Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

On this episode, Joel is joined by a guest who spent 30 years living his childhood dream, leaning into all of its many lessons. Ken Davidoff is a retired New York Post journalist, where he built a career covering Major League Baseball in one of the nation’s toughest markets. But at the age of 50, he made a bold call, stepping away from the grind of daily sportswriting and into a new chapter. Today, he’s the author of 101 Lessons From the Dugout. It’s his new book that explores what baseball can teach us about failure, resilience, and most importantly…the game of life.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendavidoff/ Twitter: https://x.com/KenDavidoffBuy the book: https://a.co/d/0gPrfofdCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bw4z-yh55HM

In this episode, Joel sits down with the new Kansas City Royals Broadcaster. Join Bridget Howard as she breaks new ground as the first woman on the Royals’ TV broadcast team. Bridget shares her inspiring journey from a baseball-immersed childhood to achieving her dream role in Kansas City. Discover her insights on preparation, resilience, and building authentic relationships in sports media. Welcome home, Bridget!Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0VpxMmmMh9s

There are stories you tell… and then there are stories you feel. Today, we’re stepping into the bold, brilliant world of Clarissa Knighten, the visionary CEO of Rissa’s Artistic Design whose wearable art accessorizes and empowers, with risk-taking designs that spark a conversation every time they’re worn. But beyond the accolades of fashion runways, art museums and movie screens, hers is a story of healing. Because for Clarissa, art isn’t just a career. It’s an essential part of who she is, paving the way for limitless vision to come to life…and saving her own along the way.Website: https://www.rissasartisticdesign.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rissas.artistic.design/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rissasartisticdesign/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5XcpdU9gVSY

Today on Rounding the Bases, we’re breaking ground and challenging bias with a guest who climbed the rungs until the ceiling was shattered. Her name is Barb Allen. She’s a carpenter turned construction executive who spent 30 years building a successful career, despite industry norms. Now, Barb is a keynote speaker giving other women the tools to do the same. The ladder may be tall, but with a pro who has worn the boots before, the load becomes less challenging to carry.Website: https://constructionbarb.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constructionbarb/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbAllenConstructionSpeaker/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f6y-pkRyZJo

On today’s installment of Rounding the Bases, compassion meets action and lives begin to change. Meet Kelsi Green. She’s the Assistant Executive Director of Mother’s Refuge, an organization that has been giving young, vulnerable moms a place to call home since 1987. Here, Kelsi and her team walk alongside pregnant women and young mothers, offering them care and a community that believes every life is worth fighting for. But Mother’s Refuge is more than a soft place to land. It’s a launching pad for independence that restores hope and rewrites stories. Empowering young mothers with the tools they need to build brighter futures, so they - and their babies - can thrive.Website: https://www.mothersrefuge.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers.refuge/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelsi.woirhayeCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tXanPHgLvRE

Today’s guest has amplified what’s possible for accomplished women that refuse to settle. Her name is Viveka von Rosen, a social media authority, business strategist and founder of Beyond the Dream Board who has catalyzed countless reinventions from executive to entrepreneur. By blending hard earned wisdom with modern technology, she empowers women in their 50s, 60s and beyond to relaunch careers built for the person they’re becoming…not the one they’ve already been. Legacy only calls once. When it does, be sure to answer with your whole voice.Website: https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivekavonrosen/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/LinkedInExpert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInExpert/Check out Viveka on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sJ7wW5dE_rU

We welcome back encore contributors for the fourth-annual Black History Month panel. Joining us from Boston is Chandra Clark, President of The Corey C. Griffin Foundation and a strategic leader of change. She multiplies impact through purpose and generosity, a mindset that has guided her distinguished, 20-year career. Andre Davis is a prominent leader in Kansas City. Known for innovative thinking and expansive leadership, Andre consistently shows how opportunity grows when we invest in people, ideas, and community.The conversation centers on abundance and alignment.Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O6tiBZ3LMgc

Today we’ve got real talk from the red carpet with a nationally acclaimed guest whose career took him from Kansas City to Hollywood…and back. His name is Shawn Edwards, the longest-serving Black film critic of all time and one of cinema’s most respected voices. For more than a quarter of a century he’s had a front-row seat to movie history in the making. And now, he’s bringing legacy to life with the Black Movie Hall of Fame, premiering soon in KC’s historic 18th & Vine District. It’s a celebration of cinematic trailblazers on and off the screen. And one part of a bigger mission to keep their impact in the spotlight, long after the camera stops rolling.Website: https://blackmoviehalloffame.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedwardskc/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/sedwardskc?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sedwardskc/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/waKFph1rwug

Teamwork takes center court today as Joel chats with a decorated college basketball star who has spent a lifetime winning the right way. Her name is Micha Mims, Founder and CEO of Valued. She doesn't coach inclusivity from a whiteboard-she's lived it, from every role on a team where the choice is always the same: come together or fall apart. By believing differences are the advantage and tough conversations build champions, she empowers organizations to stop playing not to lose, and start building trust that moves the needle. Leadership is about to meet the locker room, and culture will decide who wins.Website: https://valued-consulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valuedllc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturecoachCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/jrL9fuVSE50

Joel is joined by a commanding leader who spent 35 years exemplifying the highest standards of excellence. Now, as he starts a new chapter of service, he continues pursuing the same mission…just in a different suit. It is my privilege to welcome Retired Army Lieutenant General Milford “Beags” Beagle, a three star general, business consultant and author of “When the Map Runs Out.” Using battle-tested strategies that translate to boardroom success, he inspires organizations to navigate complexity with certainty, and chart a course for victory, even if the terrain has changed.Website: https://beagsbeagle.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cg_combined_arms_center/ Twitter: https://x.com/Beags_BeagleCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RvrPU5OyO4M

