Turmeric and Tequila™

"Banter opens the door, but empathy keeps you in the room." - Jill Robin Payne In this episode of  Turmeric & Tequila™ , host Kristen Olson welcomes the dynamic and insightful Jill Robin Payne , MA, LPC-S, LCDC—renowned psychotherapist, author, and creator of Bempathy® . With over 40 years of experience in mental health and communication, Jill dives into how blending humor (banter) with empathy cr...

  "Your identity isn't what you do—it's who you become in the process. Fame fades, but purpose endures." – Christian Ray Flores In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson is joined by Christian Ray Flores—global speaker, impact-driven entrepreneur, and former international music star. From topping the charts in post-Soviet Russia to co-founding award-winning companies and...

"The moment I stopped chasing validation and started trusting myself, everything shifted—my peace, my power, and my purpose." — Misty In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™ , host Kristen Olson welcomes Misty—a woman of remarkable resilience, transformation, and wisdom. Misty opens up about her journey from deep self-doubt and trauma to spiritual awakening and self-empowerment. She shares...

"When there's hope in the future, there's power in the present." - Dane Espegard   In this inspiring episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Dane Espegard—entrepreneur, author, speaker, and culture consultant—to talk all things leadership, intentional living, and integrating dreams into company culture. From his early days in direct sales with Cutco to creating "The Dream...

"You don't need to be perfect to start. You just need to be honest with yourself—and keep moving forward with love." -Julio Vincent Gambuto In this heartfelt and humor-filled conversation, Kristen Olson sits down with filmmaker, author, and cultural voice Julio Vincent Gambuto to explore the layered journey of a creator navigating identity, family, and the digital age. From his viral essay "Prepar...

"People want to be seen, heard, and valued—for who they are and what they bring to the table. That's true in business and in life, especially after trauma." — Carrie Ricker, Author of Trauma is a Catalyst In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Carrie Rickert—author, trauma survivor, management consultant, and founder of Nomis Advisors. Together, they exp...

"We don't leave a legacy—we live it. Moment by moment, choice by choice." – Kat O'Sullivan In this inspiring episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes keynote speaker, author, and transition coach Kat O'Sullivan for a powerful conversation on what it means to reinvent yourself — with grace, courage, and authenticity. Kat shares her incredible journey from being born in a "secret...

"Your intention is your superpower. It's the energy that turns thought into performance, belief into action." — Dr. Toper Taylor In this groundbreaking episode of the Turmeric & Tequila® podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Toper Taylor—Emmy-winning producer, entrepreneur, intention researcher, and former Hollywood executive—to explore the intersection of human performance, quantum physi...

"You can't lead with clarity if you don't know who you are. Identity is the foundation of influence."     — Dr. Rupal Patel   In this compelling episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes powerhouse guest Dr. Rupal Patel — former CIA analyst, entrepreneur, author of From CIA to CEO, and champion of high-performance leadership. Together, they dive deep into personal evolution, ment...

  "Confidence isn't pretending to be bulletproof — it's knowing you can bounce back no matter what hits you." — Dr. Abbie Maroño In this powerhouse part-two episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes back behavioral scientist and internationally recognized speaker Dr. Abbie Maroño to dig deeper into emotional intelligence, influence, and how to break through limiting self-beliefs....

" Shame is felt because it says the way you are behaving is not in line with who you are, who you want to be, or how you perceive yourself." -Dr. Abbie Maroño In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™ , host Kristen Olson welcomes Dr. Abbie Maroño — behavioral scientist, Ph. D. in psychology, TEDx speaker, and globally recognized expert in human behavior. Dr. Abbie shares her deeply personal...

" Shame is felt because it says the way you are behaving is not in line with who you are, who you want to be, or how you perceive yourself." -Dr. Abbie Maroño In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™ , host Kristen Olson welcomes Dr. Abbie Maroño — behavioral scientist, Ph. D. in psychology, TEDx speaker, and globally recognized expert in human behavior. Dr. Abbie shares her deeply personal...

Welcome back to Turmeric & Tequila! In today's inspiring episode, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the remarkable Dr. Eileen Forrestal—a retired medical doctor, author, and co-founder of Get Up and Go Publications. Eileen shares her powerful journey from a childhood marked by silence and a struggle with a stammer, to finding her voice and embracing the healing power of words. With wisdom and...

"You show me your friends and I'll show you your future." -Diana Kokoska Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast with your host, Kristen Olson! In this episode, we dive into all thing's leadership, growth, and mindset with the inspiring Diana Kokoska—entrepreneur, bestselling author, and former CEO of Keller Williams MAPS Coaching. Diana shares her journey from humble beginnings in her family's...

"Our career and all the choices that come with it are some of the biggest decisions we make in our lives." -Pattie Dale Tye In this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with the dynamic Pattie Dale Tye, a female boss and author who's been shaking things up in her own unique way. Pattie takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings as a small-town southern girl...

"In all that, we still need humans doing what humans do best, which is creating human connection and creating and that innovation." -Karin Hurt   Welcome to this enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast with your host, Kristen Olson! In this episode, we're diving into the world of leadership with a remarkable conversation featuring guest Karin Hurt, a leadership development expert, s...

"It's not about your product, it's about problems you solve and opportunities that you enable people to capture." -Greg Nutter Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, host Kristen Olson sits down with Greg Nutter, a consultant, sales expert, and the author of the bestselling book "P3 Selling: The Essentials of B2B Sales Success." Greg shares his insights on navigating t...

"And it dawned on me that these executives are solving the same communication problems in their meetings that I'm solving for in the interrogation room." -Michael Reddington On this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, your host Kristen Olson sits down with Michael Reddington, an expert in transforming resistance into commitment and a certified forensic interviewer. Michael shares insights i...

"Understanding the ways humans make decisions is integral in everything we do from maintaining security to communicating with the people in your life. Social engineering skills, when used properly, can make your life so much better." – Chris Hadnagy   Welcome back to Turmeric & Tequila with your host, Kristen Olson, where we dive into the delicate balance of disruption and dialogue in pursuit of a...

"If you're going head to head with a big, well-established competitor like McDonald's, you better be very Slick if you're going to try to compete with them." -Mark Siebert In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson welcomes franchise expert Mark Siebert to the mic. With decades of experience as a franchise business consultant and as the author of "Franchise Your Business: The Guide to Em...

"I think that's one of the most beautiful exercises of art and often one of the most pleasant and pleasurable things when you think about an idea and you work to make it a reality." -Brandon Vargas   Welcome to this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast with your host, Kristen Olson. Today, we're excited to bring you a conversation with Brandon Vargas, a dynamic artist from Colorado. Known for...

"Truth and boundaries without grace and empathy is toxic... now that pendulum has sworn to the other side where it's grace and empathy without truth and boundaries as enablement." -Dr. Greg Stewart In this engaging episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, host Kristen Olson welcomes Dr. Greg Stewart, a counselor, coach, consultant, and author, to explore the intricacies of leadership and self-im...

" As you enlist, you get exciting opportunities, hopefully competitive pay, but afterwards, you get a series of benefits that can really help your life." -Paul R. Lawrence Welcome to another insightful episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, where your host Kristen Olson engages in gracefully disruptive conversations to question a better way. Today, we welcome the esteemed Dr. Paul R. Lawrence...

"It's the attachment to the desire. In other words, it's without this thing, I can't be happy." -Cortney McDermott In this enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the dynamic Cortney McDermott, a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and self-development expert. With a rich background that spans executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation to advis...

"We all have things to be thankful for in our lives, and all of our lives can change in a blink of an eye. You know, if you're so inclined, why don't you go out and have some pancakes for Roger? And remember, remember all the good things you have in your life to be thankful for." -Susan L. Combs In this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, host Kristen Olson welcomes Susan L. Combs, a remark...