Career Sessions, Career Lessons

When you’re competing among the best, you are expected to provide your best performance. In the sports space, competing in the Olympics is a test of not only talent and ability but also preparation. That means having the right data analytics in place to drive athlete performance and maximize the rules of the game. In this episode, J.R. Lowry is with Elliot Schwartz to talk about data and analytics in Olympic sports and the changes they are driving in the field. Elliot is a data analytics consultant for the US Olympic and Paralympic community. He has played a vital role in supporting athlete performance, health, and wellness. With his expertise and experience, he takes us deep into the behind the scenes of working with athletes and teams to set them up for success. Elliot then shares with us the changes in the judging system, his outlook for our US Olympic team, and the lessons he found in data analytics that we could apply to our career paths. Don’t miss out on insights about the world of Olympic sports analytics from this conversation!

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/data-and-analytics-in-olympic-sports-with-elliot-schwartz.

What if we could get inside a leader’s mind? What would we see? Nina Bowman has come as close to doing this as possible. As an executive coach and leadership development consultant, she has developed a unique insight into how leaders think and how it influences their actions. In this conversation with J. R. Lowry, Nina shares her views around the biggest challenges that leaders face nowadays, from personal development to building leadership teams that are able to create impactful results. She also talks a bit about her journey in leadership development and the work that she currently does at Paravis Partners. Tune in and let Nina’s wisdom and experience guide you to the next level of your career.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/the-leaders-mind-with-nina-bowman.

Playing it full means that we step out of the fear and into the limitless potential of our lives and careers. In this episode, Kapil Kulshreshtha, founder of Scintillate Coaching and TEDx speaker, discusses how mid-career professionals can step into a life of extraordinary wins. Kapil shares his journey from running multi-million dollar deals as a director for major corporations to creating unstoppable wins for his clients and quitting it all. With fans across sixteen countries, Kapil has found a way to help others find joy and purpose in their careers. Join us as we dive into Kapil's insights on how to play it full in your career and life.

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The FinTech industry is full of innovations, but ultimately what are they for? Whom are these innovations serving? In today’s episode, FinTech advocate Sarah Biller joins us to talk about the current state of the financial services industry. Sarah shares top industry knowledge and her experience in using emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and data science. Tune in and find out where the financial industry is headed with these innovations pushing it forward.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/fueling-the-fintech-landscape-with-sarah-biller

Who says healthy eating cannot be delicious? Jackie Newgent begs to differ. With an impressive and multi-faceted career and entrepreneurial journey as a plant-based culinary nutritionist, Jackie has made healthy eating a delicious experience. In this episode, she shares with us how she grew into her career as a classically trained, plant-forward chef, registered dietitian nutritionist, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer, media personality, spokesperson, and food writer. Jackie also dives deep into her mantra around great taste and combining that with plant-based, teaching culinary nutrition, and co-founding a plant-forward pet food business, Peterra Kitchen. Plus, she shares how she navigated through the pandemic, whether kids now eat better than before, and how those getting a career in nutrition can make an impact.

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It takes extraordinary courage to be on the world’s front lines, reporting on events that are often hard to look at: war, uprisings, crises, and insurgencies. Day and night, journalists have to fight to get their - and our - questions answered. They have to contend not only with the challenges of their physical environments but also pushing for facts and the truth. In this episode, J.R. Lowry sits with a remarkable guest who has been reporting from the world’s front lines, Jane Ferguson, who is a special correspondent for PBS NewsHour, a contributor to The New Yorker, and a former journalist for CNN and Al Jazeera. Jane takes us along her journey from growing up at a time of instability in Northern Ireland and how that influenced her to pursue a career in journalism. She also talks about some of the stories she's covered that have taken her from Sudan to Somalia to Yemen to Abu Dhabi and more, bootstrapping her way into very difficult places as a young journalist and covering undercover stories far from the competition. Join Jane as she tells us her incredible experiences of navigating the turmoil of the world, all for the drive to deliver the stories that need to be shared.

