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Flourishing w/ Alex RenemanThe Model That Replaced My New Year’s ResolutionsAlex breaks down his model that has replaced his New Year's Resolutions. Learn how the "MVP" model could be a more sustainable option for you if you are feeling crushed by the weight of the goals you set before the new year (or if you hate trying to keep those streaks going once January hits). Mentioned links:https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-science-of-making-breaking-habits💬 Share this episode with someone who loves New Year's Resolution📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback for the show? Fill out our for...
2026-01-2821 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanThe Reactive and Proactive BarterIn this episode, Alex explores the dynamic between reactive creativity and proactive strategy. While emphasizing the need for both, Alex explores the need for a more proactive and strategic focus in his life. You'll hear a few relevant stories and examples to show how this applies in Alex's life roles as a founder, father, and friend, which might align with your personal roles. Either way, this episode may give you insights into how you can assess where you personally might be lacking in being reactive or proactive.💬 Share this episode with someone if you found it valuable
2025-12-1712 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanHow to Use Appreciation As A Superpower In Your Everyday LifeAppreciation is more than just a nice feeling...it’s a force that can fundamentally change outcomes, relationships, and even culture. Building on Season 2 Episode 1, Alex addresses one master question: What does it take to live and lead in a way where appreciation becomes a superpower in your everyday life?.Alex explores how he makes appreciation an active force across his three core roles:As a Founder: Discover practical ways to integrate gratitude into your professional life, from starting nearly every meeting with a discussion on what people are grateful for , to cultivating empathy for customers by...
2025-12-0516 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanHow Appreciation Literally Saved LivesSeason 2 is here and we're starting with a theme of gratitude, which ties perfectly with this Thanksgiving holiday week. Alex shares a story from when he was serving in the Iraq War and how the simple phrase "thank you very much" likely saved many lives in a near deadly encounter. 💬 Share this episode with someone, but start with gratitude first by telling them something you appreciate about them📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx
2025-11-2615 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanHow To Reset And The Importance of Being You (Q&A)After some questions from last week's episode, Alex decided to come back and dive deeper into catching a reset and what it means. From parenting guilt and perfectionism to inbox overwhelm and mid-life regret, this episode explores how to catch a reset even when life feels out of control. If you’re carrying too much or wondering if it’s too late to change, this is your reminder: it’s never too late to catch a reset...and start again with intention.💬 Share this with someone who has put on their best self for you time and time agai...
2025-07-2524 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanDon't Catch Up. Catch A Reset.In a world that glorifies grinding, Alex challenges the myth of "catching up" and shares a liberating alternative: catch a reset. Drawing from neuroscience, leadership, and real life, this episode explores how stress + ownership can lead to resilience, and why your mindset about your workload may matter more than the workload itself. If you're overwhelmed by unfinished tasks, this episode is your permission to start fresh with purpose.💬 Share this with someone who feels like they’re always behind, no matter how hard they work.📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com
2025-07-1814 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanThe Principle of Resonance“There’s a melody of flourishment in the world… and I try to make sure I’m playing that melody so others can harmonize with it.”Your presence and tone can have a profound impact on the flourishment of those around you. In this episode, Alex dives into the unseen but powerful force of resonance, which is the energy and tone you carry into every room, meeting, or moment. Whether you’re leading a team, parenting a teenager, or showing up for your community, your personal frequency either harmonizes or dissonates with those around you. This episode is a powerfu...
2025-07-0413 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanThrowback Interview with Inner Action Media CEO and Author, Jim MatugaThis is a throwback episode that was already previously released on the podcast. Alex did this interview for our fifth episode and we thought it would be great to bring it back to our new listeners. Let us know what you think of this format!In this episode, Alex dives into a discussion with Jim Matuga, President of Inner Action Media & Host of Positively West Virginia. Jim and Alex dig into their lives as entrepreneurs and various stories about the lessons they've learned along their paths. We hear from Jim on how he ended up being mentored...
