The Delusional Nomad

Eric Czerlonka
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Welcome to The Delusional Nomad – the podcast that dares you to challenge the norm. Join our host, Eric Czerlonka, as he travels the world to discuss what happens when we let go of self-imposed limitations, dream bigger than ever before, and embrace fresh, innovative approaches to the most common opportunities in life and business. Each episode features thoughtful discussions with leaders from a variety of industries. Together, we’ll explore the art of understanding our self-expectations, the expectations of others, and how to exceed them. We’ll uncover real stories, thought-provoking ideas, and practical tools designed to inspire you to step boldly into your potential. So, if you’re ready to challenge the status quo, you’re in the right place. It’s time to remove the barriers holding you back and reimagine the limits of what’s possible. Welcome to The Delusional Nomad.

Episodes

  1. S1 EP10 Carrie Campbell: Leading with kindness

    05/29/2025

    S1 EP10 Carrie Campbell: Leading with kindness

    Carrie Campbell is the Senior Vice President of Fenway Park Events at the Boston Red Sox, leading the year-round marketing, sales, and execution of private and public events. With over 30 years in hospitality and tourism, she has played a pivotal role in transforming Fenway Park into one of New England’s premier event venues—and a standout among major league ballparks. Before stepping onto the Fenway stage, Carrie honed her expertise at Boston’s most iconic properties. She spent six years at the Boston Harbor Hotel as Director of Catering and later Director of Sales & Marketing. Prior to that, she served as Director of Catering at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, crafting unforgettable experiences for seven years. Beyond the hotel world, Carrie has a deep history of engaging top donors and orchestrating high-profile charity walks, fundraisers, and golf tournaments for nonprofit organizations. More than a seasoned hospitality executive, Carrie is a dynamic leader known for building strong, engaged teams and fostering a culture of excellence. She believes that investing in people is the most important business decision, and her leadership legacy is defined by mentorship, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to recognition and gratitude. A passionate advocate for the meetings, events, and entertainment industry, Carrie was recently recognized as an Industry Leader in Smart Meetings Magazine’s 2024 Smart Women in Meetings. Her career has been a love letter to Boston’s most storied venues, from her early days at The Hampshire House to her leadership at the Boston Harbor Hotel and now Fenway Park. She also lends her expertise to the Board of Directors for Meet Boston, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Skål Boston. When she’s not shaping the future of events at Fenway, Carrie is a certified Bikram Yoga instructor and a proud South End resident.

    45 min
  2. S1 EP9 Adam Rzane: Beyond the Medina: Reinventing Morocco for Modern Explorers

    05/02/2025

    S1 EP9 Adam Rzane: Beyond the Medina: Reinventing Morocco for Modern Explorers

    In this episode of The Delusional Nomad, Eric Czerlonka speaks with Adam Rzane of Access Travel Morocco about the evolution of his family business and their shared vision for creating extraordinary travel experiences. The conversation explores Morocco's rich cultural tapestry, its misunderstood reputation around safety, and the power of immersive, story-driven travel. Adam shares how his background in experiential marketing and luxury hospitality shaped Access’ pivot from mass tourism to bespoke incentive travel. Together, they reflect on the importance of cultural connection, honoring local traditions, and pushing the limits of what’s possible in global event planning—reminding us that when the right people dream big together, unforgettable journeys are born.

    47 min
  3. S1 EP8 Jim McPartlin: The Enneagram at Work: Understanding The People Around You

    04/24/2025

    S1 EP8 Jim McPartlin: The Enneagram at Work: Understanding The People Around You

    Jim is a seasoned coach, consultant, and author with over 30 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality and a broad consulting practice that spans industries—from venture capital and construction to fashion and entertainment. He held executive roles with Kimpton Hotels, W Hotels Worldwide, André Balazs Properties, and The Ian Schrager Company, and served as Vice President of Leadership Development at Forbes Travel Guide. In 2021, Jim founded All Good People Corp, a leadership development and consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations cultivate emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and authentic connection. A certified Enneagram teacher for over three decades, he integrates this powerful framework into his work with clients across sectors to foster healthy, high-performing cultures. He is also the author of The Enneagram at Work (St. Martin’s Press, 2021).   For more information: jimmcpartlin@outlook.com  / 310 709 9730 /  www.allgoodpeoplecorp.com

    57 min
  4. S1 EP7 Karen Breault: Choosing action before diagnosis, my sister unlikely survival story.