Now, more than ever, people have become more aware about the significance of sustainability. There are more conversations around it and have become an important cause many are getting behind, showing concern about the trajectory of our future. Jon Guerster has been in the sustainability space for years, devoting his life to building a sustainable future for all of us in the energy sector. He is a Partner at Activate Capital, the Chairman and Co-Founder of Therm Solutions, and the former CEO of Groom Energy Solutions. In this episode, he joins J.R. Lowry to discuss his life’s work and the ups and downs of starting in the industry—overcoming crisis, figuring out a leadership style, and growing the company. Jon also shares some tips on selecting a good advisor for a startup and deciding when to invest in companies.

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Are you new to your job? Or are you planning to be in C-suite? Then, this episode is for you! J.R. Lowry welcomes our guest, Aliza Knox, the author of Don’t Quit Your Day Job, who shares some tips to thrive in the workplace. J.R. and Aliza take a plunge into the six mindsets to advance and flourish in your workplace. Learn more on how you can excel in today’s world of work and create a balance working life with Aliza! Tune in to this episode now!

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One of the great things about success today is how it has become less and less an individual’s task. With so many successful people ready to impart their wisdom, you need only to find the right mentors and coaches to learn from. You don’t have to toil and dig a new path; you just have to follow those who have done them. In this episode, we have one of those remarkable people, eagerly sharing the hard-won lessons he learned from his career. J.R. Lowry sits with the recently retired executive-level leader from S&P Global, Jim Coley. Soon after his retirement, Jim wrote “15 Things I Learned In My Career,” which took off and went viral on LinkedIn. In this conversation, he dives deeper into those lessons with us, sharing career advice from hiring, managing, and succession planning, to maintaining physical health and wellbeing. Don’t miss out on these golden nuggets by tuning in!

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A business needs more than just effective strategies to hit their set goals or even go beyond them. Beyond good practices, a successful team requires a leader with a strong CEO mindset to implement them. Lance Uggla takes pride in his over two decades of CEO experience and has seen it all. Joining J.R. Lowry, he discusses how he leads BeyondNetZero’s diverse team by accelerating the implementation of an inclusive culture. He explains how he manages his time despite having a hectic schedule, the power of the concept of vitality, and the best approach to improve recruitment processes. Lance also shares how their company helps established corporations allocate resources to address the serious effects of climate change.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/learnings-from-20-years-as-a-ceo-with-lance-uggla

Are you thriving at work or simply surviving? We spend the majority of our adult lives at work. That is why it’s essential to have a career that’s not only financially secure but also engaging and makes us feel engaged, fulfilled, and purposeful. Today, J.R. Lowry sits down with Dr. Tracy Brower in an insightful conversation about work-life fulfillment and happiness at work. Dr. Brower is an author and the VP of Workplace Insights at Steelcase. Tune in as they tackle workplace design, productivity, work culture, choosing an organization that aligns with our values, and so much more. Tune in and learn how to thrive at work, manage your work-life boundaries, and achieve fulfillment.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/work-life-fulfillment-and-happiness-at-work-with-dr-tracy-brower.

Collaboration could be the key to taking your business to the next level. How? Ivan Matviak of Smarter Collaboration Int’l., smartercollaboration.com, co-author of the recently published Smarter Collaboration, A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work, is here to enlighten us on the concept. Ivan co-authored the book with his wife and Smart Collaboration co-founder, Heidi Gardner. In this episode, Ivan discusses the transformative power of collaboration in a business. He also talks about his career journey along with important lessons you can implement in your company. Tune in to learn how to foster collaboration that can fuel your growth in business and in life!

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America is widely seen as the greatest free country in the world, but that doesn't mean it hasn't suffered from horrible things in the past. What can we learn from the American Revolution, the Slave Trade, the Civil War, Columbus Day, and other pivotal moments in history if we scrutinize them through the lens of social psychology? J.R. Lowry sits down with author and social psychologist Dolly Chugh to look more deeply than America’s Instagrammed version and delve into its highly complicated history. She explains what it takes for people to come to terms with the controversial events of this country’s past with empathy, to shape effective leaders and build a progressive society today. Dolly also discusses her own career journey and its various meanderings over the years that led toward her current work as a business school professor and author.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/a-more-just-future-with-dolly-chugh.

