LifeExcellence with Brian Bartes

Certified Etiquette Instructor Danielle Kovachevich specializes in helping professionals navigate the modern business world with social graces, bringing dignity and kindness to their daily work. Danielle shares why good manners never go out of style, and what we can do to make a positive impression, both professionally and personally.

Singer/ Songwriter Jessi Alexander has written five #1 songs, including “The Climb,” which became the anthem for Miley Cyrus’ box office hit, “The Hannah Montana Movie.” She discusses her humble Tennessee roots, and her remarkable career in the country music business.

Jim Cathcart is an award-winning professional speaker, and the author of over 20 books. He reveals what the top 10% do that others don’t, and how the acorn of an oak tree can help us unlock our potential.

Kathy Ireland is a former supermodel, and the CEO & Chief Designer of kathy ireland Worldwide. She discusses her success in the modeling industry, and how she positioned her brand as one of the top global licensors in the world.

Lieutenant Colonel Nicole Mann is a U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot and a NASA Astronaut. She shares what it was like to be deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and what it would mean to be the first woman to set foot on the moon! TD9wJmmfI4wJeHvc4iWk

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW is a therapist and the CEO and Founder of AthMindset, LLC. She supports elite athletes to achieve optimal mental health and peak mental sport performance. Lisa discusses the general state of mental health in our country, and specific techniques we can all use to achieve peak performance.

When Jeremy Poincenot lost his vision at the age of 19, he thought the game of golf he loved was over. He would go on, however, to win three World Blind Golf Championships, and eight National Championships. Jeremy shares how we can take control of life, and turn trauma into triumph.

As a real estate broker in Manhattan, Kirsten Jordan has personally brokered an astonishing half a billion dollars in sales! In 2020, she became the first female cast member of Bravo’s Emmy-nominated Million Dollar Listing New York. Kirsten discusses what it’s like to succeed in a vigorously competitive market, and still be the awesome mom of three kids.

Melanie Curtis is a life coach, an intensely driven entrepreneur, the author of three books, and a comically authentic speaker. She has also jumped out of an airplane over 11,000 times! Melanie shares insights from her exhilarating adventures, both in the air and on the ground.

James Lawrence, the ultra-endurance triathlete also known as the Iron Cowboy, redefined the limits of human potential by completing 101 full-distance triathlons in 101 days! James shares how he pushed his body and mind to its absolute limit, and the lessons we can learn from his amazing accomplishments.

Sophie Silnicki has danced in productions of The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, Giselle, Don Quixote, and Swan Lake… and she is currently a Radio City Rockette! Join us as Sophie shares what it’s like to be part of this iconic New York City tradition – the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall!

Eddie Osterland, America's first Master Sommelier, is an internationally acclaimed expert in the culinary arena of food and wine. Eddie reveals his power entertaining secrets that will help you make an unforgettable impression at your next dinner or business event.

Greg Bohannan’s dream from the age of 10 was to be a full-time professional fisherman. Greg shares how he worked hard to make his dream come true, what life is like on the pro fishing circuit, and why Pringles is his favorite potato chip!

Hailed by the New York Times as “a brilliant soloist,” who “played with extraordinary precision and luminosity,” violinist Fabiola Kim discusses her amazing career, which began when she made her concerto debut with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of just seven!

A lifelong business strategist and entrepreneur, John Anderson understands the structures and insights needed to achieve success. John is very passionate about living the second half of life better than the first half, and shares how you can live more intentionally, too.

Entrepreneur and adventurer Aditya Gupta lives life to the fullest, and is passionate about setting and achieving huge, audacious goals. Aditya discusses his businesses, his summit of Mt. Everest in 2019, and how Everest is just a metaphor for ANY challenging goals one aims to achieve.

As an accomplished athlete and Registered Dietician, Maureen Stoecklein understands the importance of solid nutrition for optimal performance. Maureen discusses her career as a firefighter, her mission as a dietician, and how you can incorporate the same nutrition strategies as professional and elite athletes.

Derek Dickow connects people with opportunity. He’s a world-class networker known for facilitating high-potential introductions. Derek is also a highly sought-after professional keynote speaker. His formula for cultivating connections is the secret to his success, and led to the creation of his “5 Pillars of Purpose-Driven Networking.”

In 2009, Mike Orris and six friends were training for the Ironman Triathlon, which was to take place in August of that year in Louisville, Kentucky. But during the Memorial Day weekend in 2009, their lives would take a horrific turn – one that nearly derailed all their dreams.

Peter Vanderkaay is a four-time Olympic Medalist, representing the United States in three consecutive Olympics. He discusses the sacrifices needed to compete at that level, what it’s like to be at the Olympics, and the support required to achieve success – in swimming, and in life.

A former comedian and software entrepreneur, Brian Kruger discusses making movies as a 12-year-old, and how his childhood hobby evolved into making historical documentaries… and garnering two Emmy nominations.