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People At Your Service

By Steve King

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Episode 36- Bob Goodwin

People At Your ServiceJul 19, 2022

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Episode 59 - Bob Goodwin

Episode 59 - Bob Goodwin

"I do not want to operate out of fear, I want to operate out of Faith."

"Part of the ethos of Career Club is to encourage people, empower people, and enable them."

Next on Grandma's Comfy Couch, Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, talks with Steve King about the struggle of finding a job that you enjoy and how his passion was to improve the job searching process for others.

Mar 27, 202330:40
Episode 58 - Joe Frank

Episode 58 - Joe Frank

"Being knee-deep in corporate ventures, I knew if I could do it alone, I could do it better... I was ready to bet on myself." 

"There's always going to be an excuse... you have to just look past that. There is never going to be a perfect time... you just have to go all in." 

Fowling Warehouse Owner, father, and husband, Joe Frank, joins Steve King virtually in Grandma's Comfy Couch Studio to discuss entrepreneurship and the best new activity, fowling. 

Mar 11, 202335:09
Episode 57 - Rhiannon Hoeweler

Episode 57 - Rhiannon Hoeweler

"Women tend to put themselves last, and when they do that, they can give up the best pieces of themselves. If you lean into what you are and who you are, you will be better for everyone else around you."

Just in time for International Women's Day, Steve King sat down with successful and inspirational businesswoman, Rhi Hoeweler. She is a mother, grandmother, VP of Experience and Impact at MadTree Brewing Company, and founder of Ascending Women. Rhi discusses her passion for community service, her life challenges, and her work at MadTree. 

Mar 09, 202336:30
Episode 56 - Todd Pfister

Episode 56 - Todd Pfister

“As you are out looking for partners, make sure you bring people in that fit you and compliment you.”

“Hire well, hire really smart people that can do things better than you."

Todd is a successful businessman as he is a business owner of TP4 Advisors, and a Franchise Advisor with FranNet. In this episode, he joins host, Steve King, to discuss his insight on family, Faith, and business. 

Mar 08, 202324:10
Episode 55 - Gina Marek

Episode 55 - Gina Marek

"You can work through the grief... there is hope in the way of trying to do good for others"

Gina Marek, CPA of RMM Consulting and Founder of My Fave 5, discusses with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch how she was able to find hope after she lost her oldest son and founded a nonprofit to help people continue to build relationships with trusted individuals in their life. 

Jan 03, 202329:05
Episode 54 - Chris Shroat

Episode 54 - Chris Shroat

“Do things that you are passionate about and invested in as opposed to things that might make your wallet bigger”

“I create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to approach and speak whatever is on their mind... while demonstrating faith through my actions”

Loving father, husband, and Head of Consumer Support Shared Services at Fifth Third Bank, Chris Shroat, discusses Faith at work and how he leads and serves his community with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch. 

Dec 23, 202235:09
Episode 53 - Jenny Berg

Episode 53 - Jenny Berg

"I believe we can do more as a team than we can do as individuals. Collaboration is an important aspect in what I have done."

Jenny Berg, philanthropist and a woman in business, joins Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch to discuss how she loves and serves the Greater Cincinnati area through non-profit organizations. 

Dec 19, 202232:23
Episode 52 - Nick Reed Smith

Episode 52 - Nick Reed Smith

“You can learn from anybody... so surround yourself with great people that you can learn from and have great people that you can teach”

Best-selling author, Navy Sub veteran, and salesman, Nick Reed Smith, sits with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch to share his experiences and discuss the importance of mentorship as well as being a mentee.

Nov 28, 202224:37
Episode 51- Alyssa King

Episode 51- Alyssa King

“We all have special abilities; we all have weaknesses. Kids born with disabilities are not any different. They have weaknesses and strengths... They have a special message to share with the world like everyone else”

Alyssa King, Special Education Teacher and author of I Choose Yellow, joins Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch to discuss her inspiration to pursue a career in special education as well as write a children's book. 

