Awakened Nation™

"It's not about us. It's about helping others to achieve the best they can." Soft skills are the new hard skills, according to Ryan Estis, and are the things that differentiate your company from the rest of the pack. Listen in for a solid hour of how to take your organization and yourself to the next level.  About Ryan Estis: Ryan Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sale...

"It's a symbiotic relationship that becomes a parasitic relationship." Science fiction shows us the beauty of artificial intelligence, but Cyrus A. Parsa believes that we need to be focusing on the pitfalls of relying on it. From pandemics to global conspiracies, this episode takes a look at all the different ways AI effects us.  About Cyrus A. Parsa: Cyrus A. Parsa is the Founder and CEO of The A...

"I was always aware that I was the youngest and female (comedienne), and I was always on edge about that." What does it take to break into comedy? And what more do you have to do when you're Latina? Gina Brillon tells her story to Brad Szollose, about the ups and downs of working the comedy scene and what happens when you become a mother of boys.  Two great friends get to chat about working togeth...

"That's what we've got. We manifested that for ourselves as a species." Do you really know what is going on? From False Light to our Reptillian DNA, Sacha Stone takes you on a quest through what he perceives as the realities and false dichotomies of this age. This episode of Awakened Nation will make you think and make you wonder.  About Sacha Stone: Former rock musician and artist Sacha Stone gre...

"Your default tab is what you are born into... It's kinda like a gravity pull. its always there, always waiting for you. If you do nothing, you will end up right back on it." What's it like to start from a place where no one believes you can do better? And how good does it feel to shatter those expectations? Dawnna St. Louis talks about starting her own company, what it's like to be a black woman...

"Try hiking down a mountain in the middle of the night when it's 20ºF because your tent blew away..." What's it like to be a professional adventurer? Gordon Hunsucker regales Brad Szollose with stories of shipwrecks, intrigues, and life or death situations in this most fascinating episode of Awakened Nation.  About Gordon: Gordon Hunsucker is a scuba diver, mountain climber, treasure hunter and ph...

"Whoever is in my chair is the most important person in my life, at that moment." The power of makeup is not something to be trifled with, and Lacey Moen is a practitioner that makes her clients look good and feel good every time. This loving and fun interview on Awakened Nation takes a look behind the curtain for a practical look on how to build a business.  About Lacey: Lacey Ann Moen is a Polis...

"If I don't have a job, then I don't have an identity. " He was at the top of his game, but Shea Hillenbrand left it all behind. Brad Szollose goes deep with him on this episode of Awakened Nation, dealing with family, understanding who you are and what it takes to rise up beyond the story you tell yourself to become the person you want to be.  About Shea Hillenbrand:  Shea Hillenbrand is a former...

"I was always, always the only black person in any of my classes, and I knew there was more out there. I longed for it." Karith Foster is a multi-hyphenate star, and she has the stories from a life well-lived. In this fun and engaging conversation with longtime friend Brad Szollose, they touch on interracial marriage, relationships, race relations, the comedy industry and the kindness of the late,...

"I'm one of those guys that will go on a blind date and start talking about sex, drugs and politics on a first date." This is a fun episode, starting with health, going into politics and Star Trek, martial arts and Jon's new book on deep, meaningful, relationships. Join the conversation and let us know: What is your favorite Rush song?  About Jon Benson: Jon Benson is known as th...

"I learned the nature of power early." When people say "Feminist" nowadays it can get a vitriolic reaction. Feminism is an ever-changing force. Debby Williams, from Feminist Utopia, takes Brad Szollose on a tour of modern feminism, how losing gender roles is a good thing, and what's it like to receive death threats for your beliefs.  About Debby Williams: Debby Williams is the host of Feminist Uto...

What would YOU DO if you realized you didn't fit into society? Panache Desai shares his experience of taking a break from popular culture in England and serving in an Ashram to rekindle his love for God... "There's something simply cathartic about chopping vegetables or making huge vats of dal or cleaning the toilet... I realized that selfless service was cleaning me. Whatever activity I was engag...

"You can't define me. I'm nine." Can you live your dreams?  Shannel Venegas created a life for herself that she wants to live, by  understanding that your thoughts create your reality. Join us for a  conversation that spans generations and cultures as Shannel shares her  life from the gang leaders of The Barrio to becoming the top sales exec at FedEx, to becoming an Entrepreneur and an Influencer....

