Personal Growth Episodes

Send us a text Tony Jacobsen is an author, speaker, motivator, and coachHe has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a rare disorder that makes his bones brittle. Tony has suffered 75 fractures, and have had 12 surgical procedures. Each of the long bones in his legs is equipped with steel rods. Tony used a wheelchair when he was a kid, started using crutches in high school, and took his first unassisted steps when he was 24 years old.At 42, Tony thought he’d had a heart attack and was prompted to make some ...

Send us a text I'd like to introduce you to the #1 International Best Selling Author & Award-Winning Speaker, Leadership Keynote Speaker, Executive Mental Health Advocate, Nick Jonsson, Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and Managing Director of one of Asia’s premiere networking organizations, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Singapore — a confidential peer group network providing more than 600 senior executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receive support, and learn ...

Send us a text Kevin B. Burk is the Headmaster of The Real Astrology Academy and the creator of the Human Game. He has been counseling and coaching as an astrologer since 1998, teaching astrology since 2000, and is the author of more than a dozen books. While conducting an astrology training program in 2021, Burk began to play with the story of the Human Game. Within a few months, Burk discarded the entire curriculum at The Real Astrology Academy. As of 2023, The Real Astrology Academy no longe...

Send us a text Rich Kirkpatrick, a native of San Jose,California, writes, consults, and speaks about the intersection of creativity, faith and leadership. In 2022 he authored, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. He is also a musician, songwriter and recording artist, with the group A Beautiful Liturgy. Rich is based in the East San Francisco Bay Area, CA..Common wisdom says that creativity is something you are born with. You either have it or you don't. What is...

Send us a text Yvonne Sandomir knows what it's like to face challenges. As a survivor of childhood trauma, she wants to be a catalyst for others to overcome suffering and provide hope and inspiration for trauma victims everywhere, showing that healing is possible with time and effort. Her story will surely resonate with anyone who has ever felt helpless in the face of adversity. Yvonne is a survivor of sexual abuse, incest, parental domestic abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, and dysfunctional ...

Send us a text King Ruler has seen his share of tough times in life being a native of South Central Los Angeles. In 2019, his world was shaken to its core. He lost his house, his business tanked, and his wife left him. After hearing himself explain his life in a few therapy sessions shortly thereafter, he began to realize how traumatic his experiences were versus how normalized it was in the hood environment he came from. He then began the internal quest to discover what had driven his choices ...

Send us a text Karuna RamanathanTransformative Leader and Author: Navigating Organizational Change for Over 30 YearsKaruna has an established track record, gained over more than 3 decades, in supporting Senior Leaders and Organisations through difficult transformations,especially people and culture change.His expertise in change leadership was built from scratch in shipboard appointments (1983-2002) in the navy, leading teams, and eventually, as warshipcaptain (twice). He went on to lead and ar...

Send us a text Naquela Wright-Prevoe is a singer song writer and performerShe was born in Newark, Nj on December 25, 1991. She started singing at the age of five and writing songs at the age of third teen. Naquela’ s love of the arts was cultivated in her formative years by her father and music teachers Ms. Glarday, and Susanne Kane. While in school she participated in the choir, talent shows, and plays, she was also in the Tri-M Music Honors Society. Naquela also went on to win first place in ...

Send us a text C.K. Collins, aka Kelly, was an award-winning publisher and owner of a hyperlocal news publishing company in the Nashville, TN area. She sold her company and retired from the industry in 2021. Believing that travel feeds the soul and grows the heart and mind, Kelly embarked on a two-year travel sabbatical to write her book. Her travels included destinations such as Utah, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Portugal, Spain, Italy and a 30-day sailing rally from Los A...

Send us a text Andrew Thorp King knows what failure feels like. From bankruptcy to divorce to unexpected pink slips to family estrangement, he's experienced some of the worst life has to throw at us--and he's come out of it a self-described "failure prepper", with the ironic mantra that Failure Rules! His new book (FAILURE RULES!:The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics) is a spiritual journey through entrepreneurial off-road adventuring, philosophical purification, a...

Send us a text For much of her young adult life, Josie struggled with autoimmune disorders, severe food allergies, a debilitating eating disorder anorexia, alcoholism, ADD, and anxiety and depression. She was told by her medical doctors that each of her diagnoses was lifelong and that she just needed to manage them the best she could for the rest of her life. Josie felt crushed, like a lost cause and there was really no hope for her. She was only in her twenties – these were supposed to be the ...

