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About Simon Says Inspire

A podcast about Life, Leadership and Building Legacies.

Prepare to be inspired! Join hosts John and Dina Simon (Father-in-law and Daughter-in-law duo) as they open the doors to a captivating world of personal journeys, triumphs, and heartfelt conversations. In this podcast, they warmly invite their friends, family, and influential leaders to share their stories and wisdom with you.

Whether you're seeking motivation, personal growth, or simply a moment of connection, this podcast is a treasure trove of inspiration waiting to be discovered.

Embark on an uplifting journey where extraordinary individuals from all walks of life reveal the experiences that shaped them and the lessons they've learned along the way. From tales of resilience and determination to moments of profound growth and self-discovery, each episode is an opportunity to tap into the transformative power of storytelling.

Meet Debbie Seeger!

We are so excited for Debbie Seeger to join us on the podcast this week. Debbie and John met back in 1986 when Debbie was a client of John’s. Their years of working together grew into an amazing friendship over the years.Debbie retired from Modine Manufacturing after 41 years of service. In the podcast, Debbie…
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Meet Lisa Bobyak!

We loved our conversation about preventing burnout with Lisa Bobyak! Lisa Bobyak, founder of Living Fully Balanced™, has been challenging the current hustle culture and preventing burnout in high-achieving women for over a decade. Steeped in perfectionism and people-pleasing, Lisa once ran her well-organized life at a clip. It all worked well until it didn’t.…
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Meet Jennifer Fleming!

We are excited to have Jen join us this week! Jen is a goal-oriented leader and seasoned communicator with a wealth of experience in communications, public relations, technology, and healthcare. She utilizes problem-solving and leadership skills to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and success. Throughout her career, she has managed and led business teams to meet and…
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Meet Tamara Prato!

This week’s guest on our podcast is Tamara Prato! We are excited for you to get to know her. Tamara Prato -Business Growth Advisor | CEPA® | EOS® Implementer. Tamara prides herself on giving the leaders she works with the relief and freedom, to grow in the right direction. She is a celebrated Growth Advisor, EOS®…
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Meet Mick White!

We are so excited to have Mick White join us on the podcast. He is an inspiration and a force for good! We can’t wait for you to get to know him better and the mission he is on with the 100-Year Manifesto. About Mick Mick White is the Founder of the 100-Year Manifesto, a…
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Live from the MN State Fair

We are excited to have John come to town and attend the MN State Fair. He and Rich met some new friends and shared stories about what they love most during the Great Minnesota Get-Together!
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Meet Cathy Paper!

We are so excited to have Cathy Paper join us on the podcast! She’s a great friend of Dina’s and also the publisher of her book. Cathy specializes in coaching, training, and empowering sales professionals, business owners, and leaders to elevate their processes and performance. Cathy has provided invaluable coaching to top executives and managers…
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Meet Gregg Jackson!

We are excited to have Gregg Jackson on the podcast with us. Gregg is a friend of John’s. They stay fit together by working out a few times a week. Gregg went to the University of Dayton for his undergraduate and MBA degrees. Worked for GM, Delco Products in Ohio and then transferred to El…
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Meet Angela Christman!

We are so excited to have Angela on our podcast! You will hear her passion for human-centered leadership and why “Business is personal.” Angela is the founder of Lift Bridge Strategy, a boutique consultancy focused on more personal and human-centered approaches to helping companies grow. Angela is known for building innovative teams to focus on people…
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Meet Brad Lantz!

We are excited to bring Brad on to the podcast! Dina and Brad have known each other for a decade. She calls him a friend, coach and loves to collaborate with him! We could have talked to Brad about a lot of things! One of the areas we asked him to focus on was, “What…
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