Mike Cherewka, founder of his own law firm - Cherewka Law brings a wealth of knowledge from the perspective of an attorney and business owner on how to navigate organization growth, challenges, and changing economic or political climates.

Andrea (Andi) Smith is the owner of Roots Salon in Camp Hill, PA. She has been in the industry for 37 years. As a business owner, her heart is full to see the talent and support behind her vision. Stepping away from the chair has given her the opportunity to lead and empower her staff to be successful. In our latest episode, we gain valuable insight and tips from Andi's journey into business ownership and how she's cultivated a thriving team.

In this episode of Intentional Conversations, Jeff was joined by Jennifer Doyle, President and CEO of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Jennifer brings a unique perspective on leadership and graciously shares some tangible tools and strategies she's learned throughout her career.

To kick off season 2, we are joined by Nathan Mains, CEO of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA).

In this episode, Nathan offers perspective into the current landscape of public education, how to manage polarizing opinions, and what it means to slow down in order to speed up.

Intentional Conversations is hosted by Jeff Wakeen, founder and CEO of Wakeen & Company, located in Harrisburg, PA.

Andy Rebuck is retiring after a 40 year career with Lamar Advertising as Vice President and General Manager. We hope you take away some business tricks and leadership tips from him and Jeff's Intentional Conversation.

Mary Quinn is President and CEO of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg. In this role, she ensures that the YWCA is operating in a sound and fiscally prudent manner, by providing quality services and programs to the community through purpose driven leadership.
In her role as CEO, Mary is recognized as a thought leader on issues of social justice that affect the lives of Society’s most vulnerable populations. Mary believes deeply choosing courage over comfort to foster connection and build a more inclusive community.

Bruce is a life-long athlete, skier, road and mountain bike enthusiast and mountain bike competitor. He has been a high-level ski racing coach for over 30 years and has produced hundreds of world-class events for a number of the largest brands in the world. His passion is working with aging athletes to help them sustain a high level of athletic performance long into life. He loves to combine his knowledge and passion of athletics with his event production and logistics background and has used those skills to invent the category of Experiential Fitness. Bruce and Heather enjoy an amazing marriage bonded by a love for each other, constant adventure and raising their two boys. Bruce's personal life goal is to ski on his 100th birthday with Heather, his boys and their families.

Wildheart is located in the heart of Allison Hill, an underserved neighborhood in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Wildheart's mission is building bridges to transform communities. Jeff sat down with Tannon Herman, Executive Director to find out his leadership secrets, and vision for the future.