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EPISODE 1
TONY
MILLER
Tony Miller, founder and
CEO of Jancoa Janitorial Services,
talks about his three greatest gifts: alcoholism, three marriages and diabetes.
EPISODE 4
BETH
SILVERS
EPISODE 4
BETH
SILVERS
Beth Silvers, podcast star of Pantsuit Politics, talks about the current political climate, a perceived failed election (on both sides) and how to re-engage in politics in a positive way.
EPISODE 2
NATASIA
MALAIHOLLO
Natasia Malaihollo, founder & CEO
of Wyzerr, talks about the miracles she experienced on her way to securing funding and you won't believe how she lived on basically NO money.
EPISODE 5
CHRIS
CICCHINELLI
Chris Cicchinelli, CEO of Pure Romance, talks about living a life
by design, not default. AND he graduated 2nd to last in his high school class!
EPISODE 3
DAVID
FALK
Who has ever made it big and thought, they are going to realize I have no idea what I'm doing? David Falk, successful chef, talks about imposter syndrome.
EPISODE 6
LYNN
MEYERS
EPISODE 6
LYNN
MEYERS
Lynn Meyers, CEO of Cincinnati Ensemble Theatre, talks about how to keep the theatre viable in a tough neighborhood by connecting with the community.
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EPISODE 7
KURT
PLATTE
Kurt Platte, successful businessman, architect and a warrior against the heroin epidemic or as he says, the addiction epidemic.
EPISODE 10
KIRK
PERRY
After 23 years in a senior level position at P&G, Kirk Perry tells us why he felt called to uproot hisfamily and move to CA to become President of Brand Solutions at Google.
EPISODE 13
ANYAH
LAND
Anyah Land, speaker and HR professional talks about managing stress through personal ownership and that failure is NOT fatal.
EPISODE 16
PAUL
SMITH
Paul Smith, an author, trainer and podcaster specializes in the power
of Storytelling. He shares 2 powerful stories. 1 about a letter his father wrote him and another
about swimming piggies.
EPISODE 19
PAM
KRAVETZ
Cincinnati’s favorite visual artist,
Pam Kravetz talks to us about how
to put together all your unique aspects of self to create YOU.
EPISODE 22
CINCY
SHIRTS
Cincy Shirts Founders Josh Sneed and Darin Overholser have had business partners come and go, but listening to their customers and being agile in their business model made the difference.
EPISODE 8
MIKE
HOETING
EPISODE 8
MIKE
HOETING
Chris Cicchinelli, CEO of Pure Romance, talks about living a life
by design, not default. AND he graduated 2nd to last in his high school class!
EPISODE 9
NORA
FINK
Successful personal stylist,Nora Fink, shares her secrets to a successful business.
EPISODE 11
SARA
HYZDU
Neuroscience expert, Sara Hyzdu tells us how to manage those innate fears that get in our way of joy and success.
EPISODE 12
ROB
MCDONALD
Rob McDonald, attorney and founder of The Brandery, talks about failure in the venture capital world and is it more socially acceptable to fail as a woman or a man.
EPISODE 14
SCOTT
MAUTZ
Scott Mautz, accomplished author and speaker, talks about how fear of failure sucks our power and inspiration -it blocks action. Learn how he overcame multiple no's to get his book published.
EPISODE 17
NADIRAH
MUTALA
Nadirah Mutala tells us to resist being our own worst critics and to use and listen to “external confirmations” from others to guide us toward new opportunities and possibilities.
EPISODE 20
MARIS
HAROLD
What would you do if you had an active shooter scene and a subordinate said, "I'm taking this over." Listen as Maris Harold, Chief of Police, speaks about this story and how it changed her career.
EPISODE 15
LIZ
TILTON
In this mini podcast, Liz Tilton shares how beekeeping found her and how she faced her fears of working with bees.Listen for all the ways we can learn from bees.
EPISODE 18
RICH
BOEHNE
Rich Boehne, previous CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company, failed out of college 3 times before he graduated and at an early age rose to the CEO.
