Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

On this week’s episode, we welcome public relations CEO, Justin Breen. Justin is the author of the #1 International Best Selling book, Epic Business . His public relations firm, BrEpic, is as creative as it is spelled. BrEpic is the solution for entrepreneurs who are tired of being the best-kept secret out there. Justin’s firm helps them get validity and credibility by getting them into the highes...

Our guest for this episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is business coach Mary Foley. Mary revs up female entrepreneurs, but her bodacious and bold essentials will help anyone grow their business, generate the revenue they really want, and take responsibility for what they want in their professional and personal lives. She believes that success is a decision and she lives it; from an engineer...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with former radio producer and personality, Jeff Brown. Jeff is now a “boss-free” entrepreneur and host of the Read to Lead Podcast, a four-time Best Business Podcast nominee. On his show he interviews some of today’s best business and non-fiction authors; on our show, he shares what he has read and what he has learned about leader...

Join us on this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast for an illuminating interview with high-performance leadership coach and author Stacey Ashley. Stacey has won multiple awards for her executive coaching services in Australia and around the world, and is a #1 Amazon Best Seller for her leadership books. She is an expert in her field, with 30 years of experience in leadership developm...

If you’re not telling the story, they are… This week, on the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with award-winning storyteller Kelly Swanson about the power of intentional stories and how leaders can tap into that power when trying to influence, motivate, and introduce change to their audience. Kelly is a mentor, author, comedian, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience working...

Our special guest on this episode of The Vibrant Leadership podcast is Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group and host of the Thirty Minute Mentors, Leaders To Listen To podcast. He is also the Co-Founder of Beverly Hills Chairs, a leading office furniture e-tailer, Custom Tobacco, a one of a kind cigar customization ecommerce platform, and Veloz Solutions, a technology company and software developm...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with attorney, leadership coach, author, and speaker, Arika Pierce. Arika holds a JD from the George Washington University Law School and a BA in political science from Louisiana State University, has had over 15 years of corporate leadership positions, and now works with organizations to develop their millennial professionals. She...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Marc Pitman, Founder and CEO of the Concord Leadership Group. Marc has been leading organizations and teams for decades. Like most of us, he has had failures and successes, and these have caused him to study leadership for over 30 years.  “Part of your role as a leader is to not be the expert in the room anymore. It's to all...

On this week’s episode of The Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with Alexa Carlin, the founder and CEO of Women Empower X. At 17 years old, she took her entrepreneurship international, selling jewelry with OmniPeace and donating a quarter of the profits to help end poverty in Africa. She founded Hello Perfect in 2011, but following a near-death experience and a life-altering diagnosis, she bega...

On this week’s episode of The Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with Alain Hunkins, CEO of Hunkins Leadership Group. Alain has worked with 2,000 groups of leaders in 25 countries, has over 20 years in leadership training, facilitation, adult learning and development design, and organizational development, and his writing has been featured in Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Forbes, Chief Executive,...

Our special guest on this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is Dan Cockerell, the author of How's the Culture in Your Kingdom? Dan graduated from Boston University in 1991 with a degree in Political Science. After graduating, he moved to Florida and worked as a parking attendant at Disney's Epcot Center. He went on to join the Disneyland Paris management trainee program and went to...

Our special guest on this week’s episode of our Vibrant Leadership Podcast is Dan Miller, the author of the New York Times best-selling 48 Days to the Work You Love . Over 140,000 people have subscribed to his weekly newsletter, and his 48 Days Podcast is consistently ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts, helping listeners find and create the work they love. He has been training and certifying coa...

Our special guest on this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is Dr. Catherine Rymsha, an expert on leadership and lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She holds a Masters of Science in Leadership as well as a Doctorate of Education with a focus on Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University in Boston.  Between her academic and professional experience, she h...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with Kaye Bentley, Founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours. She reinvented her career in July of 2018, after 38 years as a mail carrier, when she created a tour company that showcases Asheville’s highly acclaimed rooftop bars, along with the city's fascinating history and spectacular views. Kaye's company received a TripAdvisor 2020...

Our special guest on this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is Steve Karski, the Owner and CEO of Karski Learning Solutions. He has spent over 30 years in both insurance and financial services businesses, leading teams of up to 50 and working with small insurance agencies before becoming a corporate Training Director. “How many times do you need to repeat a message to your team befo...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with Brenda Robbins. Brenda earned her MBA from Colorado State University, is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, holds two designations, the SCP and SPHR, and is currently the HR Manager for Union Power Cooperative in Monroe, North Carolina. Her HR industry experience includes electric distribution, Cab...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with Shannon Loy, CEO of The Social Ginger. Shannon and her team of social media experts specialize in delivering strategic social media success through consistency and intentional brand content. Shannon and her team guide clients to connect with their local and online community, direct referrals, generate leads, and ultimately clo...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Stan Phelps. He works with organizations that want to increase loyalty and sales, as well as awareness through word of mouth by differentiating their brand, customer, and employee experience. He engages audiences with practical ideas that inspire action and get results. He is a Forbes...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with Steve Gordon, CEO of The Unstoppable CEO and the author of Unstoppable Referrals, The Exponential Network Strategy , and Podcast Prospecting. Steve helps business owners create more freedom in their lives by driving breakthroughs and connecting with ideal clients. “I believe all results come from the relationships that you cre...

Our special guest on this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is Chief Jerry Stokes. He is the Chief of Police with the city of Salisbury, North Carolina and has been in public service for many years, formerly as Major with the city of Lynchburg, Virginia’s Police Department.  Chief Jerry says, “I believe leadership is really kind of a mindset. You can use academic principles and defi...

Our special guest on this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is Holly Byrd Miller, a Brand and Beauty Expert with over 25 years of experience. She is the CEO and Founder of Makeup by Holly, an International Makeup Artist and a Certified Makeup Instructor traveling globally, educating makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts on the fundamentals of makeup artistry, beauty, branding, and c...

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with William Sparks. He has been a Professor and Chair at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte for fourteen years and is the bestselling author of Actualized Leadership . He has taught and coached leaders across a range of industries to become more effective and impactful in their roles. Will says, “Self-...

Our special guest on this episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is Rick Meekins. He is the managing partner at Aepiphanni Business Consulting, and he is dedicated to helping business owners for over 15 years. He helps people build extraordinary companies and his mission is to educate, equip, and inspire people to pursue extraordinary goals and become more self-sufficient. Rick says, “one of th...