Mpactful Messages: The ”Let’s Talk About It” Podcast

What if the clarity you’re waiting for only comes after you move?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam unpack the powerful truth that “Clarity comes through action, not intention.” In this conversation between just the two of them, Mayce and Missy get candid about what it looks like to take imperfect action—especially when you don’t have all the answers. They share real ex...

What does it take to lead with credibility?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome Dr. Michael Koku, physician, speaker, trainer, and author of Leader, Lead Yourself. Together they unpack this week’s powerful quote: “You can’t lead what you don’t live.”

Dr. Michael shares his journey from medicine to leadership development, why personal leadership is the foundation o...

What drives you to keep going when the obstacles feel overwhelming? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome powerhouse guest Tracey Wingard for an episode centered around a quote that has guided her life and leadership:

“When your why for overcoming the obstacle is greater than the obstacle, the obstacle ceases to exist.” — Billy Alsbrooks

Tracey opens up about her p...

What does it really take to get back up when life knocks you down?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome Brett Temple for a powerful conversation inspired by the Japanese proverb: “Fall down seven, get up eight.”

Brett’s story spans from humble beginnings on a Mississippi farm to building a career in construction and real estate, experiencing both soaring success an...

What happens when you realize your light doesn’t have to shine for everyone to make a difference?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Shasta Haddock to unpack the quote: “Your light may not reach everyone, but it will reach those who are seeking it.”

In this inspiring conversation, Shasta shares her journey of leading with authenticity, even when the impact ...

What if a single word could change the way you see your leadership?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome Don La Foucade—a speaker, trainer, and true wordsmith—for a conversation that’s unlike any we’ve had before. Inspired by Aaron Lauritsen’s reminder, “Don’t live off your past successes or failures, live for the next big pursuit,” Don takes us on a journey of dis...

How can values serve as the compass for both life and leadership?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome special guest Sang Yoon for a conversation inspired by Ken Blanchard’s insightful words: “Good values are like a compass: they keep you on course when everything else around you is shifting.”

With a long and accomplished background in biotechnology, Sang shares ho...

What becomes possible when leaders truly work together?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by special guest Chad Newell for a conversation sparked by the timeless words of Helen Keller: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

Chad shares his perspective on the power of collaboration, the moments that shaped his leadership, and how teamwork cha...

What does it really mean to lead by example?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Missy’s childhood best friend, Dayna Moseley, whose career in corporate healthcare has been marked by integrity, authenticity, and a heart for people. Together, they dive into a powerful quote from legendary coach John Wooden: “The most powerful leadership tool you have is your ...

What if fun wasn’t the opposite of work—but the key to doing it better?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by industry icon and humor-driven consultant Joe Webb—known to many as the funniest guy in the car business. Together, they dive into a powerful quote from Frank Sonnenberg:

“If work isn’t fun, you’re not playing on the right team.”

Joe shares how laughte...

What if the true measure of leadership isn’t what you achieve—but who you help others become?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by long-time friend, inspirational leader, and impact-driven entrepreneur John Mejia. With nearly a decade of shared memories and growth, the conversation runs deep—and it’s all inspired by the quote:

"If your actions inspire others ...

What’s the fastest way to grow as a leader?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Dr. Chris Washam—Missy’s husband, Department Chair of Kinesiology and Interim Dean of the School of Education at Mississippi College—for a conversation about what happens when you pass on what you know.

Inspired by the quote, “The best way to learn is to teach someone else.” — Pe...

What if the most powerful part of your leadership…is the part no one sees?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are diving into a quote that flips the script on leadership:  “The magnificence is in the mundane.”

No guests this time—just the two of them, unpacking why the everyday, ordinary actions are anything but insignificant. From remembering a team member’s kid’s birth...

What does it really mean to win—or lose—when leadership is always evolving?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by success coach, author, and speaker Brian Bartes for a powerful conversation inspired by this week’s quote: “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts.” — Winston Churchill

Together, they unpack the deeper meaning of ...

What if the hardest person to lead… is you?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Global 100 Executive Coach of the Year, Top 100 Thought Leader in Leadership, and multi-award-winning podcaster. A former Marine with decades of leadership experience, Enrique brings a powerful perspective on why self-awareness isn’t optional—it’s foundat...

What if leadership isn’t about standing out—but about helping others rise?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Scott Benham, Founder and CEO of Intrapreneur Alliance, for a powerful conversation inspired by the quote: “Leadership is not about being the best. It's about making everyone else better.” – Unknown

Together they unpack what it means to shift from p...

What if legacy isn’t a moment—but a daily decision?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Dr. Joseph S. Paul, President of the University of Southern Mississippi. Drawing from decades of leadership in education, Dr. Paul (also known as Joe Paul) shares insights on the daily decisions that shape how we’re remembered—and why legacy isn’t something we leave behin...

What does it take to triumph—even when life tries to tell you otherwise?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Mindi Fetterman, founder of Real Grounded Therapy, for a conversation inspired by this week’s quote from Oprah Winfrey: “It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.”

Together, they talk about ...

What’s the cost of drifting through life without intention?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of From Drift to Drive. In this powerful episode, they unpack what it means to trade passive motion for purposeful direction.

Inspired by the quote, “Most people don’t fail because they lack...