Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us

For those of us who travel, the airport experience makes or breaks how we feel about the airline we’ve selected—its COMPLEXITY, its IMMENSITY, its DENSITY of people. Katherine Goudreau should know! She and her team operate the airports, develop the hubs and manage them on a day-to-day basis. You’ll hear how she developed workarounds during Covid. Just think – they had to take measures to negate ev...

Bored was his middle name. Drew Myers had eleven jobs in eleven years and proud of it. Living intentionally was unheard of until he hit rock bottom. His family left him, his life turned ugly, and hope hung from the threads. Spoiler Alert: His book, The Tacos & Chocolate Diet is not a diet book! It IS about his journey from depression and desperation—both inspiring and adventurous as Drew share...

Being the executive in charge of Customer Loyalty at global brands like Dell, Citi, and 7-11 was both exciting and taxing for Michelle Brigman. She dealt with never ending deadlines, overwhelming pressure, endless meetings and long hours - all of which meant that she got to spend less and less time with family. Yet Michelle loved it, she found it exhilarating - until those long hours took its toll...

Yuri Diogenes came to the US from Brazil ready to start his successful career as a leading cybersecurity expert and author. Determined to make his mark, Yuri was committed to being the best, getting promoted and reaching his goals. Before he knew it, his body was showing the effect of long hours on the job, eating fast foods and allowing work to creep into his home life. But that enticing promotio...

At 22, Leslie Morgan Steiner seemed to have it all: good looks, a Harvard diploma, a glamorous job in New York City. Plus, a handsome, funny boyfriend who adored her. But behind her façade of success, this golden girl hid a dark secret. She'd made a mistake shared by millions: she fell in love with the wrong person. In the beginning, Leslie and Conor seemed perfect together. Then came the abusive...

Ellen DeGeneres wanted to know Stan Tucker’s story about how he provides books for kids who can’t afford them - and he does so out of his own pocket! So, she featured him on her show. Stan the Man (as he is affectionately called) stands for kindness. As a teacher, he saw the need for getting books to the underserved kids in his community. It all starts with earning a book through acts of kindness....

Confident under pressure, innovative, and able to switch gears on a dime. Three qualities that allowed Dave Evans to excel as an Emmy award-winning television producer with Mark Cuban & the Mavericks for over a decade.   In this episode, Dave shares revealing insights of his roller coaster behind-the-scenes experiences. We talked about how he has maintained his ‘cool’ as a television producer,...

How does Cameron Colan come up with creative ideas for TikTok? We asked him to describe his process for thinking outside the box. One example is working with P&G to craft a campaign called Lead with Love. https://clios.com/sports/winner/partnerships-sponsorships-collaborations/procter-gamble/lead-with-love-102347 Besides his work at TikTok, Cameron is a burgeoning artist and writer in NY whose...

Timmy Newsome is one of the top NFL players of all time. The moment we met, his wide smile and easy-going stride led to a down-to-earth conversation about his childhood, playing for the Dallas Cowboys with legendary coach Tom Landry, and being inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. From a stellar football career, his gift for computer science inspired Timmy to start his technology c...

So, you want to hire a coach! But who can you trust? Will your information stay confidential? The Global International Coaching Federation is the gold standard! They are the hub for all things coaching. Any coach who has been certified by this non-profit organization takes their role seriously. And it’s a difficult certification to secure. Three of the ICF leaders elaborate on the stringent proces...

The movie is Miracle on Ice. Our guest is the one and only Mike Eruzione – captain of the 1980 Gold medal-winning U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team and player who scored the winning goal against the Russians in a game that truly was a miracle. Now—42 years later—Mike’s tells the greatest American underdog sports story ever told; how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs beat the elite Soviet h...

Do you remember the song from Barney & Friends? “I love you, you love me, we’re a happy family.” Carey Stinson, the purple dinosaur on Barney & Friends, shares how he created Purple Roads podcast featuring other famous guests from all over the children’s entertainment industry. We had a wiggly good time celebrating the 100th anniversary show highlighting his friend, the Blue Wiggle – Antho...

Her family fled Ukraine to America with nothing but faith and a future focus. Lorraine Snider-Hanley, first generation of Russian immigrants, co-authored Miracles on My Doorstep with her daughter Linda Kaye. Having just turned 90 and recently becoming blind, she and Linda discuss the demands of raising 9 children birthed in an 81-month period over a 13-year span. Listen to Linda Kaye and Lorraine...

