Vocation of the Business Leader

In this episode of the Vocation of the Business Leader podcast, host Greg Baustert welcomes David Cusimano, principal of Emerge Dynamics and Vocaris Advisors. Together, they explore how Catholic leaders integrate faith into their business practices, sharing inspiring stories and insights. David discusses his journey from engineering at Lockheed Martin to founding Emerge Dynamics, emphasizing the importance of aligning business with one's calling from God. Tune in to discover how faith and business can unite to create meaningful impact.https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcusimano/https://vocarisadvisors.com/https://emergedynamics.com/https://emergedynamicspodcast.com/Sponsored by Advocate Technologies

How can you ensure your money doesn't fund activities that violate your faith? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Daniel Catone, CEO of Arimathea Investing, who is pioneering a path to reshape the financial landscape through moral and ethical values. Learn about his faith-driven journey, the strategy behind defunding evil practices, and get the practical blueprint for making your investments reflect your Catholic beliefs.https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcatone/https://www.arimatheainvesting.com/www.youtube.com/@TreasuresinHeavenPodThe Way of St Cuthbert movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74L-fUUz-q0Sponsored by Advocate Technologieshttps://advocatetech.io/

In this episode, we sit down with Isaac St. John, the heart and soul behind Acorn and Oak. Isaac shares his unique journey from being homeschooled in a large Catholic family to leading his own accounting firm. We explore how his faith shapes his business decisions and the bold leap he took to start his own practice. If you're curious about blending faith with entrepreneurship or just love a good story about taking risks and following your calling, this one's for you!https://acornandoakpllc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-st-john-cpa-741b816/Sponsored by Advocate Technologieshttps://advocatetech.io/

In this episode of the Vocation to Business Leader podcast, host Greg Baustert sits down with Tim Malloy, president of Jordan Logistics, to explore the profound journey of faith and trust that led Tim and his family from Philadelphia to Mississippi. Discover how unexpected challenges and divine guidance shaped their path and learn how Tim integrates his Catholic faith into his business leadership. This inspiring story highlights the power of faith in navigating life's uncertainties and the importance of trusting in a higher plan. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about family, faith, and the courage to embrace the call of God.https://www.cornbreadcatholic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/t-malloy/Sponsored by: Advocate Technologies https://advocatetech.io/

Kyle Brandon, managing partner at Second Flight Capital, shares his journey from theology to business. Discover how Kyle integrates faith into his leadership, navigates entrepreneurship, and builds a legacy of community care. Tune in for insights on blending faith with business success.https://corterragroup.com/https://www.secondflightcapital.com/Sponsored by: Advocate Technologies https://advocatetech.io/

He grew up Catholic in Colombia, drifted away, and then one encounter with the Holy Spirit changed everything. Today, Orlando Barros leads MRP Donor Development with a vision: that fundraising isn’t about money, it’s about bringing people closer to Christ.https://mrpdonordev.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlando-jos%C3%A9-barros-610320115/Sponsored by Advocate Technologieshttps://advocatetech.io/

Join us on the Vocation of the Business Leader podcast as we explore Andrew DeBerry's unique journey at the crossroads of business and faith. From his strategic roles at tech powerhouses like Microsoft and Google to leading Arimathea, Andrew shares how his Catholic values shape his approach to leadership and innovation. Discover how he navigates the challenges of the corporate world while staying true to his mission of making a positive impact. This episode offers a compelling look at integrating faith into business for meaningful success.https://www.linkedin.com/in/deberry/https://www.arimatheainvesting.com/Sponsored by Advocate Technologieshttps://advocatetech.io/

Matt is an inspiration for all of us. He has truly been trying to do the Lord's work most of his life. His firm, HoneyHive Capital Partners helps Christian investors and philanthropists invest in private market deals and direct their giving to build legacies aligned with their faith values. He shows you how to invest morally and still get great returns. He also has a really good podcast, Purpose Driven Capital. Keep an eye out for his new book coming out in Sep 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbjohns/https://honeyhivepartners.com/https://www.youtube.com/@PurposeDrivenCapitalSponsored by Advocate Technologies

