OLWJ Captivation

Meet Tim Malm Before 2010, Tim lived the life most cowboys only dream about. He wasn’t just a rodeo enthusiast — he was the real deal. A three-time qualifier for the National High School Finals Rodeo and the 2009 National High School Reserve Champion in Tie-Down Roping, Tim had a future in the arena that most competitors spend their whole lives chasing. Then everything changed in an instant. What...

Meet Bob Labbe, inventor of The Ultimate Drink Coaster - one that protects surfaces from drink condensation AND prevents that condensation from spilling on the user. https://ultimatecoasterco.com/ Looking to improve your golf score? Bob helps with that as well in his book, “Putting by the numbers.” https://boblabbe.com/ Find out more at https://motivation-mentorship-and-mone.pinecast.co

Meet Parris Cluff: Paris is a licensed financial services agent and coach with over 20 years of experience. As a Certified Financial Education Instructor, his goal is to teach others how to grow their personal wealth while aptly protecting and managing it, or in his words, “turning it into lasting wealth.” Paris himself has gone through extreme financial hardships, and uses this experience to elev...

Fired and nearly broke at 63; safely a millionaire by 69. David stripped away the complex "financial jargon" and built the One-Page Wealth Compass. It’s a system that turned a tiny nest egg into seven figures in under six years—achieving what most people spend 30 years trying to do. •             The Janitor vs. The Doctor: Why a high school dropout retired with $8 million while 1 in 4 d...

Lynn Whitbeck is the Queen of Sales. Business Owners and Entrepreneurs hire Lynn to ignite winning sales teams, because most are chasing down clients, stuck in a chaotic sales cycle, and lacking client retention, conversions, and profits. Lynn is the Co-Author of a 4.8-Star Amazon-rated book: Practical Wisdoms @ Work. https://strategicsalesqueen.com/about-us/lynn-whitbeck/ Find out more at https:/...

Katharina Huang:  Indie author of travel adventure puzzle game books, sharing stories from third-culture roots to quitting 9-to-5. During COVID, Katie left her corporate career as a machine learning data scientist to reclaim balance and joy. Now, she blends her love of world travel with play and leisure, one puzzle at a time. She lives with a dog-like cat, a cat-like partner, and fronts a metal ba...

As the author of Dissension: A disagreement That Leads to Discord, Rodney Phillips explores how ambition, loyalty, and moral compromise collide in a world where one decision can cost everything. Dissension isn’t just about conflict, it’s about what happens when communication breaks and chaos takes over. As a coach, leader in the community, and career focused individual, Rodney has a lot to say abo...

Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed Autistic with ADHD and physical disabilities, Dr. Christopher Wyatt brings his experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocate to an audience. As a speaker with more than 150 regional and national appearances and 15 ye...

Affordability has become THE topic in media, political, and financial circles. And housing is at the center of the conversation.  Renters particularly feel at risk. Justin Pogue brings a unique perspective based on his twenty years in the trenches of property management and real estate investing. In between property management jobs, a friend suggested that he write a book. One about real estate se...

Carolyn Larkin Taylor is a board-certified neurologist with over 30 years of experience in general neurology. After growing up in Spring Lake, New Jersey, she was among the first women to graduate from the University of Notre Dame. She later moved to Philadelphia, where she obtained her MD from Hahnemann Medical College, completed a medicine internship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and f...

Meet 18-year-old author of 38 books, 22 published Shanti Hershenson is an author and poet known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and dedication to the craft of writing. She began publishing at a young age and has continued to expand her body of work across multiple genres. Through her writing, she explores themes of identity, growth, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Her work reflects a...

Crave leadership with a side of laughter. This is what Domonique Brightman offers. He'll leave you laughing, learning, and empowered to conquer your leadership goals. A lifelong learner and prolific author, Domonique has authored bestselling books like "Going North" and "Stay The Course" to share his insights, and actionable success strategies with the world. https://www.dombri...

