From There to Here

Daryl Tegtmeier is a financial wealth advisor.  In this episode, Daryl shares his young lessons of the family business, employee entrepreneurialism, knowing what to own, modeling your business around your paradigm, the safety of business ownership, the gift of choice; and we have a discussion on financial literacy, the attraction of donor dollars in non-profits, and being there at your inflec...

Mandy Keyworth is a hypnotherapist specializing in addiction therapy.  On this episode, she openly talks about being the problem, chasing the glamour, ego vs. self esteem, death by installments, asking the right questions, the irony of willpower, and believing in hope. About Mandy Keyworth Since childhood, Mandy Keyworth has always been driven to help anyone become the best version of themsel...

Donny Carver is a professional banker and life-long learner.  In this episode, he talks about seeking what is possible, picking the right challenge, courageous opportunities, the similarities in motivation, elevating the market place, and strategies in seeking mentors. About Donny Carver Donny Carver is a 20+ year veteran in the banking industry, with experience building and leading teams, gr...

Aslak de Silva is a CEO and leadership expert.  On this episode, he shares the values and challenges of a multi-cultural background, how martial arts became a perpetual foundation, trying out new techniques, the connection with your team, finding alignment, we have a comprehensive discussion about feedback, and the advantages of entrepreneurial knowledge of the business. About Aslak de Silva...

Paige Arnof-Fenn is a seasoned marketing expert and entrepreneur. On this episode, Paige shares an early experience to redefine success, having a vocational paradigm shift, the value with no one path to success, testing your mettle, the lessons on intra-preneurialism, having a platform to do what you love,  and building a bridge to your strengths and passions. About Paige Arnof-Fenn Paige Arn...

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 knowled...

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. About Tim Vosse Tim is a St. Louis metro native, a CPA, with a B.S. in Accounting from Illinois State University and an MBA from Southern...

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. About Dayton Crites Dayton Crites is a creative and strategic planner. Tr...

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. About Ali Carson Ali Carson is...

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. About Michael Flieg  Michael Flieg is the owner and developer of...

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. About Charisse Sisou Author, speaker, dancer,...

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 trai...

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. Abou...

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...

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. About the Guest Brent is...

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. About th...

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. About the Guest Gabriel Miller is the head winemaker at Noboleis Vinyard in Augusta, MO.  G...

Craig Williams is a storyteller and youth advocate.  In this episode, Craig shares a personal story that was a catalyst to cleverness, how loss led to entrepreneurialism;  he discusses the consistent intersection of his past skills to uncover new opportunities, the power of story, going analog, dreaming big, and we deep dive into the relationship between communities and their schools. Ab...

Artist and advocate Mary Bartling shares her origin story.  In this episode, Mary discusses the good fortune of the right mentor, the value of your crew, respecting the expertise of others, how no story is just a story, being less afraid, and we talk about book banning. About the Guest Mary Bartling is an artist that chose photography as her professional medium.  She focused on realism,...

Bob Alvarez is a leader in operations and leadership.  In this episode, Bob discusses structure vs. the nuance of managing personnel, working on leadership first, having a drive to learn all facets of the business, earning your credibility, the importance of liking people, and the circular economy. About the Guest Robert (Bob) Alvarez serves as the President and COO of Shapiro, leading sustai...

Jim Manning is an entrepreneur, real estate expert, and passive wealth promoter.  In Jim's origin story, we discuss the struggles of traditional employment, lessons of being an athlete, scaling a business and how to learn those lessons of failure,  being a good partner through value alignment, and a life lesson from a billionaire and the metric of what we give up to get it. About the Gue...

Kammie is the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at the Yavapai College Foundation.  In Kammie’s origin story, she winds us through her multi-faceted, yet remarkably interconnected professional journey.  She talks about navigating the gaps, having clarity during transition, her evolution into coaching, allowing perspectives to shift, letting go, and being your best expert. About...

Jennifer is the founder of GRIT, a community to amplify, inspire, and empower women. In this episode, Jennifer shares how a 3rd grade diagnosis shaped her educational future, having a constant drive to follow her passion, how her empathy was shaped, and being a champion for those needing support. About the Guest Jennifer Bardot, MA, MS, is a publisher of the Deconstructing GRIT Collection and Owni...

Jami Wolfe is an organization psychologist.  In this episode, Jami talks about the need to see the outcome, learning the art of consulting, her realities of idealism in her industry, understanding what you can control, and the significance of people in business. About the Guest Jami Wolfe is the Managing Partner of CMA Global Inc.  Her professional work focuses on areas such as: team dev...

Ginette Collazo is an expert and world leader in human reliability.  In this episode, Ginette shares the experiences that led her to pursue human productivity.  She talks about organizational values, being curious, the impact of conditions vs. people, and the importance of thinking for yourself.  We also talk a bit about Puerto Rico. About the Guest Ginette Collazo, Ph. D. is an Ind...