EPISODE 21
JILL
MEYER
Jill Meyer isn't searching for work-life balance. She's embracing her chaos. Jill talks about finding passion through curiosity, and being vulnerable enough to fail so you can succeed.
EPISODE 23
MARY
MILLER
Jancoa President Mary Miller talks about focusing on what you are grateful for and how you can attract more of it. Rule No. 1: Treat yourself as your most important customer by attending to your needs.
EPISODE 24
BRIAN
TOME
Brian Tome, senior pastor at Crossroads church, discusses his book, The 5 Marks of a Man; finding his job in a magazine ad and overcoming the death of a volunteer who died at their annual Christmas show.
EPISODE 25
SUZIE
MCILVAIN
Lean into discomfort as Sarah Brown talks to Suzie McIlvain, a therapist who specializes in trauma and PTSD. They discuss the Wise Mind, stuck points, and how the power and control lies within.
EPISODE 28
MIKE
SIPPLE
Mike Sipple, President of Centennial talks about what he calls the fear of man; letting others dictate what you do because you are fearful of what they might think versus being who you are.
EPISODE 26
TRACY
BRUMFIELD
Tracy Brumfield, executive director and founder of Rise Up News, shares her recovery story and how she is serving incarcerated people who don't have resources to re-enter society.
EPISODE 29
KAREN
BOSSE
Karen Bosse, a two-time cancer survivor and speaker talks about self induced healing; that our molecules respond to our thoughts and we create our own healing.
EPISODE 27
ANNE
CHAMBERS
Anne Chambers is a CEO, an entrepreneur and an activist. She teaches us that you can be an
activist by activating a business.
She has activated businesses like Red212, and Certifiably.
EPISODE 30
JAMIE
SMITH
Jamie Smith, publisher of the Business Courier, talks about how he came out after 20-plus years of marriage. His greatest gifts from it were: learning about love; live every day like the last; cherish the little things and his 3 successful children.
EPISODE 31
CAITLIN
STEININGER
Caitlin Steininger is relentless and only dreams big. She's the owner of Cooking with Caitlin and Station Family BBQ and a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef. We love her tip: When you have a dream, tell people so they hold you accountable.
EPISODE 32
ROGER
DAVID
Roger David, CEO of Gold Star Chili, speaks to us about his family's immigrant journey to Cincinnati. He also discusses leaving the family business, against his mother's wishes, and then returning.
EPISODE 33
REKHA
CHAUDHARY
When Dr. Rekha Chaudhary started working with cancer patients, she didn’t believe food or stress reduction impacted cancer. Now, she thinks differently. We asked: How do we fail forward around our stress and diet?
EPISODE 34
JAMIE
SMITH PART 2
Jamie Smith, publisher of the Cincinnati Business Courier, talks about how sharing his story has had huge impact on others—more so than he expected.
EPISODE 37
NEAL
TEW
As Harvard student, Neal Tew was pre-med, Phi Beta Kappa, captain of the squash team, and externally everything looked great. But he wasn't. The founder of The T Squash Academy shares his struggle and road to health with bipolar disorder.
EPISODE 35
DAVE
JENIKE
Dave Jenike, the COO of the Cincinnati Zoo, discusses the revitalization of the zoo from the death of Harambe, the gorilla, to the birth of Fiona, the Hippo.
EPISODE 38
LYNN
WATTS
Lynn Watts became a diversity and inclusion facilitator and speaker after a high-profile police shooting. She discusses microaggressions, her marriage and invites listeners to step into courage to recognize their unconscious bias.
EPISODE 36
RYAN
MORGAN
Ryan Morgan, owner of Sixteen Bricks Artisan Bakehouse, spent time in juvenile detention and never went to high school. But, he found his way and seized the opportunity to partner with Klosterman Bakery.
EPISODE 39
DEVON
BLYTHE
In 2011, Devon Blythe was in a car accident that changed the trajectory of her life. She discovered holistic health and, today, is the founder of The Balance Effect. Devon discusses how failure physically manifests in the body and how to counteract it.
