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Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Bridget Hilton, the force behind LSTN and co-author of Experiential Billionaire, shares her journey from a music industry insider to a social entrepreneur and now an expert sharing how to become rich in life experiences. By selling headphones and speakers, LSTN has funded life-changing hearing devices for over 50,000 individuals. But more than that, it has becom...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode As an award-winning health and fitness expert, Ariel Belgrave’s bold journey is a testament to the power of authenticity and the courage to follow one's true passion. After over a decade as a corporate HR leader for Fortune 100 companies, she founded Gym Hooky, which is dedicated to empowering others with simple and sustainable healthy habits for high perfo...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode As a global transformation executive, Michelle Ferguson is proof that stepping out of your comfort zone can be the key to unlocking greatness. Our conversation traverses the path of personal growth, taking risks, and the invaluable process of learning from your failures. Michelle firmly believes in the immense impact that mentorship can have on an individual&apo...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Join us in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Melissa Sundermann, a lifestyle coach and double board-certified physician in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine. Melissa takes us on a journey through the world of wellness, shedding light on her experiences in the medical field and her passion for endurance training and marathon running. Her journey to a f...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Content Warning: Loss of a parent, loss of a sibling, loss of a child, grief In this compelling episode, Nate Randle, CEO of Gabb Wireless, shares his personal journey, marked by early experiences of adversity and loss, which have shaped his proactive approach to life and leadership. Through his bold story, Nate highlights the importance of seizing life's o...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of books and publishing with our special guest, Angela Engel. Angela is the powerhouse behind The Collective Book Studio, and she offers an inside look into the ever-evolving publishing industry. Fueled by the boldness inspired by her mother and grandmother, Angela's compelling narrative takes us through her...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Tune in as we explore the transformative power of books with Nick Hutchison, the founder and CEO of Book Thinkers and author of Rise of the Reader . Through his entrepreneurial journey starting his own book-related marketing agency and podcast, Nick shares tips and strategies to help you reach your full potential, overcome setbacks, and live a fulfilling life. T...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode As an experienced nurse executive and innovator, Rebecca Love’s bold story takes us along as she kickstarted a nurse innovation movement and founded the Nurse Hackathon, challenging status quo and placing nurses at the heart of healthcare innovation. With her unique perspective on risk-taking, Rebecca underscores the importance of betting on yourself. Drawing up...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Get ready for an insightful episode with Jessica Sibley, the CEO of TIME, as she outlines her interpretation of boldness and how it has catapulted TIME into a new era of transformation. Under Jessica’s leadership, TIME has continued to accelerate its digital transformation, expanded into new platforms, and revitalized its brand. In addition to unveiling and impl...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Everything is fixable if you are open to change, according to Frances Frei, Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and author of Move Fast and Fix Things . In this powerful episode, we dive into the world of trust-building, strategy optimization, and leadership as Frances shares her bold journey, from challenging gender norm...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Have you ever been curious about the power of a photo? In this episode, Alissa Randall, CEO and lead photographer of All About Headshots, shares her journey of pivoting from a career as a marketing executive to taking the bold leap and starting her own headshot photography business. As a photographer, Alissa’s ultimate goal is to capture the essence of her clien...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Tune in to hear the bold story of Dr. Carla Mack, an accomplished executive whose career trajectory has taken her from academia to an industry leadership role as the Head of Global and US Professional Education and Development at Alcon. She shares her journey of resilience, personal growth, and humanizing the workplace. Being authentic and vulnerable in a profes...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode This episode, featuring the Emmy-nominated TV host and Forbes Senior Contributor, Jeff Conway, takes you on a journey to discover the nuances of boldness, authenticity, and success. You'll hear Jeff's unique insights and experiences, including his perspective on being tenaciously bold and how he's used his unique interviewing style to capture genu...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode This episode tells the bold story of Joanna Lyall, founder and CEO of The Better Menopause and Nutritional Therapist, who transitioned from a career in media to becoming a powerhouse in the world of nutrition. Joanna's passion led her to establish The Better Menopause, a health and wellness company dedicated to empowering women to navigate through menopause...

Send us Fan Mail Note: Aponi Advisors has been rebranded to RGR Advisory. About This Episode The idea of disrupting oneself may seem daunting, but it can lead to profound self-discovery and alignment, as shown by Erika Roegies, founder of her own advisory firm, RGR Advisory. Erika's bold decision to disrupt her life came from the realization that the checkboxes she was ticking didn't tru...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Carolyn Carpenter defines boldness as going beyond our limiting dimensions. She encourages us to push back against self-imposed boundaries and open ourselves to the possibilities that life offers. As President of Johns Hopkins National Capital Region and a mother of two, she discusses how this boldness manifests in both our personal and professional journeys. Ca...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Tune in for a powerful conversation with Abenaa Hayes, the founder and CEO of Elysee Consulting, a DEI and health equity-based consultancy. Abenaa's fierce determination and daring vision have been the driving force behind her bold journey, which she shares with us on this episode. Through an intricate blend of authenticity, perseverance, and passion, she t...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we delve into the bold founder’s journey of Stephanie Sarka, the CEO and co-founder of 1 Atelier, a custom luxury brand dedicated to sustainability. Along the way, she shares her insights into the art of risk-taking and the importance of doing work that brings joy to you and to others. Having started in mergers and acquisitions, Stephanie quickl...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Boldness comes in many forms and Jessica Meyrowitz, the founder of the knitting company It's a Yummy, is a living testament to this. Her story is an inspiring journey of personal growth, curiosity, and reinvention. From launching her own advertising agency to transitioning into the world of knitting, Jessica shares her keen eye for recognizing opportunities...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Liz Elting, the founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, shares her bold journey moving from a stable job in finance to taking the risk to become an entrepreneur and ultimately, become a self-made billionaire. Liz elaborates on the importance of setting goals with deadlines, maintaining discipline, and recognizing your self-worth in the pursuit of suc...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode This conversation with Janine Broussard underscores the transformative power of literacy. Her journey from a cardiac nurse to an education advocate is a testament to the impact one individual can make when driven by passion and a bold vision. Her nonprofit, the Help Us Grow (H.U.G.) Foundation is transforming the landscape of literacy development for grades one...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode To Mita Mallick, bold means finding, claiming, and owning her power. As a Chief Diversity Officer, speaker, and change-maker she has had a lot of experience doing just that. In this episode, Mita discusses how to truly build an inclusive culture and debunks commonly held myths about inclusion in the workplace, the subject of her upcoming book, Reimagine Inclusio...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode As a professional climber, entrepreneur, and author, Majka Burhardt describes boldness through what she considers to be the three pillars of self-expansion: emotional, physical, and mental. She begins by tracing her path from her early climbing days to how her passion for adventure has shaped her career. Majka also describes her journey through motherhood, from...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Gratitude is at the heart of everything Chris Schembra does. As an author, speaker, and founder, he believes that being grateful is a key ingredient to living a fulfilling life and overcoming the loneliness and disconnection we may face. In this episode, he shares his personal and professional bold journey from accepting a 15-year memory loss to founding the 7:4...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode To bestselling author Simon Alexander Ong, bold is the ability to think differently and to act in ways that the majority won’t. He has certainly taken bold action in his own life shifting from the world of finance to being an author, speaker, and business strategist. While sharing his professional journey, Simon also provides transformative insights and practica...