Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle

Transforming invisible energy into tangible results takes vision, persistence, and the willingness to be misunderstood. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Seth Casden, CEO and Co-founder of Hologenix, LLC, about the 25-year journey behind his groundbreaking technology, Celliant, a product that converts body heat into infrared energy to support health, performance, and recover...

Turning $400 into a global business partnership with Discovery Channel takes more than talent—it takes extreme audacity. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle chats with Olenka Cullinan, CEO of iStartFirst, about how bold risks and relentless belief transformed her life and career. They explore why rejection isn’t the enemy, why confidence grows through action, and how the right rooms and...

When comfort becomes routine, courage sparks transformation.  In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Lisa Toste, coach, speaker, and entrepreneur, about leaving her thriving career, comfortable life in Canada, and everything familiar to move with her family to a volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Lisa shares what it took to rebuild her life at 50, reconnect with...

What does it really mean to be delusional in the best way possible?  In this solo episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle breaks down the five defining traits shared by every visionary, entrepreneur, and world-changer she’s interviewed on the show so far. These are the patterns behind people who achieve what others think is impossible and how you can do the same. Michelle explores what happens when...

Becoming one of 100 people chosen to live on Mars sounds like science fiction. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Sonia Van Meter, Managing Partner at Stanford Campaigns, about her incredible journey from political strategist to Mars One candidate, exploring what it truly means to chase the extraordinary. Sonia reveals how she went from being “terrible at math and science” to...

The limits you thought defined human potential may not be limits at all.  In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle speaks with Mas Mike Zeleznick, Founder & Chief Instructor of Vibravision LLC, about training the body and mind to see without eyes and achieve the extraordinary. Mas Mike's story is one of resilience, purpose, and proving that true strength lies in awareness, healing, a...

Starting a business from a dorm room and scaling it into an eight-figure company in just five years sounds like a dream.  In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Aleric Heck, Founder & CEO of AdOutreach™, to reveal his journey from teenage YouTube creator to building one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Aleric reflects on launching his first YouTube channel at 12 y...

From the depths of meth addiction to multimillion-dollar success, this story proves that true transformation happens when courage meets opportunity. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle meets with Brody Lee, CEO of EventsConsulting.co, to share his remarkable journey from years of drug use to building a thriving business empire. Within his first year in business, Brody scaled to seven fig...

How does someone go from juggling high school and odd jobs to becoming a millionaire by 22?  In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Justin Chae who shares how resilience, risk-taking, and grit turned hardship into opportunity. Raised by a single mom after financial collapse, Justin pushed through long commutes, an ROTC scholarship, and unexpected breaks in politics that led to hi...

This is how the Delusional brand was born. In this episode, Michelle Coyle sits down with her own brand strategist, Bijal Patel, to break down what makes a brand unforgettable. They get into how to build a brand that polarizes, how AI can scale your originality, and why your most “delusional” ideas are often your most profitable. This is for the entrepreneurs who’ve been told they’re too much. The...

Giving birth to triplets didn’t slow her down. It multiplied her power. Bianca Aiono did just that. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle sits down with the powerhouse sales coach who scaled her revenue while raising four kids, including newborn triplets, by ditching performance-based tactics and selling from energetic alignment. Bianca shares how she moved from $6K offers to clean, congru...

Tarin Nix is not just another candidate. She’s a proven change-maker with the experience, heart, and grit to lead Santa Fe forward.  In this episode of The Delusional Podcast, Michelle Coyle sits down with Tarin to talk about what it really takes to run for office and why healing your inner world is just as important as leading in the public one. Tarin opens up about the emotional cost of campaign...

Tony Robbins’ right-hand in sales for 15 years, Brook Bishop knows what it’s like to run toward the fire. He’s broken sales records, revived failing teams, and led hundreds toward a vision so big it pulled everyone along for the ride. Brook went from being suicidal to becoming one of Tony’s top leaders, then built his own thriving business helping coaches, therapists, and experts scale with integr...

