JDS podcast

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Elias Martin, a history enthusiast, researcher, podcaster, and technology-minded thinker exploring why political and social divisions have become so intense. Elias brings a nuanced perspective to topics including American political tribalism, the two-party system, history, technology, religion, spirituality, and the growing diffic...

What if the memories we carry from the past are quietly shaping the way we live today? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor, life coach, and author with more than 40 years of experience helping people overcome emotional challenges, manage stress, and create lasting change. Frank also has Highly Superior Autobiographical...

What if money is about much more than numbers, transactions, and bank accounts? In this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Connie Davis, a fintech and payments veteran, future-of-money strategist, founder of Maiden Explorations, and creator of the Sacred Ledgers framework. After 25 years working inside payments and financial technology, Connie stepped away from corporate f...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with author, editor, publisher, and literary culture producer Cody Sisco to explore resilience, identity, creativity, and what it means to stay focused in a world increasingly shaped by technology and competing distractions. Cody shares his journey as a writer and creator, the ideas behind his Resonant Earth series, and how speculative...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jordan Mendoza—Founder & CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Top 1.5% ranked Blaze Your Own Trail podcast. Jordan’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. After overcoming childhood trauma, life-threatening setbacks, and walking away from...

In this encouraging episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jody Hill—bestselling author, speaker, parenting educator, and author of The Parent’s Secret Superpower. Jody believes one of the greatest influences on a child’s confidence isn’t found in schools, sports, or social media—it’s found in the everyday words parents speak. Through practical strategies backed by scienc...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Silvia Rizzo, a leadership and performance expert whose work bridges the worlds of elite sport and business. Drawing from years of experience in high-performance environments, Silvia helps leaders make better decisions under pressure, manage setbacks, and build lasting credibility. Together, Joshua and Silvia explore what sep...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with LaurieAnn Campbell—entrepreneur, bestselling author, Master Certified Handwriting Analyst, branding expert, and host of the Bleep Midlife Bulimia podcast. LaurieAnn’s life is a remarkable story of resilience and reinvention. From launching businesses at a young age and leading major organizations to losing everythin...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Mohamed Nabil—author, social innovator, creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One’s Publications), and advocate for using artificial intelligence to challenge ideas rather than simply confirm them. Mohamed has authored several books, including My Interview with ChatGPT, Philosophical Debates with AI, Ideas That Su...

What happens when you lose everything and have to rebuild your life and business from the ground up? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Georges Hanna, founder of Smart Income Lifestyle and creator of the Certainty Install™ framework. Georges helps business owners overcome “Execution Drift”—the gap between what they decide needs to happen and what actually gets done...

What can climbing mountains, exploring caves, and leading teams teach us about business and life? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with David Lengyel, Managing Director and co-founder of Venture Up. For more than 40 years, David has worked with over 8,000 companies and 500,000 people across more than a dozen countries, helping leaders and teams perform better together...

What does it really mean to thrive—not just professionally, but in your mind, body, spirit, and finances? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Cindy Rand, affectionately known as the Busy Woman’s Cheerleader. After nearly 30 years as a certified accountant, C-suite executive, and business finance coach, Cindy has entered a second chapter as an executive coach, speake...

What happens when parents, adult children, grandchildren, or even siblings decide to share a home? For Rocky and Carmen Drew, multigenerational living isn’t just something they talk about—it’s something they’ve experienced firsthand. After successfully co-owning a home with their son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren for three years, they understand both the opportunities and challenges th...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Clementine Moss — founding drummer of Zepparella, singer-songwriter, author, spiritual counselor, and lifelong meditator. For decades, Clementine has lived in two seemingly different worlds: the intensity of rock-and-roll performance and the stillness of contemplative spiritual practice. Through her memoir, From Bon...

In this deeply personal episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jonathan Brandt — wellness advocate, certified health coach, nutrition practitioner, personal trainer, and host of the GoOutLiving Podcast. Jonathan’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose born through adversity. After both he and his wife were diagnosed with cancer within a short period of t...

In this insightful and empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jenny C. Cohen — board-certified Integrative Neurosomatic Practitioner, creator of the TRUST™ Method, bestselling author, speaker, and host of the globally ranked Dance to Heal podcast. Jenny helps high-achieving women stop overriding themselves and reconnect with the wisdom already within them. Thro...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Anouk Brumfield — former Executive Vice President and Senior Partner at IBM, international bestselling author, speaker, mentor, and transformational coach. After spending more than 30 years leading global teams, billion-dollar portfolios, and large-scale innovation initiatives, Anouk made a bold decision to leave co...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dara Erck, founder of SAM+LEO, global health strategist, and passionate advocate for teen mental health. Drawing from over two decades of experience in global health and her personal journey as a single mother raising two teenage boys, Dara shares practical insights into the challenges today’s teens face—from anxie...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dr. Dipesh Sitaram, dental surgeon, entrepreneur, and founder of Responsible Real Estate and Acuere Capital. While many people are taught to rely solely on traditional investing, Dipesh discovered another path. By stepping beyond Wall Street and into private investments, he built a multi-million-dollar portfolio focused on lo...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Tetiana Kobzar, behavioral design expert, product strategist, and creator of the Comportance Framework. With over 18 years of experience building products across healthcare, wellness, and education, Tetiana has helped startups, hospital innovation teams, and organizations create solutions that people don’t just dow...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Marie Torossian — CPA, business strategist, speaker, coach, auditor, and founder of The Profit Lab. Marie has spent years helping business owners understand their numbers, build stronger systems, increase profitability, and create businesses that are valuable, scalable, and sustainable. As the creator of the VALUEA...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Bonnie Johnston Butler, certified life coach, speaker, and founder of Bonnie Butler Coaching. As a mother of ten, former foster parent to 17 children, and coach specializing in emotional regulation and thought management, Bonnie has spent years helping parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate overwhelm with greater cla...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Richard Wilmore—award-winning talk show host, podcast producer, media strategist, and founder of Make Your Day Richer LLC. With over a decade behind the microphone, Richard has hosted and produced thousands of interviews, helping experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders amplify their message through podcasts and digital me...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with writer, trauma educator, and author Lisa Lacy for an honest conversation about trauma, addiction, identity, recovery, and the hidden cost of performing strength. After decades in corporate leadership, healthcare consulting, and education, Lisa’s life was transformed through addiction recovery, psychiatric hospitalization, ser...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with leadership strategist, financial services professional, and author Chad Betz to explore why success doesn’t have an expiration date. After decades in leadership, finance, consulting, and executive coaching, Chad discovered that many accomplished professionals aren’t stuck because they lack talent—they’re trapped by...