Footballer in Europe (Eric Friedlander-RicFit) interviews Professional Footballers & other player's who are chasing the dream to become a pro so listeners can hear the 'behind the scenes' of a Day in the Life as a Pro. The intention of the podcast is to help young players see what pros do day in and day out and what type of habits they have developed to help get them to the next level. Anything and everything is possible with hard work, dedication, discipline, patience and most importantly; ...
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CHFS Community is an award-winning podcast featuring ordinary people doing extraordinary work at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Hosted by Secretary Eric Friedlander and produced by Julianne Hatton, you'll hear inspiring stories from the people who serve every Kentuckian in some way. Join our community so you'll never miss an episode and tell your friends about the show. Until next time, stay healthy Kentucky!
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Would you walk away from a game of checkers after being jumped one time? Of course not. You still have eighteen pieces left and plenty of opportunities to win. But as adults, we lose sight of life's entire board. Once we mess up, we think the game is over. Winning the Moment is a guide to living the life you want and becoming the person you want to be. On this podcast, Cody will interview different people from all walks of life and backgrounds. Cody will be asking what is their biggest win, ...
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When it comes to kynect, David Verry has done it all. He was among the first frontline team members answering phones on Day 1 of the health benefit exchange launch. He’s answered Kentuckians’ questions about health care options in malls and stadiums. Today, he serves in leadership as the assistant director of the Division of Health Plan Oversight i…
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Episode 83: Beyond the Trip: How Psychedelics Are Transforming Mental Health
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1:08:56Episode 83 - Winning The Moment Podcast with Matt Zemon, MSc In this episode of Winning The Moment, we explore the transformative power of psychedelics and mental health with Matt Zemon, MSc—best-selling author and expert in psychology and neuroscience. Matt shares insights from his books, Psychedelics for Everyone, Beyond the Trip, and his latest …
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In Harlan, Amanda Body was raised in a safe community that encouraged young. In her career as a social worker, she appreciates that not all young Kentuckians grow up in these circumstances. Today, Amanda is the Director of the Division of Prevention and Community Well-Being in the Department for Community Based Services – and relatively new role th…
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Not long after graduating from Anderson County High School, Chelsea Agee embarked on a path to becoming a photographer. Today, Chelsea focuses on Managed Care Organizations and the well-being of her Medicaid coworkers. She is the Contract Monitoring Branch Manager for the Division of Health Plan Oversight in the Department for Medicaid Services – a…
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Episode 82: Building a Nation of Leaders: United We Pledge & Liberty Village
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1:01:30Episode 82 - Winning The Moment Podcast with Dennis Leavitt In this episode of Winning The Moment, we welcome Dennis Leavitt, a visionary leader with a remarkable career spanning roles like COO of Squatty Potty and VP of Public Relations at Balance of Nature. Dennis shares his passion for United We Pledge, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving freedo…
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Playing football in his youth, Sam Flynn learned the importance of teams – each person performing their assignments in tandem toward a greater goal. Flynn applied the lessons learned on the gridiron in Northern Kentucky to his role as Executive Director of the Kentucky Office for Medical Cannabis. Flynn discusses building and leading the office fro…
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Episode 81: From Barstools to Boardrooms: Sales Secrets with Neil Rogers
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1:00:06In this episode of Winning The Moment, we sit down with Neil Rogers—author, speaker, and marketing expert with over 37 years of experience in sales and revenue generation. As the Owner and VP of Marketing & Sales at Rogers Marketing for nearly 26 years, Neil has mastered the balance between old-school relationship-building and modern marketing stra…
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Growing up on a Franklin County farm taught Grant Gillion lessons in the value of hard work and being ready for what the day brings. Today, preparedness is at the core of his work. Gillion serves as Manager for Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch in the Department for Public Health – an important response team when disasters strike Kentucky.…
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For Dr. Stephanie Rose and Gina Brien, the health of Kentucky women is a central concern. Rose is director of the Division of Women’s Health, working with Brien – assistant director of the Department for Public Health – to ensures promote women's health education, navigate access to care and provide access to vital services including breast and cer…
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🎙 Winning The Moment Podcast is back for an even bigger and better Season 2! After delivering 80 incredible episodes in our first season, we’re shifting gears to bring you deeper, more powerful conversations. This season, we’re embracing a longer format—with one epic episode per month—allowing us to dive further into fascinating topics, groundbreak…
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For their respective Kentucky communities, Vickie Flynn and Graham Temple are community resources. Graham is a kynector based in Owensboro; Vickie is a kynector based in Covington. Each day, they walk people through the process of applying for health care programs, SNAP and other benefits, assistance and resource programs – putting a human face on …
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Dr. Lisa Lee Williams, D.Min., MaOM, is the new Chief of Staff for CHFS. She shares her thoughts about serving as a member of Team Kentucky and the Cabinet’s commitment to help Kentuckians reach their full human potential. She returns to the CHFS Community Podcast to help reflect on the important work that happened within CHFS in 2024. Dr. Williams…
