Best Nick Westbrook Podcasts (2024)

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Winning Begins At Home with Randy Gravitt 57:31

8d ago57:31

57:31

Send us a Text Message. If you win at work but lose at home, you still lose. Join leadership author and coach Randy Gravitt and I as we discuss what it looks like to build a foundation of winning at home first and to encourage those entrusted to you to win at home first. Randy and his team at Lead Every Day have a dream and a vision of a "world wel…

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Being "Well" with Dr. John Delony - The impact of a leader's pursuit of mental & emotional wellness 45:26

1M ago45:26

45:26

Send us a Text Message. Have you considered that the primary thing hindering your family, your team, your church, or your organization from thriving is your own mental, emotional, & spiritual health? I have a conversation with Dr. John Delony about how a leader's pursuit of mental & emotional wellness can not only have a huge impact in their life, …

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Practicing Shepherd Leadership - A conversation with leaders from Chick-fil-A Hinesville 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Send us a Text Message. Some things sound really good in theory, but how do you actually make them work. Listen to my conversation with 4 of my leaders from Chick-fil-A and hear how they engage with our team members as shepherd leaders, and strive to become leaders they can follow for LIFE!By Nick Westbrook

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Ken Coleman on cultivating a culture where your Team Members THRIVE & become their very BEST! 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

Send us a Text Message. Ken Coleman is a national bestselling author of the books The Proximity Principle & From Paycheck to Purpose. Ken is a dynamic personality for Ramsey Solutions where he is the host of his own nationally syndicated radio show and routinely hosts The Ramsey Show, one of the most listened to radio programs in the nation. Ken is…

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Building Christian Men, a Business, & a Shepherding Legacy with Britt McDade, Owner/Operator Chick-fil-A Vidalia, Georgia 40:45

5M ago40:45

40:45

Send us a Text Message. Learn from Britt McDade, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Vidalia, about how challenging those entrusted to you to be their best & to bring their best can help guide them to thrive and be all that God created them to be.By Nick Westbrook

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Alex Vann - Multi-Unit Operator & Developer of 13 Chick-fil-A Operators under his Shepherd Leadership 38:08

6M ago38:08

38:08

Send us a Text Message. Statistically, being selected as a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator is more difficult than being selected into Harvard or the CIA. In this episode we get to learn from Alex Vann, a veteran multi-unit Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator in Columbus, Georgia who has had shepherded & mentored 13 Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators to be selected from…

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Strong Fathers Strong Daughters with Dr. Meg Meeker 55:27

7M ago55:27

55:27

Send us a Text Message.By Nick Westbrook

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Know the Generations You Shepherd - Dr. Tim Elmore describes "A New Kind of Diversity" 34:22

9M ago34:22

34:22

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered, "Why is this generation so different?" or "Why is my boss like that?" Do you find it difficult to lead and shepherd this next generation? Are you 'leading up' and want to know the best way to steward the relationships with your older Team Members? Dr. Tim Elmore, founder & CEO of Growing Leaders & bes…

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Transform your INTENTIONS into ACTIONS! 31:52

9M ago31:52

31:52

Send us a Text Message. At the end of our leadership journey, the effectiveness of our leadership will not be measured on the nobility of our intentions but on the impact of our actions! In this episode we talk about how you can fit in all of your intentions to know, guide, protect, & provide for those entrusted to you by turning them into impactfu…

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Irrational Kindness - an interview with multi-unit Chick-fil-A Operator & author Kevin Williams 35:25

11M ago35:25

35:25

Send us a Text Message. What a FUN conversation with multi-unit Chick-fil-A Operator & author of the book "Irrational Kindness", Kevin Williams. Kevin's approach to life and work is so radical in how he strives to prioritize "kindness over everything". We learn how much fun it is to engage in irrational kindness and how we can shepherd those entrus…

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A Life Dedicated to Serving Others - an Interview with David Chen 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

33:48

Send us a Text Message. David Chen is one remarkable Shepherd Leader! David's life of leadership proves that you can shepherd in any vocation! Beginning as a engineering graduate from Georgia Tech to working at Starbucks to going on the mission field to selecting Chick-fil-A Operators and now being a Chick-fil-A Operator - David has led a life dedi…

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Shannon Miller from Scripps Research 23:13

