show episodes
 
Our only goal is to not be the worst podcast you've listened to. Like, we know we're not the best - the goal is to not be the worst. Leah Wagner hosts The Leah Ideology Podcast - a total and complete passion project - and has conversations about what makes life tough sometimes. Everything feels hard these days, this podcast is simply a space to talk about it. Leah's sarcastic and witty sense of humor is a bonus!This is mostly a solo show, but Leah does share interviews every once in a while! ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
The Ever Be Podcast is a faith and lifestyle podcast filled with meaningful conversations and practical tips that will inspire and empower you to live a Christ centered life in today’s modern world. Through her own experience of surrendering completely to God and finding true fullness of life, your host Mari Wagner, has committed to having God’s praise “ever be” on her lips and sharing that message with the world. Listen in for insightful, real life conversations and actionable steps on how ...
  continue reading
 
If you need advice on how to find and keep the right talent in the trucking industry, you have made it to the right place! Recruit and Retain: Trucking Edition is all about developing the best practices and methods for finding talent and keeping it in the trucking industry. Turnover can be almost 100% for many companies over the course of a few years which is ASTOUNDING! Yet the demand for employees in the trucking industry remains at an all time high. What is going wrong? Why is it so hard ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
In this solo episode, Mari shares the discernment process that led to her husband Trey quitting his job to go full time with West Coast Catholic. Just a few months ago the thought of Trey quitting his job caused anxiety and stress, but through prayer, listening to God speak through scripture, and trusting in God's fatherly generosity that turned fe…
  continue reading
 
This weeks episode features one of West Coast Catholic's marketing team members Sydney. She shares the evolution from her Protestant upbringing to embracing Catholicism. We dive into her journey from being anti-Catholic and spending hours debating Catholics, to her skeptic intrigue of the Catholic faith, all her personal research, the grace God gav…
  continue reading
 
Mari shares insightful advice for women aiming to live a Christ-centered life in todays modern society. Mari opens by sharing her personal journey towards living a Christ-Centered life, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment found in surrendering to God's plan. She introduces 10 practical steps, touching on the importance of building a daily prayer li…
  continue reading
 
Listen in to Host Mari Wagner and guest Leah Darrow, discussing the integration of faith into everyday life, especially for women aiming to live Christ-centered lives amidst modern-day challenges. Leah Darrow, a former America's Next Top Model contestant, shares her journey from pursuing a secular modeling career to rediscovering her faith and purp…
  continue reading
 
Mari and Trey Wagner share how West Coast Catholic started first as a blog and then how they grew it into a successful business with a mission to inspire and equip people to live a Christ-centered life. From starting the business in college selling handmade rosaries to building a brand that encompasses a wide range of prayer tools and lifestyle pro…
  continue reading
 
This episode dives into the transformative power of prayer as the lifeline to one's relationship with Jesus, and practical steps to integrate prayer into daily life. It explores various prayer methods such as contemplative prayer and Ignatian meditation, highlighting the importance of sincerity and consistency in prayer. Practical tips are provided…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Paul J. Kim highlights the profound impact of Mary has had on his life and shows the transformative power of Marian devotion and her intercessions. We dive into Mary's pivotal role in Christian theology, demonstrating her relevance in salvation history and responding to common Mary objections. You'll be sure to learn something new …
  continue reading
 
Join me as we open the conversation on how to liver a cleaner lifestyle with the incredible Jordan Lee Dooley. 🌿 What is the difference between clean living and holisitic living? How can you start to make small, manageable swaps in personal care and household products for better health? Jordan is a voice in the holistic living and wellness space th…
  continue reading
 
This episode of the Ever Be podcast dives into Mari's personal journey with her Catholic faith, beginning with her upbringing in a culturally Catholic family and evolving into a deeper, personal relationship with God. Mari explores the process of rediscovering her faith through various experiences, including a significant encounter with the Euchari…
  continue reading
 
Introducing the Ever Be Podcast: Where faith meets lifestyle. In this inaugural episode of the Ever Be podcast, host Mari Wagner shares her excitement about launching the podcast, which has been a vision of hers for several years. As a content creator and now podcast host, she extends a warm welcome to both new and old followers, expressing her int…
  continue reading
 
