On today’s episode, Nathan sits down with Mohamed Massaquoi, Managing Principal at VESSOL. VESSOL is a leadership development firm specializing in guiding organizations through transformative change.

Mo is a former standout wide receiver for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Cleveland Browns. Now, as a leadership advisor, organizational psychologist, and former NFL wide receiver, his work is rooted in team culture, performance, and change. He draws on his incredible life experiences—including navigating career transitions and recovering from a life-altering accident—to help leaders and teams build resilience and thrive through change.

In this conversation, Mo shares his powerful journey of navigating the "murky middle" after the NFL, the unique power of authentic storytelling, and how he redefines success beyond traditional metrics.

Tune in to hear Mo's incredible insights on leadership, resilience, and finding your purpose even when life throws you curveballs.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.thevessol.com/
• Follow Mo on
• • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedmassaquoi/
  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ironmassaquoi/?hl=en

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Nathan sits down with Kacie Luaders, Founder of Could Be Pretty Cool. Could Be Pretty Cool is an audio-first platform amplifying diverse voices through storytelling and tech.

With a background in theatrical sound design, Kacie pivoted during the pandemic and found herself on an unexpected entrepreneurial journey. She candidly shares her experience of building a business from the ground up, learning everything from forming an LLC to finding her niche in the mission-driven space.

In our conversation, Kacie shares valuable lessons for any founder on a similar path, the unique power of storytelling to create social impact, and the importance of building a support system to navigate the long game of building a sustainable business.

Stay tuned to hear her candid advice for any entrepreneur learning to thrive in the "delightful mess" of building a business.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit www.couldbeprettycool.com
• Follow Kacie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaciewillis/
• Follow @couldbeprettycool on social media
• • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Jennifer Harrity, ESG & Sustainability Director at Sensiba, and Governance Chair at B Local Bay Area. Jennifer founded the Sensiba’s Sustainability and ESG practice and assists clients with holistic sustainable business transformations

Distinguished for her work in the realm of accounting and sustainability, she has been recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in Business and Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting.

In this conversation, Nathan and Jennifer discuss the evolving landscape of B Corp standards. You’ll hear about the importance of sustainability in business, the significance of data and metrics in driving business decisions, and the potential challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises in adapting to new requirements.

Tune in to learn more about the new B Corp standard, the benefits of the B Corp community, and the need for continuous improvement.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://sensiba.com/
• Follow Jennifer on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferharrity/
• Sign up for Sensiba’s newsletter at https://sensiba.com/resources/newsletter-sign-up/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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