Ollie Chandhok, the Publisher and President of the Dallas Business Journal joins us today. In this episode, Ollie discusses the newspaper’s role in forming community connections, emphasizing that it's more than just a publication. He also highlights the significance of physical connections in today’s digital world and shares insights on the importance of building a strong personal brand.

Joining us today is Valerie Freeman, who dives into the power of mentorship and how it shapes the next generation of leaders, especially women. We discuss how having the right mentors can propel careers, with a strong focus on the importance of female mentorship. Valerie also explores the concept of "your network is your net worth," offering insights on how building meaningful relationships can unlock new opportunities. We wrap up by discussing actionable steps to help women succeed in the working world, with a particular emphasis on breaking barriers in the tech industry.

Chris Kleinert, the CEO and President of Hunt Investment Holdings, joins us today to share his journey and highlight the importance of the quality of your network. Chris then discusses the incredible opportunities of working with remarkable people who are the true passion of his work.
We conclude with Chris briefly describing a young professional he knows who excels due to his resilience and persistence.

David Tice, Producer, Director, and Entrepreneur joins us today to discuss his new film, Grid Down, Power Up. He emphasizes the need for a total effort to protect our electrical grid, advocating for grid security as a bipartisan movement that Americans should talk about regularly
and act now rather than later. Check out Grid Down, Power Up on YouTube to watch the movie and become more informed.

Shaunna Black, Executive Coach and Former TI Executive joins us today. We start by speaking about the importance of leading with your heart. She explains the benefits of succeeding together with the help of leaders to grow as a team with a Conscious Capitalism mentality. We conclude
by talking about the advantages for a company to work in the office rather than remotely.

George Brody, Board Chair Member of Turbostart, Founder of Globe Ranger, Serial Entrepreneur, and Technology CEO, joins us today. George talks about his current stage of life and how he is helping younger entrepreneurs become successful, emphasizing his desire to
deploy a servant-leadership mentality with the young entrepreneurs he assists. We conclude by discussing the importance of having mentors to learn from their triumphs and mistakes, so they are not repeated.

Talmage Boston, Attorney, Historian, and Author, joins us today. We begin by discussing his book How the Best Did It, which talks about the best presidents and their leadership traits. During the podcast, Talmage dives into some examples from his book about these exceptional
leaders and what implementations helped them earn this honor. To conclude, Talmage explains that a great leader is often an effective unifier. Check out Talmage’s book and find out more through his website, TalmageBoston.com.

Sooji Park, the CEO and Founder of Spark Chances, joins us today. We begin by discussing her recent ventures and the valuable statistics on how minute experiential details impact businesses. Sooji then dives into the importance of mentorship, especially for women in the business world. We conclude by talking about finding balance in life and following your passions to accomplish
what you truly want.