I brought back a great human being, Lisa Marie Platske, to discuss leadership and what it takes to be a great leader. Becoming an Exceptional Leader with Lisa Marie Platske An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Lisa Marie has worked with multimillion-dollar entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and start-ups from three continents and in 20+ different industries on how to position themselves as experts in their fields. Along with being an in...
Sep 07, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Know Your Worth with Justin Henderson A natural-born salesman with a passion for helping people, Justin Henderson turned that passion into changing people’s lives by assisting them in creating their perfect dream home. But his path to happiness and fulfillment didn’t come easy and has been filled with many obstacles, heartaches, and challenges. Born and raised in the Lone Star state, Justin got into trouble at a young age and developed a drug addiction that would lead to serious convictions and ...
Aug 31, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 71
A certified professional coach and published author, Elizabeth has also been a registered nurse for 16 years; she found herself disconnected and on the verge of total burnout due to her long, busy shifts and holding in the emotions of work stress. Her inability to say NO, and set boundaries left Elizabeth resentful, utterly exhausted, and feeling that her only identity was the initials after her name. With nothing left over for herself and those she cared about, Elizabeth knew she needed to make...
Aug 24, 2022•47 min•Ep. 70
Craig is a certified health and functional diagnostic consultant who is passionate about guiding other executives to own their destinies and become the biggest advocate for their health and lifestyle. Craig empowers other executives who find themselves in a similar situation to a life that is harmonious, healthy, and limitless! Craig says owning your mindset, health, and lifestyle are critical to living the life you have worked so hard to build. Yet often, we find ourselves competing priorities...
Aug 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 69
Dr. Nicole Lynn Coyle specializes in spiritual Psychology focusing on your mind and spirit. After closing her business three months ago after being open for ten years, she decided to bring her practices online to help others and spread the word and importance of Mental Health. Dr. Nicole founded https://www.naamyogaaz.com with aspirations of guiding people back in control of their anxiety, depression, and overall mental health by offering integrative therapy practices. Since 2020 over 40% of Ame...
Aug 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 68
Today's special guest is Corey Poirier, a man who was given up on by the educational system who rose and battled adversity and is now the Founder of BLU talks and co-author of the Wall Street Journal. Corey is also a successful Author who wrote USA Today's Best Seller "Quitless." Corey didn't have success written on his chest throughout his journey in life. He worked for it. Raised by a single mother, Corey became an inspiration by becoming an Author and a public speaker, where he has taken many...
Aug 03, 2022•45 min
Anjeleigh Lonnette Robinson-Partridge is the Founder of a National Certification Coaching and Mentoring Company, NP Training Network. With over hundreds of clients across the country and online. Anjeleigh teaches her clients the skill of testing-taking strategies by utilizing her experiences as a Nursing Instructor and knowledge as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner to help her clients achieve their board certification goals at various nursing levels. After witnessing her journey from f...
Jul 28, 2022•48 min•Ep. 66
World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer, and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman combines ancient Torah wisdom with modern wit to captivate audiences worldwide. He hosts his critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, syndicated throughout North America, and is known as “Youtube’s Most Popular Rabbi.” Rabbi Friedman’s first book, Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore? Published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, the media widely praised it. Following the publication of t...
Jul 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 65
Lauren is an award-winning inspirational speaker and transformational coach, certified through the Brave Thinking Institute. She works with organizations and individuals, helping them build their dreams, accelerate their results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives. Faced with devastating news, Lauren had a choice: rebuild her life from the ground up in a way she would love or stay with the status quo. Taking the road less traveled, she decided to live her dream. As a result, Lauren founded...
Jul 06, 2022•43 min•Ep. 64
Sebastian Rusk is a Podcast Launch Specialist. He’s been building online communities for the last 15 years and has made it his mission to help people tell their stories by starting a podcast! Sebastian founded PodcastLaunchLab.com in 2016 as a turn-key podcast launch solution for marketers and entrepreneurs that want to start a podcast. He knows that everyone has an incredible story inside of them – all they need is someone to ask them questions so they can share it with the world! Sebastian is ...
