Something Extra with Lisa Nichols

Join an inspiring conversation with Jen Wischnowsky, a technology leader at Ameren, to explore her journey from finance to data transformation. Jen shares insights on navigating the challenges of motherhood alongside a successful career, all while driving the charge in Robotic Process Automation and other exciting technologies. Get ready for a candid conversation filled with practical wisdom and inspiration.

Meet Coach Donnie Campbell, a high school math teacher and basketball coach from Kansas, whose life took an unexpected turn when he became the source of inspiration for actor Jason Sudeikis and his world-famous persona, Ted Lasso. Discover how Donnie’s wisdom and positivity influenced Jason’s character during their time together on the basketball court at Shawnee Mission West. Donnie shares insights around his core values and the enduring impact of believing in yourself…and those around you.

By pushing herself to achieve excellence, Michelle Greene has risen from a data analyst to chief information officer for a leading healthcare institution. With over two decades of global tech expertise, she places a premium on servant leadership, a people-first culture, and equipping her team to drive innovation. Learn from Michelle’s inspirational journey and her vision for fostering kindness and collaboration.

The best-selling author of “Making Your Leadership Come Alive” – among other popular titles – Jeremie Kubicek is a living model of encouragement and ideas. Learn more about his background building companies across the world, and find out why he believes that the secret of leadership is knowing yourself and your tendencies.

An IT executive with an exceptional record driving digital transformation, Jess Evans’ energy is infectious. She has built a distinguished career spanning diverse sectors like supply chain, consulting, banking, insurance, and higher education. Tune in to find out why Jess says ‘Caring is an element that separates not just good leaders, but great leaders.’

President and CEO of Care Net, Roland Warren is a prominent advocate for the importance of fatherhood in America. His unmatched dedication to empower men for this pivotal role is evident in both secular and faith-based groups. Check out his discussion with Lisa for tips on leveraging your vision, strategic abilities, and determination to bring about change.

Get ready for the new year with Julie Spencer Washington, who talks about leveraging her extensive marketing acumen from Procter & Gamble, Jamba Juice, and other ventures to reshape healthcare at Trinity Health. She understands the importance of patient-centered services, not only from a business standpoint but also from her own mother’s 46-year battle with breast cancer. As her greatest source of inspiration, Julie has also written “Recipes for Joyous Living,” to celebrate her mom’s strength and stories through highlighting their favorite family recipes. This episode is a real treat!

Tune in for a curated selection of standout moments in this episode of Something Extra. Join us as we reminisce and glean insights from the incredible narratives and invaluable guidance shared by our exceptional guests throughout 2023. Let their wisdom pave the way for your journey into what we hope will be your most remarkable year yet.

This week, we invite you to join us for a fun and fast-paced conversation with ‘Dissecting Popular IT Nerds’ host Phil Howard. Phil and Lisa are not only passionate about leveraging technology to advance business outcomes but also care about leaning into their purpose and living a life of service. You won’t want to miss this episode as we come to the end of another great year of Something Extra!

Join us this week as we share the transformational story of Kappa Studios, a major post-production house that once served some of the biggest filmmakers in Hollywood. That is, until, Kappa Founder, Paul Long and his business partner, Brad Silverman, felt the call to step away from the money and lean into their values. Today, they work on faith-centered shows and films such as The Chosen that have made an undeniable impact on the industry.