

Real Leaders Podcast
Real Leaders Magazine, Kevin Edwards
The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Oct 27, 2021 • 53min
Ep. 220 Letting Others Lead || Sheila Stafford, Founder of TeamSense
Sheila Stafford joins the Real Leaders podcast to share how to lead
Her text based HR tool for manufacturing brings technology to the 90% of the workforce that doesn't typically benefit from it. Imagine how crazy it would be to an auto manufacturer now who has to shut down factories because there are no chips. How do you tell, 10,000 employees. "Be Here!" "Don't be Here" - they have no corporate emails.
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Oct 24, 2021 • 1h
Ep. 219 Peaceful Resistance || Martin Luther King III, Cofounder of Give Us the Ballot
Martin Luther King III is the eldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and has dedicated his life to furthering his father’s message of nonviolent social change. Following in his father’s footsteps, Martin served as the fourth President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference 1997 to 2004, where he led conversations around police brutality. He now serves as the Chairman of the Drum Major Institute, which works to democratize the King legacy and encourage all people to recognize their power in realizing Dr. King’s dream.
You can support Give Us the Ballot at: https://m.giveustheballot.org/
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Oct 23, 2021 • 49min
Ep. 218 Reducing COVID-19 Cytokine Storm || Cofounders of Sen-Jam Pharmaceuticals
Jim and Jackie Iversen rejoin the Real Leaders Podcast to shed light to the alternative remedies for patients suffering from the symptoms of the SARS-COV-2 virus. Learn more about their business approach, pathway to FDA approval, and other remedies for alcohol hangover prevention and opioid withdrawal symptoms at sen-jam.com.
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Oct 10, 2021 • 52min
Ep. 217 The Power of "I Don't Know" || Garry Ridge, Chairman of the Board & CEO of WD-40
Garry O. Ridge is Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and held various leadership positions in the company before being appointed to CEO in 1997. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.’ ” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.
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Oct 9, 2021 • 1h
Ep. 216 Lead With We || Simon Mainwaring, Founder of We First and Author of Lead with We
Are we getting far enough fast enough? Simon Mainwaring rejoins the show to discuss his new book Lead With We, a blueprint for doing business better in a challenged world. It not only examines why we must all do business differently in today’s market, but provides the critical how in terms of scaling social and environmental solutions that also drive business growth. Get a sneak peek of this riveting novel on conscious capitalism.
You can purchase Simon's book here at: https://www.leadwithwe.com/
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Oct 6, 2021 • 56min
Ep. 215 What You Appreciate, Appreciates || Lyly Greca, Cofounder of Miei
Lyly Greca is a corporate executive turned entrepreneur. With a huge passion for humanity and problem solving, she decided to create a business with her husband that could blend the two. Miei Group acts as a luxury product and service provider for businesses, hotels and government and harness 100% net profit from the business to help disadvantaged kids to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. Lyly is a very curious and highly energetic mother and business leader who loves people, traveling and reading. She sees one of her key responsibilities is to build and maintain an effective and cohesive team to help advance a just cause for humanity. When in the office, you will find Lyly deep in conversation, mentoring or brainstorming ideas. Outside of the office, you’ll find her chilling with her family playing games or out and about exploring town. Lyly truly believes that there’s more than enough on our planet for all to enjoy and with the right efforts, no one should ever be without the basic necessities.
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Sep 25, 2021 • 59min
Ep. 214 Zero Carbon Leadership In Life Sciences || James Connelly CEO of My GreenLab
James Connelly is an influential leader in the sustainability and green building movement. Before joining My Green Lab as CEO, James was the VP of Strategic Growth for the International Living Future Institute. He is a frequent keynote speaker on regenerative design, sustainable business, and laboratory sustainability.

Sep 12, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ep. 213 Interpreting Others || Ewandro Magalhaes, Co-Founder & Chief Language Officer of Kudo
Edwandro Magalhaes is a seasoned linguist and sought-after freelance interpreter as a Senior UN staff and Chief Interpreter of the International Telecommunication Union, Chief Interpreter and Head of Conference Services, Senior UN staff, at ITU in Geneva, Interpreter and Head of Protocol at the Brazilian Lower House of Parliament; Independent conference-level interpreter for U.S. DoS, IMF, World Bank and OAS. Also at the helm of his own agency, Magalhaes served as the voice for the U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and George Bush, Brazilian President Luiz, Inácio Lula da Silva, and stars like Lenny Kravits and Alanis Morrisette.
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Sep 11, 2021 • 52min
Ep. 212 Lead Investor in Climate Solutions || Jeff Eckel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hannon Armstrong
Jeff Eckel is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions. Under his leadership, the firm has become globally recognized for its pioneering approach to sustainable investing, serving as a trusted capital provider to leading companies in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable infrastructure markets.
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Sep 8, 2021 • 56min
Ep. 211 Unleashing Your Superpowers || Chardelle Moore, CEO of Motivational Moore
Chardelle Moore is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, television personality, speaker, poet, writer, songwriter, producer, director, and visionary. She is the founder and CEO of the award-winning multimedia communications company Motivational Moore. With an emphasis on elevating human consciousness, Chardelle’s pioneering works are a source of inspiration to people worldwide.