Jul 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 63
Michelle is a transformation coach and speaker. She is a lifestyle engineer for women who want to create a new life or reach a new goal. In addition, she is a speaker who shares her story of transformation on stage. She understands the power of mindset and consistency. She knows how powerful a strong vision can be when supported by goals. She is a champion for her clients and their success. Listen in as Michelle and I talk about her challenges and how she has had to overcome some significant obs...
Jun 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 62
Shawn Langwell is an author, international speaker, and top producing media salesperson. He is the President of Redwood Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, and the Past President of Toast of Petaluma. He is the author of the memoir Beyond Recovery: A Journey of Grace, Love, and Forgiveness. This spring, he will release Ten Seconds of Boldness: The Essential Guide to Solving Problems and Building Self-Confidence. He has over three decades of sales experience and thirty-five plus yea...
Jun 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 61
Often referred to as real-life versions of high-performance superheroes, Jeff and Kirstin Smith can be seen as the ultimate powerhouse. However, it wasn't always that way, and just like everyone else, both Jeff and Kirstin have overcome struggles with depression and insecurities. Now, successful gym owners and real estate investors Jeff and Kirstin have made it their life's mission to help others overcome the same struggles that they went through. On the daily grind, you can find them assisting ...
Jun 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 60
Not always a highly successful entrepreneur, Omar was often left stuck in his career – watching others dominate the industry and pass him by to reach the success he’s dreamed of. It wasn’t until he started ASKING for what he wanted and stopped letting the fear of rejection get in his way that Omar began seeing the results he dreamed of. Now, Omar wants to help you shake up your approach to launching your next business, keeping your happiness and life in mind, and your bottom line, which he enjoy...
Jun 02, 2022•45 min•Ep. 59
At the ripe age of 20, Tara started working as an intern at London-Sire Records in New York City. Over the next decade, she got to make up internet marketing, sales, and publicity as it was being invented. It was an exciting time! Ultimately, she joined the executive team at the Warner Music Group, overseeing digital sales and marketing for their independent music arm. By all appearances, Tara had a very successful career. But Tara felt empty, sad, and confused. What was wrong with me, she thoug...
May 18, 2022•31 min•Ep. 58
Sarah Dupree has been a professional in the advertising industry for 17 years. She started at large agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi and Yamaha and ultimately found her place in the marketing world as a commercial and brand photographer. She's shot for large companies such as Boot Barn, Sprouts, and Kotex and many local small businesses and entrepreneurs, including highly influential social media personalities. Listen in as we talk about her professional and personal struggles and how Sarah ha...
May 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 57
Mikaela Taylor is the first transgender FM morning show host in the United States. She has worked in minor and major market radio for 12 years. She is also the owner of Texas Breaking News, a statewide news outlet. Mikaela has overcome many personal and professional obstacles and shares a message of hope for anyone struggling with alcoholism, depression, and gender identity issues. Mikaela’s mission is to “help as many people as possible accept who they are and love themselves enough to move pas...
May 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 56
Today’s special guest is Katarina Martin. Katarina is the founder and spirit behind Golden Shores Communications, a boutique brand identity design and marketing communications firm in California, Texas, and Hawaii. Katarina is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs; businesses owners succeed by assisting them in creating and building authentic brands, both professionally and personally. Although her life may seem perfect, it isn’t. Katarina has Endured some pretty severe trauma, unfair jud...
Apr 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 55
Angie has dedicated her life to freeing those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. With over 25 years of experience working in the rehabilitation field, she has expertise in all aspects of the industry, including the clinical process, drug education/prevention, community outreach, and the behind-the-scenes aspects of running an addiction treatment center. Her wealth of experience, natural talent for connecting with people, and deep desire to make a difference in the world have made Angie t...
Apr 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 54
Sarah is an experienced businesswoman within the fashion and e-commerce industries. She is the CoFounder and CEO of QuikFit, an emerging app that uses AI & AR technology to create the perfect fit for every event based on individual style, body type, and current trends. Sarah aims to provide an app that facilitates self-love and confidence and gets users excited about wardrobe shopping (a daunting task if you struggle with your image). QuikFit is a virtual mirror and personal styling tool that al...
