Jennifer Seidner shares her courageous transition journey from a 21-year career at Walmart to joining Torchy’s Tacos. She faced a major leadership change at Walmart, which led to feeling undervalued and ultimately leaving the company. Jennifer took a leap of faith and joined Torchy’s Tacos, a smaller company in a different industry. She navigated the challenges of starting over, rebuilding credibility, and adapting to a new culture. In the midst of her transition, Jennifer survived a life-threatening incident that left her hospitalized for months. Through it all, she emphasizes the power of community in overcoming challenges and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Jennifer emphasizes the value of curiosity, fresh perspectives, and diversity in driving innovation and success. She encourages a mindset of gratitude and finding the good in everyday experiences.

About Jennifer Seidner

Jennifer Seidner is vice president of People for Torchy’s Tacos. As a member of the leadership team, Jennifer is responsible for attracting, developing and retaining talent for more than 6,000 team members across more than 120 restaurants in the United States. Jennifer has 25 years of leadership and human resources experience. Jennifer is known for delivering innovative solutions to attract and select talent for key company roles, developing and executing effective programs that rival industry standards and developing diverse, high performing teams that go on to lead large teams and organizations of their own.

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Email: Jseidne@gmail.com

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Craig Lucas shares his journey of transition and resilience. He reflects on his experience working at Walt Disney World and the lessons he learned about achieving and sustaining excellence. He then discusses the significant change he went through at age 42 when he lost everything in his career. Craig shares how his company, Authenica, creates transformative experiences for teams and helps leaders become more trusting and effective. The conversation explores the themes of vulnerability, empathy, inclusion, and self-trust. He encourages listeners to trust that they can bring forth something of value and be enough to make a positive impact.

About Craig Lucas
Craig Lucas is the Founder of Authenica, an experiential learning company focused on the activation of human potential through its continuum of event experiences, created and curated programs, value-added services and content. His commitment to helping others pursue excellence was shaped by his participation in the Walt Disney World College Program 35+ years ago.

Through Authenica, Craig has hosted 57 event experiences to date with over 4,800 company owners, executives, centers of influence and employee groups having participated in one or more events built around the theme of excellence as a means of differentiation. Event venues include the United States Naval and Air Force Academies, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Greenbrier, The Cloister on Sea Island, GA, The Broadmoor, Wingspread, Under Armour’s Corporate Headquarters and Pro Football Hall of Fame amongst others.

Craig produced the film Masterpiece that premiered at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017 that showcased the grit & grace required to successfully move through adversity. He also launched Stagepass, a digital, on-demand subscription offering featuring special guests, great stories, important topics and a pledge to an unscripted, unrehearsed conversation to produce the most authentic engagement achievable last July.

Craig is a 1986 graduate of Kent State University, has served on numerous non-profit boards over his 35-year professional career and enjoys connecting with those in authentic pursuit of personal and professional achievement.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craiglucas1/

Email: clucas@authenica.com

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Heather Hopkins shares her story of transitioning from feeling unworthy of love to embracing self-love and self-care. She grew up in a loving family but struggled with her self-worth due to being plus-size. After facing health complications and realizing the impact on her daughter, she decided to pursue weight loss surgery. Heather emphasizes the importance of seeking help and therapy during major life transitions. She shares her experience of complications after surgery and the fear of dying. Through it all, she learned to love herself and prioritize her well-being. Heather is now an advocate for the plus-size community and has launched her own company, Illuminate Consulting, to empower others to be the best versions of themselves. She encourages individuals to embrace their imperfections, release shame, and believe that they are worthy of love.

About Heather Hopkins
Heather Hopkins is a wife, a mom, and a wellness advocate. Heather’s journey through life has been a winding road of self-discovery and growth. From navigating the complexities of a Corporate Career to embarking on a deeply personal transformation where I shed over 100 pounds, Heather has learned that true fulfillment comes from holistic improvement in every aspect of life. It's this journey that fuels her passion for guiding others towards their own paths of growth and empowerment. With Illuminate Consulting, her aim is simple: to share the insights and lessons I've learned along the way to help individuals find their own clarity and purpose. Whether it's navigating career transitions or fostering healthier lifestyles, Heather is here to offer support and guidance without the sales pitch. Heather is hoping embark on this journey together, illuminating pathways to success and creating a brighter future for all.

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Email: heather@illuminateconsulting.website

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