This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Brook Fitzgerald of The Restoration Project to the podcast! Brook shares her incredible journey—from corporate banking to opening a downtown Cedar Rapids coffee shop (even though she didn’t drink coffee!) to co-founding a life and leadership coaching practice that’s all about helping people lead from alignment and intention.

She gets real about entrepreneurship, faith, burnout, and what it really means to be a leader—not by title, but by how you show up. Plus, hear how The Restoration Project is expanding its reach through online courses and tools built from real-world client experiences.

If you’re a leader, a dreamer, or just someone looking for clarity and connection, you won’t want to miss this one.

Listen in to Ray Brown, CEO of ESCO Group, as he discusses his journey from accountant to CEO of a 100% employee-owned company. Ray dives into pivotal leadership moments, the mentors who shaped his approach, and the early challenges that drove his growth. Discover how Ray leads ESCO Group—a leader in electrical construction, automation, and safety consulting—through change, innovation, and community impact. Tune in to hear Ray's insights on why Marion is the ideal place to raise a family and grow a business!

Listen in as Tom Pientok shares about leadership and what it means to him. You may be surprised as to what his super power would be!