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Marquis Who's Who · Since 1898

Real Leaders. Real Success Stories.

Marquis Who's Who · Since 1898

Real Leaders. Real Success Stories.

The Marquis Masters Podcast spotlights leaders and innovators who are shaping business, technology, healthcare and culture. Each episode features an intimate conversation with a Marquis honoree, exploring the stories, pivotal choices, and lessons behind their success. Tune in each week to discover what it takes to lead with purpose and resilience.

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Dr. Nan Cowardin-Lee, PhD – The Workplace Bullying Strategist Helping Employees Build Resilience ▶

Dr. Nan Cowardin-Lee, PhD – The Workplace Bullying Strategist Helping Employees Build Resilience

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nan Cowardin-Lee, organizational psychologist, workplace bullying strategist, and...

Jul 7, 2026 00:44:30
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Dr. Richard Linowes: How Can Education Help You Discover Your Purpose?

Dr. Richard Linowes: How Can Education Help You Discover Your Purpose?

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Richard Linowes, president and founding professor of Clarewood Uni...

Jun 30, 2026 00:36:34
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Ann Marie Bahr: Why Liberal Arts Education Still Matters in a Changing World

Ann Marie Bahr: Why Liberal Arts Education Still Matters in a Changing World

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Ann Marie Bahr, retired professor emerita of religious studies and...

Jun 23, 2026 00:31:20
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Renee Tyer Goodwin: From Offshore Engineering to Teaching Life Lessons Through Storytelling

Renee Tyer Goodwin: From Offshore Engineering to Teaching Life Lessons Through Storytelling

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Renee Tyer-Goodwin, a former petroleum engineer, business owner, educa...

Jun 16, 2026 00:22:00
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Mattielyn Williams: A Life of Law, Faith, and Service Through Changing Paths

Mattielyn Williams: A Life of Law, Faith, and Service Through Changing Paths

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Mattielyn Williams, a retired administrative judge who made history as...

Jun 11, 2026 00:31:18
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Dr. Leonard Gray: A Lifetime of Scientific Innovation, Faith, and Lessons from the Cold War

Dr. Leonard Gray: A Lifetime of Scientific Innovation, Faith, and Lessons from the Cold War

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Leonard Gray, a retired chief scientist whose distinguished career...

Jun 10, 2026 00:40:49
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Kevin Quinn: Why Planning, Trust, and Faith Are the Foundations of Effective Leadership

Kevin Quinn: Why Planning, Trust, and Faith Are the Foundations of Effective Leadership

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Kevin Quinn, principal of Kevin T. Quinn LLC, a project management and...

Jun 9, 2026 00:31:48
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Jason Mazzoni: Making Enterprise Technology Actually Work for People

Jason Mazzoni: Making Enterprise Technology Actually Work for People

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Jason Mazzoni, co-founder and COO of XA³ (pronounced “ExaCube”), a con...

Jun 4, 2026 00:29:22
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Scott Fanatico: Why Financial Success Starts with Understanding Your Goals

Scott Fanatico: Why Financial Success Starts with Understanding Your Goals

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Scott Fanatico, owner of the Financial Services Center and a seasoned ...

Jun 3, 2026 00:22:26
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Dr. Tracey Scherban: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Science

Dr. Tracey Scherban: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Science

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Tracey Scherban, a retired engineer, professor, and advocate for w...

Jun 2, 2026 00:47:16
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Jewel Smay: Lessons in Medicine and Entrepreneurship

Jewel Smay: Lessons in Medicine and Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Marquis Masters, host Nick Franck welcomes Dr. Jewel Smay, a distinguished anesthesiologist and the CEO of Montgomery Anesthesia Se...

May 21, 2026 00:32:55
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Meryl Fury: Tackling Childhood Obesity and Diabetes Through Education, Fiber, and Plant-Based Meals

Meryl Fury: Tackling Childhood Obesity and Diabetes Through Education, Fiber, and Plant-Based Meals

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Meryl Fury, the president and CEO of the Plant Based Nutrition Movemen...

