Jaime Zawmon on building elite CEO communities and the power of connection
The Edge
In this episode of The Edge, co-host Taylor Covey sits down with Jaime Zawmon, Founder and President of Titan CEO and The Titan 100. Jaime shares her inspiring journey from growing up in her Czech immigrant father's wire stripping business to building one of the most influential CEO communities in the country. They explore her pivotal career shift from pharmaceutical sales aspirations to magazine publishing, the adversity that led to launching Titan, and what it takes to curate authentic communities of visionary leaders. Jaime also reveals the core values that define modern-day Titans...
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Tiffany Sauder on building a Life of And
The Edge
In this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Tiffany Sauder, founder of Element Three and creator of the Life of And movement. Tiffany shares her powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough, offering practical tools for working women to build sustainable careers while staying deeply connected to their families. They explore how to own the ordinary to unlock the extraordinary, set meaningful minimums instead of perfectionist goals, and create systems that work even during life's busiest seasons. This conversation is packed with actionable frameworks...
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Christina Rice explores clarity with kindness and conscious team building
The Edge
On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Christina Rice, President & COO of Pyx Health, based in Tucson, Arizona. Christina shares her journey from employee #3 to president of a healthcare activation company that serves over 10 million Medicaid and Medicare lives across the country. She opens up about building aligned teams, her philosophy of 'clarity with kindness' in providing feedback, and how the 'beliefs, behaviors, outcomes' framework drives company culture. Christina also discusses her ...
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Cina Welch on self-aware leadership and building a culture of respect
The Edge
On this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Cina Welch, President & CEO of FCCI Insurance Group to explore what it means to lead with both self-awareness and heart. Cina shares her 28-year journey at FCCI, from entry-level attorney to CEO, discussing how she's built a culture of respect and inclusion while driving strong business results. They dive into her "Swiss cheese leadership" philosophy and the power of intentional team building. Cina also reveals how adventure travel - from climbing Kilimanjaro to volunteering in rural Cambodia - has shaped her perspective...
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Jayme Ambrose explores nurse-led innovation and purpose-driven healthcare
The Edge
On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Jayme Ambrose, CEO and Founder of Adobe Population Health, to explore how nurse-led innovation is transforming healthcare delivery. What began as Jayme's doctoral project has evolved into a purpose-driven company that's grown from 12 employees in an 834-square-foot office to over 400 team members across 11 states, all united by their mission to "positively impact the lives we touch." Jayme shares her leadership journey from hospital nursing to building teams that think in systems rather than tasks. She discusses the power of...
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Santiago Jaramillo on entrepreneurship, inner work, and AI transformation
The Edge
On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with entrepreneur and former CEO turned executive coach, Santiago “Santi” Jaramillo. Santi shares the arc of his journey—from growing up in Cali, Colombia, to building Emplify, to coaching leaders—and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, culture, and now AI adoption. They explore the importance of inner work after achieving external success, and Santi opens up about learning to separate self-worth from productivity, as well as the power of leading from love rather than fear. They also dig into why AI is first a...
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Mike Renaud on purpose-driven leadership and community impact
The Edge
In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Mike Renaud, President & CEO of Valle del Sol, a 50-year-old nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike shares his journey from healthcare professional to leading one of the Southwest's first Latino nonprofits, discussing the power of upstream thinking, building passionate teams, and creating lasting community change. They explore Mike's edge in connecting with people, the importance of family values in leadership, and how Valle's work goes beyond healthcare to address root causes of community challenges. ...
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Bob Klonk on building the forever independent firm
The Edge
On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with Robert (Bob) Klonk, Chairman & CEO of Unison Risk Advisors (URA) and Oswald Companies. Bob shares his 40-year journey in the insurance industry, from building Oswald's benefits practice from scratch to co-founding URA with Bob Cawley. They explore the vision behind creating a "forever independent firm." Bob opens up about his leadership philosophy, the importance of mutual respect in partnerships, and his commitment to giving others the same opportunities he had to build equity and create wealth. Connect with Bob...
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Ryan Rans discusses the entrepreneurial edge of work ethic and curiosity
The Edge
In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Ryan Rans, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Great Lakes Capital, a real estate development firm. Ryan shares insights on leading strategy for a billion-dollar portfolio, the unique advantages of building a business in the Midwest, and how relationships drive opportunities in real estate development. They discuss the value of peer groups for entrepreneurs, the passion behind team building, and Ryan's journey working alongside his wife in business. Ryan also opens up about his boxing experience at Notre Dame and reveals how fly fishing...
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Steve Canty on entrepreneurial courage and mentorship
The Edge
In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Steve Canty, Agent/Owner of Steve Canty Insurance Agency, to discuss his journey from marketing professional to insurance entrepreneur. Steve shares how a chance meeting in 2016 sparked a major career change in his 50s, proving it's never too late to pursue entrepreneurial aspirations. They explore the power of mentorship, the importance of diverse perspectives in the insurance industry, and how transferable skills from corporate America prepared him for business ownership. Steve also reflects on his time at Indiana State University and...
info_outlineJulie Wright is the Vice President of Employee Engagement at Royal United Mortgage, a national mortgage lender headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Julie joins co-host Courtney Montfort to share a glimpse into her talk “Dear Younger Self,” where she reflects on the challenges she faced 10 years ago when she began a new role. She discusses the lessons she learned during that time and how she has grown as a leader.
Connect with Julie on LinkedIn. Learn more about Royal United Mortgage.
Key Takeaways:
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“Dear Younger Self” (4:00)
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The importance of being reflective, authentic, and vulnerable (8:22)
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Vulnerability isn’t a weakness (9:20)
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Julie’s turning point at Royal United (12:30)
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Bringing your whole self to work (20:10)
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Forming trusting relationships (22:55)
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Practice being vulnerable (25:07)