Alignment First Podcast

This week on Progress Always, we had the honor of chatting with Lexy Komichak, a remarkable entrepreneur and empathetic leader who has made a significant impact in the real estate industry. As one of the top-producing real estate agents in the Phoenix Metro area, Lexy is on a mission of expansion, extending her influence to the east coast and European markets while empowering others through her le...

This week on Progress Always, we had the pleasure of hosting Julie Xander, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a knack for networking and connecting people with solutions across various domains, from fitness and fashion to restaurants and real estate. Julie's journey is one of resilience and growth, shaped by hard lessons that have led her to value authenticity, alignment, and intuition. Join us...

This week on Progress Always, we had the privilege of hosting Adam Niall, a Marine, former competitive strongman, coach, author, and Director of Training at Earn It All. Adam's journey is one of resilience and determination, as he overcame a career-ending back injury in the armed services to emerge stronger than ever. Join us as we delve into Adam's story and the profound insights he has g...

This week on Progress Always, we had the pleasure of hosting Rob Hunter, a dedicated husband and seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for effective communication. As the executive communication coach at Painted Porch Strategies and Chief Messaging Officer at Earn It All, Rob brings over twenty-five years of experience in talk radio to the table, refining his communication skills to perfection. Joi...

This week on Progress Always, we had the honor of hosting Kylie Barber, a remarkable individual with a diverse background spanning academia, advocacy, athletics, and politics. Kylie's journey from grieving sibling to accomplished academic, athlete, and aspiring politician is nothing short of inspiring. In this riveting conversation, we delve into Kylie's path to self-mastery and servant le...

This week on Progress Always, we had the privilege of hosting Amy Yackowski, the founder of Painted Porch Strategies and a seasoned keynote speaker and change agent. Amy's expertise spans organizational development, leadership, and personal growth, as she guides clients through the intricacies of alignment and transformative change. Grounded in stoicism, her approach emphasizes focusing on var...

This week on Progress Always, we are privileged to host Dr. Thomas P Seager, an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. Dr. Seager is the visionary founder of Self-Actual Engineering, a groundbreaking concept that prioritizes the application of design principles for the pinnacle of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Motivation. As the CEO of Morozko F...

This week on Progress Always, we are honored to feature Samm Hunter, a high-performance coach specializing in mindset and relationships. Samm has been a guiding force for executives, athletes, and celebrities, helping them break free from self-imposed barriers to live their best lives. With a lifetime of "over-certifying" to combat impostor syndrome, Samm's transformative journey shi...

This week on Progress Always, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Ricky Brown, also known as the real TikTok Doc, as he opens up about his life as a plastic surgeon. Dr. Brown brings a unique approach to his practice, infused with a remarkable amount of empathy and radical candor when interacting with patients. His influential presence on social media has sparked attention, thanks to his blend of...

On this episode of Progress Always, I am honored to speak with the creator of the Morozko Method, co-founder of Morozko Forge, and Deliberate Cold Exposure Guide, Adrienne Jezick. Her healing journey not only unveiled the remedy for her auto-immune issues but also brought to light the yin, divine feminine energy absent in this guided experience. Episode Highlights: 1. Origins of the Morozko Method...

This week on Progress Always, I am delighted to connect with Air Force veteran and dear friend, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Realtor himself, Jacobe Kendrick. A man of faith, a devoted father and husband, BJJ Black Belt, and the authority in real estate for southwest Texas, Jacobe embodies a life of excellence in all phases. Episode Highlights: 1. High Standards as the Norm: Raising the Bar Jacobe'...

This episode of Progress Always brings a captivating conversation with one of the most resilient humans on the planet, AJ Richards. AJ's journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to going all in on every endeavor, leading him to his true calling in sustainable agriculture as the CEO of From the Farm. His innovative approach is reshaping the beef industry, fostering sustainability nat...

