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A Message from Ginger Baker Rust –
Today is a very special show for me in many ways. This is my first show as the new owner and driver of Cars Yeah and I have asked Mark Greene, the Founder of Cars Yeah to co-host with me today. This show will be the first of a two-part series with my good friend and someone who is extremely special to me who has a tremendous story to share that I believe everyone needs to hear.
Kat DeLorean is a proud mother of 3, a wife, a mentor, and the daughter of automotive magnate, John Z DeLorean. January 6th, 2025 marked his 100th birthday. Kat has an extensive background in cybersecurity (Purple Hat level which is considered the highest level in cybersecurity), in leadership, and mentorship roles for international corporations and major financial institutions for the past 20 years. In this new chapter of life, Kat is dedicated to restoring the legacy of her father and is eager to return excellence to design, engineering, and manufacturing in the automotive industry. Today, we will talk about Kat’s journey to today and give a little teaser to the future which we will talk about in the second part of this podcast next week.
INSPIRATION
Kat’s father John Z. DeLorean played the biggest role in Kat’s life, teaching her so many valuable life lessons that continue to serve her today. She shares several wonderful stories that show us what John Z was really like. People first.
CHALLENGE
Kat had an idea of what she wanted her life to be like but realized that there are things beyond our control that create challenges. During the COVID crisis, she faced significant challenges in her career and discovered that “letting go” and taking chances helped her grow in ways she never could have imagined.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
The DeLorean of course.
RECOMMENDED READING
John DeLorean’s autobiography – DeLorean
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
The most powerful lesson you can learn in life is knowing when to let go.
“Never explain, never complain.” – Kat’s father John Z DeLorean
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