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Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us

by RNCN

Welcome to 'Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us', hosted by author and national news contributor Valerie Sokolosky.
On the show, you'll hear fascinating stories from successful leaders who have lived life "doing it right", the journey to becoming a leader, and personal experiences that formed their character, drive, impact, and influence.
Their stories of authenticity will inspire you!

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Episodes

1st person with Down syndrome completes Ironman-sets Guinness Book Record | Ep. 169 - Doing it Right

38m · Published 04 Dec 18:30
1% better every day! That’s the mantra for Chris Nikic - World Champion Ironman finisher who set a new world record as the first Special Olympics athlete and the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6mile Ironman.
Chris and his Dad, Nik Nikic share their journey together toward Chris’ renowned global success.
Top Takeaways:
1 – You can achieve anything with patience and getting 1% better every day
2 – Success is a mindset that no one can convince you that you can’t succeed
3 – With 1% better every day mantra everything else will fall in place
4 – DREAM BIG! You must have a BIG dream to achieve BIG goals
5 – Set your goals really big
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ITALIAN COOKING MADE EASY | Jim Delmage –CEO, Sip and Feast | Ep. 168 - Doing it Right

37m · Published 30 Oct 15:30
“It’s never too late to change your career.”
Jim Delmage traded equities and futures on Wall Street, all the while nurturing his love for cooking—a gift inherited from his Italian grandma.
That passion for cooking with his family fueled a deeper passion for Jim that propelled him to create “Sip and Feast”, a series of instructional cooking videos on YouTube, transforming family meals into a shared learning experience.
He reveals his entrepreneurial triumphs lightheartedly, peppered with helpful advice.
Top Takeaways:
1 - Avoid fads & trends. Stay true to YOUR style and passion
2 – Mistakes can be your best lessons
3 – Turn to other successful people for advice & recommendations
4 – Being ‘nice’ can help you be ‘successful’
5 – Set yourself apart by choosing family first
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She Keeps Your Life Organized | Leslie Lehr – Founder, Leslie Lehr Living, | Ep. 167 - Doing it Right

36m · Published 09 Oct 15:28
Here’s Leslie Lehr’s tag line: “I help uber busy women declutter their homes and their lives.” Now THAT’S a brand statement. Clear, Concise and Constant, as we branding experts say.
Leslie transitioned from her corporate role to running her compelling company helping busy women stay organized.
Whoa – you should see my desk as I write this. Uh oh – we uber active women can take her hints! Stay tuned.
Top Takeaways:
1 - Avoid fads & trends. Stay true to YOUR style and passion
2 – Mistakes can be your best lessons
3 – Turn to other successful people for advice & recommendations
4 – Being ‘nice’ can help you be ‘successful’
5 – Set yourself apart by choosing family first
FREE: VALERIE’S VOICE MONTHLY TIPS:
FREE: ASSESSING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE QUIZ www.valerieandcompany.com
Call Valerie to learn more about her leadership keynote speaking & workshops.
Email Valerie to learn more about MONDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN COURSE CURRICULUM - [email protected]
Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online:
⦁ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us -
⦁ https://bit.ly/3EtAGMU
⦁ Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast -
⦁ https://apple.co/2SHDDmo
⦁ Subscribe on Google Podcast -
www.youtube.com/valerie and company
Social Media:
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⦁ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokolosky/
⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/valsokolosky?lang=en
Get in touch:
⦁ Visit our website: ⦁ https://www.valerieandcompany.com
⦁ Email Valerie: ⦁ [email protected]
⦁ Make an appointment: https://valerieandcompany.isonline.page/page/bookme
⦁ PICK UP THE PHONE 214-502-3334

What’s it Like to Father 8,000 Kids? | Charles English, Years Served as CEO-Boys & Girls Clubs of Dallas | Ep. 166 - Doing it Right

28m · Published 25 Sep 19:08
From insolvency to a $40M endowment. That’s what a passionate leader can do. And that’s Charles English’s legacy from serving decades as the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas.
Charles left a successful career in investment banking and finance to right the ship for this organization when it was just 3 months away from meeting their last payroll. That would have resulted in underserved kids left on the streets without having a place to go after school and in the summer.
He changed the course! And ensured that kids with a journey of challenges could reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our interview uncovered funny moments when kids discovered new experiences along with inspiring stories of those who have risen to successful futures.
Top Takeaways:
1 – Leadership relies on your ability & willingness to develop other leaders
2 – Don't make friends only when you need them. Relationships are continually essential to your success
3 – Build your legacy on faith in God, family and community. These will serve as steppingstones for others to benefit.
4 – Create a mission-driven lifestyle so that your passion fuels your commitment to succeed
FREE: VALERIE’S VOICE MONTHLY TIPS:
FREE: ASSESSING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE QUIZ www.valerieandcompany.com
Call Valerie to learn more about her leadership keynote speaking & workshops.
Email Valerie to learn more about MONDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN COURSE CURRICULUM - [email protected]
Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online:
⦁ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us -
⦁ https://bit.ly/3EtAGMU
⦁ Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast -
⦁ https://apple.co/2SHDDmo
⦁ Subscribe on Google Podcast -
www.youtube.com/valerie and company
Social Media:
⦁ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany
⦁ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokolosky/
⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/valsokolosky?lang=en
Get in touch:
⦁ Visit our website: ⦁ https://www.valerieandcompany.com
⦁ Email Valerie: ⦁ [email protected]
⦁ Make an appointment: https://valerieandcompany.isonline.page/page/bookme
⦁ PICK UP THE PHONE 214-502-3334

How Does an Architect Transition to Product Design? | Daedre Barryman, Founder Studio Daedre | Ep. 165 - Doing it Right

