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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 25 MIN

Finding your Golden Nugget of Wisdom with Steven Foster

from Productive Joy · host Dr. Christie McMullen

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Steven Foster, a self-professed connector of humans and founder of One Golden Nugget. Steven shares his 30-year experience of building, losing, and rebuilding businesses and the importance of collecting wisdom from those experiences and from others. He and Dr. Christie discuss the value of living in the present and the role of kindness in achieving happiness. Steven discusses his efforts to create a purpose-driven business centered around sharing wisdom through co-authored books and underscores the significance of purpose over mere profit. Connect with Steven FosterDr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:07 Steven's Journey of Failure and Wisdom03:01 Golden Nuggets of Wisdom04:42 Defining Productive Joy06:11 Building a Purpose-Driven Business07:55 Connecting People and Sharing Wisdom14:25 Advice for Overcoming Challenges21:34 Rapid Fire Questions and ConclusionKeywords:connector of humansoptimistLinkedInfabulous guestfailed businessgolden nuggetpandemicwisdomself-reflectionbusinesslessons learnedsurvival and thrivepubishing companypurposehappinesskindnessinternal workbeliefspiritualemotional energyflowfrustrationresistanceacceptancenetworksynergypurpose in workauthentic selfwake upillusionproblem-solvingcreativityconnectionlife lessonscontentmentjoy in workrisk-takingmentorshipnetworkingsocial mediabusiness visionself-discoverygratitudeovercoming challengesgrowthpositivitylearningsharingmindsetsupportcompassioninspirationcollaborationinnovationcreativity

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Steven Foster, a self-professed connector of humans and founder of One Golden Nugget. Steven shares his 30-year experience of building, losing, and rebuilding businesses and the importance of collecting wisdom from those experiences and from others. He and Dr. Christie discuss the value of living in the present and the role of kindness in achieving happiness. Steven discusses his efforts to create a purpose-driven business centered around sharing wisdom through co-authored books and underscores the significance of purpose over mere profit. Connect with Steven FosterDr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:07 Steven's Journey of Failure and Wisdom03:01 Golden Nuggets of Wisdom04:42 Defining Productive Joy06:11 Building a Purpose-Driven Business07:55 Connecting People and Sharing Wisdom14:25 Advice for Overcoming Challenges21:34 Rapid Fire Questions and ConclusionKeywords:connector of humansoptimistLinkedInfabulous guestfailed businessgolden nuggetpandemicwisdomself-reflectionbusinesslessons learnedsurvival and thrivepubishing companypurposehappinesskindnessinternal workbeliefspiritualemotional energyflowfrustrationresistanceacceptancenetworksynergypurpose in workauthentic selfwake upillusionproblem-solvingcreativityconnectionlife lessonscontentmentjoy in workrisk-takingmentorshipnetworkingsocial mediabusiness visionself-discoverygratitudeovercoming challengesgrowthpositivitylearningsharingmindsetsupportcompassioninspirationcollaborationinnovationcreativity

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