The Knowing Podcast | Emotional Intelligence, Business Growth, Personal Development

What happens when you spend 2 months in a coma, face a near-death experience, and return with a new perspective on faith, family, and business? In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Craig Andrews, a husband, survivor, Marine veteran, and marketing strategist, to unpack the life-changing lessons he’s learned about resilience, reconciliation, forgivenes...

What does true reconciliation look like? With ourselves, with others, and with God? In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Dustin Reichmann, entrepreneur, husband, father, and founder of Seven Figure Leap, to explore emotional healing, forgiveness, sobriety, and presence. Dustin shares his journey of growing up in hardship, finding faith, reconciling w...

From breakdancing world championships to building multi-million-dollar companies, Joe Stolte has lived a life defined by bold moves, resilience, and vision. In this episode, Christene Marie and Joe dive deep into emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, creating a vision bigger than yourself, and lessons learned from the edge—whether in business, parenting, or ju-jitsu.   🎙 Topics We Cover in Thi...

In this episode of The Knowing Podcast, Christene Marie sits down with Hal Kramer, an Air Force veteran turned assisted living entrepreneur, who is radically reshaping what end-of-life care can look like. From helping wheelchair-bound residents walk again to confronting the overlooked emotional pain in aging adults, Hal’s approach flips the traditional system on its head. His secret? Asking one si...

What if the truth isn’t fixed—but evolving? In this soul-stretching episode, Christene Marie sits down with content strategist and thought leader Atiba de Souza to unpack what it really means to know—yourself, your partner, and the stories that shape us. From how love languages change over time, to using AI for self-reflection, to a jaw-dropping fact about rocks producing oxygen… this conversation...

In this raw, honest, and often surprising conversation, Phillip Nathraim joins Christene Marie to explore how past experiences shape our identity, relationships, leadership, and emotional patterns — often without us realizing it. From corporate leadership to inner child work, Phillip unpacks how business, boundaries, family, and healing all intersect.   Together, they dive into: -Why we keep repea...

In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with wealth coach and investor Tamar Hermes to explore what it really means for women to know their financials, own their worth, and invest in alignment with their values.   You’ll learn why mixing personal and business money keeps women disempowered, how to start a peaceful “money ritual,” and why net worth is often m...

What if the darkest seasons of your life became the foundation of your greatest clarity? In this soul-deep episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Sammy Aslam—entrepreneur, former convict, and the heart behind Alyshaan Fine Rugs—to explore identity, emotional safety, love, addiction recovery, and the surprising transformations that happen in solitude. From how prison sh...

In this raw and resonant episode of The Knowing Podcast, Christene sits down with Dmitri Smirnov, entrepreneur, ad strategist, husband, and father of two, to explore the emotional journey of becoming an adult—one where you learn to hold grief and joy, fear and hope, truth and contradiction, all at once. From growing up as an only child and navigating early identity confusion, to redefining freedom...

This episode of The Knowing Podcast goes straight to the heart of modern entrepreneurship—where high achievement meets emotional exhaustion. Christene Marie sits down with digital entrepreneur and agency owner Adam McChesney, who opens up about chasing success, losing himself, and the powerful moment he chose alignment over accolades. 🔑 Together, they explore: The hidden cost of being "always on"...

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 4 of The Knowing Podcast with Christene Marie. This week, we’re joined by Chris Gray—evolving from corporate hustler to emotional intelligence champion—who shares candid stories around personal growth, presence, and living from a place of love. 🔑 In This Episode Chris’s dive-bar moment that sparked his first step into self‑confidence A pivotal conversation with h...

What if your biggest breakdown was really a setup for your breakthrough?   In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Darryn Yates—musician, rebel, and transformational coach—to talk about the moment he found purpose in a parking lot with a 9mm. Darryn opens up about the darkness he overcame, how he reclaimed his identity, and why authenticity is the secre...

