Consuming Careers

Have you heard of the “Paradox of Generosity”? It goes like this: the more you give, the better off you are; but, very few people are especially generous. Why is that? This week on Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Chris Gabriel who discovered his purpose and passion (and his training) has equipped him to not only be generous, but to build a framework to help others, if done wisely and well, be generous in ways that can make a transformational impact on the giver, receiver, society and the world. You’ll hear that a significant inspiration for Chris’ generosity journey is City of Refuge in Atlanta, a faith-based environment that helps individuals and families transition out of crisis. And that’s where we catch up with Chris for breakfast… Find out more about Chris’ book “WISEgenerosity: A Guide to Purposeful and Productive Living and Giving” at: https://wisegenerosity.com/ You can find Chris Gabriel by email: chris@wisegenerocity.com or on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gabriel-cima%C2%AE-200a952/ Our interview was recorded live in the Workforce Innovation Hub at City of Refuge in Atlanta, Georgia: https://www.cityofrefugeatl.org/ About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

I’ve been working since I was about 14 yrs old, and though I’ve tried to stay healthy, I haven’t really given much thought to what impact fitness might have on my career. On this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Russ Yeager, a renowned fitness expert and trainer, who shares his encouraging journey from being a husky 11yr old, to competitive bodybuilder, to helping train friends, and ultimately building a successful career around fitness. But early in his fitness career, Russ discovered his own ‘thorn in the flesh’, forcing him to reexamine what’s truly important, and how consistency and finding a healthy balance between work, family and faith has been the key. And for an added bonus, Russ shares several exercise and nutrition tips along the way. You can find Russ Yeager on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram: IG: @russyeaher or @FTJCLinkeIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russyeagerFB: https://www.facebook.com/RussyeagercoachingWho is Jack Lalanne?: https://jacklalanne.com/ Our interview was recorded live at Russ’ fitness studio, Fitness Together, in John’s Creek, Georgia: https://fitnesstogether.com/johnscreek/about-fitness-together About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

On this episode of Consuming Careers, we spend some time with Joe Oquist, a recognized thought leader in the areas of Generative AI, Humanoid Robotics and Quantum Computing. We discuss how GenAI is impacting the future of work, the influence it will have in our daily lives, and some practical steps you can take to stay informed on its benefits and risks. You can find and follow Joe Oquist on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeoquist/ Our interview was recorded live Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek, Georgia: https://johnscreekga.gov/recreation-parks/parks/cauley-creek-park/ About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Let's be honest, who among us hasn't felt like they were in way over their heads at some point? On this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we're blessed to have the incredible Laurie Gray with us. She shares her deeply personal journey through something many of us can relate to - impostor syndrome. Yep, she's been there, she's lived it, and she's come out the other side. We're going to delve into her experiences, the physical and emotional challenges she faced, and how she overcame them all. Laurie is also a renowned expert in the field of customer experience, and she shares her insights on that too. But hold onto your seats, because she's also going to take us on a ride through her adventures in professional rock crawling. And you do not want to miss that! An overview of Laurie’s professional rock crawling adventures: https://www.ladiesoffroadnetwork.com/laurie-gray-2017-werock-competitor/ You can find Laurie Gray at www.lauriegray.com or on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegray/ Our interview was recorded live on the front porch of Laurie’s log cabin home in Waleska, Georgia. About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Hey Friends, this week on Consuming Careers, I want to introduce you to a man who's taken a simple, everyday thing, like firewood, and turned it into a luxury experience. His name is Leroy Hite, the visionary founder of Cutting Edge Firewood. From their hub in Atlanta, Georgia, Cutting Edge Firewood delivers kiln dried firewood to thousands of customers all over our nation. For over a decade-and-a-half, Leroy has been on a relentless pursuit to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary: to provide his clientele with a world class fire experience. It all began with a dream: to revolutionize the firewood industry; an ambitious goal that has now evolved into an international success. His mission? To ensure that his customers enjoy the same superior experience with firewood as they do with their other luxury products and services. But, as with any trailblazing entrepreneur, Leroy's journey has been paved with sleepless nights, grit and sacrifices. So, let's jump into my conversation with Leroy, as we discover how he's making firewood sexy.. You can find Leroy Hite on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/firewoodandcookingwood/ You can also learn more about Cutting Edge Firewood at: https://www.cuttingedgefirewood.com/ Interview was recorded live in the middle of the 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse of Cutting Edge Firewood in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Talk about leaving a legacy… What if you could directly influence the customer experience of millions of people who visit one of America’s most successful restaurant chains? On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Andre’ Kennebrew who, over his 15 year career with Chick-fil-A, was directly responsible for hiring and mentoring over 500 store operators across the country. His passion for growing people and leaving a legacy has not only shaped the impact he’s made throughout his career, but also directs how he continues to influence the lives of everyone he meets. And to prove it, he shares his cell number on the podcast and invites you to give him a call! You can find Andre' on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-kennebrew-70b8825/ Our interview recorded live at a very busy Matthews Cafeteria in downtown Tucker, Georgia: https://www.matthewscafeteria.net/ About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

