Thoughts That Rock

In this episode, we talk with the amazing creative that is RICH JOHNSON, who is the Founder of Spectacle Photo and the Creative Director of Cannonball Kids’ cancer.

THOUGHT #1

Don't Compare Your Behind the Scenes with Someone Else's Highlight Reel

THOUGHT #2

Everything that Irritates Us about Others Can Lead Us to an Understanding of Ourselves

- Carl Jung

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RICH JOHNSON'S BIO:

Every image tells a story, and every artist has one to tell. Equipped with a love for the arts and a passion for cinema, Rich Johnson’s influences are clearly expressed in every click of the shutter. He is a national and international award-winning artist including two Emmys. 

Rich has distinguished himself as an innovator in design, photography, and video and has spent the last 10 years perfecting his artistic skills to become an expert in the fields of print, web, video, and photography. His skill set, mixed with his creative personality, is a perfect fit for any project. 

Rich has produced multiple viral projects including an anti-bullying awareness campaign called Weapon of Choice that has been used by over 180 non-profits around the world. His powerful photographs and videos from that campaign caught the attention of the UN, which led to him being a speaker at the UN Senate in 2014.

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In this episode, we talk with GRETCHEN BAUER, who is the Founder/CEO of BSWANKY, an American luxury handbag company, which gives previously-undervalued women the opportunity to create iconic products through ethical practices. 

THOUGHT #1

Pull Back on the Bow

THOUGHT #2

Good Judgment Comes from Experience, and Experience Comes from Bad Judgment

- Rita Mae Brown

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GRETCHEN BAUER'S BIO:

Gretchen Bauer is a woman with dreams to shake up the fashion industry. After moving to Sarasota, Florida from the Main Line of Philadelphia, her hometown, six years ago, Gretchen made a home for herself and her family on the Suncoast. 

While working as an interior designer, a business she had for twenty-six years, a colleague exposed Gretchen to the disturbing reality behind the United States garment industry. She decided to take a risk and make a difference by improving the lives of women in the industry and change the way goods are manufactured in America by creating an unparalleled work culture.  

Shortly after, she launched her American luxury brand, BSWANKY, with a mission to B The Difference — giving previously undervalued women the opportunity to create iconic handbags through ethical practices.

BSWANKY handbags are proudly designed and happily handcrafted out of their Sarasota atelier, where Gretchen and her team are committed to a painstaking care for detail and uncompromising quality. The collection includes designs made with burmese python skins ethically and environmentally sourced from the Florida Everglades, Italian leather, as well as hair on cowhide, which has made quite an imprint in the equestrian world and celebrity scene. 

By creating transformational products with an unparalleled personal connection, Gretchen aims to contribute to a global effort to revolutionize the fashion industry.

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In this episode, we talk with Renaut Van der Riet, who is the Founder/President of “Love Made Visible”, Founder/Owner of Axum Coffee, and Lead Pastor for Mosaic Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S.

THOUGHT #1

Spend More Time Living Your Life Well, than Building Platforms of Influence

THOUGHT #2

Anything Less Than a Conscious Commitment to the Important is an Unconscious Commitment to the Unimportant – Stephen Covey 

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RENAUT VAN DER RIET'S BIO:

Renaut is passionate about living, teaching, and leading in a way that shows the Gospel of Jesus to be true and beautiful.

He lives out that passion first and foremost with his family. Of all the roles he fills, none is as important to him as being a husband to his wife, Brooke, and father to their eight children, four of whom are adopted from Ethiopia.

In 2002, he and Brooke founded Mosaic Church in Winter Garden, a suburb of Orlando. With a continually growing congregation, Mosaic was one of the top ten fastest-growing churches in America in 2018. Under Renaut’s leadership-by-example, the church has become a nationwide pacemaker for fostering and adoption and a sought-after model of how ministries can respond to childhood special needs and trauma care.

Renaut’s work bringing hope to hard places extends far beyond the walls of Mosaic Church. In 2009 he started Love Made Visible, a nonprofit organization that equips families, individuals, churches, and agencies to care for orphans and vulnerable children across the United States and around the world, including in Africa, Latin America, and China. The following year, he and Brooke founded Axum Coffee Company, a growing chain of coffee shops and restaurants whose goal is to fund social justice initiatives and also invite people into that story and work of redemption.

Most recently, Renaut is developing The ReStory, a project aimed at providing Gospel clarity to followers of Christ and extending them an invitation to consider how their lives might be different if they dared to believe Galatians 5:1: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.”

Renaut's book, What Great Ministry Leaders Get Right is due out in March 2021 and is currently available for pre-order.

