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Pivoting Ambition: Building a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Family or BalanceWhat happens when ambition no longer fits the structure you’re in?In this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio, I sit down with Kym Insana, a digital marketing expert and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, to talk about redefining ambition after parenthood, leaving corporate life without losing momentum, and building a company designed around both performance and people.Kym has always believed that you don’t have to choose between working hard, building a real career, and having the family life you want. That belief is baked into how she built AlwaysOn Digital. She designed the company intentionally, with flexibility and balance in mind, especially for working parents. Many of the people on her team are highly skilled mothers who want meaningful work without forcing their lives into a traditional nine-to-five box.We explore the realities of stepping away from traditional advertising careers, how to create sustainable growth for small businesses, and why flexibility and accountability don’t have to be opposites. This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about leadership, marketing strategy, and designing success on your own terms.SPONSORED BY: Today’s episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is brought to you by G.R.I.T. Leadership, founded by coach, speaker, and author Diana Fritz.Through executive coaching, team workshops, and organizational health consulting, Diana helps leaders live out grace, resilience, influence, and trust in real, everyday decisions — not just in theory, but where leadership actually happens.If you’re ready to move from “Why me?” to “What now?” and lead from a place of clarity and purpose, I encourage you to check out Diana’s book, Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified, and learn more about working with her. You can find her on her website at https://grituiuq.com/, on LinkedIn and Amazon. We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: [email protected]

The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III - Selling is learned, practiced, and respected.Sales is often treated like a personality trait.Either you “have it” or you don’t.And that assumption has done more damage to the profession than almost anything else.Sales is not charm. It’s not being loud, slick, or persuasive on command. Sales is a profession. One that requires skill, discipline, preparation, and ethics. When it’s treated casually, the results are casual. Inconsistent. Short-lived.Today, we’re starting this series by going back to that foundational truth.With me is my co-host, Ben Gay III, author of Closers Parts One and Two, and someone who has lived this belief for decades. This idea shaped the entire arc of Ben’s career. Not because trends supported it, but because reality did.In this conversation, we’re going to talk about what separates amateurs from professionals, why casual selling quietly undermines trust, and what Ben has seen change over the years… and what absolutely has not.If you’re listening because you want better results this year, here’s the focus to keep in mind:If you treat selling casually, the results will be casual.And that’s where this conversation begins.SPONSORED BY Mitch Weisburgh. MindShifting with Mitch Weisburgh is all about catching those sneaky thought patterns that quietly derail your happiness and success, and learning how to flip them into something far more useful. In his book, MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success, Mitch shares more than 50 straightforward, real‑world techniques you can actually use in the middle of your day to break out of fear, blame, and avoidance, so you can show up more resourceful, more resilient, and more collaborative in your work and your life.Mitch can be found through his MindShifting With Mitch website at mindshiftingwithmitch.com, and his broader online presence, including his blog, newsletter, and social channels linked from his site.  We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: [email protected]

From Engineer to Real Estate Investor: How Lane Kawaoka Built Scalable WealthWhat does it really take to build wealth without creating another full-time job?In this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio, Denise Griffitts sits down with real estate investor and author Lane Kawaoka to unpack the systems, mindset, and strategic decisions behind scalable wealth building for busy professionals.Lane shares how he transitioned from a traditional engineering career into large-scale real estate investing, why active strategies like flipping and wholesaling often fail high-income professionals, and how passive investing can be structured to support long-term freedom rather than constant hustle.Drawing from his book The Wealth Elevator, Lane explains why most people remain stuck on the lower “floors” of wealth, how access to better information changes outcomes, and what professionals need to understand about risk, scalability, and time leverage before making their first serious investment.This conversation goes beyond tactics. It explores the emotional side of money, the absence of mentorship in traditional career paths, and why systems—not effort alone—determine financial outcomes.If you’re a professional who wants your money working harder than you do, this episode offers a grounded, practical look at what sustainable wealth actually requires.If today’s conversation resonated with you, I highly recommend checking out The Wealth Elevator. Lane is offering the book in PDF, MP3, or physical copy formats as a complimentary gift for listeners and members of your network who request it.You’ll find all the details👉 https://thewealthelevator.com/authorSPONSORED BY: Jennifer Jensen.“Strong leadership begins with self-awareness. You can’t lead others effectively until you understand how you communicate, make decisions, and show up under pressure.Jennifer Jensen and the team at Authentic Leader use Lumina Learning assessments to give leaders that clarity. This isn’t generic personality typing. It’s a sophisticated tool that reveals your authentic leadership style and turns insight into a clear, actionable path for growth.Whether you’re developing yourself or strengthening your team, this is where meaningful leadership begins.Learn more at AuthenticLeader.ca We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: [email protected]

