In this episode of The Lucra Podcast , Mindie talks with Jenn Malecha, founder of Wholistic Health Boss, about the deeper roots of burnout and how to align your health with your business and lifestyle. Jenn shares her story of leaving a six-figure corporate job to follow her passion, the physical symptoms that were trying to get her attention, and how functional lab testing revealed the real causes behind her burnout.
Jul 16, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 137
How do you go from nearly taking your own life to skiing solo across Antarctica and writing a book endorsed by the Dalai Lama? In this extraordinary conversation, Mindie talks with Akshay Nanavati—Marine Corps veteran, polar explorer, and author of Fearvana—about what it really means to embrace suffering, conquer fear, and live on the sacred edge of life. Akshay shares: ✅ His journey from addiction, PTSD, and self-destruction to becoming a Marine and extreme adventurer ✅ The inside story of his ...
Jul 05, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 136
How do you build extraordinary relationships while chasing high-impact goals? In this powerful conversation, Mindie sits down with Melissa Nanavati , a speaker, author, and relationship architect, to unpack what it takes to create thriving partnerships as a high performer. Melissa shares: ✅ How to apply your high-performance skills to your love life ✅ Why clarity on core values is the secret weapon in dating ✅ Her incredible story of going on 100 first dates before finding her match ✅ Insights f...
Jul 05, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 135
In this unforgettable episode, Mindie sits down with Hall of Fame speaker, entertainer, and president of CardioMiracle, Jason Hewlett , to talk about courage, comedy, and keeping your promise—to yourself and to the world. 🎧 Whether you’re a speaker, performer, entrepreneur, or simply someone with a dream in your heart, this episode will inspire you to own your uniqueness and double down on what matters most. 📍 Show notes and more at https://lucra.com/ tlp-134 /...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 134
Why Success Can Be So Scary We don’t usually think of success as something to fear. It’s supposed to be the goal, the win, the finish line we’ve been crawling toward for years. For many high performers, pain has been the fuel. We’re used to proving something to someone, somewhere (even if that someone is a ghost from the past or never existed at all). When that external motivator is gone, we have to recalibrate.
Apr 23, 2025•6 min
50% of Americans make New Year's resolutions, but only about 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days.
Jan 26, 2025•4 min•Season 5Ep. 133
In this episode of The Lucra Podcast , we'll get set for 2025 with some powerful questions and a look at what we want more or less of in the new year.
Dec 30, 2024•4 min•Season 5Ep. 132
In this episode of The Lucra Podcast , I’m sharing insights inspired by last night’s full moon—and yes, a fair bit of freezing weather to witness its beauty. The natural cycles of the moon offer a powerful metaphor for the cycles we experience in life and business. From new beginnings to moments of growth, celebration, and reflection, there’s wisdom in embracing where we are in the process instead of forcing what isn’t ready.
Dec 15, 2024•3 min•Season 5Ep. 131
In this episode of The Lucra Podcast , we explore the transformative power of the expectation effect —how the thoughts you nurture today shape the reality you’ll experience tomorrow. Drawing on both science and personal insight, we dive into how your brain primes you to notice opportunities (or obstacles) based on the expectations you set.
Nov 26, 2024•3 min
Join me on The Lucra Podcast as we dive into Warren Buffett's timeless advice: "The best investment you can make is in yourself." In this episode, we'll explore practical tips for investing in your skills and well-being. Discover how to turn self-investment into lifelong wealth, boost your confidence, and create positive ripple effects in your career and relationships. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra....
Nov 17, 2024•7 min
In this episode, we explore the surprising allies that help fuel the journey of entrepreneurs: ignorance and confidence. Drawing on personal stories and lessons from Steven Pressfield’s Do The Work , we discuss why being unaware of challenges can be a gift and how bold belief propels us forward when doubt creeps in. Tune in to learn why starting before you're ready and believing in your success are keys to launching any new endeavor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...
