Our guest this week is a person that has a big heart and a big goal to help people – specifically those affected by breast cancer.  We recognize this month’s League of Leaders award winner, Kim Rodgers-Clora, for what she does to give people hope when they most need it. As with many of the award recipients from the past year, Kim did not start her organization, the Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation, for her own publicity, but rather because she wanted to give a hand to people at their biggest moment of need. As we got to know Kim, we found out she is a member of a proud military family, a devoted member of the community and she loves her husband and kids like none other.

Kim shared her story with us about why she was inspired to start the foundation. Her experience with a coworker that had breast cancer and the spirit of helping others passed on from her mother combined to be a galvanizing force in creating this amazing organization. Kim explained that breast cancer can be scary and it is a time when you most need people around you for support. The Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation is a place that provides support in whatever way helps the person most. They foundation helps with awareness in the community and financially through charitable donations. She said that keeping the organization’s assistance on a local level helps to personalize the process by allowing donors to actually see how their money is changing the life of another for the better.

We hope you all enjoy the show. If you would like to find out more about Kim, the Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation or would like to make a donation to help those with Breast Cancer, please visit:

https://www.jacquelinerodgersfoundation.org/

This week we had an opportunity to talk about everything from starting a new business, to community growth, to leadership ideas with Partnership Grand Strand’s Business Development and Retention Manager, BJ Beaver. During the show, BJ shared how the Partnership Grand Strand programs benefit small businesses by giving them resources to help them to grow and keep a healthy business. Being that so many businesses fail within a few years of starting, this program is a huge benefit to members of the community.

BJ is native to the Myrtle Beach area and a CCU gradudate and has had a passion for helping others from an early age. In his career path of developing others, it was a natural fit for him to end up in his role with PGS. He talked about the need for talent and healthy businesses as part of any thriving City. Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and with that comes an interest in starting businesses (or bringing businesses to the area) and a corresponding need for local talent to run the business. Partnership Grand Strand’s is a part of the solution to these opportunities and to helping the beach continue to be successful for years to come. BJ shared with us the 4 pillars of Partnership Grand Strand. 1) Focus on Prosperity to diversify the economy and help small businesses. 2) Build Talent in the area by attracting, developing and retaining high quality workforce. 3) Improve the “Place” by supporting the revitalization of the downtown area and oceanfront. 4) Advocate for the scaling up of the infrastructure such as improvement of the roads and transportation systems.

We really enjoyed getting to here BJ’s story and all of the interesting things he is doing as part of Partnership Grand Strand and we know you will too!

For more information about BJ Beaver or more about how Partnership Grand Strand helps small businesses, check out: https://www.partnershipgrandstrand.com/about-us/

The newest League of Leaders award recipient, Michael Snuggs of Meals on Wheels has had quite an inspiring journey. He’s served in the United States Armed Forces, been through the growth challenges of some bad choices, found his Savior and has chosen a life of servant leadership by helping others.

In this episode Michael talks about the goal of Meals on Wheels to help people in need to get a good meal each day. He said that when he first took over the organization they were trying to find what there next steps were as a group and an divinely timed experience brought him together with the organization. At Meals on Wheels, they service Horry and Georgetown County and the meals are free of charge for qualified participants that have no reliable means of getting groceries or safely preparing meals. When he first heard about the organization’s needs the mission called to him. In his years of service they have grown five fold in people they are helping.

One of the most moving things is Michael’s vision. He said that he once had a lot of regrets about his past, but when he formed his relationship with the church and Jesus Christ he was able to drop that baggage and focus on being the best person he could be. He now devotes himself to giving others a chance to know that there are people out there that care about them. Through both Meals on Wheels and his daily life he wants to give others the chance to see the same grace and love that he did when he first changed his life for the better. As part of his vision, he spoke of building a community center that people can come to for support and expansion of service for the purpose of helping more people.

We are proud to have Michael as the League of Leaders winner of the month and hope you can all listen to his amazing story and learn more about his organization.

To help with the cause, Meals on Wheels always appreciates: Volunteers, donations and money contributions.