2025-06-2058 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanFour Fails, Four FocusesAlex reflects on four critical areas where he's fallen short as a CEO and how he’s resetting for the next season. This is an episode of self-assessment and recommitment to what is most important.💬 Share this with someone who’s leading but feels like they’re falling short.📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-06-1312 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanPause to FlourishWhat if the clarity you’re chasing isn’t in doing more...but in doing less? In this episode, Alex reflects on a lesson learned after a health scare: the greatest breakthroughs in health, business, and life didn’t come from grinding...they came from pausing. He shares how modern life’s constant noise drowns out discernment, and how building in rhythms of stillness might be your smartest move this year. 💬 Share this with someone who’s always pushing...but needs permission to pause.📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback...
2025-05-3017 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanFlourishing by Remembering: The Power of Sacrifice, Humility, and HonorFor this upcoming Memorial Day, Alex reflects on flourishing under sacrifice...not loud success or self-made posturing, but the quiet power of sacrifice, humility, and honor. From childhood parades in Grafton to combat experiences and company leadership, this episode is a call to remember those who gave everything... and to live like their sacrifice mattered.💬 Share this with someone who's sacrificed for you📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-05-2309 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanSPECIAL EPISODE: The Uncle-Nephew Sit-Down"I've changed your diaper" In this special episode, Alex (@AlexReneman) talks with his 18-year old nephew (producer of the podcast) about the nature of their relationship, his journey into adulthood, and some life lessons he has picked up along the way. If you enjoy this episode, further episodes in this series will be uploaded only on Alex's YouTube Channel (@AlexReneman) as a bonus video series unrelated to the podcast. This is a one-time special episode in audio-format!💬 Share this with someone who's been a mentor in your life...or someone you've mentored yourself
2025-05-0926 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanFruitful FrictionIs building a great culture about getting everyone to think the same way? In this episode, Alex challenges the echo chamber mindset and makes the case for fruitful friction...the idea that thriving teams, families, and communities don't grow through sameness, but through shared purpose and courageous differences.💬 Share this with someone who is a voice of fruitful friction for you📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-04-2610 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanHumility and the Rain BarrelEver feel like you’ve failed at the very thing you preach? In this episode, Alex gets real about hitting his limits, the role humility plays in flourishing, and how to recognize the warning signs before your rain barrel overflows. Whether you're a leader, parent, or just trying to hold it all together, this is a call to pause and listen before the barrel overflows (or when it overflows). 💬 Share this with someone who holds themselves to a high standard...and sometimes too high.📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️...
2025-04-1812 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanSharpen the Saw“Excellence is not just for what I give to others... it's for how I take care of myself, too.”Alex reflects on managing a commitment to excellence, while ensuring you are taking care of yourself in the process.Takeaway: Be excellent. Just be excellent and intentional at taking care of yourself too.💬 Share this with someone who needs to remember to sharpen their saw📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-04-1113 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanTrue Leaders Don't Hide Behind A Title💬 Share this episode with a true leader you love and appreciate. 📩 Have a question for Alex? Email us at flourish@reneman.com🗳️ Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6---Some people chase leadership for the title. Others earn it through trust, humility, and real impact.In this deep-dive conversation with writer for Double E Workplace Solutions, Mike Huff, Alex Reneman unpacks the difference. They talk about what happens when people hide behind authority, why positional power is the weakest form of inf...
2025-04-0449 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanDon't Give Up When the Cavalry Doesn't Come“They want the benefits of flourishing, but they don’t want the work that comes with it.”Not everyone who loves the fruits of flourishing is willing to help plant the seeds. Alex opens up about one of the hardest truths on the journey to flourishment: sometimes the people around you...family, friends, teammates...will love what you’re doing... but won’t help you build it. From examples in Braveheart to the tale of the Little Red Hen...Alex explore many examples of these struggles and what he's done in the midst of them.💬 Share this wi...
2025-03-2812 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanLive In Alignment For A Life of Meaning"Flourishing is living in alignment with your highest virtues, where your thoughts, purpose, and actions come together in a life of meaning, contribution, encouragement, and growth."What does it really mean to flourish? Alex distills the entire philosophy of flourishing into a single sentence...then unpacks how he tries to live it out, even when happiness feels distant. From ego and leadership to storms in marriage and meaning in adversity, this episode is Alex's personal approach to trying to stay aligned through it all.💬 Share this with a friend who is flourishing through a challenge in...
