Season 89, Episode 1060: 2025 NYE Lollapalooza Episode 13: Faith Over Control

Episode 13 of the New Year’s Eve Lollapalooza is one of the most personal—and most powerful—conversations of the day.

Jay Doran and co-host Mike Calhoun are joined by Jenna Silverman, Tom Bove, Hector Sanchez, Glenn Campbell, and David Yerkes for a roundtable on the words shaping their year, the lessons they’re carrying forward, and what it really looks like to grow without gripping life so tightly.

The words set the tone immediately:

• Jenna: Surrender (after last year’s Faith) — letting go of forced outcomes and building Culture Matters with trust, clarity, and alignment.
• David Yerkes: Breakthrough (after Perseverance) — after a remarkable final quarter of 2025, stepping into a new season with momentum already in motion.
• Hector: Momentum (after Foundation) — building something real and now pressing forward through leadership and operational consulting.
• Tom: Investing — investing in himself, his relationships, and presence after a year that tested him deeply.
• Glenn: Listening — learning to listen to understand, not to fix; becoming the kind of man people feel safe with.

From there, Jay shares the heart behind why believes “love” requires risk—bringing the right people together, even when the instinct is to protect by keeping distance. Mike closes with his word, Different, and challenges everyone heading into 2026 to stop repeating what worked before and start evolving on purpose.

You’ll also hear quick snapshots of what each guest is building—leadership consulting, a growing e-commerce headwear company, technology consulting, and longevity/performance medicine—and how faith, discipline, and daily action are the throughline.

If you’re stepping into 2026 needing a reset in mindset, relationships, or leadership—this episode is for you. Share it with someone you care about, and leave a review on The Culture Matters Podcast to help us keep growing these conversations.