Built for This with Brian Briscoe

Her personality makes her perfect to be a community ambassador...which she is!  She has a heart to support and encourage kids through her very first children's book, "Lulu the Dung Beetle - In Search of the Perfect Poop! That's Bananas!"  She also has a passion for our aging seniors as they navigate difficult decisions late in life.  In this episode, Tanya Blixt talks about her life experiences ha...

Dr. Lillian Gibson is a highly recongnized licensed clinical psychologist, often referred to as a "Mood Makeover Expert."  She helps people move away from feeling overwhelmed, hurt, and sad into a life of peace and happiness at home and at work.  She takes us on the journey of Emotional Wellness on this episode. Dr. Gibson is an international keynote speaker, and sought-after “mood makeover” exper...

You are not behind.  You are not broken.  You are carrying invisible work that no one else can see, and no amount of trying harder is going to fix it.  What you need is a system!  Lisa Woodruff is Founder of Organize 365 and shows us in this episode how "organization" is a learnable skill. Lisa teaches and motivates women to organize their home and paper with functional systems that work. She has...

He is a gifted broadcaster and quickly began an upward path in radio sports right out of college in one of America's top markets.  Major play-by-play opportunities would come his way, along with becoming the voice of his alma mater, the University of North Texas Mean Green.  Dave Barnett takes us on a journey of hurdles, rewards, and inspiration in this episode. Dave is a two-time Emmy Award winni...

She is an entrepreneur, podcaster, mother, and a homemaker.  She inspires women in life, family, home, career, and in etiquiette.  Carla Shellis is leading women on the path of growing with intention, purpose, healing, and transformation. www.carlashellis.com Carla's mission is to restore the heart of the home through restoring the woman. Inspired by her late mother, Bochy, Carla carries forward a...

Many of us allow FEAR and the lack of FOCUS to prevent us from achieving all that we can.  Entrepreneur David Schnurman believes we need a "Fast Forward" mindset to get through that fear and create a life with no regrets.  He talks about Mindset...Purpose..and Lifelong Learning in this episode. David is the CEO of Lawline, the leading provider of online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in the coun...

He is a former Fortune 10 executive who spent 30 years in corporate America.  But, he lost his passion for work.  Then, he discovered 10 principles for building a culture of excellence.  Kyle McDowell talks about re-establishing the human connection in the workplace. As some who led tens of thousands of employees around the globe, turned bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and leadership co...

He is a 10-time Sports Emmy Award-Winning director and producer who believes we should work hard to be good at what we do...to be passionate about it...and to not take it for granted.  Additonally, he stresses it is paramount to surround yourself with the best people.  Bob Steinfeld talks about these principles on his lifelong sports TV journey from Dallas, Texas, to the Olympics. Bob currently is...

Do you have the adventurous travel spirit?  What would you think about upscale short-term living somewhere in the world for a month and immursing yourself in the local culture with a group of like-minded travelers?  Andrew Motiwalla of The Good Life Abroad puts together these kinds of experiences and talks about why "community travel" is so attractive. While The Good Life Abroad is a young program...

He is the founder of Newtec Business Solutions.  And, for the past three decades, he has been helping companies integrate their communication and collaboration methods.  Before that, you knew him as #30, a runningback for the Dallas Cowboys.  Timmy Newsome shares his purpose-filled life on this episode. Timmy earned a degree in business administration, with a concentration in computer science, fro...

Growing up working in the family business has its pros and cons.  This entrepreneur took that opportunity to not only learn the principles of running a business but how to start his own.  He has learned how Dependability and Trust are everything to customers.  AND, this guest just happens to be my brother, Mike Briscoe! Mike is an experienced entrepreneur with more than 35 years as a business owne...

What is your Why? Business and performance coach Matt Kern believes people don't just need information...they need transformation!  He says we should elevate our mindset with purpose, sharpen our skills, and build a business we are proud of.  Matt is a business and performance coach based in Denton, TX, helping real estate professionals and small business owners build clarity, confidence, and cons...

