Episodes

Some of the biggest limitations we face are the ones we quietly place on ourselves. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with mentalist and performer Mysterion the Mind Reader for a fascinating conversation about belief, perception, human behavior, and the incredible power of the mind. What starts as a discussion about mentalism quickly evolves into something much deeper: a conversation about growth, possibility, fear, self-awareness, and how the stories ...

Some people let adversity define them. Others use it as fuel. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor Kevin “KAYR” Robinson for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, discipline, vulnerability, and what it truly means to rebuild your life from the ground up. KAYR shares his journey growing up in poverty in Philadelphia, moving nearly 18 times before adulthood, losing family members to violence, pri...

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer another person isn’t advice. It’s presence. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with James Brett for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about leadership, healing, emotional awareness, and the transformative power of truly listening. James shares his personal journey from high-performing corporate sales environments to a life centered around mindfulness, coaching, and inner peace. Along the way, he o...

Episode Description Sometimes the story doesn’t break you… it reveals you. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with John DeDakis, former CNN editor, novelist, and writing coach, for a deeply human conversation about curiosity, grief, and the power of storytelling. John shares how a career rooted in journalism evolved into a calling centered on helping others process life’s most difficult experiences through writing. What begins as a conversation about ...

Episode DescriptionWhat if the life you’re meant to live is already within you… and you just need to remove what’s in the way?In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Dr. Peter Kevorkian — chiropractor, educator, and President of Life Chiropractic College West — for a powerful conversation about purpose, alignment, and what it really means to live with intention.With over four decades of experience, Dr. Peter shares a perspective that goes far beyond health. He breaks down the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and explains how many of the barriers we face aren’t external… they’re the beliefs and patterns we’ve carried with us for years.Throughout the conversation, you’ll hear how transformation isn’t about adding more — it’s about removing interference. Whether that’s self-doubt, outdated habits, or the stories we’ve been telling ourselves, Dr. Peter offers a grounded and practical way to reconnect with who you truly are.This isn’t jus…

Leadership isn’t built in big moments—it’s revealed in the small ones. In this episode, I sit down with Charlie Newcomb, a seasoned leader with over four decades of experience in the McDonald’s system, to explore what leadership really looks like when you strip away titles and expectations. What comes through in our conversation is simple, but powerful: leadership is less about position, and more about how you show up—consistently, quietly, and intentionally. Charlie shares lessons from his jo...

Episode Description What if the hardest moments in your life were actually shaping you for something greater? In this episode, I sit down with Rhonda Farrah — an alchemist, coach, and speaker who has faced some of life’s toughest challenges, including incarceration, breast cancer, and multiple personal setbacks. Instead of allowing those moments to define her, she chose to transform them into fuel for growth, purpose, and service. Our conversation explores what it really means to grow where y...

What happens when you finally tell yourself the truth? In this episode, I sit down with Stanley Bronstein, a CPA, attorney, and someone who made one of the most powerful life transformations you’ll ever hear. Stanley opens up about his journey from weighing over 360 pounds to losing more than 220 pounds and, more importantly, keeping it off. But this isn’t just about weight loss. This is about ownership, mindset, and what it really takes to create lasting change. We dive into the moment everyt...

What if the very thing you’re trying to avoid is actually the key to who you’re becoming? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Mendoza to explore how adversity can become one of the most powerful forces for growth in your life. Jordan shares his journey from facing rejection at a young age to building businesses, leading teams, and helping others reframe their struggles into opportunities. As we get into the conversation, we unpack what it really means to fac...

What if the thing you’ve been trying to avoid… is actually the thing you need most? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Carlos Antilano to take a deeper look at failure, not as something to fear, but as something to learn from. We unpack how setbacks shape your mindset, build your character, and ultimately strengthen your confidence in ways success alone never could. Throughout our conversation, we explore what failure really reveals about you when things don’t go ...

Sometimes the hardest part of growth is believing that your life can still change. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Ryan T. Reichert for a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, faith, and what it really takes to keep moving forward when life falls apart. Ryan shares pieces of his journey through military service, recovery, personal loss, spiritual renewal, and rebuilding his life with greater honesty and purpose. What stood out to me in this conver...

What if you’ve moved on… but something in you is still holding back? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with Chanoa Inez, author of Dream On, for a deeply honest conversation about grief, healing, and what it really takes to start dreaming again after loss. What begins as a light, human moment quickly unfolds into a powerful exploration of self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal transformation. Chanoa shares her journey through unexpected loss and the ...

Sometimes life changes in an instant, and the question becomes: who do you choose to be when it does? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Dr. Michele Kehrer for a powerful conversation about bravery, perspective, and the mindset shifts that help us keep moving when life gets heavy. Michele shares her journey through business ownership, divorce, repeated battles with cancer, and the deeper lessons that led her to write Brave Shift. Together, Audley ...

