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Real Leaders Podcast

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The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Episodes

Ep. 101 What Is Consciousness?

Dr. Divya Chander is the faculty chair of neuroscience at Singularity University and attending anesthesiologist at Stanford. In today's episode she shares what it means to be conscious, where it comes from, and what you can do to strengthen your mind.

Jun 04, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Ep. 100 A Princess Found

The Princess of Sierra Leone was fostered from birth by an all-white family in West Virginia. Now, Princess Sarah Culberson shares her inspiring journey to reconnect with her Prince Father and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

May 31, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Ep. 99 Free Won't vs. Free Will

Shane Skillen is the CEO of Hotspex who breaks down the psychology of consumer decision making and what a company must do to survive the post-COVID era. In today's episode Shane shares why marketing is so effective, how to show strength in a post-covid-era, and if consumers have free will.

May 28, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Ep. 98 Let's Talk About The Opioid Crisis

Mitch Prager is the Founder of Soberman's Estate a recovery center for those impacted by substance use disorder, alcoholism, or any behavioral health disorder. In this episode, Prager sheds light on the opioid crisis, how it has impacted his personal life and the road to recovery. If you or a loved one are experiencing hardship during the quarantine you can dial Mitch Prager's number 480-595-2222.

May 25, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Ep. 97 Ingredients For Change

Matthew Wadiak is the Founder of both Blue Apron and Cooks Venture who shares today the ingredients of systems change. In today's episode Matthew shares the forecast for food insecurity, why he decided to pursue regenerative agriculture, and the offshoots that come from pursuing big and bold ideas. Watch the live interview here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/matthewwadiak

May 22, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Ep. 96 Success vs. Significance

Mike Myatt is the Founder and Chairman of N2Growth who helps CEOs rethink their definition of success. In today's episode, Myatt shares how to train your mind to project a positive image, what painful moments in his life lead to his own growth, and the difference between success and significance. Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLeadersMagazine?sub_confirmation=1...

May 18, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Ep. 95 Coffee For First Responders

Luke Schneider is the Founder of Fire Department Coffee whose organization brews java for the hardest working people out there. And on today's episode, I asked Luke about his journey to becoming a firefighter, the similarities between leading in the line of duty and operating a company, and the ingredients in his coffee roast. If you want to try a cup of their famous coffee Fire Department is giving you all a discount for 25% off their coffee. Just head to their website and enter in coupon code:...

May 15, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Ep. 94 Keeping More Women In the Kitchen

Joanna James is the director and filmmaker of A Fine Line a documentary empowering women to become leaders in and out of the kitchen and on today's episode Joanna shares what makes a good story, the struggles females face to become head chefs, and how restaurants will be impacted by this pandemic. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.you...

May 13, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Ep. 93 Determining Your Path

Buddy Teaster, CEO at Soles4Souls joins the podcast today to explain the impact a shoe can have on the soul, what motivated him to switch to the nonprofit sector, and how to determine a path that gives you the most juice. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLeadersMagazine?sub_confirmation=1...

May 11, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Ep. 92 The Importance of a Strong Mission

Jamin Arvig is the founder of Tier1 Water and in this episode, he shares what his initial message to employees was amongst the news of a pandemic, how they are adapting, and the importance of a strong mission.

May 08, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Ep. 91 Transitioning To Green

Pete Davis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Green Print a company who ranked on the Real Leaders Impact Awards and in today's episode he shares how companies with strong eco-missions are retaining more employees and customers, a few examples of organizations making forward-looking decisions, and if he thinks the green biz movement is just a trend. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: ...

May 05, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Ep. 90 Smiling Is A Language

Jean-Paul Laurent is the Founder of Unspoken Smiles and on today's episode, we ask Jean-Paul about what moment defined his career, how a toothbrush can brighten a kid's day and the challenges of dental care in poverty-stricken areas around the world. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLeadersMagazine?sub_confirmati...

May 03, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Ep. 89 Psychedelic Experience Leads To Business Philosophy

David Bronner is the CEO and Chief Cosmic Officer at Dr. Bronner's. In this episode, David’s experiences that have reconfigured his perspective of how business can be operated. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLeadersMagazine?sub_confirmation=1...

May 01, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Ep. 88 Patagonia Philosophy

Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia suggests the values of their hardware climbing company are still engrained into the decision making of the company. In this episode, Vincent shares the origin of Patagonia, how they see their role in society, and the secret to sustaining growth with environmental restrictions. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subsc...

Apr 29, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Ep. 87 How Your Great Grandchildren Will Live In The Future

James Ehrlich is the Founder of Regen Villages, a spin-off company inspired in part by Stanford research during the Solar Decathlon. He shares on this episode his model for building self-sustaining villages, how COVID-19 will impact our lifestyle, and the downside of living in big cities. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Apr 27, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Ep. 86 Paul Stamets Redefines Darwinian Theory

Paul Stamets a world-renowned mycologist and ambassador for the fungal kingdom and in today's episode Stamets shares why fungi should have equal funding to technology, the misconceptions of psilocybin, and what Darwin got wrong.

