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Life, Leadership and Perseverance w/ Nicole Semeraro
Welcome to Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, a podcast that dives into real stories of everyday leaders who are making a difference. Hosted by Nicole Semeraro, a healthcare executive, entrepreneur, wife, and mom of three, this show is all about encouraging, equipping, and empowering you—personally and professionally—through real stories of lives and leadership journeys.
New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday.
- Tuesdays, Nicole shares inspiring conversations with leaders who’ve navigated the highs and lows of life, work, and leadership.
- Thursdays, tune in for bite-sized leadership insights, practical tools, and tactical takeaways you can implement immediately to level up at work, at home, and within yourself.
Whether you're just starting your journey or are a seasoned leader, Life, Leadership, and Perseverance will empower you to overcome challenges and realize your purpose.
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 25: Everyday Fruit, Extraordinary Faith: A Life and Leadership Conversation with Tara Banks
n this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nicole sits down with longtime worship leader, author, wife, and mom Tara Banks. Known for her unmistakable presence on stage and her beautiful voice, Tara shares the story behind her decades-long journ...
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EPISODE 24: Rachel Ledbetter, CEO of Motivo on Leadership, Mental Health, and Taking the Leap To Entrepreneurship
In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Ledbetter, founder and CEO of Motivo, a company that’s revolutionizing mental health by bridging the gap between new therapists and clinical supervisors.Rachel’s story is one of grit,...
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EPISODE 23: Healing, Hope, and Hard Truths: Ann Oliphant on Life, Love, and Recovery
Episode Highlights:Ann’s raw and honest story of battling addiction and alcoholism.How childhood experiences shaped her struggles and triumphs.The moment she realized she needed help—and how she took action....
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Episode 22: Beyond the Diagnosis: A Functional Medicine Approach to Children’s Health w/ Alice LoGuidice
In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Nicole sits down with Alice LoGuidice, a pediatric nurse practitioner and functional medicine expert, to explore the transformative world of functional medicine for children. Alice shares h...
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Episode 21 BONUS: Matt Banker: Leadership Lessons from the Sidelines – The State of Youth Sports in America & All Things College Recruiting, NIL, Transfer Portal
In this special bonus episode, Matt Banker joins Life, Leadership, and Perseverance to dive into the world of youth sports in America. From his own leadership journey to the values he’s learned through coaching and parenting, Matt expl...
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Unstuck: Overcoming Anxiety, Guilt, and the Pressure to Do It All with Kate Bohannon
In this deeply moving and insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Bohannon, a counselor, and advocate for women’s mental health. Kate shares her personal story of resilience—growing up on a peach farm, navigating a difficult marriage, and ...
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Bonus Episode 19: Mind, Body, Ball: Parenting, Coaching, and Leading in Youth Sports with Rickey Sullivan
In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Rickey Sullivan, a nationally respected golf coach and mentor who’s spent decades shaping the lives of young athletes. Rickey shares his unique perspective on youth sports today and offers invaluable...
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Episode 18: Building Oasis: Kari Severson Snaza on Leadership, Culture, and Rural Healthcare Transformation
In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, Nicole sits down with Kari Severson Snaza, co-founder and co-CEO of Oasis Healthcare. Kari’s journey from growing up in Minnesota to thriving in corporate leadership at UnitedHealt...
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Episode 17: From Corporate Leader to STLTH Innovator: Melissa Reilly’s Journey From Payer To Purpose
Summary: In this episode, Melissa Reilly, founder of STLTH Consulting, shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. We discuss overcoming life’s challenges, finding authentic joy, and the lessons she’s learned wh...
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Episode 16: Breaking Barriers and Building Impact: How Ling Shao Balances Leadership, Family, and Transforming Autism Therapy
This week on Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, I’m thrilled to welcome Ling Shao, a powerhouse leader with a story that will inspire anyone ready to take bold action. From immigrating to the U.S. as a child to serving in the m...
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Episode 15: Elevators Go Both Ways: Leadership, Inclusion, and Paying It Forward w/ Kimberly Morgan
Kimberly Morgan’s leadership journey is a masterclass in creating inclusive cultures and fostering belonging. From her beginnings as a student-athlete at Baylor to her groundbreaking work at the NCAA and now in corporate America, Kim shares can...
