Cam F. Awesome fell in love with boxing at a young age as a way to protect himself from bullying and to overcome anxiety. In 2008, he won the National Championship and became the #1 Super Heavyweight boxer in the USA. Today, he is the Winningest Boxer in USA Boxing history, and holds four Golden Glove Championships, six U.S. Championships, three PAL National Championships, six Ringside Championships, and three Olympic trials. His story was featured in the Netflix Original documentary Counterpunc...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 214
Robert Kerbeck has worked extensively in theater, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards. His newest memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is a thrilling look into the world of corporate espionage and his career as a secret spy. Robert’s essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals. One story was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected. A graduate of the University...
Apr 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 213
Michael Hudson is a professional speaker, coach, and consultant who helps people unlock the lessons they have 'earned' from their life's journey. He is a former college professor in the Big Ten and the Ivy League, and has spoken to over 8,000 audiences across the past four decades after being petrified to speak in public as a child. He is dedicated to helping people unlock their message so they can share it with those who need to hear it. To learn more about Michael, check out the following link...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 212
Ken Stearns is a seasoned corporate professional and an adventurous entrepreneur who has lived overseas 20 years and has recently traded it all in for a van, a microphone, a Jar full of questions to travel America and ask life‘s big questions in his own podcast called, “The Jar Live”. With his extensive work, life experience, and creative flair Ken brings a unique perspective to any discussion. To learn more about Ken, check out the following links: Ken’s Website & Podcast: https://www.theja...
Mar 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 211
"How do we really get the results we do in our life?" Liam Naden sought the answer to that question for most of his life but it was only after going from being a multimillionaire to losing everything and becoming homeless in his mid 40s that he really found the answer. He now shares with audiences around the world how using your brain the right way holds the key to success in every area of your life. To learn more about Liam, check out the following links: Liam’s Website: https://liamnaden.com F...
Mar 20, 2023•44 min•Ep. 210
Matthew Dickson helps people with mental illness in developing countries so they can get access to basic mental health care through his Mind Aid platform. Mind Aid acts as a hub that steers people towards organizations working for the cause. These organizations use models of basic mental health care that are low-cost, proven effective, and scalable. Some of these organizations have been endorsed by Bill Clinton, Forest Whitaker, Arcade Fire, Ashley Judd, as well as Zak Williams (son of Robin Wil...
Mar 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 209
Michelle Tillis Lederman is an expert on workplace communications and relationships. Her mission is to help people work better together and advance their individual impact. Recognized as one of Forbes top 25 networking experts, Michelle is one of Marshall Goldsmith's MG100 Coaches, a Certified Speaking Professional(CSP®), master trainer, certified coach, and author of four books including The Connectors Advantage and The 11 Laws of Likability. She is the CEO of Executive Essentials, which provid...
Mar 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 208
Dr. Nghi Dang was born in Vietnam but grew up in Southern California. His family moved to the states when he was 7 years old. As an immigrant, he shared the same struggles as many other immigrants with adjusting to a new norm and dealing with bullying, discrimination, and constantly having to self-validate while fighting off depression. Having been in practice for over 10 years as a Family Physician, Dr. Dang have realized that his struggles are shared by many of my patients. As the pandemic pro...
Feb 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 207
Matthew LaBosco is an author of a best selling book, "Health to Vitality", a presenter, and a vitality coach. He has a degree in Psychology from Rutgers College, is a Movement Specialist, Practitioner of Applied Modern Psychology, and HeartMath Institute Resiliency Coach. Matthew has spent the last 2 decades liberating thousands of individuals from the shackles of the healthcare system and empowering them to create and know a life of Vitality. To learn more about Matthew, check out the following...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 206
Christine Herbert is a part-time writer, part-time bodyworker, and full-time space cadet currently living in the Pacific Northwest. A dyed-in-the-wool introvert, she occasionally surprises everyone—especially herself—by chucking it all and living an adventurous life of service overseas, once as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia and later as a manager for a non-profit organization in Nepal. When not adventuring off to distant lands, she can be found in her easy chair surrounded by storybooks...
