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

  Delicia Niami is an acclaimed memoirist and LGBTQ+ advocate, whose raw and edgy storytelling has touched the hearts of readers worldwide. Residing in Santa Cruz and an alumna of UCSC, Delicia draws inspiration from her own journey of resilience and empowerment. Through her memoirs, she fearlessly addresses topics such as sexual abuse, trauma recovery, and the importance of self-compassion. Delic...

  Brian Fies is a writer and cartoonist who has published four graphic novels including A Fire Story , which is about losing his home in the devastating California wildfires of 2017. He has been nominated for many honors and won a few of them, including the comic industry’s Eisner, Harvey, Lulu and Inkpot awards, the German Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis, and a TV Emmy Award. Brian’s varied career...

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ATHLETICS TRANSFORMING KIDS LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF SPORTS Join me and the founder and CEO of NAofA, Aaron Locks as we discuss tips for parents, coaches and kids to build confidence in young athletes. For the past four decades, Aaron has been actively working in sports. Aaron is a father, author of The Coach’s Best Friend series of books, trainer, coach, speaker, and entrepr...

Sean Mattson: Practical Genius & Self-Taught Digital Marketing Expert I've known Sean Mattson nearly all my life. As young hippy kids from West Marin, we were both raised in a different environment. One built on community, cooperation, and resiliency. An evironment that fostered parallel careers for us in food service and eventually corpoate america--Sean in technology and marketing, me in pub...

"I'm Gonna Start a Hot Sauce Company."    "With in two months it went from idea to market!" Hear first-hand what it takes to go from musician to hot sauce manufacturer in two months with only $1,500 in the bank. Inspiration for people of color or anyone else with dreams of owning their own business. We discuss branding, marketing, distribution, and so much more. If you want to be your own boss lik...

Life Lessons from Moma Joan: Five key takeaways for teens, adults, and single moms Joan O'Connor is my mom. She is also a mom to many of my friends, my brothers' friends and played a critical role in shaping who I am today. Join us for an intimate, honest and fun conversation about what it was like for her to raise three boys on her own after my dad left. How she loved me until I learned to love m...

Crissi Langwell is the author of 14 published books, with genres that include romance, young adult, and women’s fiction. Her latest novel is Naked Coffee Guy , the second book in her Sunset Bay romance series, and she is currently working on Savior Complex, the third and final book in If you dream of writing your first book or are a seasoned author who may sometimes hit the proverbial brick wall o...

Kendra Murray is an audiobook producer, director, and narrator with 50 titles available, and more in the works. Kendra hails from stage and radio theatre as an actor, director, and producer. She has received accolades for her work with The Petaluma Radio Players at the HEAR Now Festival’s Podcast Palooza. She was named 2020 Best Supporting Actor for her role as Ulysses in Pendant Audio Shakespeare...

Audiobooks have been called "movies for the ears."  And for good reason. Akin to listening to a Mozart concerto, audiobooks set your brain and imagination on fire. They bring characters to life in ways that movies and text do not. There is a richness and depth in the visceral experience of listening to an audiobook that turns the beauty of the written word into an auditory symphony for the soul. T...

There are people in each of our lives whose sole purpose is to show us a different path home. Jen Crowe is one of those people. She is a caring soul who serves as a guide for many, especially men. Listen as she shares her most vulnerable moments and a near death experience which changed her life. Her life experience and passion lay in helping others become brave enough to discover and look at thei...

"The language of leadership is overwhelming positivity." -Ray Engan Tap into your native genius and learn expert tips to become a better leader, speaker and presenter. Gain valuable insights into the power of word choice, delivery, and how to manage internal and external emotions, actions and experiences to better connect and not sound salesy. This episode is a must listen for any leader, sales or...

Your Authentic Voice is the Most Powerful Asset You Possess! Join me for a frank and open conversation Dr. Doreen Downing. About Dr. Downing: Dr. Doreen Downing is a Psychologist and Podcast host of Find Your Voice, Change Your Life. She once suffered from stage fright. In conquering it, she discovered being connected to your authentic self is the key to relaxed and confident speaking. She now spe...

2024 Challenge: What is in the way of you getting what you want? Will 2024 be any different? If so, how? Why? What will you commit to doing this coming year that you didn’t in 2023? What do you think you need to help you get started? To stay motivated? To finish what you’ve started? If you are like the vast majority of us, you will fail. All of us fail. Those who try more fail more. But guess what...

Part one of a series on recovery (AA Unplugged): Join me and Ryan L. of Petaluma, a nine-time felon who got and stayed sober.  In addition to the intimate details of Ryan's recovery journey we discuss some of the key spiritual principles that have helped both of us, and millions others around the world, find sobriety that lasts. Whether you think you may be an alcoholic or not, there is wisdom in...

Mark G. Nelson is co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Altus Equity Group, Inc., a private equity real estate investment firm. He is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Nelson Family of Companies, and during his two-decade tenure with the firm, the company grew from $10 million to over $400 million in revenues. He is also the lead singer and guitar player for the rock 'n roll b...

A candid conversation with Broadway stars Stephan Stubbins and Libby Servais about finding your passion and purpose, and other behind-the-scenes full circle moments that "feel like coming home."  

Join this insightful conversation with Pamela Heck about following our passion, finding purpose, and following through on our dreams, even in retirement. Pamela is an award winning author and artist of the illustrated childrens book, Amazing Animals: Fun Facts for Kids- available on Amazon and bookstores everywhere. She is also a retired early education specialist helping kids with special needs f...

Stephanie Saint Claire helps women over 40 take control of their negative thoughts and manage emotional overwhelm, so they can eliminate shame, go after what they want without guilt, be authentic in every relationship, and live in partnership with Spirit.   Join us as we learn how to decipher emotional suffering and explore next level of consciousness.

Welcome to the Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Podcast. If you like honest, vulnerable, and real stories about what it takes to not only become great, but more self-confident and bold enough to be yourself, then this show is for you. Join us each week for inspiring, encouraging, and meaningful conversations with diverse people from all walks of life and industry.