Lucas Marques Podcasts

While on an assignment in London, Heath Wessling learned about the concept of wellness and discovered a strong passion for finding a healthy way in all aspects of life. After investing nearly two decades building a career in health tech, he left corporate life to pursue his passion. Now he’s the Owner and Founder of the award-winning Kansas City We…

Maki Moussavi is the fiercest of the anti-hustle variety, and she would like to welcome you to your discomfort zone. It’s the place conventional career advice tells you to avoid, and also where she found her authentic self. In a previous version of her life, this relentless high achiever reached heights on the corporate ladder, but that was before …

Joel's guest on this episode has an affinity for bringing the right people and organizations together. Membership is his passion, so it's fitting that his firm is dedicated to making the connections that allow them to thrive. Joining Joel on Rounding the Bases is Lucas McCann, the President and CEO of Core Affinity, whose calm is legendary and prof…

On this special Mother's Day edition, Joel Goldberg welcomes his mom Nancy Goldberg to the podcast as well as his brother Marc Goldberg. Marc and Joel's full conversation is a past episode, but we repurpose the brotherly chat as they talk about their childhood and the love and respect they have their mother. Nancy has a fantastic story, one that th…

Brandon Calloway is one entrepreneur with two businesses, and each is an opportunity for him to design a better kind of world. As a graphic novel artist, he founded Dark Moon Comics where his characters normalize black heroes in their crime-fighting worlds. Perhaps more notably, Brandon is also the CEO and Founder of Kansas City G.I.F.T, where he w…

On this episode of Rounding the Bases, the spirit of innovation and the tradition of music unite in perfect harmony. Innovation and music may not be the most obvious pairing, but for Danny Beckley, the two have always been inextricably linked. Danny Beckley is a peerless trombonist, distinguished leader, and most notably the Executive Director of t…

As we wrap up another great month on Rounding The Bases, we celebrate Sam Mellinger as he transitioned into his new role as the Kansas City Royals Vice President of Communications. After spending 21 years as a writer for the Kansas City Star, Sam made a massive pivot last winter, as he moved into his new role working for the team he covered for dec…

Joining Joel Goldberg is Chef Ashley Bare, a culinary hustler and local Kansas City food legend. Ashley is a gastro-genius whose signature flavor is defined as east meets midwestern cooking. She finds inspiration wherever she goes, and her latest creation sets her apart in the kitchen. Drawing influence from the Swedish word meaning ‘at home’, she …

On this episode, our audience will hear the incredible story of a former athlete who learned to fail forward. His football career was a charmed one. In college, he was a two-time all conference offensive lineman and also the MVP of his senior year. In 2003 his dreams of playing in the NFL became reality when he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jagua…

Joining Joel Goldberg is a special personal guest, Marc LeBlanc, the corporate dropout turned legendary speaker, four-time author and masterful business coach. As a rookie he was accused of not having what it took to make it on his own. Determined to prove the naysayers wrong, he went into business for himself at the ripe, young age of 21 and has n…

Barry Litwin is the commercial strength CEO and ace of initiatives for worldwide supply distributor Global Industrial, a $1.1 billion distribution leader of industrial and MRO products. Barry is a veteran e commerce executive with an extensive knowledge of optimizing experiences for his consumers and his associates. With his focus kept firmly on be…

Dr. Kurt Graham, the Director of the Truman Library and Museum hails from academia and has led an esteemed career that includes doctorate studies at Brown University and instructing at Cal State San Bernardino. After his transcontinental pursuits, it’s only appropriate that he would ultimately land in the Midwest, at the helm of America’s original …

Sam Mellinger’s career as a journalist has ranged from high school sports to Final Fours. From Super Bowls to World Series. He’s seen it all as a newspaper reporter and columnist. Sam made a massive pivot last winter, trading in his notebook for a job in media relations as a vice president for the team he used to cover, the Kansas City Royals. Joel…

We’re now two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, and it would be nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by its challenges. We all felt the collateral damage, but the very people who needed protecting the most may have actually suffered the most. Seclusion helped keep vulnerable seniors from the virus, but it also introduced them …

As we wrap up another month with fantastic guests, we circle back to Anita Newton's episode in this month's "Best Of" series. Anita Newton is an innovative entrepreneur and marketing junkie, but perhaps best known as the Chief Innovation Officer of Community America Credit Union. With a proclivity for fun and willingness to say ‘yes’, she introduce…

