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Rodney Phillips

Rodney Phillips author of Dissension. Every crime starts with a disagreement, Dissension shows how far one can go. If you think danger only comes from villains, Dissension will make you rethink that.

Rodney Phillips was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has spent his entire life. The unique perspective of my book dissension is the fact that I started writing it when I was nineteen years old. It sat untouched in my home office filing cabinet for thirty seven years. When we became empty nesters, I pulled it out and transferred...

Karen Robinson

Trauma Recovery Expert

Karen Robinson, LCSW, is a service driven social worker, therapist, and coach with 24 years of clinical experience. Karen received both her BSW and MSW from the University of Maine, where she is originally from. Karen is a genuine, authentic, compassionate provider. Her specialties are trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression. In her free time, Karen enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.

Heal Thrive Dream is a mother-daughter company that includes a wide range of service and products for women recovering from trauma. We offer holistic therapy...

Nikki Lindgren

Nikki Lindgren - Pennock Digital Agency Founder & Managing Partner

Nikki Lindgren is deeply passionate about the intersection of style, self-expression, and wellness rituals, embarking on an exhilarating journey in e-commerce.

Commencing her career at Cost Plus World Market, Nikki spearheaded e-commerce marketing strategies, achieving an impressive $500,000 in revenue during the launch month.

In the agency realm at Delivery Agent, Nikki expanded the growth team from 3 to 12 members, overseeing 45 clients, including esteemed entertainment brands like Rolling Stores, NY Knicks, HBO's Game of Thrones, FOX's New Girl, Jessica Simpson, Rachel Ray...

Michael Betler

Osteopath using hands-on and regenerative therapies to keep active bodies in motion

Hi, I’m Dr Mike, a double board-certified general surgeon and lifestyle medicine physician with certification in shockwave therapy. I've shifted from general surgery to lifestyle medicine and apply osteopathic principles to help motivated individuals stay motivated and stay or get active. I’m passionate about sports and regenerative medicine because I personally want to be able to move and function at a high level well into my older years. Over my life, I’ve played football, wrestled, threw shotput and javeli...

Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, features Nathaniel A. Turner as a guest, offering a reflective and forward-thinking conversation on how parents and adults can backward-design the life they have always imagined. The episode explores the power of beginning with a clear vision of one’s future—personally, professionally, and within the family—and then intentionally aligning present-day decisions, habits, and values to support that long-term goal. Through thoughtful dialogue, the discussion highlights how clarity, purpose, and consistency can replace overwhelm and uncertainty, especially in the complex realities of modern parenting and adulthood. By blending philosophy with practical insight, Abstract...

Sarah Johnson

Founder and Strategic Advisor

While at TIAA, we were tasked with redesigning the entire website, which consisted of many complex ideas and transactions. We used design thinking as part of our process, and for content strategy, this included listening in on customer support calls, interviewing users, usability studies, and other customer research in the hopes of raising customer task completion rates. They were extremely low.

We learned that regardless of how savvy people were with using the computer, they were not comfortable dealing with their finances in a digital environment. They...

Jasmine Bootle

Burning Down the labels and stigma around addiction. Providing free support and resources to those who need it. One size does not fit all and I can help guide you to freedom in sobriety.

I was bullied very intensely in my childhood which led me to develop mental health issues. Then my Mom left us with pretty much nothing. I had no coping skills so I began to drink. It was out of control and took me to some dangerous and dark places for 10 years. I got sober after my daughter was born...

Courtney Lemarco

High-impact producer, multi-sector CEO, and cultural innovator driving global entertainment, brand expansion, and next-gen media strategies.

Courtney LeMarco is a multi-sector CEO, executive producer, and deal architect operating at the intersection of entertainment, media, and global brand strategy. With a portfolio spanning television, film, talent management, fashion, real estate, and consumer brands, he has built a career on scaling creative IP into sustainable, high-value enterprises. As the Executive Producer and Showrunner of the Emmy-nominated series Hoarders on A&E, he has delivered industry-defining content while driving operational excellence behind the scenes. His track...

Dr. Widian Jubair

Board-Certified Internist & Founder of Celestique MD — Bridging Traditional Medicine and Holistic Wellness for a Healthier, Longer Life

I’m Dr. Widian Jubair, a board-certified internist and founder of Celestique MD in Centennial, Colorado. My journey began with a deep curiosity about how the body heals — taking me from medical school overseas to advanced research in immunology, molecular biology, and internal medicine in the United States. After years of practicing traditional medicine, I realized that many patients needed more than quick visits and prescriptions — they needed personalized, preventive, and holistic care. That realization inspired...

Angel Howard

Certified Somatic Therapist | Executive Coach | Retreat Host | Inspirational Speaker

Angel Howard is the founder of WildHeart Expressive, the host of Upshift podcast, and the author of Issues in Your Tissues. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in business and finance, and a certificate in somatic movement therapy. She has held executive positions at Coca-Cola, Legacy Housing Foundation, Tennessee Clean Water Network, and Fort Loudoun Lake Association. Now, as a somatic movement therapist, executive coach, and speaker, she empowers leaders to connect with their inner voice, creativity, confidence, and body...

David Auge

Environmental Philosopher

David Auge has spent decades searching for the most successful way to explain sustainability to others. Now with the help of two diverse insect communities and the contrast they provide at this critical juncture of human civilization he’s done it. In this book, he not only explains how to grasp these competing approaches posed by honeybees and desert locusts, but also why these competing communities achieve the profoundly important goal of sustainability.

In Man’s Search for Sustainability, David Auge teaches you how sustainable societies:

Bart Merrell

Identify your ideal side hustle, create financial security by monetizing what you already know or do.

Hi, I’m Bart Merrell—International Entrepreneur, Author, and Presenter of Monetize Your Mindset.

As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve been turning opportunities into successful ventures since before I could legally drive (though, admittedly, I did crash my parents' car when I was eight). I’m also the creator of two YouTube channels: Beyond Limbs: Amputee Answers & Options and Side Hustle Samurai.

