Episodes

How Cody Lee Helps Small Businesses Grow Locally | 1,573Cody Lee is building more than a marketplace. He's helping local entrepreneurs thrive, one event at a time.As the founder and CEO of Food Truck Club, Cody has transformed the way businesses and communities connect with local food vendors. Under his leadership, the company has coordinated thousands of events, served hundreds of thousands of meals, and created new opportunities for independent food truck owners across the country.Before launching Food Truck Club, Cody built his career in sales, an experience that shaped his practical approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Today, he shares real world insights on building marketplace businesses, scaling startups, developing high performing sales teams, and navigating the challenges every founder faces.At the heart of Cody's work is a simple belief: when small businesses succeed, entire communities benefit. His mission is to empower entrepreneur…

Todd A. Krause on Scaling a Business with Better Systems | 1,572Todd A. Krause believes businesses don't struggle because they lack opportunity. They struggle because they outgrow the systems that once made them successful.A CPA, MBA, entrepreneur, and business strategist, Todd has spent his career helping organizations scale with clarity and purpose. As the owner of The Cleaning Authority in Fishers, he grew the business from $1.8 million to more than $4 million in revenue while creating an award winning workplace culture built on strong leadership and engaged teams.Today, through Silversun Consulting, Todd helps home service business owners overcome the challenges that prevent sustainable growth. His work focuses on building leadership, creating scalable systems, and developing healthy workplace cultures that allow companies to grow without relying on constant owner involvement.Drawing from decades of experience across finance, banking, entrepreneurship, and operatio…

Donald Williams on Success Beyond Your Circumstances | 1,571Donald Williams is living proof that your beginnings do not define your destination.Raised in a South Carolina mill town by generations of cotton mill workers, Donald grew up in a family where hard work, faith, and resilience were abundant, even when opportunity was not. Determined to change the trajectory of future generations, he became the first in his family to graduate from a major university, later earning three degrees from Clemson University, including a Doctor of Education.Over the course of his career, Donald has taught more than 5,000 students and spent 14 years with the Department of Defense Education Activity, helping schools across the United States and Asia strengthen leadership, improve educational outcomes, and make better decisions through research and data.As co-author of Born of Nothing: From White Trash and Lintheads to Purpose Across Generations, Donald shares a deeply personal story of f…

Sarah Collins on Stop Waiting and Start Living | 1,570Sarah Collins helps people stop waiting for life to begin and start living the one they already have.After more than 20 years as a civil engineer, Sarah realized that achievement alone could not create lasting fulfillment. Her own journey through depression, overthinking, and the search for meaning led her to a deeper understanding of presence, self-awareness, and what it truly means to live fully.Today, as an intuitive life coach and the creator of Living Fully with Sarah, she helps people move beyond limiting beliefs, emotional suffering, and the endless pursuit of "someday." Through honest conversations, mindfulness, and self-inquiry, she guides clients toward greater clarity, self trust, and a more authentic way of living.Sarah's message is simple yet transformative: peace is not something we find in the future. It is something we learn to experience in the present, one moment at a time.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━…

Michael Brener on Holistic Health and Mind Body Healing | 1,569Michael Brener believes the body is constantly communicating with us. The question is whether we have learned how to listen.After building a successful career in financial technology as a risk manager and data analyst, Michael had everything he thought he wanted. Yet beneath the external success, he felt a deeper calling that eventually led him away from spreadsheets and into the world of holistic health and personal transformation.What began as a search for answers evolved into a profound exploration of the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Through years of study in integrative medicine, naturopathy, aromatherapy, energy healing, and life coaching, Michael developed a holistic approach that looks beyond symptoms to address the emotional and mental patterns that influence overall well being.Today, as a holistic practitioner, he helps people cultivate greater self awareness, reconnect with their…

David Woods Bartley on Healing Trauma Through Connection | 1,568David Woods Bartley is changing the way people talk about mental health by replacing shame with understanding and isolation with connection.An internationally recognized speaker, trainer, TEDx presenter, and mental health advocate, David draws from a life marked by profound adversity to deliver one of the most authentic voices in the mental wellness movement. After surviving childhood sexual abuse, the loss of a parent, depression, PTSD, and suicidal struggles, he transformed his own healing journey into a mission to help others find hope.At the heart of his work is the belief that mental health cannot be addressed by focusing on symptoms alone. Through his Whole Person Care philosophy, David teaches a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnected roles of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well being in lasting recovery and resilience.Over the course of more than 800 presentations and two T…

Jenny White on Medical Thriller Writing from Real Experience | 1,567Jenny White knows that the most compelling medical stories are often the ones that happen behind hospital doors.A former registered nurse, healthcare executive, and medical thriller author, Jenny spent more than 30 years working in intensive care, trauma, public health, and long term care before surviving a life threatening brain tumor that forced her to rebuild her life from the ground up.That experience inspired a new calling. Through her bestselling medical thriller series, beginning with The Triggering Scent, Jenny draws on decades of frontline healthcare experience to reveal the ethical dilemmas, burnout, and human realities rarely seen in fiction, all through the eyes of a nurse.A survivor of cancer, abuse, and brain surgery, Jenny believes even life's greatest challenges can become the foundation for stories that educate, inspire, and create lasting impact.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Enjoying the…

How Leah Nappe Helps Women Start Over Stronger | 1,566Leah Nappe helps women rebuild their lives after the end of a relationship, not by returning to who they were, but by discovering who they are becoming.As the founder of In Charge In Change LLC and author of From Home to Heart, Leah works with single, divorced, and widowed women who are navigating one of life's most disorienting transitions. Her approach goes beyond healing heartbreak, helping women regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with their identity, and create a future that feels meaningful, hopeful, and fully their own.Her work is deeply personal. Inspired by both her own experiences with loss and her journey supporting her mother through divorce, Leah understands that relationship endings are about far more than losing a partner. They often involve rebuilding confidence, purpose, and a sense of self.Today, she empowers women to move beyond survival and step into a new chapter with greater resilience, e…

Deepak Chari believes many of the struggles people carry today are rooted in emotional patterns they never realized they were holding onto.An engineer, Certified Biofeedback Specialist, and co-founder of the Chari Center of Health, Deepak combines science, technology, and holistic wellness to help people reduce stress, overcome anxiety, and unlock greater emotional freedom. His work centers on identifying the hidden emotional blocks that can quietly influence relationships, confidence, decision making, and overall well being.Through his proprietary Life Transformation Technology™ Program and Advanced Voice Biofeedback, Deepak helps clients uncover patterns that traditional approaches often overlook, creating opportunities for deeper healing, mental clarity, and lasting personal growth.His engineering background gives him a unique perspective, blending analytical thinking with innovative wellness techniques to bridge the gap between technology and human transformation.W…

Anthony Moreno on Fitness That Actually Works | 1,564Anthony Moreno is challenging everything people have been taught about fitness.A former British Army soldier, Royal Air Force firefighter, entrepreneur, and author of Fitness Sucks!, Anthony has spent more than 15 years helping people break free from the cycle of extreme diets, unrealistic expectations, and all or nothing thinking that keeps so many stuck.As the founder of The Fusion House, he has coached thousands of clients, trained competitive athletes, mentored future fitness professionals, and built thriving businesses around one core belief: lasting health should fit your life, not take it over.Anthony's message stands in sharp contrast to today's fitness culture. Instead of chasing perfection, he teaches consistency. Instead of guilt, he promotes sustainability. Instead of punishing workouts and impossible standards, he helps people build habits they can maintain for a lifetime.His practical, no nonsense a…

Donald Sandel on Shifting Your Mind to Lead Better | 1,563Don Sandel operates at the intersection of leadership, mindset, and measurable human performance.With academic roots from Western Michigan University and advanced study spanning institutions such as Yale, UPenn, and UC Berkeley, his work reflects a deep commitment to understanding how people think, lead, and perform at their best. Over the past twenty five years, he has worked inside major organizations, shaping leadership development initiatives that influence not just individuals, but entire cultures.As the founder of GoPositiv, Don focuses on a critical shift that many overlook. Performance does not begin with strategy. It begins with mindset. His work challenges leaders to rethink how they approach pressure, change, and growth by building a more intentional, positive internal framework.He has led development efforts for global companies including Astellas Pharma, Allscripts, and United Airlines, and has part…

Sandy Ciaramitaro on Raising a Generation to Kindness and Purpose | 1,562Sandy Ciaramitaro believes the values that shape a child's future are planted long before adulthood.An educator, author, and founder of The Good Eggs Foundation, Sandy has devoted her career to helping young people develop the character, compassion, and sense of purpose that create meaningful lives. With a background teaching morality, ethics, and social justice, she understands that academic success alone is not enough. Children also need to learn empathy, kindness, service, and respect for others.That mission inspired The Good Eggs series, a collection of stories designed to help children embrace virtues, celebrate diversity, and discover the joy of making a positive difference in the lives of others. More than books, they are invitations for families, educators, and communities to raise the next generation with character at the center.Through The Good Eggs Foundation, Sandy extends that mission…

