Always Lifting

It's Time to CEO Your Health | Always Lifting Ep. 12

Today’s guest is Krisna Hanks: Director of Employee Wellness at Ovadia Heart Health, co-owner of Square One Wellness, author, international executive coach, and metabolic health expert. We talk about what it means to “CEO your health” and why leaders must make wellness the priority. In this episode, we discuss: • What metabolic health really means and why it matters beyond weight • Krishna’s personal health transformation and paradigm shift • Why leaders often neglect wellness and how to change that before crisis hits • The ripple effect of prioritizing health in workplaces and families • Rethinking workplace wellness through performance and metabolic health Krisna’s expertise is a powerful reminder that health is not separate from leadership. When we prioritize our metabolic health, we elevate our performance, our impact, and the lives of those around us. Investing in your health is one of the most strategic leadership decisions you can make. Krisna Hanks LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisnahanks/ Square 1 Wellness Health Coaching  https://www.square1wellness.com/ Ovadia Heart Health Wellness Programs  https://ovadiahearthealth.com/wellness/ Link to Employee Wellness White Papers  https://ovadiahearthealth.com/whitepaper/ Subscribe for more episodes and remember to always lift.

Lifting Others Through Laundry | Always Lifting Ep. 11

Today’s guests are Ally and MC, lifelong friends, moms, and co-founders of Lessen the Loads, a service that helps families (and more) offload laundry and clutter so they can get time back for what matters most. Topics Discussed:  - How a real-life “overwhelmed mom” moment sparked the business - Going from lab partners to business partners and why their friendship works - Building a flexible, well-paid work opportunity for moms in the community - How the business expanded beyond families to seniors and local businesses - Early challenges, trial-and-error lessons, and their mantra: “Say yes, figure it out later” - Creating culture with a remote contractor team through appreciation and support - The unexpected things found in laundry (yes, it gets wild) - The bigger message: outsourcing without guilt and choosing services over stuff See links below for more info about Lesson Loads!  Learn more about Lesson Loads and their services https://lessentheloads.com/ Follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lessen.the.loads/ Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lessentheloads Connect with them info@lessentheloads.com

The Future of Education | Always Lifting Ep. 10

Today’s guest is Dr. Adelle Shade, Chief Innovation Officer at Alvernia University and founder of Total Experience Learning (TExpL), a framework helping educators create innovative, student-centered learning environments. We talk about: - What TExpL is and how it connects student interests to academic standards - Why teachers are essentially project managers - What innovative classrooms look like in real life - Student outcomes, including entrepreneurship and patent-worthy ideas - Scaling a mission, building culture, and the future of education Subscribe for more episodes and remember to always lift. More info: Connect with Adelle https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelle-schade/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BAlVYjmoAS%2FSVGNSzTanT1g%3D%3D Total Experience Learning https://www.alvernia.edu/TExpL About Alvernia University https://www.alvernia.edu/

Martin Guitar's Artist CEO | Always Lifting Ep.9

Today’s guest is Thomas Ripsam, CEO of C.F. Martin & Company, the legendary guitar maker founded in 1833 and revered by musicians worldwide. As Martin’s first non-family CEO, Thomas shares what it takes to honor nearly 200 years of history while still pushing the brand forward. In this conversation, we talk about: • Leading through change while protecting what makes a brand special • Craft, creativity, and the role of the artist in leadership • Culture, community, and building teams that stay connected • Curiosity, learning, and staying relevant in a fast-moving world • Sustainability and the future of making Thomas is a reminder that great leadership is not only strategy. It is imagination, intention, and heart. Subscribe for more episodes of Always Lifting. To learn more about Martin Guitars, check out https://www.martinguitar.com/ Check out their playlists on https://open.spotify.com/album/2kLoVVEePr57PFAeulX4f7?si=zPctb95QREyEXsPstkoZAQ Connect with Thomas on https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ripsam/

Trust The Pineapple! | Always Lifting Ep. 8

Today’s guest is Erica Deuschle, Managing Partner of KW Main Line and the powerhouse behind the unforgettable brand Trust the Pineapple. From charging groceries on a credit card as a young mom starting in real estate to leading a $250M+ team ranked among the top in Pennsylvania, Erica’s journey is built on grit, faith, and relentless drive. But at the core of her success is something deeper: hospitality, authenticity, and heart. Erica shares openly about family, resilience, motherhood, and what it really takes to build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process. Her message is simple and powerful: Don’t quit. Be kind. Trust your instincts. And trust the pineapple. Subscribe for more conversations about leadership, grit, and lifting others.