Joel is joined by a trailblazer of the digital frontier who has built a career pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Her name is Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt, a high-flying speaker and true cosmopolitan who curated her own success to become one of modern technology’s most influential voices. With a passion for revolutionizing the way we work, connect and grow, she doesn’t just talk about transformation. She lives it. Empowering generations to thrive in the powerful new world where the future is already here.Website: https://www.charlottedebrabandt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottedebrabandt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c.de.brabandtCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aYEtkpgZ1GE

Joel chats with a trailblazer who doesn’t just challenge the status quo-he lights it on fire and hands you the match. His name is Joe Pulizzi, an award-winning B2B strategist who has been rewriting the rules of business for two decades and counting. Known as the Godfather of Content Marketing, Joe is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and 10-time bestselling author whose latest work, Burn the Playbook, is a blueprint for freedom on your own terms. Because if the world the rules were written for no longer longer exists…it’s time we stop playing by them.Website: https://www.joepulizzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepulizzi/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/JoePulizzi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoePulizziAuthorCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OB-uWJ_Uv0

Joel is joined by a man who is building the stories of Kansas City…literally. Austin Roeser is the force behind Roeser Homes. He brings vision of personalized design and thoughtful craftsmanship. Because houses aren’t just homes. They’re the places where life's biggest moments unfold, and everyone should have one they love going home to.Website: https://www.roeserhomes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roeserhomes/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/RoeserHomes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoeserHomes/ | https://www.facebook.com/Shelly.l.roeser/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lyUzCXxD3qk

Today’s guest doesn’t just dream big. She’s a purpose-driven entrepreneur who embodies what it means to live with intention. Staci Cross is the founder and CEO of Enjoy Pure Food + Drink. It’s the restaurant concept elevating wellness from within, using clean ingredients to nourish the mind, body and spirit…one meal at a time. With passion and positivity, she curated an oasis that lifts others higher. Delivering good food and even better vibes that people never want to leave.Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eez-fZme1ioWebsite: https://enjoypurefood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoypurefood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enjoypurefood

For this end-of-year roundtable, Joel brings together three voices who sit right at the crossroads of creativity, strategy, and the future of technology.Alan Landever has a gift for spotting technology trends before the rest of us even know what we’re looking at.Lindsay Howerton brings a deep understanding of people, communication, and how ideas spread across organizations.Brian Olson of Waltz Tetrick blends creativity with strategic clarity, helping teams see AI not as a threat but as a tool that can elevate their work.Together, they explore how AI is reshaping communication, leadership, marketing, and the way we all show up in our work. It’s a fast-moving, insightful conversation to close out the year and look ahead to what’s coming next.Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WRAnQiy-ct8

Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel sits down with a ruler of the indie music game. He’s a KC-bred emcee who has become as ingrained in the global hip hop scene as the substance of his lyrics themselves. He’s a writer, producer and full-fledged singer who took an unconventional path from church choir to platinum record stardom. With a raw, poetic voice that leaves nothing off limits, he blends pop, rock, funk and R&B into lyrics that manifest pain into brilliance. This…is Krizz Kaliko.Website: https://krizzkaliko.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KrizzKaliko/ Twitter: https://x.com/krizzkaliko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealKrizzKalikoCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eWjF1H9DRbs

On this episode, Joel is joined by an award-winning guest who has been igniting digital strategy conversations for 15 years and counting. Jessica Best is the self-proclaimed email marketing evangelist and Owner of BetterAve LLC. It’s the consultancy implementing the same practices she preaches from stages around the world. By turning data into insight and insight into action, she demonstrates the power of data-driven storytelling. Allowing business owners to optimize their results, so they can get back to doing more of what they already do so well.Website: https://better-ave.com/ | https://jessica.best/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestofjesspics/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/bestofjess/with_repliesCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vT2-ylB5XpI

Lindsey Rood-Clifford is the powerhouse President and CEO of Starlight Theater who is ushering in its boldest act yet. As the first woman to helm this iconic venue in its storied 75-year history, she’s reshaping a cultural institution with creativity, courage and an unmatched commitment to the community. The arts are more than entertainment, they’re essential to turning passion and purpose into a standing ovation, no matter what city you live.Website: https://www.kcstarlight.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lindz626Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UWkfiEpRiwI

On this special edition we introduce three amazing authors with recent book launches. Chelan David author of Stories From the Phog, a must-read for every KU basketball fan. Mr. Frank Clay Jr., a poet and bestselling author of his new book Yes You Can!-a guide for the young adult in your life. Mary Lou Kayser-author of It's Not You, It's the Algorithm, which is the rally cry you didn’t know you needed, showing readers how to reclaim their sense of self in the digital age, while still continuing to live.Three must-reads you don't want to miss! And on this episode Joel chats with the authors getting a behind the scenes look at their outstanding pieces. https://maryloukayser.com/https://frankclayjr.com/https://cdavidbooks.com/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PW2sfQ5qF9s

Every now and then, a simple idea reshapes success. On this episode, Joel chats with a man who did just that…and in the process, pioneered an international movement. His name is Bob Burg, a Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and acclaimed sales genius. But he’s best known as the co-author behind “The Go-Giver”, a little story about a powerful business idea that sparked a global phenomenon. Its message? When you give exceptional value, you enjoy extraordinary results. It’s a subtle shift that changes everything, putting fulfillment within reach for all who lead and live. Website: https://burg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/ Twitter: https://x.com/bobburg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgbobCheck out the converssation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/erygvKguHrc