Uncommonly Remarkable

Send us Fan Mail What if the way you present yourself is the one thing standing between you and your next big opportunity? Whether you’re leading a meeting, pitching an idea, or aiming for that next promotion, how you communicate defines your success. In today’s episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Bachman , a world-renowned presentation skills expert, executive coach, and former international opera...

Send us Fan Mail 🎓 Reinventing Education and Life After Leadership | Dr. Sandy Chambers | Uncommonly Remarkable Podcast In this inspiring and energizing conversation, I sit down with Dr. Sandy Chambers—a lifelong educator, former principal, TED-Ed Innovator, and wellness enthusiast—who has dedicated her life to transforming the way we think about education and leadership. We explore Sandy’s incre...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of *Uncommonly Remarkable*, we’re joined by Jeff Bailey—creator of Avita Yoga and author of *Mobility for Life*. With a background in Rolfing and decades of yoga practice, Jeff challenges conventional wisdom about flexibility, stretching, and joint care. 🧠 Learn why: - Muscles aren’t designed to stretch—but joints crave pressure - Mobility and flexibil...

Send us Fan Mail What do you get when you combine deep plant wisdom, generational knowledge, and a heartfelt mission to heal? You get Jane Barlow Christensen—herbalist, entrepreneur, and author of *Be Your Own Shaman*. In this powerful episode of *Uncommonly Remarkable*, Jane shares her remarkable journey from being one of 14 children raised by a medicinal botanist, to running a fitness empire, an...

Send us Fan Mail What if your medical data could pay for your healthcare? Ben, founder of Unified Imaging, sits down to talk about the bold journey from tech nerd to healthcare disruptor. Starting in a retina clinic, Ben saw firsthand the chaos of unconnected devices—and built a solution that's changing how doctors and clinics manage imaging data. In this deep-dive episode, we explore:* The o...

Send us Fan Mail What if the best talent doesn’t want a full-time job? Troy Roberts, CEO of APC, joins us to explore the world of high-skill staffing, where finding the right person for a six-month project can make or break a business. We discuss: How APC grew from a basement startup into a national staffing leader Why some professionals prefer project-based careers How AI is already transforming...

Send us Fan Mail He thought he was just teaching English in China... until the police showed up at his door. In this jaw-dropping episode of Uncommonly Remarkable , Chancellor K. Jackson shares the true story behind his viral book 14 Days in Beijing —a firsthand account of being unexpectedly detained in a Chinese jail, thousands of miles from home. We dive into his early life as a college football...

Send us Fan Mail Waleed Hamza was born into war and raised under dictatorship. As a U.S. military interpreter in Iraq, he risked everything—only to be betrayed by those closest to him. In this powerful episode, Waleed shares his journey through trauma, survival, faith, and purpose, and how it led to founding Redefine Warriors, a ministry for veterans. 🎯 Topics: Life under Saddam Hussein Becoming...

Send us Fan Mail n this episode we dive into the heart of belonging and the power of genuine connection. We’re thrilled to welcome Wendy Gates Corbett—a trailblazer in organizational culture and leadership.  Wendy’s journey is as compelling as it is inspiring. From her early life as an adopted child who grappled with the feeling of being “different,” to her extensive career in corporate training a...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 Dr. William Ferro went from a practice with humble beginnings to revolutionizing healthcare 🔥 Imagine starting your career working in a clinic frequented by the Russian mafia, periodically getting kicked out of your own office by mobsters, and then building a nationwide health and fitness empire—only to lose it all overnight in 2008.💡 But from the ashes, he built BETR Health,...

Send us Fan Mail What if I told you that a child who survived a bombing, fled across continents as a refugee, and started over in a new country would go on to shape the future of AI and technology? Today, I’m sitting down with Masoud Nafey, an AI pioneer whose extraordinary journey took him from war-torn Afghanistan to the forefront of innovation. We dive deep into his story, his insights on AI’s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, I sit down with Amy Vale, founder of For the Cubs, a brand on a mission to support children and families through thoughtful design and purposeful giving. Amy shares the heartwarming story behind Percy the Weighted Hug Bear, a product inspired by her foster care journey and created to provide comfort and emotional support to children. We al...