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Episode 80: Keys to Marriage, Family, and Resilience with Carl Formato
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1:03:09In the final episode of Winning The Moment Season 1, we sit down with the charismatic and inspiring Carl Formato. A natural-born leader with a gift for rallying people toward shared goals, Carl brings a unique blend of empathy, idealism, and energy to every conversation. Carl shares personal insights from his nearly 24-year marriage, offering inval…
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After growing up in Louisville and college at Kentucky State University, John Miles joined the U.S. Army – in doing so, he gained knowledge and skills from his service and travels that he’s used throughout his career. It just so happens that John’s career centers around helping his fellow veterans. John is the veteran families and caregiver support…
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Episode 79: The High Stakes of Business with Joel Friedland
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1:00:28Welcome to Episode 79 of the Winning The Moment Podcast! In this captivating episode, we are thrilled to host Joel Friedland, a distinguished real estate professional with over 40 years of expertise in the industrial real estate sector. Joel co-founded Epic/Savage Realty Partners in 1991, where he successfully hired and mentored a team of 60 indust…
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Episode 78: Navigating Retirement with Confidence – Featuring Tony Christensen
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1:10:08In this episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we dive deep into the art of financial planning and retirement preparation with Tony Christensen, a seasoned financial planner and one of Utah Business Magazine’s “20 in their Twenties” honorees. Since 2009, Tony has been helping clients find peace and confidence as they transition into retirement,…
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Episode 77: Unleashing Success with Golf Coach and Entrepreneur Eric Cogorno
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1:05:05In this episode of Winning the Moment, host (Name) sits down with Eric Cogorno, a golf coach turned online business mogul, whose remarkable journey has inspired countless individuals both on and off the golf course. Known for his clear, simplified approach to golf instruction, Eric has built a global online golf school with over 500,000 followers, …
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Episode 76: Doing What Must Be Done: Chad Hymas’ Blueprint for Overcoming the Impossible
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55:34Episode 76 of the Winning The Moment Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Chad Hymas, one of the world’s most sought-after speakers and a true symbol of resilience, purpose, and possibility. After a life-changing accident left him paralyzed from the chest down, Chad has spent decades breaking boundaries and redefining what it means to li…
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For Chase Barnes, compassion has always been a part of his life. From volunteering in college to serving in the United States Peace Corps in Belize, Chase gravitates toward opportunities to help others. Today, Chase helps Kentuckians in some of their most challenging times in his role as manager of the Kentucky Department for Public Health Harm Red…
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Episode 75: How Sports Shaped a Hospitality Leader with Nick Bonniksen
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1:00:05In this powerful episode of Winning The Moment, Cody talks with Nick Bonniksen, whose journey from aspiring pro baseball player to accomplished hospitality leader is a testament to resilience and reinvention. Nick shares how his early dreams of a professional sports career were halted by injuries, leaving him without a “plan B.” With no work experi…
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Episode 74: The Magic of Dedication and Family with Wes & Natalie Iseli
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58:39In this captivating episode of Winning The Moment, we sit down with renowned magician Wes Iseli and his wife Natalie, the powerhouse duo behind Wes Iseli’s Magiclife. Wes has been performing magic since the age of seven and has built an extraordinary career, performing an average of 400 shows a year alongside his family. From country clubs to priva…
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Episode 73: Turning a $15K Bet into a 7-Figure Business with Will Rogers
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1:00:53On this episode of Winning The Moment, we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Will Rogers, a risk-taker who turned a small business acquisition into a seven-figure service company in just four years. In February 2020, Will, then a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual, and his business partner took a leap of faith. They came acros…
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Episode 72: Work On Your Game: How Dre Baldwin Unlocks High Performance & Results
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1:02:55In this episode, we welcome Dre Baldwin, the CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., and a true expert in high performance, consistency, and results. Dre shares his unique "roadmap in reverse" framework that has propelled him from a 9-year professional basketball career in 8 countries to becoming a globally recognized speaker, author of 35 books…
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The daughter of an assistant fire chief, Angela Roberts had public service and the ideals of a first responder in her blood. After graduating from the University of Louisville, Angela’s early career focused on disaster response with the American Red Cross. Today, she focuses on individuals in crisis as the 988 program administrator in the Departmen…
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Episode 71: From Broadway to Boardroom with Laura Casselman
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59:00In this captivating episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we sit down with Laura Casselman, a powerhouse who transitioned from the bright lights of Broadway to the boardrooms of corporate America. Laura’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Raised in a small Southern town, Laura had big dreams from a young age. At just 3 years old, she set …
