As we slide into home on this season of Rounding the Bases, Joel welcomes back two guests who see opportunities where others do not. First up is Dan James, who built his career pushing success-driven individuals to exceptional results, once as a history-making wheelchair tennis coach and now as the founder of Story 19 Consulting. Next is Jeff Utecht, a renowned tech-ed renegade who is aligning culture and education to shift the paradigm for modern learners everywhere. Together, we take a look back at the lessons learned in 2024 as well as look ahead to all that awaits in 2025.Website:Dan: https://mystory19.com/              Jeff: https://www.jeffutecht.com/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WG1G3bT4oKs

Today on Rounding the Bases we kick mediocrity to the curb with a guest who has redefined the concept of success. Her name is Tara Renze, an unapologetically authentic - and perfectly flawed - author, speaker and EQ expert empowering audiences to be who they came to be. Using her mantra as the mission, she’s ignited a movement that unlocks purpose like you’ve never seen before. And is ready to show you the way to creating, owning and elevating your life to something that does more than sustain…but genuinely fulfills.Website: https://www.tararenze.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tararenze/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/tararenze?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bewhoyoucametobe/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ovRt4Kg4rLg

Greg Justice is a fitness entrepreneur who has been shaping the personal training industry for four decades and counting. He is an international best-selling author and owner of AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City’s original personal training center. Over the course of nearly 50,000 sessions, he’s built a career on meeting others where they are, making it possible for people of all ages and abilities to make lasting changes toward a more healthy way of living. He also shares secrets to his entrepreneur success. Website: https://aycfit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregjustice1/ Twitter: https://x.com/aycfit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.justice1Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/uvZxLt3m-hI

Zach Arend is a bronc riding champion turned TedX speaker empowering leaders to create more of what they want in life. His own wild ride took him from VP of one company to founder of another. Now, he inspires others to "saddle their own horses" using a modern solution that does more than engage the lost art of leadership. It creates a purpose to hold on to, no matter how hard life bucks.Website: https://www.zacharend.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach.arend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithzacharend/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1lVGSg6Wg_s

On this episode, Joel is joined by a category pioneer who revolutionized the global gaming business. His name is Blaine Graboyes, a digital media architect who found entrepreneurial success at the intersection of art and innovation. For more than 30 years, he has challenged boundaries in pursuit of paths less traveled. In doing so, securing his position as more than a maker with a penchant for industry-firsts, but an accomplished creative whose contributions are not to be forgotten.Website: https://blaineglobal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaineglobal/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/blaineglobalCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Xs7vV8ypjqE

A team of holistic wellness champions who balance the wisdom of experience with fresh, new perspectives join Joel Goldberg. Dr. Michelle Robin is Kansas City’s original pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of Your Wellness Connection. She’s joined by Bayleigh Petty, program manager of Small Changes Big Shifts. Together, they are co-hosts of the eponymous podcast that plants weekly seeds of possibility to nourish your soul. It’s a dose of inspiration fueled by a passion for helping people come fully alive. And through small changes, moves others towards healthier, more connected lives that stick for generations to come. Website: https://yourwellnessconnection.com/ | https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellerobin/ | https://www.instagram.com/baayleighnicole/ Twitter: https://x.com/bigshifts | https://x.com/baayleighnicole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichellerobin/ | https://www.facebook.com/B.Petty25Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tTe4gXlwMIc

We're recognizing 30 years of fostering hope and building community on this episode as Erin Fraser and Mark Mullinix, the Executive Director and Board Chairman of Benilde Hall join Joel Goldberg. Benilde Hall is the in-residence recovery center extending the continuum of care for people battling addiction, homelessness and mental health challenges. Using the power of connections, they’re helping an entire population of marginalized individuals get the chance they deserve…to recover, to succeed, and to become role models in society.Website: https://www.benildehall.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benilde_hall/ Twitter: https://x.com/Benilde_Hall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenildeHall/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/LnLw7_gjR5U

On this episode, an award-winning Gospel artist joins Joel Goldberg who has been enthralling sports fans across our nation for 25 years and counting. His name is Generald Wilson, the retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class whose powerhouse vocals have made him the most sought after anthem singer in the country. Known for his high-octane renditions of patriotic classics like the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America, his real gift is something bigger than a song. It’s the way he unites the masses, making us all proud to be Americans.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generaldwilson/ Twitter: https://x.com/generaldwilson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generald.wilson/Check Out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/uU9kFy9zjek