Apr 22, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Ep. 85 Finding Your Balance

Roberto Milk is the co-founder and CEO of NOVICA the largest impact market place in the world providing talented artisans in emerging markets access to first-world consumers. In today’s episode, Roberto shares why he pursued this idea, what responsibility comes along with being the main source of income for families during a crisis, and ultimately how to find balance as a hardworking social entrepreneur. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% ...

Apr 21, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Ep. 84 Are Viruses At the Top of the Food Chain?

David Quammen is a renowned traveling scientific writer who wrote the thriller Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic in 2012 and the revelations in his books have now come true. Quammen shares today when he thinks the quarantine will end, how climate change impacts the spread of viral diseases, and ultimately who is at the top of the food chain. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders...

Apr 19, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Ep. 83 World Wildlife Fund (WWF) On Going Beyond The Balance Sheet

Sheila Bonini is the Vice President of Private Sector Engagement at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) who shares the importance of cross-sector partnerships, how companies can be stewards of the environment, and what leadership is needed to go beyond the balance sheet. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLeadersMagazine...

Apr 18, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Ep. 82 Staying Classy

Scot Chisolm is the Founder and CEO of Classy.org, one of the largest online fundraising platforms for nonprofits. In this episode Scot shares why for-profits should act like nonprofits, the story behind his first sale, and what pressure comes along with early investment at age 24. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Re...

Apr 16, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Ep. 81 The Secret To Happiness

Jim Estill is the CEO of Danby Appliances who shares how a crisis can shift your mindstate and business. If you'd like a new perspective on how to motivate your staff during these times this is a great podcast for you. How do you learn a mindset of gratitude? How are leaders pivoting their roles during this crisis, and will the coronavirus change business as we know it? Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-l...

Apr 15, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Ep. 80 Why Do We Recycle In The First Place?

Keefe Harrison is the CEO of The Recycling Partnership, who wants to set the record straight about the impact of Recycling. What is the circular economy? Is recycling economically viable and why are we recycling in the first place? Those questions answered on this episode of the Real Leaders Podcast. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www....

Apr 13, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Ep. 79 Will Impact Investors Revive Capitalism?

Amit Bouri is the CEO of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) who wants to make sure people are invested in more than just profit. What is impact investing? Can business owners handle their problems in socially constructive ways? How much more money needs to be allocated to impact investments to sustain the future? Find out on this episode of the Real Leaders podcast. Enjoy! Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazin...

Apr 11, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Ep. 78 Our Words Have Power

Josh Neumann is the founder of Kind Lips, the lip balm company on a mission to serve as a constant reminder for customers to say kind things. In this episode, Josh opens up about why he changed career paths, how his mission became his marketing and shares 3 powerful habits that changed his life. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtu...

Apr 09, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Ep. 77 Nunbelievable

Co-founders Kuda Biza and Bryan Janeczko join the Real Leaders Podcast to share why the world doesn’t need another Oreo, how nuns inspired them to bake social responsibility into their cookie company, and what leadership is needed from investors to help solve food insecurity. Nunbelievable is a direct-to-consumer baked goods company on a mission to provide 1 million meals to American soup kitchens by 2022. For every one dozen cookies they sell, Nunbelieable donates 2 meals. Buy a cookie, feed th...

Apr 05, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Ep. 76 The Great Reset

Gary A. Bolles is an internationally-recognized expert on the future of work and the future of learning. Bolles joins the show to make sure capital leaders find the courage to rethink the day-to-day after this virtual trial. What will the future of work look like? What leadership skills does one need to possess? Find out on this episode of the Real Leaders Podcast. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leader...

Apr 04, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Ep. 75 Values Create Your Value

Kristin Groos-Richmond is the CEO of Revolution Foods which provides healthy school meals to children with no artificial anything. In this episode she explains why mission-driven companies are winning the talent war, how Rev Foods is addressing a $20 Billion market, and even some of the recipes she incorporated off the advice from Asian and Haitian parents. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/su...

Apr 02, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Ep. 74 Make Your Visions Come To Life

Joe Hart is the CEO of Dale Carnegie Training who notoriously wrote the book How To Win Friends and Influence People who shares why an 86 year-old book is still relevant, how a person's awareness and intention can be the key difference-maker in their life, and what the cost of inauthentic leadership is.

Apr 01, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Ep. 73 What Reagan Taught Me

Lisa Gable is the Former U.S Ambassador and now current CEO of F.A.R.E (Food Allergy Research and Education) who shares the focus from President Reagan, objective decision making, and how to thrive in a complex environment. Leave us a review if you enjoyed hearing from this leader. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Re...

Mar 29, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Ep. 72 The Impact of Pandemics

Dr. David Bray, former IT Chief for the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead the program’s technology response during 9/11, the 2001 Anthrax attacks, Severe Acute Respiratory System (SARS) in 2003, and other international public health emergencies. He joins the Real Leaders Podcast to talk about the response, nature, and impact of Pandemics. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Recei...

Mar 25, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 72
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