May 20, 2026 00:39:29
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Michael Covitt: How Loyalty to Your Goals Can Transform Your Career

Michael Covitt: How Loyalty to Your Goals Can Transform Your Career

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Michael Covitt, the chairman and CEO of multiple organizations and the...

May 19, 2026 00:24:18
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Joan Sugerman: How Can Storytelling and Transformational Consulting Shape Leadership and Organizational Change?

Joan Sugerman: How Can Storytelling and Transformational Consulting Shape Leadership and Organizational Change?

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Joan Sugerman, a dynamic filmmaker and transformational consultant. Jo...

May 14, 2026 00:36:34
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Ethan Bryant: Pediatric ICU Leadership, COVID’s Lasting Impact, and the Future of Nursing with AI

Ethan Bryant: Pediatric ICU Leadership, COVID’s Lasting Impact, and the Future of Nursing with AI

Ethan Bryant is an assistant nurse manager at a major academic hospital, leading a 130-person team in a 28-bed Pediatric ICU at a Level 1 trauma and b...

May 13, 2026 00:43:12
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Elsa Brown on Faith, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, and Changing Lives Through Education

Elsa Brown on Faith, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, and Changing Lives Through Education

In this inspiring episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Elsa Brown, owner and presid...

May 12, 2026 00:31:35
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Linda Franklin-Biggs: Exploring the Transformative Power of Music

Linda Franklin-Biggs: Exploring the Transformative Power of Music

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Linda Franklin-Biggs, an accomplished educator, musician, and the foun...

May 7, 2026 00:35:56
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Dr. Marisa Williams: How Can a Simple Act of Cutting Hair Inspire a Healthcare Revolution?

Dr. Marisa Williams: How Can a Simple Act of Cutting Hair Inspire a Healthcare Revolution?

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Dr. Marisa Williams, CEO and co-founder of A Hug Away Healthcare, for ...

May 6, 2026 00:35:01
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Laura Elleby: From Medical Devices to Mini Donkeys - an Unconventional Real Estate Journey

Laura Elleby: From Medical Devices to Mini Donkeys - an Unconventional Real Estate Journey

In this episode of Marquis Masters, host Nick Franck sits down with Laura Elleby, the dynamic co-founder of the E+E Group at Compass Real Estate. Laur...

May 5, 2026 00:25:23
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Randi Baptiste: How Can Sports Science and Nonprofit Care Transform Young Athletes’ Lives?

Randi Baptiste: How Can Sports Science and Nonprofit Care Transform Young Athletes’ Lives?

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Randi Baptiste, the founder and CEO of the Central Valley Academy of S...

Apr 30, 2026 00:36:42
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Kiyoshi Hamada: From Cost Accounting to Community Leadership and Spiritual Reflection

Kiyoshi Hamada: From Cost Accounting to Community Leadership and Spiritual Reflection

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Franck sits down with Kiyoshi Hamada, a retired electronics industry executive whose career ...

Apr 29, 2026 00:43:28
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Philip Berry: Building Better Organizations Through People

Philip Berry: Building Better Organizations Through People

In this episode, host Nick Franck sits down with Philip Berry, President of Philip Berry Associates, to explore what truly drives organizational succe...

Apr 28, 2026 00:48:24
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Carl Adams: From Bar Tabs to Boardrooms - The Unconventional Journey of a Banking Mastermind

Carl Adams: From Bar Tabs to Boardrooms - The Unconventional Journey of a Banking Mastermind

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Beth Mund sits down with Carl Adams, a distinguished former senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui B...

Apr 23, 2026 00:29:55
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Dr. Steven Barker: Can Physics and Engineering Revolutionize Patient Safety in Medicine?

Dr. Steven Barker: Can Physics and Engineering Revolutionize Patient Safety in Medicine?

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Beth Mund sits down with Dr. Steven Barker, professor emeritus of anesthesiology and aerospace en...

