Motivation Episodes

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Richard Brew, a seasoned project turnaround specialist with nearly five decades of experience in transforming struggling organizations. Richard shares his journey from the plastics industry to leading Fortune 500 companies like GE and Black & Decker, and now running his own consultancy, True North PMP Consulting. He delves into the critical early warning signs that leaders often overlook befor...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Brooke Dukes, founder and CEO of BMD, executive coach, and host of the *Burn On Not Out* podcast. With over two decades of experience in the business world, Brooke reveals a critical truth about founder dependency that many entrepreneurs overlook until it’s too late. She shares her insights on how founders can become bottlenecks in their own companies, hindering growth and team empowerment. Broo...

Send a text In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Shabnum Bi, founder and director of the award-winning Early Nurture Preschool in Birmingham, England. Shabnum shares her remarkable journey from becoming a single mother in 2001 to establishing a preschool that focuses on early intervention and attachment-based learning for children with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. She discusses the philosophies and daily practices that have earne...

Send a text In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Yosi Amram, a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO, leadership coach, and award-winning author. Yosi shares his fascinating journey from Israel to Silicon Valley, where he experienced the highs and lows of leading public companies during the dawn of the Internet age. He opens up about a life-changing spiritual awakening that transformed his approach to leadership and inspired his research into spiritu...

Send a text In this exciting episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we chat with Carlos Castillo, co-founder of Direct Book Me, a platform revolutionizing the short-term rental industry. With a wealth of travel experience spanning 40 countries and 30 U.S. states, Carlos shares his journey from healthcare to entrepreneurship and his vision for building authentic connections between hosts and guests. He discusses how Direct Book Me empowers property owners by allowing them to retain 100% o...

Send a text In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome the multi-talented Calvin Swartz, a former pharmacist turned novelist, paranormal investigator, and educator. Calvin shares his extraordinary journey that has taken him from a challenging start in the pharmacy world to becoming a successful author and professor at Rutgers University. He recounts the life-altering moment when he survived a horrific car accident, which reshaped his perspective on fear and spi...

Send a text In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Saul Cohen, a seasoned accounting and acquisitions advisor dedicated to empowering business owners to transition from operators to investors. Saul shares his passion for entrepreneurship and the pivotal role it plays in fostering community and societal change. He elaborates on his journey from working at PwC to specializing in acquisitions advising, highlighting the importance of understanding business valua...

Send a text In this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Mark Jeffreys, a remarkable leader whose journey from ballet protege to elected official is nothing short of inspiring. Handpicked by the legendary George Balanchine, Mark's early life in the arts was tragically altered when he lost his mother and brother at a young age. Rather than let these hardships define him, Mark used them as a catalyst for resilience and community engagement. Now serving as a co...

Send a text In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur Jared Jones. With over two decades of experience in sales, investment, and development, Jared shares his journey in the real estate industry, including his role as co-founder of two impactful companies focused on middle housing. He discusses the pivotal moments that transformed his career and the strategies that led him to flip over 450 properties and develop ov...

Send a text In this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Joel Steele, an accomplished finance expert, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Joel shares his remarkable journey from near bankruptcy and personal struggles to becoming a successful entrepreneur focused on helping others achieve their health and wealth goals. He opens up about his transformative book, *Life Switch*, which details his path to success and th...

Send a text In this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Amy McKiernan, an authority on overcoming sexual assault and the author of *More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault and Finding a Path to Living a Fulfilled Life*. Amy shares her deeply personal journey, beginning with her traumatic experiences from a young age and the struggles that followed. She opens up about the darkness she faced and the path to healing that led her to write he...

Send a text In this electrifying episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we chat with Steve Sxaks, a punk rocker turned audio engineer, award-winning educator, and published author. Steve shares his incredible journey from the Philadelphia punk rock scene to founding Marston House Recording, a studio that has become a cornerstone for artists across genres. With over 16 years of experience producing music, Steve reveals the unique connection he found between punk rock and hip hop, and how ...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Kai Law, a globetrotting entrepreneur and expert in remote high ticket sales. Kai shares his incredible journey from the bustling streets of Sydney to the vibrant culture of Singapore, detailing his unique path that led him to a fulfilling career in sales while embracing a life of adventure. He opens up about his experiences training in Muay Thai in Thailand and the personal transformations that came from ...