Real estate continues to be one of the world's biggest and most thriving industries today. But what is real estate? What’s happening now in the market? What’s the best way to buy and sell? In this episode, Deborah Smith shares her real estate experience and gives us insights on how to understand and thrive in the market! Deborah is the Co-founder and CEO of the CenterCap Group, a certified women-owned business and boutique investment bank that provides strategic advisory, capital raising, and consulting-related services to private and public sector companies and fund managers in the real estate industry. Tune in and earn gold nuggets about all things real estate!

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/all-things-real-estate-with-centercap-group-co-founder-and-ceo-deborah-smith

The great resignation is always bound to happen. The pandemic just accelerated it. People, especially women, are not happy with their careers. With a combination of toxic workspaces, housework, and burnout, it just isn’t easy being a woman in the workforce. Now is the time for women to truly find their purpose and what they want in life. Take a leap of faith and go out and try something different. If you stay stuck on a job you despise, you are never going to live a happy and healthy life.

Join J.R. Lowry as he talks to the Founder of Raze to Rise, Sara McElroy, about the great resignation and conscious quitting. Discover Sara’s career journey and know that it wasn’t a linear path. There was a lot of uncertainty and struggles, but it was all worth it in the end. Learn why women are more likely to quit than men. Understand why you should be conscious about your decision to quit and how you can prepare for the next step in your journey. Start making bold career choices today!

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/the-great-resignation-and-conscious-quitting-with-sara-mcelroy

Communication is vital for most organizations to build their reputation. It is so crucial that companies invest in building a corporate communications team to oversee a wide range of communications activities. In this episode, Anne Hammer, the Head of Global External Communications for Manulife and the Chief Communications Officer for John Hancock, shares a deeper explanation of how you can build that reputation through an effective communicator. She also shares how you can strengthen your communication skills. Be ready to navigate your career journey in corporate communications, and tune in to this episode NOW!

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Just because you're retired, doesn't mean you can't still be a part of the workforce. If you're curious enough and still have the knack to learn, you can still go out there and volunteer. This is what Scott Williams did and still doing up to today. He is 15 years past retirement, but that didn't stop him from being a backcountry ranger and firefighter while still being a Senior Advisor for The Boston Consulting Group.

Join James Lowry as he talks to Scott Williams about his career before and after retirement. Scott worked in the banking industry, insurance industry, and management consulting. He has also done independent consulting work and is doing park service volunteer work. Listen in and learn why retirement is not the end for you. Find what you're curious about and do it. Never stop learning today!

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We are in a fast-paced and technology-driven society. Yet, many organizations continue to have antiquated management systems that are often bureaucratic and hierarchical. Michele Zanini has made it his life's work to overcome this, moving the conversation from bureaucracy to humanocracy. In this episode, he joins J.R. Lowry to take us deep into his book, Humanocracy, which he co-authored with London Business School professor Gary Hamel. Michele is also the co-founder of Management Lab, or MLab, which works with leading-edge firms and progressive practitioners to help them create tomorrow's new practices today. He shares with us how they stumbled into this alternative way of management that reverses the top-down power structure and puts the people forward. With case studies on companies that made the transition, Michele shows the benefits of humanocracy to the overall organization—from innovation to initiative and more!

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/from-bureaucracy-to-humanocracy-with-michele-zanini.

Change presents many opportunities, but it also strikes fear and doubts in the hearts of many. For Mpume Ncube-Daka, she took change as a chance for personal and professional growth, which allowed her to build a successful business coaching career. She sits down with J.R. Lowry to share how she jumped to a number of industries before landing on the one she truly loves. Mpume shares the skills she learned in finance, telecommunications, broadcasting, public relations, and non-profit that contributed to her coaching success. She also shares tips on how to come up to speed and add value when jumping into new areas, challenging yourself to perform even better than the last.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/mpume-ncube-daka-seasoned-business-executive-and-coach.

The pandemic put the entire live entertainment industry at a full halt. Audiences cannot attend concerts, public gatherings, and speaking events in person. This global crisis directly impacted Jim McCarthy's discount ticket site Goldstar, but he chose to be versatile than lay down in defeat. He joins J.R. Lowry to share how pandemic restrictions inspired him to start Stellar.Live, leveraging the power of the virtual world to hold online events. He explains the best live streaming strategies, the importance of audience interaction, and the current trends in pulling off such productions. Jim also shares entrepreneurship lessons from his time being mentored by Noah Alper and getting through a failed start-up experience.