Creator of NULU, the Knife that Adapts to You Doug’s journey into adaptive innovation began with his own upper extremity limitations and his experience caring for his father. Frustrated by how poorly traditional tools served real people with real challenges, he designed NULU—a kitchen knife based on circular cutting geometry that delivers control without strain. Today, NULU is in full production a...

Ken Kunken shares his story and when you listen, you will understand why it matters.    Just because something hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it’s not possible. • Adversity does not define your limits—your response does • Resilience is about adaptation, not denial • Purpose often emerges from struggle • Support systems are essential to long-term success • High expectations can change lives,...

A self-employed businessman since the age of 23; Dennis understands what it takes to be successful; his company, McCurdy Group, was awarded the prestigious 5 Star Designation in 2003. Dennis has started 10 businesses and has, bought, owned, sold, rehabilitated millions of dollars in real estate. Dennis is the author of several books and he’s a motivational speaker. https://dennismccurdy.com/ Find...

• Personal growth often comes through challenge and surrender, not avoidance. • Building supportive relationships is essential. • John shares his experiences of fatherhood, faith, community, and navigating divorce while raising a son with severe autism. http://www.johnfela.com Find out more at https://motivation-mentorship-and-mone.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Wrapping up the year with a discussion of setting goals and special thanks to everyone who has made OLWJ Captivation a success. This includes listeners, guests, and other podcast hosts. This episode also includes archive interview: Michael Stein https://michaelsteinmedia.com/ Find out more at https://motivation-mentorship-and-mone.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Meet Daryl Dittmer Author, Entrepreneur, Sober, Student of Life Resilience and triumph is a life that Daryl has lived He’s a successful entrepreneur, recently published author, full-time student of life who has been sober for decades but the journey has not always been easy. https://www.daryldittmer.com/ Find out more at https://motivation-mentorship-and-mone.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by...

Identify your ideal side hustle, create financial security by monetizing what you already know or do. Bart Merrell is an International Entrepreneur, Author and Monetize Your Mindset Presenter. He is not sure if he is proud of it or not but he jumped off the bungee tower just hanging on to the bungee cord with his hands. He has been a serial entrepreneur since before he could drive. Legally anyway,...

Carolyn Larkin Taylor, M.D., is a seasoned neurologist who has dedicated over three decades to the practice of medicine. In her memoir, Whispers of the Mind, she invites readers on a deeply personal and professional journey through the intricate landscape of neurology. She tells her story and shares some insight on this episode https://www.carolynlarkintaylorauthor.com/ Find out more at https://mo...

During John DeDakis’s  45 years in journalism (25 at CNN), he’s interviewed presidents (Reagan and Carter), famous people (Alfred Hitchcock), covered the White House, and have been tear-gassed covering a riot. In his  personal life, he’s lost his sister to suicide and his youngest son to a heroin overdose. All of those experiences are baked into the six political thrillers he’s written. https://jo...

Paul Eric Pape, is the ‘Santa for Nerds,’  crafting one-of-a-kind creations that bring imagination to life. His passion lies in spreading joy through art and creating meaningful connections with his audience. As a TEDx speaker, author, and creative business strategist, Paul is a true example of Boundless. https://paulpapedesigns.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Finding the right support for children with dyslexia is a critical and often challenging task for parents. To effectively aid their child’s learning journey, it’s essential to understand and implement strategies that resonate with the unique learning styles of dyslexic students. Russell Van Brocklen, also known as the dyslexia Professor has some answers/solutions. https://dyslexiaclasses.com/ Find...

Many people have gone to therapy for physical, emotional, and other needs but has the thought been given to going to therapy for financial needs? John Hankins, a licensed social worker, certified financial therapist, and certified financial social worker provides information and suggests reasons as to why: 1.   https://www.financial-therapy.me 2.   https://www.youtube.com/@johnhankinsfinancialther...

Every since he was a kid, Michael Stein has had the desire to be an entrepreneur but he did not know how he would do it. Especially since he was considered to be a long shot. In addition to being the CEO of a company that he has turned in to a multi-million dollar operation, his success as an actor, producer, and podcaster has made it all worthwhile. Find out more at https://motivation-mentorship-...