The Purpose Tune Podcast

About this Episode: Purpose is living your life and doing what you’re meant to do. Find out why you’re here, what motivates you, and how you can do more of it to bring you joy. About the Guest: Dr. James O. Rodgers has practiced diversity management as an enterprise performance tool for over 35 years. He is recognized by his colleagues as one of the leading strategists and the #1 thought leader in the field of diversity management. He is known as “The Diversity Coach.” Dr. Rodgers has been a behind-the-scenes advisor to leaders in over 300 major enterprises including The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Power, BellSouth (now AT&T) and ThyssenKrupp Elevator N.A. and, not-for-profits including YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the High Museum of Art. Internationally, he has been a trusted advisor for global brands such as J&J, IBM, BP Amoco, and Chevron Texaco. Dr. Rodgers is known internationally as a leader in the field. His published writings are read across the globe in places like UK, Australia, India, the Philippines, and South America. He has been quoted in major media outlets like New York Times, Financial Times of London, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Wall Street Journal. He is the author of "Managing Differently: Getting 100% from 100% of your people 100% of the Time." Managing Differently has been called the most practical approach to diversity management and is frequently used as source material for MBA courses. His new book, "Diversity Training That Generates Real Change: Inclusive approaches that benefit individuals, business, and society" fills in the gap of understanding about the intent, history, and commercial value of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). In addition to his current role as executive coach to C-Suite executives, Dr. Rodgers serves as Director of the Executive Academy of Information Technology Senior Management Forum. His mission is to “build leaders of color for a changing world.” His value to the aspiring leaders is based on his own executive career, his work as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and his role as board leader for several high-profile non-profits including Habitat for Humanity and the High Museum of Art. In every board position, Dr. Rodgers improved the performance of the organizations in measurable ways. Dr. Rodgers is a frequent speaker at conferences and corporate retreats. He has published over 200 articles including his latest entitled, "Who Should Lead Diversity and Inclusion: Not Who You Think" (Leader-to-Leader journal September 2022). #Purpose #PurposeDrivenLife #Impact #MeaningOfLife #Community #DiversityEquityandInclusion #Diversity #Inclusion #OrganizationalDevelopment #Innovation #Authenticity #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeader #ServantLeader #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #Podcasting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachandstrategist/ Website: https://jamesorodgers.com/

About this Episode: Purpose is what we're meant to do; it is the reason that we are in this life. It is unfolding and informed by our background, values, and beliefs about the world. When we fully embrace our purpose, we become the best version of ourselves, thus making the biggest impact in communities we’re a part of for the better. About the Guest: Sarah Hinkfuss (Hank-fest) is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, one of the world’s leading investment firms, and works with growth-stage founders across application software and fintech. Sarah spent the first half of her career in big data / predictive analytics SaaS, helping to scale Applied Predictive Technologies, which was acquired by Mastercard in 2015. She is highly accomplished, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Environmental Science & Public Policy from Harvard, and an MBA from Stanford University. She is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. #purpose #purposedriven #meaningoflife #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startup #communitybuilding #diversityequityandinclusion #impact #harvardgrad #standfordgrad #businesstips #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #mindset #authenticity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hinkfuss-3198925/ Twitter: @sarahhinkfuss YouTube clip Introducing President Obama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pEMjGOAxYg

About this Episode: Purpose is about connecting good people with amazing opportunities. By giving rather than taking, we add value to people’s lives. And by adding to theirs, we get to add to ours as well. About the Guest: Neal Bloom is the CEO of Rising Tide Partners and Managing Partner at Interlock Capital. Through his grassroots effort in multiple organizations, Mr. Bloom has helped build a tech community that helps entrepreneurs and companies grow and succeed in San Diego. He chaired local nonprofit Startup San Diego and has helped grow San Diego Startup Week, which has helped inspire thousands of local San Diegans to take the leap in becoming an entrepreneur. He is an investor, serves as a mentor to countless entrepreneurs, and is actively engaged in growing and promoting San Diego's thriving tech ecosystem. Mr. Bloom previously: - Co-founded San Diego software company Portfolium - which was acquired in 2019 - to help new college grads promote themselves - Launched Hired.com in San Diego to attract tech talent to the region - Created a venture capital podcast (Tacos & Tech), and a newsletter and tech blog (Fresh Brewed Tech) to continue to bring venture capital and businesses to San Diego, elevating the community as a top 10 tech and startup hub. Neal then went to work building an investment community of domain expert operators, to close the gap between capital and subject matter experts; this group, Interlock Capital, has deployed $3.6M into 17 companies in 17 months. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealbbloom/ Instagram: Neal.bl Websites: https://interlock.capital #entrepreneurship #investor #venturecapital #techstartup #startupecosystem #communitybuilding #Networking #SanDiegotech #authenticity #ServantLeader #purpose #PurposeDrivenLife #Impact #MeaningOfLife #givingback #podcasting

