Episodes
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May 8, 2023
Living the dream with author and retired Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike
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...
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May 5, 2023
Living the dream with business development expert Christian Banach
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...
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May 3, 2023
Living the dream with blues singer, founder of prunes are sexy, and cancer survivor Rhayne Thomas
Send us a text Rhayne Thomas is a musician and voluntary cancer spokesperson/fundraiser since 1976 and an 11 year Survivor herself. Rhayne is the creator of “PrunesAreSexy!” and “Prunes! Making YOU Run 4 breast cancer!” wellness development through positive living, laughter and Prunes! Rhayne have definitely had some hardships but she keeps on going! Please feel free to Google me and check out PrunesAreSexy.com for more info!www.prunesaresexy.com
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May 1, 2023
Living the dream with author and digital marketing expert Matt Bailey
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...
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April 28, 2023
Living the dream with technology expert and Founder, CEO of The JMOR Connection John c morley
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...
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April 26, 2023
Living the dream with songwriter, consultant, and speaker Rich Kirkpatrick
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...
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April 24, 2023
Living the dream with author, life coach, and childhood trauma survivor Yvonne Sandomir
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 ...
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April 21, 2023
Living the dream with author, artist, and former federal inmate Elizabeth Mikotowicz
Send us a text In her 20's she bareley survived a very violent relationship, he assaulted her with a wooden dowel and you could see her skull when it happened. The Drs gave her opioids, when she refused they threatened her with child protective services because she was pregnant and refusing medical advice. She Was told she was on to small a dose to get addicted. Eventually she went to the DV shelter and was turned away, they said her injury was to severe and it put the other women in danger. Sh...
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April 19, 2023
Living the dream with post traumatic hood disorder expert King Ruler
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 ...
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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...