STL Leaders Podcast

Muriel Smith is the Executive Director of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, Listen as we talk to Muriel about her path to Executive Director, the role she plays now in our community and the organizations future. This is a great organization here in St. Louis that gives back to the community and a great story about pursing desires to lead. 

Gabe Angieri is the Executive Director at Arch Grants here in St. Louis, Take a listen as we talk to Gabe about his journey to Arch Grants, the mission of Arch Grants and the economy here in St. Louis. We also discuss with Gabe his leadership style and where he learned to be an influential leader. 

Katy Walter is the CEO of a non-profit called Kids in the Middle here in St. Louis, MO. Listen to Katy talk to us about her path to CEO of this great organization, the mission of the organization and how she is leading her team and the organization here in St. Louis. This is a great episode that will show you hard work and determination pays off. 

Jon Franko is the Founder and Partner at Gorilla 76 here in St. Louis, MO. Listen as we talk to Jon about starting Gorilla 76 and his passion behind making his organization one of the best places to work in all of St. Louis. We also discuss Jon being diagnosed with MS and his passion for running for the MS community. 

Jacob Turner is a former MLB pitcher and now partner at JL strategic wealth, where he helps athletes and entrepreneurs on their journey of wealth management. Listen as we talk to Jacob about his time in the MLB and his transition to entrepreneurship. Jacob gives some great advice in this episode that you won’t want to miss. 

JP Revel is a local STL Leader, and the Pricinpal at Lelander. Listen as we talk to JP about growing up in Indiana and then moving to St. Louis. Hear how he started his business and his passion behind it. We also discuss his leadership views and how to manage a work, life, balance. 

Brian Lunt is a Business strategist, facilitator, connector and the President of St. Louis Business Club. Brian is a great STL Leader who’s focus is on helping small businesses thrive. Listen as we talk to Brian about his career path and his mission for St. Louis. 

Doug Meyer is a Partner at Covenant Technology Partners and a great STL Leader. Listen as we talk to Doug about how he became an entrepreneur, the lessons he has learned along the way of leading his current organization and his advice on someone striving to become a leader. Doug talks to us about what it means to have your own board of directors and how important that can be to your success.

Jason Hicks is a formerly served in the military before starting his business OsteoStrong in Clayton. Listen as we talk to Jason about OsteoStrong, the impact it is having in lives in St. Louis, along with his views on leadership. We also talk to Jason about starting a business, the challenges that came with it and how he was able to overcome those challenges and push through to create a successful small business here in St. Louis. 

Vance Crowe is a communications consultant that has worked for corporations and international organizations around the world. He has spoken before more than 150,000 people, answering questions about some of the most sophisticated and controversial technologies in the modern age.  Vance helps organizations realize why the general public doesn’t agree with their perspective and offers new ways to communicate effectively, resolve disagreements, and build rapport with critics and stakeholders.   

Vance is the former Director of Millennial Engagement for Monsanto. He previously worked as a Communications Strategist for the World Bank Group, as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer stationed in Kenya, as a Communications Coordinator at a National Public Radio affiliate in Northern California, and as a deckhand on an eco-tourism ship that traveled the Western Hemisphere.  His stories and lessons illuminate aspects of communications that remain hidden to most people.

Vance holds a degree in communications from Marquette University and a master’s degree in cross-cultural negotiations from the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy. 

Vance is the CEO of Articulate Ventures LLC. a boutique public relations and marketing firm in Saint Louis, Missouri.