Episodes
Sept. 17, 2024
Is it Catastrophe or Transformation? w/ Dr. Caroline Hickman
In addition to being a lecturer at the University of Bath, Dr. Caroline Hickman has a background in mental health social work and has worked closely with a number of community mental health projects. Her background lends itse...
Sept. 10, 2024
Inspiring People to Realize Their Potential w/ Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Rabbi Daniel Cohen, who has served in the rabbinate for over twenty years, is a popular motivator, mentor and inspirational speaker, who will bring his unique blend of authenticity, humor, wisdom and insight to help the Next ...
Sept. 3, 2024
Unhide & Seek w/ Ruth Rathblott
Program host Chris Meek is pleased to welcome Ruth Rathblott back to Next Steps Forward to further speak on issues of inclusion and diversity, the freedom of accepting your differences and rising above life’s challenges. Ruth...
Aug. 27, 2024
Honor First: Securing Our Nation’s Borders w/ Rodney Scott
Prior to joining the Texas Public Policy Foundation in the fall of 2021 as the Distinguished Senior Fellow for Border Security, Rodney Scott served as the 24th Chief of the United States Border Patrol. In this installment of ...
Aug. 20, 2024
The Positive and the Possible w/ Donna Orender
Donna Orender is a powerhouse executive whose innovative leadership shaped some of the most recognizable brands in the sports industry. She is the former president of the WNBA, PGA Tour Senior Executive, and current CEO of Or...
Aug. 6, 2024
You Don't Have to Change to Change Everything w/ Beth Kurland
On this installment of Next Steps Forward, program host Chris Meek speaks with Dr. Beth Kurland, a clinical psychologist with three decades of experience. She is a TEDx Talks speaker, sought-after public speaker and a mind-bo...
July 30, 2024
The Power of Emotional Strength w/ Kendall Gammon
Kendall Gammon is a sought-after keynote speaker with a presence that’s quite different from what you’d expect from a 15-year NFL veteran known for his physical strength. He attended Division II Pittsburg State University whe...
July 23, 2024
Principal to Principal: A Conversation w/ Kristi Rogers
Kristi M. Rogers is a leading executive and former senior government official with extensive international leadership experience in the public and private sectors. She joins program host Chris Meek to discuss the strategic ad...
July 16, 2024
The Unicorn Queen…Believe in Magic w/ Peggy Willms
Peggy Willms is innately and passionately wired to help others discover the healthiest version of themselves as a certified personal trainer, sports performance nutritionist, and health, wellness and life coach. Well known as...
July 9, 2024
You’re Not the Only One w/ Dr. Marie Murphy
Dr. Marie Murphy is a non-judgmental coach for people involved in infidelity. She is trained and certified as a life coach, with her training coming from the Life Coach School and Martha Beck’s Wayfinder life coach training. ...
July 2, 2024
A Voice of Courage w/ Travis Conover
Travis Conover is an actor, film producer and president of StoryTeller Film Company. He made his on-screen acting debut, co-starring in The Trial of Everett Mann, which won several awards throughout some of the largest film f...
June 25, 2024
Be More Curious and Less Furious w/ Stacy Blakeley
Stacy Blakeley is the CEO of The Policy Circle, a national organization that informs, equips, and connects women to be more impactful citizens. Founded in 2015 on the belief that the free market is the best means to unleash h...
June 18, 2024
God Can Heal You w/ Julius Adams
Singer, songwriter, musician and producer Julius Adams is music and music is Julius Adams. His love for music extends from his own love for people, as the Next Steps Forward audience will find as he joins program host Chris M...
June 11, 2024
Suicide Prevention for Black Youth w/ Dr. Sherry Molock
Dr. Sherry Davis Molock, is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Molock teaches undergraduate and doctoral courses in clinical psychology...
May 28, 2024
No Labels: Civility in Political Discourse w/ Nancy Jacobson
At a moment when the nation seems intractably divided and incapable of addressing our long-term challenges, a single movement, No Labels, is working to get Washington past the brain-dead politics of Democrats vs. Republicans....
May 21, 2024
Empowering Female Overcomers of Exploitation w/ Danielle Freitag
Danielle Freitag, co-founder and executive director of Action169, is on a mission to empower women to overcome substance use and to enable those in sexually exploitative industries to know their intrinsic worth. As a Licensed...
May 14, 2024
Amputate Your Fear w/ John Register
“If we’re going to overcome anything, it’s our mindset around it. It is how fast we come to grips that life is not going to return to a previous state of existence.” Do you have a desire and/or need to overcome adversity in y...
May 7, 2024
The Making of A Champion w/ Bobby Rahal
Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek is honored to welcome legendary auto racing driver, Bobby Rahal, who most famously won the Indianapolis 500 in 1986 to the program. In an 18-year career spanning F1, Can-Am, Le Mans/IMSA and...
April 30, 2024
Intro to Process-Oriented Psychology w/ Dr. Gary Reiss
Dr. Gary Reiss is a licensed clinical social worker and certified trainer in process-oriented psychology in private practice in Eugene and Portland, Oregon, who joins program host Chris Meek on Next Steps Forward to discuss h...
April 23, 2024
Striving For Solutions w/ Samantha Baltadonis
Samantha Baltadonis, owner and CEO of Strive Solutions and senior manager at a Fortune 5 company where she provides Organization Development Consulting and Leadership and Transformation Coaching, joins program host Chris Meek...
April 16, 2024
The Dynamic and Evolving Role of Today’s Leaders w/ Jackie Gulley
On this installment of Next Steps Forward, Strategic Communications Executive Jackie Gulley joins program host Chris Meek to discuss her experiences as an executive in global communications, marketing, and digital strategy ad...
April 9, 2024
Enough Is Enough: Internet Safety w/ Donna Rice Hughes
Donna Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough ® (EIE), an internationally known internet safety expert, author, speaker and Emmy-Award winning producer. She joins Chris Meek on this installment of Next Steps ...
April 2, 2024
Don’t Get Mad, Get Giving w/ Maria Underwood
Fundrage founder Maria Underwood brings her over ten years of experience in fundraising, business and social media strategy to the Next Steps Forward audience, offering her unique knowledge of the how and why behind donor giv...
March 26, 2024
Leading a Rich and Intentional Life w/ Stan Gibson
Stan Gibson is passionate about delivering powerful stories, science-based research and real world strategies that help high-achieving leaders experience renewed energy, uncover creative solutions and unleash their team’s tru...