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Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this dynamic episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Chris Hallberg, affectionately known as the Business Sergeant. Chris is a renowned leadership expert and business strategist who has transformed organizations through his practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership and culture. With a wealth of experience guiding over 100 leadership teams, he shares his insights on building high-performing cultures and the unique strengths veterans...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Amy Chinian, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey from financial ruin to success showcases the power of resilience and determination. After the 2007 financial crisis left her family $3 million in debt and without a home, Amy turned adversity into opportunity by launching My Hair Helpers, a multimillion-dollar business that provides lice removal services and products. With a humb...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with the legendary Kathy Garver, best known for her role as Sissy on the classic television series *Family Affair*. With a career spanning over six decades, Kathy shares her remarkable journey from child star to accomplished actress, author, and voice talent. As she celebrates significant anniversaries of her iconic projects, including *The Ten Commandments* and *Spider-Man and His Amaz...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey L. Boone, a leading cardiologist and author dedicated to revolutionizing heart health. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Boone has focused his career not just on treating heart disease but on preventing it, emphasizing the critical role that stress plays in cardiovascular health. He shares his remarkable journey from western Kansas to consulting for elite organiz...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Sandy Gerber, a certified communication coach and emotional intelligence trainer whose mission is to help people foster connected conversations. Sandy, a bestselling author of *Emotional Magnetism*, shares her journey from feeling like a fraud in her personal life to becoming a top communication professional in Canada, recognized for her impactful work in emotional intelligence. Listene...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Susan Gooch, a passionate educator and author who has dedicated her life to fostering a love for reading and writing. With roots in Searcy, Arkansas, Susan shares her journey from a dyslexic child struggling with reading to a successful author of the Carrington series. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of education. Susan opens up about her ea...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Neil Firszt, the author of the bold three-book series *Bullshit Machine Trinity*. Neil takes us on a deep dive into the systems that influence our thoughts, decisions, and ultimately, our lives. Drawing from over two decades in high-pressure sales and hands-on trade work, Neil challenges us to question the very nature of our beliefs and the unseen machinery that drives our ...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we have an inspiring conversation with Wendy Ernzen, a dedicated mother, advocate, and host of the podcast *Let's Plant Houses*. Wendy shares her personal journey as a parent of a daughter with autism, shedding light on the unique challenges families face when navigating support systems that often fall short. Wendy opens up about her daughter’s diagnosis and the profound impact it had on her life a...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Jody Zarn, an inspiring author, corporate trainer, and TDX speaker dedicated to promoting empathy and mental health through the power of human connection. Jody shares her transformative friendship with Leroy, a homeless man whose story challenges our perceptions of homelessness and highlights the importance of seeing the person beyond the label. Listeners will be captivated by Jody's jou...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Steve Vesce, an accomplished author and historian, who takes us on a journey through the life of Harry L. Hopkins, an unsung hero of the 20th century. Steve's award-winning book, *Ordinary Man*, delves into the remarkable story of Hopkins, who evolved from a modest social worker in Iowa to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s closest confidant and a key architect of the New Deal and World War II st...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Robert Reitknecht, a seasoned expert in the hospitality industry known for his ability to lead, connect, and create meaningful change in high-pressure environments. Robert shares his passion for transforming everyday challenges into opportunities for growth, focusing on the importance of aligning leadership, teams, and customer care. Listeners will discover how Robert helps boutique and...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome the multi-talented Roman Wyden, an award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and life coach. Roman shares his extraordinary journey from his beginnings in Switzerland to his pursuit of acting in the U.S., revealing how his passion for storytelling evolved into a successful career in film and coaching. With an impressive portfolio that includes notable films such as *Ageless Wisdom* and *D...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Alexis Sikorsky, an accomplished author and strategic advisor who has successfully navigated the complex world of scaling and exiting businesses. With a rich entrepreneurial background that began in his teenage years, Alexis shares his journey from founding a banking software company in Switzerland to achieving a nine-figure exit with private equity. Listeners will gain valuable...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with author PK Stewart, who takes us on her transformative journey from a successful career in business management to becoming an indie author. After spending six years crafting her debut novel, PK has embraced the indie publishing world with confidence and a clear strategy, leveraging her business acumen to navigate the complexities of the authoring process. PK shares her early insp...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Scott Paradis, a retired Army Colonel, former Congressional Fellow, and author of 11 books. Scott brings a unique perspective to the current chaos in our world, emphasizing that the turmoil we see is part of a larger system under strain rather than mere random events. He delves into the importance of clarity, responsibility, and reclaiming our agency in these uncertain time...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Robbie Samuels, a number one bestselling author and book launch strategist who is revolutionizing how authors define success. With a mission to help authors generate revenue, opportunity, and credibility, Robbie shares his wealth of knowledge on effective book launches that go beyond vanity metrics and bestseller badges. Drawing from his own experiences as a professional speaker and author of fo...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Melvin E. Edwards, the founder of Media Well Done and the voice behind the award-winning podcast *Stories from Real Life*. Melvin shares insights from his rich background as a former columnist and his journey into the literary world with his debut novel, *Nuremberg, Mississippi*. This compelling narrative draws parallels between the Nuremberg Trials of World War II and the ...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Don Rodriguez, a visionary music producer and founder of the iandi Music Studio. Don shares his transformative journey from real estate to the music industry, where he has redefined the traditional record label model to empower independent artists. With a groundbreaking contract that allows artists to retain ownership of their masters and compositions, Don is changing the game for musicians looking t...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Kneet Music, a global independent artist who masterfully blends self-expression with the power of voice. Kneet shares her remarkable journey from her roots in Thailand to her pursuit of music in New York, highlighting how her Indian and Punjabi heritage influences her sound and lyrics. Kneet discusses the profound impact of music as a tool for healing and connection, revealing how it has helped her...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we chat with Jo Stewart, an accomplished yoga teacher and podcast host from Melbourne, Australia. With a passion for body positivity, self-acceptance, and inclusivity, Jo has been teaching yoga since 2005 and aerial yoga since 2011. She shares her unique approach to yoga, emphasizing the importance of adapting practices to suit individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Jo discusses her upcoming book, *Eight Lim...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Lana Mcara, the founder of Vendera Publishing and an international bestselling author. With over 50 books and more than a million copies sold, Lana shares her incredible journey from a reluctant writer to a passionate educator in the world of fiction. Discover how she transitioned from hating writing in school to becoming a sought-after ghostwriter and writing teacher. Lana discusses the current la...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we have the pleasure of speaking with Joseph M. Lenard, also known as J. Leonard, Detroit. A true jack of all trades, Joseph is an author, speaker, blogger, influencer, podcaster, political activist, and a cancer survivor. He shares his remarkable journey from a career in IT to becoming an internationally published author, discussing his book *Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You*, which tackles the ser...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Chris Orcutt, a professional writer with over 30 years of diverse experience in journalism, teaching, and corporate speechwriting. Chris shares his remarkable journey from a cub reporter to a full-time fiction author, revealing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He reflects on the profound impact of 9/11 on his career trajectory, leading him to pursue his passion for writing ful...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description: In this episode, we sit down with Marita Littauer —author, speaker, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience empowering individuals to embrace who they truly are. Based in Lubbock, Texas, Marita has dedicated her life to helping people—especially women—step into authenticity, build resilience, and live with intention. Through her work in writing, speaking, and entrepreneurship, she shares practical wisdom and real-life insights that inspire mean...