Episodes

Susan Drumm is a CEO, a Leadership Coach, and Best Selling Author of The Leaders Playlist. Her mission is to usher in a new era of leadership, one that she calls, Enlightened Leadership. At age 30, Harvard Graduate Susan made the bold (and to many, crazy) move to put her very successful Corporate Career on hold, to go pursue her passion, acting. What happened next, will keep you glued to this incredible new episode of Back2Basics, and it will prompt you to reconnect to the magic inside of you.

As a professional natural bodybuilder and amateur endurance athlete, Dr. Juan Salinas had a dream of making a snack that was both, nutritious and delicious. With a master’s degree, a doctorate in food science, a diploma in sports nutrition from the International Olympic Committee and more than 20 years as a snack innovator and product developer for several of the largest food companies in America, he was the perfect guy to get it done. This is the journey of how P-nuff Crunch was born, and how it went from being a dream to becoming a company backed by Mark Cuban in the ABC hit Shark Tank. This episode is the definition of an American Dream turned reality!

Multifaceted Bolanle Williams-Olley, has many titles, and she is BOLDLY embodying all of them. Besides being an accomplished Chief Financial Officer and the best-selling Author of "Build Boldly", Bolanle is passionate about giving back. Through her active philanthropy, she has founded several impact non-profits, amongst which: She Builds Lives, She Builds Money, Reach Nigeria and She Builds Waves. She is really the best example to prove, that as humans, we have been called to be BOLD.

Former Pop-Star, philantropist and Master Coach in the art of Being Unmessable with, Josselyne Herman-Saccio has been leading transformative courses for more than 30 years. She has worked with, and impacted over 200,000 people directly in the areas of business, family, self-expression, fulfilling their vision, resolving conflict and overall “well” being. Her nonprofit, United Global Shift, has worked with leaders from more than 20 countries. Media outlets that have featured her includeTime Magazine, Huffington Post, New York Times, NBC, ABC and CBS. In this episode, she shares how anyone can create an environment where dreams are fulfilled and where words become a magic wand.

Tina Horcevar has been working in the areas of Personality Analysis, Stress Management and Numerology for over 20 years. She has mastered methods for recognizing one’s personality and potential from different teachers and masters around the world, as she has lived and worked in many countries including Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, USA, China, Croatia and Slovenia. Tina is a firm believer that our names and birthdays carry lots of information about us and they affect our behavior, success, and relationships. We all carry different potentials and challenges and numerology is a strong tool if we want to get more clarity about our life's journey.

Kevin Mulcahy is a best-selling author, speaker and educator who describes himself as a 'Future of work evangelist". During the pandemic many remote-working employees began slip-sliding away from their organizations’ mission, culture, and values. They began losing their emotional connection to their work, their sense of purpose, and other aspects of the employee experience that are crucial to business success. In this episode, Kevin shares a tangible framework to connect to the essence of belonging and to what he calls, "The Great Reconnection".

Internationally renowned designer, Stacy Garcia, is convinced that her success stems from her having the courage to follow her passion and the determination to get good at what she loved to do. With that drive, she has created several successful business ventures in design, hospitality, and lifestyle industries, and her name is known for her modern eclectic style, inventive use of color, and remarkable pattern design skills!

David Taylor-Klaus is a serial entrepreneur, recognized for combining candor, intelligence, and humor with masterful coaching. In his best-selling new book “Mindset Mondays with DTK: 52 Ways to REWIRE Your Thinking and Transform Your Life", he encourages the reader to find its lif rithym, and challenges leaders and their teams to reach their highest levels of performance in their professional and personal lives.

U.S. Navy veteran Lucille Menard has a family history of caregiving, as she often witnessed her mother providing personalized care as a hospice-certified nursing assistant to make a living after they left Haiti to look for a better life in the US. It is no surprise that when she met her husband Henry, also of Haitian descent in the US Navy, they bonded after their need to serve others. The duo describes their need to serve as being part of their DNA. Now co-owners of a Synergy Home Care in Port Saint Lucie Florida, they are showing the world that you can make a great living for yourself while pursuing your passion!

Like many, Ian Haycroft has been on a search for ways to be internally free. Some of those efforts failed miserably, and some of them opened doors that he had not even imagined. Australian born, in 1977 Ian went to India to "find his Guru", His one year trip became a journey of 21 years. From India he hitch-hiked through Europe and the United States and achieved a Clear Mind. Warning: this is a wisdom filled episode!

Bill Potts is a motivational speaker, creative business leader, energetic community builder, IRONMAN athlete, dedicated father and husband...and a five-time cancer survivor (his current fight against #6 is ongoing). He has written an indispensable handbook for anyone going through a cancer diagnosis - like the definitive What to Expect When You're Expecting....but for cancer. This is an episode that will make evident that is not about what happens to us, is about how we react to what happens to us. Bill Potts is up for the fight and his attitude towards life with cancer is as empowering and inspirational as it gets.

Sheila Bangalore is a former C-level public company executive, board executive, venture partner and an investor with a hands-on style, pragmatism, and focus on creating value for those involved. Sheila shares how she has achieved extreme success by embracing the concept of "failing forward". To her, the sky is truly the limit when you lean into activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.

