MyCORE

... Why Scripture Was Never Meant to Be Just Information The Bible wasn't written to simply be understood, it was written to transform you. In Conversation No. 043, I sit down with Brad and Shelby Ulrich for a conversation about rediscovering God's Word in a way that feels personal, practical, and alive. Together, we unpack the Inductive Bible Study method, a simple but powerful framework...

... Why Transformation Doesn’t Require Rock Bottom Most people think real faith only shows up after everything falls apart. But what if transformation could begin before the crisis? In Conversation No. 042, I sit down with Brad Ulrich and Phil Buechler for a powerful discussion about identity, faith, and what it really means to encounter God personally. Brad shares the story of a morning prayer th...

... Why the Lowest Point Can Become the Turning Point Some stories feel like movies. This one’s real—and it’s powerful. In Conversation No. 041, I sit down with Chad Dunn to talk about the long, winding road from chaos to clarity. From racing BMX bikes as a kid to facing down addiction, Chad shares his story with raw honesty—and how those struggles eventually became the foundation of his purpose....

... Why the Hardest Person to Lead Is Yourself Sometimes the best way to grow a company is to first grow the person behind it. In Conversation No. 040, I take a seat on the other side of the mic to share my own journey—building MyCORE, navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and learning what it really means to lead with clarity, conviction, and care. I get into the mindset shifts that...

... Why People Will Always Be the Best Investment In a world that celebrates speed and scale, real leadership still comes down to connection. In Conversation No. 039, I sit down with Todd Piorkowski for a powerful, grounded conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it means to build something that actually lasts. From his time in the military to the workplace culture he's shaped since, T...

... Why Empowerment Begins with the Decision to Choose Yourself Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stop shrinking—and start rebuilding. In Conversation No. 038, I sit down with Christina Messer for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about transformation, healing, and rising on your own terms. Christina shares her journey of navigating a difficult marriage, finding her voice, and st...

... Why Success Means Defining It for Yourself When your last name carries weight, finding your own voice becomes the real work. In Conversation No. 037, I sit down with Mark Wojcik to talk about legacy, identity, and the journey of stepping into who you’re really meant to be. Mark opens up about growing up in the shadow of a successful father, the pressure to measure up, and the pivot that led hi...

... Why Owning Your Story Is the First Step to Leading Fearlessly Confidence isn’t inherited—it’s built through choice, community, and showing up anyway. In Conversation No. 036, I sit down with Erin Pohan to unpack her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a bold, authentic leader in the accounting world. Erin opens up about battling imposter syndrome, carving her own lane, and creati...

... Why Your Greatest Challenges Can Become Your Greatest Legacy Impact doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through resilience, intention, and the courage to keep going. In Conversation No. 035, I sit down with Andrea Beem to talk about the art of creating meaningful experiences—both in life and in leadership. Andrea shares her personal journey of facing adversity head-on, and how those challeng...

... Why Trusting the Process Doesn’t Mean Letting Go of the Wheel Faith and self-reliance aren’t opposites—they’re partners in the journey. In Conversation No. 034, I sit down with Kareen Mills for a deep and thoughtful conversation about what it means to trust something bigger than yourself while still showing up and doing the work. From her early years in the Philippines to building a life in th...

... Why Healing Is the Hardest—and Most Worthwhile—Work The path to growth doesn’t always start with ambition. Sometimes, it starts with survival. In Conversation No. 033, I sit down with Ashleah Burkeen for a raw, powerful conversation about resilience, trauma, and the long road to self-discovery. Raised in a chaotic environment and shaped by emotional and spiritual abuse, Ashleah shares how she...

... Why Growth Starts With How You Lead Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about creating the conditions for growth. In Conversation No. 032, I sit down with Kyle Mlakar to talk about what leadership really looks like when it's done with intention. We explore the personal side of leading—how the best leaders grow themselves first, and how that internal work shapes everything around them. Kyle...

... Why Growth Begins With the Courage to Look Inward Most people try to change their life without ever changing themselves. In Conversation No. 031, I sit down with Lee Walker for a powerful, honest conversation about personal growth, identity, and breaking through social limitations. Lee opens up about what it was like growing up without strong social skills—and how that early challenge became t...

