Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Hosted by Shawn Langwell

How to Increase Efficiency for Small Family Businesses Join me and Consultant, Jonathan Mahrt for an Open Conversation About Making Meaningful Upgrades to Systems, Processes, Operations   About Jonathan: Jonathan Mahrt is the founder of Flywheel Consulting, a boutique business consulting firm focused on digital transformation and business process improvement. Growing up and working on his family’s...

Creating a "Can-Do" Mindset  for Older Aspiring Authors, regardless of skill Join me and Tommie in an encouarging conversation about writing at any level or age. More specifically, using his latest novel, The Bar Pilot as a framework, we talk about how to have fun with characters, themes, and start writing the novel you've often dreamed of. About Tommie: After graduating from UCLA in his still bel...

  In January 2021, Leaning into Light founder Jessica Rios was diagnosed with a massive brain tumor. During a 9-hour brain surgery, she had a near death experience (NDE) that catapulted her greatest passion — illuminating the beauty of the human spirit by loving humanity into remembering the truth of who we are. Join us for a candid conversation about  trusting and surrendering to the divinity wit...

This is a special treat to hear Crissi's story about Overcoming Compulsive Overeating, Sugar Addiction, and Body Image Issues. Join us for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation about real  struggles with food and sugar addiction and her struggle to accept the concept of a higher power. A power, program, and new way of thinking and relating to food that has helped her make the positive mental, ph...

Challenging systems takes courage and tenaciity as well as humble curiosity and a willingness to look in the mirror to connect with who we really are. Join me and Tanya in this unedited and real conversation about working for the State of California under Governor Gavin Newsom, and how she has leveraged social advocacy through goodtroubleforchange.com and her coaching practice to help people ident...

Taking Audio Book Production to new heights!   Join me for an insightful and enaging conversation with Audiobook producer, Ralph Scott   ABOUT RALPH  He's an award-winning producer with a get-it-done (with a smile) attitude, Ralph Scott produces audiobooks, audio theatre, scripted entertainment, commercial spots, or pretty much anything within the live or recorded audio arena.   The characters Ral...

  Author of 18 Books While Working a Full-Time Job Crissi Langwell is a romance author who writes heartfelt stories filled with humor, emotion, and a heavy dose of angst. She has been publishing books for over a decade, including her beachy Sunset Bay romance series, and now her steamy small town romance series, Lahoma Springs. When she’s not writing, Crissi stays busy as president of her local wr...

"I didn't know what I didn't know," said MaryEllen when making the decision to write her first book, Lean Into Your Light   What started as a way to connect to her young adult daughter as an act of love and support, became somethng magical and much bigger.   Join us as we "Lean Into Our Light" with her first ever podcast episode talking  about her process and her first book, an award-winnng gem th...

Gloria Steinem put it simply: Dusty Roads “started it all.”     Elaine Rock is the author of Dusty Roads: Meet the Hidden Figure Who Really Ignited the Women’s Movement, a groundbreaking biography that brings to light the untold story of a trailblazing stewardess who reshaped history. A lifelong advocate for women’s rights, Elaine draws on her experience as a history teacher and technology executi...

New Release From Shawn Langwell Chill: Embrace the Space Between Extremes   Contrary to popular false narratives, the world isn’t out to get us. We are not all victims of circumstance. We owe it to ourselves to learn healthier ways of taking responsibility for our own lives and to start cultivating compassion with ourselves, others, and the world. At its core, Chill is a self-awareness relationshi...

Hey Entrepreneurs! Don't miss this episode... Lance Cottrell helps overwhelmed founders become confident and capable CEOs through Feel the Boot, an educational platform he launched in 2019 to guide entrepreneurs on their journey. A serial entrepreneur, Lance founded Anonymizer, the world’s first internet privacy company, in 1995 and led it to a successful exit in 2008. He is also an active angel i...

Barbara Cottrell is a former professor who gave up her career to pursue her true passion: writing weird fiction. The first book in her series of supernatural thrillers, Darkness Below, won a gold medal at the Book Fest, was named best first novel by Indie Reader and was an editor’s pick for BookLife. She is also an active member in the Horror Writer’s Association and has presented her work alongsi...

