Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, as we are joined by Ryan Klingensmith, Founder of Shape the Sky, the three of us talk about the intersection of technology in Kari’s life. We talk about not really understanding what technology does, the value of finding ways to entertain yourself, increasing the speed of misbehavior, focusing on the right things to do (and not always the wrong), bridging wisdom with knowledge, and not missing YOUR important moments.Kari Leventopoulos is a recent high school graduate. In her primary school years, she built her platform around youth digital responsibility. The Pledge she wrote has been adopted…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Tim Vosse is an expert in the senior living space. In this episode, he talks about the presence of his family, a desire to make an impact, listening more than talking, understanding the end game, using your voice, and we have a deeper dive into elder care. Tim is a St. Louis metro native, a CPA, with a B.S. in Accounting from Illinois State University and an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He worked in public accounting before moving into CFO roles for senior care facilities. Throughout Tim’s 20+ years at Bethesda and Friendship Village, his passion…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Dayton Crites is a senior outdoor recreation planner. During his origin story, he shares the impact of his nomadic youth, finding the value in your time, having a place to do, the realization of why people pay for school, a world not dependent on cars, work aligning with your passions, and connecting communities. Dayton Crites is a creative and strategic planner. Trained as a landscape architect, he leads multidisciplinary teams to build plans that illustrate and articulate community and client visions. As a visual thinker, Dayton constantly strives to make the complex clear, and develop plans that foster collaboration…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Ali Carson is an executive coach and talent development consultant. In this episode, Ali talks about the early influences of contribution, balancing your systems vs. your intuition, cultivating curiosity, reconciling with imposter syndrome, she shares a beautiful story of seeing values realized, having intentional impact, and always finding a way to add value. Ali Carson is an experienced coach and dynamic facilitator with two decades experience working in all aspects of human resources, learning, and development. She is passionate about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Ali holds several professional certifications, showcasing her dedication to excellence. As a Gallup-Certified…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Michael Flieg is a entrepreneur and outdoor advocate. While sharing his origin story, he talks about an early unconscious state, a tendency towards aggression, how you measure success, struggling to apply compassion, self-reflection, surrendering to your struggles, the value of intention, and the oneness of humanity. Michael Flieg is the owner and developer of Arcadia Valley Outdoors, a campground and emerging nature preserve. Michael has a longtime passion for mountain biking, youth development, and outdoor living. He operated a youth mountain biking camp for many years, promoting novel techniques to develop competency and safety. To learn more about…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Charisse Sisou is a business owner, speaker, author, and podcaster. While sharing her origin story, she talks about her exposure to confusing youth standards, revelations around biases, interconnection of opportunity, a deeper dive into belly dancing, leaning into charisma , assuming the best, loving your body, and knowing more than you realize. Author, speaker, dancer, and intuitive guide, Charisse Sisou connects people with the impact, ease, and prosperity they desire through the power of story, body, and ancient wisdom. She brings (r)evolutionary tools and insights, tapping hidden reserves of energy, intelligence, and healing in the body. In her Amazon…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Steph Cummings is the Creative Director of GoBrandGo marketing agency. Through her problem solving, strategic, and creative capabilities, Steph has ascended through the organization, working in multiple prior roles including executive assistant, copywriter, and content strategist. Before marketing, Steph had a career in the restaurant industry, where her ascent went from corporate trainer to general manager. Steph Cummings is the Creative Director of a marketing agency. During Steph’s origin story, she talks about celebrity emulation, the importance of building trust, being observant vs. detailed oriented, leaning into her creativity, being an automatic “filler”, operationalizing the content strategy, coming full…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Jessica Rhodes is the founder of the leading podcast booking agency. On this episode, she talks about showing up with a smile, having an energy of abundance, the story behind the creation of podcast booking, asking the right questions to focus on your business, a personal development strategy for partnership, navigating the competitive noise, and the value of commitment and consistency. Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world’s first and leading podcast booking agency in 2013, back when no other agencies like it existed. Since its founding, Interview Connections has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for over 800 clients!…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Sarah Heredia is a Self-discovery coach. On this episode, she talks about finding identity during her early Church experiences, the value of early leadership mentors and building your team, discussing lack & scarcity and one’s relationship with money, the perspective change through a non-profit, the importance of support, focusing on your lane (and in your own time), and staying true to yourself. Sarah is a Self-Discovery coach with a passion for helping clients connect with themselves on a deeper level. She believes that we all have the power to create our own definition of success and that this can…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Brent Stinespring is an entrepreneur, realtor, educator, and outdoor community leader. In his origin story, Brent talks about the awareness of one’s self interests, pioneering outdoor education, holding to your principles, developing meaningful relationships, the opportunity to do the right thing, building a culture of belonging, and choosing what you pursue wisely. Brent is a realtor and owner of G4 Real Estate in Northwest Arkansas. During the evolution of his real estate business, Brent was a teacher and outdoor education champion. He is a community leader in multiple organizations promoting outdoor activity, trial advocacy, and economic development in his…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Margaux Alvarez is an entrepreneur and elite athlete. While sharing her origin story, Margaux talks about being shaped by a gnarly adventure, personal lessons of what you can and cannot control, how travel tests your comfort levels, the value of being comfortable with public speaking, a transparent discussion with the challenges of an upstart business, and finding your mantra. Margaux Alvarez is a small business owner, elite athlete, and winetrepreneur. She is a fitness expert and CCFT L3 coach. Margaux is a 7x CrossFit Games athlete, Rogue Fitness athlete, NBC Titan Games S2 competitor, and Ninja Warrior. …
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Gabriel Miller is the head winemaker at Noboleis Vineyards. While sharing his origin story, Gabe talks about the opportunity of doing everything, avoiding procrastination, acting on big ideas, balancing the art and science of his craft; as well, we dive into the complexity of the winery industry. Gabriel Miller is the head winemaker at Noboleis Vinyard in Augusta, MO. Gabe graduated with a marketing degree. He applied that knowledge unconventionally, as the first decade of his professional life had him running comprehensive operations in different industries. A trip to Tuscany, Italy sparked a personal passion that led to a…