Ken Abraham Ken Abraham is a New York Times best-selling author renowned for collaborating with high-profile public figures and celebrities. He has worked with a diverse range of individuals, including astronaut Buzz Aldrin, actor Chuck Norris, NFL coach Joe Gibbs, and country music icons like Randy Travis. Ken's works often highlight inspiring stories, such as WALK TO BEAUTIFUL, co-written with Jimmy Wayne, a former foster child who walked 1,700 miles to raise awareness for foster kids, and FOR...
Nov 28, 2024•41 min
Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem, recognized as the father of modern infidelity counseling, is the creator of Systematic Affair Recovery Therapy (SART)™, the first evidence-based modality tailored for affair recovery. As the founder of The Infidelity Counseling Center, he has guided countless couples through the challenges of betrayal and healing. An acclaimed author, Dr. Alsaleem's books, Infidelity: The Best Worst Thing That Could Happen to Your Marriage and Unfaithful & Unrepen...
Nov 27, 2024•37 min
Dan Wolfe Dan Wolfe has dedicated more than 25 years to serving Pasco County, Florida, in various educational roles, including teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Currently, he works as a Program Coordinator in the Accountability, Research, and Measurement department, where he contributes to advancing the district’s educational standards and practices. Recognized for his exceptional impact on students and colleagues, Dan was honored as Pasco County’s District Teacher of the Year for...
Nov 26, 2024•37 min
Stefan F. Dieffenbacher Stefan F. Dieffenbacher is the international award-winning founder of Digital Leadership AG, an Open-Source Consultancy. He has led over 20 multi-million Euro & Dollar Innovation & Transformation projects with companies like Amazon, BMW, Google and Pfizer, building up & managing a workforce of over 400 people and a total amount invested of over €100 Million. During his career Stefan has led thousands of workshops all over the world helping leaders to systemati...
Nov 25, 2024•37 min
Garrett Delph Garrett Delph is the Founder and CEO of Clarity Ops, LLC, a company dedicated to designing and implementing operational strategies that drive planned business results. He excels in restructuring and building systems that enable organizations to achieve dependable, repeatable scaling capabilities. His approach emphasizes a people-first culture, fostering leadership alignment, transparency, and operational efficiency. These efforts result in measurable performance improvements, highe...
Nov 22, 2024•48 min
Kurt Avery Kurt Avery is the founder of Sawyer Products and currently serves as president and owner. Before founding Sawyer, he served as a marketer for globally known brands. Avery is passionate about and committed to creating disease-free water for life in communities throughout the world. He is a graduate of Hope College and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He and his wife Barbara reside in Florida and are parents of four and grandparents of five. Udo Erasmus Udo Erasmu...
Nov 21, 2024•41 min
Tomas Gorny Tomas Gorny, born and raised in Poland, moved to the United States at age 20 with no knowledge of English, driven by the pursuit of the American Dream. Today, he is a renowned technology visionary, Co-founder and CEO of Unitedweb and Nextiva, and serves on the board of directors for Endurance International Group. Passionate about creating positive change, Tomas focuses his philanthropic efforts on impactful causes through Nextiva Cares and the Gorny Foundation, aiming to make a lasti...
Nov 21, 2024•39 min
Alex Prasad Alex Prasad, CEO of V1 Sports, with his non-golf background has driven substantial growth in V1 Sports, an established swing video analysis company. Under Alex’s leadership, the company has seen a 50% surge in its player-specific app, V1 GOLF, and the successful launch of the V1 COACH app, featuring AI-driven tools to enhance coach-player relationships and instruction quality. With the COVID-era golf boom, Alex emphasizes how tech innovations allow coaches to better manage time and r...
Nov 20, 2024•39 min
Zac Coughlin Zac’s Sweet Shop is a chocolate company creating high-quality, innovative bite-sized chocolates, likened to a modern See’s Candies with Zac Coughlin as the Black, Gen-Z Willy Wonka. Relaunched in 2024, the brand is preparing for a 2025 retail launch with upgraded packaging and strategic partnerships. A Pittsburgh native, Zac developed his passion for flavor and baked goods early on, influenced by his grandmother's expertise. By age 13, he launched Zac’s Sweet Shop, crafting desserts...
Nov 19, 2024•35 min
Justin Janowski Justin Janowski has helped hundreds of coaches build their dream businesses from the ground up. Driven by his faith, he founded Faith2Influence to help people learn what it takes to turn coaching into a profitable business venture. Justin has guided Christian and non-Christian coaches alike through the rewarding process of optimizing business models, pricing, and sales strategies so that they can scale their income alongside their impact. He has a passion for sharing this process...
