Patient-First Leadership with Dr. Kristin DesErmia, Au.D. of Coastal Hearing Care When a clinician becomes a business owner, what changes—and what stays the same? For Dr. Kristin DesErmia, Au.D., owner of Coastal Hearing Care, the answer has always been clear: patient care comes first. In this episode of STIR, host Chris Williams sits [...]
“Make It a Great Day”: How Jaime Marco Uses Empathy to UnFunk Teams When Jaime Marco says leadership is an attitude, not a title, she means it. In this STIR conversation, the keynote speaker and creator of Get UnFunkt™️ shows how tiny, intentional choices—ditching the empty “How are you?” greeting, thanking event sponsors, [...]
Seeing Beyond the Lens: How Sylwia Turned Unexpected Beginnings into a Thriving Photography Business When life threw Sylwia into Kodiak, Alaska, back in 2011, she didn’t plan to become a business owner. She was a student, a military spouse, and someone still figuring out her path. But when an established photographer encouraged her [...]
Fighting for Justice: How Attorney Karly Christine Built Her Firm from the Ground Up Starting a business often comes from opportunity. For Karly Christine, it came from rejection. After graduating law school and working on the defense side for major insurance companies, Karly quickly realized how unfairly injured plaintiffs were often represented. When [...]
Aakash Patel and Elevate’s story is a reminder that networking isn’t about collecting handshakes—it’s about engineering alignment. When you treat events like intentional pipelines (not random mixers), the ROI shows up in better conversations, faster.
Through a balance of humility, humor, and hard-won strategy, Rob Thomas is helping professionals rethink what it means to build a network—and proving that the best relationships are built, not bought. Watch the full Stir interview to learn how Rob’s signature method is helping professionals turn connection into opportunity—without the awkwardness.
Justin Bellante — Driving Healthcare Innovation with Titans of Healthcare Justin Bellante has spent his career at the intersection of science, data, and leadership—pioneering solutions that transform healthcare delivery and decision-making. As CEO of Titans Placement Group, he helps organizations and professionals navigate a complex, high-stakes industry with clarity and precision. In this [...]
Throughout the conversation, Ernie underscores the value of a strong support system. Whether it's family, mentors, or a team, having people who believe in you can make all the difference.
For anyone interested in the arts or thinking about starting their own business, Jenny’s journey provides meaningful insights and inspiration. Learn more in our sit down with Jenny Townsend via Stir.
In the latest episode of our interview series, Stir, we had the opportunity to sit down with Terrance Mahoney, the driving force behind Mahoney Concrete Systems.