The BE Series: Untold Stories of Leadership Transformation

Leading Haute Ohio Magazine and Ohio Fashion Week, Jackie Bertolette is a veteran in the fashion industry. Listen to her story as she shares how to BE inclusive with the following three steps: 1) Have an ABUNDANCE mindset 2) Stay in your strengths zone 3) Be flexible and willing to adapt! What is T's Takeaway? "Be open to experience."  

Jen and Matt Martinelli open up about their journey founding Canvas Recruit and the total transformation that changed their life.  Learn how to BE empowered by investing in yourself, training yourself to be positive with mindset training, and more. What is T's Takeaway? "Show up when you’re not “ready." You showing up at 70% is better than everyone who didn’t show up at all."

Tina shares how to create a vision board and personal development plan and why those are important for the end of your year! Learn the questions she asks regularly, why you need to choose a word for 2020, and more. "It’s not about time management; it’s about priority management."  

  In this episode Laurie Powers shares tips on how to start writing your story and how to maintain hope in the highs and the lows. We cover... Why you need an outlet to express yourself! How to let God illuminate your story How to stop being stuck in “why” things happen to you How to be transparent and vulnerable How to leave a legacy What is T's Takeaway? "Let people know that you see them."  

Don't miss the "preparation list" from Geno Stampora in Episode 62! As a major contributor to the beauty industry he has consulted manufacturers, educated artists, and created some the bestselling resources in the industry. Our conversation hits on how to keep passion alive, how to do the right thing, the importance of putting your heart in your business. What is T's Takeaway?  "What’s missing in...

Do you know the difference between your ego and your intuition? Angi San Souci, an Executive Director of John Maxwell Team & Certified Knowledge Broker opens up in this episode about how she fell in love with leadership and what realizing your dream actually means. What is T's Takeaway? "There are five good fights: faith, intuition, gratitude, hunger and tenacity." Sign up for the wait list of Tin...

After receiving funding for her first business and then failing, Monica Brown was redirected to a path with even more purpose! This conversation will leave you with the conviction to find a deeper "why." What is T's Takeaway? "Follow your passion and the rest will happen." Sign up for the wait list of Tina’s private Facebook group: https://forms.gle/7NUE4PvjHzYUDTAR9

Donna Loeffler is a cancer survivor who is known as “Missus Midlife” for using her 50+ years of real-life wisdom to gently guide women who wear too many hats and are stressed. We talk here about how to take control of your thoughts, how to cure anxiety, and how to be a friend to someone you know who has been diagnosed with cancer.  What is T's Takeaway? "Share your dreams with someone who won't su...

In this episode we hear from Sherri Turner, a cancer survivor. As an adopted child and now a stay-at-home mother, Sherri's perspective on life and gratitude will challenge you. We talk about the importance of listening to your body, being secure in your calling, and growing close to God. What is T's Takeaway? "To be secure you have to be whole."   Sign up for the wait list of Tina’s private Facebo...

Chris Cook talks about his inner healing process and how to take next steps after a tragedy. Instead of creating an identity around bad things that happen to us, we can choose intentional healing. Listen to his tips on how to work for a bad boss, how to create your world with your words, and more! What is T's Takeway? "If we don't manage our inner world it will manage us." Sign up for the wait lis...

Mary Burlingame was Tina's very first coach, and she taught her lots of bedrock lessons in leadership! From leading through passion, to responding vs. reacting, to how precious time really is — Mary's intentional lifestyle with touch you and challenge you. What is T's Takeaway? "You can have anything you want... if you really want it."

From the hair industry to the health industry, Nate Meador's story of internal and external transformation will inspire you. As a senior in high school Nate put together a business plan to buy a radio station, and from there his career skyrocketed because he valued education (even when it meant working for free!). Learn how he lost 70 lbs in six months, how to develop courage, what it means to do...

From comedian to VP of EasiHair Pro, Lance Courtney talks about several transformational moments you don't want to miss. In this episode we cover customer service, emotional intelligence, conflict confrontation, and every human being's greatest superpower — the power of choice. What is T's Takeaway? "You can complain or you can contribute."

Trevor Muir discovered the power of his story when as a high school teacher his students found his mug shot online. From failing his speech class to giving speeches to a living, he shares about going fully after life no matter how old you are. What is T's Takeaway? "Soft skills are actually the essential skills."

Aaron Hulett is a dynamic triplet and the founder of ArcorFit.com. As a natural leader and "people person," he teaches us lessons about how to control your habits, spiritual fitness, loving others, and how to get honest with yourself to initiate change. What is T's Takeaway? "To be a connector you have to first connect with yourself."

There's no one more fit to talk about being magical than Sarah Kobeski, a Learning Leader, National Educator, and Advanced Educator at Paul Mitchell Schools! Tune in as we discuss the power of words and thoughts, the ongoing process of transformation, and the wild force of gratitude. What is T's Takeaway? "You're never stuck."

Steven Birkenhaur was asked in the beginning of his career with Tina, “how much should you be paid?” and he answered, “pay me whatever you normally pay. I’ll earn my raises.”  Steven talks about where that work ethic comes from, what drove him to walk into Alcoholics Anonymous for the first time, and how to give life your all. What is T's Takeaway? “Walking through asking for forgiveness helped me...

Tina talks with Laurie Wilson, the Executive Director of Youth For Christ (East Michigan), in this episode. As a former teacher, athletic director, and principal Laurie gives wisdom on how to find your purpose when you feel stuck in your job! Laurie shares three secrets to retaining volunteers and staff, tips for building up youth, and more. What is T's Takeaway? "What you expect, inspect.”

Reality check! You probably have a "Leadership Lid," and this episode is all about getting rid of it. Remember, growth comes first from knowing yourself, and second from growing yourself. BUT the key here is this: you have to know yourself to grow yourself. Tina talks about the moment when her staff all brought her in a room and told her what a horrible boss she was. She learned the reality of her...

We all function based on what is in our unconscious, but few of us take the time to unpack our inner worlds. Cheryl Burton is the CEO of her own psychotherapy business, where she helps people get out of their own way so that they can understand why they’re not achieving what they want to achieve. What is T’s Takeaway? Depression is often anger turned inward.

Lean into this episode if you're wrestling with your path. Tina dives into what "career" means, why "calling" is important, and how you can tell the difference. From being a dental hygienist to becoming a cosmetology school owner, her story helps us understand how risk and change can shift you into significance. What is T's Takeway? "Once you taste significance, success will never satisfy."

  Can you say WISDOM?  This dynamic duo has been uniting local churches in Michigan to help people. If you've ever wondered how to merge your business with your faith, this episode is for you. As a fourth generation pastor, Tom talks about where their organization’s vision comes from and why inviting cooperation in communities is crucial. Brenda hits on declining church attendance and how to find...

In this episode Tammy Voss chats about her growth transformation through nine years of working for Tina. From being a frustrated and passive aggressive leader to a direct and personable communicator, Tammy talks about how she invests in herself regularly. What is T’s Takeaway? “Make the transition from me to we."

Lisa Martin has worked for Tina for fifteen years and has witnessed a lot of transformation firsthand. This conversation includes several future professionals who chat about leveling up your squad, people pleasing, and addiction recovery! What is T’s Takeaway?  “If you want to help people, just look around.”

In this episode we dig deep into the reality that transformation can be messy. We explore what it means to embrace opposition and keep your thoughts above your emotions. Teresa Jex shares how Bridge-Builders Counseling in Michigan helps community members overcome trauma. Teresa and Tina discuss mentoring, single-parent families, and authenticity. What is T's Takeaway? "Keep your thoughts above you...