Mari + Trey share all the details of their love story, even ones that have never been shared publicly before! From how they met, to how they discerned dating all the way up to engagement, and how they always kept God at the center of it all. If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a 5 star review and keep coming back for more! ------ Episode Sponsors …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to the Ever Be Podcast! Hi, I’m Mari Wagner, and I’ll be your host! This is a faith and lifestyle podcast offering meaningful conversations and practical tips for living a Christ-centered life in the modern world. I’ll be sharing my own journey of surrender to God and exploring topics like prayer and the Catholic faith, dating, marriage, ho…
  continue reading
 
What if I told you that a seemingly hopeless journey of addiction could transform into an inspiring story of recovery, redemption, and newfound hope? In this powerful episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jack Raymond, one of my favorite writers, as he opens up about his raw and unfiltered experiences with addiction, the passing of his f…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I introduce you to one of my "pivot people." I define a pivot person as someone who is undoubtedly there for you, no matter which way life pivots. John Casuccio is one of these people for me. John was my general manager when I worked for a corporate relocation company and he was my manager when I had to quit working because of my h…
  continue reading
 
...I'm sharing my adoption story. I was born in 1983 in Seoul South Korea - I was adopted in 1984 and lived in the United States ever since. Because it's AAPI month and because I believe sharing personal experiences is important - in this episode, I share my story as a Korean American woman. New episodes of The Leah Ideology Podcast drop every othe…
  continue reading
 
What a conversation! Margaret Foley shares her story of working in the corporate world and then how she shifted into creating the QUEEN OF YOUR OWN UNIVERSE brand. Her story is powerful, inspiring, real, and beautiful. Enjoy listening in! Margaret's Website: www.queenofmyownuniverse.com Margaret's Podcast: Living the Queen Life ****(To listen to my…
  continue reading
 
I know, I know - I disappeared for a minute - totally true. I talk all about it in this episode - I'm back, and I've missed being here, and I'm excited to share some new episodes with you! Leah Ideology is turning into its own brand! Listen to the episode to find out what's new! Not sure what a BLANKET DROP is?? Listen and find out! I'm so glad you…
  continue reading
 
Professional golf's Masters Week was the inspiration for this episode of Recruit & Retain, during which host Chad Hendricks discusses how truck driver recruiting departments need a great short game, but the long game is what will take them farther. "So far I haven’t been able to find a single leader to describe to me in detail what their long game …
  continue reading
 
Advertising in the truck driver recruiting industry has evolved considerably over the past 10 years – and it’s about to make another shift. But if you're wondering why you keep getting the same results, or worse, your results are not as good as they used to be with the same or higher advertising budget, this podcast is for you. Chad Hendricks, host…
  continue reading
 
I define a "pivot person" as someone who is unquestionably there for you, no matter which way life takes you or causes you to pivot. That person that is always on your side, even if everyone else has abandoned you. That person who teaches you what love can feel like when it's done the right way. This week, I introduce you to one of my personal pivo…
  continue reading
 
We're back with new episodes after a month-long break! I've done a lot of learning in how to interview guests for the podcast and this is my first attempt at an interview style episode! I sit down with Lisa Jimenez, the founder of the She Is Me movement. She is in the midst of planning the 2022 She Is Me annual conference taking place October 12 - …
  continue reading
 
Mark your calendars for October 5, 2022! Follow me on my socials: Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @leahideology Visit my website: www.theleahideologypodcast.com New episodes of The Leah Ideology Podcast drop every other Wednesday! To be included in the BLANKET DROPS, join me on Instagram @leahideology Facebook / Instagram / TikTok: @leahideology MY …
  continue reading
 
This episode is not what I thought it was going to be - and I share a story about how I had to apologize to my kid's principal this week. Follow me on socials: Facebook, Instagram, & TikTok: @leahideology My website: www.theleahideologypodcast.com New episodes of The Leah Ideology Podcast drop every other Wednesday! To be included in the BLANKET DR…
  continue reading
 
