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Mark AstorAttorney Saving Families at the Intersection of Law, Mental Health & AddictionI didn’t set out to build a law firm. I set out to save families.Early in my career, I was a prosecutor inside the criminal justice system. I saw firsthand what happens when addiction and untreated mental illness collide with law enforcement: people don’t get better — they get processed, warehoused, and traumatized. Families are left powerless, confused, and grieving someone who is still alive.Years later, after leaving government service, I found myself sitting across from parents, spouses, and siblings who all said the same thing:“We don’t know what to do anymore.”Their loved one wasn’t asking for help. Treatment had failed. The system had failed. And “waiting” felt like a death sentence.So I co-founded a law firm with a singular mission: to give families lawful, compassionate tools to intervene when a loved one’s mind has been hijacked by addiction or severe mental illness.Since then, I’ve helped thousands of families navigate crises involving substance use, psychiatric instability, medical complexity, and resistance to care — using legal frameworks most people don’t even know exist. I’ve watched families move from chaos and despair to clarity and action. And I’ve seen lives saved not by handcuffs or hope alone, but by informed intervention.What makes my voice different is this:I live at the intersection of law, mental health, addiction, and family dynamics — and I’m not speaking in theory. I’m speaking from the trenches.On podcasts, I don’t offer platitudes. I explain:Why “waiting until they’re ready” can be deadlyWhy the system often reacts after irreversible harmWhy families are not “controlling” — they are responding to cognitive impairmentAnd why legal intervention, when done correctly, can be an act of love, not punishmentHosts book me because I bring clarity to uncomfortable conversations, challenge popular myths around addiction and recovery, and give audiences something rare: a framework for action when compassion alone isn’t enough.If your show tackles mental health, addiction, family trauma, personal growth, leadership, or hard truths — I won’t just fill time.I’ll give your audience something they’ll remember, wrestle with, and share.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Matthews2x TEDx Speaker | Former Army Combat K9 Handler | Trauma-to-Transformation Leadership ExpertI’m Ryan Matthews — former Army combat K9 handler, 2x TEDx speaker, published author, and founder of World of Dog Training. By age 30, I had survived combat PTSD, cancer, a serious car crash, and a heart attack. Those experiences forced me to rebuild from the inside out.Today, I help people and leaders turn trauma into transformation using practical frameworks rooted in resilience, communication, and relationship leadership — lessons drawn from real life, elite K9 work, and human-animal behavior. I’ve worked with 6,000+ dogs and their owners, celebrity clients, and high performers who needed calm, clarity, and control under pressure.I’m not here to offer motivation fluff. I bring honest stories, tactical tools, and immediately usable strategies your audience can apply to lead themselves, their relationships, and their teams more effectively.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Candi KeffelerAuthor of Never Too Far Gone | Helping Women Rise from Survival to Hope’m Candi Keffeler, author of Never Too Far Gone, and I share my story to help women who are exhausted from surviving remember that they’re not broken — they’re becoming.I’ve lived through abuse, medical trauma, overwhelming debt, and starting over from rock bottom. For years I looked strong on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. Writing Never Too Far Gone was part of my healing — and now I use my story to help other women, especially in midlife, find hope, resilience, and the courage to begin again.On your podcast, I love having real, honest conversations about survival burnout, rebuilding after trauma, and what it actually looks like to start over when life doesn’t go as planned. My heart is for women who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or “too far gone,” and I help them see that their next chapter is still possible.Listeners walk away feeling seen, understood, and encouraged with practical hope they can carry into their own healing journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margo McclimansMidwest-born, Zurich-based; second-time founder of a 20+ year coaching firm (Coaching Without Borders); lived in 6 countries, speak 4 languages, helping global executives and teams lead with courage.Margo McClimans is the founder of Coaching Without Borders (CWoB), a Zurich-based leadership coaching and team development company. For 20+ years, she has helped leaders and teams build courage and confidence. She and her team work with c-suite and managing directors and global leadership teams from Fortune 500 companies and high-growth start-ups. She has lived in 6 countries on 3 continents and speaks 4 languages. Born in the midwest, she now lives in Switzerland with her family of 6.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom AndersonTom Anderson — Author, God-pursuer, collector of friends. Helping people rediscover who they are through grace, belonging, and a relational view of God.I’m Tom Anderson, author of "From Sinnership to Sonship: The Story of Becoming", and my message was born out of a long, imperfect, grace-filled journey of marriage, fear, healing, and discovering who we truly are in God.My wife Nancy and I married young — and we were a mess. I was afraid of life. I lived inside a very small comfort zone, and when my world felt threatened, I would literally curl into the fetal position. Nancy struggled with clinical depression and felt trapped in a marriage that wasn’t giving either of us the life we hoped for.Early in our marriage, we committed ourselves to Jesus because we knew what we were doing wasn’t working. For eight years, we hung on by our fingernails, trying to survive while quietly wondering if real change was even possible.Then one day, as we prayed together, a Scripture from Isaiah came forcefully to us:“Consider not the former things… Behold, I am doing a new thing.”We sensed God was not just offering comfort — He was making a promise. And over the decades, we have watched Him faithfully “perform that word” in our lives.Like Abraham, our journey has been a slow process, going through predictable stages, from brokenness to wholeness, from striving to belonging, from not being enough to being sufficient. What started as a survival mentality gradually became growing relationship. What started as religion gradually became sonship, and we rest in the place of "It is finished."More than fifty years later, Nancy and I are still married, still growing, and — even in this past year — have entered a deeper level of relational ease and shared pursuit of what God has called us to: ministering the grace of God. We’re the grateful parents of a son and daughter, with spouses, who are walking with the Lord, and grandparents to six grandchildren.