Apr 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 53
Loison Kast is a Life and Business Coach. He is also a Retired Army Infantry Combat Veteran, and although it matters a lot less than it used to, it still matters. Loison used to look back on his past as though the best years of his life had already passed by. He believed that the best time of his life was in the war with his buddies and couldn’t understand why he couldn’t reproduce those good feelings he had, even while he was in a bad situation. He found it ironic that, even though I fought for...
Apr 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 52
Ron is a certified drug and alcohol counselor who has overcome some significant challenges in his life. However, Ron decided after committing murder and being sentenced to 23 years in prison for his crime. He wanted to change! Ron decided that whether he was in prison or on the outside, he would make that change happen. So despite the prison politics, he began to make the changes necessary. Ron started studying to become a substance abuse counselor on the inside, and mainly Ron began to change i...
Mar 30, 2022•42 min•Ep. 51
William Branum is the Founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on the recovery of veterans and first responders. He is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years of service. William has served on both traditional SEAL Teams, taught as a SEAL Sniper Instructor, and served on Teams that specialized in undersea operations, whose missions must be approved by the President of the United States. He led major combat operations ranging from protecting the interim Iraqi elected officials t...
Mar 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 50
Brennan started A Journey to the Light Ministries, a non-profit organization that exists to offer prayer, give back to and Improve the quality of life of veterans, military, first responders, and other community members through spiritual guidance, mental health, substance abuse counseling, and providing the necessary resources, training, and assistance to achieve our mission. Brennan is an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran who has seen his fair share of challenges. Brennan's story is one that not...
Mar 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 49
Jerry Gerken has served in the United States Marine Corps, has a Bachelor's of Education, and now sells cars and teaches others his simple and seamless closing techniques. Jerry's discipline and ability to teach and guide his customers have turned him into one of the top 5% of performers in the US. Month after month, Jerry consistently sells 3 to 4 times the national average in Findlay, Ohio. Jerry is more than a car salesman; he is a fantastic human who has overcome many obstacles in his life t...
Mar 02, 2022•28 min•Ep. 48
Matt Tabor is a Husband, Father of 2, Daddy to 4, and CEO and Founder of Blue Collar Gear. Matt is a great human being who has gone through some struggles in life and now has found his calling as an entrepreneur! Matt says, "I'm just crazy enough to believe that I can change the world." Listen in as we discuss his struggles with addiction and how he came back to become a Husband, Father, and CEO.
Feb 23, 2022•26 min•Ep. 47
Greg is the co-owner and operator of industrial plumbing and heating company GMAK INDUSTRIAL BURNER SERVICE INC. They specialize in high-rise buildings, heat, and hot water issues, service, and installations. Greg is also the owner of PRIME BBQ CLUB. Greg brings competition and award-winning BBQ sauces and rubs directly to your door monthly!! This episode is more than sharing about Greg's businesses but this man's journey. Listen in as we discuss Greg's challenges that have brought him to where ...
Feb 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 46
Kale Goodman and Trevor Cowley are two successful entrepreneurs who share similar goals. The two are well-established 8-figure entrepreneurs with vast business experience and a massive understanding of various sectors. Kale and Trevor are the founders of Real Business Owners LLC , a popular podcast helping entrepreneurs find success in their different industries. An informative show, Real Business Owners LLC is listed among the top 1% of business podcasts. Listen in as Kale and Trevor discuss th...
Feb 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 45
Dr. Rick Chromey is a pastor, historian, educator, author, and speaker. The past 30 years have proven a unique chapter in history. We’ve transitioned into a new digital, cyber, wireless culture. Technology has reimagined how we work, learn, purchase, worship, and relax from smartphones to GPS, Amazon to Siri, and Twitter to YouTube TV. It’s sparked great social movements, new political ideas, and transformative change. But all this innovation hasn’t been without consequence. Research shows post-...
Feb 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 44
Jessica Tietjen, J.D., is a spouse, mother, leader, lawyer, talent management professional, technology enthusiast, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, author, and consultant. After law school, Jessica began her career in the corporate arena, expanding from legal to a leader of Talent Management and multiple operations functions. For over ten years, she shaped corporate Talent Management programs by creating strategies for peak performance. As a result, her workplace was recognized as a three-time ...
Jan 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 43
