Project: Incomplete

J.R. and Kevin are back with a one-on-one episode. In this conversation, the guys reflect on passing the one year mark of Project: Incomplete and discuss how unity can be achieved in our relationships, neighborhoods, and country.With never-ending competing headlines in the media, the politicization of seemingly every topic, and the conditioning of believing that those we disagree with are bad people, we find ourselves faced with a growing and serious conflict: infighting. Fighting amongst family members, neighbors, co-workers, teammates, and fellow citizens. The tension that has been building over the past year and a half has led to tension, broken relationships, and burnt bridges. All the while, it has only emphasized the mission of this podcast: to allow for and initiate genuine and open conversations.If we're to progress forward together in this country, it requires checking your ego at the door, reaching out to others that you disagree with, and initiating conversation. Who did you have a falling out with over the past year and a half? Reach out to them.Be sure to share, follow, and join in on the conversation...Instagram:@projectincompleteStars & Stripes Handcrafted American Flags: https://starsandstripesco.com 

Scott Walker is the former Governor of Wisconsin and current President of Young America's Foundation. During our conversation with Governor Walker, we discuss his transition into public service, how to discover and engage our faith, pursuing more meaningful and productive conversations, combatting cancel culture, and what drives his optimism for the future of the United States.At the end of the podcast, Governor Walker answers the Final Project question: "When Scott Walker's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"Young America's Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.  For more information, visit https://www.yaf.org.   Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Noah Elias is the Founder of Stars & Stripes Co. Based in Oklahoma, Starts & Stripes Co. crafts one-of-a-kind, handmade wooden flags. In our conversation with Noah, we discuss the founding of the company and its growth over the past few years, what the American flag means to Noah, building a team, hard work, family, and what keeps Noah going.Finally, at the end of the podcast, Noah answers the Final Project question: "When Noah Elias' Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"SHOP STARS & STRIPES: https://starsandstripesco.comBe sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Sam Eckholm is an active duty U.S. Air Force Officer. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2018 before being selected to travel with the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team as their photographer, videographer, and social media lead. In our conversation with Sam, we discuss his experience working with the F-22 Raptor Demo Team for two show seasons, his approach to content creation and social media, growing the demo team's Instagram following from 13K followers to over 230K, and developing resiliency while pursuing opportunities and sharing experiences in life.Finally, at the end of the podcast, Sam answers the Final Project question: "When Sam Eckholm's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"Sam's Instagram: @sameckholmSam's Twitter: @sameckholmSam's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ywDt1v4zHhn7sfCao-lQ ABOUT THE TEAM: The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at airshows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam era aircraft.ABOUT THE F-22: The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, extreme maneuverability, and integrated avionics represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions that are vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to rapidly project air dominance at great distances while defeating threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.For more info on the F-22 Raptor and the F-22 Demonstration Team, please visit: https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Events/F-22A-Demo-Team/Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Major Jason Markzon is the Advance Pilot and Narrator for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. In our conversation with Jason, we discuss his path to joining the Air Force and becoming an F-16 pilot, the impact of 9/11 and how it drove Jason to join the military, a day in the life of a Thunderbird pilot, Jason's responsibilities during show season, what makes the F-16 a unique fighter, the recent America Strong Mission with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels which served as a tribute to front line health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, work-life balance, and Jason's biggest lessons and takeaways from his time serving with the Thunderbirds.Finally, at the end of the podcast, Jason answers the Final Project question: "When Jason Markzon's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?" Jason earned his commission in 2007 as a graduate of Arizona State University’s Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, where he majored in Aerospace Engineering. Before joining the Thunderbirds, he served as an F-16 Flight Evaluator and Maintenance Operations Flight Commander assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan. He has logged more than 2,300 flight hours as an Air Force pilot in the F-16, T-38, and T-6. He is in his third season with the team and hails from Tucson, Ariz. (Credit: https://afthunderbirds.com/site/team_members/jason-markzon/)Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Allan Moutvic is an Associate Consultant with EY-Parthenon. During our conversation with Allan, we discuss what truly defines a team, what makes a good team versus a bad team, the difference between good leaders and bad leaders, stepping up in situations where there is a lack of leadership, and setting mental barriers when going after what you want most in your life.Finally, at the end of the podcast, Allan answers the Final Project question: "When Allan Moutvic's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?" Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Tom Branigan is Founder and CEO of Branigan Inc., a fully integrated communications company based in Milwaukee, WI. In our conversation with Tom, we discuss his career in crisis communications and the founding of Branigan Inc., how social media has contributed to a lack of situational awareness, how to have productive conversations with those on the opposite end of the political spectrum, how faith has impacted Tom's life, what it means to be a man, the current state of education and the lowering of standards in our institutions, the importance of a physical regiment in building and maintaining personal responsibility, and more.Finally, at the end of the podcast, Tom answers the Final Project question: "When Tom Branigan's Project is  complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Rebecca Silverman is co-founder of Rose Café, a community-owned bookstore and coffee shop in the Roseland and Rosemore communities on the South Side of Chicago. Rose Café was born in 2020 when Iesha Malone (Founder & Owner of Rose Café) was inspired by her community's actions in cleaning up their streets in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd. In our conversation with Rebecca, we discuss her start in education and experience with Teach for America, the mission and progress of Rose Café including donating over 5,000 books to the community, her current teaching role on the South Side of Chicago, and what books we're currently reading. Finally, Rebecca answers the Final Project Question:"When Rebecca's Project is complete, what will she be most proud of? How will she want to be remembered?"Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Souheil Badran is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Northwestern Mutual, the largest U.S. provider of life insurance and manager of more than $265 billion in policyholder assets. In our conversation with Souheil, we discuss Souheil's childhood growing up in Lebanon during a civil war, his story of immigrating to America, his   career path from programmer to executive, how to create a culture of transparency, team building, innovation, and how to create balance in your life. Finally, Souheil answers the Final Project Question:"When Souheil's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"After immigrating to the United States for college, Souheil started his career in Milwaukee, WI. Since then, his career has since taken him around the globe and across multiple industries including e-commerce, big data, security, and payment industries. Before Northwestern Mutual, he formerly served as President of Alipay Americas, the world’s largest third-party payment platform. Prior to Alipay, Souheil worked with numerous companies serving as President, CEO, Senior Vice President, and General Manager. Outside of his day job, Souheil also serves on the Research Board of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com"You can't sit back and say 'I wish'""We all come from different backgrounds, but look at what unites us today." 34:00

