Are You Awesome Today?

Stephen's guest this week is Ann Marie Stewart. Ann Marie is the author of two award winning novels, a public speaker, an actress, a musical theater director, a voice coach, and a Grammy Award winner. Obviously, she is not retired and never plans to. She has a passion for helping us see the benefit of making our life count.

Stephen's guest this week is Dr. Paulette Evans. Dr. Paulette has a passion for providing people with the tools they need to get out of their own way to be their most effective selves. She uses a methodology that walks clients through pinpointing their current issues, calculating the cost associated with their lack of efficiency, implementing solutions that address the issues, and sustaining their...

David Watson is Stephen's guest this week. David is an author, entrepreneur and storyteller. He was raised by his grandparents in North Texas, and the loss of his grandfather early in his life set off a long stretch of years defined by movement, risk and consequence. Those years cost him time, relationships and freedom. Today David works in business, speaks about accountability and reentry, and pu...

Stephen's guest this week is Mark Blacknell. Mark is a meditation guide best known for the  Stare at the Wall practice, a simple and direct approach to stillness designed for real people living real lives. He is a Marine veteran, former Teamster, and working-class kid originally from Philly who hit rock bottom and found his way back through simplicity, discipline, and showing up for five quiet min...

This week, Cameron Tope joins Stephen in a discussion on Leadership. Cam has learned that success isn't about working harder. It's about becoming a better leader, building systems, embracing continuous learning, and surrounding yourself with great people. Listen in as Cam shares lessons on overcoming setbacks, making better decisions, leading with intention, building a business that creates freedo...

Stephen's guest this week is Bobby Kelly. As a coach, speaker, and author, Bobby is leading a new movement of reinvention for high performers, business leaders, and midlife pivoters who are ready to write their "next chapter" with clarity and confidence. His book, The Next Chapter Starts Now, and companion workbook distill ten proven steps to break free of the "messy middle," build micro-wins, and...

Brownell Landrum joins Stephen this week and leaves Stephen completely fascinated. Brownell is a Storyteller, TEDx Speaker, Explorer, and Change Catalyst with a passion for peaceful, positive, and purposeful progress in the world. In this episode, she shares her passion for the Science behind Wishful Thinking. Listen in for the opportunity of looking at wishing in a new and positive and powerful w...

This week, Dr. Pat Boulogne joins Stephen in a discussion on Identifying Gaps. W e find ourselves being pulled in many directions that spread our time thin, not taking care of what is really important for us and those that matter whether physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, or financially.  When not kept in check, we end up sick, in crisis, or worse. Listen in as Dr. Pat helps us discover...

This week, Stephen is joined by April Martini and Anne Candido. April and Anne are the authors of The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things, and co-founders of ForthRight People, a leadership performance company focused on building high-performing leaders from the inside out. They believe a leader's Personal Brand is their greatest compet...

This week, Barry Moline joins Stephen for a fun discussion on Ethical Persuasion. Barry is a former CEO and leadership speaker focused on ethical leadership, teamwork, influence, and real-world leadership challenges. Listen in as Barry shares his passion for b roadening people's knowledge in leadership, teamwork, and influence to accelerate their leadership journey.

Stephen's guest this week is Christopher Hossfeld. Chris didn't learn leadership in a classroom—he spent nearly 30 years in environments where waiting wasn't an option and getting it wrong had major consequences. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, combat veteran, and former faculty member at the Army War College, Chris built his career leading in high-pressure situations where information was incomplete...

Stephen's guest this week is Jami Smith. Jami has a passion for help ing People leaders, founders, and scaling teams design the People Operations systems, internal communication rhythms, and culture practices that support growth. Listen in to learn the importance of promoting happiness in the workplace through Leading with Love.

Stephen's guest this week is Neil Thubron. Neil is an executive coach, leadership mentor and sales performance expert dedicated to transforming the professional and personal lives of executives and business leaders. Listen in as Neil explores setting bigger goals, staying disciplined when motivation drops, and what endurance challenges teach about business and life.

