THE FORTIFIED LIFE PODCAST

A UGA honors graduate, serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and author living out a passionate pursuit of purpose in faith, family, and business.

Frankie Capparelli is the Director of People Strategy & Brand at Rushton, a CPA firm in Gainesville, GA. He specializes in leadership development, workplace culture, and business growth, with experience across retail, nonprofit, technology, and professional services industries.

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Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell is a six-time Emmy award-winning journalist and TV and radio host based in Atlanta. In 2009, he founded TrustDALE, a free online research and referral site for consumers. His website certifies companies based on a seven-point investigative standard that Dale developed from 30-plus years of analyzing how consumers got burned. He realized that identifying companies that weren't engaging in those negative practices would proactively protect consumers. When consumers choose companies certified by the TrustDALE team, they are further protected by the TrustDALE $10,000 Make It Right Guarantee™.

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Rick Meekins is a battle-tested strategic growth leader and business operations architect with over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Known for his direct, resilient leadership style, Rick works alongside founders to inspire relentless pursuit, drive strategic execution, and build companies that create lasting impact within the communities they serve.
Through decades in the trenches of entrepreneurship—leading teams, scaling businesses, navigating crises, and forging resilient operations—Rick understands the real challenges entrepreneurs face. His mission is clear: to equip builders with the insights, frameworks, and discipline needed to pursue excellence without compromise, endure hard seasons, and build companies that outlast them.

Jayme Shiarla is a human behavior expert who helps people understand themselves on a deeper level. Specializing in working with high-achievers, Jayme empowers successful professionals to move beyond career accomplishments and create greater fulfillment, balance, and purpose in their personal lives.