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Building Excellence

Bailey Miles
Leadership
Coaching
Basketball
Resilience
Mentorship
Faith
Personal Development
Family
Education
Teamwork
Baseball
Entrepreneurship
Adversity
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Family Values
NCAA
College Basketball
Anxiety
Character

Welcome to the Building Excellence Podcast with Bailey Miles. The mission of this show is all about sharing inspiring stories from some successful athletes, coaches, business minds, and thought leaders to help you build excellence in your life, leadership, and legacy.

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#261: Mark C. Fava is a career aviation lawyer and retired naval flight officer. He is a prolific writer and entertaining speaker. Mark retired from the US Navy as a captain having commanded three units, including an aviation squadron. He has been a ... more

#260: Jess Ekstrom is the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, investor in women, best selling author, Forbes Top Rated Speaker and mom.

Her first brush with success was selling all of her toys on eBay when she was twelve. Since then,... more

#259: Tony Schell is the co-founder and general partner at Escalate Capital Partners, a leading private credit and growth equity firm based in Austin, Texas. Since co-founding the firm in 2005, he has helped build Escalate into a prominent provider o... more

#258: Frank Weisser is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot best known for flying with the elite Blue Angels and for his role as a pilot and aviation coordinator on the blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Weisser log... more

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Jess Ekstrom
Founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop; author and speaker
Headbands of Hope, Mic Drop Workshop
Episode: Jess Ekstrom - Founder of Headbands of Hope & Mic Drop Workshop on Making It Without Losing It
Tony Schell
Co-Founder & Partner at Escalate Capital Partners
Escalate Capital Partners
Episode: Tony Schell - Co-Founder & Partner Escalate Capital Partners on the Real Mark of Success
Frank Weisser
Former Navy pilot, Blue Angels officer, Top Gun Maverick pilot
U.S. Navy, Blue Angels, Top Gun Maverick participant
Episode: Frank Weisser - Top Gun Maverick & Blue Angel Pilot on Why Confident Humility Is the Real Secret to Leadership
Michaella Gallina
Former Wall Street investor, VP of HR Block and CFO, author and speaker on financial empowerment
Founder, Michaella Gallina Consulting / Speaker
Episode: Michaella Gallina - Former Wall Street Investor & CFO on Building a Life of Freedom, Purpose, & Meaning
Luke Frizzell
Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, and founder of The ROW Room
ROW Room
Episode: Luke Frizzell - Navy Seal & Entrepreneur on the Courage to Embrace Hard Things
Chris Kreider
Rice Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach
Rice University
Episode: Chris Kreider - Rice Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach on Striving for Excellence
Tanner Gardner
Pepperdine Athletics Director, former athlete and corporate consultant
Pepperdine University
Episode: Tanner Gardner - Pepperdine Athletic Director on Daily Disciplines of Excellence
Jake Boss
Head baseball coach, Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State University
Episode: Jake Boss - Michigan State Baseball Coach on Excellence is a Habit not an Act
Brett Ledbetter
Founder of What Drives Winning, industry-leading thinking partner for high performers
What Drives Winning
Episode: Brett Ledbetter - Founder What Drives Winning on Redefining Success in Sports & Life

Host

Bailey Miles
Host of Building Excellence, leading conversations with athletes, coaches, business minds, and thought leaders.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • 6 Stars

    Awesome substance in these episodes.

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    JLeblanc305
    United States7 months ago
  • Great

    Very inspirational and motivational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sigma app man
    United Statesa year ago
  • A++++

    I love this show. Thank you Bailey Miles for the influence you have on us. Keep up the good work!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoPokes#11
    United Statesa year ago
  • What an inspirational podcast!

    This podcast has been so inspiring and encouraging. I hope more people can hear these stories. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CDUBS#11
    United Statesa year ago
  • What an inspirational podcast!

    This podcast has been so inspiring and encouraging. I hope more people can hear these stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeargreaseDieHard
    United States2 years ago

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Tony Schell - Co-Founder & Partner Escalate Capital Partners on the Real Mark of Success
Q: Well, if you wouldn't mind, give our listeners some context to what life was like growing up for you and a little bit of your background.
Tony describes growing up in DeSoto, Texas, the influence of hardworking immigrant families, and how early experiences with work, sports, and education shaped his belief in showing up, working hard, and differentiating himself through preparation and persistence.
Michaella Gallina - Former Wall Street Investor & CFO on Building a Life of Freedom, Purpose, & Meaning
Q: What does building excellence mean to you in one sentence?
Building excellence is about continually becoming a better, holistic person every day, focusing on long-term growth rather than short-term scoreboard wins.
Michaella Gallina - Former Wall Street Investor & CFO on Building a Life of Freedom, Purpose, & Meaning
Q: How did you decide to create a personal board of directors, and how did that shape your life decisions?
She describes assembling trusted mentors who provide accountability and honest guidance, and how their insights helped her shift from chasing traditional prestige to building a life aligned with her values.
Michaella Gallina - Former Wall Street Investor & CFO on Building a Life of Freedom, Purpose, & Meaning
Q: What does the job at HR Block look like behind the scenes, and what was your day-to-day there?
She explains coordinating financial messaging, investor communications, and public markets engagement, while driving a turnaround in a subsidiary; emphasizes humility and delegated leadership that allowed her to execute.
Michaella Gallina - Former Wall Street Investor & CFO on Building a Life of Freedom, Purpose, & Meaning
Q: What were the things you were doing that enabled you to have opportunities for success within the realms that you were wanting to get into outside of college and maybe take us through what you did every single day that people didn't get to see?
She details high daily discipline: early classes, multiple jobs, balancing studies with riding and social life, time-blocking, and a relentless focus on next steps and consistent effort.

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This show centers on leadership, excellence, and personal growth through interviews with high achievers in sports, business, and thought leadership. Conversations often explore identity, purpose, and sustainable cultures, with practical guidance on leadership, teamwork, and building lasting impact. Notable throughlines include multi-disciplinary excellence, resilience under pressure, and the human side of achieving performance, making it useful for listeners aiming to level up professionally and personally. A standout trait is the blend of sports leadership and business strategy, delivered through relatable stories and actionable takeaways from top coaches, executives, and mentors.

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Recent guests on Building Excellence include:

1. Jess Ekstrom
2. Tony Schell
3. Frank Weisser
4. Michaella Gallina
5. Luke Frizzell
6. Chris Kreider
7. Tanner Gardner
8. Jake Boss

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