PODCAST · education
The Leader Next Door
by James Shields
Experiential education and survival teacher Jim Shields interviews various leaders from all walks of life. Gain insight into what makes leaders successful. Tune in to find strategies to help take your team, club, classroom or office to the next level.
Episodes
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E 62: Ken Massa - CEO of Mass Inbound
Today we sit down with Ken Massa, CEO of Mass Inbound to discuss leadership, sales techniques and inspirational movies.
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E 61: Mike Kapusta - Former PA All-State Linebacker, D1 Football, Head Varsity Coach and much more.
Today I had the privilege to sit down with Mike and talk about many things. I was curious what it was like back in 1999 when ESPN followed him and his teammates around at practice and in school for an entire season. If you are an old school, die hard high school football fan like myself, you may...
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E 60: Alex Meyers - BJJ Black Belt - Find out why he dislikes messy eaters!
Alex Meyers first showed up in my life about 18 or so years ago when I coached him in 9th grade football. Alex's transformations from 9th grade until present day is something you would have to see to believe. As a matter of fact, you can if you follow him in IG @a_meyers215 In H.S. Alex went from...
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E 59: Jack Connell - Producer of the Ross Tucker Podcast and Co-Creator of @Notforlongmedia with Colin Thompson
Back in 2019 Jack was a kid who roamed the halls of Hatboro-Horsham brightening people's day and always looking for the next big sports story. It was like an obsession. I remember teaching him in school and wondering why he seemed to be so interested in sports. It almost seemed unhealthy. Well,...
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E 58: Dalton Pepper - Professional Basketball Player
It was an honor to sit down and talk with a young man who has achieved so much success in such a short time. Dalton became a bit of a local legend in High School where he was named Gatorade high school basketball player of the year in 2009. From there he played for West Virginia (played in the...
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E 57: Morgan Long - How she became Tik Tok famous
Morgan Long is a current sophomore at JMU. I had the great honor of teaching her in my Leadership class in High School. As a student, she excelled in so many ways. This past November, Morgan decided to put her skills and talents to the test by ramping up her Tik Tok game, all while maintaining…
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E 56: Lex Ludlow - MMA fighter and stay at home super Dad
Back in the year 2009ish I had the honor of coaching Lex in the wonderful sport of Football. I got to know him over the next 4 years and watch is struggles and successes. He made his was from HS and found some success in Amateur and Pro MMA. Lex learned just as much from his losses as a fighter…
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E 55: "Face the Sharks" and 4 other Leadership Tips
Want to become a better leader? Listen to these 5 tips that can help you on your journey. These are 5 ideas, that if implemented on a regular basis into your life, could yield massive results! Share this with anyone out there who could benefit and don't be afraid to "Face the Sharks"
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E 54: Danny Adelsberger - Mastering Movement (Health and Fitness)
About 8 months ago Danny packed up the car and headed south to a little town called "Auuuustin". He even started his own company called, Mastering Movement. During the day he works as a personal trainer at Orange Theory Fitness and is looking to expand a little bit on his own. I had the pleasure…
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E 53: Serena Franchini - Trauma Informed Somatic Therapy Practitioner
Talking with Serena for a little over an hour and I'm convinced she possesses a special gift. Serena, very popular on Instagram and TikTok as @thehealingfawn_ has been helping clients heal and live their very best lives. In our 75 minute conversation, she shares so many valuable strategies to…
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E 52: Sean Brockington - Fatherhood, Overcoming Obstacles and Surviving a Life Changing Motorcycle Crash
Today I sat down with all around great human being Sean Brockington. He is a former athlete, personal trainer and very thoughtful individual. Much like myself, Sean asked a lot of questions when he was young. It turns out, we both still are kind of the same in that regard. I think anyone who gets...
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E 51: Top 5 Family Travel Destinations 2023 Part 2
Check out 2 or 3 of Jim's top 5 family adventure travel destinations in the world. Last time you had some desert and some jungle. What will this week bring? Anywhere you can drive to from the east coast? Yep. Any international? Yep. Check it out.