EPISODE 40
MOLLY
WELLMAN
Molly Wellmann has a trademark giggle that regulars at Japps can recognize well. But before opening her own bar and being voted the nation’s best bartender, Wellmann experienced a devastating loss that changed her approach to life.
EPISODE 41
KAMREE
MAULL
How many times have you become a certain person to fit in? Kamree Maull knows the feeling. He started Unbox3d to encourage himself and others to live as their authentic selves—even if it means challenging the status quo.
EPISODE 42
CORY
CARLSON
Everything changed for Cory Carlson when he began focusing on his personal life first. Now, the author of "Win at Home First" is a full-time leadership coach. Cory discusses marriage, forgiveness and how to be vulnerable as a CEO.
EPISODE 43
DENI
TATO
Deni Tato doesn't see failures. She sees mismatches between expectations and reality. The CEO of Corporate Consciousness shares how she reinvented herself and went from business owner to certified Enneagram coach.
EPISODE 44
PETE
RUPPERT
Cincinnati native Pete Ruppert believes there are no straight lines to the top—even for a Harvard Business School graduate like him. Pete talks about overcoming his fear of asking for help and the champions who supported him.
EPISODE 45
KATE
NELSON
A childhood cancer survivor, Kate Nelson learned early on not to sweat the small stuff. Kate, an author and co-founder of Change Guides, discusses why we should all embrace the hard and the success of her self-published book.
ADOS:
JACK
BROWNER
On this episode of Failing Forward with Ados, Annie Schumann interviews Jack Browner, a Cincinnati native who started experimenting with drugs and alcohol at age 13 and later began battling addiction and depression.
ADOS:
MARGO
DAVID
Margo David had a seizure while flying to Fiji for a mission trip without any family or friends. Later, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Margo shares her story with Annie Schumann on this episode of Failing Forward with Ados.
ADOS:
PRESTON
KAHN
On this episode of Failing Forward with Ados, Annie Schumann talks with Preston Kahn, who hiked the Appalachian Trail and raised $20,000 for teen suicide prevention organization Grant Us Hope after battling his own depression.
EPISODE 46
SUSAN
BRANSCOME
Susan Branscome has found success in the male-dominated financial industry by getting the salt. The managing director of NorthMarq Capital shares her career journey and who her first female role model was.
EPISODE 47
RACHEL
DESROCHERS
When she was fired from her job at Whole Foods, Rachel DesRochers realized it was her chance to live her purpose. Now, she does that by running two successful companies: Grateful Grahams and Incubator Kitchen Collective.
EPISODE 48
CARL
FICHTENBAUM
In the 1980s, Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum saw his first patient who was suffering from an unknown illness that would later be known as HIV/AIDS. Today, he's still fighting for a cure and explains how he finds hope in the bleakest situations.
EPISODE 49
BRITNEY
RUBY
After her epilepsy diagnosis, Britney Ruby Miller learned how to say no and spend her time on the things that are most important to her. The president of Jeff Ruby Culinary Group shares how she discovered her life's mission and more.
EPISODE 50
SARAH
BROWN
For a special 50th episode, the Cincinnati Business Courier's Jamie Smith interviews Sarah. In 2017, her business was struggling to make ends meet and her dependence on alcohol was growing. From the pain, opportunity blossomed.
EPISODE 51
MATT
MORAN
Matt Moran is a husband, father, successful businessman and grateful cancer patient. Initially diagnosed in 2015, Matt is being treated for a malignant tumor that doctors found in 2018. He explains why his diagnosis is a blessing.
EPISODE 52
AARON
LAINE
When Aaron Laine realized he had problem with drugs, it was already too late. Getting sober has been a long and difficult journey, but it has taught the father of three daughters about the life-changing power of compassion.
EPISODE 53
JOHN
LAME
Losing his father and one of his brothers before the age of 30 propelled John Lame to put his happiness first. The CEO and chairman of Lenox Wealth Management and Untapped discusses grief and creating wealth.
