Born without a choice

What does it really take to build connection across cultures and communities? In this episode, Mathias Lemos Castillo, founder of MLC Consulting, shares his perspective as a bilingual community engagement consultant and cultural bridge-builder. Born and raised in Uruguay before moving to the United States, Mathias brings a unique cross-cultural lens to conversations about belonging, communication,...

What if sound is doing more than we realize? In this fascinating conversation, Heather Schmid, an international recording artist and filmmaker, takes us into the world of sound, frequency, cymatics, healing, and consciousness. We explore the relationship between sound and matter, humanity’s ancient connection with music and healing, the power of the human voice, and the questions explored in Heath...

What can more than 25 years on Broadway teach us about building great teams? In this episode, Teri Pruitt, a veteran theatrical professional and founder of Open the Aperture, takes us behind the curtain to explore the powerful lessons theatre can teach us about leadership, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and trust. Teri began working professionally in theatre in 1992 and has spent more than...

What if creativity could help you navigate some of life’s biggest transitions? In this episode, Susan Hensley, transformational coach, speaker, and author of Art for Your Sanity , shares how art journaling helped her rediscover creativity, playfulness, and joy during a demanding period of her life. With a background in HR, leadership, coaching, and journalism, Susan brings a unique perspective to...

What if chronic pain is not just about where it hurts—but about how the body is moving as a whole? In this episode, Frank Titus, founder of Titus Motion Therapy, shares more than three decades of experience helping people understand the relationship between movement, posture, muscular balance, and pain. Frank explains why he believes many approaches focus on managing symptoms rather than identifyi...

What happens when surviving is no longer enough—and you begin searching for a deeper way to heal, grow, and reclaim your life? In this thought-provoking conversation, Justin L. Shaw, former stand-up comedian, Dr. of Divinity, author, and creator of the Sourcery 101 system, shares his unconventional journey through trauma, addiction, emotional struggles, spiritual awakening, and transformation. Jus...

What if learning to manage anxiety could help you create a calmer, more fulfilling life? In this conversation, Elke Scholz, registered psychotherapist, expressive art consultant and educator, internationally certified EMDR therapist, author, and keynote speaker, shares practical insights for understanding and managing anxiety. With more than 35 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety,...

What if the greatest risk in life isn’t failure—but reaching the end of it with too many unlived dreams? In this inspiring conversation, Joy-Yafit Pascal, transformational speaker, Design Thinking coach, women’s empowerment facilitator, and dance improvisation instructor, shares the experiences that led her to rethink what it truly means to live a fulfilling life. After building a successful inter...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your strategy, your circumstances, or your effort—but the hidden programming running beneath the surface? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Joseph Drolshagen, known as Joey, reveals how subconscious conditioning can influence the habits, decisions, and behaviors that shape both our personal and professional lives. With more than 28 years of experie...

What happens when you stop living from pressure, expectations, and other people’s definitions of success—and finally choose yourself? In this powerful conversation, Carine Colemonts, executive coach, trusted advisor, author of Your Life Is NOW , and creator of the Clarity Compass Method, shares the lessons she has learned from more than 14,000 one-on-one coaching sessions and decades of helping le...

Can a simple story change a family… or even a nation? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory welcomes Dr. Samuel Lee Bowman—author, psychologist, entrepreneur, entertainer, and the beloved creator of Granpa Cratchet. For more than four decades, Dr. Bowman has entertained millions of children across America while teaching timeless values through storytelling, humor, and imagina...

What if financial freedom wasn’t just about money—but about having the freedom to choose the life you truly want? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Tim Kelly—former Navy Chief, bestselling author, high-performance coach, and real estate investor—to explore the mindset, discipline, and courage required to create lasting freedom. After serving 15 years in the...

What happens when faith moves beyond belief and becomes an unshakable personal experience? In this heartfelt episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Leah Chrest—author, Christian meditation teacher, contemplative blogger, and lifelong educator—to explore the profound moments that transformed her relationship with God. Leah shares how years of researching hundreds of near-death exp...

What if the smallest daily habits could completely change the course of your life? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Nita Sweeney—award-winning author, mindfulness coach, meditation teacher, ultramarathoner, retired attorney, and mental health advocate. Nita shares her remarkable journey from severe depression and suicidal thoughts to discovering healing th...

What if the career you’ve worked so hard to build isn’t actually the life you want? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Adam Goldman—franchise coach, consultant, entrepreneur, and author of The Franchisee Lifestyle —to explore how franchising can become a powerful path to financial freedom, business ownership, and greater control over your future. After discovering fir...

Every day, we buy, scroll, compare, and consume—but have you ever stopped to ask what those choices reveal about the life you’re trying to build? In this thought-provoking episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Dr. Tejvir Sekhon, marketing professor, researcher, and writer, to explore the hidden forces shaping our everyday decisions. From consumer culture and artificial intellige...

What if the greatest transformation in your life begins the moment you choose yourself? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Ange Dove for a powerful conversation about healing, self-discovery, and stepping into the life you were always meant to live. Ange shares her journey of overcoming limiting beliefs, embracing authenticity, and helping others reconnect w...

What happens when an entire culture risks having its stories forgotten? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Som Phin, an award-winning Cambodian-American author who has published more than 35 novels blending Khmer history, mythology, fantasy, romance, and literary fiction. Som shares how growing up between two cultures inspired her lifelong mission to preserv...

What does it mean to move beyond surface-level Christianity and develop a faith that remains strong through life’s greatest challenges? In this episode of Born Without a Choice , Victory sits down with Timothy Allen—pastor, prison chaplain, author of Before The Fall , and founder of the Romans10Nine Bible study app. Drawing from over four decades of walking with Christ and more than twenty years i...

What does it truly mean to live a life of purpose beyond simply waiting for heaven? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice , Victory sits down with Dr. Gerald “Dr. G” Robison—pastor, Bible teacher, author, and international speaker—to explore how faith is meant to transform the way we think, live, and face life’s greatest challenges. After surviving tongue cancer and multiple surgeries...

What if the answers you’ve been searching for have always lived within you? In this deeply reflective episode of Born Without a Choice , Victory sits down with Sharon Ann Rose—ceremonialist, author, shamanic priestess, and guide to the Sacred Feminine—to explore the journey of healing, embodiment, and spiritual awakening. Drawing from more than twenty-five years of guiding women through life’s mos...

What if one of the greatest career resources you’ve ever had has been waiting for you all along? In this episode of Born Without a Choice , Victory sits down with alumni engagement expert Jennifer Cunningham to explore how alumni communities can open doors to mentorship, career advancement, leadership opportunities, and lifelong professional success. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience lea...

What if the peace you’re searching for has been within you all along? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Swami Nityananda—spiritual teacher, author, and guide at Awake Yoga Meditation—to explore the deeper purpose of meditation, self-awareness, and living from the heart. Drawing from decades of spiritual practice, scholarship, and teaching, Swami Nityananda...

Can a marriage truly heal after distance, disconnection, and heartbreak? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Becky Aste, founder of Marriage Starts In Me and host of the globally ranked podcast Your Breakthrough Blueprint. After facing separation and nearly losing her own marriage, Becky discovered that lasting transformation wasn’t just about communication—it...

Are we chasing success—or simply rushing through life without ever asking where we’re going? In this thought-provoking episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Tony Tenaglier—leadership speaker, author, aerospace quality manager, yoga teacher, and host of the podcasts Work Sucks, But I Like It and Yoga is a Practice, Not a Performance . Drawing from psychology, leadership, flow sci...