Brad Staats - Author, Never Stop Learning by Cristina Mendonsa

Jamie Wright - Author, The Very Worst Missionary by Cristina Mendonsa

Mike McNamara consults many of the faces you see on TV and top executives you read about. We start with a discussion of broadcast journalism but quickly move to Mike's career pivots and tips to keep in mind as you transform within your own industry.

I've included new segments of my conversation with Leigh Steinberg as well as a fresh opening comments segment and a fresh tag. Enjoy!

Carrie Waterman - Moringa Researcher from UC Davis by Cristina Mendonsa

What makes a meaningful property? How do you think creatively when negotiating? I'm up in Oregon this week at a family property with special meaning to me....and we chat with Angelo Garcia, President of Lucas Real Estate Holdings. He purchases and maintains the real estate assets of filmmaker George Lucas. I also have a fun article to share about improving your brain function. Join me for a half hour!

The dynamic Beverly Parenti joins us to talk about cofounding The Last Mile. This serial entrepreneur and her equally talented husband have created a tech incubator within San Quentin Correctional Center and have grown the concept to other institutions. Reducing recidivism was the original goal but the mission has grown and Parenti talks about how she draws inspiration from the men and women creating new paths and new lives for themselves.

Pam Marrone is CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations of Davis, CA. Her company develops bio-friendly pesticides and pioneers new methods of organic growing and production. She is also a strong visionary leader who is also very team-focused. In our conversation she describes her start, the rough patches and the growth and profitabity she's been able to bring to her company while mentoring other start ups.

Best of from the Sacramento Speakers Series Pollan, Leno, Greene & Strayed by Cristina Mendonsa

Patty McCord - Former Netflix Culture Architect and Innovation Leader by Cristina Mendonsa