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Today I’m joined by a guest who is saving lives in more ways than one. By day, Ricky Ogden is the Director of Pharmacy at Children’s Mercy Hospital, where he leverages more than 25 years of experience to shape healthcare outcomes. By mission, he’s the Chairman of Agua Viva International, the organization empowering thousands of women and communities in-need with clean water, health and hope. It’s a lesson in leadership that gains through giving, and leaves ripples across the globe. Website: https://aguavivainternational.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aguavivainternational/?hl=en |  https://www.instagram.com/ricky.ogden/ |  Twitter: https://x.com/Ricky_Ogden  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aguavivainternational/ |  https://www.facebook.com/ricky.ogden.7/ Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wPOk_P45WKU

Some ideas start small…others spark movements. And today Joel is joined by a guest who is turning pages into progress. Chris Clinard is the founder of Books4Guys, an initiative built on the simple - yet powerful - belief that the right book at the right time can change a life. What began as a mission to encourage reading has evolved into a community developing stronger, more thoughtful leaders. By getting books into the hands of young men across the country, Chris is redefining what it means for men to invest in themselves. Because one book is all it takes to change everything that comes after. Website: https://www.books4guys.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris3cclinard/ | https://www.instagram.com/books4guys_/ Check out the conversation on YouTube:

On this episode, Joel is joined by a guest who spent 30 years living his childhood dream, leaning into all of its many lessons. Ken Davidoff is a retired New York Post journalist, where he built a career covering Major League Baseball in one of the nation’s toughest markets. But at the age of 50, he made a bold call, stepping away from the grind of daily sportswriting and into a new chapter. Today, he’s the author of 101 Lessons From the Dugout. It’s his new book that explores what baseball can teach us about failure, resilience, and most importantly…the game of life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendavidoff/  Twitter: https://x.com/KenDavidoff Buy the book: https://a.co/d/0gPrfofd Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bw4z-yh55HM

In this episode, Joel sits down with the new Kansas City Royals Broadcaster. Join Bridget Howard as she breaks new ground as the first woman on the Royals’ TV broadcast team. Bridget shares her inspiring journey from a baseball-immersed childhood to achieving her dream role in Kansas City. Discover her insights on preparation, resilience, and building authentic relationships in sports media. Welcome home, Bridget! Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0VpxMmmMh9s

There are stories you tell… and then there are stories you feel. Today, we’re stepping into the bold, brilliant world of Clarissa Knighten, the visionary CEO of Rissa’s Artistic Design whose wearable art accessorizes and empowers, with risk-taking designs that spark a conversation every time they’re worn. But beyond the accolades of fashion runways, art museums and movie screens, hers is a story of healing. Because for Clarissa, art isn’t just a career. It’s an essential part of who she is, paving the way for limitless vision to come to life…and saving her own along the way. Website: https://www.rissasartisticdesign.com/about  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rissas.artistic.design/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rissasartisticdesign/ Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5XcpdU9gVSY

Today on Rounding the Bases, we’re breaking ground and challenging bias with a guest who climbed the rungs until the ceiling was shattered. Her name is Barb Allen. She’s a carpenter turned construction executive who spent 30 years building a successful career, despite industry norms. Now, Barb is a keynote speaker giving other women the tools to do the same. The ladder may be tall, but with a pro who has worn the boots before, the load becomes less challenging to carry. Website: https://constructionbarb.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constructionbarb/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbAllenConstructionSpeaker/ Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f6y-pkRyZJo

On today’s installment of Rounding the Bases, compassion meets action and lives begin to change. Meet Kelsi Green. She’s the Assistant Executive Director of Mother’s Refuge, an organization that has been giving young, vulnerable moms a place to call home since 1987. Here, Kelsi and her team walk alongside pregnant women and young mothers, offering them care and a community that believes every life is worth fighting for. But Mother’s Refuge is more than a soft place to land. It’s a launching pad for independence that restores hope and rewrites stories. Empowering young mothers with the tools they need to build brighter futures, so they - and their babies - can thrive. Website: https://www.mothersrefuge.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers.refuge/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelsi.woirhaye Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tXanPHgLvRE