1+ y ago23:13

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In this episode of the Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Daniel Shroeder and Shannon Miller, Principal Investigator at Scripps Research, have a discussion at Bivouac Ciderworks in San Diego. Shannon shares her passion for bridging the gap between technology and diseases to make permanent cures possible. Having recently been recognized on Forbes' 30 Un…

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PROVIDE CARE for those entrusted to you! 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

31:45

Send us a Text Message. We finish the 2nd part of the conversation from the previous episode of what shepherd leaders provide for those entrusted to them. In the previous episode we learned that shepherd leaders will provide for the needs of those they lead. Today we talk about how we also are to provide CARE. As Christ followers our leadership sho…

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PROVIDE for those entrusted to you! 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

31:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we unpack the final principle of Shepherd Leadership, to PROVIDE for those entrusted to you. If the goal of a shepherd leader is for those entrusted to them to thrive, then a good shepherd leader will PROVIDE what they NEED to thrive. We talk about those needs specifically through the lens of Abraham Maslow's…

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James Mackay from Aristea Therapeutics 28:07

1+ y ago28:07

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In this episode of the Biotech and Breweries Podcast, James Mackey, CEO of Aristea Therapeutics, a clinical-stage drug development company focused on immunology-focused therapeutics to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. James shares the origin story of Aristea and his long professional history in life sciences. He also shares how fundraisi…

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PROTECT those entrusted to your care! 56:09

1+ y ago56:09

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Send us a Text Message. The 3rd principle of Shepherd Leadership is to PROTECT those entrusted to our care. Protecting those entrusted to us as leaders seems like a natural and apparent responsibility of the leader but in today's leadership culture it can be avoided and neglected. Listen in to find how good Shepherd Leaders PROTECT those entrusted …

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GUIDE those entrusted to your care 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

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Send us a Text Message. As a leader have you ever felt as though you were spinning your wheels? Like you go in every day just hoping good things will happen for you and your teams. What about as a parent? I have felt like that. In this episode we will talk about how a good shepherd leader has a vision for those that are entrusted to them and will G…

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Amir Ferry from Nucleate & Nick Marron from Harland Brewing 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

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In this episode of the Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Nick Marron, Director of Brewery Operations at Harland Brewing Company, shares what is next for the brewery and many of the exciting projects they have on the horizon, happening throughout Southern California. Amir Ferry is the Co-Founder of Nucleate Bio San Diego, a collaborative entrepreneursh…

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KNOW those entrusted to your care! 36:12

2y ago36:12

36:12

Send us a Text Message. Have you invested so much time, energy, & resources in leading people or in relationships just to feel like you are spinning your wheels and not get anywhere? You aren't connecting, they are getting results, and maybe even seem disengaged. Maybe you don't know them as well as you think you do. You cannot GROW people that you…

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Chorom Pak and Embolden Brewery 38:31

2y ago38:31

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In this episode of the Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Andy Sist, Chief Operating Officer and Marketing Officer at New Motion Beverages shares three exciting beers from the San Diego based brewery. Lights & Music lager, Broken Record IPA, and Electric Feel, an 18-month Bourbon barrel aged imperial coffee stout. Andy shares how Embolden Brewing is de…

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What is Shepherd Leadership? 22:12

2y ago22:12

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt like you were giving EVERYTHING you had as a leader and it just wasn't enough? Maybe it has been difficult to get buy-in from your team, or your spouse, or you kids. Host, Nick Westbrook, describes his journey in leadership and what led him to the most engaging & effective leadership style he's ever experi…

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Leane Marchese and New English Brewing 46:16

2y ago46:16

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In this episode of the Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Simon Lacey, Founder of New English Brewing, talks about the evolution of the brewery since its founding in 2007, including the rollercoaster of the covid lockdowns and how the brewery is using enzymes to reduce the gluten content of their beers. He shares three beers coming out of New English B…

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Westbrook Weaver & Thorn Brewing 59:17

2y ago59:17

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In this episode of the Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Tom Kiely, General Manager at Thorn Brewing talks about the process of growing hops and being mindful of the needs of local hop farmers in San Diego. He shares three beers coming out of Thorn Brewing. The Craft Michelada, similar to a Bloody Mary, but lighter in alcohol and body, the And Beyond …

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Mission Brewery and Alterome Therapeutics 1:04:56

2y ago1:04:56

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In this episode of the Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Dan Selis, Founder of Mission Brewery, shares his passion for beer making and two of the beers coming out of the San Diego based brewery, Passionfruit Gose a twist on a traditionally German-style sour wheat ale and Peanut Butter dark stout, a Russian imperial stout rich in toasted coffee and bol…