    04/03/2025

    S1 EP7 Karen Breault: Choosing action before diagnosis, my sister unlikely survival story.

    In this powerful episode of The Delusional Nomad, host Eric Czerlonka sits down with his sister Karen to share her unexpected journey from a routine CT scan to a life-saving Whipple surgery. Initially told that a spot on her pancreas was likely harmless, Karen trusted her instincts and opted for surgery—only to discover afterward that cancer had already begun to metastasis. Her story highlights the importance of self-advocacy, second opinions, and making bold decisions in the face of uncertainty. Through humor, vulnerability, and reflection, the episode explores how curiosity, pragmatism, and a willingness to act—even without all the answers—can ultimately change the course of a life.

    45 min
  5. S1 EP6 Dave Turano: Redefining Success: Legacy, Curiosity, and the Power of Meaningful Conversations

    03/27/2025

    S1 EP6 Dave Turano: Redefining Success: Legacy, Curiosity, and the Power of Meaningful Conversations

    Dave Turano is an Executive Advisor and performance coach with over 25 years of experience helping leaders and organizations unlock their potential. As the founder of JCE Consulting, Dave specializes in leadership, communication, and sales coaching, empowering executives to communicate with confidence and drive organizational success.  His candid, yet caring approach has earned him lasting relationships across industries, where his clients value his ability to challenge their thinking while making the process enjoyable.s earned him lasting relationships across industries, where his clients value his ability to challenge their thinking while making the process enjoyable.

    1h 8m
  6. S1 EP5 Kieran Dennis: The Power of Partnerships

    03/20/2025

    S1 EP5 Kieran Dennis: The Power of Partnerships

    ABOUT KIERAN DENNIS  With more than 25 years in the industry he has worked on a broad palette of events with global brands and organizations. Kieran is a Destination Management Professional specialised in delivering demanding and unique Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Events as well as Cruise shore excursion and land programs. Kieran despite his very British exterior, was born in Singapore and has lived in multiple countries across the far east, New Zealand, France as well as 16 years living in Germany, before returning to his native United Kingdom in 2012. Kieran fell into the Destination Management / MICE industry by chance whilst living in Berlin, but has never looked back. He learnt the trade from the bottom up, developing a passion for Germany and especially Berlin. In 2012 he was given the opportunity to return to his homeland to head up Kuoni Destination Management UK. He has since travelled the length and breadth of the British Isles surprising clients with its history, culture and wonderful venues and locations for projects of every kind. In 2019 he started Communications & Destinations UK DMC where he continues to share his passion for creating and delivering meaningful communications through events and projects for discerning clients all set against the wondrous backdrop of the British Isles.

    34 min
  7. S1 EP4 Dan Lake - Chasing passion, not perfection

    03/13/2025

    S1 EP4 Dan Lake - Chasing passion, not perfection

    Dan Lake is a Dad of three boys, husband, dog-lover, sales leader, entrepreneur, wellness fanatic, and a seeker of great conversations and information.  Currently he leads the global sales team for ARInsights, owns the clothing brand Comfortably Collared, and is co-founder/investor/adviser at the pre-launch ecommerce marketplace called Rivly.  You can find him on LinkedIn and at dan.lake1@gmail.com

