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Dark TabooEpisode 11 - Christopher Dorner The Cop HunterOn the afternoon of February 12th , 2013 in a small sleepy mountain town on the outskirts of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County. A Former esteemed United States Naval Lieutenant , and LAPD officer Christopher Dorner . Found himself barricaded inside an empty cabin in Big Bear , CA waging a war against the LAPD and all law enforcement of the surrounding region . What seemed to be a normal winter afternoon in the small mountain town would soon play out into a shootout and standoff that even Hollywood productions struggle to replicate. For weeks the FBI , and every federal & local law enforcement agency...
2025-03-2059 min
The School CollectiveUnderstanding Trauma: Insights from Dr. Michael GomezIn this special episode of The School Collective Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Michael Gomez, a nationally recognized trauma expert and co-founder of the NCTSN Trauma and IDD Workgroup. Dr. Gomez shares his journey into clinical child psychology, shedding light on trauma as a toxin and how schools can better support students dealing with its effects.We dive into critical topics such as trauma screening, the impact of racial socialization, the challenges of differentiating between autism and trauma, and the often-overlooked fawn response. Dr. Gomez also discusses secondary trauma and burnout among educators, offering practical strategies...
2025-03-121h 03
EsrealyLa madre de un hijo homosexual. Christopher Yuan.Una sola frase puede cambiar la vida. Así fue para Angela Yuan cuando su corazón quedó destrozado al oír a su hijo, querido decir, sólo dos palabras. Aquella madre orgullosa y atea no estaba lista para escuchar Soy Gay. 1º Timoteo 1:14 Pero la gracia de nuestro Señor fue más abundante con la fe y el amor que es en Cristo Jesús.
15 Palabra fiel y digna de ser recibida por todos: que Cristo Jesús vino al mundo para salvar a los pecadores, de los cuales yo soy el primero. Lucas 19:10 Porque el Hijo del Hombre vino a bus...
2024-05-1131 min
Breakthrough with Chris MedellinRate Revolution: Navigating Mortgages with Eddie GomezIn this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Eddie Gomez, exploring his upbringing and how it shaped his trajectory in the mortgage industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure, Eddie shares insights into the pivotal moments that shaped his career path. We also delve into his innovative program designed to ensure fairness and accuracy in mortgage rates, empowering clients to make informed decisions. Tune in as we uncover the blend of personal narrative and professional expertise that defines Eddie's approach to revolutionizing the mortgage landscape.Bio:Eddie Gomez is...
2024-02-2357 min
The Writing Community Chat ShowAnna Gomez Reveals Her Secrets to Writing Real Life, Flawed Characters and Unconditional Love.Anna Gomez was born and raised in the city of Makati, Philippines before she met and married her best friend who whisked her away to Chicago over twenty years ago. You may recognise Anna as she has been on our show twice before. She came on alongside actor and author Kristoffer Polaha. They wrote a book series together and we talked about the difficulties and joys of doing so.Anna is a full time career woman who thought she could write a book about her life (The Light in the Wound, Christine Brae 2013) and then run away as far...
2023-08-1146 min
The Writing Community Chat ShowKristoffer Polaha talks with Anna Gomez about Where The Sun Rises.The WCCS welcomes back #KristofferPolaha and #AnnaGomez. Thier second book in The #FromKonawithLove series. Where the Sun Rises is out on the 11th of October and has already been quoted as "a modern-day Romeo and Juliet." We get deep into a co working author relationship and BREAKING #FromKonaWithLove movie news! You can find their brand new book here: https://amzn.to/3UPVDbsThe From Kona with Love series depicts multicultural romance, love, loss, and redemption woven into a family saga, set in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Though interconnected, each installment can be read as a...
2022-10-061h 05The Writing Community Chat ShowThis week on The WCCS - Kristoffer Polaha & Anna Gomez!This week, The WCCS welcomes back #KristofferPolaha and #AnnaGomez. Thier second book in The #FromKonawithLove series. Where the Sun Rises is out on the 11th of October and has already been quoted as "a modern-day Romeo and Juliet."You can find their brand new book here: https://amzn.to/3UPVDbsAnd you can find the link for Thursday's show here: https://youtu.be/GKhBSTCMYyEThe From Kona with Love series depicts multicultural romance, love, loss, and redemption woven into a family saga, set in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Though interconnected, each installment can be...
2022-10-0100 min
The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 78 "Finding Where you Fit" w/ Suzette LambertIn this week's episode, Chris speaks with Suzette Lambert, a marriage and family therapist for over 30 years currently working as a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist for Bulloch Counseling Center, about her journey with God and how she uses His guidance to find her next path in life. Watch to learn how Suzette tackles her own familial issues, overcomes adversity, and uses her knowledge to be successful in her career.As a marriage and family therapist, Suzette faces her own demons, identifies others’, and navigates how to overcome those issues. She describes how every move she makes is...
2022-08-1057 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 77 "Mentoring the Next Leaders" w/ Spencer ClancyIn this week's episode, Chris speaks with Spencer Clancy, the System Director for Talent Development and Culture for CHRISTUS Health. Spencer talks about the impact mentors have had on his career trajectory. Watch to learn how important mentors are to creating the next generation of leaders. Spencer has had many mentors throughout his life both spiritual and professional. He met his first mentor during graduate school who helped him land an internship. This opportunity allowed him to pursue what he wanted to do later in his career. Through the amazing mentoring of this individual, he...
2022-07-1339 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 76 "Saying Yes to Yourself" w/ Lisa ReynoldsIn this episode, Chris speaks with Lisa Reynolds, Vice President of Change Management at CHRISTUS Health, about her journey with overcoming herself and how she learned to let go of herself and become less of a people pleaser. Watch to learn how Lisa uses feedback, encouragement from others, and faith to become a successful leader. Growing up as a middle child, Lisa always felt like she had to keep the peace. This led to her developing people pleasing habits, which negatively impacted her. Now after 18 years with CHRISTUS she is able to look back and see where...
2022-06-2940 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 75 "Success is Not Achieved Alone" w/ Craig RinerIn this episode, Chris speaks with Craig Riner, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer for Diversified Business Groups at Highmark Health. Craig talks about his journey of balancing his drive for success with collegiality and compassion. Watch to learn how to look beyond one’s self so that you can apply it to your life. When Craig was in college he was unsure of the career he wanted to pursue. It wasn’t until his internship with MARC USA, an advertising agency, that he discovered his passion for marketing and public relations. From...
