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How I Broke That

How I Broke That

22 episodes

2 months ago

Summary In this episode, Dr. Jasminka Criley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Yugoslavia to becoming a prominent figure in medical research and education in America. She discusses her determination to enter the medical field, her transition to cancer research, and her eventual move to California, where she founded Indelible Learning, an organization focused on enhancing education for gifted children. Jasminka also highlights the creation of Election Lab Online, a program aimed ...

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Summary In this episode, Dr. Jasminka Criley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Yugoslavia to becoming a prominent figure in medical research and education in America. She discusses her determination to enter the medical field, her transition to cancer research, and her eventual move to California, where she founded Indelible Learning, an organization focused on enhancing education for gifted children. Jasminka also highlights the creation of Election Lab Online, a program aimed ...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/22)

How I Broke That

From Yugoslavia to the US, Medicine to EdTech: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Jasminka Criley

Summary In this episode, Dr. Jasminka Criley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Yugoslavia to becoming a prominent figure in medical research and education in America. She discusses her determination to enter the medical field, her transition to cancer research, and her eventual move to California, where she founded Indelible Learning, an organization focused on enhancing education for gifted children. Jasminka also highlights the creation of Election Lab Online, a program aimed ...

10 months ago

27 minutes

How I Broke That

A Journey of Resilience, Innovation, and Jewish Identity: The Devin Schain Story

Summary In this conversation, Devin Schain shares his journey from personal challenges, including his parents' divorce, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Shalom Learning. He discusses the importance of resilience, the lessons learned from his early business ventures, and how he adapted to create an innovative online Hebrew school that addresses the needs of modern Jewish families. The conversation also touches on the impact of recent events on the Jewish community and t...

11 months ago

34 minutes

How I Broke That

From Sandwich Artist to Subway Superstar: The Michael Fay Story

Summary In this conversation, Michael Fay shares his journey from working at Subway during high school to becoming a successful multi-unit franchise owner. He discusses the importance of early experiences in retail, the lessons learned from various companies like Blockbuster and frozen yogurt businesses, and the significance of company culture and direct feedback. Michael emphasizes the value of following established systems, the importance of building a strong team, and his unique approach t...

11 months ago

35 minutes

How I Broke That

Brindala Mallapa: Empowering Safety and Security

Brindala Mallappa has always been surrounded by extremely smart, strong, and successful women. Her mother was one of seven children – all women – and all well-educated at a time in India when women were not given many chances to learn. But - a family full of women as role models did not mean that life was going to be easy in India or the United States for Brindala. By watching our show about this smart woman with sage advice, you’ll learn about: How Brindala forged her own c...

2 years ago

28 minutes

How I Broke That

David Conelias: On Creating Meaning With Milestone C

David Conelias has a, “try it and see,” approach to life. From building and making his own skis to sell, to researching beer and meat products to produce to finally landing in the education space after a successful career as an engineer, it’s David’s adventurous spirit and grounded approach to business ventures that has made his company, Milestone C established in 2017 what it is today.

2 years ago

31 minutes

How I Broke That

Sheryle Gillihan: On Motherhood, Career Transitions and Staying True To Your Values

Sheryle Gillihan was born in the Philippines and lived there until she was six. That is when her Air Force father brought her and her mother to America for a better life. But - that life she was privileged to live in the US didn’t mean she forgot where she was born and the struggle that was her life before she came to America. By listening to our show about this military brat and most benevolent entrepreneur, you will learn about: How traveling around the world with her family gave Sher...

2 years ago

38 minutes

How I Broke That

Brian Beers on Resilience, Support and Building A Community

Brian Beers was born into a family of entrepreneurs. In fact, he was destined to become an owner of a Midas muffler repair shop since two generations of men in his family had been franchise owners. But Beers actually inherited six Midas shops in 2010 that were losing money or just breakeven so he had completely overhaul the engine of the business and redo the body. A total rebuild. By listening to our show today, you'll learn: How Beers and his family have been in the Midas franc...

2 years ago

30 minutes

How I Broke That

Shelley Morris on Small Town Charm, Glass Half-Full and Win-Wins

Shelley Morris is a seasoned strategic consultant & C-suite advisor in multiple industries. AND, that includes more than two decades at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers where she finished as the executive VP and COO. But – you might not know that she got a healthy dose of entrepreneurial energy working as a kid for her grandfather at his famous pharmacy on Irving Street in Portland, Oregon. By listening to our show today about this former pharmacy worker turned pizza pro t...

2 years ago

26 minutes

How I Broke That

Nathan Hammond on Being a Third-Culture Kid, Creativity and the Ultimate Hallpass

Nathan Hammond has never been afraid to speak his mind or break a rule – especially if it meant he was going to improve his life or, more importantly - the lives of others. As an American-born kid growing up in Austria, he thrived on standing up and standing out, which made him a born leader. And a natural-born entrepreneur. But – Nathan’s ability to be a breaker and be better would also get him into trouble in elementary school and through his first job as a German teacher in Syracus...

3 years ago

35 minutes

How I Broke That

Breaking Ground with Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan

Breaking Ground Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan has worn many hats over her 30-plus years in the education field but, “ground-breaker” is probably the one that fits her best. Bobbi has never allowed being a “woman in a man’s world,” to prevent her from pursuing her passions; even if it wasn’t always understood or supported by others. She’s now highly sought after for her expertise in computer science, her history of innovation, and her dedication to others in the educational tech landscape. B...

