Something Extra

In our first-ever virtual episode of the Something Extra Podcast, we're privileged to welcome CEO (Kingdom Capital) and Author, Brandon Mann, as he details a life-long career filled with the interconnected nuances of people and the commonalities of the human spirit. Guest Links: Brandon's LinkedIn Kingdom Capital Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Willi...

With experience in a plethora of departments in South Africa, the UK, and now the US, VP of IT Business Consultancy of SSM Health, Eduard de Vries has an exciting and unusually unique method of merging technological advancement with the true betterment of people in a team. Guest Links: Eduard's LinkedIn SSM Health Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams,...

Is it appropriate to use the word "love" in the workplace when talking about how you treat employees? What are tangible ways we can pour into the next generation of leaders and how? These questions and more are unpacked in the latest episode of Something Extra featuring Marke Freeman, President of Max-OUT. Guest Links: Marke's LinkedIn Max-OUT Foundation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host;...

Groundbreaking Founder and Publisher of Gazelle Magazine, Cillah Hall, shares her riveting story from her roots in Zambia to her profoundly deep and lasting impact on countless lives across the world. Guest Links: Cillah's LinkedIn GAZELLE Magazine Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran,...

In her role that has deeply impacted the future leaders of the next generation, Lori Jacob, President & CEO of Junior Achievement, shares the intricacies and hidden layers that people have in the latest episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Lori's LinkedIn Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording E...

Taking ownership over the largest textile business in the middle east at 17 is merely the beginning of the story that Danish Nagda, Founder of Rezilient, shares as he takes us through a heartfelt and resonating journey about family, unprecedented technological innovation, and reinventing yourself in the latest episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Danish's LinkedIn Rezilient Health Credits...

Author, Speaker, and Lead Pastor of the Crossing Church, Greg Holder, joins in on a special episode with Lisa to discuss embodying a growth-filled culture, defining what success is for you, and how to become effective when leading people and a vision. Guest Links: Greg's LinkedIn The Crossing Church Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engi...

Otis WIlliams brings a perspective on preparing the next generation and what makes a leader worth following in his experience as Executive Director at St. Louis Development Corporation. Guest Links: Otis' LinkedIn St. Louis Development Corporation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran,...

Not doing life alone, transforming an entire organization, and creating a vision are just the tip of the iceberg of what David Hartley, Director of Advisory Services at Anders CPAs + Advisors, breaks down with Lisa. Guest Links: Anders CPAs + Advisors David's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordina...

CIO of Washington University School of Medicine, Maria Russo, shares the power behind finding your voice as a leader on the latest episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Maria's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

A genuine "Man of the People" and civic leader, CEO, Jason Hall, leads a movement of impact upon St. Louis to transform and improve its peoples lives forever – and shares just how he's doing that on this week's episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Jason's LinkedIn Greater St. Louis, Inc. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Re...

From the ships of the US Navy to the offices of the C-suite, Chet Guess, President of Technology Investment Group and CTO of Kingdom Capital, shares his story of people, uncommon determination, and technological advancement in the latest episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Chet's LinkedIn Kingdom Capital Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Reco...

Belief in people, the pursuit of a life you're called to, and realizing the value we were born with, are but a few things that Jeff Koziatek, Founder of Core Authenticity, unpacks with Lisa on this week's episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Jeff's LinkedIn Core Authenticity JugglingJeffSTL.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recor...

In this week’s episode with Lisa, Don Imholz reveals why credibility and integrity carry such an immense weight within your organization as he recounts his experience as former CIO of Boeing and Centene Corporation respectively. Guest Links: Don's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan...

Tom Chulick, President and CEO of the St Louis Regional Chamber, shares how those in leadership don’t have to have all the answers, how taking risk is a must, and how not being afraid of failure is essential to becoming the leader you need to be – for yourself and your organization. Guest Links: Tom's LinkedIn St. Louis Regional Chamber Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Pro...

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...