Episodes
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April 4, 2025
E293: Agi Keramidas - Mastering Personal Development
Do you know your life purpose? If not, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Stop waiting for the "perfect moment." This is your sign to take action. Agi Keramidas, podcaster, public speaker, and dentist, shares with us this story about leaving everything behind to start pursuing his inner voice and dreams. This episode is packed with insights and tips: Write your life purpose in just 2 minutes (yes, it's possible!), Learn how transformative conversations can shift your mindset. Explore the power of actionable insights and why starting small leads to big transformations. Hit play now and redefine what success means for you!
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March 20, 2025
E292: LaWanna Bradford- Choose to Challenge
LaWanna Bradford is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, global leader, media personality and 5x International bestselling author. She is the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for dedicating over 40,000 volunteer hours to advancing women and supporting initiatives that uplift and empower them. She produces, directs and hosts three shows on e360tvcom. Whether you're an entrepreneur, someone looking to make a change, or just need some inspiration, this episode will help you choose to challenge yourself!
Guest: LaWanna Bradford
295
March 16, 2025
E291: Kate Griffiths - The Power of Colors in Business & Life
Kate Griffiths is an Organizational Systems Coach, Author, Podcast Host and Colour Psychologist who believes Life is a journey of awakening leading to enlightenment, and that awakening comes when you realize that the conditioning you took to be real is based on fear. Kate work revolves around how Colour can offer a way to increased consciousness and understanding in both Business and Personal Life. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore self-awareness and transformation - Tune in now to learn to trust yourself like never before!
Guest: Kate Griffiths
294
March 6, 2025
E290: Amanda Cahil- Redefining YOU!
With years of leadership experience and a heart for empowering others, Amanda Cahill is on a mission to help ambitious women break free from the ordinary. Despite having a soaring corporate career, supportive relationships, and numerous accomplishments— at one point in her life, Amanda discovered there was more to life than checking the traditional boxes of success. Embracing a path of self-development, she began questioning the status quo and realized that many women felt stuck, unfulfilled, and hungry for something greater. The result? Her book Redefining YOU! was written to provide others in similar journey a path forward into creating the life they have always dreamed of.
Guest: Amanda Cahill
293
Feb. 28, 2025
E289: Lisa Duffy - Rebuilding after Divorce
Lisa Duffy is a Catholic author, speaker, and divorce recovery expert who experienced the tragedy of an unwanted divorce in the early 1990s. She has more than 20 years of personal experience helping people rebuild their lives after divorce. Author of many books on divorce recovery, most recently, Mending The Heart: A Catholic Annulment Companion, she has also instituted the Journey of Hope program for Catholic divorce support groups in parishes across the US and in Canada. This is an authentic conversation on a very big topic, Divorce and the Catholic Faith.
Guest: Lisa Duffy
292
Feb. 21, 2025
E288: Kevin Scott Allen - Imagination Unleashed: Acting, Dreaming, and Creating
Kevin Scott Allen is an actor and writer, with over 100 TV/Film credits including American Crime Story and Criminal Minds. He is currently making a big splash in the Netflix #1 hit, AMERICAN PRIMEVAL, as Louis, a character described as "pure evil." In this episode, Kevin shares how he committed from a very young age to realize his dream of acting and also provides words of wisdom about life and for those looking to pursue acting or any dream. One of the main takeaways? Success is not about fame or money but about staying true to yourself.
Guest: Kevin Scott Allen
291
Feb. 13, 2025
E287: Samantha Bessudo Drucker - Affaires of The Heart
Samantha Bessudo Drucker is an image consultant, journalist, host, actress, and author. Her book, 90 Days to Husband No. 2: 10 Rules to Find Him, is a how-to dating system, based on a proven technique. This lifestyle “genie” with a wealth of talent is co-host of "Love & Design Project," a home makeover series; and "Sexy is Timeless Talks," a female-empowered talk show. Samantha is also a host and journalist for DivaGalsDaily.com, a multicultural lifestyle, travel, and entertainment site. Known for her savior-faire on everything and anything lifestyle-related, Samantha has appeared as an expert on all major networks and is frequently seen on live television morning shows. What a better episode to listen to for Valentine's Day?
Guest: Samantha Bessudo Drucker
290
Feb. 9, 2025
E286: Melissa Davey - Dreams Reimagined: Embracing Life's second act
Melissa Davey, retired from a lengthy corporate career in her sixties, to pursue her second act and dream of becoming a filmmaker. Her first film, Beyond Sixty, is an award-winning feature length documentary that challenges the way we feel about aging and confirmed that it is never too late to learn something new. Her second documentary, Climbing into Life, was recently released and has already been accepted into fourteen film festivals so far and has won several awards. Melissa's Journey will really inspire to start your second act!
