Michael interviews noteworthy Finger Lakes winemaker Kelby James Russell for the final episode of season one. Kelby recently launched Apollo's Praise winery after successfully leading winemaking at Red Newt Cellars and his eponymous Kelby James Russell brand. He graduated from Harvard University, participated in the glee club and returned home to the FLX in 2009. He is a Wine Enthusiast “40 Under 40 Tastemaker” and co-chairs the “FLXcursion” International Riesling Conference.

The interview covers the bounty of the "FLX" wine region, keys to launching a successful business, and finding ways to target your own passion.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and leadership coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, and running nonprofits and trade associations.

Learn more about Michael at www.michaelmills.info and Kelby at https://apollospraise.com/

Season one, episode four of the Walk On Podcast features an interview with Anna Ruth Peiffer who founded Alloy in 2012 (then known as ARPR), with just a laptop and a small family loan. In its first decade of business, the marketing communications agency grew to over $10M USD, acquired a unit to expand creative and technical offerings, and became sought after by global software brands.

In 2022, Anna Ruth sold her majority stake in Alloy. Today, she focuses on the agency’s go-to-market strategy and senior-level client counsel. And she is following her entrepreneurial spirit to found a new eco-resort in Hawaii.

The interview covers coaching and mentorship, the challenges and excitement of entrepreneurship, and so much more.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and leadership coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, and running nonprofits and trade associations.

Learn more about Michael at www.michaelmills.info and Anna Ruth at https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaruthwilliams/

Interview three has Michael interviewing Mark Taylor, Mason Family Head Coach of the current back-to-back NCAA champion Hobart Hockey Team. Mark is the Edward Jeremiah Award AHCA Division III and NEHC Men's Coach of the Year for 2023 and 2024. Taylor is the fourth leader of the Hobart hockey team and is the most successful coach in program history with a 406-176-55 record.

The interview covers a range of topics including team building, leadership best practices and following your dreams - and then reloading once you achieve them.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and leadership coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, and running nonprofits and trade associations.

Learn more about Michael at www.michaelmills.info and Coach Taylor at https://hwsathletics.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/mark-taylor/2109

Michael interviews Craig Allen Eck, Guitar Tech for country superstar Sam Hunt. The interview covers life on the road, holding on to your passion, and insights like "you can't teach experience." Craig rose from music retails sales to professional touring musician to serving on the road team for Sam Hunt who has received many awards, including one American Music Award, one CMT Music Award and Billboard Music Award and Grammy Award nominations.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and executive coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, and running nonprofits and trade associations.

Learn more about Michael at www.michaelmills.info and Craig at https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-eck-03ba3b8/

Michael Mills kicks off the first episode of the Walk On Podcast with his brother James Richard Mills. The two discuss sales, finding your passion, and leading with purpose leveraging insights from James' successful career in pharmaceutical sales and a recent transition to selling real estate.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and executive coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, and running nonprofits and trade associations.

Learn more about Michael at www.michaelmills.info and James Richard Mills at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrmillsii