Magnificent Significance

About Elise Powers: Elise Powers is the founder of Eleview Consulting. Eleview Consulting leads workshops around the world on skills such as mentorship, building psychological safety, and navigating critical conversations. Elise has specialized in teaching communication and relationship-building skills for over a decade and has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and ABC News. Sh...

About Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff: Gemma Serenity was once a woman lost in the grips of abuse and fear — told to shrink, stay quiet, be supportive, and smile in silence. She was forbidden to speak of the pain that tore through the deepest layers of her being. Beaten into silence, raped by a respected family member, and made to feel insignificant, Gemma faced death twice. But instead of staying bitter...

About Carolyn Pistone: Carolyn is a committed Earthling dedicated to saving the planet using her real estate license. Carolyn is the President and Managing Director at Clear Blue Commercial. She has held various senior positions in the entertainment, real estate, and high-tech industries. In addition, she serves on the Environmental Committee of the Sonoma County Alliance, the Climate Action 2020...

About Ryan Hogan: Prior to founding Talent Harbor, Ryan Hogan co-founded Hunt A Killer, a subscription-based interactive murder mystery experience. In 2019, Hunt A Killer was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2020, Inc. Magazine named it the fastest-growing CPG company. Ryan started his career enlisting in the U.S. Navy as an MH-53E aircrewman and transition...

About Candice Ammori: Climate Vine brings together Founder Candice Ammori’s 10 years of experience and learnings in community strategy building. ‍ After reading the 2018 IPCC report, Ammori realized the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in addressing climate change. She made a career transition from ethics of AI to climate, starting On Deck Climate Tech to help diverse experts meet, c...

About Ari Tulla: Ari Tulla is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Elo, an AI personalization engine delivering the exact nutrients to live better.  After years of family health struggles, Ari has dedicated his life to building companies that help people live better.  His companies, BetterDoctor, Quest Analytics, and Elo, have helped over a hundred million peo...

About Janet Driver: As Director of Partnerships at the Unstoppable Foundation, Janet spends every day bringing sustainable solutions, hope, and life-saving services to impoverished families in rural Kenya. For more than 7 years, she’s been living her ultimate dream by partnering with their global community of compassionate, visionary philanthropists, saving and empowering young lives through educa...

About Chad Meyer: Chad Meyer’s faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation that guides every aspect of his life, both personally and professionally. With 30 years of experience in sales and sales leadership, Chad has built and led multiple companies throughout his career. Most notably, he co-founded Sales Xceleration with his business partner, Mark Thacker. The company, which they sold a few years ago...

About Shawn Nelson: Shawn D. Nelson is the author of Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story. He is the founder and CEO of the Lovesac Company, which designs, manufactures, and sells furniture such as modular couches and bean bag chairs. Nelson holds a BA in Mandarin Chinese from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree in Strategic Design and Managemen...

About Pete Mastin: Pete is the founder of Learnie. Pete has exited from startups, as well as worked in senior leadership in public companies. He was the founder/CTO of MulticastMedia.  That company was acquired by Kit Digital in 2010. He also took on the role of CEO at Jolokia, where, after pivoting the company, they were acquired by the publicly held Canadian company NextechAR in 2020. ...

About Grace Koval: Grace is the founder of The Watchdog Foundation. Founded in 2023, The Watchdog Foundation is a 501(3)(c) non-profit whose mission is to help eradicate the stray animal population in Arizona by educating the public and supporting local animal rescues and shelters. Through rescue, we aim to uplift and assist in keeping animals off the streets and into the loving care they deserve....

About Nicole Gibson: Nicole Gibson is a visionary entrepreneur, speaker, and leader at the forefront of emotional intelligence and technology. As the Founder and CEO of inTruth Technologies—the world’s first emotion bio-tech. With a bold mission to revolutionise how people understand and master their emotions, Nicole is reshaping the future of personal well-being, leadership, and human connection....

