The Michael Esposito Show

When a volcano erupts, volcanic glass forms when the viscous lava extruded from the volcano cools rapidly. This glass is an igneous rock and is named Obsidian… Much like that lava, this episode’s guest helps her clients shape their lives into the rock of their choice. She helps them learn the skills, mindsets, and behaviors needed to perform at their peak. To be resilient, no matter what comes the...

Also known as The TikTok Acupuncturist, Jimmy Yen is the CEO and Founder of Achieve Integrative Health. He has over a million followers on TikTok but joined the platform during COVID because he wanted to become omnipresent. He had only 5 followers on the platform for a while. Switching the mindset toward his favorite quote by ZigZiglar, “You Can Have Everything In Life You Want If You Will Just He...

Be the person you needed when you were struggling. In 2013 My guest found herself inside the walls of the same jail cell she’d been released from over 20 years before. After much introspection and a chat with God, she realized the error of HER ways. She began to understand that her life had been a training ground, that all of her experiences and her survival would serve as HOPE to women who had su...

With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking, Sherry is an Army veteran, author, and CEO of R Connection Point, LLC. She's an inspiration to me, with her public speaking background, so you'll get to hear me pick her brain about emerging into the world of keynote speaking. Learn about the balance of work and life, be accountable for yourself, and be inspired to create an impact in your own...

They worked in different industries and then discovered their calling through an unlikely path - mortgages! Adam and Doug discuss how they built their business sustainably - even through the difficult crash of 2008. So many wonderful takeaways from this episode with these guys. It was an interesting conversation with many insights about confidence, overcoming fear, and building structure in busine...

Personalized networking leads to meaningful connections and Miriam knows it! She meets new people every day, builds and establishes meaningful relationships, and sometimes those relationships turn into friendships. As a master at communicating, networking, and connecting people, I’m one of the lucky ones who can call her a friend. She is an Account Manager at Puro Clean and an expert and building...

“If you want something bigger, look for opportunities to take you there.” An entrepreneur, investor, business development consultant, and philanthropist, Zelan is best known for his expertise in gaining traction for his clients and is considered one of the leading business development experts and financial coaches in the country. He is the founder of Westgate Fund, a company known for employing tr...

A not-so-personal audio journal. What’s on Michael’s mind? Owning a business, public speaking, interviewing guests, and being a dad. You never know what will be on Michael’s mind, but it’s sure to be entertaining, fun, and inspirational! Listening to this Verbal Journal is a great way to get to know Michael, host of The Michael Esposito Show. On his show, he interviews business leaders, entreprene...

He has been in sales for over 40 years, with experience in Sales Management and Sales Training. He’s traveled internationally to speak to thousands of students on sales, business development, and how to live a Designed Life, helping them to discover and realize their full passion and potential. To him, selling is a true craft, a philosophy, one of which he is truly passionate. Kelly Shaw is the CE...

She was living the “American Dream,” or so it seemed… While earning 6 figures and all the rest, she was unhappy. Through self-realization and the help of her 12-year-old, she decided to take control of her life. That decision led to some major challenges. But ever the ambitious optimist, she persevered, soon earned her real estate license, and became one of the top Agents in the Hudson Valley. Vir...

She leads with enthusiasm & inspiration. She helps others become vibrant leaders who awaken their tangible potential. A trained ambivert, an Executive Board Member of Fearless! Hudson Valley, and Owner of BVisible with Mel, Melanie Richards, shares her emotionally-touching story. “There’s somebody who lights you up. You see someone who looks like you, who helps you dream a little farther, drea...

A “transformational leader”, a “bulletproof” leader, a “get it done” leader… A mentor who values people, integrity, and service. These are the words his peers have used to describe him. Today, as a visionary, he leads in other ways, working with wholesalers and distributors in Italy to bring fine, handcrafted, eco-friendly, objects, planners, and such, with a strong "positional" value to the US. H...

“Some people go through life and never know what they want to do. Well, I knew what I wanted to do!” She is a survivor, an inspiration, and an Air Force veteran. Her passions became her way of life, after years of knowing what she wanted to do, and how she wanted to help others. Being the Chief Visionary at COBA US Inc., she has shifted her efforts towards helping others in need by finding afforda...

Liana Zavo has taken to the road less traveled - driven by the challenge. She bootstrapped her way to the top while being a single mom, as a self-proclaimed mompreneur. She mentors women in NYC and across the globe. She’s been featured in Forbes, on NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more. She is an inspiring leader and the Founder of ZavoMedia PR Group. Pushed to follow the “typical path” of going to colleg...

We all know that the world isn't always fair. Sometimes people get ahead in life because they were born into a wealthy family or they just seem to have all the right connections. It can feel like the deck is stacked against us and that we'll never catch a break. But what if the world could be fair for everyone? What if we all had an equal chance to succeed? It may seem like a pie-in-the-sky dream,...

You can choose to see every experience as an opportunity to learn and grow, or you can choose to see it as a setback. It's all up to you. You are the only one who can decide how you want to interpret your experiences. Some people might say that certain experiences are automatically bad, like getting fired from a job. But even that experience can be seen positively if you choose to see it that way....

Get more out of life! How?! Today’s guest, Brianna Bridges is an entrepreneur, life coach, and lifestyle expert, she has a passion for people and wants more for everyone on this earth: more time, more fun, more self-love, and more indulgence. We start this conversation with an anecdote about how a little self-encouragement can help you through nerves, anxiety, and a podcast recording! Brianna and...

Be the best version of yourself - That is Enough. Jeff Tomaszewski has overcome tremendous obstacles and challenges, from loved ones passing to losing funding. In the face of adversity, he gained strength and inner confidence that he could push forward, be successful, and lead others with this inner wisdom. His company has been featured on CNN, ESPN Radio, NPR, and Vogue, and he is the CEO of Max...

The not-so-typical story of 9 to 5 to a self-owned entrepreneur. Marie Murphy brings joy and insightfulness into the latest episode of my podcast. Registered dietitian specializing in gut health and mindful weight loss, she has been helping clients reach their desired body for more than seven years. She comes from a family of farmers and has used many lessons from that lifestyle; she's a woman who...

She's the Founder of Hudson Valley Women in Business and the Owner of Simply Leap. She's an author, coach, and business leader. Lauree had a brain tumor that could have taken her down a completely different path in life, but she chose to rise above and help others. Passionate about women's personal and professional success, she started Hudson Valley Women in Business, a community of entrepreneurs...

A high school dropout, nightclub DJ, and teenage father turned successful CEO of a successful event staffing company in NYC - Hospitality Staffing Company. Mr. Cameron Toth came to the Michael Esposito Podcast and told us about his very interesting journey into the man he is today. It includes being held up at gunpoint, changing careers more than once, and inspiring others to follow their dreams....

For the Live Show, Michael has invited back some of our most inspiring guest speakers! This time, they will provide actionable tips to help you start working towards your goals TODAY! Our panel of entrepreneurs discussed the hurdles of business ownership, how to get over them, and - even better - how to grow from them! Thank you to the wonderful panel: Heather Howley - Owner of Independent Helicop...

I’m proud to welcome my newest business partner to the podcast studio, Anthony Catafalmo! He’s a veteran who served Army Airborne Brigade, like my father. He achieved a lot during his 8 years of service while also gaining a ton of leadership skills. Those achievements continued through his civilian career in insurance. He started his insurance agency while working full-time as a firefighter. Antho...