Balance is Bull Shit, But Alignment is Attainable - Loretta Soffe, Retail Expert

2020 has been recognized by some as the year of our highest highs and our lowest lows.  In our family alone, within 48 hours we had a sudden death of a family member, and then we bought a house.  We personally experienced this past year in just about every way imaginable.  Since we launched the podcast in January 2020, we have seen it all.  Sit back and hear excerpts of dozens of our guests as they tell you what has been in their hearts during this unprecedented year that we just completed.   We hope you are inspired, and hope you will tune in to future episodes in 2021, and beyond!

2 Jan 202149min

Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and the author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters.  She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. She lives in the Bay Area.  Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldinYou can find Kara's best-selling book, "Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts & Doubters here  www.drinkhint.com/FromTheHart

9 Dec 202054min

Early Jackson's young life was a riches to rags story.  After having a comfortable life being raised by his parents, his Dad left, and his family moved into the projects.  Finding himself being raised by a single Mom, and then losing her when he was just 19, it would be easy to understand if he turned the losses in his life into reasons to be angry, destructive, and bitter.  Instead, from the lessons he learned from his Mom over Egg McMuffins at McDonalds growing up, he has made it his life mission to inspire and empower others, and to leave a legacy that is felt well beyond his years here on Earth.   Early and I met in 2016 when he coached me through our inaugural Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame event in Los Angeles.   He inspired me then, just as he does today, to be a better husband, father, man, and leader, and I believe his story will inspire you, as well.  We dove headfirst into social injustices, racial tensions, division and diversity, and other topics that are ripping our country apart.  His vision is of hope, inspiration, and empowerment, and he guides us through the process of accepting and embracing diversity and transition.  You do not want to miss a moment of this conversation.  Enjoy my dear friend, Early Jackson Jr.   You can also hear his inspiring 2014 Ted Talk here.  https://youtu.be/utVUHa-GRng

16 Nov 20201h 6min

Judd is a seasoned veteran of the wine business and has the scars to prove it. Yet after 40 years in the business, his excitement for the industry couldn’t be stronger, his love for wine more intense, nor his commitment to experience marketing more passionate. Judd cut his teeth in the 80’s learning the ropes as a wine retailer, restaurateur, broker, and wine educator for nine years. After a break to earn his MBA, he spent four years at Nestle, forging a marketing discipline in consumer packaged goods, and a very acute desire to bring that discipline back into the wine industry. He has served as a Vice President for Robert Mondavi, COO of De Loach Vineyards, President of Michel-Schlumberger Estate, President, CEO and Managing Partner of The Good Life Wine Collective (Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines), has experienced the thrill of the entrepreneurial world as proprietor of his own winery, Humanitas, and is now President and CEO of C. Mondavi & Family, home to Charles Krug, CK Mondavi and Purple Heart.  To learn more about Judd and Charles Krug Winery, visit https://www.charleskrug.com/

5 Nov 20201h 2min

ILA Borders started playing baseball at the age of 10.  She went through all the ranks from Little League, 4 years on boy's Varsity High School Baseball, 4 years on men's collegiate baseball (becoming the first woman to get a win on a men's collegiate team in NAIA and NCAA. and to receive a scholarship to play), 4 years of men's professional baseball in the American Association (became the first woman to win a men's professional baseball game). Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.After retiring from baseball, she started to coach kids, high school and collegiate athletes baseball skills and became a firefighter/paramedic. She has been in the firefighting world for 15 years.  She recently wrote a book called "Making My Pitch" with co-author Jean Ardell and started up a non-profit called, “Fire Up Bootcamp”. Ultimately they are looking to inspire, empower and transform lives by providing opportunities for growth.To learn more about Ila and her journey, you can contact her on her LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ila-borders-6b6b7b135/

1 Nov 202051min

At  15, Jane Olvera was told by her high school guidance counselor that her dream of owning her own business in 10 years "was not possible" because she was female, she was Latina, and she would need many more years to eventually have her own business.  His biases and discouragement were exactly what it took to motivate her to not only reach that goal, but to now be a successful and award-winning business owner and leader.   In 1993, she was crowned Miss California USA, and was driven by a tough Director who also played a key role in the inspiration Jane needed to succeed.  Part of her message on this podcast is to have gratitude for those who challenge us, or tell us something can't be done.  For Jane, it has motivated her to succeed and to lead her organization.   Visit www.jpmktg.com to learn more about how Jane and her team can help you be more successful and to stand out from the crowd!

25 Okt 20201h 8min

Fred Claire served 30 years as an executive with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was the team’s Executive Vice President and General Manager from 1987 until 1998. During his tenure, Claire earned a reputation for his integrity and for his fighting spirit that built what ultimately led to the team's last World Series championship in 1988. His drive and determination in the face of opposition and doubt from all sides became a defining trait not just of his time with the Dodgers, but of who he is as an individual. In the spring of 2015, Fred would again tap into his fighting spirit after being diagnosed with skin cancer that later migrated to his jaw. Again, the odds were against his survival, but Fred was determined. This time, he found his championship team at City of Hope National Medical center in Duarte, California. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, frontline research, and staffed by top oncologists, City of Hope was the perfect home base for Claire's treatment. Extra Innings highlights how both the landmark career of Fred Claire and the remarkable rise of City of Hope exhibit mutual endurance and give promise to those facing cancer diagnoses.   https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Innings-Claires-Journey-Championship/dp/1645430839   To support City of Hope visit https://www.cityofhope.org/homepage

20 Okt 20201h 11min

Heather Falcone is the Chief Executive Officer for family-owned Thermal-Vac Technology.  Heather’s passion lies in breaking things. Whether it's revenue goals, glass ceilings, or tired rhetoric, her 17-year track record in one of the world’s most exacting industries shows a dedication to destroying the status quo.  As an Ironman triathlete, alpine hiker, wife, and mother, Heather seeks to promote growth and opportunity outside of people’s comfort zones with an invitation to be “Green and Growing”, to reject mediocrity, and embrace their unique talents to create meaningful and lasting legacy impact.   https://www.changelives.org/

19 Okt 20201h 3min