The Leader Next Door

Ted grew up just a few miles from Philadelphia International Airport.  He remembers taking the train with his friend in 7th grade into Center City just to get a pretzel!  Ted was always passionate about basketball, not necessarily school.  After a college career shooting hoops, Ted used his smooth sales skills, learned from his days hustling at the car wash to land his first sales j...

Working as a police officer in 2023 brings on many challenges.  Anthony cut his teeth for a few years working as an officer for Septa in some of the high crime areas of Philadelphia.  Through his experience in the city and his love of Brazilian Ju Jit Su, Anthony carries a calming yet confident demeanor.  He discusses how being both confident and compassionate help him to improve an...

Kim Porter, CFRS is the Executive Director of Be a Part of the Conversation. Having served as the Community Program Coordinator and Parent Liaison for Be a Part of the Conversation since its inception in 2011, she was named Executive Director of this vital organization in 2014. Kim’s Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) credential was created for adults who have been directly impa...

Anthony grew up in Sunny San Diego and had dreams of wearing a white lab coat and curing diseases.  After finishing up college in San Diego, Anthony made the trek to PA with his girlfriend at the time to pursue their dreams.  Things took quite a turn when Catherine was diagnosed with a very serious disease.  I've learned so much about strength and courage from Anthony and his life's...

Many of you read the Novel or saw the Movie, "Into the Wild".  Chris McCandless got rid of all his money and headed for Alaska.  He got sick of normal society and wanted to find the freedom of the hills and live off of the land. Unfortunately, his body was found by a few Moose hunters in an abandon bus as he had starved to death and possibly even ate a poisonous plant. A few years after...

What is up with this legendary high energy fun person to be around?  Ashley grew up in the mean streets of Warrington, PA.  Where does she get all of this energy.  Can you imagine running a marathon?  How about one in each of the 50 states.  Ashley describes how this idea came about and where she is in her journey.  If you have ever been around Ashley for even a few m...

Derek Moore is certainly an accomplished wrestler.  He was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler with UC Davis at the NCAA Division I Championships in 2007 when he won the 141-pound national title. He is the current head wrestling coach at California Baptist University which recently joined the Big 12. Over his career, Moore won two Pac-10 championships at his weight class. He was also crowned...

Brian is a Senior in High School and has quite the resume!  He was the PIAA state cross country champion in Hershey this year.  Not only did he win Gold, but he did it in dramatic fashion by beating the course record in Hershey, PA.  When asked, Brian made it seem like it was not a big deal because the course is only 5 years old.  A very modest young man, Brian seems to have a...

In the early 2000's there was an earthquake off the coast of Sri Lanka that sent a Tsunami surging towards the coast.  Tammy and her husband at the time had just arrived the night before.  They had not advanced travel plans, found a cheap place to stay right on the beach.  Tammy and her husband were awoken the next morning by water surging into their first level hotel room.  At...

In this conversation we get into some deep thinking.  We take a look at questioning and the purpose of being genuinely curious about others.  Poetry will be read, and thoughts will be provoked.  Nicole has done some great work in her life and always brings a fresh and positive perspective to the table.  You will enjoy listening to her break down some of the harder questions in...

Harry brings his leadership and lived experience, with a background in teaching spoken word poetry and advocacy to systems-impacted and incarcerated youth, to his continuing work as an activist and educator. He founded New Earth in 2004 and has been instrumental in reforming the juvenile justice system in Los Angeles for 20 years. He earned his Ph. D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Community, L...

Thanksgiving Episode: Jim Rowe, a 41 year old home remodel expert from Pennsylvania chimes in on his experience in the industry.  He talks about his decision regarding college after high school and how it impacted his future.  Jim has a very positive outlook on life that can be felt by those that choose to spend time around him.  A mountain bike enthusiast who talks a little bit about how adventur...

Josh is an amazing leader who spends his days brightening the lives of others with Team IMPACT.  This non-profit is committed to changing the lives of children, families, student-athletes, and teams across the country. Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.  Josh i...

Tom Higgins currently lives a relaxed lifestyle, retired, in the warm Georgia sun.  At 77 years of age, Tom is a very witty and modest man.  In this Veteran's Day Special, we sit down and talk about Tom's tour in Vietnam.  He shows a side many have never heard.  After Vietnam, Tom went right to work.  He spent many years in sales and was a valuable asset to his company. &n...

If your local butcher can't deadlift a small cow...Are they even a butcher? Cody has led an interesting life as a Powerlifter and Butcher.  He has made great strides at creating a unique old school butcher shop just outside of Albany, New York.  Tune in to learn what cut of meat you should get for your next anniversary!  The answer may surprise you.  Also, he does a segment on...

Animal rescue specialist Jennifer Joseph started Dog Town back in 2007.  She has a passion for helping animals in need of a home.  Jennifer is the successful owner of Dog Town.  This is a company with two stores in Pennsylvania that offer boarding, daycare, grooming and traditional pet store items.  She is also heavily involved in rescuing dogs from kill shelters in both PA and...

Former collegiate track athlete and current 3 sport coach, Anna Snow is one of a kind.  She is often referred to as one of the most positive people you will ever meet.  Her energy and positive attitude is contagious and she has been a mentor and inspiration for many young female athletes over the last 15 years.

Most academically inclined students spend lots of time deciding where to go to college.  Leon Keefer decided in 2006 that he would take his own path and go straight from Pennsbury High School to a small college in Germany.  He traveled, played international Disc Golf, spent 6 months living in a remote cabin in Norway and finally made his way to New Zealand.  There he found the love...

Kenny grew up as a multi-sport athlete in high school with a dream of someday working as a physician.  Paths changed and when things got tricky, Kenny blazed his own new trail to the sunny state of Florida.  Here he created "Mass Inbound", a company that has helped many companies yield amazing results with their in-house digital marketing system.  Kenny works hard and shares some of...

Jared has led a life as a leader in sales and marketing.  He also happens to be family.  Listen to some of his hot takes on leadership, parenting and not being a A-hole!  He is a one of kind dude that makes everyone around him constantly laugh and feel good about themselves all at the same time.  Growing up in Colorado and California, Jared was a top notch wrestler and football...

My friend, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, has a new book that I think you will find life changing. In Brave Boundaries, Sasha utilizes practical and powerful tools, concepts, and exercises, to invite you into an empowering and peaceful way of life. She shares personal and professional expertise on how you can overcome burnout and take back control of your time and your life by learning to set clear work-lif...

Kenny Pallis is a 30 year old former Eagle Scout living in Vermont with his partner Ali.  He talks about his tales of many adventures around the world including: Stuck on the side of a Colorado rock climb during a lightning storm, a hairy situation in Turkmenistan and of course, cliff jumping.  Kenny was a former student and exhibited extreme maturity at a young age.  At 14 he accom...

Tessa and Murph are the proud owners of Precision Athletic Center in Horsham, PA.  They are a married couple that opened up a Gymnastics center during Covid.  We sit down for a great conversation about staying motivated during tough times, adopting children and striving to become good parents during stressful times.  Two great individuals in the Horsham community that have seen tremendous success...

Dr. Varano is the current principal at Souderton HS.  He is known far and wide for his ability to lead large groups of people. Listen in and find some of the insights and techniques this man has used for much of his life.