How many 2-sport professional athletes can you name? Jim Thorpe, Tim Tebow, Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson…? On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, I had the privilege of having a very transparent conversation with another 2-sport pro athlete, Quincy Carter. You may remember Quincy as a former Chicago Cubs minor league outfielder, quarterback for The University of Georgia Bulldogs, and NFL quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets. But on August 4, 2004, everything changed, with a highly publicized release from the Cowboys and a downward spiral through a 15 year battle with a substance addiction. Thankfully, Quincy’s story doesn’t end there, and his life is now being restored with a sense of purpose and a new mission… but I’ll let you hear more about that from him. A note to the listener: this episode discusses the topic of alcohol and drug addiction, so please be mindful of those who might overhear this podcast. You can find and follow Quincy Carter at: Instagram: quincylevoncarterFacebook: quincylevon.carterTwitter/X: quincylcarterTo learn more about The Quincy Carter Foundation: www.theQuincyCarterFoundation.com About Quincy Carter 17 QB School: https://quincycarter17.com/ Interview recorded live in the main gym of Gresham Park Recreation Center in Atlanta, Georgia: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks/gresham-recreation-center About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

I’ve always loved a good story about entrepreneurship, but today, we're going to talk about something a little different - intrapreneurship. On this episode of Consuming Careers, I’m thrilled to share a brisk conversation I recently had with the brilliant Louis Gump. Louis has just penned an insightful book called "The Inside Innovator". It's all about how you can spark innovation and launch new products or services right where you are - within your current company. And Louis knows what he's talking about. He's been at the forefront of multiple technology launches at The Weather Channel, CNN and Cox Media Group. He's mastered the art of navigating the complex environments of large corporations to introduce products and services that align with a company's mission while leveraging its core competencies. You can find Louis Gump at on LinkedIN at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgump/, or on the web at: https://louisgump.com/ Louis’ forthcoming book, to be released on March 12, 2024: “The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship”; or on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/8myBRhm Interview recorded live over breakfast at The Silver Skillet Restaurant in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. You can find out more at: https://www.thesilverskillet.com/ About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Entrepreneurship often comes in many flavors: and some people thrust themselves into it, and others have it thrust upon them. This week on Consuming Careers, I’m meeting with Paul Masters, who fell “accidentally” into a lifelong career of entrepreneurship, and learned that it was exactly where he needed to be. Not without his fair share of challenges, Paul grew his passion for leading his own business into a platform for coaching others so that they could build legacies of success in their own lives. You can connect with Paul Masters at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmastersatlanta/ For more information on Perissos Executive Coaching: https://www.perissosleader.com/ “Chazown: Discover and Pursue God's Purpose for Your Life” by Craig Greoschel: https://a.co/d/0hGC16e Interview recorded live at The Crossing Steakhouse in Historic Norcross, Georgia. You can find them at: https://www.thecrossingofnorcross.com/ About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Have you ever thought of trading in your career to pursue a lifetime dream? I’m sure we all have at one time or another. On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers we’re sitting down with Chris Schramm who, along with his wife Renee, traded in his lucrative career and comfortable suburban lifestyle for a 52 foot yacht, and has been sailing the world for the past 3 years. Do you have a vision for a different career path or lifestyle shift? Could you be persuaded to make that trade… to burn the ships? Join my conversation with Chris and find out. You can follow Chris and Renee Schramm on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SVOceanaireInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailing_the_oceanaire/For more info on Normal40 and “The Trade” by Lon Stroschein: https://www.normal40.com/“The Trade” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fo4n5k7Interview recorded live at Mellow Mushroom in Suwannee, Georgia. You can find out more and all their locations at: https://www.mellowmushroom.com/ About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