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yasmin ChebbiBiological and holistic dentistDr. Yasmin Chebbi, DMD is an accredited dentist and graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her practice incorporates whole body health, prevention, and conservative dentistry. Dr. Chebbi is the founder of The Flossery dental office in Boston, Massachusetts. She also practices dentistry with a focus on sleep apnea in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Dr. Chebbi is also the author of Sleep, Eat, Breathe Oral Health: Why your mouth matters available on Amazon.Dr. Yasmin Chebbi, DMD is an accredited dentist and graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her practice incorporates whole body health, prevention, and conservative dentistry. Dr. Chebbi is the founder of The Flossery dental office in Boston, Massachusetts. She also practices dentistry with a focus on sleep apnea in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Dr. Chebbi is also the author of Sleep, Eat, Breathe Oral Health: Why your mouth matters available on Amazon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shermain MeltonAccomplished, Black, Gay, Christian, and Done Hiding. Author of The Loneliness of the Accomplished Black Man.Shermain Melton is a truth teller. He is also Black, accomplished, gay, and Christian. For a long time, he thought God had played a trick on him by giving him a big heart to love people while subjecting him to rejection from the church for living his truth of being gay. He has lost friends and business for owning who he is. Shermain rose from a childhood of poverty, gunshots, and drug dealers to become a self-made and debt-free millionaire. He carries survivor guilt because not all his friends made it out alive. At age twenty, he became the general manager of an underperforming Pizza Hut and led his team of forty to generate over one million dollars in revenue. While his peers were learning business theory, he was running a real business. He eventually walked away from a lucrative technology career as a senior network engineer at American Express. He spent years optimizing broken networks but realized the most critical network that needed fixing was the connection between leaders and their authentic selves. We are currently battling a loneliness epidemic that is killing accomplished Black men in silence. Shermain is on a mission to end this isolation by demanding deep connection, unapologetic belonging, and raw courage. He is the author of The Loneliness of the Accomplished Black Man and he is here to challenge you to stop playing small. Please welcome Shermain Melton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexia HoffmanSuccess you can live with! 60 hours/week to 10 hours with 4 kids in 2.5 years while maintaining income and starting new businesses! Hire & onboard a VA in less than 10 hoursAlexia Hoffman had four daughters in 30 months, a rental portfolio of over 80 doors, a coffee shop, and a real estate business she’d built from the ground up since she was 19 years old.And she was doing almost all of it herself.At her peak she was working 60-hour weeks — not because she didn’t know better, but because she hadn’t yet built the system to get out. She was the bottleneck in her own business, and she knew it.So she built a framework. A repeatable, no-fluff process to hire and fully onboard a VA in under 10 hours — and she used it to get her weeks down to 10 hours without losing income, clients, or control.Eight months after having her fourth baby, she ran her first half marathon. Nine months postpartum, she completed her first triathlon. That’s what the time back actually meant.Alexia is a TEDx speaker, 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year, and the creator of the Delegation Clarity Framework. She’s not teaching theory — she’s teaching exactly what she did, in the season of life your listeners are probably in right now.If your audience is full of high-achieving women who are building something real but running out of runway to do it alone, Alexia is the guest that moves them from stuck to actually doing it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cristian GonzalezCapital Project Strategist Focused on Leadership and Stability Under PressureCristian brings a grounded, real-world perspective shaped by 20 years working across the full spectrum of capital projects, from plant floors and commissioning teams to executive boardrooms making nine-figure investment decisions. He understands how strategy translates into execution, and where misalignment quietly builds long before problems become visible.On podcasts, Cristian helps audiences think differently about complex, high-stakes initiatives, showing how early decisions shape long-term outcomes, how governance can either reduce or reinforce risk, and how leaders can create clarity in under pressure.Listeners walk away with a grounded, practical insight they can apply immediately to strengthen decision-making and execution in their own organizations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle CablayA deeply honest, literary memoir about facing a rare cancer and making meaning when life breaks open.I’m an author, musician, and university professor who wrote Washed in Blue after facing a rare cancer diagnosis. In the book, I not only share my lived experience but also explore the realities of treatment, offering a clear and honest look at what patients actually go through. My work brings together emotional honesty, thoughtful reflection, and a faith-informed perspective to examine the mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions of illness. I’m especially interested in conversations that move beyond surface-level inspiration and get into the real work of making meaning out of difficult experiences, something I’ve spent much of my life both living and teaching.