In a World with Real Media

In this episode of In A World with Real Media , Brad Burrow sits down with Will Carter, Senior VP and Director of Marketing at Central Bank KC, and an independent filmmaker. Will's journey is anything but ordinary—starting as a meteorologist, transitioning into filmmaking, and now leading innovative marketing strategies for one of Kansas City's top financial institutions. Discover how Will's creat...

In this life-changing episode of In A World with Real Media , Brad Burrow speaks with Bobbi Jo Reed, founder of The Healing House, to uncover her powerful story of resilience, faith, and restoration. Bobbi Jo shares her journey from addiction, trauma, and homelessness to becoming a beacon of hope for thousands. Through her unwavering faith in Jesus, she built a thriving recovery community that has...

In this episode of In a World with Real Media , host Brad Burrow sits down with Julie Weeks, Vice President and Community Marketing Manager at Arvest Bank, to explore her dynamic career journey. From her early days as a broadcast journalist to leading marketing efforts at Boulevard Brewing Company and now fostering community growth at Arvest, Julie shares her passion for storytelling, building aut...

Lauren Schieffer, known as "The Colonel's Daughter," shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood shaped by military discipline to becoming a sought-after speaker and leadership coach. In this episode, Lauren reflects on the wisdom of her father, the Colonel, and how his lessons in adaptability, resilience, and significance have guided her life and career. She reveals how failure shaped her s...

In this heartfelt episode of In A World With Real Media , host Brad Burrow sits down with Pastor Don Lewis and Lee Bramlet, the visionary founders of Fatherhood Foundations. Together, they explore the profound challenges of fatherlessness in today's society and its ripple effects on families, communities, and future generations. From personal stories of transformation to evidence-based strategies,...

In this inspiring episode of In A World with Real Media , Brad Burrow sits down with Jeremy McDowell, the entrepreneurial force behind the KC Diamonds, Kansas City's first professional women's softball team. Jeremy shares his journey from building a Midwest youth sports empire to launching a groundbreaking franchise that's empowering women in sports like never before. Discover how the KC Diamonds...

Step into a world where faith meets high performance. In this inspiring episode of In A World With Real Media, Brad Burrow sits down with Lori Kruger—executive coach at Novus Global, chaplain for the Kansas City Current, and spiritual guide to elite athletes and business leaders. Lori shares her transformative journey from small-town Canada to coaching top 1% performers in sports and business. Lea...

In this episode of In A World With Real Media , host Brad Burrow sits down with Rick Boxx, founder and CEO of the Unconventional Business Network, to explore how faith and biblical principles can transform the way we lead and conduct business. From a life-changing moment in a Hawaiian riptide to building a global movement that equips business leaders with Christ-centered tools, Rick shares his ins...

In this episode of In a World with Real Media , Brad Burrow sits down with Carrie Olsen, a voiceover artist whose career spans commercials, promos, e-learning, and even voice matching for Hollywood films. Carrie shares her inspiring journey from recording in a closet to becoming a sought-after voice actor, working on projects like Encanto and Raya and the Last Dragon . Learn how she transitioned i...

Step into the future of digital marketing with this episode of In a World With Real Media , where Brad Burrow interviews Joe Jaap, founder of Emory Day. Discover how Joe leverages 20+ years of expertise to simplify complex digital strategies for businesses. From harnessing the power of Facebook and Instagram ads to the game-changing role of AI in customer targeting, this conversation is packed wit...

How a Stroke, a Year of "Yes," and LinkedIn Mastery Shaped a Media Maverick Join host Brad Burrow as he sits down with Michael Mackie—author, journalist, business coach, and LinkedIn guru—for a candid conversation about life in and out of the spotlight. Mackie pulls back the curtain on his journey from Iowa newsrooms to interviewing Hollywood's biggest stars, shares the pivotal moment a stroke cha...

Join host Brad Burrow as he sits down with 1985 World Series champion Buddy Biancalana to explore the power of "Zone Motion"—a neuroscience-based approach to peak performance. Discover how Buddy's experience with the Kansas City Royals led him to develop mental training strategies now used by athletes, executives, and sales teams. From MLB stories to practical techniques for building confidence, m...

