Michael continues season five of the Walk On Podcast with his friend and fellow Hobart College alum, New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney.

In this clip Michael and Jeremy discuss poverty in the region.

Senator Cooney is Chair of the Transportation Committee, and focuses on modernizing New York's infrastructure, increasing street safety, and advancing new forms of mass transit, including high speed rail.

In 2021, he was named co-chair of the Marijuana Task Force for the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus and he was instrumental in passing landmark legislation to legalize adult-use recreational marijuana. He now serves as the Chair of the Senate's Subcommittee on Cannabis, where he has made meaningful changes in tax and fiscal policy for the legal recreational and medical cannabis marketplaces.

Michael and Jeremy discuss paths to service, the role of community in leading and critical issues facing New York State.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Senator Cooney at https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/jeremy-cooney/about and Michael at www.involvementinc.com

Michael kicks off season five of the Walk On Podcast with Erica Paolocelli, a partner at Three Brothers Wineries and War Horse Brewing, and founder of Synergy Social Wellness.

Erica is a stalwart of the Finger Lakes wine industry with a remarkable record of advocacy, volunteer service and business leadership. She recently made the decision to bring about a new wellness business tied to her deeply held beliefs and health practices.

Michael and Erica discuss giving permission to follow your passions, authenticity, and living for today and not deferred enjoyment.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Erica at https://www.synergysocialwellness.com and Michael at www.involvementinc.com

Michael welcomes his first multi-guest team onto the podcast with Steve Nigri and Walter Hoffman from NXTMOVES payments company, which concludes Season 4.

Steve and Walter are payments processing and financial services experts who took the entrepreneurial leap (again) within the last two years to start a company in the ever evolving payments processing landscape.

Michael and the guys discuss entrepreneurship, the critical nature of payments in today's society, and creating culture within a new organization (and working with your best friend)!

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Steve and Walter at https://nxtmoves.io/about-us/ and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Rochester TV legend Ginny Ryan to the latest episode of Walk On Podcast Season 4.

Ginny served as a reporter and news anchor at WHAM 13 for 35 years before signing off and transitioning to a community relations career with Canandaigua National Bank. Ginny is a member of the New York State Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and recipient of the Keeper of the Flame award from the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She is now Director of Community Engagement at Canandaigua National Bank.

Michael and Ginny talk about the state of modern media, the impact of local news, chasing your dream, career changes, and finding the passion to keep striving!

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Ginny Ryan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-ryan-b416139 and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Genevieve Ledoux, Emmy award winning founder of STAR FOREST, a multimedia adventure for children and families, to the latest episode of Season 4.

Genevieve’s expansive background - from classical music training to rock bands to producing award-winning children's content - gives her a unique perspective on creating engaging, innovative musical experiences that resonate across generations.

Michael and Genevieve discuss creativity, the struggles of finding success, this new inspirational multi-media universe, and so much more.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Genevieve and STAR FOREST at https://www.starforest.rocks/ and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Sarah Smith, a multi-hyphenate talent who founded the Atlanta Digital World Summit and is President of Solution Road, Inc. (a multi-media consultancy) and produces a podcast to the latest episode of Season 4

Michael and Sarah discuss career arcs, storytelling, saying yes when asked, championing Atlanta, and so much more.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Sarah and the Atlanta Digital World Summit at https://atlantadigitalworldsummit.com/ and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Valerie Knoblauch, the long-standing leader of Visit Finger Lakes, to Season 4 of the podcast.

Visit Finger Lakes is Ontario County New York’s tourism agency. And Val has been on the cutting edge of promoting the Finger Lakes from seasonal curiosity to a leading year-round tourism destination

Michael and Val discuss what makes the Finger Lakes special, career transitions - including retirement - and ensuring teams thrive after we are gone.

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Val and Visit Finger Lakes at https://www.visitfingerlakes.com and Michael at www.michaelmills.info

Michael welcomes Eileen Nebhut, founder and CEO of Venus Rising, an image consulting business that works with people who see their style and/or wardrobes as obstacles to their success

Eileen’s interest in style began early in life, navigating the challenges of being unusually tall and learning how to incorporate scale, proportion and femininity into her style in order to feel confident.

Michael and Eileen discuss personal brands, style, her career trajectory, and what it means to know who you truly are!

Walk On is a podcast about the journey of finding passion in a life of purpose and turning that into leadership through conversations with people living aligned and fulfilling existences.

Michael Mills is a communications consultant and Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, with more than 30 years of public affairs experience at agencies and corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Learn more about Eileen and Venus Rising at https://www.venusrisingagency.com and Michael at www.michaelmills.info