Consuming Careers
On Consuming Careers, we explore the careers of people from many walks of life, all of whom have taken rather unique paths, and we're digging into where they find purpose, what fuels their passion, and how they've persevered in the face of profound opposition. And to keep things real, each interview is recorded live over food or drink in a restaurant, pub, café, around a firepit, or even on a boat in the middle of a lake. Work and food: you just can’t have one without the other!
Our hope is that you’ll find this podcast inspiring, entertaining, and that you’ll find some valuable principles that you can apply in your career. From missionaries to moguls, and carnitas to Cabernet - we hope you'll join our next episode of Consuming Careers!
Episodes
33 episodes
CC 32 | David Guthrie: Making Every Breath Count
This week I was truly fortunate to meet with David Guthrie, an extremely successful technology executive, who has built and enjoyed the sale of multiple tech companies, worked in venture capital, continues to serve on multiple boards, holds ...
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Episode 32
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58:16
CC 31 | Forgot2Ask with Chris Schramm
We circle back with Chris Schramm who we interviewed in episode 15 with one question I Forgot2Ask.
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Episode 31
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5:55
CC 30 | Andy Cook: Helping Bring Kids Home at Promise686
Did you know that there are approximately 400,000 children in the foster care system in the U.S. alone, but many children age-out of foster care without a permanent or lasting sense of family? This week on Consuming Careers, we’re meeting wi...
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Episode 30
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1:07:16
CC 29 | Forgot2Ask with Laurie Gray
We circle back with Laurie Gray who we interviewed in episode 21 with one question I Forgot2Ask.
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Episode 29
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7:01
CC 28 | Mar Kushner: Survive to Thrive One Step at a Time
In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Mar Kushner. Now, you’ve probably never heard of Mar Kushner, but I’ve been working with Mar for the last 4 years, but it wasn’t until 2 years ago that I got a chance to hear her inspi...
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Episode 28
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59:30
CC 27 | Chris Carneal: Grit and the Art of Creating Culture
It’s been said that ‘culture is what we make of the world around us’. It’s episode 27 of Consuming Careers podcast, and we’re meeting with Chris Carneal, founder and CEO of Booster. And if you’re not familiar with Booster, you’re gonna hear all...
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Episode 27
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1:05:57
CC 26 | Cathy Cox: Shattering the Glass Ceiling with a Life of Servant Leadership
On this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Cathy Cox, the President of Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia. And if you don’t know Cathy, then you’re in for a real treat!
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Episode 26
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1:01:51
CC 25 | Caleb Bonsi: Third Culture Kid - From Ghana to LinkedIn
On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re sitting down with Caleb Bonsi, a young professional who shares his journey to discover purpose and meaning in his work, as he endeavors to integrate his Ghanaian roots into his career at Lin...
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Episode 25
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47:57
CC 24 | Chris Gabriel: The Generous Path to Success
Have you heard of the “Paradox of Generosity”? It goes like this: the more you give, the better off you are; but, very few people are especially generous. Why is that? This week on Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Chris Gabriel who disc...
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Episode 24
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58:39
CC 23 | Russ Yeager: Finding a Healthy Balance in the Fitness Industry
I’ve been working since I was about 14 yrs old, and though I’ve tried to stay healthy, I haven’t really given much thought to what impact fitness might have on my career. On this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Russ Y...
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Episode 23
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59:59
CC 22 | Joe Oquist: GenAI, Robotics & Tai Chi
On this episode of Consuming Careers, we spend some time with Joe Oquist, a recognized thought leader in the areas of Generative AI, Humanoid Robotics and Quantum Computing. We discuss how GenAI is impacting the future of work, the influence...
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Episode 22
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48:18
CC 21 | Laurie Gray: Customer Experience, Impostor Syndrome and Rock Crawling
Let's be honest, who among us hasn't felt like they were in way over their heads at some point? On this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we're blessed to have the incredible Laurie Gray with us. She shares her deeply personal journey thr...
