Today's guest is Dr. Monica Merritt, Superintendent of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. She has also been recognized as Michigan's 2023 Superintendent of the Year. Monica attributes her strength to the many lessons she learned from her father, Herman Boone – football coach at TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., whose story was portrayed in the Disney movie Remember the Titans. This is her story.

We have a lot to celebrate this week as we become orsa credit union! Enjoy this throwback about why stopping and celebrating a milestone like this is important.

REWIND: Milestones That Matter: Why We Pause, Reflect, and Celebrate

This week on Third Fork, Tansley and Ryan delve into the complex, yet meaningful, world of milestones, from birthdays and graduations to retirements, work anniversaries, and promotions, and everything in between. Whether you’re the type to throw a party, create a viral social post, or quietly journal in your favorite notebook, milestones are more than markers of time. They’re powerful tools for reflection, renewal, and recognition.

Meanwhile, our hosts explore what feels authentic (and what doesn’t) when it comes to professional milestones like work anniversaries and exits. What should we do more of? What are we overthinking?

Today’s guest is Tunde Wey. Tunde is a kind human, he is curious, a chef, an artist, and a social activist. He is also a social practice artist who uses food, finance, and investment capital to address economic disparities across geography and demographics. This is Tunde’s story.

Say hello to 2026. Tansley and Ryan kick off the new year by sharing what they’re leaving behind in 2025—from habits and social media trends to workout apps that started to sap the joy from movement (sorry, Apple 👀). While fitness stays firmly in their 2026 plans, they’re both skeptical of rigid work resolutions—Ryan is done with unprioritized tasks that drain energy, and Tansley gets curious about long executive leadership trips and who actually has time for them. What is staying? A shared belief that development and education are powerful ways to grow in the year ahead.

Light, unfiltered, and the perfect bite to get us ready for the new year. Tag Tansley and Ryan on social and share what you’re leaving behind in 2025.

Today’s guest is Danny Goldberg. Danny is a gifted storyteller, he is warm and welcoming, and someone who leaps to get started and take the first step. He is also a Workplace Culture & Leadership Keynote Speaker who has spoken to 10,000+ leaders, from startups to Fortune 500s, with a mission to help leaders unlock the full potential of their teams through care. This is Danny’s story.

In this episode of Third Fork, Tansley and Ryan explore what it means to be adaptive in both work and home life—and how flexibility can open the door to meaningful growth and new opportunities. They also unpack the potential pitfalls of moving too fast, including what can happen when we don’t pause to consider the humans we’re working alongside. Drawing on personal experience, Tansley reflects on early career stretch opportunities that shaped her perspective, while together they discuss how to set healthy boundaries around flexibility—embracing development and change without losing balance, clarity, or care for others.

From So Long, Farewell to Hello, Hello: Moving Beyond Succession Planning to Leadership Renewal

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Today’s guest is Rashmi Airan. Rashmi is known to be courageous, kind, loyal, vulnerable, and loving. She is also a celebrated motivational speaker, cultural consultant, and former attorney whose journey from corporate law to overcoming a federal conviction has made her a powerful advocate for conscious and courageous leadership. This is Rashmi’s story.