2025-03-2121 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanWhat It Means To Be EliteWhat separates elite teams from merely professional ones?In this powerful episode, Alex unpacks what it means to be truly elite—and why process alone won’t get you there. Drawing inspiration from elite military units and years of experience scaling Mountain Leverage, he shares the mindset, cultural foundation, and performance expectations required to thrive in a fast-changing world.This isn’t about ego or perfection—it’s about alignment, accountability, and becoming the kind of team where greatness is expected... and achieved together.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why elite teams fo...
2025-03-1426 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanHow Do I Deal With Uncertainty?What do you do when uncertainty takes over?How do you handle fear, doubt, and the unknown without getting overwhelmed?Today, Alex unpacks the 3 key principles he relies on during times of uncertainty. These aren’t quick-fix “hacks” or feel-good advice—they’re battle-tested strategies that have helped him navigate unpredictable moments, both in business and in life.Uncertainty is a given, but how you respond to it is a choice. In this episode, Alex reveals the mindset shifts and daily habits that help him stay centered, focused, and resilient, no matter what challenges...
2025-03-0716 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanWhen Have I Felt Lost?Alex answers a few questions around imposter syndrome, giving/receiving feedback, and if he has ever felt completely lost. He finds that ultimately leaders sometimes don't have enough left in the tank to lead...and those around them are the one's that pull them through. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-02-2817 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanThey Probably Just Don't KnowAlex reflects on feedback he personally received from the team at his company and explores some of his personal challenges. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-02-2120 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanHelp Others See Their AwesomenessAlex explains how he sees his role as being the "humble narrator" who tries to help others see all the value they provide.Send this episode to a friend who needs a humble narrator every now and then...and give them a word of encouragement. Send us a message and let us know how it goes! Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-02-1411 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanThe Best FeedbackAlex explores the better kind of feedback, the most powerful, or simply the best - the kind you receive, not the kind you give. Next week's theme: seeking feedback from others and taking action on that feedbackMore questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-02-0726 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanWeekly Q&A: Providing Clearer Feedback, Balancing Positivity with Constructive Criticism, and more!Alex addresses some questions around this week's current theme of getting better at providing valuable feedback to others. More questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-02-0511 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanTaking Things For GrantedAlex reflects on having "compassionate candor" and the balance between showing love to someone and giving them valuable feedback. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-01-3116 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanDifferent Context, Same MeAlex reflects on how he's approached different contexts in his personal life and what it means for his path to flourishment. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-01-1713 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanNew Year's Resolutions or Removals?Alex discusses the emphasis on removal instead of resolutions in this new year and lays out his vision for 2025. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2025-01-1019 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanMy 3 Takeaways From 2024Alex reflects on 2024 and discusses 3 key areas of improvement that he has observed in his life as the year comes to a close. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2024-12-2017 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanIt's Not All About YouAs Christmas approaches, Alex analyzes a LinkedIn poster's "manager wishlist" for Christmas. Alex explores how true flourishing revolves around others and not just yourself. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2024-12-1309 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanStrategy and UncertaintyIn a collection of internal messages Alex sent out to his company, we get a preview of how Alex approaches strategy, two brief examples of strategy from two well-known companies, and how uncertainty creates possibility. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2024-12-0617 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanAre We Really Special?Alex recounts his odd experience with Artificial Intelligence and ponders how its access to so much data might prove that we really aren't that special. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2024-11-2911 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanGratitude Is a SuperpowerAs Thanksgiving approaches, Alex discusses one of his greatest superpowers: gratitude. He explains what it means to him and how he's operationalized it in family, business, and his community. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2024-11-2213 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanYour Imposter Syndrome Is RightAlex Reneman explores his personal struggle with Imposter Syndrome and how he's come to listen to it over time and turn it into a tool to better flourish in his life. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show!Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6
2024-11-1534 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanWhy Focus on Flourishing?Join Alex Reneman in a Q&A session at his company's annual basecamp. Lots of questions we're asked about flourishing and this episode was put together to give a cohesive, practical view of flourishment and how it can be used effectively in not only individual lives, but complete operational models as well. What is the meaning behind the word flourish? How does an individual flourish? How can an organization promote the flourishment of its members? Alex dives into the importance of flourishing in his life, how he approaches it personally, and how some core cultural models at...