Veering away from formal education to pursue a particular career direction is a pretty risky move. But with the right motivation and a clear purpose, you can ultimately achieve your own idea of success. Dan Petrozzo postponed going to college to work at Bell Labs and write a book when he was 20 years old, and these decisions set the course for his many achievements along the way. Sitting down with J.R. Lowry, he looks back on his long journey of working in financial services, starting a staffing agency, selling a cloud computing company, all the way to becoming a partner with Oak HC/FT. Dan shares valuable insights about the pitfalls of running a huge-scale program, the strengths and weaknesses of being an entrepreneur, and the technologies that excite him the most.

What does it take to become a successful CEO? Martin Hunt is a venture and private equity investor, published author, and is currently the CEO of Swanlaab USA Ventures. In this episode, he shares his journey and ascent into entrepreneurship. Martin has had a rich and colorful career in tech and business with some valuable lessons from his experiences which he shares in his chat with host J.R. Lowry. He tells all about his upbringing, getting into Harvard Business School, his different career paths, and the steps he took to get to where he is today. There’s much to learn from Martin’s journey about being a leader, carving your career path, and managing a business. Tune in to gain wisdom you can use and apply in your career growth journey

Most serial entrepreneurs have interesting back stories, but few can match that of Wade Myers. There was no single point in Wade’s life since he was 6 years old that he was ever held down to only one job. His entrepreneurial bent allowed him to weave his way out of childhood poverty in the Badlands to joining the Army, holding several key sales positions at Mobil, being sent to the Gulf, going to Harvard Business School, and being a serial entrepreneur during the early days of the internet. Wade probably held no less than 30 titles in his professional career, and that’s barely scratching the surface. One hour is barely enough to get a sense of just how incredible Wade’s journey has been, but he attempts to give us the shortest version possible. We learn here that the key to Wade’s success is his willingness to take risks, seize opportunities, and break a few rules along the way. Join in and revel in Wade’s exploits in rural South Dakota, in the Army, in the volatile tech industry of the early 2000s, and in today’s business environment.

It doesn't matter what level or role an individual has in their professional life. We all need the same kind of handholding and career coaching to get ahead successfully. You don't have to take the hard route. Here to share how she found her purpose in career coaching and helping others succeed is Michelle Perchuk. She is an ICF-certified leadership, career, and business coach and is the owner of MTV Coaching. She is also a speaker and the author of Swimming in the Talent Pool: The Evolution of Recruiting. Join her in this episode with host J.R. Lowry as she narrates her career journey. Michelle also discusses the different strategies she teaches to help others achieve their vision covering topics such as job interviews, resume writing, networking, and, of course, coaching. Stay tuned!

Serving in the military and teaching history leads to a truly fulfilling and highly patriotic career. These are the pillars of Beth Hillman's journey, a woman who started as a US Air Force officer and is now appointed as President and Chief Executive of the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York. She joins J.R. Lowry to talk about the different roles she handled between these two positions. Beth imparts meaningful leadership insights as a military history teacher, law professor, provost, academic dean, and author. She also discusses her work as an active advocate of civil rights, social action, and anti-sexual harassment in the military.

From working in telecom to firefighting to being a lawyer to being a corporate executive, Stacy Belf always put service to others above anything else. She didn’t necessarily even have to have the experience for some of those jobs, but she put in the effort. She did her research well before the interview and talked to people in the business. Her passion for helping people is what drove her to accomplish all these great things. Join J.R. Lowry as he talks to Stacy about the many different career paths she took in her life. Right now, Stacy is the Head of Consultant Relations for State Street. But before that, she worked in telecom and as a firefighter. Then while being a firefighter, she went into law school to become a federal prosecutor. Discover how she used all the skills that she learned to further excel in her job. Start mastering all your skills today!

