Thank you for sharing in our journey in the Charge Forward Podcast. 

Let me first say that I apologize that we have missed you the past 4 weeks. I took a pause due to the recent loss of my Best Friend, Hero and Mentor, my Dad James M. Cripps. He was a guest 4 times in our first season and I wish he could join us again as he loved the podcast. 

To our fans: Thank you for hanging in there with us during this difficult time. Jim 

Every conversation this year pointed to a simple truth: real progress happens when we choose people over shortcuts and purpose over applause. From an 84-year-old owner who turned down a massive buyout to protect 500 employees, to a Dog groomer who says no to unsafe cuts because “humanity over vanity” comes first, the season became a map for building a life you’re proud of.

Featured Guests & Highlights:

• Larry Schmittou – Nashville Legend & Business owner who keeps turning down a massive buyouts to protect 500 employees.
• Jordan Grubbs – A fresh voice redefining leadership through empathy and consistent action whild building your brand.
• Nick Hiter – Building brands with integrity and reminding us that confidence is earned daily.
• Clayton Geiser – Data visionary proving structure and creativity can grow any business. (Please keep Clayton and his in your prayers)
• Eddie Knight – Helping business owners create lasting financial freedom through smart financial planning.
• Holly Hartley Davis (Groom Garage) – “Humanity over Vanity” — where passion meets purpose for your pets.
• Clarence Darkwa & Johnnie Robinson – A powerful story of immigration, perseverance, and leading with gratitude.
• Tim Leeper – Building business is one thing but taking up the mission to fight for those who can't is his purpose. Kylan's light the fight to end the wrongs by Private Prisons. 
• James & Melissa Smith – A marriage built on faith, family, grit and the love of great cars.
• Elmer Richardson & James Cripps – Veterans working to help other veterans and to hold evil doers accountable.
• Grant Burrow – From court to classroom, teaching leadership through discipline and heart.
• Zade Morgan – Young entrepreneur / Special Operator who is now helping others like him adjust and be able to enjoy life with family again.
• Dr. Michael Meighen – Regenerative medicine, peptides, and the science of true healing.
• William Arnold – A wrongful conviction overturned - resilience personified.
• Rhiannon Hiter – The heartbeat behind every great team, leading with grace and balance.

Every guest brought a lesson in courage, purpose, or reinvention.

If one story, one insight, or one spark made you better this year—mission accomplished. 

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