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meera ViswanathanGirls Need Bravery Over PerfectionA lifelong educator and scholar, Dr. Meera Viswanathan holds her undergraduate degree, her M.A., and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. An expert in girls education and development, Dr. Viswanathan has been featured in the Wall St. Journal for her work at The Ethel Walker School, an independent all-girls school in Simsbury, CT.Dr. Viswanathan joined Walker’s from Brown University, where she was an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and East Asian Studies.Dr. Viswanathan joined Brown University as a Japan Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in the Comparative Literature and East Asian Studies departments. Subsequently, she became an assistant professor and was promoted with tenure. Meera, who is fluent in seven languages including French, German, Latin, Classical Greek, Old English, and Old Norse, received several National Endowment for the Humanities grants and awards while at Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher BauerLegacy Teacher - Changemaker - Old Soul. Helping Entrepreneurial men raise conscious families, create impact in their local community & build a legacy which outlasts them.I grew up in Victoria BC and spent most of my life on Vancouver Island. Graduating in 2008 and then spending 5 years going to post-secondary school... I have a Drafting Certificate, a Diploma in Social Sciences, A Diploma in Collision/Refinishing and an Associates Degree in Applied Service Management. Built my first business in 2014/2015 - Reborn Relics - my classic car restoration shop. I learnt the hard way due to getting mentorship in 2017... that I hired a bad employee. That ended up creating more problem and challenges beyond the financial losses. In 2017 I started my first online business venture along side the restoration shop - a digital home design business. I spent that year and 2018 promoting it which did not go the best, even with talking to local entrepreneur groups. After investing 5k into the business I only made $500 and due to wanting to expand the market - I tried doing a preliminary design of a multifamily building which got me in trouble with the old boys club (AIBC). That along with the lack of smaller homes design sales pushed me to fold the business in 2019 out of frustration and trying to get a slice of an oversaturated market. Over 2020-2021 I pivoted and built out a online training business, after going thru Knowledge Broker Blueprint from Tony Robbins and Dean G. It is now known as Mastermind.com. In the summer of 2024 I got a co-author book deal thru linkedin - Cracking the Rich Code Vol 15, which went international best seller in Dec of the same year. Leaving Legacy Live is my primary business focus and it is an 8 session/ 22 hour live training for entrepreneurial men on how to raise conscious families, create local impact and leave a legacy which outlasts them.Beyond my business experience, I have more hobbies and interests than most people. In no particular order....- I got into Archery in my teens and then got back into it again my 30's, getting a traditional horse bow (50lb & 60lb draw weights) and a compound bow. - Planning on having a large library in my next home - I am collecting books when possible to fill it, so I have a large book collection of mostly non-fictional work (business, self help, reference material...)- Being someone into cars, I have a large classic car collection which I am in the process or restoring (14 total). With my knowledge and experience I am also rebuilding insurance write offs to get into newer sports cars for less than retail. - I have experience growing Orchids for 17 years and have a collection of around 200 of them. - In the process of tooling up for bladesmithing as I see that as a form of functional art.- Since 2020 I have gotten into having Chickens on my acreage. - Even though I did not become an Architect, I am still very interested in old world building design along with making modern homes more energy efficient to save in annual costs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Proctor Founder and President of StewardRightMy name is Michael Proctor, founder of StewardRight. I built my RIA from the ground up alongside a team committed to excellence and deep responsibility.My work is supported by credentials as a CFP®, RICP®, and CVGA, but my perspective has been shaped by something more personal: wealth is rarely simple. It is emotional, relational, and often messy.Stewardship Is a CallingFor me, stewardship is not a marketing slogan or a branding exercise. It is a calling and a heavy responsibility.My Christian worldview teaches that every dollar is a resource entrusted to us, meant to be managed with wisdom. That responsibility extends beyond portfolios and into the home, where money often becomes a source of friction rather than a tool for unity.The Industry Has Trained People to Expect Too LittleThe financial industry has conditioned clients to settle for far too little. Many firms charge high fees while delivering average, index like outcomes that most investors could achieve on their own. I believe that if a client can do it alone, we should be honest enough to say so. If you are paying for professional management, you should receive professional value.The Friendship Tax and Emotional ShortcutsI often hear people defend an underperforming advisor because they are a longtime friend. They say, “It’s not about the rate of return.” To me, saying investing is not about return is like saying going out to eat is not about flavor. Personally, I could open a dog food restaurant and charge twenty dollars a plate if the market was there, but I would not call it fine dining. Too often, we undermine our financial health with emotional shortcuts just to avoid social awkwardness.Who I ServeI serve disciplined savers, people who have already done the hard work of building a foundation. Now they are ready for high end stewardship and a clearer path toward building lasting family wealth. Much of my work involves bridging the gap between spouses. It is difficult to talk about money when you cannot see your spouse on the other side of the coin. Because couples are wired differently, financial planning often becomes a series of relational missteps.A Student of PeopleI am a student of human wiring, communication, gifting, and the way people are built. My goal is to help individuals and families operate in alignment with how they were designed, and to have direct conversations about the weight of stewardship and the shortcuts that compromise the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anthony GuastellaI have overcome many health challenges. All of them have put me