Clarissa Burt

The Prestigious Initiative

Jun 3, 2026

What if the biggest leadership problem today isn’t lack of talent — but too much ego? In this episode, Chris sits down with Kyle McDowell, former Fortune 10 executive who led over 15,000 employees and is now a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of Begin With WE. After climbing from a tiny cubicle to the highest levels of corporate leadership, Kyle realized something uncomfortable: most leaders are trained to win for themselves, not for their people. Kyle breaks down what WE-oriented leadership really looks like in practice, why principle-based leadership beats charisma every time, and how leaders can build cultures of accountability, excellence, and trust — without burning themselves or their teams out. This conversation goes beyond tactics. It’s about identity, integrity, and the kind of leadership that actually lasts.

The Prestigious Initiative

May 27, 2026

In this episode of "The Prestigious Initiative," host Chris Bean explores the difference between a successful person and a fulfilled person, guiding listeners through the process of designing a life that brings true fulfillment rather than just external success. By adopting the roles of a conscious creator and strategic architect, you can curate your time and attention to align with your core values and create a more meaningful existence.

The Prestigious Initiative

May 20, 2026

What if the biggest obstacle to your growth isn’t your marketing, your team, or your product — but your relationship with your numbers? In this episode, Chris sits down with Nate Littlewood — former Wall Street analyst, bootstrapped founder of Urban Leaf, and host of Profits on Purpose. Nate now works with 7-figure eCommerce and CPG founders to help them stop avoiding their financials and start using them as a strategic advantage. They break down the four stages of building a healthier relationship with your business finances, why ignoring your numbers quietly costs millions, and how smart founders use finance as a compass — not a constraint. This conversation goes beyond spreadsheets. It’s about identity, purpose, and making decisions that scale both your business and your life.