Servant Leadership to Inspire Your Team with Paul Lodato, CTN Studios
Release Date: 10/16/2024
Feeding Others & Starting a Nonprofit with Tony Mansolillo, Feed Thy Neighbor
The Kristen Weardon Show
For Tony Mansolillo, food and friends have always been his passions. What started as sharing meals with friends has turned into cooking & delivering hundreds of meals daily to those in need. Tony is the Founder & President of Feed Thy Neighbor, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Hear how to turn your passions into a nonprofit organization, heartwarming stories from Tony’s work, how to help more people, how to become a connector, and the importance of training more line cooks & kitchen staff. Connect with Tony at
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Telling Your Own Story with Sanibel Writer & Director Jamie Winterstern
The Kristen Weardon Show
Jamie Winterstern set out to tell the stories of the seashell-obsessed community on Sanibel Island. Six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian changed everything. Jamie is the Writer & Director of Sanibel and the Co-Founder & CEO of SwipeMarket. Sanibel won the Best Florida Film Award at the 2024 Naples International Film Festival. Hear how to start a career in film, why editors make the best directors, how to tell your own story, the behind-the-scenes of the Sanibel documentary, and how to handle grief. Watch Sanibel at the from January 10-16, 2025 and connect with Jamie at , on Instagram...
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Connecting People & Doing More Together with Mrs. USA Globe 2024 Lena Palmier, ONE Foundation
The Kristen Weardon Show
Lena Palmier always strives to connect people and empower women, and is passionate about extraordinary charity events and giving back to the community. She’s Mrs. USA Globe 2024 and Director of ONE Foundation. Hear how the different countries she’s lived in have shaped her life, how we can do more together, how to balance global & local charity work, the behind-the-scenes from the Mrs. USA Globe competition, and why you should always dream big. Connect with Lena at and on Instagram
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Storytelling, Writing, and Editing with Gaylene Salomons, Naples Illustrated
The Kristen Weardon Show
Gaylene Salomons knows how to tell a good story. She’s the Senior Editor of Naples Illustrated and Editor of Naples Charity Register. Hear how to follow what you love, the power of print magazines & compelling visuals, her writing process & editing process, how to get better as a writer & editor, and the perks of being a logophile (lover of words). Connect with Gaylene at and on
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Taking Care of Yourself & Others with Colonel Jim Bloom, Collier County Sheriff’s Office
The Kristen Weardon Show
Colonel Jim Bloom knows a thing or two about protecting each other and investing in our youth. He’s worked for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years and currently serves as the Undersheriff. Hear what he learned growing up in a military family & on his grandparents’ dairy farm, how he got his start in corrections, how to manage a big team, how to give back to the kids in your community, and his best advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs & leaders. Connect with Jim at and on
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Weighing the Risks & Making the Jump with Jonathan Sigg, The Laser Lounge Spa
The Kristen Weardon Show
Jonathan Sigg is the epitome of perseverance & innovation. He & his wife April opened The Laser Lounge Spa during the Great Recession, using smart money moves and calculated risks to get their business off the ground. Hear how to identify a niche that will always have demand, The Home Depot credit card story, how to expand your business to multiple locations, how to focus on quality of service, and Jonathan’s advice for starting your own business. Connect with Jonathan at and on Instagram &
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Helping Others & Delighting Your Employees with Todd Clevenger, Barnabas Charities
The Kristen Weardon Show
Todd Clevenger took his 1st mission trip to Ecuador in 2001. It made him realize he should focus on helping others for the rest of his life. Todd is the Founder & Executive Director of Barnabas Charities, and Founder of Kids Against Hunger - Florida. Hear his most memorable mission trips, how to surprise & delight your team, his personal journey with Diabetes, how business and charity work complement each other, and the magic of meal packing. Connect with Todd at , , and on
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Preparing for Each Client with Dani Taverna, DMA Cosmetics & Duality Artistry
The Kristen Weardon Show
Dani Taverna developed her passion for art and fashion while studying in Florence, Italy, and her talent for makeup artistry followed. She’s the Founder and Owner of DMA Cosmetics and Duality Artistry, staying on the cutting edge of makeup and fashion. Hear what she learned in Florence, how she fell in love with makeup, how she’s won jobs like New York Fashion Week (NYFW) while being based in Florida, her creative process, and how to always put your best foot forward. Connect with Dani at , , and on Instagram and
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Servant Leadership to Inspire Your Team with Paul Lodato, CTN Studios
The Kristen Weardon Show
Paul Lodato was the youngest General Manager in the history of the CTN family of TV stations (Christian Television Network). It taught him to be a servant leader and value your team. Today, he practices those same skills as the Executive Director of CTN Studios. Hear how he transitioned from singing to TV, whether college is worth it, passion vs. purpose, how to lead by example, and how to successfully work with your spouse. Connect with Paul on
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Making Tough Decisions with Mark Russell, LINSTOL
The Kristen Weardon Show
Mark Russell grew up in many places around the world, as his father was in the Air Force. It gave Mark the confidence to continue traveling the world - and the confidence to make decisions, no matter what. Today, he’s the Chief Executive Officer of LINSTOL, providing the travel industry with innovative, sustainable, and stylish product solutions. Hear how to be self-reliant, why he decided not to go to college, how to invest in your people, what you can learn from failure, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. Connect with Mark on and at
info_outlinePaul Lodato was the youngest General Manager in the history of the CTN family of TV stations (Christian Television Network). It taught him to be a servant leader and value your team. Today, he practices those same skills as the Executive Director of CTN Studios. Hear how he transitioned from singing to TV, whether college is worth it, passion vs. purpose, how to lead by example, and how to successfully work with your spouse. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn