One Part Lion - One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins

In this transformative and heart-expanding episode, we sit down with Kelly Chase—coach, creator, speaker, and well-known cast member from Love Is Blind—for a deeply honest conversation about awakening, self-worth, healing, and the inner work required to build the life (and love) you desire.   This episode is a masterclass in personal development, divine timing, emotional healing, and energetic ali...

In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, Stephen sits down with Cathy Heller — bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and podcast host — to explore how stillness, surrender, and divine alignment create true abundance.   From King David to Matthew McConaughey, from money wounds to divine timing, this conversation is about surrender, stillness, and the courage to trust life's choreography. C...

In this deep and authentic episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with singer-songwriter and speaker Chris Hendricks for an unforgettable conversation on faith, purpose, vulnerability, and the power of community through music.   Chris opens up about living with cerebral palsy, rediscovering his calling, and building a music movement centered around authenticity and impact — not fame or algor...

In this powerful interview, entrepreneur and pastor Ken Joslin shares how God transformed his life—from multimillion-dollar success to complete surrender—and how that journey became the foundation for the global CREATE Conference, a movement empowering faith-driven entrepreneurs to lead with purpose, health, and vision.   Ken reveals the truth about what it takes to align your faith, health, relat...

In this insightful episode of Build, your host, Stephen Scoggins sits down with high-performance strategist and author Penny Zenker to unpack what it truly means to lead, live, and grow in a world of rapid change and digital transformation. From navigating resistance and burnout to integrating AI ethically and effectively, Penny shares her powerful "Reset Mindset" framework — a practical and psych...

Welcome to another episode of Build! In today's episode, host Stephen sits down—live and in-person in Nashville—with returning guest and leadership coach Brian Covey. This episode is a powerful, tactical, and deeply personal conversation about redefining success, leadership, family, and health. Stephen and Brian explore what it means to lead from experience, stay aligned with your values, and crea...

In one of the rawest conversations on the Build, host Stephen Scoggins sits down with the powerhouse communicator and healing leader Darryll Stinson.   From battling rejection and identity confusion to becoming a sought-after speaker and founder of Seeding Greatness, Darryll takes us on an emotional and deeply spiritual journey. This episode is an invitation into self-healing, emotional integratio...

In this mind-expanding episode, entrepreneur and AI systems builder Casanova Brooks joins us for a powerful and honest conversation about what's really happening behind the scenes in tech, AI, and society at large.   From building a $200M real estate business to creating automated AI workflows that run entire content systems, Casanova breaks down how he's preparing for the greatest wealth and job...

Most of us grew up watching NCIS on TV and thought "it would just be so cool to be like these guys!" To be in the thick of things and solve puzzles and be in the service of the American people. The life must be so exciting.   But today's guest found herself being called away from that life, to serve in a different capacity and to find success there.   In this episode of Build, former NCIS agent tu...

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Stephen interviews Brandy Vega, founder and CEO of Promise 2 Live. Together, they dive into the critical issue of mental health—unfiltered, unscripted, and honest. Brandy recounts her own suicide attempt at age 12 and how surviving that moment led to a life filled with purpose: from military service and motherhood to interviewing presidents and adopt...

Setema Gali is on Build today with Stephen Scoggins! Setema is a Super Bowl Champ! A big man with a big heart and a huge dream to help transform people to break past their limitations. He is an entrepreneur, author, a speaker, and a coach!   In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Setema unpack the real journey behind all the accolades. But the heart of this conversation dives into what happ...

"Align your values with the life that you want and what you do on a day-to-day basis." – Ryan Hanley   In this deeply personal episode of Build, Stephen welcomes Ryan Hanley. Ryan is a TEDx speaker and thought leader. The episode dives headfirst into the challenges and breakthroughs of what it really takes to lead authentically, and the pitfalls of chasing validation over purpose.   Ryan also shar...

Personal branding is a hot topic these days, but the real question is: how do you make a real impact? How do you stand out?   Stephen Scoggins chats with Joseph Shalaby for a very interesting conversation about personal branding, AI, social media engagements, and making a mark. Joe is the founder of E Mortgage Capital, one of the largest independent mortgage platforms in the nation. He is also a v...

