Purpose

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Van Battle. Leadership, growth, and impact are the pillars of Van’s mission. Shaped by personal experiences, Van has developed a unique perspective on building strong, resilient teams that thrive. With a passion for helping organizations turn customer feedback into actionable insights, Van is dedicated to fostering success through connection a...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with John Wentworth, the District Attorney for Clackamas County in the State of Oregon. John Wentworth is a career prosecutor with over 30 years of public service. During his career, John successfully prosecuted some of Clackamas County’s most dangerous offenders — murderers, rapists, domestic violence offenders and child abusers.  He is recognized...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Chad E. Foster a dynamic leader, resilience expert, and tech innovator. Despite losing his vision at 21, Chad became the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s leadership program. He defied expectations by developing CRM software for the visually impaired and driving billions in revenue for a Fortune 500 company. As a...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Scott Fox. Scott has been helping athletes and coaches achieve great things in the sports industry for the past 15 years through his work with Energy Psychology. He is the founder of Champion Playbook, a leading-edge means of helping athletes, coaches and others overcome mental and emotional blocks so they can play great and feel great. Scott...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Michelle Mays.  Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She is the author of the new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst and she is the founder of the Relational Recovery Institute in Northern Virginia outside of DC. Michelle...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Johnny Poole of Yoked Ventures. Johnny is a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in driving transformational growth across diverse sectors. Understanding the isolating challenges of leadership firsthand, Johnny founded YV with a mission to ensure that no leader has to navigate their journey alone. Grounded in biblical principles and...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Damon Lembi, former D1 baseball player, speaker, and entrepreneur. As a leadership speaker and the CEO of Learnit, Damon has worked with thousands of companies to move beyond the challenges they are facing like burnout, technological advancements, and disconnection in the workplace. What I appreciate about our time together is Damon’s transpar...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jennifer Ruwart. As the founder of Roger That Agency, Jennifer’s primary drive is helping clients articulate their vision, overcome obstacles, cut through the clutter, and arrive at brands and websites that both deliver and delight. With a career that spans two centuries, four continents, and multiple industries, Jennifer brings an unusual dep...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Misty Petrosino, financial representative at Consolidated Planning, and CEO of The Weylman Center, an online training platform focused on assisting financial services firms and individuals with prospecting, target marketing, recruiting, and practice management. During our discussion, I learned about Misty’s journey in the financial services in...

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Vonn Webb, the Founder of Stay Shaded. Stay Shaded is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support in the fight against the fentanyl crisis. Vonn launched Stay Shaded after losing his son Taelin Webb to a fentanyl overdose on May 10, 2022. During our conversation, we discussed the journey Vonn is...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jocquis Sconiers of TruGame Select NW, an AAU basketball program designed to develop young men and women to reach their optimal potential. During our call, I learned what inspired Jocquis to launch an AAU basketball program and the lessons he has learned over the years as an athlete, school counselor, and basketball coach. What I appreciate ab...

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Brad Barbarick, better known as Coach "B", of Shoot360. Coach “B” came on board full time with Shoot 360 in March of 2022 and works in global franchise sales. Prior to his role with the global franchise sales team Coach B worked as Director of Coaching and worked in curriculum and coaching development. Coach B brings an extensiv...

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Dawn Rasmussen of Pathfinder Writing and Career Services. Dawn is a certified résumé writer, the president of Portland based Pathfinder Writing and Career Services, and author of “Forget Job Security: Build Your Marketability” which is the first-ever book that provides a complete roadmap on how manage your career.  During our call, we discussed the m...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jeff Malone of Malone Financial, a financial advisor that is passionate about providing individuals and businesses with the education they need to make sound financial decisions for their future. During our call, I got to hear Jeff’s journey from college to the financial sector, through entrepreneurship, and into serving clients as a financial...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Nathan Ganz, the co-founder of NW Premier. NW Premier focuses on providing creative financial solutions for business owners and their business. Their mission is to assure the financial success of each business and owner by using their proven, repeatable process resulting in unparalleled clarity, tax efficiency and, ultimately, peace of mind. T...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Rob Finkelstein, the founder of Alumni Direct, a platform dedicated to cultivating communities that are sources for collaboration, assistance, and guidance for alumni around the US. During our call, Rob shared how building quality professional relationships was critical to him having a successful corporate career and how it also applies to sal...

In today’s episode, the table has been turned as I am sharing an episode from another podcast where I am being interviewed by one of my mentors about my life story. During our call, I share my journey of growing up and through a significant amount of adversity. To learn more about Keith Sconiers:   LinkedIn: Keith Sconiers   Instagram: Keith Sconiers   Facebook: Keith Sconiers   Website: Keith Sco...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Cynthianna Powell, who is an author, entrepreneur, trainer, and former child development professional. During our call, we discussed Cynthianna’s journey in overcoming childhood trauma and how she has leveraged her experiences to overcome adversity in life and business. What I appreciate about our time together is the path we took discussing c...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Clay Staires, a seasoned leader, speaker, and coach with over 25 years of transformative experience, renowned for his expertise in leadership development and navigating personal and business growth. Clay's dynamic programs and speaking engagements have empowered countless individuals to reach their full potential. Whether turning around f...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Preston Brown, an entrepreneur and business advisor focused on helping entrepreneurs grow, scale, and optimize their companies. Preston Brown is not your average entrepreneur; Preston is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. He’s a sought-after speaker, a true visionary, and a master of business automation. Brace yourself for an i...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Omar Medrano, a senior business advisor, entrepreneur, speaker, and author. During our discussion, I got to learn about Omar’s journey in growing up in Florida as a kid required to take ESL (English As A Second Language) classes to becoming a speaker, entrepreneur, and published author. What I appreciate about our time together is Omar’s humil...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Greg George of The Peach Cobbler Factory, the fastest growing dessert franchise in the United States, adding over 100 locations in the last two years alone. During our conversation, Greg shared with me his journey of regaining his sobriety, overcoming addiction with his son, and what it has been like leading a very successful franchise. What I...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Matt Doud, the founder of FreeFlow CEO, a consulting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs stay focused on the work they love, that energizes them and drives their business forward. During our call, I got to hear about Matt’s personal and professional journey with his identity and how not knowing it caused significant challenges in his perso...

In today’s episode the table has been turned as I am being interviewed by my good friend Dr. Maggie Augustyn. During our call, we discussed the personal journey I’ve been on throughout my life and how unresolved trauma created challenges in my marriage and my life as an entrepreneur. To learn more about Keith Sconiers:   LinkedIn: Keith Sconiers     Instagram: Keith Sconiers     Facebook: Keith Sc...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Terry Beard of Find Your Voice Communications an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations by instilling confidence in communication, fostering authentic leadership, and unleashing untapped potential. Terry is also the Co-Founder of The Speakers Alliance, an organization with a mission to help people gain the self-conf...