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Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast. THE place to find stories, strategies, and inspiration on how to embrace change, overcome challenges, and redefine resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Our show brings together a diverse group of individuals who inspire, educate, and motivate our audience to find their own inner strength in everything from the minutiae of everyday life to world altering problems. Now they want to share what they have learned to help everyone build their resilience, ov ...
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County’s Longest-Running Business Talk Show
Ric Franzi | Critical Mass Business Talk Show
Hosted by Ric Franzi, Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, California’s longest running business talk show, focused on exploring topics of interest to executives, entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders in Southern California and beyond.
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Jenn Quader, President & CEO of The Smart Agency (Episode 1547)
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Jenn Quader is President & CEO of The Smart Agency, a 30-year-old company she acquired in 2018 that is now the leading professional communications firm for commercial real estate and financial services companies in the United States. Her personal mission is to empower the next generation of confident communicators by sharing her voice in the global…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Chris Skaling, Founder & CEO of NAITIVE (Episode 1552)
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Chris Skaling is the visionary founder and CEO of NAITIVE, an innovative AI Consulting Agency that is transforming the consulting landscape. With over 15 years of experience in AI integration and cloud transformations, Chris is at the forefront of pioneering AI-driven solutions that redefine how businesses operate. At NAITIVE, Chris leads a team de…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Polina Kratova, Founder & CEO of RiseUP Stars (Episode 1551)
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Polina Kratova is the Founder and CEO of RiseUP Stars, a pioneering organization in youth enrichment and education. With over a decade of experience working with tech-enabled startups and building impactful programs, Polina has dedicated her career to empowering young minds through innovative, hands-on learning experiences. RiseUP Stars is a leadin…
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Mark Beaumont on Mental Resilience, Leadership & Record-Breaking Adventures
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In this episode, we dive deep with Mark Beaumont, a legendary endurance athlete known for his record-breaking feats, including cycling around the globe in just 78 days. Mark shares his unique insights on building mental resilience, leading teams with clarity, and applying endurance strategies to business and life. Whether you’re looking for inspira…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Tom Wood, CEO of Silent Streams (Episode 1550)
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Tom Wood is a seasoned entrepreneur and industry expert with a passion for helping business maximize profits and increase their bottom line. As the CEO of Silent Streams, he has successfully saved companies millions of dollars and increased employees' benefits at the same time. With a keen eye for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Tom is d…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Susie Schaefer, Founder & CEO of Finish the Book Publishing (Episode 1549)
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Known as The Transformational Book Coach for “cause publishing,” Susie Schaefer believes that books are the gateway to creating a movement. Whether writing a book helps an author heal past trauma or raise awareness for social change, Susie empowers storytellers to be part of the global conversation and create a ripple effect for humanity, particula…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Shannon Chapman, Director of Land Development at Belquest Developments (Episode 1548)
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Shannon Chapman graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 2000, making her way to SDSU days before her 18th birthday. She wanted to be a teacher, so she majored in English & had her BA by 2004. She was 21 when she graduated college & set out to become a teacher abroad. Instead, she welcomed a baby boy at age 23 with half of her credential complet…
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Keith Bills’ Inspiring Story of Hurricane Recovery and Community Strength
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In this special episode of Resiliency the Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver are joined by Keith Bills, president of Carolina Steel Motorcycle Ministry, to share his heartfelt journey through the devastation of Hurricane Helen. Keith’s unwavering commitment to community support shines as he describes bringing essential supplies and hop…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews John Cervenka & Steve Mott - Starfish Social Media, Inc. (Episode 1546)
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John Cervenka is the CEO and a co-founder of Starfish Social Media Inc. Starfish is a fast growing global social media platform that enables users to promote their good, connect with others that share common interests, and easily connect with the causes they about. Prior to launching Starfish, John was an Institutional Advisor with Morgan Stanley. …
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ian Tonks, Expert EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide (Episode 1545)
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Ian Tonks is an expert EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System™, Ian Tonks combines timeless business principles with a set of simple, practical, real-world tools to help entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses, enabling them to crystalize their vision, instill discipline and accountability thro…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Sebastian Zelger, CEO of Liqui Moly USA (Episode 1544)
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Sebastian Zelger, born in 1988 in Germany, is the CEO of Liqui Moly USA. His early experiences with low-paying and physically exhausting vacation jobs during high school fueled his determination to pursue higher education and a successful career. While studying, Zelger gained hands-on experience at prominent companies like Porsche AG in Stuttgart a…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Scott Cannon, CEO of BigRentz (Episode 1543)
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Scott Cannon is the CEO of OC-based BigRentz, a leading procurement software company that solves long-standing challenges in construction by streamlining equipment procurement and improving logistics. The platform connects contractors to over 14,000 rental yards and 6,000 rental companies across the U.S., reducing inefficiencies in a traditionally …
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Curtis McCullom, CEO & Human Potential Coach at Bespoke Human Potential Coaching (Episode 1542)
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Curtis McCullom is a Human Potential Coach, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, speaker, and trainer with over 35 years of experience in self-improvement and personal development. As the CEO of the Curtis McCullom Group LLC, Bespoke Human Potential Coaching, Curtis helps individuals and entrepreneurs break through mindset blocks, increase income, an…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Bill Wilhelm, President of R.D. Olson Construction (Episode 1541)