in position to help other people do the same. Eventually I became a certified health coach through the Institute of Transformational Nutrition. I have a strong desire to help because I know what it’s like to not feel well, and do what you want. The content I talk about will equip you with the tools to live a life full of health, freedom, and happiness. Complex health topics are broken down into simple ways to understand. No wellness topic is off limits, whether its heart disease, cancer, diabetes, sleep, hormones, or any other wellness topic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John CobbI help business leaders avoid the twin failures of weak governance and weak messaging.Podcast audiences want guests who can connect expertise to real-world impact. My work has always been about helping leaders see clearly in the moments when it matters most.I advise boards, entrepreneurs, and investors through Pholus Advisory, where the focus is on complex markets and high-pressure transitions. Much of my work begins at inflection points: a business preparing for exit, a board under reputational pressure, or an organization where governance and revenue are collapsing at the same time. These are situations where conventional playbooks break down, and leaders need clarity to protect both trust and growth.People hear words like governance, post-conflict economies, or go-to-market strategy and want to yawn. They sound abstract, but in reality they are some of the most important and interesting challenges leaders face today. That is why I enjoy turning jargon into stories people actually remember. My philosophy is simple: if the audience cannot use it on Monday morning, I have failed them. I do not believe in abstract frameworks. I share the mess, the mistakes, and the plain-spoken lessons that leaders actually carry forward when they face their own problems.What does that mean for a podcast audience? It means I bring case-based insights, not theories. I can share what actually happens when governance fails, why crises escalate, and how leaders can avoid turning small risks into existential threats. I have advised across the Americas, Africa, and Europe, and those cross-border experiences help me show listeners how fragile environments operate and what that means for their own decision-making.Beyond governance, I also have a background in direct response marketing and messaging strategy, which gives me a rare perspective: I understand both the discipline required to build internal trust and the storytelling needed to build external credibility. That combination allows me to offer listeners lessons that apply whether they are board members, business owners, entrepreneurs, or NGO leaders.Hosts who book me get a guest who is serious about preparation and generous with stories and takeaways. Audiences walk away with memorable frameworks and practical insights they can apply immediately; whether that is preparing for a business exit, building investor confidence, or simply learning how to lead under pressure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica SpeerHelping Kids, Teens and Families Navigate the Ups and Downs of Childhood, Adolescence, Screens and Their Social WorldsJessica Speer’s books strengthen social awareness and help kids and families navigate common struggles. Her award-winning writing engages and entertains readers by combining the stories of preteens and teens with fun activities and practical insights. She has a master’s degree in social sciences and explores social-emotional topics in ways that connect with kids, schools and familiesJessica is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to preteens/teens, parenting, social-emotional topics and friendship. She lives in Colorado, USA with her husband and two daughters.Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of books for kids and teens, including: - The Phone Book - Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand, - BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and - Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised.Blending social science, stories, and activities, her writing unpacks tricky stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. She has a Master's Degree in Social Sciences and a knack for writing about complex topics in ways that connect with kids and teens. Jessica regularly contributes to media outlets on content related to kids, parenting, friendship, and social-emotional learning. For more information, visit www.JessicaSpeer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brett ReasonerFrom Rock Bottom to Top 1% Agent: Executive Leader, Real Estate Strategist & Advocate for Life-Changing Impact.I’m Brett Reasoner, an executive leader and real estate strategist based in Colorado. I help buyers, sellers, and relocating professionals make smart, confident decisions in today’s housing market. My approach is built on trust, clarity, and long-term thinking, because real estate isn’t just a transaction, it’s a life decision. On podcasts, I share practical insights on market trends, real negotiations, and how real estate can be used as a tool for stability and long-term wealth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuart Jones Author of For the Love of Stephen | Redefining Disability, Dignity & What It Means to Be Fully HumanI’m not coming to your podcast with theory—I’m coming with a story that has been lived.I’m the author of For the Love of Stephen, a memoir about my brother who lived with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin and now included in the Library of Congress. His life—and his loss—reshaped how I understand dignity, belonging, faith, and what it truly means to be human.Professionally, I spent my early career as a minister, then spent 30 years in executive leadership in higher education, and now teach speech communication part-time at the university level. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with audiences across the country and appear on podcasts, where I’m known for thoughtful, engaging, and often unexpectedly humorous conversations.On your podcast, I help listeners rethink disability, challenge assumptions, deepen empathy, and see others—and themselves—through a more human and inclusive lens.If your audience is open to a conversation that is heartfelt, honest, and perspective-changing, I would be honored to join you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rashmir BalasubramaniamI help leaders & change makers move from extractive performance to regenerative impactI work with leaders and changemakers who are sensing that the way they've been operating and the systems they're part of no longer quite work, but the next way hasn't fully formed yet.My work focuses on helping leaders move from extractive performance to regenerative impact — translating inner shifts in clarity, integrity and awareness into how they lead, decide and shape systems in the real world.After three decades inside and advising or coaching in influential institutions (including the Gates Foundation, the NHS, Nesta, the World Bank) as well as smaller nonprofits and startups, I've seen firsthand how today's leadership models were brilliant for getting us here and why they increasingly fall short of what's needed now. Even deeply values-led leaders can find themselves exhausted, fragmented, and working harder for diminishing returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Leblanc Harvard | Marine | Sequoia FounderMike LeBlanc brings a distinct perspective shaped by experience in environments where decisions carry real consequences. He spent 13 years as a Marine Corps officer, including deployments and advisory work at the Pentagon, before transitioning into entrepreneurship and building robotics companies deployed in complex, real-world conditions.After leaving the military, Mike co-founded multiple robotics companies, including Cobalt Robotics (acquired in 2024) and his current company, Foundation Future Industries, which builds humanoid robotic systems for defense and industrial applications. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, technology, national security, and organizational design.Podcast conversations with Mike tend to go beyond surface-level business stories. He speaks candidly about leading under pressure, building teams from nontraditional backgrounds, translating military experience into civilian organizations, and what it actually takes to deploy technology in high-stakes environments. He also draws on experience building venture-backed companies at the intersection of AI and robotics—from early hiring and product decisions to scaling and fundraising across all stages. Hosts often find that his background creates natural entry points into discussions on leadership, trust, decision-making, ethics, and execution—whether the audience is interested in startups, defense, robotics, artificial intelligence, or personal leadership growth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cynthia CoyFrom Overwhelm to Overflow: C-Suite Coaching for Women Who Lead on Purpose.About Dr. Cynthia CoyDr. Cynthia Coy helps high-achieving women lead without losing themselves. As the Founder and CEO of Uncaged Solutions, she draws from over two decades in the U.S. Air Force, corporate leadership, and behavioral science to guide women from a state of overwhelm to overflow—where success feels as good as it looks.Through her signature F.R.E.S.H. framework—Financial, Relational, Emotional, Spiritual, and Holistic—Dr. Coy teaches leaders how to realign their priorities, build emotionally intelligent teams, and make decisions from clarity instead of chaos.She’s not another motivational voice; she’s a strategist who helps women executives recognize that mindset drives performance and freedom fuels influence. Her audiences gain practical, actionable insights on how to manage leadership fatigue, communicate with authenticity, and lead from a place of harmony rather than hustle.Dr. Coy’s work has helped women across industries reshape how they lead, live, and love—proving that leadership doesn’t have to cost your peace or your purpose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joyce GerberInfluencing the conversation around cannabis and caregivers one story at a time.Joyce Gerber is an attorney, creator, and caregiver. She was the executive producer and host of the award-winning podcast, The Canna Mom Show, where she used her unique voice to influence the narrative around cannabis and caregiving. Although the final episode of The Canna Mom Show was recorded in 2024, Joyce has continued using her voice advocating for the normalization of cannabis and caregivers. On April 20, 2026, she will be launching her first novel, She’s Taking a Break, a contemporary romance, but for cannabis lovers – a cannabis romance. When not advocating for cannabis normalization, Joyce is active with many community and civic organizations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband, daughter, cats and the occasional student from the Berklee School of Music. In her spare time she has managed a rock band, ran for a local political office, and likes to create beautiful quilts for friends and family. Joyce has degrees from Northeastern University, Tufts University, and Connecticut College. When asked to describe his mom, her son Josh said, “she’s a force to be reckoned with.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel NeissanyHelping Healthcare Leaders Build Profitable Practices Without BurnoutI am a healthcare leadership strategist, business consultant, and podcast host with a mission to help clinic owners and healthcare leaders grow profitable, people-centered practices. I combine clinical healthcare experience with business strategy, leadership development, and operational systems to empower clinics to scale without burnout or dependency on insurance revenue.Professional IdentityDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with a clinical background in healthcare.Co-Founder & Lead Strategist at Best Practice Strategies, a consulting firm focused on healthcare leadership, operations, and practice growth.Host of the All Things LOCS podcast — a weekly show offering practical frameworks for leadership, team performance, and sustainable practice growth.Author of I’m The Problem: Take Your Leadership Skills From Toxic to Transformative — a leadership development book rooted in personal growth and real-world experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Kaylee Pelczarski, founder of Raw Kayy, as my special guest. As an entrepreneur and creative visionary, Kaylee Pelczarski has built Raw Kayy as a platform rooted in authenticity, self-expression, and purposeful growth. Her journey reflects the courage to embrace individuality while navigating the challenges of building a brand in today’s fast-changing digital and entrepreneurial landscape. In this compelling conversation, Kaylee shares her insights on creativity, personal development, and the importance of staying true to one’s voice while pursuing meaningful success. She also explores how passion, resilience, and intentional living can transform ideas into impactful ventures, inspiring listeners to embrace their own