Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Alanna Rizzo is one of many the powerful female role models in sports broadcasting. You can see her on MLB Network, and while she may be best known for the indelible mark she left on Dodgers Nation, her work as a philanthropist is what has changed - even saved - countless lives. Alanna Rizzo is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and the President of Guidry’s Guardian, a foundation dedicated to finding every dog a home. As a reporter, her talent has always shined most when telling behind the scenes stories. And her latest one - though bold - just may be her most promising one to date…for ball players - and ball-playing pups - alike. Visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/6wd3tdAu5U4Website: https://officialalannarizzo.com/ | https://guidrysguardian.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alannarizzo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alannarizzo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044421699852

Tim Flynn is a cutting-edge cybersecurity expert at the forefront of NIL protections. Nearly three decades of developing custom integrations honed his eye for system vulnerabilities. He is the co-founding owner of DataMolly and the wicked sharp purveyor of online safety solutions. He effectively wrote the playbook for collegiate competitors. And by protecting images, allows collegiate competitors to keep their focus where it belongs: on their sport, not their data.YouTube: https://youtu.be/PI08xcc84VkWebsite: https://datamolly.com/

On this episode Joel sits down with a lifelong philanthropist who has found a creative way to break the cycle of poverty. His name is Doug Cowan, President and CEO of Community Services League, where meaningful impact has been the mission for more than a century. In that time, thousands have had their lives changed for the better. Through integrated services, homeless individuals learn the skills it takes to get ahead, because where there is help today…there is always hope for tomorrow.For our YouTube channel, visit: https://youtu.be/O1lKq6bFNUIWebsite: https://www.cslcares.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cslcares/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/doug_cowan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdougcowan

Tracy Foster is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Screen Sanity, the international nonprofit addressing screen time. It’s one of modern parentings most complex issues, and one that she aims to simplify. By empowering adults with the tools they need, she has become the leader of a movement that maximizes benefits while minimizing harm, so kids can be kids…a little while longer. Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/4kRXFdavxX8Website: https://screensanity.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screensanity/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreenSanity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screensanity/

Today’s guest is a dynamic connector of people whose highest calling is helping others reach their full potential. With honesty and integrity, he promotes total wellness through the art of taking responsibility for oneself, wherever they may be in life. Dr. Gilles LaMarche is the multi-hyphenate leader whose service is rooted in setting the example himself, as a healer, educator, author and beyond.Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/C5h_PO36LzUWebsite: https://drgilleslamarche.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drglamarche/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/glamarche?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGillesLamarche/

Big things are possible when goals and focus align. So when the future of our children is at stake, the only path forward…is together. Leading the charge is Torree Pederson, a passionate advocate for education. She’s the founding President and CEO of Aligned, the only non-partisan coalition of education-focused business leaders in Kansas or Missouri. Through advocacy across political aisles, she makes the system work smarter - and harder - in an initiative that strengthens us all. And by investing today in the education of tomorrow, she ensures that every student is prepared to succeed.For more with Torree Pederson, check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/h7JdXPBJOgQWebsite: https://wearealigned.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TorreeAligned Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torree.gunterpederson

The going might get tough, but today’s guest is tougher. He’s a retired Marine best known for two things. First is his love of service to our country. The other is his larger-than-life resolve to conquer any challenge that may come his way. Captain Eric McElvenny is a veteran turned elite athlete who cannot be beat. His incredible journey took him from a hospital bed to finish lines of the world’s most prestigious endurance events. Doing so would be incredible for anyone, but as an amputee…it's nothing short of remarkable. Time and time again he’s beaten the odds, proving that with the right mindset, anything is possible.Please check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/DCxgYgtwtJ8Website: https://ericmcelvenny.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericmcelvenny/?hl=en