2022-06-1551 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 74 "A Touch of G.R.A.C.E." w/ Dr. Marcelle DavisIn this week's episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Marcelle Davis, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for VCU Health about her journey with DEI issues and how that has shaped the leader she is today. Watch to learn how to implement Marcelle’s G.R.A.C.E. framework into your life and become a more inclusive leader.When Marcelle was young, she moved to Brooklyn with her family and experienced some prominent racial clashes of the time. This shaped her views on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and created the sparks for what she would later do...
2022-06-0143 min
The Super Awesome Pinball ShowThe Super Awesome Pinball Show Ep. 32 - Gomez Pt. 2Please join Franchi, Line and Parsons on the second day of the whirlwind 2-day interview extravaganza with Stern Pinball's George Gomez. It's an emotional ride for sure. No extra junk, just 100% interview. Enjoy!
2022-05-201h 12The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 73 "Switching Roles While Keeping your Passion" w/ Akilah GriffinWelcome to Season 7 of the Virtuous Heroes Podcast! Season 7 begins with Akilah Griffin, Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition for Atrium Health Navicent, about the role servant leadership has played in her life and the path she took to helping others! After originally starting in pre-health, Akilah realized that while her passion for helping others was there and she was certainly talented enough to perform the role, some of the mental challenges nurses go through were overwhelming. Wanting to follow that passion for helping others and with the advice of close friends and family, she...
2022-05-1842 min
The Super Awesome Pinball ShowThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 30 Gomez Pt. 1The first part of our exclusive interview with our favorite guest, Mr. George Gomez. There's a few exclusives dropped here, and tons of Stern insight on things to come, plus TONS of fun! All this and MORE!
2022-05-161h 56The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 72 "Committing to Community" w/ Kevin BoldingIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Kevin Bolding, CEO & President of Central Florida YMCA, about the importance of community and the prominent role it has taken in Kevin’s life.Kevin started his journey at his local YMCA in Lynchburg, Virginia, exploring his passion for making a difference in his community. A few years after this, Kevin furthered his leadership journey at YMCA Detroit, Kevin wasn’t sure of his path but knew that community was something he wanted to focus on. At YMCA Detroit, he was able to garner plenty of experience and focus on his...
2022-04-2743 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 71 "Sharing Your Strength" w/ Sherman Gillums Jr.In this week’s episode, Chris speaks with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Chief Strategy and Impact Officer and US Marine Veteran Sherman Gillums Jr. about his leadership journey. A humble man, Sherman attributes his success to the many people who helped him along the way and talks about how a leader’s success is a product of his follower’s beliefs. Sherman believes that a leader’s readiness is measured by their accountability for every aspect of their team’s well-being. As a leader, Sherman stresses the importance of making enough mistakes and learning from them to bu...
2022-04-2047 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 70 "The Gift of Presence" w/ Adrian DixonIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Veteran Chaplain Adrian Dixon on his journey of becoming a spiritual leader as a Resident Chaplain at Duke Raleigh Hospital. While still in Divinity school, Adrian started working as a Staff Chaplain at Duke Raleigh Hospital providing pastoral services to patients.Through his diligent work, he slowly expanded the Chaplain program to include a new clinical pastoral program “Care For Eachother (CFE)”, a partnership with Duke University Hospital, and a team of five full-time chaplain residents and 8 to 10 interns to provide pastoral services. Adrian also shares two emotional stories that h...
2022-04-1345 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 69 "Leading with Optimism" w/ Rebecca HoltdorfIn this weeks’ episode, Chris speaks with Rebecca Holtdorf, Director of Human Resources at Harnett Health and long-time healthcare enthusiast, about her path and journey to working in the healthcare industry. Drawing strength from her past experiences, and with the help of Cassie's Foundation, Rebecca devotes herself to making a conscious effort to provide adequate resources and help for families going through miscarriages, stillborns, and other forms of child loss.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca took the initiative to administer thousands of free vaccines to patients, regardless of their backgrounds, and overcame language barriers, to protect her co...
2022-04-0645 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 68 "Being a Force for Positive Change" w/ Parker SandersIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Parker Sanders, Associate Consultant for Spirit Consulting, on his passion for being a force for positive change and why he decided to join the Spirit team. A lover of music and a passionate supporter of mental health, Parker takes us through his journey on what led him to join Spirit.Parker did not want to be a cog in the machine having to “sell a product” but rather he wanted to be involved with an organization that makes positive change and helps people. Searching for where he could be this f...
2022-03-3043 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 67 "Others Oriented Leadership" w/ Dr. Kent IngleIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Kent Ingle, retired news anchor for NBC and CBS, pastoral leader of 15 years, and current president of Southeastern University, about his journey to becoming a leader. An “others oriented” leader, Kent focuses on celebrating and empowering the people around him.He believes that leaders should be humble and self-aware, always acknowledging the voices and opinions of others. Drawing from his own past, Kent urges all to maintain faith and self-management and never be defeated by grief and misfortune, for God will show you what the best version of yourse...
2022-03-2346 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 66 "Growing with your Team" w/ Mary LaFrancoisIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with HR extraordinaire Mary LaFrancois, Division VP of Human Resources for Ardent Health Services, on ways leaders can help employees grow and achieve their full potential. As a leader, Mary and Chris believe that it’s better to “train people and have them leave you than not train them and have them stay.”Mary’s approach to leadership emphasizes making the employees “want” to come to work by making them feel validated and contributing a tangible difference in their work. Drawing from her own experience, Mary encouraged people to let their bosses k...
2022-03-1629 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 65 "Compassionate Leading" w/ Dr. Steven BerkIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Steven Berk; Dean, Executive VP, and Provost of Texas Tech University’s Health Science Center, about his journey and philosophy as a leader. Drawing from his memoir “Anatomy of Kidnapping”, Dr. Berk recounts his struggle with working in between the healthcare system while trying to preserve the ethics of health workers. Dr. Berk talks about how he trusts his family and colleagues to keep him anchored and focused on doing the right thing.Sharing his harrowing story of being held at gunpoint and having to say a potentially last goo...
2022-03-0934 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 64 "Learning to be a Leader" w/ Jaden SmithIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Jaden Smith, Spirit’s Director of Business Operations, about how to create and foster cohesive team work remotely. An ambitious and driven leader, Jaden’s experience as a young leader adapting to different employees allows him to support and enable others to succeed.After taking on a leadership role at the age of sixteen, Jaden shares how his experience interacting with high schoolers, college students, and senior workers enabled him to become a more flexible leader. Jaden believes that responsible leaders adapt and cater to each individual as every person...
2022-03-0239 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 63 – “Negotiating Leadership” w/ Dr. John LowryIn this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Dr. John Lowry regarding his journey and growth to leadership. From being vulnerable to advice and criticism from other people to treating teammates with consistency, John Lowry reveals the experiences and lessons he learned from his leadership career.As a leader, John Lowry has strived to set the tone of the group, and aim to create an inclusive and encouraging working environment that truly inspires employees to achieve their fullest potential. John believes that people leave managers, not companies. It is up to the leader to create a culture th...
2022-02-2343 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 62 - "Leading with Love" w/ Fabian StoneIn this week's episode, Christopher Gomez and Fabian Stone discuss leading with LOVE and getting results from uncomfortable conversations. Fabian shared his experience of overcoming backlash and racism in the healthcare sector, and how he was able to lead his team to greatness with LOVE - Listening, observing, validation, and execution.Fabian’s leadership methodology demonstrates how by building trust and clarity, as well as finding a common ground based on respect, we can overcome impatience and fear, and achieve results from seemingly unbearable conversations between people with different beliefs.More about our Guest:...
2022-02-1639 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 61 - "Opportunity Leadership" w/ Dr. Roger ParrottLearn about opportunity leadership as Chris talks with Dr. Roger Parrott about the importance of working in unison with God and his plan, instead of being blindsided by one's ego. The two share experience on how they navigate their team and company through uncertainty. Dr. Parrott talks about Opportunity Leadership, urging leaders to stop overplanning and start believing in the process of God. Using the example of David slaying Goliath, Dr. Parrott explains that opportunity leaders do not expect success at first but are willing to adapt and change are always quick on their feet, and never...
2022-02-0954 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 60 - “Virtuous Heroes Christmas Special ” w/ Christopher & Hannah GomezCome celebrate with us and open yourself to the love and joy that is Christmas! Chris and Hannah Gomez celebrate Christmas through song and prayer and bring glad tidings to all. The duo performs a beautiful rendition of Silent Night before delving into a lively discussion of Christmas and reflecting on the podcast. Chris and Hannah navigate through the many themes covered throughout the life of the podcast and where they would like for it to head in the future.“If you think about the way that you’re to lead in business as leading the head of a...
2021-12-2240 min
World Class Leadership w/ Pierre MoniceHow to Hire Elite Talent w/ Christopher GomezWelcome to episode 3 of The World Class Leadership Podcast! I'm your host Pierre Monice.
Today we have our guest, Chris Gomez.
Christopher Gomez is an executive search consultant with fifteen years of industry experience. Today, Christopher serves as the leader of the Executive Search service line and leads the firm's operations as Chief Executive Officer. Among his many passions, Christopher enjoys raising his darling boys, playing guitar with his wife, and spending carefree timelessness with family and friends.
As a public speaker, Christopher has made several appearances on NBC, CBS, WGN, and Shalom Medi...
2021-12-1317 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 59 - “Looking into Your Inner-Self ” w/ Brian JohnsonCreate time to look into your inner-self and understand your identity with Brian Johnson, the current President of Warner Pacific University and author of 7 academic and scholarly books. Having grown up in a rough neighborhood, Brian had to “fight” his environment in order to be a first-generation student and pursue his passion in academics. Brian emphasizes the value of becoming comfortable with every aspect of one’s identity, “the good, the bad, the ugly,” and will gladly help guide his peers to identify their own passions.Learn more about Brian and his experience in academics:From the s...
2021-12-0854 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 58 - “Fostering Spiritual Life in Higher Education” w/ Shawn DaleyBalance spiritual growth and higher education with Shawn Daley, the Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at George Fox University. Shawn elevates higher education by integrating worship and belief into classes, research, and student-professor relationships. At George Fox University, Shawn ensures students can pursue knowledge on behalf of the gospel.“Every day should be teaching you something about the mission that you have and what you’re doing on this earth” - Shawn DaleyLearn more about Shawn’s experiences with belief in higher education, and tune into Shawn’s journey starting as a teacher to becoming t...
2021-11-2451 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 57 - “Ending Systemic Inequality” w/ Adrian TaylorPursue systemic equality with Adrian Taylor as he teaches how he “accepted the challenge to be a just leader.” Adrian discusses the value of maintaining strong faith and fostering love even in an office environment. In pursuing workplace equality and diversity, Adrian emphasizes that it’s essential for leaders to be “human” and accept their own vulnerability as well. Adrian is the current Director of Diversity for Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio, where he works to enforce workforce, patient and supplier diversity.“It’s okay as a leader to be vulnerable and human” - Adrian TaylorMor...
2021-11-1732 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 56 - “How to Invest in Yourself” w/ Marta SamsonBe empowered to invest in yourself with Marta Samson. She shares her journey from being an immigrant cleaner in the UK to being a sought-after business coach. Marta also hosts the Thrivepreneur podcast and works in Procurement at Siemens Mobility.“Do I stay here or do I take a step of faith and invest in myself?” - Marta SamsonMORE ABOUT MARTA SAMSONMarta immigrated to the UK as a mother who didn’t speak English. While working as an immigrant cleaner, Marta decided to invest in herself and go back to school. She ea...
2021-11-1533 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 56 - “How to Invest in Yourself” w/ Marta SamsonBe empowered to invest in yourself with Marta Samson. She shares her journey from being an immigrant cleaner in the UK to being a sought-after business coach. Marta also hosts the Thrivepreneur podcast and works in Procurement at Siemens Mobility.“Do I stay here or do I take a step of faith and invest in myself?” - Marta SamsonMORE ABOUT MARTA SAMSONMarta immigrated to the UK as a mother who didn’t speak English. While working as an immigrant cleaner, Marta decided to invest in herself and go back to school. She ea...
2021-11-1033 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 55 - “Cultivating Social Justice with Leadership” w/ Michael RoedigerLearn to be an esteemed leader with Michael Roediger, the Director & CEO at Dayton Art Institute in Ohio.Michael Roediger talks about cultivating social justice by empowering leadership in your colleagues. Roediger is the Director & CEO at Dayton Art Institute, and Roediger emphasizes the importance of maintaining diversity and creating a balanced team. As he quotes, “Let other people excel, and you’ll shine!”Michael Roediger received his Master's in Leadership Development from Wright State University and his Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Theatre from Ohio Northern University.When Roediger first became...
2021-11-0333 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 54 - “Getting Back On Your Feet” w/ Rhonda BrandonReignite your career passions with Rhonda Brandon, the Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP at Duke University Health System.Reignite your career passions with Rhonda Brandon as she gives advice on how to act when you’re burnt out or feeling unvalued in the workplace. Rhonda is the Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP at Duke University Health System, and her purpose statement is to “set the stage, so the brilliance of others may shine.”Rhonda Brandon received her Master of Science in Organization Development at American University and her BA in Mass Communications at Hampto...
