Journey Success Stories

S01 E50 | The Power of Community in Women Entrepreneurship | Sarah Grace Mohr

In this engaging conversation, Sarah Grace Mohr, CEO of MACKEY, shares her journey from being a child in a family business to leading a successful fractional CFO coaching firm. The discussion covers her unique educational background, the challenges of balancing motherhood with business ownership, and her vision for the future of MACKEY in a rapidly changing world. Sarah emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship in addressing income inequality and the need for clear boundaries in work-life integration. In this conversation, the speakers explore the transformative power of finance and accounting, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in business relationships. They discuss the profound gift of ownership and the emotional weight it carries, as well as the significance of community engagement through nonprofit work. The dialogue also touches on the keys to success through iterative growth, practical advice for business owners, and the challenges of marketing. Finally, they find inspiration in storytelling and the entrepreneurial spirit depicted in popular culture. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Jennifer and the Journey Success Stories podcast team Connect with Jennifer Sheffel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sheffel-30a3885/ Visit the Summit ActionCOACH website here: https://summitactioncoach.com/ Listen to Journey Success Stories on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zypsOJhtQoRPx7AmDUJ5h Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-success-stories/id1822577869 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/805c036a-95d1-4492-9d53-2bbe794af60e/journey-success-stories #JourneySuccessStories #LeadershipPodcast #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #InspiringStories #LifeLessons #SuccessMindset #AuthenticLeadership #CareerDevelopment #Resilience #TransformationStories #PurposeDrivenLife #BusinessSuccess #PersonalGrowth Journey Success Stories, hosted by Jennifer Sheffel, dives deep into real-life journeys of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share powerful lessons learned along the way. From navigating setbacks to celebrating breakthroughs, the show offers practical wisdom and authentic inspiration for those looking to grow personally and professionally. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or finding your purpose, this podcast gives you the tools and stories to stay motivated and lead with intention.

S01 E49 | Building a Compassionate Team for Seniors | Marcus O'Malley

In this conversation, Marcus O'Malley shares his journey to becoming the owner and director of Caring Excellence, a company dedicated to providing compassionate care for seniors and their families. The discussion covers personal growth, the challenges of caregiving, the importance of building a caring team, and the emotional rewards that come from helping others. Marcus also outlines the flexible services offered by Caring Excellence and their future aspirations for expansion into new regions. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the growth of a caregiving business, emphasizing the importance of optimism, persistence, and genuine customer care. They share insights on personal development through literature, the significance of embracing challenges, and the inspiration drawn from caregivers. The discussion also highlights the importance of building relationships with clients and the impact of community support in the caregiving industry. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Jennifer and the Journey Success Stories podcast team Connect with Jennifer Sheffel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sheffel-30a3885/ Visit the Summit ActionCOACH website here: https://summitactioncoach.com/ Listen to Journey Success Stories on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zypsOJhtQoRPx7AmDUJ5h Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-success-stories/id1822577869 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/805c036a-95d1-4492-9d53-2bbe794af60e/journey-success-stories #JourneySuccessStories #LeadershipPodcast #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #InspiringStories #LifeLessons #SuccessMindset #AuthenticLeadership #CareerDevelopment #Resilience #TransformationStories #PurposeDrivenLife #BusinessSuccess #PersonalGrowth Journey Success Stories, hosted by Jennifer Sheffel, dives deep into real-life journeys of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share powerful lessons learned along the way. From navigating setbacks to celebrating breakthroughs, the show offers practical wisdom and authentic inspiration for those looking to grow personally and professionally. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or finding your purpose, this podcast gives you the tools and stories to stay motivated and lead with intention.

