JDS podcast

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dean Graves, renowned meditation teacher, mental health counselor, spiritual guide, and host of the Infinitely One Podcast. For more than two decades, Dean has helped people explore the connection between mindfulness, mental wellness, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. Through years of meditation and deep...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Nancy Jasin Ensley—author, legal nurse consultant, hospice specialist, educator, and storyteller whose life has been dedicated to service, compassion, and the art of writing. From caring for patients during life’s most vulnerable moments to writing across genres including memoir, mystery, science fiction, thrillers,...

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 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 forward-thinking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Danny Carpio — organizational architect, operator, entrepreneur, and author of The Unfirm: The New Unit of Scale Is You. For more than a decade, Danny has helped build organizations that raised millions in capital and achieved nine-figure valuations. His work spans startups, venture capital, AI, organizationa...

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 powerful and deeply human episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Ronald Sosa — neuroinclusive leadership coach, speaker, author, and Executive Director of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Ron shares his personal and professional journey navigating leadership while living as an ADHD, Autistic, and hard-of-hearing professional in environments that often reward m...

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 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 energetic and value-packed episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Kimberly Crowe, Speaker Profitability Expert, TEDx speaker, founder of Speakers Playhouse, and creator of Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel. Having spoken on more than 5,000 stages worldwide, Kimberly has mastered the art of turning speaking opportunities into business growth, client acquisition, partnershi...

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 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 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 inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Maxwell Ivey, widely known as The Blind Blogger—accessibility consultant, entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, and advisor to PodMatch. After losing his vision, Maxwell refused to let disability define his future. Instead, he built multiple successful online businesses, became a leading voice in digital acce...

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 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 inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Mark Taylor—professional percussionist, educator, founder of the Education on Fire podcast, and passionate advocate for creative learning. For nearly a decade, Mark has interviewed educators, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world, exploring what truly inspires learning and helps young people thrive....

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 empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Emily Guerra—Productivity Life Coach, mindful productivity speaker, and founder of The Productivity Flow. Emily is on a mission to help self-employed women and professionals break free from hustle culture by building sustainable habits, strengthening their mindset, and creating work routines that lead to both produ...

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...