Remember watching the Strong Man at the circus? That was before the Bodybuilding movement in America began in the 1930’s when men became interested in developing their physiques. Full length mirror sales soared! Greg McCoy is an expert in training men and women for body building Olympian events. You’ll see him as a ‘normal looking’ body building enthusiast who believes that Discipline wins over Mo...

Tom Hulsey defied defeat! Diagnosed on his 61st birthday with prostate cancer and then heart disease, Tom competed and finished the Iron Man 11 times & Mountain Man Winter Triathlons 6 times. Tom’s story is a beacon of hope as he shares ways he turned fear into fearlessness & courage into confidence. His book, The Winning Mindset, applies his principles to our everyday life challenges. Hop...

Leaders –Pay attention. When Dr. Pete Fader talks….companies like Starbucks, Nike and others listen. He calls himself the “nerdy mathy guy.” A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from M.I.T. & Professor of Marketing at Wharton, Dr. Fader is known worldwide as the expert’s expert. He applies his proficiency to analyze how customer behaviors affect long-term growth….and he does this so well, Nike bought his...

Let’s talk about ghosts! Ghost writing that is! If you want or need a book to share your compelling message… but don’t have a clue how to write it – this episode is for you. Ann’s name is a bit ironic….Ms. Lov – ett loves TO WRITE IT. Her gift is to listen deeply, find YOUR voice and then be the writer behind the scenes. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central. TPOV’S: ⦁To avoid writers block, write freel...

Can you believe it? Research shows that those who volunteer are healthier and can even live longer. But what about those of us who tried it and the work was daunting? Or how about this? You show up ready and willing with a smile on your face only to be yelled at by another volunteer who’s a control freak. Stacie Hyatt, founder of Society for Alumni Club Leadership, shares her solution for making a...

Pastor Neil Tomba embarked on an amazing journey across America bicycling from Santa Monica, CA to Annapolis, MD. That took 33 days covering 3,000 miles. His simple mission was to stop along the way to have intentional conversations with people from all walks of life and belief systems about the things that really matter in their lives—issues of faith, matters of the soul, experiences that affect...

Why do women consistently make poor choices in men? Do you think before you leap... into marriage? Dr. Trillion Small tells her own experiences of how to make the right choices with the right expectations. You won't want to miss her candid, sometimes humorous advice! Tune in Monday at 12:30pm Central! TPOVS: -Do not marry potential. -Set expectations from the beginning. -Nobody has the same "Norma...

Want to know the secrets to becoming a handbag designer? There are none – you must decide to decide and make it happen. Stephanie Taylor, Founder & CEO Stephanie Taylor Handbags, was drawn to handbags even as a kid – the shape, the color, the designs. Her unconventional first design was a cardboard tote mockup with enough pockets to keep any busy woman organized. As a successful marketing exec...

Has this happened to you? It’s near dinner – what to cook? Quick – run to the grocery frozen foods section. There are way too many choices. From personal experience, I suggest you find John Soules already cooked Frozen Fajita Chicken or Fajita Beef. You can’t miss them – the picture of the meat covers the entire package. John Soules Foods began in 1975 when his dad sold hamburger patties to local...

People hope for a “calling” in their life! For Katie Norris it began with a phone call from a desperate woman needing help. On our show we talked about how that call was a divine moment that launched her career as Founder and CEO of Fotolanthropy. From a photographer to a film producer, Katie’s deeply held purpose is to use film to capture and celebrate stories of hope from those who have defied g...

It ain’t easy. But did you know how un-easy it can be? Just listen to what it took for Kyle Waldrep to do what he did. Raise $4M to start his tech company – in the big, wide ocean of commercial real estate. After all – hadn’t the big players figured it out yet? Obviously the answer is NO. So, Kyle did, and the rest is history. Tune in to hear Kyle talk about the hard parts of what it took to make...

Kevin’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. His blue-collar roots linked to streetwise aptitude instilled in him a ‘never quit attitude.’ With a best-selling, short little book called The Hero Effect®, Kevin has been traveling the globe spreading his simple philosophy: Heroes are extra...