JDS podcast

What can climbing mountains, exploring caves, and leading teams teach us about business and life? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with David Lengyel, Managing Director and co-founder of Venture Up. For more than 40 years, David has worked with over 8,000 companies and 500,000 people across more than a dozen countries, helping leaders and teams perform better together...

What happens when parents, adult children, grandchildren, or even siblings decide to share a home? For Rocky and Carmen Drew, multigenerational living isn’t just something they talk about—it’s something they’ve experienced firsthand. After successfully co-owning a home with their son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren for three years, they understand both the opportunities and challenges th...

Welcome to the JDS Podcast, where we have real conversations about personal growth, leadership, business, life experiences, and the lessons that help us become better versions of ourselves. In this episode, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Ilene Marcus, a speaker, author, leadership expert, and inventor who has spent decades helping leaders and organizations navigate workplace challenges and diffic...

What does it take to perform at your best when the pressure is on? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Clayton R. Johnson, an experienced speaker and storyteller who has stood on more than 2,500 stages around the world, speaking to diverse audiences of up to 10,000 people. Clayton has built his work around a simple but powerful idea: we can learn to intentionally sh...

What does it really take to become financially successful—and how much of it comes down to the choices we make? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Tony Bradshaw, business leader, author, and host of The Millionaire Choice Show . Tony brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across technology, business strategy, and organizational growth, including helping...

In this practical and eye-opening episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with sales strategist and business problem solver John Lester. With more than 40 years of direct sales experience, John has worked with everyone from enterprise tech companies to small business owners struggling with inconsistent revenue and unpredictable sales cycles. His mission? To completely reframe h...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with spiritual guide, entrepreneur, and creative visionary Julie Grimm. Julie’s journey is one of courage, intuition, and faith. From living across three continents to building a six-figure business from her passion for color and creativity, Julie has learned what it means to trust the inner voice guiding h...

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 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 powerful and deeply reflective episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jason Lange — men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide. For years, many men have silently struggled with loneliness, emotional disconnection, lack of purpose, and confusion around what it truly means to be a man in today’s world. Jason believes the old models of masculin...

In this deeply inspiring and wildly fascinating episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dave Letterfly Knoderer — author, artist, entrepreneur, entertainer, and storyteller whose fifty-plus-year creative journey has taken him from circus life to award-winning horsemanship, artistic innovation, recovery from alcoholism, and a life dedicated to inspiring others. Dave’s story...

What does it take to perform at your best when the pressure is on? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Clayton R. Johnson, an experienced speaker and storyteller who has stood on more than 2,500 stages around the world, speaking to diverse audiences of up to 10,000 people. Clayton has built his work around a simple but powerful idea: we can learn to intentionally sh...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Anouk Brumfield — former Executive Vice President and Senior Partner at IBM, international bestselling author, speaker, mentor, and transformational coach. After spending more than 30 years leading global teams, billion-dollar portfolios, and large-scale innovation initiatives, Anouk made a bold decision to leave co...

In this insightful and empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jenny C. Cohen — board-certified Integrative Neurosomatic Practitioner, creator of the TRUST™ Method, bestselling author, speaker, and host of the globally ranked Dance to Heal podcast. Jenny helps high-achieving women stop overriding themselves and reconnect with the wisdom already within them. Thro...

In this powerful and deeply human episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Ronald Sosa — neuroinclusive leadership coach, speaker, author, and Executive Director of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Ron shares his personal and professional journey navigating leadership while living as an ADHD, Autistic, and hard-of-hearing professional in environments that often reward m...

In this deeply personal episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jonathan Brandt — wellness advocate, certified health coach, nutrition practitioner, personal trainer, and host of the GoOutLiving Podcast. Jonathan’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose born through adversity. After both he and his wife were diagnosed with cancer within a short period of t...

In this deeply personal episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jonathan Brandt — wellness advocate, certified health coach, nutrition practitioner, personal trainer, and host of the GoOutLiving Podcast. Jonathan’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose born through adversity. After both he and his wife were diagnosed with cancer within a short period of t...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Clementine Moss — founding drummer of Zepparella, singer-songwriter, author, spiritual counselor, and lifelong meditator. For decades, Clementine has lived in two seemingly different worlds: the intensity of rock-and-roll performance and the stillness of contemplative spiritual practice. Through her memoir, From Bon...

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 thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Mohamed Nabil—author, social innovator, creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One’s Publications), and advocate for using artificial intelligence to challenge ideas rather than simply confirm them. Mohamed has authored several books, including My Interview with ChatGPT, Philosophical Debates with AI, Ideas That Su...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dwight Heck—financial coach, best-selling author, speaker, founder of Give A Heck Financial, and host of the Give A Heck Podcast. As a single father of five, Dwight experienced years of financial stress, emotional burnout, and living paycheck to paycheck. A life-changing health crisis forced him to rethink everythin...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Joe Rockey—entrepreneur, author, founder of Elite Business Cruises, and a self-described impossible problem solver. Joe has dedicated his career to helping nonprofits overcome one of their biggest challenges: balancing today’s fundraising needs with building long-term financial strength. Through innovative business...

In this powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Massimo Rigotti—author, addiction recovery advocate, entrepreneur, and creator of the Flavor of Confidence SOBER Method™. Massimo shares his incredible journey from battling addiction and personal struggles to discovering a path of recovery, confidence, and transformation. Through his own experiences, he developed th...

In this empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Karen R. F. Mitchell, also known as The Empress Lioness—author, transformational coach, speaker, and host of The Empress Lioness Podcast. Karen shares her deeply personal journey from surviving trauma to embracing authenticity, self-worth, and sovereign leadership. Together, they explore healing, rebuilding identit...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Chris Natzke—8th Degree Black Belt, former U.S. National Taekwondo Champion, life-leadership coach, keynote speaker, and Amazon #1 best-selling author. Chris has spent decades helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals break through limiting beliefs, develop a champion’s mindset, and lead with greater confidence and pu...