The Circle of the Panda Podcast
The Circle of the Panda Podcast is a podcast about journeys through life. This means at times, it will be joyful, sad, inspirational, and also messy. Our podcast will be random at times, but that is life. It is best lived genuinely and authentically.
We believe that life and business should be used as a platform to have a positive impact on the world around us.
You can find us at:
https://circleofthepandapodcast.com/
Episodes
158 episodes
Three Catalysts of Change
We all have different things that cause us to make big changes in our life. For me it was:1. Listening to people talk about pursuing a calling/purpose 2. The need for a career change3. Engaging with the spe...
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14:48
Through Their Eyes - Barrett Counterman - Episode 1
In this episode, JD Ross and Barrett share their motivations for launching the podcast. Barrett emphasizes the importance of showing what’s possible for individuals with disabilities and the vital role of support systems. Reflecting on their fi...
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29:11
Tripping the Merry Go Round
Life for many of us is a Merry Go Round. There might be a slight variation in the days but for the most part they look the same. Then we wake up one day and ask ourselves "just how did I get here."When I stepped off of the "M...
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12:04
Curbside Flowers - Oklahoma City
How do we solve the homeless problem?This episode is a conversation with Haley, the location manager at Curbside Flowers in Oklahoma City. They are certainly doing their part to help the homeless and they have been very gracious in shari...
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9:55
Through Their Eyes
This episode is launching a new mini-series for us, in which we focus on how life looks through the eyes of others. It is so easy to get isolated these days. "Being on the outside looking in" has always been a problem but the issue ...
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10:29
The Doctors Freeman - Trust
Where do most of us place our trust? In ourselves, in other people?This episode was done out on location and I "randomly" met a couple that provided the answer that I needed.
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18:01
Finding the Good - Curbside Apparel
Episode Summary: In this short but powerful episode, JD sits down with Whitley O’Connor, the manager of Curbside Apparel, a nonprofit T-shirt shop in Oklahoma City with a bold mission: to end homelessness through supportive...
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6:37
John Leary - Follow the Cairns
Have you ever felt lost? In this episode we talk to John Leary about cairns. This is a method that hikers use to stay on track but the concept can be applied to our journey in business and in life.
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18:33
John Leary - Health Perspectives
John Leary is the Founder of Health Perspectives. He created the company out of a need that he saw based on his past work experience. - Medicare is complicated.- On average, 7.4% of a given workforce is over the a...
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20:15
Finding the Good - Three Degrees of Helping
This episode was filmed behind an old farmhouse. You can see the video on the vlog page of our website. There are three levels of helping and knowing how to get to the third level is a difference maker.
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10:29
Leadership - Different Ends of the Same Stick
There is a kind of leadership that is very effective but not common. It is built on a high level of engagement, humility and trust. Leading someone like you are carrying different ends of the same stick.
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6:11
Domonique Boone - Leslie's Laundry Care
In the episode we have an on-location interview with Domonique Boone. Domonique is the Founder and Owner of Leslie's Laundry Care. She also started a non-profit that provides sandwiches for the homeless. It is clear in t...
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11:53
Where is Your Heart Full?
A key question to ask yourself is what are you doing and who are you with when "your heart feels full'? This might be an indicator that you are where you are supposed to be and doing what you are meant to be doing.
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11:09
Smartest in the Room
Are you the "smartest in the room"? Do you know someone that is trying to be the "smartest in the room"? If so, that is a bad plan. Look at every opportunity as a chance to learn from someone. This episode was recorded b...
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12:34
Purpose Changes with the Seasons
We are often trying for find a purpose, meaning or calling. Our purpose can change with the season of our lives. This episode was recorded while visiting a "place to see" in Chester County SC. The actual location is in t...
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11:35
Marina Ivanov - Apex Transit Solutions
Marina Ivanov is the Co-Founder and CEO of Apex Transit Solutions. In this episode Marina talks how she grew up in the industry, her style of leadership and belief in treating others with dignity and respect. She is a pr...
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39:26
"Cruel to be Kind"
There is a big difference between being nice and kind. But being "cruel to be kind" can be a gift if delivered the right way and seen in the right way.
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7:04
Helping People Change Lives - Joe Dalton
Joe is an expert, trusted advisor, coach, and consultant with a passion for helping business owners and entrepreneurs transform both their personal and professional lives in powerful, unique ways.With a career span...
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48:06
Paving the Future While Preserving the Past - Fort Gibson Oklahoma: James Walters
Does anyone miss the fundamental, "old school" values that you can still find in some small towns?Our guest on this episode is James Walters. Mr. Walters is the Town Administrator in Fort Gibson Oklahoma. Listen in as he talk...
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23:47
Be More Like Steve
What should we do when someone is suffering?Often, the best thing we can do is just show up and be there. "Be More Like Steve"
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9:19
Compassion Discernment
Compassion is a great quality when combined with discernment. Take it from someone that has made many mistakes regarding compassion, it is not easy to know what to do.
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