2021-10-2739 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 53 - “Curing Stagnation in the Workplace” w/ Marti KonstantBe proactive about stagnation in your work with workplace analyst and career-agility researcher Marti Konstant. She is the author of the best-selling “Activate Your Agile Career: How Responding to Change will Inspire Your Life's Work” with a companion workbook. She is a workplace futurist who guides individuals to help them pursue their passion and understand what they can bring to the workplace. “When change is happening, don’t do nothing!” - Marti KonstantPrior to launching her company, "Konstant Change", Marti was the Senior Director of Inbound Sales Development at Samsung Electronics where she created and launch...
2021-10-2025 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 52 - “The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning” w/ Gregor ThuswaldnerGregor Thuswaldner is a passionate professor and administrator who works as the Provost and Executive Vice President at Whitworth University. Be motivated to stay curious and seek new opportunities with Gregor Thuswaldner as he talks about the joys of lifelong learning. Thuswaldner has acquired in total 13 certificates, licenses, and degrees (including two masters and one PhD). He is the current Provost and Executive Vice President at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. Gregor Thuswaldner received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in German Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his second Master's...
2021-10-1336 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 51 - “Learning the Gift of Time” w/ Kirsten CarlileKirsten Carlile is the Director of Philanthropy & Partner Experiences at Child’s Play, a non-profit organization for children's hospitals. Learn how to stay patient in your career path by listening to Kirsten Carlile’s journey from being a leader to the director. Kirsten Carlile is the Director of Philanthropy & Partner Experiences at Child’s Play, a non-profit organization working to incorporate gaming in children's hospitals. Kirsten Carlile earned her Master of Arts in Philanthropy & Development at the University of Minnesota and her Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Montana. “Take a moment...
2021-10-0628 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 50 - “Recognize and Prevent Burnouts” w/ Katie LawrenceKatie Lawrence is an Executive Director at Prisma Health with a passion for helping employee engagement and burnout reduction. Maintain a healthy balance in life with Katie Lawrence as she discusses how to recognize and prevent burnouts by taking care of self-wellness. Katie Lawrence has worked to connect and integrate health systems in a patient-focused manner. She is currently Executive Director for Ambulatory Optimization and Integration at Prisma Health. Katie Lawrence earned her Masters in Health Administration at the Medical University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish at Furman...
2021-09-2929 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 49 - Building Great Organizational Culture w/ Rey SpadoniRey Spadoni is a published author, deacon, and CEO of Community VNA.Create your ideal work environment with Rey Spadoni as he shares tips on building an efficient organization culture. Rey Spadoni is a deacon at the Archdiocese of Boston and author of “Saving Organizations That Matter: Ascending From the Confluence of Chaos”. He is the current Executive Director & CEO at Community VNA.Rey Spadoni earned his Master’s of Business Administration in Healthcare Management at Questrom School of Business in Boston University as well as a Bachelor of Arts at College of the Holy Cross...
2021-09-2238 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 48 - From Single Mom in College to Chief HR Officer w/ Stacey LawsonStacey Lawson is a mother, public speaker, mentor, and Chief HR Officer for Premier Health. Learn how to be the best you by listening to Stacey Lawson’s journey as a single mom in college to becoming chief HR officer. Lawson was recognized as one of Dayton’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2002 as well as a 2014 Woman of Influence. She is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer for Premier Health. “Drivers don’t know ‘no’; all they know are results.” - Stacey Lawson
2021-09-1546 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 47 - Maturing through New Environments w/ Bruce C. Kusch Ph.D.Bruce has worked in the tech industry and is the current president at Ensign College. Become a better leader with Bruce Kusch as he speaks on the importance of listening to others and being open to new environments. In the past, Kusch has worked in multiple tech companies and traveled around the world as a missionary. He is now President at Ensign College. “A leader who doesn’t listen is a leader liable to make mistakes” - Bruce Kusch
2021-09-0846 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 46 - “Practicing Patience in Leadership” w/ Mark CotleurMark Cotleur is the Senior Vice President of Fund Development for the Sisters of Charity Health System.Learn how to become a more patient leader by listening to Mark Cotleur speak on how to let go of pride, impatience, and grief. Beginning in 1993, Cotleur has worked in the healthcare industry for most of his career. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Fund Development for the Sisters of Charity Health System.“Patience and humility are not incompatible with being decisive and driven.” - Mark Cotleur mcotleur@SistersOfCharityHealth.orgSH...
2021-09-0139 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 46 - “Practicing Patience in Leadership” w/ Mark CotleurMark Cotleur is the Senior Vice President of Fund Development for the Sisters of Charity Health System.Learn how to become a more patient leader by listening to Mark Cotleur speak on how to let go of pride, impatience, and grief. Beginning in 1993, Cotleur has worked in the healthcare industry for most of his career. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Fund Development for the Sisters of Charity Health System.“Patience and humility are not incompatible with being decisive and driven.”-Mark Cotleurmcotleur@SistersOfCharityHealth.org
2021-09-0139 min
La Escalera del ÉxitoChristopher Gomez - Maestría en el Extranjero - Escalera del Éxito #5El día de hoy platicamos con Christopher Gomez, un gran amigo, que está cumpliendo el sueño de muchos de estudiar en otro país. Específicamente en Irlanda. Y el día de Hoy nos viene a platicar como es Estudiar una maestria en el Extranjero y los shocks culturales que se presentan. Hola que tal amigos, bienvenidos a La Escalera del Éxito! El programa en donde platicamos con personas súper exitosas y aprendemos cuáles son los pasos que los llevaron a conseguir todo eso que tú también puedes lograr.
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2021-08-251h 43The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 45 - “Control vs Faith” w/ Mike CemenoMike Cemeno is the VP of Outreach for the Fishers of Men, an organization that equips men to follow Christ.Be inspired to bring faith into your leadership roles by listening to Mike Cemeno speak on how to run a business through the power of faith. Mike is the founder of Fishers of Men and serves as the VP of Outreach. “I use both of my businesses to encounter people, to love people, and to bring the love of Christ to them.” - Mike Cemeno
2021-08-2545 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 44 - Aligning Your Identity with Success w/ Kelly BaaderKelly Baader is a renowned Digital Sales and Marketing Strategist, Coach, and Consultant to emerging online entrepreneurs. Learn how to let go of grief and channel your hardships into becoming a successful leader by listening to Kelly Baader. Baader has worked in marketing and sales for luxury global hotel groups, non-profit and ministry, and entrepreneur coaching for the entirety of her career. She has grown as a leader and speaker as well as developing relationships as a mentor to female leaders. Baader has led thriving sales and marketing functions and currently serves as the CEO of her...
