In this episode, Myron connects with Lexi Mickens shares her journey from sports to tech to becoming a founder. Key highlights include:

1. Showing up early, communicating loudly and often, and putting teammates first are valuable lessons from sports that can be applied in any industry.
2. Building a genuine and equitable community is important for personal and professional growth.
3. Run It Bank, Lexi's organization, offers free basketball programs for student athletes and adults, creating a supportive and inclusive community.
4. Values such as respect, communication, and support are essential for building strong relationships within a community. Community building is essential for providing support and opportunities to underserved communities.
5. Mentorship is most effective when there is relatability and representation between mentors and mentees.
6. In-person events are valuable for fostering genuine connections and creating a sense of community.
7. Empathy and understanding are crucial in building connections and supporting others.
8. Motherhood can be a challenging but rewarding journey that requires empathy and a balance between personal and professional life.

In this episode, Myron connects with his award winning running coach - "Coach Carl" Leivers - on his values, journey, and lessons. Key takeaways include:

1. Coach Carl's value of creating a plan for the runner's goals, not his own.
2. Coach Carl's value of tailoring each plan to the runner's motivations and life.
3. Creating sustainable plans that prioritize enjoyment and long-term improvement.
4. Valuing the importance of community in running.
5. Being responsive to training progress (and/ or hiccups) without being reactionary
6. Understanding the purpose of each workout in context to the larger goal and adjusting accordingly
7. Including rest and recovery in the plan - and having healthy adjustments when needed
8. Educations role in coaching
9. Running's significant mental health benefits
10. Running provides a sense of personal growth and achievement

In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Spencer about her values, journey in tech as an IC, Leader, and now Founder, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

Tiffany emphasizes the importance of service and giving back, which has been a core value throughout her career, and why she's started the Dreamin' in Color Conference. Tiffany also discusses her role as a leader and the importance of empathy and collaboration.

We wrap up by emphasizing the value of investing in self-development and personal growth, and using Lean Methodology in all parts of life to learn/ test quickly, validate, and get out of our own ways or perfection and comparisons.

In this episode, Myron connects with Davidson Hang to discuss his professional journey, the values that have guided him along the way. Davidson shares his experiences in sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship and how he has integrated his values of relationships, thoughtfulness, and vulnerability.

Emphasis is put on the importance of mental health, personal growth, and finding sustainability. We also explore the impact of social influence and the need for creating safe spaces for underrepresented groups.

The conversation delves into imposter syndrome and the process of discovering one's why. Finally, we discuss the art of co-creation and collaboration in achieving personal and professional goals.

In this episode, Myron chats with Connie Yoo about her journey in tech and the lessons she has learned along the way.

She discusses the transition from working in the food industry to entering the tech world and the challenges she faced.

Connie also highlights the importance of authenticity, building relationships, and taking advantage of your network in order to succeed in sales roles.

They explore the role of solution engineering and the spectrum of technicality within the field.

They also touch on the significance of avoiding groupthink and including diverse perspectives.

Connie shares her insights on growing and navigating adult conversations, as well as the power of storytelling in demos.

They emphasize the importance of connection and tailoring to the audience, and discuss the creation of a co-creative path to success.

In this episode, we chat with Joshua "TechDev" Walker about his personal journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. Josh shares his background, including his time in the military and the entertainment industry, and how he eventually found his way into the tech field.

Josh emphasizes the importance of values such as integrity, authenticity, and loyalty in his success. Josh also discusses the benefits of running for his mental and physical well-being. Finally, Josh highlights the impact of community in his personal and professional growth.

In this episode, Myron sits down with Megan Balfour who shares her career journey, values, and the connections between teaching, sales, and nonprofits. She discusses the importance of creating safe spaces and being transparent and humble in her interactions. Megan also highlights the value of embracing awkwardness as a catalyst for growth.

She shares her transition into the tech industry and her passion for helping nonprofits leverage technology to serve individuals with dignity and demonstrate impact. In this conversation, Megan and Myron discuss the similarities between teaching and sales consulting, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding in both fields. They explore the biases and misconceptions associated with these professions and emphasize we are all problem solvers.

Megan shares her experience of translating her nonprofit background into consulting and guiding others facing similar challenges. They also discuss the significance of community building and the role it plays in personal and professional growth. The conversation concludes with a focus on the three C's: clarity, connection, and co-creation, and how they contribute to successful relationships and outcomes.

In this episode, Myron chats with Mateo Durango about his journey from professional soccer player to solutions engineer in the tech. Mateo shares his core values of optimism, empathy, and teamwork that have contributed to his success. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in sales and solution engineering, as well as the need to understand individual motivators and goals.

Mateo also discusses his coaching philosophy, which is centered around servant leadership and creating a sense of belonging within a team. The conversation explores the importance of self-awareness and mental health, emphasizing the need for individuals to be self-aware and seek support when needed. It highlights the shift towards prioritizing mental fitness and treating it with the same importance as physical fitness. The practice of mental health is compared to physical fitness, emphasizing the need for continuous development and self-reflection.

The power of small acts and listening is discussed, emphasizing the impact of empathy and connection in everyday interactions.