The Transparent Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of mental health and entrepreneurship as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Fred Moss, also known as the "un-doctor." Discover how he's reshaping the mental health landscape by steering away from conventional diagnoses and medications, leveraging human connection and creativity instead. Together, we share personal stories about balancing our prof...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jennifer Huberty, founder of Fit Minded and former leader of the science team at Calm, joins me to share her fascinating journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Our conversation delves into how our past experiences have shaped our entrepreneurial endeavors. As a former college baseball athlete, I recount my path to founding Transparent Staffing, a firm grounded in transpare...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secret to success that has eluded many despite living in an era of prosperity. Why do only 5 out of 100 men find success by age 65? Through the lens of Albert Schweitzer's wisdom, we explore the impact of conformity and how the lack of clear goals can derail our journey to success. This episode promises to redefine success as the progressive realization of a worthy...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to thriving in business and personal life lies in the wisdom passed down through generations? Join me, Nick Ford, as I sit down with my granddad, Royce Hunter, a man who lived a life of remarkable achievements and passed on from this earthly world to Heaven on November 1st, 2024. His unique perspective, shaped by a career in the insurance industry, offers invalu...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Dr. Risley's book here:  https://www.drrisleychilds.com/book Discover the captivating journey of Dr. Dawnmarie Risley, a board-certified psychiatrist who unexpectedly found her calling in psychiatry after initially pursuing a career as an OBGYN. We discuss how her family's history with psychiatric disorders guided her passion, leading to fascinating experiences...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Reese, the dynamic CFO and Co-Owner of ASW, joins our conversation to share his journey through the world of entrepreneurship and leadership in small businesses. From family business roots to leading tech company turnarounds and global consulting, Chris's path is full of valuable insights. We'll explore the motivations behind side hustles, from seeking extra income...

Send us Fan Mail Onu Okebie is the Owner and CEO of HTL Freight and a dynamic entrepreneur. He brings his insights into mergers and acquisitions to the Podcast and shares his experiences buying businesses vs. starting a business from scratch. Onu is based in Charlotte, and his business success and mindset, which he shares on The Transparent Podcast, are invaluable to any investor or entrepreneur!

Send us Fan Mail Kathy Woerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Cultivated Mental Health, as well as her private practice offering LCSW services. At Cultivated, they recognize each individual's unique contributions and challenges within the mental health profession. At Cultivated Mental Health, a diverse range of services is offered, including education opportunities, collabo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Transparent Podcast, host Nick Ford sits down with Carter Coe, Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer of Chinook Forest Partners. We discuss the procs and cons of working with partners, Carter's experience in the forestry industry, and how faith influences business.

Send us Fan Mail Ben Smith owns GooseFeet Gear, a maker of down outdoor apparel that was started in 2010 by Ben. They began with down socks, insulated socks made for outdoor people who need to stay warm in frigid adventure settings. GooseFeet Gear came from the goose feathers used in his products, including his first down socks. He now makes custom apparel, including jackets, balaclavas, and pillo...

Send us Fan Mail Madison Edwards is one of the Recruiting Consultants at Transparent Staffing and our first full-time employee! Madison has a background in IT Staffing, including at Insight Global at an agency and at Amazon Corporate as a corporate IT Recruiter. Madison shares her experiences working at a small company as well as a large business and the pros and cons of both. She also shares what...

Send us Fan Mail Zach Adams is the practice manager for North Forsyth Animal Hospital and opened the clinic alongside Dr. Dana Croy amid the 2020 pandemic. The hospital has now grown to include two veterinarians and a team of ten total staff, and Zach shares his leadership mindset on how to inspire his team to succeed. Nick and Zach discuss the growth mindset, how to scale a small business and the...

Send us Fan Mail Bryan Scott is the Vice President of Strategic Growth at Foot Solutions and is our guest this week on The Transparent Podcast! Bryan had a successful NFL career spending ten years in the league after being drafted in 2003 by the Atlanta Falcons. He also played with the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints and finished his career with the Buffalo Bills.  After his NFL career, Br...

Send us Fan Mail Steven Holt is the Founder & CEO of ScorBord and our guest this week on The Transparent Podcast! Steven has some great insights to share and inspiration for wantrepreneurs and shares how he sacrificed to take his dream to reality. 

Send us Fan Mail Bryce Bradley is a business owner, entrepreneur, and President of Rosegate Mortgage. Bryce is local to Charlotte, NC, and played baseball at Harding University. This podcast is focused on small-business startups and scaling!