Nov 10, 2024•6 min
In this episode of The Lucra Podcast , we dive into the difference between knowing how to reach your goals and actually putting in the work to achieve them. Inspired by a powerful Mary Oliver quote, I share from nearly two decades of coaching, exploring why commitment and true effort make all the difference. Whether you're striving for financial freedom, personal growth, or a more meaningful life, this episode reveals how real progress comes from showing up consistently—especially when the path ...
Oct 27, 2024•4 min
In this episode of The Lucra Podcast , I sit down with entrepreneur and visionary Yanik Silver to explore how aligning purpose with business can create meaningful impact and lasting success. Yanik shares his journey from digital marketing success to building Maverick 1000 , a global network of entrepreneurs dedicated to doing well by doing good. We dive into how business can be a lever for positive change, staying grounded in chaotic times, and why integrating purpose into your work accelerates ...
Oct 05, 2024•40 min
Join me for a captivating conversation with relationship expert Alex Allman, where we explore the multifaceted world of adult friendships, networking challenges, and the complexities of relationships. Tune in as Alex and I reconnect, sharing insights on the value of maintaining strong friendships through life's transitions and the unique difficulties men face when they rely too heavily on their partners for emotional support. In this episode, we riff on everything from entrepreneurship to the in...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Vinnie Fisher is a dynamic and successful businessman, lawyer, and chairman of the highly esteemed Fully Accountable . With more than 20 years of experience leading companies to success and authoring two highly acclaimed best-sellers, Vinnie is an expert in growth strategy and leadership development. He has been instrumental in launching the careers of countless ambitious individuals. His wealth of knowledge allows him to help companies grow personally as well as professionally by developing the...
Nov 19, 2023•41 min
Learn more at TradesTrending.com . Silas Peters is the founder and publisher of Trades Trending and Trades Trending Research, and co-founder/COO of Blue Marlin Advisors, LLC. He has been an active trader for 15+ years in equities, commodity futures, currencies, and options, focusing on analysis and price action, institutional levels, and historical data to put the odds in his favor. Silas began working on a global trading desk at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) right out of college, executing ...
Nov 05, 2023•37 min
A number of years ago, Riley Dayne invited Mindie Kniss and Sean Stephenson to be in his film, The Abundance Factor . In this episode, Mindie catches up with Riley on what he's been up to since. They chat about: Pursuing the "responsible" path and how that turned out How a destabilizing life event can turn into a dream realized IF you have the courage to pursue it Naivety as a super-power Riley Dayne is an award-winning Canadian entrepreneur, writer, and director known for his impactful work in ...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min
Let me introduce you to my friend, DeAnna Rogers. At one point, she was a single mom diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Not only did she meet and marry the man of her dreams and win out over cancer, but she helped create this "little thing" called Traffic & Conversion Summit with the guys over at Digital Marketer. Here's a bit more about her story in her own words: In the past twenty years, I have owned several of my own successful businesses. When diagnosed with cancer, I took a long look at wh...
Oct 26, 2023•36 min
Nic Kusmich is the Founder of the H2H Media group and NicholasKusmich.com . He's responsible for over 10B ad impressions, over 55M leads generated, and $600M in collective revenue. Nicholas is best known as a Leading Digital Advertising Strategist and for having the highest ROI's in the industry (up to 30,973.32%). Working with A-List clients, including top thought-leaders, NYT Best Selling Authors, Top Inc 500, and fast-growth companies, he creates advertising campaigns that don’t suck and allo...
Oct 18, 2023•49 min
From her early days as a teenager coding and pioneering business growth, Sheevaun Moran's journey as a Transformational Coach and Business Growth Strategist is a rich tapestry of experiences that have defined her unique path. At just eleven years old, she ventured into entrepreneurship, setting the stage for a career marked by innovation and leadership. Sheevaun's Midas touch played a pivotal role in propelling a small business to a staggering $140 million valuation, eventually leading to its ac...
