In this episode, Joy Schunhoff shares her journey from a 25-year career in human resources to becoming the practice administrator at ENT and Allergy of South Georgia. A lifelong Valdosta resident, Joy led her team through major operational transformations, including implementing a new EMR system, opening a surgery center, and navigating three hurricanes in just over a year. With her signature blend of intuition, ambition, and heart, Joy supports her team, her community, and her practice with unwavering dedication, proving that true leadership means showing up fully, especially when it’s hardest.

In this episode, Charlie Talbot shares how two decades in brand leadership and operations paved the way for his success as a multi-time CFO and now Executive Partner at Shore Capital. He reflects on scaling companies like Potbelly, Athletico, and Tend, building strong CEO partnerships, and learning to lead with both numbers and empathy. Charlie discusses the value of culture, the mindset shift from reporting to forecasting, and why joining Shore was a natural next step to give back, share hard-earned lessons, and help leaders navigate their journeys.

In this episode, Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy, Research, and Talent Development, joins Anderson Williams, Principal of Talent Development, along with Ben Gilbert, Associate of Talent Development, and Jackson Sprayberry, Director of Talent Development, to share how Shore University has grown into a platform that supports learning at every level, including executives, managers, and frontline team members. They talk about the systems behind ShoreU, like the LMS (learning management system), scenario-based training, and pathway programs, and how these tools help leaders apply what they learn in real situations.

In this episode, Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy, Research, and Talent Development, joins Anderson Williams, Principal of Talent Development at Shore Capital, to explore why investing in people has been core to Shore since the beginning. Michael shares how the firm’s founders valued learning as a strategic advantage and how that mindset led to the creation of Shore University, the talent development function supporting both the firm and its portfolio companies. They discuss the challenges of scaling teams, the shift from individual contributor to manager, and the importance of trust, communication, and consistency in leadership. Through stories and examples, they show how ShoreU ensures that as companies grow, their people are prepared to grow with them.

In this episode, Kathleen Lee shares her journey from stay-at-home mom and part-time biller to Practice Administrator at Reston ENT. With a background in education and a lifelong passion for creativity, Kathleen brings a unique blend of structure, empathy, and innovation to her leadership. She fosters a culture where collaboration thrives and everyone from staff to patients feels seen and supported. By leading with heart and treating the practice as her own, Kathleen shows how ownership, adaptability, and purpose can transform a team.

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Cassidy shares his journey from mowing the lawn at his father’s orthodontic practice to joining the team, eventually buying the business, and scaling it over the next two decades. He discusses the decision to partner with Southern Orthodontic Partners, the mindset shift that came with stepping back from daily operations, and the challenges of leading his team through change. Dr. Cassidy also reflects on his experience in Shore University’s Leadership Academy, where he reconnected with his passion for mentorship and rediscovered joy in his work. He highlights the power of trust, transparency, and leading with heart.