Coach Michael Messer is exhaling as he looks back (and looks forward) - and of course, all with intention! Join us on this "deep dive" episode as we explore some of the huge topics that have come up in Season 1 of the Discerning Strategies Podcast.

We chat about some of our favorite moments with the amazing guests we've had. We also turn the tables and ask Michael his signature closing question: What rule have you had to break in your business? You'll LOVE his answer!

Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for a summer series called "Meaningful Money".

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Meet Michael Messer

Michael on LinkedIn

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Host and Coach Michael Messer is welcoming Maja Ciric to the show today to have an in-depth conversation around passion and purpose - and impact.

Maja is a marketing, communication, and business development leader with 20 years of experience in corporate and nonprofit settings. She started her career working for automotive maker Daimler AG in Europe. After moving to the U.S., she joined Step One Automotive at the start of their operations and helped grow it into a billion-dollar company that ranks among the top hundred auto dealerships in the U.S. She's passionate about making a difference and made the jump from corporate America to a career in nonprofits becoming the Chief Development Officer for Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.

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Meet Maja Ciric on LinkedIn

Get to know Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia

Meet Michael Messer

Michael on LinkedIn

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Emily and Jesse Cole are the owners of the Savannah Bananas, known as the Greatest Show in Sports. It was after Emily and Jesse got married that they started talking about how to get involved in foster care and adoption. In 2020, the Cole’s decided to become a licensed foster family, an action that would truly change their life.

Join Emily and host Michael Messer on this episode that totally shines a light on the need in every community around children that need family. Emily talks about the importance of using their platform to spread awareness and provide tools for others to get involved.

Emily says "Our organization is committed to helping the whole foster care community. Advocating for everyone involved, Bananas Foster celebrates those already making a difference while inviting others to get involved so we can all help make this world a better place."

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Meet Emily Cole, and the family

Learn more about Bananas Foster

Meet Michael Messer

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