OLWJ Captivation

Holly Barr is the author and creator of Mugsy & Bugsy: The Secret Cat Agents®, a children’s book series inspired by her real-life Persian cats, Milo and Cooper. Her stories take young readers on adventures based on real places, experiences, people, and events, blending humor, imagination, learning, and a little bit of mischief. Holly’s path to becoming an author was anything but predictable. A...

Maria L. Denison is the author of The Reflex Series, a character-driven mystery/thriller/suspense series with preternatural elements, but her path to publishing began after decades in business. Maria turned to fiction as a second career, bringing with her a lifetime of experiences, observations, travel, and a fascination with the choices we make, and the roads we don't take. Her guiding philosophy...

Most people’s tax preparer and financial advisor have never spoken to each other and that gap is where real money gets lost. Even inside the professions, some Certified Public Accountants (CPA) stop at tax compliance (just filing the tax return), and some CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®s stop at managing the portfolio/rebalancing the portfolio. Meet Daniel Richter, a licensed CPA and CFP® professiona...

Daniel C. Rodgers spent two decades building applications, infrastructure, and AI at Microsoft, Google, and other tech companies before retiring at 42. On this episode of OLWJ Captivation, he talks about his career as a writer and teacher. Most importantly, he explains how to live life at its best if you decide to leave your job to pursue your dreams after you have put together a plan. https://esc...

Linda M. Dellanini, affectionately known as "The Salon Whisperer," is an illustrious Hair Designer, Cosmetologist, Author, Speaker, and Video Podcast Content Creator with over 40 years of unparalleled experience in the beauty industry. A San Francisco/Bay Area native, Linda has carved a remarkable niche for herself as a master of color chemistry, revolutionizing the field with her innova...

If you’ve ever wondered why hardworking people still struggle financially or how small money habits can change your future, this episode is for you. Meet Michael Dillard; ·         personal finance coach ·         Author ·         the creator of the S.A.V.E.R.™ program, a simple financial system helping busy professionals and couples stop living paycheck to paycheck, build wealth, and create gener...

Andrew Postell is a U.S. Marine veteran, Top 1% Loan Officer, and 25+ year real estate investor who built a multi-million dollar track record on one principle: out-working everyone in the room. As a guest, Andrew explains how things have changed in regards to how homes were purchased by his parents and uncle many years ago and he provides solutions on what people should be doing today to purchase...

Meet Paul Musson He's the author of “Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense,” He's a veteran investment professional with over 30 years of experience, including leading the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments. He founded Paddington Capital Management and writes the Paulitical Economy™ blog, offering insights into economic systems and advocating for financial reform. Learn more at padding...

Rewriting The Mortgage Rulebook? Meet Michael Newmann Branch Manager & Senior Loan Officer, CMG Home Loans | NMLS #205706 With 20 years of mortgage industry leadership, UC Davis summa cum laude alumnus Michael Newmann brings a rare blend of financial acuity, psychological insight, and sports-minded strategizing to elite clientele nationwide. As a licensed leader across multiple states, he helm...

Meet Bryan Charleau, he’s the author of "Pitching Sales!" A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional".  He focuses on helping people enter the sales profession and develop the mindset and skills needed to succeed early in their careers. Unlike many sales books that focus on helping experienced sellers go from good to great, his approach takes more of a mentorship perspective....

In her books, best-selling author, speaker and disability advocate, Tracee Garner demonstrates what it means to push through. She can talk about any number of subjects, but enjoys sharing stories around: ·         Overcoming adversity ·         Dealing with disability and an inaccessible world ·         Finding support for mental health as a Black woman ·         Working with community support and...

Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing. Her company, 1106 Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money every time they sell a copy. Michele is on a mission to help authors ask the right questions to make informed decisions about publishing their books. A PDF of her 88-page guide, Publish Like the Pros: A...

Meet Tim Malm Before 2010, Tim lived the life most cowboys only dream about. He wasn’t just a rodeo enthusiast — he was the real deal. A three-time qualifier for the National High School Finals Rodeo and the 2009 National High School Reserve Champion in Tie-Down Roping, Tim had a future in the arena that most competitors spend their whole lives chasing. Then everything changed in an instant. What...