Nov 01, 202232:18
Episode 50- Don Frericks

Episode 50- Don Frericks

"Growth has a consequence, but growth can also have a purpose"

Leadership coach, Don Frericks, joins Steve King virtually to discuss his passion for helping businesses find their purpose and his lifelong goal to continuously give back. 

Oct 25, 202233:08
Episode 49- Megan Leasher

Episode 49- Megan Leasher

“We can put our Faith to work in many different ways”

Steve King invites Megan Leasher, talent enthusiast and advisor, to discuss what Faith can look like in life and her journey to finding her purpose as an industrial psychologist all while sitting on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Oct 18, 202238:01
Episode 48- Todd Wilkowski

Episode 48- Todd Wilkowski

“At your darkest moments while you are on your knees... that is when you realize He has been with you the whole time”

Todd Wilkowski, business advisor at Frost Brown Todd, LLC, reflects on how he has grown in his Faith and grown in the workplace throughout his life with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Oct 17, 202236:11
Episode 47- Bob Miller

Episode 47- Bob Miller

“As we treat others, we are treating Him”

Joining Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch, retiree and Board President at the HELP Program Cincinnati, Bob Miller discusses the mentorship opportunities at HELP and the importance of giving back.

Oct 16, 202236:40
Episode 46- Doug Howe

Episode 46- Doug Howe

"I definitely don't want to live life letting fear or timidity or insecurity from trying something...if I am going to make a mistake it's going to be because we tried it and we failed"

Doug Howe, Founder of the Insignia Foundation, discusses leadership and mentorship with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Oct 06, 202236:11
Episode 45- Heinrich Stander

Episode 45- Heinrich Stander

“Unlock the power of your people”

Heinrich Stander, President of Meridiem Solutions and Rocket Fueled Futures, discusses his journey of starting a business and becoming a career coach on Grandma's Comfy Couch with Steve King. 

Oct 06, 202239:25
Episode 44- Greg Harrell

Episode 44- Greg Harrell

“Sports has an ability to bring people together in a way that not many things can right now”

Greg Harrell discusses the influence the different roles he has played within the Cincinnati community has had on him while sitting with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Oct 03, 202234:35
Episode 43- Waleed Fadayel

Episode 43- Waleed Fadayel

“Sharing my Faith with my peers and knowing that we are all working towards the same purpose makes a difference”

Waleed Fadayel discusses his passion for his position as the Director of Proposal and Grant Submissions at CareStar and reflects on how his upbringing influenced his life with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Oct 03, 202236:23
Episode 42- Dan Funk

Episode 42- Dan Funk

“It is so difficult now for people to be there for each other... we live in a world where we need to make that personal connection”

Dan Funk, Director of Alumni at Moeller High School, discusses the impact Moeller had on him and the importance of forming meaningful connections with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Sep 29, 202234:39
Episode 41 - Vic Clesceri

Episode 41 - Vic Clesceri

Steve sits down with the Vice President of SmithFoods Inc, Vic Clesceri. 


Aug 15, 202235:53
Episode 40 - Chris Spanier

Episode 40 - Chris Spanier

Chris Spanier visits The NOC (Norwood Outreach Center) to have a conversation with Steve King, all while sitting on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Aug 04, 202236:51
Episode 39 - James Sayer

Episode 39 - James Sayer

Steve Kings sits down with James Sayer on Grandma's Comfy Couch.

Aug 04, 202230:58
Episode 38- Cory Carlson

Episode 38- Cory Carlson

Cory Carlson joins Steve King on Grandmas Comfy Couch!

Jul 25, 202234:60
Episode 37- Matt Fischer

Episode 37- Matt Fischer

Steve King Interviews Matt Fischer

Jul 19, 202232:34
Episode 36- Bob Goodwin

Episode 36- Bob Goodwin

Steve King interviews Bob Goodwin

Jul 19, 202236:59
Episode 35- Spencer Hogan

Episode 35- Spencer Hogan

This week Steve sits down with Spencer Hogan!

Jun 23, 202231:42
Episode 33- Alexia Zigoris

Episode 33- Alexia Zigoris

“Unless you’re leading yourself it’s very difficult to lead others” Alexia Zigoris enthusiastically speaks about her job as an executive coach, the Karen Wellington Foundation, her family, her fiancé, and her passion of helping others. She tells about her father's death and the impact he’s had in her life.  “...leadership is really about service”

Jun 15, 202233:16
Episode 32- Joe Knopp

Episode 32- Joe Knopp

Joe Knopp talks about his struggles in his teenage years and how important water has been to him. Joe talks about what inspired him to start Ripple and how he started his own business. Knopp describes the impact of Ripple, their mission, and how they’re changing the world well by well.

Jun 14, 202225:17
Episode 31- Terrance Bacchus

Episode 31- Terrance Bacchus

“He really was one of the two men in my life who have had the biggest impact on me because he saw a lot of good in me, he also put me in a position to lead and lead people who didn’t look like me...” Vice President at NielsenIQ, Terrance Bacchus, details the challenges he dealt with growing up, the people who have inspired him, how he became a strong leader, and how his prayerful discernment helped to guide him in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Jun 13, 202233:29
Episode 30- Jennifer Hafner Spieser

Episode 30- Jennifer Hafner Spieser

“Always be kind because you never know what someone is going through...we are human beings we’re going through something, always.” The Executive Director of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Jennifer Hafner Spieser, dives into her life, occupation, and her love of people and nature. You will get an insight on what to look forward to in the future of Cincinnati Parks in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Jun 13, 202230:22
Episode 29 - Tom Badger

Episode 29 - Tom Badger

“Improv is a life skill and is really a communication skill.” Hear Tom talk about his history and his new passion for improv with the group “Remember to Laugh”. Tom speaks on how improv is relevant to sales and how he has used it to lead a life of service.

Jun 02, 202229:55
Episode 28 - Kendra Ramirez

Episode 28 - Kendra Ramirez

“The more conversations I had, the more I just felt like I had one more step and one more piece of the puzzle, but that only comes with taking action”. Kendra Ramirez visits Grandma’s Comfy Couch to talk about her mental and professional journey. Kendra highlights steps she took to get where she is today, and her family has played a large role in her life as well.

Jun 02, 202232:48
Episode 27 - Greg Stoughton

Episode 27 - Greg Stoughton

“I first of all think faith and work are in no way incompatible”. Greg Stoughton visits Grandma’s Comfy Couch to have a conversation about faith, work, past adventures, and dealing with adversity at a young age. Greg explains some key moments that helped build his self-confidence.

May 17, 202234:35
Episode 26 - Leslie Kuhlman

Episode 26 - Leslie Kuhlman

“Since I really let God lead and since I’ve asked him first, and gassed up my tank with sacraments, it has been the most exciting ride ever...”. Leslie Kuhlman from Saint Margaret of York Church talks about her family, her career choices, her beliefs and faith, and what she has discovered as her calling in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

May 17, 202233:20
Episode 25 - Mothers Day Special!

Episode 25 - Mothers Day Special!

“Embrace being a little different and being a little standout-ish”. Steve goes solo for this episode on Grandmas Comfy Couch to talk about his gratitude for the mothers in his life. Steve reflects on the past and future to rightfully thank the mothers in his life.

May 09, 202227:28
Episode 24 - Kent Wellington

Episode 24 - Kent Wellington

Kent Wellington visits Grandma’s Comfy Couch to discuss with Steve King about trusting in one’s faith, even when negative things seem inevitable. Kent speaks about two foundations that are based on “faith” and “giving”.

May 09, 202235:41
Episode 23 - Tom Ogburn

Episode 23 - Tom Ogburn

“Marginal, incremental improvements every day, get better every day and you’ll make a big difference.” Tom talks about his experience as a leader in a variety of occupations and the importance of initiative, groundedness, and team building for ultimate success.