This week, I introduce you to Morgan and Dave, we reminisce about a classic TV show, and I share 3 things I do for myself to remind myself that I matter. Join me on socials: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/leahideology - Instagram: @leahideology - TikTok: @leahideology Email: leah@theleahideologypodcast.com Website: www.theleahideologypodcast.com New …
  continue reading
 
This week I'm talking about the hierarchy of Pepsi, 3 new projects I'm working on, and the Enneagram. Follow me on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/leahideology Instagram: @leahideology TikTok: @leahideology Website: www.theleahideologypodcast.com New episodes of The Leah Ideology Podcast drop every other Wednesday! To be included in the BL…
  continue reading
 
In 2015 I was admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure. I was 32 years old. Because of these medical issues, I had to walk away from my career at the time, sell my house and move back to my hometown, and reevaluate my entire life. Join me on socials: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/leahideology - Instagram: @leahideology - TikTok: @leahi…
  continue reading
 
This week we talk about Imposter Syndrome, Marvel Super Heroes, and how Leah knows absolutely nothing about flowers. New episodes of The Leah Ideology Podcast drop every other Wednesday! To be included in the BLANKET DROPS, join me on Instagram @leahideology Facebook / Instagram / TikTok: @leahideology MY WEBSITE: www.leahideology.com Wild Roots Cr…
  continue reading
 
My son is turning 9-years-old and I honor his birthday by sharing past essays I've written about being his mom. New episodes of The Leah Ideology Podcast drop every other Wednesday! To be included in the BLANKET DROPS, join me on Instagram @leahideology Facebook / Instagram / TikTok: @leahideology MY WEBSITE: www.leahideology.com Wild Roots Creativ…
  continue reading
 
Leah shares her story of sexual assault through a speech she wrote in 2019 when she was asked to be the keynote speaker at the Centers Against Violence (formerly Women’s Aid in Crisis) 40th Anniversary Celebration in West Virginia. Leah is a 2x rape survivor. She received services from Women’s Aid in Crisis after her assaults and remains close to t…
  continue reading
 
WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK? This week, Leah talks about conversations. Are we losing the art of how to have them? Are we teaching our kids how to have them? Do we, as adults, know how to have them? Leah talks about her 2 cousins and the impact that they had on how she now has conversations with her son. Is there such a thing as too much co…
  continue reading
 
WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK? Leah talks about how hard it is to be an adult and ways she can tell she’s no longer a kid. She talks about how overwhelming it can be to be responsible for raising a kid in today’s day and age and she explores what she hopes to teach her son about the world around us. Leah shares a Facebook post that she wrote …
  continue reading
 
When people ask me what it’s like to be a mom, people expect me to smile and talk nonstop about my child. I do that sometimes, but that’s not always how I feel inside. Somewhere in the back of my head, I remember the anxiety, the frustrations, and all the ugly little details that come with being a mom that no one ever talks about. In this episode, …
  continue reading
 
Are you someone like me—who longs to express herself and still keep that sense of anonymity because of the fear of being judged? Well, that was before I realized that I just wasn’t in the right community. Because when I expressed myself to the right people, I felt safe and found that my efforts were reciprocated. This episode is for you, my dear li…
  continue reading
 
Have you ever felt like life is drifting by with you just being a passive character in your own story? Maybe you struggle with meeting people’s expectations? Or maybe you’re struggling to be accepted for who you are? Perhaps you’re struggling to find a community that feels like home? In this pilot episode, I introduce myself to you by reading a com…
  continue reading
 
New episodes of The Leah Ideology Podcast drop every other Wednesday! To be included in the BLANKET DROPS, join me on Instagram @leahideology Facebook / Instagram / TikTok: @leahideology MY WEBSITE: www.leahideology.com Wild Roots Creative: Shop the jewelry: www.wildrootscreative.shop Instagram: @wildrootscreative…
  continue reading
 
If you’re wondering how to differentiate your carrier from the other trucking companies out there, have you considered trying to brand yourself as the carrier that prioritizes drivers’ sleep? “In this current economic climate where it is difficult to retain, recruit and maintain any workforce - health and wellness and safety has got to be paramount…
  continue reading
 
