Best Positively West Virginia Podcasts (2024)

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From Theater to YouTube: The Journey of Megan Claire Murphy 23:33

6d ago23:33

23:33

In this episode of the WV Uncommonplace Podcast, host JR Sparrow sits down with Megan Claire Murphy, a talented actress with an inspiring journey from the stages of New York City to creating her own YouTube variety show for kids, "The Aunt Nae Nae Show." Join us as we delve into Megan's career, her experiences in theater and film, and her passion f…

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Embracing Cultural Differences: Kirsten Rudberg's Inspirational Journey 34:27

14d ago34:27

34:27

Kirsten Rudberg's creative journey is a testament to the profound impact of her global upbringing, having lived in culturally diverse places such as Guyana and Lahore. Despite her formal education in divinity and her role as a clergy, Kirsten's true passion lies in the realm of artistry, which she fully embraced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her wo…

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Reframing Your Narrative: Empowering Yourself Through Positive Thinking with Nicole Harrington 28:32

28d ago28:32

28:32

Welcome to West Virginia UnCommonplace, where host J.R. takes you to an uncommon place through thought-provoking interviews. In this episode, J.R. speaks with Nicole Harrington, a narrative coach dedicated to helping individuals reframe their personal stories and find empowerment through positive thinking. Nicole shares her journey, insights on ove…

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Balanced Success: Holistic Personal Growth Approach 26:36

1M ago26:36

26:36

Hannah Tackett is a dedicated burnout coach who specializes in aiding high-achieving women in the tech industry to overcome burnout and rejuvenate their careers. Having experienced burnout firsthand while juggling a demanding tech leadership role and the responsibilities of motherhood, she made the courageous decision to transition from the tech fi…

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Angela Edwards & Chuck Ainsworth: A Leaders Guide | Leadership Rediscovered 56:47

1M ago56:47

56:47

Today on this very special episode of Leadership rediscovered Laura sits down with Angela Edwards and Chuck Ainsworth to talk about executive coaching, and how these two individuals help others (including Laura) to grow the tree of leadership and coach even more individuals. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC…

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: Interview with Jamal Ford .... value value 27:50

1M ago27:50

27:50

Podcast Episode: Interview with Jamal Ford Host: J.R. Guest: Jamal Ford, Entrepreneur and Business Consultant Series: Interview Sessions Introduction J.R.: "Howdy, everybody! My name is J.R., and I'm the host of West Virginia UnCommon Place. Today, we are diving into our interviewing sessions portion with an amazing guest, Jamal Ford. Jamal is a se…

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Clinton Blankenship: Taking Care as a Leader 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Clinton Blankenship has been in the Navy for around 20 years. In doing so he's worn a lot of hats and done a lot of things, including throwing out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game! Join us as we talk to him about what his leadership journey has been, and how the Navy has helped shape him in many different ways. Sponsored by Shine Con…

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Produced on Purpose: Discovering Authenticity with Randy Atkins 8:03

2M ago8:03

8:03

Introduction: Welcome to another episode of West Virginia Uncommonplace Interviews and Sessions. Today, JR Sparrow is joined by the multi-talented Randy Atkins. Randy shares his diverse background and how his experiences as a corporate consultant, ordained minister, community leader, and toastmaster have shaped his journey. Key Discussion Points: R…

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Shannon Smith: Seeing Leadership Everywhere 54:14

2M ago54:14

54:14

Striving to lessen the suffering in the world, Shannon Smith became a Physician after seeing other physicians in the world. Seeing her mother, a college professor, and her father, a business owner, in their respective professions, she not only became an MD but also focusing on helping adults create a life they love positively impacts the whole fami…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Publishing with Michelle DeFilippo 19:11

2M ago19:11

19:11

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, J.R. Sparrow sits down with Michelle DeFilippo, the founder of 1106 Design, to discuss the intricacies of self-publishing and the book publishing industry. With over 50 years of experience, Michelle shares her journey, insights, and the evolution of self-publishing since the inception of her company in…

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Cheri Satterfield - From Teacher, to Video work, to Entrepreneur 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Cheri Satterfield is the President of Tuscan Sun Spa which opened for business in 2004. Being a native of West Virginia, Cheri has a lot of appreciation for community. She joins us for a discussion on her long journey as a business owner and how her background informs her leadership style. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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From the Club Scene to the Written Word: An Interview with Author Beth Dudzik 33:12

2M ago33:12

33:12

Host: JR Guest: Beth Dudzik, Accomplished Author Summary: In this episode of West Virginia UnCommonplace, JR sits down with Beth Dudzik, an accomplished author hailing from Westchester County, New York. Beth shares her vibrant journey growing up in the dynamic music scene of the 1970s and 80s, her evolution from a passionate music enthusiast to a s…

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Wade Linger - Combining Leadership and Technology 56:42

2M ago56:42

56:42

Today on Leadership Rediscovered we have the privilege of speaking with Wade Linger. Wade Linger currently serves as the President and CEO of TMC Technologies, an innovative and passionate technology company focused on finding the right people, right solutions, and at the right time. Join us as we talk to him about where technology has lead him in …

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Stacey Parsons 25:50

2M ago25:50

25:50

Welcome to the second episode of West Virginia Un Commonplace Interviews & Sessions! In this episode, our host JR has a conversation with Stacey Parsons, co-host of the "Sparrows Under Review" podcast. Stacey shares her unique experience in podcasting, being the talent on the mic while someone else handles production. Tune in for an insightful disc…

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Uncommon Insights: A Journey Through Podcasting with J.R. on West Virginia UnCommon Place Interviews and Sessions 10:02

2M ago10:02

10:02

Welcome to the debut episode of West Virginia UnCommon Place Interviews and Sessions with your host, J.R. In this candid and introspective episode, J.R. takes listeners on a deep dive into his personal journey through the world of podcasting, sharing raw reflections, hard-earned lessons, and invaluable insights garnered from his experiences. J.R. b…

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Three Rivers Leadership Crossover 47:59

3M ago47:59

47:59

This week we have a special episode of Leadership Rediscovered! Laura was recently a guest on the Three Rivers Leadership with host Kevin Trout (who's been featured on Leadership Rediscovered previously as well!) Laura gives her perspective on leadership, goal setting, and much more. Check out their website here: https://threeriversleadership.com/ …

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Tracy Miller: Flying Higher in Leadership 1:14:24

3M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Tracy Miller is the President of the Mid Atlantic Aerospace Complex, and is a confident voice for women in STEM, Leadership, Aerospace, and everywhere else. We talk to her about how exactly she got into Aerospace and how it has helped take her to new heights in her leadership journey. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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Scott Seybold: Engineering Leadership 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

Our very special guest for today's episode is Scott Seybold, my brother! He's joining us to talk about lessons he's learned in leadership, starting in childhood and leading up to him acting as the Vice President of Global Quality with CSafe Global. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Lauren Kayal - Celebrating Accomplishments 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

Lauren Kayal is the owner of SUGAR BAR - Sweets + Coffee located in Morgantown WV. She's used to helping celebrate her employees, her customers, and now she's joining us on Leadership Rediscovered to help celebrate us hitting 100 Episodes! Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC

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Nikki Thomas: Intuitive Leadership 1:05:04

4M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Nikki Thomas is the President of Cornerstone Community Development Corporation, and the Director of Development for the Golden Girl Group Home, with her goal being to help as many people/organizations as possible. She's the embodiment of Shining Your Light, and we're happy to have her for our 100th(!!) episode! Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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Justin Thompson: Natural Leadership for Natural Energy 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Justin Thompson is the Owner and CEO of Iron Senergy. Having started his leadership journey in the military, Justin took up a new hobby during covid: Running an energy company. We talk with him to see what makes him such a passionate leader in the industry. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Leaders, can you pass this test? - Leadership Rediscovered 32:25

4M ago32:25

32:25

Find out if you exhibit behaviors related to one of the top reasons for employee turnover. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Jon Dower: From Serving to Leading - Part 2 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Jon Dower! Jon Dower was born and raised in Morgantown West Virginia and started in the service industry as a dish washer. He now serves as the Executive Director of West Virginia Sober Living after getting his Master's in clinical rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University. Tod…

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Jon Dower: From Serving to Leading - Part 1 35:08

5M ago35:08

35:08

Jon Dower was born and raised in Morgantown West Virginia and started in the service industry as a dish washer. He now serves as the Executive Director of West Virginia Sober Living after getting his Master's in clinical rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University. Today we talk about his way of leadership and how to h…

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Jim Estep: Leading with Expectations 57:41

5M ago57:41

57:41

Today on Leadership Rediscovered we talk to Jim Estep, President and CEO of the High Technology Foundation here in Fairmont, West Virginia. Currently working with the Marion Country Chamber of Commerce to expand the technology park, we talk to Jim about his leadership journey and how one should always lead with expectations. Sponsored by Shine Cons…

