Breccan Scheck is a student-athlete at Michigan State University, where she plays middle blocker for the volleyball team. She is studying Marketing at the Broad College of Business with a minor in Sports Business Management. Beyond volleyball, Breccan enjoys getting involved in new experiences and finding opportunities to grow. She has a particular interest in leadership, mentoring younger athletes through Athlete to Athlete, internships, NIL opportunities, and building connections with others. She is passionate about sports, business, leadership, and meaningful relationships, and enjoys challenging herself, learning from new experiences, and exploring the possibilities for her future. 1. Who I Am A little about me, my family, my volleyball journey, my experience at Michigan State, and the parts of my life that make me who I am beyond being a student-athlete. 2. Betting on Myself — My Journey Sharing my path to Division I volleyball, including being recruited later than expected, learning to believe in myself even when others questioned me, and navigating the transfer portal. I’ll talk about how uncertainty, faith, and trusting the process eventually brought me to Michigan State. 3. Becoming More Than an Athlete How my experience at MSU has challenged me to grow both academically and personally. I’ll talk about the value of mentorship, putting yourself out there, using the resources available to you, and finding a healthy balance while pursuing high goals as a student-athlete. 4. The Real ROI of Athletics How being an athlete can prepare you for much more than competition. Athletics has helped me develop skills and relationships that carry into the professional world, including networking, NIL, building my personal brand, pursuing internships, and developing the confidence and professionalism that will serve me long after volleyball.  5. Future Breccan — Being Where My Feet Are- Thinking about the future without feeling like I need to have everything figured out right now. I want to stay curious, prepare myself for new opportunities, and continue learning about what I might want to do next while also appreciating and being present in the stage of life I’m in today.

Tim House serves as President of the Spartan Athletic Foundation and Deputy Athletics Director for Development & Strategic Initiatives. In this role, he leads Michigan State Athletics’ comprehensive advancement efforts, with a focus on philanthropy, donor engagement, and building meaningful relationships that support the department’s long-term goals. Tim joined Michigan State in November 2025. In addition to his leadership of the Spartan Athletic Foundation, he serves on the Athletic Director’s leadership team and works with several Spartan teams, while also helping guide a variety of strategic initiatives as the landscape of intercollegiate athletics continues to evolve. Before joining Michigan State, Tim built a diverse career in collegiate athletics and development, with experience at Army, the University of Pennsylvania, Duke, Vanderbilt, and Purdue. He earned his undergraduate degree from NC State and his master’s degree from Belmont University. Most recently, Tim served as Deputy Athletics Director at Purdue University, where he helped lead the John Purdue Club to record-breaking fundraising and donor engagement results. In 2025, he was recognized as the national fundraiser of the year by the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD).

“Health, Wealth & Happiness” is a compelling theme because it connects the three areas people care most about in life. To be elite and optimize your performance: Train your Body : nutrition, sleep, physical Train your Craft : acquire knowledge Train your Mind : mindfulness, stay in present Health Matters Topic Examples Preventive healthcare Nutrition and healthy eating Exercise and fitness Sleep optimization Stress management: increase cortisol levels, inflammation… Mental health Key Question: "What's one health habit listeners can begin this week that will have the greatest impact over the next year?" – sleep! Performance living: Performance = skill minus interference; Listen-Learn-Heal Your Tactics: T ake time for yourself and lead a peaceful life A lways eat healthy, exercise, and sleep C ontinually self improve and remain coachable T reasure family and friends I choose the day I have C ontrol disappointments and respond positively S mile and laugh Building Wealth Topic Examples Personal finance fundamentals: earn vs spend! Retirement planning: pre-tax dollars investment and larger future return Healthcare costs and financial planning: healthcare more and more expensive… Financial wellness Key Question: "What is one financial decision people should make today that their future self will thank them for?" – make inventory of your assets and liabilities! Prepare is key… The Happiness Factor Topic Examples Purpose and meaning Gratitude practices Relationships Resilience and mindset Work-life integration Personal growth Key Question: "What daily practice contributes most to long-term happiness?" Refirement zone vs retirement: what is your purpose/meaning of life? What brings you joy? Wonder Drug (Drs. Trzeciak & Mazzarelli): 7 scientifically proven ways that serving others is the best medicine for yourself!! Start Small : 16 minutes Rx; give, help, care, and connect more; kind acts, compassion, and selfless service for others Be Thankful : write/send thank you notes as appreciation Be Purposeful : being part of something larger than yourself that can make a difference for others; what can I do to make your day a little better? Find Common Ground : children, sunset, cry, etc See It : see it to feel it Elevate : gravitate toward people who do kind things for others and are happy about it, and you’ll boost your own happiness Know Your Power : using your time, talent, and treasure to serve others; strengthen relationships; decrease chronic stress and systemic inflammation and boost immune system; hope matters and belief in recovery matters The Connection Between Health, Wealth & Happiness Pause, understand the why? Discussion Points Transitions in life How physical health impacts earning potential Financial stress and mental health Purpose-driven living and overall wellness Creating balance in all three areas Key Takeaway: Health creates the energy. Wealth creates the opportunity. Happiness gives it meaning. Transitions cause stress (from high school to college to job to …; pursuing success, achievement, ego-defined self, financial reward, titles, ...): Stress = pushing past one’s perceived limits and then allowing for recovery Stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, debt => impediments to success Expectations to perform, be perfect, be tough… Social media and perfect life… Keep climbing the ladder (each rung closer to success)… Resilience and Well-Being = Balance… Resilience = acquired ability to recover , adapt , and grow from stress Resiliency and well-being by managing stress with coping and self-care skills ? Time management Healthy sleep, eating, exercise habits Learning opportunities to build resilience… Building blocks to success => Turn obstacles into opportunities… Kindness, compassion, love, and respect (for yourself and others) => healthy relationships “You are powerful. Being empathetic, compassionate, grateful, caring, and kind are human being’s greatest strengths.” Weekly Challenge Give one simple action in each area: Health: Walk 20 minutes daily, sleep patterns Wealth: Save $25 this week Happiness: Write down three things you're grateful for