DJ is a private security detail with Peacemaker Defense Group and a co-host of the Real AF Podcast. In our conversation with DJ, we discuss mentorship, how any problem in society can be pointed back to culture, making bigger goals than you think possible, visualization, conservatism in the United States, being a functional member of society, and expressing gratitude for the life you've been given. Finally, DJ answers the Final Project Question:"When DJ's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"After working as a bouncer for cash and then serving as a police officer outside of Ferguson, Missouri, DJ entered the private security industry. Peacemaker Defense Group is a St. Louis based firm that provides custom and comprehensive security services including executive protection, secured transportation, and private K9 services. After being introduced to Andy Frisella, well-known entrepreneur and host of the Real AF Podcast, DJ quickly found himself as a member of the crew that regularly contributes to the podcast. @officiallydjohnsonBe sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com"perspective is reality. it is what we are. remember, everything happens for us, not to us. change your vocabulary and anything is possible."

Ben Goodwin is the Wilderness Program Director of Camp Manito-wish YMCA. In our conversation with Ben, we discuss youth development, leadership and follower-ship, the difference between dialogue and debate, and what truly makes a good conversation. Finally, Ben answers the Final Project Question:"When Ben Goodwin's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"After earning a degree in International Studies with a certificate in Italian and working for the United Nations in Rome, Ben returned to the summer camp he grew up going to with the responsibility of directing all of the camp's wilderness expeditions and programs. Manito-wish's mission is to enrich the character and leadership development of youth through wilderness trips ranging from Lake Superior and the Rockies to Canada and Alaska.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

