Leadership Lowdown

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Rizpah Bellard, President and Lead Agriculturalist at Nova Farming, shares her mission to expand how young people think about agriculture. Rizpah explains how education can open doors to countless career paths within the industry, all rooted in a greater purpose of feeding communities, creating opportunity, and nourishing people around the world. She also talks about bringing this broader perspective into schools to help students see possibilities they may never have considered.It’s an inspiring conversation about service, education, and using your work to make a meaningful impact beyond yourself.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Kendra Riley, Owner of Dawning PR, shares how a desire for flexibility and purpose led her to take the leap into entrepreneurship. From recognizing a growing need for PR support to launching her own business in 2013, Kendra reflects on the courage it took to step away from a traditional nine to five and build something on her own terms.It’s an inspiring conversation about trusting your instincts, embracing growth, and creating a business that supports the life you want.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

Building something meaningful doesn't happen by accident. It happens through courage, clarity, and staying true to who you are.In this week's Leadership Lowdown, Raji Brar, Chief Operating Officer of Countryside Corporation, shares her family's journey from working in the fields to building a thriving multi-brand business employing over 500 people across the Central Valley. Raji opens up about the pivotal moment she had to choose her own path over family expectations, the power of playing to your strengths when working with family, and why staying connected to your community isn't just good business. It's essential. She also reflects on the importance of being the same person in business as you are at home, and how authenticity becomes your greatest competitive advantage.It's a conversation about faith, fearlessness, and refusing to separate who you are from what you do.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown features authentic conversations with leaders who put trust and values at the center of their work.New episodes drop every Thursday.

Great leadership doesn’t always come from having all the answers. Sometimes, it starts with curiosity and the courage to ask, “What if?”On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Bethany Mok, Manager of Advancement for the Cardinals Foundation, shares how fresh perspectives can help shift stagnant cultures and inspire new ways of leading. Bethany talks about rethinking mentorship and how some of the most meaningful mentors influence us in simple, everyday moments, often without even realizing the impact they’re having.It’s an inspiring conversation about growth, curiosity, and staying open to leadership lessons that can show up when you least expect them.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown highlights real stories from leaders who lead with trust and heart.New episodes drop every Thursday at 6:00 a.m.

Doing things the right way from the start isn’t always easy, but it can become one of a business’s greatest strengths.In this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Glenna Gates, Owner of Spherion Staffing, shares how embracing compliance, auditing, and prevention helped create consistency, protect trust, and give her peace of mind as a leader. She also reflects on the early days of entrepreneurship and the lessons that come from working closely with people.It’s a conversation about integrity, intention, and why addressing problems before customers ever feel them matters more than many leaders realize.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U and Improved, Leadership Lowdown features authentic conversations with leaders who put trust and values at the center of their work.

Teaching is more than delivering information — it’s a craft that shapes lives and communities.On this week’s episode of Leadership Lowdown, Lloyd Hopkins, Founder and Executive Director of the Million Dollar Teacher Project, shares why truly effective teaching requires a rare combination of skill, connection, and purpose. Lloyd explains the difference between simply presenting material and creating moments where learning truly clicks — and why educators with that ability deserve greater recognition, support, and investment.His work centers on elevating the teaching profession and strengthening classrooms by championing the educators whose talent and dedication make learning possible.It’s a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership, respect for the craft of teaching, and the long-term impact educators have on our future workforce and communities.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U and Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

Leadership starts with clarity, knowing who you want to be, trusting yourself, and pursuing your goals with confidence.In this week’s episode of Leadership Lowdown, Ladonna Weaver, Senior Vice President at Northern Trust Company, shares powerful insight on why self-belief is essential to effective leadership.Ladonna discusses the importance of tuning out limiting voices, staying grounded in your purpose, and actively encouraging others to pursue their goals and potential.It’s a thoughtful, motivating conversation about perseverance, confidence, and the responsibility leaders have to uplift those around them, both professionally and personally.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m.#LeadershipLowdown #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TrustInBusiness #BetterBusinessBureau #ProfessionalGrowth

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Joe Ducey, Business and Consumer Specialist at BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest, shares practical advice on how to spot and avoid modern scams. From fake invoices targeting businesses to convincing emails and texts, Joe explains why it is critical to go directly to the source, your bank, your account, or the official website, before responding to anything suspicious.It is a valuable conversation about awareness, prevention, and protecting yourself and your business from today’s evolving scams.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.