Host Craig Pratt is on a mission to highlight ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help others live on the next level.

Next Level Leader
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Host Craig Pratt is on a mission to highlight ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help others live on the next level.
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Recent Episodes

January 13, 2026
Episode 50: Family, Friends and Fairways
<p><strong>Marty Lass, PGA</strong><br /> Head Golf Professional — Edina Country Club • Ferris State University PGA Golf Management Graduate • Respected PGA Leader</p> <p>Marty Lass is a distinguished PGA Professional and seasoned leader in the golf industry, currently serving as the <strong>Head Golf Professional and Director of Golf at Edina Country Club</strong> in Edina, Minnesota, one of the region's premier private clubs. With a career spanning more than three decades at Edina Country Club, Marty has become a cornerstone of the club's golf culture, known for his commitment to player development, championship-level standards, and fostering a welcoming golf environment for members and guests alike. </p> <p>A graduate of <strong>Ferris State University's PGA Golf Management Program</strong>, Marty earned his Bachelor of Science while completing the rigorous requirements for PGA of America membership — a foundation that has shaped his professional philosophy of blending strong business acumen with exceptional golf operations and instruction. He also served in the early 1980s as one of the first officers (Secretary/Treasurer) of the PGA Golf Management Alumni Association, indicating long-standing engagement with the PGA and support of future golf professionals. </p> <p>Marty is recognized not only for his operational leadership but also for his contributions to the broader golf community. Among his honors, he received the <strong>Steve Weidner Award</strong> from the Minnesota PGA Section, a prestigious distinction celebrating individuals whose contributions to the game go "beyond normal day-to-day activities" and reflect exemplary service, leadership, and impact within the golf industry. </p> <p>Throughout his career, Marty has been deeply involved in professional development, mentorship, and community engagement — helping grow the game at all levels and nurturing the next generation of PGA professionals. His legacy at Edina Country Club and within the Minnesota PGA remains influential, respected for its blend of competitive spirit, educational commitment, and genuine love for the game.</p>

August 22, 2025
Episode 49: Goshen meets Mankato
<p dir="ltr">Angie & Dan Bastian were looking to put aside some money for their kids' college fund when they started a small kettle corn business out of their garage. Initially selling popcorn at outdoor events, including Minnesota Vikings games, the couple soon took their popcorn to Trader Joe's, Target, and Costco – gaining a crash course in how to operate a business along the way. </p> <p dir="ltr">Angie retired from being a nurse practitioner and Dan from a history teacher and baseball coach to run their company full time. And after years of commitment and sacrifice, the Bastian's sold their business Boom Chicka Pop in 2017 to Chicago-based Conagra Brands for $250 million.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this candid conversation, you will get to learn more about their childhood, what has shaped their beliefs, lessons learned about life and business…Both Angie & Dan have generous hearts and continue to share their time, talents and treasures helping others reach for the stars.</p>

August 18, 2025
Episode 48: The Real Girls Guide to Midlife, Marketing, and Making It Happen Your Way
<div> <p>Angela Burk is an award-winning high-tech marketing leader, author, and the fierce voice behind The Real Girls Guide to Over 55. With three decades of experience scaling companies from scrappy pre-IPO startups to Fortune 500 powerhouses, she’s built a reputation for strategic acumen, creative drive, and delivering results that actually move the needle. At Confluent, ServiceNow, NetApp, and beyond, she’s led high-performance teams across corporate marketing, revenue operations, demand generation, and strategic communications - always with the courage to ask the questions no one else will.</p> <p>In midlife, Angela pivoted from the C-suite to consulting and storytelling, channeling her leadership chops into a mission: reclaiming the narrative for women navigating hot flashes, career shifts, hormone havoc, empty-nest chaos, long-distance love, reinvention after divorce, and identity redrawn post-55. Her Substack and forthcoming book blend gritty memoir with expert insight, creating a no-BS guide for women who refuse to shrink. Speaking to a generation that’s held it all together - for kids, partners, and careers - Angela champions the unapologetic pursuit of a life directed on your own terms. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she splits her time between there and Australia. Mom to three boys and stepmom to four more, she’s building a movement for women who want hot takes, true stories, and fearless advice - served with wit, grit, and zero apologies from those who’ve lived it.</p> </div>
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