Joining Stephen this week is Mikael Avatar. Mikael is a Paralympic record-breaker and transformational coach whose work centers on resilience, adversity, and personal reinvention. You don't want to miss his incredible story. Listen in as Mikael explores rebuilding after major setbacks, what elite performance teaches about everyday resilience, and how people can redefine what is possible in their o...

Stephen's guest this week is Stephanie Valentine. Stephanie is the founder of SV Living , a modern lifestyle and storytelling platform that blends healthy living with emotional wellness. With a background in holistic nutrition and clinical hypnosis, she brings a refreshing, thoughtful voice to conversations about slow living, reinvention, self-care, and building a brand with heart. Listen in to he...

Stephen's guest this week is Chris Carter. Chris is a Speaker, Advisor and has a passion for h elping Business Leaders Understand SAP, AI & Digital Transformation. Y ou don't want to miss his positive energy as Chris shares some Awesome ideas on how we as entrepreneurs can simplify our technology life.  

Stephen's guest this week is Dr. Deb Butler. Dr. Deb is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach who has also taught at The Life Coach School for Brooke Castillo. Prior to coaching, she spent 30 years as a Board-Certified Chiropractor, Nutritionist, and Acupuncturist. She is also the host of the podcast ThINNER Peace in Menopause and Beyond. She spent decades struggling with weight and yo-yo...

Joining Stephen this week is Sam Yeruva. Sam is on a mission to make technology accessible to hospitals. Digitizing processes in the healthcare industry can lead to significant advancements in efficiency, patient care, and overall outcomes. His company is commit ted to provid ing value to patients and medical professionals, creating a more efficient, patient-centered, and technologically advanced...

Stephen's guest this week is Jason Fishman. Jason brings more than 15 years of digital marketing and growth experience, and as CEO of Digital Niche Agency, he's led teams that have scaled 900-plus clients while helping over 500 online capital campaigns collectively raise nine figures. In this session, Jason walk s through how founders with limited budgets can use digital channels to attract invest...

Joining Stephen this week are two powerhouses in the area of Healthcare Executive Search and Assignment. Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley share their insights on w hy the first 90 days often determine long‑term leadership success, common mistakes new leaders make when stepping into a new role, and the importance of listening before making major changes. Listen in to learn important characteristics a...

Stephen's guest this week is Mike Forgie. Mik e's arena of expertise is in Google Maps, Search Engine/AI Optimization, Websites, and Purchase-Intent Ads for Commercial Real Estate. Mike has a passion for helping business owners show up right when their ideal customer searches Google for a service. Listen in to learn some great and simple tips for reaching this goal.

This week we learn about turning setbacks into superpowers with Stephen's guest, Patrick Engasser. Patrick is a unique and sought-after bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker who has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and coaching skills. He has a passion for helping high performers overcome obstacles and reach their goals faster and with less effort.

This week, Stephen welcomes Dr. Beverly Smallwood to the podcast. Dr. Bev is a Leadership Psychologist and has a passion for Helping Leaders Master the Relentless Rebound in Crisis, Change, and Everyday Chaos. Listen in to learn how to Heal with Hope, Cope with Confidence, Live with Purpose and Lead with Wisdom.

Stephen's guest this week is Michelle J. Howe. Michelle is a Private Advisor & Consultant, Speaker, and Founder of Empath Evolution™.  Today, she takes us on a wonderful journey of discovering yourself and of living resonance, with and end goal of gaining your success without losing yourself.

This week we delve into ways to t ap in to new markets and talk to customers in their first language. Our guest, Christina Spaulding is an SEO and Marketing expert. She is passionate about helping teams identify what works, and what doesn't, in each language, then linking strategy, content, and outreach so teams stop operating in silos and start winning together. Listen in as Christine talks about...