VOYAGER: A Vaughn Group Podcast

On behalf of the Voyager team - THANK YOU for listening! You helped make Season 2 a success and we couldn't do this without you.  Whether it's sharing the episodes, connecting with a sponsor or just giving us your ears for around an hour.. we do this for you!Season 3 has started the planning stages and we have some incredible surprises on the way. Stay tuned on Instagram @vgvoyager and https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/ for S3 release dates, and since several of you have asked - we will be having merch soon and that will be posted to social media when available.“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." - Closing Time by Semisonic Big shout out and thanks to all of our Season 2 sponsors listed below - make sure to give them a follow or visit. Voyager Host: Travis VaughnSeason 2 Sponsors (in no particular order): NDEVIO - http://ndevio.com/The VALO Group - http://thevalogroup.com/coreMEDIA - http://www.coremediasource.comMidCoast Advisors - http://www.midcoastadvisors.com/Just Better Custom Coffee - http://www.justbettercustomcoffee.com/katiko creative - https://www.katikocreative.com/WHEELHAUS - https://www.stayinyourwheelhaus.com/Southeast Mortgage - https://southeastmortgage.com/UNTOLD - https://www.untold.org/Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James Curtis and Kevin DuthuProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Spencer Sutlive has been an entrepreneur since he was a teenager. In thisepisode, he discusses Rugged Road, the business he built from the ground up that is nowcompeting with the likes of companies like Yeti. www.ruggedroadoutdoors.comVoyager Host: Travis VaughnSponsor: NDEVIO - https://ndevio.com/Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James Curtis and Kevin DuthuProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Christian author Heidi Unruh tells Travis about her work as a ministry consultant,trainer, and coach, specializing in helping people work toward the flourishing of theircommunities. More from Heidi Unruh:https://bit.ly/judson-heidihttps://amzn.to/3C9NojqVoyager Host: Travis VaughnSponsor: The VALO Group - https://thevalogroup.com/Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James Curtis and Kevin DuthuProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Luis Bettencourt is a respected theoretical physicist who serves as theInaugural Director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation with the University ofChicago and is an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Here, he tells Travis about hisinterest in cities and city development and his interest in social change.Host: Travis VaughnSponsor: coreMEDIA - http://www.coremediasource.comVoyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James Curtis and Kevin DuthuProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Hello everyone! We will be taking a short break this week on Voyager finishing up the rest of Season 2. Stay tuned for more info and THANK YOU for listening!Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James Curtis and Kevin DuthuProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

In this episode, Tim Dalrymple discusses how he went from being an Olympichopeful to becoming the CEO of Christianity Today. www.christianitytoday.comHost: Travis VaughnSponsor:  MidCoast AdvisorsMIDCOAST is a Northwest Indiana Certified Public Accounting and Wealth Management firm proudly serving individuals and small to medium-sized businesses through tax and wealth management services for nearly twenty years. We help our many clients navigate the most stringent financial decisions by focusing on strong client-advisor relationships built on trust and personalized financial guidance and expert advice.https://www.midcoastadvisors.com/Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James CurtisProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Social media expert and author Kim Muhich talks about her experience ineducation, balancing motherhood with writing articles for The Charlotte Observer, and that timeshe fumbled her way through college Spanish alongside fellow classmate Steph Curry.Host: Travis VaughnSponsor: The VALO Group - https://thevalogroup.com/THE VALO GROUP IS AN AWARD-WINNING FUNDRAISING AGENCY.WE'RE EXPERTS AT RAISING MONEY BECAUSE WE KNOW HOW TO ASK. FIND OUT MORE AT THEVALOGROUP.COM.Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James CurtisProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Doug Guess is an expert in private equity and has been nominated in the past forAtlanta's CFO of the year.  In this episode, he talks to Travis about his experience in finance aswell as his involvement in refugee organizations in Atlanta.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougguessHost: Travis VaughnSponsor: Just Better Custom Coffee - https://www.justbettercustomcoffee.com/At JustBetter custom coffee, we believe that coffee equals community, community equals family and nothing is more important than family. We believe people matter and everyone deserves a seat at the table. We believe in kindness and generosity and hope to make a difference through it. We believe God is good and his hand can be seen all through our lives if we just take the time to see it. We believe in the balance between hustle and rest, and the rewards both bring. As the sun sets on each day, success means we've worked hard, loved well and made a difference along the way.Drink Better, Feel Better, Be Better… JustBetter custom coffee.Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: James CurtisProducer: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Talented drummer Nate “The Beatbreaker” Robinson gives Travis the scoop ontouring, writing, and producing Grammy and other award-winning projects.Host: Travis VaughnSponsor: katiko creative - https://www.katikocreative.com/Discover the power of you — definedKatiko uses proven brand strategies to help you gain the brand clarity needed to confidently tell a compelling story and effectively connect with your audience Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