Talent search and the hiring process have evolved through the years where sometimes, you don't even have to go out looking for the perfect job because the job now has a way of finding you. It's only a matter of building up your credentials and creating a good precedent for your reputation. And to set you up better for success, Anna Auerbach, Consultant and Co-Lead Product Officers Practice for Egon Zehnder, shares insights into their talent search process. She gives tips on what to do when you get that call from a search firm or an executive finder, along with what to expect and prepare for to get an edge. If you are looking to advance your career, don't miss out on this episode! 

If your job is to make investment decisions that involve billions of dollars, then you need the power of data to help you. Just like in Moneyball, you need to do more of what you're good at and less of what you're not good at. Identify the behaviors that are adding or destroying your value. Essentia Analytics can help you with that with a little bit of technology and machine learning.

Join J.R. Lowry as she talks to the Founder and CEO of Essentia Analytics, Clare Flynn Levy, about how fund managers can improve their investment performance. Essentia Analytics uses technology to help investment professionals identify their decision-making biases to adapt accordingly. Learn more about behavioral analytics and how it affects decisions. Discover Clare's Moneyball techniques so that you can find the best decisions every time. Start changing with the world today!

You should know how to manage opportunities when they are presented to you if you aim for continuous improvement. Listen to your host J.R. Lowry as he talks with Charley Cooper about taking these opportunities, recognizing passion, and focusing on what matters. Charley shares his incredible journey covered with obstacles and wins. He discusses how he didn’t have to give up law school to be a speechwriter and how he also used that skill in law school. You don’t have to sacrifice what you’re passionate about to excel professionally. In this episode, he shares the concept of soft and hard skills and how you can seize things that are meant for you. He also shares fresh insights on cryptocurrency, politics, government service and banking. Tune in!

In a world where so many chase money and power, losing sight of what's truly important in life can be easy. For many people, the decision to become a teacher is about more than just a paycheck. It's about making a difference in the lives of others. It's about having a positive impact on the future. Andrew Ting, a lawyer, professor, and start-up veteran tells the story of how he finds his purpose in teaching. Andrew is the Chief Legal Officer at Panorama Education, where they support positive outcomes for more than 15 million students in 21,000 schools and every state in America. They provide teachers, school district leaders, and families with tools to help students improve their academic progress, social-emotional development and well-being. Join Andrew as he talks about his professional journey and how he finds value and purpose in the teaching profession.

Moving up the ranks in any industry also means earning new responsibilities. Leading a large organization is one of those. Today’s guest is Kevin Barry, the President of Workplace Investing at Fidelity Investments. He joins host J.R. Lowry to share his career journey from majoring in Government to having executive roles in the field of finance. Kevin discusses the importance of having management systems and why they should be tailored depending on the kind of team you’re leading. The two also get into the effects of the pandemic on organizations, discussing topics such as remote work, work-life balance, and how companies can stay competitive to attract talent. Plus, Kevin shares insights on how saving behavior has changed with inflation and offers financial tips for our audience. Don’t miss out on this jam-packed episode.

Are you weighed down by limitations and think you are not good enough to take on life's challenges? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, Jim Gibbons talks about how he overcomes the barriers of disabilities and made a mark as President and CEO across multiple organizations and now as CEO of ImmutriX Therapeutics and Founder of Forward Impact Enterprises, LLC. Jim shares his story of losing his sight from childhood, how it affected him later on in life, and how he pushed through his goals and led through influence rather than position. Tune in and be inspired by how he excelled as a leader and a visionary, even in the absence of sight. 

Public policy-focused non-profits have an essential role in a society dealing with all kinds of issues and challenges. Their financial services have become integral in helping people get through the pandemic. J.R. Lowry dives even deeper into these organizations with Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance. Janine talks about giving aid to people in the UK to address challenges brought by increased cost of living, changing government, and a market full of uncertainties and instabilities. She also shares her realizations and lessons from her past careers and jobs that shaped her into the resilient leader she is today.

No two career paths are identical, and it’s up to you to carve that way to your future. Today’s guest went from traveling around the world taking on expat assignments to now becoming the CEO of his own business. Andrew Hecker is the CEO of Concept Machine Tool. Before that, he held management positions in various manufacturing companies and handled many M&As. Andrew emphasizes the intentionality behind how he came to this point in his career. How? Listen to his conversation with host J.R. Lowry to learn more about how you can take control of your career and create your path to success.