... Why Community Is the Greatest Business Strategy Your next level isn’t in a new tactic—it’s in a deeper connection. In Conversation No. 030, I sit down with Samantha Doyle—business strategist and coach—to talk about the overlooked edge in business growth: people. Samantha shares how a pivotal moment from her childhood shaped her path, and how community became the fuel behind her success. We dig...

... Why Real Healing Starts With Who You Were Before the World Told You Who to Be Healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you were before the world tried to reshape you. In Conversation No. 029, I sit down with Martha Kartaoui for one of the most honest, powerful episodes we’ve had yet. Martha shares her story of growing up in a religious cult, the trauma that shaped he...

... Invest in it Wisely.   Confidence doesn’t come from winning—it comes from walking through the fire and choosing to keep going. In Convo No. 028, I sit down with Tarik El Mazani—top performer, high net worth individual, and now entrepreneur. Tarik is living proof that preparation meets opportunity when you’re willing to embrace adversity. From humble beginnings to high-level success, Tarik unpa...

... Why Substance Beats the Aesthetic Entrepreneurship looks a lot better on Instagram. But behind the aesthetics, the filters, and the curated branding... there’s the real work. The rejection. The doubt. The showing up when no one claps. In Conversation No. 027 , I sit down with Ellen Yin—founder of Cubicle to CEO and a powerful voice in the business space—to talk about what it actually takes to...

The Real Cost of Becoming a Leader In this episode of the MyCORE Podcast, I sit down with my friend Jason Richards to have the kind of conversation most leaders won’t touch. We talk addiction, grief, resilience, and what it really means to lead people when your own life has been cracked wide open. Jason opens up about the loss that changed him, the therapy that helped him make sense of it, and the...

...Why Content Is the Loudest Form of Credibility If you’re not creating content, you’re already behind. In this episode, I sit down—again—with my very first MyCORE podcast guest and longtime friend, Joseph Connell, to talk about the one thing too many people are still sleeping on: content. Most people treat it like a checkbox. But we’re calling it what it really is—a business essential. We dig in...

... What Really Drives a Founder Most people celebrate the founder story once it’s polished. But this episode isn’t about the exit. It’s about everything you had to survive before you even started. In Conversation No. 024, I sit down with my close friend Ryan Shank—entrepreneur, operator, and builder—to unpack what’s underneath the hustle. We talk about childhood wounds, chasing validation, leader...

... And the Fight to Be Whole in a Curated World Behind the highlight reels and polished branding, there’s a quiet war between who we really are and who we think we need to be. In this conversation, I sat down with Alex and Jessica Weber to talk about the trap of performing for approval—how it shows up in our careers, relationships, faith, and sense of identity. Alex is an award-winning keynote sp...

... And the Discipline to Grow Anyway What are you willing to sacrifice? In this Memorial Day reflection, I’m going all in on what most people avoid: the hard, painful, often thankless work of cutting back what’s holding you back. From honoring those who paid the ultimate price to asking ourselves what kind of legacy we’re building, this episode is about facing the brutal truth—growth doesn’t happ...

...But You Have to Face the Pain to Find the Light This isn’t just a conversation about trauma—it’s a conversation about what comes after. In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, I sit down with therapist and trauma survivor Bekah George to talk about the pain most people never say out loud. We unpack the difference between guilt and shame, the weight of childhood trauma, and the slow, del...

The Compound Effect of Every Choice You Make The most dangerous part? You won’t even notice it happening. You wake up. You go through the motions. You tell yourself you’re fine. But what you’re really doing... is compounding mediocrity. In this raw, solo milestone episode of The MyCORE Podcast , I’m sharing the truth I’ve lived—not just read about—in The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy and The Sli...

Leadership Lessons You Can’t Script This week on The MyCORE Podcast , I’m sitting down with Misty Megia for a conversation that proves leadership isn’t just about boardrooms and spreadsheets—it’s about owning the stage, both in business and in life. Misty, a powerhouse who’s taken her passion for theater and turned it into a thriving career in leadership, shares her journey from shy kid to confide...