Simon Says Inspire Podcast

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

John takes the podcast on the road again! This time, he is headed to Hawaii to visit his youngest granddaughter, Lucy Donnaway, to check in on her first year of college. His daughter, Shannon Donnaway, joins him. We love these traveling stories. Transcript Read the Full Transcript Show less

We are so excited to have Heather Boschke on this episode. We are raving fans of her books and her eye for marketing … looking forward to partnering with her on many things to come! Heather Boschke is a marketing leader with experience ranging from Fortune 20 companies to non-profits. In 2021, she founded Vogel

We are so excited to have Jen Lindahl on this episode of the podcast. Jen is the Strategic Development Director at Echo Search Group.  She is a steadfast partner for clients, connecting the best people with the best opportunities, companies, and cultures. Jen strives to never lose sight of the relationship, offering clients and candidates honesty,