Hidden Secrets in Books

What if the only way to survive in business today isn't to compete harder—but to become the ONLY one who does what you do? Roy Osing—former president, CMO, entrepreneur, and author of the no-nonsense book series BE DiFFERENT or be dead—joins us for a conversation about audacious leadership, radical differentiation, and the unheard-of moves that took a startup to $1 billion in annual sales. Roy Osi...

What do handstands atop mountains, alligator wrestling, and epic fantasy have in common? Tom Cladis. Tom Cladis—award-winning fantasy author, financial planner, adventurer, and former flight attendant—joins us for a conversation about living boldly, embracing curiosity, and why life is meant to be experienced, not merely managed. Tom Cladis is the kind of guest audiences remember long after the in...

What happens when the success you've been chasing your entire life doesn't fill the void—and you finally cross paths with the one person who can help you see why? Daniel Sterling—author of Hungry, a Memoir of Self-Discovery, Furthering of the Soul, and Evolution of the Spirit—joins us for a candid, insightful, and sometimes humorous conversation about risk, reinvention, and the journey from self-d...

What happens when you've spent more than twenty years inside the healthcare system and then your own husband gets cancer, and you find out how little that protected you? Tiffany Auvil registered nurse, functional medicine health coach, caregiver coach, and author of The No BS Guide to Caregiving joins us for a conversation about the healthcare maze, caregiver burnout, and what most providers won't...

What if everything you thought you knew about the Bible was built on a mistranslation—and the real meaning has been hiding in plain sight all along? Dror Ben Ami—author of The Vineyard and The Final Jubilee, and a scholar who studied Comparative Literature in both the USA and Israel—joins us for a conversation that challenges centuries of accepted interpretation in both the Christian and Jewish co...

What if the biggest lessons we can teach our children—kindness, courage, and celebrating our differences—could be shared through the simplest stories? Kirsten Telan—children's author, kindness advocate, and creator of The Confetti Effect—joins us for a heartwarming conversation about shaping young hearts through powerful stories, raising kids rooted in compassion, and the beauty of our differences...

What does it take to build a fantasy world that feels as real as our own—and characters who live in the gray areas between good and evil? Robert A. Walker—author of the award-winning fantasy series The Legends of Baelon—joins us for a conversation about the creative process, world-building, and what it really takes to craft an epic fantasy that resonates with readers. Robert A. Walker is a good fi...

What if the most powerful thing you could bring to your leadership isn't strategy, authority, or even vision—but joy? Dr. Katie McIntyre—founder and CEO of Joyful Leadership Academy, speaker, author, coach, and leadership researcher—joins us for a conversation about rethinking leadership and creating workplaces where people truly thrive. Dr. Katie McIntyre spent years in leadership roles across ed...

What if the truth about one of America's most contested crimes is not a matter of lone gunman versus grand conspiracy, but a much more unsettling middle ground? Robert 'Bobby' Doti—historian, scientist, and author of Layers of Complicity—joins us for a conversation that applies a scientist's discipline to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moving beyond the false choice that has defi...

What if the keys to vibrant health and lasting success are simpler than we've been led to believe—and the myths we've accepted are actually hurting us? Victor Dedaj—Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, Certified Wholistic Health Coach, Certified Trainer in the Success Principles and Canfield Methodology, and author of How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole and You Can Become Successful—joins us for a...

What if getting found online is no longer just about ranking on Google but about showing up everywhere your customers are searching, including AI platforms? Tyler Henn founder of Hennhouse Digital Growth Studio and host of the Hennhouse Podcast joins us for a practical conversation about local SEO, AI search, and what it really takes to turn online visibility into phone calls, leads, and revenue....

What if the reason smart, capable leaders get stuck isn't a lack of skill or drive but brain patterns that once made sense and now work against them? Dr. Marcia Ruben executive coach, organizational consultant, graduate leadership professor emerita, and author of The Neuroscience of Leadership: Rewire. Untangle. Lead. joins us for a conversation that translates brain science into practical tools l...

