Pursue Your Passion

In this episode, Tyler updates us on his journey, Many Hands, highlights from previous episodes and walks through some of the questions he focuses on with his guests. Announcing a hiatus from recording, Tyler requests that listeners: - Rate the show on your favorite platform - Write a review on your favorite platform - Subscribe to the show - Pick your favorite episode and share it on social media or even just with one friend - Share your thoughts on people to interview, questions to ask, topics to explore, etc. (Pick one or all of the above to help improve the show!)   To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com or tyler.kamerman@gmail.com  

In this episode Tyler shares about the recent floods in NW Iowa and ways that you can help. He also talks about how struggles of all shapes and sizes can help us grow. If you’re interesting in volunteering in NW Iowa, here are a couple of options: https://www.spvolunteer.org/ https://rms.org/nw-iowa-flooding/volunteer There are more options available, but these 2 have been confirmed. If you’re able to help financially: Friends of Rock Valley: PAYPAL - https://www.paypal.com/donate/... VENMO - https://account.venmo.com/u/friendsofrv Clay County Community Foundation (Spencer) https://claycofoundation.com/ City of Rock Rapids: https://rockrapids.com/flood-2024-donations/ To connect with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/ Tyler Kamerman 515.490.0456

Stephanie Keller was born and raised in Iowa, where she resides today with her husband, Charlie, and daughter, Avrielle. She enjoys watching birds, spending time with family and friends, and obsessing over her cat, Axel. When her Plan A didn’t result in the desired outcome, Stephanie learned that she would do anything to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother.  With the struggle of infertility comes marriage challenges, grief, and doubt. But, God schlepped through the mess with her. In her debut book, Bold Hope, Stephanie pins stubborn hope against societal norms and shares stories of shattered dreams, messy faith in the complicated gray, and the relentless love of God. To connect with Stephanie - https://www.stephaniekeller.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Cori Myka,  founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and a signature program, the Foundations of Change learning method. Cori transforms adult non-swimmers from fearful beginners into confident achievers of their wildest aquatic aspirations. Her work has been featured on NPR and in USA Today. From opening up her first swim school for kids in 1999 to making a big pivot in her business after achieving great success to now expanding her impact to offering in-person retreats and certification for swim instructors. Her business continues to evolve and expand to create greater impact, but her passion is steadfast - helping adults to go from fear to finding freedom in the water. After seeing the profound impact of helping adults reclaim their confidence, Cori has expanded her swim school to offer retreats and swim teacher certification with the same vision. To connect with Cori - https://adultswimlesson.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Carlene Thissen is an American singer-songwriter who is the daughter of a generation with a deep desire to hand down peace and love to the "youngers": the Baby Boomers. She experienced firsthand some of the most captivating periods and moments in the realm of popular music, like Woodstock '69, when her path crossed with wonderful people to experience not only the music, awakening one morning at Woodstock to Joan Baez's voice, but the air of freedom and peace, and the feeling of having no fear of anything.   After that experience, she turned into a working person and created a successful business. She stopped making music for 40 years, but deeply remembered the air of Woodstock. That changed when she got involved as a volunteer in the Immokalee Unincorporated Agricultural Community. From that catalyst event, she ended up working at the University of Florida’s research center, which inspired her to get a Master’s Degree in Latin American History, write a book based on her final thesis called “Immokalee’s Fields of Hope,” (based on the moving stories she gleaned from the Immokalee people she got to know), make a documentary based on the book, which needed music she decided to write and perform, even if she didn't know if she could. But she did.   From then on, she could not stop writing songs to tell stories of people who are often overlooked, like farm workers, the homeless, and children who lost their parents. She doesn't want to leave with music sitting out there that could benefit people. Carlene's journey is not just about music, but also about the generational value music can bring, the stories that have brought her making music with roots in the first edition of Woodstock, and the work as a volunteer with immigrant communities, which also led her to advocate for compassionate immigration policy, and writing books on the stories she came across.   Carlene recently shared a capella version of her beautiful new song, "Carry It On," and moved to be near Woodstock, where the energy she experienced caused her musical journey to take flight and where she will continue to perform. To connect with Carlene: https://carlenethissen.com/ To get in touch with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Kelley McManus brings over 30 (feels like 10, so don’t mention age) years of leadership experience, specializing in Delivery, Change Management, and Strategy. Recognized for her commitment to driving mission-aligned initiatives, she has led local PMOs, global strategy development and change management, and worldwide delivery teams. She attributes much of her accomplishments to the teams she has led and worked with.  Behind her accolades, Kelley's approach prioritizes people, emphasizing workplace happiness for enhanced productivity. Ultimately, her guiding principle is promoting happiness, both professionally and personally - which is what we focus on in this conversation.   To connect with Kelley - Kelley.McManus@upliftdelivery.com or 515.208.8857   To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Samantha Boone is a touring audio systems engineer and audio tech with experience designing and deploying sound systems for various applications ranging from clubs to festivals and arenas. Working with artists such as Volbeat, Miguel, and Lee Brice, among others, has given her experience with various systems throughout her career so far. Most recently, her work has involved designing and deploying large-format, low-variance systems for touring productions.   To connect with Sam - @officiallysamboone on Instagram or www.samanthabooneaudio.com To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com