In part two of our conversation with Chuck Swoboda, we discuss entering the trades vs pursuing a college degree, the importance of failure, how to teach innovation, the health scare that ended Chuck's term as CEO of Cree, how that event helped shape his outlook on life, and why he recently decided to take another CEO position with a small startup. In addition, J.R. gets a little coaching lesson from Chuck as he illustrates what he personally would do as CEO of Ford Motor Company. At the end of the podcast, Chuck answers the Final Project Question:"When Chuck Swoboda's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"Chuck Swoboda is a disruptor and problem solver. He formerly served as CEO and Chairman of Cree, where he and his team led the LED lighting revolution and grew the business from a small startup to a global market leader. Under Chuck's leadership, the company grew from $100M in annual revenue to over $1.6B. He currently serves as President & CEO of Vast Therapeutics, a biotech company working to treat drug-resistant microbial infections. He is the author of an Amazon's Best Seller and #1 New Release The Innovator's Spirit, and is a regular Forbes contributor where he writes about leadership, innovation, and strategy. chuckswoboda.comBe sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Chuck Swoboda is a disruptor and problem solver. He formerly served as CEO and Chairman of Cree, where he and his team led the LED lighting revolution and grew the business from a small startup to a global market leader. Under Chuck's leadership, the company grew from $100M in annual revenue to over $1.6B.In the first half of our conversation, Chuck highlights the difference between management and leadership (and how each impacts innovation), explains why organizations need to incentivize leadership, shares the story of how he went from a one-man department to CEO by the age of 34, and illustrates why companies need to "set the box on fire."Chuck is currently the President & CEO of Vast Therapeutics, a biotech company working to treat drug-resistant microbial infections. He is the author of Amazon's Best Seller and #1 New Release The Innovator's Spirit, and is a regular Forbes contributor where he writes about leadership, innovation, and strategy. chuckswoboda.comBe sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Elmer Moore Jr. is the Executive Director of Scale Up Milwaukee, an economic development initiative which harnesses the power of growing business to create economic prosperity in the City of Milwaukee, WI. Elmer is multi-hyphenate; he's a husband, entrepreneur, consultant, friend, mentor, storyteller, teacher, learner, speaker, and listener.In this episode, Elmer, Kevin and J.R. cover quite a bit of ground. Elmer shares the career path that led him to the world of entrepreneurship, tells the story of what brought him to Milwaukee and what keeps him here years later, discusses the importance of finding and defining one's purpose, and much more.Finally, Elmer answers the final Project Question: "When Elmer Moore's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

In part two of our conversation with Terry White, Founder of NYC-based activewear brand WOLACO, we discuss the underlying mission of the brand, the emphasis on creating culture and community, and Terry answers the final Project question:"When Terry White's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"Since the launch of its first compression short, which exceeded its 2014 Kickstarter fundraising goal by 400%, WOLACO has rolled out multiple lines of high quality, high performance active gear products for men and women, has been featured in Men's Health, Business Insider, and CNBC, and has built a rock solid community along the way. Check out the company @wolaco on Instagram and at wolaco.com.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

Terry White is the Founder of WOLACO (Way of Life Athletic Company), the New York based activewear brand. After wrapping up his time as a student-athlete playing lacrosse for Harvard University, Terry moved to New York City to pursue a career in finance and real estate. Maintaining an active lifestyle in the city quickly revealed the struggle of carrying his phone, metro card, and keys while running through the streets of the city. Terry got to the drawing board and soon created his own solution.In part one of our conversation with Terry, we discuss the transition from a stable job to the world of entrepreneurship, the challenges faced when growing a startup, the brand's progress over the past several years, and the next phase of WOLACO.Since the launch of its first compression short, which exceeded its 2014 Kickstarter fundraising goal by 400%, WOLACO has rolled out multiple lines of high quality, high performance active gear products for men and women, has been featured in Men's Health, Business Insider, and CNBC, and has built a rock solid community along the way. Check out the company @wolaco on Instagram and at wolaco.com.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincompletewww.projectincomplete.com

In part two of our conversation with Dan Winterrose, details his unplanned journey into the real estate investment markets, and describes how he leveraged 2020 to reflect and plan for what's next. Lastly, Dan answers the final Project question: "When Dan Winterrose's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Dan Winterrose is the kind of guy that you look at and say, ‘Yeah, I know that dude.’ His current and future success are the inevitable result of a warm personality, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.Today, Dan works in real estate. However, if you would have asked him what he wanted to be in grade school, you might have gotten a different answer. Our lives are not always a straight line to where we think we want to go. People and ideas are introduced along the way, but the important thing is to be open to what could be possible. Being open is the difference between living your dream and living someone else’s life.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

