Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories
Everyone has a story worth telling. On Project Candor, host Jeanne Andersen sits down with entrepreneurs, veterans, educators, creatives, leaders, and everyday people to explore the moments that shaped who they became.
Through thoughtful conversations and our signature Two Truths and a Lie segment, guests share authentic stories filled with unexpected turns, hard-earned lessons, humor, resilience, and hope.
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Episodes
33 episodes
Shattered. Lost. Then Love, with Kerisma Vere | Ship's Log #32
"Be the change you seek in the world." - Gandhi (paraphrased, as submitted by guest) Episode Summary Kerisma Vere didn't arrive at her work in holistic wellness coaching through a degree program or a tidy ...
Inside A Myth Maker's Mind with Peter Gunn | Ship's Log #31
"A man is what he makes of himself." — Peter Gunn Episode Summary What happens inside the mind of someone who builds entire mythological universes? In this Ship’s Log, Jeanne sits down with Peter Gunn — a...
Sailing on Foot — 1,863 Miles with Rand Timmerman | Ship’s Log #30
“I was taught at a very young age that I could cope with life and deal with almost anything – one step at a time.” – R. Timmerman Episode Summary Rand Timmerman enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966 after heari...
Don't Fight. Sail On. with Dr. John Reaves | Ship's Log #29
"The most important promotion you will ever earn is the one no one can give you. It begins the moment you stop waiting to be chosen and start choosing your own growth." — John Reaves Episode Summary ...
Held at Gunpoint. Never Surrendered. with Regina Huber | Ship's Log #28
"Uncertainty and chaos aren't something to avoid — It's where freedom lives, and possibilities multiply." — Regina Huber Episode Summary Regina Huber has lived and worked across five continent...
Can Dementia Be Delayed? with Lisa Skinner | Ship's Log #27
"They may not recognize your face. They may not know your name — depending on the day. But they will remember for a long time how you made them feel." — Lisa Skinner Episode Summary What does it actually ...
Steady Hands on the Helm with Jim Carlough | Ship's Log #26
"The biggest lie in business is that leaders are born that way." - Jim Carlough Episode SummaryWhat makes someone a leader? According to Jim Carlough, it isn't talent, title, or personality. It's a skill that must...
Full Sails. Full Smiles. with Danny Brassell | Ship's Log #25
Education is valuable, but execution is priceless.” - Danny BrassellEPISODE SUMMARY Danny Brassell has delivered more than 3,500 keynotes across four continents, but he didn't start on a stage. He started in the ...
Follow the Money with Albert Butler | Ship's Log #24
"Accounting is the heartbeat of business and the key to personal finance success." — Albert Butler Episode Summary Albert Butler is a CPA, MBA, and Resident Partner-in-Charge of a national accountin...
Cast Bold. Lead Bright with Mickey Fitch-Collins | Ship's Log #23
Episode Summary In this episode of Project Candor, host Jeanne welcomes Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD — leadership facilitator, speaker, and host of The Learnit Lounge — for a candid conversation about what it takes to lead with ...
Every Port a Purpose with Kameelah Howard | Ship's Log #22
"It is a true honor and gift to be able to assist those people at that moment, at that very time. I believe in divine timing... that always will stay with me - knowing how important it is to always stay in gratitude whenever a person is vulnera...
Worth Nothing at the Dock with Louis Swart | Ship's Log #21
“Business is worth nothing because I literally have to find another you to be able to do this business. You who wants to buy this to do it? And that was such a massive wake-up call for me.” Episode Summary Louis Swart ...
No Cancer Could Sink Her With Racquel Foster | Ship's Log 20
Guest Quote"Have undying faith at all cause and at every junction of your life. Through all hardships are many lessons to learn from."- Racquel FosterEpisode SummaryRacquel Foster has always ...
$1M Hanging Over His Rack with Joel Salomon | Ship's Log 19
“Whatever the mind of man can conceive, and bring himself to believe, he can achieve.” - Joel SalomonEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits down with Joel Salomon, a former hedge fund...
Charts Everything, Even Love With Nick Jain | Ship's Log 18
Guest Quote"Instinctual thinking is great when you're on a savanna running from a lion. It's not so great in the 21st century."— Nick Jain Episode SummaryNick Jain came to this conversatio...
Star Thrower With Dr. Freda Brazle | Ship's Log 17
“If you don’t stay relevant, you will become irrelevant.” - Freda BrazleEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits with Dr. Freda Brazle, a global leadership strategist and transformation...
Captain of the Class With Eric Austin | Ship's Log 16
Guest Quote:“Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions.” — Mark TwainEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, host Jeanne Andersen sits down with Eric A...
Time to Set a New Course with Michael Kerr | Ship's Log 15
“Life is too short to work in a soul-sucking, fun-sucking workplace!” - Michael KerrEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Anderson sits with Michael Kerr, international speaker and author of nine ...
Break the Wake with Jason Maraschiello | Ship's Log 14
“True prosperity starts with the individual, expands to the team, and strengthens the entire organization.” - Jason MaraschielloEpisode Summary:In this episode, Jeanne Andersen sits down with Jason Maraschiello, an award-winn...
Weathered the Storm with Amber Gregory | Ship's Log 13
“Survive and Thrive” - Amber GregoryEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits down with author and advocate Amber Gregory for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, healing, and the ...
Always Shipshape, Mind & Body with Laura Banks | Ship's Log 12
“Real change happens when the motivation fades away, and devotion starts to appear.” - Laura BanksEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen speaks with holistic nutrition coach L...
Charting the Unknown with Brynn Breuner | Ship's Log 11
“You’ve got brilliance in your bones. Let’s find the words that do it justice.” - Brynn BreunerEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen welcomes brand strategist and messaging expert Brynn Breuner fo...
Drop Anchor with Sheila Winter Wallace | Ship's Log 10
“Intuition lives in the realm of the illogical.” - Sheila Winter WallaceEpisode Summary: In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits down with Sheila Winter Wallace, a lifelong healer and ...
Discharged from Sick Bay with David Amponsah | Ship's Log 09
“Success equals belief times bold action.” – Dr. David AmponsahEpisode Summary:In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits down with Dr. David Amponsah, a physician and ordained bishop whose life ...
Charting the Course with Terry Ludwig | Ship's Log 08
“Happiness is my only function. And when I’m not feeling joy and peace, I know something has gone wrong—and that’s my opportunity to choose happiness again.” – Terry LudwigEpisode Summary:In this episode of Projec...