For our last episode this year, we are sharing the story of Sierra Campbell, founder of Nurture.Co. Over the past 20 years, Sierra has worked with elders suffering loss of independence through health crises such as illness, a fall, pneumonia, and surgeries and supported more than 100 people and their families by helping them navigate the often scary and uncomfortable areas of death and dying.   In this episode, we talk to Sierra about how she became interested in the needs of the elder population and how her work today focuses on helping others navigate the often difficult and uncomfortable conversations around all things end of life. Sierra is an inspiring reminder that service doesn’t have to fit into a defined template or box. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

The global pandemic has tested the fortitude of humanity while simultaneously highlighting our ability to overcome, support, and selflessly give.  Those who educate our future generations epitomize what it means to truly live all of these verbs.   Our guest today, Eden Lavy is a grade school teacher. Eden took on the new responsibility of division coordinator, right before the first wave of Covid-19, and never imagined how important her role would be of keeping teachers, students, parents, and communities together and informed so they can continue to live with positivity, growth, and kindness.   In this episode, Eden shares how the unfortunate events of 2020 dramatically changed her day to day work — and how teachers like her are helping kids understand and cope with the pandemic. On the show, we also talk about how kids can continue to keep themselves motivated during these challenging times and how all of us can continue to serve, even without a professional title of teacher or educator. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Greg Washington is a former soldier who is dedicating his life to supporting and letting those who may feel alone and lost, know that there are people and a community that is ready and willing to embrace and support them. In this episode, Greg talks to us about losing his two best friends to war and why he's dedicated his life to raising awareness for PTSD and complicated grief. Greg takes us on his journey of pain, doubt, understanding, and love and the path that led him to building a community of veterans and non-veterans through his organization, Guards Down. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

This week's episode touches on the power of a community with a shared purpose. Our guest today, Amy Heller, is a transformational thinker and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WGIRLS INC.  What began as an informal gathering of young professional women in New York City more than a decade ago, WGIRLS INC. is now a thriving philanthropic organization that impacts the lives of women and children in local communities throughout the country. In this episode, Amy shares when the seeds of her desire for service were planted and how working in the finance industry led her to see the disparities between two worlds — extreme affluence and abject poverty. On the show, we discuss Amy's commitment and motivation to empower underserved women and children and what she still hopes to achieve through her organization. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

The military spouse is the true unsung hero.  They don’t wear a uniform, but still carry the weight of service on their backs. This week, we have the honor of sharing the story of Nicki McCraney. Nicki is a mother of two, educator, counselor, and volunteer.  But, maybe the greatest and most demanding title that she wears is “Military Spouse”. In this episode, Nicki shares how her life evolved from a young military officer's wife into a critical member of the Army spouses community. She talks to us about the importance of communication, such as writing letters and sending packages to their spouses who are deployed in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan — all while taking care of their families at home. Finally, Nicki and I talk about what service means to her now and how we can all find opportunities to serve within our own communities. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Kristina Libby is a sought-after thought-leader, brand builder, and technology insider. Her career encompasses advising and building large scale and high growth companies. She also has one of the coolest jobs in the world as the Chief Science Officer at Hypergiant, an emerging technology company focused on solving the world's biggest problems in the areas of space, defense, and critical infrastructure. Even with such a huge role Kristina somehow still finds time to positively impact lives and serve as a beacon of hope and love through the  “Floral Heart Project”. The project began as a memorial to those dying from COVID-19 and to create a space of sympathy and compassion for everyone struggling from the impacts of the pandemic. In this episode, Kristina talks about what drove her to the tech space and how we can use technology as a force for good — ultimately creating a just and equitable society. She also shares how to sustain a service mentality and how she made people grieving from the tragic impacts of COVID-19 feel less alone. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Neal Conlon is the epitome of a modern-day renaissance man. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Neal is a world-renowned entrepreneur, marketing guru, executive leader, and coach. All of this sums up the fact that he is a remarkable human being who is driven to giving back to others because he understands what it is like to feel alone and lack guidance and resources. In this episode, Neil talks to me about his troubled upbringing and how he found himself joining the Marines at 18 years old. Neil shares the value of finding a support system, mentorship, and how he ultimately found his identity and purpose years after serving in the military — particularly by leading events that help men tackle critical issues around trauma, healing, and masculinity. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Kara Ross is a world-renowned and award-winning jewelry designer whose creations have been featured in museums around the country and worn by celebrities and influencers like Kate Hudson, Oprah Winfrey, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Obama. In 2015, Kara launched DIAMONDS UNLEASHED, a purpose-driven brand whose mission is to inspire women’s self-worth and create educational opportunities for girls.  The brand donates 100% of its net profits from the sale of products and sponsorships to organizations that provide educational scholarships for girls. In this episode, Kara shares her illustrious career as a gemologist of over 25 years and how her journey brought various opportunities to give back and make a tangible difference in people's lives. Kara talks to me about the importance of identifying the needs of your own community, starting your journey of service at the grassroots level, and why hope is essential during this period of political divisiveness and civil and racial unrest. In our conversation, Kara and I also talk about how our paths crossed and why we're honored to have Kara as Head of Creative Design at Service First Inc., the company behind this podcast. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Today’s guest  Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos is a modern-day superhero who has always understood that medicine is much bigger than what happens within the walls of hospitals and clinics.  For him, it starts with ensuring basic equality across communities.   Panagis is more than a doctor.  He is a driver for systemic change that is rooted in cultural understanding, empathy, and access. In this episode, Panagis talks to me about how being part of an immigrant community impacted his own identity and the important question he asked himself as he entered the medical profession. Amidst the darkness brought about by the pandemic, Panagis shares how he continues to see the light and why we shouldn't let this period rob us of our morals and values. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Life has taken our guest down many paths, and in each one found a way to give back selflessly to his community. Originally from El, Paso Texas and now based in San Antonio, John Hartsfield exemplifies the key traits of a servant leader. John wears many hats — entrepreneur, philanthropist, community activist, and father. In this episode, I talk to John about how he started looking for service opportunities in his city and the connections he built that enabled him to make a profound impact in the lives of underserved youth and kids with cancer, to name a few. John also shares advice on how you can make a difference in whatever role you play. -- This podcast is brought to you by Service First and produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on Instagram @liveservicefirst, Facebook and LinkedIn.