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Mark Astor Attorney Saving Families at the Intersection of Law, Mental Health & Addiction I didn’t set out to build a law firm. I set out to save families. Early in my career, I was a prosecutor inside the criminal justice system. I saw firsthand what happens when addiction and untreated mental illness collide with law enforcement: people don’t get better — they get processed, warehoused, and...

Ryan Matthews 2x TEDx Speaker | Former Army Combat K9 Handler | Trauma-to-Transformation Leadership Expert I’m Ryan Matthews — former Army combat K9 handler, 2x TEDx speaker, published author, and founder of World of Dog Training. By age 30, I had survived combat PTSD, cancer, a serious car crash, and a heart attack. Those experiences forced me to rebuild from the inside out. Today, I help people...

Candi Keffeler Author of Never Too Far Gone | Helping Women Rise from Survival to Hope ’m Candi Keffeler, author of Never Too Far Gone, and I share my story to help women who are exhausted from surviving remember that they’re not broken — they’re becoming. I’ve lived through abuse, medical trauma, overwhelming debt, and starting over from rock bottom. For years I looked strong on the outside while...

Margo Mcclimans Midwest-born, Zurich-based; second-time founder of a 20+ year coaching firm (Coaching Without Borders); lived in 6 countries, speak 4 languages, helping global executives and teams lead with courage. Margo McClimans is the founder of Coaching Without Borders (CWoB), a Zurich-based leadership coaching and team development company. For 20+ years, she has helped leaders and teams buil...

Tom Anderson Tom Anderson — Author, God-pursuer, collector of friends. Helping people rediscover who they are through grace, belonging, and a relational view of God. I’m Tom Anderson, author of "From Sinnership to Sonship: The Story of Becoming", and my message was born out of a long, imperfect, grace-filled journey of marriage, fear, healing, and discovering who we truly are in God. My wife Nancy...

Yasmin Chebbi Biological and holistic dentist Dr. Yasmin Chebbi, DMD is an accredited dentist and graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her practice incorporates whole body health, prevention, and conservative dentistry. Dr. Chebbi is the founder of The Flossery dental office in Boston, Massachusetts. She also practices dentistry with a focus on sleep apnea in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Dr. Chebbi i...

Shermain Melton Accomplished, Black, Gay, Christian, and Done Hiding. Author of The Loneliness of the Accomplished Black Man. Shermain Melton is a truth teller. He is also Black, accomplished, gay, and Christian. For a long time, he thought God had played a trick on him by giving him a big heart to love people while subjecting him to rejection from the church for living his truth of being gay. He...

Alexia Hoffman Success you can live with! 60 hours/week to 10 hours with 4 kids in 2.5 years while maintaining income and starting new businesses! Hire & onboard a VA in less than 10 hours Alexia Hoffman had four daughters in 30 months, a rental portfolio of over 80 doors, a coffee shop, and a real estate business she’d built from the ground up since she was 19 years old. And she was doing alm...

Cristian Gonzalez Capital Project Strategist Focused on Leadership and Stability Under Pressure Cristian brings a grounded, real-world perspective shaped by 20 years working across the full spectrum of capital projects, from plant floors and commissioning teams to executive boardrooms making nine-figure investment decisions. He understands how strategy translates into execution, and where misalign...

Noelle Cablay A deeply honest, literary memoir about facing a rare cancer and making meaning when life breaks open. I’m an author, musician, and university professor who wrote Washed in Blue after facing a rare cancer diagnosis. In the book, I not only share my lived experience but also explore the realities of treatment, offering a clear and honest look at what patients actually go through. My wo...

Meera Viswanathan Girls Need Bravery Over Perfection A lifelong educator and scholar, Dr. Meera Viswanathan holds her undergraduate degree, her M.A., and a Ph. D. from Stanford University. An expert in girls education and development, Dr. Viswanathan has been featured in the Wall St. Journal for her work at The Ethel Walker School, an independent all-girls school in Simsbury, CT. Dr. Viswanathan j...

Christopher Bauer Legacy Teacher - Changemaker - Old Soul. Helping Entrepreneurial men raise conscious families, create impact in their local community & build a legacy which outlasts them. I grew up in Victoria BC and spent most of my life on Vancouver Island. Graduating in 2008 and then spending 5 years going to post-secondary school... I have a Drafting Certificate, a Diploma in Social Scie...