unique path and unlock their full potential in both business and life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg PaiThrough decades across finance, entertainment, technology, and global consulting — one truth revealed: an invisible war is waged against humanity and our individual purpose, peace, and passionGreg Pai has spent decades navigating the worlds of entertainment, finance, technology, and global business. Along the way, he discovered something that changed everything — an invisible war being waged against humanity through the very systems we trust most, from education and media to finance and government. That revelation became the Voice of the Heart, a multi-generational franchise of books and tools built around a powerful metaphor for human growth — designed to expose the invisible war against human fulfillment and equip people to reclaim their purpose, peace, and passionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lin GreenAuthor, Consultant & Speaker Helping Individuals and Communities Rise with IntentionI’m Lin Green — an award-winning community advocate, columnist, author, speaker, and business and nonprofit consultant. My work sits where real life meets real growth: helping people and organizations turn hard stories into healing, purpose, and impact.I didn’t start out with a polished plan — I started out with a strong willed Matriarch of a Mother. And oh boy, did she give me material. My memoir, Enough with the Secrets, Mama!, is about the messy, hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive journey of trying to survive a complicated mother-daughter relationship while breaking generational patterns most of us would rather ignore. Part immigrant family story, part self-help disguised as memoir, and part “please tell me I’m not the only one,” the book takes readers from cultural shifts and childhood chaos to the moment when you decide you’re done waiting for permission — and give yourself grace instead. This lived experience fuels everything I do. From serving on community task forces to empowering nonprofit leaders, I blend real-world strategy with heart — helping audiences laugh, reflect, and do something with what they feel. Podcast hosts book me because I bring depth without dryness, vulnerability without self-pity, and practical insight that meets listeners where they are — whether they’re navigating forgiveness, leadership, or legacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lucie PtasznikNational Speaker, Coach & EntrepreneurLucie is a national speaker, coach and serial entrepreneur who helps people transform their identity and rewire their subconscious mind to take massive action towards their goals. She challenges entrepreneurs and business professionals to step outside of their comfort zone, to dream BIG and to become the best versions of themselves mentally, physically, financially & spiritually. With a background in quantum physics, she boldly teaches that you are the powerful creator of your own reality. Through special mind hacking tools & techniques, she teaches people the power of awareness, how to take back control of their life and how to achieve the success they have always dreamed of having!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher RiversThe Real Story Behind You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead — and How We Rebuild the American DreamI grew up in a working‑class family that did everything right but still struggled to get ahead. At seventeen, I enlisted in the Army and went on to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. After my first deployment, I earned my degree from West Point, returned to serve again, and later completed graduate studies at Georgetown.Across those years — from combat zones to diplomatic work to corporate strategy — I kept seeing the same pattern: people working hard, playing by the rules, and still feeling like the system wasn’t built for them. That realization pushed me to run for state office, where I knocked on nine thousand doors and heard those stories firsthand.My book, You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead, is the result of that journey. It blends lived experience with clear, accessible insights about leadership, belonging, and what it will take to rebuild trust and opportunity in America.Hosts bring me on because I make complex issues human and hopeful. I don’t do partisan fights — I bring clarity, honesty, and a grounded perspective that helps audiences feel seen and empowered. If your listeners are hungry for a conversation that cuts through the noise and actually means something, I’m here for it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sophie MalahieudeEmotional Balance Coach & Author of Beyond Emotions: From Overwhelm to Intentional LoveI’m Sophie Malahieude, an Emotional Balance Coach, Yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, certified Life Coach, and author of the self-help book Beyond Emotions: Stop Letting Emotions Control You and Start Living with Love.My path into this work didn’t begin with a career plan. It began with movement, curiosity, and a deep need to understand myself.I was born and raised in France, then moved to Germany as an adult. In 1997, I walked into my first yoga class without speaking the language. Yet something in me immediately understood what was happening. Yoga became a place where I felt at home and listened inward. It wasn’t just exercise—it was a doorway to understanding how my mind functions. Over time, yoga became my anchor, a practice that taught me how to stay with myself through discomfort, change, and uncertainty.In 2003, my family and I moved to the United States. With that move came another reinvention. I felt called to go deeper into the practices that had already changed my life, and I decided to become a yoga teacher and later an Ayurvedic practitioner.For me, yoga is the art of coming home to yourself. It is a living philosophy that teaches us how to observe the mind, feel the body, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate awareness in everyday life. It is not about perfect poses—it is about learning how to be in a relationship with yourself.Ayurveda added another essential layer. It helped me understand the unique nature of each person and how emotions, digestion, lifestyle, seasons, and daily habits shape our physical and mental health. Ayurveda showed me that symptoms are not random; they are messages. That the body is always communicating with us, and that healing happens when we learn to listen.With each international move, I had to rebuild my life—new culture, new community, new identity. Along the way, I became a mother, raised two children, and, like many caregivers, spent years prioritizing others while setting parts of myself aside.