Bradley Scott Phillips is the Founder of Prestige Nationwide, LLC and has worked with AIS, the company he considers home, since the inception of his company.

Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, he began his sales career at Lexmark International. After a successful tenure there, he transitioned to medical devices with Stryker Surgical, where he was named to President's Council and had tremendous success as a sales representative in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He later moved back to Lexington, Kentucky with his wife, Carmel, and their two small children to be closer to family and work for Medtronic Neuromodulation. After winning President's Club, he was promoted to Global Strategy Manager and started the Emerging Leaders Program for young physicians.

After separating from Medtronic, he started his LLC, Prestige Nationwide, and contracted with multiple companies, including AIS, Flowonix, and several other medical device companies. He currently resides in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with his wife, Carmel, and their two schnauzers, Gandalf the standard and Elsa the mini. He looks forward to weekends when his two children, Collin (21) and Josie (19), return home from Clemson University to spend time with Mom and Dad.

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This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

Dr. Nelva Lee is the Founder and CEO of Concrete Build Financing and a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and vocational education. She previously served as CEO of a vocational school for two decades and has more than 10 years of experience in academia as an adjunct professor at various universities.

Appointed by Governor Kemp to the Georgia Department of Community Health, Dr. Lee has been active in public service, including serving as Vice Chairman of the Henry County Pregnancy Resource Center (Bridge Wellness South), running as a Republican candidate for State Senate in District 17, and currently campaigning for Georgia Superintendent of Schools.

An author of Christian-based books including Stay and Fight and Be the Super Hero of Your Story, Dr. Lee is also active in her church and community. A former homeschool mom and substitute teacher, she has been married to her husband Donnie for 25 years and is a mother of three.

Learn more at drnelvalee.com.

Mark Bernardini is a dynamic sales leader with over two decades of experience in the medical device industry.

As President of Sales at Precision Medical Products, he drives revenue growth, fosters key client relationships, prioritizes a company culture that values strong business ethics, hard work, innovation, and celebrating success.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with friends and family outdoors—whether hitting the slopes in Tahoe, enjoying mountain bike trails in the Sierra Nevada foothills, perfecting his swing on the golf course, or going on weekend walks with his wife. Happily married for 20 years, he is a dedicated family man and proud father to three sons and two daughters, balancing professional success with quality time spent creating lasting memories with loved ones.

This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

With over 40 years of experience in youth sports, Gary Thrapp is the owner of Beyond The Baseline, a premier basketball and volleyball event center in Davenport, Iowa.

He has facilitated more than 50,000 games at his facility, fostering a supportive environment for young athletes. Gary's work focuses on leadership development, community engagement, and creating equitable opportunities for youth in sports.

As a published author and public speaker, Gary provides actionable strategies to reduce youth violence, enhance coaching, and promote personal growth through sports.

His non-profit, QuadCitiesYouthSportsFoundation, currently offers free competitive programs to over 250 children, emphasizing character development and life skills.

Gary's mission is to inspire communities to prioritize the holistic well-being of young athletes.

Learn more on his website -- garythrapp.com -- or connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/gary-the-youth-sports-guy-thrapp-2636bb72.

​​David Meltzer is the Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is a globally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and top business coach. Variety Magazine has recognized him as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and has been awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. As Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours, as well as Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, David brings unmatched insights to audiences worldwide. His journey has been featured in books, movies, and TV, including World's Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich, and Netflix's Beyond the Secret. His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing… VALUE. In all his content, and communication that's exactly what you'll receive. -- This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

Michael Mastro is the director of American Institute of Vastu and co-authored the award winning book The Way of Vastu.

For over 40 years, Michael has used Vastu and Jyotish for clients like Microsoft and many Ayurvedic centers worldwide to support healthy and productive offices and homes.

He has designed buildings for Microsoft and presented Vastu on the Doctor Oz Show and co-authors articles on the Doctor Oz Expert site. Also in 2015, Michael was a featured speaker at the United Nations Enlightenment Society. Michael was named one of the Top 100 Trailblazers in Yoga and Ayurveda in the World by Spirituality and Health Magazine.

Michele Wong is a seasoned leader in fitness and wellness partnership management, with over 25 years of experience operating diverse business models across the health and wellness industry.

She is known for building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client and member experience. Michele's mission is to foster healthier communities by integrating fitness, wellness, nutrition, and health coaching into holistic, outcome-driven programs.

She holds a master's degree in Kinesiology and numerous advanced certifications. As a subject matter expert for the American Council on Exercise and an active member of the Medical Fitness Association, Michele contributes to advancing industry standards and evidence-based practices in health and performance.

Together, this combination of technical expertise and operational leadership gives Michele a unique vantage point to reimagine how fitness and wellness programs are designed for impact, scalability, and long-term behavior change. Operating at the intersection of science, strategy, and service delivery, she helps organizations evolve from traditional offerings into integrated wellness ecosystems.

This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

Mike Harbour is the President of Harbour Resources, which he founded with the mission to help build great leaders.

With 12 years of experience in the U.S. Army and a career in corporate America, he has coached, interviewed, and mentored tens of thousands of leaders since 1999.

Mike has worked alongside leadership experts including John Maxwell and Quint Studer, and is an accomplished speaker, author, coach, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations drive results through leadership.

Learn more about Mike's work on his website https://www.harbourresources.com or listen to his podcast on your preferred streaming platform via https://www.harbourresources.com/leadup-podcast

In this episode of Values Based Life, Kevin Bokelman, Vice President of Device Development at Aspen Neuroscience, shares his engineering and leadership journey, highlighting how culture, values, and people-centered leadership shape his professional experience.

He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and previously spent 12 years at Hewlett-Packard, starting as a Manufacturing Engineer and advancing to an R&D Expert role. He also spent 16 years at NOVO Engineering, a contract engineering company in the medical device and biotech space, where he grew from Senior Engineer to Director of Engineering.

Kevin is married with four sons (ages 13–22), has coached and mentored robotics teams and Scouts, and enjoys hands-on and active hobbies including woodworking, auto repair, rock climbing, and playing soccer.

This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

In this episode of Values Based Life, Robert speaks with Justin Langhill — a golf performance coach based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in integrating golf instruction with fitness training to help golfers unlock their best game.

Originally from Worcester, MA, he has been coaching and training golfers of all levels since 2016, focusing on improving how the body moves to generate more power, consistency, and pain-free performance both in person and remotely.

Tune in with Robert for this conversation about Justin's professional journey, including what led him to his work, the transition from employee to entrepreneur, and how persistence, values, and personal conviction shape his vision, decision-making, and approach to building meaningful work.