S01 E48 | Empowering Youth Through Trades Education | Phil Griffin

The conversation explores the journey of Phil Griffin, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Trades NKY, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting youth with career opportunities in the trades. The discussion highlights the importance of early engagement in education, the challenges faced in curriculum development, and the expansion of the program to multiple schools in Northern Kentucky. The speakers emphasize the need for workforce development in the construction industry and the positive impact of hands-on experiences for students. This conversation explores the importance of integrating skilled trades into education, the future of workforce development, and the personal journey of the speaker, who emphasizes the need for community support and engagement in shaping the next generation. The discussion highlights the significance of creating pathways for students to enter various industries, the role of educators, and the necessity of collaboration among stakeholders to foster a supportive environment for youth. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Jennifer and the Journey Success Stories podcast team Connect with Jennifer Sheffel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sheffel-30a3885/ Visit the Summit ActionCOACH website here: https://summitactioncoach.com/ Listen to Journey Success Stories on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zypsOJhtQoRPx7AmDUJ5h Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-success-stories/id1822577869 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/805c036a-95d1-4492-9d53-2bbe794af60e/journey-success-stories #JourneySuccessStories #LeadershipPodcast #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #InspiringStories #LifeLessons #SuccessMindset #AuthenticLeadership #CareerDevelopment #Resilience #TransformationStories #PurposeDrivenLife #BusinessSuccess #PersonalGrowth Journey Success Stories, hosted by Jennifer Sheffel, dives deep into real-life journeys of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share powerful lessons learned along the way. From navigating setbacks to celebrating breakthroughs, the show offers practical wisdom and authentic inspiration for those looking to grow personally and professionally. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or finding your purpose, this podcast gives you the tools and stories to stay motivated and lead with intention.

S01 E47 | Harnessing Creativity and AI for Business Success | Jay Becker | Journey Success Stories

Ever have one of those days where everything that can go wrong… does? 🌪️ Jay Becker of BLDG knows the feeling and on the latest episode of the podcast, he gets refreshingly real about it. We talked about the difference between *good* chaos and *bad* chaos, how to stay focused when you're just chasing your tail, and why sometimes the win is simply getting your key priorities done and calling it a day. ✅ If you're a leader, builder, or entrepreneur who's ever ended a workday just hoping tomorrow is better, this episode is for you. BLDG Brands - https://bldgbrands.com Jay Becker's Email - mailto:jayb@bldgbrands.com #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BLDG #JayBecker #BusinessPodcast #GrowthMindset #BuilderMindset #StartupLife I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Jennifer and the Journey Success Stories podcast team Connect with Jennifer Sheffel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sheffel-30a3885/ Visit the Summit ActionCOACH website here: https://summitactioncoach.com/ Listen to Journey Success Stories on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zypsOJhtQoRPx7AmDUJ5h Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-success-stories/id1822577869 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/805c036a-95d1-4492-9d53-2bbe794af60e/journey-success-stories #JourneySuccessStories #LeadershipPodcast #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #InspiringStories #LifeLessons #SuccessMindset #AuthenticLeadership #CareerDevelopment #Resilience #TransformationStories #PurposeDrivenLife #BusinessSuccess #PersonalGrowth Journey Success Stories, hosted by Jennifer Sheffel, dives deep into real-life journeys of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share powerful lessons learned along the way. From navigating setbacks to celebrating breakthroughs, the show offers practical wisdom and authentic inspiration for those looking to grow personally and professionally. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or finding your purpose, this podcast gives you the tools and stories to stay motivated and lead with intention.

S01 E46 | The Secret to Better Sleep & Better Health | Erica Laaker | Journey Success Stories

What does it take to build a thriving medical massage practice in Northern Kentucky? We sat down with Erica Laaker of Northern Kentucky Medical Massage to find out. From managing a late-night entrepreneur schedule to delivering real therapeutic results for her clients, Erica brings passion, expertise, and authenticity to everything she does. Whether you're curious about medical massage, looking for local wellness resources, or simply love hearing stories of driven small business owners, this episode is for you. 💆‍♀️ #MedicalMassage #MassageTherapy #NorthernKentucky #NKY #WellnessPodcast #SelfCare #HolisticHealth #MorningRoutine #WomenInWellness #TherapeuticMassage #WellnessJourney #PainRelief #LocalBusiness #PodcastLife #NewEpisode I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Jennifer and the Journey Success Stories podcast team Connect with Jennifer Sheffel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sheffel-30a3885/ Visit the Summit ActionCOACH website here: https://summitactioncoach.com/ Listen to Journey Success Stories on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zypsOJhtQoRPx7AmDUJ5h Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-success-stories/id1822577869 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/805c036a-95d1-4492-9d53-2bbe794af60e/journey-success-stories #JourneySuccessStories #LeadershipPodcast #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #InspiringStories #LifeLessons #SuccessMindset #AuthenticLeadership #CareerDevelopment #Resilience #TransformationStories #PurposeDrivenLife #BusinessSuccess #PersonalGrowth Journey Success Stories, hosted by Jennifer Sheffel, dives deep into real-life journeys of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share powerful lessons learned along the way. From navigating setbacks to celebrating breakthroughs, the show offers practical wisdom and authentic inspiration for those looking to grow personally and professionally. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or finding your purpose, this podcast gives you the tools and stories to stay motivated and lead with intention.