Taking A Breath

Taking A Breath

By Parker MayesEducationSelf-Improvement
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Taking A Breath episodes

  • Episode 28: Abigail Sharpless

    In this week's episode, Abigail Sharpless joins Parker to talk about sharing her faith, staying fulfilled in the work she does, and leading an intentional life of servant leadership. They talk about changing goals and how learning can look different for different people.

    30 min
  • Episode 27: Chris Pieta

    In this week's episode, Chris Pieta, a Chicago-based photographer, joins Parker to talk about how curiosity has driven his personal growth, grown his social media presence, and how goal setting has played a huge part in the development of his business. Check out his work at chrispieta.com

    26 min
  • Episode 26: Greg Santos

    In this week's episode, Greg Santos joins Parker to talk about his personal growth journey from hard family life and smoking weed every day to host of the CEO Life Podcast and founder of the Morning Hustlers accountability group. Over the last decade, he has spent over $30,000 on his own personal growth. Greg shares his key takeaways from his life on this week's episode.

    35 min
  • Episode 25: Brandon Burke

    In this week's episode, Brandon Burke joins Parker to talk about his book, "Rediscovering Dad and Discovering Myself." He talks about lessons he's learned since his father was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2015, and how the community has supported his family through their journey.

    26 min
  • Episode 24: Joel Henley

    In this week's episode, Joel Henley joins Parker to talk about his time in leadership at Oasis Church, and his new startup, Bearkhawk Media. They talk about leading under pressure, how to find the right people to work with, and how to develop your creative muscle.

    29 min
  • Episode 23: Laura Balan

    In this week's episode, Parker talks to Laura Balan, a junior at Belmont University in Nashville. She talks about lessons learned from her position as Programming Coordinator at Crowders Ridge summer camp and as VP of Member Development for Alpha Sigma Tau at Belmont.

    26 min
  • Episode 22: Robert Klima

    In this week's episode, Robert Klima joins Parker to share his experience as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Children with Disabilities Fund International (CDFI, thecdfi.org). He shares stories of his years in missions and how CDFI is making a difference globally.

    30 min
  • Episode 21: Laura Hamo

    In this week's episode, Parker talks to Laura Hamo, one of his teachers at Cary Christian School. She shares lessons from her time teaching and talks about growing through struggles. She also shares a little bit about her writing platform, Influence Writing, her recent book, He's Got You Covered, and Compuverse, a business startup she has been working with. 

    37 min
  • Episode 20: Michael Bissell

    Michael Bissell, a recent graduate from NC State University, talks to Parker about gratitude and the balance of confidence and humility. Michael recently completed a half iron man and shares this journey with Parker, and how even with the goal in mind, he was still able to enjoy the process of getting there.

    25 min
  • Episode 19: George Kendley

    In this week's episode, Parker talks with George Kendley. George brings over 24 years of experience in the Marine Corps and 23 years in business leadership. Parker asks him about the Marine Corps culture and the lessons he learned and applied to his career in business.

    31 min

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Level up your leadership skills with me over the course of this podcast series! Whether you're a business student, entrepreneur, or someone looking to take the next steps in your personal growth…