What does it really take to rise, lead, and thrive in a fast-changing industry like fashion?This week, Carolyn Glynos, President of French Connection North America, joins Chad Carden to share her remarkable journey—from climbing the ranks in fashion to leading through some of the industry’s most defining moments.In this episode, Carolyn unpacks:1. Her path to leadership and the role of passion in building a meaningful career2. The realities of leadership—why clear communication, accountability, and culture matter more than ever3. Navigating uncertainty during COVID-19 and adapting through major industry shifts, including the recent acquisition of French Connection4. How leaders can stay agile in an ever-evolving fashion landscape5. Practical advice for emerging leaders on managing stress, strengthening teams, and leading through changeThis conversation is a masterclass in resilient leadership, adaptability, and people-first culture.If you’re leading a team, building a career, or navigating change—this episode is for you.

EP Guest: Carolyn Glynos, President, French Connection North AmericaLinkedIn:   / carolyn-glynos-b9637212  Website: https://www.frenchconnection.com/

What does it really take to rise, lead, and thrive in a fast-changing industry like fashion?

This week, Carolyn Glynos, President of French Connection North America, joins Chad Carden to share her remarkable journey—from climbing the ranks in fashion to leading through some of the industry’s most defining moments.

In this episode, Carolyn unpacks:
Her path to leadership and the role of passion in building a meaningful career
The realities of leadership—why clear communication, accountability, and culture matter more than ever
Navigating uncertainty during COVID-19 and adapting through major industry shifts, including the recent acquisition of French Connection
How leaders can stay agile in an ever-evolving fashion landscape
Practical advice for emerging leaders on managing stress, strengthening teams, and leading through change

This conversation is a masterclass in resilient leadership, adaptability, and people-first culture.

If you’re leading a team, building a career, or navigating change—this episode is for you.

EP Guest: Carolyn Glynos, President, French Connection North America
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-glynos-b9637212/
Website: https://www.frenchconnection.com/ 

In this powerful and purpose-driven episode, we sit down with Christina Reagle, Director of Corrections Innovation at Mi-Case, as she shares her bold journey from the world of finance into the field of corrections.

Christina opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path, the courage it took to pivot industries, and why advocating for yourself is not optional — it’s essential. From navigating high-level financial spaces to driving innovation within correctional systems, she brings a refreshing perspective on leadership, resilience, and standing firm in your convictions.

This conversation dives into:

• What it really means to advocate for yourself

• Transitioning careers with clarity and confidence

• Leading change in complex systems

• Breaking stereotypes in corrections innovation

• Turning experience into impact

If you’ve ever felt called to shift directions, challenge systems, or step into a room where you don’t “fit the mold,” this episode is for you.

Growth requires courage. Advocacy requires voice.

Christina Reagle brings both.

EP Guest: Christina Reagle, Director of Corrections Innovation, Mi-Case
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-emberson-reagle-4a029677/
Website: https://www.mi-case.com/

What does real success look like at the executive level?

In this powerful new episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Steve Light, Executive Vice President of Category Development, Purchasing & Supplier Management + eCommerce at L&R Distributors.

With decades of leadership experience in high-level retail strategy, supplier management, and eCommerce growth, Steve shares the principles that shaped his career — and the mindset that sustained it.

This conversation goes beyond titles and revenue.

Steve unpacks:

• The leadership habits that build lasting influence

• Navigating pressure at the executive level

• Building strong supplier partnerships in a competitive landscape

• Why success isn’t just measured in numbers

• The character traits that separate good leaders from great ones

If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode will challenge how you define success — and inspire you to pursue it with greater clarity and purpose.

In this powerful episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Terri Stockton Foulks, Executive Coach at Epic Rivers Leadership and a seasoned Human Capital & Governance Strategist, for a deep conversation on what it truly means to lead when everything is on the line.

Terri shares her hard-earned insights from guiding leaders through high-pressure environments, organizational disruption, and moments of crisis. Drawing from decades of experience in executive leadership and governance strategy, she unpacks the difference between positional authority and authentic leadership — especially when uncertainty tests character, courage, and clarity.

Together, Chad and Terri explore:

1. Why crisis reveals the true core of a leader

2. How to balance empathy and accountability

3. The role of governance and human capital strategy in stabilizing organizations

4. Practical steps leaders can take to build trust during turbulent seasons

5. How to remain grounded, self-aware, and values-driven under pressure

Terri also offers actionable advice for executives, founders, and emerging leaders who want to lead with integrity, resilience, and long-term impact — not just survive the storm, but grow through it.

