John and Karen continue their discussion. In the previous episode, the two discussed Karen’s journey from marriage and family therapist to book publisher and strategic coach. Today, they talk about the publishing industry and her journey of balancing work and family. Karen also provides tips for authors. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Importance of Amazon book reviews [01:51] - B&N blackballed her book over Amazon affiliation [05:52] - What makes Morgan James Publishing diff...
Nov 24, 2023•39 min•Season 16Ep. 182
John talks with Karen Anderson – strategic book advisor and coach, associate publisher at Morgan James Publishing, author of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, ghostwriter, editor, and a devoted wife to Steve. Before Karen started working in the publishing world, she was a Marriage and Family Therapist. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:44] - The importance of story in non-fictio...
Nov 17, 2023•44 min•Season 16Ep. 181
This episode is a continuation of John's discussion with Ron. In Part 1, the two discussed Ron's journey from martial arts champion to leadership trainer. Today, they talk about Ron's journey from being a leadership coach to becoming an entrepreneur. Ron also shares valuable insights on leadership skills, relationships, personal growth, and success through serving others. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:18] - Ron's podcast: The Dirty Side of Leadership [04:11] - Challen...
Nov 11, 2023•45 min•Season 15Ep. 180
John talks with Ron Ward — the author of The Dirty Side of Leadership: Lessons about Management, Coaching, and Team Development, speaker, leadership coach, founder of 4Ward Operations, and co-host of the "The Dirty Side of Leadership" Podcast. Ron also served as Safety and Training Division Chief and Academy Director of the Federal Probation and Pretrial Services Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina. Listen to this episode to learn more: [0...
Nov 06, 2023•44 min•Season 15Ep. 179
John and Dr. Jen continue discussing bullying and abuse and how understanding brain science can help create positive change. Dr. Jen provides valuable insight into understanding abusive behavior through a medical lens rather than solely moral judgments. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The importance of critical thinking and verifying information [04:37] - The need to raise children with brain science [05:47] - Bullying in organizations [07:37] - Abuse of power and manipulation by...
Oct 23, 2023•45 min•Season 15Ep. 178
Bullying has long been recognized as a serious problem, but a new perspective from neuroscience reveals how damaging it can be. In this episode, today’s guest, Dr. Jen Fraser, discusses the intersection of bullying and neuroscience. Dr. Jen Fraser holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature, is the author of The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health, and serves as a consultant. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:14] - Dr. Jen’s backstory [05:37] - The intersec...
Oct 20, 2023•48 min•Season 15Ep. 177
John continues the conversation with Collette. In the previous episode, Collette talked about her journey to healing chronic illness through lifestyle changes and shared stories from her childhood and challenges with her health that led her to a 20-year search for answers. In this episode, the two talk about life, relationships, taking care of oneself, success, leadership, and much more. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Collette's definition of success [01:22] - Characteristics of...
Oct 13, 2023•41 min•Season 15Ep. 176
John talks to Collette Brown — personal wellness advocate, public speaker, host of the "Limitless Healing with Colette Brown" podcast, entrepreneur, and mother of two daughters. Currently, Collette is working on launching a product: Granola, a healthy on-the-go snack option free from inflammatory ingredients. Collette is also a philanthropist who donates to "The Unstoppable Foundation," supporting causes related to wellness and education. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [03...
Oct 13, 2023•40 min•Season 15Ep. 175
John talks with Sunni Hearin — a multi-time author, children’s writer, marketer, digital marketing agency owner, Amazon influencer, and live selling expert. Sunni’s book "Live Selling Secrets: The Top Secret Formula For 10x’ing Your Physical Product Sales Online" focuses on the art of live selling for physical products and online sales. In this episode, Sunni discusses her journey from writing children’s books to discovering the world of live selling. She also shares strategies and frameworks fo...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 15Ep. 174
John and Dr. Z continue discussing Dr. Z’s journey from traditional medicine to virtual healthcare. They also explore leadership, well-being, and work-life integration from Dr. Z’s perspective as a physician and entrepreneur. Dr. Z shares some valuable lessons about the importance of relationships, both in personal and professional life, and how they shape success and happiness. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Leadership skills and emotional intelligence in healthcare [04:17] - T...