EPISODE 54
WILLIAM
SCHUMACHER
When plans fell apart as he was starting UprisingFood.com, William Schumacher had to pivot. The entrepreneur talks about how to separate your identity from your career and what he learned from his father’s business failure.
EPISODE 55
STACEY
BROWNING
Leadership comes naturally for Stacey Browning. What hasn't is being vulnerable enough to show up as her whole self, including as the mom of a child with a severe genetic mutation. Stacey discusses the strength in vulnerability.
EPISODE 56
GEE
HORTON
Gee Horton is a self-taught artist by early morning and an executive recruiter during the day. Hear how Gee’s side hustle has influenced his career and why Cincinnati's burgeoning art scene is being driven by minority artists.
EPISODE 57
SARA
HYZDU
Coping with stress, fear and uncertainty is more important than ever as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Neuroscience coach Sara Hyzdu explains what is happening to the brain right now and how we can support our kids and ourselves.
EPISODE 58
DARIN
HALL
Darin Hall got his start in development work at Coca-Cola but realized he wanted to focus on the community. The president and CEO of Civitas Development Group talks about his previous failed business and why networking is so crucial.
EPISODE 59
STACY
SIMS
Discovering pilates and mindfulness changed Stacy Sims' life, and today she is the founder of The Well, a network of mindfulness gatherings. Stacy discusses what she calls our resilience blueprint and how to foster your mind-body connection.
EPISODE 60
JIM
PRICE
Jim Price likes to say he fails occasionally and learns continuously. The CEO of Empower discusses leadership, goal-setting and the projects and ideas that have resulted from his forward-thinking attitude on this episode.
EPISODE 61
CHERYLANNE
SKOLNICKI
Ten years ago, Cherylanne Skolnicki’s biggest fears were failure and humiliation. Now, she sees failures as pivots. The Brilliant Balance founder talks about finding your purpose, becoming an entrepreneur, and staying grounded.
EPISODE 62
TREVOR
STEINHAUSER
When the Drug Enforcement Agency called Trevor Steinhauser, he knew it was time to get help for his addiction. The husband and father shares his recovery story and the gifts from his sobriety, including starting Stigmatized podcast.
EPISODE 63
BETH
DULLE
In 2014, Brogan Dulle didn't show up to coach swim practice, and his mom, Beth, knew something was wrong. Beth discusses the good things that have come after Brogan's death, including why they started 8 Days of Greatness.
EPISODE 64
MERIDEN
MCGRAW
Meriden McGraw got hit by a car while riding her bike, and the accident changed her life. The Quidwell co-founder talks about her journey into mental wellness, easy mindfulness practices and slowing down during COVID-19.
EPISODE 65
JEB
BLOUNT
Jeb Blount worked tirelessly to get his dream job—and once he had it, he was miserable. So he started Sales Gravy, a sales training and coaching firm. Hear his journey and his tips on building resilience and finding confidence.
EPISODE 66
ANNETTE
WICK
Author Annette Wick lost her first husband to cancer, her father to Parkinson's and her mother to dementia. She shares the backstory of her second book, "I'll Have Some of Yours," and how she learned to stay close to her grief but not in it.
EPISODE 67
FULFULLING
FREE TIME
When you have free time, how do you spend it? Hobbies can be keys to happiness, but not all of our activities leave us fulfilled. Gaining awareness about your habits is the first step toward creating a balance that leaves you feeling satisfied.
EPISODE 68
LISA
STONER
After working at Cincinnati-based Convergys for close to two decades, Lisa Stoner wanted out. Now, she’s a top executive at Uber. Lisa discusses her career transition, the importance of diversity, and why it’s never too late to pursue a dream.
EPISODE 69
DEBRA
SAVAGE
The economy is struggling, but executive recruiter Debra Savage still sees opportunity for finding or creating a job that's right for you. Debra talks about her career shifts and shares a ton of advice for job-searching in the time of COVID-19.
EPISODE 70
IRIS SIMPSON
BUSH
Cincinnati native Iris Simpson Bush leads the organization behind the Flying Pig Marathon and other local races. She shares her chaotic but loving upbringing and how she learned to forgive after her brother was murdered.
