During our conversation, Joshua shared his involvement in the new film Breakthrough: A Mental Health Journey.

The purpose of this film is to show the importance of mental health to every American. With a desire to make an impact and change lives, Josh Painter, Bobbie Dyer, Justin Snyder, and Joshua Adams partnered to create a film that visually told the story of mental health in America. With the help of our investors and Mendx Studios, we put together a documentary that will educate people and bring real positive change to the way Americans view mental health.

With over two decades of experience in the real estate industry, I am a seasoned executive, consultant, speaker, and author who is passionate about creating and delivering innovative solutions for clients and communities. As the President of CrossMarc Services, a privately held commercial real estate advisory, brokerage and investment firm, I lead a team of professionals who strive to put client relationships and success at the center of everything we do. We operate in Central Florida, a dynamic and diverse market that offers exciting opportunities and challenges for real estate investors, developers, and tenants.

In addition to my role at CrossMarc Services, I leverage my expertise and insights to provide valuable guidance and advice to executives, organizations, and educational institutions on building and sustaining success. I host a weekly radio show, The Crossman Conversation, where I discuss collaborative ways leaders can address challenging societal issues in a proactive way. I also founded Crossman Career Builders, a talent development organization that helps college students and young professionals reach their full potential, professionally and personally. I share my experience and story through my book, Career Killers/Career Builders: The Book Every Millennial Should Read, which has been requested by over 25 US universities. My mission is to inspire, empower, and coach the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

You can connect with John on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcrossman/ and Instagram @john.crossman

Get a copy of Jeff's book Unleashed Potential on Amazon

Connect with Jeff on Instagram at @jeff4ester

Simon T. Bailey is a true powerhouse in the world of personal and professional development. Renowned as one of the most sought-after keynote speakers and executive coaches, Simon has touched the lives of millions, inspiring individuals and organizations to reach unprecedented levels of success.

As a proud alumnus and veteran employee of Boys & Girls Clubs, Gary Cain is both an executive and an apostle for his organization.

Cain’s involvement with Boys & Girls Clubs began at the impressionable age of 11 at his childhood Club in Panama City, Florida. Cain credits his Club membership as having a profound impact on his personal development, diverting him from the typical path of a child growing up in a broken family of impoverished means.  “In many ways, the wheels were coming off in my family,” Cain says. “My Boys & Girls Club treated me as an individual, taught me about values and showed me that I had the power to rise beyond the circumstances I was born into and to determine my own future."

After attending college on scholarship, Cain began his Boys & Girls Clubs career in Bristol, Virginia, where he served as that organization’s first full-time program director. He then served as the assistant regional director of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Pacific Region where he had primary responsibility for providing consultative services to existing Clubs. In that post, Cain established 23 new Boys & Girls Clubs that now serve thousands of children in need.

In 1994, he became President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, where his leadership has been characterized by significant organizational growth. BGCCF operates 40 Clubs in Orange, Brevard, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Sumter and Nassau Counties, and serves more than 11,000 children each year. Most recently, BGCCF opened the Jacqueline Bradley & Clarence Otis Family Branch, a state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot facility which serves at-risk children in the West Lakes Community.

Cain holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tusculum College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Rollins College. He has completed the Leadership Summit at Harvard University.  In 2013, Cain was named one of “Orlando’s Top 50 Powerful People” by Orlando Magazine.

Gary and his wife Louise are proud parents to two adult children and five grandchildren. 

The Orlando Business Podcast will be all about providing value to my family, friends, and business relationships, while still embracing the core principles of the Activate Podcast—gratitude, success-mindedness, and a positive impact on the community.

So, what can you expect from the Orlando Business Podcast? Well, we'll be bringing you a diverse range of guests who are making a difference in the Central Florida community. Small business owners and entrepreneurs who are shaping the local economy, community and nonprofit group leaders who are driving social change, as well as local and state leaders who are influencing policies and initiatives. We'll even highlight standout leaders from colleges and school systems who are shaping the future of education.

A new episode will air every week. But here's where you come in—I would love to hear from you. If you know someone you think would be a great fit for the Orlando Business Podcast, please contact me on Instagram. You can find me @englisheric. Your recommendations and connections are incredibly valuable.

I'm genuinely thrilled about reconnecting with all of you and I can't wait to introduce you to the inspiring individuals who are making a difference right here in Central Florida. The Orlando Business Podcast is not just about sharing success stories; it's about learning from these leaders, gaining insights, and finding inspiration to take action in our own lives.