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E 50: Megan Hanacek (History Channel’s Alone Show Contestant)
Megan was a contestant the History Channel's Alone Show (Season 3). As a matter of fact that is how we met each other. We talked about the process of applying and going through Boot Camp in order to "make the cut". Megan leads a fascinating life with her husband and two children in the remote…
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E 49 Top 5 Adventure Travel Destinations for Killer Family Vacations (Part 1)
Do you want to take your family on memorable adventure vacations to the coolest parts of the world? Or are you getting ready for your 7th trip to Disney? Either way, this episode is for couples with or without kids that want to hit the open road and live life to the fullest! Some of these...
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E 48: School Counselor and host of Tres Leches Radio
Branden is a unique and caring soul that was put on this earth to help others find their path and deal with their struggles. During our talk we found out that we are both Alumni of the ACT 101 Equal Opportunity program in higher education. Branden started off at Shippensburg University before…
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E 47: The Race to Nowhere - Adventures in racing and also a few tips on how to become an "expert"
Today Jim sits down with absolutely no one to talk about his recent mountain bike race in which he came in almost dead last. Listen in on his pre-race attitude and how it went downhill (not literally) from there. Also find out how to become and "expert" in anything.
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E 46: Ava Tornetta - HS swim captain | Univ. of Vermont bound with keen interest in crocheting, balloon animals and the environment.
Ava is finishing up her senior year of HS. She has made lots of friends, great memories and left her mark over the last four years. She decided to take her talents and further her education in a place where the syrup flows like a chilled desert spring. A place where beards, flat brimmed hats and...
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E 45: Tammy Tuckey - Emmy-award winning filmmaker, actress, podcaster, and singer...New album drops this week...Find out how she was able to get over 8 million views on several Youtube videos.
Tammy Tuckey is an Emmy-award winning filmmaker, actress, podcaster, and singer. Since 2011, Tammy has hosted, edited & produced The Tiara Talk Show, a YouTube/iTunes podcast that invites the creative talent behind various Disney films, television shows and theme park attractions to discuss their...
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E 44: Life Lessons Learned from Riding a Bike
It's as easy as riding a bike! Often times we hear this phrase used to describe a task or activity that should be perceived as "easy". Bike riding may seem easy to some, but to others it can be challenging. I recently sat down to make a list of all of the life lessons I've learned from a life of...
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E 43: Debbie Naha - Author of Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Debbie is a wise woman in the wilderness. There are not many more educated or experienced in the field of foraging wild plants in PA and NJ. She often leads walks for schools and groups of people interested in foraging. Debbie also holds a Master's degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. You can...
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E 42: What is the secret to losing weight with counting macros
In today's episode, Jim discusses his experience with counting macros. In 2019 he weighed in at 210 pounds, was unhappy with his look and needed to make a serious change. Just about 6 months later he was under 180 pounds and has been under that weight for the last 4 years. Find out what worked…
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41: Logan Flynn - Former student, current National Guardsman, Pokémon collector, college wrestler and Eagle Scout
When I first met Logan in High School, I actually thought he was a substitute teacher; he was only in 10th grade. Logan was a standout athlete on both the football and wrestling teams in HS. Logan's HS was cut short by about 4 months because of Covid. He was never able to finish HS in the normal...
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E 40: Matt Lajeunesse - owner of Tandem Base Moab. Jumping off Buildings, Antenna's, Spans and Earth - Matt has turned this into a career!
Not only does Matt live in one of the coolest towns on the planet (Moab, Utah), he also owns and operates a very unique business. Many of you have seen the guys around the world jumping off of buildings, bridges and mountain tops. There is a good chance at least one of those videos you have seen...
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E 39: Kyle Myers: Co Owner of Saga BJJ, Army, Airforce and Surgical Tech for both pets and humans!
Kyle is the very proud co-owner of Saga BJJ in beautiful Hatboro, PA. A blackbelt and avid competitor, Kyle decided to pursue his passion and buy the place where he was spending most of his time anyway! A huge fan of Captain America, Kyle is a confident young man with a passion for teaching…
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E 38: Alanna Barberio - East Stroudsburg University Wrestler and user of Magic 8 Ball
I had the good fortune of mentoring and teaching Alanna during her days at Hatboro-Horsham High School. She was one of a kind and really left her mark during her years in HS. She managed to find success even during the dreaded Covid years. Alanna, often referred to as Alanna Cena, has been a...