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carilyn MarreroFrom Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Financial Freedom — Financial Strategist Helping Working Professionals Escape Debt, Invest Confidently, and Build Generational Wealth.Carilyn Marrero is a financial freedom strategist and entrepreneur who went from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building lasting wealth after immigrating to the United States. After experiencing financial pressure, debt, and starting over from scratch, she became determined to understand how money truly works. Today, she teaches working professionals how to escape the earn–spend cycle, eliminate debt strategically, invest with confidence, and build generational wealth through her Método LIBRE™ framework. Carilyn is on a mission to help millions transform hard work into financial freedom without burnout, shame, or confusion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd HagopianI'm the Stagnation Assassin. Bipolar nearly killed me, then I weaponized it. I've generated $200M across four turnarounds by teaching leaders to murder comfort and Declare WAR on StagnationTodd Hagopian has transformed businesses at Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool Corporation, and JBT Marel, selling over $3 billion of products. Hagopian doubled his own manufacturing business acquisition value in just 3 years before selling, while generating $2B in shareholder value across his corporate roles. As Founder of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency, he is the authority on Stagnation Syndrome and corporate transformation. He has written more than 1,000 pages (www.toddhagopian.com) on Corporate Stagnation Transformation, earning recognition from Manufacturing Insights Magazine, Fox Business Manufacturing Marvels, and Forbes.com. His transformative strategies reach over 100,000 social media followers and generate 15,000,000+ annual impressions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drewbie Wilson Call The Damn Leads®️ & Crush The Day Before It Crushes You®️Drewbie Wilson is a husband, father, and founder of Call The Damn Leads® — a global movement helping entrepreneurs, sales teams, and small business owners turn chaos into consistency through mindset, systems, and action.Once 300 pounds and stuck in the cycle of “busy but broke,” Drewbie rebuilt his life — dropping 100 pounds, writing four bestselling books, and generating over $15 million in documented sales across multiple industries.From insurance and tech to coaching and e-commerce, Drewbie has proven one truth: Success isn’t luck — it’s systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jody HillHelping Parents & Leaders Use Their Greatest Superpower - Their Words - to Help Shape the Next Generation.Jody Hill is a bestselling author, speaker, and parenting educator who helps parents raise confident, capable kids by understanding the power of their everyday words. Her work equips parents and leaders to recognize how their words shape a child’s belief in themselves and their future—and to use that influence wisely. She is the author of the Amazon Bestseller The Parent’s Secret Superpower, which helps parents become the loudest and most positive voice in a child’s life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brylye CollinsHelping singles thrive in self-love and find love intentionally.I’m Brylye Collins—Certified Relationship Coach and founder of Building with Bry (Thriving Solo + Intentional Connections). I built this work because I kept hearing the same thing from smart, successful people: “I’m not even excited to date anymore.” Not because they don’t want love, but because modern dating has become exhausting, confusing, and often disconnected from real values.My perspective is simple: the quality of your relationships is directly tied to the quality of your relationship with yourself. Before you can connect deeply with someone else, you have to reconnect with you—your needs, your standards, your boundaries, your patterns, and the parts of you that learned to chase, settle, over-give, or tolerate uncertainty. That’s what Thriving Solo is about: helping people rebuild self-trust and emotional readiness so dating stops feeling like a performance and starts feeling like alignment.I work with clients across the U.S. who are ready for a healthier, more intentional approach to love. In coaching, we focus on confidence, clarity, healing old cycles, communication, and boundaries—so clients can stop repeating the same dynamics with different people. And for those who are ready to date with real intention, I offer Intentional Connections, a boutique matchmaking experience designed for people who want a relationship that leads somewhere and are done with the chaos of app culture.Podcast audiences gain practical tools and honest truth-telling. I’m not here to sell fantasy or “perfect partner” narratives. I help listeners understand why they keep choosing the same type of person, how to spot emotional unavailability early, what secure dating actually looks like, and how to build standards without building walls. I also bring a grounded, modern take on matchmaking—what works, what doesn’t, and how to date with strategy while staying true to yourself.If your show serves women or men who are high-functioning but tired of dating, healing after heartbreak, rebuilding confidence, or ready to call in a healthier relationship, I can give your audience both mindset shifts and actionable steps they can use immediately. A conversation with me helps people stop chasing love and start creating it—consciously, confidently, and intentionally.