Episodes

As the co-founder of one of the most beloved and wildly successful Toy companies in America, Melissa Bernstein seemed to “have it all”, a doting husband and business Partner Doug, six high-achieving children, and wealth beyond anything she could have ever imagined possible. Yet, like many of us, she struggled to find her true purpose and meaning. This is an episode about having the courage to embark in your inner journey while holding on to your own lifeline so that like her, you can also turn darkness into light and make your Soul Sing!

Holly Copeland is a vibrational energy healer, coach, and meditation teacher. Her life mission is to help others AWAKEN to their true nature and infinite potential, to HEAL the body with sound, and FLOW with life in the unbound clarity, ease, and joy of one's own mind and heart. This is an episode that can truly help you connect to your true essence, to what makes YOU Tick!

For over 30 years, Debbie Godfrey has helped parents all over the world go from despair to hope with practical, hands-on ideas on how to embrace positive parenting. Debbie is recognized for her humor and compassion while teaching behavior and discipline tools that work at home and in the classroom. She is also the Host of 'The Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast'. If you sometimes feel at your wit's end with your kids or feel that they are running the show, this episode is definitely for you!

Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he has been teaching for 20 years. This is an incredible conversation on how we can all build an essential career toolkit!

A few years back, Angie Cole was overworked and underpaid. She self-described herself as a 'used-and-abused' corporate copywriter. After an AHA moment, she decided she was done killing herself to make money for others that didn't treat her right and to do it for herself and doing something in which she could inspire, encourage and coach others to get out of their cube and into a life they love. This is a back2basicsw episode that will resonate with a lot of our listeners because we know that there are a lot of people going through the same experience!

Sam George is an author and communications expert who for decades has been discerning trends before they are recognized and communicating them to the public. In 1995, he was hired to put together the strategy for the campaign that ultimately succeeded in legalizing cannabis in 18 states. His newest book, I'll Get Back to You, explores why unreturned messages drive us crazy and what steps people can take to fix the "dyscomunication crisis." His mission is to help change the way we interact with each other.

Dying in a hospital and experiencing a near-death experience, Sharon Coleman had a choice: rebuild her life from the ground up in a way she would love or stay with the status quo. Taking the road less traveled, she decided to live her dream. Sharon founded Her Divine Life to help others connect with the infinite side of themselves so they can live a life they love. Her ability to break down overarching spiritual and success concepts into bite-sized pieces is what makes her a standout in her field. Through her coaching and speaking, she has inspired thousands of people to live a life they love.

Zach Mathews is an author, freelancer, blogger, and online freelance career coach. He teaches freelancers and business professionals how to succeed as a self-employed worker, as well as using the three essential stages of successful self-discipline.

Lisa Tahir is the founder of Psychoastrology®, Thought Coach, International Speaker, and the author of The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness a book that has been endorsed by His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama. In this engaging episode, she shares her unique experiences and perspectives found through healing her own trauma utilizing psychology, meditation, spirituality, fitness, and by taking personal responsibility as the creator of her life.

Carley Hauck is an acclaimed author, organizational and leadership development consultant, Stanford Instructor, executive coach, and sought-after speaker who teaches people, leaders, and teams to lead consciously from the inside out and develop a workplace and a world that prioritizes people and planet first. Carley is the founder of Leading from Wholeness, a leadership and organizational training firm. She has over 15 years experience in designing and developing impactful change management, tr...

Let your Passion Define You, not your disability is Chef Liz Thompson's Mantra. In this powerful episode, Liz shares her incredible journey, which includes career changes, pursuing your dreams, owning her own business, and having to reinvent herself after facing disability. An Incredible episode with an incredible guest!

Deb Brown Maher is a Sales Catalyst, Coach, Speaker and the author of "Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales, which is based on her realization that Jesus is the best role model for effective communication, especially in difficult conversations. While Deb has vast experience working with multi-national her passion is helping small business owners create a sales approach that reflects high-integrity values and yields consistently superior customer experiences!

