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Will Baggett is an author, brand strategist, storyteller and keynote speaker who has been recognized by the White House Department of Communications for “outstanding service to the President of the United States.” He has helped produce events, including the Super Bowl, Final Four, College football bowl games, and more. In this episode, Will talks about how relationships can make you truly rich and...

Susan Eckert is a Mindset Coach, Speaker, and Author of the upcoming book - The Rhythm of F.L.O.W. After fifteen years in corporate life, she felt “deflated”. After coming across an inspirational quote, she realized she was following the path others had set for her versus following her own. Since corporate life she has been busy creating & innovating. In addition to writing & publishing bo...

Stephen Ritz is a reknown TED Speaker, Author, Educator, founder of Green Bronx Machine, and much more! Wanting to build a culture of learning in an underserved area, he found a way to teach his students through growing plants. Since that time, he and his students have been recognized by the White House, the City of New York, and has spread the love of growing gardens throughout the world. In...

In 2021, Kennedy Littledike was in an accident that resulted in the amputation of one of her legs after she was catapulted out of the car and onto a live telephone wire. In this episode she shares the miracles that happened the night of her accident as well what she learned from on her pathway to a new normal; the power of family and friendship in overcoming new obstacles; the importance of stayin...

We had the pleasure of speaking with Heather Monahan, CEO of Boss in Heels, TED Speaker, and author of the best selling books “Overcome Your Villains” and “Confidence Creator”. In this episode, Heather shares the importance of doing good in the world; not being afraid to be told “No”; recognizing and dispelling limiting behaviors; how we can learn from our kids; how fear is a liar, and much more!...

Shaun Parry is a Broadway Performer, Director, Choreographer, and the President of Promethean Spark International, a nonprofit organization that does life coaching for impoverished youth. He has spent years of his life teaching life skills to youth in leprosy colonies, prisons, slums, and sex trafficking shelters worldwide. Shaun is on the Council for the World United and was the Artistic Director...

Josh Little wanted to build a company he wish existed. With that initial drive, he has successful started a number of companies, including Maestro, Bloomfire, Qzzr, and Volley.  In this episode, Josh explains his mission of building beautiful things; helping others; casting an infectious vision, and the power of being radically transparent.

In this episode, Drew Blandford-Williams talks about the power of simplicity. He has had a career that began in the Navy and eventually led to becoming one of the foremost cybersecurity experts; an author; supporting crew in a tv series; and more! He has found that success in life is about learning to work, serve discover, and find purpose and happiness.  Thanks for the time Drew!

After a tragic work accident left her husband, Russ Youngstrom a paraplegic, they assessed the simple safety precautions that could have prevented the mishap. Since that time, they have made it their mission to “make just one worker out of each audience think twice, instead of doing something unsafe.” Laurel talks about the support they’ve received as well as the lives that have been impacted by t...

Bernard Toney Jr. is the former White House Medical Officer and current Vice Chair of Stepping Stones for Global Development. In this episode, he shares his incredible story, from surviving a drive by shooting to becoming a combat veteran, Tillman Scholar, Clinician, Educator and more. He emphasizes that people can and do change. He discusses the importance of lifting others and of not letting suc...

Nick Lavery is an American Hero. He is a Green Beret who lost his leg after being shot by a PKM Machine Gun at close range. 2 years later, he was back in combat. He states that his purpose is to be a warrior, by any righteous means necessary. He shares his work ethos as well as the power of “Weaponizing Generosity”. His lessons learned serve as a powerful reminder of what we are capable of despite...

Sara Schulting Kranz has energy that can power a city! One would never know that she was a trauma victim of rape and later in life, a major betrayal. In this episode, she talks about how the road to healing and halting the “toxicity trying to take over” her life and the power of making the choice to forgive those that caused the the trauma in her life. She is committed to helping others through la...