Are you struggling to recruit and retain drivers, then don’t miss this third installment of Recruit and Retain fresh from the Iowa Motor Truck Association. In our third episode to discuss all things driver recruitment marketing are Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute; Brad Jones, President and CEO of Saige Partne…
  continue reading
 
If you’re struggling to attract drivers, then don’t miss this second installment of Recruit and Retain fresh from the Iowa Motor Truck Association. In this episode, discussing all things driver recruitment marketing, are Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute; Brad Jones, President and CEO of Saige Partners, a drive…
  continue reading
 
Just how important are pay and company culture when recruiting and retaining drivers? Joining Chad to discuss these hot topics are three very special guests from the Iowa Motor Truck Association - Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute; Brad Jones, President and CEO of Saige Partners, a driver talent acquisition fir…
  continue reading
 
One of the things that comes up time and again when we talk about the challenges and the struggles that carriers and recruiters are having with recruiting and retaining drivers, is communication. From issues between the executive team and the recruiters, inter-departmental issues, issues between dispatchers and drivers - it all comes down to commun…
  continue reading
 
Don’t miss Jeremy Reymer, founder and CEO of CDL driver applicant tracking system, DriverReach, and Wendy Bartz, Director of Sales and Services at DriverReach, discuss how your carrier can solve its driver shortage issues on this week’s episode of Recruit and Retain. DriverReach helps carriers figure out what the solution to their driver recruiting…
  continue reading
 
If, like us, you love hearing how industries outside of trucking are handling recruitment and retention, then you aren’t going to want to miss this latest episode of Recruit and Retain. Joining Chad today is Joretta Nelson, vice chairman and owner of Credo, a company dedicated to helping higher education establishments thrive in order to impact the…
  continue reading
 
Do your drivers have a good quality of life? After 22 years in trucking, going into carriers and helping them achieve a drastic overhaul, Roy Craigen knows how to improve driver quality of life, and in the process, improve your carrier, and improve driver recruitment and retention. Roy established TRANSCOM Fleet Services in 1991 and today they deve…
  continue reading
 
Driver retention is tough, everyone is talking about it. Of course, recruitment is tough too - how do you get leads coming in? How do you get drivers on the phone? But it’s retention that’s the big topic of conversation - once you’ve got drivers, how do you make them stay? Rachel Lovell is Vice President of People Operations at Milan Supply Chain S…
  continue reading
 
If you want to know how to always hire great drivers, not just any drivers, but the ones who are going to be the right fit for your culture and organization, who’ll do their job well and love working for your carrier, then don’t miss Rob Friday on this week’s episode of Recruit and Retain. “One of the neat things about the Predictive Index is that …
  continue reading
 
One of the things that we’ve started to bring onto the show is ideas about how a trucking company might control their costs. You might wonder what controlling costs has to do with the recruitment and retention of drivers. But hear us out. Anything, and we mean anything, you can do to save money elsewhere, to plough into the recruitment and retentio…
  continue reading
 
If you’re wondering how you can gather driver feedback and driver testimonials to improve your driver recruitment and retention, even when your drivers are remote. Mark Wayner from Wayfind Creative has come up with an incredible solution - he helps skilled trades attract best-fit candidates with remote employee video testimonials. While cutting his…
  continue reading
 
You might wonder what insurance has to do with recruiting and retaining drivers. Hear us out. Recruiting and retaining drivers costs money. Your insurance premium also costs money. But here’s the thing, you aren’t stuck with your expensive insurance premium, you can shop around, take on more risk, and reduce costs. Freeing you up to spend more on r…
  continue reading
 
In this slightly different episode, the tables are turned and Chad becomes the interviewee for Taking The Hire Road, a podcast hosted by Jeremy Reymer. This episode was originally aired via the Taking The Hire Road podcast, and they’ve kindly let us share it. For those of you who have been avid listeners for the last three years, it’s probably time…
  continue reading
 
What if you could increase driver recruitment and retention by focusing on getting and keeping drivers fit? There are so many carriers out there claiming they’re the number one for safety, they have the best signing bonuses, they have the highest CPM, but what if you could differentiate your carrier by putting driver health first? In today’s episod…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide