Build with Sophia

How can small businesses use AI to grow while keeping the human connection that customers value? In this episode of Build with Sophia, Sophia speaks with David Levine, an Amazon best-selling author, entrepreneur, and customer experience expert. David shares practical insights on using AI, marketing, SEO, and customer service to help small businesses get found, build stronger relationships, and kee...

In this episode of Build with Sophia, Sophia sits down with Joshua Pritikin, PhD, to explore religion, psychology, healing, spirituality, personal growth, psychedelics, meditation, and AI. Joshua shares his thoughts on Internal Family Systems, understanding our inner parts, emotional growth, and the journey toward reaching our full human potential. Learn more about Joshua and his work at unburdene...

What separates organizations that consistently deliver results from those that struggle despite having talented people, large budgets, and ambitious strategies? In this episode of Build with Sophia, I sit down with Joel Klemmer—executive, entrepreneur, Army Reserve officer, author, and leadership expert whose career has spanned private enterprise, national defense, healthcare, technology, infrastr...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work—but are we paying enough attention to the people behind the technology? In this episode of Build with Sophia, I sit down with Kurt Nelson, one of America’s leading applied behavioral scientists, co-host of the award-winning Behavioral Grooves podcast, and founder of The Lantern Group. Together, we explore the hidden human costs of AI adoption...

What keeps a person moving forward after multiple near-death experiences, 73 surgeries, paralysis, and unimaginable setbacks? In this powerful episode of Build with Sophia, Sophia sits down with Jay Setchell—Marine veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, and author—to explore the mindset that has enabled him to overcome extraordinary adversity. Jay shares profound lessons on resilience, faith, leadership,...

Many entrepreneurs start a business to gain freedom, only to find themselves working longer hours, making every decision, solving every problem, and becoming the very bottleneck holding their business back. In this episode of Build with Sophia, I sit down with Peter Boolkah, creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap®, bestselling author of YOUR BUSINESS SUCKS – Build a Business That Works Without Destroyi...

Many entrepreneurs start a business to gain freedom, only to find themselves working longer hours, making every decision, solving every problem, and becoming the very bottleneck holding their business back. In this episode of Build with Sophia, I sit down with Peter Boolkah, creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap®, bestselling author of YOUR BUSINESS SUCKS – Build a Business That Works Without Destroyi...

Are you building a successful career—or simply staying busy? In this inspiring episode of Build with Sophia, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and commercial real estate expert Ted Kopecko shares why so many high achievers still feel burned out, unfulfilled, and disconnected despite their success. Drawing from more than three decades of experience in business, architecture, entrepreneurship, and p...

Are you building a successful career—or simply staying busy? In this inspiring episode of Build with Sophia, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and commercial real estate expert Ted Kopecko shares why so many high achievers still feel burned out, unfulfilled, and disconnected despite their success. Drawing from more than three decades of experience in business, architecture, entrepreneurship, and p...

Why do some messages inspire action while others are ignored? What makes people say “yes,” embrace change, or trust a leader? In this episode of Build with Sophia, psychologist and behavioral scientist Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione shares the science behind influence, persuasion, and strategic communication. Drawing on research from psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, JonRobert explain...

Why do some messages inspire action while others are ignored? What makes people say “yes,” embrace change, or trust a leader? In this episode of Build with Sophia, psychologist and behavioral scientist Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione shares the science behind influence, persuasion, and strategic communication. Drawing on research from psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, JonRobert explain...

In today’s competitive digital landscape, simply having a website isn’t enough. So how can small businesses stand out, build trust, and consistently attract the right customers? In this episode of Build with Sophia, entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, shares practical, no-fluff strategies for growing a business online. Drawing on more than 20 years of exper...

In today’s competitive digital landscape, simply having a website isn’t enough. So how can small businesses stand out, build trust, and consistently attract the right customers? In this episode of Build with Sophia, entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, shares practical, no-fluff strategies for growing a business online. Drawing on more than 20 years of exper...

Success doesn’t always bring fulfillment. In this episode of Build with Sophia, executive coach and entrepreneur Steve Barton shares why many successful people still struggle with fear, self-doubt, and burnout despite achieving impressive results. Drawing from more than 47 years of business experience and his awareness-based framework, The Game of Ten®, Steve explains how leaders can move beyond l...

Success doesn’t always bring fulfillment. In this episode of Build with Sophia, executive coach and entrepreneur Steve Barton shares why many successful people still struggle with fear, self-doubt, and burnout despite achieving impressive results. Drawing from more than 47 years of business experience and his awareness-based framework, The Game of Ten®, Steve explains how leaders can move beyond l...

Welcome to Build with Sophia. The podcast where careers meet entrepreneurship. Join Sophia for inspiring conversations with professionals, founders, industry experts, and changemakers as they share their journeys, lessons, and practical strategies for success. Whether you’re building your career, starting a business, or seeking motivation to achieve your goals, each episode delivers insights to he...

Welcome to Build with Sophia. The podcast where careers meet entrepreneurship. Join Sophia for inspiring conversations with professionals, founders, industry experts, and changemakers as they share their journeys, lessons, and practical strategies for success. Whether you’re building your career, starting a business, or seeking motivation to achieve your goals, each episode delivers insights to he...

Welcome to Build with Sophia: Building Careers, Businesses, and Brighter Futures In this debut episode of Build with Sophia, host Sophia shares the vision behind the podcast and what listeners can expect from future conversations. Discover how this show will help you navigate career growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal development through inspiring stories and practical insights from...