In part two of our conversation with Chris Day, Chris shares how humor has influenced his approach to life and explains the importance of leaving a tangible impact on his community. In particular, he shares his experience and lessons learned from working in the real estate development industry to build housing for our veterans. Lastly, Chris answers the final Project question: "When Chris Day's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

To kick off 2021, Chris Day joins Project: Incomplete. Plain and simple, Chris is the kind of person that gives you energy. The kind of person that injects positive spirit and humor into any environment he finds himself in. Chris is also unapologetically himself; spend five minutes around the guy and you get the feeling that it's more than okay to be yourself. It's okay to let your guard down. It's okay to not take life so seriously all the time.We don't need permission to be ourselves; we should just be, right? Be your true self when applying to the school you may or may not get into, or when trying out for the school band on a whim, or when making someone smile when you know they are having a tough day. Be yourself and muster up the courage to take on a project that you know will be difficult, but that you also know will leave a lasting impact. That is Chris Day.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

When Spencer Bonahoom's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?Spencer works as Senior Academic Counselor in Student-Athlete Development and Leadership at American University. He works directly with student-athletes in forming their leadership skills, pursuing a balance between their sport, academics, and other formational opportunities, and preparing them for what comes next after college. Spencer joins the Project: Incomplete podcast to discuss the meaning behind TGIM (Thank God It's Monday), the college experience of student-athletes, and the greatest strength and weakness of young adults today.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Heading into 2021, we reflect on the inspiring and distinct responses our guests provided when asked the Project question: "When your Project is complete, how will you want to be remembered?"Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Do you get excited for Monday's or do you pout upon realizing it's back to class or work? Do you add energy to a conversation or suck energy out of the room? Truth is, your response to any given situation can dictate what comes next. While in undergrad at Marquette University, Spencer Bonahoom pursued a unique opportunity to try out for Marquette's D1 men's basketball team as a walk-on. Committing the first two years of college to early mornings of self-instructed drills and bettering himself, Spencer not only aimed to show the coaches his basketball skills, but his discipline and consistency in showing up. Processing a tough tryout and outcome, Spencer realized that he had the choice of what would come next.Today, Spencer works as Senior Academic Counselor in Student-Athlete Development and Leadership at American University. He works directly with student-athletes in forming their leadership skills, pursuing a balance between their sport, academics, and other formational opportunities, and preparing them for what comes next after college. Spencer joins the Project: Incomplete podcast to discuss the meaning behind TGIM (Thank God It's Monday), the college experience of student-athletes, and the greatest strength and weakness of young adults today.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Dr. Kris Ropella is Dean of the Opus College of Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University. As leader of the college (her alma mater), Dr. Ropella inversely sees herself at the bottom of the organization chart–the trunk of the tree from which the students, faculty, and staff can grow and blossom. When she first came into the role, Kris recognized the need for real culture change; the need to get into the trenches, to establish clear and authentic communication at all levels, and to encourage growth through failure.Kris discusses with Kevin and J.R. what true leadership is and how it can be both recognized and taught. She also shares her family's story of immigrating to the U.S. after fleeing Hungary during WWII, and how it has influenced her own personal development. Having grown up with immigrant parents who allowed her to begin experiencing the lessons of life through her own mistakes, Kris looks at failure as one of the greatest learning opportunities and encourages her own children and students to take risks and fail.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Dr. Kris Ropella is Dean of the Opus College of Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University. As leader of the college (her alma mater), Dr. Ropella inversely sees herself at the bottom of the organization chart––the trunk of the tree from which the students, faculty, and staff can grow and blossom. When she first came into the role, Kris recognized the need for real culture change; the need to get into the trenches, to establish clear and authentic communication at all levels, and to encourage growth through failure.In part one of our conversation, Kris discusses what true leadership is and how it can be both recognized and taught. She also shares her family's story of immigrating to the U.S. after fleeing Hungary during WWII, and how it has influenced her own personal development. Having grown up with immigrant parents who allowed her to begin experiencing the lessons of life through her own mistakes, Kris looks at failure as one of the greatest learning opportunities and encourages her own children and students to take risks and fail.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

