Mpactful Messages: The ”Let’s Talk About It” Podcast

Leadership is not about being the best. It's about making everyone else better.

What if leadership isn’t about standing out—but about helping others rise?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Scott Benham, Founder and CEO of Intrapreneur Alliance, for a powerful conversation inspired by the quote:“Leadership is not about being the best. It's about making everyone else better.” – Unknown
Together they unpack what it means to shift from proving yourself to improving others—and how true leadership is measured by the impact you have on those around you.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam(@missywasham)Special Guest: Scott Benham: Intrapreneur Academy: facebook.com/groups/intrapreneuracademy Website: funagainnow.comEdited by Brandon Manzano.

Please think about your legacy. You are writing it every day.

What if legacy isn’t a moment—but a daily decision?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Dr. Joseph S. Paul, President of the University of Southern Mississippi. Drawing from decades of leadership in education, Dr. Paul (also known as Joe Paul) shares insights on the daily decisions that shape how we’re remembered—and why legacy isn’t something we leave behind, but something we’re writing right now.
Inspired by the quote, “Please think about your legacy. You are writing it every day.” – Gary Vaynerchuk, this conversation challenges leaders to live with intention, lead with clarity, and take ownership of the impact they’re making—today.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam(@missywasham).Special Guest: Dr. Joseph S. PaulEdited by: Brandon Manzano.

It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.

What does it take to triumph—even when life tries to tell you otherwise?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Mindi Fetterman, founder of Real Grounded Therapy, for a conversation inspired by this week’s quote from Oprah Winfrey: “It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.”
Together, they talk about it—and explore what it means to reclaim your story, move through adversity, and empower yourself and others along the way.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam(@missywasham).Special Guest: Mindi Fetterman — realgroundedtherapy.comEdited by Brandon Manzano.

Most people don’t fail because they lack talent or opportunity. They fail because they drift—through days, decisions, and even decades—without intention.

What’s the cost of drifting through life without intention?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of From Drift to Drive. In this powerful episode, they unpack what it means to trade passive motion for purposeful direction.
Inspired by the quote, “Most people don’t fail because they lack talent or opportunity. They fail because they drift—through days, decisions, and even decades—without intention.” This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, stagnant, or unsure of what’s next.
You’ll walk away challenged, encouraged, and ready to put your life—and leadership—back in drive.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham).Special Guest: Chris Robinson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerchrisrobinson/)---Take the free assessment here: https://drift2drivequiz.com/---Claim bonuses here: https://drifttodrivebook.com/---Buy the bundles for Drift to Drive directly here: https://drifttodrivebook.com/bundle-direct/Edited by: Brandon Manzano.

If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree.

What does it take to let go of what’s good in order to step into what’s next?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by power couple Trip and Rebecca Healey. Years after planting a church and leading in ministry together, they made the bold decision to move in a new direction—choosing purpose over comfort and clarity over certainty.
Inspired by the quote, “If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree.” this conversation unpacks what it really looks like to embrace change, listen to the nudge, and take action when the time is right.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham).Special Guests: Trip Healey (@thecamopreacher) and Rebecca Healey (@thecamowife)Edited by: Brandon Manzano.

Everyone has a game plan until they get punched in the mouth.

What happens when life throws a punch you didn’t see coming?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Evelyn Romo, a rising leader known as “Limitless.” She’s not just a boxer—she’s a mentor, a motivator, and someone who knows what it takes to stay grounded when life doesn’t go as planned.
Inspired by the iconic words of Mike Tyson—“Everyone has a game plan until they get punched in the mouth”—this episode explores what it looks like to lead with calm under pressure. In this episode, Mayce and Missy talk with Evelyn Romo about leading through pressure and using her toughest moments to mentor others. Her calm mindset and real-life experience offer powerful lessons in resilience.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham).Special Guest: Evelyn Romo (“Limitless”)Edited by Brandon Manzano.

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

What does it mean to truly discover your purpose?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Bob Thornton, co-owner of O'Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection. Bob isn’t just a successful entrepreneur; he’s a mentor and philanthropist deeply woven into the fabric of Martin County, Florida. Inspired by Mark Twain's timeless quote, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why,” this episode unpacks the power of discovering purpose and using it to make a lasting impact.
Join Mayce, Missy, and Bob as they explore how understanding your "why" can drive not just your business, but your life. Whether you’re leading a team or leading yourself, this conversation is packed with insights to help you live and lead with greater intention.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam(@missywasham).Special Guest: Bob Thornton (O'Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection)Edited by Brandon Manzano.

God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called.

Have you ever doubted your ability to lead because you didn’t feel “qualified”?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Megan Tarrant, CEO of Clements Fluids, for a powerful conversation around the quote: “God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.” — Mark BattersonTogether, they talk about what it means to lead with obedience instead of perfection, how confidence grows through action, and why the best leaders are often the ones who felt least prepared — but said yes anyway.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham).Special Guest: Megan Tarrant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-tarrant-37597915/)Edited by Brandon Manzano.

The past is a great place of reference, not your residence.

Have you ever caught yourself living in the past instead of learning from it?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Cristian Martinez for a powerful conversation around his quote:"The past is a great place of reference, not your residence."Together, they talk about how leaders can honor where they've been, learn from it, and keep stepping boldly into what's next.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham).Special Guest: Cristian Martinez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristianmartinez1)Edited by Brandon Manzano.

Great leaders don’t just manage performance, they cultivate potential.

What happens when leaders stop managing for outcomes and start developing people?
This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Lisa Grant, Deputy Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, for a conversation inspired by this week’s quote from Ken Blanchard: “Great leaders don’t just manage performance—they cultivate potential.” Together, they talk about what it means to lead with growth in mind and how why cultivating potential is the difference-maker in strong leadership.
Join Mayce, Missy, and Lisa as they dig into the mindset shift that sets exceptional leaders apart—and what it looks like in action.
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Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham).Special Guest: Lisa Grant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapgrant/) Edited by: Brandon Manzano.