Something Extra

With the life-changing impact to over 120,000 women and children, CEO and Co-Founder, Kathy Lambert shares what she’s learned from over two decades serving with Connection to Success. Guest Links: Kathy's LinkedIn TEDx Talk: How Building Vital Networks Can Break The Cycle Of Poverty Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal,...

Changing the culture of an entire organization and making decisions with true wisdom and humility are nothing to take for granted. Gerry Imhoff, Senior VP and CIO at Maritz, goes deep on these issues and more with Lisa on the latest episode of the Something Extra podcast. Guest Links: Gerry's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording En...

In an unforgettable episode of Something Extra, David Karandish, Founder and CEO of Capacity, unfolds the lessons and stories he’s gained from starring on the apprentice to striving towards success for one of the internet’s most recognizable sites. Guest Links: David's LinkedIn Capacity Prepare.ai Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engine...

From dealing with an entire city's water supply drying up to carrying on his father's legacy, Johann Ferreira shows how it's possible to face adversity with an optimistic and overwhelming perseverance through some of the toughest events life can throw. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; M...

In a special episode of the Something Extra podcast, we welcome four C-suite level IT leaders at the graduation of Technology Partners and Ouellette and Associates leadership development program, Tech LX. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Our gift to you this holiday season is a compilation of clips from your top-rated episodes of 2019. Featuring Jennifer Povlitz, Mark Thom, John Townsend, Khalia Collier, Scott Kuehl, and Dana Lorberg – this is an episode that will help close your year out the right way. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator...

From playing an 83-hour baseball game to creating space for innovations that affect the world, Director at Panera Bread, J.C. Rudden, explores the unprecedented depth of placing people at the forefront of your business. Guest Links: J.C.'s LinkedIn Panera Bread Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Mo...

SVP, Chief Digital Information Officer at Ameren, Bhavani Amirthalingam, shares how to navigate difficult situations that life throws, take advantage of opportunities, and how approaching life with curiosity and compassion can be all the difference in a purposeful life and career. Guest Links: Bhavani's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, R...

Former executive at Coca-Cola and World Vision, Bonnie Jo Wurzbacher, joins Lisa and shares how business directly serves communities, how to bring passion to your everyday life, and how your life has the capacity to make more of an impact on the world as you get older. Guest Links: Bonnie's LinkedIn World Vision Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, R...

From working in an art gallery to becoming the CEO of Kaleidoscope Management Group, Cabanne Howard joins Lisa and shares how not every path in life is linear and how key "soft skills" can open up doors otherwise thought unattainable. Guest Links: Cabanne's LinkedIn Kaleidoscope Management Group Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recordin...

In a special live recording with a full studio audience, Lisa sits down with Founder of Black Dress Circle, Erin Joy, as they take a deep dive into the fundamentals and characteristics you can refine in order to fully embrace the entrepreneur mindset. Guest Links: Erin's LinkedIn Black Dress Circle Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engin...

13-time Emmy award-winning news anchor for Fox 2, Mandy Murphy, joins the show this week as she shares insight from over 25 years at KTVI on the relationship between media and the people that make up a city. Guest Links: Mandy's LinkedIn Fox 2 News Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran,...

Join Lisa as she sits down with Derrik Kassebaum, Co-Founder of Cosmos Corporation, while they highlight the exciting and long-lasting impact of leaving a legacy for the next generation and the importance of every individual within an organization. Guest Links: Derrik's LinkedIn Cosmos Corporation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engine...

Diplomat and CMO for Missouri Partnership, Mark Sutherland, joins Lisa as they land on topics such as communicating at the level of your audience, doing the best at what you do regardless of the credit, and the effects of Brexit on the world. Guest Links: Mark's LinkedIn Mark's Website Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jen...

Data Science lead at Bayer, Nalini Polavarapu, sits down with Lisa and shows how the blend of empathy, leadership, and technology make for a recipe of innovation and legacy. Guest Links: Nalini's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Former C-suite executive at Chick-Fil-A, Dee Ann Turner, shares career-changing insights and delves deep into understanding the ultimate calling that every person has. Guest Links: DeAnn's LinkedIn DeeAnnTurner.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

In an exciting and resounding episode, Lisa brings Tim Ezell, Host of The Thread and Feature Reporter for Fox 2 News, on the show to share how people and persistence led him to achieve his life-long dreams. Guest Links: The Thread STL Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

President of Kaldi’s coffee, Tricia Zimmer Ferguson, joins Lisa as they talk about surrounding yourself with passionate people, how serving coffee can affect the world, and the impact that Kaldi’s 25th Anniversary has on St. Louis. Guest Links: Kaldi's Coffee Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morg...

Jim Cavellier, joins Lisa on our 50th episode as he dives deep into the importance of making your employee's goals your goals and the most pressing priorities that every CIO needs to focus on. Guest Links: Jim's LinkedIn Cass Information Systems Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochra...

TEDx speaker, author, world traveler, and Rabbi, Yonason Goldson, shares "3000 years of wisdom" with lisa on this week's eye-opening episode. Guest Links: Rabbi Yonason's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Former St. Louis Chief of Police and current Executive Director at REJIS Commission, Dan Isom, joins Lisa and walks us through his detailed background from the police department to creating programs for investing in people's futures. Guest Links: Dan's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinato...

Gary VonderHaar, an Executive Vice President at Mastercard, joins Lisa and touches on bringing your authentic self to work, desiring growth, and the balance it takes to allow autonomy while realizing the extent of every decision. Guest Links: Gary's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morga...

Lee Paris, CEO at Meadowbrook Capital, LLC, Joins Lisa as they talk about what to do after your dreams fall through and growth through the most difficult times in life. Guest Links: Lee's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

From leading a Top-100 US marketing agency to coaching leading CEO's, Scott Kuehl, Founder and President of BrandResolve, details a thorough look at a varied career path that revolved not only about doing things well, but about taking in account the people in which it affected. Guest Links: Scott's LinkedIn Brand Resolve Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Dani...

Division Director of one of Wall Street's largest firms, Jennifer Povlitz, talks about leading a division with revenue of over a billion dollars, the monumental importance of choice, and the sense of belonging that people long for. Guest Links: Jennifer's LinkedIn UBS Wealth Management Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jen...