The Sparking Entrepreneur Show

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we’re joined by Todd Cochrane, a true pioneer in the world of podcasting. As the CEO and Founder of Blubrry Podcasting and a 2015 Podcast Hall of Fame inductee, Todd shares the incredible story behind building one of the most influential podcast platforms, hosting over 100,000 creators. From introducing GoDaddy to podcast advertising in 2005 to f...

In this episode, Raam Anand , bestselling author, leadership publisher, and creator of Book as a Strategy (B.a.a. S) , reveals how professionals can transform their expertise into influence through authorship. He shares insights on building credibility, growing your business, and using your book as a powerful personal branding tool. Tune in to learn how writing the right book can open doors, ampli...

Tune in as Davis McAlister, a Training & Development Leader and Executive Coach, shares his expertise in designing leadership programs that drive performance, resilience, and engagement. With over 20 years of experience across corporate, healthcare, education, and military sectors, Davis reveals strategies for cultivating high-performing teams, leveraging AI in development, and creating measur...

Tune in to this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show as we sit down with Arman Eshraghi, serial entrepreneur and Founding CEO of Qrvey. With a track record of building four B2B software companies, Arman dives into how Qrvey is reshaping embedded analytics with a fully embeddable, self-service platform built specifically for SaaS. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned from sca...

   In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , Flo Labrado shares how she leads high-impact programs at T-Mobile while coaching leaders and teams to grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We explore human-first leadership, building trust across teams, navigating career transitions, and leading with integrity both on and off the org chart. Drawing from her work as a certified coach and...

In this refreshing episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , former corporate recruiter turned Ayurvedic Health Coach Cassady Cleary shares how her own health crisis led her from high-pressure talent roles to holistic healing. We explore how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom fits into modern work life, practical ways to reduce stress, restore energy, and reconnect with your body without quitting your car...

 In this deeply reflective episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , executive leadership coach Carmen Perry, PCC, explores the quiet disconnect many high achievers experience behind outward success. Drawing from over 20 years of leadership experience, Carmen shares how embracing authenticity—not checklists or hustle—became the turning point in her life and career. This conversation unpacks fear...

 In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we sit down with Alexander T. Richmond—international speaker, transformational coach, and leadership expert—who shares his extraordinary journey from political imprisonment and torture in communist East Germany to coaching elite performers and CEOs worldwide. We explore resilience, forgiveness, peak performance, personality-based sales, and what...

 In this eye-opening episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , career strategist and former executive recruiter Darcy Bevelacqua reveals why talented leaders over 50 get stuck — and exactly how to break free. Drawing from her insider view of hiring, branding, and negotiation, Darcy shares a proven 7-step framework to land meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. From resumes and LinkedI...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Shari Chernack shares how aligning people, strategy, and culture drives breakthrough performance. As Chief People Officer at Isaacson, Miller, an ICF-certified executive coach, and a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive teams, Shari brings deep experience from Fortune 100, private equity–backed, and venture-backed environments. Shari dives into o...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Lolita Cleveland shares her mission to empower women entrepreneurs—especially those balancing full-time careers and side businesses—to step into confident, decisive leadership. Known as a “Balance Boss,” Lolita helps women move past self-doubt and procrastination to create sustainable, profitable businesses aligned with purpose. Drawing from a rem...

In this powerful episode of the The Sparking Entrepreneur show, Amit Sood shares his journey from 25 years in the corporate world to discovering his purpose as a heart-centred Transformational Life Coach. Amit opens up about how deep setbacks can erode confidence, clarity, and peace—and why true growth requires an inward shift before outward success follows. As an ICF-certified PCC coach, he unpac...

In this profound episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Dr. Gregory Stebbins—global authority on Wise, Transcendent, and Loving Leadership—shares insights from a remarkable career spanning more than five decades. Drawing on senior executive experience, deep academic grounding, and over 50 years of daily meditation practice, Dr. Stebbins challenges traditional leadership models rooted solely in...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show Joe Simon, Principal of Joe Simon Solutions, LLC, shares how a concierge-style, story-driven approach is redefining insurance and risk management. From corporate boardrooms to one-on-one advisory relationships, Joe explains why no two financial strategies should ever look the same. As an independent advisor with LUTCF and CLU designations, Joe dive...

