Mpactful Messages: The ”Let’s Talk About It” Podcast

What’s the fastest way to grow as a leader? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Dr. Chris Washam—Missy’s husband, Department Chair of Kinesiology and Interim Dean of the School of Education at Mississippi College—for a conversation about what happens when you pass on what you know. Inspired by the quote, “The best way to le...

What if the most powerful part of your leadership…is the part no one sees? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are diving into a quote that flips the script on leadership:  “The magnificence is in the mundane.” No guests this time—just the two of them, unpacking why the everyday, ordinary actions are anything but insignificant. From reme...

What does it really mean to win—or lose—when leadership is always evolving? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by success coach, author, and speaker Brian Bartes for a powerful conversation inspired by this week’s quote: “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts.” — Winston Churchill Together,...

What if the hardest person to lead… is you? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Global 100 Executive Coach of the Year, Top 100 Thought Leader in Leadership, and multi-award-winning podcaster. A former Marine with decades of leadership experience, Enrique brings a powerful perspective on why self-aw...

What if leadership isn’t about standing out—but about helping others rise? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Scott Benham, Founder and CEO of Intrapreneur Alliance, for a powerful conversation inspired by the quote: “Leadership is not about being the best. It's about making everyone else better.” – Unknown Together they u...

What if legacy isn’t a moment—but a daily decision? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Dr. Joseph S. Paul, President of the University of Southern Mississippi. Drawing from decades of leadership in education, Dr. Paul (also known as Joe Paul) shares insights on the daily decisions that shape how we’re remembered—and why le...

What does it take to triumph—even when life tries to tell you otherwise? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Mindi Fetterman, founder of Real Grounded Therapy, for a conversation inspired by this week’s quote from Oprah Winfrey: “It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you....

What’s the cost of drifting through life without intention? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of From Drift to Drive. In this powerful episode, they unpack what it means to trade passive motion for purposeful direction. Inspired by the quote, “Most...

What does it take to let go of what’s good in order to step into what’s next? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by power couple Trip and Rebecca Healey. Years after planting a church and leading in ministry together, they made the bold decision to move in a new direction—choosing purpose over comfort and clarity over certain...

What happens when life throws a punch you didn’t see coming? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Evelyn Romo, a rising leader known as “Limitless.” She’s not just a boxer—she’s a mentor, a motivator, and someone who knows what it takes to stay grounded when life doesn’t go as planned. Inspired by the iconic words of Mike Ty...

What does it mean to truly discover your purpose? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Bob Thornton, co-owner of O'Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection. Bob isn’t just a successful entrepreneur; he’s a mentor and philanthropist deeply woven into the fabric of Martin County, Florida. Inspired by Mark Twain's timeless...

Have you ever doubted your ability to lead because you didn’t feel “qualified”? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Megan Tarrant, CEO of Clements Fluids, for a powerful conversation around the quote: “God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.” — Mark Batterson Together, they talk about what it means to lead...

Have you ever caught yourself living in the past instead of learning from it? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Cristian Martinez for a powerful conversation around his quote: "The past is a great place of reference, not your residence." Together, they talk about how leaders can honor where they've been, learn from it, an...

What happens when leaders stop managing for outcomes and start developing people? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Lisa Grant, Deputy Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, for a conversation inspired by this week’s quote from Ken Blanchard: “Great leaders don’t just manage performance—they cultivate potential.” Tog...

What if your future isn’t something you wait for — but something you build? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Doug Mustapick, a leader who understands that clarity fuels action. Inspired by this week’s quote from Peter Drucker: “The best way to predict the future is to create it,” Doug shares insight on what it takes to m...

What does ego have to do with leadership growth? A lot more than you might think. This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are tackling a quote they use at every training session to give leaders a quick “check-up from the neck up”: “It takes a certain amount of ego to grow. Too little and you don't think you can. Too much and you don't think...

What separates dreamers from doers? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Amanda Thompson, Founder and CEO of Kickpeach Beauty, for a conversation inspired by the quote: “Vision gets the dream started, but execution turns the dream into reality.” Together, they dig into what it really takes to move beyond the idea stage—how l...

What happens when the person at the top chooses to lead from the heart? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by a leader who’s shaped their own journey—Mark Cole, CEO of Maxwell Leadership. Inspired by his powerful belief that “Everyone deserves to be led well,” this episode explores what it truly means to lead with intention,...

Are your people truly motivated, or just meeting expectations? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, hosts Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with growth and development coach, Kiki Clarke, to unpack the idea that "Motivation comes from appreciation, not expectation." Together, they explore how leaders can create environments where people feel valued rather than pr...

What gets you out of bed in the morning—an alarm clock or your passion? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, hosts Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with leadership expert Scott Fay, author of "Discover Your Sweet Spot: The 7 Steps to Create a Life of Success and Significance" for an inspiring conversation centered around the quote: "Passion doesn't need an alarm...

Is fear stopping you for stepping into your full potential? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, hosts Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Genevieve Caplette, Transformation Director at Michelin Connected Fleet, to explore how leaders can break through fear and step into greater confidence. They discuss the mindset shifts and strategies that help navigate unce...

What does it take to build a team that wants to stay and grow with your organization? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, hosts Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome Robert Moseley for an insightful conversation inspired by this week’s quote from Sir Richard Branson: "Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to." Together,...

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome Megan Huber, strategic advisor to education-based businesses, for a compelling conversation inspired by this week’s quote: “Systems permit ordinary people to do extraordinary things.” Together, they uncover how implementing the right systems can help leaders simplify operations, scale with ease...

What’s the key to earning true leadership influence? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome John Bostain, former law enforcement leader and President of Command Presence Training, for a conversation inspired by this week’s quote: “If serving is below you then leadership is beyond you.” – Anonymous. John shares how the best leaders a...

What separates those who succeed from those who give up? Resilience, perspective, and attitude. This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome Teresa Lee, President of Campana Building Consultants, a leader in the industry for all things related to metal building projects. Inspired by this week’s quote—"You may encounter many defeats, but y...