A father-son duo bringing medical relief to communities far and wide joins Joel Goldberg. Graham Morsch is the President and CEO of Docs Who Care, the healthcare agency redefining rural care. Graham's official tenure may have begun in 2015, but its mission has been shaping his life for decades. Dr. Gary Morsch is the esteemed humanitarian, founder of Docs Who Care ,and Executive Chairman of the Global Care Force. Together, they harnessed the power service in their mission to make a difference. Unlocking more than excellence in care, but a positive impact that ripples around the world.Website: https://docswhocare.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docswhocare/reels/?__d=1%2F Twitter: https://x.com/docswhocare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docswhocare/YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/yXzciYu2WJM

On this episode, we hear from a small town girl who has taken the professional BBQ circuit by storm. Her name is Megan Day, the co-owner and pitmaster of Burnt Finger BBQ who traded corporate life for a career in ‘cue. She’s been serving world championship flavor since 2008 when a bacon explosion catapulted her to viral fame. Now, the seasoned pro is living her dream while bringing the fire to competitions - and airwaves - across the nation. Searing herself in BBQ history as more than someone with a knack for smoking their opponents, she has become a bona fide force to be reckoned with. Website: https://www.burntfingerbbq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burntfingermegan/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/burntfingermeg?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurntFingerBBQCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/DE_VjtgqLUs

On this episode, the voice of fandom joins Joel Goldberg. His name is Dave Sims, the award-winning Seattle Mariners announcer behind some of the most celebrated calls in the ball club’s history. But that’s just one highlight from a storied career that has been bringing the energy of live action sports to five decades and counting. In his latest project, he goes beyond the baselines as host of the Hey Now Podcast, uniting family with sports fans, and checking one more box in his impressive list of multi-media achievements. Website: https://www.thedavesimsshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdss/ Twitter: https://x.com/davesims_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveSims24Check Out Our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1ZnrU2d2_-g

Joel's guest is an award-winning curator of inspiration. Her name is Miriam Schulman, a best-selling business author and "art-trepreneur" who traded a career on Wall Street for one in watercolor. But her masterpiece is something called The Inspiration Place, a community for creative professionals where skill and profitability intersect. By leveraging lessons from the world’s biggest exchange, this award-winning artist does more than add beauty to the world. She empowers others to invest in themselves, and build thriving businesses. Miriam Schulman's Website: https://www.schulmanart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schulmanart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schulmanart/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/N1AoGmmj8OQ

Dre Baldwin is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who is proof you don’t need resources to become great, only yourself and your own convictions. He is a former pro baller turned Founder and CEO of Work on Your Game Inc. whose hustle broke all the rules. Now, the business influencer has created something that’s more than a mental framework. It’s a roadmap in reverse to separating winners from the other guys…and the key to dominating your game, whatever field, court or profession you play.Website: www.workonyourgameuniversity.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/dreallday?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreBaldwin/Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XVsuuNxGceo

On this episode is a pair of entrepreneurs who are making headlines and writing history for black women in tech. Their names are Jannae Gammage and Alaia Martin, the CEO and COO of Cypher, a pioneering force in fintech that has revolutionized the way that futures get funded. By harnessing the power of data, this AI-infused startup has automated the loan process to help money move freely. Building more inclusive pathways to capital that not only empowers underestimated business people, but shifts the narrative to one where every possibility has the potential to become reality. Website: https://www.cyphrai.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyphraiBook Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Dan Hesse is the veteran trailblazer of tech and mobile comms. Perhaps best known for his transformative role as the chief executive of Sprint Corporation, his influence can be found nearly everywhere. And though he may be retired from his chosen vocation of business, his work in leadership is never finished. His latest success is The CEO Academy of Kansas City, which is an innovative program that prepares the next generation of business executives for careers as rich in impact corporately as they are civically.Websites: https://danhesse.com/ https://info.umkc.edu/centers/executive-education/ceo-academy-of-kansas-city/Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkcCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qIGZwB0csp0

The Royals drafted Greg Holland in 2007 and he quickly became one of the league's top relief pitchers earning himself 3 All -Star selections and a World Series Championship. Known for his dominance as a closer in the MLB, Greg Holland is enjoying the start of his new life away from the field. Joel Goldberg chats with Greg about life as dad, coach, and retired MLB closer while also taking a walk down memory lane.Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/8NS84WjKH7Q

