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What if the biggest pivot of your career started with a conversation? In this episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham welcomes Fanny Dunagan, CEO and Content Strategist of PathLynks, LLC. Fanny shares her journey from high-pressure consulting in Singapore to founding her own media and branding company — and why learning to network…
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RM Q2 2025 Wrap Up
Rogue Marketing continues to lead with intention in a space often driven by noise. Q2 2025 reflected a strategic focus on substance, where each initiative supported long-term brand growth. The team transformed internal recognition efforts into enduring brand assets and refined event strategies through immersive, results-driven experiences. Website launches during the quarter balanced visual…
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Harnessing Collective Wisdom: Purpose Factory Helps Build Focus Through Peer Support
Solopreneurs often face confusion when navigating early-stage business growth. Purpose Factory provides the structure, support, and clarity needed to build focus and momentum. Julian Placino, Founder of Pathways Media, shares how the peer-driven environment fueled his transformation from scattered efforts to a focused media business and the production of the Ultimate Coding Championship. He credits Purpose…
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More Than Business Leads: Purpose Factory Helps Navigate Pressure With Peer-Driven Support
Many entrepreneurs join business groups in search of leads, but often stay because of the community, not the contracts. As economic pressure mounts, seasoned peer groups offer more than networking; they provide clarity, credibility, and peer-driven business support that can sustain leaders through uncertainty.. Shaun Overton, Founder at Dustups Texas, shares how his Purpose…
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Unlocking Leadership Clarity: Purpose Factory Brings Values-Aligned Leaders Together for Strategic Growth
Many business leaders seek out peer groups for growth opportunities, but stay because of the leadership clarity and alignment they gain. The ability to access trusted voices outside your immediate team can unlock new thinking and sharpen strategy, especially in high-stakes environments. Pat Smith, CEO at Serve Denton, joined Purpose Factory to connect with…
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Beyond the Invoice: Purpose Factory Helped Turn Setback into a Purpose-Driven Path to Vision and Action
Entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes setbacks often face isolation, confusion, and a loss of direction. Purpose Factory offers a space where leaders can regain clarity and cultivate purpose-driven leadership through structured, values-driven peer support. Shaun Overton, the Founder at Dustups, found himself in crisis, professionally and personally, after being left unpaid on a major international project…
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Reclaiming Power During a Career Pivot: Lead with Experience, Community, and Authenticity
What if your “non-traditional” resume is actually your greatest professional asset? In this vibrant and deeply honest episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham sits down with Audrey Malone, CHRM, MSOL, and Strategic Storyteller. Audrey shares what it’s like to build — and rebuild — a career that doesn’t fit into a single box….
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Supply Chain Leaders Must Abandon Outdated Routing and Embrace Last Mile Optimization Through Modeling and AI
As geopolitical tensions disrupt global shipping and tariffs create fresh uncertainty in international trade, companies are being forced to reexamine their most vulnerable supply chain segment—the last mile . While upstream operations get the spotlight during crises, the final leg of delivery remains a persistent blind spot. That oversight has consequences: empty trucks, fragmented delivery…
Owning Your Destiny — Victoria Neave on Betting on Yourself, Breaking Barriers, and Leading with Purpose
Welcome to an electrifying episode of the Undisputed Podcast, where host Ty Bledsoe sits down with Victoria Neave, trailblazing former Texas State Representative (District 107) and Partner at Neave Law. After eight years of legislative leadership, Neave shares her journey from immigrant daughter to powerhouse attorney and politician, revealing the mindset shifts that transformed…
The ROI of Empathy: How Compassion Drives Growth in Dementia Care
As dementia diagnoses rise at an alarming rate, affecting 57 million people worldwide, healthcare providers face the challenge of offering compassionate, cost-effective support at scale. A new program from CMMI, GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), aims to tackle this head-on, allowing organizations to bring next-generation dementia care models to traditional Medicare populations. With…
The DisruptED World of Financial Services with Industry Titan Jerry Wagner
Because this is an era now defined by economic whiplash, algorithmic finance, and global uncertainty, the investment world is increasingly more volatile than before. As inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and trade policies create even further chaos into markets, the stakes for both advisors and investors have heightened. According to data on the Cboe Volatility…