EPISODE 71
CHRISTINE
LUKEN
Today, Christine Luken calls herself the Financial Lifeguard, but in her early 20s, her personal finances were in shambles. She discusses how she changed her relationship to money and got out of debt and how you can, too.
EPISODE 72
TONIA
ELROD
P&G executive Tonia Elrod is nearly two years out from the massive heart attack that almost killed her. She recounts her recovery journey and how the experience taught her that our reactions are what define us.
EPISODE 73
SUZANNE
BENNETT
Dr. Suzanne Bennett started in the medical profession as a nurse, but she eventually fulfilled her dream of becoming a doctor. The UC Health physician discusses what it was like helping to craft the health system's pandemic response plan and more.
EPISODE 74
CHRIS
RADCHENKO
Dr. Chris Radchenko lives by the mantra: If you want something, go out and get it. It's how he worked his way through school on a drilling rig and met his wife. Chris tells us about the AI program helping diagnose lung nodules and more.
ADOS:
ALENA
CODY
On this episode of Failing Forward with Ados, Annie Schumann interviews Alena Cody, an artist and poet who helped create the Black Lives Matter mural in front of Cincinnati City Hall. Alena discusses her art, activism and more.
ADOS:
MARIA
MALDONADO
On this episode of Failing Forward with Ados, Annie Schumann chats with Ecuadorian immigrant Maria Maldonado about moving to the U.S. to attend University of Cincinnati and building a life thousands of miles away from home.
ADOS:
MARIA
ESPINOLA
On this episode of Failing Forward with Ados, Annie Schumann chats with Dr. Maria Maldonado about mental health and social media use among teens and young adults. She also shares grounding practices to use if you're feeling anxious.
EPISODE 75
BETSY
ROSS
When a crisis hits, fear can set in, but sports journalist Betsy Ross knows you can find positive opportunities, too. She tells us the story of leaving ESPN to start her own company in the wake of 9/11 and how to find your passion.
EPISODE 76
RON
HOUCK
Ron Houck realized he was attracted to men as a young teen but didn't fully embrace his sexuality until he was in his 20s and living in Italy. Ron shares his coming out story and advice on how to be your true self.
EPISODE 77
ELIZABETH
EDWARDS
Elizabeth Edwards got hooked on venture capital early in her career. When she opened her own firm in 2017, she set high expectations that eventually became unsustainable. She shares how she hit reset and her approach to goal setting now.
EPISODE 78
SANJAY
SHEWAKRAMANI
Dr. Sanjay Shewakramani was staring down his second divorce when he realized he was angry and insecure. It was a painful time, but he invested in himself and learned forgiveness. He shares his story and the tools that reframe his bad days.
EPISODE 79
JASON
VAUGHN
In 2016, Jason Vaughn became president and CEO of Frisch's Big Boy. He tells us how he has modernized one of Cincinnati's most beloved restaurants by using its legacy as a grounding, not guiding, force.
EPISODE 80
BRAD
HAUDAN
Brad Haudan was determined to blaze his own professional path, but everything clicked when he joined the consulting company his father co-founded. Brad explains how he knew Root Inc. was the right fit and discusses organizational alignment.
EPISODE 81
LESLEY
MCNUTT
After 10 years of trying to encourage conservation in Botswana, Lesley McNutt had a breakthrough: reach kids. The co-founder of Wild Entrust shares her story of making a home in Africa and the value of perseverance.
EPISODE 82
DEBORAH
BURNS
Author Deborah Burns believes some people in our lives are there to teach us something about ourselves. She tells us about the gifts that came from her complicated relationship with her mother and her new book.
EPISODE 83
KYLA
WOODS
Kyla Woods always strives to be a positive light. She explains why she chooses gratitude in the face of grief and how processing the current racial justice movement led her to join the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
EPISODE 84
TERRANCE
BACCHUS
Growing up in inner-city Boston without much money, Terrance Bacchus learned to sacrifice for his future success. The financial coach and author talks about his attitude toward money, the racial wealth gap and shares practical tips for saving.