Nikki Cruise on Living with Purpose and Joy | 1,561Nikki Cruise believes joy is not the reward for overcoming life's challenges. It is the strength that carries us through them.An international speaker, coach, and founder of Joy Inspired, Nikki has dedicated her life to helping people reconnect with purpose, resilience, and authentic joy. Her message is rooted in lived experience, not theory. After overcoming profound personal adversity, including a season that left her in a wheelchair, she discovered that lasting fulfillment is not found by waiting for life to become easier. It is created through the choices we make every day.Today, Nikki equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals to build lives that are aligned from the inside out. Through her signature message, The Joy Factor, she challenges the belief that joy comes after success, showing instead that it is the foundation for stronger leadership, deeper relationships, greater creativity, and meaningful impact.W…

How Mike Wheeler Helps You Break Unhealthy Patterns | 1,560Mike Wheeler believes your past does not have to determine your future.After more than two decades in the IT industry leading teams, solving complex problems, and mentoring others, Mike discovered that his greatest passion was not technology. It was helping people grow into the person they were capable of becoming.His own life journey gave that mission even greater meaning. Coming from a family shaped by divorce and building a marriage with a partner who had experienced abuse, Mike understands firsthand how difficult it can be to create healthy relationships when you were never shown what they look like. Yet together, he and his wife built a thriving marriage spanning nearly two decades and raised four children, proving that a different story is possible.Today, Mike combines professional coaching principles, Biblical wisdom, and practical life strategies to help individuals, couples, and families break unhealth…

Ramiro Moreno on Cleaner Air Healthier Living | 1,559Ramiro Moreno has spent nearly three decades solving a problem most people do not realize they are living with every day.As the founder and president of DWD2 Clean Air, Ramiro has built his career around improving the quality of the air people breathe by addressing contamination where it actually begins, inside the HVAC and air conditioning systems that power homes, vehicles, and commercial buildings.Long before indoor air quality became a mainstream concern, Ramiro recognized a critical gap in the industry. While many solutions focused on treating symptoms at the surface, the root causes, mold, bacteria, and accumulated contamination within evaporator systems, often remained untouched. Determined to change that, he introduced non-invasive evaporator cleaning technology to the United States, creating a more effective approach that challenged conventional industry practices.Today, his work continues to help organizati…

Maria R Riegger on Healing for Better Leadership | 1,558Maria R. Riegger believes personal growth is not just about achieving more. It is about understanding what has been quietly holding you back.A corporate attorney, civil litigator, author, TEDx speaker, and certified Inner Child Reparenting Coach, Maria brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal development insight to the challenges modern professionals face. Her work sits at the intersection of success, healing, leadership, and self awareness.Through her experience working with parents and professionals, Maria noticed recurring patterns that often undermine both personal fulfillment and professional performance: procrastination, people pleasing, weak boundaries, burnout, and the lingering effects of unresolved emotional wounds. Rather than treating these as isolated problems, she helps people uncover the deeper beliefs and behaviors driving them.Drawing on her legal background, corporate experien…

Andy Johnson on Unlocking Your Full Potential 1,557Andy Johnson has spent a lifetime helping people perform when it matters most.A Master Certified Coach (MCC), leadership consultant, educator, and speaker, Andy brings more than 25 years of experience guiding individuals, leaders, and organizations toward higher performance, stronger leadership, and sustainable success. As the Founder and Director of Total Focus, he has worked across industries and continents, helping people unlock potential that often exceeds what they believed possible.What makes Andy's perspective unique is the breadth of his experience. From competing as a professional rugby player to serving as a Training Officer with the London Fire Brigade, he understands firsthand what leadership, resilience, and performance look like under pressure. Those lessons became the foundation for a coaching career dedicated to helping others thrive in demanding environments.Over the past two decades, Andy has coached…

Jennifer Ballow on Why Stories Shape a Child’s Mind | 1,556Jennifer Ballow believes some of life's most important conversations begin with a story.A licensed master level social worker, children's author, and advocate, Jennifer has dedicated her career to supporting children, families, individuals with disabilities, and older adults through compassion, connection, and meaningful engagement.Drawing from her professional background and personal experience as a mother of twin daughters, she understands the powerful role that stories play in helping children make sense of the world around them. Through her books, she creates opportunities for families to connect, spark imagination, and encourage conversations that foster confidence, creativity, and emotional growth.Jennifer's work is rooted in a simple but profound belief: when children feel seen, heard, and understood, they develop the foundation to thrive. By combining her expertise in social work with her passion for st…