Fun fact: I helped take the firs...

Anna Quigley

Awakening Soul-Led Living After 40

Intuition is the most powerful tool in my personal toolbox.

It has guided me into (and out of) careers, relationships, major health challenges, and even helps me navigate daily life with more ease. When I listen to my Intuition, life flows—even during periods of uncertainty or chaos. Over time, I’ve learned to recognize the signals—physical, emotional, mental—and trust them. I’ve also learned how to shift from the rational mind into intuitive alignment.

Learning to trust my inner guidance g...

Scott Maderer

Guiding Christians to master their time, their talent, and their treasures so they can live out their calling.

I am an expert in helping folks transition from "working" to living their calling. Whatever that looks like for them. I speak on helping people identify their calling, get out of their own way so they can really live it out, and how they can deal with their their time, their talent, or their treasures to really live their dream. I talk on productivity and time management, leadership and communication, and business and personal money...

Ann Pells

I help seniors retire with financial freedom

Ann Pells is a seasoned expert in real estate investing and business ownership with over 25 years of experience. She’s passionate about helping others unlock the secrets to financial freedom by teaching them how to buy existing, professionally managed businesses and real estate assets that generate consistent passive income.

Ann shows her clients exactly how to secure funding for these opportunities—up to $250K at 0% interest for 12 months—in just 30 days. With a proven track record of success, she specializes in business acquisitions that make $...

Cameron Magee

Cameron Magee is the Founder & CEO of avad3, a national production company known for helping planners deliver flawless, high-stakes events and conferences.

Cameron Magee is the Founder & CEO of avad3, a national production company trusted to deliver flawless, high-stakes events and conferences.

For more than 20 years, he has been behind the scenes of some of the most visible gatherings in the country, producing summits, galas, and conferences for Walmart, the White House, and major associations. What sets Cameron apart is not just the productions he leads but his...

Uri Geva

CEO of Cookie Dough Bliss | Serial Entrepreneur | Scaling Sweet Ideas | Baseball, Business & Cookie Dough | Proud husband of 20+ years and dad to 3 awesome kids.

Most people think success follows a straight line.

Mine started with a digital agency, an FBI visit, a baseball scandal, and a spoonful of cookie dough.

I’ve spent my life building things: teams, businesses, and communities; and learning that leadership isn’t about avoiding chaos; it’s about who you become inside it.

Infinity Sports & Entertainment :: The Hard W...

Kellan Fluckiger 

Coach, Catalyst, Speaker, Award-winning Author and Performer

Kellan Fluckiger is a global coach, speaker, musician, and 20-book author whose work sits at the intersection of divine identity and unstoppable personal power.

He’s survived battles most people never speak of—addiction, depression, public collapse, and a near-death experience that shattered everything and rebuilt him with fire.

Now he helps creators, entrepreneurs, and messengers rise with purpose, mastery, and spiritual authority.

His mission is simple: wake up millions and make...

Judith Virag

Architect of Growth: CEO & Cleaning Industry Innovator

As an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO, Judith brings a wealth of experience and insights into the world of business. With over three decades of entrepreneurial success, she has become a trusted small business coach, guiding aspiring entrepreneurs on their path to success.

Judith’s journey began when she immigrated to Canada from Hungary in 1989, spending three years in a refugee camp. Her resilience and determination have shaped her into a powerful advocate for immigrants and female entrepreneurs, inspiring many with her st...

Steve Gallegos, Esq.

I am on a mission to elevate others so that we may all contribute to society at a higher level. || U.S. Marine, Police Officer, Trial Lawyer, Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Communications Trainer, TEDx Speaker & Emcee, and Rule-Breaker.

Hi there! I’m Steve Gallegos, and my life’s mission is helping people break free from limiting beliefs, rewrite their stories, and create lives they never thought possible.

I believe in the power of leaving no one behind—a mindset I forged during my time as a U.S. Marine. Back t...

Ross Keating

Realizing Potential

Ross Keating, The Client Orchardist, is the founder of Nextree Business Growth Consultancy located in Sydney, Australia.

He believes all businesses, regardless of their size, can be more successful, including yours. When you are successful it not only helps you and your customers, but it also helps your employees, your suppliers, the community around you, AND your family.

Ross's goal is to help business owners & executives to be less stressed, more relaxed so they are able to focus...

Stephanie Cordes

I left corporate life to build a business—and now I help others clarify goals and explore possibilities that meet their goals.

Stephanie Cordes is a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source serving individuals across the United States and Canada who are questioning whether their current path still fits the life they want to build. As a wife, mother, and corporate refugee, she understands firsthand what happens when career success no longer aligns with personal values and long-term goals.

Her coaching begins with setting clear income and...

J.F. Monroe

J.F. Monroe isn't just an author; she’s a passionate advocate for the magic of storytelling. Her philosophy centers around the belief that the most powerful tales arise from the complexities of human relationships.

Imagine diving into a world where ancient powers mingle with the trials of the human heart, a universe brimming with unforgettable characters and epic quests. This is the realm crafted by J.F. Monroe, the visionary author of the Legacy of the Four trilogy. Her captivating storytelling draws inspiration from legendary tales like The Lo...

Mark Burnett

Tested natural supplement for Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Japanese led to the discovery of a natural cure. My American ingenuity invented the way to make it pure & My Brain Restore was born

Mark Burnett is the president of APDI, which stands for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Dementia Impaired. He learned about all these neurological conditions being cured through experiments at a Japanese university. He started taking the supplements the mice took and went from advanced stage Parkinson’s to level one and eliminated his Alzheimer’s. After six months o...

Simon Brazier

David Stephan is the VP of Operations for Truehope Canada and has a wealth of knowledge about the Health Food industry in general, and of course the Truehope products.

Over the past 9 years David has been a keynote speaker at many of the top Health Shows across Canada, and over the past 19 years he has worked extensively in the field of mental health and delivered hundreds of presentations at various venues and events.