This week on Progress Always, I have the pleasure of reconnecting with one of my coaches and fellow Thunderbird School of Global Management alum, Milica Pićurić. 🌐 Milica is the founder of AgiliShift and has recently launched Transformation Catalyst. The profound impact of coaching, both in her life and with her clients, has inspired her to develop a curriculum that equips coaches with the tools...

This week on Progress Always, we're thrilled to have Aaron Velky join the conversation. Aaron, a transformational coach, is on a mission to guide you in solving your most significant challenge—yourself. 💪 He has conquered the obstacles that once hindered him from living his desired life, including being his own worst enemy, succumbing to excuses, and lacking accountability for change. Now, th...

This week on Progress Always, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Lynn Genet Amoia, co-founder of American Wellness, who shares her unique perspective on leading with abundance. 🌟 Driven by a passion for wellness, she, alongside her husband and business partner, has built a thriving medical wellness practice. Juggling roles as a mother to an enterprising teenage athlete, a world traveler, a stage...

This week on Progress Always, I had a compelling conversation with the founder of Arizona Entrepreneurs, Devin Butler. 🌟 A former NCAA athlete, Devin's journey led him to break away from the comfort of Michigan, redefining his identity in the vibrant landscape of Arizona. He successfully built a community of like-minded individuals, curating events filled with the game changers of the communi...

This week on Progress Always, I have the pleasure of sitting down with an incredible agent of change, the founder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer. 🌟 From his military service to navigating the intricacies of the pharmaceutical sales world, Jason's journey took a transformative turn through exposure therapy and the decision to give up alcohol. Today, he leverages his personal healing journey...

This week on Progress Always, I had the privilege of reconnecting with a long-time friend from my middle school years in Okinawa, Japan, Dan Spottsville. 🌟 After parting ways after eighth grade, Dan embarked on what many would consider the "long road" to entrepreneurship. Along the way, he faced the loss of his father, encounters with the law, and battles with alcohol abuse. Despite the...

Join us in an inspiring episode of Progress Always as we sit down with Dr. Ryan Coulon, the visionary founder of Coulon Dental and Inspero. 🌟 Dr. Coulon goes beyond the role of a dental professional, embracing a mission to elevate the entire field of dentistry. Through Inspero, he mentors and consults with young dentists, fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. 🚀 Episode Highlights: 1....

Welcome to another transformative episode of Progress Always, where we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jeoff Drobot, the esteemed founder of the BioMed Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Drobot challenges the predominant "pharma first" approach in today's medical landscape, advocating for a mastery of Naturopathic Medicine that prioritizes optimizing performance throug...

Welcome to another episode of Progress Always, where we dive into insightful conversations with inspiring individuals. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sean Pastuch, the founder of Active Life. Dr. Pastuch shares his journey of personal growth, navigating through different phases of life, and the profound realization that often, personal growth outpaces our station in life. Episode Highlights...

Kristina Walker is the founder of Earnings Elite and a evolving business coach, growth strategist and image stylist that has fallen back in love with an old flame, her passion for fashion. It is essential to walk the walk and there was a moment in her career where she realized what she was coaching and what she expected from her business were out of alignment. In that moment she realized that ever...

Darleen Santore, known to most as Coach Dar, is a mental edge and leadership coach who works with the elite in sport and in business. She is also the author of her latest book, “The Art of Bouncing Back”. Coach Dar and I have been known to lose time in what has been described as “high frequency” conversations, and I’ve been looking forward to this one for a long time! In this conversation we discu...

Tiffany Harlan is the founder of Composition ID. Based out of Washington, D.C. she leveraged her interest in fitness, nutrition and bioenergetics into building a truly impactful company. She took a technology exclusive to the sickest end of the health spectrum or the most elite in performance and brought it to the general public who should have access  for an idea of where their health, performanc...

Drew Girton, founder of Pendulum Fitness, is a career strength and conditioning coach. Under his tutelage, he has played a role in the ascension of no less than five athletes into the National Football League. When he took a long look at the realities of a career in strength and conditioning, it also awakened a calling to the ministry. When a career inside the church didn't pan out, Drew came...