Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

What if the biggest conflict in your workplace isn't between your employees—but between what drives them at their core? Robyn McTague, creator of A Life of Choice Coaching and Positive Team Engagement, reveals a shocking truth that's reshaping how leaders understand their teams. After surviving a challenging childhood and beating cancer 25 years ago, Robyn discovered something that traditional per...

Small Changes Create Big Health Wins with Michelle Dwyer Are you drowning in endless self-care to-do lists that leave you feeling more exhausted than energized? Board-certified holistic nutritionist Michelle Dwyer reveals why most wellness approaches fail - and the counterintuitive strategy that actually works. When a mysterious illness derailed Michelle's teaching career 14 years ago, she stumble...

What happens when a CEO suggests using marketing tactics that everyone considers obsolete? Gee Ranasinha's clients thought he'd lost his mind - until the results came in. The award-winning agency CEO serving 400+ startups across 20 countries has built his reputation on one radical principle: when everyone zigs, he zags. His contrarian approach recently shocked an Atlanta tech company struggling to...

In this episode of Milestone Moments in Business and Leadership, host Sheila Slick sits down with venture capitalist and educator Brandon Na, founder of Good People's Ventures. With over 25 years spanning education, marketing, and startups, Brandon shares his transformative journey from disappointed startup founder to change-making VC. Brandon has helped companies achieve remarkable exits - includ...

What if the reason you can't hit your income goals has nothing to do with your strategy- and everything to do with where you're sitting right now? Jeannette Cieszykowski, personal life strategist and feng shui expert, reveals a shocking truth that's keeping high achievers stuck. After her body started screaming warnings through anxiety and paranoia during her landscape architecture career, Jeannet...

Talented leaders who know exactly what they want to do still shoot themselves in the foot. Dr. Elizabeth Deggie Dubois, conflict resolution expert and executive coach, cuts through coaching industry "sparkle mumbo jumbo" to reveal the real reason behind professional self-sabotage. With a Ph. D. in conflict resolution and expertise in women's safety issues, Dr. Liz pinpoints why smart, skilled prof...

What if I told you that a TV hanging company just hired more employees because their AI agent was too successful? On day one, it booked four new appointments. By week one? Thirty appointments from dead leads they'd given up on. Today on Milestone Moments, I'm sitting down with John Long from Thynk.ai , who's proving that artificial intelligence isn't coming for jobs—it's creating them. But only fo...

Huge thanks to Réland Logan and The Luxe Leap Podcast for letting me share this powerful conversation with you. In this episode from The Luxe Leap Podcast, host Réland Logan sits down with serial entrepreneur Sheila Slick to explore her Five Milestones framework—a systematic approach to transformation that emerged from building four successful companies and earning a Master's in Organizational Lea...

Whether you're facing your own business disruption or just tired of slimy LinkedIn sales tactics (Mitchell's words, not mine!), this episode delivers practical strategies for not just surviving change—but thriving because of it. Get ready to discover why sometimes the best business ideas fail simply because of timing, how to find your "vibrational frequency" in business, and the five-minute Linked...

"Champagne clientele are those dream clients... they're looking for somebody who wants to be alongside them as a strategic vision because they want to stay in their genius zone." In this captivating episode of Milestone Moments, host Sheila Slick interviews Reland Logan, a visionary brand strategist who specializes in catapulting women-owned consulting agencies to unprecedented success through her...

"Your relationship with yourself is the key to your relationship with everyone and everything else in your life." In this illuminating episode of Milestone Moments, host Sheila Slick interviews Judy Slater, a transformational leader who has masterfully blended spirituality, healing, and leadership coaching. With over 40 years of experience as an ordained Presbyterian pastor, Judy shares her journe...

Are you among the millions suffering from hand and wrist pain due to endless hours at your computer? Discover how one passionate physical therapist turned his patient's struggle into a mission to help 100 million people live pain-free. In this captivating episode of "Milestone Moments," host Sheila Slick interviews Alpesh Patel, founder of Theravio and author of "How to Cure Your Hand and Wrist Pa...

