Why Your Career Compounds Through 10 People, Not 500 Connections with Gary Gitelson

The Ripple Effect: From Navy Submarines to Business Leadership and Faith-Driven Success with David Petrash

How far can one small action travel? In this episode of Telling My Story, U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, pastor, and author David Petrash shares the remarkable journey that took him from serving aboard nuclear submarines to leading businesses, mentoring leaders, and inspiring others through faith-driven leadership. David discusses the powerful concept behind his book The Ripple of Faith, explaining how our daily choices, attitudes, and actions influence the people around us more than we often realize. He also shares insights from decades of leadership experience, lessons learned in the military, the importance of building strong organizational cultures, and his framework for success built around Clarity, Competency, and Desire. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, person of faith, or someone seeking greater purpose, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration for creating a meaningful impact. To learn more about David work visit: https://www.rippleoffaith.com/

From Army Officer to Entrepreneur: Antwon Person on Leadership, Systems, and Scaling a Business with Purpose

What does it take to transition from leading military organizations to building successful businesses and helping entrepreneurs scale with confidence? In this episode of Telling My Story, retired U.S. Army Senior Officer, entrepreneur, investor, and business coach Antwon Person shares his remarkable journey from military leadership to becoming the founder of Skillful Brands. Antwon discusses leadership, entrepreneurship, operational excellence, systems thinking, and the mindset shifts required to move from being an operator to becoming a true CEO. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, aspiring leader, or someone looking to create long-term impact, this conversation is packed with practical lessons and actionable insights. To learn more about Antwon's work visit: https://antwonperson.com/

Beyond Fulfillment: Dave Gulas on Entrepreneurship, Customer Experience, and Building a Business That Lasts

What does it take to leave a successful corporate career, build a thriving logistics company, and launch a globally ranked podcast? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and podcast host Dave Gulas shares his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to co-founding EZDC 3PL, a customer-focused logistics company helping manufacturers and e-commerce brands streamline fulfillment and transportation. Dave discusses entrepreneurship, founder-led sales, customer experience, resilience, and the lessons he's learned from both building businesses and interviewing entrepreneurs on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking to grow through challenges, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration. To learn more about Dave work visit: https://ezdc3pl.com/

Think Ahead: How Geospatial Intelligence and Defense Innovation Are Shaping the Future with Dr. Nicholas D'Ambrosio

How is geospatial intelligence transforming national security, crisis response, and the future of technology? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas D'Ambrosio, CEO and Founder of NOMADICS, defense engineering expert, award-winning educator, and specialist contractor supporting the Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy. Nick shares his journey from environmental science and academia to leading major national initiatives, including the Deepwater Horizon response, FEMA's Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, and Operation Warp Speed. To know more about Nick's work visit: https://nomadics.com/

Redefining Success: Rachel Bolton on Leadership, Confidence, Faith, and Thriving Under Pressure

What does success really look like when the titles, achievements, and external validation no longer define you? In this episode of Telling My Story, executive leadership expert Rachel Bolton shares lessons from more than 20 years of working inside Fortune 500 organizations and helping leaders thrive under pressure. Rachel opens up about burnout, imposter syndrome, confidence, executive presence, and how faith has reshaped her understanding of success and leadership. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or someone navigating change, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement for leading without losing yourself. To know more about Rachel and her works visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbolton88/