David Niccolini has quite the resume. A serial entrepreneur with companies that have achieved Inc. 5000 3x and multiple awards. He is channeling his decades of experience to battle the evil of human trafficking. There a more people today in slavery than any other time in human history. David is working as hard as he can to do his part to end that. No matter the cost. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidniccolini/https://hotelshield.com/https://statcruxllc.com/https://www.eagleventurefund.com/Sponsored by Advocate Technologies

Ed Cutler is a God-loving husband, father, grandfather, serial entrepreneur, author, mobile health care and phlebotomy expert. His philosophy is you have to live and breathe what you believe in everything you do.. not just in business but in every aspect of your life, and always have the ultimate goal of Serving Others as Christ serves.Ed shares his entrepreneurial journey and exciting plans for the future. https://alphaphlebotomy.com/https://www.yourhealthpro.net/https://yourhealthcolabs.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-cutler-yhp/Sponsored by Advocate Technologies

Steven Thomas is a serial entrepreneur, who has started many culture changing companies and apostolates. Steven was given the grace to complete this book after walking across the country with a small group of men. They traversed over 4500 grueling miles in the form of a cross over the US, praying for God’s mercy and favor on their country and church. Steven resides in the suburbs of Chicago with his wife, Ginny, and eight living children.Catholic Joe: Superhero - This is the first in the Catholic Joe series. Lieutenant General Joseph Salvatore, husband and father of a large family, is a man’s man. At age 48 he is still considered one of the deadliest men on the planet, able to kill an enemy with his bare hands, and with the same hands tenderly caress his wife and children. Joe brings this same lethal intensity as he fights to save his youngest brother Vinny’s marriage.In fighting for his brother, Joe, later deemed Catholic Joe by a reporter, uncovers corruption in the government and his church. You will feast on courage while you accompany Joe as he is targeted in a raid on his home by the FBI, secretly placed in Cook County Jail to be “Epsteined,” and targeted by Freemasonic assassins before he can share with the world what he has uncovered.Where to get the bookSteven on LinkedIn

John Cannon chased success which led to schools like Harvard Business School & Oxford, investment banking offers but his encounter with God lead him down an entirely different path. For 7.5 years was a Carmelite monk. He disearned out of that vocation but felt called to serve Catholic founders and builders. This evolved into SENT Ventures. You have heard me talk about them. John is a fascinating man that has already done a lot and God willing, he will be accomplishing a lot more. Great interview with a great soul. SENT VenturesMonk Mindset John on LinkedInVocation of the Business Leader podcastSponsored by Advocate Technologies

What is holding you back from experiencing personal clarity, spiritual freedom, healthy relationships, and joy in your daily life? If you are not sure or need help getting past those barriers, Jack Beers is The Catholic Mentor and he has the training to help. Listen in as Jack shares some of his expertise on how to become who God created you to be. The Catholic MentorJack on LinkedInVocation of the Business Leader podcastSponsored by Advocate Technologies

Join us as we have a wide ranging conversation with Pete LaFave, a dynamic young Catholic professional that is married with 6 children under 10 years old. We talk about the value of a liberal arts education, integrating faith in a corporate environment, the importance of reading aloud to children, to building a Catholic ecosystem. Pete on LinkedInSent VenturesThomas Aquinas CollegeVocation of the Business Leader podcast Sponsored by Advocate Technologies

Andreas Widmer knows what he is talking about. He has been a business leader for many very successful companies. He discovered his love of teaching and is now a clinical professor of Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America and the Director of The Ciocca Center of Principled Entrepreneurship. He is the author of two great books, The Pope & The CEO: Pope Saint John Paul II's lessons to a young Swiss Guard and his latest book, The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship, Creating Enduring Value.Listen in as he shares a lot of wisdom on business, faith, and ethics. The Ciocca Center for Principled EntrepreneurshipAndreas’ personal siteLinkedIn profileVocation of the Business Leader podcastSponsored by Advocate Technologies