"Treat others the way they want to be treated." In this insightful episode of Milestone Moments, host Sheila Slick interviews Nancy Zare, Ph. D., known as "The Sales Whisperer" and creator of the Likability Sales System. Drawing from her psychology background and extensive experience, Nancy shares how she transformed from a reluctant salesperson to a sales expert by focusing on buyer psychology ra...

"Most really smart people know what they think, but they don't know why they think it." In this fascinating episode of Milestone Moments, host Sheila Slick interviews Dr. Heath, a dual PhD neuropsychologist and forensic psychologist who translates complex brain science into practical tools for entrepreneurs and business leaders. With over 30 years of experience as a "neuromechanic" and cognitive t...

In this episode of "Milestone Moments in Business and Leadership," host Sheila Slick tackles the entrepreneurial challenge of self-doubt. Drawing from her 25 years of business experience with hundreds of startups, Slick reveals that over 70% of entrepreneurs experience imposter syndrome, but the key difference between those who succeed and those who don't isn't confidence—it's taking action despit...

"Could Your Next Business Idea Be Powered by AI?" - Expert Mike Tedasco on Innovation, Failure and the Future of Work What if the biggest business opportunity of our lifetime is also the most misunderstood? Mike Tedasco discovered this truth after his comic book startup failed spectacularly—leading him to an 11-year journey at PayPal that culminated in a shocking prediction about the future of wor...

"Reinvention isn't just for the young. It's a lifelong process." In this inspiring episode of Milestone Moments, host Sheila Slick tackles the transformative power of personal reinvention regardless of age. She challenges the common misconception that starting over is only for those early in their careers, emphasizing instead that age is merely a number when it comes to redefining your path. Slick...

Battling Lyme disease, black mold exposure, and long COVID led Mitch Webb to a groundbreaking discovery: true healing begins with nervous system regulation. On this episode of "Milestone Moments," he reveals how reconnecting with your body's wisdom can break the cycle of chronic illness when supplements, diets, and exercise routines fail. Webb shares his transformation from corporate professional...

In this episode of Milestone Moments, host Sheila Slick interviews Annabelle Sugimoto, a multilingual AI consultant and educator who bridges the gap between technical AI concepts and practical business applications. With her unique background in linguistics and computer science, Annabelle reveals how businesses of all sizes can embrace AI without fear of job replacement or technical overwhelm. Ann...

In this episode of Milestone Moments, our special guest is Sandra Myers, president and co-founder of Select Date Society, the premier matchmaking firm for millionaires and billionaires worldwide. What you'll discover: How Sandra accidentally stumbled into matchmaking after selling long-distance phone service "for 25 cents a minute" in the 1990s The surprising shift in modern dating dynamics that l...

In this episode of Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership , host Sheila Slick sits down with transformational coach and author Lenore Kantor who shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to purposeful entrepreneurship. After 20 years as a financial marketing executive, Lenore experienced her "tower moment" – a breakdown in a corporate bathroom that led to a breakthrough in her lif...

In this episode of "Milestone Moments," host Sheila Slick sits down with Amanda Read, founder of Read Mobile Marketing and a force of nature who built her marketing agency while raising five young children as a single mother. Amanda shares a pivotal moment from her early entrepreneurial journey - standing in a grocery store aisle, realizing she couldn't afford both ketchup and ranch dressing for h...

In this compelling episode of "Milestone Moments," host Sheila Slick reveals how a sudden platform suspension threatened her 12-year community-building efforts. When locked out of her social media account without warning, Sheila discovered powerful insights about business resilience that apply to entrepreneurs at every level. Instead of sharing just another success story, Sheila offers something m...

Tune in to this episode of "Milestone Moments," with Sheila Slick and guest Allison Bowen to discover how building the right community can transform your personal and professional life. Learn practical strategies for finding your tribe, overcoming the discomfort of new environments, and leveraging connections to reach your goals faster than you ever thought possible. Discover the transformative po...

Ever feel like you're working super hard but not getting any closer to your dreams? You're not alone! In this episode, host Sheila Slick discusses the invisible barriers that might be holding you back without you even realizing it. As she says, "If you can't see it, you can't change it!" Drawing from her own journey (including some honest admissions about her own struggles), Sheila breaks down fiv...