John talks with Matt Beaudreau — educator, co-founder of Apogee Strong, entrepreneur, two-time TEDx speaker, Stanford University’s Corporate Trainer of the Year, host of The Essential 11 Podcast, author of the book Collaborative Homeschooling: A Manifesto for a 21st Century Education After COVID-19, husband, and dad. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] – Intro [00:35] – Matt’s bio [01:45] – Matt’s background and the realization of patterns in education [04:48] – Matt’s approach to educ...
Dec 14, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 242
John continues his conversation with Dr. Andrea Vitz. In this episode, they dive deep into the concept of Emotional Sobriety and how it impacts our lives and relationships. She also discusses her book “The You You’ve Never Met” and explains how it helps people struggling with behaviors, relationships, or success in life. In the previous episode, they talked about how emotions shape our lives and relationships and how Emotional Sobriety can transform your life. Listen to this episode to learn mor...
Dec 06, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 241
John talks with Dr. Andrea Vitz – life and relationship coach, doctor of chiropractic with over 20 years of experience, developer of Emotional Sobriety Training, TEDx speaker, author of the book "The You You’ve Never Met: How to Stop Experiencing Pain and Chaos in All of Your Relationships by Sobering Up, Emotionally Speaking" , entrepreneur, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:26] - Dr. Andrea’s bio [04:40] - Intoxicated identity of Dr. Andrea [05:53] - Upda...
Nov 29, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 240
John talks with Lindsey Graham, a.k.a The Patriot Barbie. Lindsey is the founder of The Patriot Barbie Shop and co-founder of Pretty Little Patriot, author of the book Targeted, founder of Galatians Girl Ministries Inc., strong supporter of pro-gun rights and pro-life values, public speaker, entrepreneur, and proud wife and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:08] - Lindsey’s bio and backstory [02:56] - Lindsey’s pre-2020 life as a successful entrepreneur [03:48] - Rece...
Nov 22, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 239
John continues his conversation with Dr. Amber Selking about the power of changing your mindset, how it can rewire your brain and help you think in more positive ways. Dr. Selking also discusses her book, Winning the Mental Game . In Part 1, Dr. Selking shared her journey from being a college athlete to finding her calling in helping people improve their mindsets and leadership. She also discussed how the brain works and the importance of managing our thoughts to improve performance and wellbein...
Nov 15, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 238
John talks with Dr. Amber Selking — author of Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets , podcast host of Building Championship Mindsets, entrepreneur, mental performance coach for LSU football, wife, and mom. Dr. Amber has a PhD in Applied Sport and Human Performance Psychology from the University of Missouri. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:29] - Dr. Amber’s bio and backstory [03:53] - Working with LSU football [05:48] - Why Dr. Amber de...
Nov 08, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 237
John continues his conversation with The Married Entrepreneurs, Kay Lee and Robert Fukui. In this episode, they talk about couples who work together, keeping a healthy balance between work and personal life, why relationships are the foundation for business success, tips on quality time, and the power of daily habits like prayer and affirmation. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:31] - Statistics on divorce rate among entrepreneurs [02:42] - Is their coaching geared toward...
Nov 02, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 236
John sits down with husband-and-wife duo Kay Lee and Robert Fukui — business consultants and co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs’ Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance . Kay Lee and Robert share their journeys as entrepreneurs from very different backgrounds, how they met, their premarital counseling, and their experience working together as couplepreneurs. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:21] - Kay Lee’s and Robert’s backgrounds [06:20] - John’s background in ...
Oct 25, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 235
John continues his conversation with Panda Ludwig. Panda discusses her upcoming book, The Panda Principles: The Black and White of Business According to 100+ Founders . She discusses the importance of improving her relationship with herself and how that has impacted her business. Becoming healthy was/is so important for Panda and now she sees the need to strike a balance between health and wealth. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and recap of part 1 [01:17] - Panda’s unconve...