About Bruce Dammeier: Bruce Dammeier is a lifelong Pierce County resident. He grew up in University Place, graduated from Curtis High School, and went on to graduate with distinction from the United States Naval Academy in 1983. Bruce served eight years as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer in the U.S. Navy, deploying worldwide and gaining valuable leadership experience. After his military service, Br...

About Kerry Siggins: Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast-growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. In 2023, Kerry was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Colorado’s CEO of the Year. StoneAge is recognized as a top company for which to work by Outside Magazine and Inc. Magazine. She is a dynamic, sought-after speaker who presents worldwide at corpora...

About Jody Hardwick: Jody Hardwick has been working as a registered dental hygienist since 1985. Two grown sons and five grandchildren fill her time outside of work. International travel and the interest in different cultures began as an exchange student to Germany at the age of 14. Her family hosted many exchange students while growing up. Furthering that interest and love of people continued at...

About Joe Sparacino: Joe Sparacino is an entrepreneur, musician, family man, and outdoorsman who lives with purpose and gratitude. Committed to constant, incremental improvement, he brings a grounded yet forward-thinking approach to everything he does—whether building businesses, making music, or exploring the outdoors with his family. In this episode, Jim and Joe Sparacino discuss: The once-in-a-...

About Tony Selvaggio: Tony Selvaggio is the Founder and President of The Digital Education Foundation, Inc. He is also the CEO and Founder of eSmart Recycling, a mission-driven business that combines environmental sustainability with social impact by recycling technology and providing underserved communities with access to computers and digital education. Originally from Venezuela, Tony came to th...

About Nancy Economou: Recipient of the 2024 Red Cross Global Citizenship Award, Nancy is a leader, CEO, inventor, and public speaker. She is the founder and CEO of Watts of Love, a global nonprofit with a mission to break the cycle of poverty through financial literacy and solar light to the nearly 1 billion people living without electricity. Nancy identified a surprising and simple solution to en...

About Wendy Cocke: Wendy Cocke, a trailblazer in redefining career success, is the author of two bestselling books, "Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms" and "Reimagine Your Work: Managing Your Career Like It's Your Business” in addition to being a contributor to the best selling human resources anthology “When Work Works: Cutting-Edge Solutions for the Contemporary Workplace.”&nb...

About Robert Acosta: Originally from Mexico City and now based in Toronto, Canada, Robert Acosta brings a unique blend of analytical insight and passion for personal growth. With a background in actuarial sciences and a specialization in consumer and human behaviour, he has spent three decades working with top international brands, shaping strategies that drive innovation and transformation. Today...

About Doug Sandler: Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First, is ranked as the #1 Amazon Best Seller. As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed Grant Cardone, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, pr...

About Michael DeLon: Michael DeLon creates credibility. As the founder of Paperback Expert, he helps business owners publish a book that positions them as the expert in their field. In this episode, Jim and Michael DeLon discuss: How writing a book can establish credibility and grow a business The importance of living with intentionality and purpose Transformational prison ministry work in the Dom...

About Randy Molland: Randy Molland is the visionary founder of the GoBigToGiveBig brand. He has dedicated his career to helping entrepreneurs create more purpose in their businesses by attaching a philanthropic component to it. With a personal story of overcoming the loss of his best friend and extreme burnout, Randy transformed his life when he found out there was more to this world than just mak...

About Andrew Kolikoff: Andrew is the founder of The Secret Sauce Society and a trusted advisor to leaders seeking transformational growth. He specializes in helping leaders create better journeys and greater profitability by elevating their people, teams, culture, and customer experiences. With a passion for meaningful connections to sustainable success. Andrew empowers businesses to thrive throug...

About Joe Knotts: With over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, and executive leadership, Joe has a proven ability to deliver exceptional results across diverse, complex markets. In this episode, Jim and Joe Knotts discuss: The power of servanthood in business and leadership How stepping outside your comfort zone leads to deeper impact The importance of empowering communities ra...