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• Inside Porsche Penske Motorsport with Anja Kempermann

  Go behind the pit wall with Anja Kempermann, Team Coordinator at Porsche Penske Motorsport, whose nearly 30-year career in motorsport has been defined by precision, teamwork, and adaptability. From coordinating global logistics to managing the rhythm of race week, Anja offers a rare glimpse into what it takes to keep one of racing’s most iconic teams performing at its peak.She shares how she fosters a supportive, positive, and efficient atmosphere across the team, what it takes to stay composed under pressure, and how the world of motorsport operations continues to evolve. Through her experience, Anja reflects on building a lasting career as a woman in racing—and how resilience and calm in chaos keep a team moving forward on and off the track.

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• Driven From the Start: Cars and Culture with Dillon Shelburn

  In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, we sit down with Dillon Shelburn, whose journey through motorsport and the automotive industry is a story of passion, persistence, and evolution. From growing up near Road Atlanta and cutting his teeth in go-karts to launching his own parts-hauling business in his early twenties, Dillon has always had his hands — and heart — in motion. We talk about what it takes to turn a love for cars into a career, his time at Hagerty, and how that path led him to Merit Partners, where he now works closely with some of the world’s most exclusive collectors and rare vehicles. Dillon also shares his perspective on emerging industry trends, the future of EVs and digital marketplaces, and what truly defines success in the evolving car world. Plus, we go under the hood to talk shop, identifying the one car he wishes he could bring back to life. Whether you’re a racer, collector, or simply someone who loves a good car story, this conversation is a reminder that passion and purpose are often found on the same road.

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• Charging Forward: Powering the Future of Mobility with Rebecca Vollmann

  ABB E-mobility’s Rebecca Vollmann sits at the intersection of innovation and accessibility — engineering the future of public charging while helping shape the next generation of STEM leaders.In this episode, Rebecca joins The BeDifferential Podcast to share how her unconventional path into engineering began with limited access to STEM education, and how that experience fuels her mission to make the field more inclusive. She opens up about mentorship through SAE, the lessons learned from bridging technology and people, and what excites her most about the future of electric mobility.From redefining car culture to rethinking how we build opportunity, Rebecca’s story reminds us that the most powerful connections — whether electric or human — are the ones that keep us all moving forward.

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• Control, Cornering, and Coaching with Jack Ramie

  From go-karts in New York to instructing at ProFormance and DirtFish, Jack Ramie has turned his passion for driving into a career that blends racing, coaching, and storytelling. In this episode, we dive into Jack’s journey — from discovering that motorsport could be more than a hobby, to shaping the next generation of drivers, to creating Cascade Edge Motorsport, a platform highlighting the people and stories that make motorsport come alive.Jack shares what he wishes every new performance driver knew before hitting the track, the lessons rally and road racing have taught him about control and focus, and the moments that made him rethink his approach to racing and teaching. We also explore how his generation is reshaping motorsport culture, why vulnerability and failure are becoming essential parts of the conversation, and the advice he carries through every lap.Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast, a budding driver, or just curious about the human side of motorsport, Jack’s insight offers guidance, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the sport’s evolving landscape.Tune in to hear:How Jack turned a hobby into a full-time career in driving and coachingThe most rewarding moments of teaching and mentoring studentsStories from the track that challenged him, inspired him, and reshaped his perspectiveWhat’s next for motorsport’s next wave of storytellers

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• Land Rover Legacy with Alex Massey

  For Alex Massey, restoration isn’t just about rebuilding vehicles — it’s about honoring the stories they carry. From his beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to establishing CKD Shop in the UK, Alex has devoted his craft to preserving the spirit of early Land Rovers and the people who shaped them. In this conversation, he shares how CKD began, what makes these vehicles so enduring, and why the heart of preservation lies in both engineering and empathy.

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