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E 37: Ted Mulroy - Legendary prankster and teacher
Ted grew up just a few miles from Philadelphia International Airport. He remembers taking the train with his friend in 7th grade into Center City just to get a pretzel! Ted was always passionate about basketball, not necessarily school. After a college career shooting hoops, Ted used his smooth...
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E 36: Police Officer and former student Anthony P.
Working as a police officer in 2023 brings on many challenges. Anthony cut his teeth for a few years working as an officer for Septa in some of the high crime areas of Philadelphia. Through his experience in the city and his love of Brazilian Ju Jit Su, Anthony carries a calming yet confident...
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E 35: Kim Porter - Be a Part of the Conversation (Executive Director)
Kim Porter, CFRS is the Executive Director of Be a Part of the Conversation. Having served as the Community Program Coordinator and Parent Liaison for Be a Part of the Conversation since its inception in 2011, she was named Executive Director of this vital organization in 2014. Kim’s Certified...
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E 34: Anthony Adamucci - From CA. to PA. with a lot of twists and turns. A truly inspiring story of strength and love.
Anthony grew up in Sunny San Diego and had dreams of wearing a white lab coat and curing diseases. After finishing up college in San Diego, Anthony made the trek to PA with his girlfriend at the time to pursue their dreams. Things took quite a turn when Catherine was diagnosed with a very serious...
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Jim's Alaska voyage "Into The Wild" and his journey to trace the footsteps of Chris McCandless
Many of you read the Novel or saw the Movie, "Into the Wild". Chris McCandless got rid of all his money and headed for Alaska. He got sick of normal society and wanted to find the freedom of the hills and live off of the land. Unfortunately, his body was found by a few Moose hunters in an abandon...
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E 32: Ashley Kelly: Nutrition Coach, Fitness Guru, Little League World Series Pitcher, Ironman, a Marathon in every U.S. State????
What is up with this legendary high energy fun person to be around? Ashley grew up in the mean streets of Warrington, PA. Where does she get all of this energy. Can you imagine running a marathon? How about one in each of the 50 states. Ashley describes how this idea came about and where she is…
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E 31: Derek Moore - 2007 Division One Wrestling National Champion (141 lb.) and current head wrestling coach at Cal. Baptist University
Derek Moore is certainly an accomplished wrestler. He was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler with UC Davis at the NCAA Division I Championships in 2007 when he won the 141-pound national title. He is the current head wrestling coach at California Baptist University which recently joined the Big...
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E 30: PIAA Cross Country State Champion -Brian DiCola
Brian is a Senior in High School and has quite the resume! He was the PIAA state cross country champion in Hershey this year. Not only did he win Gold, but he did it in dramatic fashion by beating the course record in Hershey, PA. When asked, Brian made it seem like it was not a big deal because...
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E 29: Tsunami Survivor, LGBTQ Advisor and world traveler, Tammy Van Steenburgh
In the early 2000's there was an earthquake off the coast of Sri Lanka that sent a Tsunami surging towards the coast. Tammy and her husband at the time had just arrived the night before. They had not advanced travel plans, found a cheap place to stay right on the beach. Tammy and her husband were...
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E: 28 The Social Worker Next Door - Nicole
In this conversation we get into some deep thinking. We take a look at questioning and the purpose of being genuinely curious about others. Poetry will be read, and thoughts will be provoked. Nicole has done some great work in her life and always brings a fresh and positive perspective to the...
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E 27: Dr Harry Grammer - International Keynote/Tedx Speaker, CNN Hero and Obama Foundation Fellow
Harry brings his leadership and lived experience, with a background in teaching spoken word poetry and advocacy to systems-impacted and incarcerated youth, to his continuing work as an activist and educator. He founded New Earth in 2004 and has been instrumental in reforming the juvenile justice...
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E 26: Jim Rowe - Construction guru specializing in remodeling homes gives his take on leadership. Is college even necessary?
Thanksgiving Episode: Jim Rowe, a 41 year old home remodel expert from Pennsylvania chimes in on his experience in the industry. He talks about his decision regarding college after high school and how it impacted his future. Jim has a very positive outlook on life that can be felt by those that...