In this heartfelt episode of The Knowing Podcast, Christene Marie sits down with entrepreneur and lifestyle investor Justin Donald for a deeply honest conversation on what it means to truly know yourself—not through achievement, but through presence.   Together, they explore: -Why emotional intelligence isn’t optional for leadership -How to shift from performance to presence in your relationships...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Knowing Podcast. In this powerful solo episode, host Christene Marie returns to the mic with unfiltered honesty, guiding us through what it means to live in vertical alignment, reclaim our self-worth, and wake up to our truest selves.   Through personal stories, daily practices, and emotional breakthroughs, Christene shares how to:   -Stop outsourcing your worth -Heal fr...

What if truly knowing yourself could change everything?    In this episode of the Knowing Podcast, Christene Marie walks listeners through a personal exercise on self-awareness, encouraging them to pause, engage, and explore the connection between logic and emotion. She introduces three key steps in deep inner work: identifying the source of emotions, building a strong personal foundation, and tak...

Is it important to forgive to find healing?    In this episode of the Knowing Podcast, Dafne Wiswell, a champion of inner healing and forgiveness, shares a deeply moving conversation with Christene Marie on her experiences with chronic autoimmune conditions and the powerful role forgiveness played in her healing journey.    Dafne sheds light on the often-overlooked connection between childhood wou...

What does it really take to have self-discipline?   In this episode of the Knowing Podcast, prepare to be moved by a heartfelt conversation with Monica Levi, an executive self-discipline coach and former lawyer, on overcoming limiting beliefs, manifesting realities, and the power of discipline.    Monica shares her story of personal transformation that started when she left her successful but unfu...

In this episode of the Knowing Podcast, Christene Marie dives into a meaningful conversation with James Valentine, ascension coach, bestselling author, and international speaker, about the path to inner peace and self-forgiveness.    James passionately discusses the importance of non-reaction to thoughts, emotions, or external events, viewing reality as a projection of our thoughts. By choosing no...

Allow AI to elevate roles in your business!   In this episode of the Knowing Podcast, Mark de Grasse, a modern marketing expert and AI advocate, speaks with Christene Marie about the intersection of AI, marketing, personal growth, and business leadership.    Mark delves into his transformative personal journey and its profound influence on his approach to life and business. He reflects on his "awa...

Are you committed to honesty, even when it's difficult?   In this episode of the Knowing Podcast, Kasim Aslam, a successful entrepreneur and digital marketing expert, shares with Christene Marie his personal journey from a self-proclaimed liar to a leader who values truth, responsibility, and love.    Kasim shares insights on his transformation from a troubled youth who relied on carefully craftin...

In this episode of The Knowing Podcast, Christene Marie and Paul Sheesley speak on  the transformative power of therapy and mindfulness. They explore how self-awareness and emotional intelligence are essential to personal and professional growth.  Paul, a seasoned therapist and coach, emphasizes the importance of carving out time for self-reflection, noting that even small daily rituals can help i...

In this engaging episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Seema Alexander, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Virgent AI, to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in modern business. The conversation delves into the critical need for businesses—especially small- and medium-sized enterprises—to embrace AI, not just as a tool for efficiency but a...

In this episode of the Knowing Podcast, Lauren Petrullo, an entrepreneurial powerhouse with a heart of gold and contagious energy, shares with Christene Marie her incredible journey filled with remarkable achievements, personal struggles, and valuable lessons learned along the way.   Lauren speaks about her stories of childhood resilience, the much-needed emotional support in entrepreneurship, and...

Are you ready to upgrade your life?  Today on the Knowing Podcast, William Lam joins Christene to discuss the three layers of reality: physical, mental, and spiritual. They explore how to break free from default programming and tap into the power of the spiritual realm.  You’ll enjoy hearing William share his incredible story about how he helped his mother overcome a stroke diagnosis by shifting h...

In this episode of the Knowing Podcast... Christene Marie is joined by Rachel B. Lee, the Authentic Branding Lady Boss who made waves in 2017 as the social lead for Microsoft Inspire, achieving over a billion impressions. Together, they dive into a profound conversation about soul alignment in entrepreneurship, the importance of solid support systems, and prioritizing mental health and self-awaren...