Lonna Gibson on Turning Vision Into Lasting Impact | 1,555Lonna Gibson knows what it means to carry a mission forward when everything is on the line.At just 26 years old, she became the first employee of Challenge Air, a groundbreaking nonprofit founded by a Vietnam veteran determined to show children with disabilities that their limitations did not define them. When the organization's founder passed away only months later, Lonna was faced with a decision that would shape the rest of her career: step away or step up.She stepped up.Over the following years, she transformed Challenge Air from a small regional effort into a nationally recognized organization operating in 38 states, building partnerships with major brands including Southwest Airlines, Boeing, Xerox, and Pillsbury. Along the way, she learned firsthand how to lead through uncertainty, scale a vision, build sustainable systems, and honor a mission larger than herself.Today, as the founder of Seven & Assoc…

Mitesh Jani on Why Self Image Shapes Your Success | 1,554Mitesh Jani is fascinated by a question that shapes every human life: why do some people step into their potential while others spend years doubting their own worth?A dentist, author, and lifelong student of human behavior, Mitesh has spent years exploring the connection between self image, achievement, and personal transformation. Long before he wrote books or built a professional career, he was the kid collecting motivational quotes, searching for the ideas that explain why people think, act, and grow the way they do.That curiosity eventually became The Process: Six Mechanics of Achievement, a book that distills more than a decade of observation, reflection, and lived experience into a practical framework for personal growth.While his professional life has been spent in dentistry and business, Mitesh believes the greatest challenges people face are rarely technical. They are internal. The beliefs they hold abou…

Tanya Taibl on Better Communication in Dementia Care | 1,553Tanya Taibl believes dementia care begins with seeing the person, not just the diagnosis.With a background in special education, Tanya brings a unique and deeply compassionate perspective to supporting individuals experiencing cognitive decline and the families who care for them. Rather than focusing solely on what has been lost, she focuses on what remains possible through adaptation, communication, and understanding.Her work centers on helping care partners and loved ones navigate the complexities of dementia with greater confidence, empathy, and practical strategies. By exploring how communication styles, environmental design, and relationship dynamics influence quality of life, Tanya helps create experiences that preserve dignity, connection, and meaning.What sets her approach apart is a simple but powerful shift in perspective: instead of asking what a person can no longer do, she asks how we can better s…

Dr Kenneth Markowitz on Rebuilding Life After Addiction | 1,552Dr. Kenneth Markowitz understands addiction from both sides of the conversation, as a physician who treated patients for nearly two decades and as someone who faced his own battle with addiction.A former pediatrician and now an addiction recovery coach, Kenneth brings a rare combination of medical expertise, clinical experience, and lived recovery to the people he serves. After pornography addiction unexpectedly derailed a successful medical career, he was forced to confront the very challenges he had spent years helping others navigate.That experience became the catalyst for a new calling.Today, Kenneth helps individuals struggling with both chemical and behavioral addictions move beyond shame, isolation, and self destructive patterns toward lasting recovery and personal freedom. Drawing from his background in medicine, psychology, and his own recovery journey, he offers a deeply personalized approach that…

How Lenna Rodriguez Supports Veterans After Service | 1,551Lenna Rodriguez has spent her life serving in places where leadership, resilience, and courage are not optional.A retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, Lenna served for more than 20 years in some of the military's most demanding roles, spanning intelligence, criminal investigations, civil affairs, and special operations support. From deployments in Africa and Afghanistan to leading complex investigations as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, her career was built on protecting others and solving problems under pressure.But for Lenna, service did not end when she took off the uniform.Today, she is a passionate advocate for veterans, military families, and those facing the invisible challenges that often follow military service. Through her work supporting America's Warrior Partnership and the "Know a Vet, Tell a Vet" initiative, she helps strengthen a…

Gary Parker on Stories That Shape Who We Are | 1,550Gary Parker has spent a lifetime telling stories that refuse to let readers look away.A bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and storyteller, Gary is the author of more than 20 traditionally published novels, including a work selected as a Doubleday Crossings Book Club Main Selection. His stories explore the complexity of human nature, the choices that define us, and the unexpected turns that shape our lives.Beyond the page, Gary has written multiple screenplays, with one sold and others optioned for production, bringing his storytelling talents into the world of film. His ability to craft compelling narratives across different mediums has made him a sought after guest for podcasts, television, radio, and speaking engagements.Holding a Ph.D. from Baylor University, Gary combines intellectual depth with a storyteller's instinct for what captures the human heart. Whether writing fiction, discussing the creative process, …