Michael Proctor  Founder and President of StewardRight My name is Michael Proctor, founder of StewardRight. I built my RIA from the ground up alongside a team committed to excellence and deep responsibility. My work is supported by credentials as a CFP®, RICP®, and CVGA, but my perspective has been shaped by something more personal: wealth is rarely simple. It is emotional, relational, and of...

Anthony Guastella I have overcome many health challenges. All of them have put me in position to help other people do the same. Eventually I became a certified health coach through the Institute of Transformational Nutrition. I have a strong desire to help because I know what it’s like to not feel well, and do what you want. The content I talk about will equip you with the tools to live a life ful...

John Cobb I help business leaders avoid the twin failures of weak governance and weak messaging. Podcast audiences want guests who can connect expertise to real-world impact. My work has always been about helping leaders see clearly in the moments when it matters most. I advise boards, entrepreneurs, and investors through Pholus Advisory, where the focus is on complex markets and high-pressure tra...

Jessica Speer Helping Kids, Teens and Families Navigate the Ups and Downs of Childhood, Adolescence, Screens and Their Social Worlds Jessica Speer’s books strengthen social awareness and help kids and families navigate common struggles. Her award-winning writing engages and entertains readers by combining the stories of preteens and teens with fun activities and practical insights. She has a maste...

Brett Reasoner From Rock Bottom to Top 1% Agent: Executive Leader, Real Estate Strategist & Advocate for Life-Changing Impact. I’m Brett Reasoner, an executive leader and real estate strategist based in Colorado. I help buyers, sellers, and relocating professionals make smart, confident decisions in today’s housing market. My approach is built on trust, clarity, and long-term thinking, because...

Stuart Jones  Author of For the Love of Stephen | Redefining Disability, Dignity & What It Means to Be Fully Human I’m not coming to your podcast with theory—I’m coming with a story that has been lived. I’m the author of For the Love of Stephen, a memoir about my brother who lived with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin and now included in t...

Rashmir Balasubramaniam I help leaders & change makers move from extractive performance to regenerative impact I work with leaders and changemakers who are sensing that the way they've been operating and the systems they're part of no longer quite work, but the next way hasn't fully formed yet. My work focuses on helping leaders move from extractive performance to regenerative impact — transla...

Mike Leblanc  Harvard | Marine | Sequoia Founder Mike LeBlanc brings a distinct perspective shaped by experience in environments where decisions carry real consequences. He spent 13 years as a Marine Corps officer, including deployments and advisory work at the Pentagon, before transitioning into entrepreneurship and building robotics companies deployed in complex, real-world conditions. Afte...

Cynthia Coy From Overwhelm to Overflow: C-Suite Coaching for Women Who Lead on Purpose. About Dr. Cynthia Coy Dr. Cynthia Coy helps high-achieving women lead without losing themselves. As the Founder and CEO of Uncaged Solutions, she draws from over two decades in the U.S. Air Force, corporate leadership, and behavioral science to guide women from a state of overwhelm to overflow—where success fee...

Joyce Gerber Influencing the conversation around cannabis and caregivers one story at a time. Joyce Gerber is an attorney, creator, and caregiver. She was the executive producer and host of the award-winning podcast, The Canna Mom Show, where she used her unique voice to influence the narrative around cannabis and caregiving. Although the final episode of The Canna Mom Show was recorded in 2024, J...

Daniel Neissany Helping Healthcare Leaders Build Profitable Practices Without Burnout I am a healthcare leadership strategist, business consultant, and podcast host with a mission to help clinic owners and healthcare leaders grow profitable, people-centered practices. I combine clinical healthcare experience with business strategy, leadership development, and operational systems to empower clinics...

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Kaylee Pelczarski, founder of Raw Kayy, as my special guest. As an entrepreneur and creative visionary, Kaylee Pelczarski has built Raw Kayy as a platform rooted in authenticity, self-expression, and purposeful growth. Her journey reflects the courage to embrace individuality while navigating the challenges of building a brand in today’s...

Greg Pai Through decades across finance, entertainment, technology, and global consulting — one truth revealed: an invisible war is waged against humanity and our individual purpose, peace, and passion Greg Pai has spent decades navigating the worlds of entertainment, finance, technology, and global business. Along the way, he discovered something that changed everything — an invisible war being w...