Most people spend their lives becoming one thing. Tom Markert has spent his becoming many.
Over the course of a remarkable career, Tom has served as a global business executive, CEO, professional sports team owner, public servant, and national security leader. Today, he serves as a Delray Beach City Commissioner and Deputy Vice Mayor, leads an FBI-affiliated nonprofit dedicated to protecting America's critical infrastructure, and has added bestselling thriller author to an already impressive résumé.
In this episode of The Paige Kornblue Show, Tom shares the leadership lessons he first learned on the basketball court, the career advice that has guided him through decades of success, and why relationships, curiosity, and adaptability matter more than ever. We also talk about reinvention, knowing when it's time to begin a new chapter, and the inspiration behind his latest thriller, Death Watch.
Whether you're launching your career, leading a team, writing your first book, or wondering what your next chapter could look like, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and encouraging reminders that it's never too late to grow, serve, and begin again.
In this episode:
• Leadership lessons from sports and business
• The biggest career mistakes ambitious people make
• Why teamwork still wins
• Reinvention after corporate America
• Public service and giving back
• The story behind Death Watch
• Advice for aspiring authors and lifelong learners
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What if living longer isn't the goal... living better is?
In this episode of The Paige Kornblue Show, I sit down with wellness educator, keynote speaker, and health consultant Sara Starkoff Green to explore the everyday choices that can improve not only our lifespa, but our health span: the years we feel healthy, energized, and able to fully enjoy life.
Sara shares practical strategies for building sustainable habits, why movement, sleep, hydration, and human connection matter more than ever, and how intentional living can help us show up better for ourselves and those we love.
We also dive into one of the most important conversations happening in women's health today: menopause. Sara explains why she created The Menopause Playbook, a podcast designed to help men better understand and support the women in their lives.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• The difference between lifespan and health span
• Small habits that make a big impact
• Why "every breath is an opportunity to begin again"
• Sara's non-negotiables for healthy living
• Why men need to be part of the menopause conversation
• How gratitude, mindfulness, and community support long-term wellness
Whether you're looking to just get through the day in a better way, reset your routine, improve your health, or simply find encouragement for your next chapter, this conversation is filled with practical takeaways you'll carry long after it ends.
Connect with Sara:
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What if the season you're in right now isn't where your story ends?
In this episode of The Paige Kornblue Show, I sit down with Boca magazine Editor-in-Chief Christiana Lilly for a conversation about change, resilience, storytelling, and the unexpected turns that shape who we become.

As a Boca magazine contributor, I've had the opportunity to work alongside Christiana and witness firsthand how she and her team help tell the stories of our community—making this conversation both professional and personal.

As Editor-in-Chief of Boca magazine, now part of Palm Beach Media Group, Christiana works alongside a team that helps bring to life a portfolio of respected publications including Boca magazine, Delray Beach magazine, Worth Avenue magazine, Charity Register, 1926, Boca Chamber magazine and Mizner’s Dream.

Christiana shares her journey from graduating into the Great Recession, working outside journalism, navigating layoffs, freelancing, and ultimately returning to Boca magazine to lead one of Florida's most respected publications.

We talk about:
Why becoming is better than arriving
Career setbacks and unexpected opportunities
Leadership lessons from great mentors (and difficult bosses)
How Boca magazine decides which stories get told
The future of local journalism and print media
Finding joy outside of achievement
What to remember when you're in the messy middle of change
No matter where you are in your journey, this conversation is a reminder that your next chapter may be closer than you think!

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Champions Circle hit the road and history was made in South Florida. 
For the first time ever, Michigan football and basketball came together in Boca Raton for a one-of-a-kind Champions Circle Private Workout Experience on the campus of Florida Atlantic University, bringing current and former Wolverine student-athletes together for workouts, real conversations, and a front-row look at what makes the Michigan family unlike anywhere else.

Michigan alum Paige Kornblue sits down with Super Bowl champion and LA Rams running back Blake Corum, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, 2026 Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg, Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf, Washington Commanders CB Mike Sainristil, Miami Dolphins LB David Ojabo, Michigan QB Tommy Carr, Michigan legend Denard Robinson, former Wolverine great Anthony Carter, Michigan guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney, ESPN Senior NFL Insider and Michigan alum Adam Schefter, plus Champions Circle co-founder Jared Wangler and Champions Circle board member Nate Forbes. Also featured at the event: Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy and a deep roster of Michigan's brightest pros.

The takeaway? It's not about the contracts. It's not about the buildings. It's about the people and the network that makes Michigan, Michigan. In a college sports era defined by transactions, this episode is a reminder that the Wolverine family still leads with relationships, mentorship, and showing up for the next generation.

And because the timing was everything, recorded just before Mother's Day, you'll also hear some of the athletes pause to honor the moms, wives, and women who've shaped them along the way. A reminder that behind every Wolverine, there's a family that made it possible.