Truehope Canada is a Mind & Body based supplement company that is dedicated...

Lorie Kleiner Eckert

CHAI ON LIFE: UNPACKING EVERYDAY WISDOM: STORIES OF VULNERABILITY, STRENGTH, AND THE HUMAN HEART:“Chai”:a mystical word in Hebrew pronounced 'high,' making this book HIGH ON LIFE with a Jewish twist!

Lorie Kleiner Eckert loves words – the printed word, the spoken word, and even the quilted word.

THE PRINTED WORD: Lorie has five books in print plus she writes two blogs. In all of her written work she shares the stories of her life hoping others will find inspiration for their own lives.

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Rachel Sietzema

Undoing the Survival Mode Trap: Burnout, Boundaries & Brave Living.For those who are capable but exhausted—let’s talk about the cost of saying yes, and how to finally listen to yourself without guilt.

Years of giving, fixing, and striving taught me what burnout really costs — not just energy, but connection to yourself. Through loss, illness, and rebuilding life from the ground up, I came to understand how deeply our survival patterns run — and how possible it is to change them.

That insight shaped my work as a mindset...

Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, welcomes Tom Malesic, a trusted expert who has been helping small business owners grow and thrive through practical, results-driven strategies. In this episode, Tom discusses the importance of clarity, consistency, and smart decision-making in building sustainable businesses. He shares real-world insights on overcoming growth challenges while maintaining focus and purpose. The conversation blends thoughtful reflection with actionable guidance, offering listeners meaningful lessons they can apply immediately. This episode is especially valuable for entrepreneurs committed to long-term success.

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Genevieve Skory 

Transformational Speaker and Business Systems Coach

Thanks to the advances in technology, social media, new marketing platforms, and the broad acceptance of the side hustle culture, thousands of frustrated people look to entrepreneurship and personal development as a source of hope to improve their finances and stability. And while it is true that what one person can do, so can another, tales of success and wealth very often do not include a proper set-up for long-term success.

I believe in the immense value of having more control over y...

Tim Barry

Growing Top Performing Sales People One Step at a Time!

Starting a business can be scary, but greed and survival prompted me to get out there and start making money at a very young age.

Growing up in a lower middle class family can be challenging, but when my family's resources were split in half because my parents got divorced, it was even tougher.

But I had dreams of buying a Lamborghini Countach 5000 and traveling the whole world.....

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Eric Webster

Eric Webster ~ Lifestyle Engineer/Hypnotherapist

Eric Webster is a Grand Rapids, MI based Lifestyle Engineer/Hypnotherapist. His international certifications allow him to work with clients to help them to achieve greater outcomes in their lives. Some of his areas of specialization are weight loss, past life regression, smoking cessation, academic performance, pain management and many, many more.

He is also an Askashic Record Channel. His consultations can shine a light on the why and wherefore of your current life, and perhaps the deep roots of the way you...

Alex Gore

From Blueprints to Business Breakthroughs: Architect, Author, and Entrepreneur Redefining Design

Alex Gore is a visionary architect and entrepreneur whose career blends construction experience with innovative design. From sketching pirate ships and homes as a child to serving as a heavy equipment operator in the National Guard, Alex has built a perspective that fuses hands-on grit with architectural creativity.

At North Dakota State University (NDSU), he earned a B.S. in Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture and Construction Management. Mentored by Daniel Libeskind in New York...

Julie Clark

From Social Work to Sold Signs — Real Talk About Home, Change & Belonging

I’m Julie Clark, a Realtor based in the Yukon with a 15-year background in social work. I help people navigate major life transitions, from buying their first home to downsizing after loss, with honesty, empathy, and practical guidance.

As a guest, I bring real insight into what it’s like behind the scenes of a home purchase. Not just the paperwork, but the emotions, family decisions, and confusion that come with making a move. I’m especi...

Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Danielle Perkins as my guest, offering a profound and engaging conversation filled with insight and reflection. Danielle brings a unique blend of wisdom, creativity, and lived experience that invites listeners to think deeply about personal growth, purpose, and the power of resilience. Her perspectives open doors to new ways of understanding our journeys—how we navigate challenges, cultivate meaning, and embrace transformation along the way. This episode is a thoughtful exploration of ideas that inspire, encourage, and resonate long after the conversation ends.

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Reid Jones

Ex-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, Personal Trainer

I grew up in a dark home. My dad was a raging addict who ended up taking his life to suicide when i was 21 years old. I joined the marine corps at 18 years old. I got kicked out at 21 for a pattern of misconduct (drinking, drugging & voilence). Shortly after service my dad killed himself and i was left with the pain. This left me on a journey to grow or i would end up the same way. i went on a relentless journey of personal development and turned...

Doug Ell

Author Douglas Ell, a former atheist, says “I’ve spent more than 30 years reconciling science and God, because I needed scientific evidence to believe in God.”

In our time, the pursuit of scientific and philosophical knowledge has largely been the domain of narrowly focused professionals and academics. Ell’s work represents a return to the more open-minded, broad thinking of the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution, when intelligent people of diverse backgrounds exchanged information not to further professional careers, but as part of a collective effort to advance science and reason.

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Clint Rusch

Leader, Innovator, Team Builder, Problem Solver

grew up in Minnesota, where I learned the value of hard work, the importance of socially responsible community service, and the meaning of the word 'winter.'

The events of 9/11 changed my life forever, as I left the University of Wisconsin and joined the Army, where I had the distinct honor to serve alongside some of the finest men I've ever known.

Following my time in uniform, I entered the private sector, spending time in operations, finance...

John Nieters

Where East Meets West. Functional Medicine Practitioner and Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor.

Dr John Nieters has worked as a taught and practiced the combination of functional medicine with Traditional Chinese medicine for over 25 years.

Dr John has hosted over 500 call-in radio shows and has well over one hundred webinars and podcasts. John has been doing public speaking for 40 years.

He has personally learned the importance of combining western and eastern medicine as he will explain in his soon to released...