2024-11-0814 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanWhen an Employee Is Dwindling, How Do You Help Them Flourish?What should you do with someone whose usefulness has declined as your organization has evolved? Should you keep them on? Should you let them go? Alex Reneman breaks down a real-world example and explains his approach that focuses on the flourishment of not only the employee and the business, but the employee's family, community, and more. Questions for Alex? Contact: flourish@mountainleverage.com
2024-11-0139 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanThis Is Why I Need A Work Shutdown Ritual and What Happens When I Don't Follow It.In this episode, Alex Reneman dives into being present for others outside of work and how he finds it necessary to honor the time after shutting down for work by not tapping back into emails, messages, or any projects until the next morning. He explains how once he violated this practice it messed up his evening and the entire next day, while also having stolen time from his sleep and his family. Alex confirms that the importance of a work shutdown ritual is key, but you also have to honor that shutdown in after hours and really be present...
2024-09-1311 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanRecognizing The Human And Not Just The Worker In Your Employees | E6In this episode, Alex Reneman dives into what it means to take ownership of failures as a leader and why you must avoid seeing your employees as just workhorses built to make you succeed. You have to recognize and respect the complete humans who are your employees.Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced on this journey and all of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.LinkedIn | Yo...
2024-08-3016 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanTaking Action & Risks, Providing Value, And More Lessons From The Stories Of CEO, Jim Matuga | E5In this episode, Alex dives into a discussion with Jim Matuga, President of Inner Action Media & Host of Positively West Virginia. Jim and Alex dig into their lives as entrepreneurs and various stories about the lessons they've learned along their paths. We hear from Jim on how he ended up being mentored by John Chambers, the fortuitous launch of his marketing agency, and how he took a SaaS product from ideation to launch. Jim also discusses how his faith has guided him & some practical examples of how he lives out his personal life for fulfillment and flourishment. ...
2024-08-1658 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanWhat Is The Job Of A Leader? (Hint: Create Context) | E4In this episode, Alex Reneman analyzes a LinkedIn post that says what the role of a leader is, Alex expresses his disagreement and explains what he believes the #1 job of a leader in any situation is. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced on this journey and all of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.LinkedIn | YouTube
2024-08-0912 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanWork-Life Balance Doesn't Work. Try This Instead | E3In this episode, Alex Reneman explores his personal experience with "work-life balance" and how it feels like an impossible juggling act. Instead, he likes to use "work-life barter", an approach where you can be most effective at what you are doing in the current moment, while not sacrificing the multiple roles you may have. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced on this journey and all of the lessons they’ve le...
2024-07-2612 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanThis One Word Can Transform How You Live Your Life | E2In today's episode, Alex Reneman defines the word "flourish" and explains how this word is the core of optimal living in his life as a business owner, father, and active member of his hometown community. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced on this journey and all of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.LinkedIn | YouTube
2024-07-1919 minFlourishing w/ Alex RenemanAnother Podcast? | E1In this episode, Alex gives a quick rundown of what Flourishing w/ Alex Reneman will look like and what his intentions are for the listeners. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced on this journey and all of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.LinkedIn | YouTube
2024-07-1906 min
Living Unleashed2024 - Primary - Board of Education Explainer*NOTICE* this specific recording has a visual aspect and can be viewed here.Join the Founder of Unleash Tygart, Alex Reneman, as he explains the board of education election cycle.
2024-04-1703 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - County Commission Dist 36 - AustinMeet Terry Austin who is running for the County Commission Dist 36.
2024-04-1232 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - County Commission Dist 36 - GerkinMeet Sam Gerkin who is running for County Commission Dist 36.
2024-04-1219 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - House of Delegates Dist 73 - GuidiMeet Fred Guidi, a candidate running for the House of Delegates District 73.
2024-04-1119 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - House of Delegates Dist 73 - WolfeMeet Richard A. "Rick" Wolfe, a candidate running for the House of Delegates District 73.
