The Purpose Hunter

Finding Purpose in the Rhythm of Service: How Rich Holly Discovered His Purpose Through Education, Advocacy, and Rhythm

In this episode of The Purpose Hunter Podcast, Matt Berrafato sits down with drummer, educator, arts leader, and lifelong advocate Rich Holly to explore how a deep love for music evolved into a life of service, leadership, and lasting impact.   Rich shares his journey from performing on stages around the world to shaping generations of students, artists, and artsorganizations through higher education and nonprofit leadership. With humility, wisdom, and plenty of rhythm, Rich reflects on how purpose isn’t something we find once—but something we live out daily by using our gifts in service of others.   This conversation is a powerful reminder that purpose often reveals itself when passion meets contribution—and when we’re willing to follow the beat that keeps calling us forward.   WebSite: Rich Holly Music [https://www.richhollymusic.com/]   Email: rhythmrich@gmail.com [rhythmrich@gmail.com]       Music: Song: Why I'm Here CD Title: Grandpa's Guitar Artist: Blake Fisher Written and Produced by Blake Fisher

Pivoting with Purpose: Rick Cosgrove on Designing Amazing and Joyful Event Experiences

In this episode of "The Purpose Hunter," I sit down with Rick Cosgrove, the CXO and President of Agency EA, a global brand experiential marketing agency. As a fellow alum of Notre Dame College Prepin Niles, Illinois, Rick shares his remarkable story of resilience and reinvention. From pivoting out of finance and economics into architecture, to navigating a tough economy as an intern and ultimately discovering his true passion in event marketing, Rick's journey is a testament to the power ofadaptability. He has built and leads his companies by empowering employees to thrive. During his tenure at EA, he structured and launched the Creative department, growing it to a 40+ person team. Over the years he’s had the pleasure of building experiences with Intuit, HubSpot, Hilton, Autodesk,Monday.com, Samsung, Caterpillar, McDonald’s, GE, Google and Target. Rick believes wholeheartedly in what Eleanor Roosevelt said,   "For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others."   In 2019, Rick co-founded Sô Labs [https://www.so-labs.co/], a watch brand that believes telling time should be about fun(k) not just function, through layers of color combos and strange names. Rick currently serves on the Partnership Board for Avenues to Independence [https://avenuestoindependence.org/], the NBGC [https://www.nbgc.org/] Associate Board and the Notre Dame College Prep [https://www.nddons.org/] Alumni Board.   Rick's family continues to be his number one top priority as he and his wife raise their three children in the Chicagolandarea.    Join us for an in-depth conversation about finding purpose through unexpected paths—a must-listen for anyone searching for their own calling.     Email rcosgrove@agencyea.com [rcosgrove@agencyea.com]     LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosgroverick/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosgroverick/]     Website https://agencyea.com/ [https://agencyea.com/]  So Labs https://so-labs.co/?srsltid=AfmBOooWZ0qobWnWba3KpKJ-4w9VPK1qStN7SyDiKE44ey9evMqybllR [https://so-labs.co/?srsltid=AfmBOooWZ0qobWnWba3KpKJ-4w9VPK1qStN7SyDiKE44ey9evMqybllR] Music: Song: Why I'm Here CD Title: Grandpa's Guitar Artist: Blake Fisher Written and Produced by Blake Fisher

From Setback to Success: Leah Siegel's Journey of Reinvention and Leadership in the Financial World

Join us in this captivating episode of "The Purpose Hunter" as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Leah Siegel—a woman who transformed life's challenges into opportunities for growth and empowerment. From the comforts of a $2 million home to theunexpected role of a single mother and breadwinner, Leah's story is a testament to resilience and reinvention.  Discover how Leah transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to a powerhouse in the financial industry, driven by herunwavering determination, trust, and ambition. As a highly sought-after speaker and mentor, Leah has educated countless families, helping them to dream again and achieve their goals. Listen as Leah shares her insights on leadership, overcoming setbacks, and building a business that empowers others to redefine their lives. Whether you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or a fresh perspective on success, this episode offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to turn adversity into triumph.  You will learn that your purpose in life may come from a totally unexpected place at an unexpected time.  Tune in to hear Leah Siegel's inspiring story and learn how you, too, can embark on a journey from setback to success.   Website, calendar, and LinkedIn profile:   https://linktr.ee/leahsiegel [https://linktr.ee/leahsiegel]     Music: Song: Why I'm Here CD Title: Grandpa's Guitar Artist: Blake Fisher Written and Produced by Blake Fisher

"No Excuses: Finding Purpose and Success with Brian 'The Quadfather' Swift"

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Brian P. Swift, JD, renowned as "The Quadfather." Brian is a John Maxwell personal development coach, speaker, best-selling author, and radio personality, whose journey is a testament to resilience and purpose. At the young age of 17, a life-altering football accident left Brian learning to live fully from a wheelchair as a quadriplegic. Yet, through confidence, grit,compassion, and humor, he has transformed his challenges into opportunities. Join us as Brian shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity to achieve success in both his personal andprofessional life. Discover how he completed his law degree at DePaul Law School and made significant strides in corporate sales and leadership training. As the founder of SOAR, a nonprofit organization aiding people withdisabilities in accessing proper equipment for outdoor activities, Brian's mission is to inspire and empower individuals of all abilities to live life without limits. In this inspirational conversation, Brian Swift demonstrates that life is about moving beyond excuses and embracing one’s purpose—encouraging all of us to live fully and meaningfully. Tune in to hear insights from a man who truly embodies the spirit of living life to its fullest!   Web site: https://www.brianpswift.com/ [https://www.brianpswift.com/] Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00G008SS0?ccs_id=fd5540ec-b842-4848-b27f-26d1f7a26479 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00G008SS0?ccs_id=fd5540ec-b842-4848-b27f-26d1f7a26479] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-p-s-7b2a8010/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-p-s-7b2a8010/] Music: Song: Why I'm Here CD Title: Grandpa's Guitar Artist: Blake Fisher Written and Produced by Blake Fisher

The 4 Phases of Retirement: Discovering Purpose with Riley Moynes, Author & TEDx Speaker

Dr. Moynes has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning four decades in both public and private sectors. During a twenty-year career in the public sector, he taught at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary level, served as a Department Head, a Superintendent and finally as Director of Education, where he was responsible for the operation of 10 secondary schools, 40 elementary schools, and a staff of 1,500. During a subsequent 20-year career in the private sector, he founded one private wealth management company, was a Partner and Director of another, and a Founding Partner of Assante Wealth Management, a national wealth management firm. Having stepped back from day-to-day involvement as a wealth manager, Dr. Moynes now researches and writes reader-friendly publications on topics of general interest, and presents Workshops based on those publications across North America. One of his recent publications, The Four Phases of Retirement: What To Expect When You’re Retiring, became a Canadian best-seller within 12 months of publication. His 2022 TEDx Talk based on the book has been viewed on YouTube and the TED app over 4.6 million times. Email: rileymoynes@rogers.com [rileymoynes@rogers.com] TEDx Talk – The 4 Phases of Retirement Watch my TEDx Talk [http://youtu.be/DMHMOQ_054U] Music: Song: Why I'm Here CD Title: Grandpa's Guitar Artist: Blake Fisher Written and Produced by Blake Fisher