Named one of “100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents” nationwide by Real Estate Executive Magazine, Portuguese-American entrepreneur Michelle Pais is a true powerhouse. If you have ever had a crazy idea and have lacked the courage to turn it into a reality, this is the episode for you. Hear the story about how Michelle and her husband Jonathan created their real estate empire and landed their own A&E show “24 Hour Flip", and to think that real estate was only Michelle's back-up plan!

Dubbed at some point "Queen of Wall Street" by Fortune Magazine , Alexandra Lebenthal, is broadly known for the legacy of her family company, the iconic municipal bond franchise Lebenthal & Company that her Grandparents founded in 1925. As it happens in many family businesses, she eventually stepped in as CEO, but her journey, one she has described as being Netflix binge-worthy, made her, after many years, take the very difficult decision to sell the business and embark on a brand-new adventure, one that makes her heart sing, and that revolves around empowering female entrepreneurs and female-led businesses. Are you curious yet?

Marc Champagne is an entrepreneur, host of the top-50-ranked fitness podcast, Behind the Human, and author of 'Personal Socrates' an incredible book that has been described as one where ancient wisdom meets modern-day mental fitness. Marc has studied mental fitness practices for over a decade and consults with Fortune 500 companies as a mental fitness strategist and speaker. In this episode, he will inspire you to explore the practice of self-inquiry, as he is convinced that we are all one question away from a different life, personally and professionally.

Patricia Lindner is a Spiritual Career Alchemist, Creative Instigator, Intuitive Healer and Empowering Mentor on the journey from "seeker" to "finder". She is also the founder of "FREEDOM CUBED", which helps release stress, pain and anxiety and allows in mental and physical health. Her goal in life is to inspire others to see their own brilliance and to discover the compass that lies within.

When Rob Krecak first got his Wall Street job as a sell-side equity analyst out of college, he thought he’d made it. After buying everything he wanted on his wishlist, he realized that he still wasn’t happy. He listened to his deep-down desire to help more people by leaving finance to eventually own several franchises and to found a company committed that would lead US companies into a four-day workweek and help reduce burnout and promote technology mindfulness, a company he aptly named Humans First.

Leanne Linsky is a comedian and actress who has the vision of making the world a better place through shared laughter. She is a firm believer of saying YES to opportunity and that is the reason why three years ago, she founded Plauzzable as a way to connecting comedians and fans. Tune in to be inspired by her incredible Journey!

Gene Bennett is a twice-deployed Iraqi Freedom veteran who shares the gut-wrenching story of his time as a prison guard at a transitional internment facility, in his book, We Did Not Deserve the Crapper: The prison we entered but never fully left. This is an episode that will open your eyes to the life and challenges of the heroes that put everything at risk to keep others safe.

Award-winning health expert, author, and speaker Nicole Kerr spent over 30 years working in all sectors of society including in government, non-profit, military, academia, healthcare, and corporate. She has appeared on CNN, CBS, ABC and the Food Channel, and a host of other TV and radio shows to share her unique perspective on wellness, lifestyle, and nutrition. In her book, "You are Deathless", she shares with the reader how A Near-Death Experience Taught her How to Fully Live and Not Fear Death.

Author, entrepreneur, business leader, and an overall go-getter, inspirational speaker and transformational coach Runa Magnus has dedicated her professional journey to the personal leadership and development field—supporting entrepreneurs, leaders and politicians all over the world. She's the creator of Connected-Women, one of the first online community sites for women entrepreneurs and co-creator of the EU-WIIN Personal Branding Boutique and Program, BRANDit. She has written two books, The Personal Branding Book and Programs, Branding Your X-Factor and co-author of The Story Of Boxes, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, both book and programs and is also the founder of The Change Makers, co-founder of The Network for Transformational Leaders and co-creator of the #NoMoreBoxes Movement, Methodology and Lifestyle.

For more than 40 years, Lynne Twist has been a recognized global visionary committed to alleviating poverty and hunger and supporting social justice and environmental sustainability. From her work with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, Lynne’s on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of the social tapestry of the world. The compelling stories and insights gained from her experiences inspired Lynne to write her best-selling, award-winning book The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life . She’s also the Founder of the Soul of Money Institute and has enlightened people 50 countries in board retreats, workshops, keynote presentations, and one-on-one coaching in the arenas of fundraising with integrity, conscious philanthropy, strategic visioning, and cultivating a healthy relationship with money. We can't think of a more inspiring guest to celebrate the 200th episode of Back2Ba…

Marketing & Communications pro and celebrated health coach Denise Vitola wakes up every day on a mission to make people feel healthier and stronger. A slew of awards, industry-wide admiration, and years of personal and professional accomplishments are proof that she gets the job done, her goal? To help "well-ing" the world and get others to dream higher.

Zoe Thompson is a life and wellbeing coach committed to help people go from surviving to thriving. No stranger to hardship herself, in 2005 Zoe rose from the ashes after a tragedy close to home created a very much-needed catalyst for change. What followed was an intentional commitment to rebuild herself mentally and physically into a stronger and more powerful version of herself. It must have worked, as in 2016, Zoe was named Britain's 2nd Strongest Woman. We can all rise like a Phoenix to the flames, and this is an episode that would prove just that.