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Viracta and Burgeon Brewing Company 38:41

2+ y ago38:41

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In this episode of The Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Noah Scoville, Manager at Burgeon Brewing, shares four beers from the craft beer brewery: Invita Mexican Lager, Carlsbad Crush, Treevana IPA, and Juice Press. Dan Chevallard, COO and Chief Financial Officer of Viracta shares his journey with Viracta and their pursuit of EBV-associated cancers wi…

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Tyra BioSciences and Pure Project 43:14

2+ y ago43:14

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In this episode of The Biotech and Breweries Podcast, Chris Leguizamon, Education Program Manager at Pure Project, and one of 143 Advanced Cicerones in the world, talks about two standout beers at Pure Project: Tropical Mist and Force of Nature. Todd Harris, Chief Executive Officer of Tyra, and Dan Benson, Chief Operating Officer of Tyra, share the…

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Tom Hallam w/ Seal Beach Winery 48:22

2+ y ago48:22

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Tom Hallam is the CEO of Palisade Bio and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from UC Davis and an MBA from USC (Marshall).By Daniel Schroeder

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Jan D'Alvise w/ Boochcraft 52:32

2+ y ago52:32

52:32

Jan D'Alvise is the President & CEO at Acasti pharmaceuticals and holds a BS in Biochemistry from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from University of Michigan.By Daniel Schroeder

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Eric & Steph Venn-Watson w/ Modern Times 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

49:06

Eric Venn-Watson holds an MBA from UCSD, was a Navy Flight Surgeon and is a current US Navy reservist. Steph Venn -Watson is a veterinary epidemiologist and public health scientist who has past experience working at the National Marine Mammal Foundation, DARPA, the CDC and WHO. For this episode I spent some time talking with Eric & Steph Venn-Watso…

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Andrew Rudd w/ Alesmith 38:40

2+ y ago38:40

38:40

Andrew Rudd holds a PhD from UCSD and is the founder and CEO of Palm Therapeutics. We shared some beer from Alesmith and talked about his company Palm and their work with Lipids. We also dug into the process of applying for grants and how that has been a valuable alternative to venture capital and what the next milestones are as they continue to gr…

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Scott McLaughlin w/ Protector Brewing 35:40

2+ y ago35:40

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I recently had the chance to catch up with Scott McLaughlin and share some beers from Protector Brewing. Scott is a former counterintelligence officer of the United States Marine Corps, UCSD Rady MBA, and current Vice President of Business Development at Gene Go Cell. Our conversation covered a wide variety of topics including what the transition f…

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Kim Kamdar w/ Belching Beaver 44:47

3y ago44:47

44:47

Kim Kamdar is a Senior Partner at Domain Associates and holds a PhD in biochemistry and genetics from Emory University. We tried a few beers from Belching Beaver and talked about the world of Venture Capital, including how Domain got it's start, what it's like to be a San Diego based VC and how fortunate timing carried them through COVID.…

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Ana Moreno w/ June Shine Kombucha 26:42

3y ago26:42

26:42

Ana Moreno holds a PhD in Bioengineering from UCSD and is the founder and CEO of Navega Therapeutics. Ana and I had a few hard kombuchas from June Shine while we discussed the source of her entreprenurial spirit, Navega's goal of giing people an alternative pain management solution, the mythical place known as JLabs and more.…

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Mark Van Oene w/ Harland Brewing 29:52

3y ago29:52

29:52

Mark Van Oene, COO at Pacific Biosciences (PACB) joined me for a couple beers from Harland Brewing - the Sunken Isles Hazy IPA (6.8%) and the Lilikoi Sour (6.0%). While we enjoyed our beer we dug into how he got his start in genomics, why San Diego has become a genomics hotbed, how COVID has impacted the fundraising landscape and much more. For mor…

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Killu Sanborn w/ Duckfoot Brewing 41:37

3y ago41:37

41:37

For my first episode I hosted Killu Sanborn from Oxford Finance and we shared the Drink This Or the Bees Die (Golden Honey Ale, 6.5%) and Liquid Jam (Hazy IPA, 7.5%) from Duckfoot Brewing. We covered a range of topics including how Killu got her start lending to biotech companies, her take on the current funding environment, the silver linings to C…