The Hidden Foundations of high performance

Uncovering how childhood emotional environments shape resilience, leadership, and grit.

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Latest Episode Episode 25

She Risked the House to Build Her Business | Marcia O’Connor of Shadow Her

with Marcia O’Connor

In this episode of Hidden Foundations, Marcia explains why her son asking, “Mom, can I see you more?” pushed her to start the O’Connor Group, why she was willing to risk losing the house to gain more control of her life, and how early money lessons became a commitment to cash reserves and payroll security. She also opens up about letting go as a founder, the emotional weight of selling a company, EO and EOS, mentoring women through ShadowHer, vulnerability in leadership, and the importance of building a business that can eventually run without you.

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Episode 24 • September 30, 2026

From Bankruptcy to $1 Million | Momin Sheikh of Genco Development

with Momin Sheikh

In this episode of Hidden Foundations, Momin opens up about losing half his clients overnight, maxing out credit cards, borrowing money to hire a bankruptcy attorney, and ultimately refusing to sign the papers.

Episode 23 • September 23, 2026

Tyler Hines on Basketball, NIL & Family Pressure

with Tyler Hines

How can one mentor change the trajectory of a kid’s life? For Tyler Hines, basketball mentorship began with his own experience of losing his identity after his parents divorced. In this episode of Hidden Foundations, Tyler shares how anger, bad grades, sibling pressure, and one teacher’s decision to invest in him helped redirect his life.

Episode 22 • September 16, 2026

Greg Carlisle on Bad Loans, Debt & Grit

with Greg Carlisle

In this episode of Hidden Foundations, Kendall is joined by Greg Carlisle, a TD Bank leader in New Jersey, to explore the human side of business loans, commercial banking, financial literacy, and leadership.

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— Kendall Shoenrock, Host

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