We have come a long way with diversity in the workplace, but the fight is not yet over. The CEO Of NextUP, Sarah Alter, is all about advancing all women in business by creating opportunities for women leaders. In this episode, she shares her journey from her humble beginnings as a truck dispatcher, being in sales, getting her MBA from Harvard, going into consulting, being a CEO of a non-profit organization, and taking on the digital world through the podcast, Advancing All Women. Sarah then shares insights on how you can find the right company along with the role that enables you to maximize your potential, helping you have not only a successful career but also a fulfilling one. 

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing landscape, leaders know that it takes speed and agility for a company to succeed. Yet many are frustrated that their organizations aren't moving fast enough to stay competitive. In this episode, J.R. Lowry talks to Jim Whitehurst, a Senior Advisor at IBM and Special Advisor to the private equity firm, Silver Lake. Jim is the former President of IBM and Chairman and CEO of Red Hat, which IBM acquired in 2019. Before that, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Delta Air Lines. He began his career at Boston Consulting Group, where he rose to the level of partner before joining Delta in 2001. He also wrote a book called The Open Organization: Igniting Passion and Performance, which the Harvard Business Review published in 2015. Today, Jim shares some insights on effective leadership, employee motivation, and company culture. If your organization is struggling to adapt to the digital and social age, this episode is for you.

There isn’t one right path because life gets in the way, and you have to work around that. J.R. Lowry introduces Yolanda Taylor, an Investment Manager, Small Business Owner, and Author of Take Me Back to Redway. Yolanda talks about the importance of hard work and determination. Even if you’re scared to take the next step, do it anyway. At the end of the day, your life and career are a series of short-term decisions. You may not get there on your first try or second. But you will! Just be confident in yourself and hang on to hope. Tune in!

Many of us worked through multiple jobs before finally ending up with our dream. Erol Munuz has the journey that provided him with hard-won wisdom he has learned for the rest of his life. In this episode, he shares how he went from being an actor in New York to working in corporate marketing, PR, and communications executive. Now, Erol is currently the Senior Vice President for Content, Programs, and Events at State Street. He talks to J.R. Lowry about the events across his career path, highlighting how pursuing a dream has, in many ways, benefitted him. Join this conversation for lessons about career transitions and growth.

The joy and fulfillment we get from doing the things we love are immeasurable and greater than random work. Becca Carnahan always loved sports marketing, so she started her career as a sales representative for the Boston Celtics. Now, Becca has her own business, which focuses on helping parents find more fulfilling jobs that they love without giving up the flexibility that they need as part of their lives. In this episode, she shares valuable insights on building relationships, authenticity, finding your own voice, and enjoying what you do.

Every single little detail counts for your customer. If you're managing IRONMAN triathlons, the athletes expect you to have everything lined up. They've been training for months, and they expect to have a smooth experience all throughout. Join J.R. Lowry as he talks to Andrew Messick about the IRONMAN Group and how he manages customer experience. Andrew is the CEO of the Ironman Group, a role he has held for the past 11+ years. He also worked for the NBA, McKinsey & Company, and then at Sara Lee before the IRONMAN Group. Learn how these work experiences added up for him and shaped him to be who he is. Know why it's important to run through all the details for your customer. Finally, learn how to do good work and to take a chance.

Going beyond the administrative duties of HR is what you need to do in strategic HR. Tracy Keogh has done just that. She got into the mindset of reinvention and reinvented everything from culture to management. She placed people front and center. Tracy has worked with and supported many great CEOs and helped develop world-class leaders. She worked for Sapient, Analog Devices, Hewlett Packard, and more. She now works for Great Hill Partners as the Chief People Officer and Growth Partner. Join J.R. Lowry as he talks to Tracy about her journey into HR. Discover how she went from working in the bank to working with one HP. Find out some leadership qualities a CEO should have in today's business landscape. Find out the importance of strategic HR today!