Nov 18, 2024•45 min
Mo Bunnell Mo Bunnell is a notable figure in the field of business development, focusing on helping complex organizations enhance their growth by fostering a culture centered around scaling business development skills. As the author of influential books such as "The Snowball System" and "Give to Grow," he also hosts the video podcast "Real Relationships Real Revenue." Through his company, Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), Mo has successfully trained tens of thousands of seller-experts across more than 4...
Nov 15, 2024•54 min
Amer Iqbal Amer Iqbal is an innovation consultant who has spent over two decades helping Fortune 500 companies embrace forward-thinking strategies and build businesses primed for the future. Known for his expertise in digital transformation, he has held leadership roles in innovation at major firms like Meta and Deloitte Digital, where he developed frameworks to help large organizations adopt a startup mindset and thrive in the digital economy. His insights are captured in his forthcoming book, ...
Nov 14, 2024•33 min
Poonam Bhuchar Poonam Bhuchar is a practicing attorney, acclaimed speaker, and coach specializing in helping people overcome trauma and emotional pain to lead fulfilling lives. Born in London to Indian parents, she moved to the U.S. at 21 and faced significant personal challenges, including sexual assault, abuse, health struggles, financial hardships, and the stigma surrounding divorce. Through her experiences, Poonam developed the S.A.F.E. Method—a unique approach to acknowledging, discussing, ...
Nov 13, 2024•39 min
Andy Hoang Andy Hoang, founder of Aviron, launched the world’s first gaming-integrated rowing machine to revolutionize home fitness. Born in Toronto to Vietnamese refugee parents, Andy was driven by a desire to make exercise more engaging. Struggling with ADHD in high school, he turned to physical activity for focus but noticed many gym-goers disengaged and bored. Inspired to create a more immersive workout, Andy launched Aviron in 2018, combining high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with gam...
Nov 11, 2024•45 min
Laura Barnard Laura Barnard has led the charge in aligning Project Management Offices (PMOs) with organizational strategy for nearly 30 years, transforming businesses across major corporations like J.P. Morgan, LinkedIn, IBM, and Amazon. Through her company, PMO Strategies, Laura has focused on maximizing organizational ROI by leveraging the full potential of PMOs to deliver sustainable, high-impact results. Her methodology, now detailed in her book The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating Strategy Deliv...
Nov 08, 2024•47 min
David Sinkinson David and his brother Chris Sinkinson, successful SaaS entrepreneurs, founded AppArmor, a bootstrapped startup focused on mobile safety and emergency notification solutions. Through AppArmor, they helped protect individuals worldwide, ultimately catching the attention of U.S. competitor Rave Mobile Safety, which acquired AppArmor for tens of millions in February 2022. Later that year, Rave and AppArmor were jointly acquired by Motorola Solutions in a landmark deal exceeding $550 ...
Nov 06, 2024•42 min
Helene Beck Helene launched the Coming From The Heart Podcast in 2020, focusing on mental health and inclusivity, achieving over 7,000 downloads and 100+ episodes. In 2024, she became a Mental Health Career Coach with Perspective Power Moves (PPM), helping clients craft their personal journey and emphasizing the importance of mental health in professional success while addressing workplace toxicity. Blendi Muriqi Blendi Muriqi is the Founder & CEO of Delegate.co, a top provider of remote sta...
Nov 05, 2024•36 min
Dave Rolfe Dave Rolfe is a powerhouse in network marketing, credited with generating over a billion dollars in sales and leaving an enduring impact on the industry over the past 30 years. Renowned for his straightforward, no-nonsense approach, Dave has empowered thousands of individuals, guiding them to earn tens of millions collectively. His expertise and mentorship have been instrumental in building one of the industry’s largest organizations, consisting of over 30,000 distributors, showcasing...
Nov 04, 2024•33 min
Mark LaScola Mark LaScola is the founder and CEO of ON THE MARK (OTM), a renowned global organization design consulting firm established in 1990. Beginning with just $5,000 in a spare bedroom, LaScola developed a groundbreaking, collaborative approach to business transformation, leveraging his expertise in psychology and family therapy. His method diverged from traditional top-down consulting by empowering executive teams to co-create modernized operating models, fostering genuine transformation...
Oct 31, 2024•57 min
Jane McCarthy Jane McCarthy is a seasoned brand strategist with over a decade of experience in advertising, where she has partnered with both global and local brands across diverse sectors, including energy and confections. Known for her unique approach, Jane specializes in using archetypes to reveal and amplify a brand's core identity and impact. She holds an MA in International Relations and Business from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Julia Arndt Julia Arndt, a corporate well-bein...