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Episode 21
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1:05:44
CC 20 | Leroy Hite: The Man Who’s Making Firewood Sexy
Hey Friends, this week on Consuming Careers, I want to introduce you to a man who's taken a simple, everyday thing, like firewood, and turned it into a luxury experience. His name is Leroy Hite, the visionary founder of Cutting Edge Firewood...
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Episode 20
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1:02:42
CC 19 | Andre’ Kennebrew: Winning the Heart at Chick-fil-A
Talk about leaving a legacy… What if you could directly influence the customer experience of millions of people who visit one of America’s most successful restaurant chains? On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting wi...
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Episode 19
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50:03
CC 18 | Quincy Carter: MLB/SEC/NFL Success to Addiction and Redemption
How many 2-sport professional athletes can you name? Jim Thorpe, Tim Tebow, Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson…? On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, I had the privilege of having a very transparent conversation with another 2-sport pro athle...
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Episode 18
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54:17
CC 17 | Louis Gump and his Journey through Intrapreneurship
I’ve always loved a good story about entrepreneurship, but today, we're going to talk about something a little different - intrapreneurship. On this episode of Consuming Careers, I’m thrilled to share a brisk conversation I recently had with...
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Episode 17
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1:14:40
CC 16 | Paul Masters: Accidental Entrepreneur, Franchise Owner, and Executive Coach
Entrepreneurship often comes in many flavors: and some people thrust themselves into it, and others have it thrust upon them. This week on Consuming Careers, I’m meeting with Paul Masters, who fell “accidentally” into a lifelong career of en...
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Episode 16
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57:58
CC 15 | Chris Schramm and His Trade of a Lifetime
Have you ever thought of trading in your career to pursue a lifetime dream? I’m sure we all have at one time or another. On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers we’re sitting down with Chris Schramm who, along with his wife Renee, traded...
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Episode 15
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56:40
CC 14 | Ian Mitchell: Awakened to Combat Human Trafficking
I think you’d agree that one of the most tragic artifacts of today’s society is the proliferation of human trafficking. In this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Ian Mitchell, who, while on his quest for a meaningful pu...
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Episode 14
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1:01:46
CC 13 | Mark Myers: Finding Clarity and Purpose while Navigating the Void
As Yogi Berra once said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” In this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re spending time with Mark Myers, who, after 20yrs in the electronics industry, found himself facing a life-altering tra...
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Episode 13
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47:46
CC 12 | Ricky Steele and His Heart for Networking
If you work, then you’re all too familiar with networking. But do you network to make a sale or to truly make a difference? In this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, I’m meeting with Ricky Steele who has invested his life in investing in ...
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Episode 12
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1:00:56
CC 11 | Kitti Murray and the “Work of Welcome” at Refuge Coffee
Maybe you’ve heard it said that “God doesn’t call the equipped, but equips those He calls.” In this week's episode of Consuming Careers, we’re sitting down with Kitti Murray, who, with her husband Bill, saw a need in the Atlanta refugee comm...
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Episode 11
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59:14
CC 10 | Chad Parsons: Launching Out Into Authenticity
Have you ever had one of those jobs where you thought it was your calling, but it just turned out to be a soul draining experience? In this weeks’ episode we’re speaking with Chad Parsons who shares his experience of growing up in a rather d...
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Episode 10
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59:13
CC 9 | Anthony Roman: Passion Fueled by Purpose and Grit
When life punches you in the face and demands every ounce of your energy and attention to persevere, how would you respond? In this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we sit down with Anthony Roman who shares how his life has been shaped b...
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Episode 9
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47:23
CC 8 | Kurt Kandler: Taking a Radical “Next Right Step”
How do you find the courage and strength to redefine your career when the “next right step” can lead you down a radical path into very unfamiliar territory? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Kurt Kandler who, at a cros...
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Episode 8
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55:49