Michael welcomes his first multi-guest team onto the podcast with Steve Nigri and Walter Hoffmann from NXTMOVES payments company, which concludes Season 4.

Steve and Walter are payments processing and financial services experts who took the entrepreneurial leap (again) within the last two years to start a company in the ever evolving payments processing landscape. 

Michael and the guys discuss entrepreneurship, the critical nature of payments in today's society, and creating culture within a new organization (and working with your best friend)!

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Steve and Walter at https://nxtmoves.io/about-us/ and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Rochester TV legend Ginny Ryan to the latest episode of Walk On Podcast Season 4.

Ginny served as a reporter and news anchor at WHAM 13 for 35 years before signing off and transitioning to a community relations career with Canandaigua National Bank. Ginny is a member of the New York State Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and recipient of the Keeper of the Flame award from the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She is now Director of Community Engagement at Canandaigua National Bank.

Michael and Ginny talk about the state of modern media, the impact of local news, chasing your dream, career changes, and finding the passion to keep striving!  

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Ginny Ryan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-ryan-b416139 and Michael at www.michaelmills.info  

Michael welcomes Genevieve Ledoux, Emmy award winning founder of STAR FOREST, a multimedia adventure for children and families, to the latest episode of Season 4.

Genevieve’s expansive background - from classical music training to rock bands to producing award-winning children's content - gives her a unique perspective on creating engaging, innovative musical experiences that resonate across generations.

Michael and Genevieve discuss creativity, the struggles of finding success, this new inspirational multi-media universe, and so much more. 

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Genevieve and STAR FOREST at https://www.starforest.rocks/ and Michael at www.michaelmills.info  

Michael welcomes Sarah Smith, a multi-hyphenate talent who founded the Atlanta Digital World Summit and is President of Solution Road, Inc. (a multi-media consultancy) and produces a podcast to the latest episode of Season 4

Michael and Sarah discuss career arcs, storytelling, saying yes when asked, championing Atlanta, and so much more. 

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Sarah and the Atlanta Digital World Summit at https://atlantadigitalworldsummit.com/ and Michael at www.michaelmills.info  

Michael welcomes Valerie Knoblauch, the long-standing leader of Visit Finger Lakes, to Season 4 of the podcast. 

Visit Finger Lakes is Ontario County New York’s tourism agency. And Val has been on the cutting edge of promoting the Finger Lakes from seasonal curiosity to a leading year-round tourism destination

Michael and Val discuss what makes the Finger Lakes special, career transitions - including retirement - and ensuring teams thrive after we are gone. 

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Val and Visit Finger Lakes at https://www.visitfingerlakes.com and Michael at www.michaelmills.info  

Michael welcomes Eileen Nebhut, founder and CEO of Venus Rising, an image consulting business that works with people who see their style and/or wardrobes as obstacles to their success

Eileen’s interest in style began early in life, navigating the challenges of being unusually tall and learning how to incorporate scale, proportion and femininity into her style in order to feel confident.

Michael and Eileen discuss personal brands, style, her career trajectory, and what it means to know who you truly are! 

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Eileen and Venus Rising at https://www.venusrisingagency.com and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Hope Breen, creator of ROC the City with Hope onto the final episode of Season 3. 

Hope is a Producer on 92.5 WBEE Bee Morning Coffee Club, a Rochester, NY and Finger Lakes Tourism Influencer and marketing pro.

ROCthecitywithHope started in 2017 when Hope was finishing up her Associate's Degree from Monroe Community College in Travel & Tourism. Her internship to graduate had her volunteering over 80 hours at Lilac Festival, helping visitors plan the rest of their vacation while they were in the area. After her internship ended, she had so much fun sharing with tourists all her favorite places around Rochester that a few weeks later, ROCthecitywithHope was born!

Michael and Hope discuss what it means to be an influencer and the career benefits, connecting with an online community, and how to persevere through rejection. 

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Val and Visit Finger Lakes at https://www.visitfingerlakes.com and Michael at www.michaelmills.info 

Michael welcomes Mohamed, “Mo” Massaquoi, Managing Principal at VESSOL to the latest episode of Season 3. Mo is a former NFL player, an organizational psychologist and speaker. He is passionate about helping organizations overcome resistance to change, unlock growth opportunities, and strengthen teamwork.

Mo was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and played five seasons in the league. Today, he leverages his diverse experiences to help companies and individual executives thrive through teamwork and navigating change 

Michael and Mo discuss his career trajectory, and his current work helping people navigate and thrive during change.  

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about Mo and Vessol at https://www.thevessol.com and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael interviews Lakeshia Poole, founder of Jack of All Trade Media to episode 15. In addition to being a former colleague of Michael, Lakeshia is a noteworthy author, public speaker and storyteller!

Michael and Lakeshia discuss her life as an author and passion for storytelling - and empowering others to find their own voice!

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Lakeshia at https://www.jackofalltradesmedia.com/, and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Declan Duggan, Senior Vice President of Sales for BERO to Season 3. Declan is a multi-hyphenate beverage industry evangelist, podcast host, entrepreneur and more. He loves the challenges presented by launching a new brand and is a driving force behind BERO, which is a Premium Craft Non-Alcoholic/Near Beer led by co-founders, celebrity Tom Holland and John Herman, CEO. 

Michael and Declan discuss the changing drinking habits and the impact on beer trends, entrepreneurship, accomplishing healthier communities through innovative products and finding purpose through work. 

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences. 

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. 

Learn more about BERO at https://berobrewing.com, and Michael at www.michaelmills.info