Oct 12, 2023•44 min
Text version at https://lucra.substack.com/p/let-them-underestimate-you This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com
Oct 08, 2023•4 min
Garrett Gunderson is the author of nine books, including multiple Wall Street Journal best-sellers, with Killing Sacred Cows hitting number 1 and making the New York Times Best Sellers list. His book, What Would the Rockefellers Do?, has been consistently among the top 5 titles in Amazon’s Wealth Management category since its publication. Garrett is a speaker who uses entertainment to educate and his theatrical keynote illustrates the principles in his most recent book, Money Unmasked, using hum...
Oct 03, 2023•37 min
Next time you're having a bad day, consider Laura Fredrickson's extraordinary story of her parent's double suicide, losing everything in the Dot.com crash, and a wildfire destroying her home. AND YET... Despite all of this, Laura redefined her relationship with her own worth and created a life of purpose and joy. As she says, "True Wealth is a Mindset." Laura Fredrickson is a True Wealth Coach, Ted X Speaker, Best Selling Author of A Journey Back to Self , and was featured in Forbes Women for he...
Sep 27, 2023•48 min
Alexis Banc is CEO of Kwik Brain , a global brand revolutionizing the world of brain performance and mental fitness. As a co-founder of Kwik Learning, the premier online academy for accelerated learning, speed-reading, and memory training with students from 185 countries, Alexis has been responsible for the company's growth in the last 15 years from the ground-up to generating multi-million dollars in revenue annually. Their clients include Google, Virgin, Nike, Zappos, WordPress, SpaceX, Clevel...
Sep 20, 2023•49 min
Giovanni Marsico is the CEO and founder of Archangel - a global community of entrepreneurs on a mission to impact millions of people together. He's also a 2x EMMY® award-winning producer, creating a new genre he calls 'real-life superhero movies' with films like DREAMER and HERO to inspire millions of people to dream bigger, unleash their gifts, and change the world. Learn more at https://www.giovannimarsico.com/ or follow Gio on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/giovannimarsicoofficial/ This i...
Sep 13, 2023•42 min
Ali Katz is a family, financial, and legal expert who supports founders, CEOs, coaches, practitioners, advisors, creatives, and service-based entrepreneurs with establishing legal, insurance, financial, and tax systems in their businesses. Ali graduated first in her class from Georgetown Law. While raising her two children, Ali built her own 7-figure law practice and then a million-dollar online training company before giving up on business due to over $1M in mistakes that could have easily been...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Chelsea Williams' genius lies in her understanding of the financial world, the human condition, and how the two coincide. This is what allows her to help business owners get unstuck from their money story so they can write a new one without limits! As she says, "I've never struggled with money a day in my life. Even at the age of 20 when I found out I was pregnant I hustled my way through years of working toward my degree and working multiple jobs. We didn't have everything we wanted but we had ...
Aug 31, 2023•41 min
Gordy Bal is a heart-centered entrepreneur, impact investor, and visionary leader. He is the author of The New Millionaire’s Playbook , and the founder of CTR.com , which consists of Conscious Partners and CTR Capital. Through these organizations, he has spearheaded the transformation of early startups into billion-dollar powerhouses. Gordy’s aim is to accelerate the evolution of human consciousness and create a future where humanity and the planet can thrive harmoniously. Harnessing this commit...
Aug 27, 2023•52 min
In her 20+ year career as a professional photographer, Wendy Yalom has worked with industry-leading coaches, speakers, and authors in 14 countries and 28 states. Her work has been featured on book covers, billboards, countless websites and publications, among them the New York Times , Cosmopolitan , Forbes , The Knot, Yoga Journal , and Marie Claire . When she’s not traveling the world as a Personal Brand Photographer, Wendy is organic farming coffee, cacao, avocados, mangos, and more on The Big...
Aug 23, 2023•57 min
Today on the podcast, I answer an “Ask Me Anything” question from Perry: Even though I'm in my 40's, I have a number of health challenges that I've had my whole life. Nothing like what Sean had, but I always wanted to ask him how he coped. There must have been times he just couldn't do things, and it impacted him and everyone around him. So it would be really helpful if Mindie was able to share how his physical challenges affected both their initial dating, as well as the long-term success of th...
Aug 20, 2023•30 min
