Episodes

Gold Star AI is a premier B2B artificial intelligence automation agency specializing in the architecture and deployment of custom autonomous agent systems. Positioned at the forefront of the operational AI landscape, the agency helps mid-market and enterprise businesses shift away from repetitive, manual labor by engineering digital workers that integrate natively into existing enterprise software. The company was co-founded by Michael Krebs and Thomas Baker, industry educators who also teach AI...

Joining us today is an incredibly versatile storyteller who has mastered everything from gritty historical Westerns to high-seas swashbuckling adventures. Raised in the rugged mountains of Wyoming, his passion for the written word was sparked by his father, a passionate English scholar. Today, he is an acclaimed, multi-genre author whose meticulously researched books—like Magi Apprentice and Railroad Man—explore heavy themes of honor, faith, and legacy. Author Dan E. Hendrickson Support this po...

Kevin Dias is a technology entrepreneur, software architect, and author based in Oyama, Japan. He is the founder and president of Ambiki, an innovative healthcare technology platform custom-built to optimize pediatric therapy practices. With nearly two decades of experience spanning investment banking, translation platforms, and healthcare, Kevin previously served as Chief Technology Officer for Sidekick Therapy Partners, where he engineered systems to scale massive clinical workflows. He is the...

Brad Newbury is a veteran Fire Captain, paramedic, entrepreneur, and author with over 40 years of experience in emergency services. He is the author of The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Willing to Act, a book examining the profound generational ripple effects that occur when ordinary bystanders choose to intervene during life-or-death crises. He is also the author of The First Responder Advantage, a strategic playbook designed to help emergency personnel transi...

Ron Luce is an American author, poet, and playwright known for his emotionally raw psychological realism and socially conscious storytelling. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing, American Literature, and Rhetoric from Ohio University. Luce’s work frequently explores themes of trauma, family dynamics, and systemic socioeconomic struggles. He is the author of Pie in the Sky and Other Illusions We Live With, a collection of stories examining societal deceptions and personal grief, and...

Alex Fredericks is a seasoned growth engineer, deep-health strategist, and the Founder & CEO of ToneWell—a pioneering wellness intelligence platform changing how we understand the human body. After spending over 20 years building high-impact market engines and scaling over 50 consumer products, Alex turned his attention to a critical flaw in modern health optimization: data overload. Recognizing that consumers are drowning in complex health spreadsheets and wearable metrics, he founded ToneWell...

Julian Schlossberg is an award-winning producer, distributor, and entertainment icon whose career spans over 60 years. From his early days as an executive for ABC and Paramount Pictures to founding Castle Hill Productions—one of the largest independent film distribution companies in the world—Schlossberg has been a driving force behind American cinema and theater. He has produced dozens of Broadway and off-Broadway shows, distributed masterpieces by Orson Welles and John Cassavetes, and represen...

Chris Amenechi is the Founder and CEO of SeatCash, where he's using artificial intelligence to change the way people buy airline tickets. A recognized innovator in airline revenue management and travel technology, Chris brings more than three decades of experience helping some of the world's leading airlines rethink pricing, merchandising, and the customer experience. Over the course of his career, Chris has held senior leadership roles with Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Porter Airline...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Today’s guest has lived several lives in one lifetime. David Solbach has been a jazz musician, carpenter, taxi driver, poet, memoirist, and novelist—and each chapter has fed the stories he tells. From growing up on the Kansas plains to navigating the cultural currents of San Francisco and later turning decades of experience into fiction and memoir, he brings a perspective shaped by music, history, reinvention, and human complexity. His books—including In the Shadow of the Plague, First There W...