Jeff Smith is a retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant. He did a variety of work mostly in information technology. He started the podcast
in May 2015 to capture stories when life can veer in a new and interesting ways. Sometimes we safely navigate those terms and sometimes we crash. Either way, a veer always makes a great story, to help us all learn and grow.
Krysta Piper- I am Krysta Piper, wife-spiritual fitness coach-minister-writer-dog mommy. 32 year-old ordained Deacon. Alabama native, raised in NJ and has a heart for the lost, broken and abused. My mission is to help my community save themselves from themselves through a balance of good southern foods and clean eating. I take the the most
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International Keynote Speaker, Mental Health Consultant, Psychotherapist, Executive Coach, Podcast Host, Training Provider. Raised in a cult, Petra’s story is one of courage in the face of adversity. She believes if we utilise empathy and generate human connection at work we can create mentally healthy workplaces and enhance productivity. Petra Velzeboer was born into the infamous
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Sharesz T. Wilkinson- S.T. Wilkinson is the author of the upcoming book ‘Obstacle Buster ™ – How To Create Big & Bold Shifts For Lifelong Success.’A creative motivator, breakthrough strategist and excellence coach, she receives outstanding international references from top-level professionals. She facilitates breakthroughs for companies and people, often in very prominent positions, achieving instant trust, open
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About Nancy NapierDistinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University (USA), and a former Adjunct Professor at Aalborg University (Denmark), N.K. Napier teaches strategy and creativity, coaches executives and leads Boise State University’s one-week Executive MBA residency to Vietnam… …She first went to Hanoi in 1994, joining a project that helped to establish the country’s first
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About Joe JacobsonI was an alcoholic for 15 years and a drug addict for the last 5 years. I’ve been to multiple rehabs to no avail. Only when I started mastering my non-negotiable daily habits, waking up early and going to the gym,.. …and tracking my macronutrients was I able to recover from the devastating
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Jevonnah Ellison- As a Leading Business Coach & First Lady, God has blessed me to help thousands of high achievers & entrepreneurs understand their most unique and powerful talents so they can make a larger impact, amplify their strengths, and thrive financially. Bottom line: I love enlarging leaders like you and adding exceptional value to your life. Mission My
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About Scot WestwaterScot Westwater is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and co-founder of Pragmatic Digital, an innovative consultancy helping CEOs and business leaders harness AI for business growth. With over 24 years of expertise in design, UX, and digital strategy, Scot specializes in creating actionable AI roadmaps for small to mid-sized businesses across multiple industries…
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About Nadine NelenWith over 33 years of corporate experience and a proven entrepreneurial track record, Nadine Nelen is a seasoned business owner, intuitive guide, and transformational coach. She supports professional women in navigating life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and practical strategies… …Nadine has worked in a variety of industries—including shipping, international flavor manufacturing, and a
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Vikki Parker – Vikki Parker is the Founder and Creative Director of Arts Unwritten, a theatre company for kids and teens that specialises in devising and making original theatre from scratch. As a child she trained in acting and dance, and immersed herself in creative writing and painting. As an adult she studied Psychology, Theatre
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Ashwin Krishnan- Ashwin Krishnan is a technology industry expert with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and cloud technologies. The author of Mobile Security for Dummies, Ashwin is currently a Senior Vice President of Products and Strategy at HyTrust, a late stage security startup. A recognized thought leader, he is a regular columnist with
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Marina Marsden- Marina Marsden was born in 1982 to a mixed parentage. Her mother is of Indonesian origin and her father is a Malay Singaporean. Growing up in Singapore, she had a comfortable childhood followed by a more difficult school life. She couldn’t wait to leave high school; but didn’t know what she had wanted to do. She
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Arel Moodie- Our Keynote speaker today is the best selling author and has been a featured speaker at the White House and has been acknowledged by President Obama. Inc. Magazine called him a “High-Energy, Motivator” and named him to their “30 Under 30 list” of top entrepreneurs joining people like Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook.
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