Enter the Lionheart

Nick Lamagna is a Matt Serra Jiujitsu black belt; Golden gloves boxer; Real estate investor and mentor and Host of the A-Game podcast.   1.00:    Overcoming fear and the unknown 8.00:     Overcoming recent injuries and disabilities 12.00:   Keeping a positive mindset regardless of your genetic disposition 16.00: Jiu-Jitsu goals 24.00:   Benefits of cold plunging 29.00:   Slaying Dragons first 32.0...

Lawrence starts by explaining how he found his business niche and the lessons learned from working with successful developers. He gets granular on his geographical areas of focus and on understanding risks when developing product that will set the top comparable in a neighborhood. Lawrence provides a great take on his top Chicago neighborhoods for upside and reasoning for why he is bullish. Throug...

Renee Fitton is a registered dietitian, entrepreneur, and expert in nutrition, longevity, and healthcare innovation. She specializes in fasting-mimicking diets, cellular renewal, and bridging scientific research with practical health applications.  She is the Director of Education & Healthcare Sales at ProLon, where she develops sales strategies, educates healthcare practitioners on nutrition and...

Patrick Eley is a stand-up comedian known for his deadpan style that draws from his eclectic and unconventional life experiences. Originally trained as a chiropractor, he retired to pursue comedy full-time, while also training Jiu-Jitsu with Team Diaz. 0.00: Patrick's career pivot from Chiropractor to Comic 7.00:     How we are entering into another golden era for comedy 13.00:   Mentors for comed...

Always great to talk to my friend Nic on the importance of nurturing your right brain, living with the spirit of adult play, overcoming limiting beliefs and living a fulfilled life. Aside from dedicating many of his formative years to mastering and then spreading his love for jiujitsu around the world, 4th degree jiujitsu black belt Nic is also a screenwriter, entrepreneur, and author.   0.00:    ...

At 61, Eric North is a living example of how resilience, mindset, and movement can help us not just live longer, but live better.  Longevity isn't just about the years we add; it's about the energy, confidence, and joy we bring into them. But many people over 40 face a hidden struggle: not with illness, but with inertia. They've lost momentum, feel stuck in patterns of stress or stagnation. Eric s...

Mike Milligan is a Certified Financial Planner, Adjunct Professor, host of "One of a Kind" Financial Show, author, husband and father. Check out Mike's "The One of a Kind Financial Plan", the coaching program for financial pros and the course "Personal Financial Planning".   Discount code to get $50 off for the PFP course with the code "ODU 50". www.mikemilligan.com 0.00:     A little about Mike's...

Brett Eaton just published "Uncomfortable Either Way", a guide to embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.   Brett emphasizes that discomfort—whether in pursuing goals, starting businesses, or facing challenges—is the path to meaningful change and fulfillment.   0.00:     How Fitness training led to interest in the psychology of coaching 4.00:     Adopting a 360-deg...

#204 – T.J. Rubin: Business Building with Integrity & Innovation T.J. Rubin embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of Chicago. He is the Owner and Founder of Fulton Grace Realty, one of the nation's most well-respected and fastest-growing real estate firms.   After being laid off during the 2008 financial crisis, T.J., a former litigation attorney, transitioned from a career in law to establish his b...

Dr. Albert Bramante has spent two decades at the intersection of entertainment, psychology, and transformative education. As a talent agent, psychology professor, and author, Albert has spent years   helping actors, students, and educators overcome performance blocks—combining hypnosis, NLP, and mental strategies to sharpen focus and build resilience.  0.00:     Alberts background in helping actor...

Kristen Monegato exemplifies resilience in facing her cancer diagnosis; she emphasizes listening to your body, getting screened if anything feels off, and learning about natural health protocols.   Kristen fosters a "Buffalo Strong" mindset to overcome hardships in any part of life, all while remaining a positive and happy wife and mother.  0.00:     Getting a cancer diagnosis   6.00:     Listen t...

Alex Pintia moved from Romania to the United States and found his calling as a personal trainer, helping busy professionals prioritize their health, amid their busy schedules, while juggling his own journey in Jiujitsu and his family.   0:00:     Daily fitness from getting your steps in 5.00:     How Alex decided to start working in personal fitness 8.00:     Moving from Romania to the United Stat...

Waldemar Franco has led expeditions in various parts of the world, including whitewater kayaking, skiing, mountaineering, free-diving, and cycling. He has also been a pioneer in the adventure travel industry, starting his business in 1993 as an adventure travel guide with a vision of blending amazing adventures with spectacular hospitality and design for his guests. Waldemar is also a father, a wr...