The path to organizational greatness doesn’t have to be easy, it only has to be proven. For businesses on the cusp of unprecedented success, Teresa G. Carey helps navigate the challenges that await. She is the President and CEO of Performance Pointe who has guided leaders on their way to wisdom for 30 years and counting. As a self-proclaimed “strengths sherpa”, she has built a career guiding others through the most pivotal moments of their own. Fast-tracking more than accelerated growth, but an adventure in business that is well-worth the reward.Website: https://www.performancepointe.com/about Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc 

Tom Hamilton grew up on a farm in Wisconsin but has spent the bulk of his adult life behind a microphone. He is known for one of the biggest voices in Major League Baseball and now the long time play-by-play man of the Cleveland Guardians shares his secrets to the job and the importance of connecting with people.Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc 

Stu Crum is a former college football hero who aimed high to achieve international success. Today, he is an author and executive with an impressive corporate pedigree, but ability alone didn’t fuel his drive to the top. It took a playbook that was intentional about living, and now he’s ready to share it with the world. Not everyone can change the game, but with the right focus, anyone can win.Website: https://stucrum.com/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.comConnect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Chris Rose is the Founder and Managing Partner of Artsman. This first-of-its-kind enterprise brings you stories from underneath the court of basketball’s most iconic programs, creating something that’s bigger than memorabilia. It’s an opportunity to own a piece of history itself, and keep the thrill of victory alive for generations to come.Website: https://artsmansport.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsmansport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.s.rose.3 Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.comConnect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a dominating force in the world of high school athletics. Meet Joel Applebee, head football coach of the Mill Valley Jaguars who has turned student athletes into State Champions for five…consecutive…years…and counting. It took more than a playbook to shatter the record book, beginning with grit, humility and the determination to grow. And by rising to the challenge, secured not only his legacy as the winningest coach in Kansas state history, but as the indisputable champion of gridiron glory. Website: https://mvjaguar.com/coach-applebee/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com 

Dan James is a kindred spirit who connects ideas with insights to deliver the ultimate in meaningful influence. He is the founder of Story 19 Consulting, and a history-making ambassador for greatness. By seeing opportunities where others do not, Dan coaches success-driven individuals to exceptional results. And leverages challenges to affect performance, inspire innovation and maximize impact …in more ways than one.Website: https://mystory19.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/dgjames70 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.james.5855594/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Larry Lewis Jr., is the esteemed Executive Director of Growing Futures Early Childhood Education Center who sidelined his pro ball dreams for one more impactful than any playbook could have anticipated. As a tireless advocate for children in need, he has dedicated a career to investing in their future. And by nurturing growth, strengthening families and enriching communities, ensures every child - no matter their background - gets the head start they deserve.Website: https://www.growingfutureseec.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingfutureseec/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowingFuturesEEC/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Artificial Intelligence and authentic impact unite on today’s installment of Rounding the Bases. Jeff Utecht is a renowned ed-tech renegade known for decoding global learning experiences. As he shifts the paradigm towards an upskilled school of thought, digital natives from the Far East to the Pacific Northwest are proof of what’s possible when education and culture align. Forging more than connections, but a first-of-its-kind evolution for modern learners everywhere. Website: https://www.jeffutecht.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jutecht/ Twitter: https://x.com/jutecht?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffutecht/Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc 