COVID has created some interesting challenges for Connor as a young Branch Manager at ABC Supply, a multibillion dollar roofing supply company based in Beloit, WI. Business is booming and Connor's branch has not shut down at all. Connor touches on the challenges of meeting strong demand amid personnel and supply chain concerns during the coronavirus pandemic."You're going to get your sh*t rocked. And if you're soft, you’re going to get eaten alive," — Connor Day. In this section of the podcast, Connor bluntly illustrates what graduating seniors are to expect once they enter the work force.Connor has tunnel vision when it comes to his work. Put simply, he just wants to get sh*t done. Finding a balance between work and personal growth outside of work is something he is continually developing."I respect people that have a hustle." Watching people excel at what they do, whether running a business or playing an instrument, is something that Connor respects, and reminds listeners that watching others win in their respective walks of life can be a source of energy in our own.Lastly, Connor answers the all important ‘Project' question.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

In part one of this two-part discussion, Kevin and J.R. sit down with Connor Day. Connor and J.R. met at the University of Wisconsin where their close friendship blossomed from shared experiences as business students at the university.Connor discusses what it was like growing up in Beloit, WI and eventually making his way to the UW where he was involved in the Marching Band, ROTC, Campus and Visitor Relations, and the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi. Family has played a huge role in his life, but Connor reminds listeners that you do not have to share blood to be considered family.Time management and hard work were invaluable to Connor’s experience at UW. These characteristics eventually led him to making the decision to start his career with ABC Supply Company, a multibillion dollar roofing supplier, headquartered in his hometown of Beloit. Responsibility is something that Connor has never shied away from, and he has earned the opportunity to prove his business acumen while building a winning culture very early on in his career as a Branch Manager.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

In part two of Family is Forever, J.R. and Kevin continue their conversation with Alex Esuoso, a 25-year old real estate investor and KPMG consultant, of how family can impact and influence how we shape our future. The guys discuss building solid foundations, the importance of budgeting, and the seemingly lack of spirituality in the year 2020.Alex is the first in his family to be born in the United States and contributes his ever-progressing work ethic to his parents. Son of Nigerian immigrants, Alex embraced the lessons of working for his dollars and striving for the best as he and his younger sister observed their parents build a living in a brand new country.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Family serves as one of the first influences in our lives and can often impact how we shape our future. Alex Esuoso, a 25-year old real estate investor and KPMG consultant, is the first in his family to be born in the United States and contributes his ever-progressing work ethic to his parents. Son of Nigerian immigrants, Alex embraced the lessons of working for his dollars and striving for the best as he and his younger sister observed their parents build a living in a brand new country.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

In part two of Keep Showing Up, Jenny answers the Project question: What will Jenny be most proud of when her Project is complete? Naturally, Jenny turns the table and asks the same question to J.R. and Kevin...Jenny Fischer started the initiative Keep Showing Up in September (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month) of 2020 to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Jenny’s motto and approach to life serves as a reminder for all of us to keep showing up for ourselves, for others, for what we love, and what loves us. In less than two months, the initiative has sold over 1,300 shirts and raised over $14,000 for AFSP.Jenny joins J.R. and Kevin on Project: Incomplete podcast to discuss her time at Marquette University, her budding broadcasting career with the NCAA and NBA/WNBA, and how suicide has directly impacted her own life. Jenny makes it very clear: suicide is 100% preventable – and some of the key components to combating this tragedy is spreading awareness, sharing our stories and continuing to keep showing up.Jenny can be found on Instagram and Twitter @jennylynnfisch.

Some days feel like you're on top of the world and born to do this thing, and others feel like you're trudging through absolute hell. Jenny Fischer started the initiative Keep Showing Up in September (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month) of 2020 to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Jenny’s motto and approach to life serves as a reminder for all of us to keep showing up for ourselves, for others, for what we love, and what loves us. In less than two months, the initiative has sold over 1,300 shirts and raised over $14,000 for AFSP.Jenny joins J.R. and Kevin on the Project: Incomplete podcast to discuss her time at Marquette University, her budding broadcasting career with the NCAA and NBA/WNBA, and how suicide has directly impacted her own life. Jenny makes it very clear: suicide is 100% preventable – and some of the key components to combating this tragedy is spreading awareness, sharing our stories and continuing to keep showing up.Jenny can be found on Instagram and Twitter @jennylynnfisch.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

