Wichita State University has quietly become one of the most innovative applied learning campuses in the country — and most Kansans don't even know it. Sitting down with President Rick Muma on location at WSU, we get the full story: from his roots as a physician assistant on the front lines of the HIV epidemic, to becoming the only PA to ever lead a major university, transforming a former club golf course into a thriving innovation campus where 12,000 students are earning nearly $40 million a year working alongside real industry partners.HighlightsPresident Muma is the only physician assistant to serve as president of any university in the country — and he didn't even know it until the national PA organization called him.WSU's innovation campus was literally a golf course just eight years ago — now it's home to companies like Airbus and Deloitte, with students earning real paychecks from day one.The Shocker Career Accelerator connects students to industry partners from the moment they step on campus — not just junior or senior year — to keep them on track and in Kansas after graduation.WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research has students operating multimillion-dollar robots, doing real work that other universities fly in to study.WSU just surpassed $400 million in research expenditures and $600 million in research awards — and is now partnering with KU on a biomedical campus that is the largest capital investment in downtown Wichita's history.A WSU anthropology professor rediscovered Etzanoa, a lost city of 20,000 people in southern Kansas — one of the largest pre-Columbian settlements in North America — and a local high schooler found the cannonball that proved it.Tours of the Etzanoa site are available through the Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum in Arkansas City for just $10.Chapters0:00 – Hike With Madeline1:04 – Childlike Presence2:04 – On Location at WSU3:08 – Meet President Muma3:37 – Kansas Roots and Return6:10 – From PA to Professor9:00 – Clinician Mindset in Leadership11:37 – Campus Transformation and Innovation15:14 – Book and Applied Learning17:43 – Shocker Career Accelerator18:55 – NIAR: Real-World Research19:56 – Keeping Talent in Kansas21:23 – Future Vision: Biosciences23:34 – AI's Impact on Campus27:03 – Kansas Support and Research Growth29:23 – Post-Interview Reflections30:23 – Sheriff's Reflection on Ramadan31:46 – Kansas's Lost City Rediscovered38:27 – Tours and Episode WrapResourcesWichita State UniversityWSU Innovation CampusNational Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)Student Centered, Innovation Driven by Rick MumaEtzanoa Tours WSU TechLearn more about the podcast at askakansan.com!This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network, for more information, visit ictpod.net

What does it actually look like to shed the roles, rules, and expectations that no longer fit — and build something entirely your own? That's exactly what Amanda Mulsow did when she turned 40 in the middle of a global pandemic, a personal health crisis, and a mental health emergency with her daughter. Instead of falling apart, she chose a word, created a mantra, and started rewriting the story she had been living by for decades. Amanda is the founder of Grit Marketing and Strategy, a full-service agency helping small and local businesses grow through intentional, strategic marketing. Her story is one of unbecoming — and becoming more fully herself in the process.HIGHLIGHTS• Amanda's word of the year for 2020 was "life giving" — chosen before the world shut down, it turned out to be exactly what she needed• She developed the mantra "No F*cks at 40" as a declaration to stop living for other people's opinions and expectations• How COVID became an unexpected reset and opportunity for deep personal growth and self-investment• The power of building your tribe — why community is the second lever alongside personal development• A peer resource specialist's advice that changed Amanda's inner dialogue: "You would never talk to anybody else the way you talk to yourself"• Why a solo retreat is one of the most powerful tools for quieting outside voices and getting clear on who you are and where you want to go• Amanda's MS diagnosis in 2017 and how it forced her to finally prioritize rest and recovery• The farm upbringing that ingrained "always be productive" — and the leaders who helped her unlearn it• How three friends in one week told her she had "grit" — and how that became the foundation of her business name and brand• GRIT as an acronym: Growth Requires Intention and Tenacity• Why starting her own agency gave her deeper empathy for her clients and made her feel lighter, happier, and more confident• The value of embracing an experimental mindset: "I don't fail — I learn"• Perfectionism as a daily practice to rewrite — and why embracing a hobby you're bad at (hello, golf and watercolors) is a surprisingly powerful toolCHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction1:03 – Meet Amanda Mulsow2:21 – Turning 40 in Chaos4:05 – Life Giving Boundaries5:09 – COVID Reset and Growth10:33 – No F*cks at 4013:24 – Quieting Outside Voices17:49 – Rewrite the Rules20:45 – Pressure on High Achievers21:47 – Motherhood and Boundaries22:58 – Modeling Rest for Kids24:07 – Blocking Time to Recharge26:28 – Starting Grit Marketing29:15 – Rebrand and Upleveling30:02 – Live Boldly, Take Risks33:15 – New Identity as Owner34:51 – Failure, Learning, and Regret38:39 – Rewriting Perfectionism39:44 – Hobbies That Teach Imperfection41:16 – Closing Thanks and GoodbyeRESOURCES MENTIONED• The Hive (https://thehivewichita.com/) — the women's community Amanda joined during COVID for connection and support• Grit Marketing and Strategy (https://gritmarketingks.net/) — Amanda's full-service marketing agency for small and local businessesWant to learn more?The ThreadBe sure to follow me @audradinell on Instagram and LinkedInThis show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.Disclaimer: we may receive a small commission on any products purchased through the links used in this episode. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and find valuable.

