Episodes
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Story 91: Resurrecting a Brand Built On Stories with Andy Rieger
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Andy Rieger, president of J. Rieger & Co., shares with us what it was like bringing a KC-based family business back to life even when he didn't want to.
Ninety-five years after it closed, J. Rieger & Co. is a globally distributed distillery rooted in legacy but built for what's to come.
Tune in for what started as a trip into a restaurant to fulfill a promise Andy made to his dad and turned into the building of an empathetic, curious, and experience-driven brand.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Story 90: How Robots Heal with Cody Isabel
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Cody Isabel finds purpose in helping others find happiness and intention in their own lives.
He's the developer of My Companion, an AI Trauma app that teaches trauma survivors practical neuroscience and psychology tools to improve their mental health.
His love for the human body started in middle school and led him to study Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience at Simpson College. Cody has always used his knowledge to help others understand highly complicated concepts, starting with teaching classmates how to cram for tests.
Set aside some time to digest this conversation. It's one of self-exploration, powerful teaching, and practical ways to improve your own mental health.
Check out Mind, Brain, Body Lab on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more of Cody's valuable mental health tips and insight.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Story 89: Leadership that Wells Up with Scott Horstmann
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Scott Horstmann shares his journey on hiring for heart, accountability, and the type of leadership that wells up inside a person.
Scott owns Christian Brothers Roofing and has broken his own business coaching rules when it comes to hiring family. His family-operated business offers its customers more than integrity but a level of service Scott and his team will never leave to chance.
You’ll love this authentic story of a shoe salesman who made his way to entrepreneurship.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Story 88: The Healing Power of BBQ with Stan Hays
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Story 87: Seeking Discomfort with Max Malldorf
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Max Malldorf is a German national who fell in love with America as a foreign exchange student. He's now a master brewer at POG brewery south of Kansas City. He is candid about how discomfort has been a vehicle for change in his life, and we were honored to hear his story.
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Story 86: The Story Inward with Josh Cress
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Story 85: Nothing to Fear with Brent Beshore
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Author, leader, thinker, and man of deep care and humility - Brent Beshore shares his story with us this week, and we could not be more grateful to hear his heart.
Brent shares, among other things, what it's like to walk through pride and into humility, his opinions on "health bros" and their bad takes on ice baths, and many other lessons he's learned along the way.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Story 84: What Do I Actually Want?
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Story 83: Paint the Horizon with MJ Mitchell
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Story 82: Health is Freedom with Chris Goode
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023