Own Your Truth Podcast

The first time I sat down with Radiah Rhodes was back in 2020, and a lot has changed since then. The world has gotten louder, careers more uncertain, and people everywhere are being forced to ask questions about who they are that they never would have had to ask before. Most of them don't have a language for the answers yet. Radiah does. She is the founder of Evoke Life, an identity strategist, au...

Liz Scott, is an author and psychologist who has lived through loss, childhood trauma, cancer, and the quiet realization that time is no longer theoretical. Instead of avoiding that truth, she leaned directly into it. In this episode, we talk about mortality, love, fear, and the deeper question underneath it all: what does it actually mean to live a meaningful life while we're still here? https://...

What if artificial intelligence isn't here to replace our humanity…but to force us to remember it? In today's conversation, I'm sitting down with Anne Brashier. She's an immersive storyteller, creative director, and creator of the "Carnival of Feelings," a grief-and-play experience that helps people literally play through their emotions instead of hiding from them. We explore what happens when our...

Marcus Morgan-Etty is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Single Thread , a design agency that positions founders to help them break through growth ceilings.  In this episode, Marcus and I explore what it means to defy expectations, embrace imperfect parenting, and find success on your own terms. From growing up in an entrepreneurial family to building his own global ventures, he reflects on t...

Joey Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Cup of Joey, a movement that brings people together with purpose and for good. Instead of slinging business cards, every Cup of Joey event starts by asking participants a single question: " What is your WHY?" The amount of people who get stumped at the check-in table is one of the many reasons I'm excited to share this conversation today.  Because I've had th...

What if the real strategy isn't strategy at all...but the courage to show up as yourself? In this episode, Adam Faulkner and I explore what it means to trade performance for presence, frameworks for freedom, and "more" for enough. From his days as a journalist knocking on doors to now building a life and business on his own terms, Adam shares how curiosity, play, and raw honesty become the real pr...

What if the Fourth Industrial Revolution wasn't just about power or profit—but about equity, connection, and human dignity?  My conversation with Malika Saada Saar explores this idea and the deeper questions around technology and the rapid advancement of AI that we all need to be asking ourselves.  As a distinguished human rights lawyer and tech policy strategist, Malika's work and legal advocacy...

When the world shut down, so did the stage, and Dynasty was forced to face a version of herself she hadn't met yet. In this raw, honest conversation, she shares how creativity became her lifeline, how music helped her reconnect with purpose, and why self-love had to start from within. From navigating pandemic depression to finding real love, redefining success, and reclaiming her voice, this episo...

Imagine you've built a successful 20 year career as an executive at Google, then became the chief of staff for a 3,000 person organization, and your sitting at your computer screen staring at all the zeros on the compensation packet you're about to leave behind in pursuit of something greater.  This moment was the beginning of Jonika Hoomes's journey away from the safety and the prestige of a glob...

In this delightfully raw, honest, and frequently hilarious episode, Emma Cownley gets real about freelancing, nailing your niche, and not giving a single f*ck about what anyone else thinks.  From witchy freelancing to metal journalism and the battle with self-doubt, this episode is a mini masterclass in owning your voice and how to align, define, and build a career you can be proud of.  

From his role as VP of Artist Development and A&R at A&M Records, to managing Korn, The Offspring, Social Distortion, and Taking Back Sunday, to becoming the CEO and Co-Founder of Fanscape—and now serving as the CEO of Beckett's, a non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits company, Larry Weintraub has lived a life shaped by his love for music and his passion for forging deeper connections between creato...

Kathryn Morris is a mother, actress, producer, and genuine leader on a mission to change the narrative around Autism and how people on and off the spectrum live and work together.  As the founder and CEO of The Savants , a lifestyle brand for misfits, makers, and mind-benders, she's transforming isolation into connection and redefining what neurodiversity and inclusion truly mean. In this episode,...

