Ep. 1112 Bridget Howard | The Hidden Sacrifices & Hard-Won Lessons in Sports Broadcasting
In this episode, Joel sits down with the new Kansas City Royals Broadcaster. Join Bridget Howard as she breaks new ground as the first woman on the Royals’ TV broadcast team. Bridget shares her inspiring journey from a baseball-immersed childhood to achieving her dream role in Kansas City. Discover her insights on preparation, resilience, and building authentic relationships in sports media. Welcome home, Bridget!Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0VpxMmmMh9s
Ep. 1111 Clarissa Knighten | The Art of Healing Through What You Love
There are stories you tell… and then there are stories you feel. Today, we’re stepping into the bold, brilliant world of Clarissa Knighten, the visionary CEO of Rissa’s Artistic Design whose wearable art accessorizes and empowers, with risk-taking designs that spark a conversation every time they’re worn. But beyond the accolades of fashion runways, art museums and movie screens, hers is a story of healing. Because for Clarissa, art isn’t just a career. It’s an essential part of who she is, paving the way for limitless vision to come to life…and saving her own along the way.Website: https://www.rissasartisticdesign.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rissas.artistic.design/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rissasartisticdesign/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5XcpdU9gVSY
Ep. 1110 Barb Allen | From Construction Boots to Stage Lights and Shattering Industry Norms
Today on Rounding the Bases, we’re breaking ground and challenging bias with a guest who climbed the rungs until the ceiling was shattered. Her name is Barb Allen. She’s a carpenter turned construction executive who spent 30 years building a successful career, despite industry norms. Now, Barb is a keynote speaker giving other women the tools to do the same. The ladder may be tall, but with a pro who has worn the boots before, the load becomes less challenging to carry.Website: https://constructionbarb.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constructionbarb/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbAllenConstructionSpeaker/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f6y-pkRyZJo
Ep. 1109 Kelsi Green | Empowering Young Mothers: The Mission of Mother's Refuge
On today’s installment of Rounding the Bases, compassion meets action and lives begin to change. Meet Kelsi Green. She’s the Assistant Executive Director of Mother’s Refuge, an organization that has been giving young, vulnerable moms a place to call home since 1987. Here, Kelsi and her team walk alongside pregnant women and young mothers, offering them care and a community that believes every life is worth fighting for. But Mother’s Refuge is more than a soft place to land. It’s a launching pad for independence that restores hope and rewrites stories. Empowering young mothers with the tools they need to build brighter futures, so they - and their babies - can thrive.Website: https://www.mothersrefuge.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers.refuge/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelsi.woirhayeCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tXanPHgLvRE
Ep. 1108 Viveka von Rosen | Women Redefining What's Next
Today’s guest has amplified what’s possible for accomplished women that refuse to settle. Her name is Viveka von Rosen, a social media authority, business strategist and founder of Beyond the Dream Board who has catalyzed countless reinventions from executive to entrepreneur. By blending hard earned wisdom with modern technology, she empowers women in their 50s, 60s and beyond to relaunch careers built for the person they’re becoming…not the one they’ve already been. Legacy only calls once. When it does, be sure to answer with your whole voice.Website: https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivekavonrosen/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/LinkedInExpert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInExpert/Check out Viveka on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sJ7wW5dE_rU