Lauer Power Podcast

About Lauer Power Podcast

Join Chad Lauer and Chad Evans on their journey to inspire leaders to use adversity as motivation to do good in the world. This podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat by hearing inspiring stories of adversity and how to use it as Power to make a difference.

Publisher

Chad Lauer

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Dec 2023

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   From Treatment Court to Attorney

   In this episode, I sit down with Abbey Geffken, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Treatment Court Professionals, and Jessica Miraglia, whose story is a powerful example of what treatment courts can make possible. Jessica was once a participant in treatment court. Today, she is an attorney. We talk about Jessica's journey, the challenges she faced, the people and programs that helped her move forward, and why treatment courts can change the trajectory of a person's life. This conversation is about more than treatment courts. It's about redemption, opportunity, and refusing to define someone forever by the lowest point in their life.

2. 

   13 Jan 2026

   Coal Region Pride- Episode 40

   In this episode, we sit down with Greg Sacavage, the Mayor of Kulpmont, and one of the most respected and knowledgeable advocates for the Shamokin–Mount Carmel region. Greg's story is built on grit, discipline, and service. A former standout wrestler at Bloomsburg University and an All-State linebacker, he carried a competitor's mindset into leadership roles off the field — serving as Athletic Director at Mount Carmel Area High School and now as Chairman of Central Susquehanna Opportunities. A major focus of this conversation is Mount Carmel pride — and why this small coal-region community continues to produce outsized leaders, innovators, and winners. Greg speaks passionately about the culture, toughness, and work ethic that define the area, highlighting influential figures who came from Mount Carmel and surrounding communities, including Brett Veach, Bobby Chesney, Stanley Kovaleski, and Len Eshmont. Greg explains why these success stories aren't accidents — they are the result of strong values, accountability, competitive sports, and a community that expects people to work hard, lead, and give back. He also shares why Shamokin and Mount Carmel continue to matter, how community pride fuels revitalization, and what it takes to build lasting impact in towns that shaped generations of resilient leaders. This episode is about legacy, identity, and leadership — proving that where you come from doesn't limit you; it prepares you.

3. 

   30 Dec 2025

   Viva Life: How Cancer Fueled a Mission

   In this episode of The Lauer Power Podcast, Chad sits down with Milla Cassidy — owner of Viva Travel in Lewisburg, fearless breast cancer survivor, and Captain of the Union County Breast Cancer Coalition.  Milla's journey is one of grit, hope, and relentless belief in living fully — even when life hands you the opposite. From building a thriving travel agency that sends others toward their dream destinations, to facing a breast cancer diagnosis that changed everything, Milla shares what truly matters: community, courage, impact, and refusing to let adversity write your story. Listen as Milla opens up about: • The day she heard the words "you have cancer" • What fueled her fight and kept her moving forward • Turning pain into powerful advocacy • Leading Union County's breast cancer community with purpose • How travel reminds us to live boldly, even at home If you're looking for a conversation that reminds you what's possible when a human decides to stand up — this one will stay with you.    #breastcancer #cancer #adversity #motivation #travel #giveback #unioncounty #awareness #cancersucks #grit

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

220,454

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

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