In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Chelsea Clarke, author of Glow Up Yourself: The reinvention playbook for rebellious women building wealth, habits and confidence in life and business
To Learn More about Chelsea and buy her book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/aB7yJ6r
Website/Socials: https://glowupyourself.com/https://herpaperroute.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chelseaclarke.co
Chelsea is a digital investor and the founder of HerPaperRoute and Niche Investor, where she empowers creators to build, monetize, and exit profitable online businesses. She’s helped put over $5M into creators’ pockets through digital business sales, and her newsletter reaches 100,000+ subscribers with practical insights from the creator economy.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to enter the creator economy the right way (choose a lane, build an ecosystem, sell something real), why detachment beats desperation when doing deals (including the half-million sale that fell through and what it taught her), and the Pinterest-first traffic strategy she’s using now that traditional SEO has shifted—plus a mindset reframe on being “indecisive” vs “indifferent.”
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Chelsea Clarke.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Chelsea’s story unexpectedly having a big deal canceled
5:03 Separating emotions & business deals
6:28 Transitioning into a self-improvement focused path
10:03 How Chelsea is serving a younger version of herself
12:46 The meaning of glowing up yourself
16:52 The value of the creator economy (and how to get started)
22:07 A simple definition of being an entrepreneur
24:47 The present & future of the creator economy
28:16 Being indecisive vs indifferent (a big perspective shift)
31:02 “Just start the first step anyway”
32:56 Where to connect with Chelsea, her work & her book
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Tim Christophersen, author of Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature.
Tim is the VP of Climate Action at Salesforce and formerly Head of Nature for Climate at the United Nations Environment Programme, where he helped launch the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. A forester by training, he’s spent over two decades leading global efforts to restore ecosystems, stabilize the climate, and bring nature-based solutions into the mainstream of business and policy.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to rebuild a real relationship with nature—beyond extraction and transactions, the practical win-wins of restoration (from putting carbon back into soils to agroforestry that revives livelihoods), and why ecological literacy—asking where your food and water come from and spending more time outside—sparks the kind of nonpartisan action the world needs. We’ll also explore ecopreneurship and how AI can scale restoration across communities and supply chains.
Now get ready to learn and enjoy this incredible conversation with Tim Christophersen.
To Learn More about Tim and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/b3cRZEq
Website/Socials: https://timchristophersen.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-christophersen-a4876228/
0:00 Intro
1:39 We need to rebuild our relationship with nature
5:09 Influencing a stable climate
9:09 Win-win relationships in nature
11:56 Generational amnesia & allowance of environmental deterioration
15:00 Awareness of where your food comes from
22:18 Steering the wheel of our ecological future
24:52 Where to connect with Tim, his book and his work
25:58 A metaphor that will change your perspective
28:04 Ecopreneurship
32:36 Scaling restoration projects through AI
34:46 Jane Goodall’s influence on Tim’s book
38:32 The comeback of beavers from (almost) going extinct
41:27 2 actions to rebuild your relationship with nature
46:07 Opening your eyes to your connection to nature
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Bob Wheatley, Author of, Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of Singleness
Bob is a USA Today bestselling author, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. His work has been featured on Way-FM, Focus on the Family, Christian Nation, and various other international outlets. Bob also works as a Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group, which is one of the world’s top Personal Brand Strategy firms. Brand Builders Group advises some of the top personal brands in existence today, including people like John Maxwell, Ed Mylett, Jenna Kutcher, Lewis Howes, Amy Porterfield, Eric Thomas, and Nick Hutchison.
In this episode, you’ll learn why “marketing is slow but sales is fast” when it comes to book launches, the Book-In-Lieu-of-Fee strategy that turns a single keynote into hundreds of book sales, and the clarity-first framework Brand Builders uses to help authors and speakers identify who they serve, what problem they solve, and how to monetize their message.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Bob Wheatley.
