# Leon Vanstone

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High-Flying Ambitions: Mike Giordano on Mentorship, Private Jets, and Navigating Success

We’re back! It’s season 2 of Uncharted Your Sidekick for Life and co-hosts Natalie Peyton, Dan Dillard and Dr. Leon Vanstone welcome special guest, Mike Giordano, a seasoned entrepreneur in the private aviation industry. This episode takes listeners on a journey through Mike's career, from his earl…

Tim Hines on Turning Setbacks into Success: From Starting Over to The Power of a Starter Mindset

In Season 2 episode 2 of Uncharted Your Sidekick for Life, hosts Dan Dillard, Natalie Peyton and Dr. Leon Vanstone discuss the unpredictable paths that shape our careers and lives. Tim Hines, a global keynote speaker, marketer, and author, shares his story of resilience and reinvention. After being…

Unleashing Gen Z's Potential in the Generational Workforce with Luke Goetting

In Season 2 Episode 3 of Uncharted Your Sidekick for Life hosts Dan Dillard, Dr. Leon Vanstone, and Natalie Peyton are joined by Luke Goetting, a dynamic mentor and creative agency owner, to explore the evolving elements of the modern workforce. With Gen Z rapidly becoming a significant part of the…

The Power of Community in a Digital World with Gregg Alvarez

In this episode of founding_up’s: Uncharted Your Sidekick for Life hosts Dan Dillard, Natalie Peyton, and Dr. Leon Vanstone sit down with entrepreneur and advisor Gregg Alvarez to explore the uncharted waters of entrepreneurship, mentorship, and personal growth. Greg shares insights from his journe…

Mastering Connections: Marc Nathan on Mentorship, Networking, and AI's Future

In this insightful episode of Uncharted Your Sidekick for Life, hosts Natalie Peyton, Dr. Leon Vanstone, and Dan Dillard welcome Marc Nathan, a renowned "super connector" and business development expert. Marc shares his journey from aspiring architect to a key player in Austin’s startup ecosystem, …

Scott Thomas on Career Pivots and Thriving Through Change

In Season 2 Episode 7, hosts Dan Dillard, Natalie Peyton and Dr. Leon Vanstone chat with Scott Thomas, entrepreneur and marketing agency co-owner, about his winding career path. From early ambitions to current ventures in the private equity world, Scott offers valuable lessons on career pivots, res…

Jennifer Hill on Elevating Consciousness and Embracing Purpose

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about mental health and references suicide and/or self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please consider reaching out to a mental health professional or calling a helpline: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeli…

Space Workforce Incubator for Texas

The Future of Space Is in Texas: Workforce, Rockets, and Real Opportunity; In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Leon Vanstone and Geoff Tudor from SWIFT (Space Workforce Incubator for Texas) for a deep dive into one of the state's most ambitious frontiers: the space ec…

SWIFT and Texas Being the Hub of the Space Industry

Technology Expert Geoff Tudor and Rocket Scientist Leon Vanstone from The Space Workforce Incubator For Texas join host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss how Texas is the hub the space industry and SWIFT's Ecosystem Space which is monthly meetings group for those who w…

Live Analysis of the Artemis II Mission End with Dr. Leon Vanstone

Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald are joined by Dr. Leon Vanstone to analyze the Artemis II mission and give a play by play reporting of the re-entry, splashdown, and recovery. They also talked about the Space Workforce Incubator For Texas or SWIFT program that hopes to change the way we perc…