Welcome to Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, a podcast that dives into real stories of everyday leaders who are making a difference. Hosted by Nicole Semeraro, a healthcare executive, entrepreneur, wife, and mom of three, this show is all about encouraging, equipping, and empowering you—personally and professionally—through real stories of lives and leadership journeys. New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Tuesdays, Nicole shares inspiring conversations with leaders who’ve navigated the ...
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Episode 16: Breaking Barriers and Building Impact: How Ling Shao Balances Leadership, Family, and Transforming Autism Therapy
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This week on Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, I’m thrilled to welcome Ling Shao, a powerhouse leader with a story that will inspire anyone ready to take bold action. From immigrating to the U.S. as a child to serving in the military and earning her degrees at MIT and Harvard, Ling’s path to success is paved with resilience. We cover: Her experie…
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Episode 15: Elevators Go Both Ways: Leadership, Inclusion, and Paying It Forward w/ Kimberly Morgan
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Kimberly Morgan’s leadership journey is a masterclass in creating inclusive cultures and fostering belonging. From her beginnings as a student-athlete at Baylor to her groundbreaking work at the NCAA and now in corporate America, Kim shares candid reflections on navigating career reinventions, championing DEI, and staying grounded in purpose. She a…
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EP14 - Leading Through Love, Servant Leadership In Life w/ Special Guest Luke Semeraro
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This Thanksgiving week, we’re exploring servant leadership in life—how we can show up as servant leaders in our relationships, parenting, and community. Tune in to hear: ➡️ How servant leadership in life compares to the workplace. ➡️ Stories of how kids and adults alike can lead through simple acts of service. ➡️ Three key takeaways for serving wel…
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EP 13: What Servant Leadership Looks Like and Feels Like In The Workplace: Stories Of Servant Leadership At Work
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Have you ever wondered how servant leadership shows up in action—and how it impacts the people being led? In Episode 2 of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, we explore what it means to lead with service at work and the profound effects it has on teams and individuals. In this episode, you’ll learn: What servant leadership looks like in real workpl…
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EP12: Faith, Fertility, and Perseverance: Finding Purpose Through Pain w/ Megan Master Co-Founder of Mulberry & King, Founder of AMahj Line
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In this heartfelt episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, I sit down with Megan Masters, co-founder of Mulberry and King and creator of Amahj Line. Megan’s journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the strength of faith, and the beauty of finding purpose through life’s most challenging moments. Megan opens up abo…
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EP 11: Leadership Insights: Beyond the Buzzword, The Transformative Power of Servant Leadership
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Welcome back to Life, Leadership, and Perseverance! Today, we kick off our new series on servant leadership—a leadership style that goes far beyond traditional models. In this episode, we explore the powerful origins of servant leadership, trace its roots from ancient practices to modern-day workplaces, and discover how this leadership style transf…
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EP10: Built by Grit, Saved by a Miracle: Rebecca Linenger on Entrepreneurship, Family, and Empowering Others
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Episode Summary: In this episode, Nicole sits down with Rebecca Linenger, a dear friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, to explore her inspiring journey as a community-based business leader. They discuss her path from her career start in marketing to co-founding The Boulevard Company, Charleston's premier real estate firm. Rebecca shares her insights …
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EP9 - Living Abundantly: Vision, Faith, and Leadership with Katie Walters
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In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, Nicole sits down with Katie Walters, the visionary founder of Frances and Benedict, to explore her remarkable journey of blending entrepreneurship, motherhood, and ministry. Katie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership style, how her faith fuels her vision, and her experience emp…
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EP8- Unmasking Self-Awareness: The Discipline Behind Real Growth"
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Over the past month, we’ve explored what self-awareness is and how it impacts our lives, relationships, and careers. We’ve seen how a lack of self-awareness can create blind spots and the ways it plays a critical role in effective leadership. In this final episode of the series, we dive into the discipline required to make self-awareness a lasting …
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EP7 - From Med School Dropout to Tech Powerhouse: Sarah Jacob’s Journey of Grit and Leadership
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In this episode, Nicole sits down with Sarah Jacob, a chief product officer who went from med school dropout to tech and healthcare innovator. Sarah shares her personal story of navigating the pressures of family expectations, building resilience, and finding her passion in tech. Learn how she built her product chops in the startup world, tackled i…
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EP 6: Self-Awareness & Leadership: Focus On Non-Verbal Communication & Emotional Agility
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In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, we explore how self-awareness can transform your leadership. Discover the impact of non-verbal communication—how body language and tone matter more than words—and learn how to practice emotional agility to stay grounded in high-pressure situations. With real-world examples and actionable tips, …
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EP5: Empower, Innovate, Lead: Unlocking Leadership Gold with Jennifer Fann
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In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, Nicole Semeraro sits down with Jennifer Fann, a healthcare leader with a wealth of experience in building high-performing teams and driving innovation around healthcare affordability. Jennifer shares her insights on leadership, the importance of community, and how empowering others can unlock t…
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It's the second installment of Nicole's Leadership Insights on self-awareness. Nicole bravely brings on her teen son, Jack, to get his take on the current quality of self-awareness in the Semeraro household. Host, Nicole Semeraro / Instagram / LinkedIN / TEDx music: Joe Lammers producer: Joey Svendsen…
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Leadership Insights: Self-Awareness Part 1: What It Is, and Why It's Important
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It's this first installment of Leadership Insights, and the topic at hand is self-awareness. Nicole shares a story that represents a critical turning point in her life, and although certainly fun and entertaining to hear, it depicts an event that forced Nicole to dig deep as a leader. While 85-90% of people believe they are self-aware, only 10-15% …
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EP2 - Jaime Foster, The Building of Georgia Grinders, Her Moms Battle with ALS, and Her Daughters Inspiring Healing From A Serious Illness
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Nicole Semeraro joins her friend, Jaime Foster, founder and CEO of Georgia Grinders, a company specializing in a clean, simple and delicious almond butter recipe, created by Jaime's grandfather as he was motivated back in the day to foster better habits for good health and a longer life. He succeeded, partly due to his "clean eating" recipes, livin…
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EP1 - Nicole Semeraro: Her Life, Leadership Experience and How She Persevered
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Welcome to your new podcast listening community and meet your new friend and podcast host, Nicole Semeraro, who is driven to use this podcast for sharing with you real stories of everyday entrepreneurs and leaders who are making a difference in the world. Today, she's sharing her own story, including the past 18 years in which she built a career as…
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[Coming Soon] First episode releasing 10/1, in the meantime, check out Nicole's TEDx Talk and follow her on Instagram.Door Joey Svendsen
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