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Episodes

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April 17, 2023

Living the dream with writer, speaker, and mental health advocate Maggie Kelly

Send us a text Maggie Kelly is a writer who focuses on mental health and personal development. After a seventh-grade course in biology, she became fascinated with genetics and what shapes a human. She decided to learn all about the human psyche and obtained her B.S. in Psychology. Maggie has struggled with depression since her young teens. Her life trajectory changed after having a psychotic break and hitting rock bottom at 26. Following a 3-month stint in the mental hospital, she found the hel...
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April 14, 2023

Living the dream with transformative leader and author Karuna Ramanathan

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...
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April 12, 2023

Living the dream with founder and CEO the Ultimate Endgamers League Titus Walker

Send us a text Titus Walker is the founder and CEO of the Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL). Our league is one of the largest and most diverse esports organizations in the world, with over 400 professional gamers competing in 33 different games. As a passionate entrepreneur, Titus has dedicated his life to building a community around esports and providing opportunities for players to showcase their skills on a professional level. Our league is not just about winning, but about fostering a positiv...
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April 10, 2023

Living the dream with author and kids with special needs advocate Colleen Faul

Send us a text Colleen Keefe Faul is the author of "God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child." At 6 months old, Colleen’s daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Colleen had to learn to become a fierce advocate for her daughter's medical needs, and she now mentors other parents to help them do the same for their children. Her daughter’s diagnosis pulled Colleen deeper into her faith, where she found consolation in the form of creativity. She was in...
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April 7, 2023

Living the dream with 15 year old author Asher Robinson

Send us a text Asher Robinson is a 15 year old author from San Diego, California. He started writing when he was seven. He at first started by writing a bunch of short horror stories, some of which were published (not available anymore). He took what he learned from writing short stories and he used it to write a full length novel. He wrote his first novel in 2021 and it is now published. Asher lives at home with his parents, two younger siblings, and his many pets. He enjoys a bunch of other t...
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April 5, 2023

Living the dream with depression research expert Dr Rebecca Allen

Send us a text Dr. Allen graduated with a B.A. in Psychology with honors from Stanford University. She attended Oregon Health and Science University for medical school where she also earned a Masters of Public Health in biostatistics and epidemiology. She completed psychiatry residency at the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program, a joint program between Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Massachusetts Mental Health Center. She served as Chi...
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April 3, 2023

Living the dream with author and founder of the non-profit organization Unlimited Potential Rakshith Srinivasan

Send us a text Rakshith Srinivasan is a rising junior (grade 11) from Seattle, Washington, studying at Eastside Preparatory school. He is passionate about medical research that accelerates inclusivity in sports. He has a book forthcoming from Leaders Press on this subject in April. He is also the founder of an amazing non-profit organization called UP which stands for UNLIMITED POTENTIAL (https://enableup.org). UP works with sports scientists, researchers, and doctors to raise awareness and fun...
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March 31, 2023

Living the dream with certified professional fitness trainer John Petrelli

Send us a text John Petrelli is a certified professional fitness trainer. For nearly thirty years he has used his signature style of motivation and his unique program of physical exercise, nutrition, and martial arts training to positively impact the lives of countless people, from Grammy Award-winning recording artists to corporate executives to world-class athletes to film celebrities to busy moms and dads alike. In 2021, John's life took an unexpected turn when he became paralyzed with Guill...
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March 29, 2023

Living the dream with singer songwriter and co-founder of eyes like mine Naquela Wright-Prevoe

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 ...
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March 27, 2023

Living the dream with author and travel expert ck Kelly Collins

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...
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March 24, 2023

Living the dream with author and failure prepper Andrew Thorp King

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...
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March 22, 2023

Living the dream with autoimmune expert Josie Warren

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 ...
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March 20, 2023

Living the dream with entrepreneur, author, and business strategist Dan Steele

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...
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March 17, 2023

