The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery

Amb. Elisha welcomes Michael Klassen, host of the 5AM Podcast and faith-driven creator, to explore the intersection of spiritual purpose, productivity, and leadership.   Tune in to discover how to cultivate a life of abundance, creativity, and perseverance.   🎙️ Episode Highlights:   • Journey of Perseverance – Overcoming 10 years of career uncertainty; drawing on James 1:3–4 for character develop...

In this empowering episode, Amb. Elisha welcomes Téa Phillips—the engineer, innovator, and founder of Metaflex—to uncover her journey from college invention to FDA‑registered medical device impacting arthritis, carpal tunnel, Parkinson’s, and more.   Key Highlights:   • Invention origin story: Created Metaflex glove in college to help her grandmother regain mobility   • Product innovation: Gentle...

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Gabrielle Mills—mom, entrepreneur, and co‑founder of a thriving back‑office services firm—to unpack her journey from corporate career to business leadership.   Here's what you’ll learn:   • Why Gabrielle left corporate at 26 and overcame mental hurdles, not just financial fears   • Building effective processes: the early struggles of standardizi...

In this raw and powerful episode of Witnesses, I sit down with John Carter, author of Triggered to Change.   Who shares his jaw-dropping transformation from a mob-influenced childhood, a near-fatal gunshot to the head, and years of addiction—to now walking in purpose and helping others break free from darkness.   We dive deep into:   • The night John was shot in the head and left for dead   • His...

In this powerful episode of Witnesses, Ambassador Elisha sits down with financial analyst and global thinker Ivan Pavlovic, who unpacks the real reason behind rising prices and economic instability.   Ivan, originally from Croatia and now living in Portugal, shares his insights from years of living across Europe and studying finance and economics.   He breaks down complex topics like:   • Why infl...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Victoria Mattingly, organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and author of Inclusalytics, shares how she’s helping companies create inclusive, human-centered workplaces through data-driven strategies.   Discover her journey from bartending to launching her own firm, Mattingly Solutions, and why workplace allyship, mental health, and emotional intelligence are...

In this eye-opening episode of Witnesses, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Pav Lertjitbanjong.   A former high-earning executive who walked away from a $300K job, a million-dollar home, and a seemingly “perfect” life to rediscover fulfillment on her own terms.   Pav shares her deeply personal story of hitting emotional rock bottom—from crying in a Trader Joe’s parking lot to missing her grandmothe...

In this powerful episode, Coach Rob Wheeler, a 10-year U.S. Navy veteran and 17-year law enforcement officer, opens up about his journey through PTSD, anxiety, and depression — and how he turned that pain into purpose.   Rob shares how unprocessed trauma from years of service affected his relationships, mindset, and overall mental health, until he made a pivotal decision to change.   Now a transfo...

In this powerful episode, tax resolution expert Morgan Q. Anderson, EA, shares how she’s helped thousands of Americans eliminate overwhelming tax debt and deal with both the IRS and state tax agencies.   With over 25 years of experience, Morgan breaks down how people—especially business owners and everyday individuals—accidentally fall into tax trouble and what can be done to recover.   Whether it...

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha continues the "Life of a True Citizen" series, revealing the importance of knowing your divine role and embracing your identity as a citizen of heaven.   He shares heartfelt reflections on connecting with listeners and dives deep into why relying on human wisdom isn't God's original plan.   Elisha unpacks the concept of having a Personal Advocate—the Holy Spir...

In this inspiring episode, transformational coach Penney Megginson joins Ambassador Elisha to share her powerful journey of personal growth, reinvention, and the importance of investing in yourself.   Using the metaphor of a once-barren mango tree now blooming with fruit, they explore how true transformation often happens quietly—before it becomes visible to the world.   Penney opens up about mind...

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Sheila K. Collins—author of The Art of Grieving: How Art and ArtMaking Help Us Live Our Best Lives—joins Ambassador Elisha to explore how storytelling, creativity, and expressive arts help individuals process grief, heal from loss, and live more fully.   Sheila shares her personal journey of losing her son to AIDS, how her granddaughter's act of kindness inspired a d...

