Values Based Life

Values Based Life
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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.

  1. Mentor Series: Kevin Bokelman

    1D AGO

    Mentor Series: Kevin Bokelman

    In this episode of Values Based Life, Kevin Bokelman, Vice President of Device Development at Aspen Neuroscience, shares his engineering and leadership journey, highlighting how culture, values, and people-centered leadership shape his professional experience. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and previously spent 12 years at Hewlett-Packard, starting as a Manufacturing Engineer and advancing to an R&D Expert role. He also spent 16 years at NOVO Engineering, a contract engineering company in the medical device and biotech space, where he grew from Senior Engineer to Director of Engineering. Kevin is married with four sons (ages 13–22), has coached and mentored robotics teams and Scouts, and enjoys hands-on and active hobbies including woodworking, auto repair, rock climbing, and playing soccer.   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
  2. Justin Langhill

    5D AGO

    Justin Langhill

    In this episode of Values Based Life, Robert speaks with Justin Langhill — a golf performance coach based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in integrating golf instruction with fitness training to help golfers unlock their best game. Originally from Worcester, MA, he has been coaching and training golfers of all levels since 2016, focusing on improving how the body moves to generate more power, consistency, and pain-free performance both in person and remotely. Tune in with Robert for this conversation about Justin's professional journey, including what led him to his work, the transition from employee to entrepreneur, and how persistence, values, and personal conviction shape his vision, decision-making, and approach to building meaningful work.

    39 min
  3. Mentor Series: Greg Mansur

    JAN 18

    Mentor Series: Greg Mansur

    Greg Mansur is the CEO of EHE Health, the nation's leading provider of adult preventive care serving self-insured employers.   With over 30 years of health and welfare benefits industry experience, Greg has a proven track record of delivering high performing health care program and advisory services to large, national employers.   Prior to his current role at EHE Health, Greg served in national leadership roles of health consulting practices for major professional services firms including Deloitte, Towers Watson (now WTW) and PwC.   Greg holds a Masters in Public Health from UCLA and Bachelors in Economics from California State University, Pomona.   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.

    41 min
  4. Claudia Rucker

    JAN 14

    Claudia Rucker

    Claudia Cordova Rucker is a Business Growth Navigator, speaker, and former seven-figure spa owner who helps service-based entrepreneurs move from burnout, bottlenecks, and unpredictable income to sustainable success and profitability. As the founder of Beyond Ordinary Business and creator of the Mindful Scale™ methodology, she combines creative growth strategy, practical business practices, and mindfulness to guide business owners through the messy middle of growth—toward greater clarity, focus, fulfillment, and enough profit to fully fund the life they want to live.  A fierce advocate for ending entrepreneurial poverty, Claudia champions business models that nurture both the business and the wellbeing of the people building it. Her leadership has been recognized by the California Senate and Pacific Coast Business Times as a driving force for economic growth in the Santa Barbara community.   Connect with Claudia: https://beyondordinary.business/quiz/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-cordova-rucker/

    45 min
  5. Mentor Series: Cori Rizman

    JAN 12

    Mentor Series: Cori Rizman

    Cori Rizman is Vice President of DEA Compliance at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, where she leads enterprise-wide compliance programs to safeguard controlled substances and strengthen regulatory trust. A former DEA Diversion Group Supervisor and Subject Matter Expert, she brings more than 20 years of experience in investigations, risk management, and oversight. Prior to joining Ascent in 2024, she directed North American compliance strategies at Fresenius Kabi USA. Known for her clarity, collaboration, and decisive leadership, Cori is also a mentor for professionals transitioning from government to industry and a supporter of Angels for Change in closing the drug shortage gap.   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.

    44 min
  6. Mentor Series: John Mesenbring

    JAN 7

    Mentor Series: John Mesenbring

    John Mesenbring is a seasoned engineering, manufacturing and operations executive in the medical device industry know for work launching new products, quality, lean manufacturing and cost reduction. He is currently VP of Manufacturing Operations & Product Quality at Noah Medical. Prior to that he worked in various roles at Intuitive Surgical including VP of Manufacturing and Fellow. John holds a BSME from Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo, an MBA from Pepperdine University and is a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California.

    48 min
  7. Mentor Series: Howard Martin

    12/28/2025

    Mentor Series: Howard Martin

    Howard Martin brings more than thirty years of experience in business and personal development to the position of Executive Vice President, Strategic Development. Howard's responsibilities include global alliances, marketing, and program and product development.  Howard has been instrumental in assisting Doc Childre in the development and teaching of HeartMath's programs since its inception. He speaks internationally on the HeartMath approach to advancing human performance that is based on compelling scientific research linking heart function with health, emotional well-being and intelligence. Howard is co-author with Doc Childre of The HeartMath Solution, published in 2000 by Harper San Francisco. He also developed Nightingale-Conant's tape series, "The HeartMath Method." Howard is a dynamic speaker, and has delivered hundreds of workshops and keynote addresses to audiences ranging from corporations, to the armed forces, to educators, families, and human service providers. As a key spokesperson for HeartMath, he has conducted hundreds of media interviews. His appearances include CNN Headline News, U.P.I. Radio network, WNBC-TV-New York, WGN-TV-Chicago, Discovery Channel-Beyond 2000, CBN/Canada, New Women, Muscle and Fitness, San Francisco Chronicle, Billboard, and the Boston Globe.     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.

    48 min
  8. Mentor Series: Faith Best

    12/21/2025

    Mentor Series: Faith Best

    Faith Best is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health leader with nearly fifteen years of experience connecting at-risk individuals to life-saving care. As Director of Clinical Operations at NeuroFlow, a leading behavioral health technology company, she oversees teams dedicated to identifying vulnerable populations and bridging critical gaps in mental health services. Faith brings clinical expertise in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and trauma treatment, with specialized training in measurement-based care approaches. Her career spans direct clinical practice as a therapist and supervisor across diverse settings—including outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs, and mobile crisis response—treating children, adults, and families facing acute mental health challenges. Recognizing that great care starts with great teams, Faith is dedicated to developing clinical cultures where staff feel supported, engaged, and empowered to create lasting change.   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
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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.

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  • Creator
    Values Based Life
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
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    Values Based Life