Team Powdered Donut™ takes Gary’s tradition in memory of his late wife, Maureen, and makes it about all of us. “One Story. One Moment. One Donut at a Time.”
Who Is Tanya Hall? As CEO at leading hybrid publisher Greenleaf Book Group, Tanya drives growth efforts and fosters a culture built around serving authors. Prior to her current role, Tanya worked directly with Greenleaf’s authors to develop publishing strategies (including multiple New York Times bestsellers); spearheaded growth strategies, including Greenleaf’s ebook program and the...
Who is Dr. Masha Malka? Over the years, Masha has worked with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and ambitious women worldwide — guiding them to break through limitations and design lives of purpose, freedom, and fulfillment. From co-founding ShiftHub – a global movement for women 40+ to transform midlife transitions into opportunities for growth, leadership, and authentic...
Although Angela was faced by a breast cancer diagnosis of her own at 34, she, like my Maureen, is not defined by her cancer. For that matter, none of us are. We are instead defined by the spaces we are in. The theme of TEDx UW-Madison where I met Angela. I was captivated by her...
Today’s episode with Rob Wolcott jumps in to his book, Proximity, which describes how every industry will change the rest of our careers, as well as his founding of the Kellogg Innovation Network, TWIN Global and his years as a professor across several leading universities. As we discuss from his book, digital technologies of all...
Episode 14 of Season 2 of the Team Powdered Donut™ podcast is with Meredith Cooper, Co-Founder of Wonders & Worries. It is dropping on what would be my late wife Maureen’s 62nd birthday, her 12th on the other side of heaven, to whom Team Powdered Donut is dedicated. On that fateful morning of her passing...
Today’s podcast episode features Janice Kruger, currently brand ambassador for the Side- Out Foundation. A few years ago, as she was launching the Leave It Better podcast for the Side-Out Foundation, I had the privilege of being her guest in my role as board chair for the foundation. In this episode recorded earlier this month,...
Who Is Chef Steve McHugh? With over 30 years of experience in the culinary industry, and author of the cookbook Cured, Chef Steve McHugh currently serves as a Chef Consultant for the Spurs Club, leveraging his expertise in restaurants, menu development, kitchen/bar design and culinary skills. His role focuses on creating innovative dining experiences, enhancing...
As I get deeper into Season 2 of the Team Powdered Donut™ podcast series, I can’t help but reflect about the gift of people. The people I have met along life’s journey, as well as the people I will meet on my journey ahead as I travel the country the next few years via Airstream®...
What is Live From Stage 4? “Live from Stage 4” is a bold, hopeful podcast where people living with metastatic breast cancer, clinicians, and researchers take center stage. They share real stories, decode the science, and spotlight the ideas and breakthroughs that matter — for patients, caregivers, and anyone who believes progress is possible. In...
Where to Listen
Upcoming Episodes
- Season 3 (2026) - Coming Soon - New Themes, New Guests, Same Spirit
- 06/02/26 - Tanya Hall, CEO, Greenleaf Book Group & Author, Ideas, Influence and Income
- 06/16/26 - John David Mann, Coauthor, "The Go-Giver" with Bob Burg & Award-Winning NYT Bestselling Author
- 06/30/2026 - Patrick Van der Pijl, Founding Partner, Business Models, Inc. & Author, Augmented Collaboration (upcoming)
- TBA - Patricia Fitzgerald, Healing Creations Studio & TEDxTallaght Curator
- TBA - Ruby Dice, American Singer-Songwriter
- TBA - Mike Pell, Envisioneer, Author, Director, The Microsoft Garage, NYC
