From There to Here

Ali Carson is an executive coach and talent development consultant.  In this episode, Ali talks about the early influences of contribution, balancing your systems vs. your intuition, cultivating curiosity, reconciling with imposter syndrome, she shares a beautiful story of seeing values realized, having intentional impact, and always finding a way to add value.Ali Carson is an experienced coach and dynamic facilitator with two decades experience working in all aspects of human resources, learning, and development. She is passionate about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.Ali holds several professional certifications, showcasing her dedication to excellence. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, she specializes in helping clients discover and maximize their strengths. Ali is also a Results-Certified Brain-Based Coach, bringing tools founded in neuroscience to her strengths-based approach to create impactful coaching and learning experiences for her clients.As the founder of Movere Coaching, Ali focuses on Executive Coaching, Team Effectiveness, Speaking/Workshops/Training, and Talent Development Consulting.To learn more about Ali Carson, visit:Website: www.moverecoaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-carson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moverecoachingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/movere-coaching-llcTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Michael Flieg is a entrepreneur and outdoor advocate.  While sharing his origin story, he talks about an early unconscious state, a tendency towards aggression,  how you measure success, struggling to apply compassion, self-reflection, surrendering to your struggles, the value of intention, and the oneness of humanity.Michael Flieg is the owner and developer of Arcadia Valley Outdoors, a campground and emerging nature preserve.  Michael has a longtime passion for mountain biking, youth development, and outdoor living.  He operated a youth mountain biking camp for many years, promoting novel techniques to develop competency and safety.   To learn more about Michael, visit:https://www.arcadiavalleyoutdoors.com/https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/missouri-arcadia-valley-outdoors-land-7rvh6kdv?adults=1&children=0&srid=3d0d1700-65a1-41bc-a0d8-638336d813ccTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Charisse Sisou is a business owner, speaker, author, and podcaster.  While sharing her origin story, she talks about her exposure to confusing youth standards, revelations around biases, interconnection of opportunity, a deeper dive into belly dancing, leaning into charisma , assuming the best, loving your body, and knowing more than you realize.Author, speaker, dancer, and intuitive guide, Charisse Sisou connects people with the impact, ease, and prosperity they desire through the power of story, body, and ancient wisdom. She brings (r)evolutionary tools and insights, tapping hidden reserves of energy, intelligence, and healing in the body. In her Amazon bestseller, Shameless: Unleash Your Message, Impact & Power, she combines lessons learned as a nationally award-winning bellydancer with marketing savvy earned as a high-vibration copywriter. (True story!)As founding CEO of the Claim Your Message Copy and Content Agency, she supports entrepreneurs and executives to tell their stories, share their gifts, and attract the clients, community, and opportunities they desire. A conduit for ancestral and indigenous wisdom, the Sacred Feminine, and unconditional love, Charisse weaves ancient threads into a modern model of balanced leadership, living and being as a coach and speaker, and on her podcast, Wise Body, Ancient Soul. Learn more about Charisse atCharisseSisou.com.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Steph Cummings is the Creative Director of GoBrandGo marketing agency.  Through her problem solving, strategic, and creative capabilities, Steph has ascended through the organization, working in multiple prior roles including executive assistant, copywriter, and content strategist.  Before marketing, Steph had a career in the restaurant industry, where her ascent went from corporate trainer to general manager.Steph Cummings is the Creative Director of a marketing agency.  During Steph’s origin story, she talks about celebrity emulation, the importance of building trust, being observant vs. detailed oriented, leaning into her creativity, being an automatic “filler”, operationalizing the content strategy, coming full circle, and the recognition of strengths.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Jessica Rhodes is the founder of the leading podcast booking agency.  On this episode, she talks about showing up with a smile, having an energy of abundance, the story behind the creation of podcast booking, asking the right questions to focus on your business, a personal development strategy for partnership, navigating the competitive noise, and the value of commitment and consistency.Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world’s first and leading podcast booking agency in 2013, back when no other agencies like it existed. Since its founding, Interview Connections has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for over 800 clients! Jessica is passionate about helping entrepreneurs who feel like the best-kept secret grow their business online through genuine, human-to-human connection. The podcast interviews Jessica and her team have booked have helped their clients generate millions of dollars in sales, sell thousands of books, and transform countless lives. To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Sarah Heredia is a Self-discovery coach.  