Qualified For More

In this episode of Qualified For More , I sit down with Sims Tillirson, founder of Tillirson Consulting Group, for a powerful conversation about mental health, leadership, and building a business rooted in purpose. Sims shares his personal journey, the experiences that shaped him, and how navigating his own mental health challenges has influenced the way he leads, serves others, and shows up in bo...

  What happens when grief enters your life before you're old enough to understand it? In this powerful episode of the Qualified for More Podcast , Rhonda sits down with Luke Alfano, founder of Too Young to Grieve , to discuss the unique challenges young people face when navigating loss. Together, they explore how grief impacts emotional development, identity, relationships, and the way we move thr...

Today's conversation is one I'm deeply honored to share. I'm joined by Christine Sintay , author of Drop the Potato , and a powerful example of what it looks like to let go of what weighs you down and step forward with clarity and courage. Christine's journey includes walking through cancer a season that reshaped not only her health, but also her identity, priorities, and the way she leads and liv...

In this episode of Qualified For More , I sit down with Mindset and Emotional Wellbeing Coach Joel Rickard for a powerful conversation on what it really means to own your value and find your voice. Joel Rickard is a mindset coach for entrepreneurs who are tired of getting in their own way. He helps founders shift both conscious and subconscious patterns so they can stop self-sabotaging, build mome...

Some losses don't just break your heart… They change how your brain works, how you breathe, how you show up in the world. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Qualified for More , we're having a conversation most workplaces avoid, but every single one will face:  grief . I'm opening my heart and sharing a part of my story, what it was like when I lost my daughter to a heart condition, a...

In this episode of  Qualified for More , I'm joined by Lisa Myers -strengths-based leadership coach, Gallup CliftonStrengths practitioner, and co-founder of Strengths & Story Collective. Lisa helps leaders and teams understand how they're uniquely wired so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainable impact. With a background in sales leadership and organizational development, she integ...

Welcome back to Qualified for More, the podcast where we talk about leadership, purpose, and what it really looks like to lead well without losing yourself in the process. In this powerful episode, Hillarie Kay takes the mic for a deeply honest conversation about sustainable leadership, self-awareness, and redefining success. Hillarie is a business leader and Enneagram expert known for bringing a...

What happens when the life you planned no longer fits the person you're becoming? In this episode of Qualified For More , I'm joined by Nina Brothers, founder of True You Social , for an honest conversation about expectations, rejection, and the courage it takes to rebuild, personally and professionally. Nina shares her journey as a business owner shaped by pressure, divorce, and doors that closed...

  What if the problem isn't your goals, but the way you've been taught to chase them?   In this episode, I share how 2025 quietly, yet radically, changed the way I think about goal-setting. I'm still a goal person, but I've learned that goals without  hope turn into pressure, and pressure eventually leads to burnout. We discuss why identity matters more than outcomes, how hope fuels consistency, a...

Season 1 is officially wrapped… but I couldn't end without leaving you one more gift. This bonus episode comes straight from my heart, inspired by a moment that caught me off guard in the best way. A few weeks ago, I led a 10-minute gratitude reset for my company. Nothing elaborate. Nothing scripted. Just a simple pause to breathe, refocus, and shift our internal state. And the response? Overwhelm...

As I wrap up the final episode of Season 1, I wanted to pause and reflect. This season has been such a labor of love , a journey that began with a simple belief:  you are qualified for more. When I first started this podcast, my vision was to create a space where genuine conversations could take place, conversations about business, leadership, and the human side of both. Because behind every title...

Today, I get to sit down with someone who has made us laugh until we cry  and also taught us a thing or two about grit, faith, and chasing dreams that feel impossible. 🎤 You probably know her from her viral Nail Salon bit or her unforgettable Bon Qui Qui character, but what I admire most about Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is the story behind the laughter. From NFL cheerleader to comedian, actress, and a...

Three-Time Cancer Survivor. Storyteller. Hope Dealer. What happens when life knocks you down not once, not twice, but three times? For today's guest, the answer is resilience, courage, and the power of storytelling. After surviving cancer three times, they found strength in the stories of unlikely heroes, people who faced impossible odds and still chose to rise. That spark became a mission. Now, a...

  In this powerful episode of Qualified For More , I sit down with Sabrina Gerzel to talk about the year that changed everything. For Sabrina, 2020 wasn't just a global shakeup; it was a personal awakening. After climbing the corporate ladder and being named Leader of the Year at SmileDirectClub, she found herself asking,  Is this it? What came next was a breaking open a moment that led her out of...

  What happens when the dream changes, but your purpose doesn't? In this episode, I sit down with Chantz Staden,tech recruiter, husband, father, and former college athlete whose football career ended with injury but launched something deeper. From California to Tennessee, Chantz has learned how to lead with integrity in both boardrooms and living rooms. We talk about rebuilding after setbacks, nav...

Hey hey! On this episode of Qualified for More , I sat down with Austin Baker, founder of Sholder an organization that's flipping the script on how we support mental health in the workplace. We discuss how Sholder is helping companies and brokers provide real, tangible mental health support, not just another EAP that goes unused. This isn't fluff or checkbox wellness. It's real people having real...

Hey hey! On this episode of Qualified for More , we're talking about something most leaders weren't trained for—but need to understand: trauma responses in the workplace. Before you roll your eyes and say, "I came for quota tips, not therapy," just listen. Because when your brain thinks it's under attack, it doesn't care if it's a bear or your pipeline review, it reacts the same. That's not weakne...

You're in for a good one today, friends. I got to sit down with Johnny Crowder, founder and CEO of Cope Notes , musician, and one of the most refreshingly real voices in the mental health space. And let me tell you, this isn't your average conversation about self-care. Johnny's story is raw, layered, and incredibly inspiring. From battling OCD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia as a teenager to...

This week's conversation left me both inspired and deeply moved. Meet Dion Matos, a powerhouse in business development at BBSI, with over a decade of success helping companies grow and thrive. Before that? He spent more than 12 years as a licensed Commercial & Health Broker in Denver and Southern California. The man knows his stuff when it comes to strategy, relationships, and building something t...

Welcome to the Qualified for More podcast! I'm so excited (and maybe a little nervous?) to share my heart with you in this very first episode— The Journey That Led Me Here . If you've ever felt like you were hustling for your worth, questioning if you're enough, or wondering how your pain could ever have a purpose… you're in the right place. In this intro episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on m...