We spoke with Dr. Shane Hunt about his experiences building positive cultures, maintaining a healthy identity, and shifting his career. Shane is the Dean of the College of Business and Michael C. Ruettgers Professor of Marketing at Idaho State University. He has received numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship and is the co-author of three widely-used Principles of Marketing textbooks and a brand-new Professional Selling textbook published by McGraw-Hill. After completing his MBA at the University of Oklahoma, Shane went to work for a Fortune 500 company in Tulsa as a pricing analyst, product manager, and business development manager before completing his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University. Shane now lives in Pocatello, ID with his wife Jenifer and their two children, Andrew, and Sarah.

Shane is so inspiring and we hope you feel it too!

Discussed in this episode:

*The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough

*Summer of '49 by David Halberstam

*Duty, Honor, Country: A History of West Point by Stephen E. Ambrose

*When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté

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In this episode, we connect with entrepreneur Nikki Spurlock. Texas native yet long time resident of Northwest Arkansas, Nikki is the founder and owner of Bentonville’s local gift shop Oli + Meg. Oli + Meg carries a variety of items from Nikki’s own artwork to locally made jewelry as well as greeting cards, party supplies, and also offers balloon and party decor services!

Nikki was a hoot! We know you'll love her as well!

Discussed in this episode:

*Reflections from the Fire by Whitney Schreck

*Untamed by Glennon Doyle

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In this episode, we discuss psychological safety, identity, and mental health with Dr. Niya Blair Hackworth. Niya holds a doctoral degree, from Abilene Christian University, in organizational leadership with her dissertation on the lived experiences, career challenges, and mentoring experiences of Black women athletic directors. As a diversity, inclusion, and equity consultant, she has partnered with K-12 schools, nonprofits, and corporate organizations to provide training, coaching, and strategic planning. She is certified as a qualified administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory, LLC. With over 13 years of experience in Higher ED, leading and providing workshops on equitable initiatives and supporting historically underserved communities.

Niya is a powerhouse woman we really enjoyed and know you will too!

Discussed in this episode:

*The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah

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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Ryan Sullivan. Ryan has been Director of Choral Activities and Vocal Studies Coordinator at Arkansas State University since 2019. During his career he has led choirs in high school, university, professional, church, and community settings. His spouse, Dr. Kristen Sullivan, is also on the Arkansas State University Music faculty and they have a one year-old child.
We so enjoyed Ryan and believe you will too!

Discussed in this episode:

*The New Silk Roads: The New Asia and the Remaking of the World Order by Peter Frankopan

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Dr. Matt Deeg is an Assistant Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration at Abilene Christian University. He received his PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of Kansas, where he developed a passion for understanding how people thrive and positively impact others. His current research focuses on how people find and experience meaning at work as well as the intra- and inter-personal factors at and outside of work that may foster supportive processes and diminish the impact of stress. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking with his lovely wife, listening to classical music, and playing with his two cats.
We think he was awesome & know you will too!

Discussed in this episode:

*Languages of Appreciation Quiz

*The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd

*When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté

*@realzackthinkshare on Instagram

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Join us as we speak with Erin Machen about psychological safety, holistic approaches to mental health and overall wellness, and various therapeutic approaches.

Erin is a licensed therapist and Ayurvedic yoga teacher supporting people in healing trauma, connecting with themselves, and re-building trust with their bodies so that they can live freely and confidently. She is trained in Brainspotting, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Yoga Therapy for Anxiety. She uses mostly somatic (body-based) modalities, as well as parts-work and self-compassion work, to support clients on their healing journeys.
We loved her and know you will too!

Discussed in this episode:

*The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk

*Whitney’s Book⁠ ⁠Reflections From the Fire⁠

*A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

*The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living by Hillary L. McBride

*Dr. Hilary McBride on Glennon Doyle's Podcast

*https://chopra.com/dosha-quiz

*The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice

Deborah Adele

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We're back for Season 2! This season, we're focusing on green flags in relationships, with some yellow and red flags emerging along the way.

In this kickoff episode for the season, join the hosts of the pod Relationship Revisions, Hilary Schloemer, a professor of management, and Whitney Schreck, entrepreneur, executive coach, and author, as they tackle some hard truths about Identity, Paradigm Shifts and Ending Friendships.

Discussed in this episode:

*Panda Planner

*Whitney’s Book ⁠Reflections From the Fire⁠

*For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity by Liz Plank

*Ted Lasso (requires AppleTv subscription)

*Sex/Life (requires Netflix subscription)

*Outlander (streaming multiple places)

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Community is vital to any entrepreneur. In this episode, we chat about the challenges of sustaining healthy rhythms, choosing community over competition and the value of non-attachment.

Tune in as we get real about being an entrepreneur with our guest yoga studio owner and teacher Lynn Hill of Yoga Story. She shares how she handled life challenges of pivoting her business model during a global pandemic and insights into the differences between self-care vs coping.

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Link to Lynn Hill’s studio:

Yoga Story

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