Muddy Waters, Clear Vision
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Ep.72 From Escape to Empowerment: Building a Life of Freedom and…
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Welcome to Muddy Waters, Clear Vision – the podcast that dives deep into the journeys of Louisiana's most successful entrepreneurs. We'll traverse their humble beginnings, celebrate the coaches and leaders who guided them and explore their unique leadership styles. Together, we'll uncover the muddiest moments of their careers – the challenges that turned into blessings, the obstacles that transformed into stepping stones. Our guests will pass on their hard-earned lessons to the next generation of entrepreneurs and discuss the enduring impact they aim to make. As we navigate the waters of their
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- Ep.72 From Escape to Empowerment: Building a Life of Freedom and Leadership · 28 min1/ Dima Ghawi was born in Turkey, raised in Jordan, and moved to the US in 1996.Her childhood gave her two opposing lessons:Community can hold you up.Culture can also push you…
- Ep.71 Building Homes and Hope: Brandon Craft on Real Estate, Foster Care, and Creating Lasting Impact · 50 min1/Meet Brandon Craft: builder, entrepreneur, foster parent, and founder of Honeycraft Farm. His journey is proof that business, family, and impact can all work in harmony.2/“I…
- Ep.70 From Colombia to Louisiana: Gabriel Rincon Shares the Power of Perception and Giving · 26 min1/ Welcome to Muddy Waters, Clear Vision! Today, Stuart Gilly sits down with Gabriel Rincon, founder of Mobius Internet IT & Communications, the only fixed wireless provider in…
- Ep.69 Lessons on Leadership, Balance, and Legacy from Digital Innovator Ian Dallimore · 42 minThe conversation focused on what it really means to “have it all” balancing big career goals without sacrificing time with family or impact in the community. Turns out, the myth…
- Ep.68 Turning Adversity Into Impact: The Inspiring Story of Ameen Walker · 48 min1/ Meet Ameen Walker—“The Biz Fixer,” a self-made entrepreneur, military vet, car business pro, and tireless advocate for impact and giving back. His story is pure inspiration…
- Ep.67 From Major Leagues to Major Impact: Josh Wall’s Journey Through Baseball and Business · 1 h 5 min1/ From dreaming in Walker, Louisiana to pitching for the Dodgers, this story isn’t just about baseball—it’s about how vivid vision, relentless grit, and faith fuel…
- Ep.66 Turning Struggles into Success Noah Brandon’s Mission to Empower Communities · 48 min1/ What does it really take to go from living in your car as a child to running a multi-campus education business? Meet Noah Brandon, a second-gen CEO whose origin story sounds…
- Ep.65 Building CodeGig: Kellen Francis on Startup Grind, Team, and Vision · 30 min1/ Ever wondered what it’s like to build a company from the ground up, fueled by relentless hustle, setbacks, and pure vision? Let’s dive into Kellen Francis’s entrepreneurial…
- Ep.64 Lessons from Family, Sports, and Business: Rubin Patel’s Story of Patient Plus · 47 min1️⃣ Did you know Patient Plus Urgent Care CEO, Rubin Patel, started by staining baseboards in a family motel as a kid? Rubin Patel recalls weekends spent cleaning rooms & running…
- Ep.63 Aussie Roots, Southern Growth: Stephen Keighery on Community-Driven Real Estate Investing · 30 min1/ On Muddy Waters, Clear Vision, Stephen Keighery shares his journey from Bondi Beach, Australia to thriving in Louisiana real estate. Never had a "real" job, always chased…
- Ep.62 Military Discipline Meets Entrepreneurship: Kiel Harton’s Approach to Leadership and Growth · 31 min1/ Ever heard of a "customer service business disguised as home inspections and pest control"? That’s how Kiel Harton describes his company—and that's just the start of his…
- Ep.61 Stirring Change: Katie Jenkins Champions Jobs for Adults with Disabilities · 31 min1/ Meet Katie Jenkins: a Baton Rouge native who went from juggling 4 college jobs to running a thriving therapy center for kids with autism AND launching a coffee shop that…
- Ep.60 Overcoming Setbacks: Chris Rinaudo’s Insights on Business, Family, and Personal Growth · 39 min1/ Meet Chris Rinaudo — small-town kid from St. Francisville, LA, who never saw himself as an “entrepreneur.” Instead, he’s just someone who dove into business and life, learning…
- Ep.59 Turning Life’s Losses Into Lessons: The Carey Ourso Interview · 29 min1/ Meet Carey Ourso: He went from broke baseball coach to owning 14 Jani-King, franchises and powering a movement grounded in faith, hope, and community. But the path wasn’t…
- Ep.58 How Ancient Wisdom Shapes Modern CEOs: Lessons from Samurai and Lost Civilizations · 37 min1/ Meet Don Schmincke: didn’t plan on being a leadership guru. He started as a bored high school dropout in Baltimore, was dragged back by the cops to finish, and somehow wound…
- Ep.57 Designing Your Future: Entrepreneurial Wisdom and Impact with Jeff Hoffman · 38 min1/ “Every day, I try to learn one new thing I didn't need to know.”This is Jeff Hoffman’s “info sponging”—20 mins daily outside your field sparks innovation. Stay curious, keep…
- Ep.56 Lessons from the Mortgage Industry: Ryan Larussa’s Muddy Waters Clear Vision Experience · 30 min1️⃣ "We're blessed to be a blessing."Ryan Larussa opens with a principle: Always lead AND reach back to bring others along. Leadership is about serving, not just winning. 🙏2️⃣…
- Ep.55 Lessons in Resourcefulness: Scott Van Kerkhove’s Path from Struggle to Leading Energy Wise Solutions · 37 min1/ Meet Scott Van Kerkhove—a Baton Rouge native who watched his father work multiple jobs, determined not to follow the same path of struggle.2/ Growing up, Scott Van Kerkhove…
- Ep.54 From Rock Bottom to Clear Vision: Ashton McGee on Faith, Business, and Redemption · 1 h 1 min1/ Meet Ashton McGee: He was 27, exhausted, drinking every day, popping pills, life spiraling. Instead of running from the darkness, he SURRENDERED. His story isn’t just about…
- Ep.53 Why Hospitality Drives Louisiana’s Economy: Insights from Chris Landry · 40 minEver wondered what powers Louisiana’s tourism industry and keeps it thriving? Meet Chris Landry, the leader who's passionate about driving community impact through hospitality…