Sometimes the boldest thing you can do is slow down enough to truly be present.In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with meditation teacher, author, and speaker Lodro Rinzler for a thoughtful conversation about mindfulness, self-doubt, and the quiet power of basic goodness. Together, they explore how the stories we tell ourselves can either keep us stuck or help us move forward, and why presence may be one of the most overlooked forms of audacity.Lodro shares how meditation can help us loosen the grip of anxious thinking, reconnect with who we already are, and respond to life with more clarity and compassion. This conversation goes beyond the idea of mindfulness as simply being calm. It reveals how presence can shape the way we lead, love, make decisions, and show up for the people around us.Audley also reflects on how audacity is often misunderstood. It is not always loud, dramatic, or tied to big public moments. Sometimes audacity looks like b…

What if the stories your family carries today could help guide the people you love tomorrow? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Cristian Cibils Bernardes, founder of Autograph AI, for a powerful conversation about storytelling, identity, curiosity, creative risk, and the future of human connection in the age of AI. Cristian shares the deeply personal journey that led him to build a company focused on preserving family stories, voices, memories, and...

Sometimes the biggest shift in your life starts with a simple question: What if there’s more? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with entrepreneur and investor Bronson Hill to explore how curiosity can become a powerful driver for wealth, growth, and intentional living. What begins as a conversation about financial freedom quickly opens up into something deeper. This is about mindset, risk, and the willingness to explore new possibilities even when the ...

Sometimes the way you show up matters more than how often you show up. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I’m joined by Kristen from Interview Valet to explore how podcast guesting, when done with intention, becomes a powerful tool for building thought leadership and authentic influence. This conversation goes beyond surface-level marketing tactics and dives into what it really means to connect, serve, and show up in a way that resonates. Kristen shares insights from her work hel...

Sometimes the moment you feel like stopping is the very moment you need to keep going. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Edward M. Rahill, author of One Mile at a Time, for a thoughtful conversation about resilience, perseverance, and the legacy we leave behind. What starts as a discussion about endurance racing opens into something much deeper: how life tests us, what keeps us moving, and why so many people may be walking away just one step too s...

Sometimes the boldest move you can make is the one that comes with no guarantees. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with entrepreneur, business builder, and author Leigh Angman for a thoughtful conversation about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to bet on yourself. From founding multiple companies across different industries to navigating setbacks, debt, and uncertainty, Leigh shares what he has learned about making bold decisions without los...

What happens when the pressure that once pushed you forward starts pulling you apart? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Erin for an honest and insightful conversation about burnout, emotional regulation, boundaries, and the deeper work of learning to trust yourself again. Erin shares how years in the high-pressure world of fundraising eventually led her to a breaking point, and how that experience became the foundation for the coaching work she no...

What does it really take to move forward after a life-changing moment? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Denis Gauthier to talk about resilience, recovery, and what it means to rebuild your life after adversity. Denis shares his powerful journey following a leg amputation and how he made the decision to not just recover, but to fully live again. From learning how to walk again to stepping back onto the golf course, Denis opens up about the mindset shifts, emotion...

What does it really mean to heal after loss?In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Cyndee Dhalai joins Audley Stephenson to explore grief, resilience, and the courage it takes to keep moving forward when life changes in ways you never expected.Cyndee shares her personal journey through serious illness, loss, and rebuilding her life after spending years navigating physical and emotional challenges. Her perspective challenges the idea that healing is about “getting over” pain, and instead offers a more honest truth: sometimes healing is about learning how to live with what you’ve been through.This conversation dives into what it means to create space for grief, accept life as it is, and continue growing with intention. It’s reflective, real, and grounded in the kind of insight that only comes from lived experience.If you’ve ever struggled with loss, change, or finding your way forward, this episode will meet you where you are.🔑 Key TakeawaysHealing after loss isn’t always about…

Confidence is not just about how you show up on the outside. It is about what you believe, how you grow, and how you lead yourself when doubt tries to take over. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Quinn Harwood for a thoughtful conversation about bold confidence, leadership, self-awareness, and the mindset shifts that help us move forward with purpose. Quinn shares parts of his personal journey, including the inner battles that shaped his growth and the lessons tha...

Grief changes you. The question is whether it will only wound you, or whether it can also shape you into someone deeper, wiser, and more intentional. In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Zander Sprague for a heartfelt conversation about sibling loss, resilience, healing, and what it looks like to move forward after life changes in ways you never expected. Zander shares his personal story, the mindset shifts that helped him keep going, and how he tran...