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Ep. 744 Dr. Roy Jensen | A Journey to Saving Lives Jun 02, 2022

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Leadership is a journey, not a destination. In this episode, Joel sits down with the brains and unrelenting passion behind a truly remarkable achievement nearly two decades in the making. Joining him is Dr. Roy Jensen, a brilliant pathologist, widely published scientific authority and the Director of the University of Kansas Cancer Center. His vision put Kansas City on the map, medically speaking, and was a process he will admit was no walk in the park. With persistence, he led the effort in earning our region its first ever NCI designation, a major success in itself. But there was still room to become even better. Under Dr. Jensen’s tireless guidance, the University is now well on its way to becoming a comprehensive cancer center, a rare appointment reserved for the most elite. He’s on the cusp of the ultimate achievement, and only time will tell what he accomplishes next.

Ep. 743 Best of May | Danny Beckley May 30, 2022

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Time for our "Best of the Month" episode! Danny Beckley took over as executive director of the Kansas City Symphony in 2019 and found himself navigating the pandemic months later. The entertainment industry took a massive hit during Covid, yet the Kansas City Symphony figured out how to stay sharp and in rhythm by continuing to play in a unique way.

Ep. 742 Kelli Campbell and Colleen Katzenberger | Beauty from Ashes May 27, 2022

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As we approach Memorial Day, this episode provides a truly vulnerable and courageous discussion with two remarkable women, Kelli Campbell and Colleen Katzenberger.
Kelli and Colleen are members of a distinguished class of military spouses known as Gold Star Wives. They are survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Kelli and Colleen were given the insurmountable task of keeping their soldiers' stories alive while finding a way to rewrite their own often times finding a loss of words. Folds of Honor helped the women create a legacy for themselves and their children. By offering support and scholarships, Fold of Honor helped these women chart new paths forward. Now, through their work with Folds of Honor, Kelli and Colleen are paying it forward, and helping other military families who are forced to deal with the unimaginable. As we honor our fallen brothers and sisters this Memorial Day, let us also remember the ones they left behind. The heroes preserving the memory of their service forever.
To hear more of the conversation with Kelli and Colleen, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBKelliandColleen
Folds of Honor Website: https://foldsofhonor.org/
Folds of Honor Annual Gala: https://www.fohevents.org/denimanddiamondskc/?controller=home

Ep. 741 John Mikos | The Visionary Philanthropist May 23, 2022

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For 20 years, John Mikos provided people with creative thinking tools giving them the chance of equal opportunity to reach their full potential. And in doing so, he’s made a mark on preserving a societal legacy. He is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
While the goal of the YMCA is to strengthen a community, the pandemic brought paralyzing ambiguity, which gave John the opportunity to take innovative measures keeping the YMCA's mission alive. He mobilized essential services, offering a critical lifeline to a vulnerable urban core, and brought the culture of excellence he so aptly fosters to the forefront. With leadership that’s as reliable as the YMCA itself, John has made certain that as long as there is a need for exploration and growth, the YMCA will be there to help make it happen.

Ep. 740 Heath Wessling | A Wellness Journey to Success May 19, 2022

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While on an assignment in London, Heath Wessling learned about the concept of wellness and discovered a strong passion for finding a healthy way in all aspects of life. After investing nearly two decades building a career in health tech, he left corporate life to pursue his passion. Now he’s the Owner and Founder of the award-winning Kansas City Wellness Club, an all-encompassing respite in the historic heart of downtown. He invites us to press pause on the modern stressors of our ever-connected world, and cultivate mindfulness of our best selves, kindly leaving hustle at the door, if only for a while.
For more conversation about wellness with Heath Wessling, check out https://bit.ly/RTBHeathWessling
Kansas City Wellness Club Website: https://www.kcwellnessclub.com/

Ep. 739 Maki Moussavi | Welcome to Your Discomfort Zone May 16, 2022

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Maki Moussavi is the fiercest of the anti-hustle variety, and she would like to welcome you to your discomfort zone. It’s the place conventional career advice tells you to avoid, and also where she found her authentic self. In a previous version of her life, this relentless high achiever reached heights on the corporate ladder, but that was before she started living on her own terms. Today, Maki is an author and coach who empowers you to do the same. By granting permission to reject tradition or even bend the rules, she helps uncover your own truth and pursue your most fulfilling, successful life, whatever that may be.
For more with Maki Moussavi check out our YoutTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBMakiMoussavi
Maki Moussavi Website: https://www.makimoussavi.com/

Ep. 738 Lucas McCann | Getting to the Core of Business Relationships May 12, 2022

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Joel's guest on this episode has an affinity for bringing the right people and organizations together. Membership is his passion, so it's fitting that his firm is dedicated to making the connections that allow them to thrive. Joining Joel on Rounding the Bases is Lucas McCann, the President and CEO of Core Affinity, whose calm is legendary and professionalism exceptional. His leadership has paved the way for growth and transformative change that are rooted partnerships. And as the undisputed expert at aligning vision with solutions, he skillfully enhances the value prop for clients and employees in equal measure.
For more conversation with Lucas please visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBLucasMcCann
Core Affinity Website: https://coreaffinity.com/

Ep. 737 | A Goldberg Family Affair May 09, 2022

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On this special Mother's Day edition, Joel Goldberg welcomes his mom Nancy Goldberg to the podcast as well as his brother Marc Goldberg. Marc and Joel's full conversation is a past episode, but we repurpose the brotherly chat as they talk about their childhood and the love and respect they have their mother. Nancy has a fantastic story, one that the boys greatly respect and admire. They tribute much of their successes to both parents, but Nancy's story is unique and incredibly inspiring. Happy Mother's Day!

Ep. 736 Brandon Calloway | A Gift to the Kansas City Community May 05, 2022

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Brandon Calloway is one entrepreneur with two businesses, and each is an opportunity for him to design a better kind of world. As a graphic novel artist, he founded Dark Moon Comics where his characters normalize black heroes in their crime-fighting worlds. Perhaps more notably, Brandon is also the CEO and Founder of Kansas City G.I.F.T, where he works vigorously to close the wealth gap in Kansas City and forge a path to more equitable prosperity. To date, G.I.F.T has granted more than $500,000 in assistance to local, Black-owned small businesses. By making early startup capital and technical expertise available for traditionally underserved communities, he’s playing a leading role in the fight against systemic racism.
To hear more from Brandon Calloway and his mission please visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBBrandonCalloway
Kansas City G.I.F.T website: https://www.kansascitygift.org/
Dark Moon Comics website: https://www.darkmooncomics.com/

Ep. 735 Danny Beckley | Hitting the Right Notes May 02, 2022

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On this episode of Rounding the Bases, the spirit of innovation and the tradition of music unite in perfect harmony. Innovation and music may not be the most obvious pairing, but for Danny Beckley, the two have always been inextricably linked. Danny Beckley is a peerless trombonist, distinguished leader, and most notably the Executive Director of the Kansas City Symphony. His foundation may be classical, but his approach to business is anything but. Danny’s repertoire is heavy on entrepreneurship, as evidenced by Kansas City’s evolution into an artistic stalwart on the music scene. And under his continued orchestration, it’ll continue its crescendo to the ranks of world-renowned Symphony with a sound that’s as richly unique as its distinctive style.
For more conversation with Danny please visit the YouTube link: https://bit.ly/RTBDannyBeckley
The Kansas City Symphony Website: https://www.kcsymphony.org/

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