To Learn More about Bob and buy his book visit:
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https://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=173810
https://freebrandcall.com/bookthinkers/
Website/Socials:https://bobwheatley.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley
https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-wheatley/
https://youtube.com/@bob_wheatley
0:00 Intro
1:43 Intro to Bob & Brand Builders Group
4:31 “I will quit my job tomorrow if you let me work for you”
7:17 Culture & community value in a business
13:50 Why there should be a sales-mind behind a book launch
20:54 How to grow your mission as a business
24:43 Saving the best for first (not for last)
27:14 Starting your journey with Brand Builders
28:43 Advantages of a season of being single
33:49 The bestseller launch plan
In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Robert Glazer, author of The Compass Within.
Robert is a #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of seven books, including Elevate, Friday Forward, and Elevate Your Team. He’s the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and the creator of Friday Forward, a weekly newsletter read by over 200,000 leaders in 100+ countries.
He’s A TEDx speaker, top-rated CEO, and host of the Elevate Podcast—a top 1% global show with more than 3 million downloads—Robert has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Today Show, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine. He’s known for helping individuals and organizations clarify their values, elevate performance, and build cultures that actually live their principles.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to uncover and articulate your personal core values using six deceptively simple questions, why alignment across the “big three” decisions—partner, community, and work—determines your daily energy and long-term success, and how to turn values into real decision-making tools (not wall art) with a validator test and practical rituals.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Robert Glazer.
To Learn More about Robert and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/5zzxDxI
Website/Socials: https://robertglazer.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer/
https://www.instagram.com/robertglazer_
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:56 Figuring out what your core values are
7:43 Why company values & reality most times don’t match
10:33 Fiction narrative as a more effective way of communication
12:30 Companies always have values & priorities
16:37 The big 3 in life & alignment to core values
21:37 Picking a life partner based on values
28:08 Work, business and values alignment
31:56 6 questions to find out your core values
34:39 Using AI to work through your core values
35:58 Where to connect with Robert, his work and book
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Caroline Stokes, author of AfterShock to 2030: A CEO’s Guide to Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Societal Collapse.
Caroline is a global leadership strategist, PCC-level executive coach, and a Sony alum who helped launch PlayStation. A leading voice on 5th Industrial Revolution leadership, she blends trauma-aware systems, emotionally intelligent AI, and adaptive intelligence to help CEOs reinvent for a polycrisis era. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes, and she’s spoken at the World Bank, IEEE, and even the UN Peace Day celebration in Los Angeles.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift from old-paradigm playbooks to a 100-day transformation that rebuilds your organization from the inside out, why leaders must decarbonize habits (yes, even how we read) to build truly sustainable systems, and how to turn AI, climate shocks, and societal unrest into a strategic advantage with emotionally intelligent, ecosystem-first leadership.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Caroline Stokes.
To Learn More about Caroline and buy her book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/03g9gbj
Website/Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ocarolinestokes
https://www.instagram.com/ocarolinestokes/
https://www.facebook.com/theforwardco
https://www.threads.com/@ocarolinestokes
Chapters:
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1:46 Building a future for the next generations
5:26 Shocks on leadership levels from today’s world changes
10:19 Caroline’s shocking experience in England & Singapore
14:24 We forget we’ve experienced profound change
17:08 Evolving & embracing disruptions (human capital, technology, ecosystems)
21:15 Book’s environmental impact (and why her book is only digital)
33:13 Read less & apply more (& reduce the environmental negative impact)
37:26 How to adapt to the upcoming change (hint: curiosity & deep work)
42:31 “Neuroplasticity is the meaning of life”
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Mike Goldman, author of The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit.
Mike is a leadership team coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and host of The Better Leadership Team Show. Over his 30+ year career, he’s worked with companies like Disney, Verizon, CHANEL, and Polo Ralph Lauren, and his insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Chief Executive Magazine. Widely regarded by CEOs as the expert on building great leadership teams, Mike helps leaders grow their business by first growing their people.
In this episode, you’ll learn why traditional performance management is broken and what to do instead, how to retain and develop your highest performers while avoiding “polished mediocrity,” and how to make people growth your #1 priority in measurable, practical ways.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Mike Goldman.