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Episode 70: Mastering Sleep for Peak Performance with Devin Burke
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1:03:49In this episode of Winning The Moment, we’re joined by Devin Burke, a renowned sleep coach, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, who’s on a mission to help exhausted insomniacs finally get the rest they deserve. As the founder of Sleep Science Academy, Devin has developed a unique, science-backed holistic approach that empowers people to stop stru…
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Episode 69: Faith, Finances, and Freedom: Joe Jensen's Journey to Passive Income and Life After Divorce
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1:05:13In episode 69 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, Joe Jensen shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings on the Utah/Nevada border to becoming a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur. After spending a decade in sales, Joe made a bold transition into real estate, scaling from 5 units to over 40 and retiring at just 36. Following a…
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Episode 68: Unlocking $25 Million in Sales: Jay Crew’s Proven Marketing Playbook
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1:09:05In episode 68 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we sit down with marketing mastermind Jay Crew, who has spent the last decade building three successful companies, amassing over $25 million in sales. Jay’s innovative marketing strategies have consistently attracted high-quality leads and turned them into loyal, long-term customers. His ability to c…
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Episode 67: From Battlefield to Business: Alex Baker's Journey of Resilience and Growth
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1:05:21In episode 67 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, Alex Baker shares his remarkable journey from serving five years in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Afghanistan, to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Alex discusses the leadership skills he developed in the military and how they paved the way for him to start two thriving …
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Growing up in Harrodsburg, Amanda Heacock thought her future career would be teaching. Her journey through the University of the Cumberlands would take her on another path through a similarly compassionate field – social work. Today, she’s in a role where she’s helping young people learn while also supporting them in their needs outside of school, …
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Episode 66: From Hungary to Healing: Tamas Kun's Journey with Psilocybin and Mental Health
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1:04:34In episode 66 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, Tamas Kun shares his journey from being born and raised in Hungary to moving to America at the age of 10. Tamas opens up about the transformative impact of psilocybin on his life, revealing how mushroom trips and acting have played pivotal roles in his mental health journey. He delves into deeply per…
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Episode 65: From Diamondbacks to Tokyo Dreams: Tony Barnette’s Unlikely Path to the Majors
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1:06:55In episode 65 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Tony Barnette, a professional baseball player whose story is captured in the book A Baseball Gaijin by Aaron Fischman. Tony's dream of playing in the major leagues began like that of many American boys, with aspirations of making it to "The Show." After …
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Episode 64: Rising from the Fall: The Unbreakable Spirit of Janet Mumford
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47:58In this episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we are honored to share the extraordinary journey of Janet Mumford, a woman who defied the odds and redefined what it means to overcome adversity. Once an avid adventurer, Janet’s life took a dramatic turn after a skydiving accident left her with severe injuries, including a broken jaw, pelvis, and…
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For more than a decade, Tricia Steward’s work took her to city after city to survey health care facilities. She enjoyed the travel but over time wanted to work closer to home in Kentucky – and it just so happened that an office she cared deeply about needed someone with her expertise to help improve staffing. Recently, Steward agreed to become Acti…
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Episode 63: Breaking Free with Shelby Meinkey
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59:33In this captivating episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we sit down with Shelby Meinkey, a former corporate climber who spent 9 years ascending the ranks only to realize that the corporate world wasn't for him. Shelby shares his transformative journey, from feeling stuck and uncertain to experiencing a life-changing epiphany during a morning…
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Episode 62: Confidence and Wellness: Danita Young’s Journey to Empowering Women
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50:21In episode 62 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Danita Young, a Nationally Qualified Bikini Competitor and Founder of The Metabolism Makeover and Women's Fitness Brand BootyBands. With over 20 years of experience in root healing, Danita's mission is to empower women to enhance their overall quality of life, regain their c…
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Elizabeth Goode grew up in Hopkinsville, the daughter of a physician, and until college she assumed she would follow in his footsteps. But, after reflection, she took a new path, graduating with a master’s in public health from the University of Kentucky. She launched a career working in health care policy and today serves as director of the Kentuc…
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Episode 61: Embracing Beauty and Balance with Talisha Hunt
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1:00:58Join us for an inspiring episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast featuring Talisha Hunt, the Owner and Master Aesthetician with over 15 years of unparalleled expertise. Talisha, a true innovator in her field, specializes in laser facials, including BBL, Moxi, and Skintyte. Her journey began at Acaydia School of Aesthetics and continued as an aest…
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Episode 60: Behind the Helmet, A Firefighter's Odyssey with Brendon Hunt
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1:14:58Welcome to Episode 60 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, where we have the privilege of sitting down with Brendon Hunt, an esteemed firefighter whose career spans over two decades of dedicated service. Brendon's journey began in Utah, where he rose through the ranks to become Captain before joining the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Currently …
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Episode 59: A New Dawn: Tara Wright's Inspiring Tale of Overcoming Tragedy
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1:22:43In this deeply moving episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we have the privilege of hearing the remarkable story of Tara Wright. Born into a loving family, Tara's life took a tragic turn shortly after she turned 17. A devastating car accident claimed the lives of her father and youngest brother, shattering the idyllic world she knew. The prof…
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Episode 58: The Power of Positivity with Kristen Butler
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1:02:00In this engaging episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we welcome Kristen Butler, CEO of Power of Positivity and bestselling author of The Key to Positivity. Kristen's journey is a testament to the transformative power of positive thinking, from overcoming personal challenges to founding a global community with over 50 million followers. Award…
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Episode 57: Mastering Business and Personal Discipline with Trevor Cowley
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1:09:50In this episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Trevor Cowley, the dynamic voice behind the highly successful "Real Business Owners" podcast, which has garnered over 2 million downloads. Trevor is not just a prolific podcaster; he is also a co-owner of multiple thriving businesses, including ventures in accounting, pay…
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Episode 56: From Darkness to Light: Seth Gehle's Journey of Resilience
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1:02:04In Episode 56 of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we are honored to welcome Seth Gehle, a remarkable individual whose journey embodies resilience and triumph over adversity. Seth is an ultra-marathon runner, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athlete, veteran, speaker, and soon-to-be author. Despite a tumultuous upbringing marked by significant hardship, Set…
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Episode 54: From Foam to Fortune: Shawn Nelson’s LoveSac Journey
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1:00:56In this exciting episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Nelson, the innovative founder and CEO of LoveSac. Shawn's journey is a remarkable blend of creativity, entrepreneurship, and strategic design, starting from his days as a University of Utah student to becoming a celebrated business leader. Shawn shares the fascinati…
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Episode 53: Breaking Good with Nicole Younger
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1:11:06In this riveting episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Nicole Younger, a successful business owner, investor, and real estate professional. Nicole's past includes unimaginable hardships and a 13-year battle with addiction, including time spent as a meth cook. However, her story is one of profound tran…
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Episode 52: Celebrating One Year with Meagan Adent – A Journey of Self-Discovery and Resilience
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59:40In this special 52nd episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we celebrate a significant milestone: one year of inspiring conversations and personal growth. Joining us for this landmark episode is none other than my incredible wife, Meagan Adent. This episode also coincides with my 37th birthday, making it an even more memorable occasion as we po…
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Amy Smith was raised in Frankfort and began her state government career with the Department of Revenue. Driven by a passion for working with children and helping families, she joined the Department for Community Based Services in 2014 and is currently serving as a policy and research consultant. Today, we discuss early intervention, evidence-based …
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Episode 51: Entrepreneurial Insights with Ben Gottfredson
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1:06:55In this episode of Winning The Moment, we are thrilled to welcome Ben Gottfredson, the visionary leader behind Big Ben's Moving and Storage and Big Storage Ventures. Ben's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication have driven him to excel in leading his team, consistently delivering on promises to customers, and generating wealth for his partners. His …
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Episode 50: Finding Frequency and Connection Navigating Life's Ups and Downs with Kailey Graziano
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1:06:39In the milestone 50th episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we welcome the remarkable Kailey Graziano to the mic. As a visionary and owner in the hair industry for nearly two decades, Kailey brings a wealth of experience and a heart full of passion to everything she does. With a background deeply rooted in education and a natural flair for col…
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Supporting the social, emotional and mental health of young children is a large part of what we do at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Today’s guest, Brittany Barber, oversees the implementation of the statewide early childhood mental health program for the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. We…
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