Living the dream with Texas based true crime author Pepper Anne

Send us a text Pepper Anne is a Texas based true crime author who recently wrote and published her first book, The Notorious Texas Swindler; the life and times of Bob Leach, a cattle rustler turned con man, and the mastermind behind the Grayson County Five. It is a follow up to a story that made national news in 2001 when five fugitives fled a tiny jail located in Sherman, Texas, and were on the run for four days. They were eventually captured in the rural community of St. Jo, located in Montagu...
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March 15, 2023

Living the dream with social worker and mental health expert David Szczecinski

Send us a text David Szczecinski www.mymilan.com.au Formal Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Accreditations: Trainer (Certificate IV Training and Assessment) Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Australia) Professional memberships: Member of Australian Association of Social Work. After serving in the Army, David re-trained as a Social Worker in 2003 and started work as a prison Drug and alcohol counselor. Many of David’s skills wer...
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March 13, 2023

Living the dream with former psychotherapist and attorney now full time author Jayne M. Wesler

Send us a text After spending decades as a psychotherapist and attorney, author Jayne M. Wesler has written 8 books, including two novels. Her work inspires others to have courage and to reframe their lives to create better outcomes. Jayne was a young single mother who had a goal: graduate college with straight A's. Ultimately, she graduated summa cum laude, first in her class, and enjoyed a career as a psychotherapist, then an attorney, now an author. Jayne has worked side by side with kids on...
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March 10, 2023

Living the dream with author and track and field womens coach Sue Humphrey

Send us a text When it comes to female athletic competitions, few are better informed than Sue Humphrey. Her career as an athletics coach began before the enactment of the groundbreaking Title IX amendment that prohibited gender-based discrimination in athletics and other programs. Over a career that spans more than 50 years, she has witnessed women’s sports history in the making. A three-time Olympic track and field coach, Sue has coached athletes ages 7 to adult in a wide variety of settings,...
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March 8, 2023

Living the dream with music producer and founder of Blind Money Gang Big Boi Saint

Send us a text On today’s show I am joined by music producer and the founder of Blind Money Gang Big Boi Saint to discuss various topics such as how he got in to music and his reason for starting Blind Money Gang. Big Boi Saint is originally from New Orleans Louisiana but has had the opportunity to travel all around the country and experience lots of different things due to his music career and connections. Big Boi Saint started Blind Money Gang recently and is looking forward to making the reco...
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March 6, 2023

Living the dream with pastor, speaker, trainer, coach, consultant and author Kareen Aristide

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...
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March 3, 2023

Living the dream with author, and personal and professional growth expert Gail Rudolph

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. ...
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March 1, 2023

Living the dream with fitness expert and founder of WeShape Katie Bramlett

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...
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Feb. 27, 2023

Living the dream with race and diversity expert and retired television executive and corporate trainer Mike Easterling

Send us a text Mike Easterling is a retired television executive and corporate trainer, his main thrust is in being the cohost and creator of JUST BEING BROTHERS, a new podcast for those over 55 years old. His brother and him cohost this podcast. Listen as Mike discusses race in America, is every situation racial, and the first time he dealt with racism.
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Feb. 24, 2023

Living the dream with author and retired 21-year Air Force veteran Paul “Roscoe” White

Send us a text Paul “Roscoe” White is a retired 21-year Air Force veteran with over 1500 hours as tactical flight instructor in the F-15E, F-16 and F-35. He still teaches and mentors young fighter pilots as a civilian contract fighter pilot instructor. Paul has also won multiple sports championships as a player and as a coach. Over the years, he has studied and developed strategies to motivate people to be better versions of themselves via a fusion of hard work, positive attitudes and solid char...
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Feb. 22, 2023

Living the dream with former IRS-Criminal Investigation special agent and Amazon best-selling author Robert Nordlander

Send us a text As an IRS-Criminal Investigation special agent, Robert Nordlander was a highly trained federal agent who spent over 20 years chasing tax evaders and money launderers across the globe. His investigations ranged from simple embezzlement to cryptocurrency to using foreign trusts to hide income. He has traveled to various countries on behalf of the United States training other countries' federal investigators to follow the money. His investigations have been seen on the Dr. Phil Show,...
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