Step into the world of Joel Goldberg, the voice behind the Kansas City Royals, and uncover the secrets that have made him a beloved broadcaster, author, and speaker. In this exclusive interview, Joel shares the untold stories from the dugout, the adrenaline of live TV, and the "small ball" mindset that drives both championship teams and personal success. Hear how he navigated career pivots, built...

Discover how AdventHealth's explosive growth in Kansas City is reshaping the future of healthcare. In this episode of "In a World With Real Media," host Brad Burrow sits down with AdventHealth CEO Sam Huenergardt for an inspiring conversation about faith-based leadership, overcoming crisis during COVID-19, and the real impact of AI in medicine. Sam shares pivotal moments from his journey—from rura...

Join host Brad Burrow on In a World With Real Media as he sits down with Philip Sarnecki, Kansas businessman, entrepreneur, and 2026 gubernatorial candidate. In this compelling episode, Sarnecki shares his inspiring journey from a small farming community to leading one of the nation's largest financial firms. Discover how his Christian faith and conservative values have guided his business success...

Think you can't afford to buy a home in Kansas City or that the mortgage process is a headache? Think again! In this episode of "In a World With Real Media," host Brad Burrow sits down with Danielle Hugunin and Jarod Temple—producing area managers at Bell Bank Mortgage—to reveal little-known Kansas City mortgage grants, why family-owned banks are shaking up the industry, and the real strategies be...

What if your contractor cared as much about your dreams, and your peace of mind, as they do about the blueprints? Join host Brad Burrow as he sits down with Max Farmer and Jason Luce, the passionate founders of Five Fold Solutions, a Kansas City-based general contracting firm rooted in faith and driven by relationships. Discover how their spiritual foundation, hands-on expertise, and commitment to...

The podcast episode from "In a World With Real Media," hosted by Brad Burrow, features a lively and heartfelt conversation with four college-aged counselors—Bennett, Levi, Carson, and "Puppy"—who worked at Pine Cove, a traveling Christian summer camp. The group shares how they became involved with Pine Cove through personal connections and faith-driven decisions, recounting stories of camaraderie,...

In this episode of  In a World with Real Media , Dr. Ashley Smith, an award-winning psychologist, author, and co-founder of Peak Mind, shares her personal journey with a rare vision impairment and how she used adversity to transform her life and career. She dives into the science behind anxiety, building confidence, and the tools for cultivating psychological resilience, happiness, and authentic l...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Brad Burrow engages in a candid conversation with Merrill Eisenhower, the great-grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Together, they explore the profound historical impact of the March of the Living, a memorial march retracing the harrowing steps of Holocaust victims from Auschwitz to Birkenau. Merrill reflects on his great-grandfather's pivota...

In this episode of  In a World With Real Media , host Brad Burrow sits down with Marc Shaffer, CFP® and partner at Searcy Financial, for an inspiring conversation about career growth, community engagement, and the power of giving back. Learn how Marc's journey from K-State to becoming a leader in financial planning was shaped by his passion for helping others find success and security. From his in...

In this inspiring episode of  In a World with Real Media , host Brad Burrow sits down with Kelli Campbell-Goodnow, Executive Director of Valor Partners. Kelli shares her extraordinary journey from being a Gold Star spouse to leading a nonprofit that transforms the lives of veterans' families. She discusses the sacrifices military families make, the challenges they face in higher education, and how...

In this episode, host Brad Burrow welcomes Melissa Campbell, nurse practitioner and founder of Intelligent Health, and her partner Brian Price to discuss the transformative power of personalized healthcare. Melissa shares her journey from overcoming childhood health challenges to working in cardiology and COVID response before founding her practice, where she focuses on holistic, individualized ca...

In this episode, host Brad Burrow sits down with Keaton Day, the founder of GameDay, a sports partnership agency in Kansas City. Hear about Keaton's decision to launch his own agency, GameDay, and the growth opportunities he sees in the Kansas City market for building sports partnerships and sponsorships. Learn about his approach to working with brands, from creating custom sponsorship packages to...

This episode of the  In a World With Real Media  features a fascinating conversation with Joe Calhoon, a longtime friend and business mentor of Brad's. Joe shares his inspirational life story, from overcoming family tragedies to finding success as a speaker, business consultant, and entrepreneur.  He discusses the importance of faith, developing self-awareness through assessments like the Kolbe an...