Elsplend Realities

What if the real issue in your conversations isn’t what you’re saying — but what’s left unsaid beneath the surface? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore how emotional intelligence transforms the way we communicate, connect, and build trust — both at work and at home. Joined by Sandy Gerber, Communication Coach and author of Emotional Magnetism, this conversation goes beyond surface-le...

What happens when success no longer feels like enough? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the quiet shift many experience in midlife — where outward stability masks an internal sense of misalignment. Joined by Philip Blackett, founder of Life After 40, this conversation brings clarity to a season often misunderstood as crisis, but better understood as transition. Drawing from his wo...

What if aging isn’t a slow decline — but a reflection of what we believe is possible? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the quiet assumptions that shape how we relate to our bodies as we grow older. Joined by Dr. Michael Guadagnino III, chiropractic physician and author of Fitness Over 50, 60, 70 & Beyond, this conversation challenges the idea that pain, stiffness, and limitation a...

What if leadership was never meant to feel like a performance? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the quiet tension many leaders carry — the pressure to lead in ways that conflict with how their minds and nervous systems actually function. Joined by leadership coach and founder of North of Normal, Sira Laurel, this conversation unpacks burnout, neurodiversity, and the hidden cost of...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it truly means to live with spiritual clarity, emotional awareness, and intentional courage in everyday life. Joined by Kristen Wambach—ordained pastor, author, entrepreneur, and host of Interviewing Jesus—we dive into the journey from behavior-based belief to identity-based faith, and how that shift transforms the way we see ourselves, make d...

What if the life you’re waiting to begin is already quietly passing you by? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Joel Eggimann—keynote speaker, author, and former professional parkour athlete—whose work explores courage, intentional living, and the hidden cost of postponement. His perspective was shaped by a deeply personal moment: witnessing his father find peace after a termin...

What happens when life doesn’t just challenge you—but completely rewrites your sense of identity? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Donna Hartley—international speaker, author, and former Miss Hawaii—whose life has been shaped by extraordinary cycles of survival and reinvention. From childhood illness and a commercial plane crash to multiple heart surgeries and a life-threate...

What happens when the path ahead isn’t visible—but the vision is still clear enough to move forward anyway? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Marcus Wartd—also known as Marcus the Marketer (MTM)—a visually impaired serial entrepreneur, investor, and host of In The Biz with M Wiz. From surviving homelessness and personal loss to building ventures across fashion, real estate, a...

What if graduation isn’t an ending—but the beginning of a lifelong network most people never fully use? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Jennifer Cunningham, alumni engagement and nonprofit consultant with nearly two decades of experience helping institutions like Cornell University and Lehigh University build meaningful, lasting communities. Her work focuses on transforming...

What if the real challenge in business isn’t making money—but understanding what your money is doing? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Kimberley Wiggins, founder of Profitable Penny Accounting, who helps service-based business owners move from financial uncertainty to confident, informed leadership. Her work reframes accounting not as something to fear or outsource blindly,...

What happens when high performance stops feeling like strength—and starts feeling like strain? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Dr. Martin Mendelson, executive coach, speaker, and author of One Move Makes All the Difference. Known for his work on the science of optimism and performance under pressure, Martin helps leaders and high performers navigate stress, decision fatigue...

What if living longer isn’t the real goal—but living better is? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Judy Gaman, CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas, award-winning author, speaker, and host of Stay Young America!. With a career spanning executive healthcare, storytelling, and wellness education, Judy brings a grounded perspective on what it truly means to protect and sustain vita...

What if the version of you that feels “too much” was never the problem—but the mask you learned to wear was? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Angie Dixon—author, artist, summit host, and creator of The Leonardo Trait, a framework celebrating multipassionate, neurodivergent creativity. Angie’s work explores the lived reality of masking, burnout, late diagnosis, and the emotio...

What if the real driver of business success isn’t strategy alone—but the inner capacity of the leader behind it? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Brad Smith, founder and CEO of Stellar Insight Inc., a seasoned business growth consultant and executive coach with over 25 years of cross-industry experience. From analytical chemistry to organizational leadership and CEO coaching...

In a world obsessed with output, what if sustainable success has less to do with what you create—and more to do with the systems behind it? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Arturas Tarasevicius, a systems strategist who has helped scale businesses across startups, agencies, and creator-led ventures—contributing to over $150 million in revenue and managing millions in ad spen...

In a world overflowing with health advice, misinformation, and competing narratives, clarity has become rare—and essential. In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Dr. Bilal Ahmed, an interventional and structural cardiologist and co-founder of Lylah Health. Known for his “doctor first, entrepreneur second” philosophy, Dr. Ahmed brings a grounded, evidence-driven perspective to one...

What if sound is more than something we hear—what if it’s something we feel, absorb, and are changed by? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Greg Palma, classically trained opera singer turned meditation guide and sound healing practitioner. With roots in disciplined vocal performance and years of spiritual practice, Greg bridges the worlds of technical mastery and intuitive he...

What happens when work stops feeling meaningful—and starts feeling interchangeable? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we speak with Barry LaBov, author, speaker, and brand strategist, and founder of LABOV. A two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Barry has spent decades helping organizations move beyond sameness by reconnecting with what makes them truly distinctive—starting from wi...

What does it take to rebuild a life when the foundation underneath it is unresolved pain? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Glenn Beechy, construction business owner, author, and emerging coach whose life journey spans from leaving an Amish upbringing at 17 to rebuilding after anger, debt, and emotional struggle. Over 25 years in construction, 26 years of marriage, and a deep...

What if the feeling of “not enough” isn’t a truth about you—but a story you were never meant to carry? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we speak with Tom Anderson, author, speaker, and spiritual mentor whose work explores the journey from fear-based striving to identity rooted in belonging. Through decades of lived experience—including seasons of doubt, fear, and slow transformation—Tom and...

What does it really mean to build systems that don’t just work—but endure? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Akshay Aggarwal, Principal SDET at Palo Alto Networks, where he works at the intersection of performance engineering, automation, and cybersecurity. His work spans AI-driven test generation, large-scale distributed systems, and optimizing reliability in environments wh...

What if the feeling of not fitting in wasn’t a flaw—but a signal that you were meant to create something entirely your own? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Tiffany Smith, creative director, photographer, designer, and storyteller whose work translates intuition into visual language. Based in New York City, Tiffany’s path into creativity has been shaped less by linear progre...

What if the silence you were taught to call strength has actually been the weight keeping you stuck? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we speak with Ronald “Zion” Roseboro, founder and CEO of Shame Free Life Coaching and Consulting, certified trauma-informed coach, author, and creator of the Brick Methodology—a framework for rebuilding life after trauma, incarceration, and deep personal loss....

What happens when decades of experience stop feeling like momentum—and start feeling like responsibility? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we speak with Rob Broadhead, veteran software architect, entrepreneur, and mentor with over 30 years in technology and business. As founder of RB Consulting and host of the Develpreneur Podcast, Rob has spent his career helping developers and leaders tran...

What if the reason your health goals haven’t worked isn’t a lack of discipline—but a mismatch between your body and the advice you’ve been following? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Erica Ballard, health coach and integrative wellness expert with a Master of Science from Tufts University School of Medicine. Featured in Forbes and Women’s Health, Erica blends evidence-based...