On this episode, she talks about finding identity during her early Church experiences, the value of early leadership mentors and building your team, discussing lack & scarcity and one’s relationship with money, the perspective change through a non-profit, the importance of support, focusing on your lane (and in your own time), and staying true to yourself.Sarah is a Self-Discovery coach with a passion for helping clients connect with themselves on a deeper level. She believes that we all have the power to create our own definition of success and that this can be found through presence and purpose. Sarah spent many years in a career that was not fulfilling to her and eventually found herself incredibly burnt out and unsure of what was next. At her breaking point, she took a leap of faith and started work in the nonprofit sector. Through this work, she discovered her passion for serving others and ultimately decided to follow this calling and founded her company, Freely YOU, LLC in 2021. She now supports clients in finding balance and fulfillment in their career while prioritizing their emotional, mental, and physical well-being.Instagram account:https://www.instagram.com/freelysarahheredia/Listen to The Freely YOU Podcast on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freely-you-podcast/id1676842511Listen to The Freely YOU Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/42zffEPvdYag3izQU6RhZFTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Brent Stinespring is an entrepreneur, realtor, educator, and outdoor community leader.  In his origin story, Brent talks about the awareness of one’s self interests, pioneering outdoor education, holding to your principles, developing meaningful relationships, the opportunity to do the right thing, building a culture of belonging, and choosing what you pursue wisely.Brent is a realtor and owner of G4 Real Estate in Northwest Arkansas.  During the evolution of his real estate business, Brent was a teacher and outdoor education champion.  He is a community leader in multiple organizations promoting outdoor activity, trial advocacy, and economic development in his area.  He is an avid mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast. To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Margaux Alvarez is an entrepreneur and elite athlete.  While sharing her origin story, Margaux talks about being shaped by a gnarly adventure, personal lessons of what you can and cannot control, how travel tests your comfort levels, the value of being comfortable with public speaking, a transparent discussion with the  challenges of an upstart business, and finding your mantra.Margaux Alvarez is a small business owner, elite athlete, and winetrepreneur.   She is a fitness expert and CCFT L3 coach.   Margaux is a  7x CrossFit Games athlete, Rogue Fitness athlete, NBC Titan Games S2 competitor, and Ninja Warrior.  She is the founder of the G.O.A.T wine, now MCA Wine. Margaux intersects her brand, fitness education, and entrepreneurialism with current social media outlets to educate, entertain, and inspire others.She has a BSBA in Corporate Communication with a minor in International Business and Spanish from Hawaii Pacific University.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Gabriel Miller is the head winemaker at Noboleis Vineyards.  While sharing his origin story, Gabe talks about the opportunity of doing everything, avoiding procrastination, acting on big ideas, balancing the art and science of his craft; as well, we dive into the complexity of the winery industry.Gabriel Miller is the head winemaker at Noboleis Vinyard in Augusta, MO.  Gabe graduated with a marketing degree.  He applied that knowledge unconventionally, as the first decade of his professional life had him running comprehensive operations in different industries.  A trip to Tuscany, Italy sparked a personal passion that led to a significant professional pivot.  After the Italy trip, Gabe pursued an education in wine-making.  In only a few years, he transitioned from intern to running operations and producing wines at his vineyard.  Gabe continues to push the envelope for wineries, both in Missouri and beyond.To learn more about Gabriel, visit:https://www.noboleisvineyards.com/To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Craig Williams is a storyteller and youth advocate.  In this episode, Craig shares a personal story that was a catalyst to cleverness, how loss led to entrepreneurialism;  he discusses the consistent intersection of his past skills to uncover new opportunities, the power of story, going analog, dreaming big, and we deep dive into the relationship between communities and their schools.Craig Williams is the  Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Journey12. Williams identifies, most notably, as a husband and father of three.  He is a full-time self-described 'treehouse dad,' an advocate for kids, and an unrepentant storyteller. Williams came to his advocacy for rural public education, and a love for the children it serves, through an unlikely, circuitous route. Williams had an epiphany that solid, story-based communication—and the buy-in it creates—between schools and the communities they serve, was the most alterable x-factor toward driving stronger student outcomes. That epiphany, piled atop more than four decades of scaling entrepreneurial startups, serving on various non-profit, community, and school boards, and wanting the best for his own children, was the genesis of Journey12. Williams holds an MBA from Washington University in Saint Louis, though he'd be the first to tell you he prefers bootstrapping an idea out of nothing to performing regression analyses or spending his days in corporate boardrooms—something which he has staunchly avoided in his career. Today, Craig's professional focus is on helping rural public schools build more durable bridges to every taxpayer in the communities they serve, and helping the students who attend those schools find their best post-secondary outcomes.To learn more about Craig Williams, visit:https://www.journey12.com/To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/