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Dr. Hannah Hazard - Leading the Whole Person 57:27

5M ago57:27

57:27

As the Executive Chair and Director of the WVU Cancer Institute, Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins has a full plate of clinical, administrative, and leadership work. Listen and learn how she goes about building trust with her patients and her team and how she approaches leading a multi-site cancer institute. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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Kevin Trout Part 2: Leading a Life of Climb 37:01

5M ago37:01

37:01

Kevin Trout currently serves as an Advisory Board Chair for Vistage Worldwide, the largest executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses. He's also the host of Three Rivers Leadership podcast, and before that was the founder and president of Grandview Medical Resources. We spoke with Kevin about becoming a leader in healthcare sa…

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Kevin Trout Part 1: Leading a Life of Climb 55:22

6M ago55:22

55:22

Kevin Trout currently serves as an Advisory Board Chair for Vistage Worldwide, the largest executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses. He's also the host of Three Rivers Leadership podcast, and before that was the founder and president of Grandview Medical Resources. We spoke with Kevin about becoming a leader in healthcare sa…

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Adam Rohaly: Building Leadership 46:21

6M ago46:21

46:21

Adam Rohaly is an architect and part owner of Omni Associates located in Fairmont West Virginia. Having grown up wanting to be an architect Adam played sports and went to Fairmont State where he now serves as a Board Member for the Fairmont State Foundation.

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Culture Shock and Leading Through it 25:34

6M ago25:34

25:34

For this weeks episode of Leadership Rediscovered, Laura walks us through some points from a recently released book titled "Culture Shock", how Culture within an organization can make or break it, and how you as a leader can lead through these culture differences/changes to lead more effectively. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC…

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Patrick Snively: Swimming Through Adversity 54:42

6M ago54:42

54:42

Today on Leadership Rediscovered we spoke with Patrick Snively, the new President of the Marion Country Chamber of Commerce! Prior to working with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Patrick served as the Head Swimming coach at Fairmont State for 20 years before moving into a couple Athletic Director Roles. We discuss with him what adversity and…

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Randy Mazey - Leading Winning Teams 1:22:54

6M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Known as one of the top on-field coaches in collegiate baseball, WVU Head Coach Randy Mazey shares his lessons on how to build winning teams. Spoiler alert – it isn’t all about baseball. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Why Finishing It Matters with Maggie Crandall 57:08

7M ago57:08

57:08

On this episode of Leadership Rediscovered, the tables are turned as Maggie Crandall, Owner of Magnitude Consulting, interviews Laura Seybold on why she’s so passionate about goals. And more specifically, finishing them. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Mark Miller: Leading Everyday 45:53

7M ago45:53

45:53

Welcome to a new year of Leadership Rediscovered! On today's episode Laura speaks with Mark Miller, author of multiple books and co-founder of Lead Every Day. After retiring from Chick-fil-A in the role of Vice President of High Performance Leadership, Mark turned to writing and Lead Every Day to continue cultivating and creating new leaders. https…

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Goal Setting: The Opportunity for a Fresh Start! 14:01

7M ago14:01

14:01

In this weeks episode of Leadership Rediscovered, Laura Seybold explains the importance of setting goals, and how they can provide opportunitys for a fresh start as we move into a New Year! Presented by Shine Consulting LLC

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Best of 2023: Morgan O'Brien - Bringing Hope Back 1:16:47

7M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

As we continue into the New Year we're still celebrating 2023 by sharing out favorite episodes! Our last episode of the 2023 Best Of is with Morgan O'Brien, President and CEO of Hearthstone Company and Hope Gas. He joins us again on the Leadership Rediscovered podcast, giving us insight on bringing back Hope Gas, prioritizing contractors and jobs i…

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Best of 2023: Dr. Liz Vitullo - Strategic Leadership | Leadership Rediscovered 1:02:25

8M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Happy New Year! To celebrate a wonderful 2023 with Leadership Rediscovered, we'll be bringing you a few more of our most popular episodes throughout the year. For this weeks episode, we met with the driving force behind many of the strategic initiatives for WVU and the state of WV, Dr. Liz Vitullo. Presented by Shine Consulting LLC…

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Best of 2023: Bill Simon - Leading Through Business Transitions 1:40:28

8M ago1:40:28

1:40:28

For the rest of the year, we are sharing some of our favorite episodes of Leadership Rediscovered! This time revisiting our conversation with Bill Simon, Group Vice President, Sales, North America for McCormick. Bill was our first repeat guest, joining the show to talk about how his leadership journey has evolved since he was last on the show and s…