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E 25: Josh Walker: Former Penn State Wrestling Captain and current Regional Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic for Team Impact!
Josh is an amazing leader who spends his days brightening the lives of others with Team IMPACT. This non-profit is committed to changing the lives of children, families, student-athletes, and teams across the country. Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college...
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E 24: Veteran's Day Special Episode - Vietnam Veteran (Thomas Higgins)
Tom Higgins currently lives a relaxed lifestyle, retired, in the warm Georgia sun. At 77 years of age, Tom is a very witty and modest man. In this Veteran's Day Special, we sit down and talk about Tom's tour in Vietnam. He shows a side many have never heard. After Vietnam, Tom went right to work....
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E 23: Cody Shields - The Big Body Butcher
If your local butcher can't deadlift a small cow...Are they even a butcher? Cody has led an interesting life as a Powerlifter and Butcher. He has made great strides at creating a unique old school butcher shop just outside of Albany, New York. Tune in to learn what cut of meat you should get for...
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E 22: Jennifer Joseph - Owner of Dog Town
Animal rescue specialist Jennifer Joseph started Dog Town back in 2007. She has a passion for helping animals in need of a home. Jennifer is the successful owner of Dog Town. This is a company with two stores in Pennsylvania that offer boarding, daycare, grooming and traditional pet store items....
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E 21: The most positive person on the planet? Meet Anna Snow
Former collegiate track athlete and current 3 sport coach, Anna Snow is one of a kind. She is often referred to as one of the most positive people you will ever meet. Her energy and positive attitude is contagious and she has been a mentor and inspiration for many young female athletes over the...
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E 20 Crickets, Cousins and Kia Ora: From Pennsbury High School to a yurt in New Zealand. Meet Leon Keefer - The most interesting man in the world
Most academically inclined students spend lots of time deciding where to go to college. Leon Keefer decided in 2006 that he would take his own path and go straight from Pennsbury High School to a small college in Germany. He traveled, played international Disc Golf, spent 6 months living in a...
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E 19: From small farm town New Egypt, NJ to president of his own Internet marketing and web design company: Kenny Massa
Kenny grew up as a multi-sport athlete in high school with a dream of someday working as a physician. Paths changed and when things got tricky, Kenny blazed his own new trail to the sunny state of Florida. Here he created "Mass Inbound", a company that has helped many companies yield amazing...
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18: Owner and Founder of The Share Group, Jared Wright has led his life a leader, coach, husband and father.
Jared has led a life as a leader in sales and marketing. He also happens to be family. Listen to some of his hot takes on leadership, parenting and not being a A-hole! He is a one of kind dude that makes everyone around him constantly laugh and feel good about themselves all at the same time....
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Bestselling Author Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Teaches Women How to Overcome Burnout and Thrive at Work-Life Control in her new book, ‘Brave Boundaries’
My friend, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, has a new book that I think you will find life changing. In Brave Boundaries, Sasha utilizes practical and powerful tools, concepts, and exercises, to invite you into an empowering and peaceful way of life. She shares personal and professional expertise on how you...
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E 16: Former student Kenny Pallis/Vermont living former Science Teacher/World adventures and sketchy situations rock climbing with Mr. Shields
Kenny Pallis is a 30 year old former Eagle Scout living in Vermont with his partner Ali. He talks about his tales of many adventures around the world including: Stuck on the side of a Colorado rock climb during a lightning storm, a hairy situation in Turkmenistan and of course, cliff jumping.…
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Married couple open a Gymnastics School during Covid/Adopting children/80's Gymnastics movies and staying positive!
Tessa and Murph are the proud owners of Precision Athletic Center in Horsham, PA. They are a married couple that opened up a Gymnastics center during Covid. We sit down for a great conversation about staying motivated during tough times, adopting children and striving to become good parents…
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Former PA HS Principal of the year at Souderton/Dr. Sam Varano/Leader/Innovative Thinker
Dr. Varano is the current principal at Souderton HS. He is known far and wide for his ability to lead large groups of people. Listen in and find some of the insights and techniques this man has used for much of his life.
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Experiential education and survival teacher Jim Shields interviews various leaders from all walks of life. Gain insight into what makes leaders successful. Tune in to find strategies to help take your team, club, classroom or office to the next level.
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