Real Talk with Grace Redman

What if the person who was nearly destroyed by hate became the one who shows us how to heal from it? In this episode of Real Talk, I sit down with John Daly, author of From Hate to Healing and subject of the documentary Escape from Room 18, for a conversation about forgiveness, fear, and the choice between bitter and better. John was a high-ranking neo-Nazi officer until members discovered his Jew...

What if the hardest seasons of your life were never happening to you, but for you? What if the people who challenge you the most are actually there to teach you how to surrender, set boundaries, and come back to yourself? In this solo episode of Real Talk, I share the hill I will die on: my faith in God, and how it has pulled me through my darkest seasons. Not because the hard times don't hurt...

What if the version of you that everyone loves isn't actually you? In this episode of Real Talk, I sit down with Amanda Walsh, bestselling author of Life by the Stars and founder of Astrology Hub, for a conversation about authenticity, identity, and the moments that quietly rearrange a life. Amanda shares the story behind her own turning point,  leaving a thriving life in New York City for Haw...

What if the thing standing between you and your next level isn’t what’s happening around you but what you’re holding onto within you? In this episode of Real Talk , I sit down with Mr. Mind, founder of Mind Is Everything , for a powerful conversation about the mind, identity, authenticity, spirituality, and what it really takes to transform your life. Drawing from his own journey of failure, rebui...

What if the life you want requires you to become someone you haven’t been yet? In this episode of Real Talk , I sit down with Erika Cruz , founder of Courage Driven Latina, personal branding expert, coach, and speaker, who walked away from a six-figure tech career to build a seven-figure business and powerful personal brand from her childhood bedroom. Her story has landed her on the front page of...

Have you ever felt like life completely fell apart, only to discover it was making room for something even greater? In this deeply inspiring episode of Real Talk, I sit down with Sarah Centrella, internationally recognized keynote speaker, executive mindset coach, and bestselling author, whose remarkable journey proves that our greatest setbacks can become the foundation for our greatest breakthro...

What if you’ve been waiting for motivation, when the very thing you need is action? What if the life and business you’re dreaming of aren’t created by feeling inspired first, but by taking action even when you don’t feel like it? In this episode of Real Talk , we explore one of the biggest myths that keeps people stuck: waiting for inspiration before taking the next step. Not because motivation is...

What if the people criticizing you are actually helping you become the most elevated version of yourself? What if the comments that hurt the most aren’t meant to break you but to reveal where healing and accountability still needs to happen? In this solo episode of Real Talk , we explore one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make when dealing with haters, critics, and judgment. Not becau...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to spot opportunities that everyone else misses? In this thought-provoking episode of Real Talk , I sit down with Michael Noffsinger , AI strategist, entrepreneur, former criminal investigator, and expert in government systems, whose career has taken him from solving criminal cases to building AI-powered businesses that are transforming the way organizat...

What if the person you've been holding onto resentment toward isn't the one suffering from it? What if you are? In this solo episode of Real Talk , we explore one of the most difficult—and most freeing—lessons in life: forgiveness. Not because what happened was okay. Not because they deserve it. But because your peace is too valuable to hand over to the people who hurt you. For years, ange...

What if the one thing stealing your peace isn't what people are saying,  but the meaning you're giving it? In this solo episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, I share one of the most transformative lessons I've learned: The most empowered person in the room is the one who takes nothing personally. We'll explore why other people's words and actions have far less to do with you...

Have you ever felt like you had something important to say,  but fear kept you from saying it? In this inspiring episode of Real Talk, I sit down with Matthew Cossolotto, former aide to Congressman Leon Panetta, speechwriter for leaders at NATO and the U.S. House of Representatives, and author of The Joy of Public Speaking. From working alongside influential leaders to helping everyday people find...

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 Have you ever wondered what can happen when a community comes together with a shared mission—to ensure every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential? In this inspiring episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, I return to my alma mater, Hillsdale High School, where Empowerment Through Action (ETA) fi...

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐲𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬 Have you ever achieved something you once thought would make you happy... only to realize there was still something missing? In this episode of Real Talk, I sit down with Olympian, well-being coach, and founder, Robyn Stevens, for a powerful conversation about success, identity, integrity, and what it truly means to create a life that feels good from the inside out. Ro...

What happens when life literally stops you in your tracks… and you come back completely transformed?  In this episode of Real Talk, I sit down with world renowned medical intuitive healer, and bestselling Hay House author, and host of the globally syndicated Medical Intuitive Miracle Show on iHeartRadio, Kimberly Meredith, for a fascinating conversation on healing, intuition, faith, forgiveness, a...

Have you ever felt like you had to choose between being fully yourself and being taken seriously?   During Arab American Heritage month I had the honor of chatting with Loureen Ayyoub, award-winning journalist, spoken word poet, and the first Arab American woman on air with CBS News in the Bay Area. From navigating identity in spaces where she hasn’t always felt represented to using her voice to t...

Have you ever wondered if the very obstacles that seem to be holding you back, your background, your "unconventional" path, or the doors slammed in your face, are actually the keys to your greatest success? In this high-impact episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman , I sit down with Robert Jweinat , a California attorney, entrepreneur, and San Ramon City Council member. From loading UPS trucks to...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to perform at your peak when the pressure is at its highest and uncertainty is the only constant? In this deep-dive episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman , I sit down with mental performance coach and sports psychology expert Grant Parr. A former NCAA quarterback and author of The Next One Up Mindset: How to Prepare for the Unknown , Grant has dedicated his ca...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to stay at the top of your game for over 40 years without losing your spark? In this high-energy episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman , Grace sits down with Bay Area legend Vern Glenn , Emmy Award-winning Sports Director for KPIX CBS San Francisco and Silver Circle Hall of Famer. Known as “Mr. Involvement,” Vern is famous for jumping into the story whether it...

Have you ever worked hard, done everything “right,” and still felt burned out, disconnected, or stuck? In this powerful and deeply expansive episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, Grace sits down with Steph Saffer, speaker, workshop facilitator, certified executive coach, licensed acupuncturist, and wellness leader, for an honest conversation about energy, impact, fear, and what it really means t...

Have you ever found yourself in a season where nothing feels clear, yet everything feels urgent? In this deeply grounding episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman , Grace sits down with Brenda Reynolds , a trusted organizational and leadership consultant, executive coach, award-winning author, and TEDx speaker, for an honest conversation about navigating uncertainty, transition, and what she calls “...

Have you ever spoken up knowing you were right and still not been heard? In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman , I sit down with Dalisia Coppersmith, executive coach, leadership strategist, ultramarathon runner, author of Strong Women Rising , and host of the Frontline Women Podcast . Dalisia brings a lifetime of leadership experience shaped by service, endu...

Have you ever met someone whose imagination reminds you that creativity can heal, teach, and connect us all? In this inspiring episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman , I sit down with Drew Robinson , dynamic author, screenwriter, and creative visionary whose stories blend fantasy, science fiction, and heartfelt human connection. Drew’s journey is a testament to the power of storytelling not just a...

Have you ever met someone whose resilience and elegance redefine what strength truly looks like? In this heartfelt episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman , Grace sits down with Eve Richards , British-born actress, producer, and global speaker based in Beverly Hills. From losing her mother unexpectedly to reinventing herself in Hollywood, Eve’s story is a powerful reminder that grief can transform...

What does it really take to stop making excuses and take ownership of your life? In this raw and unapologetic episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, Grace sits down with Jason Lamar — mindset coach, author of 100 Mindset Tricks and Perspective Shifts, and the self-proclaimed motivational sht talker* who’s shaking people out of their comfort zones and into accountability. Together, they dive deep...