Send us a text In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Gary Thrapp, a dedicated youth sports specialist with an impressive 40-year career in managing youth sports. Gary has coached over 50,000 games and has been instrumental in the development of the premier youth sports facility, Beyond the Baseline. His mission transcends athletics; he focuses on cultivating better athletes and, more importantly, better individuals. Join us as we explore Gary's jour...

Send us a text In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Larry Kesslin, a purpose-driven coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping high achievers reconnect with their true selves. Larry shares his transformative experiences, including a life-changing trip to Africa that led him to explore the concept of joy beyond material possessions. He reveals how his interactions with individuals in Uganda and Kenya reshaped his understanding of happiness and ...

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Anthony Dyer, a veteran and debut author whose book *Moon Child* explores the profound themes of war trauma and the quest for purpose. Anthony shares his journey from a small town in Appalachia to the skies as a special missions aviator, detailing the challenges he faced both during and after his military service. He opens up about the struggles of transitioning back to civilian life, the loss of id...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by the remarkable Stanley Bronstein, a CPA, life coach, attorney, and multi-book author. Stanley shares his transformative journey from struggling with obesity to becoming a beacon of hope for others seeking to unlock their full potential. He candidly recounts his past battles with weight, revealing how a pivotal moment at age 50 prompted him to make lasting lifestyle changes that have led to incredible...

Send us a text In this gripping episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Daniel Gray, author of the memoir *The Man from the Medium*. Daniel shares his extraordinary journey, detailing his life leading up to, during, and after the events of January 6, 2021. He candidly discusses his experiences as one of the defendants involved in the Capitol protests, his subsequent incarceration, and how he took the time to write a 133,000-word memoir by hand while in prison. Daniel reflects o...

Send us a text In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome the talented Christina Braver, an author who masterfully blends her background in clinical psychology with her passion for steamy contemporary romance. Christina shares her journey from therapist to novelist, detailing how her love for romance novels inspired her to write stories that not only entertain but also educate readers about intimacy and sexuality. We dive into the evolution of the romance genre...

Send us a text In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with the multi-talented Angie Dixon, an author, summit host, artist, and proud neurospicy individual. Angie shares her journey through creativity and neurodivergence, discussing her upcoming book, "The Leonardo Trait," set to release on January 27th, which explores profound creativity in a chaotic world. She delves into her unique approach to hosting an email-based summit, making it accessible for ever...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Edward Miskie, a remarkable author and 13-year survivor of a rare cancer. Edward shares his incredible journey, from his initial diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to his triumph over adversity. He discusses how his experiences reshaped his identity and fueled his passion for creativity, leading to the creation of the Remission Film Festival, set to launch in April 2026. This unique festival aims to ...

Send us a text In this dynamic episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we dive into the booming world of supplements with industry expert John Smiddy, founder of Nutra Marketers. With over 200 products launched across various platforms, John shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the critical factors that separate successful supplement brands from the rest. From his early beginnings selling rocks as a child to navigating the complexities of the supplement industry, he reveals th...

Send us a text In this electrifying episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome national recording artist and theater headliner Michael Cagle, whose dynamic career has garnered praise from icons like Ed McMahon, Reba McIntyre, and Patti LaBelle. Michael shares his journey from performing on stage to embracing the recording studio, revealing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. With a powerful 4.5-octave vocal range and a passion for storytelling, he discusses how hi...

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by author and English teacher Cathelina Duvert, whose journey through depression has inspired her writing. Cathelina opens up about her experiences with mental health, starting from her early struggles to her eventual diagnosis. She shares the five strategies that helped her combat depression, including meditation, daily affirmations, and the healing power of writing. With a focus on positivity, Catheli...