Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

With three World Series titles to his name, Tony La Russa is widely considered one of the best managers in Major League Baseball history. He's spent 33 years as a manager, currently for the Chicago White Sox and previously with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. A member of baseball's Hall of Fame, Tony ranks 2nd all-time in wins among big league managers. In our conversation today, we talk about his relentless approach to preparation, building a strong team culture, and how to inspire greatness in others.

It's never too late to change your life. Ten years into a successful career as a nightclub promoter, Scott Harrison felt empty and unhappy. Desperate for change, he signed up to volunteer on a hospital ship in Liberia where he first learned about the impact of the global water crisis. That experience inspired him to start the nonprofit charity: water to bring clean water to developing countries around the world. Today, charity: water has funded 91,414 water projects to help more than 14.7 million people get access to clean water. On this episode, Scott talks about the power of second chances, finding a sense of purpose, and why it's never too late to make a change. Donate to charity: water here: charitywater.org/molly

Robin Arzón left behind a successful law career and reinvented herself as global fitness leader. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, Robin believes that sweat transforms lives and her story is living proof. Now she helps others see what's possible when you push past limitations and excuses. Robin is the author of Shut Up and Run and Strong Mama and has been named to Fortune Magazine's "40 Under 40 List." On this episode, we talk about how to turn your inner critic into an inner advocate, the difference between quitting and pivoting, and why it's never too late to change careers!

Bethenny Frankel is an entrepreneur, TV producer, and author of the new book, Business Is Personal. Bethenny burst onto the scene as the unfiltered breakout star of Bravo's hit show The Real Housewives of New York City and leveraged her reality TV fame to build a business empire. A self-made businesswoman, she is the founder of the Skinnygirl and Bethenny brands and host of the chart-topping podcast Just B with Bethenny Frankel. Her charitable initiative BSTRONG has raised millions of dollars for disaster relief efforts around the world. On this episode, we talk about why she originally turned down Real Housewives (and what made her change her mind!), what it takes to be successful while staying true to yourself, and how she's built a business empire.

Kara Goldin knows what it takes to build a business from scratch. She's the founder of Hint, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Hint was inspired by Kara's own health journey, when she kicked her diet soda habit by turning to fruit infused water. After discovering there was nothing like the fruit-flavored water on the market, she decided to make it herself. Kara is a former tech executive at AOL, host of the podcast The Kara Goldin Show and author of Undaunted. She's been named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business and to Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs list. On this episode, we talk about how to move forward despite uncertainty, turn criticism into motivation and create your own opportunities.

How can you become the person you want to be? Success only happens when who you are at your core aligns with your life's vision. Anthony Trucks is a former NFL athlete and author of Identity Shift. He spent his childhood in the foster care system where he operated in survival mode before being adopted at age 14. Anthony went on to earn a football scholarship and made it to the NFL before his dream came crashing down after an injury. Facing the odds once again, he had to pivot-- and that's how he discovered the power of the identity shift. Anthony's life mission is teaching people how to Make Shift Happen in their lives. On this episode, we talk about how to reprogram your life from the inside out, turn roadblocks into opportunities, and elevate your life to reach your full potential.

Brad Stevens is the architect behind the Boston Celtics franchise, serving as the team's President of Basketball Operations. He previously spent eight seasons as the Celtics head coach, leading the team to seven straight trips to the playoffs and three Eastern Conference Finals appearances. Before joining the Celtics, Stevens coached at Butler University where he led the Bulldogs to two appearances in the national championship game. On this episode, we talk about finding contentment in the pursuit, the three qualities he looks for in hiring, and his advice for young leaders.

Tim Brown, co-founder and CEO of Allbirds and former professional soccer player for New Zealand, discusses his unique transition from athlete to entrepreneur. He shares how Allbirds evolved from a curiosity project into a leading sustainable brand. Tim emphasizes the importance of resilience and self-awareness in business. He also explores the intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship, and how the athlete mindset drives leadership and innovation. Collaboration emerges as a key theme in achieving success, while a clear purpose fuels the company’s mission.

What does it take to not just get to the top but stay there? Sue Bird is a 4x WNBA champion, 5x Olympic gold medalist and 2x NCAA champion. To say she's a winner is an understatement. In her 19th season in the WNBA, Sue is looking to lead the Seattle Storm to one more championship in what is expected to be her final season. Sue is a fierce advocate for equality and is the co-founder of TOGETHXR, a media company that elevates and centers women through storytelling. On this episode, we talk about mental toughness, keeping your competitive edge and the legacy she's leaving behind to inspire the next generation.