Life's Essential Ingredients

Send us Fan Mail I had the good fortune of coaching this amazing young lady when she was in high school.   Words to describe Brandi include: dedicated, loyal, hard working, genuine, authentic, beautiful, talented, nurturing, happy, fun, playful, servant leader, a Believer, athletic, and hero. When thinking about the TOTD for Brandi, I had a hard time picking one and picking the one that spoke to m...

Send us Fan Mail Catherine was pushed into her career (bullied actually) as Founder and CEO of Civility Partners, a Human Resources boutique  specializing in creating respectful workplace cultures.  Catherine has faced numerous life challenges both in the workforce and personally - all providing opportunity to build her resilience.    Catherine has authored three books, hosts her own live talkshow...

Send us Fan Mail Who is Allah-mi?  Mindset Coach, Life and Leadership Coach, Speaker, Game Changer.   Allah-mi helps clients gain clarity, courage, confidence, and consistency to reach new levels of success.  She hosts her own podcast - BE GREAT EVERYDAY and is the CEO and Founder of The Encouragement Company.  In this episode Allah-mi speaks to: Defining Be Great Everyday (shares a powerful story...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan McCarty is living his best life in the present moment; surrounded by the love he has for his family and the love his family has for him.  Ryan is the Co-Founder of Culture of Good and author of Build a Culture of Good.   Ryan has 20 years experience in the nonprofit world as a pastor and travels the county speaking to businesses about bringing their soul to work.    Ryan has...

Send us Fan Mail Every now and then you run across someone who is wired a little different.  Who makes you question what you do.   Who gets you talking about what it takes to be the best.  Who causes you to think about your work – life balance.   Mike and I had the pleasure of hosting just that person.   Melissa Tucci, the #1 real estate broker in the nation, inspired Mike and I to think a little...

Send us Fan Mail What an honor to host our long-time friend and mentor, Greg Sempadian.   I have never met any person who is so humble, so kind, and so considerate of all people, but specifically, student-athletes.  Words to describe this weeks guest include: patient, caring, understanding, genuine, devoted, loyal, true, real, enthusiastic, inspiring, positive, honest, man of integrity, teacher, c...

Send us Fan Mail Aditi Surana is a young woman who will change my life.   This episode of Life's Essential Ingredients kept me up all night.   Aditi is someone who is so genuine, so soft-spoken, so articulate, so knowledgeable, so insightful, so humble, so beautiful, so grounded,...I could literally go on and on.   Mike and I did this show late night (time difference in Mumbai is 13 hours ahe...

Send us Fan Mail Aaron was a three time All American basketball player at Olivet Nazarene University (ONU).  He is close to the top on most ONU basketball records; he has his graduate degree in Business Administration, and he is the most humble individual I have ever met.   Aaron is a true servant of the Lord and lives his life with with love in his heart.  In this episode, Aaron will discuss the...

Send us Fan Mail Where do you start when you have the good fortune of meeting someone so GIFTED!  Sivonnia DeBarros is the founder and CEO of SL DeBarros Law Firm, Protector of Athletes, Loving mother to her son, x3 Best Selling Author, Business, Employment, and Sports Entertainment Lawyer, Podcaster, and so much more.  Sivonnia has deep roots in the south and was blessed to be the BOSSY big siste...

Send us Fan Mail John Claudius Sayers IV takes us on a journey all over the country.   John was blessed to have moved every two years of his young life.   He didn't realize it at the time but he was "getting comfortable being uncomfortable."  This challenge was John's greatest gift to himself because it shaped the way he viewed the world, more importantly, how he saw people.  ...

Send us Fan Mail Bennie Murray is an incredible young man with an even more incredible story.   Bennie has been blessed with two loving parents who have guided him on his life journey.   Bennie's journey covers several different continents, countless hours of working on his craft, and many bumps and bruises along the way.   Regardless of the opportunity or challenge, Bennie stays humble and t...

Send us Fan Mail Sierra was raised by two incredible military parents who guided her with faith.   Sierra used the challenge of moving all over the country as a way to develop her best self.   Blessed with dedication and work ethic, Sierra had 30 plus Division 1 basketball scholarships.  Sierra played at Belmont University and then went on to play professionally in Spain.   Sierra felt a calling a...

Send us Fan Mail Coach Jay John is the Associate Athletic Director at UC Berkeley.  Coach John has an illustrious college basketball coaching career including stints at USF, CAL, STANFORD, OREGON, OREGON STATE, ARIZONA, and BUTLER.   Coach John shares his Life's Essential Ingredients on his coaching career, maintaining family balance, the importance of authentic relationships, embracing failu...

Send us Fan Mail Uncle Johnny Matesich was born in New Orleans to loving and hard working Croatian immigrant parents.  At the young age of four, Johnny's parents decided to move to San Pedro, California and the rest is history!  Johnny went on and continues to achieve more than what 10, 20, or even 30 people combined, would hope to achieve in their lifetimes.    Johnny is an educator who love...

Send us Fan Mail Sacramento Legend!  Waynee Wayne takes the viewers on his life journey.   Waynee Wayne is a gifted musician, healer, producer, father, friend, advocate, and brother.   Regardless of how hectic life gets, Waynee Wayne will always make time to listen, will make your belly hurt from his contagious laugh, and most importantly, will make your heart swell with love.   Waynee Wayne is th...

Send us Fan Mail USF Hall of Famer, 5 time World Champion, husband of 41 years, father of four, and grandfather to seven... Bill Cartwright.  Bill shares his Life's Essential Ingredients from his younger days of growing up in Elk Grove, to his current days back on the hilltop at USF.   Bill will inspire you to work hard, develop and maintain positive thoughts, surround yourself with great fam...

Send us Fan Mail Taylor Edge of EdgeGainer shares his Life's Essential Ingredients and takes the listener on a journey of encouragement, belief, meeting challenges head on and using those difficult times as opportunities to serve and grow.

Send us Fan Mail Dru Sanchez of D&L Movers of the SF Bay Area sits down with C4 Leaders and discusses his Life's Essential Ingredients:  Take Action, Poison vs. Productivity, Priming, and Discomfort Zone.  Dru is a believer and brings crazy energy to the show.  Don't miss out on some incredible life tips.

Send us Fan Mail Paul Mifsud - CEO of The Melita Group, husband, father, sibling, and best friend discusses his "wonderful life."  Paul grew up with no role models and living life with fear as his essential ingredient.  Fear turned to determination and determination lead to transformation.  Paul uses humor, humility, hunger, and heartfelt words of wisdom to share his unforgettable life s...

Send us Fan Mail Meet LSU junior Daniela Sestich!  Daniela shares her life's essential ingredient of CHANGE and embracing all that life has to offer.   Daniela talks about going to school 2000 miles from home and how taking that scary step was one of the best life decisions she ever made.  Daniela also highlights how parents can enhance change in the lives of their children.  Daniela brings a...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Jeff talk about friendship, family, and Mike's four kids.  We also introduce the listeners to C4 Leaders, a California grassroots non-profit that Mike, Jeff, and Paul (future guest) started.  This first episode is our trial run at doing a podcast and are using the episode as an opportunity to learn in real time.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show and welcome to Lif...