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For more than 25 years, Bill Wilhelm has played a pivotal role in helping shape R.D. Olson Construction to become one of the nation’s leading general contractors, commemorating 40 years in business this year. Under Wilhelm’s leadership, R.D. Olson Construction has earned an award-winning reputation across the Western U.S. and Hawaii for projects sp…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Paul Brinkman, President of Trans-Solutions (Episode 1540)
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Paul Brinkman has spent 15 years in management consulting, bringing expertise in Process Improvement, Cost Reduction, and Value Creation for his transportation consulting customers. Paul recently purchased Trans-Solutions, a business focused on strategic planning and execution for clients' Supply Chain needs, creating efficiency in modality and tra…
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Rest as Resilience: How to Mindfully Recharge and Optimize for Success with Alexis Jeffries
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Sometimes building resilience requires us to slow down instead of trying to go faster. Alexis Jeffries learned this firsthand when she was laid off from a job and realized she needed to pause and figure out what was next. In this episode, Alexis talks with Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader about her TEDx Talk: “Rest as Resilience.” She shares her un…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Richard Cabrera, Head of Commercial Banking at Umpqua Bank (Episode 1539)
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Richard Cabrera is an Executive Vice President at Umpqua Bank and the Head of Commercial Banking for Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. He has been with Umpqua since 2016 and leads the bank’s asset-based lending division, debt capital markets, and corporate banking operations. Under his leadership, the bank ha…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Julie Keyes, Founder of KeyeStrategies, LLC (Episode 1538)
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Julie Keyes is a Business Consultant and Certified Exit Planner based in Central Minnesota. Her company, KeyeStrategies has worked with business owners of private companies since 2012. Julie’s been an entrepreneur herself for many years and has won numerous national awards for her work in exit planning. She a member of the Exit Planning Institute’s…
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Confidently Walking in the Wrong Direction: A Guide to Navigating Change with Jenn Quader
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How do you know when you’re walking in the wrong direction? And is there even such a thing as a “right direction” in the first place? These are the questions that inspired Jenn Quader’s TEDx Talk: “Confidently Walking in the Wrong Direction.” In this episode, Jenn takes the guest seat for an interview with Dr. Kelly Culver and producer Asef Quader,…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Brett Buettner, President of Buettner Insurance Agency (Episode 1537)
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Brett Buettner is the President of Buettner Insurance Agency, a full-spectrum employee benefits firm located in Orange County, California. Brett helps companies grow, maintain top talent, and reach their goals by providing boutique employee benefit solutions to his clients alongside HR technologies and compliance tools. He is a 3rd Generation broke…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews David Bagga, CEO of The David Bagga Company (Episode 1536)
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David Bagga is the CEO of the David Bagga Company, founded in 2013. Since its inception, David has successfully placed over 600 candidates in medical device sales jobs and is ranked in the top 1% of sales recruiters across the U.S. on LinkedIn. David is the author of "A Millennial's Guide to Breaking into Medical Device Sales" and holds the title o…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ajay Prasad, Founder & CEO of RepuGen (Episode 1535)
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Ajay Prasad, Founder and CEO of RepuGen (founded in 2016), is a healthcare marketing leader passionate about aligning online reviews with patient satisfaction. He recognized a critical gap – most healthcare providers' online reviews don't reflect their high internal satisfaction ratings. This disconnect hurts businesses, as over 80% of patients rel…
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Decoding Clicktivism with Spencer Hooker
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Even if you don’t realize it, you’ve probably engaged in “clicktivism,” a form of online activism that uses the internet to promote change. Spencer Hooker is an activist and global communications graduate student focused on the role of social media in activism. In this episode, he joins Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader to discuss his TEDx Talk, “De…
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How to Stop Wasting Your Life: Why You Should Rethink Your Waste with Lilyana Yankova
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Lilyana Yankova believes our relationship with waste is directly connected to our ability to stop wasting our lives. Lilyana is a higher education professional and an instructional designer passionate about solving the urgent challenges of tomorrow with sustainable innovation. In this episode, she joins Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader to talk abou…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Shane Silsby, Founder & CEO of Silsby Strategic Advisors (Episode 1534)
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Shane Silsby has 25 years of experience influencing strategic planning, public policy, organizational development, and the delivery of major infrastructure projects. His expansive career includes executive leadership roles in the private sector and with government agencies across the country, including his last public sector post as the Director of…
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The Transformative Power of Expressive Arts with Elizabeth Tobias
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Elizabeth Tobias knows firsthand how resilience can help you walk through even the most difficult traumas and losses. And now, she’s helping others build that same resilience as an artist and expressive arts therapist. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Elizabeth about her TEDx Talk, “Awakening Resilience: The Transformativ…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Angie Rowe, President & CEO of Beyond Blindness (Episode 1533)
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Angie Rowe serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Blindness. Through their mission-focused programs, Beyond Blindness empowers children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. Beyond Blindness envisions a world where all children, no matter their abilities are equipped to live full and r…
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Mike Myers, CEO - Southern Pacific at McCarthy Building Companies (Episode 1532)
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Mike Myers, is CEO, Southern Pacific at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. A long-time McCarthy partner, Mike Myers became the Chief Executive Officer for the Southern Pacific region in 2024. In his role, he leads approximately 1,500 partners across four locations in Southern California and Nevada. His responsibilities include overseeing all operati…
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Queerness Beyond Trauma with Ira McIntosh
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As someone who struggled to find community in his youth, Ira McIntosh is now committed to studying the history of the queer community. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Ira about his TEDx Talk, “Queerness Beyond Trauma: Where is Our History?” and the master’s thesis he’s writing on the same topic. Ira explains what resilie…
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