Marcellino D'Ambrosio V is the co-founder and Creative Director at the strategic marketing firm Sherwood Fellows. Their website states "Marketing for market challengers, underdogs, and contrarians." Marcellino and his twin brother Anthony experts at marketing strategy. Learn about his journey from being a hooligan to a culture warrior. Marketing advice and their movie "Triumph of the Heart" about St Maximilian Kolbe and his companions' triumph over death. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcellinodambrosio/https://sherwoodfellows.com/https://www.triumphoftheheart.com/https://marcellinodambrosio.substack.com/Vocation of the Business Leader podcastSponsored by Advocate Technologies

Nick is a faith-filled entrepreneur with a passion for building community.He leads Red Door Escape Room as CEO with a focus on delivering refreshingly human connections to guests across the country. With his guidance, Red Door has grown to 16 locations, served well over 1,000,000 guests, and earned over 35,000 5-star reviews.Nick also leads SENT Ventures, a non-profit organization passionate about equipping Catholic founders and executives with the tools they need to take their ventures to the next level while becoming Saints. SENT is on the forefront of unleashing a Spirit-led entrepreneurial movement that awakens people everywhere to the transforming power of the Catholic faith.While he loves building businesses, Nick’s top priorities are his faith and his vocation as a husband and father. He lives in San Diego with his wife and children and loves gamifying life, telling stories, and learning jujitsu.Nick on LinkedInRed Door Escape RoomSENT VenturesVocation of the Business Leader podcastSponsored byAdvocate Technologies

Dr. Cech is the President of Carroll College in Helena, MT. Listen in as we discuss wonderful Catholic college in Big Sky Country. We discuss the desire for truth this young generation desires and the obstacles that we all must face in our walk with the Lord. He is also starting a podcast called "The Beacon" inspired by Pope John Paul II's vision for Carroll College. https://rss.com/podcasts/big-sky-small-world/1838369/ The Beacon podcast https://www.carroll.edu/ Sponsored by Advocate TechnologiesVocation of the Business Leader podcast

Father Nathan Cromly, a priest currently serving in the Archdiocese of Denver. He is the author of "Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation". Fr. Cromly reveals the universality and timelessness of St. Paul's leadership, what can happen if we let Christ transform our lives, and how we can find guidance from this great saint who is, in fact, much like us. Fr. Cromly is also the President of the Saint John Institute, which is a thriving Catholic leadership organization that has been Raising Up Saints to Lead™ since 2003. https://www.saintjohninstitute.org/ https://www.daregreatthings.org/ (book website)

John Johnson is the founder and CEO of Patmos Hosting and the co-founder of the Albertus Magnus Institute. He is a lover of truth, beauty, and freedom. Listen in as he discerned out of the vocation of the priesthood and into the vocation of the married life. He shares how Catholic social teaching helps him run these successful enterprises. Patmos Hosting - Freedom as a Service Albertus Magnus Institute John on LinkedIn Sponsored by Advocate TechnologiesVocation of the Business Leader podcast

Dan is an apprentice of Jesus Christ. He is the Vice President of HeroicMen.org. Heroic Men® is a movement that is igniting, equipping and empowering ministry to men throughout North America and beyond. Dan loves God, his family, and is passionate about helping men become Heroic missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. You will enjoy hearing about his journey and feeling his passion to help men know that they are loved and not alone. https://heroicmen.org/ 'How to be a Heroic Man' Free event with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Join this free event on Wednesday, Dec 11 at 8:30pm ET Dan on LinkedIn Sponsored by Advocate Technologies Vocation of the Business Leader podcast

Thad is the the Vice President of Technology at Fuzati, LLC. Fuzati is a powerhouse marketing firm for most of the top Catholic ministries. They have been so successful they are helping secular businesses as well. Thad has a great story of how a youth minister made a huge difference in his life. Thad is passionate about using technology for good. Fuzati, LLC Thad on LinkedIn Sponsored by Advocate Technologies Vocation of the Business Leader podcast

Dylan embodies the undivided life. His challenging upbringing motivated him to succeed but not at the price of his soul. He is a man of many talents. He uses those talents and his love of the Catholic Church to bring glory to God and love of others. He is the founder and host of The Latin Prayer Podcast. Enjoy getting to know Dylan. @dylan.drego thelatinprayerpodcast.com Latin Prayer podcast on YouTube Sponsored by Advocate Technologies Vocation of the Business Leader podcast

