Books4Guys

Chris sits down with author, voice actor, speaker, and creative entrepreneur Aaron Ryan to discuss storytelling, faith, creativity, science fiction, publishing, resilience, artificial intelligence, motivation, and what it takes to continue creating even when the world is noisy and discouraging. Aaron shares his incredible journey from childhood storytelling and early creative influences to becomin...

Chris sits down with entrepreneur, investor, speaker, CEO coach, and author Trey Taylor to discuss leadership, business growth, productivity, mergers and acquisitions, focus, networking, personal development, and what separates successful executives from everyone else. Trey shares the story behind his bestselling book CEO Only Does Three Things and explains how great leaders create clarity by focu...

Chris sits down with author Joel Walkowski to discuss addiction, sobriety, mental health, sports, recovery, personal growth, resilience, and how a lifelong love for the Detroit Lions became deeply connected to his own personal journey. Joel shares the story behind his upcoming book Honolulu Blues: How Loving a Losing Football Team Created a Winning Man, where he connects decades of Detroit Lions h...

In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author, publisher, book coach, and founder of KWE Publishing, Kim Eley, to discuss writing books, publishing, creativity, storytelling, entrepreneurship, AI, and helping people finally share the stories they have inside them. Kim shares her journey from working in IT to building a successful publishing and book coaching business focused on helpin...

In this powerful episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, staffing executive, and speaker Kelli Christina to discuss leadership, resilience, legal battles, homelessness, faith, business ethics, and rebuilding life after devastating setbacks. With more than 25 years in the staffing and recruitment industry, Kelli shares her journey from restaurant management int...

In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with leadership development expert, trainer, and author Julie Bruns to discuss curiosity, emotional intelligence, resilience, career growth, leadership development, and creating a more fulfilling life both personally and professionally. Julie shares her journey from corporate software training into leadership development and coaching, eventually leadi...

In this powerful episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with authors Bill and Dale Ann to discuss resilience, faith, writing, journaling, creativity, overcoming hardship, and the life experiences that shaped both their books and their perspective on life. Bill shares an incredible personal journey that includes homelessness, losing a child to cancer, surviving major health battles, working in nucl...

What happens when someone who struggled with reading and dyslexia grows up to publish books and help others become authors? In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with Sierra Melcher, founder and CEO of Red Thread Publishing, to discuss creativity, writing, personal growth, mental health, journaling, entrepreneurship, and the life changing power of books. Sierra shares her journey from hig...

Joe shares his journey from radio to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, curiosity, and authentic communication in personal and professional growth. Discover practical tips for engaging conversations, storytelling, and creating memorable moments in business and life.

Anna Frazzetto shares her inspiring career journey from technical roles to sales leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, journaling, and practical sales tips. Discover actionable insights on coaching, building relationships, and continuous growth to elevate your sales game. https://afmstrategicpartners.com/about/

Michèle Kline is a leadership strategist, author, and speaker known for transforming the way leaders think, communicate, and show up.   As the founder of Kline Hospitality Consulting and the creator of the 360° IMPACT leadership framework, Michèle blends neuroscience, operational excellence, and real-world leadership experience to help individuals and organizations perform at a higher level withou...

Coach Jason Fry is an author, a Performance Coach, Nutrition Coach, and an all-around guide focused on maximizing the performance of individuals, teams, and leaders.  Jason served for 10 years at Pure Sweat Basketball under the hand of world renowned NBA Skills coach and top speaker Drew Hanlen. It is there where he helped begin the process of building the top player development company in the wor...

J. Lawrence Graham has a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has taught courses in behavioral sciences at both the University of Southern California and, most recently, at UC Irvine, where he is a professor emeritus. He has published eight other books, both fiction and nonfiction. Lawrence is also an award-winning photographer who has exhibited his work at the Festival of the Arts...

Jay Yang believes you don't need permission to create your own opportunities. At 16, he cold-emailed Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv, with a list of ideas on how he could help. That email turned into an internship where he built beehiiv 101—a course that has helped hundreds of users unlock the platform's potential. At 17, he sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking d...

Lynda Williams is the author of The Beauty and the Hell of It & Other Stories and a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award. Her work has appeared in Grain, The New Quarterly, and The Humber Literary Review, among others. Born and raised in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, she has called Alberta home since 2002. https://www.lyndawilliams.ca/

Kristina Rienzi is a Jersey Shore-based new adult thriller author, certified professional coach, and the former president of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey. An INFJ who dreams beyond big, Kristina encourages others (and herself) to embrace the unknown through her stories. When she's not writing or drinking wine, Kristina is spoiling her baby girl, watching Lifetime and Hallmark, singing (...

Tori DaCosta shares her journey of writing 'No Name Bastard' and how personal challenges, mindset, and faith shape her approach to leadership, impact, and personal growth. Discover insights on overcoming adversity, the importance of self-awareness, and the power of community and faith in transforming lives.  She is a business leader, coach, author, and speaker dedicated to empowering ind...

Jack Laurence shares his journey from radio to successful podcasting, revealing the challenges of building an audience, handling criticism, and maintaining passion.  Host and producer of the following podcast (16 Million + Downloads): One Minute Remaining - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-minute-remaining-stories-from-the-inmates/id1644995366 Wanted - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas...

Benjamin Hale is the author of the novel The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore (Twelve, 2011), the short fiction collection The Fat Artist and Other Stories (Simon & Schuster, 2016), and the nonfiction book Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks (HarperCollins, 2026).  He has received the Bard Fiction Prize, a Michener-Copernicus Award, and nominations for the Dylan Thomas Pr...

Candace MacPhie shares her inspiring journey of traveling across four continents, writing a compelling three-part book series (will be five-part), and reflecting on her life experiences. Discover how her adventures and personal growth shape her storytelling and inspire others to share their stories.

Joel McKay shares his unconventional journey from journalism to becoming a published author of three books. He discusses the importance of discipline, the value of broad experience in rural areas, and the role of purpose and continuous learning in personal and professional growth.

Pat Daily is a polymath, serial entrepreneur, gamer, and the author of the Spark Chronicles, a near-future science fiction series. Pat began his professional career as an engineer and Air Force test pilot. After leaving the military, Pat worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center on both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs before launching his first company. He has worked globall...

Nick Reich is a leadership coach, systems thinker, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of purpose, people, and performance. Over the past two decades, he has served as a social worker, basketball coach, nonprofit executive, consultant, and founder, roles that shaped his belief that every individual carries far more potential than any system or title can contain. Today, Nick is the...

In this heartfelt interview, Randi-lee Bowslaugh shares her inspiring journey through adversity, her passion for kickboxing, and her impactful writing about addiction and mental health.  Randi-Lee was born and raised in Ontario, Canada and from a young age she had a passion for helping others. She attended Niagara College and graduated at the top of her class from Community and Justice Services, a...

New book, "The Profit Playbook" is out now!  Vanessa is a seasoned international speaker, author, confidence and success coach, as well as a multiple business owner. After performing professionally on stages around the world for over a decade, Vanessa pursued a career in the fitness and wellness industry.  She focuses on helping people improve their quality of life by becoming healthier...