Stewart is the host of "Sat Chat's" Podcast, which focuses on spreading information about Bitcoin, specifically how new investors can access bitcoin through "stacking Sats",   and why learning about bitcoin might be the best thing you can do for your future self   0.00:     Stewart's love for Strongman Training with "Icelandic Stones" 6.00:     Lawrence's Icelandic stone story 10.00:   Stewart fin...

Re-Releasing my old episode with the great Geoff Thompson, whose bestseller, "Watch My Back" was. Apivotal book for me, first reading it as a teenage martial artist in England.  Geoff is a man who has lived many lives. In his earlier years he worked on some of the toughest "doors" in Coventry, as a Bouncer, sometimes literally fighting for his life to protect the innocent against the violent (four...

Eddie Arrazola started his martial arts journey at the tender age of 5, and today is the owner and head trainer of Lobos Boxing, a competitive Jiujitsu athlete and someone who remains passionate about using Boxing as a vehicle of self-development for his students. 0.00:    Eddie's background in martial arts 4.00:     Importance of a good team around you (and difficulties of extreme fame) 12.00:  ...

Gary Chupik isn't just a mental performance coach—he's a mindset architect for elite athletes, business leaders, and anyone chasing their full potential. Gary is the founder of Elite Mindset and has coached clients from NFL & MLB athletes, to FBI & Fortune 500 CEOs.   He brings a rare blend of neuroscience, leadership psychology, and lived wisdom to everything he does. 0.00:     Gary's background...

Jay Aedo is an international entrepreneur, teacher of practical philosophy and children's book author. Born and raised in southern California, Jay often felt the weight of the different belief systems his parents, teachers and religious leaders followed. As a writer and community leader, he encourages his young readers to look beyond the antiquated programs of the stories repeated for centuries.  ...

After achieving success in the corporate world, but at the expense of his physical and mental health, and losing a friend to suicide, Nick decided he needed a radical re-evaluation in his life. Nick learned to exercise his "vulnerability muscle" reach out to mentors, find rejuvenation in helping others combat isolation and burnout.   Nic's bestselling book, Executive Loneliness, and his work with...

Ben Fowle left finance as a young man and together with his young wife, they spent two decades travelling the world for the Foreign Service & CIA.   Along the way they raised their two daughters, and after many adventures returned to the US, where he switched to the private sector and found a love for jiu-jitsu.   0.00:     Ben's Background in Finance and Trading 5.00:     Leaving Finance to Join...

Marlon Suarez is a former college athlete and a Danaher Death Squad Jiu-jitsu black belt, who has achieved massive success as a New York Real Estate broker for two decades. Marlon shares his wisdom on the transferrable lessons of high-level athletics to entrepreneurial real estate, the importance of consistency and mentorship, and why we must all find our niche.   0.00:     Marlon's background in...

Heather Hakes is an author, public speaker and mindset strategist who helps people throve in their lives. Heather is the host of the "Mind over Matter" Podcast  0:00:     Heather's background from corporate world "taking the leap" 4.00:     Travelling the world and getting out of comfort zone 8.00:     Power vs Force – Stress and Burnout vs Apathy 13.00:   Knowing your values 16.00:   Avoiding reg...

Devin Robinson is a seasoned fund manager with years of experience launching, managing, and scaling multiple successful investment funds. In his own words he's a "Father, Fund Manager, Real Estate Investor, Speaker, Educator, Dreamer & World's Most Distracted Human."                    Follow Devin on IG: @devin.robinson1 https://devinrobinsonrei.com/   0.00:     Why Martial Arts is so good for ki...

Tom Swales is a physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of the AMT Certification. Tom has dedicated his career to helping people move better and feel stronger. His journey, shaped by a life-threatening health challenge, has instilled resilience and passion in his work.  Free masterclass: "8 Neurohacks for Rapid Results – How to Reduce Pain and Get Them Moving Faster and Better in 60 Seconds o...

Vonetta Rain shares her transformative journey, overcoming childhood trauma, dealing with her intuitive gifts, and harnessing the power of plant medicine. From her time in Africa to living abundantly through service in Bali, she has embraced her soul's path to a liberated, unique life.   0:00:     A Shaman's Apprentice 9.00:     Power of the book: "Autobiography of a Yogi" 13.00:   Childhood Traum...