From There to Here

Dan Reus is an innovation advisor and ecosystem curator.  In this episode, he shares how he learned to pull strategy, science, and art together, the desire to just show up and learn, making everyone else feel like they are changing the world, seeking those who are active creatives, stewardship of other’s potential, being the most curious person in the room, and choosing to be part of the future.Dan Reus believes you should not innovate alone. As Founder and Chief Instigator of Openly Disruptive, he’s been practicing a combination of open innovation, disruptive innovation, and transformative experiences for innovators for over a decade. He and his team help innovative leaders create and have greater impact with the movements, coalitions, and ecosystems of innovators they want to work with and support. Dan has worked with innovators from bootstrapped startups to the Fortune 50 in sectors from deep tech to consumer products and services.  Dan is based in St Louis and says, “The future will be what we make it!”To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

In this episode, Jami and I discuss how to identify, navigate, and leverage significant inflection points within an entrepreneur's journey.  We talk about the driver of behaviors, understanding the levers, participating in all the forums, knowing a business therapist, getting a solid assessment, and vetting your advisor.Jami Wolfe is an Organizational Psychologists and Managing Partner of CMA Global Inc.  Her professional work focuses on areas such as: team development, organizational assessment, organizational structuring and development, leadership coaching and development, linking of executive performance with business strategy, talent management, and development of training programs to maximize workforce and leadership performance.Jami recieved her Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, a Master of Science in Industrial / Organizational Psychology, and her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Business and Psychology.  Jami also has her Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Daryl Tegtmeier is a financial wealth advisor.  In this episode, Daryl shares his young lessons of the family business, employee entrepreneurialism, knowing what to own, modeling your business around your paradigm, the safety of business ownership, the gift of choice; and we have a discussion on financial literacy, the attraction of donor dollars in non-profits, and being there at your inflection point.Daryl Tegtmeier is the owner of Epoch Family Wealth.  Daryl has decades of experience in the financial services industry, mastering the craft in various roles.  Through these experiences, he learned the best way to serve his clients is as a strategic partner, rather than simply selling financial products.Daryl’s focus has been towards family businesses.  His understanding of  stewardship coupled with his deep financial literacy allows him to be a valuable resource to support the sustainability of businesses.  Through Daryl’s history with family business, he is both empathetic and strategic when advising the owners he collaborates with.Daryl is a graduate of Concordia University with a BA in Business Administration and Management.  He is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and holds a Certificate of Foresight from the University of Houston.To learn more about Daryl, visit:https://epochfamilywealth.com/To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Mandy Keyworth is a hypnotherapist specializing in addiction therapy.  On this episode, she openly talks about being the problem, chasing the glamour, ego vs. self esteem, death by installments, asking the right questions, the irony of willpower, and believing in hope.Since childhood, Mandy Keyworth has always been driven to help anyone become the best version of themselves. Her journey to helping others began in the NHS working as a nurse for many years until she pursued a Degree in Medical Science. She then transitioned to providing medical equipment within the NHS.Developing Graves’ Disease due to prolonged stress, Mandy realised the magnificent connection between the mind and body.  This led her to explore the power of changing our thoughts and behaviours by accessing the subconscious mind, through Hypnotherapy.Mandy is now a qualified Hypnotherapist specialising in Addiction Therapy. Having overcome addiction herself, she is now committed to helping her clients overcome addiction, as well as with a variety of other issues.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Donny Carver is a professional banker and life-long learner.  In this episode, he talks about seeking what is possible, picking the right challenge, courageous opportunities, the similarities in motivation, elevating the market place, and strategies in seeking mentors.Donny Carver is a 20+ year veteran in the banking industry, with experience building and leading teams, growing markets, business development, and active collaboration with clients.His career highlights include leading expansion into the St. Louis market for two different banks, reviving stagnate portfolios with timely growth, achieving multiple annual awards, and supporting team career growth.  Donny is passionate about mentoring others and fostering high performing environments.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Aslak de Silva is a CEO and leadership expert.  On this episode, he shares the values and challenges of a multi-cultural background, how martial arts became a perpetual foundation, trying out new techniques, the connection with your team, finding alignment, we have a comprehensive discussion about feedback, and the advantages of entrepreneurial knowledge of the business.Aslak has nearly 20 years of experience as a practitioner and instructor of Han Moo Do martial arts, competing in about 100 full-contact fights and winning the World Championship gold medal in Michigan, USA, in 2000. Martial arts has taught him the importance of leaders being life-long learners and coaching others.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Paige Arnof-Fenn is a seasoned marketing expert and entrepreneur. On this episode, Paige shares an early experience to redefine success, having a vocational paradigm shift, the value with no one path to success, testing your mettle, the lessons on intra-preneurialism, having a platform to do what you love,  and building a bridge to your strengths and passions.Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder & CEO of global branding and digital marketing firm Mavens & Moguls based in Cambridge, MA.  Her clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, Colgate, venture-backed startups as well as non profit organizations.  She graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School.  Paige serves on several Boards, is a popular speaker, and columnist who has written for Entrepreneur and Forbes. To learn more about Paige Arnof-Fenn, contact her:paige@mavensandmoguls.comTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