Katherine Sellery

Shifting Conversations, Empowering Connections, and Rewriting the Rules of Parenting and Leadership

I’m Katherine Sellery, and for over 20 years I’ve been guiding parents, educators, and leaders through powerful mindset shifts that transform the way we communicate, connect, and lead. My journey started as a mom who wanted something more than power struggles and disconnection—I wanted deep, respectful relationships that honored the whole person.

That desire led me to build the Conscious Parenting Revolution and become a three-time TEDx speaker. My work isn’t about quick fixes. I...

Foojan Zeine

Clear the Past, Envisioning a New Future, Live a Fulfilled Life NOW

Dr. Foojan Zeine is an International Speaker, Author, and Psychotherapist. She has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She has obtained a graduate certificate in the Topic of Human Behavior from the Harvard Extension School (HES). Her expertise is in Intimate Relations and Addictive Behaviors. She has extensive experience treating Depression, Anxiety, Traumas, and Domestic Violence. Foojan presents internationally and is a leading expert in Online Therapy. She has published numerous research articles in psychology...

Roger Pearson

Author, Podcaster, Consultant

Seagull Technologies is dedicated to help small businesses succeed building the Great American Dream. We do this by providing business education ranging from free basic business concepts courses up to paid college level courses, as well as consulting services for those wanting a more personal, individualized approach.

We help small business owners with the boring stuff. To be truly successful, you need to build a solid foundation under your business and there are three aspects that work together to achieve that goal. First, you need...

Dr. Frank L. Douglas is an award-winning industry veteran with three decades of experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and entrepreneurship. He served as Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and Member of the Board of Management of large Pharmaceutical companies such as Aventis AG, now Sanofi, SA. He recently served as CEO of THEVAX Genetics USA Inc. and Member of the Board of TheVax Genetics Vaccine Co. He is also the co-founder of Douglas Ahmed Consulting (DAC). Some of his past experiences include being President and CEO of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron, Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer...

Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Rachel Blackmore as our special guest for an engaging and reflective conversation. In this episode, Rachel shares her journey as a professional writer, the discipline behind her craft, and the experiences that shape her unique storytelling voice. Her insights offer listeners a deeper understanding of creativity, purpose, and the enduring power of words to inspire, heal, and connect.

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Deana & Lizzie

Two Women. One Narcissist. A Double Life Exposed — and a Mission to Save Others.

Deana and Lizzie were both married to the same toxic, predatory man (Not at the same time!) — a charming, deceptive, emotionally abusive narcissist living a double life. What started as a shocking twist of fate turned into a mission when they joined forces to track down a third unsuspecting woman — and warn her before she shared the same fate.

Now, Deana and Lizzie are telling their story to help women everywhere spot the red flags of toxic relati...

Anna Rosa Parker

Helping founders, artists, and visionaries unlock their story, align with purpose, and show up with clarity and confidence - in life, leadership, and creative expression.

I’ve spent the last four years coaching and mentoring leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs to move beyond burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt, and into visibility, confidence, and flow.

Through EVOKE Your Story™, I teach artists and visionaries to reclaim their creative identity and share their stories with impact.

Through executive and startup coaching, I help founders and team...

Howard Lewis

A timely and topical reminder to look beyond our phones and enjoy the physical benefits of community, randomness and serendipity.

Let me ask you a question. When was the last time your audience truly listened to a conversation without scrolling, swiping, or checking their notifications?

That’s where I come in.

I’m Howard Lewis, author of Leave Your Phone at the Door: The Joy of OFFLINE. I help people rediscover what it means to be present. Whether we are talking about business, crea...

Roy Coughlan

Podcast Coach

I have founded over 20 companies across 5 countries. My entrepreneurial journey began at age 9 when I washed cars, followed by delivering newspapers at 11 and mowing lawns at 14.

I transformed from being very shy to achieving success in numerous speaking competitions, ultimately reaching the finals in 5 countries with Toastmasters. I earned the title of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) within just 3 years.

Additionally, I performed at an open mic TEDx event and delivered a comedy speech.

I experienced significant ups...

Brad Church

Build a faith that endures - cultivate a relationship with Jesus

first came to faith in Jesus at the age of six, so I have been dealing with this issue called faith for over 60 years. Many times, faith in Jesus is presented to us as a cure-all for life’s problems. I do believe that it is, but there is frequently an expectation that new believers have that when they come to faith in Christ that everything in wrong their life will instantly, or quickly, get fixed; that all of life’s problems will...

Fran Bailey

Founder of The SHEVA Method

Fran Bailey's extensive training in dancing combined with energy healing has evolved into a simple method for evolving the mind, body, heart and soul. Since 2002, Fran has channeled her passion in The SHEVA Method (Seeking Harmony in Energy Voice and Action). This process resets your system to restore with practical techniques to live more consciously through energetic awareness. She is thrilled to share this work used in years of client consultations in Emergence to offer clarity, distinction and balance.

Over 16 years ago, Fran...

Rose Ann Forte

International Best Selling and Award Winning Author and Course Creator

Rose Ann Forte is an international best-selling author, and creator of the Choose Freedom® Program, a faith-forward, neuroscience-backed approach to overcoming life-interfering behaviors. A former C-suite executive and church leader, she now helps people renew their minds, break free from life-interfering substances and behaviors, and rediscover their God-given identity. Her books—including Prepare to Quit, The Plans He Has for Me, and her latest, Transformed by His Promises—have guided thousands on a journey of healing, and transformation. Rose Ann speaks with wisdo...

Daryl Dittmer

Author, Entrepreneur, Sober, Student of Life

My name is Daryl Dittmer. I am a successful entrepreneur, recently published author, full-time student of life, and sober for decades.

I am here to share with you how life can go from torrential times to something beautiful beyond your wildest dreams. It started at sobriety for me but that's just the beginning of the story.

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Fletcher Ellingson

Speaker, Coach, Best Selling Author

I am committed to delivering content that is highly thought and action provoking for your listeners.