I think you’d agree that one of the most tragic artifacts of today’s society is the proliferation of human trafficking. In this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Ian Mitchell, who, while on his quest for a meaningful purpose in his life, was awakened to the horrors of human trafficking. Slowly, he began to realize that his entire career was preparing for a battle. Today, Ian is a leader in the fight against sex trafficking, child exploitation, and elder scams, but not with weapons or force; instead, by attacking the lifeblood that fuels these hideous crimes: the digital flow of money. A word of caution: due to the sensitive nature of this topic, please be mindful of those who may overhear this podcast. You can find Ian Mitchell at: https://www.iantmitchell.com/. Also at: Spotify: Ian Mitchll - https://open.spotify.com/artist/31fwXkfT11l03GkbLvDkMeLinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantmitchell/Matt Friedman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-friedman-9788555/ About The Knoble: Learn more at: https://www.TheKnoble.com About the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/home Cabo Fish Taco: https://www.cabofishtaco.com/ Interview recorded live at Ian’s house near Outlook Mountain, TN. About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

As Yogi Berra once said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” In this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re spending time with Mark Myers, who, after 20yrs in the electronics industry, found himself facing a life-altering tragedy: the loss of his youngest daughter to childhood cancer. In the aftermath, Mark found a new sense of purpose for his work and his relationships, and a redeeming clarity to focus on the things that really matter in his life, but not without the struggle of a day-by-day walk through the tension between hope and loss. You can find Mark Myers at: mark@smileyforkylie.org About Smiley for Kylie: Smiley For Kylie is non-profit organization that exists for the purpose of funding research that will lead to safer and more effective cures for childhood cancer, as well as other charitable purposes related to raising awareness of childhood cancer and supporting those impacted by it. Learn more at: https://www.smileyforkylie.org Find out more about CURE Childhood Cancer at: https://curechildhoodcancer.org/ You can find Mark’s book, “Missing Kylie: A Father's Search for Meaning in Tragedy” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hrZmF65 Interview recorded live on a cold winter morning on the Smiley for Kylie bench at Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, Georgia. About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

If you work, then you’re all too familiar with networking. But do you network to make a sale or to truly make a difference? In this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, I’m meeting with Ricky Steele who has invested his life in investing in others. Ricky has become one of the most well known and respected business developers in the Southeast, but not without significant personal sacrifice. Ricky not only shares his approach to networking, but also his calling for pursuing relationships with authentic empathy and generosity. You can find Ricky Steele at: ricky@rickysteele.net, or LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickysteele/FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/ricky.steeleTwitter/X - @rickysteeleRicky Steele’s book “The Heart of Networking” is available here: “The Heart of Networking Third Edition” is available on both the Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. A signed version is also available on Shopify at www.heartofnetworking.net. Interview recorded live over a perfectly cooked petite filet and an amazing Cabernet at McKendrick's Steakhouse in Atlanta, Georgia: https://www.mckendricks.com A special thanks to Carol Conway, General Manager, for her gracious hospitality, and to Mark for his outstanding service. Thank you! About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Maybe you’ve heard it said that “God doesn’t call the equipped, but equips those He calls.” In this week's episode of Consuming Careers, we’re sitting down with Kitti Murray, who, with her husband Bill, saw a need in the Atlanta refugee community for jobs, skills training, and a place where refugees could feel welcomed. Answering the call, the Murray’s jumped in with both feet and created Refuge Coffee, now with 4 locations, continuing what they call “The Work of Welcome”. A bit of a caveat here: this is less of a “how-to manual”, but more of an inspirational story of perseverance and triumph through the valleys of personal loss. So grab a coffee and check out my conversation with Kitti. You can connect with Kitti Murray at: kitti@refugecoffeeco.com For more info on Refuge Coffee Co.: https://www.refugecoffeeco.com/ Interview recorded live over a delicious cortado at Refuge Coffee in Historic Norcross: https://www.refugecoffeeco.com/ About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Have you ever had one of those jobs where you thought it was your calling, but it just turned out to be a soul draining experience? In this weeks’ episode we’re speaking with Chad Parsons who shares his experience of growing up in a rather dysfunctional home, and how he learned that the path to a more fulfilling career comes far less from external affirmation than from living an authentic life. You can find Chad Parsons at: http://linkedin.com/in/chad-parsons-ctp-9287b09 or email at: parsons4656@outlook.com Dr. Mark Rutland’s book “Launch out into the Deep”: https://drmarkrutland.com/product/launch-out-into-the-deep/ Interview recorded live over breakfast at Manhattan NY Deli & Bagels (“Grouchy’s”) in Peachtree Corners, GA. Learn more at: https://manhattannydeli.com About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