EPISODE 85
DAVE
MCGILLIVRAY
Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray plays his own game and sets his own rules. That game doesn't include the word failure. Dave tells us about handling life’s setbacks and the incredible way his business pivoted in COVID.
EPISODE 88
KATHRYN
BURMEISTER
Although she always loved the law, Kathryn Burmeister didn't dream about opening her firm. But she did after a series of unhealthy jobs elsewhere. She talks about being a hero and her book, Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo.
EPISODE 86
REGINA
SIH-MEYNIER
Pharmacist Regina Sih-Meynier had it all, but her successful life felt more like Golden Handcuffs. So she broke out of them and started Oh Universe, an intuitive life coaching company. She shares tips on how to find your joy and live authentically.
EPISODE 89
KAREN
BANKSTON
Like many high-achievers, Karen Bankston had a full life. Despite her successful career, advanced degrees, family and strengths, she wondered: Where was her joy? The retired hospital executive and nurse tells us how she found it.
EPISODE 87
LISA
LARKIN
Dr. Lisa Larkin knew life is a bumpy ride even before she was diagnosed with breast cancer during her divorce. She learned cancer can be a gift and was inspired to start Ms.Medicine to provide a better health care option for women.
EPISODE 90
STEVEN
KAMPMANN
After being fired from the Newhart show, Steven Kampmann thought his time in show biz was over. On this episode, he discusses how failures are opportunities to discover the inner self, the movie he made after Newhart and more.
EPISODE 91
CRAIG
CHAVIS JR.
Craig Chavis Jr. has two failed businesses, a string of job rejection letters and a ruined NFL dream under his belt. The business strategist and author tell us how deciding to be his own best friend has made a world of difference.
EPISODE 92
BARBARA
HAUSER
In 2014, Barbara Hauser created The Red Door Project, a pop-up art show and silent auction. For artists, it became a launching pad. For Barbara, it become a lesson in redefining success. She explains how on this episode.
EPISODE 93
JENNIFER
MCCLURE
As an introvert, Jennifer McClure had to learn how to network before she started her business consulting firm. Stepping out of her comfort zone eventually led to the creation of DisruptHR, an international idea-sharing event series.
EPISODE 94
AMANDA
VALENTINE
Amanda Valentine had been trying to lose weight and get control of her binge eating disorders for years. She finally started losing weight when she took it day-by-day and reframed her internal dialogue from negative to positive.
EPISODE 95
STEVEN
KAMPMANN
Steven Kampmann returns to the show to delve into the world of dreams. He shares tips for dream interpretation and discusses how we can leave ego behind and connect to our most confident, aligned selves.
EPISODE 96
SUZY
DEYOUNG
After 20-plus years as co-owner of La Petite Pierre, chef Suzy DeYoung felt stuck. But walking away would mean leaving her sister without a chef. Suzy explains how she finally left and her inspiration behind La Soupe, a nonprofit food rescue.
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EPISODE 98
ADAM
SYMSON
Adam Symson says he owes his position as president of CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company to his failures. Or more accurately, his fortitude and resilience. On this episode, Adam tells us why and how he embraces failure.
EPISODE 99
BILL
DEVILLE
Bill DeVille discovered his appetite for making calculated risks in college, a strength he's leaned on as an entrepreneur. On this episode, the Health Carousel founder and CEO tells us about his risk assessment strategy.
Ep. 100
HENRY
FENICHEL
Henry Fenichel and his mother survived the Holocaust only to be separated again upon arriving to Palestine. He tells us what it was like to live in a ghetto, as well as how they escaped, reunited, and immigrated to America.
Ep. 101
CASEY
WARD
When she was 13, Casey Hilmer Ward was attacked while running. She escaped, but the incident left her with scars—visible and invisible—that she eventually learned to heal. The experience taught her to keep going through tough times.
Ep. 102
EISHA
ARMSTRONG
Entrepreneur, author, and Harvard Business School alum Eisha Armstrong always has a lot of irons in the fire. But feeling like she needed to work harder led her to start drinking more. Eisha explains her journey to become alcohol-free.
