In this episode of The Edge, co-host Taylor Covey sits down with Jaime Zawmon, Founder and President of Titan CEO and The Titan 100. Jaime shares her inspiring journey from growing up in her Czech immigrant father's wire stripping business to building one of the most influential CEO communities in the country. They explore her pivotal career shift from pharmaceutical sales aspirations to magazine publishing, the adversity that led to launching Titan, and what it takes to curate authentic communities of visionary leaders. Jaime also reveals the core values that define modern-day Titans and shares powerful stories of how the community creates real impact.

Connect with Jaime on LinkedIn. Learn more about Titan CEO.

Key Takeaways:

• Growing up in an immigrant family business and learning early sales skills (1:47)
• The career pivot from pharmaceutical to advertising sales that changed everything (7:04)
• Discovering her Ikigai - the intersection of passion and purpose (10:41)
• The adversity that forced her to start Titan and go out on her own (13:34)
• Building Titan to 2,500+ CEOs across 10 markets in 7 years (15:44)
• The three divisions: peer groups, Titan 100 awards, and executive retreats (17:47)
• Why who's in the room matters more than the venue (23:29)
• The Make-A-Wish Casa Bonita story - community in action (24:17)
• The four pillars of a modern-day Titan (31:04)

In this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Tiffany Sauder, founder of Element Three and creator of the Life of And movement. Tiffany shares her powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough, offering practical tools for working women to build sustainable careers while staying deeply connected to their families. They explore how to own the ordinary to unlock the extraordinary, set meaningful minimums instead of perfectionist goals, and create systems that work even during life's busiest seasons. This conversation is packed with actionable frameworks that help women move from work-life balance stress to a life of intentional choice and control.

Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn and her website.

Key Takeaways:

• Tiffany's crisis moment that led to creating Life of And (03:45)
• The three circles of Life of And: self, career, and family working in concert (08:42)
• Why "every yes is a no to something else" and how to quantify your choices (13:08)
• Owning the ordinary: practical examples like laundry service and quarterly handyman (15:36)
• Creating explicit agreements and clear expectations with family (17:57)
• The power of family meetings for alignment and reducing daily chaos (20:54)
• Setting minimums vs maximums: sustainable goal setting that accounts for your worst weeks (26:23)
• Why we're the "sun" in our homes and how our energy affects everyone (35:00)

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Christina Rice, President & COO of Pyx Health, based in Tucson, Arizona. Christina shares her journey from employee #3 to president of a healthcare activation company that serves over 10 million Medicaid and Medicare lives across the country.

She opens up about building aligned teams, her philosophy of 'clarity with kindness' in providing feedback, and how the 'beliefs, behaviors, outcomes' framework drives company culture. Christina also discusses her approach to work-life integration, the power of 'noise cancellation' as her leadership edge, and making intentional choices to show up authentically in both professional and personal spaces.

Connect with Christina on LinkedIn. Learn more about Pyx Health.

Key Takeaways:

• How Pyx Health addresses the 80% of healthcare that happens outside the provider office (1:55)
• Christina's journey from Banner to healthcare startup employee #3 (5:10)
• The impact of having an exceptional first leader in your career (5:29)
• Fueled by challenge (9:27)
• Consciously growing a leadership team (14:00)
• The "beliefs, behaviors, outcomes" culture (14:45)
• The power of alignment (16:20)
• Christina's edge: noise cancellation (18:10)
• Work-life integration vs traditional balance (21:35)
• Building intentional family time and boundaries (22:37)

On this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Cina Welch, President & CEO of FCCI Insurance Group to explore what it means to lead with both self-awareness and heart. Cina shares her 28-year journey at FCCI, from entry-level attorney to CEO, discussing how she's built a culture of respect and inclusion while driving strong business results. They dive into her "Swiss cheese leadership" philosophy and the power of intentional team building. Cina also reveals how adventure travel - from climbing Kilimanjaro to volunteering in rural Cambodia - has shaped her perspective on authentic leadership and the importance of embracing uncertainty while trusting your team.

Connect with Cina on LinkedIn. Learn more about FCCI Insurance Group.

Key Takeaways:

• Cina's journey from attorney to CEO at FCCI (1:47)
• The power of titles and authentic leadership (2:15)
• How Cina discovered her passion for insurance through helping people in their time of need (5:45)
• Breaking down barriers in insurance and attracting diverse talent (9:38)
• Creating cultures of respect and inclusion (10:05)
• How adventure travel builds leadership resilience (13:39)
• The Cambodia volunteering experience and gaining perspective on what we take for granted (15:45)
• Swiss cheese leadership theory and building complementary teams (20:50)
• The importance of self-awareness and feedback (23:01)
• Balancing urgency with important priorities (25:16)
• Building a legacy of empathy and strong results (29:36)

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Jayme Ambrose, CEO and Founder of Adobe Population Health, to explore how nurse-led innovation is transforming healthcare delivery. What began as Jayme's doctoral project has evolved into a purpose-driven company that's grown from 12 employees in an 834-square-foot office to over 400 team members across 11 states, all united by their mission to "positively impact the lives we touch." Jayme shares her leadership journey from hospital nursing to building teams that think in systems rather than tasks. She discusses the power of mission-driven culture that makes teams "all in" for their purpose and the innovation that comes from embracing boredom as a catalyst for growth.

Connect with Jayme on LinkedIn. Learn more about Adobe Population Health.