Just Keep Swinging: Motivation for Times When We Doubt Our Ability to Succeed Now is the perfect time to take a chance on yourself. To step into the life you were created to live. To lead with your heart, with love. To reignite the passion with in and surround yourself with others who can support you in a shared purpose and mission.  Yesterday was a great day for Bay Area Sports Fans. The Giants n...

If you are a woman, 35 years old + who's looking for permission to break free from some patterns that are keeping you stuck, you need to listen to this episode. This is one of the most meaningful and helpful publisc conversations with a well-known coach and healer, Stephanie Saint Claire.   About my guest: Stephanie Saint Claire "The Inner Child Whisperer" Inner Child Healing Specialist for Women...

Jeff Burkhart knows how to connect with Marin's Movers & Shakers and everyone else who loves a good cocktail or story. He is both an award-winning journalist and an award-winning bartender. His popular Barfly column in the Marin IJ was voted best column in California in both 2014 and 2021, and he himself has been voted “best bartender” eight times, by the readers of three different publication...

Hilary Young is the author of Trusting Gus, a raw and inspiring memoir about resilience, addiction recovery, and the presence of a higher power she calls the "Great Universal Spirit" (Gus). Raised by an abusive, bipolar alcoholic, Hilary navigated a turbulent childhood, battled addiction, and ultimately found sobriety later in life. A near-death experience from liver failure at 58 motivated her to...

One of the funnest things I get to do is have open conversations with wonderful people like Michelle. Energetic, upbeat and in the midst of mastering her craft, Michelle shares inside tips for aspiring fantasy authors who have worlds and stories that must be shared.   MICHELLE MILES believes in fairy tales, true love, and magic. She writes fantasy (including Epic, Urban, and Other Worlds), Paranor...

"No Warning Shots Fired in This Unit"   This is the sign on the wall at San Quentin Prison where John served 8 years. Since his release, John Wallace, aka Freedom, has made a complete 180-degree turn from a life of gangs and drugs to one of hope and service. Leaders and youth from all walks of life can learn from this vulnerable and inspiring, unedited conversation I had with John on my Dare to be...

Anthony Amunategui is a freaking Unicorn! He is the the Founder of CDO Group, a National Commercial Construction firm he started about 24 years ago with a small group. Today they have built over 1 million square feet of retail space, working with some of the world's largest brands. He has a true passion for finding out what makes people successful in business and in life. Anthony loves diving into...

Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don’t Starve. His award-winning blog Goinswriter.com has been visited by tens of millions of people, and through his online courses and events, he's taught over 20,000 writers since 2012. Jeff lives outside of Nashville with his family, where they spend most of their free time listening to records and m...

Ray Engan: SESSION - Love to Write But Hate to Sell? Create Comfortable Conversations That Sell Your Book   Every Year, thousands become first time authors. Every year thousands of books sit in the garages of their authors, waiting for the orders to come through. Today you will walk away with concrete ways to move those books out and bring cash in. The Lean In Factor will guide you in how to use y...

Max Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting. Max’s mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain.  He helps their families by educating about the disease of addiction so they can better support their loved ones. Max is a motivational speaker, published author, and substance abuse rec...

Jose Salazar cares about the youth of Sonoma and Napa Counties. He has a heart for teaching and service and is making a difference in the lives of teens and young adults who may not have father figures to encouarge them. With more than 28 years of experience working with Santa Rosa City Schools, he's basically done it all: elementary, middle school, high school and even the collegiate level with S...

Judy M. Baker helps authors take the friction out of book marketing and make real money from their books. 2024 is fueled by her renewed commitment to coaching, writing, and creativity. She is planning to publish three books this year. The first is The Book to MoneyMaker RoadMap which is in final edits. Judy is President of Redwood Writers and past president of the Bay Area Independent Publishers A...

In this episode I chat with NYT Bestselling Author Steve Almond on Imposter Syndrome and Writing for Your Life He will also be a featured presenter at the Redwood Branch of The California Writers Club on July 20, 2024. CWC Members and non members can register here https://www.redwoodwriters.org/, to see Steve in-person or listen to a recording of his talk a week after the event.   Steve Almond, au...