Education & Training
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Andrew Kroes (Because International)
In this episode, Host Taylor Baker sits down with Andrew Kroes, CEO of Because International, to explore how a firsthand encounter with kids lacking properly fitting shoes sparked the creation of a durable, adjustable “growing shoe” and a mission-driven organization focused on dignity, health, and opportunity in underserved communities. What You’ll Learn This conversation highlights
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Scott Didriksen (College of Western Idaho)
In this episode, Host Taylor Baker speaks with Scott Didriksen, an AI instructor at the College of Western Idaho, about how AI education is evolving and what it takes to prepare students (and working professionals) to use fast-changing tools responsibly and effectively in real-world roles. What You’ll Learn Scott’s perspective reinforces a simple but urgent
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Hari Abburi (Fast Future Executive)
In this episode, Host Steven Bunker sits down with Hari Aburri, CEO of Fast Future Executive, to discuss how leaders can navigate disruption by building multidisciplinary, interconnected thinking. Together, they explore what it takes to help organizations “see around corners,” adopt the future sooner, and develop leaders who can operate confidently in ambiguity. What You’ll
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Jerald Simon (Music Motivation)
In this episode, Host Taylor Baker sits down with Jerald Simon, CEO and founder of Music Motivation, to talk about how he turned a lifetime of disciplined musicianship and piano teaching into a scalable education and publishing business and how staying focused on the student experience can drive both impact and growth. What You’ll Learn
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Lori Cox (Phoenix Arbor)
In this episode, Host Taylor Baker sits down with Lori Cox, founder of Phoenix Arbor, to explore how leaders especially women carrying heavy responsibilities at work and home can build sustainable resilience through personalized, science-backed well-being practices that reduce burnout and improve clarity. What You’ll Learn Lori’s story connects the emotional realities of entrepreneurship loneliness,
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Rafael Eljou (EOS Worldwide)
In this episode, Host Steven Bunker interviews Raphael Eljou, an entrepreneur-turned EOS Implementer with EOS Worldwide, about how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) helps leadership teams clarify vision, build traction, and create healthier organizations and why “help first” is the most sustainable growth strategy. What You’ll Learn Raphael’s story underscores a common entrepreneurial arc: early
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Jonathan Reynolds (Mindful Life)
In this episode, Host Steven Bunker sits down with Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Mindful Life, Mindful Work, to discuss how mindfulness can be translated into practical leadership and organizational growth. Their conversation explores building a trust-based brand, scaling a service-driven business, and creating a mindful ecosystem that supports both human development and business performance. What
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Dave Bisbee (Back on Course Golf)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker sits down with Dave Bisbee, a leadership and organizational development coach with a professional golf background and co-author of Back on Course, to explore how golf-based experiences can unlock sharper leadership, stronger teams, and better business performance especially in times of rapid change. What You’ll Learn This conversation reinforces
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Tyler Sasse (Western Welding Academy)
In this episode, Host Taylor Baker speaks with Tyler Sasse, founder and CEO of Western Welding Academy, about rebuilding the pipeline of skilled trades talent and what it takes to train job-ready welders in a changing economy. Their conversation focuses on workforce readiness, values-based training, and how Tyler has scaled a modern trade school by