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C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

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169 episodes

2 weeks ago

In Episode 168 of the C-10 Podcast, we sit down with Melesa Johnson, the trailblazing prosecutor for Jackson County, Missouri. Recorded live at Music Theater Heritage, this episode features insightful questions from our students, offering a unique perspective on Melesa's leadership journey. Melesa shares her experiences growing up in a challenged area, her path through Columbia University and the University of Missouri School of Law, and her rise to becoming the first Black prosecutor for Jac...

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In Episode 168 of the C-10 Podcast, we sit down with Melesa Johnson, the trailblazing prosecutor for Jackson County, Missouri. Recorded live at Music Theater Heritage, this episode features insightful questions from our students, offering a unique perspective on Melesa's leadership journey. Melesa shares her experiences growing up in a challenged area, her path through Columbia University and the University of Missouri School of Law, and her rise to becoming the first Black prosecutor for Jac...

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Episodes (20/169)

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

168: Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor, on Character and Perseverance

In Episode 168 of the C-10 Podcast, we sit down with Melesa Johnson, the trailblazing prosecutor for Jackson County, Missouri. Recorded live at Music Theater Heritage, this episode features insightful questions from our students, offering a unique perspective on Melesa's leadership journey. Melesa shares her experiences growing up in a challenged area, her path through Columbia University and the University of Missouri School of Law, and her rise to becoming the first Black prosecutor for Jac...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

167: Sean Hart, Senior Advisor, Precision for Medicine, on Character

In Episode 167 of the C-10 Podcast, we sit down with Sean Hart, former CEO of George Clinical in Kansas City, to explore his remarkable leadership journey. Sean shares insights from his career in global healthcare, offering valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation that apply to any industry. This episode delves into Sean's experiences in scaling businesses, developing leaders, and navigating complex challenges. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your career, S...

1 month ago

44 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

166: Mike Garrett, Chiefs great and Heisman Trophy winner, on Character

In Episode 166 of the C-10 Podcast, we're thrilled to present a special conversation with Mike Garrett, recorded live at Music Theater Heritage in Crown Center. Led by veteran sportscaster and C-10 mentor Todd Donoho, this engaging discussion captures the wisdom of the 1965 Heisman Trophy winner and Kansas City Chiefs legend. From his groundbreaking career at USC to his memorable years with the Chiefs, Garrett's journey exemplifies excellence and perseverance. As we release this episode to co...

3 months ago

44 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

165: COURAGE with General Richard Myers (Ret.), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

In Episode 165 of the C-10 Podcast, we present a unique and powerful conversation with General Richard Myers, recorded on a snowy February evening as part of a virtual C-10 session. This special episode, which includes thoughtful questions from our C-10 students, offers unprecedented access to one of our nation's most distinguished military and educational leaders. General Myers' remarkable 40-year Air Force career led him to become the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2001-05), se...

4 months ago

55 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

164: Former NFL player Sam Brown on COMPOSURE overcoming adversity

Join us for Episode 164 of the C-10 Podcast, recorded live at Music Theater Heritage inside Crown Center with our C-10 students and mentors. Our guest, Sam Brown, shares a powerful story of resilience and transformation that captivated our audience. After losing both parents by age 11, Sam's journey was shaped by the guidance of his 23-year-old sister and his own unwavering determination. From playing in the NFL and CFL to becoming a Project Engineer in the mechanical engineering field, Sam's...

5 months ago

36 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

163: Rob Browne, in Memory of the Late CEO of YouthReach International

In memory of Rob Browne, the CEO of YouthReach International who died on May 1st, we're revisiting a fun and powerful conversation from 2021 that exemplifies servant leadership and the impact one person can have across the globe. Rob's unexpected passing, following the loss of his wife to cancer just 13 months ago, leaves a void in many hearts but also a legacy of service that will continue to inspire. From the basketball court at Lipscomb University under legendary coach Don Meyer to the cha...

7 months ago

51 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

162: Shawnie Nix, former KCPD officer and C-10 Mentor on backgrounds influencing youth

In this special episode of the C-10 Podcast, recorded at Music Theater Heritage in Kansas City's Crown Center, we welcome Shawnie Nix, whose journey with C-10 exemplifies the power of meaningful mentorship. As a former Kansas City, Missouri police officer, Shawnie brought unique insights when she helped develop the C-10 program as a member of the curriculum committee. Her commitment to youth development grew as she later stepped into roles as both a pinch-hit mentor and eventually a one-on-on...

7 months ago

36 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

161: Ryan Lefebvre, Baseball Broadcaster and Mental Health Advocate, shares about his journey through addiction and depression

For more than 25 years, Ryan Lefebvre's voice has been synonymous with Kansas City Royals baseball. In Episode 161 of the C-10 Podcast, we sit down with Lefebvre, who grew up immersed in baseball as the son of former big league player and manager Jim Lefebvre. Ryan's journey in broadcasting began at just 19 years old, and after graduating from the University of Minnesota, where he also played baseball, he worked his way through the minor leagues, and a stint with the Minnesota Twins before jo...

8 months ago

48 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

160: Singer-Songwriter Matthew West on finding purpose, the journey, and importance of stories

Episode 160 of the C-10 Podcast features a conversation with contemporary Christian music powerhouse Matthew West, recorded during our C You In The Major Leagues' 10th anniversary celebration in December 2024. In this special episode, Emmy Award-winning Fox 4 anchor Abby Eden teams up with CYITML Executive Director Matt Fulks to co-host an engaging Q&A with Matthew West. Eden, who later served as emcee for the evening's celebration, helps bring out unique perspectives in this meaningful c...