I want them to hear this episode and think

"WHOA, I've never thought about it like that." Or WHOA, I can see what's possible for my life."

I want your listeners to feel inspired and motivated into new actions.

My clients work with me because they don't understand why they can't get themselves to do that which they know they should do.

...

Victoria Noethling

Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and Podcast Host

I have spent the last 40+ years in corporate America and the last as a project manager at large Fortune 500 company. Since retiring in 2018, my mission is to help other entrepreneurs have greater impact by improving their in person and online delivery of their message. Additionally, I focus on helping them build their teams as a leader in the 21st century encouraging them to lead with their heart, head, and hands. Servant leadership has been so impactful in my life and my goal is to give back where...

Teddy Bloom

Ride4Rights: A Bike Protest Across America

Teddy, a Santa Fe local, started his ride April 20th. His bicycle ride began at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, and culminates at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Along the way, he invites other riders to join him in his stops at state capitals and other key locations across the country.

The ride serves as a peaceful protest against the heightened polarization and divisiveness in today’s American political landscape. Teddy’s aim is to:

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Fragoza S.

Artist, Business Owner, Author

Most people pick one sector, one career and one path. Its just not in me;

I have walked a traditional path earning my bachelors in Communications and my Masters in Kinesiology, followed by 7 years in corporate America selling insurance. I have trained in MMA for 10 + years and have rolled with some of the best in the world earning an All-American status in Wrestling. I am working on my third children's book. My main passion is music and performance, you can find me on IMBD under FRAGOZa as...

Tia Williams

Tia A Williams, Creator of The Leadership Equation

Tia delivers compelling, actionable content that resonates with audiences across industries. Here's why podcast hosts book her:

Addresses the Leadership Crisis Executives Can't Ignore:

Traditional EQ-focused training isn't delivering performance results. Tia explains why manager effectiveness is declining despite billions spent on leadership development, and what modern leaders actually need to succeed in complex environments.

Proven Executive Results in High-Pressure Environments:

Led 100+ person teams through back-to-back M&A integrations, achieving 90% key...

Charlie Sells

The Marketing Alfred To Your Batman | Get Clear. Go Faster. Build a Brand You Love.

Hey there, I'm Charlie, the face to Clarity Over Everything and a branding and messaging expert helping businesses and teams get clear, go faster, and do more of what they love. I've spent the last 15 years working to make ideas more clear through copywriting, content marketing, branding, and more. I've worked with national brands, local businesses, nonprofits and everything in between. I help uncover the hidden things that are causing confusion an misalignment for owners, teams, and businesses...

Gary Chan

Security Mentalist: From hacking minds to hacking systems, Gary S. Chan entertains by revealing how hidden influence shapes behavior and impacts security.

I bring energy and keep conversations flowing, ensuring audiences stay engaged from start to finish. I’m a skilled storyteller with real-world stories that make complex cybersecurity topics captivating and relatable. As an expert with deep technical knowledge and leadership experience, I offer credibility and valuable insights listeners can trust.

I’m a security mentalist who uses game theory and math to predict and influence human behavior. My unique appr...

Jason Willis-Lee

Empowering Translators, Interpreters and Copywriters to Thrive in the AI marketplace: Insights for Language Service Long Haul Leaders.

As a seasoned Spanish and French to English medical translator with 25 years of experience specializing in clinical trials, medical reports, and academic research, I’ve built a sustainable career rooted in precision and effective communication. Alongside my deep translation expertise, I am passionate about coaching and mentoring industry colleagues—empowering translators, interpreters, and copywriters to refine their craft, elevate their client relationships, and navigate the ever evolving language services Ai-centric landscape with confidence. Whether through one...

Nikita Vakhrushev

CEO & Founder of ASPEKT an Email & SMS Marketing Agency

Nikita Vakhrushev has spent the last 7 years immersed in the digital marketing world. After starting his own ecom brand and quickly pivoting into the agency model, he found his place in ecommerce advertising services. After amassing all the marketing skills needed to scale brands, he found great success in email and SMS marketing, which is what he specializes in today! Now after working with over 100+ DTC brands, having the knowledge behind all marketing channels, but sticking with email as his bread and butter, Nikita...

Kevin Hipes

Living Loud: Turning Life’s Highs and Lows into Stories That Inspire

Kevin Hipes went from street kid in Queens to garage-rock musician, hippie factory worker, and eventually a commercial real estate leader and author. He’s built, lost, and rebuilt businesses. He’s been a local commissioner, a developer turning around retail and apartment projects, and now writes about the human side of success in Book of Me.

What’s compelling for your audience is not just his trajectory, but the lessons he’s pulled out along the way:<...

Wendi Bay

I help women escape the illusions of corporate life and step into soul-aligned freedom.

I am Wendi Bay — speaker, coach, and author of the new ebook How the Corporation Keeps Us Stuck at Level 0...and the Path To Level 1 Civilization.

My mission is to expose how the corporation, in its many forms — from toxic workplace culture to healthcare, Big Pharma, education, religion, entertainment, and government — has held humanity in a state of stagnation that doesn’t even register on the universal scale of progress.

Through my work, I...

Flavio Souza-Campos

The fusion of science, spirituality, philosophy, therapy and love

Dr. Flávio B. Souza-Campos is an award-winning hypnotherapist, author, and spiritual guide who has conducted over 44,000 private sessions. With a background in medicine, biomedical engineering, philosophy, and mysticism, he helps people heal heartbreak, transform their relationships, and step into the love they were born for.

Flávio is the 2025 recipient of the PENN & QUILL Award from the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. His acclaimed novel, Frank Baler Finds T.H., blends spiritual warfare, soulmates, and ancient wisdom into a transformational st...

America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis

America in Therapy presents an unprecedented perspective, envisioning the entire nation as a patient in dire need of therapy. 

In the first book of its kind, Leavitt highlights a crucial missing piece from national political discourse – the declining state of America’s mental health – and emphasizes that addressing our nation’s ills from a psychological perspective takes us beyond partisanship altogether.

