The Story Box

EPISODE 170 of The Story Box and honestly what better person to have shared his story, wisdom, and advice than Johann Hari? Johann Hari is a British writer who has authored two New York Times best-selling books. They have been translated into 34 languages, and been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky, from Elton John to Naomi Klein. His first book,  ‘Chasing the Scr...

About Rich Diviney Rich draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – including the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command. Since retirement in early 2017, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant wit...

From a hardened criminal turned tournament combatant to a delusional patient of a psychiatrist, and a Harvard graduate who specializes in numerical analysis, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director, producer, and actor Josh Lawson has brought captivating characters and compelling projects to life on screen for over a decade, solidifying himself as “one to watch” as not only an actor but as...

"Pinch me - that's how I feel about my job. I am an honest and compassionate truth-teller for clients so they can level-up their speaking/presentation skills. I get to create brave environments where visible transformation happens (real outcomes!). Not only do I love earning the trust of clients and watching them develop their speaking presence, I also love owning this company with my father; a co...

"I researched trauma for over a decade as an academic. I still research trauma today, but now my research helps me create cutting-edge online courses and openhearted self-help books, instead of research papers. We all carry trauma in one way or another, and we can’t truly thrive until we break free from our past. This is why I write, create programs and keep researching and learning: so I can help...

Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. Over twenty years, she’s taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, The Washington Post and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, ...

Sarah Jakes Roberts is redefining what it means to be a modern woman of faith. Her messages spread throughout the world defying cultural, religious, gender, and socio-economic boundaries. Whether through her bestselling books or viral messages, it only takes a few minutes of connecting with her to understand why she becomes an instant favorite. Sarah has a unique way of reaching people who are see...

Ross Tran Ross Tran is an illustrator and concept artist. He loved making up characters and worlds as a kid, which is something that hasn't changed much over the years. He began pursuing art more seriously at 16 and moved from San Jose to Los Angeles a year later for a degree in Industrial Design. By 19 he had worked on his first feature film, Earth to Echo, as a character designer. A while after,...

"I’M CHRIS NORTON, AND I GOT KNOCKED DOWN. HARD. I was a college football player. I saw the opening for a tackle, but I mistimed my jump by a split second. Instead of being in front of the ball, I collided with the ball carrier’s legs. And in an instant, I lost all feeling and movement from my neck down. I was told I would never be able to move again. I could have let it define me. But our lives a...

Thomas Nicholas, a long time member of the Screen Actor's Guild and ASCAP, recently joined the Producers Guild of America while producing and acting in his current film,  Adverse , a Neo-noir suspense/drama with a large ensemble cast that includes Academy Award® Nominee Mickey Rourke, Academy Award® Nominee Sean Astin, Golden Globe® Nominee&nb...

Lou Ferrigno Jr.   is an American actor, comedian, and "Pop-surreal" fine artist. After beginning his career in entertainment as a fitness model, Ferrigno found his way to roles in commercials, TV, and film. He's best known for his work on  How I Met Your Mother (FOX) ,  Teen Wolf (MTV) ,  Rush: Inspired by Battlefield (Go90.com), and S.W.A.T. (CBS).    &nbs...

THIS IS A VERY REAL AND HONEST CONVERSATION PREPARE YOURSELVES! From Bible major to editorial photographer to educator to host of  The Refined Collective Podcast , and now author, Kat Harris never shied away from doing things her way. Through her online platform, The Refined Woman, her vision is to be a voice of truth and hope while equipping women to walk in wholeness, worthiness, and freedo...

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR GET UP HAS GOT UP AND GONE! Dr. Steven Gundry MD  is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, as well as medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine.  He has spent the last two decades studying the microbiome and now helps patients use diet and nutrition as a key form of treatme...

Today's story is a special one. John C. Maxwell joins The Story Box and shares some powerful wisdom about how you can change your world to become the best leader possible. Small town, huge dreams. Do you have an unstoppable desire to make a difference in the lives of people? Unsure of where to start? That's a snapshot of where I was 50 years ago. My journey began as a pastor of a small church...

This week The Mindset Mentor joins The Story Box: Rob's Story. I LOVE WHAT I DO Thanks for being here. My purpose in life is to help people release themselves from mental suffering. All too often that suffering is a mental barrier that we unconsciously place in front of ourselves, that holds us back from the life we dream of living. Over the past 13 years, I spoke across the world to over 50,000 s...

The Full Rundown A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Rich is a 50-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, popular public speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living. In 2012, Rich beca...

Celebrity Chef, Certified Nutritionist, and Reiki Master Serena Poon has made it her mission to promote further education around the mindful combination of food, nutrition, and healing intuition through her unique Culinary Alchemy® programs. A leading chef, nutritionist, and Reiki master to the Hollywood elite, Serena sets herself apart in a saturated industry with her genuine passion for curating...

Dave Hollis wrote the books (NY Times best selling Get Out of Your Own Way, upcoming children's book Tea Time with Daddy, upcoming Built Through Courage), coach on Growth Day (growthday.com/hollis ), host a podcast called Rise Together (10M downloads in 2020), speak regularly on mindset/leadership and have a mini schnauzer who knows no tricks. He is a member of the Motion Picture Academy and has p...

Ryan Serhant is one of the most successful and well-known real estate brokers in the world. After a decade leading one of New York City’s top-ranked real estate teams, he founded SERHANT., the first brokerage designed for the marketplace of tomorrow. In addition, Ryan is an entrepreneur, producer, public speaker, bestselling author, and star of multiple TV shows. Expansion. Always, in all ways. Re...

THIS WILL BE THE MOST IMPORTANT PODCAST EPISODE YOU'LL EVER LISTEN TO! Timothy Ballard is the Founder and CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). He also serves as O.U.R.'s Jump Team Commander for rescue operations. Ballard began his career at the Central Intelligence Agency where he worked cases dealing with terrorism and Latin America. He has spent over a decade working as a Special Agen...

EPISODE 150 of THE STORY BOX PODCAST and have I got a very special guest for you all! Dr Nicole LePera As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health that equips people with the inter...

This is the first and hopefully not the last of Special episodes for The Story Box Podcast. Jessica de la Morena´s cancer journey has transformed her and led her to create an empowerment and wellbeing movement. She is on a mission to help people going through adversity to find strength and most importantly to find their inner hero that has been there all along. Her intention is to reach people wit...

Alex Pomeroy, Co-Founder, and Partner of  AGO Partners , a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in companies that create a better world. An original investor and one of the largest shareholders in  Aspiration , a neo-bank for values-driven, conscious consumers, Alex was involved in the development of the  “Plant Your Change”  initiative where people can si...

Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. As co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix, he laid much of the groundwork for a service that’s grown to 150 million subscribers, and fundamentally altered how the world experiences media. He also served on the Netflix board of directors until retiring from the company in 2003. Marc’s career as an entrepreneur spans four...

THE HEART OF A CHAMPION Legendary sports icon, Olympic champion and Hall of Famer, philanthropist, bestselling author, television personality, ringside analyst and longtime face of  Skechers’  popular Relaxed Fit collections, Sugar Ray Leonard has established a legacy that epitomizes boxing and invokes the reverence of a champion. Leonard’s illustrious career outside of the ring merits l...