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In this episode, Marques Ogden, former NFL player, inspirational keynote speaker, five-time best-selling author, business coach, and founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, joins us to talk about authentic leadership, resilience, and rebuilding after rock bottom. Marques shares how he struggled to find purpose and direction after leaving the NFL, eventually building a highly successful construction...

In this episode, George Mendoza, world-renowned artist, author, filmmaker, world-record-setting runner, and founder of the Wise Tree Foundation, joins us to share an extraordinary story of creativity, perseverance, and refusing to quit. George reflects on growing up in New York, losing his sight at 15, and moving to New Mexico, where attending a school for blind students transformed what initially...

In this episode, Serenity Lesley, ICF Associate Certified Coach, author, public speaker, and founder of Manifesting Serenity, joins us to explore what manifestation looks like beyond simply wishing for something to happen. Serenity introduces her approach of thinking it, seeing it, saying it, and making it happen, explaining how clarity, reflection, and intentional action help turn a vision into r...

In this episode, Urmi Hossain, author, speaker, podcast host, and finance professional, joins us to explore identity, belonging, and the experience of growing up between cultures. Born and raised in Italy to Bangladeshi parents and now living in Canada, Urmi describes herself as an “in-betweener” who never felt fully Italian or fully Bengali. She introduces the concept of the third culture kid and...

In this episode, Julian Todd-Borden, founder of Trusted Solar Pros and solar consultant with nearly 10 years of industry experience, joins us to demystify solar energy and help homeowners make more informed decisions before committing to a system. Julian opens by discussing the trust problem within the solar industry, explaining how confusing terminology, aggressive sales tactics, and underinforme...

In this milestone 100th episode, Jalena Tesanovich, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, board-certified health and wellness coach, and specialist in nervous system health and trauma resolution, joins us to talk about what true nervous system regulation actually looks like and why it does not always mean being calm. Jalena opens by distinguishing between trauma-informed and trauma-trained care, exp...

In this episode, Dr. JoNeil Conley, nurse, author, and workplace bullying expert with nearly 50 years of experience in healthcare, joins us to talk about what bullying actually is, why our bodies respond to it the way they do, and what we can do about it. Dr. JoNeil opens by introducing the bullying spectrum, drawing a clear distinction between rudeness, intentional bullying, and narcissistic beha...

In this episode, Moriah Riona, award-winning luxury brand designer, certified life coach, and founder of Moriah Riona Branding, joins us to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that attracts high-level clients, commands premium pricing, and creates lasting equity. Moriah opens by drawing a sharp distinction between a business and a brand, explaining why a brand is an appreciating asset...

In this episode, Rosemary Gattuso, trauma-informed family mediator, couples counsellor, and author of It's Not You, It's Me!, joins us to explore how shifting our dominant lens from what's wrong to what's strong can transform the way we navigate relationships, adversity, and personal growth. Rosemary shares how her work as a family mediator revealed a consistent pattern: clients who approached con...

In this episode, Kristina Katayama, founder of Be Possible and leadership and organizational development consultant, joins us to explore what it really takes to transform workplace culture from the inside out. Kristina opens by reframing how we understand culture itself, describing it not as a policy or a program, but as something we feel the moment we walk into a room or encounter another person....

In this episode, Tanesha L. Moody, speaker, certified coach, and founder of Full Out Coaching, joins us to talk about finding your purpose, navigating rejection, and building the clarity and courage to live life on your own terms. Tanesha opens by describing herself as a multi-passionate, tracing a path from professional theater and Broadway's Mean Girls First National Tour to corporate leadership...

In this episode, Prassède Kemp, founder of Numinous, joins us to talk about strategic marketing for small business owners, solopreneurs, and founders who are ready to stop guessing and start growing with intention. Prassède opens with a foundational reframe: marketing is not the same as sales, and understanding the difference is key to building a system that works for you. She introduces a strengt...

In this episode, Naomi Kreske, mindset and confidence coach and founder of Keep Finding You, joins us to talk about breaking free from survival mode, harnessing the law of attraction, and building a life that truly feels good to live. Naomi opens up about what she calls her "big T trauma," the sudden collapse of her white picket fence life when she discovered her husband's infidelity, shattering h...

