Ride for Life 2026: Stopping Cancer in Its Tracks

This week’s episode of the Zeigler DRIVE Podcast goes far beyond the showroom.

It’s about purpose, adversity, and what it really means to show up for people when it matters most.

🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This Episode

If you’ve ever:

• Faced adversity
• Supported someone through cancer
• Wondered how your work connects to something bigger

…this episode will hit you right in the chest.

Sam D’Arc sits down with Ramon Bueno Cancer Support Foundation founder Ramon Bueno for a powerful preview of the 2026 Ride for Life, happening this February in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

What starts as a conversation about a snowmobile endurance ride quickly becomes a masterclass on resilience, leadership, and human connection.

🏁 Inside the Episode

💥 A NEW Ride for Life Format

• First-ever two-day / 36-hour ride
• 400–500 miles across the UP
• Extreme cold, long miles, real adversity
• A challenge that mirrors the reality of a cancer journey

❤️ Why Ride for Life Exists

• “Stopping Cancer in Its Tracks” isn’t a slogan — it’s a mission
• Born from Aaron Zeigler’s original 500-mile UP ride
• Now a signature Drive for Life Foundation event supporting multiple cancer-focused charities

🧠 The Insight That Stops You Cold

Ramon explains why there is no onboarding for cancer — and why that gap matters for:

• Survivors
• Caregivers
• Families
• Communities

This single insight will change how you think about leadership, empathy, and support.

💪 Caregivers, Survivors & Leadership Lessons

Ramon shares:

• Why self-care is not optional for caregivers
• Why support must go beyond treatment alone
• How isolation hurts impact — and connection multiplies it
• How collaboration across nonprofits accelerates real change

This is leadership thinking that applies inside our stores and outside our walls.

📊 Accountability That Actually Matters

You’ll hear how Ramon’s foundation:

• Uses impact summaries instead of “hopeful outcomes”
• Builds real partnerships, not one-and-done donations
• Measures lives impacted — not just dollars raised

This part alone is worth the listen for anyone involved in leadership, philanthropy, or performance.

❄️ Why Ride for Life Resonates with Team Zeigler

Because it reflects who we are:

• Commitment
• Preparation
• Grit
• Teamwork
• Purpose beyond profit

Just like the ride itself, not everyone can do it — but everyone can support it.

🚨 How You Can Get Involved

• Watch the LIVE Ride for Life livestream this February
• Support the Ramon Bueno Cancer Support Foundation
• Share the mission
• Donate what you can — every dollar matters

Ride for Life is a reminder that:

• The hardest roads reveal the strongest people
• Purpose fuels endurance
• What we do together matters far beyond our stores

This episode will stick with you.

🎧 Listen now. Share it. And be part of something bigger.

Driving Vision Podcast: From Setbacks to Speed—Rally Driver Rhianon Gelsomino on Resilience, Risk & Rising to the Top

This week, we go backstage at Zeigler Honda in Kalamazoo with VP of Talent Development Mike Van Ryn and special guest Rhianon Gelsomino—world-class Subaru Rally co-driver and partner to motorsport legend Travis Pastrana.

Rhi’s story is nothing short of extraordinary: from growing up in a motorsport family, to overcoming devastating accidents that left her learning to walk again, to carving out her place as one of the best in a male-dominated industry.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll hear how grit, preparation, and passion fuel both rally racing and the culture at Team Zeigler.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Resilience in Action: How Rhi turned broken bones, burns, and setbacks into fuel for an unstoppable career.
• Preparation Under Pressure: Why success in rally—and business—comes down to relentless preparation and multitasking.
• The Power of “Why”: Rhi’s inner drive to compete, inspire, and challenge herself every day.
• Breaking Barriers: Her message to women in male-dominated industries: make no excuses, work hard, and prove you belong.
• Leadership & Giving Back: How Rhi combines her passion for teaching with racing through Aus Rally Pro, training the next generation of drivers.
• Culture & Community: The surprising ways Subaru, Zeigler, and the rally community share values of teamwork, positivity, and giving back.