Guest: Melissa Davey
289
Jan. 18, 2025
E285: Patrice Bisiot - Mind your Brand
Patrice Bisiot is an Author, Speaker, Executive Leading Image and Branding Coach who has cultivated an international following from his Parisian roots. Patrice specializes in aligning the image and message of individuals and organizations, ensuring that their public personas reflect authenticity and purpose. His best-selling book, "Mind Your Hair," delves into the critical connection between mindset and appearance. In contrast, his newest release, "Mind Your Impact, Style Interventionist," features transformative stories of clients who have reshaped their identities through intentional Branding, and this is why, a lot of this conversation revolves around the importance of MInding YOUR brand.
Guest: Patrice Bisiot
288
Jan. 4, 2025
E284: Janine Regan-Sinclair - The consciousness Architect
Janine Regan-Sinclair is an international Therapist, Healer, Author & Speaker. Known as the Consciousness Architect, she has the ability to access all areas of your consciousness in order to help you release problematic programs, patterns and memories created by past experiences. Her area of expertise is emotional and mental trauma repair, whether form this life or via intergenerational trauma. She has created online Programs to help people across the globe with issues relating to PTSD, Mental Health, Addiction and more.
Guest: Janine Regan-Sinclair
287
Dec. 27, 2024
E283: Chris Watson - From Parisian Barrister to Burgundy Winemaker, A Life of Purpose and Passion
Chris Watson is a renowned legal expert, recognized globally for his work in digital transformation, particularly digital identity and digital infrastructure. As one of the leading lawyers in telecommunications, his contributions have shaped the field. But Chris's passions extend beyond law—three decades ago, he purchased land in Burgundy to fulfill his dream of winemaking. Today, his journey has expanded further as two of his children are using the skins of his grapes to create sustainable gin. Tune in to hear how Chris's vision has evolved and how his family is blending tradition with innovation in this inspiring journey!
Guest: Chris Watson
286
Dec. 20, 2024
E282: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - Dare to Dream BIG
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a recognized global business powerhouse and recipient of numerous awards including the South Florida Business Journal and Forbes Travel Guide Lifetime Achievement Awards. She is best known for her transformative role as the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, where she made history as the first woman to lead a major cruise line. Her leadership helped redefine the luxury cruise experience with a focus on innovation, diversity, and sustainability. She also helped activate the enthusiasm for Soccer here Miami during her tenure as President & CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee. She’s a sought after Keynote speaker and the author of Making Waves, A woman’s Rise to the top using Smarts, Heart and Courage. After listening to Lisa's journey, we can assure you that you will dare to dream BIG!
Guest: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
285
Dec. 13, 2024
E281: Margarete Schramboeck - Unlocking Potential: Lessons from a Trailblazer
Dr. Margarete Schramboeck is an experienced and progressive business & government leader. As Austria’s Minister for Digital & Economic Affairs she was leading the country’s digital and economic transformation for many years. Prior to her role as a minister, Dr. Margarete had an extensive career in the IT and Telekom industry leading her to be appointed as CEO of central Europe’s biggest Telekom Operator A1. She has also paved the way for women in the Board Rooms as she is a current Board member of Aramco Digital and also holds board functions in biotech and high tech-industrial companies around the world. Her Profound know-how of doing business in the Middle East has taken her to make Riyadh her current Home Town. Dr. Margarete is the definition of a trailblazer and there are many lessons to be learned on this episode of Back2Basics!
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Dec. 4, 2024
E280: Shirelle Francis - Ignite the spark of transformation
Shirelle Francis is a dynamic leader, renowned speaker, and IT and cybersecurity expert dedicated to bridging the digital divide. As CEO of iLeap Group operates by Empowering businesses with turnkey Cybersecurity & AI solutions while transforming challenges into opportunities. She continuously advocates for inclusive leadership, resilient leadership, and workforce readiness, particularly for women of color and under-served communities.
Guest: Shirelle Francis
283
Nov. 23, 2024
E279: Leigh Esposito - Don't regret the Journey
Leigh Esposito is an author, coach, tarotist, and former attorney. Her journey has been full of up and downs and she doesn't regret any of it. She has actually leveraged it to foster a coaching style that combines the strategic acumen of a litigator with an artist’s eye for creative expansion, all informed by her trademark positivity and penchant for identifying and maximizing her clients’ strengths. Leigh also draws on the insight and intuition gleaned through her work with tarot, in which she became an expert while researching her debut novel, The Godmother. An insatiable traveler and gourmand, Leigh spends one month a year in Italy curating experiences for her coveted trips and retreats while connecting with her roots. She is also a sough after influencer as she explores everything from Italian culture and tarot to empowerment, feminism, and motherhood.
