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Leading With Heart: How Rikki Smith Turns Life’s Hard Lessons Into Leadership Superpowers (EPS. 65)

Rikki Smith:
Chief Training Officer: Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC • Certified Corporate Trainer • Conference Speaker • YouTube Content Creator •  Author • Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Coach
🎙️ Meet Rikki Smith — Chief Training Officer at Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC,  Certified Corporate Trainer, Author, Speaker, and YouTube Creator behind Faith on Friday!
Rikki raised in a military family and shaped by global experiences, she brings heart, humor, and real-life wisdom to every stage she steps on. As a keynote speaker and transformational trainer, she empowers individuals and organizations to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and navigate challenges with grace.
From leadership development to soft skills that stick, Rikki partners with HR and training teams to build resilient, high-performing workplaces. Her engaging, story-driven style makes complex ideas relatable and actionable — because she knows what it means to be in the trenches and come out stronger.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵:👇
🔹 https://stratustrains.com/
🔹 https://www.faithonfriday.com/
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikkismith10/
🔹 http://www.youtube.com/@rikkismith-faithonfriday2990
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Deliberate Leadership: Vickie Mudra on Rewiring Workplaces for Purpose & Well-Being (EPS. 64)

Vickie Mudra, MPH, PCC, CReC: Founder & CEO: Institute for Deliberate Practice ➢ Empowering Mission-Driven Leaders & Teams | Deliberate CARE® Leadership & Resilience Expert | Speaker | Coach | Champion for Workforce Readiness & Well-Being
Vickie Mudra is a transformational leadership coach, educator, and consultant dedicated to creating HAPPY, HEALTHY, MISSION-READY workplaces. As the Founder & CEO of the Institute for Deliberate Practice, she helps leaders and teams challenge the status quo, reconnect with their purpose, and foster thriving workplace cultures.
With over 30 years of leadership experience in both public and private sectors, Vickie holds degrees in Healthcare Administration and Public Health, alongside certifications in Happiness Studies, Conversational Intelligence and Energy Leadership, and is a former Fellow with the Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate.
Vickie's greatest joy is helping people recommit to what they love so they can celebrate their best life and best work.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗱𝗿𝗮:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickie-mudra/
🔹 https://institutefordeliberatepractice.com/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/institutefordeliberatepractice/
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Animating Faith: Trevor Rothaus on Shaping the Next Generation Through Story and Spirit! (EPS. 63)

Trevor Rothaus: Founder and CEO:  Claritas Studios; (Previously Catholic Stories for Children)
Trevor Rothaus is the Founder and CEO of Claritas Studios, a nonprofit dedicated to creating animated Catholic stories for all ages. A former software engineer with a Master’s in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Trevor started Claritas Studios to help future saints learn Catholic prayers, understand the lives of saints, and grasp essential faith concepts—all while sharing the light and love of God through engaging and accessible content.
The studio’s mission is to help people of all ages learn Catholic prayers, understand key concepts of the faith, and grow in their love for God and others through storytelling, animation, and music.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorrothaus/
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@ClaritasStudios
🔹 https://claritasstudios.com
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No One Should Die Alone: Reimagining End-of-Life Care with Miles Gloetzner (EPS. 62)

Miles Gloetzner: Founder & Executive Director: Inhora
Miles Gloetzner is the Founder & Executive Director of Inhora, a free, non-medical, person-centered "social model hospice home" rooted in Catholic values, located in downtown Albuquerque. After an 11-year nursing career at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, Miles followed a deep calling to offer compassionate, dignified care to the dying. 
Inspired by his faith, family, and firsthand experiences in healthcare, he launched Inhora in 2022 to ensure no one dies alone—and to mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. A husband, father of six, and servant leader, Miles leads with purpose, compassion, and conviction.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘇𝗻𝗲𝗿:👇
🔹 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲
🔹 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺/@𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲
🔹 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮.𝗼𝗿𝗴/
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Tech-Driven Leadership: How Zachary Lovelady Built BlueInk to Lead Different! (EPS. 61)

