The One Away Show

Kate was such a dynamic and interesting guest. She's full of energy and light and has such a unique personality. I could talk to her for hours. I resonated with what she said about growing up in an environment that was not intellectually stimulating. It's been really neat to watch her develop intellectually and see where she puts her energy, focus, and effort to find the people that encourage her...

Kate O'Neill is the author of "A Future So Bright," a book that argues that the best way to confront challenges and build a better tomorrow is to allow ourselves to envision the brightest future possible, while at the same time acknowledging the ways the future could go dark and working to prevent them from happening. Widely known as the "Tech Humanist," Kate is helping humanity prepare for an inc...

That was a really dynamic conversation with Chaz. I enjoyed learning about everything he is up to. The most revealing part of the conversation was when we talked about his background as an actor, and how it helped him overcome obstacles and fill new roles. I think we really processed a lot of different things and helped him reveal parts of himself that have never been discussed. His vulnerability...

Chaz Thone is a partner with OnePagePlans, a company that helps leaders and teams get their strategic plan on one page in just two days. Through OnePagePlans, Chaz has worked with non-profits like Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Right to Play, as well as corporations like Stantec, Weston Foods, Sun Life, and GFL Environmental. Before OnePagePlans, Chaz co-founded The Give Agency, an idea hackath...

Sam's episode was really invigorating for me. What I took away was that he is the type of person who has so much resilience, and you can bet on him that he'll figure it out. The stories he shared with me spoke to his character and will. When his back is against the wall, he's gonna pull it off and pull through. A lot of people go on the entrepreneurial journey and think it'll be all sunshine and r...

Sam Pollaro is the Co-CEO of PicassoMD, a telehealth solution that instantly connects healthcare providers for clinical decision support, referrals and care coordination. Before PicassoMD, Sam was previously SVP of Strategic Initiatives at Kayak-OpenTable after that company acquired Venga, his last start-up. Sam's first venture was an online flower subscription business that was acquired by Batter...

I love talking to Maureen because she comes from such an authentic place. From the first time I heard her speak, I knew it was all coming out naturally and straight from the heart. When you talk to someone as strong in their sense of being as Maureen is, you realize it reflects outward in all the ways they show up. Her near-death experience and rejection of her parents' model for her is an amazing...

Maureen Pelton is co-founder and coach at ShiftIt Institute, a program that ignites consciousness to inspire human potential and creating paradigm shifts at both a personal and institutional level. Using a variety of holistic modalities in her coaching practice, Maureen inspires people to awaken their true nature, take responsibility for their lives, and revel in authenticity. She specializes in Q...

A mutual friend told me that I should connect with Jonathan last summer, and I ended up meeting him in Boulder, Colorado in August. We spent two hours together, during which I noticed how intentional he was in his speech. He told me about a designer from the 1800's whose name is not known but left an indelible impression on modern architecture. Jonathan is a lot like this designer. He doesn't care...

Jonathan Fields is the founder of media and education venture Good Life Project, where he serves as Executive Producer and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world with a large, global, mission-driven community that has been hailed by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top self-development podcasts and featured on-stage during Apple's legendary annual event. Jonathan is also the chie...

What I love about Seth is his boldness in taking on this difficult topic. He's really trying to have a conversation about the most divisive political issues of our time and approach it with thought and reason. His goal of getting business leaders to open up about their perspectives and share with their constituents is an admirable attempt to destigmatize this type of conversation. He makes people...

Seth David Radwell is the author of the Amazon bestseller American Schism, a book that examines the United States' political divide and attempts to bridge it through the lens of enlightenment ideals. Distraught by his colleagues' reluctance to engage in political discussions and civil debate, Seth set out to examine how we got to where we are today and how the nation's founding principles can be u...

Peter and I met when I was starting out in the sports marketing space. He went out of his way to help me, and was just so nice and helpful to me. He kept in touch with me, showed up, and was there when I needed him. The story Peter shared today on the podcast was an incredible look at his career. He has a great moral compass and so much humility. Peter shows up for the people around him and does t...

