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Real World Leaders

Welcome to Real World Leaders (RWL), where we empower underprivileged teens to become tomorrow"s leaders. Join us on a journey of growth, mentorship, and positive change. Subscribe for inspiring stories, career insights, and opportunities to make a difference. Together, we shape a brighter future. #RWLLeaders #EmpowerTeensFor more information, visit radioamerica.com/real-world-leaders/

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44:48

Building Wealth and Breaking Limits while Facing...

Real World Leaders ·

2024/12/27

Greg Reaves shares how losing his mom and many loved ones before the age of 13 shaped his relentless drive to succeed. From starting a real estate empire with no experience to embracing humor and persistence as keys to life, Greg’s story is one of fearlessly chasing opportunities and living with urgency. Followed by Tacony Academy Charter School students interview William Bowie, President & CEO of Empower Construction. Hear the inspiring story of a CEO who faced adversity, overcame challenges,

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44:46

Yes to Action: Wisdom from Chris DiPaolo & Bob Cohen

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2024/12/23

Join Chris DiPaolo and Bob Cohen as they share powerful lessons on leadership, decision-making, and success. Discover why "no" is the most limiting word in the English language and how to turn hesitation into action. Learn the art of reading people, the value of hard work over intellect, and how trusting your instincts can propel you forward. They’ll reveal why calculated risks are essential for rewards and how inaction can be the greatest failure of all. This is a conversation packed with wisdom

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44:44

Natural Curiosity and an Ability to Create while...

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2024/12/22

Listen to our student co-hosts as they sit down with Bill Edmonds, CEO of B&G Manufacturing to learn how the youngest sibling transitioned from sweeping floors in a third-generation, family-owned business to becoming a successful CEO? Followed by the students from Roxborough High School interview Bill Stockwell, Chairman of the Board of Stockwell Elastomerics, and learn what it means to lead with humility and how fostering a culture of care creates a ripple effect that benefits both employees

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44:51

Passion, Persistence, Point Guard and Planning, -...

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2024/12/13

Legends Charter School interview Bruer Kershner, CEO of Kershner Office Furniture as he shares practical advice, including the power of networking, the importance of mentors, and why writing down your goals helps you achieve them. We follow that with YearUp students interview with Caleb Frankel, President and CEO of Instinct.vet. Listen as he shares how playing point guard when he was younger helps him today and how seeing an opportunity through identifying a need can advance yourself and your

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44:51

Building Beyond the Blueprint: Lifelong Learning,...

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2024/12/13

Bill Cumby President & CEO of W.S. Cumby Construction and Dave DeLizza, President & CEO of Pennoni share lessons on the value of honesty, active listening, and maintaining a student mindset to learn from every experience. They reveals how a people-first approach fosters a company culture that feels like family and creates lasting, meaningful projects.

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44:46

Turning trauma into motivation, Taking Opportunities...

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2024/12/06

"Have I become the person he would have wanted me to be?"In this episode, Prep Charter High School scholars sit down with Paul Spencer, President of dsm-firmenich Biomedical, to explore how the profound loss of a parent at a young age—while deeply traumatic—can inspire resilience and drive personal success. How can you let others help you shine? Followed by KIPP Philadelphia students interview with Michelle Heckert, Director of Operations at Real World Leaders and hear stories of overcoming

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44:46

Feeding Your Soul while displaying Patience, Grit and...

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2024/12/06

How can we overcome self doubt by feeding our souls? TECH Freire Charter High School students interview Emmanuella Myrthil, Chief Culture & Social Impact Officer of SEPTA, and hear how she believes that every challenge she faces prepares her for the next thing she is meant to be. Followed by the interview with students from Freire Charter High School as they sit down with Joe Messner, CEO and Founder of JGM, to uncover powerful life lessons. From finding the right people to fueling your growth

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44:47

Positivity + Hard Work - Jessica Scully & Dolly Oberoi

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2024/12/02

What is the value of hard work and a positive attitude? Williamson College of the Trades students interview Jessica Scully, President of Scully Company, and Dolly Oberoi, Founder and CEO of C2 Technologies, and learn about how a positive attitude and strong work ethic can help leaders navigate adversity.

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44:45

Resilience, Communication Skills and Leadership...

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2024/12/02

What are some cross functional skills that can help someone climb to the ranks to a high-level corporate position? Hopeworks students interview Adam Lurie, CEO of Knexus, and Eric Faggioli, President of Delaware Valley Paving, regarding the importance of communication skills, leadership skills, and resilience in the face of inevitable adversity.

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44:16

Small Opportunities, Huge Benefits, Perspectives -...

