Guest: Andrea Vahl

Debra Eckerling is an award-winning author and podcaster, goal-strategist, and workshop leader on a mission to change goal culture in and out of the workplace. She is the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting and hosts the “GoalChat” and “Taste Buds with Deb” podcasts—Taste Buds recently earned her Best Host/Anchor at the LA Press Club’s SoCal Journalism Awards. A consultant and speaker, Debra works with individuals and teams on personal and professional projects, networking strategy, and book proposal development.

18 Aug 1h 5min

Jeannette Seibly, an award-winning talent advisor, leadership results coach, and business author, specializing in delivering innovative solutions for hiring, coaching, and leadership challenges. Over the past 32 years, she has empowered business owners, bosses, and leaders to achieve remarkable success. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, Jeannette champions those eager to elevate, expand, and excel in their results. She is the author of three award-winning books: The Secret to Winning the Job: Start Bragging!, Get Your Brag On!, and Hire Amazing Employees.

14 Aug 1h

Lesle Lane is not your average creative—she’s a visionary entrepreneur, a third-generation photographer, and a former professional ice skater who knows what it takes to perform under pressure. She brings a rare blend of creative vision, business savvy, and sports-driven grit to the table. Her journey from ice rinks to boardrooms gives her a fresh perspective on leadership, resilience, and carving out success in male-dominated industries. As the CEO of Studio 13, Lesle transformed her family’s traditional photography business into a modern, agile brand built for the gig economy. She leads a team of independent photographers across the Midwest, delivering stunning visual content for clients ranging from small businesses to major commercial projects—all while maintaining operational excellence and creative integrity. Lesle is one of the few women leading in the commercial photography world, and she’s passionate about paving the way for others. Whether she’s mentoring up-and-coming freelancers, speaking on creative entrepreneurship, or drawing lessons from her athletic past, Lesle brings an honest, energetic perspective to leadership, branding, and the evolving world of work.

11 Aug 1h 1min

Josh Troche is a versatile professional with over 20 years of experience in sales, technical assistance, and video. He's cultivated a strong online presence, amassing over 19,000 YouTube subscribers and achieving numerous videos with a million views. Leveraging his expertise, Josh founded Pedal Stomper Productions, a leading podcast production company specializing in helping businesses reach their target audience and elevate their marketing efforts. He's worked with hundreds of companies, including international brands, to develop and launch successful podcasting programs that drive results. Josh is also the creator of a comprehensive video podcasting course for businesses at Cuyahoga Community College, sharing his passion and knowledge to empower entrepreneurs and marketers.

7 Aug 1h 2min

Kym Insana is a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands like the U.S. Air Force, Enfamil, and Johnston & Murphy scale through impactful campaigns. With over 20 years of experience, Kym left her demanding NYC advertising career to build a company that offers flexibility and balance—values she champions as a wife and mother of four. AlwaysOn Digital thrives by empowering talented working parents to blend career success with family life.

4 Aug 59min

Elliot Kallen has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years, and like many business owners, he has experienced his fair share of hardships. In 2015, during a critical phase in his business-building journey, Elliot's 19-year-old youngest son, Jake, committed suicide, a devastating event that coincided with the challenges of growing his venture. Despite the tragic loss, he persevered and continued to scale and keep his business running. Elliot, who has founded several businesses, was also forced to sell one of them because it was cash-strapped. From these and other setbacks, he has emerged stronger and gained priceless insights on overcoming adversity in business and life, which he enthusiastically shares with other entrepreneurs. Among the organizations Elliot started are Prosperity Financial Group, an esteemed investment advisory firm that manages over $300 million in assets and A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarship funds and mental health resources. He is also an author and podcaster.

31 Jul 1h 1min

Joel Zeff creates energy. His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for more than 25 years. As an international keynote speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist, Joel captivates audiences with a unique blend of hilarious improvisational comedy and essential ideas on work and life. He has shared his experience and insight on collaboration, leadership, change, communication, innovation, fun and passion at more than 2,500 events. His book, Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work, is consistently listed as one of the top work/life balance books on Amazon. He has appeared on CNBC and featured in the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, The Kansas City Star, and many other media outlets.

28 Jul 59min

Jack Blaeser is the Founder and CEO of Mosaic, a digital commerce and payments platform helping cannabis dispensaries and retailers deliver branded, Starbucks-like experiences with integrated eCommerce, loyalty, and compliant payments. Before Mosaic, Jack scaled startups to $300M in revenue and held executive roles managing over $1.5B in business. He’s led multiple companies across tech, finance, and services, and also serves on the boards of mission-driven ventures like BGiving and the Freedom Educational Foundation. He’s passionate about helping the next generation navigate careers in an AI-powered world and how technology can shape the future of business and humanity.

24 Jul 1h 3min