The R.O.G. Podcast

Courtney Lynch is a founding partner of Lead Star, a leadership development consulting firm, who works closely with all levels of leaders — from CEO’s to frontline team members. She…

Cathy Avgiris is a long-time advocate for advancing women and people of color and has over 35 years of experience being “the only woman in the room.” She developed and…

John Ramstead has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy…

John has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy fighter…

Maureen Greene James leads the FTI Consulting’s efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the…

Shane Portfolio is Senior Vice President of Field Ops Engineering for Comcast Cable where he leads One Network, XOC, Headend Operations, and Plant Maintenance.  Prior to moving to the HQ…

Temeka Easter Rice leads social media and brand engagement at a national bank. She’s a national conference speaker on influencer marketing and employee advocacy programs. Temeka recently launched “The Joy…

Michal Smith is the Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, an organization that provides children living in poverty with the basic essentials they need to thrive at home, at…

Margaret “Peggy” Kim is a Peabody and multi-award-winning executive producer, entrepreneur, and educator. Peggy is the Founder and President of iSTANDtv, a content studio and creative incubator for young people…

Larry Freed is the CEO of Give and Take Inc., a company whose co-founders include Adam Grant (professor at Wharton, author of Give and Take) and Wayne Baker (professor at Michigan,…

As President of Cheryl Rice Leadership, Inc., Cheryl Rice inspires women to be leaders in their own lives. For over 20 years as coach, speaker, and writer, she has helped…

With over 30 years of experience in leadership development, Sara King has served in a variety of roles: global executive, author, executive coach, team developer, program designer, business owner, wife, and…