Raneem Alasmi is a woman of bravery, of strength, drive, and love. She is a young woman who has overcome more adversity than most of us will in our entire lifetimes. And even though her name probably isn't one you’ve heard before, after hearing her story, it’s one you won’t soon forget. Raneem Alasmi is a Syrian refugee with an insatiable hunger fo…

Laura Sanko is the type of person who looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink. And even though she may not look like the fighting type, she shows up every day ready to break down yet another barrier. Over the course of her career, Laura has gone from amateur MMA fighter to promising correspondent. Now, she’s a marquee on-air talent for the…

For many, April 13, 2014 was just another Sunday. For today’s guest, it marked the day her life trajectory was altered forever. Headlines circulated around the world when the open fire of an antisemitic gunman took the lives of her father and 14-year old son, leaving her as a grieving mother and daughter with a decision to make. And in the face of …

Bringing heart, hustle and a heap of confidence into her every day, LaFarris Risby adheres to one simple tenet in life, which is that the decisions you make today will ultimately affect your tomorrow. She is dynamic, she is results driven, she is the founder and CEO of Loving Arms Enterprises. Today LaFarris boasts an impressive list of credentials…

Marquita Miller-Joshua is the Founder and President of Five Star Tax and Business Solutions, best-selling author and powerhouse motivational speaker. While she may be a masterful accountant by trade, her real business is advocating for others on a journey to their own success. A staunch proponent for acting with intention, Marquita has earned herse…

Morag Barrett is described more than as a "people person", but rather she is a "people first" person. Relationships are the cornerstone of everything she does, making it no surprise that she thrives on empowering others to show up as their best selves and maximize their potential to excel. Morag is the founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, the award-winning…

Episode 719's guest is a brilliant creative who delivers perfection but chooses to color outside the lines. Why? In a word, innovation. Anita Newton is a serial entrepreneur and marketing junkie, but perhaps best known as the Chief Innovation Officer of Community America Credit Union. With a proclivity for fun and willingness to say ‘yes’, she intr…

Dr. Risa Stein holds a PHD in clinical child and health psychology and an MA in Organizational Leadership, but perhaps her greatest title is mom. While raising a neurotypical child, Dr. Stein identified a need within her own family, ensuring the most vulnerable among us are seen as the extraordinary, unique individuals that they are prompting her t…

It's time for our "best of" episode for the month of February as we feature Brian Roberts of Lockton Companies. Brian is the Chief Diversity Officer, Executive Vice President and newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer of its Midwest Series where his primary focus is on the talent, and how he can help each and every individual achieve things even t…

On Rounding the Bases, there’s one topic that continues to be a cornerstone of the stories we tell, and that is culture. Jeff King is the CEO of Barkley, an award-winning advertising agency who knows the significance of culture in business. Jeff has made a point of building his company around one very simple concept, which is to "add good." Add goo…

LaTonya Wilkins is someone whose ambition is to disrupt traditional business culture in order to make a difference. As a queer woman of color in corporate America, she knows first hand that for some companies, the phenomenal culture it boasts is purely superficial. She is the founder of The Change Coaches and global thought leader on corporate cult…

If good, honest journalism has the power to change the world, our latest guest on Rounding the Bases is a great mind for the record books. Ebony Reed is equal parts formidable journalist and modern-day civil rights advocate who has built a career on diversity and social issues. Her mission of bringing visibility to inequalities has spanned many pla…

Luke Fedlam is the Leader of the Porter Wright Sports Law Practice as well as Founder and President of Anomaly Sports Group. He’s a protector of possibilities who understands the business of athletics in a way that few others do. After watching one too many athletes fail to transition to the next phase of their career, he resolved to become part of…

Episode 712 features a look behind the bench with the amazing Honorable Brian C. Wimes, US District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, who has served with distinction since his 2012 appointment under the Obama Administration. He’s the first to admit that the gravity of being a federal judge requires he view himself with a sens…

Our latest guest on Rounding the Bases is a great reminder that the path to success isn’t always linear. After falling victim to his circumstance, he realized that reckoning with his past was the only way to gain ownership of his future. He’s been Antoine Tingle, Lil D. Bo and 74081. Today, he’s Na’im Al-Amin, also known as founder and CEO of Swagg…

Sports and a championship mentality are at the forefront of Rounding the Bases. And in our latest installment, Joel Goldberg chats with a soccer pro turned coaching phenom, though maybe not in the sense you would expect. Brian Roberts is Lockton Companies’ Chief Diversity Officer, Executive Vice President and newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer…

