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Peggy Murray & Active Parenting (opens the original)
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Today we are exploring the extraordinary life of Peggy Murray—a veteran teacher, social worker, and childhood development expert whose journey reminds us that life’s greatest adventures are rarely a straight line. In this episode, Peggy shares how growing up in a high-discipline household of seven children with a paraplegic father and a chronically ill brother forged her early perspective on family dynamics and childhood resilience. We dive into her 30-year career on the frontlines of both publi
Preston Mercer: Building a Legacy of Intentionality (opens the original)
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Preston Mercer is a dedicated family man, outdoorsman, and public servant with over 31 years of experience as a firefighter with the Forest Service. For more than 25 years , he has also served as a professional hunting guide, leading a life defined by adventure and high-stakes environments. Alongside his wife, Kelsey, Preston has raised six children and is now a grandfather of two, focusing his life’s work on the "greatest task": building a lasting family legacy through commitment, accountabilit
Mark Mertel: From Thought to Winning Execution (opens the original)
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https://kelseymercer.com/podcast/mark-mertel-from-thought-to-winning-execution/ In this episode, Mark shares how his background as a college football "workhorse" and a blue-collar work ethic altered the entire design of his life. We dive into his prolific career launching more than 20 companies, his historic $1.7 billion "grand slam" exit with Partners RX, and his practical wisdom for establishing absolute organizational excellence. If you've been looking for inspiration on how to balance high-l
Elaine Grace Copeland: Clearing the Chaos and Creating Space (opens the original)
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Elaine Grace Copeland is a dedicated life and business mentor, executive coach, leadership trainer, and the founder of Intentional Living Consulting and the Reset Method . With over 35 years of experience , Elaine helps leaders and creatives align with their authentic purpose by blending strategic planning with intuitive guidance. Her core mission is to help individuals "clear the chaos and create space for what matters". In this episode, Kelsey Mercer and Elaine Grace Copeland discuss... The My
Claudia Bement: Leading from Inner Alignment (opens the original)
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Claudia Bement is an executive coach, mentor, and friend with over 30 years of experience coaching women leaders. She specializes in helping women develop their vision and lead from a place of deep inner and outer alignment. Trained in somatics, Claudia focuses on helping leaders move past burnout by getting out of their heads and into their bodies to navigate today's tumultuous world.
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