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Unapologetic Leadership

Cory Dunham
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Faith
Artificial Intelligence
Imposter Syndrome
Trust
Women's Heart Health
Rutgers University
Collaboration
Personal Development
Community Engagement
Mentorship
Productivity
Introverted Leadership
Emotional Reactivity
Adaptability
Nonprofits
Career Readiness
Business Education
Self-Leadership

In a noisy, distracted world, authentic leadership matters more than ever. Hosted by Cory Dunham—entrepreneur, business leader, and follower of Jesus—this podcast is real talk for real leaders who want to live and lead with clarity, courage, and conviction.

From overcoming fear mindsets to leading with love, Cory shares personal stories, faith-driven values, and practical tools that help you grow ... more

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Latest Episodes

Running a business puts your reputation on the line every day.

A difficult customer. A prospect who says no. Someone who doesn’t communicate clearly. A deal you desperately want to close. A relationship that may or may not ever lead to business.

In... more

What if the solution to one of our biggest problems is already sitting inside the mind of a student who has never been asked what they think?

In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Karen N. Marshall, CEO of Innovative... more

What happens when life knocks you all the way to the bottom?

For Efren Barriga, becoming a felon, filing for bankruptcy, and watching doors close could have defined the rest of his life. Instead, he decided there was only one direction left to go: u... more

In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Southwest Florida real estate professional Cristine Ernsdorff to discuss integrity, transparency, trust, and the non-negotiable values that guide how she leads and serves her clie... more

AI can transform your sales team, but adding more tools doesn’t automatically create better results.

In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with sales strategist Monika Owczarek to discuss building consistent, AI powered r... more

Why do talented leaders sometimes get stuck while others continue moving up?

In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cori Dunham sits down with customer success leadership consultant Beverly Hathorn to uncover what it really takes to gain visibi... more

What happens when doing the right thing could cost you professionally?

In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Doug Sandridge, Senior Vice President at Fulcrum Energy Capital Funds, for a powerful conversation about in... more

What if leadership has nothing to do with age and everything to do with the courage to take action?

In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Arya Upadhyay, a 16-year-old researcher, inventor, founder, and elec... more

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Recent Guests

Jill Trotta
Managing Director of One Guard Inspections (Repairify company)
One Guard Inspections, Repairify
Episode: Building High-Performance Human Teams in the Automotive Industry, with Jill Trotta
Dr. Kimberly Terry
Consultant, group facilitator, and program evaluator
Episode: Serving Nonprofits with Compassion, While Showing God's Grace, with Dr. Kimberly Terry, EdD
Annett Forcier
Founder and Managing Director, Email Boutique Digital Ink
Email Boutique Digital Ink
Episode: From Freelancer to Founder: Uncertainty, Courage, and Business Growth, with Annett Forcier
Russell Warner
Sales leadership and marketing expert, CEO of Ghost Boards
Ghost Boards
Episode: Culture and Growth, The Leadership Principles That Transfer Across Every Industry, with Russell Warner
Richard Potter
Franchise consultant, franchise broker, and business owner
Franchise Heroes / Quantum Franchise Group
Episode: Integrity First and Freedom by Design: Finding the Right Franchise, with Richard Potter
Sharmon Lebby
Non-profit consultant, brand strategist, ethical business advocate
Blessed Designs Co.
Episode: Nonprofit Mission Drift is Expensive, and Flexible Leaders Don’t Break, with Sharmon Lebby
Mike Reardon
Founder of Be Effective; Fractional CRO
Be Effective
Episode: Revenue Without Relationships Is Dead: AI Can't Replace Trust, with Mike Reardon
Todd Stender
Managing Director at L&L Capital, private credit/private equity net lease real estate
L&L Capital
Episode: Investing in Real Estate, Learning in Community, Overcoming the Fear of Rejection, with Todd Stender
Prashant Agrawal
Founder, integrator and investor
Be Pacific / VC advisory network
Episode: The Founder Bottleneck Nobody Wants to Admit, with Prashant Agrawal

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Cory Dunham
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From Freelancer to Founder: Uncertainty, Courage, and Business Growth, with Annett Forcier
Q: What is one of your biggest leadership lessons from both business and life?
Uncertainty is an opportunity rather than a threat, and even if you fail, you can try again; progress comes from taking calculated risks and not letting fear halt forward movement.
From Freelancer to Founder: Uncertainty, Courage, and Business Growth, with Annett Forcier
Q: Can you give just a couple of examples of different types of marketing or emails you might send?
Common examples include a welcome series after sign-up to onboard and educate, transactional emails like order confirmations and tracking, and preference-based newsletters where users choose what they want to receive; these help manage engagement and expectations.
From Freelancer to Founder: Uncertainty, Courage, and Business Growth, with Annett Forcier
Q: Can you explain what a CRM is in general?
A CRM is a customer relations management tool that helps brands manage their customer data across sources; it's like an integrated hub (example given HubSpot) that supports sales, marketing, and customer communications, enabling targeted, personalized interactions.
Leaders Get this Wrong: Empathy, Ethical AI and Quiet Quitting with Tris Hussey
Q: How do you stay in line with your values and vision when pressure is on?
Consider the example you want to set for your daughter and family; act in a way that would be something you'd be proud to tell them about, and aim to post or say things in a way that reflects your core identity.
Leaders Get this Wrong: Empathy, Ethical AI and Quiet Quitting with Tris Hussey
Q: What's one of the biggest leadership lessons you've learned that has impacted you?
Empathy is central: a leader helps people get to their next goal, and when you foster a culture of growth and support, the team naturally achieves their objectives.

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Authentic leadership with a faith-forward lens is the through-line, connecting practical leadership tactics to personal growth and organizational impact. Episodes feature leaders from corporate, nonprofit, healthtech, real estate, and entrepreneurship who share how clear values, mentorship, integrity, and compassionate leadership drive sustainable performance, culture, and family balance. A distinctive thread is integrating faith-informed purpose with business strategy, yielding actionable takeaways on building resilient teams, navigating transitions, and leading without burnout. Potential listeners include managers, founders, corporate leaders, and mission-driven professionals seeking concrete frameworks, relatable stories, and guidance on... more

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2. Dr. Kimberly Terry
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