Growing up in Ohio and Indiana before moving to Colorado with his family in 1987, Aron Ralston had little exposure to the wild outdoors. But by the time he hiked into a remote area of Utah’s canyon country in April of 2003, he was an experienced outdoorsman out for a walk in the park. Seven miles into the canyon that day, Aron accidentally dislodged a boulder that crushed and pinned his right hand. After six days of entrapment alone, he freed himself with a cheap multi-tool knife and hiked to a miraculous rescue. Since his amputation, Aron has written an internationally bestselling book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, 127 Hours, the major-motion-picture adaptation of his book, directed by Danny Boyle and starring James Franco, was nominated for 6 Oscars. Aron’s only disappointment was that the soundtrack didn’t have enough songs by his favorite band, Phish.

Brian and Gab Bosché have been top purpose-at-work experts for over a decade. And in the last 6 years, they have become the go-to leaders for helping individuals and teams tap into their Purpose.

Their accomplishments speak for themselves. 

• Trained more than 100,000 people on Purpose discovery
• ​​Authors of USA Today Top Book to Buy, The Purpose Factor
• Viral TEDx Speakers: Your Purpose is Your Permission
• More than 33 million content views
• ​​And cofounders of The Purpose Company, an Inc. 5000 Company

And now, you can access their complete Purpose discovery system taught to the U.S. military, Fortune 50 companies, and former professional athletes - for a ridiculously low price. If you are ready to get clarity on your exact Purpose, let's get you started. 

Burik VanderStroet was 8 years old when he was adopted from Ethiopia and moved to North West Iowa.  Growing up on the streets and begging for food was Burik's way of life before his adoption.  Shortly after arriving in the United States Burik ask his new dad if he could raise chickens because he knew they laid eggs and he wanted to sell them and send the proceeds back to his village in Ethiopia.  11 years later Burik's Egg Project is still going strong and changing lives in his birth town.   Check out Burik's Egg Project to learn more.

Chloe Kleinheinz - Updated - Director of Company Farm Operations Vital Farms

Chloe is a leader in the Egg production industry.  Growing into leadership roles and seeking out training and education.  She is passionate about leadership.  Chloe was the first listener to reach out to me when I started the podcast.  

 Daniel Burrus is a world-renowned futurist and business strategist who helps organizations anticipate and capitalize on disruptive technological innovations. He's a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies. Burrus's Hard Trend Methodology and Anticipatory Organization model enable businesses to navigate the future with confidence. His accurate predictions and insightful analysis have earned him a global reputation as a leading voice on the future of technology and business. 
Website - www.burrus.com
Books - 

The Anticipatory Organization: Turn Disruption and Change into Opportunity and Advantage  https://a.co/d/cl4e6Ih
Flash Foresight - https://a.co/d/edO8RxT

Eric Rupnow is passionate about animal welfare.   He has over 29 years of experience across the barnyard and utilizes what he knows to improve the ventilation for animals.  With a degree in Animal Science from North Dakota State University, Eric is able to help farmers produce more from healthier livestock.  Eric is the MidWest Territory Manager for J&D Manufacturing where he provides ventilation equipment to new farms and replacement fans for existing farms.  Contact Eric today - ericr@jdmfg.com

Learn More about J & D Manufacturing - https://jdmfg.com/

Greg Schonefeld is the host of Eggheads Podcast

Eggheads is the go-to podcast for egg professionals who are interested in leadership and innovation in the egg world. Host Greg Schonefeld explores the evolving world of modern egg farming, from the latest in cage-free innovations and organic certifications to navigating the economics of large-scale production. Each episode features insights from leading experts and innovative thinkers, even beyond the egg industry, offering lessons from leaders in agriculture, backyard chicken enthusiasts, and premium brands. Stay ahead of the curve, sharpen your skills, and be part of the conversation that’s driving the future of the egg industry.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-and-leadership-with-brandon-mulnix/id1740820604?i=1000656609625

Hal Kreher is a 2nd-generation Egg Producer out of New York.  His family farm is celebrating 100 years.  Growing up on the farm and helping it grow to what it is today.   

https://www.krehereggs.com/compost-fertilizer

 Hinda Mitchell, Founder/President of Columbus-based Inspire PR Group, is trusted by top brands across diverse sectors (corporate, food, non-profit, etc.). Speaker on crisis, engagement, media, and food issues. WBENC-certified. Leads innovative team, focused on impactful results and long-term partnerships. 30+ years' experience in crisis/corporate comms, issues management, and strategic planning. Past VP at national food comms firm and 16 years at comms agency. 

Jasen is the Vice President at Nest Fresh Eggs in California.  A family man raising kids in a great community with a great heritage.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasen-urena-27179013/

Jim Dean serves as CEO of Versova Management and Center Fresh Group. With more than 50 years of experience in egg production, Jim founded Center Fresh Egg Farm in 1978 and while expanding it to nearly four million egg-laying hens, he also built an inline feed mill and egg-breaking plant in 2003. In 2011, as part of a new partnership with several egg farming families, Jim oversaw the acquisition of additional major egg production assets in Iowa and Ohio. This acquisition led to the formation of Centrum Valley Farms in Iowa and Trillium Farm Holdings in Ohio. For the next four years, these two farms operated independently, along with the continued operations of Center Fresh Group. Versova Holdings and Versova Management were founded in 2015 – comprised of Centrum Valley Farms in Iowa and Trillium Farms.

John Graham is an author, adventurer, former diplomat, and citizen activist . No guru and no saint, he's repeatedly sought the meaning of his life in many places where it wasn't. He finally found the purpose he sought in service—in helping solve significant public problems, and in making life better for other people. Making and implementing this discovery hasn't only brought him enormous satisfaction—it's been the adventure of his life.  Read more - https://www.johngraham.org/bio

www.giraffe.org

 Visionary exec Ryan Bennett excels at driving transformative change, fostering team synergy, engaging stakeholders, and maximizing performance. Proven expertise in aligning diverse stakeholders on ag policy. Built teams to achieve unprecedented results, unifying partnerships across tech, government, and industries. Nurtures investor relationships for fundraising and program implementation. Accomplishments include growing US Roundtable revenue 10x, leading global animal welfare standards via IPWA, and playing a key role in the 2014 Farm Bill. Contact: ryanrbennett@gmail.com. 

With over 9 years of experience in IT management and business process management, I drive innovation and growth in an international environment as Business Development Manager at Respeggt Group. My expertise in optimizing IT infrastructures and implementing efficient business processes has enabled me to contribute significantly to the development and scaling of our company. The combination of technical know-how and strategic business development is my foundation for successfully leading the Respeggt Group the I attach great importance to working with my team to develop solutions that are not only technically convincing but also make economic sense. My goal is to ensure sustainable business success through continuous improvement and innovation.