3 years ago

29 minutes

How I Broke That

Jamie Weeks on Pumping Up His Business Through Positive Energy and Quality People

Jamie Weeks always knew that he wanted to work hard – and – he wanted to make money. But, it wasn’t until his mid 30’s and a life-changing event that this breaker broke from working for cash for himself to working to create a culture of happiness for his employees. In this episode of How I Broke That, you’ll learn: How Weeks turned a rough situation at home growing up into a reason to be dedicated to exceptional work ethic; Why Weeks left his full-time job to open his first OrangeTheory fra...

3 years ago

34 minutes

How I Broke That

Funding the Largest Restaurant Delivery Operation in South America | How I Broke That with Michel Eberhardt

In this episode of How I Broke That, we had the pleasure of talking to Michel Eberhardt. Michel Eberhardt has over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship – 25 years of brilliance and breaks. AND, that includes funding the largest restaurant delivery operation in South America, as well as an investor and board member of Inmetrics - one of the leading IT performance companies in South America. But - the story might be very different had it not been for the courage of his grandparents to l...

3 years ago

30 minutes

How I Broke That

Sunflower Center: Sowing Seeds of Hope in Moldova for Refugees of the War in Ukraine

In this episode of How I Broke That, Meredith Wiedemer, former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, turned Integrative Health Coach living in Moldova, is breaking the mold and spending every moment of her time supporting refugees as they flee the war in neighboring Ukraine. Meredith Wiedemer is a former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, founder of the Good Well Space, and now an Integrative Health Coach. But, when Russia invaded Ukraine, all her professional focus shifted toward providi...

3 years ago

40 minutes

How I Broke That

From City Buses to Symphonies — Gil Gutierrez’s Guitarist Success

Gil Gutierrez grew up in a humble home, where he wanted to learn cello but was gifted a guitar instead. His creativity and motivation couldn’t be stopped by small bumps in the road. Gutierrez has several impressive stats, including: Starting his performance career at age 14.Paying for college by playing guitar on city buses.Starting a band, soloing in symphonies, performing in Carnegie hall, and more.Listen along as we discover where Gutierrez finds his inspiration to overcome and succeed...

3 years ago

33 minutes

How I Broke That

Breaking Radio, Real Estate, and Restaurants with Mark Bucher

From radio and real estate to restaurants, Mark Bucher has done it all. He’s shattered norms along the way, adding incredible achievements to his list along the way — closing several hundreds of leases in a few years’ time, hosting an entrepreneurial radio show on CBS and the NFL Players Association, forming multiple “Best Of” restaurants, feeding the hungry in DC, and so much more. Of course, these ventures have had near breaks —and plenty of real, shattering moments— throughout the year...

3 years ago

33 minutes

How I Broke That

FLOW – Breaking the Business Norm by Bringing in Mind, Body, and Spirit with Lisa MK Ling

“Take a Pause. Breathe in. Breath out. And Smile.” If you’re tired of the stress typical business building brings, Lisa MK Ling is the voice for you. She’s shattering the entrepreneurial norm by bringing the power of healthy minds, bodies, and spirits into the workspace. Lisa is a Human Potential Coach along with countless other roles. Most notably, she’s transforming lives with her FLOW approach, supporting entrepreneurs in industries of all kinds. What can Lisa’s innovative effort...

3 years ago

34 minutes

How I Broke That

(Pt. 3) Shattering Records and Real Life with Delbert McClinton

Delbert McClinton’s breakage didn’t stop at the stage — this man has been through incredible hardship, from broken hearts to literal heart surgery. But that didn’t stop him from excelling in music or living life as a kind, enthusiastic soul. Listen along to learn from Delbert’s lessons yourself as he dives into personal challenges in a way that’s never been shared before.

3 years ago

27 minutes

How I Broke That

(Pt. 2) Shattering Records and Real Life with Delbert McClinton

From playing harmonica in Bruce Chanel’s infamous —seriously, look it up— “Hey Baby,” to touring England alongside the Beatles and spending a night on the town with John Lennon himself, Delbert McClinton has experienced far more fame than most of us. Tune in as he shares these incredible memories firsthand, and discusses in detail the breaks that occurred along the way.

3 years ago

25 minutes

How I Broke That

(Pt. 1) Shattering Records and Real Life with Delbert McClinton

Delbert McClinton’s life holds lessons of breakage for people of all backgrounds, and he’s coming aboard to share them with us all. The hit musician broke plenty of things throughout his time on stage, from genre norms to racial barriers. He broke in his personal life before building back better, too. His vast life experiences ensure today’s show will have something to inspire everyone. Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration in your art of choice or motivation to move past closed...

3 years ago

19 minutes

How I Broke That

Bigger Breaks — Business Sales, Blackboard, and Bonds for Life with John Gamba

Are you looking for your next big break? Maybe for your business, maybe for yourself, maybe even for your bank account? Today’s guest has done it all. He’s the ultimate breaker — breaking himself, the bank, the education industry, and almost a marriage. He works to abolish the achievement gap by bringing an equity focus to every task he takes on, too. So what can we learn about breaking for the better from John Gamba himself? Or should we ask — what can’t we learn? Tune in thi...

3 years ago

36 minutes