Wisdom, Whiskey and Wit Leadership podcast

Leadership is Distilled, Wisdom is Shared and Stories are worth Savoring.

Wisdom, Whiskey and Wit Leadership podcast

Leadership is Distilled, Wisdom is Shared and Stories are worth Savoring.

About Wisdom, Whiskey and Wit Podcast

Wisdom, Whiskey, and Wit is more than a podcast—it’s a space to explore the art of leadership, celebrate resilience, and savor life’s best stories. Together, we’ll distill wisdom, sip whiskey, and grow into better leaders and people. #leadership podcast

Meet the Host

I’m Starsky Smith—host of Wisdom, Whiskey, and Wit, leadership consultant, storyteller, and proud Army Veteran who served 20 years. Throughout my career, I’ve led teams through high-stakes situations, navigated challenges with resilience, and learned that the best leadership lessons often come from real-life experiences—not just textbooks.

With a passion for authentic leadership, personal growth, and meaningful conversations, I created this podcast as a space to explore what makes great leaders, well... great. Whether it's through hard-earned wisdom, a glass of well-aged whiskey, or the wit that keeps us going, this show is about the lessons that shape us as leaders and as people.

Join me each week as we break down leadership in its rawest form—unfiltered, insightful, and always with a touch of humor. So, pour a glass, pull up a seat, and let’s savor the journey together.

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Episode 1: Leadership Distilled

Great leadership, like great whiskey, takes time to refine. 🥃 In Episode 1, we break down the essence of leadership—what it takes, what it means, and why it’s worth the journey. Pour a glass and tune in! 🎙️ #LeadershipDistilled #WisdomWhiskeyandWit

Coming Next on Episode 2: Resilience in the Face of Change

Life will test you, but resilience defines you. 💪 In this episode, we explore what it means to bounce back stronger, adapt to challenges, and lead with grit. Pour yourself a glass and join the conversation with my guest Brett Buske! 🥃🎙️ #Resilience #WisdomWhiskeyandWit"

Episode 3: The Power of Authenticity in Leadership

Authenticity isn’t just a leadership trait—it’s a superpower. 🔥 We uncover why being real is the key to building trust, influence, and lasting impact. Tune in, grab a pour, and let’s talk leadership! 🥃🎙️ #AuthenticLeadership #WisdomWhiskeyandWit

Episode 4: The Legacy of Leadership

Leadership isn’t just about today—it’s about the impact you leave behind. 🌎 In this episode, we explore what it means to build a legacy, inspire others, and create lasting change. Let’s raise a glass to leadership that stands the test of time. 🥃🎙️ #LeadershipLegacy #WisdomWhiskeyWit

Episode 5: Lessons from the Trenches

Some leadership lessons you can’t learn in a textbook—you have to live them. 📖 In this episode, we share hard-earned wisdom from real challenges, tough calls, and unexpected wins. Let’s dive in. 🥃🎙️ #LessonsLearned #WisdomWhiskeyWit”

Episode 6:Boardrooms & Backyards: Lessons in Leadership and Business Buying

Some things you can’t calculate on a spreadsheet—like purpose, grit, or legacy.

In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to buy a business, lead with intention, and grow through the messy middle of career transitions and parenting.

Real talk. Real numbers. Real purpose. Let’s pour into it.

#BusinessBuying #LeadershipLessons #WisdomWhiskeyWit #EntrepreneurMindset #LegacyBuilding

Episode 7: Borderless Leadership: Culture, Courage, and People-First Strategy

Some things don’t show up on a resume—like cultural fluency, heart-led leadership, or the courage to challenge the status quo.

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to lead across borders, build trust at scale, and show up for your people with humility and intention.

From hospitality to HR strategy, Kamal Pradhan shares what it means to lead when people—not just performance—are the priority.

No buzzwords. No ego. Just real leadership. Let’s pour into it.

#PeopleFirst #GlobalLeadership #WisdomWhiskeyWit #HRStrategy #LeadershipWithHeart

Episode 8:Portraits of Leadership: Service, Learning, and Legacy

Some leadership lessons can’t be taught, they’re earned in the field, forged in hardship, and shared with humility.

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Flom - Army veteran, organizational learning strategist, and one of the featured leaders in President George W. Bush’s Portraits of Courage. We explore what it means to lead beyond the battlefield, build culture in complex systems, and center learning as a strategy, not a checkbox.

From military grit to government impact, Brian reminds us that service doesn’t end with a salute, it evolves into mentorship, empathy, and mission-driven leadership.

No corporate fluff. No pretense. Just lived wisdom and a damn good pour.

Let’s sip on it.

#PortraitsOfCourage #VeteranLeadership #PeopleDevelopment #WisdomWhiskeyWit #LearningThatLeads #LeadershipWithGrit

Wisdom, Whiskey and Wit Leadership podcast

Wisdom, Whiskey and Wit Leadership podcast