In this episode, as we are joined by Ryan Klingensmith, Founder of Shape the Sky, the three of us talk about the intersection of technology in Kari's life.  We talk about not really understanding what technology does, the value of finding ways to entertain yourself, increasing the speed of misbehavior, focusing on the right things to do (and not always the wrong), bridging wisdom with knowledge, and not missing YOUR important moments.Kari Leventopoulos is a recent high school graduate.  In her primary school years, she built her platform around youth digital responsibility.  The Pledge she wrote has been adopted by Shape the Sky, an educational and digital stewardship organization. Kari is heading to college to pursue a focus in medicine.To reach Ryan and Kari, visit:https://shapethesky.org/karilevo@outlook.comTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Tim Vosse is an expert in the senior living space.  In this episode, he talks about the presence of his family, a desire to make an impact, listening more than talking, understanding the end game, using your voice, and we have a deeper dive into elder care.Tim is a St. Louis metro native, a CPA, with a B.S. in Accounting from Illinois State University and an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.  He worked in public accounting before moving into CFO roles for senior care facilities.  Throughout Tim's 20+ years at Bethesda and Friendship Village, his passion for Seniors grew stronger.  He recognized senior communities are wonderful places for Seniors to move into.  But one thing was concerning:  the number of Seniors who said “my kids made me move here” or “I would rather still live in my home”.  It was clear that there is no current solution that helps Seniors keep their voice, live at home longer, with purpose and an enhanced quality of life.  Tim also saw family relationships break down, as roles change over time when families become caregivers.  So, Tim created My Circle with a vision to help Seniors live in their home forever and enhance their quality of life as well as their families.  Evaluating the current situation and needs, My Circle problem solves and proactively plans for a future the family desires.  To reach Tim and My Circle:314-780-0045 www.mycircle365.com  info@mycircle365.comTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Dayton Crites is a senior outdoor recreation planner.  During his origin story, he shares the impact of his nomadic youth, finding the value in your time, having a place to do, the realization of why people pay for school,  a world not dependent on cars, work aligning with your passions, and connecting communities.Dayton Crites is a creative and strategic planner. Trained as a landscape architect, he leads multidisciplinary teams to build plans that illustrate and articulate community and client visions. As a visual thinker, Dayton constantly strives to make the complex clear, and develop plans that foster collaboration and guide implementation.  This has resulted in physical trail networks and nationally recognized plans alike. His experience overseeing the development of community bike parks, designing trail systems at ski resorts, and building better streets for human scale transportation make him feel lucky to have the career he does.Dayton is a certified planner by the American Planning Association. He holds a Master of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning degree from Utah State University. His official undergraduate degree is in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz, but his unofficial degree was in mountain biking. To learn more with Dayton, visit:https://segroup.com/https://headwaterseconomics.org/trail/To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/