Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand

What if the version of you the world applauds… is the one that's quietly breaking you? This episode of  Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand is sure to stick with you. Lisa McGuire invites business coach and former agency leader Jake Brown, into a conversation that names something many of us have lived for far too long: The exhaustion of pretending. The fear of being "found out." The cost of...

Have you ever felt that quiet tug? It feels like an unshakable nudge that you're meant to use your voice in a more visible way… but you keep circling the same hesitation loop? In this conversation, host Lisa McGuire sits down with Cheryl Tan, former news anchor turned media coach and show launch strategist, to unravel the REAL reasons we hold back from stepping into the spotlight. This episode isn...

Take a breath. Let the pace slow. As we close out a year that has quietly changed many of us, this final episode of 2025 invites you into a different kind of conversation. It one not rooted in resolutions or reinvention for performance, but in presence and purpose. Have you ever found yourself busy but unfulfilled? Productive but misaligned? You're not alone. This isn't just another year-end refle...

When growth stalls, it's time to get personal.  Ever felt like you've done all the "right" things in your business, but your results don't add up? You're not alone. In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand, host Lisa McGuire sits down with business strategist Maeve Ferguson to challenge everything we've been told about marketing funnels, freebies, and formulas. They explore the...

What if writing a book wasn't just about telling your story, but about becoming who you're meant to be? In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand podcast, host  Lisa McGuire is joined by bestselling author and brand strategist Mike Kim, to uncover the raw, creative, and often chaotic truth behind writing a transformational book. Mike doesn't just teach branding. He lives and emb...

Sometimes, doing all the "right things" still doesn't move the needle. You're showing up, sharing your expertise, creating valuable content—but the connections? The traction? They're just not happening. In today's episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand , I'm joined by Adam Pounds, a content strategist and relationship architect who's been on both sides of that experience. We talk abo...

Are you feeling the weight of success that looks good on paper but feels off in your gut? In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand , host Lisa McGuire sits down with leadership mentor and founder of Born to Lead , Alex Kuhn , for a soul-stirring conversation about the invisible tension between authenticity and ambition, and how it can make or break your leadership. Alex reveals...

Why Everything Is Falling Apart (and How to Find Yourself in the Middle of It) Two years ago, I released an episode that felt bold… maybe even a little ahead of its time. Today, it feels prophetic. Back then, I named what was rising beneath the surface... a global unraveling, a collective identity crisis, and the beginning of a mass reinvention. Today, those ripples have become waves we can no lon...

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand ! This episode takes a bold twist when Lisa McGuire moves from host to guest, inviting renowned journalist Cheryl Tan to take the reins and guide a deep, soul-baring conversation that exposes the hidden truths behind "success." For years, Lisa has helped others find their voice. Now, she shares the personal story of how...

Welcome to the 200th episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand with Lisa McGuire! After hundreds of conversations and transformational insights, Lisa takes the mic solo to reveal what 200 episodes have taught her about showing up with purpose, presence, and power. This isn't just a celebration—it's a masterclass in what it truly means to find your voice and use it to ignite both connect...

Are you constantly the go-to person for everyone else's problems? Do you feel drained from fixing things that aren't yours to solve? Lisa McGuire welcomes back psychotherapist, corporate wellness consultant, and author Leah Marone to the mic to talk about a phenomenon many high achievers are silently suffering from. Serial Fixing. Leah unpacks the emotional toll of always trying to "make it better...

What does it really mean to use your voice, not just to speak, but to shift culture, challenge norms, and advocate for others? In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand , host Lisa McGuire sits down with Dr. DeRetta Rhodes, Executive Vice President and Chief Culture Officer of the Atlanta Braves, to explore how courageous leadership starts with presence, not performance. Dr. Rho...

Ever wonder why some businesses seem to get referrals effortlessly while you're out there hustling for every lead? Good news: it's not magic, and you don't have to feel awkward asking for referrals ever again. In this episode, Lisa McGuire sits down for a repeat appearance with referral expert Stacey Brown Randall to unpack the secret sauce behind becoming someone clients naturally want to recomme...