Oct 18, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 234
John talks with Panda Ludwig — speaker, multiple-time founder, transformative CFO, former director of a non-profit, author of the upcoming book “The Panda Principles,” and founder of Increase Expert, a business advisory firm. Panda shares her journey as an entrepreneur, overcoming burnout, and her transformation from building wealth to building health. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - Panda’s bio [03:04] - Panda’s backstory [04:56] - Building a successful business ...
Oct 12, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 233
John continues his discussion with Shawn and Stormie Andrews. In Part 1, they share the story of how they went from being work colleagues to becoming friends and, eventually, a couple. In this episode, Shawn & Stormie discuss the story behind writing their new book, The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check, which started as a business book but turned into a humorous look at relationships. They also share how working on it helped them grow closer as a couple. Listen to this episode to learn mo...
Oct 04, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 232
John sits down with Shawn and Stormie Andrews, the dynamic husband-wife duo who co-authored The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check. Shawn is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in business and was named Entrepreneur of the Year in Nevada in 2021. Stormie, the creator of the World’s Best Buyer Persona System, is an author and has been named one of the Top 50 Tech Visionaries by InterCon. They are also the founders of BREATHE! Exp, an event and experience company that combine...
Sep 27, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 231
John talks with Robb Munger — former Army officer, founder of Exodus Place (a nonprofit that helps homeless people), and author of the book Momentum: A Book About Getting One’s Momentum Back. Robb has also served in the National Guard, worked in finance and real estate, and helped turn around Guiding Light Mission, a struggling nonprofit. Robb shares his mission to improve the world and how meeting Tim, a homeless man, changed his life. That encounter led him to realize that building relationshi...
Sep 20, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 230
John continues his conversation with Petra Velzeboer. The two share their valuable perspectives on education, the changing job market, mental health, and the impact of digital technology on our well-being. Petra also shares her journey of writing her first book, Begin with You, and her upcoming book, Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, which explores the impact of technology on our mental health and relationships. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and...
Sep 13, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 229
John talks with Petra Velzeboer – psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, founder of PVL (a mental health consulting business), author of Begin with You: Invest in Your Mental Well-Being and Satisfaction at Work and Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, and a proud mother of two. Petra was born and raised in a religious cult, which led to many challenges in her life, including addiction and depression. She now uses her experiences to help, inspire, and support others. Listen to thi...
Sep 06, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 228
Episode 227 Into the Storm with Kevin DeShazo (Part 2) In Part 1, Kevin shared his journey, from his non-entrepreneurial upbringing to founding BETTER and Fieldhouse Media, and the importance of developing mental toughness and resilience. In this episode, he discusses his book Keep Chopping Wood and how seasoning wood parallels long-term growth. He also discusses the importance of consistent effort and commitment in improving any area of life—whether it’s leadership skills or relationships—and s...
Aug 30, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 227
John talks with Kevin DeShazo — author, co-founder of BETTER, founder of Fieldhouse Media, keynote speaker, consultant for top leaders/teams on leadership, culture, mindset, and high-performance, husband, and dad. Kevin’s new book, Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage, is about building mental toughness and overcoming adversity. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Kevin’s bio [02:06] - Kevin’s backstory [03:22] - Meeting his wife [04:13] - Startin...
Aug 23, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 226
John and Mary Beth continue their discussion. In the previous episode, Mary Beth shared her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and adversity to become a respected judge and now a passionate advocate for recovery. Today, she talks more about the recovery process and shares her experiences to reduce stigma, offer hope, and guide others on the path to healing. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and recap of Part 1 [01:26] - The process for becoming a Federal Admin...
Aug 16, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 225
John talks with Mary Beth O’Connor — retired Federal Administrative Law Judge, author of the book “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction,” childhood trauma survivor, addiction overcomer (sober since 1994), board member of the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, trainer, speaker, and wife. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:06] - Mary Beth’s bio [04:01] - How childhood abuse led Mary Beth to use drugs at 12 [06:05] - Escalation of her addiction during her...
Aug 09, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 224
John talks with Diana Lammerts – TV host, journalist, business strategist, entrepreneur, content creator, head of DL Media, and Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council. Diana has also worked in radio and TV production. As Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council, Diana helps businesses integrate AI into their operations to drive growth and efficiency. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:07] - AI in daily life [05:50] - How AI is impact...