    58 min
  8. Walking away from the dream job, toward the dream life

    03/06/2025

    Walking away from the dream job, toward the dream life

    Liam is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who spent 15 years in television news before joining Newsmaker as co-owner in March of 2024. He started his television career as an evening anchor and reporter for WILX-TV in Lansing, Mich., and then made the exciting move back home to Boston to become a general assignment reporter at WCVB-TV. In 2015 WBZ-TV hired Liam away to become their evening anchor, and then eventually anchor of the award-winning WBZ Mornings and the Morning Mix. During Liam’s career in news, he proved himself to be a superb storyteller, earning an Emmy Award in 2019. Liam has experienced it all. He covered Patriots Super Bowl wins and Tiger Woods in his prime. He has interviewed a president, governors, and mayors. He has moderated debates and shared grief with communities devastated by tragedy. He has witnessed events from major storms to historic elections. Liam will continue his talent and passion for storytelling for Newsmaker Marketing’s clients and bring the agency to new heights through social media and owned and earned media. Away from work, Liam is a devoted husband and father to two children, Everly and Asher. He coaches their sports teams and spends as much time with them as possible. He’s also an avid Boston sports fan and a passionate advocate for mental health, encouraging men to open up about their challenges. You can read more about that in Liam’s article for Boston Magazine.

    58 min
  9. S1 EP2: John Guanci Discusses Practice, Patience & Persistence

    02/27/2025

    S1 EP2: John Guanci Discusses Practice, Patience & Persistence

    John’s professional coaching career began shortly after selling his business in the fall of 2013. Having once been caught in the cycle of restlessness, unfulfillment, and fear, he now dedicates his work to helping others break free from those same patterns. He coaches individuals who are in a race to get somewhere—only to realize they’re unsure of where they’re going. Others have a vision, but after repeated half-hearted attempts, their dreams begin to fade. This struggle isn’t just frustrating—it’s painful. It breeds guilt, doubt, and shame—emotions strong enough to derail even the most ambitious. But not his clients. They sense a higher calling, a king or queen within them ready to emerge. With the right support, they break through mental barriers, create habits that align with their deepest goals, and step fully into the lives they were meant to lead.

    1h 15m
  10. S1 EP1: Joe Fusaro talks about Trusting Instincts on the Path to Creativity

    02/14/2025

    S1 EP1: Joe Fusaro talks about Trusting Instincts on the Path to Creativity

    Joe Fusaro is an American artist and educator living and working in New York.   He is the director of the Nyack Teacher Center, where he has served since 2022, and is also an adjunct professor for New York University’s graduate program in Art and Art Professions since 2008.   Previously, Fusaro served as the senior education advisor for Art21, producers of the award-winning PBS series, Art in the Twenty-First Century, from 2008 through 2025. At Art21, in addition to his work creating the organization’s education resources and writing articles about contemporary art education, he was one of the founders of the popular Art21 Educators program, which held its first annual summer institute in New York City in 2009. Fusaro taught in the New York City public schools from 1990-2003, and then served as visual arts department chair for the Nyack Public Schools in New York from 2003-2022.   Joe has facilitated workshops and professional development sessions about teaching with contemporary art, as well as mentoring new teachers, at schools, universities, and museums across the United States, and has written about approaches to teaching with contemporary art. This includes the most recent book by Davis Publishing, The Visual Experience. https://www.joefusaro.com/

    41 min
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Welcome to The Delusional Nomad – the podcast that dares you to challenge the norm. Join our host, Eric Czerlonka, as he travels the world to discuss what happens when we let go of self-imposed limitations, dream bigger than ever before, and embrace fresh, innovative approaches to the most common opportunities in life and business. Each episode features thoughtful discussions with leaders from a variety of industries. Together, we’ll explore the art of understanding our self-expectations, the expectations of others, and how to exceed them. We’ll uncover real stories, thought-provoking ideas, and practical tools designed to inspire you to step boldly into your potential. So, if you’re ready to challenge the status quo, you’re in the right place. It’s time to remove the barriers holding you back and reimagine the limits of what’s possible. Welcome to The Delusional Nomad.

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