In this episode, Dawn Marie Bornheimer, founder of Mission Inspired Consulting (MIC), certified facilitator, and military spouse, joins us to talk about the realities of self-leadership and growing a business without losing your purpose. Drawing from her 20 years of corporate experience, Dawn breaks down the common pitfalls that founders face—from hitting a growth ceiling due to holding onto every...

In this episode, Michelle Lee Steiner, paraeducator, advocate, and founder of Michelle's Mission, joins us to shed light on the realities of living and thriving with an invisible learning disability. Michelle opens up about her personal journey navigating a world where disabilities are often only recognized if they are physical. She shares the challenges she faced growing up labeled as an outcast...

In this episode, Robyn Harris, well-being mentor and founder of WILD Wellbeing, joins us to talk about redefining safety, breaking free from burnout, and learning to listen to our bodies. Reflecting on her childhood in Belfast during the height of the Troubles and living with a volatile father, Robyn shares how she spent decades wearing a mask and trying to remain invisible—a pattern that eventual...

In this episode, Lauren Goché, a Portland-based realtor and renovation expert, joins us to reshape how we think about homeownership, equity, and breaking out of survival mode. Drawing from her personal background of growing up poor and overcoming $65,000 in credit card debt, Lauren shares how she utilized her first home to completely shift her financial trajectory. She dives deep into the mind shi...

In this episode, Janine Lequay, change strategist, author, and founder of Soleil Edge, joins us to reframe how we process personal and organizational transitions. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in organizational change management and her own sudden corporate layoff, Janine addresses a critical gap: why over 70% of organizational change initiatives fail, and why individuals are rarely tau...

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Anne, trauma therapist and founder of the Gravity Point Institute, joins us to kick off Season 4 with a fresh, liberating perspective on stress and trauma. Drawing from her personal journey through severe burnout and her clinical research, Dr. Anne introduces a groundbreaking framework that identifies 20 unique stress responses—moving far beyond the conventional "fight...

In this episode, Meghan DeFord, career coach, consultant, and former philanthropy executive, joins us to share her framework for navigating life pivots and pursuing long-held dreams. Reflecting on her own sudden journey through a divorce and a layoff during the pandemic, Meghan dives deep into how women often internalize societal expectations at the expense of their own fulfillment. She breaks dow...

In this episode, Dr. Robb Kelly, leading neuroscientist, behavioral scientist, and founder of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, joins us for a raw, deeply moving, and powerhouse conversation. Dr. Kelly shares his journey from the absolute brink—living homeless and dying twice on the streets—to becoming a globally recognized authority on addiction recovery. He challenges mainstream approaches to menta...

In this episode, Stephanie Carter, wellness coach and founder of Aligned and Ageless, joins us to talk about navigating health, fitness, and vitality for women over 40. At 57, Stephanie shares her personal transition through menopause, opening up about the frustrating moment she realized that the diet and exercise routines that worked in her 30s were no longer serving her. She breaks down the comm...

In this episode, Tamara Buzyna Adams, passionate genealogist, family historian, and occupational therapist, joins us to share her transformational journey of turning a lockdown project into her published book, Last Ship to Freedom. Tamara discusses how turning 50 and navigating the pandemic sparked a deep desire for self-discovery, leading her and her mother to translate her grandmother’s 100-year...

In Episode 82, Dr. Steve Rios invites us into the vibrant world of The Oly and Opi Series and shares how children’s literature can inspire deeper conversations with kids. The Oly and Opi Series is a collection of children’s books that celebrate representation and encourage critical thinking. These books are designed to adapt to young readers’ development—whether it’s through interactive storytelli...

In Episode 80, Kerry Barrett teaches us the importance of branding and storytelling in our marketing strategies as well as the importance of having a personal brand. She highlights the value of personal branding and employee-generated content, noting that personal profiles often receive more engagement than business profiles. She stresses the significance of storytelling in marketing, as it create...