JDS podcast

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 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 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 episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Tetiana Kobzar, behavioral design expert, product strategist, and creator of the Comportance Framework. With over 18 years of experience building products across healthcare, wellness, and education, Tetiana has helped startups, hospital innovation teams, and organizations create solutions that people don’t just dow...

In this energetic and value-packed episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Kimberly Crowe, Speaker Profitability Expert, TEDx speaker, founder of Speakers Playhouse, and creator of Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel. Having spoken on more than 5,000 stages worldwide, Kimberly has mastered the art of turning speaking opportunities into business growth, client acquisition, partnershi...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Marie Torossian — CPA, business strategist, speaker, coach, auditor, and founder of The Profit Lab. Marie has spent years helping business owners understand their numbers, build stronger systems, increase profitability, and create businesses that are valuable, scalable, and sustainable. As the creator of the VALUEA...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dara Erck, founder of SAM+LEO, global health strategist, and passionate advocate for teen mental health. Drawing from over two decades of experience in global health and her personal journey as a single mother raising two teenage boys, Dara shares practical insights into the challenges today’s teens face—from anxie...

In this eye-opening episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Craig Meriwether, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, and Subconscious Transformation Expert. For more than 16 years, Craig has helped people overcome anxiety, trauma, self-sabotage, chronic stress, depression, performance fears, and emotionally rooted physical symptoms by working directly with t...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Maxwell Ivey, widely known as The Blind Blogger—accessibility consultant, entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, and advisor to PodMatch. After losing his vision, Maxwell refused to let disability define his future. Instead, he built multiple successful online businesses, became a leading voice in digital acce...

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...