John Hall is a celebrated storyteller who is passionate about sharing winning strategies. Over the course of his career, he has amassed a portfolio of service to the world's most iconic brands and legendary entertainment venues, each furthering his mission to help others live exceptional lives. Today, John is - among other things - Chief Sales Officer of Crux-Xcelerate. It’s the high performance un-agency radically rethinking how businesses should operate. Using everything you need and nothing that you don’t, he coaches companies to a brilliance that is more than professional…it’s personal too.Website: https://cruxkc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruxkansascity Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnboydhall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindYourCrux/Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Maria Flynn is a celebrated entrepreneur who harnessed the power of partnerships to Make Opportunity Happen. She’s the brilliant mind behind biotech and digital health’s most cutting edge initiatives, who has made it her mission to usher in the next gen of problem solving standouts. Maria is the President and CEO of Ambiologix who is setting the world of STEM on fire. With a win-win mentality, she advances innovation from start to scale to sale, engineering success again…and again…and again. Website: https://ambiologix.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Flynntrepreneur Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Joel sits down with a civic leader who is leading the charge on a barrier breakdown. You can find him at the intersection of cause and initiative, leveraging strength in numbers to serve those in need. Meet Brett Fuller, Executive Director of The Wellsky Foundation. As a champion for society’s most vulnerable populations, he bridges the gap between care and accessibility. And in doing so, amplifies the impact of whole-person solutions that make potential possible once again, no matter the economic status.Website: https://wellskyfoundation.org/ Instagram: None found. Twitter: https://twitter.com/KUBRETT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.fuller.33 Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Dustin Portillo is an exceptional talent who followed his dreams to astonishing heights as a performer, an executive, and as the face of an icon. Now, he brings the center ring to center stage, with unique experiences putting purpose in the spotlight. Using the power of performance, Dustin delivers a roadmap to success that does more than entertain. It turns the everyday into something spectacular, inspiring audiences to soar.Website: https://dustinmportillo.com/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkcCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/y9NnR_vHCc8

Kelly L. Campbell is a deeply intentional multi-hyphenate with an anti-bureau approach to change that endures. Through the radical lens of trauma-informed healing, they invite the visionaries of today and tomorrow to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Granting permission to disrupt and agency to rebuild, so that all are empowered to feel safe, loved and seen.Website: https://klcampbell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.l.campbellBook Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc 

C.J. Stewart is the Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer at L.E.A.D. Center for Youth. L.E.A.D is the undisputed MVP of sports based development programs dedicated to empowering at-risk young men of color. In his relentless pursuit of purpose, the former MLB player has spent more than two decades shaping lives and breaking the cycles that are detrimental to success. C.J. instills greatness in an entire generation of boys teaching them that where their story began is just the beginning. But now they can determine how their story will end dodging curveballs that come their way.Website: https://leadcenterforyouth.org/ | https://iamcjstewart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diamond_directors/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamcjstewart?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmCJStewart/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.comConnect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Michael Schein is a notorious marketing guru who used a rockstar mentality to deploy a tool more persuasive…than persuasion itself. He is a bestselling author and Chief Hype Artist at MicroFame Media, the New York agency using the subtlest of approaches to make idea-based companies famous in their fields. Through reverse engineering and a pioneering manifesto, he has cracked the code to owning your outcome. It’s more than attention-getting. It’s hype…and it’s real.For Michael's Book: https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/Website: https://microfamemedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Visit our YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/sbpx_dzkJWc

Where action meets advocacy lies an impact that knows no bounds. Here to help us close the gap is an unrelenting champion for children who has kept mental health at the forefront for two decades and counting. Her name is Danielle Robbins-Gregory, the trailblazing President and CEO of Healthy Kids KC, an award-winning coalition where living and learning play hand in hand. By eliminating the stigma, she has put healthy starts within reach, cultivating generations of change from the ground up.Visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/41wtXEY6mRoWebsite: https://www.kchealthykids.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kchealthykids/ Twitter: https://x.com/kchealthykids?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kchealthykids/

It takes a village to raise and care for a child, but what about caring for the mother? Lauren Hays and Megan Dalton are a dynamic duo who found a gap in the motherhood experience, and assembled a community to help navigate it. They are co-founders of The Matrescence, a members-only digital community revolutionizing maternal mental health. This curated space of change unites top-tier professionals with women in all stages of their journey, from the first trimester to the fifth. By amplifying voices and validating needs, they lift the fog on motherhood to support healthy mamas…so they can raise happy children. Check our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/xzwGFixp438Website: https://www.thematrescence.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematrescence/?img_index=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thematrescence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMatrescence/

Anne Fraser is a woman who built a career by shaping lives…in more ways than one. And since reversing the signs of her own diagnosis, she has been on a mission to illuminate others so they can do the same. Anne is the Chief Executive Officer of The Night of Hope, a non-profit keeping memories alive through early detection of dementia and Alzheimers. By helping others get back what they didn’t realize was lost, she has become a light that’s bigger than disease, and a living inspiration that it’s never too early to hope, or too late to find your way home. Website: https://www.thenightofhope.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsallaboutthebrain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.k.fraser Check out our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/UN9DeCSaHv0

