What if purpose asks you to leave comfort behind? We sit down with Alyca, soldier, mother, scholar—to explore how a five-stoplight childhood in Louisiana grew into leading hundreds of soldiers, cycling fifty-eight miles along the Han River after 14-hour shifts, and pursuing a PhD in information systems and decision sciences. Her story is raw and resolute: navigating domestic violence and the shame that followed, becoming a single parent at twenty, and rebuilding with faith, study,...

Stop waiting for perfect gear. We dig into why momentum beats polish and how podcasting becomes a powerful engine for personal growth, communication skills, and credibility. Junaid Ahmed—storyteller, designer, and the force behind Home Studio Mastery—walks us through his seven-stage approach to building a professional home studio, starting from a smartphone and scaling to pro cameras, lighting, and backgrounds that actually serve the message. Along the way, he shares the candid path fro...

What if the machines people use to find you—Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Siri—became a fair lens instead of a funhouse mirror? That’s the challenge we tackle with Jason Barnard: taking back control of your digital narrative without resorting to hype, hacks, or heavy tech. We swap dial‑up memories and language mishaps for hard‑won lessons on modern brand stewardship. Jason unpacks how he went from failing French to thinking in it, then pivots to the craft of prompting: why early prompts fall ...

What if the thing you’ve been trying to “fix” is actually an intelligence that protected you when you needed it most? That reframe changes everything. We sit down with Michael Stone to explore why trauma isn’t the event it’s what happens inside us and how integration, not problem‑solving, turns pain into presence and expands the space we have to hold life. Michael shares a life marked by early loss and unimaginable violence, then shows how the nervous system adapts through tensing and numbin...

What if the journey to mastery isn't about talent, but persistence? When 88% of podcasters quit before their tenth episode, there's a profound lesson hiding in plain sight about what it takes to excel at anything meaningful in life. In this soul-stirring conversation, JM shares his remarkable journey from Montana athlete to successful entrepreneur and coach. After blowing out his knee three times, he faced a critical identity shift that led him to deep self-reflection while studying abroad i...

What happens when a punk rock musician from CBGBs discovers the power of reprogramming the mind? Doug O'Brien's remarkable journey from the 1980s New York music scene to becoming a master trainer for Tony Robbins reveals powerful insights about identity transformation and purposeful living. Doug takes us behind the curtain of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), explaining how our brains function like computers with programs that determine our results. These programs—often installed by parents...

Scott Schilling's remarkable journey unfolds in this captivating conversation about purpose, authenticity, and service. From his early days playing Big Ten football at the University of Iowa while simultaneously becoming a licensed life insurance agent at just 18, Scott reveals how strategic career choices set him apart in a competitive job market. With disarming candor, Scott shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path from corporate success to becoming a professional speaker who has co...

What does it take to conduct over 6,000 interviews? Adam Torres reveals his extraordinary journey from finance professional to media mogul, sharing the vulnerable truth that he began as "the world's worst podcaster." So terrified of judgment, he didn't even use his real name when starting out. Torres takes us behind the curtain of his transformation, explaining how he systematically studied the broadcasting legends—from vaudeville to modern media—discovering they all shared one thing: each h...

Growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana, raised by a grandmother with only a sixth-grade education, Anouk lacked corporate role models but possessed something more valuable—a willingness to ask questions and learn from others. When she spotted a successful family in her hometown, she simply decided to follow their son's educational path. This pragmatic approach to navigating unfamiliar territory became a pattern that served her well throughout her career. The turning point came during college whe...

Join The Podcasting Challenge at www.ThePodcastingChallenge.com Explore personal growth at www.becomingtheperson.com Book a session at www.BookWithBrian.us What if the very pain you're trying to escape is actually guiding you toward your purpose? In this deeply moving conversation, Jill Butler opens her heart and shares her remarkable journey from corporate finance professional to purpose-driven educator helping others with estate planning. Jill's story begins in 1960s New York,...

