The Waypoint Better Podcast

In this episode, Joe Bogdan welcomes Matt Weko to the Waypoint Lounge. Matt is the President of Consumer Goods & Services at JLL, where he leads the firm’s Consumer Products, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Telecom, and Professional Services business. In this role, he provides executive oversight to global and regional accounts—helping Fortune 500 companies buy, build, occupy, and invest in commercial real estate assets around...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Jill White to the show.  Jill is an accomplished educator, entrepreneur, and business consultant with extensive experience in teaching,school leadership, and district administration. Her expertise in guiding both students and educators throughout her career has seamlessly transitioned into her role in helping women build and grow their own businesses. With a strongbackground in owning multiple small en...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Jill White to the show.  Jill is an accomplished educator, entrepreneur, and business consultant with extensive experience in teaching, school leadership, and district administration. Her expertise in guiding both students and educators throughout her career has seamlessly transitioned into her role in helping women build and grow their own businesses. With a strong background in owning multiple small ...

In this episode, Joe welcomes his dear friend and business colleague, Keith “KC” Castille to the show.  KC is anAir Force veteran that worked at the Air Force’s most strategic level, and a talent management and workforce development expert. He is also an entrepreneur and co-founder of Connecting Heads to Hearts, a solutions-based business and leadership consulting firm that specializes in making the connection between the cognitive...

In this episode, Joe welcomes his good friend and business colleague, Keith “KC” Castille. KC is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served at the highest strategic levels and now leads as a talent management expert, leadership consultant, and entrepreneur. He’s the co-founder of Connecting Heads to Hearts, a solutions-based leadership consulting firm that bridges the gap between cognitive and emotional intelligence in leadership developm...

In this episode, Joe sits down with D.J. Vanas—best-sellingauthor, speaker, former U.S. Air Force officer, and enrolled member of the Odawa Nation of Michigan—for a meaningful conversation on leadership, resilience, and purpose.

Drawing from his acclaimed book The Warrior Within,D.J. shares timeless principles rooted in Native American warrior traditions and how they apply to the challenges we face today—in service, in leadership, a...

In this episode, Joe sits down with D.J. Vanas—best-sellingauthor, speaker, former U.S. Air Force officer, and enrolled member of the Odawa Nation of Michigan—for a meaningful conversation on leadership, resilience, and purpose.

Drawing from his acclaimed book The Warrior Within, D.J. shares timeless principles rooted in Native American warrior traditions and how they apply to the challenges we face today—in service, in leadership, ...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Ben Bailey—a senior executive at JLL and proud U.S. Navy veteran. With a career that spans military service and high-level corporate leadership, Ben brings a unique and deeply grounded perspective on what it means to lead with purpose.

Together they explore his origin story, the key moments that shaped his leadership journey, and the core philosophies that continue to guide him in both life and wo...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Ben Bailey—a senior executive at JLL and proud U.S. Navy veteran. With a career that spans military service and high-level corporate leadership, Ben brings a unique and deeply grounded perspective on what it means to lead with purpose.

Together they explore his origin story, the key moments that shaped his leadership journey, and the core philosophies that continue to guide him in both life and wo...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Chris Romulo — former Muay Thai champion, coach, and author — for a powerful conversation about resilience, discipline, and navigating life’s toughest moments. Chris shares hard-earned insights from his journey both in and out of the ring, and introduces his Champions ACT framework — a mindset designed to help people rise above adversity. Listeners will walk away with practical tools and real ins...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Chris Romulo — former Muay Thai champion, coach, and author — for a powerful conversation about resilience, discipline, and navigating life’s toughest moments. Chris shares hard-earned insights from his journey both in and out of the ring, and introduces his Champions ACT framework — a mindset designed to help people rise above adversity. Listeners will walk away with practical tools and real ins...

In this episode, Joe welcomes back his close friend, ScottGreene, for a powerful conversation on leading through volatile times. Scott serves as the Strategic Business Manager for the City of Corpus Christi, where he acts as a force multiplier—empowering city departments through leadership development, collaborative workshops, and hands-on guidance for high-impact projects. A retired Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader, Scott brings a...

In this episode, Joe welcomes back his close friend, ScottGreene, for a powerful conversation on leading through volatile times. Scott serves as the Strategic Business Manager for the City of Corpus Christi, where he acts as a force multiplier—empowering city departments through leadership development, collaborative workshops, and hands-on guidance for high-impact projects. A retired Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader, Scott brings a...

In this episode, Joe is joined by Dr. Jannell MacAulay—U.S.Air Force veteran, combat pilot, and human performance expert—for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to lead under pressure. Together, they unpack the real cost of constant distraction, the dangers of over-compartmentalizing, and how leaders can build the mental muscles to stay fully present. Together they draw from their shared military backgrounds to explore h...

In this episode, Joe is joined by Dr. Jannell MacAulay—U.S.Air Force veteran, combat pilot, and human performance expert—for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to lead under pressure. Together, they unpack the real cost of constant distraction, the dangers of over-compartmentalizing, and how leaders can build the mental muscles to stay fully present. Together they draw from their shared backgrounds to explore how mindfu...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Jill Valdez — entrepreneur, coach, leadership consultant, and founder of Link Consulting — to the show. Jill shares her business journey, and they discuss the unexpected detours that often help reveal our true calling and explore the importance of developing strong business acumen when stepping into the entrepreneurial world. It’s a fun and insightful conversation that offers valuable lessons for anyon...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Jill Valdez — entrepreneur, coach, leadership consultant, and founder of Link Consulting — to the show. Jill shares her business journey, and they discuss the unexpected detours that often help reveal our true calling and explore the importance of developing strong business acumen when stepping into the entrepreneurial world. It’s a fun and insightful conversation that offers valuable lessons for anyon...

In this powerful episode, Joe sits down with Nancy Gale —entrepreneur, designer, and the founder of JAMAH, a luxury leather handbag brand built on purpose, craftsmanship, and ethical production. Nancy is also the creator of AMBITION, a nonprofit that empowers underserved youth through real-world entrepreneurial mentorship.

Nancy shares her incredible story of resilience, opening up about how she overcame some of the most horrific ex...

In this powerful episode, Joe sits down with Nancy Gale —entrepreneur, designer, and the founder of JAMAH, a luxury leather handbag brand built on purpose, craftsmanship, and ethical production. Nancy is also the creator of AMBITION, a nonprofit that empowers underserved youth through real-world entrepreneurial mentorship.

Nancy shares her incredible story of resilience, opening up about how she overcame some of the most horrific ex...