The American Masterminds Podcast

Some people build success by chasing status. Others build it by being refined through pressure. In this episode of American Masterminds, Nuria Rivera shares the deeper story behind her journey from immigrating to the United States as a young girl to becoming a business owner and a woman shaped by resilience, identity work, and service. This conversation goes far beyond business. It is about belong...

This episode is about what happens when a hard truth refuses to stay hidden. John and Nicci Renouard of WHO Lives share the moment their mission changed—from solving water access to confronting one of the most painful realities facing girls in East Africa. What follows is not a story of outrage for outrage’s sake. It is a story of identity, courage, responsibility, and service. John and Nicci are...

Two years ago, Tabarri Hamilton was homeless, sleeping in his car, and trying to make sense of a life that had fallen apart. This conversation is about what happens when adversity strips away the illusion of control and forces a deeper question: Who are you now? In this Blue Collar Connect Spotlight episode, Tabarri Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Flooring & Tile, shares the road from instability...

A heart attack at his daughter’s wedding forced Craig Weston to face a question most people avoid until it’s too late: Who am I really living for? In this episode of American Masterminds, Craig shares how a near-death experience shattered the pressure-driven identity he had built and led him into a deeper life of purpose, service, emotional honesty, and peace. What followed was not just recovery,...

What happens when the life you were building no longer fits who you are becoming? In Episode 77 of American Masterminds, Cody Wayne Jay and Zane Young share the pressure, setbacks, and hard decisions that shaped Triad Peak. This is a conversation about more than business. It is about identity, brotherhood, responsibility, and what it looks like to build something real after adversity forces you to...

Some seasons of life don’t feel busy. They feel misaligned. You’re saying yes to everything. Carrying responsibility. Showing up for everyone else. And somewhere along the way you start asking a harder question: Is this actually who I’m supposed to be? In Episode 76 of American Masterminds, coach Kate Strong returns to talk about identity, alignment, and the moment when a person realizes the model...

Robert Hopkins doesn’t talk about adversity like a slogan. He talks about it like someone who has lived through the dark, faced what was broken, and chosen to become more honest, more grounded, and more useful because of it. In Episode 75 of American Masterminds, Robert Hopkins—author of The Alchemist Lighthouse—shares how emotional intelligence, gratitude, self-awareness, and accountability becam...

Part 2 of this series goes deeper than clean water. This conversation is about what happens after relief—when people are given the chance to reclaim ownership, responsibility, and dignity. John and Nicci Renouard share why real transformation does not come from handouts that create dependence, but from systems that help people build, lead, and serve from within their own communities. John and Nicc...

What happens when a stable career no longer fits who you’re becoming? For Travis Gibson, burnout wasn’t the end. It was the beginning of an identity shift that would redefine his work, his leadership, and his vision for service. In Episode 73 of American Masterminds, we sit down with Travis Gibson, owner of Su Casa Handyman Service, for a Blue Collar Connect Spotlight. After 12 years in a stable g...

Elora Burgess was told to start saying her goodbyes. Instead, she chose one fear she could face immediately—and it changed the way she lives, parents, and leads. In this episode, Elora shares the moment her health crisis forced an identity reckoning, why skydiving became a doorway to peace, and how she rebuilt her life as a single mom by dropping the “I can’t afford it / I don’t have time / I don’...

Sometimes you move before you understand why. Before WHO Lives drilled thousands of wells across Africa, John and Nicci Renouard left stability, comfort, and certainty — following a quiet conviction that didn’t yet make sense. This is the beginning of that story. In Part 1 of this three-part series, John and Nicci Renouard — founders of WHO Lives — share the origin behind one of the most innovativ...

She was remodeling a 1932 home alone. Sleeping on a cot. No running water. Driving back and forth through a divorce — while studying for her contractor’s license. That’s where Miss K Kitchen & Bath began. In Episode 70 of the American Masterminds Podcast, we sit down with Karenina Bullock for a Blue Collar Connect Spotlight — highlighting real tradespeople building real businesses from the gro...

🎙 From Grief to Good Juju: How Julia Vassau Turned Healing Into a Business | American Masterminds Ep. 69 What if a simple idea could become a movement? In Episode 69 of the American Masterminds Podcast, we sit down with Julia Vassau, founder of Juju Blankets, to explore how a vision at 55 years old turned into a purpose-driven brand built on healing, scent, and intention. Juju Blankets aren’t just...

