JDS podcast

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dr. Dipesh Sitaram, dental surgeon, entrepreneur, and founder of Responsible Real Estate and Acuere Capital. While many people are taught to rely solely on traditional investing, Dipesh discovered another path. By stepping beyond Wall Street and into private investments, he built a multi-million-dollar portfolio focused on lo...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Richard Wilmore—award-winning talk show host, podcast producer, media strategist, and founder of Make Your Day Richer LLC. With over a decade behind the microphone, Richard has hosted and produced thousands of interviews, helping experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders amplify their message through podcasts and digital me...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with writer, trauma educator, and author Lisa Lacy for an honest conversation about trauma, addiction, identity, recovery, and the hidden cost of performing strength. After decades in corporate leadership, healthcare consulting, and education, Lisa’s life was transformed through addiction recovery, psychiatric hospitalization, ser...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with leadership strategist, financial services professional, and author Chad Betz to explore why success doesn’t have an expiration date. After decades in leadership, finance, consulting, and executive coaching, Chad discovered that many accomplished professionals aren’t stuck because they lack talent—they’re trapped by...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Mark Taylor—professional percussionist, educator, founder of the Education on Fire podcast, and passionate advocate for creative learning. For nearly a decade, Mark has interviewed educators, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world, exploring what truly inspires learning and helps young people thrive....

In this encouraging episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jody Hill—bestselling author, speaker, parenting educator, and author of The Parent’s Secret Superpower. Jody believes one of the greatest influences on a child’s confidence isn’t found in schools, sports, or social media—it’s found in the everyday words parents speak. Through practical strategies backed by scienc...

In this empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Emily Guerra—Productivity Life Coach, mindful productivity speaker, and founder of The Productivity Flow. Emily is on a mission to help self-employed women and professionals break free from hustle culture by building sustainable habits, strengthening their mindset, and creating work routines that lead to both produ...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with retired psychotherapist, author, and trauma expert Phyllis E. Leavitt to explore how personal healing and collective healing are deeply connected. With more than 34 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and survivors of trauma, Phyllis shares why many of today’s biggest societal challen...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jordan Mendoza—Founder & CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Top 1.5% ranked Blaze Your Own Trail podcast. Jordan’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. After overcoming childhood trauma, life-threatening setbacks, and walking away from...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Terrence L. Rotering, retired U.S. Air Force officer, former NORAD weapon systems officer, and author of the eleven-book Chronicles Series. After serving more than 35 years in military service, Terrence devoted two years to creating a 5,000-page epic that blends fantasy, science fiction, and spiritual warfare into a unique mu...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Gaylen Wilson—heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober recovering alcoholic, Certified Thriving Relationship Coach, and co-founder of The Monument Method Institute. Gaylen’s journey is one of remarkable resilience. From losing his farm and rebuilding multiple careers to overcoming addiction, surviving end-stage hea...

In this powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Corey Jefferson—U.S. Navy submarine veteran, executive coach, founder of Ester Media Group, and creator of the COPE Method. Corey’s story isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about learning how to move through it. After serving in the military and leading in high-pressure corporate environments, a devastating personal...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Kimberly Rosales—Founder & CEO of ChainMyne and a fintech leader transforming the future of cross-border payments through regulated stablecoins and digital assets. With over two decades of experience in traditional banking before launching her own fintech company, Kimberly shares why the financial system is evo...

In this dynamic and eye-opening episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with David Sauers — entrepreneur, innovator, and CEO of Royal Restrooms. David didn’t just build a business… He redefined an entire industry. From transforming portable restrooms into luxury experiences… to launching multiple ventures across entertainment, hospitality, and outdoor adventure… his journey is...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Katie Hadiaris, Workplace Health Coach, Strategist, and founder of the Work Is Not Family movement. After more than 20 years working inside corporate systems, Katie became fascinated by a question many professionals quietly struggle with: Why can some people leave work at work, while others carry it home in their t...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with DR Rawson — entrepreneur, author, media creator, and founder of the CIC Initiative: Character, Integrity, Credibility™. After launching more than 30 companies, publishing dozens of books, and spending decades studying leadership, trust, crisis, and human behavior, DR believes success without cha...

In this insightful and empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Terri Maxwell — entrepreneur, investor, business cultivator, author, and Founder & CEO of Share On Purpose, Inc. Terri has launched, scaled, sold, rebranded, or turned around more than 50 brands throughout her career, including companies that achieved major exits and even a NASDAQ IPO. But beyond...

In this thought-provoking and deeply unconventional episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Gerome Mauricio — poet, brevity artist, and author of A Man If West Destiny. Known by some as “The Highway Cipher,” Gerome creates literary work that feels less like traditional storytelling and more like decoding hidden messages beneath modern life. Through precise 101-word pieces,...

In this powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Nami Prakash — leadership transformation strategist, speaker, author, and founder of The Mind Quotient™ (MQ). After spending more than 20 years in high-pressure executive leadership environments across science, healthcare, and communications, Nami realized that success is no longer just about intelligence or emotiona...

In this inspiring and deeply honest episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Audley Stephenson — host of The Audacious Living Podcast, speaker, and advocate for courageous, intentional living. With more than 600 podcast episodes and conversations with leaders, creatives, authors, and change-makers, Audley has dedicated his platform to helping people live more boldly, authen...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Chelsea Byers — high-growth operator, leadership strategist, and author of Course Correct. Chelsea shares the untold emotional realities behind scaling companies, leading teams, and surviving the pressure of executive leadership while privately battling depression, infertility, burnout, and the invi...

In this honest and empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Marc Paisant — certified personal trainer, mental health advocate, podcast host, and creator of the Relatively Normal Podcast. Marc opens up about his personal battles with anxiety, depression, ADHD, weight struggles, and self-confidence — and how he learned to combine physical fitness and mental health...

In this insightful and purpose-driven episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Venchele Saint Dic — public health writer, author, and founder of MESFAMI Care Inc. With over a decade of experience and currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Health Leadership, Venchele brings a powerful perspective at the intersection of health, resilience, equity, and human development. Her...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with transformational coach, speaker, and author Polish Peter Kolat. Known as the “Polish Tony Robbins,” Peter has coached thousands of entrepreneurs and high achievers, spoken on over 100 stages, and created the groundbreaking 7 Human Drives Framework to help people break free from unconscious pattern...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Patrick Williams — a TEDx speaker, award-winning artist, and visionary educator with over 40 years of experience in creativity, innovation, and deep learning. In a world where many people feel disconnected from their creativity, Patrick challenges a powerful belief… What if creativity is not something you lo...