To Learn More about Mike and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/51WmuVz
Website/Socials:
https://www.mike-goldman.com/
http://instagram.com/mikegoldmancoach
https://www.facebook.com/mikegoldmancoach
https://twitter.com/mgoldman10
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mgoldman10
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 No.1 driver of profit growth is people growth
4:44 The problem of unclear expectations
8:08 Clear KPIs vs Micro-Management
9:02 Examples from big companies
13:55 How to retain high performers
18:12 Doubling down on high performance
21:35 Raising the minimum standards
24:00 Everyone can be a superstar somewhere
26:59 Benchmarks for people growth
30:09 How to get started
32:47 The talent density launchpad
34:23 Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
36:00 9-Box grid talent management
37:45 A movement for people growth
41:02 AI, tech & people growth
43:58 Where to connect with Mike, his work & his book
45:10 A message for leaders
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Joseph Rutakangwa, author of Never Stay Broke: Because Motivation Alone Won’t Pay the Bills.
Joseph is an entrepreneur, artist, and storyteller best known as the co-founder and CEO of Rwazi, a consumer-trained AI platform helping global brands make faster, smarter decisions with real-world data. Recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for innovation, he builds systems at the intersection of technology, creativity, and human potential.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to get out of “stuck” in the next 24 hours by creating motion, how to stack simple, high-margin gigs and trim the ones that drain you, and how to align your daily energy with your long-term vision using Joseph’s physics-inspired “work done” framework—so you can generate cash, build buffers, and design a life that moves forward.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Joseph Rutakangwa
To Learn More about Joseph and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/fpB2ZWp
Website/Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rutakangwa/
https://www.instagram.com/jrutakangwa
https://www.youtube.com/c/JosephRutakangwa
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 From a comfortable life to having nothing
4:00 What do you have a competitive advantage on?
11:49 Friction that keeps you static (& how to get in motion)
22:36 Integrating passion and cash generation
24:21 Pushing through friction and negativity
26:20 Being useful & solving problems with high-demand
36:59 Defining your vision
38:39 Spend energy moving your life in the direction of your vision
43:29 Where to connect with Joseph, his work & his book
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Tammy J. Cohen, author of Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate with Your Kids.
Tammy is a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, podcaster, and brand messaging consultant. She’s the founder of Women Beyond the Table and TC Brand Consulting, where she helps leaders align mission, values, and message for authentic impact. With an MBA from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business, she blends warmth, humor, and practical wisdom to help families and teams communicate with intention.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn phones into a force for connection with simple daily texts, what to say (and why a reply isn’t required) to build trust and resilience, and a repeatable framework for infusing love, gratitude, and accountability into short messages that cut through digital noise.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Tammy J. Cohen.
To Learn More about Tammy and buy her book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/eooVgDB
Website/Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/tammyjcohen/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-j-cohen/
Chapters:
1:31 Life with more books and less distractions & mobile devices
5:11 Physical books vs Digital reading
7:52 You never read the same book twice… you’re a new reader
10:55 The story of Tammy’s highly positive impact of phone usage
19:31 Meeting people unselfishly where they are at
22:15 The power of connection over poor mental health
26:24 Healthy & positive relationships don’t need to be 50/50
28:42 The reciprocity will eventually come… at the right time
33:07 Sharing gratitude and vulnerability
36:28 Where to connect with Tammy, her work and her book
37:36 Think of life as your best friend
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Alan Gregerman, author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World.
Alan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and internationally recognized innovation strategist. He’s the President and Chief Innovation Officer of VENTURE WORKS Inc., where he’s helped hundreds of teams create meaningful breakthroughs—often by unlocking the hidden genius in people who aren’t “experts.” He’s been featured in major outlets from The Wall Street Journal to CNN and is known for turning curiosity into real-world results.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use “enlightened ignorance” to spark better ideas, a simple new-hire clipboard exercise that surfaces game-changing insights on day one, and why 99% of great ideas come from outside your industry—including nature—and how to adapt them fast.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Alan Gregerman.
To Learn More about Alan and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/gUtK54b
Website/Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gregerman-a33b236/
https://www.instagram.com/agregerman
https://www.facebook.com/alan.s.gregerman
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:31 The Wisdom of Ignorance & How To Innovate By “Not Knowing”
5:21 How to stand out by your organization & drive (not only by what you know)
8:01 Connecting the dots between unconnected opportunities
10:45 Practical strategies for innovation (get out of the box!)
15:07 Lessons from nature to integrate into business
16:47 The importance of presence to get new insights
18:48 We are most innovative when we are purposeful
20:02 6 principles to cultivate innovation as a business leader
25:23 Real-world successful applications of his own ideas
28:49 Idea Sex & Book Sex (A practice for innovation)
32:32 Alan’s innovation & ownership with his personal brand & style
35:07 Paying attention in everyday moments to spot a fuller spectrum of life
37:41 Where to connect with Alan, his work and his book
38:56 “Don’t stop sharing your genius”
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Milam Miller, author of The Charisma Craft: A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your "Rizz" Factor.
Milam is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and sales performance consultant who’s been described by clients as “the real-life Ted Lasso.” Over his career in sports and entertainment, he negotiated more than $100 million in commercial revenue, but it was his passion for soft skills and human connection that led him to launch BCK – Be Confident and Kind, a movement helping leaders create stronger teams and drive better results.
In this episode, you’ll learn why charisma is not a personality trait but a craft you can develop, how to balance confidence with kindness to influence others authentically, and why boldness and curiosity are the currencies of modern leadership.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Milam Miller.
To Learn More about Milam and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/0VCA5uk
Website/Socials:
https://beconfidentandkind.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/milam-miller-bck/
https://www.instagram.com/milam.miller
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Charisma and rizz: The way to connect on the human level
4:30 Nick's & Milam's biggest charisma role-model
7:25 The value of charisma as an asset in the age of AI
13:38 The growth mindset & 3 ways to improve your communication skills
18:17 Kindness, warmth and competence
20:02 Having a customer centric mindset
22:47 Milam's experience selling toilets
27:38 Personal development and charisma
29:42 Ted Lasso as a charisma case study
33:44 Serena Williams as a boldness and charisma case study
36:42 Asking yourself: How can I be brave and more bold?
40:04 Where to connect with Milam, his work and his book
41:28 To be interesting, be interested
42:17 Practical lesson: remember people's names
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview James Shin, author of The Leader’s Soul.
James is the Founder and CEO of Blue Koi Global Partners and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State. With more than 25 years leading rapid, sustainable growth across global markets, he’s known for transforming operations, supply chains, and procurement while developing leaders who can carry the mission forward.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to define what “good” looks like and lead with a long-term view, how great leaders “take arrows” to protect their teams while building a strong pipeline of future leaders, and simple weekly practices—reading, reflection, travel, time in nature, and with family—that sharpen judgment and resilience.
We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with James Shin.
To Learn More about James and buy his book visit:
The Book:https://a.co/d/gh0uSsL
Website/Socials:
https://www.bluekoiglobal.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-j-shin/
https://www.instagram.com/james.j.shin/
Chapters:
1:26 What is true, good leadership?
4:38 The effectiveness of reading as a learning method
11:06 You can tell a leader by counting the number of arrows in his ass
12:59 Fundamental leadership principles
14:13 How to grow drastically as a young leader
18:00 How traveling helps you understand people
20:34 Culture shocks between Corea & The U.S.A
22:47 Lessons from slowing down in nature
25:50 What James has learned from his family
27:55 Finding ways to spend more time with your children
29:50 The effect of developing new leaders
31:12 The biggest mistake James has made as a leader
34:25 Where to connect with James and his work
35:13 Final thoughts & advice
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Derek Coburn, author of Let’s Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest — Now and Later.
Derek is a USA Today bestselling author, entrepreneur, and financial advisor with over twenty-five years of experience helping clients design lives so fulfilling they’ll never want to retire from them. He’s the cofounder of CADRE, a professional community for CEOs and entrepreneurs, and the author of the acclaimed Networking Is Not Working.
In this episode, you’ll learn why you should question everything you’ve been told about the traditional path to retirement, how to balance ambition and presence so you don’t miss life’s most important moments, and why flexibility—not flashy possessions—might just be the ultimate status symbol.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Derek Coburn.
To Learn More about Derek and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/7PodfIu
Website/Socials: https://www.derekcoburn.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekcoburn/
Chapters:
1:27 Derek’s father blueprint on Derek’s life & work
4:06 Regret reduction & navigating through stages of life
9:13 Building memories & relationships you’ll keep for the rest of your life
13:21 Flexibility is the ultimate flex
18:01 You gotta have meaning & purpose in your life
21:14 Extending your working-life is a financial & health hack
26:16 The concept of retirement is barely 100 years old
29:50 The future of retirement
31:53 The positive effects of AI on work & introspection opportunities
36:24 Where to connect with Derek
36:48 Don’t rely on assumptions to plan your life, enjoy it now
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Samantha Woo, author of What Other Leadership Books Don’t Tell You: How to Lead & Manage Highly-Emotional Employees.
Samantha is a leadership coach, Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, and founder of the E.M.B.R.A.C.E.® method. She blends neuroscience, clinical therapy, and trauma-informed coaching to help tech leaders and executives navigate the people problems no one talks about.
In this episode, you’ll learn how trauma shows up at work—and why most leaders are unprepared for it, why emotional intelligence isn’t something you teach with a slide deck, and what it really takes to support both high-performing and hypo-aroused employees in today’s workplace.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Samantha Woo.
To Learn More about Samantha and buy her book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/iJol27k
Website/Socials: https://www.swnconsultingllc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/samantha.s.woo/
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:22 Why people live unhappy for 90,000 hours in their lives
3:07 Root causes of dissatisfaction at work
5:22 The impact of remote & virtual work
7:40 Empathy and recognizing not-work-related problems of your team
11:37 Practical tips for leaders to keep your team happy
13:05 Everybody’s overwhelmed in some way
18:19 Dealing with work-induced mental health problems
21:54 The rise of problems in the modern workplace
25:19 Talking about emotional intelligence & the EQ at work
30:41 The adoption of AI & its impact in business decisions
34:18 Exhale & step back to become more emotionally intelligent
36:27 What makes a good leader (The Growth & Spiritual Mindset)
41:02 Where to connect with Samantha and get the book
41:44 We’re all in this together
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Philip Portman, author of The Three Keys to Success: Define Your Version of Success and Achieve It.
Phil is a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of TextDrip, and a proud member of the Forbes Technology Council. He’s launched multiple startups in automation and communications, he helps businesses scale with AI-driven solutions, and even owns a horse farm in Michigan focused on employee well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn how redefining success can help you break free from hustle culture, why writing down your goals isn’t just motivational—it’s transformational, and how building self-confidence might be the most underrated driver of success.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Philip Portman.
To Learn More about Philip and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/6SbH8Qk
Website/Socials: https://philportman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/phil.portman
https://www.facebook.com/philportman
https://twitter.com/philportman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman/
https://www.youtube.com/@successispodcast
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:23 The influence of Phil’s mom raising him and his 6 siblings
3:15 The pursuit of approval limits intelligent decisions
12:59 Having balance, time-freedom and making a difference
18:36 The reason why you work hard
20:43 Slowing down to achieve more
23:20 Defining & sharing your goals with a goal-partner
27:06 100 Goals to tell your life where you want to go
29:59 Phil’s most ambitious accomplishment
33:26 Habits of high-achievers (exercise & reading)
36:13 Discipline & the habit of saying “no”
39:19 Building self-confidence & pursuing discomfort
43:28 To slow down time, get uncomfortable
45:15 Connect with Philip & get the book!
46:44 Phil’s book suggestions
49:16 You are far more capable than you realize
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Alexis Leigh, author of Pain is a Portal to Beauty: Stunning Discoveries After Loss, Psychedelics, and Feeling It All.
Alexis is an investment banker turned seeker. She brings a unique blend of grounded insight and soulful storytelling to her debut memoir, where she traces her journey through grief, inner work, and spiritual awakening. With warmth, curiosity, and honesty, Alexis invites us to rethink what it means to heal, to feel, and to live more fully.