Laura Gray is the Founder/Executive Director of IPride, a self-esteem, empowerment program for youth which she created in 2015. A published author, living kidney donor, and a fervent advocate for sexual assault victims, she strives to live each day with a grateful heart and feels especially connected to herself and God when she is in nature.

Beena Sukumaran is the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at Miami University and having been one of the very few women studying Engineering during her student years, she knows a thing or two about the challenges we currently face in diversifying careers that have traditionally been male-dominated. She feels that she can be a voice for the voiceless and that's why she's so passionate about her commitment to changing the culture in the classrooms and fostering more inclusiveness in Engineering and Technology Careers.

Dieter Randolph is a third-generation minister., a writer, a coach, a teacher, and a podcaster. In this enlightening episode, he shares the struggle he faced having been raised with the expectation to practice his ministry in a traditional church setting. After a lot of soul searching, he has created a practice that excites him because it inspires others to find a life that they love, without having to abide by the traditional spiritual practices. His motto is: "We’re all in this together. When...

Multi-Talented Andrew Mondia is an International actor and speaker who has inspired 100's of people from different walks of life around the world to live a passionate life sharing his story of overcoming challenges from his childhood trauma of bullying and abuse to attempting suicide. He has worked with award-winning actors/directors and been featured in The Washington Post, Uk’s The Guardian, National Post and on BBC Radio 1. Andrew Mondia is also a featured author expert in two #1 International Best-Selling Books “My Journey My Journal” and “How Big Can You Dream.”

Manpreet Bawa is the founder of Intentional, Inc and a self-described Mind Architect. In this insightful conversation, he shares with Leticia his belief that we all have the superpower of making intentional choices. His mission is to help others recognize the power of intentional mindset and conscious choices as the path to a happier life.

Dr. Seema Bonney motto is “Live Long, Live Strong” and in this episode, she shows her passion and commitment to help others achieve their lifelong goals by optimizing their immune systems and preventing chronic disease. Dr. Bonney has a powerful call to action, Don't wait to be sick to prioritize your health. Are you up to the task?

Blake Godlove is the Founder and CEO of Etera Foods, a sports nutrition company focused on creating delicious and functional snacks by leveraging nature and innovative technology. In this engaging conversation Blake and Leticia, discussed a broad variety of subjects, from of course how he's re-energizing the sports nutrition industry with his innovative The After Bar, to the entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of life itself. There's truly a bit of everything on this one!

Kayla Gardner is a telecom and tech policy lawyer and minorities advocate. Kayla has a background in public safety, corporate security and law & policy. An esteemed leader and industry expert, Kayla uses her influence to mentor young African American law students and policy professionals and helps to guild their career focus. If you are thinking on a career pivot, this episode is for you!

Dawson Church, PhD, is an award-winning science writer with three best-selling books to his credit. The Genie in Your Genes. Mind to Matter, and Bliss Brain. He is also the founder of the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare which has offered free treatment to over 20,000 veterans with PTSD over the past decade. If you have ever wondered what is the scientific impact of having a meditation practice, this is an episode you should not miss!

When Casey Holstein's wife, Robin died of breast cancer in 2007, the loss was certainly a devastating hit for him and his two young daughters. In this moving episode, Casey shares how a support group helped them navigate grief and how they decided to just keep moving forward. He's now committed to help others in distress and because of that he made a career pivot and purchased a Synergy Home Care, where he's able to assist the elderly and those that need living assistance, live a more dignified life.

Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years traveling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today. His HIGH ENERGY and Heartfelt Style shine through in this new episode of Back2Basics!

Recruiter-turned-career coach Juliana Rabbi is all about the Lifestyle you want to create. After working for over 15 years as a recruiter and part of the human resources teams in multinational corporations all over the world, she quit her job to help professionals get the clarity they need to land their dream remote job in 90 days. Beauty of it all is that in the meantime, she's fulfilling a life purpose of her own!