/dulcinea.herrera.39/

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