Decades of Disruption

Joseph J. Fittante joins me to explore how a franchise attorney approaches growth, risk, and decision-making. A grounded conversation about leadership, uncomfortable truths, and long-term responsibility in franchising.Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7kH54qEAEYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

Violet and Naima join me to talk about how growing up in a bilingual, intercultural environment influenced how they see the world, choose friendships, and approach the transition into adulthood. A genuine and relatable conversation about identity, family, and personal growth.Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/fvtmOUDeFigApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

Avery Marasco-Johnson joins me to talk about growing up bilingual and how that experience continues to be a personal and social advantage in her life today. From childhood friendships to cross-cultural connections, this episode highlights the lasting value of bilingualism and what it means to Avery.Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/FT9HGwJGCc4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

Casey Guevara-Lehker, CEO of NPH USA, joins me to explore the lessons, tensions, and parallels between the private sector and the nonprofit world. What happens when corporate frameworks are applied to social-impact organizations? And what can traditional businesses learn from mission-driven leaders? Casey also discusses how he divides his life between professional ambition and family commitments, and how that balance fuels clarity and authenticity as a leader. A grounded and transformative reflection on purpose, impact, and real-world leadership.Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/eCXO_aZKHc4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

What if we’ve misunderstood “healthy eating” all along? Marissa McCormick, MS, RD joins me to question sugar norms, rethink school menus, and reveal simple ways families can eat better—without guilt or confusion. Grounded, realistic, and transformative.Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9iNiIe1LT8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

A direct conversation about leadership, culture, and everyday choices. Our guest, María Medina — former Richfield mayor and bicultural Mexican-American Latina — shares her journey of transformation, from public life to a lifestyle centered on mental health, healthy food, and meaningful habits. She talks about the kitchen as a place of love and connection, where cooking becomes a way to care for others. An inspiring episode about living intentionally.Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/l89Ea5OnBqY?si=6_VkOXmJpMtWeufIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

An honest conversation about being a mother, being a professional, and everything in between.Our guest, Alexandria Schroeder — a mother from Casa de Corazón – Kingfield, an attorney, and a Minnesota State Fair and Vikings fan — opens her heart about how her cultural identity shapes her decisions, challenges, and triumphs.What happens when culture, motherhood, and career collide and intertwine?Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/w75O-3jGfkkApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

Pam Kosanke gets real in this honest and open conversation.We explore how vulnerability isn’t a weakness — it’s a tool.From tough decisions to moments of deep reflection, Pam and I unpack how leadership can be bold, emotional, and transformational all at once.Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/ljaF--wgHno?si=eIXEnP561Ce8yEE2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

Pam Kosanke doesn’t hold back.In part one of this two-part episode, she shares her journey as an entrepreneur, athlete, leader, and inventor—with honesty and purpose.This is a no-filter conversation about reinvention, #EOS, identity, and the real cost of leading with intention. For listeners tired of sugarcoated stories, this one goes deep. Also available on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/ljaF--wgHno?si=eIXEnP561Ce8yEE2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption

What happens when your own child begins to question the very system you’ve spent your life challenging?In this special episode of Decades of Disruption, I sit down with my son, Colten Lopez, for a vulnerable conversation about what it means to defy the status quo—through ideas, emotions, and human connection. He shares his reflections on family, the dreams that drive him, and what it has meant to grow up with a mother who leads with purpose.We talk about:Questioning rules with intentionSibling bonds and emotional awarenessThe value of independent thinkingWhat leadership might look like in the futureA genuine intergenerational conversation for those who believe change begins at home.Also available on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBX3elbxZuwzNHfG0_MpWnXXo5AE8m9wrApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#DecadesOfDisruption #DefyingTheStatusQuo #LeadershipWithPurpose

20 years in tech. A major shift. Two thriving franchises.Jennifer Quist shares how she purposefully reinvented her career and life. A powerful episode of Decades of Disruption.Now streaming on Spotify.Also available on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBX3elbxZuwzNHfG0_MpWnXXo5AE8m9wrApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.

In Decades of Disruption, Natalie engages in meaningful conversations rooted in honesty and vulnerability. In this special episode, she shares an intimate space with her daughter to discuss life's challenges and the lessons that have shaped their paths. With sincerity, mother and daughter exchange never-before-shared confessions, reflect on resilience, and question the decisions that have brought them to this moment.Also available on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBX3elbxZuwzNHfG0_MpWnXXo5AE8m9wrApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.#Confessions #AdmiringMyMother #Resilience

In this episode of Decades of Disruption, we explore the question that sparks endless possibilities: What if I won the lottery? But for Natalie, the real jackpot was embracing the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.With over 20 years of experience, she reveals the highs and lows of building a franchise, sharing invaluable tips on how to succeed in the competitive world of business.Ready to rethink what winning really means?Also available on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBX3elbxZuwzNHfG0_MpWnXXo5AE8m9wrApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as the key to transformation.

In this episode of Decades of Disruption, we dive into the passion, dedication, and purpose of an educator who has found her classroom to be a space of impact.Marisol, a teacher with over 5 years of experience at the Maple Grove center, opens her heart and shares the reasons why she transforms her classroom every day, turning it into a place of inspiration, learning, and real change.Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Subscribe and join this journey, where every episode challenges you to see disruption as an opportunity for transformation.

In this second episode of Decades of Disruption, I sit down with Wendy Letrán, an exceptional leader in Spanish early childhood education. With over 15 years of experience, Wendy has profoundly impacted the Casa de Corazón community, leaving a lasting mark on countless children, families, and educators. We explore her beginnings, her growth within Casa de Corazón, and what it truly means to lead with passion and purpose. A conversation filled with insights, challenges, and inspiration—don’t miss it! 📲 Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

In this first episode of Decades of Disruption, I invite you to a unique and personal encounter: an interview with myself. This monologue offers a glimpse into an unknown side of my story and serves as a prologue to what this podcast will be—an authentic, disruptive, and purpose-driven experience. Decades of Disruption is more than just a podcast. It’s a space to explore bold ideas, share transformative insights, and connect with inspiring stories. Here, we’ll dive into significant changes, life lessons, and pivotal moments that challenge the conventional. This is the beginning of a journey that will question, motivate, and empower. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe and join me on this adventure, where every episode invites you to push boundaries and discover the purpose in disruption.