Chris Harris is a man with a vision, who saw potential where others could not. From decay, came the dream to revitalize a neighborhood, which led to an epic transformation thirty years in the making. Chris Harris is the Founder and Executive Director of Harris Park, a thriving oasis on Kansas City’s urban landscape. It’s a dream that now stands where his childhood was lived. By bringing down the house, an entire community was rebuilt using sports and opportunity to empower generations of potential. All he had to do…was give it his all. Website: https://harrissportskc.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harris_park45/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harrisparkkc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harrispark.ChrisHarris

Joel sits down with a modern-day mental health professional dancing her way into hearts and minds. Meet Reilly Dodd, the positively effervescent therapist, entrepreneur and ultimate self-healing hype gal. With a contagious energy, she grants permission to overcome doubt and step into the power that’s waiting beyond your fears. Affirming that we are simultaneously capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for, but also enough…just the way we are. Website: https://www.wholeheartedkc.me/ | https://www.reillydodd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reillydodd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReillyDodd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reillydodd

What is culture? In a word, everything…and not just for employees. On this episode, Brigadier General Dave Komar joins Joel Goldberg. He is an exceptional professional who doesn’t just understand the brass tacks of successful organizations, he navigates them with military precision, and will guide you to do the same. He is the President of EDA Inc., where superior results begin within. As a leader in his field, he has leveraged more than three decades of armed forces experience to hone a strategy that gets results. And even in the most uncertain environments, influences the authentic engagement that’s crucial to enduring, productive cultures. For extra innings with Dave Komar, visit:  https://youtu.be/p-2i7bD7oRQWebsite: https://edainc.io/ Check out Dave's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Your-Culture-Exceptional-Environment/dp/B0D18PZJCH

Today’s guest sets the standard of excellence for high octane sales truths. Known around the world as The Sales Hunter, he’s the preeminent authority on using strategies at the top to yield bottom line results. His name is Mark Hunter, the bestselling author and in-demand thought leader internationally renowned for turning prospects into profits. He coaches the best to make them better, creating value and demand that do more than sell. They turn customers into clients, by building relationships that last.Website: https://thesaleshunter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaleshunter/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSalesHunter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSalesHunter/ Visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/B-b9SGZ-SXA

Billy Brimblecom is a musician who has been rocking for decades. He’s sold out shows and shared the stage with legends, but his biggest gig to date is a mission that turned pain into purpose. He is the CEO of Steps of Faith Foundation and co-creator of Thundergong, the raucously star-studded event raising millions to restore mobility. Together, they take a stand for amputees across the country. And turn prosthetics into possibilities, so those in-need of a limb never miss a step.For our YouTube channel, please visit: https://youtu.be/fK-Thm0X488Website: https://www.stepsoffaithfoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billybrimblecom/?hl=en Twitter: No personal account found. | https://twitter.com/movingamputees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.brimblecom/

For Kansas City Royals fans, Joel’s guest needs no introduction. A 13-year major league career, All-Star Game MVP, and World Champion. For the non-baseball fans, here is a short excerpt from Joel’s book, about his guest saying that he is “the best leader I’ve covered in baseball.” Joel wrote that in 2020 and it still stands true today. As Joel embarks on his 17th season as the host of every Royals pre-game and post-game show, Joel has met and interviewed hundreds upon hundreds of MLB players throughout his career. He is often asked who his favorite is. It’s an impossible question and he could list off superstars and role players for hours. But if pressed, it’s a three-way tie between Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez, and Joel’s guest today. Take a listen as Joel sits down with the on and only, Eric Hosmer to talk baseball and his life on the other side. Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0DvSXGWO51E

We’re rounding out Women’s History Month by stepping into…the danger zone. But today, the only things soaring through the skies are out of the park home runs and pitches thrown at eye-watering speeds. Top Gun Events is an industry leader in top-tier softball events with a mission to empower student athletes. Here to share the story are Jeremy McDowell and Paige Crawford. They’re the Co-Founder and Operations Manager uniting people through world class athletics. With a commitment to excellence, they cultivate positivity for everyone at the ballpark…driving meaningful impact on the diamond and beyond.Visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/O5ADEUg9C1cWebsite: https://topgunevents.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopGunEvents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topguninvitational/