August has been a month filled with incredible guests and inspiring conversations. On this episode of our "best of" series, we highlight Joel's conversation with Rob and Anissa Elsey. Rob and Anissa Elsey each built successful careers in their own right, but a first-hand experience with addiction helped them realize a higher calling as recovery philanthropists. The result was In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit that affords safe, sober housing - and the opportunity for change - to people recovering from substance abuse. By removing the stigma comes hope, the most powerful antidote to the heartbreak that is addiction. Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InTheNameOfGraceOrg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntheNameofGrace/

Tommy Short is a high-performer who has never met a challenge he didn’t like. He exemplifies a way of life that demands mental fortitude one can’t learn in a book. And in his case, his way of life came from rising to the challenge of his own personal standard…in front of an audience of thousands. Tommy Short is the Founder of Think Better, Perform Better and a retired D1 Men’s Basketball referee. The same impartiality that once drew scorn is now welcomed by business teams he coaches to game-changing performance…under pressure, and towards the extraordinary future that awaits.Please visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ZEojnC6lf34Website: https://www.thinkbetterperformbetter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbetterperformbetter/

When you’re chasing a dream, you never can be sure where it will lead. Today’s guest took a serendipitous leap of faith, and found everything she never knew she wanted. Caley Rose is an award-winning singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed Queen of Positivity whose music has a message. Using indie-pop with a sunny twist, she delivers confidence-boosting anthems to women and youth across the continent. And empowers them to not just go for what they want, but demand all that they deserve and more.For more with Caley Rose, please visit our YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DzHzAASu9KoWebsite: https://caleyrose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleyrose/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaleyRose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaleyRose

In his pursuit of a worthy challenge, Dr. Matt Poepsel achieved the titles of Marine, Ph.D and Ironman finisher. Independently, each title carries its own lofty clout, but when properly positioned, becomes a trifecta that can’t be beat. He is an author, speaker and Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index, where he aligns talent with strategy to deliver unprecedented results. It’s an evolutionary framework that harnesses the power of technology and psychology to create better work for a better world. And with focus on authenticity above all else, he develops managers into leaders of people, advancing ever forward.For Extra Innings with Dr. Matt Poepsel, visit: https://youtu.be/Tw_6G7o_O3cWebsite: https://www.mattpoepsel.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpoepsel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattpoepsel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattpoepsel/

Dr. Russell Clayton is an award-winning scholar and executive development coach who is on a mission to get others from where they are to where they want to be. And he does it using the power of emotional intelligence. His facts-based approach balances science with ideals to influence leaders from the classroom to the boardroom. And by challenging the traditions of how work gets done, amplifies outputs and work and at home. Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PNQLeAHLCKUWebsite: https://russellclayton.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellwclayton/?hl=pa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38418838

Today’s story is one of hope, hardwork and resilience as Joel is joined by a woman who is shifting international business frameworks using customer-centric solutions. Dr. Mary Ritz is the esteemed founder, thought-provoking leader and guiding force of Almenta International, a professional development firm optimizing performance to bring learning to life. With a global perspective rooted in humble beginnings, she challenges the notion of profits before people. And by refocusing on what matters most, has unlocked the key to limitless opportunity, no matter what continent - or village - you call home. For Extra Innings with Dr. Mary Ritz, please visit: https://youtu.be/trnijbaO5DAWebsite: https://almentainternational.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mary_ritz2015?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mary-Ritz/100010919674383/

Joel is joined by a mindfulness expert whose high-octane strategies are leveling up organizations everywhere. So who is Mike Lee and how does he do it? He’s an in-demand keynote, two-time author and founder of Mindshift Labs, where purpose meets mental health to unlock world-class performance. Using a countercultural approach that fuses science and experience with lessons learned from the best in basketball, he’s written a new set of rules for our ultra-competitive world…and it’s changing the game for business and high-achievers alike. Please visit our YouTube channel for more: https://youtu.be/CaUQn_4y308Website: https://mindshiftlabs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoismikelee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeleewhois

Luke Russert possesses a pedigree steeped in journalistic history, one may even argue journalism is in his DNA, but it was the crushing pressure and weight of expectations that sent him on a captivating journey to the furthest corners of the world. He is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and son of the late Tim Russert, famed host of NBC’s Meet the Press. In his debut memoir, Luke chronicles his three-year quest to self-discovery. Not only did it take him to nearly 70 countries around the globe, it helped him define who he was beyond his father's shadow…while grieving - and honoring - the legacy he built.Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/JjZ4P2e6Rvkhttps://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9780785291817/look-for-me-there/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukerussert/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukerussert?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeRussertNBC/

Rob and Anissa Elsey each built successful careers in their own right, but a first-hand experience with addiction helped them realize a higher calling as recovery philanthropists. The result was In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit that affords safe, sober housing - and the opportunity for change - to people recovering from substance abuse. By removing the stigma comes hope, the most powerful antidote to the heartbreak that is addiction. Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InTheNameOfGraceOrg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntheNameofGrace/

As we wrap up a month filled with fantastic guests, we highlight one in particular...Ted Barrett. We’ve had all types of leaders on this podcast. And athletes. And ministers and pastors. There have been numerous PHDs. But Ted Barrett falls under all of those categories, not to mention he is someone who has taken a punch from the likes of George Foreman and Mike Tyson. He’s a leader, an athlete, a minister, a legend in the game of baseball. Let’s sum it up this way and call him Reverend Doctor Crew Chief. Ted Barrett’s big league umpiring crew spanned from 1994-2022. He worked 33 playoff series, is the only ump in history to work the plate for two perfect games and be on the field for three. For more with Ted Barrett, please visit: https://youtu.be/U-H5PXADZyk

Liz Harding is an accomplished privacy attorney who brings more than two decades of expertise to clients on both in the UK and the US. She is the dual-qualified Vice Chair of Technology and Data Privacy for Polsinelli. She’s an international authority on all things compliance who is as versed in AI risks as she is in regulations. And thanks to her business-focused approach, has remained a pragmatic source of counsel, in the legal community and beyond. Website: https://www.polsinelli.com/elizabeth-liz-harding Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.harding.731?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxNjg1Mzk1MDExNjU4MDQyXzE2ODU2MzcxMDQ5NjcxNjY%3D

On this episode, Joel chats with Shawn Barber, the former NFL linebacker, Vice President of Business Development at McInnes Group and exemplary community leader in the land of the Chiefs. In his athletic career, this All-American’s impressive decorum was rivaled only by his devotion to service. The fingerprints of his stewardship - and the relationships that came of it - can be found everywhere, having uplifted scores of people throughout the community. In some ways, it’s like he never really left the game. But by understanding his impact from a different perspective, continued his legacy as a standout - for all the right reasons - long after his retirement as a player.For Extra Innings with Shawn Barber: https://youtu.be/mq84MT8QVGAWebsite: https://mcinnesgroup.com/advisors-consultants/shawn-barber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnBarber59

TODAY’S EPISODE FOCUSES ON RESILIENCE AND ADVERSITY. JOEL GOLDBERG OFTEN SPEAKS ABOUT DREAMS, AND HE CHRONICLES THE JOURNEY AND PATH OF SO MANY SUCCESSFUL LEADERS, CEOS, ENTREPRENEURS AND ATHLETES BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM FALLS APART. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM BECOMES A NIGHTMARE. TODAY'S GUEST IS ONE OF THE BETTER GUYS JOEL HAS MET IN HIS NEARLY 30-YEAR BROADCAST CAREER. BUT HE’S DIFFERENT THAN WHEN HE FIRST COVERED HIM AND JOEL WOULD ARGUE THAT HE'S AN EVEN BETTER PERSON NOW. BUT WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE WAS HORRIFIC. WOULD YOU SACRIFICE IT ALL TO LIVE YOUR DREAM. TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOW AND WIN TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. SCOTT SPIEZIO DID AND IT NEARLY KILLED HIM. NOW, HE HAS CHOSEN AND FOUGHT TO SAVE HIS OWN LIFE AND OTHERS.