Give A Damn

Story 98: Jeff Pelaccio on Keeping the End in Mind, Abundance, and The Corporate Couch

Justin chats with Jeff Pelaccio, host of The Corporate Couch and President of Pelaccio & Partners, about leading with integrity by helping others grow in their careers. Jeff shares insights from his transition out of IT and lessons from interviewing over 100 guests, including Seth Godin.

Story 97: Julie Buttell on Finding What’s Real, What’s Science, and What’s Meaningful

This episode is for our listeners on the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Justin chats with Julie Buttell, Owner, CEO, and Senior Physical Therapist of Empower Physical Therapy & Performance, about what it means to live a healthy life and the steps one can start taking today to get there. 

 

Story 96: Alan Stein Jr. on Mastering the Basics, Kobe Bryant, and Transformational Leadership

In this episode, Justin talks with keynote speaker and author Alan Stein Jr. about his journey from a student teacher to a top basketball performance coach, working with legends like Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant. Alan shares insights from his career and how they’ve shaped his approach to life and leadership.

Story 95: Mark Josey on Being Present, Esports and Building Your Own Table

In this episode of Give A Damn, Justin talks with Mark Josey, Co-Founder & CEO of the Kansas City Pioneers. They explore Mark's path to entrepreneurship, the importance of being present, and how he built his own table in the esports industry while staying true to a human-first approach.

Story 94: Jill Hathaway on Getting Out of the Pit, Quitting Social Media, and Giving to Entrepreneurs

In this episode, Justin chats with Jill Hathaway, the Regional Director of the Missouri Small Business Development Center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, about entrepreneurship and getting yourself out of the pit. 

Story 93: Brad Hill on Keeping the Peace, Maintaining Meaningful Relationships, and The Art of Vulnerability

In this episode, Justin sits down with Brad Hill, a local leadership coach and friend of Guild Collective. Things get real in this episode as Brad talks listeners through his upbringing and passion for training leaders, showing his prowess for establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships and the art of vulnerability. 

Story 92: Trisha Allenbrand on Taking Big Risks, Being a Woman Boss, and Riding Horses

Join host Justin Ricklefs as he sits down with Trisha Allenbrand, CEO of Spaces Incorporated, in this candid episode. From breaking barriers as a woman in leadership to her passion for equestrian life, discover her inspiring journey and learn why she truly gives a damn.

Introducing: Give A Damn Podcast

Join Founder and CEO of Guild Collective Justin Ricklefs for Give A Damn, a podcast featuring Kansas City leaders and changemakers. Each episode features conversations with leaders who grow what matters most: the humans of their organizations and the impact of the good they bring to the world.

Give A Damn podcast is a Guild Collective production.

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Story 91: Resurrecting a Brand Built On Stories with Andy Rieger

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.

Story 90: How Robots Heal with Cody Isabel

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.