Something Extra

Sarah Petty looks through everything with a boutique lens. After leaving corporate America, she founded the Premier School For Advancing Your Portrait Photography Business because of the lack of educational institutions offering what photographers need to be profitable and successful in the industry. Listen in to find out how investing in herself - and her relationships - helped Sarah pull off boutique excellence.Guest Links:

• Sarah’s LinkedIn
• The Photography Business Institute
• SarahPetty.com
• Worth Every Penny: Build a Business That Thrills Your Customers and Still Charge What You're Worth
• Dr. Basima Williams
• Article: Why you should select one word to focus on all year

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

Need more play in your life? Meet Kristi Herold. Best-selling author, professional speaker and award-winning CEO & Founder of JAM, Kristi is obsessed with building "workPLAYce cultures." What started as a lifestyle business has grown through 10+ acquisitions into one of the world's largest adult recreational sports league providers. In her book, "It Pays to PLAY," Kristi helps organizations playfully connect with their teams and see improvements in retention, engagement, and innovation. Check out our episode and then close the laptop, step away, and play.Guest Links:

• Kristi’s LinkedIn
• KristiHerold.com
• JAMGroup.com
• Kristi’s Instagram
• Kristi’s YouTube Channel
• It Pays to PLAY: How Play Improves Business Culture
• Kristi’s free PLAYbook-PLUS 25% off a JAM event with your team

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

Whether training for a triathlon or leading the transformation of a cross-functional business unit, Jana Merfen truly gives it her all. When she was recruited into one of the top professional services firms as a new college graduate, little did she know that within 14 years, she would be named among Ingram’s “40 Under 40” executives for exhibiting the highest levels of integrity and community engagement. Listen to Jana share stories about her ascension to Chief Technology Officer, and see how she pushes companies and teams into new realms.Guest Links:

• Jana’s LinkedIn
• CrossFirst Bank 

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

Join an inspiring conversation with Jen Wischnowsky, a technology leader at Ameren, to explore her journey from finance to data transformation. Jen shares insights on navigating the challenges of motherhood alongside a successful career, all while driving the charge in Robotic Process Automation and other exciting technologies. Get ready for a candid conversation filled with practical wisdom and inspiration.Guest Links:

• Jen’s LinkedIn
• Ameren

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

Meet Coach Donnie Campbell, a high school math teacher and basketball coach from Kansas, whose life took an unexpected turn when he became the source of inspiration for actor Jason Sudeikis and his world-famous persona, Ted Lasso. Discover how Donnie's wisdom and positivity influenced Jason's character during their time together on the basketball court at Shawnee Mission West. Donnie shares insights around his core values and the enduring impact of believing in yourself...and those around you. Guest Links:

• Donnie’s LinkedIn 
• CoachDonnieCampbell.com 
• Upside Speakers/Donnie Campbell 
• The Pyramid of SUCCESS by Coach John Wooden

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

By pushing herself to achieve excellence, Michelle Greene has risen from a data analyst to chief information officer for a leading healthcare institution. With over two decades of global tech expertise, she places a premium on servant leadership, a people-first culture, and equipping her team to drive innovation. Learn from Michelle's inspirational journey and her vision for fostering kindness and collaboration.Guest Links:

• Michelle’s LinkedIn
• Cardinal Health

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

The best-selling author of “Making Your Leadership Come Alive" - among other popular titles - Jeremie Kubicek is a living model of encouragement and ideas. Learn more about his background building companies across the world, and find out why he believes that the secret of leadership is knowing yourself and your tendencies. Guest Links:

• Jeremie's LinkedIn
• JeremieKubicek.com
• GiANT Worldwide
•  The Peace Index: A Five-Part Framework to Conquer Chaos and Find Fulfillment
• Making Your Leadership Come Alive: 7 Actions to Increase Your Influence
• The Communication Code: Unlock Every Relationship One Conversation At A Time
• The 5 Voices: How to Communicate Effectively With Everyone You Lead
• The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following
• The 5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

An IT executive with an exceptional record driving digital transformation, Jess Evans' energy is infectious. She has built a distinguished career spanning diverse sectors like supply chain, consulting, banking, insurance, and higher education. Tune in to find out why Jess says 'Caring is an element that separates not just good leaders, but great leaders.'Guest Links:

• Jess' LinkedIn

Credits: 

• Host: Lisa Nichols
• Executive Producer: Jenny Heal
• Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski
• Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

President and CEO of Care Net, Roland Warren is a prominent advocate for the importance of fatherhood in America. His unmatched dedication to empower men for this pivotal role is evident in both secular and faith-based groups. Check out his discussion with Lisa for tips on leveraging your vision, strategic abilities, and determination to bring about change. Guest Links:

• Roland's LinkedIn
• Care Net
• Bad Dads of the Bible: 8 Mistakes Every Good Dad Can Avoid 
• Raising Sons of Promise: A Guide for Single Mothers of Boys

Credits: 

• Host: Lisa Nichols
• Executive Producer: Jenny Heal
• Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski
• Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

Get ready for the new year with Julie Spencer Washington, who talks about leveraging her extensive marketing acumen from Procter & Gamble, Jamba Juice, and other ventures to reshape healthcare at Trinity Health. She understands the importance of patient-centered services, not only from a business standpoint but also from her own mother’s 46-year battle with breast cancer. As her greatest source of inspiration, Julie has also written "Recipes for Joyous Living," to celebrate her mom's strength and stories through highlighting their favorite family recipes. This episode is a real treat!  Guest Links:

• Julie's LinkedIn
• Trinity Health Website
• Recipes for Joyous Living: A Story of Inspiration

Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media