My Last Name | Robert Slagel
The most valuable thing my dad ever gave me was his last name. It didn’t cost him anything. It didn’t cost me anything, but it’s the most valuable thing that I have. You don’t get a good solid last name by not doing what’s right. My Last Name is a podcast about leadership and entrepreneurship.
Episodes
13 episodes
12 - Verna Gibson
Join us on this episode of My Last Name as we sit down with Verna Gibson, a nationally recognized leader in the specialty retailing industry. From her humble beginnings at the Smart Shop in Huntington to becoming the first female CEO of a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:16
11 - Parker Bauer
On this episode of My Last Name Rob sits down with Naturalist writer and film maker Parker Bauer. Parker has worked as an environmental columnist for The Columbus Dispatch and a documentary film writer for National Geographic,...
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38:56
10 - Alys Smith
On today's episode of My Last Name, Rob sits down with Marshall University's First Lady Alys Smith. Alys is a native of the Ohio Valley Region and had the opportunity to return after spending her formative years in Silicon Valley. With a love a...
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36:12
09 - Joe Plummer
On this episode of My Last Name Rob sits down with marketing extraordinaire and fellow Appalachian Joe Plummer. You may not know Joe but we bet you know some of his famous creations such as Tony the Tiger, The Keebler Elves, Jolly Green Giant, ...
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58:54
08 - David "Whitey" White
On this Episode of My Last Name Rob sits down with David "Whitey" White. The President of BSE (Border States Electric) and college friend of Robert's. They discuss Appalachian Industry, building a support network professionally and personally, ...
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27:08
07 - Gerardo & Kathy Mejia
On this episode of My Last Name, Robert sits down with Gerardo "Rico Suave" and Kathy Mejia. They discuss the stark contrast between Southern California and Kentucky, finding peace in Appalachia, and changing life paths from latin pop star to y...
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32:05
06 - Chris Fabry
In this episode, Rob chats with author Chris Fabry . During their conversation, Chris and Rob chat about Chris' writing process and how your roots are a strength because they make you uniquely you.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:18
05 - Tom Hardiman
In this episode, Rob sits down with Tom Hardiman, a non-profit director with over two decades of experience. During the conversation, Tom and Rob talk about their chance meeting far away from home and the common bond they share within the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:35
04 - Patrick Farrell
This episode of "My Last Name" features Patrick Ferrel, a native of West Virginia who shares his love for West Virginia. Patrick offers guidance to the younger generation and his younger self, having left the region and returned with the purpos...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:26
03 - Brad Smith
In Episode 3 of "My Last Name," Rob talks to Brad Smith current President of Marshall University and former chief executive officer of Intuit. Rob and Brad discuss what a good leader and coach looks like, being authentic and celebrating your ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:25