8 months ago

50 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

159: Danan Hughes, former Chiefs player and current radio analyst

Episode 159 of the C-10 Podcast welcomes former Kansas City Chief and current Chiefs Radio Network color analyst Danan Hughes for a special live recording at Music Theater Heritage in Crown Center. In front of our C-10 students and mentors, Hughes shares his fascinating journey from New Jersey to becoming a two-sport star at the University of Iowa, where his athletic prowess caught the attention of both the NFL and MLB. After being drafted by both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Milwaukee Brew...

9 months ago

47 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

158: Matt Stewart, FOX4 reporter on his career, playing college football and battling cancer

Episode 158 of the C-10 Podcast takes listeners on an exciting new journey with our first-ever (and possibly last) "car chat" featuring Fox4 news reporter Matt Stewart. In this unique and intimate setting, we dive deep into Matt's career, exploring the journey that led him to become a respected figure in the Kansas City media. As we, um, cruise through the conversation, Matt shares invaluable lessons from his days as a college football player at Northwestern University. These experiences help...

1 year ago

33 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

157: Mari Foster, Dance Coach, Coaches with Character Honoree

On Episode 157 of the C-10 Podcast, we're chatting with Mari Foster, one of this year's six Blue KC Coaches with Character honorees. Mari has been a coach in the Kansas City Public School District for more than 25 years. She started at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Middle School in 1998, and then created the Tiger Dance Team in 2005, which reached the state championships just three years later, in 2008. In addition to dance, Foster has also been the head boys’ and girls’ track and field...

1 year ago

25 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

156: Tim Kluempers, St. Thomas Aquinas Rugby Coach, Blue KC Coaches with Character

For Episode 156 of the C-10 Podcast, we're featuring Tim Kluempers, the second of six 2024 Blue KC Coaches with Character honorees. Tim started the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints Rugby team in 2007. Under his direction, the Saints have won the Kansas state championship nearly every year, and they’ve competed on the national stage, also. Before getting into coaching, Tim played for the US National Rugby team from 1996-2001, and for the Kansas City Blues Rugby team for more than 20 years. By day, Ti...

1 year ago

40 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

155: Jill Courter, Blue Springs Golf Coach, Blue KC Coaches with Character

On Episode 155 of the C-10 Podcast, we're chatting with the July Blue KC Coaches with Character honoree, Jill Courter, the girls golf coach at Blue Springs High School. Jill Courter has worked in the Blue Springs School District for more than 25 years, and has been the golf coach since 2007. During the past 17 years, she had an undefeated team that won the Missouri state championship in 2014, she’s had one individual golfer win the state championship, and she’s had five all-state golfer...

1 year ago

29 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

154: Rob O'Byrne, Retired President of CBIZ Employee Services

In Episode 154 of the C-10 Podcast we're chatting with Rob O'Byrne, the retired president of CBIZ Employee Services. Before that, he was the President and CEO of other employee benefits firms Robert D. O’Byrne and Associates, and the Grant Nelson Group, before they were acquired by CBIZ in December 1997. Rob O'Byrne, who's the husband of C-10 Curriculum member and previous C-10 Podcast guest Diane O'Byrne, chats about his career, how leadership has looked throughout, a great lesson his ...

1 year ago

47 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

153: Longtime TV news exec Brian Bracco on CONFIDENCE and building a team

In Episode 153 of the C-10 Podcast we're chatting with Brian Bracco, who spent most of his career in leadership at various stations around the country. Most notably for those of us in Kansas City, he was the news director at KMBC — channel 9 — for 13 years, from 1987-2000. He then spent 13 years as Vice President of News for Hearst Television, before spending a little more than four years, 2013 into 2017, as vice president/general manager at KSHB — channel 41. Bracco chats about his career, h...

1 year ago

50 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

152: C-10 Seniors John Wilson IV, Topher Rauth and Norman Davis Jr.

This is an extra special episode of the C-10 Podcast, as you get to hear from the three seniors from the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program, John Wilson IV, Topher Rauth, and Norman Davis Jr. Each, during interviews with Max Utsler in front of the students and mentors in the C-10 program at Operation Breakthrough on May 15, discuss how much they've changed because of C-10, what they learned in the program, what advice they'd pass along to new students, and much more. LINKS: F...

1 year ago

28 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

151: Mike Sewell, co-Inventer of StepNpull on COMPOSURE on Shark Tank

In this episode, we're chatting with Mike Sewell, who's the co-inventor of the StepNpull foot-operated door opener. (You've probably seen it in some public restrooms.) Mike led the company through its exponential growth and international recognition as businesses look for ways to minimize the spread of germs, particularly in light of Covid. Part of that growth in 2020 came from Mike — and StepNpull — being featured on the hit television show, "Shark Tank," where entrepreneurs seek funding fro...

1 year ago

28 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

150: Steven Screen, co-founder of The Better Fundraising Co.

In this episode, we're excited to be joined by someone who's helped shape some of the things we do at C You In The Major Leagues on the fundraising side. Steven Screen is the co-founder and creative director at The Better Fundraising Company, which launched 10 years ago this month in the Seattle area. And he’s been with other agencies that work with nonprofits during a 31-year career. CYITML Executive Director Matt Fulks -- who's hosting this week's C-10 chat -- has leaned on Steven's experti...

1 year ago

39 minutes

C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast

149: NFL Network's Jeff Chadiha on COACH and much more

You might know the name Jeff (or Jeffri) Chadiha from his time at Sports Illustrated or ESPN, or what he’s doing now at the NFL Network. But Jeff, who makes his home in the Kansas City area, is a great spark for several nonprofits in the KC community. In fact, he’s been vital to several things we’ve done at C You In The Major Leagues during the past seven or eight years. He was a part of the curriculum committee to help develop what became the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program, he has p...

1 year ago

39 minutes