Ep. 103
JULIE
CONRAD
Julie Conrad has always had intuitive gifts, but it wasn't until her 30s that she quit her high-paying corporate job to become a healer. The reiki master and medium discusses the connection between our thoughts and energy.
Ep. 104
BEN
MONTGOMERY
Journalist and author Ben Montgomery has spent his career telling other people’s stories. Some things he writes have happy endings, and others don’t. But each can remind us about our capacity for resilience and adventure.
Ep. 105
ANTHONY
IANNARINO
Sales coach Anthony Iannarino had a small piece of his brain removed at 25. It was a life-altering experience that made the one-time musician pursue higher education. But it wasn't until years later that Anthony learned to face his ghosts.
Ep. 106
JENNIFER
SPIESER
Early in her career, Jennifer Hafner Speiser learned the hard way to trust her instincts. The executive director of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation discusses how to nurture your intuition and why failure can be an opportunity.
Ep. 107
SIOBHAN
TAYLOR
While recovering from Lyme disease, Siobhan Taylor learned to open herself and receive love, which she now finds all around her. The school principal talks about changing professional ambitions and faith during the pandemic.
Ep. 108
JOSH
HEUSER
Josh Heuser believes the moment you have nothing is the moment you have everything. The AGAR founder talks about business reinvention and bouncing back after the Great Recession, along with fear, self-worth, and social media’s future.
Ep. 109
BRITNEY
RUBY MILLER
Britney Ruby Miller is back on the show to talk about her new book 5-Star Life. The book shares Britney's journey to overcome obstacles in her life, including her marriage. She discusses forgiveness and the six-step apology process she uses.
Ep. 110
DONERIK
BLACK
In the face of life-altering changes, Donerik Black has hardly skipped a beat, measuring success in his own way and leaning on his faith. The Dayton Weekly News publisher tells us about his organ donation journey, including getting a new heart.
Ep. 111
TERRANCE
BACCHUS
Terrance Bacchus didn’t grow up with role models that looked like him, so today, he likes to pay it forward. He tells us about starting My Brother's Keeper Cincinnati to support and educate young men of color about wealth creation.
Ep. 112
BRADY
DUNCAN
A few years into business, MadTree Brewing Co. was one of the biggest craft breweries in Ohio, but co-founder Brady Duncan felt lost in the success. He tells us about hitting reset and how to create a values-led organization.
Kristin Shrimplin knows there’s a difference between having power and being empowered. In high school, she was silenced by bullies. Eventually, the Women Helping Women CEO found sobriety and the power of knowing herself.
Ep. 114
JEFF
BERDING
Early on, Jeff Berding faced skepticism about starting FC Cincinnati, but he saw a bright future that he’s still helping to build. The CEO talks about the soccer club's recent struggles and embodies a growth mindset.
Ep. 115
NICK
MARCKWALD
Nick Marckwald's original idea for Hen of the Woods was a fine dining restaurant. But over time, new and brighter opportunities led to the creation of a potato chip and snack company. Nick discusses the process of chasing new dreams.
Ep. 118
KENDRA
RAMIREZ
When Kendra Ramirez thought about starting a digital marketing agency, three business coaches told her it would fail. She didn't listen. She tells us about listening to her intuition, building confidence as a business owner and more.
Ep. 121
KRISTAL
HOWARD
When Kristal Howard realized she had her dream job but not her dream life, she knew it was time for change. She set out on a journey of really examining what it means to give yourself permission—and explains how we can join her.
Ep. 124
MARK
NEFF
Mark Neff is no stranger to pivoting. He’s made drastic career changes—from the business world to hair styling to coaching. In his personal life, he committed to being sober. He shares what happens when you embrace your authentic self.
Ep. 127
KELLI
STAM
At 40, Kelli Stam began redirecting her career to focus on purpose-driven work by joining the Peace Corps. She talks about recognizing when she has been in misalignment, the values that define her, and what's next.