In this episode, Doug Hurley tells Travis about his service in the Army in SpecialOps and as a Chinook helicopter pilot and how and why he founded Rethink Work, a coachingand consulting company. www.rethinkyourwork.comHost: Travis VaughnSponsor: WHEELHAUS - https://www.stayinyourwheelhaus.com/On the voyage of growing your business, time is your most valuable commodity. Say hello to your new virtual assistant.  Find out more at the link above. Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Dennis Mathew is Senior Vice President of Comcast's Freedom Region, one ofComcast's largest operating systems. In this episode, he discusses his leadership role atComcast, his work in the non-profit sector, and how he maintains a work-life balance.Corporate.www.comcast.comwww.bloomindia.comHost: Travis VaughnSponsor: The VALO Group - https://thevalogroup.com/THE VALO GROUP IS AN AWARD-WINNING FUNDRAISING AGENCY. WE'RE EXPERTS AT RAISING MONEY BECAUSE WE KNOW HOW TO ASK. FIND OUT MORE AT THEVALOGROUP.COM. Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Kristy Dempsey is a popular children's book author Kristy Dempsey chats with Travis about her career and work as an author and her job at Lumistella, where she is a content developer for their consumer-facing brand Elf on the Shelf. www.lumistella.com www.kristydempsey.comHost: Travis VaughnSponsor: Southeast Mortage - https://southeastmortgage.com/Everyone deserves to have that “over the moon” excitement when they walk into their new home. At Southeast Mortgage, we come to work every day because of you. Our work is not just a paycheck, it's our passion. Make yourself at home with Southeast Mortage. Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

Mike Cosper sits down with Travis to discuss the planning behind and thereactions to his popular podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. www.christianitytoday.comHost: Travis VaughnSponsor: UNTOLD - https://www.untold.org/UNTOLD believes in a world where no story is cut short or silenced by AIDS. We are working toward a future where every single person living with HIV/AIDS receives life-saving care, gains spiritual hope, and lives a flourishing life without stigma. Voyager is a production of coreMEDIA.Audio editing and mixing: Kevin DuthuRecording and coordination: Beth GrabenkortSong Credits: "Like the Ocean" by The Big Let Down & "Could be Anyone" by Courses. Music provided by Epidemic Sound.https://vaughngroup.io/voyager/

VOYAGER is back for Season 2 - Launching June 1st, 2022. We'll have a bunch of new guests as well as a few familiar ones. Make sure to pre-save VOYAGER wherever you listen to podcasts. 

A delightful conversation with Brooke Hempell, Senior Vice President of Barna Group and Chief Growth Officer of TruMotivate. She shares the moment she realized she was a nerd, the fascinating world of data, and the hilarious memories of her early days in market research.

Eddie Kirkland is a creative problem-solver with data science, analysis and statistical acumen. A gifted explorer and communicator, Eddie has honed the art of mining insights that inspire action through research and cohesive storytelling. He has technical skills in Python, Tableau, Excel and SQL, as well as extensive entrepreneurial and leadership experience. Eddie is a gifted teacher and trainer, speaking and performing for crowds of 8 to 8,000.