In this episode, Tyler shares about the importance of working with a coach or mentor and the benefits of mentoring others. Also, he highlights his takeaways from the past 3 guests - all of whom are pursuing their passions as coaches.    To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Stan Gibson is passionate about guiding organizations to build thriving, human-centered cultures. Through his engaging keynotes and leadership coaching, Stan equips companies with frameworks and tools to put people first. He advises executives on adopting transparent, collaborative leadership styles that tap into the collective wisdom of teams. Stan's actionable insights help leaders role model vulnerability, foster psychological safety, and unlock the full innovative potential of their people. Organizations that work with Stan soon benefit from improved trust, communication, and knowledge sharing. By focusing on developing a shared sense of purpose and community, Stan enables companies to boost engagement, agility, and performance. To connect with Stan - https://www.stangibsonspeaks.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Vanessa McNeal, MSW, stands out as an award-winning documentary filmmaker and a compelling national speaker, having graced the stage twice at TEDx events. Known for her captivating keynote speeches, she effortlessly engages a wide array of audiences, including corporations, universities, and military institutions like The National Guard and Airforce, as well as women's groups and global summits.   Vanessa is also a life coach taking clients on a transformative journey towards clarity, purpose, and healing.   To connect with Vanessa - https://vanessakeynotes.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Mike Wagner is the founder of White Rabbit Group, a trailblazing organization established in 2004. Mike is not only a captivating leader but also a visionary in the realm of leadership  development. With a diverse toolkit drawn from various disciplines including design thinking, Mike collaborates with leadership teams to craft resilient organizations that thrive amidst today's tumultuous landscapes. Transitioning from a 14-year tenure as a pastor to serving the marketplace, Mike brings a unique perspective to the table. His collaborative approach has garnered him partnerships with esteemed companies like John Deere, Corteva, Businessolver, and Accumold. In his home state of Iowa, Mike's impact resonates with clients such as Iowa State University and LifeServe. To connect with Mike - https://whiterabbitgroup.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In this episode, Tyler shares about how the importance of relationships was brought to light on his recent trip to Abaco, and shares insight from his previous 3 guests, including how relationships have played a part in their journeys as well. To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/  

Through two very personal events, Sheryl Moore’s passion for life insurance and annuities was fanned into full flame. Sheryl is the president and CEO of Moore Market intelligence and is founder and creator of Wink’s AnnuitySpecs and Life Specs, as well as Wink’s Sales & Market Report and Wink’s intelligence report.  She is the co-author of The Encyclopedia to Index Products: Annuity and Life, and her research and articles are regularly featured in insurance trade publications and a multitude of other resources including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and The New York Times, to name a few. She works closely with the media as a fact-checking resource on life insurance and annuities and has spent 5 years correcting misleading or inaccurate articles published on indexed products. Sheryl’s passion for her business is contagious and her journey is relatable to all who have set out on their own adventure!   To connect with Sheryl - 515-Annuity or https://www.winkintel.com/ To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Ryan Lynch has been a banker, a marketer, a realtor, and more. Then in 2017 he got hit by a car and rewrote everything. Including more than 400 blog posts, and over 150,000 words towards his book that he is currently working on. He decided that his life would be better if he enjoyed it. And after reading hundreds of books, listening to thousands of podcasts, and having tens of thousands of hours of conversations, he decided he had something to share about how to live a happier life. He is here today to share his passion about living the life you want, your way.   To connect with Ryan - https://howtobehappier.blog/ To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Tommy Spaulding is the founder and president of Tommy Spaulding Companies, a leadership development, speaking, training, and team building organization based in Denver, Colorado. A world-renowned speaker on leadership, Spaulding has spoken to thousands of organizations, associations, educational institutions, and corporations around the globe. His first book, It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life and Your Organization by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships, quickly climbed to the top of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today national bestseller lists. His second book, The Heart-Led Leader: How Living and Leading from the Heart will Change Your Organization and Your Life, is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal national bestseller and was also listed on Inc.com’s Top 100 Business Books of 2015. He newest book, The Gift of Influence: Creating Life-Changing and Lasting Impact in your Everyday Interactions was a #3 Wall Street Journal national bestseller.   Tommy spend most of his career and rose to become the youngest president and CEO of the world-renowned leadership organization, Up with People. In 2000, Tommy founded Leader’s Challenge, which grew to become the largest high school civic and leadership program in the state of Colorado. He is the founder and president of the Global Youth Leadership Academy as well as the National Leadership Academy, a leading national non-profit high school leadership development organization.   To connect with Tommy - https://tommyspaulding.com/   To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In this second episode of a 2-part series, Tyler gives insight into what he's been soaking in this fall - the Heart Led Leader Retreat with Tommy Spaulding, a return to Abaco and his daily reading (shout out to John Maxwell) - all while highlighting the "golden nuggets" from his previous guests. You'll want to have a notepad handy because the good stuff is plentiful!   To donate to Feed the Hungry - https://www.mh4h.org/fth/ To donate to Give Joy - https://www.mh4h.org/give-joy/ To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

In this first episode of a 2-part series, Tyler gives insight into what he's been soaking in this fall - the Heart Led Leader Retreat with Tommy Spaulding, a return to Abaco and his daily reading (shout out to John Maxwell) - all while highlighting the "golden nuggets" from his previous guests. You'll want to have a notepad handy because the good stuff is plentiful!   To donate to Feed the Hungry - https://www.mh4h.org/fth/ To donate to Give Joy - https://www.mh4h.org/give-joy/ To connect with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Christ Gabhart and her husband Craig have been missionaries (and much more) for Many Hands for Haiti since 2014. In this episode she talks about her passion for serving Jesus, her passion for the people of Haiti, and the mission and programs of Many Hands.   The mission of Many Hands is Transforming together, to be love in action, in a broken world. Many Hands envisions a world where people transform together, through the presence of Jesus Christ, to be called people, living with purpose, unleashing God-given talents and resources to bring Good News in a broken world.   To learn more about Many Hands and connect with Christi - www.mh4h.org To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

As Founder and Owner of 10|10 Strategies, Heather enjoys helping families, businesses, and organizations “move the needle” on issues they care about while experiencing the freedom and joy that comes from generosity. For almost 25 years, Heather has been helping people and organizations flourish financially. Her roles have included philanthropic advisor to many families and businesses, executive director of a private family foundation, program officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and fiscal analyst for the Washington state legislature. Heather demonstrates her passion for good stewardship and generosity by providing volunteer financial coaching for families in need and speaking frequently on the joy of generosity. She is a volunteer champion for Generous Giving, on the board of the Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation which is working to fight sex-trafficking, and on the board of Storytellers.ai, a cutting edge machine learning company. To connect with Heather - www.1010strategies.com To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Jessica Kamerman is a wife, a mom and a realtor (among many other hats that she wears). She spent the majority of her career in the administrative world, before focusing her efforts on staying home with her 2 children. She jumped back into working outside the home, joining a real estate team as their admin. Then just over a year ago, her journey led her to getting licensed and beginning to work with people making one of the “biggest financial decisions of their lives.” Jessica shares her passion for real estate, what she’s learned and how she puts her clients first in all her transactions.   To connect with Jessica - jessicakamerman@kw.com; FB - Jessica Kamerman; IG - Jess Kamerman   To get in touch with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com Tyler Kamerman 515.490.0456