James is the President and CEO of The Catholic Company, the world's #1 Catholic store. He is also the leader of several other Catholic businesses. He has a wonderful story of being faithful to God and letting the Holy Spirit work through him. He is truly make a difference in thousands of peoples lives, directly or indirectly through the goods and services he offers. Enjoy! Trinity Road, LLC The Catholic Company James on LinkedIn Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Henry Kutarna has a lot of experience in many areas of government, business, and real estate. For the about the last 5 years he has been intentional in his giving back to younger generations. He is an expert mentor, investor, pitch expert for non-profits, and an advocate for a Catholic Economy. He runs a Parish Management 101 program to train pastors to be the CEO of their parish. The Catholic CEO website The Catholic CEO on YouTube Henry on LinkedIn Sponsored by Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Raul's company Do Good Work helps founders and their teams implement proven strategies that increase company performance, scale profitably, and serve more clients without sacrificing their lifestyles. Listen in and see that he knows what he is doing and the results are the proof. Do Good Work Do Good Work on LinkedIn Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Listen in to a great conversation with Deacon Charlie who is a very experienced media professional, start-up expert, podcast creator & host, and of course a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. His ministerial efforts include media, evangelization, apologetics, adult formation, homelessness, pro-life & Latino ministries. The Holy Spirit has been guiding his journey as well as his wife and family.  https://www.deaconcharlie.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieecheverry/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFLSSv4hD5M  Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Jeff is a dynamic culture-building expert and award-winning entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and organizational development.  He has launched and led many successful organizations and the common thread among them was a belief that company culture is the foundation of strategy building. This is a great conversation that is enlightening and entertaining. https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/ https://www.undivided.life/ https://www.thebeatidudes.com/ Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Leah is the founder and CEO of The Guiding Star Project. The Guiding Star Project is a women’s movement with a wholistic feminism worldview that educates and empowers women through a whole-life approach to healthcare that honors their natural female bodies. Join us as we learn about Leah's journey in listening to the Holy Spirit and boldly building this life affirming project. The Guiding Star Project Leah on LinkedIn https://news.stthom.edu/university-of-st-thomas-marks-international-womens-day-with-launch-of-new-sexuality--gender-studies-program/ Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Paul Winkler is working hard to help Catholic business leaders live an undivided life. Attollo's (Latin: To Lift Up) mission to help business leaders realize their true greatness and express it at work. Listen in as Paul gives us an overview of what the vocation of the business leader truly is. Paul on LinkedIn Attollo's website Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Daniel Cruz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Presidio Healthcare. Starting in Texas in 2025, individuals and families will be able to get affordable, reliable, pro-life health insurance. (NOT Health Sharing) The Holy Spirit is working through Daniel to bring a much needed improvement to the broken health insurance industry. He is an inspiration to trust God and do what is right and life giving. Go to their website and get on their waiting list! Presidio Healthcare Daniel on LinkedIn SENT Ventures Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Jacob is truly a truth seeker. He has found The Truth and he is helping Catholics be the most confident and prepared version of themselves. Inspired by 1 Peter 3:15, Jacob and his long-time friend Zac Johnson founded Truthly, It is an AI-powered app to empower Catholics to always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect. NOTE: The first couple of seconds were cut off and the video quality is not very good. Truthly website Jacob on LinkedIn Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Jimmy Coleman is a man that goes all-in. He absolutely loves Jesus, his wife Morgan and their 3 beautiful children. At only 30 years old, he has accomplished a lot and will no doubt crush his future endeavors'. You will enjoy this conversation of his background and the ways he is trying to bring the love of Christ to others. Jimmy on LinkedIn Arimathea Investing Leadballer Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠

Dr. Gregory Creed received his PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Northern Colorado. He is Licensed Professional counselor and Co-Director at Transitions Psychology Group in Greeley, CO. He is also an Adjunct professor at St John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. He is a Supernumerary in Opus Dei. Join us as we discuss his faith journey, Opus Dei, and the psychological benefits of living an integrated faith and work life. Creed Counseling Sponsored by⁠ Advocate Technologies⁠ ⁠Vocation of the Business Leader podcast⁠