Speak With People

Do you feel like you’re drowning in tasks that keep you from the work you love? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , Jason Raitz sits down with Molly Rose Speed , founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy and Virtual Assistant Management, to show you how to delegate smarter and reclaim your time. With over 15 years of experience in online operations, Molly Rose has trained more than 1...

What does it take to build real success—not just hustle harder? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , we sit down with Edgar Zavala , a Marine Corps veteran, wealth strategist, and leadership coach who helps high performers break free from the 9–5 grind and build generational wealth. Edgar shares the mindset shifts that helped him go from survival mode to a thriving multiple six-figur...

Do you ever feel like you’re leading on empty—constantly on the move but rarely in control of your own pace?     In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz sits down with Shannon Seastead, former C-suite executive, certified executive coach, and author of Micro-Moment Reset, to explore how to lead with presence and intention in a high-pressure world.     You’...

In a world where leaders are constantly bombarded with noise, pressure, and the demand to perform, how do you find your true voice? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , I sit down with Markus Z. Neukom, Steward of the Institute of CFLI, to explore the surprising power of stillness in leadership and communication.  Markus shares how leaders can shift from “earning” their voice to...

When someone is walking through grief, loss, or suffering, most of us freeze. We don’t know what to say, so we either say the wrong thing or nothing at all. But silence and avoidance can leave wounds even deeper than the pain itself.  In this powerful episode of the Speak with People Podcast, Leslie Lamb joins Jason Raitz to unpack how leaders, friends, and professionals can communicate with...

How do you build a culture where people want to show up, engage, and make an impact? In this week’s Speak with People Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Even , nationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author of Joy Is My Job , and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast.  Lisa is on a mission to help leaders and organizations create the “Good Ripple Effect”, a culture where connectio...

What if your culture isn’t shaped by handbooks or policies, but by how you show up as a leader every single day? In this week’s Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz sits down with Andrea Wanerstrand , leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of A3 Culture Lab.  With 25+ years of experience inside some of the world’s most complex organizations like Microsoft, Meta, and T-Mobile, A...

How do you lead with empathy and drive results? In this episode, Geoffrey M. Roche, known as the Heart Leader, shows us how the best leaders are blending strategy with humanity. From workforce transformation to systemic innovation in healthcare and education, Geoffrey shares practical insights for becoming a purpose-driven, people-first leader.  If you're ready to lead with both heart and vis...

What happens when success doesn’t feel good anymore? You’ve hit the milestones, the title, the team, the revenue, but something still feels off. In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , Dr. Camille Preston, Business Psychologist and Executive Coach, unpacks what it means to grow without losing yourself in the process.  She shares powerful insights from over two decades of coaching l...

How do leaders effectively communicate in a world where AI and digital tools are making more decisions than ever? I n this week’s Speak with People Podcast, I sit down with Tariq Munir , finance transformation expert and author of Reimagine Finance: A CFO’s Playbook to Leading in the Age of Data and AI .  Tariq unpacks the communication skills leaders need to orchestrate digital transformatio...

How do you build a successful career when the odds feel stacked against you?     In this week’s Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz sits down with Juan Silvera—executive leader, marketing strategist, and author of Improbably Successful. From Medellín, Colombia to the C-suite of global financial institutions, Juan’s journey proves that there’s no single “right” career path. His book un...

What do NASA, Nickelodeon, and the Department of Homeland Security have in common? Joel Benge. In this episode, we sit down with the “Nerd That Talks Good” himself to explore why even the smartest tech leaders lose their audience, and how to fix it.  Joel unpacks the psychology behind “blank stare moments,” the power of people-first messaging, and why logic alone doesn’t win hearts or deals....

What if the secret to building deeper client relationships, winning lifelong loyalty, and increasing your influence was hidden in the luxury world? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , Jason Raitz sits down with Neen James, author of Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business .  Drawing from her proprietary Experience Elevation Model™ an...

What does it mean to lead with soul in today’s fast-paced, global marketplace? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , we sit down with James Shin —seasoned global executive, Ph. D. engineer, and author of The Leader’s Soul . With over 25 years of experience at companies like Caterpillar and Mercury Marine, James has led supply chains, operations, and transformations across multiple cou...

What if you could crush your goals at work and thrive at home? In this powerful conversation with executive coach and Dad Nation founder Mitchell Osmond, we dive into what it really means to be a high-performer in every area of life.  Mitchell shares his raw journey, from hitting rock bottom to rebuilding his health, marriage, finances, and mindset—and offers practical tools for doing the sam...

Are you an empathic leader who often feels unseen, overworked, or stuck below the leadership ceiling? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, we sit down with business psychologist and author Jess Baker to unpack why many compassionate professionals struggle to rise in traditional leadership structures, and how to change that.  Jess, the author of The Super-Helper Syndrome , shares...

Feeling stuck in your career at 40, 50, or beyond? You're not alone, and you're not done. In this episode, career reinvention expert John Tarnoff shares how he turned failure into fuel and built a powerful second act that helps professionals thrive in mid-career.  Learn how to stop relying on resumes, reframe your strengths, and communicate your unique value to today’s evolving workforce.&nbs...

Your personal brand is always speaking—whether you realize it or not. The real question is: are you in control of the message? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , Jason Raitz welcomes back Rob Miles, Head of National Sales at Truist Wealth, to explore the power of personal brand communication. Rob shares why your brand isn’t just a logo or a tagline—it’s the words you speak, the cla...

What if running a happy business wasn’t just a feel-good idea—but a competitive advantage? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, Lis Anderson, founder of AMBITIOUS, a top-ranked B2B communications agency—shares the leadership strategies behind building a culture where people thrive, stay, and bring their best work.  From performance coaching and employee benefits to Gen Z retentio...

Trust isn’t built by chance — it’s built by habit. In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , Jason Raitz reveals the four essential client habits that separate average advisors from truly referable professionals. You’ll discover the field-tested practices that turn surface-level interactions into transformational relationships your clients can count on. Whether you’re just starting out or...

In today’s crowded financial marketplace, standing out is harder than ever. Advisors and financial professionals are often drowning in a sea of sameness, unsure how to differentiate themselves while still building authentic trust. T hat’s why we invited Jeremy Houser, VP at InsurMark and leader of the Advisor Mentorship Program (AMP), to the Speak with People Podcast. Jeremy shares how AMP is help...

What does it take to truly inspire a team, not just manage one? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , Jason Raitz sits down with Alex Sarafianos, a senior sales executive with three decades of experience leading high-performing teams in financial services.  Alex shares the communication habits that transform good leaders into great ones, and why presence, clarity, and authenticit...

What if the reason your team isn't thriving has nothing to do with talent—and everything to do with communication and influence? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast , I sit down with Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Benchmarking and a master of sustainable organizational change, to explore what really drives high performance.  With over 25 years of experience advising small busin...

What if the secret to skyrocketing your revenue wasn’t pushier tactics—but deeper trust?     This week on the Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz is joined by Joe Crisara—America’s Service Sales Coach and co-founder of Service MVP.     With 40 years of experience and over 50,000 professionals trained, Joe breaks down how ethical communication, personal connection, and trust-...

Ever wonder what it takes to manage over a billion dollars in ad spend — and actually get results? In this episode, we speak with Borja Cuan, co-founder of Four15 Digital and strategic mind behind multiple unicorn brands.  He pulls back the curtain on high-stakes marketing, team leadership, and how communication drives performance in today’s noisy digital landscape. Learn More About Our Guest...