Peter Robert Casey is CEO of JDS Sports, a sports and entertainment holding company investing at 'the intersection of content & commerce.' At JDS Sports, Peter and his team provide capital, connections, and strategic guidance while working alongside founders and their teams from startup to profit to scale. Devoted to being hands-on, Peter doesn't just write checks; he gets in the trenches. Over th...

I met Mike in November 2020. I reached out to him because he commented on an article I shared on LinkedIn about education. The first time we talked, a half-hour call very naturally turned into a 90 minute conversation. We felt a connection right off the bat. He's very humble, present, and caring, the type of person who really cares about impact. I've been fortunate to work with Mike to help him sh...

Mike Thorne is a chairman at the Vistage Peer Advisory Group, a safe forum for business leaders to work out issues and explore opportunities. Guided by his mission, vision, and business experience, Mike's superpower is the ability to elevate business leaders so they can further their success. His mission is to restore human dignity and unleash greatness in people, and create a world where people r...

Louise is one of my favorite people. We met in the fall of 2015 while I was working on a storytelling platform called Wish Dish. A friend of mine introduced me to her, and I flew out to California to appear on her show. Afterward, Louise and I had some very deep conversations about life, family, and relationships. It's so clear how big her heart is, and I feel very fortunate that I was able to hav...

Louise Palanker is a writer, producer, director, comedian, filmmaker, photographer, songwriter, and drummer. She is a co-founder of Premiere Radio Networks, which is now a division of iHeart Media. Her filmmaking resume includes Family Band: The Cowsill Story, a documentary that appeared on Showtime for two years and is now available on Amazon Prime. Her short documentary, Margaret Singer: Seeking...

Gary has such a unique and valuable perspective that draws on a lot of different data points. His background in political science and his personal interests allow him to use history to inform his decision-making. He's the kind of guy you really want leading a company. He shows up in an authentic and informed way, and I appreciate everything he's done to support me and help me grow. Read the show n...

Gary Carmell is president and partner of CWS Capital Partners, an investment management firm with a $4 billion+ apartment portfolio. Along with his two partners, Gary is focused on creating wealth over long periods of time without taking excessive risk. Gary Carmell joined CWS in 1987 and is responsible for all aspects of acquisition financing (debt and equity), high-level communications, and is s...

I got to know John because of a post I did with a previous podcast guest. I was immediately drawn to his personality. John is the kind of guy who doesn't care about other people's opinions or judgment, opting instead to follow his own arrow. It takes a strong sense of self to show up in the world fully present like John does. He goes after the things he wants and jumps fully in. He's building a fa...

John is the CEO of VersusGame, an online prediction money marketplace that allows anyone to play games that ask players to calculate which celebrity will be trending on social media, what business will have a higher stock price, or what cryptocurrency will be worth more. VersusGame's goal is to allow everyone's knowledge to be at play, opening up online betting platforms to everyone. John was infl...

I met Rick in 2015 through my uncle and was immediately blown away. Giving me life advice in a parking garage in Atlanta, Rick told me "the most important decision you ever make is who you marry, who that partner is." That has always stuck with me. Rick has had a vibrant career and done many things most people never get to do, and it was truly a pleasure and privilege to have him share that with m...

Rick Jones is "Captain" and Chief Creative Officer of FishBait Solutions, LLC, a lifestyle marketing, sponsorship and event-marketing consultancy and properties representation agency with an emphasis on college sports, country music, outdoor sports, food festivals and American Heritage clients. He founded the predecessor agency FishBait Marketing in 2003. He is also a managing partner at EngageMin...

Rasheid embodies heart, character, and positive values. His "why" and purpose for building his business is undoubtedly rooted in his formative experiences growing up hungry. He truly serves his employees and looks after their needs. He's not in it for the accolades, he's in it for fulfillment. His joy in family life shines through when talking about his children and wife. His inner peace and stren...