When life punches you in the face and demands every ounce of your energy and attention to persevere, how would you respond? In this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we sit down with Anthony Roman who shares how his life has been shaped by unexpected obstacles, and how those challenges left him no alternative but to dig deep to find the grit of his character, which ultimately fueled his ability to focus on the things that truly matter in his life and his career You can find Anthony Roman at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyromanatl/ Interview recorded live with a side of tater tots at NFA Burger in Dunwoody, GA. Check them out at: https://nfaburger.com/ And a special thanks to owner Billy Kramer for his wonderful hospitality. About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

How do you find the courage and strength to redefine your career when the “next right step” can lead you down a radical path into very unfamiliar territory? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Kurt Kandler who, at a crossroads in his career, took what he believed was the next right step to follow an unexpected calling that led him to Uganda, Kenya and beyond. You can connect with Kurt Kandler at: kurt@410Bridge.org For more info on The 410Bridge: https://www.410bridge.org/ You can find the book “If You Really Want to Help: Redefining the war on poverty” by Kurt Kandler on Amazon: https://a.co/d/h714Qe5 This interview was recorded live on Kurt’s pontoon boat in the middle of Lake Nottley in North Georgia. About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Have you ever considered the power of having a clearly defined point of view? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re talking with Jeremy Garlington who has spent his career, not only guiding leaders in articulating their unique points of view, but also shares how his personal point of view has evolved while navigating the adversity in his own life. You can find Jeremy Garlington at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremygarlington/ Podcast recorded live on the roof of B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews in downtown Norcross, GA: https://bwburgers.com/ Special thanks to B&W owner Jimmy Costas for his warm hospitality and complimentary Old Fashions! Thank you!!! About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

In this episode we’re going to do something a little different, and to be honest, something a bit self-indulgent. Recently, I spent the weekend at an Asheville mountain cabin with several close friends including three brothers that I interviewed for this podcast. As you’ll see, each has quite a different career path, point of view, and offers their unique perspectives on things like ‘grit or quit’, perseverance, and relationships in the workplace. We also take some time to relish our 40 years of friendship with some storytelling and favorite practical jokes. I hope you enjoy listening in on our discussion. You can learn more about the McGimsey Brothers at: John McGimsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mcgimsey-64b82135/Jim McGimsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-mcgimsey-cpa-8901603/Charlie McGimsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesmcgimsey/Podcast recorded live on the back porch of a mountain cabin just outside of Asheville. About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Is it really possible to have a calling or a purpose? If so, is it possible to know your calling… with certainty and clarity? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Jeff Feldhahn who shares his experience of how he found his calling and the principles he applied to finding clarity in his purpose. You can connect with Jeff Feldhahn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-feldhahn-19814b/ For more info on World2One: https://www.world2one.com/ Check out the many books by Jeff Feldhahn on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JP40VK Interview was recorded live at Dagwood’s Pizza in Spalding Corners, GA: https://dagwoodspizza.com/ A special thanks to Diana at Dagwood’s Pizza for her gracious hospitality and making us feel so welcome! About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com