2024-04-1116 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - House of Delegates Dist 73 - SmithMeet Bryan Smith, a candidate running for the House of Delegates District 73.
2024-04-1111 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - LeviesMeet John Stallings, Renee Taylor, Alesha Tocco, Boyd Vanhorn, and Gavin Watkins as they discuss the levies that will be on the ballot this year.
2024-04-1126 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - Conservation District Supervisor Panel - Proudfoot and HosaflookMeet Chad Proudfoot and Logan Hosaflook, candidates running for Soil Conservation District Supervisor.
2024-04-1127 minLiving Unleashed2024 - Primary - IntroductionAlex Reneman introduces Unleash Tygart's 2024 primary election series.
2024-04-1005 minLiving UnleashedHow You Can Make an Impact on Your Community's Economy w/ John DeskinsJohn Deskins is the Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at West Virginia University. He is partly responsible for creating the West Virginia Economic Outlook for 2022-2026. In this episode, John provides the context of West Virginia’s economic situation with the national economy, critical issues affecting West Virginia’s economy, and a surface-level look at possible solutions and direction for the state. Chapters: 00:00 John Deskins01:58 State of the Economy07:32 Economic Recovery and Growth09:40 Major Challenges12:08 Potential Policies15:55 Workforce Participation Problem...
2024-03-3132 minLiving UnleashedDavid Robert Farmerie: Authenticity, Creative Expression, and Other Wisdom | Living Unleashed 44David Robert Farmerie is a documentary photographer who's worked with primarily indigenous and vanishing cultures and has traveled the world for various photographic projects. He is a writer and all-around creator. Chapters: 01:55 Intro05:06 Getting into Photography10:05 Advice for Aspiring Creators15:35 Photographing Indigenous Cultures21:16 Why David Came to Grafton26:11 What are the Assets of Grafton?38:13 What are the Challenges You See Grafton Facing?44:55 Grafton's Memorial Day CelebrationFor guest recommendations or any other inquiries, contact:asher.smith@mountainleverage...
2024-03-1045 minLiving UnleashedLocal Nutritional Meals and Healthier Families w/ Mandy CurryMandy Curry is the co-founder of Healthy Kids Inc., Start a Garden, Project Healthy Kids, and more. As a serial social entrepreneur, she is serving West Virginia communities in more ways than one and her journey is an inspiration to those who wish to help their community in any way. Mandy walks us through what Healthy Kids Inc is, the nutritional needs within our communities, what is in store for the future, and insights she has gained from her work in West Virginia.Chapters: 00:00 Intro00:30 Healthy Kids Inc02:13 The...
2024-02-1134 minLiving UnleashedFrom West Virginia to Antarctica: Mike Masterman w/ Extreme EndeavorsMike Masterman is the founder of Extreme Endeavors and author of the book "Extreme Endeavors: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Antarctica to Ethiopia". Mike guides us through the origins of his adventurous nature that's taken him to multiple continents, how he ended up managing a base in Antarctica, and the founding and mission of his company, Extreme Endeavors. Listen up aspiring entrepreneurs and those who need a little push to go past their comfort zone. Mike has a lot of great takeaways that can help you pursue more extreme endeavors! Chapters: 00:00 Background
2024-01-2836 minLiving UnleashedDr. John Stallings: The New Taylor County SuperintendentDr. John Stallings is the Superintendent of Taylor County and has remained within the education space for many years at the elementary, middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. This is an update episode with the new superintendent. We review his first 6 months, the plans for Anna Jarvis, and what is in his sights for this coming year. Expect a lot of information relevant to Taylor County residents and look forward to learning more about the new superintendent! For guest recommendations or any other inquiries, contact:asher.smith@mountainleverage.com
2024-01-1927 minLiving UnleashedLucas Shay: "That's a Community I Want to Be Involved With"Alex: Hey, Taylor County. I'm Alex Renneman here with the Living Unleashed podcast for, uh, from Unleashed Tygart, and I'm here with Luke Shay. Luke, thanks for coming on the program. Lucas: Hey, thanks for having me, Alex. Alex: Absolutely. Now, we could talk about a lot of things, um, but, well, the reason we brought you on today, and I, and I do want to note, you are remote, so, uh, you're not in Grafton.You're, you're down in Texas. We'll talk about that in a minute, but you're...