From Queries to Conversations with AI in Marketing Analytics
In this episode of the SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, a firm that helps marketing leaders adopt AI responsibly and strategically—sits down with Daniel Kravtsov, CEO and Co-Founder of Improvado. Daniel shares his unique journey from Russia to founding a cutting-edge martech company in the Bay Area. Together, they explore how AI agents…
Hiring Made Human: Hiring & Retaining AI-Enabled Talent
In this episode of The AppleOne Podcast — Hiring Made Human series — host Brett Howroyd is joined by co-host Nicole McMurray for a powerful conversation on one of today’s most urgent topics: hiring and retaining AI-enabled talent. Their guest, Alex Swartzall, Managing Director of Insights at Jobs for the Future, brings both big-picture…
The DisruptED World of Serial Entrepreneurs with Joe Gagnon
The world of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by AI, Web3, quantum computing, and global interconnectedness. The rapid acceleration of technology and shifting workplace dynamics present both immense opportunities and challenges for professionals across industries. In an age where adaptability and resilience are key to success, how can individuals navigate this…
Building a Business with Grit and Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
Wally Steidley is the founder of Indigo Compliance and Co-Founder of The Safety Sherpa, bringing over 25 years of expertise in workplace safety. His consulting firm provides high-touch, hands-on safety solutions that protect workers and reduce workplace incidents. Meanwhile, The Safety Sherpa provides the world’s first fully mobile-friendly safety training platform to bring safety…
Scaling Smarter: Leadership Lessons from Moxie360 Marketing’s Founder
Trisha Hendrickson is the founder and CEO of Moxie360 Marketing, a full-service marketing agency that has grown from a solo venture to a 14-person team. With 35 years of experience, Trisha specializes in digital marketing, brand strategy, and AI-driven innovation to help businesses grow and adapt in a changing landscape. In this episode of…
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Reclaiming Power During a Career Pivot: Lead with Experience, Community, and Authenticity
What if your “non-traditional” resume is actually your greatest professional asset? In this vibrant and deeply honest episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham sits down with Audrey Malone, CHRM, MSOL, and Strategic Storyteller. Audrey shares what it’s like to build — and rebuild — a career that doesn’t fit into a single box….
The Power of Speaking Up: Building Your Voice into Your Professional Equity
If you want to raise your PQ, learn to speak up! In this episode of Professional Quotient (PQ): Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham, Founder and Principal Consultant of Professional Quotient, sits down with Lauren Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Semper Mind. Lauren reflects on her journey from feeling like a “baby deer”…
Vibes and the Future of Marketing with Adbloom Founder and CEO Andrew Abony
Affiliate marketing is shedding its outdated reputation and entering a new era—one centered on authenticity, emotional resonance, and genuine human connection. As the future of marketing becomes increasingly relationship-driven, this shift is impossible to ignore. In fact, during the 2024 U.S. Cyber Monday, influencers and affiliate marketers were responsible for driving around 20% of…
No Permission Needed: Forge Your Own Path Forward Through Bold Moves, Clear Focus, and Continuous Growth
What happens when you stop waiting to be chosen—and choose yourself? In this episode of PQ: Conversations that Build Equity, Jason Winningham talks with Amy Chavez, a seasoned marketing professional and graphic designer who boldly forged her career in commercial real estate, even before she had the credentials. Amy shares how a gutsy cover…
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth’s Civic Leadership Journey: What Politics Teaches About People
What does a mayor learn about human nature? In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham sits down with Gerard Hudspeth, longtime mayor of Denton, Texas, and a respected figure in civic leadership. Drawing from his years in public service, Hudspeth explores how leading a city reveals the core…
Community Building Through Marketing—Powered by Showing Up and Staying Open
In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham sits down with Alicia Layfield, founder of Casa Layfield, a boutique marketing agency in Houston, Texas. Alicia shares how she built her business from the ground up—not by following a perfect plan, but by showing up, staying open, and turning connections…
Passion, Pause, and Disability Inclusion: Building Equity Through Self-Aware Leadership
Beth Sirull, President and CEO of the National Organization on Disability, joins Jason Winningham on PQ: Conversations that Build Equity to share a powerful career journey shaped by a passion for social enterprise, economic equity, and disability inclusion. From her early work in community finance to leading a national nonprofit, Beth reveals how she’s built…
Taming the Inner Critic to Fuel Career Growth: Crush Doubt, Build Confidence
In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham speaks with Mike O’Hora, a former Marine turned learning executive, now the founder of Semper Mind. With a career spanning sales, HR, and talent development, Mike brings a unique blend of resilience, humility, and wisdom to this powerful conversation about career…
Aligning People, Process, and Innovation Creates a Revenue Growth Strategy Built for Long-Term Impact—Not Just Quick Wins in High Trust Industries
Law enforcement agencies are under growing pressure to investigate faster, operate smarter, and serve increasingly complex communities. Yet many still rely on legacy systems that slow progress. Private sector partners are stepping in, offering tools that bridge this divide using a focused revenue growth strategy that balances speed, trust, and long-term impact. A recent…
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Harnessing Collective Wisdom: Purpose Factory Helps Build Focus Through Peer Support
Solopreneurs often face confusion when navigating early-stage business growth. Purpose Factory provides the structure, support, and clarity needed to build focus and momentum. Julian Placino, Founder of Pathways Media, shares how the peer-driven environment fueled his transformation from scattered efforts to a focused media business and the production of the Ultimate Coding Championship. He credits Purpose…
More Than Business Leads: Purpose Factory Helps Navigate Pressure With Peer-Driven Support
Many entrepreneurs join business groups in search of leads, but often stay because of the community, not the contracts. As economic pressure mounts, seasoned peer groups offer more than networking; they provide clarity, credibility, and peer-driven business support that can sustain leaders through uncertainty.. Shaun Overton, Founder at Dustups Texas, shares how his Purpose…
Unlocking Leadership Clarity: Purpose Factory Brings Values-Aligned Leaders Together for Strategic Growth
Many business leaders seek out peer groups for growth opportunities, but stay because of the leadership clarity and alignment they gain. The ability to access trusted voices outside your immediate team can unlock new thinking and sharpen strategy, especially in high-stakes environments. Pat Smith, CEO at Serve Denton, joined Purpose Factory to connect with…
Retirements Are Surging. It’s Time to Bridge the Generational Divide Through Purpose-Driven Leadership Development
Technological advancement has ushered in an unprecedented era: five generations coexisting in the workforce at once. However, roughly 11,000 Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age every single day, threatening to create a leadership vacuum that could destabilize organizations unprepared for the change. Boomers are retiring rapidly, and Gen X lacks the numbers to replace them….
Identity Fuels Direction: Understand Who You Are to Lead with Purpose and Navigate What’s Next
The nature of leadership is shifting. As organizations face rapid change, the leaders best equipped to navigate it are those who understand themselves first. Executive development programs now center identity as the foundation for decision-making, strategy, and culture. McKinsey’s The State of Organizations 2023 highlights that developing self-awareness—what it calls a “leader self-journey”—is essential for…
The Power of Values-Based Leadership: Lead with Purpose and Align Your Work with What Matters Most
Many executives climb the ladder of business achievement only to realize it rests against the wrong wall. According to research, 89% of Gen Z and 92% of millennials say purpose is vital to job satisfaction and well-being. As these generations move into leadership roles, the demand for values-based leadership frameworks that connect personal purpose to…
Who Belongs at Purpose Factory? Growth-Minded Leaders Who Are Curious, Skeptical, and Challenge-Ready
As business culture shifts toward more intentional leadership, professionals are seeking communities where they truly belong—spaces that go beyond traditional coaching. Purpose Factory stands out by offering a peer environment built on challenge, growth, and accountability. Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy explains that Purpose Factory is for leaders who are still seeking—those who approach…
Purpose Factory Solves Belonging by Tackling Leadership Isolation with Support and Shared Understanding
Executives today face a unique kind of isolation. Despite constant interaction with teams, boards, and clients, many leaders struggle with a deeper need: true belonging. Purpose Factory Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy identifies belonging as the core challenge his organization addresses. He explains how leaders can be surrounded by people yet still feel completely alone…
What to Expect at Purpose Factory: Personal and Professional Development That Fuels Growth
Purpose Factory is a space for personal and professional development, where members are accepted as they are and pushed to grow. Founder Donald J. Glacy describes it as an “iron sharpens iron” environment built on mutual respect, influence, and accountability. Whether you’re leading a team or launching your career, Purpose Factory supports your personal and…