Send us Fan Mail As 2024 comes to a close, I take a moment to reflect on the growth of this podcast, the incredible guests who shared their stories, and the invaluable feedback from you, the listeners. This special episode revisits some of the most impactful conversations of the year, showcasing episodes that resonated deeply with our audience.  **Tony Frazier (Episode 7.1: *Homes Designed for Lif...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest describes himself as an independent, analytical explorer who is both intentional and somewhat talkative.   As the owner and founder of Marshall Video—a video production agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Erik and his team strategize and produce video content for Enterprise and Mid-market companies, as well as highlight the sometimes overlooked but very real asp...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is the Founder and Managing Partner of Invidia Capital Management— a healthcare-oriented private equity firm based in New York and focused on upper-middle market investments in North America. Jo Natauri describes herself as quiet, thoughtful, practical, and a mom.  Having over 25 years of experience in the healthcare investment industry, Jo approaches healthcare from...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest describes himself as an outdoor enthusiast, a sports nut, and a bibliophile.  Jonathan Woody or “Woody” as the world knows him currently manages the budget and staffing within UNC chapel hill’s history department,  but has done so many other things that it’s staggering.   From being an amateur bull rider in rodeos during his 20s, to starting a non-profit ministry in...

Send us Fan Mail   The Executive Director of the American Optometric Association, Today’s guest describes himself as hardworking, determined, creative, and very disinclined to give up.    Jon is both a team player and a team builder—preferring to stay behind the scenes to get the job done, he’s decided to sit down with us today to talk about the importance of the work that the AOA does to educate...

Send us Fan Mail The Founder of MyoMinds and a PhD candidate,Today’s Guest describes himself as Inquisitive, Open, Obsessive, and Empathic.  As a PhD candidate, George is investigating eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology in men, and how to improve men's access to care for those concerns. He provides consultation work and/or training for healthcare services and charities, schools,...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Sheehan founded “Exhale” to reimagine the ways homes are maintained and, by doing so, give successful people back time and peace of mind. Exhale is revolutionizing home services by being the only tech-enabled and trusted partner successful people need to manage their home services. From the “grit” garnered from years of hockey to the lessons learned through something as benig...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest describes herself as fearless, determined, driven, and Passionate.     Having spent her career challenging the normal and encouraging others to “think differently”,  Sue Downes is the Co-Founder and CEO of MyEyeDr.—one of the nation’s largest groups of full scope and full service optometric practices.    Founded in 2001 as a single office focused on bringing better s...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is the owner and Chief Medical Officer of PrimeMD Aesthetics & Wellness.  He describes himself as purposeful and hardworking, but I would say he is also gracious, kind, and dedicated to helping others achieve their potential. As a former collegiate athlete, husband, and father, he recognizes the importance of "functioning at peak performance" and o...

Send us Fan Mail Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a guest whose friendship I truly cherish.  Our friendship is, in fact, the oldest surviving friendship I have.  Sometimes we talk often, sometimes not much at all, but it’s always like the conversation never really stopped—almost like we’ve hit the pause button waiting for our next time to catch up.  I’m excited to share this catch-u...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest has been showing clients all over the world how pliable both the body and the mind can be—no matter WHEN you start to train them.   Aaron has devoted himself to daily movement, meditation, and breath-work practices.  Having done his first handstand at 35, he can not only identify with adults interested in learning to practice gymnastics or enhance their movement abil...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Sun is the founder and CEO of Gravitas, a revolutionary company on a mission to make-over women from the inside out. She is the author of the national bestseller GRAVITAS: THE 8 STRENGTHS THAT REDEFINE CONFIDENCE, a highly sought after speaker, a wonderful person, and my friend.  In this episode we learn about our individual "super powers", and how to harness, nurtu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 of Uncommonly Remarkable. We start this season with Pete Marston where we learn about a multitude of ventures and opportunities to do good, to learn something new, to give back, and to model success. We sit down with Pete and discuss his family, his businesses, career choices and more.  I'm so excited to bring this season's guests to you in new and ho...