In this powerful episode of the American Masterminds Podcast, we launch a brand-new segment: Blue Collar Connect Spotlight - a series dedicated to highlighting blue-collar leaders who operate with integrity, craftsmanship, and purpose. Episode 68 features John & Andrea Spears of Signature Carpet Care, a husband-and-wife team redefining what trust, communication, and excellence look like in bot...

Tanna Barker didn’t always feel worthy. She was positive. Successful. Capable. But underneath it was imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, and a quiet fear of not being enough. In Episode 67 of the American Masterminds Podcast, Tanna shares the pivot — the moment she realized she had been telling her story as a victim while trying to look like the hero. This conversation isn’t about hype or surface-le...

Maria Wilkin lived every parent’s fear. Her son Bradley battled addiction for five years before overdosing at 22. This episode is not about shock. It’s about what happens after the funeral. In Episode 66 of the American Masterminds Podcast, Maria shares the unfiltered reality of loving someone you cannot save — the guilt, the anger at God, the sleepless nights counting spoons and removing bathroom...

Allen Hardy shares his real life spiritual awakening journey—from a near-death experience and liver transplant to rediscovering his purpose after trauma. A deep dive into men’s mental health, healing through service, and the power of forgiveness. Sponsored by Enevive Water Systems: clean water, pure living. Visit enevive.com .

In this powerful episode of the American Masterminds Podcast , Nick Brocco takes us deep into the world of intentional living , the power of imagination and belief , and a truly unique spiritual approach to success . With stories that span encounters with legendary creators like Steve Sacani —a designer mentored by Walt Disney himself—to Brocco’s profound work with Neville Goddard’s imagination te...

In this episode, we sit down with Jerry and Naomi Hancock , the brilliant minds behind Sub Zero Ice Cream ! They share their entrepreneurial journey , the science behind liquid nitrogen ice cream , and how they built a successful ice cream franchise from the ground up. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to start a franchise or turn an innovative food idea into a thriving business , this episode...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 62 of the American Masterminds Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Hunter Jones , a young entrepreneur on his journey toward developing a success mindset . Fresh from attending PSI Seminars , Hunter shares his biggest takeaways on mindset transformation techniques , goal setting for entrepreneurs , and how to overcome limiting beliefs that hold so many people back. 💡...

🚀 In this episode of the American Masterminds Podcast , we sit down with Christian Jensen to explore masculinity in modern society and the challenges men face today. From the importance of brotherhood and male friendships to the mental health struggles many men experience, this conversation is packed with powerful insights on what it means to be a man in today's world. 💡 We discuss the men’s rol...

🔥 Entrepreneurship & Resilience with Alec Langton 🔥 Welcome back to the American Masterminds Podcast ! In this episode, we sit down with Alec Langton , an entrepreneur, FPV drone expert, and business strategist who has mastered the art of overcoming adversity and setbacks . Alec shares how he rebuilt his mindset for success, balanced work and personal growth, and took advantage of Austin, Te...

🏎️ JDM Imports & Sportbike Racing with Rob Gisseman | AMP E:59 In this episode of the American Masterminds Podcast , we sit down with Rob Gisseman , an expert in JDM car importing business and a sportbike racing champion . Rob shares his journey from building a Nissan Skyline GT-R import business to competing in motorcycle racing in Japan . If you're passionate about Japanese automotive cultur...

🔥 The Original Life – Back to the Basics of Health & Food Welcome to Episode 58 of the American Masterminds Podcast , featuring Steve & Jodi Jensen of Jensen Ranch Beef Co. ! This episode is part of our brand-new segment, "The Original Life with Trent Spafford," where we uncover the truth about self-sufficiency, homesteading, and living the way nature intended . Today, we’re exposing the...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 57 of the American Masterminds Podcast! In this powerful conversation, Clayne Wayman shares his journey of healing, truth, and self-discovery, diving deep into Ancient Wisdom for Health. From his life-changing experience in the Amazon Jungle to his perspective on Divine Masculinity, Clayne challenges modern beliefs about health, masculinity, and personal resilience. 🌿 Can th...