That voice in your head that says you're not qualified enough, not experienced enough, or not successful enough to put yourself out there? It has a name: imposter syndrome. And it shows up for almost everyone — even the most seasoned CEOs. A 2024 Korn Ferry study found that 71% of CEOs report feeling like an imposter. If it's happening at the top, it's definitely happening to the rest of us.The good news? There are practical strategies to push back against it and keep moving forward. From reframing what it means to be an "expert," to building a file of your wins, to getting around the right people — you have more than enough to work with. You don't have to wait until you've "arrived."Highlights71% of CEOs report experiencing imposter syndrome (Korn Ferry, 2024)You don't have to be the best in the world — you just have to be two steps ahead of the person you're helpingThe "barrel of monkeys" framework: your job is to get someone to the next step, not pull them all the way to the topReal talk from helping a local musician who later appeared on The VoiceBuild an evidence folder: screenshots, reviews, emails, and testimonials to revisit when doubt creeps inCommunity is a secret weapon — surrounding yourself with other entrepreneurs pours courage into youYou are the average of the five people you spend the most time with — choose your circle intentionallyChapters0:00 – Introduction & Story Setup1:19 – The Doubt Shows Up2:15 – Imposter Syndrome Stats3:15 – Redefine the Expert4:44 – Two Steps Ahead Story7:03 – Keep an Evidence Folder9:28 – Power of Community10:00 – Program Acceptance Lesson12:50 – Three Tips Recap13:36 – Final Encouragement & ShareResources MentionedKorn Ferry 2024 CEO Imposter Syndrome Study — Research finding that 71% of CEOs report feeling like an imposterBe sure to subscribe and leave us a review!For more information about The Side-Hustle Dad, visit our website at https://thesidehustle.dadRemember, build the business, but be the dad!This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network, for more information, visit ictpod.net.

What happens when our state ranks 29th in Health? More importantly, what does it take to change where we rank in America’s Health Rankings? This episode explores the uncomfortable truth behind Kansas's health rankings and challenges listeners to move beyond easy explanations. We examine why leadership must start with dissatisfaction, how collective action differs from individual effort, and what it means to aim for excellence rather than just catching up. Through real examples from Wyandotte County and Cowley County, we discover how data can spark transformation when communities refuse to look away from difficult realities.HIGHLIGHTSLeadership always starts with dissatisfaction, not with comfort in the status quo.Kansas's biggest challenges are both adaptive (complex, no easy solutions) and collective (requiring collaboration across sectors).The "easy interpretation" of health data often explains problems away; the "tougher interpretation" faces them head-on.Wyandotte County's ranking of 105th out of 105 became a catalyst for community transformation.Aiming for "average" or "catching up" creates fundamentally different outcomes than striving for excellence.Data walks and reimagining exercises can break down scarcity mindsets and build collective ownership.CHAPTERS[0:00] Introduction and Episode Overview[2:29] Chapter Four Focus[3:19] Leadership Starts Dissatisfied[5:27] Easy vs Tougher Takes[7:36] Agency and Shared Responsibility[9:10] Adaptive and Collective Challenges[12:21] Why Collaboration Matters[13:40] Meet Kari Bruffett[15:17] Data Dismissed Then Faced[16:07] Wyandotte County Wakeup Call[17:44] Policy Barriers Behind Rankings[19:26] Check Engine Light Lesson[21:10] Mayor Confronts The Data[22:02] Upstream Barriers And Action[22:22] Authority And The 30000[23:23] Why Kansas Settles For Average[25:54] Chasing Excellence At KU Health[29:51] Reimagining Beyond Constraints[32:51] From Scarcity To Collective Leadership[33:38] Cowley County Data Walk[36:46] Adaptive Leadership TakeawaysRESOURCESKansas' Health RankingsKansas Health Institute (KHI)Kansas Leadership CenterPathways to a Healthy Kansas Data WalkLeading Health is an invitation to move the needle on Health in Kansas, and we invite you to join us in leading the way. Don’t have a copy of Leading Health? Claim your copy and learn more about the movement at kansashealth.org/leadinghealthAnd be sure to subscribe, and drop a comment to let us know what you think.

What if you could turn a $21,000 tax bill into a $4,000 refund — legally, using an investment strategy you may already be considering?That's exactly what happened with one of my clients, and real estate made it possible. Most entrepreneurs and business owners focus on growing revenue — but the wealthy focus on keeping more of what they earn. Real estate is one of the most powerful, IRS-approved tools available to do exactly that. Between depreciation, cost segregation, professional status elections, and smart exit strategies, the tax code is stacked with incentives for real estate investors. The problem is most people don't know they exist — or don't know how to use them.In this episode, I walk through seven specific strategies that can dramatically reduce — or completely eliminate — your tax bill, whether you're just getting started in real estate or already building a portfolio.HighlightsA real client went from owing $21,000 to receiving a $4,000 refund using real estate tax strategiesDepreciation allows you to claim a paper expense on your taxes without spending that cash out of pocketCost segregation can accelerate depreciation to the first year a property is placed in service, generating massive write-offsPassive loss rules limit who can use real estate losses against ordinary income — but there are legal workaroundsReal estate professional status (750+ hours/year) can turn passive losses into active losses deductible against all ordinary incomeA stay-at-home spouse can qualify as the real estate professional — a strategy used by many high-earning doctors and dentistsShort-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO with average stays under 7 days) can sidestep passive loss rules entirelyThe 1031 Exchange allows you to defer capital gains taxes indefinitely by rolling proceeds into a like-kind propertyThe step-up in basis means heirs can potentially inherit real estate with zero capital gains owedThe BRRRR method (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) lets you pull tax-free cash from your properties via a refinance loanChapters0:00 — Tax Bill Shock: The story of a $21,000 bill turned into a $4,000 refund0:29 — Seven Tax Strategies: Introduction to real estate as a tax tool1:54 — Depreciation Basics: How the IRS lets you write off property value over time3:43 — Cost Segregation Boost: Accelerating depreciation to dramatically increase first-year deductions5:50 — Passive Loss Rules: Why real estate losses can't always offset ordinary income7:06 — Real Estate Pro Status: Qualifying to unlock passive losses against ordinary income8:53 — Short-Term Rental Loophole: Using Airbnb/VRBO to turn passive losses into active ones10:01 — 1031 Exchange Deferral: Deferring capital gains taxes by reinvesting in like-kind property10:53 — Step-Up Basis Legacy: How heirs can inherit real estate with zero capital gains12:39 — BRRRR Method & Tax-Free Cash: Pulling cash from properties through refinancing — tax-free13:36 — Recap & Next Steps: Summary of all seven strategiesWant to keep more of what you earn? If you’re a 7-6-5 business owner ready to move from financial chaos to CFO-level comfort, visit www.simplifymynumbers.com to schedule a call with our team. Subscribe and leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help us grow the community, and be sure to share this episode with a fellow founder.This show is designed to be used for educational and informational purposes. For your own situation, be sure to contact a tax professional directly.This show is part of the ICT Podcast network. For more information, visit ictpod.net