Zachary Lovelady: Co-Founder / CTO at BlueInk
Zachary Lovelady is the Co-founder and CTO of BlueInk, a trailblazing eSignature company born from real-world frustrations and a bold vision for change. He is the driving force behind the development of BlueInk’s advanced eSignature SaaS platform. Zachary is passionate about making contract signing more than a legal formality—transforming it into a seamless, secure, and relationship-building experience. 
Alongside childhood friend and co-founder Faze Sharif, Zach transformed a napkin sketch into a thriving SaaS business that challenges industry giants. With decades of experience in tech, finance, and venture capital, he leads BlueInk’s engineering and innovation efforts. Under Zach's leadership, BlueInk has launched industry-leading features like bulk send, smart link forms, and easy to use E-signature API —empowering organizations to close deals faster, safer, and with confidence.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗭𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘆:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zlovelady/
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7sRRZqU8iwIFE0ih1WbdLA
🔹 https://www.blueink.com
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Marketing That Connects: Jerry Fletcher on Trust-First Branding That Wins (EPS. 60)

Jerry Fletcher: CEO: Z-axis Marketing, LLC  • Z-axis Marketing, Inc • Marketing Consultant: Z-AXIS MARKETING • Messaging Master • Professional Speaker
Jerry Fletcher | Messaging Master & Trust-Based Marketing Strategist
With over 50 years as a Marketing Rainmaker, Jerry Fletcher is the founder and CEO of Z-axis Marketing and a master at building brands through trust.
A seasoned professional speaker since 1993, Jerry has helped launch over 347 brands successfully. He specializes in crafting trust-based strategies for coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs—helping them grow their brand, their business, and their impact.
From doubling a financial planner’s income to boosting a software company’s sales by $100K/month, Jerry’s impact is both proven and powerful. He’s named startups, raised millions in funding, and continues to guide businesses toward sustainable success.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryfletcher/
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@jerryfletcher4820
🔹 https://jerryfletcher.com/
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Organizing the Chaos: Elles Skony on Culture, Clarity & Women Who Lead Different! (EPS. 59)

Elles Skony: Founder: Fractional People Leader & Advisor: Organized Chaos Consulting • Founder: Fractional People People • Investor: The Josephine Collective • Group Facilitator: Athena Alliance • Strategic Startup Advisor: Safe Space • Advisor: ChangeEngine
Elles Skony is the founder of Organized Chaos Consulting and Fractional People People, a dynamic leader known for bringing order and clarity to fast-growing, venture-backed companies. With deep experience across tech, SaaS, AI, digital media, and more, Elles works at every level—from entry to boardroom—transforming chaos into intentional culture and strategy.
A passionate community builder and advocate for women in leadership, Elles combines executional rigor with a human touch. Whether advising startups, facilitating leadership groups, or investing in bold ideas, she’s on a mission to create intentional experiences and spaces for human connection and learning.
 
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗼𝗻𝘆:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellesskony/
🔹 https://www.fractionalpeoplepeople.com/
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Leading Culture, Not Chaos: Judy Cirullo on Empowered Teams & Accountability (EPS. 58)

Judy Cirullo, PT, ACC, CPC, C-IQ Certified: Seasoned Executive and Team Culture Coach | Facilitator | Speaker | Author | Cultivating Accountability and Self-Directed Teams that Drive Your Business | Culture Fix Academy™ Actuator 
Judy Cirullo is a seasoned executive and team culture coach, facilitator, speaker, and author with over 40 years of clinical and business experience. As a certified professional coach and Culture Fix Academy™ Actuator, Judy helps leaders and teams reduce overwhelm, foster accountability, and build self-directed teams. 
Her signature My People First Culture Framework has helped countless organizations create thriving cultures where both people and businesses flourish. Drawing from her journey of owning four private practices and her extensive coaching certifications, she empowers CEOs and teams to shift from chaos to clarity—reviving cultures where both people and businesses thrive.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗼:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/judycirullo/
🔹 https://growstrongteams.com/podcasts/
🔹 https://growstrongteams.com/
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast