Dr. Jan Yager, a sociologist and author who has written several books on how friendship and relationships enrich our lives, visits the podcast to discuss how friends enrich our lives. This episode explores why having friends is so important to our well-being, how men and women experience friendship differently, what social media can do to help (and hurt) our relationships, and much more.

Jim sits down with Michael Clinton, author, photographer, and former magazine publishing executive, for a discussion on aging and longevity. Michael shares lessons from his bestselling book “ROAR Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late),” which provides readers with techniques and guidance for finding purpose as they age. Together, Jim and Michael discuss how individuals and society adapt to increasingly longer lifespans, and how our mindset impacts our experience and aging as we approach our later years.

How can businesses make a positive impact in the world? Chris Carneal, Founder of Booster Enterprises, shares how his interest in entrepreneurship led him to create a company that upholds his values of faith, family, and work. In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Chris and Jim discuss the relationship between principles and career, the power of family and faith, and how Booster Enterprises creates positive change for the schools it serves.

Filmmaker and The Skin Deep Founder Topaz Adizes joins Jim to share insights on communication and relationships. The conversation explores Topaz’s journey from filmmaking to becoming an experience design architect, and how he uses his platform to help people strengthen their connections through deep conversations. Topaz and Jim also discuss the ways in which digital tools have changed the way we communicate, being deliberate in your relationships, and showing up for yourself so you can show up for others.

Jim sits down with culinary expert and media personality Caro Chambers to delve into her career as a chef and content creator. Caro reflects on her journey to becoming an influencer and emphasizes the role of community in shaping her path. She also discusses how she balances between her remarkable success and family life, offering insights into how her experience as a military spouse has impacted both her career and personal life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the importance of community, relationships, and food.

In this episode, Jim sits down with Heather Campbell, the founder of Ready Set Recover, to delve into her inspiring journey from a successful career in media to becoming an entrepreneur and an amazing mom. Heather discusses the motivation behind starting Ready Set Recover and the pivotal role mindset, support, and self-advocacy play in the surgical process. Through her own experiences and observations, she emphasizes the importance of taking proactive steps to prepare for surgery and actively participating in the recovery journey.

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New York Stock Exchange Group President Lynn Martin joins Jim for a discussion on how technological shifts have affected the US and global economy. Lynn shares her pioneering career journey from computer programmer to financial leadership, and how these two fields intersect in her current role. This discussion highlights the evolving landscape of the NYSE and gives insight into how tools like AI and automation will impact the future of work and the US economy.

Investor, author, and entrepreneur Anthony Scaramucci returns to Power & Impact to share lessons from his career and his new book, “From Wall Street to the White House and Back.” Anthony and Jim explore his book’s 25 lessons essential to building unbreakable resilience, and how forming strong relationships helps us maintain our strength in the face of adversity. They also discuss perspectives on leadership, current events, and the future of American politics. Tune in to learn more about developing personal resilience in the face of adversity.