Today’s guest has amplified what’s possible for accomplished women that refuse to settle. Her name is Viveka von Rosen, a social media authority, business strategist and founder of Beyond the Dream Board who has catalyzed countless reinventions from executive to entrepreneur. By blending hard earned wisdom with modern technology, she empowers women in their 50s, 60s and beyond to relaunch careers built for the person they’re becoming…not the one they’ve already been. Legacy only calls once. When it does, be sure to answer with your whole voice. Website: https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivekavonrosen/?hl=en  Twitter: https://x.com/LinkedInExpert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInExpert/ Check out Viveka on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sJ7wW5dE_rU

We welcome back encore contributors for the fourth-annual Black History Month panel. Joining us from Boston is Chandra Clark, President of The Corey C. Griffin Foundation and a strategic leader of change. She multiplies impact through purpose and generosity, a mindset that has guided her distinguished, 20-year career. Andre Davis is a prominent leader in Kansas City. Known for innovative thinking and expansive leadership, Andre consistently shows how opportunity grows when we invest in people, ideas, and community. The conversation centers on abundance and alignment. Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O6tiBZ3LMgc

Today we’ve got real talk from the red carpet with a nationally acclaimed guest whose career took him from Kansas City to Hollywood…and back. His name is Shawn Edwards, the longest-serving Black film critic of all time and one of cinema’s most respected voices. For more than a quarter of a century he’s had a front-row seat to movie history in the making. And now, he’s bringing legacy to life with the Black Movie Hall of Fame, premiering soon in KC’s historic 18th & Vine District. It’s a celebration of cinematic trailblazers on and off the screen. And one part of a bigger mission to keep their impact in the spotlight, long after the camera stops rolling. Website: https://blackmoviehalloffame.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedwardskc/?hl=en  Twitter: https://x.com/sedwardskc?lang=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sedwardskc/ Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/waKFph1rwug

Teamwork takes center court today as Joel chats with a decorated college basketball star who has spent a lifetime winning the right way. Her name is Micha Mims, Founder and CEO of Valued. She doesn't coach inclusivity from a whiteboard-she's lived it, from every role on a team where the choice is always the same: come together or fall apart. By believing differences are the advantage and tough conversations build champions, she empowers organizations to stop playing not to lose, and start building trust that moves the needle. Leadership is about to meet the locker room, and culture will decide who wins. Website: https://valued-consulting.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valuedllc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturecoach Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/jrL9fuVSE50

Joel is joined by a commanding leader who spent 35 years exemplifying the highest standards of excellence. Now, as he starts a new chapter of service, he continues pursuing the same mission…just in a different suit. It is my privilege to welcome Retired Army Lieutenant General Milford “Beags” Beagle, a three star general, business consultant and author of “When the Map Runs Out.” Using battle-tested strategies that translate to boardroom success, he inspires organizations to navigate complexity with certainty, and chart a course for victory, even if the terrain has changed. Website: https://beagsbeagle.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cg_combined_arms_center/  Twitter: https://x.com/Beags_Beagle Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RvrPU5OyO4M

Joel is joined by a trailblazer of the digital frontier who has built a career pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Her name is Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt, a high-flying speaker and true cosmopolitan who curated her own success to become one of modern technology’s most influential voices. With a passion for revolutionizing the way we work, connect and grow, she doesn’t just talk about transformation. She lives it. Empowering generations to thrive in the powerful new world where the future is already here. Website: https://www.charlottedebrabandt.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottedebrabandt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c.de.brabandt Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aYEtkpgZ1GE

Joel chats with a trailblazer who doesn’t just challenge the status quo-he lights it on fire and hands you the match. His name is Joe Pulizzi, an award-winning B2B strategist who has been rewriting the rules of business for two decades and counting. Known as the Godfather of Content Marketing, Joe is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and 10-time bestselling author whose latest work, Burn the Playbook, is a blueprint for freedom on your own terms. Because if the world the rules were written for no longer longer exists…it’s time we stop playing by them. Website: https://www.joepulizzi.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepulizzi/?hl=en  Twitter: https://x.com/JoePulizzi  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoePulizziAuthor Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OB-uWJ_Uv0

Joel is joined by a man who is building the stories of Kansas City…literally. Austin Roeser is the force behind Roeser Homes. He brings vision of personalized design and thoughtful craftsmanship. Because houses aren’t just homes. They’re the places where life's biggest moments unfold, and everyone should have one they love going home to. Website: https://www.roeserhomes.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roeserhomes/?hl=en  Twitter: https://x.com/RoeserHomes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoeserHomes/ | https://www.facebook.com/Shelly.l.roeser/ Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lyUzCXxD3qk