In this powerful episode of Sparking Entrepreneur , we’re joined by Eric Twiggs—Certified Executive Coach, author of The Discipline of Now , and host of the globally ranked 30 Minute Hour Podcast —for a no-excuses conversation about execution, excellence, and results. With over 28,000 coaching sessions and a track record of helping clients achieve an average 9:1 return on investment, Eric breaks d...

In this compelling episode of Sparking Entrepreneur, we welcome Dr. Riju Ray, MD, PhD, CPC—Executive Director at GSK and Leadership Coach at Inner Insight Coaching—who brings a rare blend of scientific rigor, corporate leadership, and executive coaching to the conversation. Drawing on decades of experience across clinical development, medical affairs, neuroscience, and global pharma leadership, Dr...

In this transformational episode of Sparking Entrepreneur , we’re joined by Dr. Btissame Haouzi, founder of Quantum Woman Leader and CEO of Quantum Global Training, who challenges traditional leadership coaching by going far beyond tactics—into true inner transformation. Dr. Btissame shares her journey from global communication and leadership strategy to pioneering Quantum Leadership, blending neu...

In this inspiring episode of Sparking Entrepreneur , we’re joined by Jennifer Doyle Vancil, M.Ed., PCC—Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, executive coach, and author—who helps people build careers rooted in what they naturally do best. Jennifer shares how strengths-based leadership transforms not only careers, but confidence, performance, and fulfillment. Drawing on her work with leaders, career-ch...

In this high-impact episode of Sparking Entrepreneur, we sit down with Bryan Agosto—Managing Consultant, Executive Coach, and Organizational Architect—who helps fast-moving companies turn execution chaos into coordinated momentum. Bryan unpacks why most organizations don’t fail because of bad strategy, but because of execution fog—unclear ownership, stalled decisions, noisy communication, and misa...

In this powerful episode of Sparking Entrepreneur , we’re joined by Denise Brosseau, CEO of Thought Leadership Lab, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach—one of the foremost voices on thought leadership today. Denise breaks down what it really takes to move from being known for your expertise to being recognized for your ideas. Drawing on her work with global organizations like...

In this compelling episode of Sparking Entrepreneur, we welcome Thomas Loxley Rosenberg, MS, MBA, CIC, an executive leadership advisor who helps leaders thrive through change by building resilient, people-first organizations. After a near-fatal bike accident reshaped how he viewed life and leadership, Thomas committed his work to helping executives stop getting in their own way and lead with authe...

 In this high-impact episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , former Amazon and Apple executive Gregor Purdy breaks down the repeatable systems behind elite leadership and execution. From launching billion-dollar platforms to building high-performing engineering teams, Gregor shares hard-earned lessons on strategy, decision-making, and growth in high-stakes environments. We unpack why most lead...

In this dynamic episode of Sparking Entrepreneur , we sit down with Brianna Sylver—Innovation Strategist, Founder of Sylver Consulting, author, and speaker—whose superpower is turning ambiguity into actionable clarity. Brianna shares how leaders and organizations can navigate disruption, challenge outdated norms, and drive meaningful innovation without losing focus or confidence. From facilitating...

In this deeply inspiring episode of Sparking Entrepreneur , we’re joined by Amy McCae—international speaker, executive coach, and mindful leadership expert—whose personal journey through chronic illness reshaped her approach to leadership, resilience, and well-being. Amy shares how mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience-based practices can help leaders thrive in high-pressure enviro...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , Namita Mankad shares her journey building Second Spring, a women’s health platform reimagining perimenopause through the lens of science, ancient wisdom, and resilience. Drawing on 15+ years of product and program leadership across healthtech, fintech, and nonprofit sectors, Namita explores how data, intuition, and emotional clarity come together...