Through a blend of personal anecdotes, client case studies, and historical insights, she correlates the destructive dynamics in familie...

Jamie Lima

Jamie M. Lima, MBA, CFP® - Founder and President, Woodson Wealth Management; Founder, Allegiant Divorce Solutions

After watching my parents go through a divorce at a young age, and going through a tremendously expensive and emotionally-draining one myself in 2017, I launched Allegiant Divorce Solutions as a sister company to my financial planning firm, Woodson Wealth Management.

I recognize the challenges people face as they decide how to handle their finances relating to divorce. My parents struggled and it was challenging for me, too. Looking back, there were mistakes I...

Victoria Rader

Quantum Personal Development (TM) Pioneer, Founder of YU2SHINE

Victoria Rader, Ph.D., is the Possibility Coach® and founder of YU2SHINE. Victoria is a globally recognized transformational speaker, featured in Forbes and seen on CNN, Fox, ABC, and NBC. A pioneer of Quantum Personal Development, Victoria created innovative tools like MyGiftOffer.com, mE Journals, Empower-mE and Master-mE apps. A multiple times best-selling award-winning author, she is also featured in the Zero Limits movie. Her work frees individuals toward fulfillment and prosperity. Her teachings have even reached the moon through the Lunar Legacy p...

Paul Musson

Author & former $10B fund manager exposing the truth about our economic system

Paul Musson, author of “Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense,” is a veteran investment professional with over 30 years of experience, including leading the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments. He founded Paddington Capital Management and writes the Paulitical Economy™ blog, offering insights into economic systems and advocating for financial reform.​ Learn more at paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com.

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Comedy 101, now in its second session, dives into one of the most important skills every comedian must master — having a solid backup joke ready when the first one doesn’t land. In this episode, we explore how great comedians handle those moments of silence, turning potential embarrassment into laughter through timing, confidence, and creative improvisation. Listeners will learn how to read the room, adjust delivery, and use humor as a bridge to reconnect with the audience. Because in comedy, it’s not just about the perfect punchline — it’s about how you recover, adapt, and keep the crowd entertained no matter wh...

Rebecca Wilson is an award-winning executive coach, speaker and mindfulness teacher. Recognized for her expertise in Conscious Leadership, Rebecca helps high-performing Executives, Founders and Change-makers quiet their busy minds, cultivate inner steadiness and expand their impact from the inside-out.

Rebecca spent much of her life identifying as a high achiever (who desperately wanted to be a good person). At some point along the path of striving for more outward impact, she realized she’d lost connection with herself. Her path of inner development led her to experience the profound effects of mindfulness. She subsequently trained as a ce...

Before We Forget: The Guide to Personal and Collective Awakening 

Modern life numbs us into a trance. We perform, consume, and repeat blindly while drifting further from the natural rhythms that sustain us. Behind it all, dominant institutions, economic systems, and cultural myths dictate what we value and how we live, leaving us disoriented and disconnected from the truth of who we are. Before We Forget is a wake-up call. With insight and urgency, Aaron reveals the illusions that distort our perception and keep us asleep, while offering a path back to alignment, integrity, and presence. This bo...

Gretchen Schoser

Turning trials into triumphs at 61: I’m a suicide attempt survivor, a voice for mental health on my award-winning podcast, and a tech-savvy entrepreneur. Ready to share my story and inspire your listeners!

Hello, I'm Gretchen Schoser, and my journey weaves together vulnerability, resilience, and empowerment, offering a unique narrative that resonates with anyone facing life's inevitable challenges. As a suicide attempt survivor and a dedicated advocate for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, I bring a deeply personal perspective to discussions about mental health, resilience, and recovery. Co-hosting an award-winning mental health podcast has ho...

Ray Ray Star

Rock Guitarist, Producer & Entertainer | 16 Years Sober | Advocate for Authenticity, Recovery & Real Music

My name is Ray Ray Star, and my story is about falling all the way down — and then rising back up stronger than ever. For years I lived the classic rock & roll life: I was a touring guitarist, sharing stages with bands like Green Day, Face to Face, and Circle Jerks. From the outside, it looked like I had everything. But behind the curtain, addiction was slowly consuming me.

Sixteen years ago, I hit bottom an...

Ashley Bundis

CMO, Founder | Co-Managing Partner of AIM HIGH Studios, Glitter Sparkle

Ashley Bundis is the CEO and founder of Glitter Sparkle LLC and AIM HIGH Studios, two marketing powerhouses dedicated to helping nonprofits, small businesses, and entrepreneurs thrive. With nearly 30 years of marketing experience across Broadway, consumer goods, and nonprofit sectors, she brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and vision to every campaign. Known for her authenticity and bold leadership, Ashley is a marketing strategist, AI innovator, and passionate advocate for empowering organizations that do good in the world.

Barry Labov

Barry LaBov, Author, Entrepreneur, Differentiate your brand to win hearts, minds and market share

Barry LaBov, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, is a celebrated author, speaker, and brand strategist. With a core emphasis on differentiation, Barry advocates for leaders to unearth and champion their brand’s distinctiveness to win market share and the hearts of the people who represent it. His book, “The Power of Differentiation. Win Hearts, Minds and Market Share,” distributed by Simon and Schuster, embodies this philosophy. As the founder of LABOV, a renowned marketing training firm servin...

Victor Idoko

Mindset Meets Money: Simple Strategies for Real Wealth

Victor Idoko is a wealth strategist, author of 7 Basic Wealth Strategies, and host of the Elevate Your Wealth podcast — a show created for small business owners and high-performing professionals who want to build real, lasting wealth through practical financial strategies and a growth-driven mindset.

Victor holds multiple finance credentials, including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and is currently pursuing his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification. With a strong academic foundation and real-world insight, he delivers powerful, actionable guidance that he...

Rich Kozak

Rich Kozak is rocket fuel for people who want their Brand to IMPACT others’ lives or the world.