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2024/11/25

Our co-hosts from Manassas Park High School learn how to take small opportunities and make it into something huge from the President and CEO of B&A, Jonathan Evans. Hear how there is no shame starting at the bottom and figuring out how to show up and set yourself apart. Followed by Franklin Towne Charter High School students interview with Joshua Burg, CEO of Glass Enterprises, and hear how he has become a successful leader by being people-focused.

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43:47

Careers Are More Like Lily Pads Than Ladders - Kelly...

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2024/11/24

What should a successful career path look like? Executive Education Academy Charter School students interview Kelly Botti, President and CEO of TruMark Financial Credit Union, and hear that a successful career path is not always a straight line. Sometimes you have to jump to where the next opportunity is. Hatboro-Horsham High School students interview Adam Pardes, Co-Founder and CEO of Neuroflow, and hear stories of how being a renaissance man in his youth led to him starting a business in

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44:47

Backbone of the country, Never give up, Attention to...

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2024/11/19

What does it take to successfully build a business from your kitchen table? Global Leadership Academy SW scholars interview Steve Lang, CEO of Mon Cheri Bridals, and receive valuable gems of wisdom from a “graduate of the school of hard knocks.” Steve encourages the co-hosts that as long as they believe in themselves and never give up they can achieve their dreams. Followed by Tacony Academy Charter School students interview Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, and hear the importance of

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43:46

Family Influence, Responsibility, Taking Care of...

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2024/11/19

Students from Hopeworks interview with Ross Born, retired CEO of Born Industries and learn how they are their own brand and everything they do and the choices they make can impact their brand and future success. Followed by Imhotep Institute Charter High school students interview with Rick Skidmore, CEO of Timberlane Shutters and hear how he prioritizes being responsible and taking care of people to grow successful in business.

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44:47

Business and Passion, Tenacity with Integrity - Todd...

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2024/11/11

How do you find success in business? The interns from YearUp United interviewed Todd Sager, CEO of AWE Tuning and Denny Howell, President of Howell Engineering, Surveying and Environmental and gained wisdom of starting a business with a focus on people, passion, and making a profit.

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44:48

Learning from the Past, Doing Just Enough, Success...

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2024/11/11

How do you survive adolescence and early adulthood working to impress a domineering parent? Students from KIPP Academy Charter School interview Jeff Westphal, Founder of MeaningSphere and hear how resilience and a personal commitment to work for things you really care about leads to success. Followed by - What does history have to do with business? Students from Legends Charter School interview Jake Leone, President and CEO of Corporate Interiors, and hear how paying attention to history helps

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44:47

Staying Motivated, A Winning Attitude, Taking Losses,...

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2024/11/11

Do wanting to win and learning to take losses help you succeed in life? Williamson College of the Trades students interview Ron Scheese, President and CEO of Andesa Services and John Blaskovich, President and CEO of MedEast Post-Op and Surgical, Inc., and hear stories of learning from losses and maintaining a winning attitude in order to find success in life and business.

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If you don’t make a mistake, it means you’re not...

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2024/11/11

If you don’t make a mistake, it means you’re not trying - Chris Heffernan: Can you truly understand success if you've never experienced failure? Methacton High School students interview Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, and hear that the rearview mirror is a lot smaller than the windshield for a reason. Followed by: how can learning from your mistakes and learning to pivot make positive change? Listen as students from Aspira-CYBER Charter School interview Kurt Koloseike, President and CEO of S

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44:49

Passion & Resilience

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2024/10/30

What are keys to a successful career? Passion and resilience. Students from Global Leadership Academy Southwest and Manassas Park High School interview Larry Bendesky, Managing Shareholder of Salz Mongeluzzi Bendesky and Kevin Wolfgang, President of Evergreen Apartment Group about finding a career that you are passionate about and resilience in the face of adversity.

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Learning from the Past, Looking Ahead, and Always...

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2024/10/30

Does knowing the next move to make in business really matter? Students from Hopeworks interview Guido Gallicchio, Chairman and President of Thayer Distribution and Bobby Ritterbeck, Founder and President of Best Egg and hear their stories of how their curiosity and ability to have foresight helps them stay one step ahead in business and life.

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44:45

Not All Important Things Are Learned In School. You...

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2024/10/18

"Does hard work really pay off?" Students from Academies at Roxborough High School interview John Ferretti, CEO of Codi Worldwide and hear his stories of working at a very young age and the work ethic developed during his youth, that led to his future success in business. Also, Who would have guessed that the CEO of the 6th largest transit agency in the U.S. never took a transportation class in school?!? Norristown Area High School students interview Leslie Richards, CEO and General Manager of

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