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What if your greatest pain became your purpose?

Eric Goodman, 2024 Orange County Philanthropist of the Year, shares his unbelievable journey from being immobilized in a full-body cast at age 15 to becoming the CEO of a company serving 3,500 people with disabilities every month. In this powerful conversation, Eric opens up about overcoming severe spinal issues, launching multiple companies, battling depression and dyslexia, and how his mindset and faith shaped it all. This episode is a masterclass in authentic leadership, resilience, and the power of service. If you’re feeling stuck, Eric’s motto says it all: “Serve.”

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: From challenge to calling

01:42 – The surgery that changed everything

03:21 – Developing empathy through pain

04:41 – Turning disability into purpose

05:07 – How Eric scaled Mountain View Services

07:23 – Writing What’s Your Mindset?

11:52 – Choosing positivity daily

15:59 – The weight of leadership and workplace culture

18:56 – A cousin’s suicide and the impact of toxic leadership

31:50 – Giving back through business resources, not just checks

33:18 – Launching a mental health initiative for CEOs

36:53 – Leadership lessons & setting boundaries

40:02 – A powerful tribute to his parents

44:02 – Advice to parents and kids dealing with disabilities

45:38 – Final mindset advice: Use your difference as your superpower

46:23 – Outro

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In this episode of Making Maverick Moves, host Gina Osborne sits down with Winnie Da Silva, who shares her transformative journey—from creating an alter ego and using neuroscientific visualization techniques to challenging internal stories and embracing uncertainty. You don’t need permission to lead like a boss. You just need courage, creativity, and the willingness to start—even before you're ready.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Introduction: rewriting the rules and making bold maverick moves

01:43 — Transitioning from social work to corporate consulting at Arthur Andersen

03:55 — Applying social work insights to executive leadership and stakeholder ecosystems

09:42 — Building confidence using an alter ego (“Winnie the Consultant”) and visualization

11:51 — Differentiating imposter syndrome from unfamiliarity in new roles

15:34 — Identifying and reframing limiting stories about yourself, others, and culture

31:34 — Implementing feedback systems (check-ins, peer exchange, 360 reviews) to surface blind spots

41:58 — When strengths become blind spots: why leaders must evolve their style

49:25 — Building leadership through authentic relationships and empowering others

51:00 — How to make a maverick move: planting seeds, flexing courage, and accepting learning through failure

1:03:42 — Insights from immigrant entrepreneurs: adaptation, resilience, and identity

1:06:16 — What distinguishes a great leader from a poor one: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authenticity

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What happens when you leave a high-tech aerospace career working on the Star Wars defense program to open a taco joint for surfers? Wing Lam, co-founder of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, shares his inspiring journey of taking risks, embracing authenticity, and building one of California’s most iconic lifestyle brands.

In this episode of Making Maverick Moves, Wing reveals how he turned a simple idea into a cultural movement by aligning with the surf and skate community, empowering his team, and leading with purpose. He also discusses lessons in leadership, resilience during COVID-19, and why creativity and community will always win in business.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Wing Lam: From aerospace to tacos

01:34 – Fitting in vs. standing out: the power of authenticity

04:48 – Why Wing quit aerospace after a single conversation

06:41 – How surfing inspired the birth of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos

08:23 – Partnering with Billabong & the surf community

11:10 – Business relationships: loyalty, transparency & trust

14:10 – Building a team culture of respect and legacy

15:31 – Sponsoring surf events & athletes: authentic marketing

21:49 – Wing’s leadership style: empowering people to own their work

24:19 – California Love Drop: pivoting to philanthropy during COVID-19

31:40 – Why creativity & community matter more than ever in the age of AI

38:00 – Authenticity, healthy food, and creating a lifestyle brand

42:10 – Wing’s inspiration today & leaving a legacy of impact