What if the real reason you feel stuck isn't because you're doing the wrong things—but because you're doing them out of alignment? In this honest, soul-stirring conversation between two friends,  , you'll hear a host  Lisa McGuire sits down with Elaine Acker , an accomplished journalist, publisher, and entrepreneur turned college English professor. On paper, Elaine had it all. But under the surfac...

Authenticity has become a buzzword—so overused it's at risk of losing its meaning. But what if we told you that true authenticity isn't about oversharing, transparency, or visibility? In this episode, Lisa McGuire takes us back to the essence of what authenticity really is:  coherence —the alignment between your inner truth and your outer expression. With heartfelt storytelling, real-world micro-p...

Let's be honest… does life feel like someone shook your snow globe, and it hasn't stopped spinning since? In this heartfelt and practical episode of Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand , host Lisa McGuire welcomes Mary Clavieres , transformational guide and author of Mind Body Connection: Unlocked . Together, they explore what it really means to reconnect with yourself when the world feels anythi...

Selling From the Heart: Why Authenticity, Not Performance, is the Future of Sales This conversation goes straight to the heart —literally—with bestselling author and award-winning podcaster Larry Levine , who is on a mission to disrupt the sales profession with a radically human message: No More Empty Suits . In a world obsessed with performance, Larry brings us back to what really builds trust— a...

What if the chaos on the sidelines could be replaced with calm, connection, and character-building moments? In this profoundly insightful episode, we sit down with Jonathan Carone , the creator of Healthy Sports Parents , a fast-growing podcast and social media movement that's transforming how we view youth sports. With over 70,000 followers and 2 million monthly views , Jonathan's message is clea...

Ready for a soul-stirring mix with strategy? That's what's packed into this episode of Your Passion, Purpose & Personal Brand when Lisa McGuire sits down with the dynamic Lori Lawrence , Founder of Next Chapter Career Coaching . Lori is a former Fortune 50 leader turned career reinvention coach who's helping mid-to-late-stage professionals land high-paying roles without sacrificing their authentic...

Are you exhausted from the constant hustle of growing your business? Ready to ditch the grind and embrace a more aligned, fulfilling way to succeed? Join Lisa McGuire as she drops truth bombs that will shake up how you think about success, strategy, and your personal brand. She reveals why  expertise is no longer enough in today's market and how resonance—the deep connection your message creates—i...

Have you ever underestimated the power of small talk? Host, Lisa McGuire, sits down with award-winning storyteller and professional presentation coach Bill Ganon for a raw, insightful, and energizing conversation about the true power of communication. From decades of sales experience to his work as a TEDx coach and multiple-time Moth StorySLAM winner, Bill brings more than just presentation polish...

Are you a high-achieving leader wondering if there's more for you beyond the corporate grind? In this episode of  Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand , Lisa McGuire sits down with Kelly Sjol, a seasoned fractional CMO and founder of Storyfy Marketing, to talk about the growing wave of fractional leadership —a revolutionary way to structure your work and life around purpose, profit, and flexi...

If you've ever thought of nonprofits as just charities running on donations, it's time to flip the script. In this eye-opening episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand , Lisa McGuire sits down with Tanja Horan, founder of TACOSA 360 Consulting, to uncover why "nonprofit" is a tax status—not a business model. With a rich background in tech, AI, fintech, and health, Tanya brings a busine...

Executive coach and sales strategist Michel Prive joins Lisa McGuire for a conversation that every entrepreneur, leader, and purpose-driven business owner needs to hear. If you're expanding your team, offering more services, or chasing bigger revenue goals—but something feels off—this episode is your sign to pause and reassess. Because scaling isn't always about "more." Sometimes, it's about bette...

Have you ever hesitated to hit send on a proposal… or avoided following up because you dreaded hearing "no"? If that's you, you're not alone—and this episode is your permission slip to stop letting rejection hold you back.  Lisa McGuire sits down with Andrea Waltz, co-author of the bestselling book Go for No , to flip the script on rejection and give you a radical new way to approach your goals. A...