The 9–5 Exit Plan

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist Jessie Torres. For nearly two decades, Jessie has helped thousands of people around the world break through limiting beliefs, heal from past trauma, and unlock their highest potential. Through her philosophy of Fierce Grace, she teaches people how to transform pain into purpose and create lives filled with...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Andrew Thoe, creator of NorViK Sessions, a music project dedicated to helping people navigate anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, and personal growth. Andrew shares how his own struggles with anxiety led him to examine the messages he consumed daily and ultimately inspired him to create music focused on resilience, gratitude, hope, and emotional wel...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with healthcare provider, author, and podcast host Cherza Finney. Through her work with The Wellness Table Podcast, Cherza is committed to educating, motivating, and empowering people in the areas of health, spirituality, fitness, finances, and personal growth. We discuss confidence, holistic wellness, lifelong learning, personal transformation, and the...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with endurance athlete and Ride4Rights founder Teddy Bloom. After witnessing growing division across America, Teddy made the bold decision to spend the money he had saved for his first home on a cross-country bicycle journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. We discuss civil rights, free speech, equal justice, resilience, political polarization, an...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with life and spiritual guide Kristan Swan to discuss self-discovery, storytelling, spirituality, and personal reinvention. Kristan shares her journey from business coaching to guiding people through deeper questions of identity, purpose, and personal growth. We explore how our past shapes us, why curiosity is essential for transformation, and how self-...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with HR professional and author Nathaniel Sietz. After years working on the frontlines of human resources, Nathaniel witnessed firsthand how poor leadership, toxic cultures, and broken workplace systems impact employees and organizations alike. We discuss workplace culture, leadership mistakes, burnout, employee engagement, and what it really takes to c...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Gaylen Wilson, co-creator of The Monument Method and co-founder of The Monument Method Institute. Gaylen shares his extraordinary journey through financial collapse, addiction recovery, multiple career reinventions, heart failure, and receiving a life-saving heart transplant. We discuss resilience, emotional safety, intimacy, men’s mental health, m...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Jai Roza, founder of Eden’s Conflict and creator of a unique faith-based card game designed to help people engage with scripture through creativity and storytelling. Jai shares his powerful personal journey from spiritual searching and despair to faith, purpose, and entrepreneurship. We discuss redemption, creativity, biblical principles, entrepren...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, leadership advisor, and Noble Talent Group founder Susan Bortone. Susan shares her journey from advertising creative to recruitment leader, including how being laid off during the pandemic inspired her to launch her own business. We discuss entrepreneurship, hiring, scaling businesses, leadership development, workplace culture, career...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership strategist, author, and founder of Leap to Your Success, Jaclyn Strominger. Jaclyn shares why so many talented professionals and entrepreneurs plateau despite their abilities and explains how alignment, clarity, and intentional leadership can unlock the next level of growth. We discuss leadership, strategic networking, mindset, relations...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with multi-award-winning author, intuition mentor, and spiritual guide Ellen Edmondson. Following a profound spiritual awakening, Ellen dedicated her life to helping others reconnect with their inner wisdom, strengthen their intuition, and live with greater authenticity and purpose. We discuss spiritual growth, intuition, authenticity, navigating life t...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Arky Jones, creator of PersonalityPeek, to discuss personality, self-awareness, Stoicism, and personal growth. Arky shares why understanding ourselves is essential for improving our mindset, relationships, and overall quality of life. We also explore emotional resilience, breaking unhealthy patterns, and practical ways to become more intentional ab...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, growth operator, and Sobo Co-Founder ST Tangirala. We discuss entrepreneurship, business growth, artificial intelligence, innovation, and the practical strategies businesses can use to scale in an increasingly competitive world. ST shares lessons from working across industries, building companies, interviewing visionary founders, and...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with TEDx speaker, leadership strategist, professor, and bestselling author Dr. Christiane Schroeter. We discuss leadership, confidence, mindset, and why small, intentional actions often create the biggest transformations in our lives and careers. Christiane shares insights from her Petite Practice® framework, explains why attention is the new currency...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with author, philosopher, and consciousness researcher ONE IAM. Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and modern discussions surrounding neuroscience and artificial intelligence, ONE IAM explores profound questions about awareness, identity, perception, and the nature of reality itself. We discuss consciousness, attention,...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with pastor, church planter, author, and leadership coach Chris Parks. Drawing from decades of leadership experience in both business and ministry, Chris shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, culture, spiritual growth, and the unseen work required to build healthy teams and lasting impact. We discuss leadership failures, organizational culture, burn...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with executive coach, creative leader, and author Tony Baker. After spending more than three decades working with celebrities, global brands, and senior leaders, Tony has discovered that many high performers quietly struggle with impostor syndrome, belonging, and the pressure to constantly prove themselves. We discuss authentic connection, leadership, c...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with community engagement consultant and cultural bridge-builder Mathias Lemos Castillo. Born and raised in Uruguay and now working across diverse communities in the United States, Mathias shares powerful insights on inclusive leadership, cultural competency, and authentic community engagement. We discuss cross-cultural communication, workplace inclusio...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with sales professional and author Bryan Charleau. With more than 15 years of experience in sales, Bryan shares why success in the profession is about far more than techniques and closing deals. We discuss confidence, imposter syndrome, mentorship, personal reinvention, and the mindset required to succeed in sales and life. Bryan also shares insights fo...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Certified Human Design Business Coach Stefanie Carlstedt. After years of entrepreneurship, burnout, personal loss, and business challenges, Stefanie discovered Human Design and found a new way to approach success, one that aligned with who she truly was. We discuss entrepreneurship, burnout, self-awareness, decision-making, and how business owners...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership coach and Radiant Leadership founder Mandi Dana. After spending nine years inside the Tony Robbins organization and completing more than 16,000 coaching sessions, Mandi made the courageous decision to reinvent herself and build a business rooted in identity, fulfillment, and authentic leadership. We discuss identity transformation, leade...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with author and financial services professional Chad Betz. After experiencing his own mid-career crisis, Chad discovered that many accomplished professionals remain stuck because they’re pursuing goals that no longer align with who they are. We discuss reinvention, burnout, the sunk cost fallacy, societal expectations, and why success doesn’t have an ex...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership strategist and Sales Force Multiplier Dominic Carubba. After decades of leading teams, building businesses, and helping organizations improve performance, Dominic discovered that most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they lack motivation—they struggle because they’ve lost momentum. We discuss leadership, execution, overwhelm, busines...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with finance mentor and 2G Community founder Tunji Abass. Tunji helps first-generation wealth builders create financial systems that generate long-term success without relying on inherited wealth, insider access, or financial shortcuts. We discuss the difference between income and wealth, the power of financial discipline, how to build lasting financial...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with spiritual coach, author, and energy healer Brheanna Myers. After surviving a near-death experience that transformed her life, Brheanna dedicated herself to helping others heal emotional blocks, reconnect with their higher selves, and awaken their true potential. We discuss spiritual awakening, subconscious healing, personal transformation, purpose,...