Ep. 130
CRYSTAL
RENDER
Life hasn’t always been easy for chef Crystal Render, but she embraces failure whole-heartedly and works to turn the tests she faces into testimonies of her character. That includes a near-fatal illness when she was pregnant.
Ep. 133
STEPHANIE
HIBBERT
A string of terrible dates led Stephanie Hibbert to rethink her approach and focus on herself first before diving into her next relationship. In her book, Thank You For Swiping Right, she shares her journey to self-love.
Ep. 116
ROBYN
JOHNSON
When a thyroid cancer diagnosis caused entrepreneur Robyn Johnson to take a step back at work, she assumed her business would suffer. Instead, her team grew the online sales consulting agency.
Ep. 119
DANYETTA
NAJOLI
Daynetta Najoli has fond memories growing up in Harlem, but in the background, her family was learning how to thrive in the face of loss. The certified coach and author shares a four-step process for moving forward.
Ep. 122
MIKE
SANFORD
At 23, software engineer Mike Sanford was supervising a team of 30 people, but it ended in a train wreck. Reeling from the experience, he began a journey to have a relationship with God and found Islam.
Ep. 125
MICHELE
HOBBS
Michele Hobbs is determined. Combined with her work ethic, the founder of OTR Stillhouse and Pet Wants has been successful by not taking no for an answer—even at 17, when she talked to a bank president to get a loan.
Ep. 128
PAUL
DELANEY
Paul Delaney started his career with a goal to climb the corporate ladder at a national company. But as he expanded his thinking, he found his place as a partner of a boutique business. He explains how he made this paradigm shifts and others.
Ep. 131
BASSEY
ENO-IDEM
Out of the grief of losing his 28-year-old brother, Bassey Eno-Idem rooted himself in the desire to not let fear dictate his future. The Shred415 fitness studio owner and sales leader now thinks of failure as an experiment.
Ep. 134
CLAUDIA
JAKUBZICK
Claudia Jakubzick’s childhood was full of fun and love, then later partying and parental neglect. Despite graduating high school with a third-grade reading level, she was determined to not be a “loser.” Today, she is an immunologist.
Ep. 117
MYRON
RIVERS
One rule in Myron Rivers’ life is to question everything. His independent thinking is the lynchpin of his entrepreneurial spirit, and today, he is CEO of the Lerch app. He shares how he overcame trauma and found success.
Ep. 120
DANIELLA
DAYOUB
Daniella Dayoub has had a love-hate relationship with her body. Weight lifting changed her relationship with disordered eating, and today, she helps other through her health coaching business. She shares her story and tips for self love.
Ep. 123
NOELLE VAN
VLIERBERGEN
Noelle Van Vlierbergen says writing saved her life. Journaling helped her adjust to a sober lifestyle, and that experience inspired her to create Day by Daybook, a journal for change. Today, she is a life and addiction recovery coach.
Ep. 126
MEGHAN
CUMMINGS
Meghan Cummings thought she'd go to law school before discovering the nonprofit world. She never turned back, but it hasn't always been easy. She shares how she moved forward during a period of self-doubt and personal reckoning.
Ep. 129
LAUREN
BATES
Over two months, Lauren Bates left her job and her relationship ended. As she reinvented herself, she kept thinking about starting a women’s-only travel company. With encouragement from friends and family, Wild Terrains began.
Ep. 132
JEROD AND
MIKE
JeRod Lindsey and Mike Rodarte met through a mentorship program and ended up friends. They're a great example of the people who help us through hard times. They discuss their next mentorship initiative, Level Up Cincinnati.
Ep. 135
RANDY
HARWARD
Years ago, Randy Harward was in heart failure and had double bypass surgery. Its lingering effects made him a different person. After adapting to his new reality, the Standford business advisor chooses to see the power of constraints.
Ep. 136
BRIAN
JOSEPH
An unexplained illness forced the always-on-the-go Brian Joseph to drop out of college and recover in bed. It also gave him the opportunity of a lifetime: a vice president position at 21. He talks about getting into the arena on this episode.