In this episode, you’ll learn how slowing down and noticing your internal world can lead to profound breakthroughs, why authentic gratitude must be rooted in truth, and how facing even the subtlest discomforts can unlock deeper self-love, healing, and joy.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Alexis Leigh.
To Learn More about Alexis and buy her book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/1hzQkzR
Website/Socials: https://www.alexisleigh.com/
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:53 “If you died today, your life would have been a tragedy”
3:01 Toxic gratitude and how to honor truth
9:43 Being patient with yourself and your journey
12:06 David Hawkins on repressed emotions
13:13 Alexis’s advice on improving self-acceptance
16:38 From Christianity to psychedelics
20:45 Journaling as a tool to connect the outside & inside
24:17 Slowing down not to default to coping mechanisms
24:55 Fasting as a form of therapy
26:29 Start the inner work by shutting down stimuli & noticing things
31:11 Being able to be at peace with your thoughts & emotions
37:33 “You can do nothing better for me than work on yourself”
38:19 You can always come back to the work when you feel the need for it
39:30 Nick’s & Alexis’s first experience with psychedelics
43:13 Sometimes in nothingness you find your way to healing
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Emily Mendenhall, author of Unmasked: COVID, Community, and the Case of Okoboji.
Emily is a medical anthropologist, professor at Georgetown University, and award-winning author whose research explores the intersections of health, culture, and politics. Her work has taken her from the hospital wards of Chicago to the villages of South Africa—and ultimately back to her hometown of Okoboji, Iowa during the height of the pandemic.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to approach polarizing topics with curiosity instead of judgment, what the COVID pandemic revealed about collective identity and shame, and why public health isn’t just about protocols—it’s about people, empathy, and community trust.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Emily Mendenhall.
To Learn More about Emily and buy her book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/h3uou4J
Website/Socials: https://www.emilymendenhall.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-mendenhall-268b255
https://www.youtube.com/@mendenhall_em
https://twitter.com/mendenhall_em
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:23 Anthropology & using it to study COVID
5:53 Experiencing the pandemic in different cities
9:09 Understanding the complex layers of events like the 2020 pandemic
12:50 Shame and subconscious survival mechanisms
14:42 Contrast between local culture & different communities
17:02 Social consequences vs Business consequences
22:48 An anthropologist’s view on the effects of social media
25:25 How to deal with opposing perspectives and opinions
35:12 Leadership in schools & the education system
39:02 Emily’s future work
40:09 How your decisions affect people around you in the long‑run
41:10 The effects of virtual learning & education during the pandemic
43:11 Emily’s perspective shifts after publishing the book
47:52 The importance of long‑form content for deep understanding
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Angela Jamieson, author of Using No. 2 to Get to No. 1: The Shockingly Insightful, Full-of-Crap Self-Help Book.
This is a fun one! Angela is a retired petroleum engineer turned unapologetic poop philosopher. She’s a speaker, writer, and cofounder of the School of Human Kind, known for blending science, humor, and heart to help people live more joyful, relaxed, and purpose-driven lives.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to release emotional constipation and find clarity, why relaxed productivity beats burnout every time, and how to stop comparing your life to others and finally enjoy your own path.
We hope you enjoy this fun conversation with Angela Jamieson.
To Learn More about Angela and buy her book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/6fcSWoR
FREEBIE: https://www.angelajamieson.com/5regretsfree
Website: https://www.angelajamieson.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angejamieson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelajamiesonfung
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560469774011
0:00 Intro
1:26 Experiences from Angela’s youth that led to her book
5:33 Angela’s personal development influences
6:51 Learning to care for each other and to see the human side
11:16 Only you know what is going on in your life & digestive system
13:51 Abraham Hicks, Infinite Intelligence & Inner Engineering
20:36 Angela’s unique experience in Somalia
23:01 The small things are the big things
24:31 Tips on avoiding mental & emotional constipation
28:06 The joy of life is in the contrast, embrace it
33:21 Compassion & acceptance
35:20 Final flush: celebrate who you are
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Rick Walker, author of 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning: How to Unlock Your Mind, Happiness, Power, and Your Enemies’ Demise.