Sep 29, 2023•40 min•Season 15Ep. 173
John talks with Dr. Miriam Zylberglait, affectionately known as Dr. Z — a three-time board-certified physician in internal medicine, geriatrics, and obesity medicine, a virtual well-being MD, educator, advocate for well-being and quality healthcare, entrepreneur, and author of the best-selling book “The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning and Well-Being”, daughter, wife, and mother. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:43] - How Dr. Z became a doctor [04...
Sep 23, 2023•42 min•Season 15Ep. 172
John talks with Kelsey Nicole Nelson - sports reporter & host, college professor, entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, analyst, marketing specialist, advocate for education, Director of Communications for NFYI (National Foster Youth Institute), and radio and TV host. She has worked with organizations such as SP Nation, NASCAR, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and NFYI. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:42] - Kelsey’s background [06:07] - Kelsey’s passion for sports an...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 15Ep. 171
John talks with Cung Le — former StrikeForce MMA fighter and champion, weight world champion, Warrior of God, kickboxing champion, UFC fighter, winner of multiple national Sanda champion, three-time bronze medalist (represented USA at the World Championships in three different World Games,) the only athlete in America to win three medals at the World Championships, winner of the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation) Low Sanda World Title, Strikeforce Middleweight World Champion (defeated Fra...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 15Ep. 170
The loss of a loved one, particularly a parent, can be a challenging and emotional journey that we will inevitably experience at some point in our lives. In this episode, John bares his soul, recounting his personal experience with the recent passing of his mother, and offers practical advice for coping with grief. He provides a genuine look into the emotions and thoughts that come with such a profound loss and offers tips for gracefully handling the weight of that loss. Listen to this episode t...
Aug 26, 2023•24 min•Season 14Ep. 169
John talks with Phil Mershon — director of experience at Social Media Examiner, International speaker, author of the book “Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences,” and a jazz saxophonist. Phil has over 15 years of experience planning major conferences and events and is passionate about using events to help people make meaningful connections and drive transformation. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Introduction [02:50] - Phil’s background and journey ...
Aug 19, 2023•46 min•Season 14Ep. 168
John talks to TR Matson — former US Navy fighter pilot with over two decades of experience in both military and civilian aviation. Beyond his aviation expertise, TR is also the author of two books: "Treason Flight" and "Vengeance Flight." His remarkable journey includes serving as a naval aviator aboard the USS Nimitz, excelling as an E-2 Hawkeye pilot and piloting the FAA T-45 Goshawk. TR also held the esteemed role of Landing Signals Officer (LSO) during his military tenure. Currently, he serv...
Aug 12, 2023•49 min•Season 13Ep. 167
John continues his engaging conversation with renowned speaker and professional branding expert Sylvie di Giusto. Their conversation delves deeper into relationships, leadership, and personal growth, exploring the crucial role that one's visual appearance plays in making impactful first impressions. Sylvie's passion for helping people to make the most of their unique qualities shines throughout the episode. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Importance of first impressions in brandi...
Aug 08, 2023•34 min•Season 13Ep. 166
John talks with Sylvie di Giusto — a renowned personal branding expert, former human resources professional, leadership development specialist, keynote speaker, and author of “The Image of Leadership: How Leaders Package Themselves to Stand Out for the Right Reasons” and “Discover Your Fair Advantage: Leverage Your Unique Selling Points and Human Potential for Work, Business and Life,” trusted advisor to corporations and organizations, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00]...
Jul 28, 2023•38 min•Season 13Ep. 165
Get ready for an electrifying revelation, dear listeners! Our charismatic host, John, is bursting with excitement as he has a monumental announcement to share with all of you. The cat's out of the bag, folks—John is taking the literary world by storm! Since 2016, he's been on a covert mission, and now, with great pride, we can reveal that his mission is accomplished! John is set to pen his FIRST-EVER book! 📖 So what's the Buzz?🌟 At this moment, we must keep the book's tantalizing contents unde...
Jul 28, 2023•16 min•Season 13Ep. 164
John talks with Rachel JOY Baribeau — founder of “I’m Changing the Narrative,” retired national sportscaster for FoxSports, ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo, and Sirius XM, host of the “Joystarters” podcast, author of “Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It),” mental health advocate, speaker, wife, and bonus mom. Rachel spreads her message of joy and encourages us to live life to the fullest. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Introduction...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 13Ep. 163
John and Ruben dive deeper into their conversation as Ruben shares stories from his speaking engagements, his journey as a parent, and his successful ventures in business. Ruben also provides a sneak peek into his book, "The Shortcut: The Fastest Way to Achieve Your Goals," which imparts invaluable life lessons through inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles. This episode is all about facing fears, pursuing dreams, and achieving success through hard work and perseverance. Listen to this episod...
