Bill Beekman is the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Michigan State University. In that role he leads the implementation of the University’s strategic plan and serves as a senior advisor to the president. Here are just a couple of points we discuss. The value of an MSU education Who was Marvin Beekman How Bill has 'ReFired' within the University five times! Deep Lansing generational roots

A fiduciary is anyone who must act in the best interest of a client or customer. Attorneys, bankers, and company board members are all examples of fiduciaries. Because they're legally required to maintain their client's best interests, they offer a higher level of trust to those who work with them. Benefits of working with a fiduciary: Unbiased advice : Fiduciaries are legally required to provide unbiased advice. Transparent fees : Fiduciaries are more transparent about their fees. Fewer conflicts of interest : Fiduciaries have fewer conflicts of interest than other financial professionals. Tailored advice : Fiduciaries can provide advice and financial planning strategies that are tailored to your goals. Peace of mind : You can have peace of mind knowing that your wealth is being managed in your best interest. For more information about Craig and his services please visit: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/craig.stiles/

Sarah Granetz is a wonderful, knowledgeable nutrition and fitness influencer and a great resource for our radio program. In her latest episode, the topics we discuss include,  Discipline + Mindset: Stop getting into your way Easy nutrition + Cooking tips= Eating more not less The perfect workout schedule How to focus on what matters and tune out the noise To learn more about Sarah and her work, please visit her website at: https://www.strong-by-sarah.com/

Dave Lorenz is a legend in the travel industry, especially in the state of Michigan. Formerly the Vice President of Travel Michigan, Dave has been a long-term friend of our talk show and encouraged us very early in our radio career. He is the guru of knowledge for cool spots to visit in Michigan. We talked a lot about many of them in this episode, including- Pictured Rocks Harbor Springs Detroit and the riverfront plus, plus, plus Hear more about Dave and his travelling tales on his program, "The Michigan Travel Show". https://www.wjr.com/michigantravelshow/

As Deputy Athletic for Championship Resources at Michigan State University and Executive Athletics Administrator (Championship Resources) & Student-Athlete Development Practitioner Ashton Henderson is passionate about helping individuals identify their why and purpose in life. He is committed to cultivating inclusive spaces and building bridges, developing great Spartans and future leaders. Topics we discuss include- · NIL (name, image, likeness) at MSU · The Spartan Family · Health, wellness, and mental wellbeing of student athletes · Spartan Athlete Wellness line-855-2SPARTY

Dr. Deborah Heiser is back, and we are so stoked to talk about her new book. The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring  Learn how a mentor relationship can make your life more fulfilling The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring explores how we connect to others, feel valued, get pleasure from life, and believe our lives have meaning through forming mentor relationships with others. This book covers traditional hierarchical mentorship we're all familiar with, along with lateral mentoring, where you connect with a friend or colleague―someone you can be vulnerable with―whether they work in your department, another department, or outside of your organization entirely. Insight in this book is drawn from The International Association of Top Professionals 2025 Top CEO and Mentor of the Year Deborah Heiser's experience running The Mentor Project, a nonprofit mentoring organization with more than 100 mentors at the absolute top of their fields. In this book, readers will learn about: The proven benefits of mentorship in both work and home life Mentorship in various fields, including business, research, entrepreneurship, and art Classic examples of the power of mentorship, like when Steve Jobs asked Steve Wozniak for engineering help when he was at Atari The Mentorship Edge is an essential guide to demystify the special concept of mentoring and inspire individuals to engage in mentoring naturally, whether hierarchically or laterally, based on their goals and passions.

Dr. Mitch Clionsky is a vast source of knowledge about brain health being a Neuropsychologist who specializes in evaluating and treating patients with cognitive impairment. His book is 'Dementia Prevention' Emily Clionsky, MD, and Mitchell Clionsky, PhD , are physicians and neuropsychologist couple who have cared for their parents with dementia, created a test used by doctors to measure cognitive function, and treated more than 25,000 patients with cognitive impairment. Their 'Dementia Prevention Checklist' is a great starting point for everyone.

What has been driving the epidemic of concussions in athletics? This interview with a Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA) of over forty years, founder of Guardian Athletics and the 'KATO Collar' Jeff Chambers fills in many gaps. Listen and or watch as we discuss the anatomy of humans and why concussions occur. How football helmets and equipment can assist an athlete to avoid head trauma through slowing down the brain’s movement, basically "how" the KATO collar is a great piece of equipment.

Topics we discuss include- When Robert Bryce comes into the house look out as he always has solid takes on anything energy. From transmission lines, to generating energy, to the impact on economies Robert Bryce is the total MAN! Think 'Energy Humanism' not 'Climate Catastrophe'. Will "drill baby drill" make a difference in today's life?  We shall see......