Born without a choice

What if the biggest parenting challenges aren’t really about your child’s behavior—but about the patterns you’ve been carrying for years? In this powerful conversation, Vicz sits down with Latiffe “Lati” Ghanem, certified trauma-informed life and conscious parenting coach, to unpack why so many parents find themselves stuck in the same power struggles, meltdowns, and cycles of guilt. Lati explains...

What separates great leaders from the rest isn’t talent—it’s character, communication, and the wisdom they choose every single day. In this inspiring conversation, executive coach Brad Smith shares decades of hard-earned leadership lessons that can’t be found in textbooks. From mastering difficult conversations and building trust to making better decisions under pressure, Brad reveals why communic...

What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world? In this powerful conversation, Jason Lange shares how years of loneliness, disconnection, and unhealthy relationship patterns led him into men’s work—and ultimately transformed his life. We explore why so many men struggle in silence, the hidden cost of always trying to please others, and how healing begins through vulnerability, purpose, and...

What if the stories we tell could change lives? In this inspiring episode, Thomas R. Wilson shares his journey from overcoming mental health struggles and bullying to becoming an internationally recognized advocate for neurodiversity, mental health, and sensory-friendly communities. We discuss the healing power of storytelling, why inclusive spaces matter, how Dungeons & Dragons creates meaningful...

What if the conversations we have every day reveal far more than we realize? In this episode, Tom Vander Well shares how spending more than 30 years analyzing over 100,000 business conversations taught him powerful lessons about communication, leadership, relationships, trust, and the human condition. We explore why people want to feel heard, how better communication transforms both business and l...

What if one simple act of kindness could change hundreds of thousands of lives? In this inspiring episode, Luke Mickelson shares how a single mission—making sure no child sleeps on the floor—grew into Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit that has delivered more than 350,000 beds to children across the world. We talk about purpose, leadership, serving your community, building something bigger than...

What happens when life pushes you to the edge—again and again? In this deeply moving episode, Magic Barclay shares her extraordinary journey through childhood trauma, domestic abuse, eating disorders, alcoholism, and multiple life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, Lyme disease, stroke, diabetes, heart attack, and hypoxia. Rather than giving up, she uncovered the power of treating the root c...

Pressure doesn’t create who you are—it reveals who you become. In this powerful episode, Jure Koscak explains why so many talented people struggle under pressure and how regulating the nervous system unlocks peak performance. From his journey as a professional athlete to coaching elite performers around the world, Jure shares practical tools for building emotional resilience, reducing chronic pain...

Success means very little if you sacrifice your health, peace, or purpose to achieve it. In this inspiring episode, Victor Dedaj shares why true success begins from the inside out. Together, we explore the powerful connection between health, mindset, happiness, and personal growth, and why becoming whole is the foundation for lasting fulfillment. Victor offers practical wisdom on building healthy...

Success at work isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter, leading with intention, and taking ownership of your career. In this empowering episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Julia Toothacre, career coach, strategist, founder of Ride The Tide Collective, and host of the Control Your Career podcast. Together, they discuss overcoming burnout, navigating toxic le...

Why is talking about sex still so uncomfortable, even though it affects everyone’s health and relationships? In this eye-opening episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, founder of the Revive Institute of Sexual Health and host of the Between the Sheets podcast. Together, they explore why sexual health should never be a taboo topic, the myths and misconcept...

Success doesn’t always mean fulfillment. Sometimes the more we achieve, the more disconnected we become from who we truly are. In this thought-provoking episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Richard “Coach Jack” Jack III, military leader, strategist, and creator of the CEI Ecosystem. Together, they unpack the hidden identity gap many high performers experience, why burnout often...

What happens when your voice becomes the one thing no one can take away? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Kneet, an independent recording artist, storyteller, and advocate whose journey is one of resilience, courage, and purpose. From building a music career rooted in authenticity to fighting for child protection and family court reform, Kneet shares how pa...

What if your paycheck could become the foundation for lasting wealth instead of just covering the next bill? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with David Kennington, who spent more than 30 years working as a tradesman before transforming his financial future. After painful money mistakes and valuable lessons, David now helps tradies and everyday workers build wealth throu...

Do you really need a massive marketing budget to build a successful business? In this practical episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Mark Newsome, marketing strategist and business growth expert, to uncover the overlooked marketing strategies that help small business owners compete with—and often outperform—their biggest competitors. Mark shares how entrepreneurs can uncover hi...

What if burnout isn’t the end of your story—but the beginning of your transformation? In this empowering episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Eva Palladino, resilience coach, speaker, and founder of Be Unprecedented, to explore what it truly means to rebuild your life after disruption. After spending more than 20 years leading organizational change for Fortune 100 companies, Ev...

What happens when the life you’ve carefully built suddenly falls apart? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Luisa Casso, executive coach, resilience expert, and founder of InnerEvolution, for an honest conversation about loss, reinvention, and finding yourself after life’s biggest disruptions. After decades leading crisis communications for Fortune 500 compani...

What really happened behind the making of one of the most controversial films in cinema history? In this fascinating episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Carl Yorke, actor and one of the stars of the infamous cult classic Cannibal Holocaust. Carl shares the unbelievable story of how a last-minute audition changed his life forever, sending him deep into the Amazon rainforest for...

What happens when grief becomes the beginning of a journey instead of the end of one? In this heartfelt episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Kathleen Donnelly Israel, author of Wisdom on the Camino, to explore how loss, faith, and personal transformation can lead us toward unexpected healing. After spending years caring for her disabled husband and studying with spiritual teach...

What does it take to build a meaningful life filled with purpose, resilience, and lasting impact? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Edward Doherty—business leader, consultant, marathon runner, mentor, and author of Observations at the Speed of Life. Drawing from decades of leadership, personal challenges, volunteer service, and unforgettable life experience...

What happens when you’re responsible for protecting democracy while privately battling your own darkest moments? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, I sit down with David Maeda, former Director of Elections for the Minnesota Secretary of State, to discuss the unseen weight of leadership, the challenges of safeguarding democracy during one of the most turbulent periods in U.S. elections, and...

What if confidence wasn’t something you were born with—but something you could build? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, I sit down with Lopaze Lasane, author, relationship coach, and creator of Love Can’t Wait. We unpack what it really takes to become the best version of yourself, why confidence is the foundation of meaningful relationships, and how personal growth transforms every area of...

Some of the deepest pain can become the foundation for your greatest purpose. In this heartfelt episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Dara V. Rose—author, speaker, Bible study teacher, and founder of 12 Cups of Grace—to discuss grief, faith, identity, healing, and learning to find your voice after life’s most difficult seasons. Dara opens up about losing loved ones, walking thro...

What if healing begins the moment you stop pretending? In this deeply honest episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with author, poet, and speaker Jeff Dalton to explore the difference between religious performance and having a genuine relationship with Jesus. Jeff shares his powerful journey through depression, rejection, bipolar disorder, church hurt, and years of questioning his wo...

What if your best years are still ahead of you? In this empowering episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Carolyn Hatton, life success coach, speaker, and founder of The Forever Young, to explore how women can redefine aging and embrace a vibrant, purpose-filled second act. After overcoming struggles with self-confidence, body image, and an eating disorder, Carolyn discovered tha...