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Best of 2023: Lisa Holt - Humble Leadership 58:55

8M ago58:55

58:55

For the rest of the year, we are sharing some of our favorite episodes of Leadership Rediscovered! Please enjoy this episode with Lisa Holt. She is the Owner Operator of two Chick-fil-A stores in WV. Listen in as she shares leadership lessons and how she went from working a part-time job as a teenager to leading over 150 team members at Chick-fil-A…

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Best of 2023: Frank Fumich - Limitless Leadership 32:15

8M ago32:15

32:15

For the rest of the year we are taking time to share some of our favorite episodes of Leadership Rediscovered! Please enjoy this episode with Frank Fumich, CEO of Express Catering, Inc. and ultra-endurance athlet. Frank has centered his business and life around hard work, pushing himself to the limits and helping others along the way. Presented by …

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David Goldberg: Matrixed Leadership 1:10:18

9M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health, returns to Leadership Rediscovered to discuss business integrations, and openly answers questions about his own leadership development – including strengths and weaknesses, how he inspires others, and how he engages and retains talent. Presented by Shin…

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Evaluating Your Leadership 16:45

9M ago16:45

16:45

One of the most important aspects of being a Leader is evaluation. That includes self-evaluation and outside evaluation. Today on Leadership Rediscovered we talk all about what Evaluating Leadership looks like and what it can do to help your on your leadership journey. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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Jean Michel Habineza: Building Leadership | Part 2 33:32

9M ago33:32

33:32

Jean Michel Habineza is a Rwandan social entrepreneur dedicated to empowering youth and fostering peace building. He cofounded 'Peace and Love Proclaimers: Youth for a Change' and has also established iDebate Rwanda that's expanded to over 115 schools. Through these programs, and his time as a social activist and teacher Jean has been able to reach…

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Jean Michel Habineza: Building Leadership | Part 1 35:10

9M ago35:10

35:10

Jean Michel Habineza is a Rwandan social entrepreneur dedicated to empowering youth and fostering peace building. He cofounded 'Peace and Love Proclaimers: Youth for a Change' and has also established iDebate Rwanda that's expanded to over 115 schools. Through these programs, and his time as a social activist and teacher Jean has been able to reach…

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Sarah Giosi: Living By Design 1:20:47

9M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

When was the last time you asked yourself how you’re doing? Leading others well requires you to first lead yourself well. Listen in as Sarah Giosi, CEO of Crossfit Morgantown, Giosi Wellness, and founder of Forgiven Warrior, talks about what it means to live life by design and with intention. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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Michael Davis: When You See Leadership, Say It - Leadership Rediscovered Podcast 1:16:16

10M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Today on Leadership Rediscovered we spoke with recently appointed President of Fairmont State University Michael Davis. Michael spent time at James Madison University as the Chief of Staff before coming to Fairmont State. We chat about how he never really thought of himself as a leader, how he's learned that when he see's leadership he needs to say…

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Field Notes Episode 1: Meetings 22:25

10M ago22:25

22:25

Today on Leadership Rediscovered we're talking Meetings. Why is it so common for meetings that could be an email? How can we be more thoughtful when creating meetings? We'll go over the POP acronym to achieve better and more time efficient meetings, and discuss these techniques further. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC…

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AJ Hammond and Matt Porter - Live2Lead Special Episode 31:36

10M ago31:36

31:36

On this episode of Positively West Virginia we spoke with AJ Hammond and Matt Porter to talk about the Morgantown Area Partnership and their upcoming Live2Lead event. Live2Lead is a 1 Day Leadership Conference and Personal Growth Event and the Morgantown Area Partnership is bringing the conference to Morgantown via livestream. For more info check o…

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Morgan O'Brien: Part 2 - Bringing Hope Back 33:01

10M ago33:01

33:01

Morgan O'Brien, President and CEO of Hearthstone Company and Hope Gas joins us again on the Leadership Rediscovered podcast, giving us insight on bringing back Hope Gas, prioritizing contractors and jobs in West Virginia, and some of the milestones they've recently hit with Hope Gas. This is Part 2 of our talk with Morgan O'Brien, so make sure to g…

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Morgan O'Brien: Part 1 - Bringing Hope Back 44:14

11M ago44:14

44:14

Morgan O'Brien, President and CEO of Hearthstone Company and Hope Gas joins us again, giving us insight on bringing back Hope Gas, prioritizing contractors and jobs in West Virginia, and some of the milestones they've recently hit with Hope Gas. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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