In Part 2 of the Strengths episode, Andrea Gorman compares and contrasts Kevin's and J.R.'s individual Top 5 Strengths, shares her own Top 5 Strengths, provides insight into how our Strengths can be leveraged in a professional setting, and answers the question of what she will be most proud of when her Project is complete.Andrea Gorman is the Associate Director of Engineering and Innovation Leadership Development at Marquette University and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Andrea joins the podcast to discuss how discovering and defining our unique talents––our natural ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving––can help us achieve great things by doing what we do best. If you want to discover your Strengths, head to store.gallup.com to get started.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

We often hear and see memes or headlines calling out the need to address our weaknesses––how to fix this or how to change that. But what if we doubled down on what we're inherently good at? Andrea Gorman is the Associate Director of Engineering and Innovation Leadership Development at Marquette University and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Andrea joins the podcast to discuss how discovering and defining our unique talents––our natural ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving––can help us achieve great things by doing what we do best.Andrea breaks down and analyzes Kevin's and J.R.'s individual Top 5 Strengths after they each completed the CliftonStrengths assessment, and provides invaluable insight into how each set of Strengths both parallels and compliments the other.If you want to discover your Strengths, head to store.gallup.com to get started.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

On September 11, 2001, our country endured events that would forever change its identity. 19 years later, we continue to reflect. We continue the conversation, and continue to listen. We will never forget.

Social media is a great way to keep up with your friends’ lives, birthdays, and the latest trip to the beach. Unfortunately, there can be too much of a good thing. In this episode of Project, J.R. and Kevin discuss a concept from the Harvard Business Review on the ‘Perpetual Insecurity’ that can be brought on by the constant comparison we subject ourselves to via social. Who do I compare yourself to? Do I make those comparisons in a positive or negative light? Am I on the right path? Should I be driving the car they’re driving? We have all faced these questions implicitly or explicitly in some way in the current social media boom. Join us for this topical discussion on Project: Incomplete!Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Kevin and J.R. reflect on the progress made and lessons learned since launching the Project: Incomplete podcast less than two months ago. So far, we’ve covered topics ranging from 75HARD to immigration with guests that have truly touched our hearts. Join the guys as they briefly recap the Project thus far and where we are headed next.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Ansar Mohammed continues his story of immigrating to the United States, dealing with the threat of deportation, and taking the oath to become an official citizen of the United States of America. Ansar answers the 'Project' question and shares why he holds close the many obstacles he has faced throughout his life.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

What is the best thing that ever happened to you? Did you see it coming or was it something that happened suddenly?Sometimes in life the rug gets pulled right from under you, leading to an initial fall. In these instances it takes every ounce of courage to get up and keep going. In part one of this two part discussion, we introduce Ansar Mohammed. Ansar candidly unpacks the best thing to have ever happened to him. Simply put, Ansar KEPT GOING. His journey is one surely to inspire.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Today, Ken works within the Lincoln division at Ford. In part two, Ken discusses what the Lincoln brand means to him and its special place in his family history. History matters; Ken makes this explicitly clear as the Lincoln brand is striving to reinvent its product portfolio in the modern day. In our discussion, Ken reveals what he wants his Project to look like, once complete. Listen to this episode to hear Ken’s answers to the “Gameshow” where he gives his thoughts on Project: Incomplete thus far and his favorite episode of the Project.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

(J.R.) I have heard it said before that managers get the team from point A to point B; leaders take the team to lengths thought unimaginable. Ken Karwowski harnesses both. In part one of this two part discussion, Ken discusses his tumultuous journey to receiving an offer of employment from his dream employer, Ford Motor Company. As Ken was scheduled to join the automaker in the height of the financial crisis, another barrier was put in front of him which led to a life changing trip with his best friend. As Ken says, "Everything Happens for a Reason." Listen to this episode of Project: Incomplete as we learn more about Ken Karwowski, and his unique journey to one of America’s most historic Fortune 500 companies.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

Everyone has a right to believe what they believe... Right? Demmy Adeboyejo joins J.R. and Kevin to discuss the importance of listening, the influences of African culture, and how we can learn from those whom we disagree with.“I believe we need to be having these conversations.”Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

