Motivation Episodes

Send us a text MORRIE SCHWARTZ (Dec 1916- Nov 1995, passed from ALS at age 78), the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom, posthumously releases a new book with his Son/Editor Rob Schwartz called "The Wisdom of Morrie" (April 2023). In his new book, Morrie explores life questions in a profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it...

Send us a text Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution coach for Asian-American leaders. He started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the challenges they encounter at work, with their families, and within themselves. Prior to starting his coaching business, Jerry worked as a pharmacist and began facilitating leadership workshops in 2012. Today, Jerry offers a range of coaching services, which includes individual coaching, group workshops, and keynote presentations....

Send us a text Sarah Jillian is A true creative - an artist, a children’s book author, a one time professional clown, today she is most passionate about her work in film and TV, one of her first loves. In childhood she was a weekly reporter at the ripe old age of 9 for Canada’s national broadcaster CBC radio - and she also made appearances on the legendary Mr Dressup children’s show - where her mom was a regular. As a teenager she appeared in a rock video in the 80’s for the Boys Brigade and co...

Send us a text A story teller first and foremost, Peter is the author of the Amazon best seller Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger, which tells the story of his escape from a tiny religious cult.Peter’s first book, The Blue Team, is a novel about faith and basketball and conquering your greatest enemy.Prior to his writing career, Peter was a sports broadcaster for over 20 years telling the stories of great athletes all over the world, while working for CBS, ESPN, OLN, and other networks.He now l...

Send us a text Relationship coaches Mark and Lynetta, also known as "The Soulmate Coaches," share their expertise on how to create and maintain a soulmate level Transforming Failed Relationships into Soulmate Love: Insights from Relationship Coaches Mark and LynettaWith over 25 years of experience and $150,000 invested in workshops, training, and coaching, Mark and Lynetta have the tools to guide people on their quest to ultimate love.The Soulmate Coaches are passionate about sharing their wisd...

Send us a text As A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike, served 31 years in the United States Army as both an enlisted and officer, including nine years overseas in five countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and survived a wicked amount of Military training. Thrown under the bus and ghost lighted by his own superiors, arrests and investigations are big stories here. His book A Soldier Against All Odds compiles all his life events i...

Send us a text Christian Banach started a concert promotions business in high school. It grew rapidly, and they worked with Grammy award winners like Lady Gaga and Pitbull. Not long after, they launched an experiential marketing agency division and activated programs for Disney and Toyota.The business was booming, but the 2008 Great Recession happened. Things screeched to a halt. Like many agencies, Christian had grown through word-of-mouth and referrals. To rebound, Christian hired a consultan...

Send us a text Matt Bailey teaches Digital Marketing to the world's biggest brands and prestigious universities. Microsoft, Google, Hilton, Orange, Nationwide, P&G, Disney, and HP are just a few of his training clients. Matt's training curriculum is used at Duke University, Rutgers University, Purdue University, University of South Florida, Full Sail University and many others. As one professional remarked, "Matt gets right into what we fear most as Marketers - the nitty-gritty stuff that keeps...

Send us a text John C. Morley is the Founder, CEO of The JMOR Connection, Inc now a 28+ year company in Franklin Lakes, NJ. When he was in college not too long ago; he realized that many were frustrated with technology but also being given bad advice. No matter whether you have never touched technology or use it daily Jon and his team will help you as we Make IT Easy. During 7th Grade John started one of NJ’s larges BBS Systems to build community before their was a internet with fancy formatted...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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 Retired from a 36-year leadership career with Fortune 100 software, high-tech and global energy, Guy Morris has also been a published song writer for Disney Records, screenplay writer for Sojourn Entertainment, a patented inventor, a Coast Guard charter captain, a PADI diver & adventurer, and now, an author and publisher of intelligent, well-researched thrillers. Since his 2021 debut as an indie-author, Guy has released three pulse-pounding thrillers inspired by true stories, actu...

Send us a text Leslie Silverman is an award winning journalist who has just released her first book about marriage and relationships entitled From Badger to Blossom with Love. It gives tips on a successful marriage, like how to pray or 4 hugs a day, through the lens of love notes between husband and wife. You''ll see one of them refers to LOOD; Leslie and her Husbands acronym for "living out our dreams" Join me on this episode as Leslie discusses her career as a journalist as well as the plans...

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 Greg ferraiolo and his partner TJ Pederson are Business-Based Artist Development Experts who help DIY Musicians develop, launch and scale their music career through their Signature 6-Week Artist Development Program, the Musician Success Blueprint. They are the co-founders of Musician Indie Coalition, the owners of the industry-leading video game soundtrack label Skill Tree Records and they are both musicians. TJ and Greg spent the majority of their careers working for the legenda...

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...