Off-script with Suzanne Woodard: The Secret Life of Stuff

Off-script with Suzanne Woodard: The Secret Life of Stuff

If you think this episode is just about furniture, you’re wrong. It’s about psychology, memory, connection, and that one atrocious chair your mom kept for 30 years. I’m joined again by Suzanne Woodard, who went from arguing cases as an attorney to curating stories as the owner of a consignment store, auction house, gallery, and estate advisory service. We talk about “stuff”- exploring our connection to belongings, the spectrum of value, pro-active estate planning considerations, and how asking simple questions about objects can unlock profound stories never heard. About the Guest: Suzanne Woodard is the founder and owner of The Refind Room, a luxury consignment furniture store and personal property management provider. The Refind Room offers a comprehensive range of services for luxury estates, including appraisals, consignments, estate sales, auctions, staging, project management and design consultations to facilitate efficient and smooth life transitions, while optimizing the full value of a client's personal estate property. Formerly, Suzanne was the Vice President of Litigation and attorney for a national retailer, with extensive experience in project management, business operations, merchandising, research, marketing and retail operations. Find out more about Suzanne: * Website: https://therefindroom.com/ [https://therefindroom.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-woodard-401b123b [https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-woodard-401b123b] To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/ [https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/]

Peter Kelly-Detwiler: The Importance of Electricity

Former guest and electric energy expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler provides a deeper understanding of electricity and the reasons it has unprecedented importance in our lives now. About the Guest Peter Kelly-Detwiler has over 35 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. Currently, Mr. Kelly-Detwiler is a leading consultant, researcher, speaker, and trainer in the electric industry. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution and complexities of the electric power grid.  Mr. Kelly-Detwiler also offers numerous keynotes and trainings, with workshops addressing a wide range of topics related to energy, technology, and policy. His book on the transformation of electric power markets- “The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power” - was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Links referenced in episode - * Canary Media: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/newsletter-sign-up [https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/newsletter-sign-up] * Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/signup/ [https://www.utilitydive.com/signup/] To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/ [https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/]

Kevin Guttman: From Ministry to Mortgage

Kevin Guttman is a mortgage broker who’s built a career at the intersection of real estate, ministry, and social impact. In this conversation, we explore how Kevin’s early exposure to business and service shaped his worldview, why real estate is one of the most powerful tools for building generational wealth, hiring field specific experts, and we dive deeper into how reverse mortgages—often misunderstood—can be life-changing when used responsibly. About the Guest Kevin Guttman is a Sr. Mortgage Broker, reverse mortgage specialist, and 3x Amazon best-selling author with over 20 years of experience in home financing. As one of only 218 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals nationwide, he’s known for his integrity, transparency, and people-first approach. With 100+ five-star reviews and an A+ BBB rating, Kevin simplifies the loan process for senior homeowners, offering expert insights and real-life stories. A lifelong learner with three master’s degrees, he’s also a devoted LA Lakers fan, world traveler, and passionate community volunteer. Learn more about Kevin at: * Reverse Mortgage Revolution Website: https://reversemortgagerevolution.com/ [https://reversemortgagerevolution.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinguttman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinguttman] To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/ [https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/]

Rodney Mueller: Being

Rodney Mueller is an advisor, mentor, and entrepreneur. In this episode, he talks about not relying on others, father figures, holding standards of excellence, needing a purpose, working on yourself, and focusing on the experience. About the Guest Rodney Mueller is an entrepreneur, advisor and mentor that has reinvented the antiquated way of setting and achieving goals. His mentorship and advisory of startup and mid-size CEOs has led to exponential growth through his Perfect Aim Method™. He teaches leaders how to grow into exceptional human beings, grow their companies at record rates, create a culture of visionary employees, and obtain deep fulfillment and meaning in their lives. A former drill sergeant, Rodney has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for the last 22 years, and became one of the youngest to attain E-6 Staff Sergeant. He was assigned to the world’s first joint biological point detection unit (the only one of its kind in the world), and has most recently served at U.S. Africa and U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. In 2017, Rodney kicked off the Absent Father Podcast, after being featured on Oprah’s Life Class (2013), about fatherless sons and having a desire to help others overcome the impact of growing up with an absent father. Rodney believes in and derives the most meaning in his life from being a father and husband. He considers St. Louis home, and loves traveling with his wife, daughter and two dogs in their vintage Airstream. Connect with Rodney at: * Website: https://rodneymueller.com/ [https://rodneymueller.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneymueller/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneymueller/] To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/ [https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/]

Atiba de Souza: Ask Good Questions

In a world where most owners are still the bottleneck in their own businesses, my guest today has a passion to change that. Atiba de Souza is an entrepreneur and author. In this episode, he talks about the lessons from not belonging, galvanizing the leaders, teaching how to think, challenging broken systems, and connecting with your community. About the Guest: Atiba de Souza is an author, entrepreneur, and relationship mentor who helps leaders break free from burnout and build teams that take ownership. He wrote The Delegation Trap: It’s Not Them, It’s You, a story-driven guide teaching leaders how to let go of every task and get results that shine. With 25+ years running gyms, bakeries, and food service companies and coaching National Championship youth football teams, he knows firsthand what it takes to turn average performance into excellence. His mission is simple: transform overwhelmed bosses into confident leaders of teams that thrive, even when they’re not in the room. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: * Website: https://thedelegationtrap.com/ [https://thedelegationtrap.com/] * LinkedIn: meetatiba.com [https://www.linkedin.com/in/atibadesouza] To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/ [https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/]