"Epic" is the word Demmy Adeboyejo chooses to describe his journey of moving from Nigeria to the U.S. Demmy joins the podcast to tell his story of coming to America and shares why he approaches each and every day with gratitude. He describes how his African upbringing, including learning the lessons of hard work, working fast, and paying attention to detail, has allowed him to create a truly "good life."Demmy is one of the most optimistic guys around. At the end of the day, regardless of what challenges or stresses may pop up in his own life, his goal is to simply put a smile on someone's face.“If I never ask, or if I never try, then I will never know.”Be sure to follow, download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Instagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincompleteTwitter: @projincomplete

How do you start an ice cream company? How do you be “original?” Is a business degree worth it? Olivia Menzia joins J.R. and Kevin to discuss these questions and more.Liv can be found on social and via her websites below:@livalittleicecreamLivalittleicecream.comOliviamenzia.comBe sure to follow, download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Twitter: @projincompleteInstagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincomplete

Olivia Menzia joins J.R. and Kevin as the first guest of the Project: Incomplete podcast. Olivia, also known as Liv, is a self-proclaimed optimist, creative, and self-starter, and exudes a whole new energy in any conversation or room she walks into. Liv is the creator of Liv a Little, a vegan ice cream company she started while in college at Marquette University. While passionate on any number of subjects, Liv offers a unique perspective on originality, finding a purpose, and being a kind person.Liv can be found on social and via her websites below:@livalittleicecreamLivalittleicecream.comOliviamenzia.comBe sure to follow, download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Twitter: @projincompleteInstagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincomplete

After his mother and father made the life-altering decision to pack up and leave the only lives they knew, sacrifice well paying jobs, and make the journey from Cameroon, Africa to the United States, all so that their children would have more opportunities than they could ever imagine, Jean Robert (J.R.) Petnkeu was left with one question: how can I ever repay my parents?In this episode of Project: Incomplete, Kevin turns the table and interviews J.R. to get a deeper understanding of who he is, why he feels the obligation to make something of his own birth name, and his stance on burning bridges.Be sure to follow, download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Twitter: @projincompleteInstagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincomplete

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” –– The Declaration of IndependenceSince its founding, the United States has constantly and consistently worked to make these words true for all of its citizens. We are proud of the progress we have made, and understand that it will take one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, to continue on the undeniable progress that we have made thus far.In this episode, Kevin and J.R. unpack what July 4th means to them.Be sure to follow, download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Twitter: @projincompleteInstagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincomplete

When we come upon a new concept, one that is foreign to us, we all have to choose: ask more questions and tinker with the new concept, or stop the novel stimulus in its tracks. Kevin has employed the latter his entire life. From climbing his dresser as a toddler to starting a business in high school, Kevin’s curiosity is the quintessential ingredient for the entrepreneurial recipe he has laid out for his current and future endeavors. Take a listen as we explore Kevin’s life thus far and where it is going in Episode 3 of Project: Incomplete.Be sure to download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Twitter: @projincompleteInstagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincomplete

A 23 and 25 year old both take on 75HARD. Kevin and J.R. breakdown the program and the impact that it has had on their lives.Created by entrepreneur Andy Frisella, 75HARD is a mental toughness program designed to test, and explore, what you are truly made of. For 75 days, you must complete a series of tasks each day––a gallon of water, 10 pages of reading, follow a diet, two workouts (one has to be outside), and a progress picture. Fail to accomplish each task every single day, you start over. If you successfully complete each task for 75 days, you enable yourself to unlock the fortitude, grit, perseverance, and clarity that you have been looking for.Be sure to download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Twitter: @projincompleteInstagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincomplete

The first episode of Project: Incomplete. With more opinion and information than young adults can comprehend, how do we sort through the bullshit and carve out our own position? What steps are necessary to take charge of our own lives and not only pursue, but crush the goals we set for ourselves? Project: Incomplete is an ongoing dialogue between two Gen Z’er’s on the inputs that impact the outputs of our daily lives. J.R. and Kevin explore just how much social media, tech, education, and identity politics influence the modern day young adult.Be sure to download, subscribe, and join us in the conversation.Twitter: @projincompleteInstagram: @projectincompleteFacebook: @projectincomplete