THE GROWTH TABLE

Why do some people experience profound personal transformation while others continue consuming information without seeing meaningful change? In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast , Blessing Arutere sits down with social worker, NLP practitioner, and InsightBridge founder Binyamin to explore the difference between knowledge and transformation. Together, they discuss why insight—not simply inf...

What if success isn’t about achieving more—but becoming more intentional about the life you’re building? In this inspiring episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Ted Kopecko to discuss the journey from external success to internal fulfillment. Drawing from more than three decades in business, architecture, entrepreneurship, and commer...

What happens after life falls apart? In this heartfelt episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with author Rowan to discuss his deeply personal journey through addiction, recovery, faith, fatherhood, and healing. Drawing from his book ENOUGH, Rowan shares why recovery isn’t a dramatic transformation but a daily commitment to choosing hope, honesty, and healing. Together, th...

Can a story teach entrepreneurship better than a business textbook? In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with entrepreneur, investor, educator, and author Andrew to discuss why storytelling may be one of the most effective ways to prepare founders for the realities of building a business. Drawing from his experience founding companies, investing in more than 70 s...

Why do so many children stop sharing their feelings with the people who love them most? In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with family therapist and parenting expert Dr. Marcus to discuss how parents can build deeper trust and stronger emotional connections with their children. Drawing from more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Marcus explains why emotional saf...

What if the biggest risk in life isn’t failure—but never fully living? In this thought-provoking episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with Jim Hauck to explore the mindset behind choosing courage over comfort and experiences over fear. Together, they discuss why so many people allow fear to shape their decisions, how curiosity can open unexpected doors, and whether livin...

What if your business doesn’t need more leads—it just needs a better system? In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with Cody, founder of Agent Lions Den, to discuss why many businesses struggle not because of a lack of opportunities, but because of inconsistent follow-up and inefficient sales processes. Drawing from his background as an international equestrian an...

Every decision we make creates a ripple—shaping our teams, our families, our organizations, and often generations beyond what we can immediately see. In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with David, whose remarkable journey spans military service aboard nuclear submarines, pastoral leadership, and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore how faith becomes more th...

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with Gaylen Wilson to explore his remarkable journey of receiving a heart transplant and transforming that experience into a purpose-driven mission of helping others find hope, healing, and joy. Gaylen shares the emotional journey behind his transplant, the responsibility he feels to honor the gift of life he...

What can a lifetime of music teach us about resilience, purpose, and the human spirit? In this inspiring episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and Spirit of Music Foundation founder Tony, to explore the lessons learned from more than 7,000 performances around the world. From concert halls to prisons, nursing home...

In a culture that often rewards visibility, status, and self-promotion, what does it mean to lead by serving others? In this inspiring episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with Marine Officer, author, mentor, father, and Parent-Child-Connect founder Olaolu to discuss leadership, resilience, parenting, and the importance of positive influence. Drawing from his own journey...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but how much of it is actually useful? In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with operations and AI expert ST to explore how small and mid-sized businesses can move beyond the hype and begin using AI in practical, measurable ways. Together, they discuss how operators are leveraging AI to improve execution, streamline workflow...

What does it really take to scale beyond one business, one industry, and one leadership model? In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with Dan, a seasoned operator who has built and led a $30M+ real estate services platform with 200+ employees, along with experience across wealth management, healthcare, and multiple emerging sectors. Together, they unpack the reali...

Why do so many capable entrepreneurs and leaders still feel stuck? In this episode of The Growth Table Podcast, Blessing Arutere sits down with Dominic, a former sales leader and military professional turned business growth strategist, to explore the invisible barriers that hold high-performing people back. Together, they break down the hidden patterns behind overwhelm, inconsistency, and stalled...

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Tiffany Smith, a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience across critical care, ER, hospice, home health, and long-term care. Tiffany has seen healthcare from every angle—from the frontlines of emergency medicine to the quiet, emotional realities of end-of-life care. In this episode, she opens up about what most people never...

In this insightful episode of The Growth Table Podcast, host Blessing Arutere sits down with Patrick Van Der Burght for a powerful conversation on influence, decision-making, and the psychology behind why people say “yes.” Patrick breaks down the Seven Universal Principles of Persuasion, explaining how they shape everyday choices—from business negotiations and marketing to leadership and personal...

In this episode of The Growth Table, I sit with Corwin Johnson (CJ Moneyway)—podcast host, speaker, AI educator, and founder of Moneyway Media. We discuss entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we build influence, businesses, and legacy. CJ shares practical insights on discipline, consistency, and why “legacy over likes” is the foundation of real...

In this episode of The Growth Table with Blessing Arutere, I speak with Steve Barton, High-Performance Executive Coach and creator of The Game of Ten®, about overcoming fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs to lead and live with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. A powerful takeaway from our conversation is Steve's declaration: "I am Ten. I am doing the best that I can, with the awareness...

In this episode, Growing Smarter: Creativity and Using AI for Business Growth , we explore how modern businesses can move beyond guesswork and start making smarter, faster, and more creative decisions with the help of artificial intelligence. We break down how AI is no longer just a “tech trend” but a practical tool that can support everyday business growth—from generating ideas and improving cont...

Every episode of this podcast, will give you something you can actually use to improve your life and income. The Growth Table with Blessing Arutere is a space for honest conversations about money, personal growth, purpose and building a meaningful life. This podcast is for anyone who is intentionally building their life step by step and wants clarity, encouragement, and real strategies they can ap...