"'Content is king, but engagement is queen and she wears the pants in the family.' I was writing this all down  and literally, at the time, I didn't even know what they meant." How does a plumber from Texas become a YouTube influencer? Roger Wakefield has built an impressive social media following by being open to new ways while maintaining his humor and knowledge. Enjoy this warm and insightful c...

"When a person becomes drowned in porn, they actually need porn. It's now a part of their sexual template... it rewires the brain" How much is too much, when it comes to porn? Is it harmless or can it hurt you? Joseph F. Price talks about his journey through porn addiction to healing, and how science shows the changes that comes from overuse.  Interesting statistic from the show: 70% of porn usage...

What happens to you at the age of 4 after being burned over 65% of your body with 3rd degree burns? Dr. Lise Deguire shares her painful journey of reconstructive surgery, being teased by other children, the compassion of her brother, and the life-saving surgeries from an extraordinary doctor. "How come some of us go through these terrible things, rise above our circumstances and build amazing live...

"If you don't wanna get better, the people you are competing with are getting better." The late, great Johnny Campbell is a powerhouse speaker and businessman who believes that you have what it takes to make it. In this inspiring conversation, Brad and Johnny talk about what goes into making a business and the road to getting your message out every day.  And Johnny takes a moment to talk about his...

"Life is coaching you when you listen, trust and follow your heart's voice." It's not a coincidence that good things happen to Emma Laurence. She has created a system that helps her to experience the best that life has to offer and a way to share that with others. Join us for a fun and joyful conversation with Brad Szollose that will change your day. Oh, and we talk about the Zen of Llamas.  About...

"If you just take that risk, make that jump, that leap of faith...more often than not, the universe has your back." What happens when you are the most recognized voice on the planet? You turn that into a professional speaking career. Susan C. Bennett give Brad Szollose the scoop on what happens when you become an icon.  About Susan C. Bennett: You may not know Susan Bennett, but you definitely kno...

"I felt like Neo in The Matrix. Morpheus didn't give me one red pill. He gave me three." Have Race Relations gotten better or worse in America? How do you stand in your truth, when your own culture tells you that you must believe in one way of thinking? YG Nyghtstorm believes that people can do better than expected when they are given the chance to think for themselves.  YG Nyghtstorm stops by Awa...

"I used all the products that the celebrities were using... not really understanding that might not be the best quality. " What happens when you don't recognize yourself in the mirror? Rachael Pontillo took her body, and her self image, into her own hands by creating her own skincare solutions.  Listen in as she shares her secrets to looking your best, naturally.  About Rachael Pontillo: Rachael P...

"Respect for all and be kind to others. That's my motto." Filmmaker John Pritchard has seen many, many things that have blown his mind and he has chosen to share those with the world through his movies. Brad and John talk about the stories and the people that have driven his career into creating art that drives change.  About John Pritchard: John Pritchard is an award-winning filmmaker whose newes...

Want to meet the genius behind the success of Dr. Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? Then look no farther than Greg Link. Greg sits down with Brad Szollose to share the one piece of wisdom that turns low-performing companies into global powerhouses, that generate loyalty and productivity...and that one thing is TRUST. Such a simple idea with explosive consequences. T...

"This is where my power has come from..."  Health and Wellness Coach Melissa Lynn opens up about the difference between being strong and pretending to be strong, how a debilitating injury forced her to get focused and lose 115 pounds, and the driving forces that gave her the strength to leave 2 abusive relationships. This is a fun episode. Melissa Lynn's BIO: Melissa Lynn is a mother, an entr...

What is it like to interview some of today's top celebrities such as Vanna White, Pat Benatar, Erin Brockovich, Sam Champion, Barbara Corcoran, Val Chmerkovskiy, Panache Desai, Janet Evanovich, Sara Evans, Lisa Guerrero, Dr. Judy Ho, Sonny Jurgensen, Hoda Kotb, Suze Orman, Dr. David Perlmutter, Vanessa Williams, Ginger Zee and many more? Only Randy can get them to open up and dish. Brad sits down...