The Daily Helping

Today our expert guest is Dr. Wallace “J” Nichols, an innovative marine biologist, entrepreneur, wild water advocate, bestselling author, and fun-loving Dad. He has been dubbed “Keeper of the Sea" by GQ Magazine, was awarded the Champion of Change Award at the World Oceans Festival, and likes turtles (a lot).   Like many marine biologists, J fell in love with the water at an early age and soug...

Today our expert guest is Kylon Gienger, an educational and social thought leader, serial entrepreneur, and the host of The Successful Dropout Podcast .   Kylon grew up in a mountain cabin, homeschooled with his siblings. He had a lot of curiosity, and the freedom to pursue it. Then, after graduating, he felt the pressure to go to college – it just felt like what people do.   A few months into his...

Today our expert guest is Sean Swarner, an inspirational speaker, author, and adventurer – and the only person who has been diagnosed with both Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Askin Sarcoma.   Sean’s life really began when he was 13-years-old and received his first cancer diagnosis: advanced fourth stage Hodgkin's Lymphoma and only three months to live. Then, when Sean was 16, he was diagnosed with Ask...

Today our expert guest is Hunter Doherty “Patch” Adams, who is best known for his work as a medical doctor and a clown – however, he is also a social activist who has devoted over 40 years of his life to changing America’s healthcare system.   Patch believes that laughter, joy, and creativity are integral parts of the healing process and, with the help of friends, he founded The Gesundheit! Instit...

Today our expert guest is Debbie Gray, COO of both STRIVR, Inc. and Briiidge . We’re really excited to share her story, and how her apps are giving users the opportunity to both ask for help and help others – without the social constructs that make asking for help difficult. These apps are currently being used on college campuses and in businesses throughout the country.   Everything Debbie has do...

Today our expert guest is Jim Palmer, a serial entrepreneur, a marketing expert, and the host of both Dream Business Coach TV and the Dream Business Radio Podcast. Jim is also the acclaimed author of Just Say Yes: Create Your Dream Business and Live Your Dream Lifestyle , as well as a number of other books.   Today, Jim is living happily with his wife on a boat just off of the coast of New England...

Today our expert guest is Rich Kylberg, a dynamic, charismatic, innovative and transformative C-level corporate marketer, communicator, and entrepreneurial CEO. He has been referred to as "the 'ultimate change agent' within corporate America today,” and he’s currently a Senior Vice President at Arrow Electronics.   Growing up, Rich’s mother told him that she didn’t care what he accompl...

Today our expert guest is Kingsley Grant, a motivational speaker, corporate trainer, licensed marriage and family therapist, career transition coach, online radio podcaster, and sherpa. He is also the President of Helping Families Improve, Inc., a company driven to improve communication within relationships, and the author of The Midlife Launch .   Kingsley is a self-described late bloomer, as he...

Today our expert guest is Joe Fairless, a full-time real estate investor who controls over $175 million worth of real estate and host of the longest-running daily real estate podcast, Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever.   Joe took an unexpected route into the real estate world – he started his career working with toddlers, as a preschool teacher, daycare staff, and “manny.” Of course, this nat...

Today we have a very special Veteran’s Day episode, and we’re going to hear from two outstanding guests: Dr. William B. Lawson & De’Andre B. Wells.   Dr. Lawson, Associate Dean for Health Disparities at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, teaches us about PTSD from the standpoint of diagnoses and treatment.   De’Andre shares a powerful and personal story about his battle wit...

What do a nun, a cowboy, and a racecar driver have in common?   Those are the things that today’s expert guest, Jessica Dewell, wanted to be when she grew up. She is not currently any of those things (although there’s still time!), but she’s just as non-traditional.   Jessica is a business advocate and nationally-recognized business development tactician who grows businesses by helping others deve...

Today our expert guests are Karin Hurt and David Dye, the award-winning authors of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results - Without Losing Your Soul . They’re also the dynamic duo behind Let’s Grow Leaders, where they work with managers at every level to build the confidence and competence necessary to achieve lasting results and increased influence.   Karin and David’s partnership alm...

