Timeout With Leaders

Discover the power of purpose-driven leadership. East House CEO, Lindsay Gozzi-Theobald, shares her inspiring career journey, revealing the lessons learned from unexpected leadership roles and navigating a changing world. This episode explores the evolving landscape of nonprofit leadership, the impact of COVID-19, and the crucial role of adaptability and emotional intelligence. Lindsay discusses s...

Unlock the power of authenticity and resilience in leadership. Craft Canary CEO, Paul Guglielmo, shares his unique path from radio to entrepreneurship, revealing how prioritizing mental health, embracing vulnerability, and staying true to oneself fuels both personal and professional success. This episode explores the challenges of work-life balance, the lessons learned from failures, and the impor...

Discover the secrets to leading with empathy and resilience. Villa of Hope CEO, Carrie Carl, shares her journey and reveals how prioritizing mental well-being, self-care, and even faith can foster personal growth and effective leadership.  This episode explores a holistic approach to well-being and the importance of continuous healing for leaders who want to make a real difference.

In this powerful episode of Timeout with Leaders, hosts Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici sit down with Dr. Atoya Hodges, CEO, Executive Board Member, healer, and therapist. Dr. Atoya shares her unpredictable, unscripted journey of resilience, transformation, and faith. She opens up about how her life’s hardships—like becoming a mother at just 19 and being sentenced to prison—led her to find her true...

Take a TIMEOUT with Kevyn and Tyler, along with their Tanya Cerniuk as she explores how adversity shapes authentic leadership. Tanya shares powerful lessons on resilience, emotional intelligence, and embracing your true self. Discover how slowing down, celebrating milestones, and cultivating adaptability can unlock your potential. Tanya’s insights remind us that life’s challenges often lead to per...

In this episode of Timeout with Leaders, Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici chat with Lindsay, who shares her journey of personal growth and community service. As a devoted Bills fan and leader at Best Buddies International, Lindsay discusses the importance of teamwork, the influence of her parents on her pursuit of happiness, and the profound impact of her trip to Nicaragua. She challenges listeners t...

Timeout with Leaders hosted by Kevyn Rustici and Tyler White brings you a powerhouse episode featuring Justin Smith! Picture this: it’s a full count, and Justin’s bringing nothing but the heater. In this episode, Justin flips the script on leadership—taking lessons from the pitcher’s mound to the boardroom. From clearing the mechanism to harnessing your energy, he shares how failure fuels success,...

This week on Timeout with Leaders, Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici chat with Ajamu Kitwana, SVP of Community Impact at ESL, about mindful leadership, curiosity, and the power of collaboration. Ajamu shares how embracing mindfulness and slowing down has been key to his success in making sound decisions and connecting the dots in leadership and life. From his academic journey at Stanford and MIT to sh...

On this episode of Timeout with Leaders, Rhonda Destino, former president of Rochester Commissary, discusses leadership, embracing unpredictability, and the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and empowering dreamers to thrive in business. Embracing unpredictability in leadership The balance between collaboration and self-improvement Empowering others through understanding and support The r...

This week on Timeout with Leaders Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici host Michaela Gascon, President & CEO of KJT, shares her journey to leadership, insights on building a culture of belonging, and the power of action to drive innovation in life sciences. With 17 years of experience at KJT, Michaela has worked in every department, bringing unparalleled insight to her leadership role. We dive deep i...

In this episode of Timeout with Leaders, hosts Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici sit down with Dr. Myra Henry, President and CEO of the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County. Dr. Henry shares her journey from academia to leading a local nonprofit, focusing on the importance of servant leadership, mindfulness, and team empowerment. She discusses how YWCA’s mission is reflected in their work and how she c...

This week on Timeout with Leaders, Tyler, and Kevyn sit down with Lynn Malooly, Executive Director of Water for South Sudan. Lynn shares her journey from Notre Dame to leading an international non-profit based in Rochester, NY. Discover how Water for South Sudan is transforming lives by drilling wells and providing clean water in the world’s youngest country. Lynn offers insights into South Sudane...

Join Kevyn Rustici and Tyler White as they sit down with Maureen Ballatori, CEO and Founder of Agency 29, to explore the power of storytelling in the food, agriculture, and beverage industries. Discover how Maureen gives voice to small farmers, sharing their hardships and passions to highlight their dedication to quality, clean, and sustainable practices. Learn about the importance of authenticity...

Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici sit down with Tracey Dreisbach, Executive Director of the Rochester Rotary Club, for an insightful conversation. Tracey's story is a testament to the power of following your passion and embracing authenticity. From her early realization that she was meant to help others to her impactful leadership at the Rochester Rotary since 1997, Tracey's journey is one of purpose...

This week on Timeout With Leaders, Amanda DeVito, CMO of Butler/Till, joins hosts Kevyn Rustici and Tyler White. Amanda shared her journey of embracing authenticity and self-love, and how it fuels her energy and joy. Tune in to hear her insights on overcoming societal/ personal expectations while building true connections, resilience, and excitement around the unknown. 

Join Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici on Timeout with Leaders as they sit down with Stefano Napolitano, Fire Chief for the City of Rochester, in an episode about advocating for ourselves to "Earn your no" and reducing our own limiting expectation beliefs to not  "let perfect get in the way of good". Stefano shares insights from his immigrant upbringing, daily habits, and his core leadership values of...

Join Timeout with Leaders, with Kevyn and Tyler as they delve into an inspiring conversation with Sam Leone, President at Conifer Realty. In this episode, Sam shares insights from his rural upbringing in NJ to his leadership philosophy today. Discover how Sam's emphasis on authenticity, trust, compassion, and listening fosters meaningful connections and drives success in business and LIFE. Learn a...

Join Kevyn Rusticii and Tyler White on Timeout with Leaders" as they sit down with Donna Dedee, President and CEO of Holy Childhood and Special Touch Bakery in Rochester, NY. Donna shares her journey from journalism to leadership, emphasizing the importance of growth, empathy, and embracing imperfection. Tune in to discover how she evolved from a "Need to Prove Myself" mentality to a servant leade...

Join Tyler White, Kevyn Rustici, and guest Jennifer Cathy, President and CEO of Delphi Rise, on Timeout with Leaders. They explore life-work integration, emphasizing the journey over the destination as a path to self-discovery. Jen discusses the current mental health crisis and its impact across races, genders, and social classes. No one is immune to this epidemic, but open conversations and vulne...

Welcome to "Our 2 Cents," featuring Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici. Where we champion action, self-discovery, and helping others thrive. We believe in just starting, embracing failure, and fostering a culture of humility and growth. By sparking enthusiasm and curiosity, we inspire positive change and shared success. Let's stop waiting and start doing because true fulfillment comes from both persona...

Join hosts Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici as they sit down with Randy Thomas to explore the keys to success in talent acquisition and training today. Randy shares valuable insights from his upcoming book, "Intakes to Start Dates," emphasizing simplicity, connection, and meeting individuals where they are in their learning journey. Randy's PB&J leadership podcast is sure to be a hit, as he looks...

Timeout with Leaders sits down with Dr. Celia Mcintosh, Nurse Practitioner, and social justice advocate, to help us all "find our voice." It delves into personal growth, trauma's impact on our lives, and leadership's role in helping others to find their voice. Dr. Mcintosh urges courage, empathy, and authenticity in driving positive change, emphasizing the power of speaking out against injustice....

Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici sit down with the inspiring Junior Dillion, CEO of Volunteers of America Upstate NY. Leadership gut check, "Would you follow you" and if not "Who would you follow?" This introspective analysis is a daily practice of Junior's helping him to improve every day in the work and role he is doing. Junior shares his secrets to leadership seeing his role more as the Chief Moti...

Join this week's episode with Heather Smith, CEO of Velocitii. Heather's leadership during the pandemic embraced remote work, emphasizing trust, collaboration, and resilience. Focusing on communication, trust, transparency, and actionable insights, Heather's approach pioneers a culture of innovation harnessing the power of action, NOW. Discover the keys to a leadership turnaround and how to create...

In this week's episode of Timeout with Leaders, we sit down with Rusty Meeks, CEO of the Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club. From his early days as a bat boy to becoming the CEO, Rusty shares insights on leadership learned from the game. He redefines minor league baseball, emphasizing that they don't just host games but create events. Rusty's diverse approach to managing his internal team mirrors th...