Aug 03, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 223
John talks with AJ Adams — author of The Bible Business Blueprint, founder of the Gospel Patrons Community, CEO of Thousand Hills Consulting, marketing expert, speaker, coach, husband, and father. Through his company, AJ helps people grow their businesses and give generously to make a positive impact in the world. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and AJ’s bio [02:16] - AJ’s background [03:58] - Discovering the power of public speaking [05:27] - Transition from minist...
Jul 27, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 222
In the previous episode, John and Dr. Keira Barr discussed her journey into the field of dermatology and how her skin changes led her to discover the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin. Today, they discuss the importance of curiosity, compassion, and connection for healing and how these impact skin health and our overall well-being, relationships, and business. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - 3 secrets for healing the body: curiosity, compassion, and connection [...
Jul 21, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 220
John shares his thoughts on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. While the bullet only grazed his ear, the incident shook the nation. John opens up about his reaction to the news and how it made him reflect on the current political discourse in America. He stresses the importance of treating those who have opposing views with empathy and compassion and finding solutions instead of creating more conflict. This episode...
Jul 18, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 221
John talks with Dr. Keira Barr — a dual board-certified dermatologist, menopause specialist, author of The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty, and Live the Life You Crave , speaker, educator, skin cancer survivor, wife, and mom. The two discuss the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin and the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:57] - Dr. Keira’s backgroun...
Jul 12, 2024•36 min•Season 17Ep. 219
John talks with Wade Thomas – executive and business coach, consultant, speaker, author of From the Heart: Achieve Epic Results With an Approach That Works, and host of the Aim to Win podcast. Wade helps people and businesses achieve their full potential through compassion, empathy, and strategic business practices. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Wade's background [01:11] - Early career in retail and sales and transition into HR [07:16] - Decision to write the bo...
Jul 06, 2024•47 min•Season 17Ep. 218
In this episode, John and Maria continue their discussion. They talk about the strategies introverts can use to work through their fear of public speaking, how to boost confidence during presentations, details of her coaching programs, and how she helps ambitious introverts improve their speaking and networking skills and advance their careers. In the past episode, Maria shared her journey from a corporate job to helping corporate introverts overcome their fear of public speaking. Listen to this...
Jun 29, 2024•36 min•Season 18Ep. 217
John talks with Maria Malik — corporate speaking coach, host of The Introverted Speaker Podcast, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and wife. Maria helps corporate introverts overcome their fear of public speaking in the workplace, give memorable presentations & excel at impromptu speaking through coaching. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - John’s book update [01:40] - Maria’s bio [03:25] - Career transition from corporate job to entrepreneurship [09:42] - The challenges i...
Jun 21, 2024•33 min•Season 18Ep. 216
John talks with Danielle Fette — Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of FetTech. Danielle started as a nurse, then moved to pharmaceutical sales and became an expert in regenerative medicine. Danielle and her husband created FetTech to innovate freely in healthcare. They developed unique healing products like Xcellistem Wound Powder and ReyaGel, which can shorten the time needed to heal wounds. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:41] - Danielle’s bio [01:40] - What...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 17Ep. 215
In Part 1, John and Christine discussed the events that shaped Christine’s views on love and relationships. They talked about how she overcame past traumas, learned more about herself, and forgave those who hurt her, including herself. In this episode, they delve deeper into relationships, the challenges both men and women face, the importance of emotional connection and physical intimacy, and building and maintaining a thriving relationship with your partner. Listen to this episode to learn mor...
Jun 07, 2024•36 min•Season 17Ep. 214
John talks with Christine Jewell — author of Drop the Armor: Release the Past, Ignite Your Faith, and Unlock an Extraordinary Life, host of the Breaking Chains Podcast, certified executive coach, holistic health coach, entrepreneur, speaker, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and Christine’s bio [01:37] - Christine’s backstory [03:23] - Past incidents that impacted Christine’s view on love and relationships [12:21] - Christine’s journey of healing and learning t...
Jun 01, 2024•39 min•Season 17Ep. 213
