HACKED: Unlocking the Code to Success with Robert Steward

In this episode you will learn:

• The meaning of digital supply chain transformation
• How technology is disrupting the supply chain industry
• Supply chain risks and how to mitigate those risks with IoT technology
• The importance of data collection and using it to your advantage
• Keys to creating an exceptional customer experience 
• Using technology to have a competitive edge in your career 
• And lots more…
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In this episode you will learn:

• To be aware of the misleading information that you can find on the internet
• How our daily habits impact our overall health
• The impact of meal timing
• The importance of incorporating movement in your daily office-work life
• Gut health and the impact it can have on your whole body
• Don’t be afraid to be ‘selfish’ – Take care of yourself
• And lots more…
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In this episode you will learn:

• What it means to serve in the police force as an African American – Perspective
• What you can expect from choosing a law enforcement career path
• How technology changed the transparency/credibility of law enforcement
• What it takes to build trust within the community as a police officer
• The importance of respect and man-to-man relationships
• And lots more…

In this episode of HACKED we speak with 17-year-old aspiring Aerospace Engineer and founder of F.E.M.A.L.E Academy (Facility of Engineering Mentorship Advancing Leadership Equality) Danielle Kain.

She found her passion for aerospace at a very young age, and she is using one of her personal experiences to remind women that they can do whatever they put their mind to, specifically when it comes to work in a predominantly male dominated industry like Engineering.She emphasizes that you don’t have to be on the sidelines, but you should know that you are capable of doing the same work of your male counterparts on the field.

Danielle is a well-rounded young lady, she was recently recognized as the 2020 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and has also won the BGCA Hank Aaron Scholarship Award, allowing her to purchase STEM materials and equipment for elementary, middle, and high school club members. Her accomplishments are many, and there is no doubt that with the work ethic and passion for what she does in her community involving her peers, and the younger generation, she will go far.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to overcome the stereotype of women in STEM
• How to recognize your potential
• How to realize when you have discovered your passion
• The importance of creativity in STEM
• How mental health can have a toll on today’s youth and how to fight it
• And lots more...

In this episode of HACKED we had the great privilege of talking with Dr. Art McCoy, Superintendent of Jennings School District, nationally recognized education consultant, and author.

His story is very unconventional, but very motivating. He began his career at only 19 years old, reportedly as the youngest certified teacher in the State of Missouri, as a high school math teacher. In 2016, he became Superintendent of Jennings School District, which has achieved 100% graduation, career, and college placement in 2017 and 2018.

He is considered a champion for students and an inspiring education leader, in fact, he has led over 120,000 students in the St. Louis region and supported over 1 million students and 2,500 schools and colleges across America. Dr. McCoy is extremely invested and passionate about what he does and that is visible through all he has done over the years and continues to do.

In this episode you will learn:

• The importance of laying a solid foundation for our youth
• The ability of being unique and authentic and be proud of it
• To be sufficient; you have everything you need to succeed
• How to find your gift, and what that means going forward
• The importance of life-long learning and its meaning
• And much more...

In this Episode of HACKED we chat with Tamiko Armstead, President of Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School, an elite Catholic high school serving the community since 1979.

She is not your traditional educator, in fact, she started off her career working for Edward Jones right after pursuing her undergraduate degree in political science. She spent 20 years working for Edward Jones before becoming the president of Cardinal Ritter Preparatory High School in 2014.

She went from providing a service to the client to serving the students. She is passionate about what she does, and that can be seen through the rising enrollment rates over the past years.

In this episode you will learn:

• How technology is integrated in the education system
• The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone
• How to deal with adversity
• The importance of giving back
• Why you should pursue what makes you happy – Be authentic
• The relevance of giving your fullest potential in everything you do
• The importance of teaching interpersonal skills to today’s generation
• And lots more…

In this episode of HACKED we have the pleasure of hearing from the creator of the podcast, Robert Steward. He is not only the creator of The HACKED podcast, but he is also the founder and CEO of End2End Solutions and a motivational speaker.

In this episode Robert explains how HACKED is growing, and how it will evolve entering the new year. He also goes over the last 38 episodes released, in which we have seen CEO’s, Visionaries, Rising Stars, and some really amazing leaders who have overcome adversity and unlocked the code to success in their industries. Robert reviews some of their powerful advice that was shared so far, and lastly shares with you his top 7 Hacks to Unlocking the Code to Success.

In this episode you will learn:

• The number one thing to have in order to succeed
• The importance of taking the first step towards your goal
• How to use your creativity to your advantage
• The key aspect of teamwork and why it’s important
• Why you should believe in yourself and how that can transform your life
• And lots more…

In this episode of HACKED we speak with Samantha Stangl, program manager at the Clark Foundation which supports the growth and prosperity of the St. Louis metropolitan region through research, program development and investments in PK-12, higher education, public health, immigration, social justice and racial equity, community leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Samantha is a Bachelor graduate in Social Work from the University of Iowa and a Master graduate in Social Work from the Washington University in St. Louis.

She is an expert on the subject on mass incarceration, and the negative impact on the workforce, education, public health and generational poverty. Over the years she shared her passion for this job by providing direct social work in a lot of the areas listed above. She not only used her gift and love to help others by serving with different organizations and providing real help to those in need, but she has also spoken to over 5,000 community leaders and stakeholders about mass incarceration.

In this episode you will learn:

• How impactful social workers are 
• How to use your love for helping others and put it to use by becoming a social worker
• The true meaning of being a social worker
• How the criminal justice system has evolved over the years
• How the modernize world brought new problems to light
• And lots more…

In this episode of HACKED we speak with Benjamin Akande, who is a Nigerian native and a brilliant mind who later migrated to the United States and served the community in a range of different ways.

He is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor of International Programs-Africa, Director of the Africa Initiative, and Associate Director of the Global Health Center at Washington University in St. Louis.Akande is also a respected economist, scholar and global consultant to Fortune 500 companies and higher education institutions in the areas of strategy, leadership development, corporate responsibility and market positioning. He has never been afraid to take on a challenge and that can be seen from his extensive experience and involvement in many different industries and various projects.

Over the past twenty-five years, he has invested significant personal involvement and tireless efforts to contribute to the transformation of public and private institutions and organizations.  He was also recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the city’s “Most Influential Leaders,” 2007-2012. It is needless to say that he is a true born leader who is never afraid to take on a challenge and is passionately committed to use his knowledge to make a difference.

In this episode you will learn:

• The beauty of seeing America through the eyes of an immigrant
• How to locate the good in a bad situation
• Using your knowledge to bring value to a problem or situation
• The importance of getting an education that empowers you to speak the truth and challenge the status quo
• How to be courageous enough to embrace change and own the future
• The value of listening and understanding before speaking
• How being vulnerable and open to criticism will make you grow as a person
• And lots more…

 Sidney Keys III, 13 year old rising entrepreneur, decided to take his love for reading to the next level and create Books n Bros Reading Club at the young age of 10! Having multiple meet ups with different boys, ages 7-13 years old, he is paving the way for change.

Books n Bros is not only encouraging literacy within Black Culture & African American Literature, but also Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy and Endless Possibilities!

In this episode you will learn:

• Tips to starting your own business at any age
• Secrets to building confidence to turn your dreams into reality
• How to be brave when others doubt you
• The power of reading and why you should continue reading at every age
• How social media can impact your life and career path
• The keys to using technology to create a better career
• How to level up and ensure success
• How to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and how to use it to your advantage
• Ways to use books to unlock your imagination
• And lots more…