Oct 31, 2024•37 min
Goddess Phenezy, Goddess Phenezy, a U.S. Marine veteran from Detroit, founded Xperiences R Us to uplift communities through sports, education, and entertainment. Her love for basketball instilled resilience and determination, which she brings into her events promoting peace, equity, and opportunity. In memory of her late son KJ, she launched The National Basketball Championship and leads various national and international championships in sports, STEM, chess, and emerging technologies. Terence M...
Oct 30, 2024•43 min
Lacy Garcia Lacy Garcia, Founder and CEO of Willow, created the wealthtech platform to help women and NextGen investors find compatible financial advisors who truly understand their needs. Her inspiration came from her own experience as a financial advisor and her personal journey through a challenging divorce, where she found the financial guidance she received impersonal and lacking empathy. Supported by BlackRock, Willow’s platform has gained industry recognition and was named a 2024 Wealth M...
Oct 30, 2024•36 min
Todd Lawson Todd is on a mission to make camping simpler and to reconnect people with the beauty of nature. Todd just launched the first product from RISE Outdoor—the AirNEST rapid-inflatable shelter—on Kickstarter! Bruce Tate In 2022, Bruce embarked on an extraordinary 9-month journey around America's Great Loop, a 6,000-mile boat adventure through the waterways of the eastern U.S., Canada, the Great Lakes, and inland rivers. This challenging and scenic route is completed by around 200 boats an...
Oct 29, 2024•31 min
Dr. Carla M. McCullough Carla M. McCullough, Ed.D. is a filmmaker and educational leader from Chicago, Illinois. She earned her undergraduate degree at Spelman College, where she majored in Drama and Political Science. After moving to Los Angeles, Carla built a successful career in education, serving as a middle school teacher, Dean of Discipline, high school principal, and college professor. Alongside her work in education, Carla continues to pursue her passion for the arts through writing and ...
Oct 28, 2024•44 min
Joel Thomas Joel Thomas is the founder and President of Stratos Jet Charters, Inc., which he established in 2006 with the goal of providing an ethical, educational air charter service to help consumers make informed decisions. His company has flourished by adhering to high-touch customer service practices and maintaining a strong moral foundation, which includes strict voluntary safety standards and a commitment to operational excellence. This approach has contributed to consistent growth for St...
Oct 24, 2024•53 min
Hristo Arakliev Hristo Arakliev is the co-founder and COO of HYPERZON, a leading Amazon marketing agency based in Europe, has established a reputation for helping brands around the world double their revenue by leveraging Amazon as a key sales channel. With a passion for entrepreneurship and Amazon marketing, they have built a career that spans a diverse range of business ventures, from brick-and-mortar establishments to tech startups. Over the past seven years, they have developed deep expertis...
Oct 24, 2024•32 min
Richard Birke Richard Birke is the Chief Architect of JAMS Pathways and is experienced at resolving complex, multiparty disputes. With over 35 years of hands-on dispute resolution, he draws on experience in a wide range of disciplines, including mediation, psychology, economics, law, communications, negotiation theory, strategic behavior, and diversity, equity and inclusion, to apply the right tools to every client situation. Elisa Bannon-Jones Elisa Bannon-Jones (MS, MA, MHCS) is a former Chief...
Oct 23, 2024•37 min
Mayssa Chehata Mayssa Chehata is the founder of BEHAVE Candy. BEHAVE is the first low-sugar, clean-label candy that doesn’t spike blood sugar. It was her love of sweets and her father's diabetes that inspired Mayssa to create a better candy option. BEHAVE partners with chefs and food scientists to create candy that tastes too good to be true, in order to reduce the amount of sugar in the food system. Mayssa previously held brand partnership and marketing roles at the NFL, Uber, Daily Harvest, an...
Oct 23, 2024•28 min
Ken Joslin Ken is CEO of the Ken Joslin Team & the GROW STACK DRIVE brand. Ken is a pastor turned Coach & hosts CREATE, the #1 Faith-based Entrepreneur Conference in America, and the As The Leader Grows podcast. He has shared stages with people like John Maxwell, Brendon Burchard, Ed Mylett, David Meltzer & Grant Cardone. His GSD Elite Mastermind is an exclusive community of exceptional performers and top earners. Admiral Brian Luther Admiral Brian Luther serves as the President and ...
Oct 22, 2024•37 min
Stephen Riggio Stephen Riggio is the former Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble. For over forty years he was a key leader transforming the single flagship New York location into a national retailer that expanded into e-commerce and book publishing. Riggio has served on the boards of the National Book Foundation, the National Down Syndrome Society, and is a founding member of the AHRC New York City Foundation Board. He and his wife live in New York. Jennifer Schielke Jennifer Schielke i...
Oct 21, 2024•41 min
