Joe Bonavolonta: Lessons from 27 Years in the FBI on Risk, Leadership, and Decision Making

Kody Mills: The Hidden Cost of Misaligned Talent in Organizations

Kody Mills is a strategic executive and former U.S. Defense Intelligence contractor with over 18 years of leadership experience spanning intelligence operations, national security, and commercial enterprise. Starting at the very bottom of the employment ladder as a janitor in high school to a well respected intelligence contractor in 7 years supporting actions across 4 […]

Wendy Paige Sterling: Reconnecting Women Leaders to Intuition and Alignment

Wendy Paige Sterling is the founder of The New EI™ — Energetic Intelligence — and an Intuitive Leadership Mentor and Oracle for high-achieving women CEOs, founders, and business owners who are ready to stop overriding their intuition and start trusting themselves again. After two decades leading in corporate sales, Wendy walked away from everything she […]

Josh Pitts: Building National LED Through Sales Leadership and Grit

Joshua Pitts is the founder and CEO of National LED, a Houston-based commercial lighting company that provides turnkey LED solutions across the United States. A graduate of the University of Houston Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, Joshua launched National LED shortly after graduating in 2011, turning a small startup into an eight-figure business serving commercial clients […]

Sanja Tomasevic: Leadership, Resilience, and the Rise of Professional Women’s Volleyball

Sanja Tomasevic is the Head Volleyball Coach of LOVB Houston (League One Volleyball) and a former international athlete dedicated to advancing professional women’s volleyball in the United States. Originally from Serbia, Sanja’s journey began during a time of war, where volleyball became both a source of hope and a pathway to new opportunities. Her talent ultimately brought her […]

Nicole Vafadari: Balancing Leadership, Family, and Entrepreneurship Without Burnout

Nicole Vafadari is the Founder & CEO of a healthcare technology start-up, where her entrepreneurial vision meets a deep expertise in both business strategy and IT. She’s the kind of leader who can talk digital strategy with marketers one minute and dive into IT infrastructure the next. With a foot in both worlds, she’s built […]