29m · Published 11 Sep 17:30
Did you ever imagine something as simple as a pen and ink could be totally transformative?
More than just a transition, Daedre's story is a testament to the power of daring. In a world where digital design tools reign supreme, architect Daedre Barryman dared to defy convention by changing from a successful 25+ year architectural career to embarking on a path that led her from the pinnacle of her career to a new horizon: crafting hand-drawn illustrations that now grace the heart of Studio Daedre.
Undoubtedly, it takes a remarkable blend of skill and audacity to halt the familiar and embrace a new artistic path. This is the narrative of Daedre—one that shines a spotlight on the might of creativity, perseverance, and artistic brilliance in an era characterized by pixels and polygons. Stay tuned.
Top Takeaways:
⦁ Wait for what you want to come to you
⦁ Be ready to shift gears and take a new direction
⦁ Sometimes letting go is the best answer
⦁ Collaboration is amazing
⦁ Be confident from your heart in what you do
FREE: VALERIE’S VOICE MONTHLY TIPS:
FREE: ASSESSING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE QUIZ www.valerieandcompany.com
Call Valerie to learn more about her leadership keynote speaking & workshops.
Email Valerie to learn more about MONDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN COURSE CURRICULUM - [email protected]
Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online:
⦁ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us -
⦁ https://bit.ly/3EtAGMU
⦁ Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast -
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www.youtube.com/valerie and company
Social Media:
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⦁ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokolosky/
⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/valsokolosky?lang=en
Get in touch:
⦁ Visit our website: ⦁ https://www.valerieandcompany.com
⦁ Email Valerie: ⦁ [email protected]
⦁ Make an appointment: https://valerieandcompany.isonline.page/page/bookme
⦁ PICK UP THE PHONE 214-502-3334

What’s Under Your Car’s Hood? | Prashant Salla, Founder & CEO Goodhood | Ep. 164 - Doing it Right

31m · Published 28 Aug 17:30
You don’t have to go to the mechanic to get your car fixed. The mechanic comes to you.
That’s the essence of Prashant Salla’s company, Goodhood. Gone are the days when
you had to disrupt your schedule to run to the garage. Now, the garage comes to you.
The convenience of this service is what Prashant describes as being “the Amazon
Prime of automotive.”
Stay tuned as we talk about Prashant’s boyhood love for cars, competitive nature to
succeed, and purposeful focus to do whatever it took to succeed in his trade. His
company is not only built for the convenience of the customer, but for mechanics to
have a fulfilled career using their talents ‘under the hood’ rather than at a desk.
Top Takeaways:
1 - Understand your customer before building a product or service
2 - Hire when it hurts
3 – Ask for help. Then turn around and help another in return
4 – Stay grounded in building a Wow experience for the customer
5 – It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
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Call Valerie to learn more about her leadership keynote speaking &
workshops.
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COURSE CURRICULUM - [email protected]
Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online:
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Building cultures through authentic leadership
Your presence –– your communication — your brand
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Get in touch:
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 Email Valerie: [email protected]
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 PICK UP THE PHONE�� 214-502-3334

Behind the News Desk: Unfiltered Conversations with CBS Anchor & Her Executive Producer | Ep. 163

33m · Published 14 Aug 17:30
Meet Ginger Gadsden and Dr. Donovan Myrie, who initially embarked on separate paths in college but found themselves drawn to the captivating world of television.
Little did they know that their individual journeys would intersect and lead them down a shared road of love and matrimony. Along the way, Donovan achieved the remarkable feat of earning a PhD and writing a book titled The 9/11 Project: A Journalist’s Perspective—a tale in itself worth exploring.
Ginger, on the other hand, attributes her fulfilling life and career to the values instilled from her upbringing as one of 15 children.
Amidst the laughter and lightheartedness, she candidly admitted her occasional desire for anchors to possess the ability to rewind and redo—an aspiration that resonates with many of us.
Prepare yourself for an engaging experience as we delve into the lives of these extraordinary journalists.
Get ready to listen, laugh and learn!

Transitioning from Air Force to Civilian Life | Kymberli Speight | Ep. 162-Doing it Right

38m · Published 31 Jul 17:30
Kymberli Speight’s current career as a speaker was inspired by her military career. She will tell you she didn’t choose this career; rather it chose her.
Having transitioned successfully into civilian life, Kym speaks to us about the discipline that has served her well, the leadership skills she has put into practice in everything she does, and how to network effectively in all social situations.
It’s all about relationship building! And Kym will tell you how she does it – and how YOU can too!
Don’t miss hearing Kym unpack dozens of tips for networking – authentically!

Transitioning from Air Force to Civilian Life | Kymberli Speight | Ep. 162-Doing it Right

38m · Published 31 Jul 17:30
Kymberli Speight’s current career as a speaker was inspired by her military career. She will tell you she didn’t choose this career; rather it chose her.
Having transitioned successfully into civilian life, Kym speaks to us about the discipline that has served her well, the leadership skills she has put into practice in everything she does, and how to network effectively in all social situations.
It’s all about relationship building! And Kym will tell you how she does it – and how YOU can too!
Don’t miss hearing Kym unpack dozens of tips for networking – authentically!

A Day in the Life of Saving Lives | John Sadler, Medical Physicist | Ep. 161-Doing it Right

26m · Published 17 Jul 17:30
Medical Physics – what is it?
My guest John Sadler is President of Radcom Associates - a diagnostic and medical nuclear physics consulting company, specializing in diagnostic radiological physics, nuclear medicine physics, and radiation safety.
What does that mean to you and me?
It means we are speaking to a gentleman with in-depth knowledge of the amazing technology utilized for diagnosing diseases and ailments.
Don’t miss this information as John shares the hope that comes from the medical technology that is currently available.

Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us has 343 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 202:25:57. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 30th, 2024 09:10.

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