What happens when you take a deeply personal story and turn it into something that inspires others?

In this powerful episode, Maria Costanzo Palmer shares her journey of storytelling, legacy, and purpose—bringing her father’s voice to life through her award-winning book On the Rocks. This conversation dives into the courage it takes to tell authentic stories, the healing power of writing, and how personal experiences can be transformed into impact, connection, and meaning. If you’ve ever felt called to share your story, step into your voice, or turn your life experiences into something bigger, this episode will resonate deeply.

Maria Costanzo Palmer is an author, speaker, home cook, and nonprofit professional. Just last year, she was named one of L.A. Weekly’s “Top 15 Rising Authors to Watch"" for her debut co-authored book On the Rocks. Her book even snagged a feature in Forbes as a must-have gift for all those entrepreneurial spirits on your holiday shopping list! The book has received critical acclaim for its unique voice, written in the first-person narrative of her father. It has earned multiple awards, including the American Bookfest Award for Narrative Nonfiction in 2023 and the 2024 New York Book Festival’s Book of the Year.

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Connect with Maria Costanzo Palmer:

www.mariacpalmer.com

www.facebook.com/joecostanzoprimadonna

www.instagram.com/joecostanzoprimadonna

#ontherocks

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Nick Elliott, aka "The Wine Guy", is a Certified Sommelier, classically trained chef, and former winemaker with over 30 years of hospitality experience. Championing his signature "Ground-to-Glass" philosophy, Nick bridges the gap between the source of our food and wine—the literal dirt, culture, and people—and the final "moment of truth" when it reaches your table. His expertise wasn't just built in a classroom; it was forged in the field, complete with the purple-stained hands of a grape harvest and the raw cuts of a professional kitchen. As a dynamic educator, curator of immersive international travel, and host of the Pour & Explore podcast, Nick is on a mission to dismantle the snobbery of the hospitality world. He empowers his clients and listeners to drink what they like, get their boots in the dirt, and transition from being mere customers into welcomed guests wherever they go.

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Connect with Nick Elliott:

Facebook Podcast Page: https://www.facebook.com/pourandexplorepodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.wine.guy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realwineguy

#pourandexplore

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What does it really take to build a values-driven company culture that improves customer experience, strengthens teams, and creates lasting impact?

In this episode, Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Alan Williams to explore how leaders can move beyond values on the wall and turn them into daily action. From customer experience and organizational culture to purpose-driven leadership and practical change, this conversation is filled with insights for leaders, business owners, and professionals who want to build with more intention.

Alan Williams is an author, speaker and founder director of SERVICEBRAND GLOBAL focused on creating and implementing values-driven concepts and operating models to create sustained positive impact. Delivery of award-winning projects in more than thirty countries as a corporate executive, management consultant and community leader. Various non-executive chair/director roles, founder k20 and Global Values Alliance, and cofounder World Values Day. Personal core values: Kindness, Excellence, Adaptability, Creation, Enjoyment.

This is a powerful episode for anyone thinking about leadership, culture, purpose, and how to create meaningful change without losing sight of people.

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Connect with Alan Williams:

www.kindness20.com

https://www.servicebrandglobal.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanservicebrandglobal

#ValuesDrivenLeadership

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