Untrapped: Building a Life Beyond Business

From Dyslexia to Million Dollar Success: Scott Ballard's Entrepreneurial Journey Join us in this episode as we sit down with Scott Ballard, the founder of Confidence Coach LLC.  Growing up with dyslexia, Scott didn't just overcome his learning challenges—he transformed them into a foundation for an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey, creating multiple businesses and even a thriving leadership d...

When we think about communication, often it's just about talking.  But Laurie Brown, a global communication strategist, unveils how communication can transform careers and businesses.  Laurie shares her journey from acting in training films to becoming a communication expert working with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses globally.  She delves into her 'Chameleon Communication' approach, h...

Thriving Under Pressure: Bill Benjamin's Journey from Tech VP to Leadership Expert Join us in this episode as we welcome Bill Benjamin, partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, 'Performing Under Pressure.'  Bill shares insights from his 25+ years helping organizations like NASA, the US Marines, and Goldman Sachs transform pressure into...

Transforming Financial Chaos to Strategic Success with Tuesday Brooks | Untrapped Join us in this episode of Untrapped as we delve into the inspiring journey of Tuesday Brooks, a US Army veteran, financial consultant, and founder of AJOY Management.  From her military service to advanced degrees at Columbia and NYU, and becoming a Goldman Sachs business advisor, Tuesday has truly lived the transfo...

The Legendary Voice of College Wrestling Shares His Lifelong Journey Join us in this compelling episode with Tim Johnson, a legendary American wrestling commentator and a lifelong leader of champions.  For 45 years, Tim has nurtured athletes and business influencers across the Midwest.  From overcoming a catastrophic lawnmower accident at age six to becoming the longest-tenured broadcaster in coll...

Building Lifelong Connections: The Self-Discovery Approach to Matchmaking with Alexandra Freeman Join us in this episode of 'Untrapped' as we dive deep into the art of matchmaking with Alexandra Freeman, the co-founder of Introductions Inc. Alexandra shares her revolutionary 'self-discovery before dating' methodology which focuses on personal growth and introspection as a foundation for building m...

Rusty Fulling: From Health Crisis to Building a Nation-Wide Fractional CFO Firm Join us in this episode as we sit down with Rusty Fulling, the founder of Fulling Management & Accounting, a mission-driven fractional CFO firm serving clients across 25 states.  Rusty shares his inspiring journey from facing a health crisis to creating a remote team of 16 strategic partners for businesses nationwi...

Unveiling Strategic Leadership with 'Great CEOs Are Lazy' Author Jim Schleckser Join us on this episode of Untrapped as we welcome Jim Schleckser, renowned CEO and author of 'Great CEOs Are Lazy.'  With over 30 years of global business leadership experience, Jim shares his insights on strategic constraint removal, the Five Hats Leadership Model, and the importance of balance in business.  Discover...

Unpacking Courage and Authentic Leadership with Lyn Christian | Founder of SoulSalt Inc. Join us in this episode as we welcome Lyn Christian, a transformative professional coach and founder of SoulSalt Inc.  Lyn shares their incredible journey from academics to becoming a master-certified coach, emphasizing personal empowerment, strategic thinking, and authentic leadership.  We dive into the story...

From Doggy Daycare to Leadership Strategy: The Emotional Intelligence Journey of Tish Squillaro In this episode of Untrapped, we chat with Tish Squillaro, a self-made entrepreneur and founder of Candor Consulting. Tish shares her captivating journey from funding her own education to building her first business, a doggy daycare, which she ran for 7 years before pivoting to leadership strategy. Tish...

From Mediterranean Farming to Leadership Guru: Halelly Azulay's Unconventional Journey Join us in this episode of Untrapped as we sit down with Halelly Azulay, the founder of Talent Grow and a nationally recognized leadership development expert. Halelly shares her journey from growing up in a Mediterranean farming community to becoming a leadership consultant with over 25 years of experience in co...

Mastering Micro Shifts with Dr. Camille Preston: Unleashing Massive Growth In this episode of Untrapped, we explore the power of 'micro shifts' with Dr. Camille Preston, a renowned business psychologist and founder of AIM Leadership. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Preston has worked with Fortune 100 companies to optimize performance by integrating psychology, neuroscience, and strategic...

From Military Officer to CEO: The Inspiring Journey of Patrice Manuel In this episode of Untrapped, we sit down with Patrice Manuel, a retired US Army officer and the successful founder and CEO of P/Strada, a multimillion-dollar management consulting firm. Patrice shares her incredible journey from military service to entrepreneurship, the challenges of starting a home-based business, and her uniq...

Building a Life Beyond Business with Depesh Mandalia: AI, E-commerce, and Personal Growth In this episode of Untrapped, we dive into the incredible journey of Depesh Mandalia, who began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 10 and has since generated over a $100 million in e-commerce sales. Known as the 'Facebook Ad Chef,' he is the founder of SM Commerce and creator of The BPM Method. Depesh...

From High School Dropout to Seven-Figure Entrepreneur: The Justin Brooke Story Welcome to Untrapped, where we dive into the lives of successful individuals who have built a life beyond business. In this episode, we have Justin Brooke, a high school dropout who transformed his life from working in construction to becoming a sought-after expert in internet marketing. Justin managed millions in ad sp...