Give A Damn

Story 110: Casey Wright on Becoming an Owner, Accepting Loss, and Being Human First

Justin sits down with Casey Wright, President at Chief of Staff, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation. Wright reflects on the whirlwind of preparing to open a new facility just as the COVID-19 lockdown hit, the unexpected detour that took him on a cross-country road trip, and how he navigated personal and professional loss. It’s a raw, reflective episode about resilience, leadership in uncertain times, and the moments that shape us.

Story 109: Amber Cox on Her Love for Women’s Sports, the WNBA being cool, and Caitlin Clark

Women’s sports have always had a diverse audience. In this episode, Justin chats with Amber Cox, COO and General Manager of the Indiana Fever. The two discuss the recent surge of momentum in women’s sports, specifically the WNBA, scenario planning in the draft, and, of course, Caitlin Clark, plus so much more. 

Story 108: Ron Hill on Getting Out of the Office, Building Congruence, and Creating a Better Way of Life

In this episode, Justin sits down with Ron Hill, Co-Founder, Conscious Leadership Guide and Managing Partner of Conscious Leaders Quest, a holistic business consulting service that focuses on psychological safety in the workplace and doing interiority work as a leader. 

Story 107: Brian Morris on Life’s Curveballs, Family, and the Leadercast Conference

In this episode, Justin sits down with Brian Morris, President and Managing Partner of Leadercast—a local powerhouse transforming leadership training and coaching. Brian opens up about his career journey, from the world of athletics to leading a movement that shapes better leaders. He also shares personal stories about family life, including the surprise arrival of twins that brought his kid count to six and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership.

Story 106: Will General on Following Your Heart, Brand Strategy, and The Nashville Stars

In this episode, Justin chats with Will General, Marketing Director for the Nashville Stars, the team aiming to become MLB’s first franchise named after a Negro Leagues club. Will shares his journey from corporate America to leading a brand that’s catching considerable attention—including from Jelly Roll. Tune in to explore the Stars' mission, baseball history, and what’s next.

Story 105: Amy Sandler of Radical Candor on Ruinous Empathy, False Harmony, and Building Trust

In this episode, we welcome the Chief Marketing Officer and host of the Radical Candor podcast, Amy Sandler, to Give a Damn! She and Justin break down the notorious book by Kim Scott, and they both have implemented its teachings as a rubric for their leadership journeys and tools for leaders to build trust within their teams. 

 

Story 104: JD Glover on Being Eager for Opportunity, Growing Pains, and The New Currency

In this episode, Justin welcomes longtime friend and Owner of First Source Auto, JD Glover. They discuss his humble beginnings as an entrepreneur and his growth of a human-first business, where he aims to help his team build fantastic careers. After all, people are the new currency. 

 

Story 103: Tucker Graves on Brutal Honesty, Life Lessons in 8 Mile, and Serving Others

In this episode, Justin speaks with Tucker Graves, CEO of Pineapple Academy, a company that strives to help employers engage with their deskless workforce through education. Graves shares with listeners his family lineage of entrepreneurship and what it means to have a “beach ball” mentality in the workplace.

Story 102: Mark Mears on Being Like-Hearted, Mentorship, and Making a Difference

In this episode, Justin is joined by Mark Mears, author, founder, and Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC. Mark shares with listeners how he got his start in integrated marketing and the vital role that mentorship has played in his career. 

Story 101: Racheal Burnett on Self Auditing, Making Room for Intentionality, and New Habits

Find out what was and wasn’t on our 2024 Bingo card. It’s time for a year in review. Justin ends the year with the amazing Racheal Burnett, COO + Partner of Guild Collective, as they walk listeners through their goals for this year and the next.