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  • Episode 96 - Entrepreneurial Journey of Les Mwirichia - The Daily Plan-it 11192025

    Episode 96 - Entrepreneurial Journey of Les Mwirichia - The Daily Plan-it 11192025
    Nov 20 2025
    "Episode 96" hosted by Jimmy Olsen, featuring guest Les Mwirichia, also known as Mr. Les, discusses his Kenyan origins, immigration to the U.S. at age eight, and education at Iowa State University. They touch on the role of education and trade jobs in different cultures, contrasting it with the push for college degrees in America. Mwirichia describes his career path as a "natural hustler," detailing multiple jobs before starting TBM Entertainment—an event business—with his fraternal twin brother, David. Les also shares his work as a realtor, having joined his father, drawing a connection between event planning (weddings) and real estate (buying a home). The episode concludes with a game of "Fact or Fallacy" and Mwirichia sharing a final motivational nugget about confidence coming from competence and accomplishment.

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    52 min
  • Episode 95 - St. Vincent de Paul with Steve Havemann - The Daily Plan-it 09252025

    Episode 95 - St. Vincent de Paul with Steve Havemann - The Daily Plan-it 09252025
    Sep 27 2025
    "The Daily Plan-it," hosted by Jimmy Olsen, featuring Steve Havmann, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul in Des Moines. Steve Havmann recounts his career path, explaining how he unexpectedly moved from aspiring to be a lawyer to working as a teacher and non-profit professional, eventually landing at St. Vincent de Paul, where he has overseen significant growth. A major focus of the interview is on the national replication of two St. Vincent de Paul programs developed in Des Moines: "Immersion," a successful prisoner re-entry program, and "Back to Work," a workforce training program offering participants living wages upon completion. The conversation concludes with information on how listeners can support St. Vincent de Paul through donations, volunteering, and events, as well as a brief game of "Fact or Fallacy."

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    45 min
  • Episode 94 - Advocating for Criminal Justice Reform with Kyle Horn - The Daily Plan-it 08142025

    Episode 94 - Advocating for Criminal Justice Reform with Kyle Horn - The Daily Plan-it 08142025
    Aug 15 2025
    Episode 94 - Jimmy Olsen interviews Kyle Horn about his work with the Reform Alliance, an organization focused on transforming probation and parole supervision laws nationwide, including in Iowa. Horn discusses his journey from the corporate staffing world to founding the nonprofit Job Honor Awards—which celebrated individuals overcoming employment barriers, often due to criminal histories—and how that work led him to his current advocacy role, which focuses on eliminating counterproductive supervision rules and negative employer bias to help justice-impacted individuals successfully return to society and the workforce. The conversation highlights issues such as technical violations of parole, the need for individualized conditions for those under supervision, and the economic benefits of reducing employment barriers for this population, concluding with contact information for the Reform Alliance.

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    55 min
  • Episode 93 - Gaming Business and Hospitality Challenges - The Daily Plan-it 07082025

    Episode 93 - Gaming Business and Hospitality Challenges - The Daily Plan-it 07082025
    Jul 10 2025
    "Episode 93 of The Daily Plan-it" features host Jimmy Olsen and Lyle, the general manager of Game Day, an entertainment venue. The discussion primarily centers on Game Day's offerings, including its arcade, bowling, restaurant, and unique sensory play times for individuals with sensitivities. A significant portion of the conversation addresses the challenges businesses face with streaming services and their impact on showing sports, highlighting the difficulties in obtaining commercial licenses and managing rising costs for broadcasts like NFL Sunday Ticket. Lyle also recounts his background in hospitality and the venue's efforts to engage with the community through partnerships and events, ultimately emphasizing the importance of adapting to a changing business landscape while providing value to customers.

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    38 min
  • Episode 92 - Telling Stories, Building Community: A Des Moines Journey with Matt McIver - The Daily Plan-it 06262025

    Episode 92 - Telling Stories, Building Community: A Des Moines Journey with Matt McIver - The Daily Plan-it 06262025
    Jun 27 2025
    This interview from the Daily Plan-it features Jimmy Olsen and guest Matt McIver, who discusses Matt's journey from New York City to Des Moines to establish the Des Moines Social Club, a pivotal arts and culture incubator that fostered creative expression and community growth for a decade. The conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of building a non-profit arts organization, highlighting the importance of storytelling in engaging communities and attracting talent. McIver, now leading McIverComms.com, emphasizes how narrative can be a powerful tool for communication and influence, citing examples like a musical developed for Kemin to illustrate complex sales processes. The discussion also touches upon the enduring impact of popular culture references on their lives and the broader history of the Des Moines arts scene.

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    55 min
  • Episode 91 - Nathan Deutmeyer: Navigating Senior Living and Care Options - The Daily Plan-it 06182025

    Episode 91 - Nathan Deutmeyer: Navigating Senior Living and Care Options - The Daily Plan-it 06182025
    Jun 19 2025
    This edition of the Daily Plan-it features an interview with Nathan Deutmeyer, a professional in the senior living industry, discussing his career trajectory from sales to his current role focusing on co-op living for active adults. The conversation highlights the importance of planning for retirement, including financial preparedness and considering various senior living options beyond traditional nursing homes. Deutmeyer emphasizes the social benefits and amenities offered in modern senior communities and touches upon the emotional challenges of caregiving, both for family members and professionals, and the need for specialized legal and financial advice for the elderly. The interview concludes with a lighthearted game and contact information for listeners interested in learning more about senior living.

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    46 min
  • Episode 90 - Ernest Phillips on Relationships and Purpose - The Daily Plan-it 06042025

    Episode 90 - Ernest Phillips on Relationships and Purpose - The Daily Plan-it 06042025
    Jun 5 2025
    The Daily Plan-it podcast, hosted by Jimmy Olsen, featuring guest Ernest Phillips. The conversation begins with Ernest Phillips' background, including his childhood, educational struggles with undiagnosed ADHD, and his path to becoming a coach specializing in relationship wealth, which he explains through his experiences and challenges with the traditional therapy model. They also share some lighthearted moments and play a game called Fact or Fallacy.

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    53 min
  • Episode 89 - Laura Kinnard: The Queen of Networking - The Daily Plan-it 05292025

    Episode 89 - Laura Kinnard: The Queen of Networking - The Daily Plan-it 05292025
    May 30 2025
    In this episode of the Daily Plan-it Jimmy Olsen discusses "The Superpower of Curating Connections and Spaces" with Laura Kinnard.

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    52 min