Episodes

  • Discover The Difference with John David Wicker
    Sep 26 2024
    In our special season finale of Discover the Difference, SDSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, John David Wicker, sits down with hosts Jamie, Gabe, and Matt to explore key topics shaping the future of SDSU athletics. They discuss the transformative impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), SDSU's historic move to the Pac-12 and the monumental achievement of building Snapdragon Stadium. JD Wicker shares his vision of fostering a culture of community engagement and collaboration among faculty, coaches, and student-athletes, creating a successful environment at SDSU. Don’t miss our conversation with one of San Diego’s most influential leaders.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Discover The Difference with Chris Mefford
    Sep 5 2024
    In our 9th episode of this season's Discover the Difference, Chris Mefford shares his journey from teaching to discovering his passion for marketing. He dives into leadership, emphasizing the power of recognition, empathy, and empowering teams. From insights on workplace psychology to lessons from Navy SEALs, Chris sheds light on creating a culture of excellence without micromanaging. Don’t miss out on his wisdom and stories, including how he co-authored his book "Anti-Leadership" and navigates calm and chaos in leadership. Check out our latest episode with hosts Jamie and Gabe.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Discover The Difference with Heather Whelpley
    Aug 22 2024
    Hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle, along with guest host Lindsay Bonfiglio, C3’s EVP of Human Resources & Operations, are excited to welcome Heather Whelpley to Discover the Difference. Heather is a coach, speaker and award-winning author specializing in imposter syndrome and silencing the inner critic. After hearing her powerful talk at the Assurex Global Conference, we knew we had to share her journey and insights with you. Don’t miss episode 8—tune in now!
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Discover The Difference with Robert "Cape" Capener
    Aug 8 2024
    On Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Earl are joined by guest host Matt Clark and Cape Capener, who built the brand Above the Rim amongst other successful apparel and lifestyle brands and most recently developed a brand new shoe category to help people actively recover from exercise. Dive into this week’s episode with San Diego native, Cape Capener.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Discover The Difference with Diego Ugalde
    Jul 25 2024
    This week on Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle sit down with retired Navy SEAL Diego Ugalde. Diego, who calls himself a "psychedelic pathfinder," shares his journey of treating PTSD through psychedelics. Curious about what that means? So were we! Tune in to hear Diego's heroic story and learn how he now helps other veterans treat trauma using psychedelics.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Discover The Difference with Landon Donovan
    Jul 11 2024
    On this week’s episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie and Gabe, along with guest host Matt Clark, sit down with soccer legend Landon Donovan. Dive deep into Landon’s life as he reflects on his illustrious career, the true meaning of success and his journey overcoming mental health challenges. Hear his insightful thoughts on the profound influence of sports on children and the lessons he's learned along the way. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that goes beyond the soccer field.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Discover The Difference with Dr. Cindy McGovern
    Jun 20 2024
    In this week’s episode, we catch up with Dr. Cindy McGovern, famously known as “The First Lady of Sales.” She is celebrated for transforming the popular sales acronym ABC (Always Be Closing) to Always Be Curious, emphasizing the role of curiosity in achieving success. This philosophy strongly resonates with us at C3, as we apply it both in our professional and personal lives, continuously learning and drawing inspiration from the ideas of those around us. This is a can’t-miss episode of Discover the Difference.
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    46 mins
  • Discover The Difference with Rob Sweetman
    Jun 6 2024
    Tune in to this week’s episode of Discover the Difference with Rob Sweetman. Rob's journey is one of remarkable resilience, overcoming personal setbacks and the heart-wrenching loss of loved ones. He shares his story of becoming a commercial insurance broker before embarking on his path as a Navy SEAL at the cutoff age of 28. Today, Rob channels his passion for service through 62 Romeo, an organization he founded to support veterans and first responders.
    In addition to his community efforts, Rob is a sleep consultant with Sleep Genius, leveraging his expertise to improve the lives of those he serves. Tune in and discover the difference with Rob!


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    1 hr and 11 mins