Episodes

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?

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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!

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?

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!

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.

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!

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…

Jerry Dugan is a public speaker, author, and the host of Beyond the Rut, a podcast about helping you achieve your dreams and thrive in your faith, family, and career to experience a life beyond the rut. Jerry’s own life growing up through divorce, his dad’s attempted suicide, and combat have built within him resilience and the perspective that life is too short to live it stuck in a rut.

Brandon Barnum is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, coach, consultant and speaker, often called the "King of Referrals". Brandon has been featured internationally on TV, radio, several books including Cracking The Millionaire Code and Zero to Hero, and in magazines including The Wall Street Journal, Business Journal and Newsweek to name a few. Tune into this episode to learn how he went from being a single dad struggling to get his business going to a successful entrepreneur committed to helping others get Raving Referrals.

Christian de la Huerta is a highly sought-after personal transformation expert with over three decades of experience. His expertise has helped individuals from all corners of the globe to overcome obstacles and achieve the long-lasting results they had always aspired to. An award-winning author, TEDx speaker, retreat leader, and leading voice in the breathwork community, his mission is to help others unleash their inner hero. And yes, that means all of us, are you ready?

Therese Rose is a TEDx Speaker and branding guru on a mission to help others gain Clarity on bringing forward their unique gifts and talents and ultimately connect to what makes them tick. She self-describes as part nerd, part cheerleader, and all heart and sees her work as Brand and Business Crystallizer as “Strategically Sacred”, her legacy is contributing to making the world a better place.

Jordan Birnbaum is an industrial/organizational psychologist and behavioral economist whose experience spans from startups to Fortune 100 companies. His unique combination of professional experience and subject matter expertise makes him a highly sought-after speaker, author, and consultant expert in integrating behavioral science with digital platforms to influence and inspire positive behavior change.

Rhonda Parker Taylor is an American writer, entrepreneur, and academic researcher. Her debut novel, “Crossroads,” a suspenseful masterpiece, was released in February 2023. Endorsed by bestselling author J.J. Hebert and Golden Globe-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway, the novel has been hailed as a captivating crime thriller that keeps readers intrigued from start to finish. In this episode she shares the incredible amount of wisdom she has garnered through the exciting journey of redefining her life