Learn more at ChampionsCircleUofM.com.
Go Blue! 〽️

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Some stories grip you because of the storm. Others stay with you because of what comes after.
New York Times bestselling author John U. Bacon has written more than a dozen books from leadership lessons drawn from coaching America's worst high school hockey team, to Michigan classics to his latest, The Gales of November, the untold story behind the Edmund Fitzgerald and the brutal, invisible world of Great Lakes shipping.
In this episode, John and I cover a lot of ground: what makes a leader worth following, why disaster is almost never one thing, the Colin Powell quote every boss should keep close, and why first drafts are supposed to stink. We talk about Bo Schembechler's secret superpower (it wasn't yelling), the wild west of college football today, and the parenting wisdom of getting out of the way and letting the kids play their own game.
We also share a tender moment about my parents who sat in John's University of Michigan classroom in retirement and lived a curiosity-first chapter that still shapes how I move through the world.
If you're navigating a curveball, building something new, raising kids, or just trying to figure out what to keep and what to let go… this one's for you.
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If you’ve ever found yourself asking, Am I on the right path? Am I doing what I’m meant to do? If so, this episode is for you. On this episode of The Paige Kornblue Show, we explore the many layers of career and calling. Whether you’re just starting out, switching directions, caregiving at home, or simply trying to make peace with your current season, here’s a little encouragement and clarity. I share personal insights from my own winding journey... from newsroom to motherhood to media entrepreneurship and ESPN Events… but this episode is really about you. It’s a reminder that no one has it all figured out, that pivoting is part of the process, and that your voice and story matter.

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Grief doesn't follow a calendar. It shows up on the good days and the hard ones, the everydays and on holidays, in songs on the radio and quiet moments in the car. And for kids who have lost a mom or dad, it can feel impossibly isolating. This episode is a live conversation about all of it: grief, loss, resilience, and the power of showing up.
I partnered with Empower, a national nonprofit supporting children and young adults who have lost a parent, to host a night at The Boca Raton centered on community, conversation, and a shared mission to strengthen Empower's South Florida chapter.
I sat down with four powerful voices: Cara Belvin (Empower founder, on the moment that inspired her to build this one-of-a-kind mentor program for kids in grief), Logan Husband (FAU football player, on losing his father at five and the people who stepped in along the way), Jere Croke (father of four, on navigating life after losing his wife Detra and what "controlled chaos" looks like in real time) and Skye Dyer (singer, writer, and daughter of the late, legendary Dr. Wayne Dyer, on the lessons in love and kindness she carries with her).
If you've ever lost someone, loved someone who has, or wondered how to show up for a friend in grief… this conversation is for you.
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How to Get Involved with Empower:
DONATE — fuel mentor matching, free programs, and Mother's & Father's Day events for kids in grief. VOLUNTEER — help plan events, build community, and bring your time and talent to the mission. MENTOR — adults who lost a parent at any age can apply to be paired with a child or young adult walking that same path. ENROLL A CHILD — if you know a child or young adult (up through age 24) who has lost a parent, refer them so they can join the community.

Five years into divorce, Paige opens up about redefining family on her own terms: the unexpected ease of co-parenting, the Rumi quote that stayed with her, lifelong family friends who've seen her through every version of herself, and what it means to give her kids real, joyful memories… even when the picture looks different than she once imagined.
If you're navigating divorce, separation, or any kind of change in what "family" looks like, this one's for you.
"Sometimes it's not about recreating what was. It's about allowing something new to take shape… and trusting that it can still be good. Maybe even really good."
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Wine is more than what’s in the glass. It’s memory, culture, connection, and story.

In this episode of The Paige Kornblue Show, I sit down with DAOU Vineyards Brand Ambassador Laura Reynolds to explore why wine has such a powerful place in our lives… from celebrations to quiet moments and everything in between.

Laura shares the story behind DAOU’s flagship wine, Soul of a Lion, named in honor of the Daou brothers’ father, and how that legacy of resilience continues to shape the brand today. We also go inside the newly launched Soul of a City experience, bringing wine, food, and culture together in cities like Miami…and the newly released 2023 vintage, a standout year shaped by near-perfect growing conditions and balance.

Whether you’re a wine lover or just wine-curious, this episode offers insight, perspective, and a reminder: sometimes, it’s not about how much… it’s about the moment. Cheers!

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We're all carrying more than we let on. And our brains are keeping score.
In this episode of The Paige Kornblue Show, I sit down with Dr. Raphael Wald, board-certified neuropsychologist at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, for one of the most honest, hopeful and practical conversations I've had on this podcast. We talk about what mental health really is, why it still carries stigma, and what every single one of us can do starting today to protect and strengthen our minds.
Dr. Wald has worked with student athletes, families navigating dementia, children finding their footing, and everyday people just trying to keep up. His message is clear: mental health doesn't define who you are, it's not something to just get over, and with the right tools and support… you can get through it.
And the single most important thing you can do for your mental health today? Walk. Just walk.
Whether you're navigating stress, supporting someone you love, raising kids, or simply trying to catch your breath in a world that never slows down… this one's for you.
EPISODE TOPICS:
What is a neuropsychologist and how is it different from other mental health professionals
Why so many people are struggling right now… and why that's not surprising
The stigma around mental health: where it comes from and how it's finally lifting
Why depression and anxiety are real physiological conditions — not something to "just get over"
The most important message Dr. Wald gives every patient: it will pass
How mental health directly impacts physical health (back pain, joint pain and gut issues explained)
The single most effective tool we have for mental health prevention: movement
Simple daily strategies for mental wellness at every age and stage
Social media and mental health: the connection Dr. Wald sees every day in his practice
Diet and mental health: why the closer food looks to the earth, the better it is for your brain
Student athletes and mental health: what life really looks like behind the scenes
Youth sports and parenting: how to support your child without adding pressure
Mindfulness made simple: what it actually means and how to practice it today
Inside Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health South Florida
The future of mental health treatment: ketamine, psilocybin and psychedelic therapy explained
Mom brain — is it real? Dr. Wald weighs in
Dr. Wald's one takeaway everyone can start today
https://baptisthealth.net/doctors/raphael-judah-wald/2483754
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