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RYLACast Episode 34: Hena Rafiq

In an episode of the RYLACast ripped from the headlines, Josey and Tepper discuss what leadership traits we'll value 10 years from now, and talk to Hena Rafiq about her RYLA story and why Kosovo is better than Florida.

RYLACast Episode 33: Kristen Helmberger

In this heart-stopping edition of the RYLACast, Josey and Tepper talk about showing leadership through courage, and talk with Kristen Helmberger about her RYLA story and cereal.

RYLACast Episode 32: Maddy Reed

Remember the RYLACast? It's back — in pog form! Josey and Tepper discuss the importance of flexible leadership, and talk with Maddy Reed about her RYLA story and her Egyptian softball coaching career.

RYLACast Episode 31: Expectations

We’re going back a few months with this week’s episode of the RYLACast. Josey and Tepper talk with Katie Huber about her RYLA story and much, much more, and the guys discuss the power of expectations in leadership.

RYLACast Episode 30: Giving

The RYLACast is back, baby! The World's Greatest Camp Director, Dr. Dana Mackison, stops by to talk about North Texas Giving Day, the exciting programs RYLA is putting together in place of the in-person camp experience, and more.

RYLACast Episode 29: Self-Motivation

The guys chat with Kat Kuzmeskas about her RYLA story and her obsession with the Patriots, and break down the importance of self-motivation for leaders.

RYLACast Episode 28: Leadership Lessons in Crisis

Oh great, another podcast about the coronavirus. But we swear, this one is different and good! The COVID-19 outbreak has the guys thinking about the importance of leadership in crisis, and what is most effective.

RYLACast Episode 27: Confidence

The boys talk with Taryn Blackstock about her RYLA story and whether or not she is in Fight Club (she is definitely in Fight Club), and kick around the idea of confidence in a leader.

RYLACast Episode 26: Perspective

Distract yourself from your quarantine with the RYLACast! The boys talk with Carolyn Matthis about her RYLA story and how she dragged Tepper back to camp, and discuss the virtues and importance of perspective for a leader.

RYLACast Episode 25: Grounded

The guys talk with Michelynne McNeeley about her RYLA journey and other stuff, and discuss the importance (and challenge) of staying grounded as a leader.

RYLACast Episode 24: Intentional

The guys talk with Celeste Bucchan about her RYLA story and leaving Josey on read, and discuss intentionality when it comes to leadership.

RYLACast Episode 22: Creativity

With some help from in-studio guest co-host, Tyler Criss, the guys talk with John Warder about RYLA and ASMR videos, and break down the importance of creativity in leadership.

RYLACast Episode 21: Authenticity

Contrary to popular demand, the RYLACast is back for Season 2! The guys talk with Thi Le about her amazing career as an actress, and discuss the importance of authentic leadership.

RYLACast Episode 20: Communication

The guys chat with Paul Murray about his unparalleled RYLA story and what the 90s were like, and discuss the intricacies of communication as a tool for leaders.

RYLACast Episode 19: Positivity

The guys talk to Dr. Beth Anderson about her RYLA story and what keeps her coming back, and kick around the ins and outs of positivity as a leadership tool.

RYLACast Episode 18: Purpose

The guys talk to Adam Zapotocky about his career in law enforcement and how RYLA shaped his life, and discuss the complicated importance of purpose for leaders.

RYLACast Episode 17: Problem Solving

The guys chat with Mackenzie Duncan about her unique RYLA story and her job traveling all over the world, and discuss the finer points of problem solving as part of a leadership skillset.

Editor's Note: I (Josey) read this as a leadership 'skillet' instead of a skillset and thinking of this episode as a leadership skillet will hopefully bring you as much joy as it has brought to me this morning.

RYLACast Episode 16: !!WILD CARD!! Vol 2

The guys talk with Kevin "Scooter" Ward about his shoes and also RYLA but mostly his shoes, Josey discusses the importance of kindness and Tepper tries to convince you to take up meditation in this special WILD CARD episode.

RYLACast Episode 15: Feedback

Stephanie Helmberger drops by to tell us her RYLA story and how that built the foundation of her career in architecture (get it? built the foundation? architecture?), and the guys have a way-too-real conversation about feedback.

RYLACast Episode 14: Humility

Shelby Smith stops by to tell her RYLA story and get your seat backs in the full and upright position, and the guys discuss why humility is so integral to leadership.