If you’re navigating change, facing organizational challenges, or simply want to sharpen your leadership edge, this conversation will equip and inspire you.

Authentic leadership isn’t proven in comfort — it’s forged in crisis.

From setbacks to the Super Bowl stage

In this powerful episode, Chad Carden sits down with Sylvester Williams — former NFL athlete, Super Bowl Champion, entrepreneur, and speaker — as he opens up about the journey behind the success. From facing failures and adversity to developing the discipline and resilience required to compete at the highest level, Sylvester shares the mindset that shaped his path to the NFL and beyond.

This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to refuse defeat, stay focused through challenges, and build a champion’s mentality not just in sports, but in life and business. His story is a reminder that greatness is built in the unseen moments — through perseverance, faith, and the decision to keep moving forward.

If you're striving for growth, leadership, and purpose, this episode will inspire you to embrace the process and develop the mindset of a champion.

In this episode, we sit down with Clint McKinney, Vice President of Retail Execution at BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition, to unpack what it really takes to build and sustain elite performance—both in business and in life.

Clint shares hard-earned insights from the front lines of retail execution, leadership, and brand growth, diving into the power of Mission, the discipline required to maintain Momentum, and the relentless standards behind the Mamba Mentality. From leading high-performing teams to executing with precision at scale, Clint breaks down how clarity of purpose, consistency, and competitive mindset separate good organizations from great ones.

This conversation is a masterclass for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone committed to operating at the highest level—every single day.

In this episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Jared Eardley, Vice President of Central Operations at Norco, Inc., for a compelling conversation on what happens when purpose and leadership truly align.

Jared shares hard-earned insights from leading large, complex operations while staying anchored to purpose—especially in environments where performance, people, and pressure collide. He opens up about how values-driven leadership shapes decision-making, builds trust across teams, and creates sustainable results beyond short-term wins.

The discussion explores how leaders can move beyond title and authority, cultivate accountability without micromanagement, and inspire teams by connecting daily work to a deeper mission. Jared also reflects on lessons learned along his leadership journey and what it takes to lead with clarity, consistency, and conviction.

This episode is a must-listen for leaders who want to drive results without losing sight of why the work matters.

EP Guest: Jared Eardley, Vice President of Central Operations, Norco, Inc.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-eardley-mbe-rrt-56689a44/
Website: https://www.norco-inc.com/

In this episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Jon Doolittle, President and CEO of the Missouri Hospital Association, for a powerful conversation on leadership at the highest levels of healthcare.

Jon shares the mindset required to lead in one of the most complex, high-pressure industries—where decisions impact lives, teams are deeply mission-driven, and trust is non-negotiable. He opens up about how he stays at his best as a CEO, the disciplines that keep him grounded, and the importance of leading with clarity rather than control.

The conversation dives into what it truly takes to lead self-motivated, high-performing professionals, why humility is not a weakness but a leadership advantage, and how curiosity allows leaders to keep learning, adapting, and growing—especially in rapidly changing environments.

This episode is a must-listen for executives, healthcare leaders, and anyone striving to lead with purpose, resilience, and integrity.

Key themes include:

-The mindset of a healthcare CEO

-Staying mentally and physically at your best as a leader

-Leading self-motivated and mission-driven people

-Why humility builds trust and influence

-How curiosity fuels better leadership and decision-making

Learn how top healthcare leaders stay at their best—listen now.

EP Guest: Jon Doolittle, President and CEO, Missouri Hospital Association
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-doolittle-0078055a/
Website: https://www.mohospitals.org/

In this episode, Chad Carden sits down with longtime friend and leadership expert Stephen Giordano, founder of Day One Group, to explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, clarity, and care. From his roots in education to decades of shaping leaders around the globe, Stephen shares how family, faith, and purpose have shaped his leadership philosophy.

Together, they unpack what it takes to connect deeply with people, build trust-driven teams, and navigate risk with courage and humility. Stephen reveals his framework for focusing on your “Most Important Now (MIN),” a mindset that keeps leaders anchored amidst chaos.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this episode will help you realign your purpose, elevate your impact, and lead with more clarity, consistency, and compassion.

Tune in to hear Stephen Giordano’s insight on what it really takes to lead with clarity, courage, and care. Don’t just manage — lead with impact.

EP Guest: Stephen Giordano, President & Founder, Day One Group
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-giordano-9169241/
Website: https://day1group.com/