Episodes

Coach Jay Sargeant is an entrepreneur, author, and the founder of The Shift Project Academy, an elite platform dedicated to the art of personal and professional reinvention. Drawing from an extraordinary 78-year life journey spanning seven distinct careers, Jay has mastered the mechanics of navigating high-stakes transitions. He is the author of Shift: The Gift of Reinvention, which serves as the strategic blueprint for his global community. As a veteran corporate consultant and speaker, Jay r...

Kyle McDowell is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leadership coach dedicated to transforming corporate culture. With nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees at Fortune 10 giants like UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, and Bank of America, he is a premier voice on workplace accountability and collaborative excellence. Frustrated by toxic corporate apathy, Kyle left the executive suite to launch his leadership development ...

Turning frustration into innovation is what Peter Williams does best. As an avid adventurer who grew tired of dealing with moldy hydration bladders, he created the DRYE Fan—a solution that cuts drying time by 95% and keeps gear mold-free, whether scaling mountains or cycling through city streets. With more than 20 years of experience collaborating with global brands and building successful companies, Peter leads the Designerds agency. There, he and his team have crafted standout work for major ...

H.J. Chammas is the founder of Authority Publishing, a four-time bestselling author, and a premier authority positioning strategist. He helps industry experts, coaches, and business leaders leverage books to unlock radical visibility, massive credibility, and rapid business growth. After losing over $65,000 on his very first publishing venture with a legacy publisher, H.J. became obsessed with uncovering the true mechanics of literary success. This costly setback inspired him to design a propri...

Addam Ledamyen is a multidisciplinary storyteller, writer, actor, and theatre-maker based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Addam is the founder and Artistic Director of For Elenvia: Publications and Productions, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to developing and producing new literature and theatre that imagines a better world. Addam Ledamyen earned an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing from the California Institute of Integral Studies, serves as a teaching artist at the Walnut Cre...

Debbie Longo is an Executive Behavioral Coach, corporate consultant, and the founder of Life In Bloom NY. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and leadership development, Debbie helps high-performing professionals uncover the hidden behavioral patterns that impact their decision-making, company culture, and bottom line. As the host of The Behavioral Profit Show, she frequently explores the direct link between human psychology and business performance. She specializes in self-awar...

J. Leonard Costner is an American author, studio artist, and former athlete. Born in New Jersey and raised in Europe, the 6'6" creator initially followed his father’s footsteps into competitive basketball. However, after a career-ending injury requiring complete pelvic reconstruction, Costner pivoted from sports to the arts. During his recovery, a persistent dream inspired him to pick up a pen, launching a career in visual storytelling. Today, he is the creator of the epic mythology-driven fant...

Rafael Pinho is a finance executive, CFA charterholder, and co-founder of TD Pine Advisors, where he serves as CFO and strategic advisor to founder-led businesses. On this episode, Rafael breaks down how entrepreneurs can think beyond revenue and start building true enterprise value. With a background spanning engineering and corporate finance, Rafael brings a systems-driven approach to business growth, focusing on cash flow, financial clarity, and operational structure. He explains why many bu...

Art Serna Jr. is a nonprofit leader, community advocate, and strategist with more than 20 years of experience serving children, families, and underserved communities. He has held leadership roles across education, public service, and mission-driven organizations, including Teach For America, AmeriCorps initiatives, and family services programs in Texas and Oklahoma. Most recently, he stepped into the leadership role as Executive Director at SpineHope, where he leads global efforts to expand he...

Tarek Radi is a technology executive, engineering leader, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience building and scaling innovative products and high-performing teams. After a distinguished career at Intel, where he led complex global programs and technology initiatives, Tarek expanded into entrepreneurship, leadership coaching, and emerging technology ventures. He is passionate about helping organizations navigate growth, foster innovation, and develop strong leadership cultures. T...

Alicia Vandergriend is a horsewoman wellness coach, certified E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, trained hypnotherapist, and Ayurveda health coach who helps horsewomen build confidence, strength, and calm both in and out of the saddle. After spending more than 25 years managing complex projects and leading teams through challenges, Alicia transitioned her passion for transformation and personal growth into helping equestrians create lasting change in their lives. Drawing on over 15 years of movement an...

Maison Collawn is a speaker, podcaster, and advocate for personal growth through storytelling. Diagnosed with autism at an early age, he found connection and understanding through television, anime, and manga, which helped shape his perspective on identity, resilience, and self-discovery. With a background in mass communications, Maison is the creator and host of the MC Anime Podcast, where he explores the intersection of anime, media, spirituality, and mental health. Through engaging conversat...

Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva—affectionately known as "Dr. T"—is a trilingual psychotherapist, author, and the founder of the Florida-based private practice, Advocate2Create. With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Timerman specializes in resolving deep-seated relationship conflict, managing anxiety, navigating trauma, and healing from grief. Born in Brazil and educated at both New York University and Barry University, she holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and holds dual lice...

Matt Diamante is the founder of HeyTony, a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses scale their online presence. He specializes in simplifying the complex worlds of SEO and social media marketing, empowering business owners to take control of their own digital growth. By blending a data-driven approach with creative storytelling, Matt’s strategies have consistently helped clients rank #1 on Google for competitive keywords and attract thousands of monthly v...

Eliana De La Garza is an Austin-based executive coach and leadership development expert who thrives at the messy intersection of work, culture, and being human. Having spent years embedded inside fast-paced, high-growth organizations, Eliana helps professionals navigate the steep learning curves of "accidental management," resolve high-friction team dynamics, and deliver when the stakes are highly visible. Beyond traditional executive training and L&D strategy, she is known for bringing a uniqu...

James B. Hayden is a Seattle-based business executive, sales strategist, author, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, and revenue leadership. He has advised organizations across multiple industries on how to improve sales performance, develop effective go-to-market strategies, and build long-term customer relationships. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to more than $1 billion in revenue generation through leadership roles f...

Marcel Dios Herrera is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kulli Purple, Inc., a disruptive beverage brand built around a sacred, Peruvian purple corn recipe passed down from his grandmother. A proud Peruvian, Marcel has masterfully turned a deeply personal family heritage into a modern, ambitious venture that challenges copycat products in the CPG space. Before entering the beverage industry, Marcel spent over 15 years as an entertainment executive, screenwriter, and producer. His background in spotting ...

Brent Bowers is a former U.S. Army officer, real estate investor, and founder of Land Sharks, a company dedicated to teaching investors how to build wealth through vacant land investing. After serving in the military, Brent transitioned into real estate and developed a system for acquiring and selling land that generates both active and passive income. Through Land Sharks, he has helped aspiring and experienced investors learn how to identify opportunities, conduct due diligence, and create scal...

Pete Sacco is an entrepreneur, technologist, and author who operates at the unique intersection of advanced digital infrastructure and conscious leadership. Often described as a "modern-day mystic," Sacco is the founder and CEO of PTS Data Center Solutions, a multi-million dollar enterprise that designs and deploys data center infrastructure and artificial intelligence systems across millions of square feet. On The Pete Sacco Podcast, he bridges the worlds of cutting-edge tech and ancient ...

Bhavya Gaur is a trauma-informed Life Mastery Coach, author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator with more than two decades of experience guiding individuals through personal transformation, emotional healing, and holistic well-being. Her work integrates insights from neuroscience, psychology, somatic healing practices, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom traditions to help people break free from limiting beliefs, unresolved trauma, and self-sabotaging patterns. Passionate about empowering lasting ...

Maria Micha is an accomplished psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and spiritual practitioner with nearly three decades of clinical international experience. Professionally trained in both the United Kingdom and the United States, her career spans work with individuals, couples, families, and organizations across the UK, USA, Greece, and Singapore. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University (USA) and advanced training in Systemic and Family Therapy as ...

Meet B. Able (born Breyton Croom), an LA-based saxophonist, rapper, singer, and actor who is completely reshaping how we think about hip-hop. He drops smooth, live saxophone solos right into heavy rap tracks, creating a sound that is totally his own. Growing up, doctors told him his autism and ADHD diagnoses would hold him back from living independently or going to college. Well, he proved them entirely wrong—not only did he master the sax, but he also walked away with a Master’s degree in Acc...

Zachary Kuhl is a talent strategist, career coach, and founder of Strategically Human, where he helps professionals navigate the evolving job market through research-driven career strategy and practical coaching. With more than a decade of experience spanning talent acquisition, recruiting, hospitality, startup environments, and corporate hiring, Zachary brings an insider perspective to career development and professional positioning. He is the author of Push: 6 Tips & Exercises To Push You Fur...

Munira Zahabi, widely known as The Niche Navigator, is an author, consultant, and marketing strategist dedicated to helping entrepreneurs identify their ideal clients and elevate their brands through the power of podcasting. As the author of Invisible No More: Transform Guest Appearances into Marketing Gold for Coaches and Entrepreneurs, Munira teaches business owners how to turn podcast guest appearances into meaningful marketing opportunities that build authority, expand visibility, and attra...