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Erika Swilley knew from an early age that she wanted a career in which she could help others. She didn’t know her path would lead to sports and the NBA. In this episode, Erika explains how she’s followed her passion to become the Detroit Pistons Vice President of Community and Social Responsibility.As a 17-year veteran of the business, Erika knows the best way to identify community needs is by actually listening to people in the community. You’ll hear about her approach and how anyone looking...

As the Director of Operations for Michigan State’s basketball team, David Thomas was known as the guy who got things done. Now, he’s doing something brand new - in the world of financial planning. In this episode, you’ll find out why David made the move and the importance of having a plan.David has been an entrepreneur before and learned more from his mistakes than his successes. You’ll hear the lengths David went to in the face of adversity.You’ll also learn why everyone should view themselv...

Robert Tuchman has started, built, and sold companies before. However, starting a new business during the pandemic presented a new set of challenges. In this episode, you’ll find out what it takes to go out on your own as an entrepreneur and why it’s important to pursue your passions. Robert also hosts a podcast, which gives him the opportunity to interview some of the most successful business people in the world. He’ll share his biggest takeaways from those conversations.You’ll also hea...

Lauren Foundos was killing it in her job on Wall Street, but she knew it was time - time to make her business idea a reality. Five years later, she’s raised millions in capital and her fitness tech company is partnering with brands such as the NFL, UFC, and Under Armour. In this episode, you’ll find out how Lauren stopped thinking and started doing.Lauren’s breakthrough moment occurred when she appeared on a TV show called Unicorn Hunters. You’ll hear the story of how she pitched some of the ...

Running 100 100-mile races in 100 weeks is a daunting goal on its own. But what happens when a global pandemic threatens to bring the journey to a halt? In this episode, our conversation with Michael Ortiz continues. You’ll hear how the Game of Hundos went on despite unexpected obstacles.As he got deeper into the project, Michael put his goals out there for all to see. He’ll explain why sharing your goals creates a greater sense of accountability.We’ll also find out what Michael learned about...

You don’t have to be extraordinary to accomplish extraordinary things. That’s the message from Michael Ortiz, who went from not being a runner at all to pursuing a goal that seems impossible: running 100 100-mile races in 100 straight weeks. Michael took on the challenge of distance running to honor the memory of his brother, who died after a tragic accident. You’ll find out how running ultramarathons became a medium for Michael to live his life differently. You’ll also find o...