Values Based Life

Values Based Life

This is the Values Based Life podcast, where people who are committed to living in alignment with what is most important to them gather to learn and connect with like minded people.

  1. Mentor Series: Frank Samson, CSA

    3 DGN GELEDEN

    Mentor Series: Frank Samson, CSA

    Frank Samson, CSA is a Certified Senior Advisor and the founder of Senior Care Authority LLC.   He is the author of "The Aging Boomers: Answers to Critical Questions for You, Your Parents and Loved Ones" and creator of The Boomers Today radio and podcast show.   Prior to founding Senior Care Authority, he worked in franchise consulting and the travel industry for over three decades. He had built an organization with over 200 franchises which he later sold, and the company operates successfully today. Frank's passion for senior care comes from personally experiencing the challenges with his own parents as many families are confronted with today.   After several years of researching the healthcare industry, he developed the training program for Senior Care Authority to provide Elder Care consulting and Senior Placement assistance to families, helping them make important and difficult decisions in a complex healthcare system. Senior Care Authority started by servicing and assisting families in northern California in 2009. The company began franchising its program in late 2014 and now helps families at over 100 locations across the country.    Frank is a past member of the California Senior Legislature, founding Board Member of the National Placement and Referral Alliance (NPRA) and an Honorary Faculty Member at Michigan State University.   You can tune in to the podcast episode below, and visit the Senior Care Authority website here.   -- This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

    47 min.
  2. Mentor Series: Gordon Hall

    11 MEI

    Mentor Series: Gordon Hall

    Gordon Hall is an engineer, inventor, and R&D executive focused on translating complex science into accessible, intuitive products. Drawing on his expertise in microfluidics and nanotechnology, he builds both the technical systems and the strategic teams required to bring new intellectual property to market. Currently the Associate Vice President of R&D at Nicoya Lifesciences, Gordon directs the development of advanced laboratory tools that enable researchers developing the next generation of therapeutics. Follow along as Gordon and Robert chat about how his passion for problem-solving brought him to his current position at Nicoya Lifesciences, the importance of culture in tech and start-ups (and how cultures evolve as companies scale), how company and team values create culture, and so much more.     -- This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

    43 min.
  3. Mentor Series: Veena Murthy

    4 MEI

    Mentor Series: Veena Murthy

    Veena Murthy is a seasoned healthcare leader, strategist, and operator with over two decades of experience shaping the future of value-based care. With a clinical foundation and deep expertise across strategy and operations, she currently leads clinical operations at TailorCare, a value-based care organization focused on transforming musculoskeletal care. Throughout her career, Veena has been driven by a singular belief: that meaningful impact in healthcare begins with clarity of purpose - both at the system level and within ourselves. She has led high-performing teams, scaled clinical and operational models, and partnered across ecosystems to deliver care that is not only efficient but also deeply human. Beyond her professional leadership, Veena is a Certified WHY Coach through Simon Sinek's The Optimism Company, where she helps individuals uncover the deeper drivers behind how they lead, live, and show up. She is also the creator of the Back to Me framework, through which she mentors high-achieving women to reconnect with their identity, reclaim their voice, and lead from a place of alignment rather than expectation. A mother of two and a dedicated CrossFitter, Veena brings the same discipline, resilience, and curiosity from her personal life into her work. She is passionate about building communities of growth-oriented individuals, especially women, who are committed to evolving, both personally and professionally. At her core, Veena's work sits at the intersection of performance and purpose, helping people and systems operate at their highest potential without losing sight of what matters most. She lives by the belief: "You don't find your voice by becoming more of who the world expects you find it by returning to who you've always been."    --   This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

    42 min.
  4. Mentor Series: Chrissy Dal Porto

    28 APR

    Mentor Series: Chrissy Dal Porto

    Tune in for this special conversation with Chrissy Dal Porto, Vice President of Global Growth Marketing at Lyra Health (and a graduate of our Values Based Life course at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California)! Chrissy is an innovative, results-driven marketing executive with extensive experience across all key aspects of B2B marketing.   With over twenty years in the cloud and security industries, she has a proven track record of scaling marketing's impact within growth-oriented Cloud and SaaS companies, driving transformative change and delivering revenue- and lead-generating initiatives that result in significant top-line growth.   She is adept at creating compelling, differentiated messaging by industry and executing comprehensive, audience-specific marketing strategies across the full funnel.   Chrissy has held senior leadership roles at Calm, Greenbits (a dutchie company), Onfido, Cisco (OpenDNS), and ServiceNow, and co-founded Northbound DGS, a boutique revenue and engagement agency.   Bringing deep expertise in marketing and sales pipeline strategy, customer and prospect journeys, and cross-functional team leadership, Chrissy is known for building and motivating teams while achieving operational efficacy at scale. Stream the podcast episode below to learn more about her work at Lyra Health, or visit the company website at www.lyrahealth.com.   -- This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

    45 min.
  5. Jennifer Capler

    22 APR

    Jennifer Capler

    Jennifer Capler is a multifaceted leader, visual artist, and spiritual practitioner dedicated to helping individuals and businesses flourish. Through her workshops, coaching, and consulting, Jennifer brings a unique blend of creativity, spiritual insight, and strategic acumen. Born into a family of intuitives, Jennifer's gifts as a clairsentient, clairaudient, claircognizant, clairvoyant, and empath support her mission to facilitate greater self-awareness and empowerment in her clients. Through her private practice as an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner and Instructor at Agape University, she inspires individuals to expand into greater joy, freedom, and love, celebrating each person as a unique creative being. A visual artist since the age of two, Jennifer's work has been displayed in public spaces and private collections worldwide. She earned her BFA in painting and printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University, with minors in art history and photography, and believes deeply in the power of creativity as a vehicle for expressing one's soul. Jennifer is also an accomplished business leader with over 25 years of experience in leadership, hospitality, business strategy, and cultural development. She has held executive roles at prominent hospitality brands, including Mastro's Restaurants and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, where her leadership drove groundbreaking growth, operational excellence, and talent retention. She played a pivotal role in creating training materials, operational standards, and communication platforms, helping companies such as Fleming's achieve industry-leading success. Her work has been recognized by Chain Leader, SMG, and Hospitality Technology, among others. Based in Long Beach, CA, she enjoys the arts district, yoga and beach life. Jennifer is passionate about integrating human potential, demonstrating that individuals can achieve their highest vision by aligning purpose, service, and joy. Learn more at jennifercapler.com.

    48 min.
  6. Shara Ogin

    8 APR

    Shara Ogin

    Shara Ogin is a Holistic Pain Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the medical field as an Occupational Therapist, Feldenkrais Practitioner, and Ergonomist — before taking a bold career pivot. After earning credentials as a Clairvoyant, Reverend, and Life Coach, she spent a decade working as an Intuitive Coach, weaving together three decades of personal growth work into her practice. This past year, Shara returned to the medical field with a specialized focus on patients living with long-standing pain — specifically those whose symptoms persist even after traditional treatment. Nine out of ten of her patients tend to experience significant pain relief after a single manual session with her. Shara's mission extends beyond one-on-one healing. She is passionate about re-educating the medical system — with a primary focus on Occupational and Physical Therapists and other pain-treating practitioners — on how to take a full-body approach and address symptoms from their root. She will be hosting numerous mind/body retreats for the public, as well as advanced practitioner trainings in 2027. In April, Shara will be releasing her new book, The Body Healing Guide: Decode 150+ Ailments, along with an accompanying workbook. The book explores how emotional and ancestral patterns deeply impact the body's physiology and can ultimately lead to symptoms and pain. In this talk with Robert MacPhee, Shara will reveal what she sees as the real gaps in healthcare treatment — and what lies at the root of all chronic pain. Please see her Youtube - @sharaogin1 or her website: holisticpainrelief.org for more about Shara or the Method.

    46 min.
  7. Mentor Series: Chonnettia Jones

    29 MRT

    Mentor Series: Chonnettia Jones

    Chonnettia Jones, Ph.D., is President and Executive Director of Addgene, a nonprofit biorepository committed to accelerating scientific discovery and innovation by providing researchers worldwide with expertly curated, high-quality biological materials and educational resources that enable reproducible and efficient research.   A scientist by training, Chonnettia has built a career at the intersection of research, strategy, and public good.   She has held senior leadership roles across mission-driven organizations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom that support world-class science and health research.   At Michael Smith Health Research BC, she led strategic initiatives and funding programs designed to translate research excellence into measurable health impact across British Columbia.   Previously, at the Wellcome Trust, she led the evaluation of large-scale global health research investments.   At the Janelia Research Campus of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, she managed an international collaborative program that developed innovative tools to address complex challenges in biomedical research.   Chonnettia holds a PhD in biochemistry, cell, and developmental biology from Emory University. She serves on a number of international science and technology advisory boards and is an outspoken advocate for the ways in which research, research systems and research culture can be made more effective, equitable and inclusive.   -- This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

    47 min.

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This is the Values Based Life podcast, where people who are committed to living in alignment with what is most important to them gather to learn and connect with like minded people.