2021-08-1857 min
The Unfiltered ExperienceDaniel Gomez | Reconnecting to The Real You | The Unfiltered Experience w/Christopher Rausch & Scott GoyetteDaniel Gomez | Reconnecting to The Real You | The Unfiltered Experience w/Christopher Rausch & Scott GoyetteFriday, August 13th, 2021 @ 5pm (PST) / 8pm (EST) Are you struggling to even answer the question "Who Am I?" Eager to get your perspectives and beliefs adjusted so they work for you? Ready to shift what's NOT serving you and create exciting goals and dreams? Please join myself, Christopher Rausch and Scott Goyette for what will surely be a very passionate, energetic, and UNFILTERED conversation!!...
2021-08-131h 01The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 43 - Leading & Developing Leaders w/ Jillyan McKinneyJillyan McKinney is an accomplished hospital CEO with an extensive history of working virtuously in faith-based healthcare. Learn how to become a better and more diverse leader by listening to Jillyan McKinney coach on how to judge people for their intentions and not just their behaviors. McKinney has worked in healthcare for the entirety of her career, growing as a leader and developing relationships as a mentor to female leaders. She has helped lead the successful launches of numerous hospitals and currently serves as CEO of Littleton Adventist Hospital. “You want to make sure that yo...
2021-08-1142 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 42 - Getting Promoted to Your Level of Incompetence w/ Larry GrayIf you’ve ever been asked a question that you don’t know the answer to, you know how important it is to have people to support you– besides your smartphone! After 37 years with the same company, Larry Gray went from staff Champlain to President at Baptist Health Louisville. He credits his climb to the top to his support staff because he understands that he doesn’t have all of the answers. He leads with humility by recognizing this and empowering his support to use their skills to perform as a team. “I don’t have it all...
2021-07-2348 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 41 - “Worldly Success Alone Won’t Satisfy” w/Dr. Sean TierneyDr. Sean Tierney, renowned heart surgeon and founder of a Catholic high school, discusses how to respond to a call from God. How do you respond to God’s call? Dr. Sean Tierney discusses his family’s humble beginnings and how God called him to open a Catholic High School based on the Socratic teaching method. Dr. Tierney is a physician at the Heart Care Center of Illinois. Also, hear Dr. Tierney’s stance on coping with death, and let us know your thoughts. “Don’t just shoot for worldly success, that can just lead to misery...
2021-07-2143 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 40 - All Paths Lead to the Same Destination w/ Dr. Albert MosleyIt can be scary sometimes to have your sites set on something you really want, just to have it fall apart right in front of you. In these moments, it’s important to remember that there might be a bigger plan for you.In this episode, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s Senior Vice President/Chief Mission Integration Officer Dr. Albert Mosley tells his story of how he went from biology major to pastor to his current position combining both of his callings into one.“It just goes to show that God has this wonderful sense of hum...
2021-07-1647 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 39 - Self-Reflection in Leadership w/ Trevan RossTrevan Ross is an HR Professional with specialized skills in communication and empathy. Learn about the importance of communication, empathy, and self-awareness as a leader with Trevan Ross. Trevan has been in HR for the entirety of his career, and for the past 20 years, he has moved around various healthcare organizations helping them efficiently utilize human capital. “As a leader, I don’t do all the work by myself... I had to [work] on giving praise to colleagues for the work they have done.” -Trevan Ross
2021-07-1430 min
Raw & Unscripted with Christopher RauschHow to Breakthru Limiting Beliefs | Daniel Gomez | Raw & UNscripted w/Christopher RauschHow to Breakthru Limiting Beliefs | Daniel Gomez | Raw & UNscripted w/Christopher RauschTuesday, July 13th @ 7pm (pst) / 10pm (est)Sick and tired of your own thoughts holding you prisoner in life? Eager to learn new strategies for changing your mindset and results? Ready to find out how to get comfortable being UNCOMFORTABLE???Please join me LIVE Tues, 07/13/21 @ 7pm (pst / 10pm (est) as I chat with the powerful, knowledgeable, and very heart-centered Daniel Gomez!!!Daniel is an unbelievable inspirational sp...
2021-07-131h 05The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 38 - More than Just a 9-5 w/ Amber KingAmber King found her career calling as an HR Strategic Business Partner at Atrium Health, and a calling that combines her love for running and respect for US soldiers. Your life should be more than simply clocking in, clocking out, paying the bills, and repeat. Follow your true calling and you will make a true difference. Special guest Amber King started as a healthcare recruiter and found her calling helping others help others as an HR Strategic Business Partner at Atrium Health. “I don’t know what it’s like to experience the deployment, and I don’...
2021-07-0928 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 37 - Working without a Safety Net w/ Rob Klein“Prodigal Son” Rob Klein is the CEO of Klein and Partners. In this episode, he discusses how he found his faith and how it got him through the loss of his first wife, helped him find his new spouse and business partner, and ultimately revealed that everything and every person that enters your life is there for a reason.“Working without a safety net is very inspiring.” - Rob Klein
2021-07-0749 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 36 - Establishing Strategic Partnerships and Staying Humble w/Gregory WadeGregory Wade is the SVP of Strategic Partnerships at a cybersecurity organization. He discusses critical leadership skills and the importance of listening to others’ perspectives and opinions. Learn about the importance of diverse, strategic teams and strong leadership in a professional setting with Gregory Wade. As SVP Strategic Partnerships & APAC at UK-based cybersecurity leader, Trustonic Inc., Greg specializes in helping businesses establish strategic partnerships and realize the benefits from these new alliances on a domestic, regional and global scale. He discusses the leadership skills he finds to be most critical, such as empathy, and tips fo...
2021-07-0234 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 35 - Propel Your Career Through Service w/ Angel GutierrezAngel Gutierrez is the VP of Institutional Advancement for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Angel discusses his 25 years of non-profit experience and why his role is so fulfilling.Learn about the value of networking, mentorship, and helping others with Angel Gutierrez. Angel is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He discusses his upbringing in a traditional Puerto Rican household, and how he took advantage of open doors and opportunities to propel his career. Angel has worked in the non-profit sector for 25 years and has built his career...