What does it really mean to lead? For Olaolu Ogunyemi, leadership isn't about authority, status, or being the loudest person in the room. It's about service, responsibility, connection, and leaving the people around you stronger than you found them. A proud U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, leadership mentor, and father, Olaolu has dedicated his work to building stronger leaders from the...

What happens when you've built an impressive career, achieved everything you set out to achieve and quietly sense that something no longer feels like yours? Nicole Marquardt Alignment Strategist, author of Success That Includes You, and upcoming TEDx speaker joins us for a conversation about closing the distance between a life that looks right and a life that feels right. Nicole Marquardt is known...

What if the most remarkable stories of our time aren't being lost—they're just waiting for someone to write them down? Jim Paulk—91-year-old author, Naval Academy graduate, former submarine officer, and retired Procter & Gamble executive—joins us for a conversation about service, legacy, and his mission to preserve the stories of a generation that quite literally shook up the world. Jim Paulk grad...

What happens when a season of homelessness strips everything away—and you discover the desert wasn't the street, it was inside you? Xenia Ioannidis—Greek-American author, founder of HyperTherapy® Center and Real Change Academy®, and creator of the Crowned in Faith children's series—joins us for a powerful conversation about survival, surrender, and turning collapse into creative output. Xenia Ioan...

What if the strategies to lower your anxiety could be simple, accessible, and actually work in a few minutes? Elke Scholz—registered Psychotherapist, internationally registered Expressive Art Consultant/Educator, and internationally certified EMDR Therapist—joins us for a practical, empowering conversation about managing anxiety, reclaiming your passion, and living with vitality. Elke Scholz has d...

What happens when a disciplined business strategist and U.S. Air Force veteran spends his off-hours hunting ghosts, tracking Bigfoot, and writing fiction? Dr. Dean Russell author, keynote speaker, business strategist, and dedicated guitarist joins us for a conversation that spans disciplined systems, creative storytelling, and the unexpected places inspiration can take you. Dr. Dean Russell was bo...

What if your career wasn't meant to be a ladder but a living masterpiece you design on your own terms? Sabine Hutchison CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+, author of Beyond the Ladder, founder of The Ripple Network, and host of Be the Ripple joins us for a conversation about reinvention, values-driven leadership, and why women's health belongs at the leadership table. Known as the "queen of reinvention,...

What if the biggest obstacle between you and a published book isn't your writing but not understanding how the publishing industry actually works? Anne Brooks award-winning, bestselling author, editor, publishing professional, host of the Debut Writers Podcast, and founder of Brooks StoryHouse joins us for an honest, practical conversation about what it really takes to bring a book into the world....

What happens when a boy raised across four continents, who emigrated to North America with almost nothing, decides to teach himself how to write a time-slip crime thriller set in 1980s London? Huw Evans—author of Retrospective, book one in the Graeme James thriller trilogy—joins us for a conversation about crime fiction, 1980s London, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself from scratch. Huw...

What if the animals we encounter in the wild are trying to tell us something profound about how to live? Susan Beilby Magee—author, activist, former White House Fellow, and modern mystic—joins us for a conversation that spans politics, spirituality, healing, and the wisdom of the natural world. Susan Beilby Magee has lived an extraordinary life spanning women's leadership, public service, business...

What happens when you spend a decade making money with your body and your calendar—and then the music stops? Josh "Juice" Washington—former professional dancer with the Jabbawockeez, sales and marketing agency builder, and now coach at Action Academy—joins us for a conversation about reinvention, ownership, and how to quantum leap into your future self. Josh "Juice" Washington danced professionall...

What if the difference between a stranger and a client isn't your product—but the order of your words? Jake Tlapek—better known as The Wizard of Marketing, author of Eight Dominoes, and host of the Hold My Beard podcast—joins us for a no-nonsense conversation about the messaging framework that treats your marketing as a sequence of eight moves. Set them in the right order, and a stranger becomes a...

What if you're just one courageous decision away from changing the entire trajectory of your life? Lauren Fay—award-winning author, keynote speaker, life strategist, former collegiate athlete, and Reiki Master—joins us for a powerful conversation about self-leadership, emotional resilience, and the choices that shape how we lead, perform, and live. Lauren Fay believes we're all one courageous deci...