In this episode, Nalani Iosia and I discuss the following, and yes, it is volleyball-related- Starling South Bay Volleyball club, and playing for dad! Club volleyball, where can it take you? College recruitment The Grand Rapids Rise professional volleyball team Nutrition and rest for athletes Leadership Nalani Iosia was born and raised in Southern California and is a professional volleyball player for Major League Volleyball’s Grand Rapids Rise. She has been playing volleyball since she was 5 years old and grew up in a volleyball family, so I’ve been surrounded by the game from an early age. I played club volleyball at the club my parents started, Starlings South Bay, before moving to Mizuno Long Beach, where I played for seven years. Nalani played high school volleyball at Redondo Union, and during my sophomore year, I verbally committed to playing college volleyball at the University of Texas at Austin. She went on to play at Texas from 2020–2022 before transferring to Michigan State University, where I finished my college career from 2022–2024. Her freshman year at Texas, we made it to the National Championship, followed by an Elite Eight appearance my sophomore year. At Michigan State, I earned multiple Defensive Player of the Week awards and was named Defensive Player of the Year my senior year. After college, I was drafted by the Orlando Valkyries and helped the team win the 2025 PVF Championship.

Sarah Granetz is a strength, fitness, and nutrition coach known for her holistic approach to wellness. Her passion is to empower women to achieve their goals in sustainable and realistic ways. She focuses on building knowledge, excitement, and discipline with her clients to ensure that their progress will be maintained long-term. Her training programs are meticulously designed to improve strength, muscle definition and cardiovascular endurance, while her nutrition plans ensure optimal health, sustainability, and top performance. Sarah's commitment to evidence-based practices and her passion for empowering women make her a sought-after expert in the field. She holds an MBA, state records in competitive powerlifting, and diverse experience across wellness disciplines. Topics for discussion with Sarah today are- HRT and TRT, It's not taboo Why advanced women need coaches Your identity is what's keeping you stuck

Donovan Ivory is a professional basketball player currently playing in Europe for CS Valcea 1924 in Romania - Division A . Today's episode features topics such as- Influence of Dad and Brother: The enablers Kaukauna- The community NIL-what's up Journey to D-1--The long and winding road European ball- What's the deal High School Accolades Attended Kaukauna High School...led the Ghosts to the sectional final as a senior...averaged 20.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.8 assists...named first-team all-state Division 2 by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association...honorable mention all-state selection by the Associated Press...Started on Kaukauna's 2018 Division 2 State Championship Team... 2019-20 (Freshman - UMass Lowell) Played in three games for the River Hawks, scoring two points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out one assist...enrolled at Boise State in January...sat out spring semester due to transfer rules... 2020-21 (Sophomore - Boise State) Appeared in three games...made Boise State debut against New Mexico (Dec. 21) ...one assist and one steal at San Jose State (Dec. 31) ...sat out first semester due to NCAA transfer rules after joining the Broncos in January 2020...

Ed Tillett is a proud Michigan State University alumnus (Go Green!). He is the Director of Multicultural Business Programs at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business, and he understands the life-changing impact of access to education and the importance of a welcoming campus community that empowers people to grow, develop, and become their best. Those personal experiences influence how he leads, builds partnerships, and serves others.  1. Leadership isn't a title. It's the ability to create trust, community, direction, and results 2. Belonging and organizational culture are paramount to success, and high-performing organizations unlock excellence by investing in people. 3. Being a leader is about developing talent, building partnerships, and preparing the next generation of leaders. 4. How leaders demonstrate resilience often creates the greatest opportunities.

Debra Warren is a Registered Dietitian who has been working in food initiatives in Muskegon County since 2012. Her experience includes working with non-profits, school districts, government, health care, and grassroots movements. In addition to Muskegon County, Debra has worked in youth gardens across the country, including Southern California, Chicago, and Alma, MI. Debra is committed to food systems change through an equity lens as well as working alongside individuals related to our personal and social food environments. She attended Muskegon Community College, Grand Valley State University, graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science, and completed her post-grad dietetic internship with Michigan State University. Currently employed by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District and Trinity Health Muskegon. She lives in the City of Muskegon with her partner Mitch, and their 2 children attend the Muskegon Public Schools two-way immersion program. As a dietitian, Debra spends her summers split between school gardens and the hospital, and she comes home each day to her two young kids. Because of that, the joys, messiness, and challenges of feeding people are never far from her mind-they are part of both her professional work and her personal life. She is especially passionate about helping people build a healthier relationship with food. Whether through Food Connection, Cafeteria Climate, Community Gardens, Food Access, or Universal Meals for All, Debra believes food should bring people together, not make people feel like they are constantly falling short. Summer is a perfect example. Between backyard barbecues, vacations, birthday parties, and having kids home from school, there is often extra pressure to "do food right." Debra works to help people let go of the idea that they have to eat perfectly or be "good enough" and instead find more joy, flexibility, and connection around the table.

Hailey Friestrom, an upcoming Junior at Grand Ledge High School, adds to our conversation as a young person who is learning and maturing into a future star. With Brock Fletcher she has a tremendous mentor, bright future, coach, and uncle! Starter Home or renting, all concepts work in certain circumstances. In this episode, we discuss-  What is a starter home How do zoning law changes aid our housing shortage Less expensive construction loans Modular construction Plus, many more ideas from Hailey and Brock on working in the summer.