In this powerful episode of Witnesses, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Jamye Chapman.   A speaker, author, and empathy advocate—for an unfiltered conversation about overcoming the historical weight of slavery, navigating systemic inequality, and embracing the universal human essence that connects us all.   Jamye dives deep into how his upbringing, faith, and mission to study human behavior shaped...

In this episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Rob Bach, founder of Spinney Media.   A game-changing platform helping independent musicians and record labels distribute physical music formats like vinyl, CDs, and even cassettes—without the hassle.   With experience at industry giants like Amazon and CD Baby, Rob brings decades of insight to the table.   He shares how Spinney Media was born out...

In this powerful episode, bestselling author TL McCoy joins Ambassador Elisha to discuss her personal journey as a grandmother to a child with Dravet Syndrome—a rare and often catastrophic seizure disorder.   TL shares the inspiration behind her book, Delilah vs. the Gasly Grimm, written for her granddaughter to help children with special needs feel seen, empowered, and represented in literature....

In this powerful episode, Giorgio Michailidis, author and spiritual guide, joins Ambassador Elisha to share his remarkable transformation journey.   From hitting rock bottom to experiencing divine encounters and supernatural manifestations, Giorgio explains how surrendering to a higher power led to personal healing, clarity, and purpose.   You'll hear Giorgio speak on:   • His deep spiritual awake...

In this powerful episode, Ambassador Elisha welcomes Gina Economopoulos, who shares her inspiring journey from childhood physical challenges and low self-esteem to finding faith, healing, and purpose.   Gina opens up about her time as a Catholic nun, her struggles with grief and loss, and how she overcame addiction’s impact through the transformative power of hope and community.   Discover how Gin...

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with financial wellness educator and speaker Matt Paradise, a man whose journey from teen homelessness and addiction to national impact is nothing short of inspirational.   Matt shares how he overcame deep personal darkness and now teaches people how to build what he calls Whole Health Wealth — an approach that links financial wellbeing to emotional,...

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In this powerful episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Lyubim Kogan, a global leader, finance expert, and bestselling co-author with Steve Forbes.   From thriving on Wall Street to leading through crisis in war-torn Ukraine, Lyubim shares how true leadership is born in darkness—without applause, systems, or even money.   You’ll hear how his journey through elite business circles and life-alter...

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Engels J Valenzuela — a former Amazon and Apple executive who left Silicon Valley to empower everyday entrepreneurs.   Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in poverty, Engels shares how he overcame trauma, gangs, and financial hardship to graduate from a top MBA program and work with billion-dollar brands.   Now, he’s on a mission to help f...

In this powerful episode, Brandon Held shares how he overcame a childhood marked by addiction, abuse, and poverty to become a successful, self-aware leader and father.   Ambassador Elisha dives deep with Brandon on breaking generational cycles, the power of therapy, self-awareness, and believing in your ability to rise—even after life’s lowest moments.   If you're struggling with childhood trauma,...

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha welcomes Trent Carter, a board-certified nurse practitioner and addiction specialist.   As the founder of Renew Health, a growing network of outpatient clinics in New Mexico, Trent shares how his roots in Boyd, Texas, a deep love for science.   And the hustle he learned from his father and brother shaped his passion for healthcare and entrepreneurship.   Disco...

In this powerful episode of Witnesses, Ambassador Elisha sits down with resilience expert and author Andy Campbell.   A man who has not only survived stage 4 pancreatic cancer for nearly 7 years but has also overcome childhood abuse, the suicide of his son, and the devastating loss of loved ones.   Andy shares the incredible wisdom forged through hardship and introduces his transformative book, Ov...

In this powerful episode, Ambassador Elisha welcomes Walter Freiberg, a transformational life and language coach who helps high performers build confidence across cultures through language mastery.   Walter shares how his passion for learning, psychology, and skill development led him to coach entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and professionals to become fluent and confident in multiple languages.   H...