Greg Aiello is one of the preeminent communications leaders in professional sports.  He spent 11 years as Public Relations Director for the Dallas Cowboys and almost 30 years leading communications for the National Football League.  Greg takes us behind the scenes of PR in this episode. From 1990-2017, he was the public face of the NFL, working closely withi Commissioners Paul Tagliabue and Roger...

He has spent a career behind the broadcast microphone and in the boardroom leading top media markets, shaping content at ESPN, and building strategic partnerships.  Dave Shore knows what it takes to lead through change, connect with audiences, and build purpose-driven strategies.  Dave spent time leading ESPN radio stations in the highly competitive markets of Dallas and Los Angeles.  He helped la...

He has a unique way of combining Creativity...Commerce...and Community.  He is a gifted solopreneur dedicated to helping others entrepreneurs elevate their businesses.  Simon Trask also has a heart for helping youth who are aging out of the foster care program.  It's a big challenge that he hopes to be a part of the solution. Simon is the Denton (Texas) Area Director for DIRECTION 61:3.  He helps...

He is the mastermind behind the hit streaming TV series, Vindication, distributed by Angel Studios.  The show is shot at north Texas locations, and the premiere of the new season of Vindication was held in Denton, Texas.  Jarod O'Flaherty, founder of Flyrock Media, talks about the wildly succcessful series, its cast, and his journey to becoming a filmmaker and offers up some industry advice for th...

He is an entrepreneur, wildly entertaining, a pizza maker, and has a heart for helping teenagers.  Eddie Fischer is making sure his impact on youth is more than great tasting pizzas.  He talks about building a Clubhouse where teens can connect, strengthen mental health, and discover direction. He is President/CEO of the How U Doin Foundation, inviting teens to Connect, Strengthen Mental Health, an...

She is a Life Coach, Certified Personal Trianer, and a motivator like you haven't ever met.  She will help you build GAINS over GUILT and tean you to love YOUR life and YOUR body.  Sara Schroeder's "One on One Power Hour" gets under the surface of a limiting belief, identify block, daily self sabotage, and creates a clear path toward your version of what she calls the "AND LIFE."

She believes people rise when someone champions their potential.  And, that is what Hannah McGinty does with her creative agency, Heart Media DFW.  She produces this podcast and helps her clients communicate their mission and purpose.  Heart Media exists to turn bold stories into brands people believe in. As the CEO of Heart Media since August 2019, Hannah leads a powerhouse creative agency shapin...

He is a long-time banking executive and a master business networker.  His passion for theater is evident in his empowering personality.  Aaron Benedict is all about building relationships.  He shares his keen perspective on Equipping, Empowering, and Encouraging in this episode. Experienced Branch Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Internal Au...

He spent more than two decades as the voice of the NBA San Antonio Spurs.  He remains active in sports broadcasting after his retirement from the league.  And, he has a passion for writing and recording music and has also written an entertaining book.  Bill Schoening takes us on his life journey in this episode.

He went to school to become an accountant, started in the business world, but eventually found his way to college athletics and working to make an imapact on student-athletes and their lives.  Rick Villarreal talks about faith, family, and how failures are always the steps to great success.

He spent almost 20 years in the communications department with the NBA Dallas Mavericks.  He had public relations assignments with NBC Television Network, the U.S. Department of Education, The White House, national public relations agencies, and now for 17 years, founder of his own PR company.  Kevin Sullivan has met a lot of interesting people along the way and shares those interactions in this e...

Phil Rogers grew up in Texas working as a sportswriter for Dallas newspapers.  He became a nationally respected journalist covering the Texas Rangers Baseball Club and Major League Baseball.  Phil shares his journey of chasing his dream of becoming a sportswriter.

She is a luxury travel advisor and an owner of one of the pre-emiment agencies of luxury travel in the Southwest.  As an expert travel advisor for more than 35 years, she manages hundreds of trips annually across the world and is eager to learn the history and culture of her destinations to bring them to life for her travelers.  Arlene Thompson-Brantley is a world traveler and spends much of her t...