Becoming Bridge Builders

Send us a Text Message. Get ready to be moved by April Moss, the powerhouse COO and co-founder of DigiBuild, as she takes us through her inspiring journey marked by fierce determination and resilience. This episode uncovers the profound influence of her grandmother and other strong women in her life, setting her apart in her field with tenacity and a never-give-up attitude. Be prepared for an emot...

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we sit down with an inspiring figure, Larry Thornton, an accomplished entrepreneur, servant leader, and artist. Hear how a humble African-American student from the segregated South rose to own a McDonald's franchise and secured a seat on the board of directors for Coca-Cola. Larry's journey is a testament to resilience and determination, and his advice,...

Send us a Text Message. What if we could reimagine our society and redefine what constitutes a successful man? What if we could detox our culture from patriarchal norms and white supremacy? In our intriguing dialogue with Laura Hartley, founder of Public Love, we unearth the profound connection between spirituality, activism, and personal development. With her mom as her biggest influencer, Laura...

Send us a Text Message. Meet Mayor Christina Muryn, the dynamic leader of Findlay, Ohio. Join us as she provides a front-row seat to her journey and leadership style, sharing the wisdom she's gathered along the way, and giving us a glimpse into the inner workings of public office. She opens up about the influential figures who've shaped her path, and her approach to policy evaluation. Th...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome, dear listeners, to a journey through the highs and lows, triumphs and trials of women's sports. We steer this voyage with the insights of a true veteran, Sue Humphrey. She's seen it from the front lines, starting an AAU youth team in the late '60s, paving the way for women in a man's world, and bearing witness to the life-altering impact of Titl...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a dream into reality? Strap in for a remarkable journey as we chat with Dr. Deji Ayoade, a trailblazer, and the first African immigrant to be a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force. This isn't just a story of one man's determination and resilience, it's a testament to the triumph of the huma...

Send us a Text Message. From the battlefield of distrust to the realm of trust-building, join us as we unpack the hidden layers of trust with our special guest, Daryl Stickel. Pulling from his rich life experiences and deep knowledge, Daryl dives into the complex topic of trust in today's increasingly uncertain world. Tune in to learn how to rebuild the foundations of trust, cut through the n...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine a tool so ancient, yet its relevance in sharpening cognitive abilities is still unmatched. It's my honor to bring you a fascinating conversation with Sensei Miwako as she unwraps the power of the abacus, a tool she believes can transform minds. We journey through her inspiring life story, from the resilience inherited from her visually impaired parents to the l...

Send us a Text Message. Ever think about how resilience can shape your life and the world around you? Deb Curtis did. Join me as I dive into an heartening conversation with Deb, a champion of diversity and resilience. You'll hear her poignant story of overcoming personal and professional adversities and how her father's love for fishing turned into a life lesson on resilience and hard wo...

Send us a Text Message. Ever wished you had a blueprint for leadership success? Prepare to have your wish granted as I sit down with Sonya Shelton, the founder of Executive Leadership Consulting and an authority on all things leadership. Sonya shares her pragmatic approach to leadership, honed from years of rich experience, and offers a roadmap for fostering work environments where employees are f...

Send us a Text Message. Join me as I sit down with Keeya, a brave survivor of human trafficking, who's turning the pain of their past into a beacon of hope. Listen closely as Keeya unwraps their heart-wrenching story of entrapment and redemption, in a fight against an unspoken evil plaguing our society. This isn't just a narrative of survival but a testament to the power of the human spi...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead a city with compassion and integrity while keeping the needs of the community at heart? Mayor Corey Woods of Tempe, Arizona, joins us for an enriching and honest discussion on his leadership journey, the lessons he's learned from his father, and his collaborative approach to policy making. He shares how treating people with...

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to communicate effectively, build understanding across diverse perspectives, or find calm amidst chaos? Today's conversation with internationally acclaimed attorney-mediator, Hesha Abrams, will give you the tools you need. Hesha takes us on an enlightening journey, sharing her experiences and practical wisdom on transforming conflict into calm. She op...

Send us a Text Message. What happens when you mix a dash of multicultural insights, a tablespoon of leadership lessons from Martin Luther King Jr., and a whole lot of bottom-up leadership style? You get a fresh and invigorating recipe of leadership served by none other than Mayor Quentin Hart of Waterloo, Iowa. Prepare to be inspired as Mayor Hart, the first African-American mayor of Waterloo, cra...

Send us a Text Message. Can you imagine transforming your life and career with just one powerful piece of advice? We had the pleasure of chatting with Belinda Ellsworth, a trailblazer in the sales, training, and personal development industries, who shared how selling herself with confidence changed her life for the past 40 years. From her early days as a professional drummer to becoming an interna...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine a classroom where every student feels included and engaged in music education, regardless of their unique sensory or emotional needs. In this captivating conversation with Bryson Tarbet, a pre-K to sixth-grade general music teacher from Ohio, we uncover the importance of advocating for sensory and emotionally inclusive classrooms and how his own experiences with neu...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine living a life of fluidity, transforming conflicts with insight, caring, and skill. Join us as we talk to Denise Blanc, a senior OD consultant, mediator, and emotional intelligence coach, who introduces us to the concept of River Logic and shares her two decades of experience in the field of organizational development. Denise teaches us that leadership is about the a...

Send us a Text Message. We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld about his new book, Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century. In our enlightening conversation, we explored his journey to becoming a rabbi and how the core principles of Judaism can be applied to our modern lives. Rabbi Strassfeld shared the best advice he ever received: being prese...

Send us a Text Message. What happens when you combine a passion for psychology, wellness, and the unconditional love of two sisters? You get an inspiring conversation with our guest, Annie Delre, a nationally board certified health and wellness coach! Ready for a reality check on your well-being? Let Annie introduce you to the Wellness Wheel and help you take the first step towards a more balanced...

Send us a Text Message. How often do we find ourselves struggling with fear and traumatic experiences? Can embracing pain, rather than fighting it, lead to healing and growth? Join us as we explore these powerful questions with our guest, Phyllis Leavitt, a retired psychotherapist, and author, who shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and finding love and compassion through therapy and...

This podcast episode delves into the intricacies and ramifications of cancel culture, a phenomenon that has become increasingly pervasive in modern society. I engage in a profound conversation with Evan Nierman, the founder and CEO of Red Banyan, an international crisis management firm. Nierman articulates a comprehensive definition of cancel culture, emphasizing its reliance on intimidation by a...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how the power of storytelling can transform lives and build connections? We sat down with Shereese Floyd, founder of the Witness My Life movement and contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, to explore the magic of personal narratives in healing, fostering community, and developing a positive business culture. Shereese shares her own incredible journey,...

Send us a Text Message. What happens when an advocate for children and foster care finds herself serving on a jury for a murder trial? Join me as I chat with Katrina Robertson. who shares her eye-opening and life-changing experience with the justice system. We discuss her journey from becoming an exchange student in Australia to hosting exchange students herself, and the people who inspire her to...

Send us a Text Message. Andre Lafond a 20-year-old Haitian-American Racing Driver currently competing in the U.K. He is the first Haitian American to win a Formula Ford series race in the U.K. As a child, he overcame the challenges of ADHD by finding his place in the motorsports world that in turn instilled in him the characteristics of self-control, discipline, and focus that he needed to grow in...

Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to transform your approach to PR and brand promotion? Join us as we sit down with the founder of Arvo PR and Executive Communications, Stephen Reiff, who shares his journey from being a shy child to a successful entrepreneur with a passion for leadership, strategy, and corporate strategy. Discover the power of having a one-page strategy and the story behind th...