Dr. Pavini Moray shut down a successful company not because it failed, but because it didn’t feel right.  Dr. Pavini had no backup plan. Just a one-way ticket to Belize, and a wild idea to write a whole book in 30 DAYS. In this episode of Delusional , Dr. Pavini shares what happens when you walk away from everything on purpose. We talk about the identity crisis that comes with quitting, the freedo...

You’ve Been Called Too Much? Good. You’re In the Right Place.  This podcast is for the ones who’ve always felt a little out there. Too intense. Too emotional. Too ambitious. Too something. I’m Michelle Coyle, and in this pilot episode of Delusional, I’m talking with Emmy-nominated screenwriter, executive producer, and one of the most delightfully delusional humans I know, Adam Gilad. He shares how...

She walked into a courtroom expecting to lose a year of her life. Instead, she walked out with a second chance she negotiated for herself. In this episode of Delusional, CEO Tamara Thompson of Broadcast Your Authority shares how that moment changed everything. After battling alcoholism, multiple DUIs, and 90 days in jail, she chose a different path. She went back to school, discovered filmmaking,...

What if the craziest thing you could do... is exactly what changes everything? Angele Black didn’t have a job, a place to live, or a backup plan. Just a Disney annual pass, one duffel bag, and the kind of delusion it takes to look your future in the face and say, “I’m not going home.” In this episode of Delusional, I talk with Angele about cold motel rooms, earning barely $7 an hour, and the messy...

Think you missed your shot? Russ Ruffino didn’t even start until he was 31. He was broke, bartending and convinced he had blown it.  Then, one terrible birthday in Vegas and a random copy of The 4 Hour Workweek sent him in a completely different direction. In this pilot episode of Delusional, Russ tells me how he went from pouring drinks to figuring out online marketing, why affiliate marketing di...

Welcome to another episode of "Seekers & Shifters," where we dive deep into the stories of transformation and resilience. In today's episode, Michelle sits down with the inspiring Erica Carrico, a life purpose and business coach who has turned her life's trials into triumphs. From battling cancer as a young mother to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Erica's journey...

In this episode of Seekers & Shifters, Michelle sits down with Jenn Gray, an expert in mindset notion and human design, to explore the powerful themes of life transitions, personal growth, and the profound impact of our beliefs on creating our reality. Both having navigated the challenging waters of divorce and significant life changes, Michelle and Jenn dive deep into discussions about the fe...

In this episode of Seekers & Shifters, host Michelle welcomes guest, Mermaid Chè Monique, for an inspiring conversation about radical visibility and empowering self-expression. As a professional mermaid, Chè shatters stereotypes by celebrating body positivity and inclusivity through her unique platform, Society of Fat Mermaids.  Together, Michelle and Chè dive into the world of mermaids, burle...

In this empowering episode of Seekers & Shifters, Michelle sits down with her old friend Thomas JT Marbury to navigate the journey of personal growth and leadership. JT, a retired military officer with over two decades of experience, shares invaluable insights on how to rise from the depths of life's challenges with resilience and determination. He opens up about his struggles with depres...

Welcome to another episode of Seekers & Shifters! Join us as Michelle Coyle sits down with the remarkable Bijal Patel, owner of Launch, a brand agency and consultancy. Bijal shares her journey of transforming small businesses into thriving brands while intertwining Woo with Do—melting spirituality with actionable efforts to achieve success.  They dive into the world of manifestation, personal...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Seekers & Shifters! Today, we delve into the serene and transformational world of spirituality and self-discovery with our special guest, Robyn Vie- Carpenter-Brisco. As a licensed spiritual practitioner and life coach, Robyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She is the author of "Let's Get Stoned: Using Stones and Cr...

On today's episode of Seekers & Shifters, we're diving deep into the fascinating intersection of personal growth, financial freedom, and mindset with our very special guest, Brooklyn Wright. Brooklyn, a personal transformation enthusiast, believes in building wealth strategically while also prioritizing joy and a life free from burnout.  In a captivating conversation with host Michel...