For those looking to help please visit the Meals on Wheels Website at: https://mowhc.org/

When looking for an exceptional leader you want someone that is dedicated to excellence, committed to planning and that cares about people; our guest this week, South Carolina Lt Governor Pamela Evette, exemplifies those traits. On this week’s show we covered many topics regarding the future of South Carolina ranging from building our workforce to housing to prepping our workforce.

Lt Governor Evette told us her story of her successful path to becoming an Entrepreneur that created a company that is now in 49 States. She talked about the passion of running a business and how that same passion led to her path into government. In her explanation, businesses need to have prudent spending, great negotiating and a focus on innovation; these same focuses should be a focus of good government.

We also spoke in depth about the need for dynamic workforce development efforts. South Carolina has done a fantastic job with bringing in big industries and in attracting incoming population to areas around the state. Therefore, the focus on a powerful and well trained workforce is critical to service these industries. The Lt Governor said we need to still encourage young people to go to 4 year colleges when appropriate, but to also show that technical schools and going into the workforce out of high schools are great options for others. To support these others options, South Carolina has some terrific options including internship opportunities (along with tax incentives to employers that do on the job training through approved South Carolina agencies) and programs such as SC WINS. SC WINS can cover the tuition of students that meet certain criteria if they get into Technical College programs for industries in need (such as electrical and plumbing).

Please check out the full show for more on these and many other great topics. Thank you to Lt Governor Pamela Evette for her leadership. South Carolina is in good hands!

For more on Lt Gov Evette please follow her at:

https://www.facebook.com/pamelaevettesc

https://www.instagram.com/pamelasevette/

When we first met this week’s guest, Heather Hansen O’Neill, we knew it was going to be a great show and she certainly delivered! She spoke to us about everything from finding inspiration to motivating others. We also enjoyed hearing about her backstory as a classically trained dancer and the epiphany that she had when her career abruptly came to an end and she found her passion for helping others through leadership and business training. Heather explained that often, a person’s greatest success comes after a setback. It can feel like the world is ending at first, but that just opens up your mind to the best opportunity that you may not have considered prior.

Heather has traveled nationwide helping people to meet their potential. She’s a Ted X speaker and keynote speaker. We enjoyed learning about how to understand your and other people’s “Adventure Quotient” when finding a person’s natural comfort zone in situations. In addition to a ton of other great information on the show, she explained why her motto of “opening hearts, minds and doors” is so important in leadership and for life in general. Check out the show to find out how understanding these principles can help change your life!!

Heather’s new book launch for her new book “Finding Humanity: The Evolution of Sales” is coming up on November 20th.

Also, if you are in sales, don’t miss her show: The Humanity of Sales: Where Purpose Meets Profit (stay tuned for an upcoming episode where Rob is the guest on her show)

For more on on these events and more on Heather, visit her at: https://heatherhansenoneill.com/sample-page/

This week is a must watch episode with Teagan Brown, the Sports Director at WMBF. In a relatively short time, Teagan has made a big mark both locally and nationwide with her great sense of humor, exceptional talent and passion for what she does. You may have seen her on national TV for the “smooth mic toss” during a live spot with WMBF or on her Live reports at games across the Grand Strand. Teagan always keeps a fresh take on the world of sports while being a trailblazer across other fields ranging from performing on stage in theaters, to winning her first pageant at the Miss Grand Strand competition in Myrtle Beach, SC.

We know how important mindset is to successful results. Teagan shared with us what she says to herself as she get in the zone before a performance or event. She also told us of her path from going to Syracuse University to becoming a TV personality; the journey that started with hard work behind the scenes and a commitment to doing what she loves. Being the “Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year by the New York State Broadcasters Association in 2022 and 2023 was just the start. Teagan’s tips for success – “be original” and “don’t feel like you have to say yes to everything”. She elaborated that you need to invest your time well and sometimes that means knowing where you need to direct your focus.

Make sure to throw some support to Teagan as she gets ready to compete in the Miss South Carolina contest in the coming months. From all of us at The Leader Menality – we wish her the best!

