In this episode, Diane Acevedo, Senior Vice President of Operations & CX at Gabb Wireless, shares the lessons she learned from her “incredible” mother about overcoming hardships and exemplifying “Being the Change” for good. Her example instilled in Diane the work ethic and determination that have led to corporate success and building a close knit family and what drives her in her current role of bringing safe technology to kids. So many fantastic take-aways! Thanks for your time Diane!!

Brad Luttrell is the CEO and co-Founder of GoWild, a free social community that helps outdoor enthusiasts connect and share thoughts on different topics and products as well as to improve their outdoor skills. GoWild was created after a number of lessons learned from failed endeavors and has created a culture where his employees are “Unhirable”.  He is as genuine as they come and a proponent of “Become Whatever You Want to Become”.

At 15, Zaynah Fry had her first child. At 12 years old, Rob Fry was a drug dealer in the projects of Indianapolis. Today, Zaynah is the Director of Ancillary Services in a Tucson hospital and Rob has run a basketball camp for youth over the last 15 years that has led pupils to play in college, the NBA, and more! Learn about their amazing story of overcoming adversities and the decisions they made that altered their lives and has allowed them to make a difference and improve lives of so many along the way.

In this episode, David Mendoca, the founder and creator of the podcast, “The Show Up Dad” shares what he learned about being “present” as a father. With a job that took him away from home, he realized his relationships with his wife and kids strained. He shares the experience that shifted his focus from being “distant” to one of being “engaged” with is wife and kids and the positive change it has brought. He also discusses how tension is needed in building bridges in our relationships within our family.

#fatherhood 

Alex Thomas is the Founder of #PlantASeedForSafety. Inspired by her father, a farmer in Australia who was permanently disabled as a result of life on the land, she has become a proponent for the health and safety of those in rural communities. As a result, she’s worked with rural women committed to the health and safety of their loved ones and the sustainability of rural communities and coining the phrase: “save a life, by listening to your wife”. She is charismatic, caring, and committed! Thanks for your time Alex!!

Episode 56: Scott Miller - The Power of Being Vulnerable

Scott Miller is a best selling author and the senior advisor on thought leadership at FranklinCovey. He is the host of the podcast, “On Leadership” and interviewed hundreds of influential guests including Matthew McConaughey, Deepak Chopra, Arianna Huffington, Guy Kawasaki, Adam Grant, and more. In this interview, Scott shares the importance of accepting our vulnerabilities and how doing so helps us become better leaders and individuals in the process. His passion to help others is matched by his unending energy! Enjoy the show!

#Managementmesstoleadershipsuccess #Franklin Covey #Vulnerability #Leadership

Theresa Carpenter is a Navy commander and public affairs officer and host of the Stories of Service (S.O.S) podcast. Her enthusiasm and desire to help others shines through as she shares her story of overcoming social anxiety, alcohol, and being bullied.  She emphasized the importance surrounding yourself with a tribe of supportive people and why pursuing trolls is a waste of time. We thank Theresa for spending time with us and hope you learn as much from her as we did!

AiLun Ku is the President and CEO of The Opportunity Network, a national nonprofit organization that works directly with students, educators, and institutions "to reimagine how we learn and work together to help young people of color from historically excluded and underrepresented backgrounds thrive in their self-determined futures." She shares the challenges and the rich successes they have had and the difference it has made in the lives of the students, communities, and organizations that have been involved. Get ready to be stoked!

#opportunitynetwork #opportunitygap #education #oppnet

In this episode, Kim Sweers, Managing Partner and Owner of FB Marine Group as well as the founder of the Boat Boss podcast shares her story of overcoming cancer; founding multiple companies; the importance of taking care of her employees and their families; taking charge of life and much more. Her energy, wisdom, and willingness was an inspiration to us and the many lives she has touched. Enjoy the show!

Eric Adams is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at MX.com. Prior to MX, he was instrumental in implementing Federal Cloud Security (FedRamp) for IBM and HP. In this episode, Eric shares his history and what he feels companies and individuals should consider about information security in the present day. It is a timely topic in light of current events.