Monica Fullerton is the founder and CEO of Spouse-ly, an online marketplace platform where all vendors are approved military & first responder families of those who serve in the military sell their crafts, services, and goods online. It enables them to become entrepreneurs despite the many transfers common in the military and has been linked to providing a sense of purpose and income to those...

We had a fantastic visit with our friend, Liz Wiseman. She is the CEO of the Wiseman group and New York Times Best selling author of a number of books, including: Multipliers:  How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, and Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact.  In this episode, we discuss the value of curiosity and the effectiveness of approaching...

Aaron Stark gave a talk on TEDx called, “I Was Almost A School Shooter”. His life was one of abuse, neglect, and being bullied. In this amazing story, find out how caring friends gave him a sense of self-worth that helped him find hope. At present, he is a mental health advocate on a mission to help others overcome their history of abuse. His admonishment to “love the ones you feel deserve it leas...

Dr. Theresa Larson is a former Marine Platoon Leader, Physical Therapist, Lead Educator, and Author. Jon Macaskill is a former Navy SEAL commander, podcast host, and public speaker. In this episode, we discuss how mindfulness and meditation helped them overcome the anxiety and stress brought about by changes the in their lives and how it allowed them to embrace “new normals”. They are dedicated to...

 Cheyenne Glade Wilson is a 5th Generation Rancher who is committed to helping rural entrepreneurs. Having overcome bouts of trauma in her past, she teaches others how to “lean into the calm” and shares why people need people. She has built a number of successful businesses, and finds great joy in spreading positivity and awareness of modern day ranching as well as a passion for empowering wo...

In this Episode, Lisa Petersen, Clinical Director, Clinical Trauma and Crisis Expert of the organization, Stop Soldier Suicide talks about a system of support that helps those returning from the military to transition to post military life and the power of asking follow-up to properly assess an individuals emotional state. Though her work is primarily military, those things shared apply to those o...

Pam Zembiec is the author of “Sel lfless Beyond Service: A Story About the Husband, Son and Father Behind the Lion of Fallujah ”. Her husband, Douglas Zembiec, known as The Lion of Fallujah, was killed in a secret mission. In this episode, Pam discusses the emotional trauma that spouses of fallen soldiers pass through. She discusses how grief is not linear and how it will find even the most resili...

Kyle Goguen is the Founder and CEO of Pawstruck.com . He is a serial entrepreneur and vested in helping others succeed. In this episode, Kyle explains his path to that led him from being an engineer to creating his own business that has brought quality pet products to the masses. Kyle also shares the importance of helping others and how a collaborative community is essential to helping ones own pr...

Have you ever bought something online and wondered if it was legitimate? In this episode, David Howell, the founder of Howell & Associates, a Brand Protection company shares his experience of tracking down unauthorized sellers, counterfeiters and what you should consider before making a purchase online.

Michael DeSelm is a Navy Veteran who served as a Dive Med Tech in Naval Special Operations; he is also a Cancer survivor of Stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. In this episode, he shares lessons learned from his military service, the challenges of PTSD, and the lessons learned from his Cance journey. Michael has a passion for helping people thrive, which drives the work that he does at Stop...

Jill Moses is the CEO and founder the The Inspired Community Project, a non-profit organization committed to the equitable access to special education and resources. In this episode, Jill discusses the importance of putting people first and the rewards of serving the community and improving the lives of their students through representation and advocacy. It’s a testament on putting valiant ideas i...

Chinkara Singh is the Senior Vice President of Broadcast Production at AREA 23. In this episode, Chinkara shares her passion for creating narratives that run deep and how that translates to both meaningful and entertaining productions. She also shares the importance of caring for people deeply and how that foster a great sense of unity on set. This has its own reward as individuals at all levels f...

Corinne Devin is a Navy Commander, Orthodontist, former Ms. Texas, Ms. United States, an Author, Motivational Speaker and more! She is also one of the most genuine and caring people that you will ever meet! In this episode, she shares what she learned growing up as a “military brat” and how that has translated to helping her navigate obstacles and achieve her goals. She is committed to helping oth...