Leadership That Lasts: Juana Bordas on Building Community, Inspiring Others & Leaving a Legacy

What makes someone a great leader? Is it their job title, their success, or the lives they change along the way?

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, host Nick Elder sits down with Juana Bordas, also known as Tia Juana, to talk about what it means to lead with heart, help others grow, and build strong communities.

Juana has spent decades helping people become better leaders. Her story began when she came to America from Nicaragua as a young child. She became the first in her family to attend college and later joined the Peace Corps. These early years helped shape her love for service, culture, and leadership.

Juana shares why great leaders don't just think about today. They think about the people who will come after them. She explains how generosity, kindness, and strong relationships can help teams and communities grow.

Nick and Juana also talk about the power of mentorship, why young leaders need patience, and how people from different backgrounds can learn from each other.

You'll hear why leadership is not about having the biggest title or making the most money. It's about helping people see what they can become.

Juana also shares lessons from her own life, including why she wishes she had spent more time enjoying the journey and why it's so important to make time for family.

Whether you lead a business, work with a team, or simply want to make a difference, this conversation offers ideas you can use in your own life.

What does it take to become a licensed engineer without going to college? Kevin Rohr did just that, and his story shows what hard work, good habits, and great mentors can help you achieve.

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, host Nick Elder sits down with Kevin Rohr, a U.S. Army veteran and electrical design professional at Encore Electric.

Kevin grew up on a small farm in Southern Colorado before serving six years in the Army. After leaving the military, he started as a first-year electrical apprentice. Over the next 26 years, he worked his way through the trades, from electrician to superintendent, project manager, and electrical design leader.

Then Kevin took on a new challenge. He wanted to become a licensed Professional Engineer, even though he had never attended college. With years of hands-on experience, help from mentors, and many hours of study, he passed both engineering exams and earned his Colorado Professional Engineer license.

Kevin also shares how he trained for seven marathons and four 50K races while helping raise about $40,000 for charity.

Nick and Kevin talk about the power of daily habits, lessons from military service, and why great leaders do more than tell people what to do. They help people understand why their work matters.

You'll also hear how mentors helped Kevin through tough times, why listening is a key part of leadership, and how small steps can lead to big wins.

Kevin's story is a great reminder that success does not always follow a straight path. With the right people, tools, and effort, new doors can open at any stage of your career.

About Kevin Rohr

Kevin Rohr is a U.S. Army veteran, licensed electrical Professional Engineer, and electrical design professional with Encore Electric. He works on complex commercial projects, including hospitals and healthcare facilities. His career is built on hands-on experience, steady learning, and a passion for helping others grow.

What if you could grow your business, save money, and help people build better lives at the same time?

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, host Nick Elder sits down with Crystal Ware, founder of DOXA Talent, to talk about a smarter way to hire great people from around the world.

Crystal started DOXA Talent because she saw a problem with the way many companies hire workers overseas. Too often, the focus was only on finding the lowest cost. Crystal wanted to do things differently.

Her company uses a model called "conscious outsourcing." It helps U.S. businesses find skilled workers in countries like the Philippines and Colombia while giving those workers fair pay, stable jobs, and a chance to grow.

Crystal shares how businesses can save on labor costs and use those savings to hire more staff, grow faster, and serve more customers.

She also talks about why global workers should be part of the whole team, not treated like a separate group. Good communication, trust, and respect can make all the difference.

Nick and Crystal explore how AI is changing the way people work and why business owners may need to look beyond their local area to find the right talent.

Crystal also opens up about growing up in Appalachia, facing unfair judgments because of her Southern accent, and building a business that gives her freedom and purpose.

This episode is full of useful ideas for business owners who want to grow while making a positive impact.