"This is my situation, I need to accept it, but I don't need to wallow in it. I love myself enough to move forward." – Ian Bowen   Hey everyone, welcome back to another awesome episode of Build with your host, Stephen Scoggins. Today, we've got a special guest - Ian Bowen. Ian is a coach and an entrepreneur, and he's got an incredible story to share about resilience, persistence, and having a stro...

What's the difference between a poor man and a rich man? The answer is not what you think.   Welcome back to Build! We're here to bring you someone amazing, inspiring, and world-class. Today, we've got Stephen interviewing Coach Michael Burt. Coach Burt is the mastermind behind The Greatness Factory and the creator of "Prey Drive." He's passionate about helping others unlock their full potential,...

I've got a story in my head about you — can you help me figure out if it's true?  Sometimes the hardest conversations lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Hey everyone, and welcome back to the podcast! Today, we've got the amazing Ryan Leak joining us. Ryan is a highly sought-after speaker, executive coach, and author of books that offer a transformative approach to leadership. In this episode, Step...

There are zero examples of people who got rich from multiple streams of income. And there are zero examples of people who got famous for multiple things. The way you get wealthy and well-known is you have one amazing stream of income, and you become well-known on one single topic. -Rory Vaden   Curious about how the wealthy become wealthy and how famous people achieve fame? Stephen and Rory Vaden...

What if the success you're chasing isn't what actually fulfills you? In this episode of BUILD with Stephen Scoggins, entrepreneur and Marine veteran George Bryant breaks down what it really takes to build a business that doesn't just scale but sustains your soul. This isn't your typical business strategy conversation. No funnel hacks. No marketing tricks. Just the raw, unfiltered truth behind why...

What if the secret to building a thriving business wasn't more hustle, but alignment? In this episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with JM Ryerson, entrepreneur, bestselling author of Let's Go Win, and peak performance coach, for a raw, powerful conversation about building a meaningful life from the inside out. JM shares how he sold 3 companies, faced near-divorce, lost his father to suici...

Why are you so tired all the time even when you think you're doing everything right? Dr. Amy Shah, bestselling author of I'm So Effing Tired, joins Stephen Scoggins on BUILD to break down the real root causes of modern fatigue, burnout, and hormonal imbalance—especially for high-achievers and women. In this powerful episode, Amy reveals how our brains are being hijacked by food companies, why burn...

In this brutally honest conversation, serial entrepreneurs Mike & Kass Lazerow join Stephen Scoggins to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and survive business, emotionally, mentally, and financially. From selling Golf.com and Buddy Media for millions to raising $100M+ in venture capital and still fearing failure, Mike and Kass reveal the hidden costs of success, the role emotional c...

I'm joined by Greg Reid, bestselling author of Three Feet From Gold and creator of the Secret Knock. He shares his hard-earned truths about success, mentorship, legacy, and why passion alone won't make you rich. In this raw and real conversation, Greg unpacks how he built a global brand despite being dyslexic and why the most successful people don't chase their passions first. Instead, they seize...

In this episode of BUILD, I'm with Ramsey Solutions speaker and bestselling author George Kamel about the real reason people stay broke and how to escape it for good. George shares how he went from $40,000 in debt to millionaire status in under a decade, all while avoiding debt and skipping the credit card games. What you'll learn: - Why personal finance is mostly behavior, not knowledge - The hid...

What does it really mean to be a man today? Victor Marx is a former Marine, trauma survivor, and global humanitarian with a mission to restore men, rescue the abused, and confront evil head-on. In this raw, powerful conversation, Victor and Stephen tackle: - Why men sabotage their own success - The real root of "toxic masculinity" - How trauma, abuse, and fatherlessness distort identity - Why mora...

Most people never reach their potential because they don't know where to start. In this episode, Stephen Scoggins talks with Entrepreneurs on Fire host John Lee Dumas about the proven roadmap to build a life of true freedom, fulfillment, and purpose. JLD has interviewed over 3,000 of the world's top performers. From that, he's created a simple 17-step blueprint to help anyone find their big idea,...