Memorable Quotes

Why You Should Listen

Whether you’re chasing your next sales goal, leading a team, or facing down life’s toughest challenges, Rhi’s story will inspire you to set goals, take risks, and push beyond limits.

🎧 Listen now to learn how YOU can drive vision in your own life and career.
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a comment with your biggest takeaway!

🎙️ Driving Vision Podcast – Conquering Impostor Syndrome with Ariah Daniels & Sheri Teodoro

Show Notes – Episode Title: “You Belong Here”

This week on The Driving Vision Podcast, we dive into one of the most universally felt, rarely discussed challenges in personal and professional growth: Impostor Syndrome.

Joining host Sam D’Arc are two powerful Zeigler leaders—Ariah Daniels and Sheri Teodoro—who led a vulnerable, empowering conversation as part of our Women Leaders at the ZAG series. Their session sparked real talk about self-doubt, confidence, preparation, mentorship, and what it truly means to own your seat at the table.

Whether you’re new in your role, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between—this episode will challenge and inspire you.

🔑 Episode Highlights

• What is Impostor Syndrome? Sherry defines the inner dialogue that can follow even our biggest wins.
• Why we all feel it—and how to beat it: Childhood triggers, past failures, and perfectionism… and the tools to overcome them.
• Preparation vs. Doing Hard Things: Ariah shares why tackling hard challenges—even unprepared—builds confidence and resilience.
• The Power of Relationships: Feedback lands better—and lifts us higher—when it comes from trusted people in your circle.
• Owning Your Strengths: Everyone has natural leadership qualities—learning to lean into them is the key to influence and confidence.
• Sheri’s Jim Craig Journey: From terrified to triumphant—how she turned a moment of intense doubt into a defining breakthrough.
• Culture That Builds Confidence: Zeigler’s commitment to personal development, leadership training, and inclusion gives everyone a chance to grow.
• You Belong Here: Ariah’s open invitation to every woman in the ZAG family: “You have a seat at the table. And we want to hear your voice.”

💬 Favorite Quotes:

🎧 Listen Now

Whether you're driving between rooftops or leading your next team meeting, this episode is a reminder that growth lives just outside your comfort zone.

🔗 Tune in to The Driving Vision Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen

🛠️ Get Involved:

Interested in joining the Women Leaders at the ZAG series? Know someone who should? Reach out to Ariah Daniels or ask any participating team member to get on the invite list for the next session this September.

• Bob Kuehl, Mike Van Ryn, and Matt Snyder announce this year's Rising Tech awards.
• Evan Cross and Michael Cisek join the show
• Bob Kuehl unveils dates for Service President's Circle Awards Ceremony

Aaron Zeigler, President and CEO Zeigler Auto Group joins the podcast alongside a panel of industry experts to discuss automotive theft in the United States. Also joining this episode is Zeigler-sponsored Nascar Driver, Carson Hocevar.

Aaron Zeigler kicks off the 2025 Nascar season announcing a Zeigler.com sponsorship of Carson Hocevar.
Aaron Zeigler makes a wish come true for one Kalamazoo native.
Mike Van Ryn and Ariah Daniels join to announce winners of this year's Ugly Sweater and Food Drive Contest.

Happy New Year Everyone!

Darren Ross is known for Hospitality and worked extensively with Jesse Cole as he started the famous Savannah Bananas Baseball Team!

Darren created his hotel management company, Service Freak Hospitality, LLC. His company now leases and operates the Magic Castle Hotel. Darren and his team have brought an ordinary looking and limited-service hotel, to being a multi-award- winning business based on high levels of customer service, and unique amenities. The hotel has been featured in multiple articles on customer service, podcasts, and books including the New York Times best seller, The Power of Moments by Chips & Dan Heath.

Darren gave a TEDx Talk in Santa Barbara, CA on the topic of customer service and has spoken to many companies world-wide including; Nike, General Motors Mexico, and Harcourts Realty in Australia.

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Athletic Mentors, Coach Jess joins the podcast this week to discuss December's health challenge at the Zeigler Auto Group. Join us this month in exercising and moving toward optimum health!