Beyond Blind Blaming

Legendary road manager turned marketing maverick Craig Duswalt knows firsthand that playing it safe can leave you invisible – even if you’re brilliant. After touring with Guns N’ Roses and Air Supply, Craig Duswalt infused his backstage wisdom into the world of entrepreneurship, helping business owners and speakers break free from bland branding. His Rockstar approach has made him a sought-after c...

Too often, the story you’re telling yourself is the very thing holding you back. Personal brand strategist and Built to Impact CEO Maya Elious empowers high-achieving women to get radically clear on their core values, uncover their “why,” and turn expertise into meaningful, profitable work. Featured on stages nationwide, she’s a force for clarity, confidence, and alignment. In this episode, Maya E...

What really holds entrepreneurs back, and how some turn setbacks into massive success? The secret isn’t hustling harder, but learning to say no and pivot with purpose. Meet Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Epsilon Technologies, who’s mastered the art of strategic focus. From an unexpected layoff to leading groundbreaking data strategies and selling his company, Fera...

Is your inbox a graveyard of unwanted messages, or the secret weapon your business has been ignoring? What if mastering email was the missing link between stagnation and breakthrough sales? Liz Willits, a top email marketing strategist, copywriter, and entrepreneur, has helped everyone from scrappy startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises turn overlooked emails into powerful engagement and rev...

Most entrepreneurs spend years trapped by hidden beliefs, only to discover their biggest blind spots are right under their noses. For Evan Charmichael, best-selling author, global speaker, and YouTube pioneer, inspiring belief isn’t a slogan; it’s a mission forged in the fires of real struggle. From selling his first biotech startup at age 22 to building one of the world’s largest entrepreneur com...

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn’t what you think it is? Sometimes, the fears and “hidden truths” holding us back are tucked deep inside, only revealed when we’re willing to look beyond our inner monologue. Elizabeth McCormick knows this firsthand. A former US Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned bestselling author and keynote speaker, she’s spent years translating high-stakes less...

What if chasing traditional success is actually holding you back from real fulfillment? Elyse Archer hit all the markers: top sales, a dream house, a picture-perfect life, yet found herself anxious, empty, and stuck. It took hitting a personal crossroads to realize that true transformation starts with rewriting your own story. As a sought-after sales and business mindset coach, Elyse Archer guides...

Derek Sivers once believed success meant scaling bigger and moving faster. Then he built CD Baby, sold it, and gave the proceeds away – not because he had to, but because he realised enough was already enough. As a writer, entrepreneur and modern business philosopher, Derek has spent years stripping life and business down to their essentials. What remains when you remove ego, growth for growth’s s...

We don’t get stuck because we lack skill; we get stuck because we silence ourselves. Elaine Lin Hering once believed staying quiet kept the peace. But silence has a cost: it shapes who gets heard and who gets overlooked. While studying power and influence at Harvard Law School and Triad Consulting Group, Elaine realised silence isn’t passive, it’s learned and reinforced. Understanding that gives u...

Most creatives don’t struggle because they lack talent – they struggle because they’re held back by limiting beliefs. Chris Do used to rely on creativity alone, assuming the right clients would just find him. Everything changed when he learned how to engage clients, uncover their real problems, and articulate value. The result? Opportunities that tripled his income. In this conversation, Chris joi...

Ever wondered why you're overlooked for leadership roles despite all your hard work? While working with corporate organizations in the 1980s, Sally Helgesen noticed a troubling pattern: talented individuals, particularly women, were often dismissed, and their ideas ignored. Determined to change this, she has spent the past 30 years breaking down barriers to career growth and creating spaces where...

Many brands struggle to connect authentically with Gen Z, often misunderstanding their needs and missing the mark. At just 18 years old, Jake Bjorseth recognized this gap and founded Trndsttrs to help businesses truly understand younger consumers. His relentless focus on Gen Z’s unique mindset and communication style helped him land major clients like McDonald’s and rapidly grow his team. In this...

Fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt are common obstacles that prevent many from making career changes. Having experienced multiple career transitions herself, Tammy Gooler Loeb found her true calling as a certified career coach, helping others find fulfillment in their work. With over two decades of experience, Tammy empowers individuals to break free from professional ruts and build careers that al...

Many people face chronic health issues, yet don’t realize how much their lifestyle impacts their well-being. Dr. Josh Axe’s journey into functional medicine began with watching his mother struggle through cancer treatments and chronic illness, which sparked his passion for natural healing. Combining modern science with ancient wisdom, he founded the Health Institute, helping millions reverse chron...

Furniture shopping can be overwhelming, with countless choices, hidden fees, and confusing quality differences. Recognizing this gap in the market, Alex Back used his e-commerce experience to build couch.com, simplifying the process for both consumers and retailers. His platform not only helps consumers navigate the complex world of furniture but also delivers qualified, ready-to-buy leads to reta...

How do you overcome the curveballs life throws at you? At 23 years old, Amy Morin's mother suddenly passed away, and just three years later, she lost her husband to a heart attack. Overwhelmed by grief, Amy tried various conventional methods to cope, but nothing seemed to help. It wasn’t until she began studying mental strength that she realized the key to healing wasn’t just moving on from loss;...

Many leaders unknowingly struggle with blind spots that prevent them from seeing their team’s true potential. With over 25 years of experience in HR coaching and leadership development, R. Karl Hebenstreit has witnessed how bias and a closed mindset in leadership can negatively impact team dynamics. By using tools like the Enneagram, he helps leaders identify their challenges, understand their tea...

The lack of transparency and accountability in healthcare has led to a breakdown of trust between patients and providers. Dr. Alex Cahana saw this firsthand as a physician and realized the traditional system wasn’t meeting the true needs of patients. This left people feeling lost and underserved, particularly during the opioid crisis. Seeking a solution, he turned to blockchain technology to trans...

Most people struggle with communicating confidently, even when they know what to say. Robyn Hatcher discovered this while teaching English as a second language. Her students had the knowledge but lacked the confidence to speak clearly. This realization sparked her passion for public speaking and coaching. Today, Robyn helps leaders and entrepreneurs break down communication barriers, enhance their...

Looking at the enormity of global issues, many people feel their individual efforts won’t make a real difference. As a student, Michael Sheldrick struggled with his academics, unsure of his potential, until one teacher believed in him and helped him unlock his true abilities. That pivotal moment showed him the power of a single individual’s impact. Now, as co-founder of Global Citizen, he mobilize...

Entrepreneurship often begins with recognizing a gap or unmet need, and Adam Kroener’s journey is a perfect example. He didn’t initially set out to disrupt the beverage industry, but his passion for quality and customer experience drove him to create a game-changing product. What started as a personal need and a side project evolved into Carbliss, a low-carb, sugar-free, ready-to-drink cocktail br...

Stress, emotional struggles, and disconnection are obstacles we all face at some point. Rollin McCraty’s curiosity and thirst for knowledge led him to explore consciousness, meditation, and chakras. Despite achieving business success, he sold his company to fully commit to studying heart-brain coherence. His work at the HeartMath Institute has provided practical tools to help people manage stress,...

Career transitions, whether through layoffs or strategic moves, can be both scary and overwhelming. Early in her career, Jena Dunay faced this challenge when she was unexpectedly laid off, an experience that bruised her ego and left her uncertain about the future. Recognizing a gap in outplacement services, Jena founded Recruit the Employer to help others navigate tough career transitions with dig...

There are moments in life when we ignore warning signs, only to realize later that we’ve been heading in the wrong direction. David Meltzer was caught up in his early success, stopped listening to advice, ignored the signs, and lost everything, including $100 million. After a tough conversation with his wife, he took back control, shifted from blame to growth, and redefined his approach to success...

Job seekers often feel frustrated and overwhelmed, especially in today’s competitive job market. Mark Anthony Dyson recognized this challenge and built his platform, The Voice of Job Seekers , to help people turn their job search into a lifestyle rather than a seasonal event. What started as a simple resume service has now become a reliable source for career advice. In this episode, Mark joins Kev...