2023-11-2230 minLiving UnleashedMusic: How It Impacts Our Local Communities and Culture w/ Brendan Gallagher | Living Unleashed E39Living Unleashed is back!We're opening up with Brendan Gallagher, Co-owner of Black and Teal Concepts and creator of the Born and Bred concert series. Alex and Brendan have an in depth discussion on music and how it plays into our local communities, how we can foster the growth of local music culture, and how we as individuals can support our local artists and hopefully bring them success in their careers. (Insights into the upcoming Born and Bred concert series on September 9th at the Robinson Grand are also included!)Brendan's involvements:
2023-09-0533 min
Leadership RediscoveredAlex Reneman - Leading and Owning a BusinessSerial entrepreneur, Alex Reneman, is the President and CEO of Mountain Leverage. In this episode, Alex discusses the differences between leading and owning a business, why he intentionally chose to locate his business in Grafton, WV and how he's looking to make a positive impact with his team, in his business, community, and beyond. Mountain Leverage: https://mountainleverage.com/ Presented by Shine Consulting LLC
2022-09-2158 minLiving UnleashedTalking Systemic Racism with Eric MurphyUnleash Tygart believes in having and hosting the difficult conversations, asking the uncomfortable questions, and breaking down the walls that keep us from growing, learning, and communicating. This video, the second in our Seek to Understand series, digs into the issue of systemic racism. Join Alex Reneman as he digs in to try to understand what it is, how we got here, and what we can do next.
2020-07-1648 minLiving UnleashedSeek First to Understand: Race...a conversation, with Danielle Walker, WV House of Delegates.In this conversation, Alex has an open and honest conversation with Danielle Walker about race in our community and beyond.This is the first in the "Seek First to Understand" series.
2020-07-0840 minLiving UnleashedCovid-19: WV Business Recovery with Anna Carrier of the WVU Encova CenterJoin host Alex Reneman as he interviews Anna Carrier about the services available to West Virginia businesses through the WVU Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
2020-06-0831 min2020-06-0311 min2020-06-031h 032020-06-0337 min2020-06-0321 min2020-06-0322 min2020-06-0315 min2020-06-0326 min2020-06-0316 min2020-06-0339 min2020-06-0330 min2020-06-0327 min2020-06-0310 min2020-06-0324 min2020-06-0324 min2020-06-0316 min2020-06-0314 min2020-06-0318 min2020-06-0319 min2020-06-0326 min2020-06-0320 minLiving Unleashed2020- Taylor County, WV Election Interviews IntroductionHost Alex Reneman introduces the 2020 Taylor County Primary Candidate Interviews.
2020-06-0302 min2020-06-0336 minLiving UnleashedCovid Economics 101 with John Deskins; Director of the Bureau of Business & Economic Research at West Virginia UniversityJoin host Alex Reneman as he interviews John Deskins about the effects of Covid-19 on the economy.
2020-05-1231 minLiving UnleashedCOVID-19 And Mental Wellness with David Clayman Ph.D.The weight of COVID-19 is real for us all.In some ways similar, in some ways not, but we are all affected.Dr. Clayman takes us on a journey through the challenges and opportunities COVID-19 presents us.Maybe you're struggling with the inability to have traditional Easter activities or gatherings with loved ones.Maybe you've lost a job, worried about your job or your company.Maybe you're at home with kids trying to be a homeschool teacher, a parent, and more.COVID-19 affects us all, in our own ways...let Dr. Clayman offer...
2020-04-131h 11Living UnleashedCOVID-19 Response with Maj Gen James A Hoyer WV Adjutant GeneralGeneral Hoyer covers some great topics and gives maybe the best advice we've heard in regard to navigating the inability to have a traditional Easter Church service.Join us to hear more about:-Latest regulations and individual rights concerns-The National Guard's COVID-19 response-How you can help if you have an idea or capacity-And more...It might go without saying but General Hoyer and the WV National Guard have been indispensable during this pandemic and we're grateful to all those Citizen Soldiers...