2021-06-3031 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 34 - NFL Defensive Back Curing Cancer w/ Anthony BassAnthony Bass is a former NFL player who has led a life of ministry and non-profit work. He also holds 3 master’s degrees. Wow, get inspired! Former NFL Defensive Back Anthony Bass discusses his experience as a professional athlete, and how his faith led him to leave the NFL and fully dedicate his life to ministry and helping others. Anthony is the Senior Executive Director of the American Cancer Society and a lead pastor. He holds three master’s degrees: public affairs, divinity, and business administration. “Leadership is about relationships. I had to learn how to mas...
2021-06-2552 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 33 - Marketing Like Jesus w/ Darren ShearerDarren Shearer is the founder and CEO of a media and publishing company. He discusses his religious upbringing, experiences in the Air Force, and how he started his own company.Learn how to market yourself and your business through the teachings of Jesus with Darren Shearer, CEO and founder of HighBridge Media. Darren joined the Air Force the day of 9/11, feeling a need to help his country. He then enrolled in a seminary and went on to start his own media and book publishing company. Darren discusses his religious and career journey, as well as their intersection...
2021-06-2346 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 32 - Using Prayer to Find Your Career Path w/ Lindsey HollandLindsey Holland is the Director of HR at MAP International, a medical supplies company that serves over 82 countries in need. She discusses her winding professional journey and how faith guided her.Career paths are not meant to be linear. Learn how to hear God answer your prayers for stability and contentment in your job by listening to Lindsey Holland’s journey to success. She describes how the decisions she has made, people she has met, and faith in God have led her to her current role, where she is the Director of HR for an international medical co...
2021-06-1844 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 31 - Leading a Nationwide Organization w/ Dan DeMatteLearn about how to make your business grow and change lives through virtuous leadership by listening to Dan DeMatte, founder of Damascus, describes his journey and the success he and his organization have achieved. Damascus is a community of Catholic missionaries that aims to revive and transform the Church in America. Since 2015, Damascus has welcomed 20,000 people annually, including 10,000 youths. Dan discusses how gratitude and mindset allow you to stay connected to God and follow a successful path.“As a leader, the more I give away to my employees, the more they accomplish...The more I [let go of...
2021-06-1630 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 30 - Replacing Fear with Compassion w/Shawn JeffersShawn Jeffers, Executive Director of the non-profit, Little City, shares his lessons from his 47 years of community service experience.Learn about the skills it takes to run a non-profit by listening to Shawn Jeffers’ story of hardship, fulfillment, and success. Shawn gives valuable tips on properly setting your identity, and how he was able to overcome the fear of working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If Shawn’s career journey inspires you, please consider donating to Little City.“The more I give, the more it comes back to me in ways I could never...
2021-06-1147 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 29 - Cultural and Spiritual Impacts of Practicing Medicine w/ Dr. Kehinde EniolaDr. Kehinde Eniola, Physician and Clinic Director at Cone Family Medical Center, discusses her journey moving from Nigeria to the U.S., and how her faith has helped her succeed in practicing medicine.Learn how culture, virtue, and leadership interact by listening to Dr. Kehinde Eniola describe her cross-continental move from Nigeria to the U.S., and how she climbed the ranks to become a Clinic Director. After finishing medical training at the top of her class, Kehinde moved to the U.S. and began her residency at St. Joseph Hospital in New York.“Even wh...
2021-06-0920 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 28 - Keeping the ‘Human’ in HR w/ Pierre MoniceLearn how to enhance your leadership abilities through overcoming vices by listening to Pierre Monice, current regional SVP of Human Resources for a large national health care system and former pastor. Pierre is a high-energy, relational leader with a passion for inspiring people to reach high levels personally and professionally. Pierre’s successes and failures allow him to share his story and inspire others to overcome challenges virtuously.“God has plans for you. Run your race. Stay there. Don’t let ego and pride get in the way. He is going to make things work out the way He...
2021-06-0427 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 27 - Knowing My Calling as a Healthcare Leader w/ Rumame Samuels ByrantRumame Samuels Bryant currently serves as the Executive Director of Total Rewards for UnityPoint Health, a network of hospitals, clinics, and home care services in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Bryant describes herself as a “woman of faith,” as she enjoys using singing and public speaking to encourage others to reach their fullest potential.In this episode, Bryant shares her journey to becoming a licensed minister and the importance of integrating all of the gifts that God gave her into her life. Bryant opens up about the doubts that she had in understanding her calling, as well...
2021-05-2128 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 26 - Thirty Years as a Sales Trainer, Speaker and Author w/ Dave KahleDave Kahle is a Christian author, speaker, and sales trainer with over 30 years of experience. Dave has authored thirteen books, including Question Your Way to Sales Success, 11 Secrets of Time Management for Salespeople, and How to Sell Anything to Anyone Anytime. Dave writes a weekly e-magazine for salespeople and has presented in 47 states and 11 countries. Also, for over 25 years, he's been President of Kahle Way Sales Systems, a sales training/consulting company, where he has trained tens of thousands of salespeople and sales managers. In this episode, Dave shares his secrets to being effective and managing one’s time in...
2021-05-1750 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 25 - Molecular Biologist Becomes Healthcare Executive w/ Neil PithadiaNeil Pithadia is the Director at Baylor Scott & White (BS&W) Physician Services, the largest nonprofit health organization in Texas, where he has oversight of the physician medical group for hospital-based, surgical and medical services. Pithadia is a healthcare executive with 13 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. A trained Cellular, Molecular Biologist, and Medical Informaticist and educated at Harvard Business School, University of Michigan, and Texas Tech University with an interest in real estate, Neil has a unique perspective within the industry.In this episode, Pithadia discusses his journey to the c...
2021-05-1438 min
The Super Awesome Pinball ShowThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Fireside Chat 1 - George GomezSit down with pinball artist Christopher Franchi, for a rare, personal chat with Stern Pinball's Chief Creative Officer, George Gomez, as he recants tales of his pinball career, both funny and emotional. Also hear his take on playfield issues, Wood prices cutting into B.O.M.'s and more. Also hear George turn the tables on Franchi for the Fast Franchi 5, where George gets to drill Franchi with 5 questions. Don't miss this unique show.
2021-05-122h 32The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 24, Your Workplace Is Your Mission Field w/ Jim and Martha BrangenbergJim and Martha Brangenberg have co-hosted the iWork4Him Talk Show since 2013, and have challenged thousands of people across the world with the message that one’s workplace is his mission field. As entrepreneurs and business owners, they both learned that their work was significant in the Kingdom of God and now have a desire to share with others the connection between faith and work. In addition to their podcast and radio spots, they have co-authored the collaborative field manuals of iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him and lead marriage retreats.In this episode, Jim and Ma...