When it comes to the marginalized youth, many doctors or clinicians, unfortunately, don't have the skillset to relate with them. However, Dr. Rob Garofalo is different. He experienced many challenges in his life, including surviving cancer. Dr. Garofalo is a pediatrician, researcher, activist, author, ally, and leader. He also founded the charity Fred Says, which raises money for HIV-positive youth. Join J.R. Lowry as he talks to Dr. Garofalo about how he was able to be so open about all his issues. Discover the many communities he visited so that he could share his story. Tune in and be inspired to be honest and open with yourself today!

We get too caught up in getting ready and don't notice that we've left the most important things behind. And, most often than not, we find ourselves stuck in a situation where we cannot access health and wellness products when we need them. Robina Verbeek and Susanna Twarog, co-founders of the innovative start-up SOS, join J.R. Lowry to share how their vision was formed. They sit together to discuss the importance of access to premium health and wellness products on the go. Robina and Susanna share how they redesigned and reimagined the concept of vending machines and personal essentials through SOS. Listen in and learn more as they tackle how they can evolve into the next generation of machines and continue to build their company. 

What does the future of work look like? In this episode, J.R. Lowry talks to the expert herself. Debbie Lovich is a Managing Director & Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious management consulting firms. With a focus on leadership, BCG has produced top consultants. Debbie shares her story and experiences at BCG, and we hear her views on leadership and creating work-life balance. Tune in and learn more from top in the business world and learn their lessons as you build your career path.

Black Americans are one of the most underinvested sectors in the US markets today. Stackwell Capital is a fintech startup that aims to change that. J.R. Lowry talks to the founder and CEO of Stackwell Capital, Trevor Rozier-Byrd. Together, they dive into Trevor’s career—looking back at his experiences as an M&A lawyer, working for the SEC, and his motivations for creating Stackwell. Tune in for great insights from Trevor as he shows his path to success.

Entrepreneurship is considered one of Brown University’s highest-rated programs. Like many others in the field, Danny Warshay embraced this empowerment and carved his path. He believes that entrepreneurship is not a gift but rather a process that anyone can learn. In this episode, Danny sits with J.R. Lowry to talk about his journey through the entrepreneurial world. From his college days to his life on the other side of the academe, Danny takes us through how he sees entrepreneurship across these two lenses. Listen in and learn more as Danny shares about his business breakthroughs and his passion for leading start-ups to their success.

Bill Boor is the President and CEO of Cavco Industries, a company focused on designing and building systems-built structures. As CEO, Bill makes decisions that can affect the success of the company. So how does he do it? J.R. Lowry teams up with Bill to give us a look at a journey of leadership and learning. Tune in and hear great insights on leadership, decision making, and finding the right fit.

Finding success in a single career path is hard, but today's guest managed to do the improbable four times and counting. Rohini Dey moved from the academe to the World Bank and McKinsey and now the restaurant business. She is the founder and owner of Vermilion, an Indian-Latin fusion restaurant in Chicago. She is also the founder of Let's Talk Womxn, which connects and empowers women business owners to support each other's businesses and collaboratively battle the pandemic. Rohini joins J.R Lowry to share her journey. The two discuss the glass ceiling in the different industries and share ways we, as a society, can make moves toward progress. Tune in to their discussion to learn all about it. 

Now more than ever, protecting the outdoors has become—and should be—the priority. One of the people helping create positive changes and moves for the environment is John Judge. John is the President and CEO of The Trustees, a non-profit land conservation and historic preservation organization dedicated to preserving natural and historical places in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He joins J.R. Lowry to share insights on what it’s like to run and manage a non-profit. John also offers valuable advice on leadership and fundraising for leaders in the sector. Listen in on their enlightening conversation for more insights.

Launching a startup business is a risky move for any entrepreneur. But there are cases where those risks pay off. Jason Krantz is the CEO of Definitive Healthcare. Jason founded Definitive Healthcare ten years ago, and in September of 2021, it IPO’d on the NASDAQ Exchange and is expected to finish the year with revenue of over $160 million. In this episode, he sits down with J.R. Lowry to share how he successfully broke through the competitive health industry, growing his startup business to 700 employees. Jason shares his vast experience as a serial entrepreneur investing in business focused on data and analytics. Plus, he gives important reminders and valuable advice for entrepreneurs looking to start up their own companies. Tune in and gain insights that will help you grow your business.