Most People Don't... But You Do!

EPISODE SUMMARY Bart reconnects with one of his earliest podcast guests, Gail Lowney Alofsin, speaker, author, URI professor, and founder of Leadership at All Levels, for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like two old friends solving the world's problems over coffee. Gail shares how a childhood of intentional giving, literacy volunteering at 17, and decades of mission work...

Candice built her framework the hard way. After a stroke and brain hemorrhage in 2018 rerouted a decades-long corporate finance career, she gave herself the "graceful pause" to ask where she really wanted to go, and discovered her true gift wasn't the numbers, but being a bridge and connector of relationships. Out of that came ACE: Align your strategy and structure, Connect to the ri...

What if treating people like humans, not transactions, was your biggest business advantage? Bart Berkey welcomes back his friend Kelly Bishop, Senior Director of Experiential Strategy & Organizational Engagement at Blood Centers of America, for a heartfelt conversation recorded live in Los Angeles. Kelly is one of the few guests Bart has ever invited back, and this episode is equal parts frien...

Most people see opportunity and hesitate. Nik Agharkar sees it and jumps - even when the timing looks insane. In this episode, Bart sits down with the founder and CEO of Crown Point Tax & Wealth Council, a tax attorney who quit his job with a three-month-old at home, built 122 clients in nine months entirely alone, and eventually discovered that the real gap in the market wasn't just tax s...

EPISODE SUMMARY For 18 years, Shawn Walchef has run Cali BBQ in San Diego -three restaurant locations including a spot at Snapdragon Stadium and the local Navy base. But the story most people know isn't about brisket and peach cobbler. It's about the media company he built on top of his barbecue business after he sent a press release to 14 San Diego writers celebrating Cali BBQ's five-...

Most people pick a lane. Jesse Sieff built a whole intersection. He's a Pittsburgh-raised classical percussionist who taught himself piano at age six, trained for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in gymnastics, earned a civil engineering degree, and spent five years studying music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania before driving down to Washington, DC, to audition for the United States Marine Dru...

Most People Don't… But YOU Do! with Erik Meltzer Bart sits down face to face with Erik Meltzer in a community room in Old Town Alexandria for a conversation that starts with an unusual career path and keeps opening into something deeper. Erik traces his journey from a kid who talked his way into covering President Clinton at age 14, through journalism school and TV news, to writing newscasts f...

A Kitchen With a Mission; Waioli Kitchen and Bake Shop Ross Anderson — Co-founder Restaurant veteran of 30+ years (formerly ran Hawaii's largest restaurant company). Now leads a mission-driven cafe on the Salvation Army property in Manoa that hires women coming out of the prison system. Co-founded with his wife Stephanie, a pastor who served at the women's prison. The One-Sentence Story A...

The Generosity Crisis — with Mike Parejko & Benjamin Prijatel Most People Don’t… But YOU Do!  |  Episode #228 recorded live at the Blood Centers of America Annual Conference, Universal City  |  Released: May 2026 What happens when 97% of the country opts out of an act that takes 40 minutes and saves three lives? Two blood center CEOs name the real shortage — and it isn’t blood. It’s generosity...

In this energetic conversation, Bart sits down with Richard Dolan — investment banker, family office veteran, and trusted advisor to three former U.S. presidents, Oprah, Ellen, and a long list of athletes and artists including Juwan Howard, Drake, The Weeknd, and Ice Cube. Richard explains how a chance moment sharing a stage with President Bill Clinton turned into a career advising icons not just...

In this mind-expanding and futuristic conversation, Bart sits down with Dr. Fernando de la Peña Yaka—visionary entrepreneur, aerospace innovator, and CEO of AEXA Aerospace—to explore how technology is redefining human connection. From enabling the first two-way holographic communication with astronauts aboard the International Space Station to building accessible holographic AI tools for everyday...

In this sharp and thought-provoking conversation, Bart sits down with David Dean to explore how artificial intelligence is changing not just how we work but how we see ourselves at work. David argues that AI isn’t just a productivity tool; it’s a mirror that reflects our clarity, thinking, and decision-making. He explains why AI doesn’t fix bad processes or unclear thinking,it amplifies them. From...

