The Marquis Masters Podcast

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nan Cowardin-Lee , organizational psychologist, workplace bullying strategist, and author of 10 Steps to Overcome Workplace Bullying: From Recognition to Resilience . Drawing from decades of research and personal experience, Dr. Nan helps employees and organizations recognize the hidden patterns of workplace bullying, build resil...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Richard Linowes , president and founding professor of Clarewood University, for a thoughtful conversation about education, leadership, and living a purpose-driven life. Drawing from a remarkable career that has spanned international business, investment banking, academia, and government, Dr. Linowes reflects on how...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Ann Marie Bahr, retired professor emerita of religious studies and former faculty member at South Dakota State University. After spending three decades teaching and mentoring students, Ann Marie reflects on her unconventional academic journey—from studying geology and geophysics to ultimately finding her calling in...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Renee Tyer-Goodwin, a former petroleum engineer, business owner, educator, and children's author. Renee shares her remarkable journey from becoming the first female offshore drilling engineer supervisor for British Petroleum in the Gulf of Mexico to founding her own oil and gas company and, ultimately, creating the...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Mattielyn Williams, a retired administrative judge who made history as the first African-American woman to serve in that role within the Tennessee Department of State’s Administrative Procedures Division. Mattielyn reflects on a deeply unconventional academic and professional journey that began at Yale University, wher...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Leonard Gray, a retired chief scientist whose distinguished career spans more than five decades in nuclear chemistry, technology, and scientific research. Dr. Gray reflects on the early influences that sparked his passion for chemistry, including the impact of his older brother’s career as a chemist and his childho...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Kevin Quinn, principal of Kevin T. Quinn LLC, a project management and change management consulting firm built on more than four decades of experience helping organizations navigate complex transformations. Kevin reflects on his unexpected journey into project management, explaining how major corporate mergers and larg...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Jason Mazzoni, co-founder and COO of XA³ (pronounced “ExaCube”), a consultancy focused on helping organizations realize real value from the enterprise technology they invest in. Jason breaks down why so many companies struggle to get their systems to work together effectively, and how his firm helps bridge the gap betw...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Scott Fanatico, owner of the Financial Services Center and a seasoned financial professional specializing in wealth management, retirement planning, and long-term financial strategy. Drawing on a career that spans military service, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship, Scott shares how his experiences have shaped hi...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Tracey Scherban, a retired engineer, professor, and advocate for women in STEM. Drawing from her decades-long career in engineering, research, education, and scientific outreach, Dr. Scherban shares her passion for making science more accessible to young women and highlights the impact of mentorship, curiosity, and...

In this episode of Marquis Masters, host Nick Franck welcomes Dr. Jewel Smay, a distinguished anesthesiologist and the CEO of Montgomery Anesthesia Service. Dr. Smay recounts her inspiring journey, beginning with her initial discovery of anesthesiology during medical school. She describes how her passion for the field grew, ultimately leading her to establish a successful business in a highly comp...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Meryl Fury, the president and CEO of the Plant Based Nutrition Movement, for an insightful conversation about the power of plant-based eating. Meryl recounts her personal journey into plant-based nutrition, which began at the young age of 15, and describes how her experiences as a public health nurse profoundly influen...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Michael Covitt, the chairman and CEO of multiple organizations and the author of the upcoming book, “Double Agenda.” Michael introduces listeners to his SAT framework — Situation, Action, and Timing — which he credits as the cornerstone of his decision-making and leadership philosophy. He explains how this framework ha...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Joan Sugerman, a dynamic filmmaker and transformational consultant. Joan begins by reflecting on her formative years, describing how growing up on a horse farm instilled in her a deep sense of discipline and connection to nature. She also recounts the influence of her father, a CEO, whose business dinners exposed her e...

Ethan Bryant is an assistant nurse manager at a major academic hospital, leading a 130-person team in a 28-bed Pediatric ICU at a Level 1 trauma and burn center . He also teaches pediatric clinicals at Towson University and still works bedside in a pediatric ER, keeping one foot in leadership and one foot on the front lines. In this episode, Ethan breaks down what great nurses have in common: rele...

In this inspiring episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Elsa Brown, owner and president of Bondtech Corporation. Elsa shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Guatemala to becoming a successful business leader in the United States. Elsa opens up about the influence of her hardworking aunt, the cultural adjustments she faced...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Linda Franklin-Biggs, an accomplished educator, musician, and the founder of Baby Wisdom. Linda brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, sharing her insights on the transformative power of music and vocal variation in early childhood language development. She explains how simple changes in vocal tone and the...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Marisa Williams, CEO and co-founder of A Hug Away Healthcare, for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation. Dr. Williams opens up about the deeply personal experience that ignited her passion for home healthcare: cutting her mother's hair before chemotherapy. This intimate moment not only strengthened her bond w...

In this episode of Marquis Masters, host Nick Franck sits down with Laura Elleby, the dynamic co-founder of the E+E Group at Compass Real Estate. Laura opens up about her unconventional journey, detailing her transition from a successful career in medical device sales to carving out a niche in the competitive real estate market of Blue Ridge, Georgia. She candidly recounts the initial skepticism s...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Randi Baptiste, the founder and CEO of the Central Valley Academy of Sports Science. Randi begins by sharing his inspiring journey, recounting his upbringing in the working-class neighborhood of Hackney, London. He describes how his early experiences shaped his work ethic and fueled his ambition to pursue a career in s...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Kiyoshi Hamada, a retired electronics industry executive whose career spans more than forty years. Kiyoshi recounts his early days growing up in post-war Japan, where he pursued a degree in business administration, laying the foundation for his future in the corporate world. He describes the challenges and opportunitie...

In this episode, host Nick Franck sits down with Philip Berry, President of Philip Berry Associates, to explore what truly drives organizational success. With a career spanning nearly six decades and work in over 60 countries, Philip shares why the “human dimension” of business—how people communicate, grow, and interact—is often the difference between average and exceptional performance. The conve...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Beth Mund sits down with Carl Adams, a distinguished former senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, whose impressive 40-year career in international banking has taken him across the globe. Carl recounts his unconventional journey into finance, explaining how his early passion for travel, languages, and diverse cultures set him o...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Beth Mund sits down with Dr. Steven Barker, professor emeritus of anesthesiology and aerospace engineering, for a fascinating conversation. Dr. Barker recounts his extraordinary journey, beginning with a tenured engineering position at UCLA and culminating in his emergence as a leading anesthesiologist. Motivated by an insatiable curiosity and a...

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Frank sits down with Dr. Allan Gold, a retired district psychologist who dedicated an impressive 48 years of service to the Reed Union School District. Dr. Gold recounts his unique and unconventional career journey, which began with studying mathematics at UC Berkeley. His path took a significant turn during his time in the Army Reserve ami...