Rick is a high-impact founder, philosopher, and private equity leader who built a 400-person company by age 26, scaled a 2,000+ team member nonprofit across 53 countries, and helped bring $5 billion in capital investment to his hometown. He’s advised billionaires, met privately with a U.S. President, and draws his insights from a lifetime of studying ancient texts, world religions, and strategic leadership.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to escape a life of comfort that’s killing your potential, why choosing a worthy enemy is the fastest way to unlock purpose, and what it truly takes to sacrifice the present to win the future.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Rick Walker.
To Learn More about Rick and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/flqGgNf
Website/Socials: https://rickwalker.com/
https://twitter.com/RickWalkerTX
https://www.facebook.com/RickWalkerTX
https://www.youtube.com/@rickwalkertx
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwalkertx/
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Men rarely value what they don’t earn
3:35 Victimhood & what you attract
5:41 Wisdom is trading short term discomfort for long term gain
9:08 Choosing a worthy enemy to fight
12:14 Regret as an enemy
15:32 Your attention is a form of love
17:51 Priorities and saying no
21:06 Unmet potential as an enemy to fight
23:12 Rick’s morning routine & habit system
27:12 Wisdom that stands the passing of time
33:08 Stories on doing what is right
39:05 A warrior in a garden vs A gardener in war
41:38 Having something to fight for as a country
47:33 Where to connnect with Rick
49:08 Hope threatens the world’s threats
50:01 Rick’s book recs & biggest mentors
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Jason Su, author of The Joy of Poker: Win More With Less Stress And No Regrets.
Jason is a longtime cash game pro, performance coach, and the founder of Poker With Presence. Over the last two decades, he’s coached high-level poker players, athletes, and entrepreneurs—helping them master the mental game, stay grounded under pressure, and rediscover the joy in peak performance.
Whether you’re a poker enthusiast or a business professional, this conversation is packed with powerful insights that transcend the felt. You’ll learn how to cultivate emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments, the role of presence and acceptance in long-term success, and why true performance isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about being fully here.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Jason Su.
To Learn More about Jason and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/2zL5DkM
Website/Socials: https://www.pokerwithpresence.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@pokerwithpresence
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Jason’s story with poker and tennis
8:10 Being present, playful & energized
14:19 Learning to delegate
16:34 Why thinking doesn’t solve emotional problems
23:04 Improving your performance through inner work
28:52 Jason’s profits & losses in poker
30:05 Emotions are neutral
31:44 Presence is a skill & you can cultivate it
35:26 Stoicism, meditation and the delusion of control
40:21 The path of acceptance
47:34 Achievements that are sustainable and enjoyable
53:59 The importance of celebration
57:40 How clarity impacts confidence
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Chef Aaron Young, author of ChefauChef: Feed the Dream: A Caterer’s Guide to Purpose, Profit, and People.
Aaron is a personal chef, entrepreneur, and the founder of ChefauChef LLC — a catering company built on faith, family values, and heartfelt hospitality. Since 2012, he’s transformed his side hustle into a Midwest staple, serving weddings, Greek houses, corporate events, and everyday families with purpose-driven food and an unshakable belief that meals create moments.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn your personal story into a thriving business, why fun and empathy are the secret ingredients of great leadership, and what it really takes to serve others with excellence — in food, in business, and in life.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Chef Aaron Young.
To Learn More about Chef Aaron and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/fwbtqcM
Website/Socials: https://www.chefauchef.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chefauchef/
https://www.facebook.com/chefauchefLLC
http://youtube.com/@WhamBamLNK
0:00 Intro
1:32 The story & meaning behind “ChefauChef”
4:05 Becoming hard working because of his parents
8:23 Valuing your parents & family
13:34 Sharing joy and having fun
15:11 Aaron’s value of fun and its impact on his business
18:16 A.Y.’s first stages as a chef
20:11 Lessons from a business coach
22:41 Empathy, service and hospitality
28:03 Creating his own catering company
33:55 Natural momentum and looking for opportunities
34:41 EOS & the unsexy part of running a business
39:56 Where to find Aaron’s book
40:46 Book Suggestion: “Fans First” & some last questions