Iowa's business and self improvement podcast hosted by Ryan Snaadt. Hear impactful stories of overcoming obstacles to reach success in various parts of life including business, fitness, finances, and more.
Ep. 123: He's Running to Fix Iowa's WATER CRISIS w/ Dr. Chris Jones
Our guest today is a water scientist, author, and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Chris Jones. For years as a research engineer at the University of Iowa, Chris used raw data to sound the alarm on agricultural runoff and industrial pollution—even writing the acclaimed book, The Swine Republic where he held few punches toward the current production agriculture model that has contributed to high nitrate levels in our water ways and the state with the highest rate of new cancer cases out of the US. Now, he’s stepped out of the lab and onto the campaign trail to take on multi-national corporate agribusiness, fix Iowa’s water quality crisis, and rethink the future of the family farm.
3 Aug 2026
Ep. 122: 5 Steps to Rewire your Subconscious Mind to Achieve Anything w/ Mensur Pudic
What does it take to go from a war-torn childhood in Bosnia to becoming a high-level corporate leader, author, and global motivational speaker?In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, host Ryan Snaadt sits down with entrepreneur, mindset coach, and author Mensur Pudic. Mensur shares his raw origin story of escaping execution trucks in Bosnia, arriving in the United States at age 18 without knowing a word of English, and using absolute determination to build a life of profound impact.
If you are feeling stuck in your career, struggling with a corporate burnout, or battling a subconscious "victim mindset," this episode is your blueprint to breaking through self-imposed limits. Mensur breaks down the actual science of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), how to audit your own thoughts like a lawyer, and why your daily habits must tie directly to your core identity.
27 Jul 2026
Ep. 121: The #1 Mindset Shift to Become a Great Leader w/ Dr. Nataliya Stone, PhD
In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd Podcast, host Ryan Snaadt sits down with Dr. Nataliya Stone, Senior VP and Shareholder at Holmes Murphy, for a powerful conversation on resilient leadership, the human capital crisis, and what it truly means to lead with empathy.
Born in Ukraine, Nataliya moved to the United States alone at just 16 years old with two suitcases and a fierce determination to achieve the American Dream. Over the last 20 years, she has broken ceilings and built an incredible career in the insurance industry—all while committing to lifelong education, earning an MBA, a PhD, and becoming an adjunct professor.
Tune in as we deconstruct her 18-year climb to the top, the power of deep human connection in a disconnected world, and exclusive insights from her upcoming book, When Life Disrupts Work (coming Spring 2027).
If you want to know what real, empathetic leadership looks like today, lock in. This episode is for you.
00:06 - Introduction: Meeting Dr. Nataliya Stone
02:17 - Is the American Dream Still Alive?
03:07 - What Does an Employee Benefits Market Leader Do?
04:44 - Growing Up in Ukraine & Lessons from an Independent Mother
10:33 - The 14-Year-Old Exchange Trip That Changed Everything
13:06 - Moving to the U.S. Alone at 16 (and Packing Too Much Contact Lens Solution)
17:48 - The Trajectory of Chasing Fearless Dreams
22:38 - Meeting Mentors & Navigating College Life at DMACC and Drake University
26:56 - The Journey to an MBA, a PhD, and Becoming a Lifelong Learner
32:28 - "You Can't Read the Label From Inside the Bottle" — The Importance of Network
36:43 - Why Job Hopping Wasn't for Me: 20 Years at Holmes Murphy
39:38 - Why True Leaders Must Be Plugged Into Their Community
41:17 - Treating Employees Like Human Capital, Not an Expense Line Item
43:12 - THE LIGHTNING ROUND (Favorite Ukrainian Dishes & Best/Worst Career Advice)
45:12 - The #1 Trait of a Great Leader: Empathy
51:40 - The 3 Non-Negotiable Pillars of Leadership Psychology
54:32 - Transitioning from an Individual Performer to a Team Leader
56:22 - Sneak Peek: Nataliya’s Upcoming Book When Life Disrupts Work (Spring 2027)
58:49 - Doctoral Research: How Leaders Can Support Employees Through Personal Crisis
1:01:34 - How to Connect with Dr. Nataliya Stone
1:02:09 - Outro & How to Support the Show
Website: http://www.nataliyastone.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.nataliyastone.com) (Sign up for her newsletter and book updates!)
LinkedIn: Connect with Nataliya on LinkedIn for coffee or lunch.
📌 Episode Timestamps🔗 Connect with Dr. Nataliya Stone
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