Join The Podcasting Challenge at www.ThePodcastingChallenge.com Explore personal growth at www.becomingtheperson.com Book a session at www.BookWithBrian.us What if the key to living boldly with purpose isn't about impact or influence, but simply being useful? Dr. Todd Schneider brings this refreshing perspective to a conversation that weaves together clinical psychology, entrepreneurship, and practical wisdom about how we achieve meaningful goals. Todd's journey begins in rural ...

Join The Podcasting Challenge at www.ThePodcastingChallenge.com Explore personal growth at www.becomingtheperson.com Book a session at www.BookWithBrian.us This episode features Dylan Taylor sharing his journey from college dropout to global traveler and life coach. He reveals how he overcame setbacks, built a thriving coaching business, and found fulfillment through persistence and personal growth. Dylan Taylor's journey from college dropout to global entrepreneur takes us...

Tears at the kitchen table became the unlikely foundation for an entrepreneurial empire. In this deeply moving conversation, Ann reveals how her darkest financial moment—being unable to afford shoes for her young son—sparked the creation of her first business and launched a 35-year entrepreneurial journey. With raw vulnerability, Ann shares how she transformed $15 worth of craft supplies into a global business shipping handmade dolls worldwide. Her resourcefulness is breathtaking—learning to...

Join The Podcasting Challenge at www.ThePodcastingChallenge.com Explore personal growth at www.becomingtheperson.com Book a session at www.BookWithBrian.us Peter Awad shares his journey from an immigrant family’s grocery store to a fulfilling coaching career. Raised in a hustle-driven environment, he chased business ventures but found true purpose through coaching. Gain insights on aligning superpowers with purpose, mastering identity, and leading with faith. Ever feel like you're grinding ...

Discover the incredible journey of Katherine Sellery on Living Boldly with Purpose! From her daring adventures as a #CommoditiesTrader securing 3000 tons of aluminum in Moscow during the Soviet Union’s collapse to creating the #ConsciousParenting Revolution, Katherine shares powerful insights on shifting from a #ScarcityMindset to an #AbundanceMindset. Learn practical #ParentingTips to build stronger #Relationships with your kids by prioritizing connection over correction. Her story of relent...

What happens when you push past your fears and embrace your true purpose? Dr. B sits down with prolific author Richard Mantey in this transformative conversation about breaking through barriers and living with intention. Richard's journey is nothing short of remarkable. From his childhood in Ghana to becoming an author with 42 published books (and counting!), he shares how he transformed from someone afraid of public speaking into a confident communicator helping thousands through his writin...

What happens when you achieve everything you're "supposed to" yet still feel unfulfilled? In this soul-stirring conversation, Elona Lapari takes us through her remarkable journey from Albanian immigrant to corporate executive to purposeful entrepreneur. Having moved to New York at age 15, Elona embodied the American Dream—climbing the corporate ladder, reaching the C-suite, and checking all the boxes of external success. Yet underneath this achievement lay a growing disconnection that reache...

James shares his journey from a young boy learning to ask God for forgiveness to a man helping prison inmates reconnect with their faith. His story includes a powerful encounter with a homeless man that demonstrates how genuine compassion—without judgment—can transform lives in unexpected ways. "You don't need a drink," James told the man, "you just need to feel loved." That simple statement opened the door to healing decades of shame and isolation. We tackle the challenging question of whet...

Kelly Walker's life was spiraling downward after battling twelve years of worsening depression. Medications had failed her, leaving her feeling like "a zombie" who was "not living, just not dying." After losing her job, she found herself questioning her very purpose, thinking her family might be better off without her. Then came the reluctant acceptance of an invitation to what was billed as a "life-changing seminar." Despite her initial disgust at the thought of attending such a positive ev...

What shapes your relationship with money, and how does that influence every other aspect of your life? Today's conversation with Michael reveals how our earliest experiences create financial beliefs that can either empower or limit us throughout our lives. Michael's story begins with a powerful realization: growing up with a Depression-era father who hated spending money and a mother who loved it taught him that "money equals conflict." This money message followed him through multiple ...