A candid conversation with Dr. Vanita Boswell, Founder & CEO of The VALO Group. She shares the power of Purpose and how it fuels her as an entrepreneur, change-maker, fundraiser, filmmaker, wife and mother.Vanita Boswell founded The VALO Group in 2014 to help brands think strategically about developing and leveraging their purpose. She is an award-winning storyteller with over 20 years of marketing and fundraising experience. Vanita is the Executive Producer of the Netflix Original Documentary, Rooting For Roona, which premiered in October of 2020. She has led conversations at the United Nations and Global CSR summits. Prior to launching VALO, Vanita served as the Chief Development Executive for Girl Scouts of the USA, where she designed and executed the $1B ToGetHerThere campaign for girl leadership - the largest in US history. The FBI honored Vanita with a Service Award showcasing leaders in Public Service and Government. Vanita holds a MS in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Sociology.

The story of what happens when a group of software engineers get together, nagging your parents to buy you that first Commodore 64, hiring someone away from Steve Jobs, parental expectations, how to grow a start-up into an international company and whether or not the Toronto Raptors actually play basketball in Toronto (this year, anyway). Travis chats with Bobby John, founder of Band of Coders, a custom software engineering company, with offices across North America, and Argentina. Bobby John is a serial entrepreneur and mentor to startups. While in university, he founded a highly capitalized boutique software development firm and later went on to become CTO of Trade Settlement Inc., Wall Street's leader in post-trade loan settlement processing. The technology he built is used by thousands of traders at the world's largest financial institutions. In 2002, Bobby founded Band of Coders.Internationally recognized for his achievements, Bobby has received numerous accolades including Canada's ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award' as well as Canada's ‘Top 40 Leaders under the Age of 40 Award'. Bobby regularly mentors dozens of young founders worldwide. His motto is: “I always have an ear for somebody who has a dream to build something.”

In this episode, Holly Mattingly talks about leadership, how to navigate staying in one company for a long time, investing in the lives of the next generation, and what it's like going back to school after rising through the ranks to become one of Coca-Cola's more influential leaders.

Sho Baraka has spent the last 14 years traveling the world as a recording artist, performer, culture curator, and writer. His overseas work has ranged from leading seminars about race relations in South Africa to establishing artist hubs in Indonesia.Whether he's in the classroom as a professor, on camera as an actor, in the streets as an activist, or in the boardroom as a director, Sho is combining his artistic platform with his academic pursuits to contribute a unique perspective in multiple arenas, while attempting to raise the culture.Sho is a co-founder of Forth District and The And Campaign. Sho was also an Adjunct Professor at Wake Forest University as well as an original member of internationally known hip-hop consortium 116 Clique and record label, Reach Records.

Mike Cosper, founder and host of “Cultivated: A Podcast About Faith and Work” discusses what goes into putting a podcast together, what podcasts some people are listening to, musical influences, past and current projects, and why it seems to make sense to wake up at 4:30am. Mike also serves as Christianity Today's Chief Content Officer. Prior to his work with CT, Mike Cosper founded the Narrativo Group and Harbor Media, where he oversaw production of high-quality podcasts and audio. He has also served as one of the founders of Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and founded The 930 Arts Center, which hosted art galleries, music venues and studio spaces. He started producing records in 2001, is the author of four books and a regular speaker on faith, arts and culture across the country.

Travis sits down with Dr. Eileen Burd, Director of Clinical Microbiology at Emory University Hospital. They have a conversation about everything from infectious diseases to biofilms, working with the Americans who were infected with the Ebola virus, signs that you MIGHT be a microbiologist, not having time to watch television, and when we might be able to go back to sporting events.Dr. Burd also serves as Professor, Emory University School of Medicine.According to Dr. Burd, her primary work focus is clinical service involving the laboratory diagnosis and management of patients with infectious diseases with attention to unusually resistant isolates, patterns and trends. As time permits, I undertake applied research projects. I have varied research interests surrounding the nature of etiologic agents and the diagnosis and epidemiology of infectious diseases.Voyager: A Vaughn Group podcast highlighting innovative leaders who get stuff done. Join us every Wednesday to journey through the lives and minds of creative visionaries, artists and innovators who are changing the world with their work.This episode of the podcast has been brought to you by coremedia. Editing and Mixing by Kevin DuthuRecording and Studio Coordination by Beth GrabenkortCamera and Video Editing by Will GehringProject Management by Andrea ColeMusic featured in Season 1 is titled "To Sleep, PerChance" by Teig from the album As Ice Would Do.. available wherever music is found.