Building Success from the Ground Up

Listen to our interview with students from KIPP Dubois Collegiate Academy as they interview Annie Frankel, former Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University. Listen as Annie provides the students with guidance and encouragement to step out of their comfort zones, raise their hands when opportunities arise and be to be confident in speaking up and having a voice. We follow that up with Executive Vice President of RW Dake Construction interview about growing up on job sites and learning to use power tools at six, Ryan Barber was destined for a career in construction. He juggles sales, management, operations, and the people side of the business. From wrestling to woodworking, Ryan shares how discipline, patience, and hands-on experience shaped his leadership style. He believes in listening first, leading by example, and keeping things organized—whether on a job site or in life. Tune in to hear how he builds not just structures, but strong teams and lasting relationships.