Guest: Leigh Esposito
282
Nov. 17, 2024
E278: Krisstina Wise - Breaking free from Mindset Blocks
Krisstina Wise is a real estate mogul and investor, millionaire coach, best-selling author, speaker and creator of several 7-figure businesses. After hitting her "Freedom Number" she dedicated herself to helping others achieve financial freedom and retire early. Krisstina now teaches high-income entrepreneurs how to convert business profits into personal net worth and passive income without sacrificing their health, soul, and sanity. She is the host of The Wealthy Wellthy Podcast, author of "Falling For Money: A Romance Novel for Your Bank Account,” and Owner of Wealthy Wellthy and the Wise Money Method for financial success and happiness.
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Nov. 5, 2024
E277: Mike Brown - Creating Unbreakable Wealth
After an 8 figure exit Mike Brown should have been set for life but his high-risk, high-reward mindset got in the way. In chasing his next big win he spread his resources too thin. In order to right the ship, He had to dig deep to understand why his relationship to money was so broken. He had to face some hard truths – with all of his knowledge on investing and making money, why could He not follow my own advice? The process that arose from his journey became the underpinnings of the Unbreakable Wealth mindset. Are you ready?
280
Oct. 18, 2024
E276: J Leonard Costner - A Pen that brings to life Worlds
Born in America but shaped by Europe, J Leonard Costner’s life has been as varied and vibrant as the characters in his novels. An artist by trade and a former athlete, Costner infuses his unique experiences and perspectives into every page he writes. Transitioning from a celebrated career in sports, Costner found what makes him Tick in 2012: storytelling. His debut series, "Legacy", is a testament to his boundless creativity and his journey proof that when you connect with your true essence, anything can happen!
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Oct. 10, 2024
E275: Stephanie Vanderbilt- From Classroom to Community: A small Business Woman's Impact
Stephanie Vanderbilt truly embarked on a journey of following her intuition, when she left a career teaching the deaf, for an entrepreneurial adventure with her husband. Her success in a male-dominated field and her commitment to her craft has earned her multiple awards such as INC5 000 #1 Women in Business in New England and being named 2024 Small Business Person of the Year for Massachusetts by the U.S. Small Business Administration. She is passionate about giving back to the community and recognizing the workforce that makes the margic happen!
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Oct. 6, 2024
E274: Alfred Bentley: Everyone is a Genius
Alfred Bentley’s is an award-winning inventor and technologist who is also known for founding the renowned IBM ThinkPlace. His career pivoted when he was able to intersect his love for technology with his personal passion for home improvements. He founded vipHomeLink to improve homeownership with technology to homes worldwide. He is convinced that everyone is a genius! Are you?
Guest: Alfred Bently
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Sept. 29, 2024
E273- Carrie Osgood: Make your Own Fun
With a lifetime devoted to creating content and publishing creative work, Carrie Osgood can also be called a “communications GPS” as she specializes in guiding individuals through their distinctive creative processes, from igniting the sparks of innovation to producing a final result that radiates a confident clarity. Her accolades include a nomination to the Pulitzer Prize. If you want to connect with how to create your own fun, this is an episode for you!
Guest: Carrie Osgood
275
Sept. 21, 2024
E272: Alison Smith - Be the change you want to see
Alison Smith has been coaching and motivating people through her speaking for over 20 years. Her podcast 'Landscaping Your Life' is about getting back on track when you're stuck and can't see the wood for the trees. In this episode, she showcases her unique, quirky perspective - using nature as a metaphor for our lives - allowing the listener to gain a refreshed perspective about their life's journeys.
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Sept. 15, 2024
E271: Dan Macqueen - Overcoming a life changing health test
At 28, Dan Macqueen was leading a healthy, active life. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital. What followed, was emergency brain surgery. What he found out along the way might surprise you: there is nothing like a brain injury to refocus the mind! Driven by a positive mindset he is now on a mission to pay it forward in his motivational speaking and writings. This episode is a living testament that you can overcome the curves that life throws at you!
Guest: d
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Sept. 8, 2024
E270: Dr. Gladys McGarey- The Well-Lived Life
Dr. Gladys McGarey is internationally recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Following a career in family practice for nearly eighty years, she now has a life consulting practice. She was the first medical doctor to utilize acupuncture in the U. S. and founded the Gladys Taylor McGarey Foundation to bridge the gap between holistic and traditional medicine, helping to expand the knowledge and application of holistic principles through scientific research and education. Dr. McGarey also co-founded the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. She has received numerous honors and awards, including the Humanities Award for Outstanding Service to Mankind; the David Stackhouse Award for pioneering excellence in Homeopathy; the Lifetime Distinguished Service Award from Muskingum College in Ohio; and was honored by the American Holistic Medical Association as a Pioneer of Holistic Medicine. Her most recent book is The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Ha…
Guest: Dr. Gladys McGarey