Are You Awesome Today?

Stephen's guest this week is Tyler Wagner. Tyler is a #1 WSJ Bestselling Author, a Book Publisher and Book Marketer. He is also the Head Honcho at Authors Unite. His team at Authors Unite have run campaigns that pushed clients onto bestseller lists like Amazon, NYTimes, and USA Today. They have served over 5,000 authors, driving millions of books sold and transforming book launches into genuine mo...

 Stephen's guest this week is Kae Wagner. Kae is a Best Selling Author and Founder of North Star Marketing & the Bold Authors Network. She has a passion for helping Authors Become Bold Promoters to write and sell more books & back-end programs. Listen in as Kae shares her story and tips on how to increase visibility while marketing our books.

In this short episode, Stephen shares gratitude for an amazing 2025 and talks about goals for 2026.

This week, Nader Safinya joins Stephen with the topic of Culture Branding. Nader has over 15 years' experience leading and developing full-scale brands. He describes his own purpose as bringing cool jobs to cool people, by helping SMBs become culture brands that put quality of life first and emerge as symbols of progress. This is a great discussion about branding and Nader shares some great questi...

Our guest this week is Karese Laguerre. Karese is a Myofunctional Therapist, Author, International Speaker and Dental Airway Educator. She is passionate about helping people eliminate oral dysfunction which can leave you tired, in pain, or with an undesired smile… showing up as headaches, jaw tension, fatigue, clenching, poor sleep, snoring, and more. Listen in to learn about how Myofunctional The...

Stephen's guest this week is Jen Gomez. As the Joyful Strategist™, she teaches the science of joy as a performance advantage for teams, executives, and entrepreneurs. A former Executive Director at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion and top-ranking sales leader turned business strategist, Jen brings over 15 years of leadership experience to every stage and session she leads. Listen in to learn about...

Joining Stephen this week is Gee Ranasinha. Gee has been in marketing since the days of dial-up internet and AOL CDs. Today, he's the CEO of KEXINO, a marketing agency and behavioral science practice for small to medium-sized businesses. Gee is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute Of Marketing, Gee is also Visiting Clinical Professor at two business schools, teaching Marketing and Behavioral Scienc...

Joining Stephen this week is Cathy Von Echen, Cathy is the Marketing Coordinator for Bravo Zulu House which is a non-profit Veterans house, with its first of its kind philosophy of supporting Vets in both a sober house with PTSD. Their brand-new house, for men only, just took in their first resident, and their women's house is currently in the fundraising and development stage. Listen in to learn...

Stephen's guest this week is Inspirational speaker, Dr. Ron Stotts. Ron has a passion for guiding business leaders on a transformational inner journey of creating their inspired personal and professional lives. He is a three-time bestselling author with a PhD in psychology and is a Dr. of Chiropractic. Listen in to hear how he has explored the depths of ancient wisdom and the latest in psychologic...

This week, Stephen is joined by returning guest Diane Windingland. As a Virtual Speech Coach, Diane has a passion for helping people become better communicators. In her newest book, The Clarity Code , she continues to help us to improve our communication efforts with tips on how to present a clearer message. Listen in to learn some great clarifying tips and to learn more about the book.

This week, Justin Long joins Stephen. Justin is an author, podcast host, and the hospital administrator for Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic. He is passionate about the power of positive culture, mental health, and effective teamwork—values he had to learn the hard way after struggling with insecurity and toxicity early in his life. Today, he's a dedicated advocate for helping young people thri...

Our guest this week is Joshua Altman. Joshua has worked one-on-one with founders and executives to help them shape and communicate their brand stories through more than just press releases; he has guided teams through the challenge of fundraising messaging, digital growth campaigns, and even reputation recovery during unpredictable situations. Listen to this practical discussion on translating exp...

Stephen's guest this week is Ken Rusk. Ken is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate that proves there is no degree needed to achieve comfort, peace, and freedom. Ken spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. He is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their educational background or past. In Ken's book, Blue-Collar Cas...

Stephen's guest this week is Marlee Kivens. Marlee is an amazing woman with an incredible story to tell about growing up with all her challenges and how she finds the strength to pull through, how she has had to use her own voice to advocate for herself, and how she has been able to achieve her own independence as an independent contractor with a direct marketing company called Pampered Chef. List...

This week, Stephen's guests are Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter, a dynamic duo whose journey turns personal adversity into professional triumph. These two sisters navigated the steep transition of taking over their family business after a significant loss, ultimately transforming it into a multi-million-dollar operation without prior business experience. Listen in to hear their story and how...

Zerina Derveni joins Stephen this week to encourage us to be curious. Zerina is a distinguished Life Coach who specializes in empowering high-performing women and organizations to unlock their full potential. Specializing in guiding women who feel lost, stuck, or simply curious to level up, Zerina helps them embrace their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and create lasting transformation in bot...

Stephen's guest this week is Edward Rahill. Ed Rahill holds a place in the annals of history as the cross-continental endurance road race record holder, boasting the fastest time in a competitive road race stretching from Boston to San Diego. His debut novel, One Mile at a Time, is more than a chronicle of this thrilling feat. It's a tribute to a promise made to his grandmother — that his children...

Kevin Hall joins Stephen this week with some exciting tips for authors. Kevin is the author of multiple books and is about to release another. Listen in to learn some of his tips and techniques about being an author and about marketing your books on a budget.

Stephen's guest this week is Darryl Stickel. Darryl is a true thought leader in the area of trust. He sets a great example and offers valuable insights and guidance on leadership and transformation that are both practical and impactful. With his extensive training and experience, he is exceptionally well-suited to serve as a mentor, coach and thought partner for leaders. Join in to gain valuable i...

Greg Scholz returns for a third time for the podcast's 200 th episode. Greg is the CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of his life. Listen in to learn how he shares his enthusiasm to enlighten the world around him. You will also learn how you can share your unique gifts and talents to make a huge difference in your world as well.

This week, Scott Stirrett joins Stephen to tell us how to use uncertainty to our advantage. Scott knows what it's like to navigate career uncertainty—he built a national nonprofit from scratch, raised $80 million, and helped over 10,000 young professionals develop the skills to thrive in unpredictable careers. He is a recognized leader in talent development and entrepreneurship and the author of T...

Stephen's guest this week is Georgi Enthoven. Georgi is an international thought leader, trusted advisor, and the visionary founder of Work That's Worth It. She is the author of the #1 BESTSELLER on Amazon - Work That's Worth It: High-Impact, High-Reward Careers. Listen in to learn how she helps young professionals transform their careers into a powerful & rewarding force for good.

Stephen's guest this week is the founder of Enduring Hope, Maria Oliveras. Maria is a speaker who has a passion for helping people find Strength in their Struggles. Listen in to hear her amazing story and learn how to gain strength when all seems lost.

This week, Stephen's guest is Elizabeth Bieniek. Elizabeth likes shaking things up. Named one of the 10 most influential female pioneers in technology, she has presented to and consulted with the world's top innovators, but it is her disruptive leadership tactics that have been featured around the globe. Today we learn about Embracing curiosity, wonder, and the question "Why?" Listen in to explore...

Returning guest, Erin Barry, joins Stephen to encourage us to find and embrace our authentic self; to live life on our terms, led by our values and passions. To aid us, she shares her Wild Framework. Listen in to Awaken Your Wild Wisdom.