What if the biggest barrier to better health in your community isn't a lack of resources, but a set of assumptions you didn't even know you were making?In this conversation, co-hosts Ed O'Malley and Susan Kang are joined by returning guest Kenny Wilk of the University of Kansas Health System. Together, they unpack how hidden assumptions — about who should be involved, what needs to be done, and how fast progress can happen — quietly shape how people in authority think and act. Wilk shares candid stories from his time in the Kansas Legislature and offers a fresh lens on exercising leadership. This conversation will challenge you to surface the assumptions driving your own work before they become "premeditated resentments."HighlightsThe three most common assumptions the 30,000 make when tackling complex health challenges, and why each one can derail progress.The critical difference between adaptive and technical challenges. Kenny Wilk's hard-won insight from the Kansas Legislature: don't ask people to change their minds; give them new information so they can make a new decision.How sharing information to ‘slow things down’ can help a group go farther, together. The "sidewalk story" is a simple metaphor that reframes how we see ‘work’ being done. The danger of bringing people together only to present a baked solution, and what to do instead.Chapters0:47 —Leading Health Review, Preview and Big Picture. 3:02 — Chapter Eight insight: "Closing the Health Gap Is a Leadership Challenge Because Our Existing Assumptions Fail Us"4:55 — The three common assumptions the 30,000 make6:28 — The quick fix trap8:37 — Technical vs. adaptive: a broken bone example11:14 — Kenny Wilk joins the conversation12:18 — The water debate: a lesson from Kenny's first year in the legislature14:52 — Defining "assumption" — and why we're all starting from different places15:56 — You have to slow down to go far16:22 — Getting up on the balcony to examine assumptions17:52 — New decisions, not mind changes19:13 — How authority can create space for assumption-surfacing21:05 — Why leaders jump straight to solutions22:59 — From kitchen table to campaign trail to governing — three different phases24:27 — Technical vs. adaptive challenges in practice27:13 — What authorities must do differently on adaptive challenges30:46 — The sidewalk story: seeing the invisible work of adaptive leadership33:50 — Takeaways and preview of the next episodeResources MentionedKansas Health RankingsUniversity of Kansas Health SystemKansas Leadership Center (KLC)Leading 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 the entity structure everyone online is telling you to choose doesn’t fit your business goals? Social media has created a flood of misinformation about business structures — LLCs, S corps, C corps — and most of it is either oversimplified or flat out wrong. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The right entity depends on your income, your industry, your family situation, and your long-term goals. Here's a breakdown of each structure, when it works, and when it doesn't — so you can stop following trends and start following strategy.HighlightsA single-member LLC does not automatically save you taxes — it is treated as a sole proprietorship for tax purposes and you still file a Schedule C on your personal returnOnce your LLC earns more than $50,000 in net income, it may be time to look at converting to another entity to reduce self-employment taxesOperating businesses (not passive real estate) pay self-employment tax of 15.3% on all net earnings under an LLC — both the employee and employer sideA sole proprietorship and the business owner are legally the same person, meaning zero liability protection — but it has one powerful use caseIf you have kids under 17, a sole proprietorship family management company lets you pay them with no Social Security, Medicare, or unemployment taxes — as long as wages stay under the standard deductionThe S corp shines when your net income exceeds $50,000 — you pay yourself a reasonable salary, and only that salary is subject to self-employment taxesThe Social Security wage cap in 2026 is $184,500 — above that, only Medicare tax continues to applyFix-and-flip real estate investors can benefit significantly from the S corp by separating their earnings into wages and distributionsPassive rental real estate should stay in an LLC — putting it in an S corp could trigger unnecessary self-employment tax exposureSeasonal businesses with unpredictable revenue may struggle to justify and consistently pay a reasonable