2021-05-1033 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 23, Savvy Healthcare Leader with a Passion for Motivating Others w/ Robert DavisRobert Davis is the Operations Director for Methodist Health Systems, where he leads a budget of $50M, as well as oversees over 300 staff at 26 offices. Robert Davis is a healthcare leader with 10+ years of practice management and process improvement experience. He spent eight years in the Navy where he was responsible for multiple practice management and office operations. Robert is exceptionally strong in operational improvement and shares his strong leadership skills and success in building collaborative teams, motivating staff and supporting professional development.In this episode, Robert discusses his upbringing as the oldest of five, and how...
2021-05-0731 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 22 - A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way w/ Bishop PaprockiAfter being ordained a priest, Paprocki studied law at DePaul University College of Law to pursue his goal to help impoverished people. By working as a parish priest at St. Michael Church in South Chicago, Bishop Paprocki had the opportunity to co-found the South Chicago Legal Clinic, answering to the legal needs of the poor, his initial reason for pursuing a profession in law. Paprocki studied Polish in Krakow, Poland, and later served a Polish immigrant community on the northwest side of Chicago.In this episode, Bishop Paprocki explains what it means to be a leader and...
2021-05-0333 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 21, Mayor, Healthcare COO and Adjunct Professor w/ Eric AlegriaToday’s guest is a very very busy leader! Eric Alegria is on the brink of obtaining his doctorate in public policy, he’s presently the Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California and is the Chief Affiliate Operations / Chief Operating Officer for Providence Health Network, a Catholic Healthcare System. At Provide Healthcare, Alegria is in charge of the operations of the 400 Primary Care Physicians and 3000+ specialists at the 12 hospitals in the area. Finally, and most importantly, he is the father of four children and has been married to his wife, Chri...
2021-04-3035 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 20, Reclaiming Purpose and Clarity at Work w/ Pierce BrantleyPierce Brantley is an author, speaker, and businessman. On today’s show, he discusses his life’s work in helping others find their calling and gaining clarity and purpose to their work. Pierce has successfully launched, run, and sold his own company, served as an executive for multiple acquired companies, and consulted with numerous Fortune 500 companies through his company, Invicta Business Consulting. He is also the co-host of the Eternal Entrepreneur podcast — a show for faith-based business owners, and the author of three books including Calling: Awaken to The Purpose of Your Work.
2021-04-2636 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 19 - CEO Disrupts Cycle of Racial Inequality w/Jamal MaloneJamal Malone is a Chief Executive Officer at Ada S. McKinley, a multi-state, not-for-profit, human services agency. Ada S. McKinley is one of the largest human services organizations in the region serving more than 7,000 people each year at 70+ program sites. Ada S. McKinley has three primary areas of service: child development and youth services; employment and community support services; and behavioral health and clinical programs. Jamal leads a $40MM budget and over 500 staff. Jamal was hired by Chris and his team in 2014 to fill this important role.In this episode, Jamal discusses how his organization disrupts the...
2021-04-2347 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 18, Building Leaders and Focusing on Organizational Change w/ Matthew ThibeauMatthew Thibeau is the Service Line Leader for Strategy Development, here at Spirit Consulting. He focuses on developing individuals to allow for organizational change; it is necessary that the clients take ownership of the processes used in order to meet the objectives of the organization. Also, Thibeau goes into detail regarding the importance of personal responsibility and shared accountability which ultimately leads to strong culture change.In the past, Thibeau was a CEO of a publishing division for a large multinational company and also taught undergraduate students the subject of Strategic Planning. He has experience in acquisitions...
2021-04-1920 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 17: "Focusing on the Value of Employees" w/Alyson GordonAlyson Gordon is the New Talent Strategies Assistant Vice President at Duke University Health System, where she focuses on the value of the employees through talent acquisition, career planning, and onboarding and retention efforts. With a holistic approach, Gordon focuses on the feelings of all involved while working with executives to achieve the desired work culture.In this episode, Gordon explains her positive experiences with the individuals at Duke University Health System, as well as her journey to get to where she currently is today. Gordon goes into detail regarding how she has maintained a servant leadership...
2021-04-1636 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 16, Serving the underprivileged as a Chief Mission Officer w/ Trevor BonatTrevor Bonat is the Chief Mission Officer of Trinity Health PACE and Trinity Health at Home, a multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery system that serves over 30 million individuals across 22 states. The healthcare delivery system consists of 94 hospitals, post-care treatments (such as physical therapy,) and comprehensive care programs for the elderly.In this episode, Bonat explains his lifelong desire to serve the community and how he has made a difference in people’s lives by bettering the overall health of the individuals. For example, Bonat shows support to Trinity Health's mission by raising attention to the core virtues of re...
2021-04-0237 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 15: From Orphan to CEO of a Medical Non-Profit w/ Steve StirlingSteve Stirling is President and CEO of MAP International, a Christian nonprofit organization that each year, donates over $500 million dollars’ worth of life-changing medicines and health supplies to treat more than 20 million poor people. In this episode, Stirling first speaks about acquiring polio as a child, as well as being abandoned by his father at an orphanage at an early age. He also speaks about his journey and the positive impact he has had on people in over 86 countries, as well as speaks about his book, The Crutch of Success. Stirling shares stories with Christopher Gomez regarding forgiving his fa...
2021-03-2632 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 14: “Feisty Latina" CEO Finds the Fuel to Succeed w/ Raquel TamezAs CEO for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Raquel Tamez has the honor of serving an organization with a unique, transformative mission: using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) awareness, access, and support to empower the Hispanic community to realize its full potential. Raquel has received the Hispanic Corporate Achiever Award by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, been named among the 2015 Corporate Counsel Trending 40 by Legal Bishow, and twenty-five most influential Hispanic lawyers by Leading Latinos Magazine.On today’s podcast, Raquel shares about her shift as an attorney to CEO of this mission-critical no...
2021-03-1942 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 13: Virtue + Leadership = Success w/Lou JuddLou Judd is the Executive Director of Virtue = Strength, a virtue-based formation program for schools. Lou graduated as a Magna Cum Laude from the Regina Apostolorum University in Rome, where he studied Humanities, Theology and earned a PHL in Philosophy. Lou currently resides in Kentucky with his wife Monica of 17 years and six children. Inspired by his high school football coach, Lou tells Chris about the tremendous importance of prioritizing both virtue and leadership to be successful. He has shared this lesson during his 31 years of youth ministry and 16 years of leadership at Virtue = Strength.
