School of Influence

Want to learn how to make viral reaction reels that get more views, watch time, and engagement? In this powerful episode, we hear an emotional story from a content creator who shares his journey from a blue collar job to building a personal brand. He discusses how creating content changed my life, detailing his struggles with homelessness and his path to becoming a successful content creator. This...

You can love God… and still feel stuck. Still triggered. Still battling old thoughts. Still wondering why you’re not fully stepping into what you know you’re called to do. In this episode of The School of Influence , I sit down with Connie Tresedder to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface for so many believers and leaders. We talk about the connection between inner healing, renewing y...

Connected church, Christian community, church leadership, discipleship, belonging, and real connection are at the center of this powerful conversation with pastor and author Dustin Dozier. In this episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with Dustin to unpack why we live in the most connected generation in history, yet so many people still feel isolated. They break down the dif...

What do you do when God blesses something in your life, and then tells you to walk away from it? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence , Devin Schubert sits down with Pierre Moranza for a rich, prophetic conversation on obedience, suffering, discernment, and what it means to truly build by the voice of God. Pierre shares his incredible journey from the hood to global ministry, includ...

Most entrepreneurs try to scale what is visible before fixing what is unstable. More content. More ads. More leads. More noise. But growth does not fix instability. It exposes it. In this episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with former NFL athlete turned founder and CEO Rick Elmore to break down why your business feels heavier the moment it starts to grow. Rick bootstrappe...

What happens when your brand grows faster than your identity? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with transformational coach and bestselling author Terrace Crawford to unpack a conversation most leaders avoid. Success can amplify your voice, but if you are not anchored in who you are, it can also expose cracks beneath the surface. Terrace shares his journ...

The college admissions process has completely changed. What worked five years ago does not work today. In this powerful conversation, Devin Schubert sits down with college admissions expert Cynthia “Cindy” Nash to unpack what every parent needs to understand right now. With over 20 years of experience at top universities and millions of dollars in scholarships secured for students, Cindy reveals w...

What if the very pain you survived is the platform you were meant to steward? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with Hunter Ditch to talk about surviving trauma, choosing service over bitterness, and building authentic influence through faith-driven storytelling. Hunter shares how enduring intense harassment and injustice led her to reframe pain into pur...

Many Christian leaders believe they are being tested by God or suppressed by algorithms when growth feels slow or influence feels limited. In this opening episode of Season Two of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert addresses a harder truth. The real issue is often not obedience, anointing, or faith. It is clarity. This episode challenges Christian coaches, speakers, ministry leaders, and entr...

Influence is not built through algorithms, branding tricks, or polished appearances. It is built through identity, resilience, and obedience to what God placed inside of you long before anyone was watching. In this powerful solo episode, Devin Schubert reflects on the lessons of Season One of The School of Influence and exposes the lie many leaders believe about platform and visibility. Through re...

Most leaders are not actually stepping into 2026. They are dragging unresolved decisions from 2025 behind them. This episode of The School of Influence is a leadership walk around. Before you accelerate toward new goals, you need to inspect the frame you are building on. Momentum built on dysfunction always leads to burnout. As a faith driven business leader and founder of the Influence Academy, I...

What if the hardest seasons of your life were not setbacks, but the very foundation of your calling? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with purpose and possibility influencer Les Allen for a raw, faith-filled conversation about identity, resilience, and legacy. From growing up as one of five children raised by a single mother in Chicago to leaving home a...

What if the very parts of your story you try to hide are the same parts that qualify you to lead? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with Dr. Davis McAlister, a former homeless teen who went on to serve in U.S. military intelligence, become a doctor, author, and nationally recognized leadership coach. Dr. Davis shares how sleeping under stadium bleachers...

What happens when your life is shaped by adversity long before success ever shows up? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with inspirational speaker Dwayne Morton, a man whose story proves that resilience builds real influence. From years of being overlooked in basketball, to living 18 years with a misdiagnosed blood disease, to surviving a police shooting...

What if your influence is not limited by your gifting, effort, or calling, but by your identity? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with author, traveling minister, and Kingdom teacher Cameron Garner to unpack one of the most misunderstood truths in leadership and faith today: influence flows from identity, not effort. Cameron shares his journey from reli...

What happens when God gives you a vision but no clear path to fund it? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence , Devin Schubert sits down with nationally respected fundraising coach and faith-based leader Pastor Willie Peterson. Willie shares his raw journey from college dropout and touring musician to pastor, professor, and trusted guide helping leaders move from start-up to sustainab...

This episode goes straight to the heart of every leader who’s ever wondered, “Why is the call so heavy?” Maurice F. Martin brings a level of honesty and fire that you can feel. A former award-winning vocalist featured on MTV and VH1, Maurice opens up about depression, addiction, identity, and the moment when God rebuilt his entire life from the ground up. We talk calling. We talk crushing seasons....

Most people think they’re stuck because of lack of time, money, confidence, or motivation… but what if the real battle is happening inside you? In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, I sit down with Albert Pellissier, author of What’s On Your Back Burner and a transformational coach who helps entrepreneurs break free from the hidden inner conflicts that silently sabotage their goals....

In this powerful episode of The School of Influence , Devin sits down with global energy mentor and business coach Emily Aarons , a woman who went from “the broke healer” to becoming a leading voice in conscious leadership, alignment, and soul-driven business growth. Emily shares her journey from a 22-year-old wellness entrepreneur to a worldwide brand that reaches tens of thousands through her po...

In this powerful episode of The School of Influence, Devin Schubert sits down with TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and joy-driven coach Nikki Cruise, whose story will shake you, stretch you, and spark fresh faith. For 11 years, Nikki lived strapped into a wheelchair. She couldn’t feed herself, fix her hair, or even steady her own hands. Doctors told her she would never walk again. But God had a...

What if stress isn’t a problem to fix—but a signal from your soul asking for space? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The School of Influence , Devin Schubert sits down with trauma-informed leadership coach, RN, and bestselling author Doreen Steenland . From surviving trauma and burnout to creating the Micro-Shift Reset System™, Doreen reveals how to stop white-knuckling through life...

What if true influence isn’t built on platforms—but on people? In this powerful conversation, Devin Schubert (The Man in Orange) sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Jim Burgoon , to unpack the raw truth about identity, leadership, and the healing journey behind authentic influence. Jim shares his powerful transformation story—from atheist and witch to faith-filled leader—and...

Julie Altemus went from childhood trauma and fear to a two-time Emmy-winning TV anchor. In this School of Influence episode, she shares how to build real camera confidence—when your hands are shaking, your voice feels small, and perfection keeps you stuck. You’ll learn practical drills, mindset shifts, and faith-fueled habits to show up on video, on podcasts, and on stages with courage. Get Your S...

What if your hidden season was actually Heaven’s setup for your influence? In this episode of The School of Influence , Devin Schubert, The Man in Orange, sits down with Jenilee Samuel , host of the globally ranked Java with Jen podcast—heard in 116 countries and in the top 1% worldwide. Once a frustrated preacher without a pulpit, Jenilee discovered that her voice still mattered—and that God had...

What if your creativity wasn’t just a talent but a calling? In this episode of The School of Influence , Devin Schubert (The Man in Orange) sits down with Alyssa Aviles—better known as The Lovely Lyss —to explore how identity fuels influence and why authentic branding matters now more than ever. Get Your Story Published TODAY: https://www.storiestostages.com with Coupon Code PODCAST1 With over 16...