Rich Kozak is The Voice of Impact Driven Branding. After decades languaging & launching brands, he founded RichBrands specifically to serve heart-centered entrepreneurs & professionals –

Evolving individual’s Brands with a foundation of clarity, longevity, and divine purpose.

At RichBrands, Rich guides individuals in elevating their unique gifts so their Brand makes higher level impacts. The most connecting, deep-listening, caring Branding Expert you’ll ever meet personally, he is guided to ensur...

Atrophy and Asymptotes: A Father's Ravings on the Decay of American Values and Authoritarian Drift

A collection of deeply personal essays and letters from a father to his daughter, written during the chaotic times of her childhood with the intent to be read when she is an adult capable of understanding the man behind "Dad". This emotional time capsule captures the father's inner struggle: the need to protect his daughter's innocence while dealing with the consequences of his rage, cynicism and isolation that flows from what he sees as his duty as a citizen to fix this...

An Unlikely Prospect: A World War II Novel

For fans of Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code and Jacqueline Winspear’s The Consequences of Fear comes a gripping novel, set in post–WWII San Francisco, about a young female newspaper publisher and a story that could change the course of her city’s future.

In the jubilant aftermath of Japan’s surrender in World War II, San Francisco erupts in celebration. But for Sandy Zimmer, the thirty-two-year-old widow publisher of the Prospect newspaper, the revelry masks a darker truth. In the chaos of the VJ Day Pe...

Your Business Growth Playbook: Breakthrough Strategies to Scale Your Business for Business Owners Who’ve Outgrown Hustle

Are you an established business owner who's hit a growth ceiling, feeling trapped in a cycle of working harder but getting nowhere? Discover the proven playbook to break through your plateau and unlock significant increases in both revenue and profitability.

You've built a successful business, reaching multi-six or even seven figures in annual revenue, with a small team. You're a lifelong learner and an avid reader. Yet, despite your success, you're feeling stuck. You pour more time into your business...

Paul Pape

From Starving Artist to Thriving Creative Entrepreneur

Paul Eric Pape is a TEDx speaker, author, and creative business strategist known as “Santa for Nerds.” With over 20 years as a successful creative entrepreneur, Paul has designed custom collectibles for Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon while building his own thriving design studio.

Paul is the creator of Gamify Business and author of “The Creative Player’s Handbook to Business” – a revolutionary approach that translates intimidating business concepts into language that creative minds actually understand. Using gaming principles and adventure mechanics, Paul helps artists, designers, and creative...

Cristian Cibils Bernardes

Founder & CEO @ Autograph

I, Cristian, grew up in Paraguay in an incredibly entrepreneurial family. I watched my parents try and retry until they found success building SMS transport infrastructure for the telcos of Latin America and Africa. They are both Computer Scientists, 50% partners in the business, my mom is the CEO and my dad is the CTO. It is the only case of tech international expansion in Paraguay. I was fortunate to study Symbolic Systems at Stanford, adding a layer of psychology, linguistics and philosophy to my love for computer science. I...

Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Tiffany Featherstone—an extraordinary artist and former realtor—who shares her inspiring journey of transformation and creativity. In this episode, we explore how her background in real estate influenced her artistic vision, the challenges she faced in pursuing her passion, and the unique perspective she brings to the world of art. Tiffany opens up about her creative process, the themes that shape her work, and the ways art can inspire personal growth and connection. Listeners will gain insight into the power of reinvention, the courage to follow one’s calling, and the be...

Sebastian Chedal helps growth-focused businesses transform their operations through #IntelligentAutomation, combining strategic marketing, AI systems, and data workflows into a single, validated growth engine.

As the Founder & CEO of Fountain City and a sought-after speaker on AI, automation, and digital growth, Sebastian works alongside business owners and marketing leaders to streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Every engagement begins with validation. His team rigorously forecasts ROI before implementation, ensuring that each system built directly supports business goals and drives sustainable performance.

At Fountain City, Sebastian leads a collaborative approach by...

Pascal Mbo'A 

I’m Mbo’a Pascal, a wiring and communication strategist who helps leaders and partners turn their personality patterns into a growth engine.

My journey began years ago in Dubai when I noticed repeating patterns between myself, my father, and my grandfather in how we handled money, people, and situations. That discovery pushed me to zoom out and study society more broadly—where I began to recognize behavioral patterns that cut across cultures and races.

For the past 8 years, I’ve coached hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers worldwide to master th...

Marissa Heisel

Dr. Marissa - a passionate advocate for transformational wellness

With over 25 years of expertise, Dr. Marissa embodies her motto, “You are your own best medicine,” guiding women—and anyone seeking renewal—on a journey of self-discovery and consciousness.

Her unique blend of chiropractic care, midwifery, and child development experience fuels a practice rooted in natural healing modalities like bioenergetic healing, essential oils, nutrition, herbalism, and integrative health. She’s passionate about helping listeners explore their soul truths, fostering deep healing and personal sovereignty—topics that resonate with audiences interested i...

The Art of Lies: Dilemma, Betrayal, and Vietnamese Art Forgeries. What if the Biggest Fraud was Your Family Legacy?

What happens when an ambitious museum employee from Vietnam discovers art crime that affects her family and country? Thuy, a proud 39-year-old aspiring museum curator in Hanoi, Vietnam, loses a long-sought-after job but then gets the chance to mount a major visiting exhibit at her museum, which could boost her career. The exhibit will showcase paintings “returning home” to Vietnam. A collector in France has offered to loan Vietnamese artists’ paintings that have been outside the country for years...

Alyssa Sharp

Future Self Coach

I spent years climbing the corporate ladder as a six-figure project manager, checking all the boxes of “success” — but behind the promotions and full calendar, I was exhausted, unfulfilled, and questioning if this was really all there was.

That’s when I discovered Future Self Psychology and used it to completely shift my identity, my choices, and ultimately, my life. I left corporate, built a freedom-based business, and now coach other ambitious women who want to break out of burnout and design a business and lifestyl...