2020-04-1119 minLiving UnleashedCOVID-19 Update with Dr David Bender Taylor County Health OfficerDr. Bender offers us the latest news and information regarding COVID-19, including:-Is the cure worse than the disease?-What we've learned.-Case count confusion.-Latest treatment options.-And what we can do.
2020-04-1024 minLiving UnleashedCOVID-19 And Taylor Co Schools with Superintendent Christy MillerWe're with Taylor County School Superintendent Christy Miller to answer many of your questions and talk about the latest news for how COVID-19 is affecting the school system, what's working/not working, and what we might expect going forward.A big thanks to Christy and all school system personnel who are stepping up during these uncertain times!
2020-04-0734 minLiving UnleashedCOVID-19 Local Response with Nelda Grymes and Shawn ThornNelda Grymes and Shawn Thorn of the Grafton-Taylor County Health Department share an update on testing, what each of us can do to help, and what we can expect going forward.
2020-04-0727 minLiving UnleashedA perspective on COVID-19 with WV House Majority Leader Amy SummersJoin us in a candid conversation with Amy Summers, WV House Majority Leader, and ER Nurse, to understand her perspective on the virus, actions we should be taking, and what she is seeing from her various roles in our community.Huge thanks for her taking time out of her Sunday to "virtually" sit with us and share her thoughts.
2020-04-0720 minLiving UnleashedCOVID-19 Face to Face with Kevin Deming Pastor of Ministries Chestnut Ridge ChurchJoin us as we hear KevinDemming's COVID-19 story. We discuss how he tested positive for COVID-19, actions he's taken, his process, current condition, and as a Pastor of Ministries at Chestnut Ridge Church, his perspective on gathering for worship/fellowship during this pandemic.We're grateful Kevin agreed to come on to share his story with us!As a reminder, Kevin is graciously sharing his story for our benefit but not offering particular advice for what you should do if you test positive or think you have COVID-19.If you think you may have COVID-19...
2020-04-0727 minLiving UnleashedCOVID-19 with RN & Nursing Instructor Whitney NevinsA mother, a Grafton WV native, and a nurse instructor's perspective on COVID-19 all in one interview with Whitney Nevins.Among other topics, we cover how families could be prepared, what we all might consider doing for others in our community, and what do nurses need from us right now.
2020-04-0722 minLiving UnleashedCOVID-19 What should we do with Dr David Bender Taylor County Health OfficerAs the Taylor County Health Officer, Dr. David Bender offers us some insight into COVID-19, what we should know, what we can do, and covers other important topics related to this coronavirus threatening our community.
2020-04-0731 minLiving UnleashedFighting Back Against COVID-19 with Dr Randy Turner 03Our last installment of this 3-part interview series with Dr. Randy Turner.In this interview, we cover:- The balance between modern medicine and integrative wellness.- How your faith might play a role.- Hope and silver linings.If you've found this series helpful or have additional questions or suggestions, please let us know!Finally, I offer some special gratitude to Randall Turner for taking time out of his busy ER schedule to sit down with us and extend that gratitude to all healthcare and first responders who are so...
2020-04-0121 minLiving UnleashedFighting Back Against COVID-19 with Dr Randy Turner 02Part Two with Dr. Randy Turner.What should you do if you have COVID-19 symptoms?What can each of us do for ourselves and our community to fight back?What role does nutrition play?Do supplements help?And more...
2020-04-0123 minLiving UnleashedFighting Back Against COVID-19 with Dr Randy Turner 01Trying to do our part to help us all fight COVID-19.Interview with Dr. Randy Turner from The Well, Integrative Wellness in Fairmont, WV.This is part one of a three-part series filmed 3/21/20.
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The Positively West Virginia PodcastEpisode 107 – Alex Reneman – Mountain LeverageAlex Reneman is the Owner of Mountain Leverage located in Grafton, West Virginia – in Taylor County. Alex Reneman is the President and CEO of Mountain Leverage; a software company. Alex is an entrepreneur, a veteran, a community leader, husband and father. Alex is a lifelong West Virginian, having grown up in Grafton and eventually […]
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