In this episode, Nina talks to one of her most trusted mentors,  Ramon (Ray) Hopkins), a former Marine officer who has currently the Division Chief for Construction at the California Department of Transportation.  Nina and Ray discuss the leadership lessons learned in the military that have translated into the civilian role, and how their military experience formed the type of leader that they have become.  They also discuss the importance of listening to and valuing the perspectives and lessons that our newer employees and subordinates can teach us, and how we as leaders must continually be open to adapting to change.    

In this episode, Joe welcomes the amazing Dr. Tenesha Wards to the Lounge. Dr. Wards is the founder of infinity wellness center in Austin, Texas, and The Infinity Way, Online Functional Medicine Program.  She specializes in finding and correcting the core root cause of conditions like Fatigue, Chronic Pain, and other medical mysteries. During their discussion, they talked about functional medicine, ways to reduce inflammation, and various supplements that can help optimize one’s holistic health.

In this episode, Jose and Joe discuss the timeless principles in the book Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf.