Frank Thorwald has advised presidents, run Justice Department programs, and chaired a state energy commission and his biggest career rule is simple: never be bored. On this episode of the LAUNCH Podcast Allison Michels interviews the founder of the Thorwald Group shares how a volunteer gig on the Reagan campaign turned into a front-row seat to American history, what it really takes to speak truth to power, and why the lost art of compromise might be our most urgent problem today.

LAUNCH and Hustle Happiness Podcasts join forces for a powerful conversation about dreaming again.

In this special episode, Melanie Lee interviews Allison Michels, author, entrepreneur, and fractional CMO, about the power of reconnecting with your dreams and building a life and business that truly aligns with who you are.

Allison shares her personal journey of rediscovering her dreams, the obstacles that often hold people back, and why clarity about who you are is the foundation for meaningful growth in both life and business.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step, or disconnected from the vision you once had for your life, this conversation will inspire you to start dreaming again — and take brave steps toward what’s possible. ✨

Connect with Melanie Lee: https://www.hustlehappiness.com/

Connect with Allison Michels: https://www.launchsuccess.co/

Many growing companies believe they have a marketing problem.

More campaigns.
More content.
More agencies.
More tools.

But in reality, most companies don’t have a marketing problem.

They have a marketing leadership problem.

In this episode, Allison Michels — Fractional CMO and strategic growth partner — explains why marketing often feels scattered inside growing companies and what actually needs to change before results improve.

You’ll learn:

• Why more marketing activity rarely fixes the real issue
• The leadership gap most companies don’t realize they have
• Why strategy, clarity, and alignment matter more than tactics
• How a Fractional CMO helps companies build scalable marketing systems

If marketing inside your company feels busy but inconsistent, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on.