Jul 08, 2023•43 min•Season 13Ep. 162
John talks with Ruben Gonzalez — 4-time Winter Olympian in luge, speaker, author, husband, and dad. Ruben competed in 4 different Olympics over four decades (1988, 1992, 2002, 2010), setting the record for most Winter Olympics competed by a single athlete. He plans to compete in the 2026 Olympics in Milan at age 60 to become the oldest Winter Olympian. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:16] - Competing in the Olympics over four decades [04:56] - Ruben’s TED talk [11:27] - ...
Jul 01, 2023•45 min•Season 13Ep. 161
John and Mike conclude their conversation by discussing leadership, diversity, and personal growth. They also explore the remarkable resilience of Holocaust survivors and emphasize the importance of personal growth and mentors. In previous parts, they discussed Mike's Navy career, Top Gun school, failure, and personal growth. They also highlighted the importance of mentors, embracing new ideas, and addressing mental health stigmas among military personnel. Listen to this episode to learn more: [...
Jun 18, 2023•35 min•Season 13Ep. 160
John and Mike continued their conversation. In the first part, Mike shared his insights and experiences, starting with his time at the prestigious Top Gun school. He explained how he went from attending the US Naval Academy to achieving the rank of Two Star Rear Admiral. In this episode, the two delve into various topics related to personal growth, leadership, and transitioning from the military to civilian life. Mike also expressed his vision and mission to inspire leaders to lead with compassi...
Jun 18, 2023•43 min•Season 13Ep. 159
John talks with Mike Manazir, Call Sign "Nasty." Mike is a highly accomplished retired two-star admiral with 36 years of service in the United States Navy. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1981 and attended the renowned Top Gun school. He is also the author of the book "Learn How to Lead to Win," which features 33 powerful stories from his time in the Navy. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Mike's Introduction [01:19] - Realism in Top Gun movies [05:54] - Mike's Top Gun sc...
Jun 18, 2023•43 min•Season 13Ep. 158
John and Tracy continue their conversation. In Part 1, Tracy shared how her unwavering dedication helped her son, Noah, lead a fulfilling life despite having autism. Today, Tracy dives into a discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine. She explores its long-term effects, controversies, and important health considerations. Tracy also delves into adverse effects stories associated with vaccines and presents scientific evidence regarding the potential neurological damage they might cause. Listen to this...
Jun 10, 2023•34 min•Season 13Ep. 157
John talks with Tracy Slepcevic — the warrior mom who healed her son with autism. Tracy is a bestselling author of the book "Warrior Mom: A Mother's Journey in Healing Her Son with Autism," a certified integrative health coach, keynote speaker, Air Force veteran, and the founder of Pur Health. Tracy's relentless efforts and biomedical intervention enabled her son Noah to lead a fully functional life today despite having autism. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Introduction [01:55]...
Jun 10, 2023•41 min•Season 12Ep. 156
Content Warning: This episode delves into the sensitive topics of sexual assault and abuse experienced by athletes, exploring the profound impact it has on their lives. John and Katherine continue their conversation delving into Katherine’s inspiring journey of resilience and advocacy in the fight against sexual abuse. Katherine opens up about the profound impact the abuse had on her life, career, and relationships, shedding light on the challenges she faced and the strength she discovered withi...
Jun 04, 2023•38 min•Season 12Ep. 155
Content Warning: This episode delves into the sensitive topics of sexual assault and abuse experienced by athletes, exploring the profound impact it has on their lives. John talks to Katherine Star — 2-time Olympic swimmer for Great Britain, Commonwealth Games medalist, 3-time NCAA swimming team champion, 14-time All-American, founder of Safe4Athletes and Team Athlete Integrity, author of “Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir by an Olympian.” Tune in as Katherine shares her incredible and inspiring stor...
Jun 04, 2023•39 min•Season 12Ep. 154
John talks to Tara Fogarty-Graziano — an Emmy award-winning producer and owner of TFG Productions & Consulting. With an impressive 20 years of experience in television production, Tara is a distinguished force in the industry. She has worked on major shows and across various genres, including Project Runway, Wife Swap, The Doctors, and The Rachael Ray Show, where she showcased her expertise and creativity for the past decade. Alongside her professional accomplishments, Tara is also a wife an...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 12Ep. 153