Feb 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 205
Marie Lesaicherre, PhD, MBA, is the founder and CEO of Akesa Health, a startup offering a self-guided therapy app helping people transform anxiety and distress into resilience. She is a global entrepreneurial executive with 18 years experience launching tech businesses for General Electric and startups in the US, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Marie holds a PhD in Chemical Biology from the National University of Singapore and an executive MBA from Columbia Business School and the Lon...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 204
Kate Heartsong's elixir of calming energy, passion, encouragement and empowerment, inspires others. She is an author, “the Confidence Coach”, speaker and Reiki Master/Teacher. Her newest book, Humanity's Cry for Change, gives readers simple exercises and concepts, empowering them to know it IS possible to make positive change and to navigate these uncertain times. To learn more about Kate, check out the following links: Kate’s Website: https://www.joyfulradiance.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Jan 30, 2023•47 min•Ep. 203
Greg Wieting helps leaders and entrepreneurs heal anxiety, depression, pain, and trauma so they can lead with bold and courageous hearts. For two decades, he’s helped hundreds of clients reduce or eliminate their dependence on anti-depressants, as well as anxiety, pain, and sleep medications. He addresses the unique factors at play beneath your pain, namely the unresolved trauma that causes inflammation, compromises immune function, stagnates emotion, fogs thoughts, and creates hormonal imbalanc...
Jan 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 202
Holli Moeini and Jeanna Hanenburg, hosts of the LOA Uncorked Podcast and inseparable BFF, found each other in 2004 when they worked as executives in corporate America. They are all about making conscious creation a lifestyle - about learning and sharing how we can experience and express ourselves fully in our authenticity and personal power. They love to experiment with every inspiring philosophy, viewpoint, technique or life hack there is, and, they are absolutely passionate about empowering th...
Jan 16, 2023•57 min•Ep. 201
Kevin McShan is a motivational speaker and multimedia journalist. He has an extensive history in advocating for inclusive employment for individuals with disabilities. He enjoys having extensive conversations about a variety of topics and considers himself a sports enthusiast. Kevin’s the host of “Let’s Have This Conversation” podcast, with the mission of having meaningful conversations intended to move the needle of progress forward. To learn more about Kevin, check out the following links: Kev...
Jan 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 200
Jon Haggins is the producer and host of GlobeTrotter TV, a fun, entertaining, and informative program that features destinations, foodies, and guests from around the world. The show is available in two million homes and on the internet. The main goal is to expand audience horizons beyond the couch and allow people to discover faraway places. Jon is a motivational speaker that inspires to get up and go. His latest book, Just Being Jon: A Memoir, is available now on Amazon. To learn more about Jon...
Dec 19, 2022•56 min•Ep. 199
Lou Bortone is a writer, producer and speaker who keeps his friends close and his enemies closer. Lou is also a ghostwriter, author, and Consigliere to some of the best and brightest minds in digital marketing. Lou’s brushes with fame include getting drum lessons from Doors drummer John Densmore, and standing up to “Sonny Corleone” when he refused to re-write a promo script for James Caan while working at E! Entertainment Television. Lou is a father to twins, a rescuer of Pugs, and an expert at ...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 198
Bryan Gillette knows what it is like to reach the peak as he has stood on the summits of many mountains and successfully completed many physically and mentally challenging ultra-distance endurance events. He’s reached several ‘summits’ in his career as well and before founding his own leadership consulting practice was the Vice President of Human Resource. Bryan has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Leadership and Organizational Development with executive-level responsibilities ...
Dec 05, 2022•59 min•Ep. 197
One of the most sought-after teachers today, Yogi Aaron is trailblazing a new path in the world of yoga. Known for his unorthodox perspectives on stretching and flexibility and how both cause more harm than good, his teachings aim to help as many people as possible live a pain-free life so they can realize yoga's true intentions. He is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga — Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ (AYAMA) and the online platform: The Yogi Club, host of the yoga pod...
