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Lessons from Local Leaders: What if pivoting from an unfulfilling career could lead you to your true calling? Join us in this episode as we uncover the transformative journey of Allyson Lenz, who transitioned from a middle school science teacher to a top-notch realtor with Compass. Growing up in a military family, Allyson’s frequent relocations […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: What if you could transform your small business with expert HR support, without the hefty price tag of a full-time team? Get ready to meet Lori Wimmer, the powerhouse behind Simplified HR, who has revolutionized the way small businesses approach human resources. With 18 years of industry experience, Lori offers invaluable […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: How does a passion for dance transform into a multifaceted career in healing and the arts? Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Courtney Lapenta, the dynamic force behind Courtney Lapenta LLC. Courtney’s story will captivate you, from her early love of dance as a therapeutic outlet during life’s […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Inspired by the contrasting perspectives on the George Floyd incident, Edwin Joseph Maya (EJ), embarked on a mission to create the “Conversation Outspoken Opinionated” podcast. This journey is fueled by his natural curiosity and passion for bridging the gaps in understanding, especially among marginalized communities. In this episode, we kick things […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Unlock the secrets to career success and personal fulfillment with our latest episode, featuring Martin Easley, the visionary founder of NesCorp. Through an engaging conversation, Martin shares his incredible journey from a public speaker to a pioneer in the field of literacy and job readiness education. Learn how the influence of […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Curious about what it takes to navigate the dynamic mortgage industry while balancing a passion for fitness? Meet Emrah Dilsizoglu, the brilliant mind behind Value Mortgage and a CrossFit enthusiast. In our latest episode, Emrah shares his fascinating transition from a legal career to pioneering a mortgage brokerage that prioritizes quality […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered how a shy student transforms into a confident pageant queen? You’ll hear firsthand from Mikell Reed Carroll, the powerhouse behind Carroll Crown Consulting. She shares her incredible journey from seeking scholarship money to winning prestigious titles like Mrs. Maine International, World’s Mrs. Tourism 2018, and International Ms USA 2020. […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: What if fitness could be the key to transforming your life after a tragedy? Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Kelly Kirk, founder of 222 Muscle, the Sofia Graham Foundation. Kelly takes us through his path from a small high school freshman joining the wrestling team to turning […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Can perseverance turn your passion into a thriving business? Join us as we sit down with Barbie Johnson and Tisha Winkler, the powerhouse duo behind Book Breakers Podcast LLC. Journey with us through their transformation from school colleagues to influential podcasters and businesswomen at the Coyote Man Show Network. Barbie and […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Can the fear surrounding menopause be more harmful than the symptoms themselves? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Christine Hart Kress, DNP, a seasoned women’s health nurse practitioner and certified menopause practitioner, who shares her transformative journey from labor and delivery nursing to becoming an advocate for menopause care. […]