For more on Teagan, check her out on social media by searching Teagan Brown or at WMBF here: https://www.wmbfnews.com/2023/07/04/teagan-brown/

Our focus on this week’s show was on the inspirational side of leadership with this month’s League of Leaders award recipient, Stephanie Warren. As Executive Director of the Grand Strand Miracle Leagues, Stephanie is passionate about helping others at both her job and in other community endeavors. The Grand Strand Miracles Leagues provides opportunities for those with disabilities to have fellowship, opportunities to make friendships and have an encouraging environment through sports and other activities. She said that there are people with varying levels of disabilities and that they have something for everyone to get involved with. Stephanie talked about the joy of the people that are involved with the program from the participants to the volunteers and sponsors. She also talked about her journey to her role with the GSML that included a life of servant leadership and the inspiration from her parents.

There are some amazing events coming up that the Grand Strand Miracle Leagues is putting on – one such event is the “Songwriters on the Round”. This year is the 20th Anniversary and the event is on the 22nd and 23rd of November. This one of a kind event features Nashville songwriters in a personal setting with the crowd where they perform songs and share the inspiration behind them. The best part is...not only can you go have a memorable night (or two) of entertainment, but also the proceeds go towards helping those with disabilities.

We truly enjoyed Stephanie’s enthusiasm, dedication and positive attitude. We hope you all enjoy the show!

For more on Stephanie and the Grand Strand Miracle Leagues, please visit: https://grandstrandmiracleleague.com/

On this episode we talked with Ben Greenzweig about the challenges of mental health conditions and a revolutionary treatment called TMS (short for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). Ben is the founder of Living Water Clinics and has found his purpose in life to help others through this TMS treatment. During the show, we discussed misconceptions about mental disorders, why medication is not the only way to treat depression and scientific studies about the effectiveness of TMS. 

Ben also shared a common trait he has seen from successful people and people looking to improve – allow yourself to be vulnerable not a victim. Being vulnerable allows a person to accept limits and seek improvement while being a victim blames others and focuses on outer influence more than the power within.

The Living Water Clinics has its Grand Opening on November 15th.

For more information on Living Water Clinics, please visit: https://www.livingwaterclinics.com/about

We want to congratulate this month's League of Leaders award recipient, Becky Large for her recognition of her achievements in leadership. 

Becky is the founder of CAN (Champion Autism Network) and through this foundation, their programs have impacted not just the local community but other cities around the United States. Becky has a passion for helping others and shared with us some of the huge impact that their CAN has made in the lives of people with special needs and their families. A couple of examples of that impact - the Myrtle Beach International Airport was the second airport in the country to create a Quiet Room for a low stress environment for people in need and the Town of Surfside Beach became the first Autism Friendly Travel Destination in the world.

Thank you Becky for all that you do! For more about the Champion Autism Network, please visit: https://championautismnetwork.com/

Just two years ago, Melissa Fowble was at a crossroads of life - she got home from work and her entire home with all of her possessions had burned to the ground. A true, "Why me?" moment for many people - but Melissa used this moment to start the next chapter in her life and it's a beautiful triumph story.

Melissa is our newest League of Leaders award recipient and she told us how she built an amazing career through three important methods: 1) Giving back to others, 2) Caring about people and her customers and 3) Staying connected throughout the community.

The most impressive thing is that when that devastating fire happened - after she made sure her cherished dog was rescued - she knew that there was still thanks to be given and opportunities to succeed. She charted her plan to come to Myrtle Beach and start anew. Now just 4 years later she is part of the expanding First Reliance Bank in the Myrtle Beach area as their Branch AVP, a Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, member of Leadership Grand Strand and more.

Listeners will also enjoy her success methods to talk effectively to customers and how to get your name "out there" through your local Chamber of Commerce and other trade organizations.

We hope you all enjoy!

For more on Melissa check her out at: https://www.firstreliance.com/zinnia/2023/06/19/melissa-fowble-promoted-to-assistant-vice-president/