In this episode, I sit down with Casey Wallace, COO of Stoked Plastics, to explore the power of resilience, relationships, and what he calls "maximum effort."
Casey shares his journey from the U.S. Air Force Academy and military service to entrepreneurship, leading sustainability-driven operations, and helping to build a game-changing company that transforms ocean-bound plastics into high-performance materials.
Learn why success isn’t linear, why your network matters more than your resume, and why having a "short-term memory" might just be your best career strategy.
Key Themes:

Career pivots
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Innovation
Resilience
Finding Purpose
Leading with integrity

Listen to this if you are:


A career explorer looking for real-world inspiration


An aspiring entrepreneur or startup founder


Navigating career pivots and wondering what’s next


Interested in sustainability, innovation, and building companies with purpose


A leader (or aspiring leader) curious about building resilience and operational excellence


Links to Know:


Follow Casey Wallace on LinkedIn


 See how Casey delivers as an operator at his website


 Learn more about StokedPlastics


 Support Opolis Eyewear’s Kickstarter campaign (launching June!)


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