Simon Says Inspire Podcast

We are so excited for you to meet Max Smith. In this episode, you will be inspired by Max’s entrepreneurial life and impact on his family and community! Max Smith, hailing from Eagan, Minnesota, is a dynamic entrepreneur with a rich background in both business and philanthropy. A graduate of Eastview High School and Concordia […]

Chris Vasami is a husband, father, national speaker, coach, and mentor. You will hear his resiliency through his story. You will be captivated by his ability to help break down big things that are getting in the way of what you want to accomplish! A former division 1 baseball player at Notre Dame and Elon University

We are so excited to share our friend Sheila with our audience! Sheila A. Anderson, a seasoned professional in both personal branding and the world of modeling, is the driving force behind Image Power Play. With a deep passion for unleashing the power of personal brands, Sheila collaborates with visionary entrepreneurs, accomplished executives, and captivating

We are excited to have Darcy Schatz on the podcast.   A home-grown Minnesotan. She has been involved in nonprofits for most of her life. As a volunteer, staff member, Executive Director, and board member. She went to law school for fun! When she is not trying to save the world, she is hiking, kayaking,

We are so excited to have our new friend, John Kennedy, on the podcast! John is a Neuroplastician. He spent much of his life understanding systems, building better systems, and saving some of the world’s largest companies from defective systems. In 2007, his life took a significant turn when the US Marines asked him to

We are so excited to have a conversation with Becky! She’s an inspirational leader we are fortunate to know, and we wanted to share her story with our listeners. Becky (Ben) is a former Senior Technical Manager for Materials and Platform Innovation at Sherwin Williams. She was transitioning to a new role at the time

We are so excited for you to get to know Jen Gilhoi! She is known for being a TEDx Speaker, Nonalcoholic Industry Connector, Cofounder Zero Proof Collective, Cofounder Sauna and Sobriety. She is an advocate for and creator of healthy social experiences that decentralize alcohol. Her journey spans two decades of alcohol misuse, nine years

We are excited to have Tricia Dege join us on the podcast! Women have been underrepresented in leadership positions for many years. The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that 3 million women left the workforce during the pandemic. While some have returned, the trend of women, specifically working moms, considering slowing their careers or leaving

We feel very fortunate to have Michele on the podcast to share her story of turning the tragic loss of her son into advocacy. Michele Hein is the Co-Founder and Board Chairwoman of the Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation. She brings her personal experience, passion, and dedication to the forefront of the organization’s mission. Michele’s journey

We love it when family is willing to join us on the podcast! Larry is John’s nephew, and we are so proud to share a little bit about him. Larry Puszko is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Senior Manager of Revenue Operations—a graduate of Duquesne University, husband and father of two. With a