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EP14 - Leading Through Love, Servant Leadership In Life w/ Special Guest Luke Semeraro
This Thanksgiving week, we’re exploring servant leadership in life—how we can show up as servant leaders in our relationships, parenting, and community. Tune in to hear:➡️ How servant leadership in life compares to the workplace.➡️ Stor...
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EP 13: What Servant Leadership Looks Like and Feels Like In The Workplace: Stories Of Servant Leadership At Work
Have you ever wondered how servant leadership shows up in action—and how it impacts the people being led? In Episode 2 of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, we explore what it means to lead with service at work and the profound effect...
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EP12: Faith, Fertility, and Perseverance: Finding Purpose Through Pain w/ Megan Master Co-Founder of Mulberry & King, Founder of AMahj Line
In this heartfelt episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, I sit down with Megan Masters, co-founder of Mulberry and King and creator of Amahj Line. Megan’s journey is a powerful testament to the resilien...
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EP 11: Leadership Insights: Beyond the Buzzword, The Transformative Power of Servant Leadership
Welcome back to Life, Leadership, and Perseverance! Today, we kick off our new series on servant leadership—a leadership style that goes far beyond traditional models. In this episode, we explore the powerful origins of servant leaders...
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EP10: Built by Grit, Saved by a Miracle: Rebecca Linenger on Entrepreneurship, Family, and Empowering Others
Episode Summary: In this episode, Nicole sits down with Rebecca Linenger, a dear friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, to explore her inspiring journey as a community-based business leader. They discuss her path from her career...
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EP9 - Living Abundantly: Vision, Faith, and Leadership with Katie Walters
In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, Nicole sits down with Katie Walters, the visionary founder of Frances and Benedict, to explore her remarkable journey of blending entrepreneurship, motherhood, and ministr...
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EP8- Unmasking Self-Awareness: The Discipline Behind Real Growth"
Over the past month, we’ve explored what self-awareness is and how it impacts our lives, relationships, and careers. We’ve seen how a lack of self-awareness can create blind spots and the ways it plays a critical role in effective leadership. I...
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EP7 - From Med School Dropout to Tech Powerhouse: Sarah Jacob’s Journey of Grit and Leadership
In this episode, Nicole sits down with Sarah Jacob, a chief product officer who went from med school dropout to tech and healthcare innovator. Sarah shares her personal story of navigating the pressures of family expectations, building resilien...
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EP 6: Self-Awareness & Leadership: Focus On Non-Verbal Communication & Emotional Agility
In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, we explore how self-awareness can transform your leadership. Discover the impact of non-verbal communication—how body language and tone matter more than words—and learn how ...
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EP5: Empower, Innovate, Lead: Unlocking Leadership Gold with Jennifer Fann
In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, Nicole Semeraro sits down with Jennifer Fann, a healthcare leader with a wealth of experience in building high-performing teams and driving innovation around healthcare affo...
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Self Awareness Part 2: Life & Self Awareness w/ Special Guest My Son Jack
It's the second installment of Nicole's Leadership Insights on self-awareness. Nicole bravely brings on her teen son, Jack, to get his take on the current quality of self-awareness in the Semeraro household. H...
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Leadership Insights: Self-Awareness Part 1: What It Is, and Why It's Important
It's this first installment of Leadership Insights, and the topic at hand is self-awareness. Nicole shares a story that represents a critical turning point in her life, and although certainly fun and entertaining to hear, it depicts an ev...
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EP2 - Jaime Foster, The Building of Georgia Grinders, Her Moms Battle with ALS, and Her Daughters Inspiring Healing From A Serious Illness
Nicole Semeraro joins her friend, Jaime Foster, founder and CEO of Georgia Grinders, a company specializing in a clean, simple and delicious almond butter recipe, created by Jaime's grandfathe...
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EP1 - Nicole Semeraro: Her Life, Leadership Experience and How She Persevered
Welcome to your new podcast listening community and meet your new friend and podcast host, Nicole Semeraro, who is driven to use this podcast for sharing with you real stories of everyday entrepreneurs and leaders who are making a difference in...
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