Vibe Your Vibe

In Part 1 of this Vibe Your Vibe conversation, Michael Witt shares the experiences that shaped his journey through faith, education, history, and the priesthood. In this episode: - His early journey with faith and losing his sense of belief - His experience at the University of Missouri–St. Louis - Joining the Christian Brothers - Teaching history and connecting history to real life - His experien...

What makes a scent truly unforgettable? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Romeo from Scent of a Million to talk about fragrance, entrepreneurship, and the story behind building a brand in the fragrance space. They discuss his experience in the industry, the growth of the brand, and Auras — one of Scent of a Million’s top-selling fragrances. It’s a conversation about creating s...

What happens when you stop doing what you think you're supposed to do and start pursuing what you actually love? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk Francis sits down with Danae Morgan, a National Calisthenics & Street Lifting Champion, to talk about strength, discipline, finding what you enjoy, and having the courage to pursue your own path. Danae shares how a random conversation whil...

Recorded live on the floor at the Miami International Fitness Expo, this one starts with sparkling water and ends up somewhere a lot more real. Mario is a Polar Seltzer brand ambassador and full-time college student, working events across South Florida while he figures out what's next. He walks through what it's actually like repping a brand at expos, food festivals, and alcohol events (tu...

Most people think discipline is the missing piece. It's usually not. It's the stuff sitting under the surface that nobody taught you to look at. Noy Shani spent 18 years as a sports journalist before burnout and depression took him out of the industry entirely. Now he's a peak performance coach who's worked with 120+ people and companies worldwide, and in this episode, he breaks do...

What happens behind the perfect experience? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk Francis sits down with Greg Gerber, Director of Operations, and Chef Patrick Ramsay, Executive Chef, from the Missouri Athletic Club to talk about what it really takes to create an exceptional hospitality experience. From months of construction and building a 70-person team to handling unexpected problems behind th...

Can motivation alone change your life? According to fitness and mindset coach Albert Virgile, the answer is no. In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk Francis sits down with Albert to explore why discipline, consistency, and mindset matter far more than temporary motivation. From coaching clients around the world to building lasting habits, Albert shares practical advice that applies to fitness,...

What does it really take to build a career in reality TV and content creation? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk Francis sits down with reality TV personality and content creator Savannah Miller to discuss her journey from a life-changing brain tumor diagnosis to appearing on Netflix's The Circle, building a personal brand, and staying authentic in the social media world. They discuss: *...

Are you the bottleneck in your business... or is your system? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Woodrow Bartlett explains why entrepreneurs often blame themselves when the real problem is a lack of systems. From AI and automation to building repeatable processes, this conversation is all about creating a business that works without everything depending on you. If you're feeling overwhelmed or...

Can changing the way you talk to yourself really change your body? At the 2026 Miami International Fitness Expo, I sat down with Rena Flacco, fitness coach, life coach, hairstylist, and Muscle Egg ambassador, to talk about the mindset behind lasting transformation. Rena shares how she lost 60 pounds after shifting from self-criticism to self-belief, why healing starts in the mind, and how positive...

At the Miami International Fitness Expo, we sat down with the founder of Protein Fuel Food to talk about building a business around a simple mission: helping people eat real food again. From protein-packed sauces and dressings to eliminating unnecessary sugars and artificial ingredients, this conversation dives into the growing demand for healthier options and the journey of turning an idea into a...

What if the thing you're most afraid to share online is exactly what builds the most trust? Bobby Umar, 5x TEDx speaker and two-time LinkedIn Top Voice, gets real about vulnerability, building authority, surviving the algorithm, dealing with haters, and what's actually holding most people back from the success they want. Bobby is the founder of the Thought Leadership Branding Club and Disc...

Your lawn is probably getting too much water. And your business might be making the same kind of mistake. Scott Spitz left a long corporate career, not because he burned out, but because he couldn't find a company whose values matched his own. So he bought a Lawn Doctor franchise in West Palm Beach, built it from 2 trucks to 4, doubled his customer base in 3 years, and now has over 312 Google...

What does it really take to stay creative in today’s world? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, we dive into creativity, identity, self-expression, entrepreneurship, and the pressure to constantly perform in a world driven by comparison and noise. This conversation explores: • finding your own creative style • why authenticity matters more than perfection • the pressure of modern work culture • cre...

The studio sat empty for a year, and the bills kept coming. Trina Chaney‑Hoo had to choose: shut it down, or build something completely different. In this episode, we go inside the story of how she turned a blank warehouse into Studio 1016, a 7,000‑square‑foot creative home for more than 120 entrepreneurs, creators, and small business owners in West Palm Beach. Trina shares how her career in luxur...

What if AI isn’t here to replace us, but to make being human  sustainable  again? In this episode of  Vibe Your Vibe , Caitlen Macias, founder and CEO of Bot Queen, breaks down how to use AI in real life without losing your soul, sanity, or relationships. We get into authentic content in an AI world, women’s invisible labor and mental load, burnout, rethinking 9–5, and why “just add AI” is not a s...

What happens when helping everyone else finally breaks you? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Madison (Mad. E), founder of Arts With Madison, shares how constantly giving her time, energy, and heart to others led to burnout, depression, and a complete questioning of her identity, and how she’s now rebuilding her life and art from a healthier place. She tells the wild story of finding a full 1982–...

Most photographers don’t have a talent problem. They have a visibility problem. In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Maicol Osorio to talk about why so many photographers struggle to get consistent clients… even when their work is great. The reality is simple: if people can’t find you, they can’t hire you. This conversation goes deeper than social media and trends. It breaks down...

Most people don’t realize what’s happening inside their body… until it’s too late. Chronic inflammation is often invisible, but it quietly impacts everything, from your energy and focus to your weight, mood, and long-term health. In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Dr. Joy Yihong-Hao to break down what inflammation actually is, why it’s so common today, and how it shows up in wa...

Most leaders don’t burn out because they’re weak; they burn out because they’re carrying things they’ve never said out loud. In this episode, Gary Frey opens up about the unseen weight behind success: betrayal, pressure, imposter syndrome, and the private battles leaders quietly navigate while appearing strong on the outside. Gary calls himself a “MacGyver for CEOs,” and for good reason. He’s the...

Everyone loves the idea of “having it all.” Career. Kids. Business. Freedom. Balance. But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs and parents are exhausted trying to live up to that expectation. In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping, to talk about the moment she stopped trying to be superwoman and how that decision changed everything. This conve...

Most people believe that buying or selling a home is a market-driven decision. In reality, it’s usually a life decision disguised as a transaction. In Part 2 of Vibe Your Vibe with Liz Dawes, she breaks down what she actually hears when someone says, “I need a realtor,” and why slowing the process down often leads to better outcomes than chasing timing or headlines. This conversation explores prep...

Why do so many people miss real estate opportunities even when the market conditions seem favorable? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe , Kirk Francis sits down with Liz Dawes, a Florida real estate strategist with over 30 years of experience, to explore why preparation matters more than timing and how decision-making, emotion, and lifestyle play a bigger role than most people realize. This convers...

Some moments don’t ask to be fixed. They ask you to be present. In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, I sit down with Donnalynn Riley, a joyologist, emotional energy strategist, and executive coach, to explore what happens when life changes faster than you can control it. We talk about grief, massive transitions, leadership, and the instinct we all have to immediately ask “what’s next” instead of sta...

What happens when a nonprofit doesn’t just talk about affordable housing but actually builds homes while training the next generation of construction workers? In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Steve Speer, a Construction Project Manager with East Missouri Action Agency. We’re recording inside a home Steve is building mid-construction, which makes this conversation extra real:...