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Jason Martin | The Joy Connector Through Improv and Media
How Jason Martin transformed improv principles, humor, and authentic connection into a collaborative leadership philosophy that helped shape one of…
 • Johnny Levy
48:33
Ben Kinney | The Community Storyteller of North Carolina
A veteran publisher shares how curiosity, resilience, and community storytelling fuel sustainable media growth while navigating disruption, rising…
 • Johnny Levy
50:44
AI as Your Thought Partner | Jonathan Liebert
Jonathan Liebert equips business leaders to navigate AI disruption, think strategically, adapt quickly, and build businesses that create lasting impact…
 • Johnny Levy
51:30
The Passive Ad Sale Opportunity That Sounds To Good to Be True | Kenny Katzgrau | Daybreak
How one publisher-turned-platform builder is helping local media reclaim advertising opportunity, build community partnerships, and rediscover hope…
 • Johnny Levy
28:19
Barney Fonzi | Builder of the Town Square
Barney Fonzi shares 40 years of leadership lessons rooted in community, creativity, and win-win partnerships.
 • Johnny Levy
36:29
Marwan Awad | The Email Profit Whisperer
From music studio to inbox strategy, Marwan Awad explains why email is a profit center, when paired with stewardship, signals, and activation.
 • Johnny Levy
41:16
Bo Sacks | The Confidence Restorer | Re-valuing Publishing in the Digital Age
A veteran publisher reminds the industry how to reclaim value, embrace discipline, and re-ignite the confidence print and digital publishers need to…
 • Johnny Levy
38:27
Dr. (Augustine) Fou | The Truth-Seeker | Exposing Ad Tech’s Hidden Toll on Publishers
Unearthing the forces draining publisher revenue and how to reclaim direct value from advertisers.
 • Johnny Levy
50:50
Tequia Burt | The Empathy Advocate | Building Trust at the Intersection of Journalism and Marketing
Her story spans life as a B2B journalist and LinkedIn storytelling leader. Tequia Burt shows how empathy, trust, and data-driven storytelling can bridge…
 • Johnny Levy
51:16
Vicky Collins | The Tenacious Mentor | Building the Next Generation of Storytellers
From NBC producer to community publisher, Vicky Collins channels her relentless spirit into building Bucket List Community Cafe—a local newsroom…
 • Johnny Levy
44:18
Paul Brannock | The Connector of People and Possibility
After 32 years in publishing, Paul Brannock proves that endurance, creativity, and connection still drive success in local media’s evolution.
 • Johnny Levy
19:56
Jeffrey Goldberg | The Steady Flame | Leading with Integrity in Local Media
From textiles to Memphis media, Jeffrey Goldberg built a career on relationships, hard work, and storytelling—keeping the light alive for local…
 • Johnny Levy
36:19
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