Key Takeaways:

• Growing from 12 employees to 400+ across 11 states (2:45)
• Jayme's evolution from hospital nursing to leadership (4:18)
• Leadership lessons from being "bored" and seeking innovation (7:00)
• A beautiful journey for everyone (12:40)
• The power of mission-driven culture (16:10)
• Her lasting legacy: making social equity the national model of care (22:37)

On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with entrepreneur and former CEO turned executive coach, Santiago "Santi" Jaramillo. Santi shares the arc of his journey—from growing up in Cali, Colombia, to building Emplify, to coaching leaders—and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, culture, and now AI adoption. They explore the importance of inner work after achieving external success, and Santi opens up about learning to separate self-worth from productivity, as well as the power of leading from love rather than fear. They also dig into why AI is first a cultural transformation, not just a technical one.

Connect with Santi on LinkedIn and his website.

Key Takeaways:

• The problem Emplify was solving: engaging the modern workforce (1:27)
• The #1 driver of engagement: the manager relationship (6:25)
• Santi's origin story: Cali, Colombia to the U.S. (8:38)
• Santi's journey from driven entrepreneur to executive coach (10:20)
• The challenge of achieving success and still feeling unfulfilled (12:09)
• Introspection and focusing on the inner work (13:28)
• Separating self-worth from productivity (15:55)
• Shifting from fear-based to love-based leadership (20:00)
• How Santi starts AI enablement with execs: "start from the work" (23:25)
• AI as a fundamental shift (25:00)
• Why AI adoption is a cultural problem, not just a technical one (32:15)
• "Peak work magic": what great teams feel like (35:37)

In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Mike Renaud, President & CEO of Valle del Sol, a 50-year-old nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike shares his journey from healthcare professional to leading one of the Southwest's first Latino nonprofits, discussing the power of upstream thinking, building passionate teams, and creating lasting community change. They explore Mike's edge in connecting with people, the importance of family values in leadership, and how Valle's work goes beyond healthcare to address root causes of community challenges.

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. Learn more about Valle del Sol.

Key Takeaways:

• Valle del Sol's mission and Mike's role (1:46)
• The "baby in the river" narrative and upstream thinking (5:05)
• Mike's journey from Boston to healthcare leadership (8:15)
• Legacy of advocacy and service (15:26)
• Building teams with passion for purpose vs. corporate polish (18:50)
• Mike's edge: empathy paired with action (20:40)
• Balancing work intensity with family life (24:16)

On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with Robert (Bob) Klonk, Chairman & CEO of Unison Risk Advisors (URA) and Oswald Companies.

Bob shares his 40-year journey in the insurance industry, from building Oswald's benefits practice from scratch to co-founding URA with Bob Cawley. They explore the vision behind creating a "forever independent firm." Bob opens up about his leadership philosophy, the importance of mutual respect in partnerships, and his commitment to giving others the same opportunities he had to build equity and create wealth.

Connect with Bob on LinkedIn. Learn more about Unison Risk Advisors.

Key Takeaways:

• Bob's early days building Oswald's benefits practice (1:06)
• The decision to choose the harder path of independence over selling (4:17)
• Creating an alternative for independent agencies (6:20)
• The power of employee ownership (11:14)
• Empowering independence in practice (14:44)
• In this business for the right reasons (18:35)
• Building for the future: developing next-generation leadership (20:16)
• Bob's edge and philosophy of constant improvement (24:35)
• Make the time to support your community (28:23)
• The best teams: small unit cohesion and shared ownership (31:27)
• Advice for young salespeople (36:50)
• Looking ahead: what success looks like five years from now (40:56)

In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Ryan Rans, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Great Lakes Capital, a real estate development firm. Ryan shares insights on leading strategy for a billion-dollar portfolio, the unique advantages of building a business in the Midwest, and how relationships drive opportunities in real estate development. They discuss the value of peer groups for entrepreneurs, the passion behind team building, and Ryan's journey working alongside his wife in business. Ryan also opens up about his boxing experience at Notre Dame and reveals how fly fishing helps him disconnect from the constant demands of entrepreneurship.

Learn more about Great Lakes Capital.

Key Takeaways:

• Great Lakes Capital's focus and Ryan's role (0:58)
• Building a successful real estate development firm in the Midwest (3:45)
• The importance of relationships in business expansion (6:02)
• Value of entrepreneurial peer groups (7:00)
• What people misunderstand about Ryan (9:47)
• Ryan's edge: intelligence paired with work ethic (12:09)
• Ryan's boxing journey at Notre Dame (15:00 and 21:15)
• Working with a spouse as a business partner (15:25)
• Finding "balance" as entrepreneurial partners (16:18)
• The peace found in fly fishing (22:16)
• Travel and continuous learning goals (23:51)

In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Steve Canty, Agent/Owner of Steve Canty Insurance Agency, to discuss his journey from marketing professional to insurance entrepreneur. Steve shares how a chance meeting in 2016 sparked a major career change in his 50s, proving it's never too late to pursue entrepreneurial aspirations. They explore the power of mentorship, the importance of diverse perspectives in the insurance industry, and how transferable skills from corporate America prepared him for business ownership. Steve also reflects on his time at Indiana State University and the influential relationships that shaped his career path.

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn.

Key Takeaways:

• From cameraman to marketing executive to insurance entrepreneur (1:00)
• Taking the entrepreneurial leap (6:13)
• Creating diversity in the insurance industry (17:33)
• The importance of mentorship in career development (18:53)
• Characteristics of great teams (21:31)
• Steve's edge: impulsivity, inquisitiveness, and honesty (25:05)