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In this episode, we talk with Michelle Cederberg, who is an in-demand speaker, author, coach, and consultant…and focuses on truly combining the mind, body, and practicality to inspire “change” in others.

THOUGHT #1

You’ve Got to Clean Your Side of the Street 

THOUGHT #2

People Have Trained You to Care About How They Think, Because it's Important to Most People Who are Living Conditionally for You to Create Conditions that They Can Live With – Esther Hicks 

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MICHELLE CEDERBERG'S BIO:

Michelle Cederberg  is a Certified Speaking Professional who has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals and get energized for success—in business and in life. 

An in-demand speaker, author, coach, and consultant, Michelle believes that personal and professional success are directly influenced by how well we harness the physical, mental, and emotional capacity we each have within us. 

Michelle holds a master’s in kinesiology, a BA in psychology, and a specialization in health and exercise psychology. She is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, a Certified Professional Co-Active Life Coach, and an ORSC-Trained Team Coach. 

Michelle truly combines mind, body, and practicality to inspire change. In addition to The Success-Energy Equation, she is the author of Energy Now! Small Steps to an Energetic Life.

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In this episode, we talk with SEAN ROSENSTEEL, who is the author of The School of Intentional Living and the founder of The Intentional Living Academy.

THOUGHT #1

 No One is Responsible for You, but YOU. It’s Time to Find a Quiet Place and Figure Things Out for Yourself.

THOUGHT #2

And a Step Backward, After Making a Wrong Turn, is a Step in the Right Direction  

- Kurt Vonnegut

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SEAN ROSENSTEEL'S BIO:

Sean Rosensteel is the author of The School of Intentional Living and the founder of The Intentional Living Academy.

With a passion for helping others, Sean’s journey began when he found himself bankrupt at the age of 28 after following conventional wisdom all his life. This eye-opening moment taught him that attaining true happiness and fulfillment means breaking free of societal chains and creating your own path.

Now, he hopes to inspire and empower his readers to achieve their dreams and live the lives they truly deserve.

Sean currently lives in the Dallas, TX area with his loving wife, Karen, and their three young children.

For more information visit www.SeanRosensteel.com.

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In this episode, we talk with ASHLEY T BRUNDAGE, who is a celebrated and award-winning equal rights advocate, transgender rising star and the Founder & President of “Empowering Differences”

THOUGHT #1

Highlight ALL of Your Differences

THOUGHT #2

Diversity is Not How We Differ; Diversity is About Embracing One Another’s Uniqueness 

- Ola Joseph

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ASHLEY BRUNDAGE'S BIO:

Ashley T Brundage is the Founder and President of Empowering Differences. While seeking employment at a major financial institution, she self-identified during the interview process as a male to female transgender woman and subsequently was hired. She was offered a position and started as a part time bank teller and worked in various lines of business before moving to Human Resources in 2016. 

Ashley recently celebrated 18 years of marriage to Whitney and together they have two biological sons; Bryce, 15, and Blake, 13. 

Since beginning transitioning in 2008, she has worked tirelessly to promote awareness and acceptance of gender identity and expression. She works to accomplish this goal by volunteering in the community, and holding education sessions for corporations. She serves on the Corporate Advisory Council for the NGLCC-National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Also is the co-chair for NGLCC’s new global Trans+ Inclusion Task Force. 

Ashley chaired the successful bid to host the NGLCC convention in 2019, and Visit Tampa Bay named her their Tourism Champion for 2017. In 2018, she started serving on the board of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. In 2019, she was voted on the National Board of Directors for GLAAD. GLAAD works to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ+ Community through media advocacy. 

Ashley speaks locally and nationally about her transition, workplace equality, leadership, and diversity & inclusion. She has also been interviewed in several publications and media outlets, including Tampa Bay Times, Watermark Magazine, Creative Loafing, The Tampa Bay Business Journal, The Miami Herald, Fox 13 News Tampa, ABC News 7 Ft Myers, CBS 10 Tampa, Las Vegas Review Journal, Milwaukee Biz Times, the Daily Beast, Fairygodboss, and a feature story with Bloomberg Businessweek in 2019. 

Ashley has been recognized in many areas and has received numerous awards including: 

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In this episode, we talk with JEFF SAMPLE, who is the Director of Strategic Accounts for eSUB Construction Software and also a podcaster with his show, The ConTechCrew.

THOUGHT #1

You Won't Have a Job in Ten Years, I Suggest You Learn Something New

THOUGHT #2

An Age is Called Dark, not Because the Light Fails to Shine, but Because People Refuse to See It 

- James A. Michener

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JEFF SAMPLE'S BIO:

Jeff Sample has devoted the past 20+ years to transforming companies through technology by educating others on the value of a secure and thriving IT ecosystem.