Jamie Castaño is the Founder of Just Breathe For Kids and a mission-driven entrepreneur with decades of school social work experience.  This episode is a raw and honest exploration of what our kids need to notice, feel, and be inspired to show up in the world as their most confident selves. 

Dr. Emily Masters Rosenthal, a lifestyle optimization expert and a leadership strategist, shares her journey of building Concierge Associates and redefining support networks. Listen to her insights on leadership, motivation, and creating a deeper impact while navigating entrepreneurial challenges.  Masters of the Day Connect with Dr. Emily on LinkedIn    

Terry Dry is the co-founder and CEO of Future Proof Advisors, a company that helps mid-market and emerging companies get "unstuck" and on the path to rapid transformation. He is also the co-founder and CEO of the Smarter Service, a leading provider of personalized technology concierge services for older adults who struggle with technology.  In this interview we explore the qualities of genuine lea...

Christabelle Joseph is a global connecter, coach, CEO, and speaker who helps conscious leaders transform, expand, and express their vision through connection.  What's beautiful and unique about Christabelle's approach is that her work is informed by a powerful journey of healing and growth, which she courageously shares in this interview.  From addiction, drugs, depression, and burnout, to transfo...

As the founder of Ninety Five Media and the host of the Stop Scrolling, Start Scaling podcast, Emma Tessler and her incredible team help modern brands organically scale through high-converting content, social media, e-mail, and podcast management.  In my conversation with Emma we explore the journey of entrepreneurship, best practices for showing up authentically on social media, what it looks lik...

Chris Valdheims is an entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and lawyer who is dedicated to helping creatives bring their visions to life. As a client of Chris's innovative law firm, Counsel for Creators , I didn't just learn about how to protect my intellectual property or navigate contracts, I learned how to stop worrying about the legal unknown and make informed decisions about the future of my busin...

Paris Davis is a former Division 1 athlete, who leveraged sports, a job, and real estate to become the founder of multiple businesses, a national educator, and an adjunct professor at Saint Xavier University.   Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paris is the kind of heart-centered human who also gifted his parents a house, and consistently dedicates his time to helping the next generation of...

At the time of this recording, Emily Hartstone will have been hospitalized twice to receive the vital treatments she needs for her ongoing battle with Leukemia and severe graves disease.  She also will have taken more than a few Zoom calls from her hospital bed and/or removed the IVs from her arm in order to meet her clients at an important event.  As the CEO of From The Hart Management LLC, a mot...

Before I interviewed Chris Wright, I had the opportunity to learn about some of the pivotal moments that shaped his life, and when I discovered the depths of physical and psychological trauma he endured at a young age, the one question that came to mind was: "How did this guy survive?"  As the host of the In The Wright Mind Podcast , a mental health advocate, and a successful career in government...

This episode is about the art and practice of shutting down the ego and deeply listening to the only truth that matters.  Because someday, we may get the most powerful insight and life-changing clarity we need, at exactly the moment we no longer have the patience or mental bandwidth to receive it. 

Monique Scott is a Law of Attraction Coach who helps single women over 40 recreate the lives they truly want.   Through guided manifestation practice, coaching, and affirmation muzic, Monique's work is about helping her clients to shift the negative paradigms in their lives and achieve their biggest goals.    Something that she shared with me during our interview was that we can manifest something...

Our behavior, habits, and emotions don't just manifest out of the ether, it all comes from somewhere.  My conversation with Natalie Moore was such a fun and fulfilling opportunity to explore the source of where it all comes from and to take a deep dive into the steps, actions, and journey of healing and personal growth.  As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Natalie's holistic approach to the...

In 2021, I connected with Lu Bryant, an incredibly talented writer who found the courage to share her deeply personal story that quite frankly, changed my life.  Her book, Tortured to Triumph , is a journey through complex PTSD and the story of a child who was neglected, abused, starved, torn from her siblings before the age of three, survived a near-death experience at age 7, and was declared leg...