Insights Blog

On S2E2 of Discover the Difference, we have the pleasure of speaking with the inspiring Jesse Smith. The 5X Olympian and former team captain of the US Water Polo Team proves that he’s not just an Olympian, but a force of energy, enthusiasm and insight. Jesse gives great advice about associating with people who are willing to help others up in business and in life. Hear more about Jesse’s post-water polo career and transitioning into the professional world on Discover the Difference.

Let's take a trip down memory lane. Discover the Difference hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle from C3 are joined by Wayne Partello from CUENTO to talk about the highlights from the first season of the podcast. From a former NFL star to motivational speakers to entrepreneurs and community leaders making a difference, we'll share our favorite moments and some of the best Q&A with our guests. You'll also get a preview of what you can expect from Season 2, dropping on September 22.

Scott Mason joins Discover the Difference to share his triumphant story and mission to help people discover their purpose. His story starts with alienation as a biracial child growing up in the Midwest and the inability to find anyone like him. Determined to overcome adversity, Scott found unexpected professional success and the courage to come out as LGBTQ+. Listen to how he uses connectivity to help people discover their purpose in life - both professionally and personally.

This week we take you on an adventure to the great Alaskan outdoors on Discover the Difference. We chat with the ultra-dynamic owner of Chelatna Lake Lodge, Matt Bertke, about our five-day experience in Alaska. Matt guided us through fly fishing and helicopter rides to untouched lakes, taught us a new drinking game - hockey - and we got ‘iced'…several times. By the end of the podcast, you’ll be planning your next trip to Alaska to visit the very special Chelatna Lake Lodge.

On our Discover the Difference podcast, Phil Dana from Dendreon shares his vision for how HR organizations will run in the future. He has worked with companies like Amazon and Intuit to understand organizational needs and aspirations and then reverse engineers what the talent pool needs to be through a combination of recruiting and professional development.

On episode six, Hannah Allen from Project Concern International joins the Discover the Difference podcast to spotlight the important work her company does to bring awareness to sex trafficking. Learn more about the topic and how the business community can take an active role in preventing sex trafficking.

Scott Huesing is a best-selling author and retired Marine whose brutal honesty and charisma makes for a fascinating Episode 5. His book, Echo in Ramadi, details his combat experience from '06-'07 as the Echo Company Commander in the deadliest city in Iraq.

Learn about the inspiring work Van Lai-Dumone does at worksmART Advantage helping organizations like Google and Amazon infuse creativity into leadership development and innovation.

We dive into his love of cars, sports, his disobedient horse and the ever-important advocacy that the California Trucking Association brings to the trucking industry.

Starting a company during an economic crisis once is a lesson in perseverance, but they did it twice with the acquisition of a new company right before the pandemic. Their secret to success: culture.

Nick Hardwick gets real about his unconventional start to playing football, the traumatic transition from professional athlete to post-football life and then finding his true purpose.