Mickey Fitch-Collins From Bass Fishing to Breakout Rooms: How Human Connection Fuels LearningMickey Fitch-Collins is not your average leadership skills facilitator. With a PhD in Leadership in Higher Education and a career that spans academia, educational technology, and corporate learning, she brings what she calls the “goods, bads, and uglies” of learning and development into every conversation.Her leadership philosophy was shaped early. At 14, she wasn’t living a typical teenage life. She was teaching adults two to four times her age how to fish, running seminars, working expos, and learning how to connect across generations long before most people give their first presentation.That foundation deepened in college when she stepped into student leadership in September of 2001. Two weeks later, 9/11 reshaped her understanding of leadership in real time. That moment still informs how she thinks about responsibility, care, and human connection more than two decades later.She went on to spend her career in higher education, from frontline roles to the C-suite, blending academic rigor with real-time, one-to-one support. And like many people, she experienced what she calls not just the Great Resignation, but a Great Discernment, leading her into learning and development work where she now helps people get better at their work, one relationship at a time.Connect with Mickey on LinkedIn.SPONSORED BY: This episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is sponsored by The Entrepreneur's Compass from Joshua Hale, a system that replaces guessing, scattered marketing, and burnout-driven execution with a clear decision-making framework you can run your business from. Through founder interview and deep strategy sessions, Joshua helps you codify who you serve, what you offer, how you communicate it, and how to systematize it with AI, all captured in a living foundation document that becomes your business brain. Whether you need clarity on your audience, messaging that actually converts, or AI-powered workflows that free up your time, The Entrepreneur's Compass gives you a complete roadmap so you stop second-guessing and start building with precision. Learn more at theentrepreneurscompass.info We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: [email protected]

A Living Legend Reflects: Ben Gay III on Sales, Influence, and Enduring SuccessAs we close out the year, we wanted this episode to be about more than tactics or trends. Today is about legacy.Sitting with me is someone who is considered a living legend in the world of sales. My co-host, Ben Gay III has spent decades not just participating in this profession, but shaping it. He’s seen eras change, philosophies evolve, and standards rise and fall—and he’s remained grounded in what truly lasts.Ben has been mentored by Dr. Napoleon Hill, worked alongside some of the most influential people in the world, and built a career that spans generations. But what matters most today isn’t the accolades. It’s the experience behind them.So this conversation isn’t about teaching. It’s about remembering. It’s about the moments, the people, and the lessons that formed the man behind the reputation.As we close out this final episode of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast for 2025, we want to pause and say thank you.SPONSORED BY: Entrepreneurship can be exhilarating, but it’s also complex, demanding, and sometimes isolating. That’s where the right mentor makes a real difference.David L. Brown brings more than advice. He offers perspective shaped by experience, helping entrepreneurs avoid costly missteps, make clearer decisions, and stay focused on what truly matters. The right guidance can save time, energy, and unnecessary frustration while supporting smarter, steadier growth.If you’re ready for that level of support, particularly as we enter a new year, connect with David at www.DBrownCompany.com or on Linkedin and tell him we sent you!You don’t have to build alone — and David is ready to walk the journey with you.----------Thank you for listening, for thinking along with us, for sharing these conversations, and for being part of this community. You give meaning to every story we tell and every lesson we explore. This podcast exists because you show up with curiosity, reflection, and a desire to grow.As we look ahead to 2026, our wish for you is simple and sincere. May the year ahead bring you clarity where you’ve felt uncertain, strength where you’ve been tested, and moments of connection that remind you why the work you do matters. May you carry forward what serves you, release what no longer does, and step into the new year with confidence and purpose.We’re grateful to walk this path with you, and we look forward to continuing the conversation in the year ahead.Thank you for being here, and we’ll see you in 2026.  We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: [email protected]