Dream Big with Big Dreamers

How do you build a career that spans five decades, multiple industries, and countless reinventions — and still stay excited about what’s next? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Ron Levine, President of Graphic Press Inc., classic car entrepreneur, memorabilia collector, and lifelong storyteller. With over 50 years of experience across printing, music...

What if the key to managing anxiety while achieving big dreams came down to three simple words: gratitude, curiosity, and joy? In this inspiring episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Dr. Robyn Graham—author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Purpose to Results Method. Robyn brings a unique blend of science, strategy, and soul to help women in leadership (an...

What does it take to build a lasting creative career — and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Monika Demel, an internationally awarded portrait photographer and creative entrepreneur whose work has been exhibited at the Louvre and honored with 14+ Portrait Masters Awards. Monika’s story spans continents and car...

What does it take to lead real transformation — and earn the trust of people through times of change? In this compelling episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Brian Bark, Executive Vice President and Florida Market Leader at Aon, to unpack the leadership lessons behind his success in turning around major business units and driving exceptional engagement. With 20...

What does it take to reinvent your career — and your life — when the world says "play it safe"? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Mary Kay Owen, a marketing executive turned healthcare leader, educator, and advocate for purposeful reinvention. Mary Kay shares her non-linear journey through industries — from high fashion to healthcare, from event strateg...

Most B2B deals don’t die because of price — they die in rooms you’re never invited into. In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Mark Phinick, B2B deal acceleration coach, former IBM and HCL sales leader, and founder of Let’s Make It Rain. Mark pulls back the curtain on how to turn stalled deals into signed deals — not by convincing harder, but by equippin...

In this inspiring episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with serial entrepreneur and CEO of TotalBrokerage, Michael Mosseri—a builder of businesses, a seeker of challenges, and a man who quite literally rose from the flames. Michael shares how a childhood accident involving a gasoline explosion became a defining moment in his life, igniting not just a passion for sol...

In this enlightening episode of "Dream Big with Big Dreamers," host Donna Serdula welcomes the inspirational life coach Amit Sood. Dive into a conversation that navigates the realms of self-expression, personal growth, and achieving ultimate fulfillment. Amit shares his transformational journey from a high-powered career in sales and marketing to a life dedicated to helping others unlock their ful...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of 'Dream Big with Big Dreamers'! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Marlo Ricketts Green, a seasoned HR executive with a rich background spanning over two decades. Marlo’s career journey is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and continuous personal and professional growth. Episode Highlights: 🚀 Marlo's Journey into HR: From marketing t...

In this episode of 'Dream Big with Big Dreamers,' host Donna Serdula welcomes Rich Diekmann, founder of MDSI, to explore the world of recruitment. Rich shares his vast experience in executive search for technology sales, the importance of long-term relationships with candidates, and the evolving dynamics of recruiting. The discussion covers how recruiters operate, the significance of well-crafted...

Welcome to the DREAM BIG With Big Dreamers podcast! In this episode, Donna Serdula sits down with Tia Kleckner, co-founder of LinkTech, to explore how her company is revolutionizing talent acquisition with a human-centered approach. Discover how LinkTech goes beyond traditional diversity hiring metrics to truly understand and celebrate the unique stories and perspectives of candidates. Tia shares...

This episode of 'Dream Big with Big Dreamers' features an inspiring conversation with Lynn Ellen Miller of Straight Talk Writer LLC. Lynn shares her journey from an opera singer to a co-author of the book 'Lead from Within' and the founder of a unique approach empowering people to tenfold their expertise. The dialogue delves into the concept of being an 'Opportunity Champion,' highlighting the dis...

Gloria Milner has transitioned from executive to life and career coach based on her years of experience and desire to help others make positive choices. In this episode she divulges information about what life was like for her as a mom, housewife and executive and how that led her to becoming a life coach today. She also discusses the impact her husband, a holocaust survivor, had on her life choic...

Dara loves the work she does to help women find their authentic voice and power. Dara, a confidence expert and speaker helps women speak up, be heard, get paid what they deserve and "kick fear to the curb." She joins me on this podcast to discuss how she grew from a shy child, canceled corporate employee, to now successful motivational speaker. Her experiences led her to find her voice and inspire...

Shelly is currently the Cheif People Officer at Unchained Labs. She has held roles as CPO at Balbix, Senior Human Resources Executive and Strategic Advisor with a strong history in the leadership of HR functions to strengthen organizations and drive company performance. With more than 20 years of experience in multinational HR leadership roles for global technology companies, she understands the c...

In this episode the three co-founders, Lauren Decker, Lynne Pagano and Suzanne Willian, join me as we disucss their dream to open a women-centric collaborate work space in the suburbs of New York City. Founders of The Co-Co saw a need in their community for women at all stages of their careers to have a place to work, collaborate, and network. Just as their business was starting to blossom, the pa...

Brenda Abdilla is a well-respected and sought-after career and leadership coach. She works with corporate leaders who want more effective strategies for team accountability and change management, and with professionals who are navigating a change in their high-level careers. More than 90% of Brenda’s coaching clients get promoted, land the role they desire, or address their core issues within 12 m...

“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude” -Oprah Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized as one of the Top Family Law and Mediation Attorneys in the country, has been helping individuals and families navigate separation and divorce for 30 years. She has personally operated on a fully online basis as a family law mediator for several ye...

The Real Estate Marketing Dude is a video content creation company specializing in the real estate space by scripting editing and distributing video content. Mike and his team teach real estate agents, lenders, and service providers how to attract business instead of chasing it. Listen as Donna talks to Mike about how he got where he is today: serving vs. selling, his entreprenurial spirit and how...

In losing his best mate, Chris, after his brave cancer battle it changed his life forever. Lee has had a varied career history including: writing 5 children books, owning a bouncy castle business, DJ-ing dressed as a monkey....data input administrator to co-founding his own business in 2018. ALL of these steps on his career journey have shaped him as a person. But, it was losing Chris that has sha...

Using his motto "The Gatekeepers Are Gone," Lamar has leveraged social media to move his online brands from small personal blogs to an international brand with over 650,000 social media fans and 55 thousand plus customers in all 50 states and 43 countries around the world. Among the recognition received for his work, Lamar, along with wife Ronnie was named one of Ebony Magazine's Power 100, a list...

Clark Payan is the CEO of Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California. He believes you don't have to major in insurance or business to be a good fit. Most insurance agency owners/employees didn't have a direct path to where they are. Lot of factors contribute to making insurance a great career - stability, income potential, flexibility, helping others. Listen as Clark discusses how he...

After a life-changing accident, David pivoted his career to focus on a new vision. He literally gathered inspiration from his dreams-a new found spring of creativity and direction. Listen to hear more of David's story about how he changed professionally and personally. Special Guest: David Marchi.

Wendy King is Executive Director/CEO of the International Order of the Golden Rule, and an Executive Director at Raybourn Group International. She has taken a rather colorful career path over the past 35 years. Along the way, she has had to become an expert in fields such as the police and fire service, the roller skating industry, and even the funeral profession. Listen as she explains how she le...

Nelson started his career in the Army on an accelerated path. After the army and having been awarded an Army Commendation Medal and two Army Achievement Medals for his excellence in leadership and performance, Nelson spent 26 years with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. During this time, Nelson held a multitude of roles ranging from Director of Investor Relations to VP and General Manager. Starting...