May 02, 202236:18
Episode 22 - Alicia Koch

Episode 22 - Alicia Koch

“I want to represent Christ in a way that if people were to talk to me or be around me they’d think to themselves, ‘Wow there is something different about her!’” The founder of Salt and Light Salon and Spa, Alicia Koch, talks about her life decisions, faith, her interests, and how she became the entrepreneur that she is today in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

May 02, 202231:17
Episode 21 - Elaine Johnson

Episode 21 - Elaine Johnson

“The day I die Ima hope to have one more thing I didn’t get done.” Listen to Elaine (Lani) Johnson. Hear her speak about her children, her father, the river cabin and her career. All things that have shaped her to be the women she is today, on this episode of Grandmas comfy couch.

Apr 21, 202233:50
Episode 20 - John McCarthy

Episode 20 - John McCarthy

“Not downplaying the importance of education in our life but unfortunately, we don’t learn how to learn about ourselves...” This week Steve sits down with serial entrepreneur John McCarthy.

Apr 21, 202230:43
Episode 19 - Sean Reynolds

Episode 19 - Sean Reynolds

“Our time is precious and use it all at the service of others.”Sean Reynolds talks about the many blessings in his life and career as a spiritual director and mentor for young couples and advice he has learned as a person of service.

Apr 13, 202235:38
Episode 18 - Jennifer Casey

Episode 18 - Jennifer Casey

“Emily served in a really unique way, she had also had a really hard life and she suffered quite a bit, but she served through recognizing everyone else is struggling too and getting them to feel good even in the most difficult moments.” Hear Jen Casey, longtime friend of Steve, talk about her family and her future.

Apr 13, 202232:43
Episode 17 - Amy Connor

Episode 17 - Amy Connor

Amy Connor talks about what her career has been like as a business leader and her journey through faith. She discusses her favorite things to do with her kids, favorite sport, and other hobbies she has. Listen to Amy’s stories and life lessons on this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Apr 13, 202229:06
Episode 16 - Monica Touby

Episode 16 - Monica Touby

Employee of People At Your Service Monica Touby and one of the Fantastic Four, discusses her experiences with faith and her involvement at Miami (OH) University. She discusses important people in her life, her favorite hobbies, and what her goals are for herself in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Apr 06, 202236:13
Episode 15 - Luke Dooley

Episode 15 - Luke Dooley

President of OCEAN Programs, Luke Dooley, discusses being a leader of service and following his vocation. He lays out how he has become successful and the role of faith in the workplace in this week's episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Apr 05, 202233:41
Episode 14 - Ryan Chapin

Episode 14 - Ryan Chapin

Ryan Chapin, Founder and President of Trusted Consulting   discusses his journey in the business world and the impact of faith on this journey. He shares what it takes to be successful and creates a supportive network on this week's episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Apr 05, 202233:57
Episode 13 - Colin Jeffries

Episode 13 - Colin Jeffries

Colin Jeffries talks about using his skills to fulfill his purpose in the business world, by not just focusing on data and analytics, but by having heart and trying to reach as many people as possible in the community and across the globe on this week's episode of Grandma’s Comfy Coach hosted by Steve King.

Apr 05, 202234:42
Episode 12 - BONUS EPISODE: Monica & Ron Touby!

Episode 12 - BONUS EPISODE: Monica & Ron Touby!

Ron Touby, and his daughter Monica talk about their faith as a central part of their everyday lives, and how it has defined their shared purpose: being a light in the world. This short yet inspirational saying can change the world and shape one's outlook on life in this week's episode of Grandmas Comfy Coach hosted by Steve King.

Apr 05, 202215:41
Episode 11 - Ron Touby

Episode 11 - Ron Touby

Ron Touby, City Director for Cru Leader Impact, chats about his interests, his involvement in faith, and advice for constantly learning and improving in a business environment for this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Apr 05, 202233:19
Episode 10 - Andy Foerster

Episode 10 - Andy Foerster

"It boils down to knowing your folks the crew of your ship."Andy takes you through his journey of multiple career paths, experiences in the Naval Academy, how he found his faith, and advice he has learned from being in business in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Mar 15, 202231:17
Episode 9 - Siobhan Taylor

Episode 9 - Siobhan Taylor

Listen to Siobhan Taylor, President and Ceo of Depaul Cristo Rey High School, talk about her work around the Cincinnati area and her relationship with Jesus in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.

Mar 15, 202219:41