About this Podcast Episode: Dr. Silvia Mah is a redemptive entrepreneur and investor, and a servant leader who believes purpose is about fully honoring our story so that we can show up authentically to serve people. Purpose is about equipping people with the right skills and mindset so they can venture forward and start that business, and getting people access to the right opportunities so that they can make a positive impact in the world. About the Guest: Dr. Silvia Mah is currently the Director of Innovation at Biola University. Dr. Mah is also entrenched in the startup scene as Managing Partner at Stella Impact Capital, a seed-stage venture fund that invests in diverse women founders with deep tech solutions; and Partner at Ad Astra Ventures that aims to “get to even” for high achieving women leaders, investors and founders. Since 2010, Dr. Mah has invested in over 120+ seed-stage startups that are female-led or have BIPOC founders, from medical devices to SAAS platforms to CPG companies and from San Diego, Portland and Brooklyn. Dr. Mah is honored to have also invested in 11 emerging fund managers, has been blessed by 5 exits and 1 IPO. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Mah believes in integrating family and work to create a lifestyle based on strong integrity. Dr. Mah enjoys traveling and spending days at the beach, Disneyland, & hot chocolates or coffees with her three children. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviamah/ Instagram: @silviamah Websites: http://www.stella.co https://adastra.ventures http://www.sheinvests.com/ #Purpose #PurposeDrivenLife #Impact #MeaningOfLife #Community #Networking #Authenticity #Entrepreneurship #Investor #ServantLeader #Podcasting

About this Episode: Raj Goodman Anand, a serial entrepreneur and recipient of multiple prestigious awards, states that purpose is something that guides us through life, and motivates us to get out of bed in the morning to chase after our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG). To be on purpose or get to a place where we can truly be our authentic self, we must find mentors and peer groups that can inspire us, encourage us to honor and celebrate ourselves more, and help us level up in both our personal and professional life. About the Guest: Raj Goodman Anand is the founder of Goodman Lantern, a team of native English content writing services that help businesses sell better and grow faster. An engineer by profession, he has founded three startups, raised capital, and taken one venture from zero to acquisition. He has not only had a flourishing career within startups but also with large and mid-sized organizations, working on launching startups or new products within them. Products he has built have made companies an income in excess of €45m. Raj has also won BusinessWeek’s Europe’s Young Entrepreneur (2007) and has been named one of Revolution Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People in Digital (2009). He has spoken at various venues including the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, British Library, and several universities including LSE. Raj and his entrepreneurial ventures have had coverage in The Telegraph, Guardian, BusinessWeek, and Observer. Website: http://www.goodmanlantern.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajanand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rajgoodmananand #purpose #purposeandmeaning #meaningfulconnections #meaningfulconversations #authenticconnections #serialentrepreneur #venturecapitalist #diversityequityinclusion #businesstalk #tech #techandinnovation #entrepreneurship #leadershipdevelopment #organizationalstrategy #ceo #founder #effectiveleadership #strategicleadership

About the Episode: Purpose is about genuinely connecting with people and helping them see themselves in a positive light. It is about helping people discover what is it that makes them special, unique and extraordinary, and then getting them to apply their gifts to serve others in positive ways. About the Guest: Hillary Weiss is a creative director, positioning coach, and founder of Statement Piece Studio. She’s also the co-host of the cult-favorite Youtube marketing talk show Hillary and Margo Yell at Websites (#HAMYAW), and has had her work featured on Business Insider, The Next Web, The Observer, and more. Since 2011, she’s helped thousands of brands all over the world get seen and heard (and make serious cash) through her 1-1 client work, writing, coaching, and videos. Nowadays, Hillary’s on a mission to help more small businesses define their “statement piece”, a.k.a. the bold Point of View that makes them radically relevant to their perfect people. Website: https://hillaryweiss.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-weiss-creative-director/ Instagram & Twitter: hcweiss #Purpose #PurposefulLiving #Meaning #MeaningfulConversations #Entrepreneurship #HumanConnection #Influence #BusinessImpact #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifeJourney #FailureLeadsToSuccess #NeverQuit

About this Episode: Purpose addresses, why are you on this earth. Fulfillment is being comfortable with where you are, what you have and the life you lead. Having purpose without fulfillment is life’s defeat. Ultimately, if you want to live a life with meaning and purpose, you have to be content with your inner self, passionate about life, and growth-driven to achieve the things you desire that bring you more peace, joy, and other positive emotions. About the Guest: Purdeep Sangha is the world’s leader in complete executive consulting. He is widely known as “The Strategist for Businessmen” and teaches men how to become THE COMPLETE MAN; a man who achieves ultimate performance, fulfillment and victory in every area of his life. Purdeep’s personal mission is to help men grow their businesses massively, increase their personal fulfillment in life, and improve their relationships with their wife and kids. Website: https://purdeepsangha.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purdeepsangha/ Instagram & Facebook: @purdeepsangha #Purpose #PurposeDriven #PurposefulLiving #PurposeLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #Meaning #Entrepreneurship #Businessman #Fulfillment #ExecutiveCoaching #LifeCoaching #Podcasting #Passion #SkillsDevelopment #Innovation #Creativity #Motivation

About this Episode: In the 15 years as an advisory CFO helping start-ups, celebrities and founders raise money and expand teams, Josh Greenbaum knows a thing or two about purpose and how it serves him. Purpose is about one’s responsibility to show up and do good in one’s company, community and society. Purpose leads us to ultimate fulfillment, which is about the positive impact we make in people’s lives and the healthy relationships we develop along the way that lead us to happiness and longevity. About the Guest: Josh Greenbaum is an advisory CFO, author, and outdoor enthusiast living in Los Angeles who supports consulting, digital marketing, and management and talent representation companies. In the 15 years as a consultant, he has helped start-ups, celebrities, and founders raise money, expand their teams, and prepare to exit the business through sophisticated financial management. His book: ‘Numbers Scare Me & Other Excuses: A business owner’s guide to lead like a CFO’ educates business owners on how to take financial control and lead with confidence and purpose. In essence, Josh desires to bring the sophistication of big company accounting and finance to small businesses who need it most. Website: cfominded.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578829762 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshgreenbaum/ #Purpose #PurposefulLeadership #PurposefulLife #Meaning #Entrepreneurship #StartUp #BusinessSuccess #BusinessTips #Impact #CFO #Consulting #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #Inspiration #Motivation

About this Episode: To joyfully and playfully live is a practice that can help us achieve our highest calling. When we’re intentional, inquisitive, and mindful about our life, we lean in to our most creative side, empower ourselves to new heights, and create a new reality that leads us to fulfillment. Being in tune to our purpose gives us access to inspiration and our soul that lights us up. About the Guest: Christine has been a life coach for 20 years, is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and the author of, "Keep It Simple, Smartypants." It is her mission to empower, uplift and educate her clients on how to intentionally and confidently create the lives they want. Her clients are passionate, life-loving humans who already have a track-record of success, who understand that coaching is not a luxury, and that hiring her will exponentially affect their lives in powerful and positive ways. Christine believes that everyone has the ability to joyfully, playfully live - with no apologies necessary for that. Website: https://www.christinemeyercoaching.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734663405/ Instagram & Facebook: ChristineMeyerCoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemeyercoaching/ #Purpose #Meaning #PurposeDriven #PurposefulLiving #Happiness #Fulfillment #PersonalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #LifeCoach #Empowerment

About this Episode: According to performance coach, Dai Manuel, overcoming a life challenge or experiencing a turning point can ignite our purpose. When we change our “should” to “must,” we create a vision for our future guided by passion and clarity. Purpose is what keeps us going, and makes life exciting. It helps us see that we are worth it. About the Guest: Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach. Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. Nuggets of wisdom and inspiration to take action to be your best self are guaranteed when you connect with Dai! Website: https://daimanuel.leadpages.co/joinwlfm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daimanuel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daimanuel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daimanuel/ #Purpose #PurposeDriven #Meaning #Entrepreneurship #FitnessCoach #LifeCoach #LifeStyle #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Faith #Hope #Inspiration #MensHealth #MentalHealth #Impact

About the Episode: A name with a unique meaning and purpose, “Billionaire” seeks to inspire billions of people to speak their dreams into existence and develop a "Wealthy Mind.” He maintains his title as “P.A.," or “Production Assistant” to remind people that a job title does not justify your success so be careful how you treat people. What has made Billionaire P.A. so successful is that he is truly living his dream. He credits his massive success by having purpose, which is about leveraging our talents and gifts to add value to people’s lives. About the Guest: Billionaire P.A., Founder, CEO & President of Wealthy Minds, Inc., a multifaceted corporation that is continuing to evolve, is inspiring people all over the world through multiple avenues. Billionaire P.A. encountered multiple challenges, including five-to-eight years behind bars for two felony convictions, being rejected by 152 companies, being told his mom would never walk again, and that his dad was in a coma, not expected to pull through. Incarcerated over 10 times before age 22, Billionaire P.A. lost all faith in God. Suicidal thoughts and pain surrounded him. Later, he found himself living in the back of his truck for 63 straight days and homeless for 36 months, which turned out to be the turning point of his life. It was there in that truck - homeless and alone - that Billionaire P.A. developed his wealthy mind. Determined to change the world, his mission is to inspire billions to do the same - using our talents and gifts to encourage others to develop a wealthy mind and speak their dreams into existence! #Purpose #Meaning #WealthyMind #Entrepreneurship #ChangeMaker #Impact #Dreams #Goals #Positivity #MindsetShift #Inspiration #Visualization