Alexandra Watkins- an industry luminary who has been serving up smile-inducing names since 2005 that are so good you can almost taste them. As Big Cheese of Eat My Words naming agency, she’s a creative force who wrote the literal book on bombshell brands. But as an outspoken global authority on love-at-first-sound names, she has crafted countless monikers that are more than marketable. They’re memorable…and guaranteed to leave you craving more.For our YouTube channel, check out: https://youtu.be/rvqw7s-TuXUWebsite: https://eatmywords.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatmywords?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandraonvacation

Christal Watson is on a mission to be a voice for those without one. She uses her own voice to tell it like it is with a smile on her face. She not only gets things done, but she inspires excellence in every child, every day. Christal is the Executive Director of the Kansas City Kansas School Foundation for Excellence, a nonprofit that directs funding to educational initiatives. As a civic trailblazer, her far-reaching initiatives have impacted countless lives. But the turnaround of a struggling school district may be her most impressive one to date, earning top honors and rewriting history for the better. Website: https://www.kckschools.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christal_watson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KCKS_Foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watsonchristal/

Claudia Meyer is the first-ever Latina President and CEO of Cristo Rey Kansas City, a Jesuit high school affording world-class education to the urban core. She was once an immigrant with little more than determination, and now finds herself in a career defining role. The soon-to-be doctor is dedicated to paving the way not just for women, but any student with the drive to succeed. Igniting potential to ensure the only things standing between a person and their dreams is the hard work they put into achieving them. Website: https://www.cristoreykc.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristoreykc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cristoreykc?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CristoReyKC/

On this episode, Joel chats with three phenomenal guests, Jeff Bolden, Donnie Gardner and Sam White, a team of pilots setting the standard of excellence in the classroom and the skies. In the air, these fine gentlemen represent the best that Delta and United Airlines has to offer. But their work in the flight deck is just the beginning. On the ground is where they really shine, through dedicated service to underserved youth…that inspires them to soar.Website: https://www.redtailacademy.org/ | https://www.dgpilot.com/

Two hard-hitting journalists join the podcast for this episode. Independently, they are brilliant leaders in their field who represent the very best of investigative reporting. But together, they’re igniting a nation on the verge of its racial reckoning. Returning guest Ebony Reed is the first-ever Chief Strategy Officer of The Marshall Project, a leading news outlet bringing visibility to criminal justices. Louise Story is a Yale Professor and - until recently - a Chief Officer and Masthead Editor at The Wall Street Journal. Jointly, they are co-authors of the upcoming release, Fifteen Cents On The Dollar. It’s an in-depth look at the most crucial story of our time…that was hundreds of years in the making.Website: https://www.amazon.com/Fifteen-Cents-Dollar-Americans-Black-White/dp/0063234726 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebonyinkc/ | https://www.instagram.com/story_louise/?hl=en | Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebonyreed?lang=en | https://twitter.com/louisestory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louise.story/

Joel is kicking off Black History month with two individuals who fight every day to make a change. First up is the incomparable Chandra Clark, a Boston-based non-profit executive and model influencer of change. Also joining is Joel's good friend, Andre Davis, a high-powered business leader and social activist who hails from The Heartland. We’re diving into the impact of Black History and keeping its legacy strong not just this month, but always.

Roy Scott is a hip hop humanitarian, dropping beats that lift up the leaders of tomorrow. He’s a living transformation story who took his art from the block to the boardroom, (w)rapping tech, music and movement into one positively unique experience. Roy Scott is the CEO and music producer infusing culture into education through his groundbreaking platform, Healthy Hip Hop. By leveraging the power of rhythm and rhymes, it delivers content kids want mixed with messaging they need, setting the stage for empowered living everywhere.Website: https://www.healthy.hiphop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royscott.ceo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyScottxCEO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royjames.scott/ Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/6DCCat0tM6Y

Brad Thies is the enormously influential CEO and Managing Partner at Barr Advisory, an IT governance provider putting people at the center of cybersecurity. Since 2014, he has optimized risk for savvy small businesses as committed to data protection as they are to their missions. What was once a niche is now a globally sought agent keeping bad actors at bay, empowering tech innovation, one enterprise at a time. Website: https://www.barradvisory.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bthies?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barradvisory For more with Joel Goldberg, check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/sQ6l6zy9Zdw