Matthew Strunk

Built and sold companies, yet still felt lost after doing everything “right.” Now I guide people to The Hidden Path™, freedom and purpose on their own terms.

I’ve built and sold multiple companies, including a digital marketing agency and a SaaS platform, but what I discovered after those exits is what makes my story valuable for your audience: success alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillment.

Like so many entrepreneurs and professionals, I did everything “right.” I built the businesses, hit the milestones, made the money: only to realiz...

Trevor G. Blake

$300M+ Exit Entrepreneur Revealing the Real Success Formula

On my website, I teach the exact science-based method I used to build and sell companies for over $400 million — with no employees, no stress, and no burnout.

Whether you're just starting or scaling, you'll learn how to create real freedom by mastering mindset, energy, and intentionality.

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Mike Swenson

This Is Not a Drill - Are You Ready When a Crisis Hits?

Mike retired in 2021 after a career as a broadcast journalist, press secretary to a Governor and founder and leader of a successful public relations firm.

Mike founded Barkley Public Relations in 1987. What began as a regional public relations firm is today a national leader in crisis management, influencer relations, purpose branding and employee engagement.

During his career at Barkley, Mike became a nationally recognized leader in both crisis management and cause branding. He also served...

Lee Benson

Serial Entrepreneur, CEO, Value Creation Expert and keynote speaker

Lee Benson is a value creation expert with over 30 years of experience in the business world. He is the CEO of Execute to Win, a firm that helps organizations of all sizes to accelerate the value they create. He has founded and led seven companies, including Able Aerospace, which he grew from two to 500 employees and 2,000 customers in 60 countries culminating in a 9-figure exit in 2016.

Lee is a sought-after speaker and best-selling author on the topics of value-creation, leadership, execution, and strategy...

Monica Kaufman

Ready to Rise

I’m Monica Kaufman, CFP®— founder of Harmony Wealth Academy.

As a financial planner and behavioral strategist with deep roots in both Wall Street and real-world resilience, I believe that true wealth is built at the intersection of mindset, meaning, and money.

My work is shaped not just by decades in the industry—but by my personal story as a wife, caregiver, and mother navigating the challenges of severe mental illness in my family. I’ve learned that clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.

Superperformance: 8 Strategies to Reach Full Potential for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization

AMAZON BEST SELLER

“Superperformance” Isn’t Luck—It’s a Skill You Can Learn and Cultivate

Too many professionals and organizations struggle to break free of the prison of expectations, held back by unclear priorities, workplace friction, and fleeting moments of peak performance that never last. Without a system for understanding the root causes of their success, they fall into cycles of burnout chasing incremental improvement, inconsistency, and missed potential.

Superperformance unlocks the formula for turning high-performance moments into lasting success. Ge...

Dan Charles

Music industry professional turned marketing strategist – I help event businesses replace unpredictable referrals with systematic lead generation that works during peak seasons and beyond.

Dan Charles is the founder of Codarity, a marketing agency specializing in the events industry. After scaling events from 60-person venues to 3000+ capacity shows and working in the music industry, Dan discovered why most event businesses struggle with feast-or-famine revenue cycles. He developed the Evergreen Event Profit System, helping event companies generate consistent bookings year-round. His clients have added millions in predictable revenue by moving beyond unreliable referrals to systematic le...

Pieces of Me: Touch my Soul 

In "Pieces of Me," embark on a profound poetic journey that transcends the boundaries of words and takes you deep into the recesses of the human soul. This collection of poems is a testament to the power of art born from life's unexpected turns.

Written during a time when the author's life was marked by twists of fate, each verse in this anthology is a reflection of the raw, unfiltered emotions that surged from the heart. these poems are a mirror to the author's soul, capturing life experiences, hard-earned lessons, and t...

Karen Ann Bulluck

Writing Fiction That Explores Women's Leadership and Corporate Life

After years as a successful executive, Karen left the corporate world to pursue her dream of becoming an author. She was inspired to write her first novel by the vision of a female leader struggling to maintain her integrity in the boardroom.

Since embarking on her career shift, Karen has written two novels exploring corporate life and the ethical dilemmas that often arise. She is working on the third and final novel in the trilogy.

Karen has also...

Vatican Daughter: A Novel

Set in Rome and Venice - with a brief stop in Magallanes, Chile, and New York City - Vatican Daughter propels the reader deep into the heart of Italy. Ensnared by its vivid descriptive language, you will be transported and immersed in this plausible, suspenseful story as it takes you through various cities, tasting their foods along the way, with different characters. At the same time, you will meander along the medieval palazzos of Rome and Venice, sip the wine, explore the countryside, ride the train, step behind the walls of Vatican...

Cj Wiggins

FINANCIAL MINDSET COACH

A money mindset entrepreneur passionate about transforming how you think and feel about money. Your money mindset shapes every financial decision you make — and I'm here to help you align it with abundance, clarity, and purpose.

CJ Wiggins is a seasoned guide for entrepreneurs, offering 10 years of expertise in Tax, financial and business advising

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Dr Glenn Toby

Dr. Glenn Toby is not just a philanthropist or a successful entrepreneur—he’s a walking testament to the power of transformation. From experiencing homelessness as a child on the streets of Brooklyn to becoming a music industry pioneer, wealth manager for elite athletes, and the visionary behind The Book Bank Foundation, Dr. Toby’s journey is one of grit, grace, and giving back.

As a speaker, he masterfully blends real-life storytelling with sharp insight, offering conversations that spark purpose and leave listeners motivated to rise above their circumstances. He’s been f...

The Conversion Code: Stop Chasing Leads and Start Attracting Clients 

The new edition of the bestselling book for real estate agents, loan officers, SaaS and small businesses. 

In this revision, The Conversion Code: A Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing and Sales that Will Grow Your Business Faster, Second Edition, digital marketing and lead conversion expert Chris Smith delivers the ultimate exploration of the marketing and advertising tactics that are successfully generating higher quality leads that are easier for salespeople to convert. Smith researches and tests the latest and most popular platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, while also stud...