2021-03-1233 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp 12 : Vishal Bhalla (w/ Christopher Gomez)Vishal Bhalla is the VP and Chief Experience Officer at Parkland Hospital. He is a sought-after thought leader for his unique approach to patient, physician and team member experience, and an HR professional with a solid operations background.Vishal and Chris get deep by sharing past life experiences that led them to question and identify their life purpose, recognizing the difference between work and fulfillment, and understanding the value of compassion for oneself and others to be a virtuous leader.Vishal completed his Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) along...
2021-03-0526 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 11: Michelle Damico (w/ Christopher Gomez)Michelle Damico is a former journalist, now CEO and Founder of Michelle Damico Communications, and a fabulous cook with published recipes. For this episode, Michelle and Chris discuss the value of both strategy and generosity to build a successful PR and marketing company. And as a woman who plays many remarkable roles in her life, Michelle believes that you can attain anything and create your own reality by having a hopeful outlook in life.
2021-02-2617 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 10: Wife Interviews Husband Christopher Gomez (w/ Hannah Gomez)In this episode, we turn the tables on Chris; he is in the hot seat as our guest! Hannah Gomez, his wife, interviews Chris and learns more about his bumpy journey of humility that led to his current success. They say pride comes before the fall. In this case, humility came before the rise. As a leader, Chris discusses how personal healing is key to virtuous leadership.
2021-02-1927 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEpisode 9: Ray Ray McElrathbey, Part 2(w/ Christopher Gomez)Ray Ray McElrathbey whose life story was made into the Disney film, “Safety," returns this week on the Leading Virtuously Podcast to conclude his segment. Ray is a motivational speaker and founder of the Ray Ray Safety Net Foundation, a non-profit that provides children that deal with trauma with a ray of hope through education and mentorship accountability programs. In today's episode, Ray and Chris discuss how finding the root of your issues with the aid of others is necessary to become a better individual. It took a village to raise Ray Ray, so he strives to make the wo...
2021-02-1219 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEpisode 8: Ray Ray McElrathbey, Part 1 (w/ Christopher Gomez)This week’s episode features Ray Ray McElrathbey whose life story was made into the Disney film, “Safety.” Ray’s story teaches the virtue of perseverance. In this episode, Ray shares with Chris about his unstable and rough upbringing, and how in college he was able to succeed on the football field while simultaneously raising and taking custody of his younger brother. His wisdom to those suffering through hard times is, “do not let your present circumstance determine your future. Understand you are in a moment of time and all things come to pass. You have to wait it out and ri...
2021-02-0512 min
“Frente a Frente” con Christopher GuerreroT2:13 "Frente a Frente con Crisanta Gómez"El teatro musical y la música han acompañado a Crisanta Gómez en su carrera de actriz, y tuvimos la oportunidad de platicar de cuales han sido los momentos más importantes en su vida, y como ha enfrentado los retos que su carrera le ha puesto enfrente.
2021-02-0154 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 7: Paul Rumsey (w/ Christopher Gomez)Paul Rumsey is the Senior Vice President of Strategic HR Operations at Atrium Health; in this role, he leads merger integrations, process improvements, and strategy and culture initiatives for 70,000 teammates across three different states. As Chief of Staff, he served as “HR for HR” to address teammate relation issues and to enhance HR skill development. In this episode, Paul and Chris discuss the importance of being your genuine self in order to be an effective business leader. With experience as a teacher and executive in healthcare, insurance, hospitality, and software, Paul’s lessons are valuable across industries.
2021-01-2617 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 6: Marc Woods (w/ Christopher Gomez)Marc Woods is the Assistant Chief Nurse Executive for Behavioral Health at UK Healthcare, the health care system based on the campus of the University of Kentucky. In this episode, Marc and Chris discuss how leading compassionately can shape a community and the benefits that can be accessed through investment in long-term relationships. Marc’s story serves as an inspiration for business leaders; he was the first in his family to attend college, and he is now on the pathway to earning a doctorate in nursing leadership. He is also a husband, father of two, and member of several pr...
2021-01-1923 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 5: Julie McDevitt - CEO on Mindfulness and Creating Great Work CultureJulie McDevitt is the Founder and Clinical Director of Grace Integrated, LLC., a professional mental health counseling and psychotherapy private practice for individuals, groups, and families in the western suburbs of Chicago. In this episode, Julie talks with Chris about the value of mindfulness and creating a strong culture within an organization. Inspired by her background in teaching and work in therapy, Julie describes the importance of empathy to best serve clients’ needs. She is also a wife and a mother.
2021-01-1520 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 4: Angie Tonini-Rogers - Chief Nursing Officer Leads With LoveAngie Tonini-Rogers is the Chief Nursing Officer at a hospital offering inpatient services for female adolescents, adults, military/veterans, and their families. In this episode, Angie and Chris discuss how to discern what really matters in life, sharing advice that will help business leaders leave a meaningful impact on others and hold themselves to a standard of excellence. Through her work, Angie shares how she has empowered others by leading with integrity and love. She is also a wife, a mother of three boys, and an active participant in her faith community.
2021-01-0718 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 3: Laticia Nicole Beatty (w/ Christopher Gomez)Laticia Nicole Beatty is the CEO and founder of Purposed Professionals, a non-profit organization that works to feed, clothe, and provide toiletries to elderly people around the world; she also serves as the CEO and founder of Laticia Nicole Enterprise, which works to empower women and girls to conquer their fears and fulfill their potential. On top of these roles, she is a registered nurse and nursing home administrator with PruittHealth, a prominent leader in long-term healthcare in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Laticia talks with Chris about her philanthropy-oriented philosophy. Her work is the embodiment of...
2021-01-0712 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 2: Russell Pratali (w/ Christopher Gomez)Russell Pratali is the Principal CEO at River of Light Ltd., a non-profit organization dedicated to picking up and delivering perishable food products to needy individuals, homeless shelters, food pantries, and soup kitchens throughout Chicagoland six days a week. In this episode, Russell tells Chris about his experiences being commissioned by (now canonized Saint) Mother Teresa of Calcutta three separate times to feed the most vulnerable of society. Through his work, Russell has shown how business leaders can serve the poor by leading a selfless lifestyle. He is also a husband to his wife of over fifty years, a...
2021-01-0721 minThe Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 1: Sebastien Girard (w/ Christopher Gomez)Join us as we interview Sebestian Girard. He is currently the SVP of Workforce Engagement at Atrium Health.
2020-12-2114 min
The Gifters: Your Story is a Gift to the WorldEp. 1101: Teaching the World about Stuttering with John GomezJohn Gomez is an educator, author and documentarian. He lives in Los Angeles and teaches at CSULA. His award-winning documentary, WHEN I STUTTER, has been translated to 11 languages.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gomez-488844b9/
www.WhenIStutter.com
2020-11-2300 min