In this insightful conversation, Bart sits down with Dan Barnard, entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Capital Fit podcast, to explore what it really means to build a life that matters. Dan shares how early challenges shaped his deep sense of empathy and responsibility, and how that mindset carried into a successful career in wealth management. Despite professional success, he chose to step awa...

In this practical and eye-opening conversation, Bart sits down with Dr. Grant Elliott, founder of RehabFix and expert in physical therapy and performance training, to challenge the way most people think about pain, injury, and recovery. Dr. Elliott explains why traditional approaches often focus on short-term relief instead of long-term solutions, and how that keeps people stuck in cycles of pain....

In this honest and insightful conversation, Bart sits down with Alli Covington, Co-Founder and CEO of BOD Care, to explore the intersection of wellness, performance, and entrepreneurship. Alli shares her journey from recognizing gaps in traditional self-care to building a company designed to support high-performing individuals in sustainable ways. She speaks openly about burnout, the pressure to c...

In this powerful and perspective-shifting conversation, Bart sits down with Dr. Shawn Dill, entrepreneur, speaker, and expert in business growth and personal branding, to explore why most people struggle to stand out and what truly drives success. Dr. Dill explains the critical difference between selling a service and selling yourself, emphasizing that trust, connection, and personal positioning a...

In this powerful and human-centered conversation, Bart sits down with Dr. Robert Piccinini, President of the American Osteopathic Association and practicing osteopathic psychiatrist, to explore what healthcare looks like when you truly treat the whole person. From a childhood moment caring for his father at age four to leading one of the largest medical associations in the country, Dr. Piccinini s...

In this deeply philosophical and eye‑opening conversation, Bart sits down with Blaine Bartlett, leadership expert, executive coach, and author, to explore identity, purpose, and what it truly means to live an aligned life. Blaine challenges conventional definitions of success, arguing that most people don’t fail — they drift, slowly losing connection with who they really are. Through powerful insi...

Bart reconnects with childhood friend John Cline, whose path took him from a small Pennsylvania town to the U.S. Navy and into a 27-year career with the Cleveland Police Department, including years working narcotics during the height of the heroin epidemic. Their conversation moves far beyond resumes and roles. John shares what it was like growing up labeled with a learning disability, only to lat...

In this thoughtful and practical conversation, Bart sits down with  Matt Marcial , CEO of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), to explore leadership, professional growth, and the power of listening. Matt shares his journey from working the front desk in hospitality to leading one of the world’s largest professional organizations for communicators. Along the way, he reflects on lessons l...

Bart sits down with Curt Baney and his son Hayden — the leaders behind Oxford Collection — and what unfolds isn’t just a business story. It’s a story about learning from your dad, building something together, and believing there are no limits. Curt shares how his father started building motels decades ago — and how construction turned into a hospitality brand across the West Coast. Hayden talks ab...

In this sharp and practical episode, Bart sits down with Brenton Nickles , founder of JDS1 Marketing, to break down what actually works in modern marketing — and what doesn’t. Brent shares his journey from traditional marketing roles to building his own agency, helping businesses clarify their message, strengthen their brand, and execute consistently. He explains why most marketing efforts fail (l...

In this forward‑thinking conversation, Bart sits down with our newest Alliants friends; Tristan Gadsby (CEO/Co-Founder) and Gareth Fraser (VP of Sales & Marketing Operations), to explore how technology is reshaping customer experience — particularly in hospitality and luxury service environments. What began as a frustration with outdated, fragmented service systems evolved into a mission: crea...

In this thoughtful and inspiring episode, Bart sits down with Lisa Burch , founder of YTT Design Solutions, a woman‑owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Lisa shares her journey from a technically curious kid fascinated by drafting and problem‑solving, to becoming a civil engineer dedicated to building infrastructure that quietly supports everyday life....

In this deeply human and inspiring conversation, Bart sits down with Dr. Eric Fishon — author, educator, disability advocate, and nonprofit leader — to explore the lived reality of unseen disabilities and the power of advocacy, empathy, and inclusion. Dr. Eric shares his journey from a successful corporate career in customer experience and organizational culture to discovering his diagnoses of nar...