JDS podcast

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...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with retired psychotherapist, author, and trauma expert Phyllis E. Leavitt to explore how personal healing and collective healing are deeply connected. With more than 34 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and survivors of trauma, Phyllis shares why many of today’s biggest societal challen...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Terrence L. Rotering, retired U.S. Air Force officer, former NORAD weapon systems officer, and author of the eleven-book Chronicles Series. After serving more than 35 years in military service, Terrence devoted two years to creating a 5,000-page epic that blends fantasy, science fiction, and spiritual warfare into a unique mu...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Gaylen Wilson—heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober recovering alcoholic, Certified Thriving Relationship Coach, and co-founder of The Monument Method Institute. Gaylen’s journey is one of remarkable resilience. From losing his farm and rebuilding multiple careers to overcoming addiction, surviving end-stage hea...

In this fascinating and deeply human episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Janet Goodwin — Reiki Master Teacher, medium, Akashic Record reader, and creator of ADHD-friendly energy healing tools designed specifically for busy, overstimulated nervous systems. Janet works at the intersection of neurodivergence, nervous system regulation, spirituality, and practical healing....

In this eye-opening episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Craig Meriwether, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, and Subconscious Transformation Expert. For more than 16 years, Craig has helped people overcome anxiety, trauma, self-sabotage, chronic stress, depression, performance fears, and emotionally rooted physical symptoms by working directly with t...

In this powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Corey Jefferson—U.S. Navy submarine veteran, executive coach, founder of Ester Media Group, and creator of the COPE Method. Corey’s story isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about learning how to move through it. After serving in the military and leading in high-pressure corporate environments, a devastating personal...

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...

In this encouraging episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dr. Bill Senyard—pastor, biblical scholar, author, and speaker with over 30 years of ministry experience. Dr. Bill has dedicated his life to helping Christians, parents, and leaders move beyond performance-driven faith and discover the freedom of living deeply rooted in God’s grace. Through his Good Enough book se...