Apr 22, 2026 00:33:43
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Allan Gold: The Greatest Lessons in Resilience and Empathy from a 48-Year School Psychologist

Allan Gold: The Greatest Lessons in Resilience and Empathy from a 48-Year School Psychologist

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Nick Frank sits down with Dr. Allan Gold, a retired district psychologist who dedicated an impres...

Apr 21, 2026 00:52:03
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DW Duke: The Black Belt Attorney Writing Empathy Into the Future

DW Duke: The Black Belt Attorney Writing Empathy Into the Future

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with DW Duke. He’s a veteran attorney with decades of experience across professio...

Apr 16, 2026 00:44:59
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Gladys Keith: How One Woman’s Surety Skills Keep Florida Contractors on Track

Gladys Keith: How One Woman’s Surety Skills Keep Florida Contractors on Track

In this episode of the Marquis Masters podcast, host Beth Mund sits down with Gladys Keith, the president of FSB Friends of Small Business Agency. Gla...

Apr 15, 2026 00:23:20
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John McHugh: The WealthTrust Playbook for Beating the Market With Verified Performance and AI Momentum

John McHugh: The WealthTrust Playbook for Beating the Market With Verified Performance and AI Momentum

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with John McHugh of WealthTrust Asset Management for a wide-ranging conversation ...

Apr 14, 2026 00:59:04
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Heidi Lang: Building Positive School Cultures to Boost Academic and Social Growth

Heidi Lang: Building Positive School Cultures to Boost Academic and Social Growth

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Beth Mund welcomes Heidi Lange, the founder of H. Lang Educational Consulting, for an inspiring and in...

Apr 9, 2026 00:26:13
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Laurel Anne Morton: What Inspires a Teacher to Make a Lasting Impact on Students?

Laurel Anne Morton: What Inspires a Teacher to Make a Lasting Impact on Students?

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Nick Frank sits down with retired educator Laurel Morton, who spent an impressive 35 years teaching fo...

Apr 8, 2026 00:39:06
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Abbas Mohammadi: The Greatest Mission in Dentistry: Relieving Pain Seven Days a Week

Abbas Mohammadi: The Greatest Mission in Dentistry: Relieving Pain Seven Days a Week

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Nick Franck sits down with Doctor Abbas Mohammadi, president, CEO, and clinical director of Columbia D...

Apr 7, 2026 00:30:39
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Dr. Arthur Euler: From Navy Medical Officer to Clinical Trials Architect

Dr. Arthur Euler: From Navy Medical Officer to Clinical Trials Architect

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Dr. Arthur Euler, founder of Euler Consulting, to explore a remarkable caree...

Apr 2, 2026 00:36:51
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Stephen Jacobs: Building Bridges, Beating Deadlines, and Leading from the Front Lines of Infrastructure

Stephen Jacobs: Building Bridges, Beating Deadlines, and Leading from the Front Lines of Infrastructure

What does it really take to build America’s highways and bridges?In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Stephen Jac...

Apr 1, 2026 00:33:25
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Engineering with Heart: Susan Schall on Human-Centered Leadership in Manufacturing

Engineering with Heart: Susan Schall on Human-Centered Leadership in Manufacturing

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Susan Schall, engineer, consultant, author, and founder of SOS Consulting, t...

Mar 31, 2026 00:47:49
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Darius Reid on Leadership Under Pressure, Record-Breaking Performance, and Building the Home of the Future

Darius Reid on Leadership Under Pressure, Record-Breaking Performance, and Building the Home of the Future

In this powerful episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Darius Reid to explore what it truly means to lead when the stakes ...

Mar 26, 2026 00:46:21
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Henrietta England: Building Generational Wealth Through Faith, Financial Literacy, and Tri-Fold Connections

Henrietta England: Building Generational Wealth Through Faith, Financial Literacy, and Tri-Fold Connections

In this powerful episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Henrietta England, founder and visionary behind Tri-Fold Connection...