Today our expert guest is Author and Life Designer® Julie Reisler, the founder and CEO of Empowered Living, a Life Design and personal development company.   Although Julie has a Master's Degree in Coaching and more than 12 certifications in health and well-being, her Masters could have been, as she says, “in people pleasing and crappy self esteem.”   Julie turned herself into a research proje...

Today our expert guest is Dr. Temple Grandin, who is a prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior. In 2010, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people, under the “Heroes” category. Her life story was also adapted into the Emmy award-winning HBO movie Temple Grandin . The World Needs ALL Kinds of Minds “I’m interested in helping individuals be everything they can be....

Today our expert guest is Marc Bell, whose fascinating entrepreneurial journey has led to an incredibly powerful mission: bringing attention to the issue of child homelessness that exists in our own backyard.   Although Marc’s dad said there was no future in computers, Marc’s first entrepreneurial venture, in 1989, was Chairman and CEO of of the Globix Corporation, an early internet infrastructure...

Today our expert guest is… Super Woman? No, it’s Alissa Daire-Nelson! But it’s an easy mistake to make - and she believes that you have superpowers too. Alissa is an accomplished Success Coach, Speaker, host of the Maximize Your Strengths podcast, and the author of the new book From Frustrated to Frickin' Awesome: 4 Steps to Achieve the Success You're Wired For . Above all, Alissa is an ex...

Today our expert guest is J. Kenji López-Alt, who truly followed his passion to create something wonderful and share it with the world. He is the managing culinary director of SeriousEats.com and the author of the James Beard-nominated column The Food Lab , in which he unravels the science of home cooking. Kenji also wrote the New York Times bestselling book The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Throu...

Today our expert guest is Molly Fletcher, who was hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN. Molly inspires audiences around the world as a keynote speaker, drawing on success stories from her former life as a sports agent and sharing lessons that she learned from those at the top of their game. One of the most important lessons that Molly learned from working with peak performers is that they l...

Today our expert guest is Steven Weiniger, an internationally-renowned posture expert. He literally wrote the book on posture: Stand Taller~Live Longer . In addition to a busy speaking calendar, he is a prolific writer and serves as managing partner of BodyZone.com , an online health resource and referral directory. Most recently, Dr. Weiniger developed PostureZone , a free app that encourages peo...

Can a subtle shift in focus really make much of a difference in your business and your income? Today our expert guest is Bob Burg, and he says the answer to the above question is YES! Bob is a firm advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise System; he believes that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. Bob is also the author of a number...

Today our expert guest is Ande Lyons , Founder & Chief Possibility Officer of Possibility Partners. She mentors startup and early-stage entrepreneurs, while providing tools and resources to help them launch, brand, and build their businesses. We discuss what the entrepreneurial “call to adventure” is, how she empowers entrepreneurs, and how you can build a business that succeeds.   Bring Back...

Today our expert guest is Susan Winter, a bestselling author and relationship expert specializing in higher thinking for an evolving world. She writes, speaks, and coaches on cutting-edge partnership models, as well as traditional relationship challenges, from a platform that fosters self-esteem and personal empowerment. Susan’s first book, Older Women/Younger Men , opened the hearts and minds of...

Today our expert guest is Alli Polin, a former senior executive with deep experience in leadership, change management, and organization development who is driven to help others create a full life and achieve professional success. We discuss how people can achieve success through Personal Leadership, and how parents can foster leadership in their kids. Alli’s award-winning blog, Break the Frame , d...

Today our expert guest is Kare Anderson, an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter, now connective behavior speaker and columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post. In Kare’s TEDTalk, The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportunity Maker , she mentions being a phobically shy, stuttering young girl. However, a couple influential teachers and mentors gave her opportunities to find greate...

Today our expert guest is Terri Klass, a leadership training consultant and speaker who partners with organizations to create cultures of empowerment and develop future leadership. She believes that, regardless of your position or title, anyone can be a leader. Terri delivers highly successful leadership workshops, writes a weekly blog on the challenges leaders face daily, and co-authored the book...