The CEO Author UNCUT

This past weekend, I attended a powerful event with 600+ founders and investors. Everyone there had different levels of success, different goals, and different origin stories. As I walked around, met new folks, and dove into their stories, there were three universal truths that occurred to me. In this episode, I'll be unpacking those three truths and what they mean for entrepreneurs with books...

It's Lock In Season!! We're halfway through the year and now is the time to lock in! Authors, we're not winging it with our books and authority. It's time to get clear, consistent, and credible. In this episode, I'm going to break down exactly what we should be doing with our books over the final 6 months of the year to lock in our wins for 2027. Grab your notebook and pen and...

This episode felt like a masterclass in momentum. I sat down with Suzy Prudden, a true legend in both the publishing and the personal growth world, and we talked about the simplest (and most powerful) reason she’s been relevant for decades: when she had an idea, she executed. Suzy shared stories from her journey that were honestly mind-blowing, including how she got on Oprah’s show , what led to b...

If you’ve been sitting on an audiobook idea and telling yourself, “I’ll do it later,” this episode is your sign. I sat down with Vaughn Fahie — aka The Voice Brander — a veteran audio engineer, educator, speaker, author, and jazz saxophonist with over three decades in the audio industry. Vaughn has edited and distributed 3,000+ hours of influential speaker content, produced 14 of his own saxophone...

This episode was a reality check for high-performing leaders who are “successful”… but still feel the pressure living in their body. I sat down with Angus Nelson , author of Neuro Resilient Leader and founder of Evolve Leadership , and we talked about a core truth most leaders overlook: a lot of leadership problems are actually nervous system problems in disguise . We got into Leadership Stability...

This solo episode is for every author who’s been told, “Just sell more books,” and knew deep down that was not the full plan. I broke down the 13 ways authors can make money with their books , because royalties are only one stream, and for most authors they’re not the fastest path to real income. I walked through practical ways to turn your book into a business asset that creates multiple revenue...

This episode was for anybody who’s tired of watching young people get underestimated. I sat down with Caden Vittorini, CEO & Founder of Vitt Factor , TEDx speaker, #1 best-selling author, and one of the top youth life coaches out right now, and we talked about what it really takes to build confidence, leadership, and purpose in the next generation. Caden has led interactive school assemblies i...

This episode was tender, powerful, and full of perspective. I sat down with Sandie Fuenty, author, columnist, and longtime businesswoman, to talk about love, loss, faith, and what it looks like to keep choosing life while you’re still carrying grief. Sandie shared her journey about the season that changed everything: walking beside her husband through his health decline and the kind of resilience...

If you’ve ever been told “just show up online” and wanted to scream… this episode is for you. I sat down with Raewyn Sangari — book marketing strategist, social media educator, and the Creative Director of the Women in Publishing Summit — to talk about what actually moves the needle for authors building their platforms from the ground up. We got into what it really looks like to show up online in...

This episode was a mindset shake-up in the best way. I sat down with Jason Duncan — Founder & CEO of The Exiter Club, best-selling author of Exit Without Exiting , 2x TEDx speaker, and host of The Root of All Success podcast — and we went way beyond “how to exit a business.” We talked about the lies entrepreneurs tell themselves , the truths they struggle to believe , and why so many high-achi...

This episode is for the founders and operators who are ready to scale without the chaos. I sat down with James Orsini — Chairman of Factotum USA, VaynerX Advisor, and Operations Strategist — to talk about what it really takes to run a business with structure, clarity, and leadership that holds up under pressure. James leads Factotum USA , where he supports small and mid-sized businesses with back-...

This episode was recorded in real time at the end of Day 2 of the Women in Publishing Live Conference (WIPCON) in Columbia, South Carolina , and it’s packed with perspective and takeaways. I sat down with Alexa Bigwarfe, publishing consultant, author, founder of Write|Publish|Sell , and the creator of the Women in Publishing Summit, and we recapped both the Women in Publishing Summit (virtual) and...

Okay y’all… this is your CEO Author publishing news recap, and yes, we’re going there. This is a solo episode where I’m breaking down three major headlines that matter if you’re an author, a thought leader, or anybody building a real brand in publishing right now: Simon & Schuster hiring former Amazon exec Greg Greeley as the new CEO (and what that signals for the industry) Mia Ballard’s book...

This episode is for anyone who’s been feeling stuck, heavy, or like you know you’re called to more, but you need a real path forward. I sat down with Dr. Z (Soye Zaid-Muhammad, PsyD, NCSP) — a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and trained school leader — to talk about getting unstuck, stepping into divine greatness, and building the kind of in...

If you’ve ever felt like your work is solid, your expertise is real, but your visibility is not matching your value… this episode is for you. I sat down with Julie Lokun, JD — brand expert, communications strategist, and media authority advisor — to talk about what actually builds authority in today’s world (and what quietly erodes trust and brand power). Julie is the founder of The Mediacasters a...

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of reacting on autopilot and ready to respond with clarity and intention. I sat down with Dr. JC Doornick (“The Dragon”) — #1 best-selling author, self-leadership coach, and human behavior expert — to talk about how people actually change, not in theory, but in real life. We got into his Interface Response System (IRS) , a four-step framework designed to help...

If you’ve been feeling that quiet (or not-so-quiet) tug that you’re meant for more, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ana Jorge (Coach AnnaJo) , a Career Reinvention Coach after 40 and the founder of The Science of Perfection , a philosophy grounded in one powerful truth: even the most impossible goals become possible through experimentation and imperfect action. Ana’s journey is proof that...

Some episodes feel like a conversation, and some feel like a reset. This one was a reset. I sat down with Scott Thornton , President and local owner of Temecula Winnelson , to talk about leadership, healing, and what it looks like to be a real human while still carrying responsibility. Scott is also a poet and the author of You’re Okay , a heartfelt collection that reflects on resilience, tenderne...

This episode was a whole leadership masterclass, and not the fluffy kind. I sat down with Alexis Frank , author, leadership architect, and the self-declared Governor of Leadership , and we got into what leadership actually requires in this era, especially if you’re building what’s never been built before. Alexis is the author of NOted and the creator of Governance by Design and The Art of Going In...

Okay… this episode is REAL. I’m sitting down with Méchelle McCain , a woman who’s navigated Hollywood, a very public life shift, and the kind of reinvention that forces you to choose truth over optics. We talk about what it’s really like when the “fairy tale” cracks, how she rebuilt her identity on the other side, and why logic, boundaries, and financial clarity can save you in seasons where emoti...

You know I love a conversation that makes you sit back like… “Wait. That’s actually true.” In this episode, I’m joined by Gianluca Gibbons , best-selling author, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and creative visionary, and we’re talking about his concept of Hijacking Reality , how imagination can literally manipulate your perceived reality, and why that matters if you’re a leader, an author, or anybody...

WE’RE BACK, BABY. Welcome to The CEO Author UNCUT , raw, real, and unfiltered conversations for authors who know their book is bigger than the pages. In this premiere, I’m sharing why I brought the show back, what being a CEO Author really means (beyond “write a book and post about it”), and what you can expect from this season. In this episode: Why this podcast exists, and why now What the world...