Send us a text Dan Steele is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, author, and business strategist with 25+ years of experience in tech. He co-founded the largest influencer marketing company, and authored "The Book on ChatGPT." Dan is a sought-after speaker on various topics, including social media strategy and entrepreneurship. He is passionate about mentoring and coaching budding entrepreneurs, and his innovative approach to business has earned him a reputation as a trailblazer in the industry...

Send us a text Kareen Aristide stands out as a passionate woman who helps her clients (especially “parentpreneurs”) realize their full potential professionally, emotionally and spiritually. She combines nearly 25 years of professional and entrepreneurial experience, having impacted hundreds of lives around the world as a pastor, speaker, trainer, coach, consultant and author. Her current expertise is on personal and professional development with a focus on mental health. She is a Certified Senio...

Send us a text Gail Rudolph is the author of the new book, Power Up Power Down: How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win. She has spent years as an executive professional maneuvering the power dynamics that happen in all interpersonal interactions. One day, she had an epiphany: Nobody takes our power. We give it away. The go-to expert on how to harness interpersonal power and create win/win outcomes, Gail’s mission is to help those who often feel overlooked and under-estimated. ...

Send us a text Katie Bramlett started WeShape with the intention of advocating for women to stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead put their energy and efforts towards a more meaningful intention such as movement, rest, and a deeper connection with self. Her entire company and product is rooted in intention, movement, community, and beliefs. Katie has a passion for bringing awareness to the toxic expectations placed on women in the fitness industry, as well as the often overshadowe...

Send us a text Dr. Doreen Downing is a Psychologist, Personal Development Coach, and Podcast host of Find Your Voice, Change Your Life. She once suffered from stage fright. In conquering it, she discovered being connected to your authentic self is the key to relaxed and confident speaking. She now specializes in the treatment of public speaking anxiety. In addition to coaching and online courses, she is author of Essential Speaking: The 7-Step Guide to Finding Your Real Voice, a book that teache...

Send us a text Tracy Faith Kawa is a Trainer & Success Coach, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, and Community Advocate! Tracy has spent twenty five years in the fields of personal & professional branding, and business & professional development. She is the founder of Kawa Community Partners & co-creator of Kawa Orthodontics, the largest solo-practitioner orthodontic practice in the world. Tracy has been featured on numerous podcasts, and has worked with consultants to Fortune 500 companies. In her f...

Send us a text Kellan is a Coach, Speaker, Award-winning author, and an alchemist for exponential personal growth. He is the founder of “The Ultimate Life” to help people create Purpose, Prosperity and Joy every day of their lives by serving with their gifts and talents. Kellan had a 30-year career in the energy industry with C-Suite positions in the US and Canada. Behind the scenes, he dealt with depression, addiction, a near-death experience and lived to become a beacon of light. For the last...

Send us a text Miko Lau is a Sex, Love, and Relationships Coach dedicated to supporting women across the globe to reclaim their sexy and become the most powerful, magnetic, and sexy versions of themselves. She is devoted to guiding women to "Blossom" mentally, emotionally, physically, sexually, and spiritually by integrating unhealed, unseen, and unfelt parts of themselves back into wholeness. She also supports women into cultivating a deeply intimate and connected relationship with their bodies...

Send us a text Johnelle Hosking has been living and breathing women's empowerment for the past 8 years. She's immersed herself into over $20,000 worth of personal development and coaching. Armed with knowledge and experience Johnelle is on a mission to help you become the best you so you can thrive in your relationships, career and life! www.johnellehosking.com

Send us a text Andrew Wall is a book coach and world-building consultant who works with fantasy and science-fiction authors to take their stories from idea to reality. He offers coaching services, designs digital products, and records courses to help writers develop their story worlds and discover how best to tell the stories they want to write. www.craftbetteerbooks.com

Send us a text Brad Williams hosts the Over 40 Fitness Hacks show, a podcast about people who are over 40 staying fit without losing their social life. Brad has been a personal trainer and gym owner for over 12 years and has seen it all. On today’s show Brad will give some helpful tips for those over 40 to exercise and stay healthy without missing a beat in your social life. If you are under 40 please tune in as well because the advice Brad will be giving can help you also. www.over40fitnesshac...

Send us a text Irene cheer-leads mental wellness as the key to whole being happiness. She was stuck in a thought loop that created the same emotions and the same results. She drank the hustle culture Kool Aid until it physically made her sick. Her mom had heard of this life coaching thing and kindly hired one for her. Today shes paying it forward with her 90 Days to Happy program. There is a science backed recipe for Happiness. This is what she teaches high-achievers, personal development lovers...

Send us a text Rich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual community and offers one-on-one coaching. Rich’s newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches. He has published articles for a number of organizations, including Contemplati...