Sara Ash is an accomplished ombudsperson, conflict resolution expert, and disability advocate. She has a B.A. in English and a Master's in Adult and Higher Education. She has worked in higher education for over 15 years and has experience as the director of student success. She was a Yale Writers Workshop attendee and was awarded staff member of the year twice. Ms. Ash provides excellent advice and insight on resolving conflicts in your organization while raising essential issues around disability issues. #disability rights #ombudsperson#conflict management #leadership

Frank Zane is a 3x Mr.Olympia and Mr. Universe and is a bodybuilding legend. He is a health and fitness pioneer and is believed by many to have one of the best physiques in bodybuilding history. He has been a lifelong educator, health/ fitness expert, trainer, author, podcaster, and Bodybuilder Hall of Fame member. You can learn more about this living legend at FrankZane.com. #fitness #inspirational #motivational #bodybuilding #health #goldsgym #Frankzane

Rick Loma has a successful social media business and promotes positive content. He has built a social media following on Instagram with over 249k followers. He has expertise in marketing, public relations, advertising, mass communication, and economics—excellent life advice on achieving success and staying positive. #motivation #inspirational

Aminah Elster spent 15 years in prison for murder and today is an inspirational leader and advocate for women. Upon her release from prison, she immediately enrolled in school and was accepted to the University of California, Berkeley. Upon graduating from UC Berkeley, she started the non-profit Unapologetically Hers and is a successful Systems Change Consultant—a story of resilience and strength.

Director Christine Yoo and marathoner Markelle Taylor speak about the award-winning film 26.2 to Life! This film chronicles the inspirational story of San Quentin State Prison inmates who discover hope through running. Director Christine Yoo discusses her personal transformation while directing this film and the relationships she builds with San Quentin State Prison inmates. Markelle Taylor speaks about his transformation from running marathons at San Quentin to his invitation to run in the Boston Marathon while still incarcerated.

Gunner Johnson and Christian Branscombe made national news for their stories of redemption. Both men spent their early adult years behind bars for serious criminal offenses and came to a place of healing to lead productive and meaningful lives. Moreover, Christian Branscombe shot Gunner Johnson, and they are now best friends. This is their story.  Gunner Johnson is now the housing coordinator for Project Rebound at Sacramento State University and Christian Branscombe is a life coach for his own consulting company Bare Bones Coaching(https://www.christianbranscombe.com/)

The Return Of Steve Maxwell-Steve Maxwell is one of the world's best fitness trainers, a military veteran, and a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu legend. Today, he travels the globe training professional athletes and others on how to live a long and healthy life. Moreover, he continues to teach Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to others while displaying love and passion for life. Great interview and amazing fitness and life advice. 

Gloria Figueroa discusses the triumphs and challenges of raising nine children in Oakland, California. Enjoy the interview! Special thanks to all those incredible women and men making a difference in the world for our children. 

An International Matchmaker and Relationship Mentor, grounded in science and practical wisdom from a fascinating lifetime of experiences and working directly with individuals for over eighteen years, Joy Nordenstrom offers ways to be your best in partnership. To learn more, email her at [email protected]: to join the private Intelligent Love Office Hours with INTELLIGENT LOVE LIST and for the VIP Membership to her Matchmaking Database, put JofR VIP APPLICATION, in the subject line. Get ready for her upcoming vodcast by subscribing to her YouTube Channel now: https://www.youtube.com/@JoyNordenstrom

Part one of this conversation is posted on the podcast "Learning the Hardway the Easy Way" with Alex Culley, which features an interview with Martin Figueroa. This interview is Part 2 of this podcast and addresses effective leadership and management approaches in small and large organizations. My guest for this podcast (i.e., Part 2) is Alex Culley, the Executive Director of the Institute of Executive Development and a leading expert/consultant/coach on effective leadership and management. Great insight on motivating people in the workplace, the perils of micromanagement, generational challenges, and the benefits of teleworking.