Nov 28, 2022•59 min•Ep. 196
Rob Krecak is the founder of Humans First, a consultancy that helps people understand how technology impacts mental health, relationships, and productivity at work. He is a nine-time entrepreneur, and started his career in Wall Street. In his free time, he enjoys working out, traveling, learning, and spending time with his wife Niki. To learn more about Rob, check out the following links: Rob’s Website: https://www.humansfirst.us Rob’s Email: rob@humansfirst.us To get a free 30-minute technology...
Nov 21, 2022•48 min•Ep. 195
Leonard Buschel is a Philadelphia native, and a very happy Studio City resident. He is a California Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with years of experience working with people struggling with addiction. He attended Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Mr. Buschel is the founder of Writers In Treatment whose primary purpose is to promote ‘treatment’ as the best first step solution for addiction, alcoholism and other self-destructive behaviors. Leonard is the director of the twelve year old REEL...
Nov 14, 2022•46 min•Ep. 194
Thank you all for helping me reach 200 episodes of Let’s Keep It Real! Without you, this podcast would not be possible and we wouldn’t be able to make our positive impact on the world! For episode 200, the mic is turned! My mentor, Matthew LaBosco, interviews me as we explore my journey up to this point. From my darkest moments, to the lightest of days, we hit upon it all! I hope you all enjoy this special episode! About Matthew: Matthew LaBosco is the founder of the Vitality Program and co-foun...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 193
Girish Bali is the Founder of Back2Basicsmode Production, who has over 30+ years of experience in technology, telecommunication & cloud computing. Along the way, he has learned a lot of lessons, as well as have had exposure to the world of entertainment, such as hosting a radio show on the popular Indian Radio station, based out of New Jersey. During Girish’s time at a telecommunication company, he came across an opportunity to learn the art of Videography/Cinematography and has since been a...
Oct 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 192
About Brenden: Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. To learn more about Brenden, check out the following links: Brenden’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt Instagram: http...
Oct 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 191
Natalie Silverstein is an author, speaker, nonprofit founder and passionate advocate for family and youth service. She has written two books, Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back and Simple Acts: The Busy Teen's Guide to Making a Difference which was published in July. Natalie is New York representative of Doing Good Together, a national nonprofit that helps parents raise kids who care and contribute, and is a member of several philanthropic giving circles. Natalie Silverstein is ...
Oct 10, 2022•48 min•Ep. 190
Rebecca Rolland is the author of The Art of Talking with Children. She is a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is also an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Boston Children's Hospital. As a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, she has worked clinically with populations ranging from early childhood through high school and has provided teacher professional development. To learn ...
Oct 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 189
In his mid 20s, Alex Brueckmann had to rethink his career trajectory and shifted from being a music journalist and DJ to learning how businesses and the economy work. He studied General Management at European Business School (Germany) and Universidad ORT (Uruguay). Spoiler alert: business strategy was not Alex’s favorite subject… This passion developed over time, first when he joined a global media corporation and helped restructure a division. Alex became a management consultant specializing in...
Sep 26, 2022•52 min•Ep. 188
Lara and Gavin Harris are on a mission to unravel social norms and paradigms that limit and marginalize based on gender. After a series of events that underscored the prevalence of inequities in the treatment and expectations of girls and boys, as well as women and men, they decided they wanted to be part of the disruption. Turning their passion project into a for-impact organization, Lara and Gavin seek to educate, inspire, and enrich the lives of as many girls and young women as possible. They...
Sep 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 187
Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He loves teaching clients how to live life creatively and to tap into the fullness of their unique psychological artistry. You can find his insights at his Psychology Today blog and in his new book Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist. To learn more about Michael, check out the following link: Michael’s Website: https...
Sep 12, 2022•49 min•Ep. 186
Kevin Haggerty is the CEO and Founder of The Life Puzzle, Superhero Parenting, Financial Education For Children, Overwhelmed to Effortless Parenting, and the author of Parent Transformations. His mission is to reinvent the way we look at parenting and the relationships parents have with their kids and kids to their parents. He focuses on delivering transformations to every family by serving through systems, family and individual coaching, and much more. Kevin works with parents and children on r...
Aug 29, 2022•41 min•Ep. 185