salary, making the S corp a poor fitC corps are a separate tax-paying entity at a 21% flat rate — and distributions are taxed again as dividends (double taxation)C corps work best for venture-backed companies with multiple investors who do not want annual K-1 pass-through tax implicationsThe goal is not to choose the trendiest entity — it is to choose the one that aligns with your goals, your structure, your plans, and your tax strategyChapters0:48 – Incorporation Myths Online1:17 – LLC Basics and Protection2:10 – LLC: When It Works2:51 – LLC Income Threshold Issues4:32 – Sole Proprietor Pros and Cons5:47 – Paying Kids Strategy (Family Management Company)6:43 – S Corp Tax Savings Explained8:18 – S Corp Best Use Cases9:43 – When S Corp Fails11:20 – C Corp Double Tax Reality13:39 – Choosing the Right EntityResources MentionedEpisode 2 – Full breakdown of the S corp: dos, don'ts, and everything you need to knowSchedule C – IRS form used by sole proprietors and single-member LLCs to report business income: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-c-form-1040K-1 (Form 1065 / 1120-S) – Pass-through tax document issued to partners and S corp shareholders: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-k-1-form-1120-sWant 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

How do you build a city's cultural identity — and why does it matter more than you might think?We sit down with Brad Anderson, Executive Director of Salina Arts and Humanities, the only city department of its kind in Kansas. Brad shares why Salina has been investing in arts and culture since 1966, what's at stake as the city embarks on a new cultural plan called The Big Picture, and why the Smoky Hill River Festival — celebrating its 50th anniversary this year — is so much more than a street fair. Then our producer Alicia joins us to pull back the curtain on Four Days in June, a documentary film five years in the making that captures what the River Festival truly means to the people of Salina.HighlightsSalina is the only city in Kansas with a standalone Department of Arts and Culture — on par with parks, public works, and policeThe new cultural plan "The Big Picture" will produce a 10-year roadmap for Salina's arts and cultural life by end of 202670% of Stiefel Theatre ticket sales come from outside Saline County — the arts are an economic engineThe River Festival turns 50 this year (May 11–14) — admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the gate, and kids 11 and under are FREEThe Festival Families First program provides free four-day wristbands to anyone who identifies as financially limitedFirst Treasures — the program where kids shop for art on their own — has been running for 25 years, and some of those kids are now adult patronsRoughly 2,000 volunteers buy their own wristbands and power the festival — without them, admission would be closer to $75Sculpture Tour Salina is in its 16th year; Boom Salina has brought over 35 murals to the city in just five yearsFour Days in June premieres July 9 with a private screening, then screens at the Salina Art Cinema July 10–15Chapters0:00 — Pre-show: Sydney's dad and his new drone2:16 — Welcome & episode intro: a two-part show3:13 — Meet Brad Anderson: lifelong Kansan, exec director of Salina Arts & Humanities4:00 — What is Arts & Humanities — and what makes Salina unique?10:30 — The Cultural Plan: from the Wolfe Report to The Big Picture17:56 — Private sector arts: Sculpture Tour Salina & Boom Salina20:00 — Art you don't have to love: the value of public sculpture and civil dialogue24:05 — River Festival week is here24:36 — What IS the River Festival? A 50-year origin story27:18 — Pricing, access, Festival Families First & volunteers31:06 — First Treasures: teaching kids to be art patrons40:36 — Post-interview reflections: Brad in the community42:30 — Meet Alicia: producer at Fyli, director of Four Days in June45:39 — Four Days in June: the film's name, form, and philosophy47:50 — How they chose their interview subjects & building a diverse perspective51:00 — Where to see the film, streaming plans & cultural release strategy53:20 — How to get involved & closingResourcesSalina Arts & HumanitiesSmoky Hill Museum Smoky Hill River FestivalSculpture Tour SalinaBoom SalinaStiefel TheatreSalina Art Cinema — Screening Four Days in June4 Days in June — The documentary filmLearn 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 take to leave behind everything you've built — your career, your country, your circle — and start over from scratch? Carolina Freeman did exactly that when she moved from Argentina to Wichita, and what she found on the other side is a story about identity, resilience, and the courage to finally live life on your own terms. Carolina is the chef and owner of Argentina's Empanadas in Wichita, Kansas — and she is one of those rare people whose wisdom hits you soul deep. In this conversation, we talk about the grief of starting over, the surprising difficulty of making friends as an adult, and why the journey itself is the actual reward.HIGHLIGHTSWhy moving around as a child builds the kind of resilience that sticks with you into adulthood — and how to give kids that same gift without leaving the countryThe emotional reality of immigrating as an adult: leaving behind a career, a neighborhood, a university identity, and friendships — and arriving somewhere no one knows your storyWhy making friends past 35 is genuinely hard (and why it has nothing to do with you)The two types of people you'll find after 40: those who are completely settled, and those who are just starting to discover who they really areHow Carolina left a career in HR to build a business that bridges her past and her presentWhy the second act isn't about age — it's about waking up and taking agency over the life you actually wantThe difference between chasing an end result and learning to find reward in the daily processThe emotional nakedness of entrepreneurship — and why feeling your emotions is not weakness, it's dataThe concept of "emotional agility" from Harvard psychologist Susan David and how using emotions as information can guide better decisionsWhy success, for Carolina, means freedom, harmony, and peace — not a yachtHow small, consistent action — a "grain of salt" every day — is what builds something big over timeCHAPTERS0:00 — Welcome1:50 — Second Acts and Identity3:25 — Moving to Wichita4:35 — Culture Shock and Language5:35 — Resilience Through Change7:22 — Making Friends as Adults9:46 — Defining the Second Act10:57 — From HR to Empanadas13:02 — Authenticity and Acceptance14:15 — Loneliness and Starting Over16:22 — Community-Driven Business17:39 — Taking the Leap19:07 — Journey Over Outcome20:34 — Live How You Want22:26 — Show Up Daily24:05 — Support and Emotions27:32 — Emotional Agility Tools29:42 — Redefining Success31:17 — Freedom and Brand Legacy33:09 — What's Next and Where to FollowRESOURCES MENTIONED Argentina's Empanadas — Instagram | Facebook | Location: Clifton Square, College Hill, Wichita, KS | Food truck at the Saturday Farmer's MarketWant 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.

Are you building your side hustle — or just staying busy?There's a sneaky trap that catches almost every new entrepreneur, and chances are you've already fallen into it at least once. It's called perfectionism, and it's costing you more than time. That logo you've been tweaking for three hours, the website that has to be just right before you launch — none of that is actually building your business. Perfectionism is procrastination in disguise, and underneath it is the one thing none of us want to admit: fear of rejection. The good news? You don't have to be perfect to make progress. You just have to be willing to be bad at something long enough to get good at it. This episode is a mindset reset for every side-hustle dad who knows what they need to do — but keeps finding something else to do instead.HighlightsPerfectionism isn't about quality — it's a socially acceptable mask for procrastination and fear of failureBusywork (tweaking logos, color palettes, websites) feels productive but doesn't move the needleThe tasks you avoid — sales calls, follow-ups, networking — are the ones that actually grow your businessYour brain is wired to protect you from rejection, and it will spin wild stories to keep you "safe"Embracing imperfect reps is the only way to improve at the things that matterSetting a rejection goal reframes failure as progress and builds momentumSmall, consistent actions beat sporadic bursts of "perfect" effort every single timeNext up: a miniseries on marketing and sales — foundational frameworks for side-hustle dads who feel lost in that worldChapters0:19 – The Perfectionism Trap2:26 – Busywork vs. Real Progress3:37 – Fear of Rejection4:49 – How Your Brain Creates Safety Stories6:32 – Why the Risk Is Worth It7:53 – Embracing Imperfection9:43 – Five Seconds of Crazy Courage10:37 – Setting Rejection Goals11:52 – Consistency Wins13:11 – Weekly Challenge13:46 – What's Next: Marketing & Sales MiniseriesBe 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.