Elevate & Lead is a show where bold voices, real stories, and honest conversations collide. We unpack the truth behind reinvention, resilience, and leadership — not the curated highlight reel, but the messy middle where growth actually happens. Hosted by Jennifer Bardot, Kelly Chandler, and Mike Chandler, we explore what it takes to build something meaningful — after the title fades, after the plan breaks, and especially after failure strikes or setbacks derail the path forward. Because it’s in those moments, not the polished victories, where true leadership is born.
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Elevate & Lead is a show where bold voices, real stories, and honest conversations collide. We unpack the truth behind reinvention, resilience, and leadership — not the curated highlight reel, but the messy middle where growth actually happens. Hosted by Jennifer Bardot, Kelly Chandler, and Mike Chandler, we explore what it takes to build something meaningful — after the title fades, after the plan breaks, and especially after failure strikes or setbacks derail the path forward. Because it’s in those moments, not the polished victories, where true leadership is born.
Jim Adolphson, CEO of Adonis, is a proven leader and visionary entrepreneur with a passion for helping people reach their full potential. Through his work at Adonis, Jim focuses on leadership development, business growth, and cultivating a culture of excellence across industries. Known for his authentic communication style and people-first approach, Jim brings real-world insight into what it takes to lead teams, inspire others, and build sustainable success in today’s world.
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Elevate & Lead welcomes the Sisters of Notre Dame for an inspiring discussion about faith, service, and leadership through education. The conversation dives into their mission, how they empower others to serve, and the impact they continue to make across St. Louis and beyond.
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Host Jennifer Bardot welcomes Corey Schonhorst to Elevate & Lead for a motivating conversation about leadership, resilience, and growth through service. Corey shares insights from his professional journey, lessons on building strong relationships, and how giving back continues to shape his purpose in both business and life.
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We welcome Karen Maurer to Elevate & Lead for an inspiring conversation about leadership, self-discovery, and professional growth. Karen shares her journey, lessons learned, and strategies for finding balance while empowering others in work and life.
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Host Jennifer Bardot welcomes Heather Kemper and Meg Bamford to Elevate & Lead for an inspiring discussion on leadership, community impact, and professional growth. The guests share stories of empowerment, resilience, and what it means to elevate those around you through service and collaboration.
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The Elevate & Lead Team welcomes Julia Yank to Elevate & Lead for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, personal growth, and building confidence through change. Julia shares her story of resilience and the lessons that helped her elevate both professionally and personally.
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On this episode of Elevate & Lead, the hosts welcome David Singer for an insightful discussion on leadership, community, and professional growth. Singer shares his experiences and perspective on building success while giving back to the St. Louis region.
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On this edition of Elevate & Lead, welcomes Jessica Eagen, Executive Director of Girls in the Know. She was here to share their stories of leadership, empowerment, and service in St. Louis, offering insights on how women can create meaningful impact both professionally and personally.
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On this edition of Elevate & Lead, host Jennifer Bardot welcomes three impactful guests: Dr. Lanette Madison, Taryn Pulliam, and Suleyman Alasgarli. Together, they share stories of leadership, personal growth, and the importance of community-driven success. Their perspectives highlight the diverse ways leaders across St. Louis are making an impact and inspiring the next generation.
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On this episode of Elevate and Lead, the Lou Information Station welcomes Chip Smith, leader at Green Leaf, to share his experiences in business, leadership, and community impact. Chip discusses the values that drive his work, the challenges of guiding an organization, and how Green Leaf continues to grow while contributing to the St. Louis community.
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Elevate and Lead welcomes its first guest, dr. Michael Bleich, Dean of the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College and recognized nationally for being a leader in healthcare.
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Today we sat down with Chad Lich Director Azure Cloud & AI Specialist at Microsoft and he talks about his trials and tribulations.
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Today we sit down with Jared Peno Founder and CEO of Alliance technologies. He is recognized as one of St. Louis Small Business Monthly's Best Bosses of 2025. He gave us important tools on balancing life and work as an entrepreneur.
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Today we sit down with Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch, a distinguished leadership expert and president and CEO of FOCUS St. Louis. She shares insights on building resilient teams, fostering inclusive leadership and navigating change with purpose
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Mike, Kelly, and Jennifer are all on vacation but that doesn't stop them from having on Michelle Robinson of DEMIblue Natural Nails to talk about her product and her entrepreneurial journey.
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It's a full house this week with Mike back and Drs. Ginger Nicol, Rebecca Lester, and Leo Cabassa from WashU's CHIRP in studio to discuss the merits of psychedelics in modern medicine.
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Mike is out of town, so it's all ladies this week as Kelly and Jennifer welcome on Marianne Biangardi and Renee Vuylsteke from UHY to tell their entrepreneurial journey.
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Kelly, Mike, and Jennifer sit down with do-everything philanthropist Betsy Cohen of Future Good as she speaks on how everyone can get involved in causes they care about.
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Kelly Chandler, Mike Chandler, and Jennifer Bardot sit down with Samantha Cook, CFO of Brinkmann Constructors. Samantha tells the story of her immigration and assimilation to the US and her journey to where she is today.
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Jennifer, Mike, and Kelly sit down with Monarch Fire and EMS Deputy Chief Nick Smith, St. Luke's cardiothoracic surgeon Jeremy Leidenfrost, and St. Luke's Director of Nursing Jessica Tocco to discuss the newest innovation in emergency heart operation.
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Elevate & Lead is a show where bold voices, real stories, and honest conversations collide. We unpack the truth behind reinvention, resilience, and leadership — not the curated highlight reel, but the messy middle where growth actually happens. Hosted by Jennifer Bardot, Kelly Chandler, and Mike Chandler, we explore what it takes to build something meaningful — after the title fades, after the plan breaks, and especially after failure strikes or setbacks derail the path forward. Because it’s in those moments, not the polished victories, where true leadership is born.
