by Mark DeBellis | Sep 14, 2025 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Forced to rethink his future, he chose a path of advocacy and purpose. The lunch meeting of 30+ volunteer executives was wrapping up. We knew that we had a speaker coming, but we didn’t know who or what the topic was. I could see our hostess approach the handsome...
by Mark DeBellis | Jun 22, 2025 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Curt Everhart’s Spirt Was Christened at Birth What’s In a Name? Does the name make the man, or does the man give meaning to the name? Meet Curt Everhart—a name that quite literally means “brave as a boar.” Rooted in Germanic tradition, the surname suggests courage,...
by Mark DeBellis | May 15, 2025 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
From Street Survivor to Storyteller, Martha Trujillo Now Helps Others Martha Trujillo’s early years were steeped in uncertainty. Born into a broken home, she shared a single-room apartment with her sister and her mentally ill mother. Her father had been incarcerated...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 6, 2025 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Setting Outrageous Goals and Seeing a Dream Come True My lifelong friend, fraternity brother and fellow college instructor, Jeff Werderman alerted me to a young woman from one of his classes at Cal State Fullerton. “You have to hear her story,” he said. “She is one of...
by Mark DeBellis | Dec 26, 2024 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Teaching Leaders How to Lead Miguel de Jesus is a natural leader. Tall and professional he carries himself with class, confidence and an approachable persona. His warm smile complements a caring, yet serious face. Miguel and I had just signed on to help coach young...
by Mark DeBellis | Dec 9, 2024 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Telling his story gives courage and confidence to others. The 20-something young man strode up to the lectern. He was built like a basketball player, tall and athletic. But he carried himself like an executive. Purpose and pride were flowing through his blood. You...
