You’re Closer Than You Think
If you feel like you’ve had enough – you’re closer than you think. If you feel like you’re going to break – you’re closer than you think. If you feel like you’re underpaid – you’re closer than you think. If … Read More
Ryan Jordan – Laying Low to Flying High
Have you ever realized you are wasting time and money? For me, this moment came in January of 2020. Actually, the day was January 21, 2020. I was working in the “box,” better known as the Fuels Service Center. The … Read More
Becky Ashcraft – Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
It was October 2015 and I was on vacation in Puerto Rico, where I first stood up on a paddleboard. Heading into the heart of San Juan I glanced over from my taxi window towards the ocean and saw people out on the … Read More
David Byrd – Faith
I never envisioned myself cleaning toilets in the pool houses of million dollar estates. As much as I love golf, I didn’t see myself struggling to make ends meet by selling $1200 irons so I could make the $15 commission. … Read More
Jamie Breen – Failing Forward
My first struggle was losing my house in the 2009 disaster with a 2 year old and 5 months pregnant with my second. My husband and I couldn’t afford to feed all of us so I did the most heart-wrenching … Read More
My Cornbread Moment
14 years ago, I started working at Staples as a second job. I was barely making my rent and my car bill was always late, sometimes 2 months behind. I picked up the second job only to make another $7.45 … Read More
From the NFL to the CNC
14 years ago, I was working in a CNC machine shop, making 1,000-1,500 ball bearings a day. I made $9/hr. Only a month prior, I was running routes during practice on the Oakland Raiders football field along side Randy Moss. … Read More
James Cooper – Journey is the Gift
Life has its own ways of throwing you ups and downs. One minute you’re riding high getting dressed for football practice and the next you’re standing in front of a judge receiving a 3.5 million dollar bond. What follows becomes … Read More
Rejection vs Resilience
I was rejected over and over again. I didn’t meet the qualifications. I didn’t have the education required. I didn’t have the years of experience. I didn’t lead a big enough team. I didn’t have big enough client projects. I … Read More
Shauna Griffiths – Failing Forward
My name is Shauna Griffiths. I’m the CEO/Founder of SLG Impact. Making a positive impact on people and with my work has always been my North Star. I spent 20+ years in Marketing and Brand Partnerships for professional sports and entertainment properties, and on the agency side. I … Read More