Beyond the Balance: Abha Bowers on Reinvention, Resilience & Living Your Four Fs

Beyond the Balance: Abha Bowers on Reinvention, Resilience & Living Your Four Fs

What does it take to walk away from a CEO title and leap into something entirely different? In this episode of Beyond the Balance, host Mike Manganillo sits down with Abha Bowers: 20-year marketing veteran, former CEO of Walk West, certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, and now Head of Strategic Partnerships at CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development) in the Triangle. Abha's story is one of intentional reinvention — from Rochester to Raleigh, from rejected job applicant to corner office, from corporate leader to wellness coach running a literal double life. She talks candidly about building a career around her "Four Fs" (Family, Food, Fitness & Fun), the courage it took to bet on herself, and the one question that changed everything: What if I just asked? The conversation covers leading through COVID's chaos, the power of the Triangle's startup ecosystem, why the black-and-white thinking about careers is officially dead, and what it means to finally say "I don't know what's next" — and be totally at peace with it.

Beyond the Balance: Tim Humphrey on Reinvention, Resilience & Finding Your Purpose

Tim Humphrey went from 200 rejection letters and a $13.50/hr IBM co-op to Chief Analytics Officer and then walked away from it all to become a Provost at Wake Tech. In this episode, the NC State alum and 30-year tech veteran joins host Ralston Turner to talk leadership through crisis, the real relationship between data and human intuition, and what it feels like to finally trade a career for a calling.

Beyond the Balance: Marc Campbell on Pivots, Priorities & Dream Lives

What does it take to walk away from your dream job and discover a better one on the other side? In this episode of Beyond the Balance, host Ralston sits down with Marc Campbell, a former UNC Tar Heel and national champion, professional player overseas, longtime NBA shooting coach, and now a rising Raleigh real estate agent for a candid conversation about identity, reinvention, and the kind of balance that only shows up after you get your priorities straight. Marc opens up about: * Growing up in Raleigh and playing for legends Kevin Billerman at Ravenscroft and Roy Williams at UNC * Winning a national championship and what "sacrifice for the team" actually looks like at the highest level * Playing pro basketball overseas in Estonia and beyond * Nearly a decade coaching NBA shooters and the moment his wife asked the question that changed everything: "Do you want your dream job or a chance at our dream life?" * The hardest part of pivoting from elite athlete to new-career rookie and the mentor advice that unlocked it * Why fatherhood made him a better operator, not a busier one * His real, no-fluff take on whether work-life balance actually exists * Practical advice for buyers and sellers heading into summer's home-buying season Whether you're an athlete navigating life after the game, a parent rethinking your priorities, or anyone facing a major career pivot, Marc's story is a masterclass in compounding small wins, sacrificing ego, and building a life that's bigger than you.

Beyond the Balance: From Endurance to Excellence - Performance, Resilience & Wellbeing with Bill Coppel

Host Mike Manganillo welcomes Bill Coppel, Chief Client Growth Officer at Trade PMR, for a candid conversation about what really drives meaningful growth in wealth management. With over three decades in the industry and a background as a former nationally ranked triathlete, Bill shares why most firms get growth wrong, how AI is reshaping the role of the human advisor, and his philosophy that advisors should help clients curate wellbeing across three dimensions: financial resources, wellness, and human connection. He also opens up about the personal experiences including losing both parents to cancer , that shaped his belief in living an optimal life. A thoughtful discussion on growth, resilience, and the human side of advice.

Beyond the Balance: 6 Common Money Myths (And What Actually Matters)

In this episode of Beyond the Balance, Jeb Bowie and Miller Hoffman tackle 6 common money myths that can quietly derail financial progress. From taxes and dividends to diversification, Social Security, debt, and the “Magnificent 7” stocks, they break down what people often get wrong — and what actually matters when building a thoughtful financial plan. If you’ve ever wondered whether paying the least taxes is always best, if dividends are really free money, or when to claim Social Security, this conversation is for you. Practical, honest, and designed to cut through the noise — this episode is all about helping you make smarter long-term decisions with more clarity and confidence.