Mar 25, 2026 00:48:21
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Alexandria J. Crouthamel, Esq.: Building a Modern Law Firm, a Media Brand, and Fighting for the Vulnerable

Alexandria J. Crouthamel, Esq.: Building a Modern Law Firm, a Media Brand, and Fighting for the Vulnerable

Alexandria J. Crouthamel, Esq.: Building a Modern Law Firm, a Media Brand, and Fighting for the VulnerableIn this episode of the Marquis Masters Podca...

Mar 24, 2026 00:44:45
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Albert Chin: The Engineer Who Quietly Invented the Future of Heart Surgery

Albert Chin: The Engineer Who Quietly Invented the Future of Heart Surgery

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with inventor, surgeon, and serial medical device entrepreneur Albert Chin.Albert...

Mar 19, 2026 00:40:50
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Gene Saunders and Project Lifesaver: Reinventing Search and Rescue for Cognitive Disorders

Gene Saunders and Project Lifesaver: Reinventing Search and Rescue for Cognitive Disorders

What if the traditional search-and-rescue system was never built for the people who need it most?In this powerful episode of the Marquis Masters Podca...

Mar 18, 2026 00:47:32
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Victor Gong: Architecting AI Continuity and a Values-Driven Future

Victor Gong: Architecting AI Continuity and a Values-Driven Future

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Victor Gong, Founder of Vextreme LLC and self-described Covenant Architect o...

Mar 17, 2026 00:47:08
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Dr. Howard Walter Mielke, PhD - The Scientist Who Helped Remove Lead from the World

Dr. Howard Walter Mielke, PhD - The Scientist Who Helped Remove Lead from the World

What if one observation in a city laboratory could change global public health policy?In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, we sit down with...

Mar 12, 2026 00:53:40
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Bruce DeShields on Active Listening, High Stakes Negotiation, and Building Real Security That Holds Up Under Pressure

Bruce DeShields on Active Listening, High Stakes Negotiation, and Building Real Security That Holds Up Under Pressure

Bruce DeShields has spent more than four decades working where stress, emotion, and split-second decisions collide. In this episode, Ryan sits down wi...

Mar 10, 2026 00:43:40
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Barry Fingerhut on Why Skills Will Replace Degrees in the Age of AI

Barry Fingerhut on Why Skills Will Replace Degrees in the Age of AI

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Barry Fingerhut, CEO of Certification Partners, venture investor, and author...

Mar 5, 2026 00:45:27
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Steve Munkeby on Generative AI, Military Leadership, and Reinventing Yourself for the Future

Steve Munkeby on Generative AI, Military Leadership, and Reinventing Yourself for the Future

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Steve Munkeby, founder of NextGen Publications, to explore a remarkable care...

Mar 3, 2026 00:34:46
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George Landrith on Let Freedom Ring Again, Constitutional Principles, and the Future of the American Dream

George Landrith on Let Freedom Ring Again, Constitutional Principles, and the Future of the American Dream

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with George Landrith, President and CEO of the Frontiers of Freedom Institute, co...

Feb 26, 2026 00:46:41
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Joan Gillman on Building Curious Minds, Teaching Dignity, and Making Science Hands-On at The Browning School

Joan Gillman on Building Curious Minds, Teaching Dignity, and Making Science Hands-On at The Browning School

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Joan Gillman, an educator at The Browning School in New York City. Browning’...

Feb 24, 2026 00:53:38
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James Eade on Chess, Recovery, and the Power of “Good Enough”

James Eade on Chess, Recovery, and the Power of “Good Enough”

In this episode of the Marquis Masters Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with James Eade, an accomplished author, chess master, and founder of The Eade Fo...

Feb 19, 2026 00:45:29
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Welcome to the Marquis Masters Podcast.

Welcome to the Marquis Masters Podcast.

This is where legacy meets leadership.For over a century, Marquis Who’s Who has chronicled the individuals who shape industries, influence generations...

Feb 11, 2026 00:01:01
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