Meet Bob Labbe, inventor of The Ultimate Drink Coaster - one that protects surfaces from drink condensation AND prevents that condensation from spilling on the user. https://ultimatecoasterco.com/ Looking to improve your golf score? Bob helps with that as well in his book, “Putting by the numbers.” https://boblabbe.com/ Find out more at https://motivation-mentorship-and-mone.pinecast.co

Meet Parris Cluff: Paris is a licensed financial services agent and coach with over 20 years of experience. As a Certified Financial Education Instructor, his goal is to teach others how to grow their personal wealth while aptly protecting and managing it, or in his words, “turning it into lasting wealth.” Paris himself has gone through extreme financial hardships, and uses this experience to elev...

Fired and nearly broke at 63; safely a millionaire by 69. David stripped away the complex "financial jargon" and built the One-Page Wealth Compass. It’s a system that turned a tiny nest egg into seven figures in under six years—achieving what most people spend 30 years trying to do. •             The Janitor vs. The Doctor: Why a high school dropout retired with $8 million while 1 in 4 d...

Lynn Whitbeck is the Queen of Sales. Business Owners and Entrepreneurs hire Lynn to ignite winning sales teams, because most are chasing down clients, stuck in a chaotic sales cycle, and lacking client retention, conversions, and profits. Lynn is the Co-Author of a 4.8-Star Amazon-rated book: Practical Wisdoms @ Work. https://strategicsalesqueen.com/about-us/lynn-whitbeck/ Find out more at https:/...

Katharina Huang:  Indie author of travel adventure puzzle game books, sharing stories from third-culture roots to quitting 9-to-5. During COVID, Katie left her corporate career as a machine learning data scientist to reclaim balance and joy. Now, she blends her love of world travel with play and leisure, one puzzle at a time. She lives with a dog-like cat, a cat-like partner, and fronts a metal ba...

As the author of Dissension: A disagreement That Leads to Discord, Rodney Phillips explores how ambition, loyalty, and moral compromise collide in a world where one decision can cost everything. Dissension isn’t just about conflict, it’s about what happens when communication breaks and chaos takes over. As a coach, leader in the community, and career focused individual, Rodney has a lot to say abo...

Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed Autistic with ADHD and physical disabilities, Dr. Christopher Wyatt brings his experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocate to an audience. As a speaker with more than 150 regional and national appearances and 15 ye...

Affordability has become THE topic in media, political, and financial circles. And housing is at the center of the conversation.  Renters particularly feel at risk. Justin Pogue brings a unique perspective based on his twenty years in the trenches of property management and real estate investing. In between property management jobs, a friend suggested that he write a book. One about real estate se...

Carolyn Larkin Taylor is a board-certified neurologist with over 30 years of experience in general neurology. After growing up in Spring Lake, New Jersey, she was among the first women to graduate from the University of Notre Dame. She later moved to Philadelphia, where she obtained her MD from Hahnemann Medical College, completed a medicine internship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and f...

Meet 18-year-old author of 38 books, 22 published Shanti Hershenson is an author and poet known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and dedication to the craft of writing. She began publishing at a young age and has continued to expand her body of work across multiple genres. Through her writing, she explores themes of identity, growth, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Her work reflects a...

Crave leadership with a side of laughter. This is what Domonique Brightman offers. He'll leave you laughing, learning, and empowered to conquer your leadership goals. A lifelong learner and prolific author, Domonique has authored bestselling books like "Going North" and "Stay The Course" to share his insights, and actionable success strategies with the world. https://www.dombri...

Creator of NULU, the Knife that Adapts to You Doug’s journey into adaptive innovation began with his own upper extremity limitations and his experience caring for his father. Frustrated by how poorly traditional tools served real people with real challenges, he designed NULU—a kitchen knife based on circular cutting geometry that delivers control without strain. Today, NULU is in full production a...