Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Sunrise Capital Investors, Kevin Bupp. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings to managing over $1 billion in real estate, focusing on undervalued assets like mobile home parks and parking lots. He discusses lessons learned from the 2008 crash, his contrarian investment approach, and the importance of mento...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder at Marketing411, Arielle Cohen. Arielle shares her journey from early entrepreneurship to industry leadership, discussing challenges, mindset shifts, and the power of delegation. Arielle discusses how podcasting and public speaking build authentic connections and authority, while she offers actionable marketing strategies and advocates for hiring...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Speaker and Executive Coach, Ted Whetstone. Ted shares his journey from engineering to executive coaching, emphasizing the shift from “me” to “we” leadership. He discusses fostering psychological safety, embracing diverse ideas, and navigating change in organizations. Ted highlights the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and collective impact, espec...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and Disruption and Innovation Catalyst at Lcubed Consulting, Lisa Levy. Lisa shares her journey from video production to consulting, explains her “Innovation Engine” for empowering frontline employees, and discusses the importance of aligning people, process, and technology. She highlights how public speaking and storytelling drive business growth,...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO at StudioX, Ajay Malik. Ajay shares insights from his tech career, discusses how custom AI can automate tasks like email management, and emphasizes the importance of curiosity over passion. He highlights StudioX AI’s accessible, no-code platform and affordable pricing, making advanced AI solutions available to businesses of all sizes. Kelley and Ajay in...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Author of Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media, Tim O'Hearn. Tim reveals the hidden mechanics and manipulative design of social media platforms, drawing from his insider experience building algorithms and bots. He explores the myths of “beating the algorithm,” the challenges of ethical marketing, and the dangers of AI-generated content. To learn...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CPA and the Founder at HigherUp CFO Services, Teresa Wagonseller. Teresa shares her journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, highlighting the value of fractional CFO services for small businesses. She emphasizes common financial pitfalls, the importance of expert support, and how public speaking helped Teresa grow her business and confidence. Ter...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the COO at Management Consulted, Namaan Mian. Namaan discusses the essentials of effective leadership communication, including the power of storytelling, executive presence, and handling objections. Namaan shares practical strategies for making messages resonate in a data-saturated world, emphasizes the importance of clarity and audience focus, and explains how...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder at Jens Nielsen, Multi-Family Real Estate Investing Coaching, Jens Nielsen. Jens shares how building a vision, rather than just chasing goals, transformed his life and business. He discusses overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, and the importance of clarity and mindset in making major career changes. Jens also highlights how public speaking has am...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO at Law Enforcement Consultants, Jeff Wenninger. Jeff shares his journey from an unexpected start in law enforcement to becoming a leader in police reform and consulting. He discusses his new book, "On Thin Ice," lessons from the LAPD’s toughest moments, the importance of critical thinking, mental health challenges in policing, and how leader...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder at Wealthrive, Peter Culver. Peter shares his journey from law to entrepreneurship, emphasizing that true wealth encompasses more than just money—it includes mindset, legacy, health, and purpose. He explores holistic financial planning, tax strategies, and the emotional aspects of business exits. Peter offers practical advice for entrepreneurs on...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Best Selling Author, Terry Fossum. Terry shares his journey from hardship to success, revealing how embracing vulnerability, learning from failure, and focusing on a greater cause can transform public speaking into a powerful tool for authority and income. He discusses overcoming stage fear, connecting authentically with audiences, and practical strategies...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the President at Paid 2 Persuade, Luke Lunkenheimer. Luke shares his journey from addiction and prison, following a bank robbery, to building a $125 million sales empire. He discusses his transformation, the founding of his sales training program "Paid 2 Persuade," and his mission to bring authenticity and integrity to sales. Luke highlights themes of redemptio...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Public Speaking and Sales Coach and Certified Breakthrough Trainer, Marianne Hickman. Marianne shares her inspiring journey from being the youngest of ten in a small Colorado town and a single mom on food stamps, to building a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio and speaking in 17 countries. She explores finding your voice, the power of storytelling,...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Performance Coach, Behavior Strategist, and Author of The Trust Trap, Clay Moffat. Clay shares his journey from a victim mindset to personal transformation, discussing how military discipline, self-reflection, and behavioral science shaped his approach to coaching and leadership. He introduces tools like the Snitch Protocol and Values Volatility Index, emph...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Visionary and Founder at Overflow Nation, Billy Fowler. Billy shares his journey from a generous farming upbringing to becoming a leader who integrates faith, structured giving, and personal growth. He discusses the principles behind his bestselling book, "The Answer," emphasizing actionable abundance, mentorship, and the power of documenting generosity. He...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Story Expert, Author, Coach, and Speaker, Michael Hauge. Michael shares his journey from a movie-loving child to a Hollywood consultant, and reveals how entrepreneurs and speakers can utilize Hollywood storytelling techniques to craft authentic, emotionally resonant stories. He outlines his six-step story structure, emphasizes the power of relatable heroes,...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO and Founder at Don't Be A Little Pitch, Bryce North. Bryce shares his journey from small-town entrepreneur to PR expert, discussing how he overcame adversity, the power of bold storytelling, and the importance of building trust through authenticity and vulnerability. He explains his Media Mastery Framework, emphasizing sustainable growth, relationship-b...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder of Spandow House Dog Rescue, Ian Spandow. Ian shares his journey from leading global sales teams and facing corporate injustice to finding fulfillment rescuing abused dogs. He draws insightful parallels between rehabilitating traumatized dogs and underperforming salespeople, emphasizing empathy, recognition, and purpose. Ian explores themes of resil...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Workplace Communication Expert at Lacinai AB Communication & Performance Development, Antoni Lacinai. Antoni shares his journey from telecom executive to renowned speaker, emphasizing the importance of empathy, clarity, and energy in effective communication. He discusses overcoming challenges as a second-generation immigrant, the role of belonging and t...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and Chief Oracle Strategist, Alara Sage. Alara shares her journey from building a six-figure spiritual business to losing everything in a scam, which forced her to confront her subconscious beliefs about money. She explains how true wealth is about embodying abundance, regulating the nervous system, and aligning with the spirit of money. Alara intro...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder at Crown Yourself, Kimberly Spencer. Kimberly shares her journey of radical reinvention, from overcoming personal challenges to building multiple businesses. Kimberly explores the power of storytelling, rewriting limiting beliefs, and making conscious decisions to shape outcomes. Kimberly offers insights on leveraging podcast guesting for authentic...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Chief Consciousness Officer of the Chief Consciousness Officer Training Program, Charley Johnson. Charley shares his journey from business and nonprofit leadership to pioneering the CCO role, explaining how consciousness can be a practical, strategic advantage in business. He covers the importance of authenticity, the integration of consciousness into leade...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Owner at nuBeginning, Sue Pats. Sue shares her inspiring journey from science to spiritual entrepreneurship. Sue discusses overcoming a life-altering spinal injury, embracing spirituality, and building a global ecosystem to help solopreneurs launch digital products quickly. She offers practical strategies, affordable, ready-made courses, and emphasizes t...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Cash Flow Specialist at Wealth Wisdom Financial, Brandon Neely. Brandon shares his journey from running a Chicago coffee shop to becoming a financial advisor for entrepreneurs. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of prioritizing profit, and using money intentionally. Brandon introduces the Still Method for financial clarity and e...