Jeff optimizes companies throughout the construction industry by designing solutions, optimizing strategic advantages, and breaking down information silos. Based in Vail, Colorado, his passion for outdoor adventure led to triathlons and Ironman competitions eventually garnering him the moniker "The Ironman of IT."

Jeff studied Software Lifecycle as a DevOps Engineer where he learned and developed software solutions for ecommerce, security, compliance, as well as several operational environments. He also honed his skills in SaaS design, API’s, and implementing cloud solutions that scale; he's transformed how companies create and apply solid infrastructures for IT ecosystems.

Jeff's signature technology solutions place emphasis on functionality and fiscal responsibility.

His work encompasses a wide breadth of industries including: Ski Resorts, Hospitality, Real Estate, Health Care, and now Construction Technology.

He currently serves as a member of the AGC IT Steering committee, assisting the organization's momentum toward improving the quality of construction. Jeff evaluates AEC companies' technology needs and provides custom solutions and road maps with JBKnowledge Consulting Services Team. You can

tune-in to hear Jeff weekly on The ConTechCrew podcast or catch his presentations at The ConTech Roadshows.

As Director of Strategic Accounts for eSUB Construction Software, Jeff conducts technology assessments for trade contractors and develops recommendations and roadmaps to adopt a secure and thriving IT ecosystem. His depth of IT experience in a variety of industries and his passion for outdoor adventures and Ironman competitions has made Jeff widely known as the “The Ironman of IT.” He is a popular speaker and vocal thought leader in construction, spending much of his time educating on a variety of topics to better the industry as a whole.

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In this episode, we talk with HEATHER MONAHAN who is an executive coach, best-selling author, keynote speaker, podcaster and the founder of Boss in Heels.

THOUGHT #1

Fear is a Green Light that Means Go!

THOUGHT #2

Problems are Not Stop Signs, They are Guidelines - Robert Schuller

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HEATHER MONAHANS'S BIO:

Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, Executive Coach and founder of Boss In Heels. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite.

As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018.

Heather’s book Confidence Creator  shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon.

Heather’s show, Creating Confidence  , debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple podcast. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, Kaitlyn Bristowe among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs.

Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers for 2020 by Real Leaders. Her TEDx talk was promoted to TED and translated into 6 languages. Harper Collins Leadership is publishing her new book Leapfrogging Villains in 2021.

Heather’s has been featured in USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company and The Steve Harvey Show. Most recently adding Guest Professor at Harvard to her list of accomplishments. Heather and her son Dylan reside in Miami.

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In this episode, we talk with CHRIS WIRTH, who is the Founder & President of No Quit Living…a speaking, training and coaching company that focuses on helping people with accountability, goals, networking, leadership, personal development and mentoring

THOUGHT #1

Never Give Up

THOUGHT #2

Failure Is The Condiment That Gives Success Its Flavor 

- Truman Capote

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CHRIS WIRTH'S BIO:

Christopher J. Wirth is the founder and president of No Quit Living. As a professional speaker, author, coach and trainer, Christopher works with individuals, sports teams and corporations to help improve accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency through his process – “The Positive Mental Advantage.”

Christopher is the host of the No Quit Living Podcast, which has been rated as a top 50 Podcast on iTunes in three different categories: Business, Health, and Self-Help.

Christopher is also the founder of The Positivity Tribe, a coaching, speaking and training company that focuses on working with schools, sports teams and organizations looking to adopt both a Positive Mindset and Positive Advantage.

Christopher recently published his first book titled “The Positivity Tribe.”  

Christopher has coached Basketball at the High School and Collegiate Levels. In addition, he coached an AAU Team that succeeded at the National Level.

Christopher graduated from Washington College with a BA in both Business Management and Drama. Christopher was also a member of both the Men’s Basketball and Tennis teams.

Christopher has three children, Zachary, Emily and Mason.

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In this episode, we talk with 8-time author CARA BROOKINS, who we know on the speaking circuit with an AMAZING story and is best known as "the mom who built her own house using YouTube tutorials." 

THOUGHT #1

You Can Figure Anything Out

THOUGHT #2

Ability May Get You to the Top, But it Takes Character to Keep You There 

- John Wooden

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CARA BROOKIN'S BIO:

Cara Brookins is best known as "the mom who built her own house using YouTube tutorials". 

She is a keynote speaker and the author of eight books, including Rise: How a House Built a Family, which tells the story of building her 3500 square foot home with the help of her four children. Cara's story went viral in more than 75 countries and has been viewed more than two billion times. 

Cara's programs inspire audiences everywhere to set and reach crazy-big goals.

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