Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation
Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation is a podcast that dives deep into the stories of business owners, community leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are striving to make an extraordinary impact. Each episode explores their roots, motivations, and defining moments to inspire listeners on their own journey to excellence.
Podcasting since 2025 • 35 episodes
Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation
Latest Episodes
From Tires to Triumph: LJ Richardson's Journey of Perseverance and Faith
In this episode, we sit down with LJ Richardson, a family-first entrepreneur known for his dedication, hard work, and strong relationships. LJ shares his incredible journey from struggling with the possibility of alcoholism to finding stability...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:35:15
From Cigars to Self-Discovery: Inside Frank Bellavia's World
In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the life of Frank Bellavia, founder of Fido Cigar Company. Born in New York and raised in California, Frank moved to Arizona with his wife to bring a long-held dream to life after spending over 20 y...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:33:23
Reinvention and Passion: The Steve Alexander Experience
In this episode, we dive deep with Steve Alexander, a man known for his engaging presence and authentic leadership. Steve shares his journey growing up in East Texas, his diverse career path spanning 20 years in operations and talent leadership...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:10:05
Flipping the Script: Jan Simon Unveiled - From Firefighting to Insurance
Join us for a special episode where the tables are turned, and podcast mastermind Jan Simon takes the hot seat. In a dynamic and heartfelt interview, Jan shares his intriguing journey from a firefighter repelling from helicopters to an insuranc...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:12:51
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Rewriting the Rules: Ryelee Ponce on Finding Her Voice
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Ryelee Ponce, an Arizona native, animal lover, and twin mom who transitioned from a corporate life to becoming the founder of LZR Marketing and Early Bird Strategies. Ryelee shares her journey from the...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:24:37
Fan Mail
Thank you Jan and Peppur. I enjoyed Peppur’s story and you have encouraged me to stay the course, not to walk adjacent to who I am and to keep the right boundaries because everything is going to be hard. That doesn’t mean I should stay in bed until it passes.
Garden City, Kansas
