Worth Your Time! with Kristi Lee and Rob Shumaker

By: Kristi Lee and Rob Shumaker
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  • Worth Your Time explores the hearts and minds of extraordinary individuals from all walks of life. Join Kristi Lee from The BOB & TOM Show and Dr. Rob Shumaker of the Indianapolis Zoo as they delve into the lives of fascinating guests, uncovering stories that will inspire, challenge, and entertain us and you.
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  • What It Takes to Lead a Major Sports Franchise: A Conversation with Mel Raines

    What It Takes to Lead a Major Sports Franchise: A Conversation with Mel Raines
    Feb 15 2025
    Mel Raines, President and CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, returns for part two of our conversation, diving into her role in transforming Indianapolis into a hub for major sports and entertainment. She shares how she made the leap from political consulting to part of the team orchestrating the 2012 Super Bowl and how that experience led her to oversee Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the business side of the Pacers and Fever. Raines discusses the explosive growth of women’s sports, Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA, and the upcoming 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indy. She also opens up about leadership, the lessons she’s learned from working with some of the most powerful figures in politics and sports, and why she hopes being a woman in an executive role soon becomes just a footnote. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, major event management, and the evolution of professional sports.
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    47 mins
  • Mel Raines' Career Path From The Vice President of the United State's Office To Pacers Sports & Entertainment

    Mel Raines' Career Path From The Vice President of the United State's Office To Pacers Sports & Entertainment
    Feb 1 2025
    Mel Raines, President and CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, joins the podcast to share her remarkable journey from Capitol Hill to the front office of Indiana’s top sports franchises. In this episode, she reveals how a chance internship led to a career in politics, working for Sen. Dan Coats, running major Republican conventions, and ultimately serving as Assistant to Vice President Dick Cheney for Political Affairs.. She shares behind-the-scenes stories of high-stakes moments in Washington, the intensity of presidential transitions, and what it was like inside the White House. Raines also opens up about why she left politics, the challenges of running large-scale events, and how those skills led her to the sports industry. Packed with insight, humor, and a few surprising moments—like when she accidentally hung up on Cheney—this episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by politics, leadership, and career pivots.
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    35 mins
  • New Year's Resolutions, Fitness, and Nutrition with Mina and Steve Hawk

    New Year's Resolutions, Fitness, and Nutrition with Mina and Steve Hawk
    Jan 15 2025
    In this episode, Kristi Lee and Dr. Rob Shumaker dive into an engaging conversation with fitness expert Steve Hawk and his favorite client Mina Hawk. They discuss the ins and outs of starting a fitness journey, particularly during New Year's resolution season. Steve shares his personal story of launching HawkFit, a comprehensive online fitness and nutrition program. The discussion covers the importance of weightlifting for longevity, the common pitfalls in the fitness journey, and busting myths around fitness and nutrition. There's a focus on personalized coaching, the value of consistency over perfection, and navigating diet and fitness during the holidays.
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    48 mins

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