Listening With Leaders Doug Noll

Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Principal and CEO of Studios Architecture, Marc Pfenninger. Marc shared his fascinating background growing up amidst a family of artists and social workers in New York. This unique blend of creativity and community service shaped his path toward architecture—a field where he could fuse his artistic sensibilities with a passion for building communities. His journey at Studio Architecture has been marked by a dedication to understanding and designing spaces that resonate with clients' unique experiences.
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Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Founder of Yes Girls Create, Therese Myers. The journey of Yes Girls Create began with Therese's simple desire for change. Therese felt compelled to pivot her life's direction after a transformational leadership class. This spark led to the creation of a nonprofit girl's group that blossomed into Yes Girls Create. The organization's mission is to empower girls aged 8 to 18 by introducing them to female leaders who share their personal journeys. These narratives are complemented by creative activities that tie into the themes of the talks, fostering an environment where young women can envision a future filled with possibilities.
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Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of Bella Lash, Haley Chipman. Haley's story is fascinating. She began her career in nursing school at BYU, a path seemingly unrelated to the beauty industry. However, it was during this time that she discovered her passion for eyelash extensions, a burgeoning trend at the time. Haley quickly realized the potential of this skill, as it allowed her to work flexibly around her college schedule, taking clients at her own convenience.
The transition from nursing to beauty entrepreneurship was sparked by a simple observation. Haley's husband, an engineering student, noticed Haley's work with lashes and proposed creating a product to simplify the process. This collaboration led to their first patent—a lash style with a curved surface that was easier to grab. At just 19 years old, Haley co-founded her first company, Bella Lash.
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Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the CEO of FirmTech, Elliot Justin, MD. Elliot's story is a fascinating tapestry woven from diverse political views and a commitment to service. Raised in a family where his father's military discipline contrasted sharply with his mother's passion for wealth redistribution, he found himself at the intersection of structure and social consciousness. His father's advice steered him toward medicine—a profession revered for its profitability and the self-respect it commands.
Medical school was a time of discovery for Elliot, particularly in the realm of sexual health. His early fascination with aphrodisiacs was just the beginning of what would become a lifelong pursuit. Personal anecdotes from this period reveal a deep-seated curiosity that would eventually lead him to innovate in the field of men's sexual health.
A pivotal moment came when a personal injury prompted him to explore rehabilitation techniques for men with spinal cord injuries. This challenge set the stage for the creation of FirmTech's device, a testament to Elliot's resilience and dedication to improving lives.
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Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the General Counsel of MeridianLink, Kayla Dailey. Kayla's story is not your typical legal career narrative. Before attending law school, she earned her stripes in the business world, focusing on finance and accounting at the University of South Carolina. Her early career involved working with a mortgage loan origination software company, an experience that laid the groundwork for her current role at MeridianLink. This company, much like her first employer but on a grander scale, provides decision analytics, data verification solutions, and learner education solutions for community financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies.
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Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the President and Co-Founder of Ivybrook Academy, Drew McWilliams. Drew's journey began after graduation when Drew's career took off in residential real estate sales, but it was his wife's vision for early childhood education that led to the creation of Ivybrook Academy in 2007. This half-day preschool, which integrates Montessori education, caters to children ages 2 to 6, providing them with a crucial educational and social foundation before they step into kindergarten or first grade.
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