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Money, Career & Life Design Episodes

Episodes focused on designing a life that works, wealth building, investing, financial freedom, career decisions, pivots, time, and success on your terms. Includes practical money conversations and big-picture choices that shape lifestyle, legacy, and long-term direction.
Jan. 14, 2026

Episode 302: How Obsession (Not Goals) Unlocks Your Growth with Alan Franks

About the Guest: Alan Franks is a financial planner, entrepreneur, speaker, and the author of Empowered Money . With 15+ years of experience helping individuals align their finances with their fullest lives, Alan’s obsession ...

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Nov. 12, 2025

Episode 293: Build Real Wealth Without Burning Out with Lane Kawaoka

About the guest: Lane Kawaoka is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Wealth Elevator , a platform dedicated to helping high-net-worth individuals and business owners move beyond traditional investing. A f...

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Oct. 15, 2025

Episode 289: Be One of a Kind: Redefining Success and Time with Mike Milligan, CFP

Ever feel like you’re just treading water, trying to grow, lead, and live with purpose, but never quite feeling in control? Today’s guest, Mike Milligan , grew up in extreme poverty, endured personal tragedy, and still built ...

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July 2, 2025

Episode 274: Passion, Purpose & the Pivot: A Candid Career Chat with Gene Rice

About the Guest: Gene Rice is a seasoned executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling book “From Grad to Grown-Up.” With a rich career that spans from owning rock clubs to founding one of the top executive...

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July 10, 2024

Intentional Living: Elevate Your Career and Life with Dr. Sharon Hull

Dr. Sharon Hull, founder of Metta Solutions, LLC and author of 'Professional Careers by Design,' discusses the importance of being intentional in our careers and lives. She emphasizes the need to press pause, reflect on our values, and make decisions that align with what matters most to us. Dr. Hull also highlights the shift happening in the workplace, where employees are seeking organizations that prioritize intentionality and provide a custom-crafted experience. She provides a fr…

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June 5, 2024

The Key to Career Transformation with Helen Hanison

Helen Hanison, a leadership coach and author, discusses the importance of career transformation and finding alignment between personal values and professional goals. She shares her own experience of being stuck in a career th...

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April 24, 2024

Navigating Support Systems and Financial Planning with Ciara Stockeland

Ciara Stockeland, a serial entrepreneur and author, shares her journey and expertise in cashflow management and financial success. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals, finishing what you start, and being intentiona...

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Jan. 27, 2024

Getting Your Career on Course - Scott Jeffrey Miller

In this compelling episode, Steve Mellor facilitates a dynamic conversation with Scott Jeffrey Miller, delving into the essential aspects of chartering forward to build a successful career. Scott is the Senior Advisor to Fran...

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June 21, 2023

Developing Yourself Through Education - Sergei & Vadim Revzin

Taking a resourceful approach to personal development will usually involve education of some sort. But wouldn't it be great to know the education was immediately practical? Our guests today are the founders and brothers behin...

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May 23, 2023

The Commitment Behind Making Work Meaningful - Joe Mull

There is nothing easy about the work required to create conditions for people to thrive, but the decision to prioritize that work within an organization should be very easy. We welcome an expert in developing conditions for e...

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March 8, 2023

COACHES CORNER: How Transitions Serve Your Growth

Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance Steve presents a short 8-minute insight on why a transition should be embraced, as it se...

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Jan. 18, 2023

Take Control of Your Career Fate - Marty Gilbert

What if there was a competitive advantage available to you in career opportunities that you simply haven't been implementing up to this point? On this episode we welcome Marty Gilbert, Founder and CEO of the NorthShore Execut...

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Aug. 25, 2022

The Reality of an Athlete's Transition - Charlie Ruiz

A special episode this week where we shed light on a great cause that is Athlete's Soul Run for the Soul. I welcome in my fellow coach and friend Charlie Ruiz to discuss our experience with athletic retirement and reasons for why people should consider caring about the topic that is athletic retirement. Please donate here to support this great cause (https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/6HNJL5RaJV) Charlie brings his experience of retiring from professional baseball with the Colorado Rockies …

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Aug. 16, 2022

Finding a Purposeful Life & Career - Gene Rice

We welcome in a Career Competitor with over 30 years of experience guiding and placing senior level leaders into roles where they can flourish. Co-Founder & Chairman of Rice Cohen INternational, Gene Rice joins the show to te...

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May 27, 2022

Going Beyond the Role - Daniel Felt

We welcome Career Competitor Daniel Felt to the show who is the CEO of Kura Home (kurahome.com) and proven example of what it means to go beyond the role you have. **Learn more about our Performance Coaching & Culture Consult...

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