We love rounding out the month with a listen back to one of our favorite episodes of the month! This guest helped kick off season 7 with a bang. He's a Kansas City native who makes the crowds go crazy, has a reputation for being one of hip-hops most unconventional rappers, and his signature rapid-fire flow has earned notoriety around the world. Wit…

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world. Dan Nash and Alison Phillips are the co-founders of the Human Trafficking Training Center. They have created the most co…

The latest guest on Rounding the Bases brings with her a story about change. From career pursuits that began in the medical field came a realization that her true love was actually engineering. After an emigration to the US catalyzed a successful Silicon Valley career with some of the biggest names in technology, Lola Priego has now found a way to …

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world. Dan Nash and Alison Phillips are the co-founders of the Human Trafficking Training Center. They have created the most co…

The only thing worse than not knowing what needs to be done is knowing what needs done, but not how to implement it. From that realization came a brand new company - and category of business - that helps people achieve more than ever before. Marc Bernstein is the Founder and CEO of Balto, which has redefined the way people and machines work togethe…

In hopes of spreading awareness, Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about National Slavery and Human Trafficking, a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world. In part two, Joel Goldberg and his guests, Dan Nash and Alison Phillips, dive deeper into the process of human traf…

Joel's guest in this episode brings the best of Britain to the heart of the midwest. He’s a media man who has mastered the art of contrast, whether through moderation of polarizing - if not contentious - topics with his signature brand of cheekiness or delivering real news alongside a healthy dose of personality. Nick Haines is the Executive Produc…

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases is dedicating each Thursday of January to conversations about a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world. Dan Nash and Alison Phillips are the co-founders of the Human Trafficking Training Center. They have created the m…

Helping Joel Goldberg kick off season 7 is a Kansas City native who makes crowds go crazy. He has a reputation for being one of hip-hops most unconventional rappers, and his signature rapid-fire flow has earned notoriety around the world. With credits that include 17 studio albums, a BET Nomination and repeat appearances on the Forbes list, his acc…

Season 7 of Rounding The Bases with Joel Goldberg will kickoff with a longtime rap superstar and will also include an extremely important topic during numerous episodes in January. Joel previews some of the upcoming content.By Joel Goldberg

The final episode of the "Best of 2021" series features the amazing story of Montee Ball. After a successful college football career, the Broncos drafted the running back in the 2nd round. He was on the fast track to success when his fight with alcoholism, anxiety, and depression ended his football dreams. But instead of losing all hope, Montee cha…

The best of 2021 continues with an immigrant to the US with an inspiring story. Rania Anderson is "driven by a deeply held conviction that the global economy will only thrive when women and all people are equally engaged in leading its prosperity." Rania is an author, international keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, gender parity and the adva…

Continuing with the "Best of 2021", this episode features a familiar guest for host Joel Goldberg, who covered this Kansas City Royals legend his entire 13 year MLB career. Alex Gordon is a hero to the Kansas City community, he's a guy who always played the game the right way, respected by players and coaches alike, a fan favorite, a family-man, an…

2021 has been such a great year for Rounding the Bases with amazing guests each week. As the year comes to an end, we are playing great moments of 2021starting with Sam Rapoport. Sam is the Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the NFL. She has worked to shift and progress diversity hiring in football, and catalyzed a movement for w…

Every now and then, you meet someone who sets sky-high expectations and shatters them. Today’s guest is one such example. Peter Mallouk is the President and CEO of Creative Planning, a New York Times best-selling author, and all-around epitome of excellence. Even by his own exacting standards, he has no shortage of accomplishments. From his top-ran…

Healthcare will always be about people. Brian Whorley recognized the importance of people in healthcare as an opportunity to modernize the payment experience. As the Founder and CEO of Paytient, Brian’s objective is to remove cost as a barrier to care, making it more accessible and affordable than ever. Paytient now lives at the intersection of med…

Dr. Michelle Robin, wellness champion, joins Joel for a full helping of gratitude and a serving of perspective on Thanksgiving for a quick holiday special.By Joel Goldberg

Brian Roland is a social entrepreneur and self-proclaimed coffee guru who has unearthed the secret to a successful life. It’s a simple recipe with just one key ingredient, and that’s people. Turns out people are also the secret to a successful business, which has been the focus of his company - Abenity - since day one. Abenity’s social mission is s…

In a world that often asks how much can I make, my guest today asks how many people can I serve? Isaac Wambua, founder and CEO of Dynamo Methods, emerged from humble beginnings in a Kenyan village. With grit and determination, he learned English, immigrated to America and has built a business from the ground up that solely focuses on helping others…