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erica ElliottErica M. Elliott, MDI am a medical doctor in Santa Fe, New Mexico with patients from across the US. I have lived in many different countries while growing up. My adult life began as a school teacher on the Navajo Reservation in the early 1970s, then Peace Corps volunteer in South America working as a bilingual educator, high-altitude mountain climber in the Andes, Outward Bound Instructor in the Colorado Rockies, and then medical doctor in New Mexico. I helped found a co-housing community in Santa Fe called The Commons, where I raised my son, described in a TED talk I gave in 2015. My life has been a mythic journey of wonderment and life-changing experiences including some major health disasters—which ultimately led me to finding my life purpose of service to those who are suffering.In addition to being a medical doctor, I'm also an author. My first memoir, "Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People," has received enthusiastic reviews. When I learned to speak Navajo while teaching at a boarding school in canyon country, the people welcomed me into their remote homes and their sacred ceremonies, and taught me about their culture. My second memoir, "From Mountains to Medicine: Scaling the Heights in Search of My Calling" is my quest for finding my purpose in life. One reader wrote:In this memoir, Dr. Erica Elliott not only shares pivotal events that have shaped her extraordinary life, but through them, she also shares the essence of what it means to be human. She reminds us that challenges, confusion, and physical and emotional pain are inseparable from life, but so is delight. She shows us that we can discover unknown strength, if we choose to test it. She chose repeatedly to do so, and each time she emerged stronger and added a piece to the mosaic that is her unusual, spellbinding life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin PogueJustin Pogue is the founder of Rental Secrets, an author and real estate consultant based in Dallas, TX. His services are sought after by property management companies, investors, and real estate consulting companies alike. FOX News, CNBC, The Mercury News, Realtor.com, and ApartmentTherapy.com have all featured his insights for the benefit of their audiences. He got his start in real estate by purchasing properties on the Lands Available list in the state of Florida. Since 2003, he developed and managed apartments and rental homes across the United States. Justin holds a degree in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA from The Darden School at the University of Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron WitnishGift Your Listeners The 30 Days In 30 Minutes Social Media SystemAaron Witnish is an Agency owner specialising in The 30-Minute Marketing Model (2 x 30-minute strategies to generate content and clients using $0 ad spend).I can share the 30-days in 30-minutes social media system with your listeners.The 30-Minute System Breakdown1. RESEARCH: Find niche content ideas in 30 seconds. 2. RECORD: Use the 30-days in 30-minutes content extraction process.3. REPURPOSE: Transform the recording into 30 days of original on-brand videos and posts.4. REACH: Get content in front of target clients 24/7.5. RE-TARGET: Get your offer in front of the hottest prospects.I've been marketing online since 2008, built two successful marketing agencies and have a combined 15,000+ personal followers across Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and will happily share your podcast with my own audience. I have been on Grant Cardone TV, I host my own podcast producing 90+ episodes so far and have consistent podcasting experience. My goal is to add as much value as I can to your audience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hadley NightingaleCEO of New Zealand Property Buyers. Helped 100+ clients invest smarter and scaled 160+ doors all under 5 years. Systems-driven property investing without the costly mistakes.Hadley Nightingale is the CEO of New Zealand Property Buyers, founded in 2020. Through his leadership, the business has scaled rapidly in just five years! Today, NZPB manages hundreds of properties and has helped hundreds of clients successfully secure investment properties across New Zealand, operating with a remote team across New Zealand and Southeast Asia.New Zealand Property Buyers provides a fully integrated, end-to-end service for busy investors. From property acquisition and renovation and compliance project management through to ongoing property management, NZPB manages the entire process. Their role is to oversee the negotiation, strategy, and execution, enabling clients to invest with confidence while avoiding costly mistakes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kristin KurtzLIFE Coach, Spiritual Midwife & Voice Activator for Faith-Filled WomenKristin Kurtz is an author, life coach, and spiritual midwife, and the founder of New Wings Coaching and host of the Hope Unlocked podcast. She works with women leaders, entrepreneurs, and ministry builders at pivotal moments...helping them unlock identity, activate their voice, and make bold, faith-aligned decisions that accelerate clarity, confidence, and impact.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron RyanHighly enthusiastic, prolific, bestselling & award-winning author/speaker with a ton of heart, whose stories blend the best of science fiction with the best of humanity through 41 books and counting.I’m a bestselling and award-winning author as well as a longtime speaker and panelist who would be delighted to appear in more interviews. I’m regularly interviewed and show up well. I’ve written and published 41 books. One of them has been adapted for the screen and is currently being pitched to major streaming networks - I'm tremendously excited! I had two others adapted as well, and they have won entrance into multiple film festivals, garnering several awards thus far. I just released a YA dystopian dark fantasy / paranormal thriller, the middle chapter in a new sci-fi reluctant hero vigilante series, and a nonfiction book on being a daddy. I'm also a voiceover artist and narrate my own audiobooks, but AI (and other factors) is eroding my voiceover career, so I have adapting and am overcoming adversity by returning to authoring. All of my life I've been a storyteller, and I love to tell stories! Both of my careers fit me like a glove, and I love talking about both, but in particular, authoring, as well as self-publishing, creative ways to market, the threats of AI to creatives, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick MontalbineFounder & CEO at Inner Voice AnalyticsNick Montalbine is founder of Inner Voice Analytics, the consultancy leaders call when something feels off, but the data says everything’s fine. His team helps organizations catch the truth beneath the surface, using continuous listening and behavioral analytics to spot cultural cracks before they spread.Through his work, Nick helps leaders tune in to what’s really happening beneath the surface, catching disengagement early, and shifting culture before it breaks. His method combines behavioral science and AI-driven listening to build workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and energized to stay. His work doesn’t just reduce attrition, it increases the odds of successful change.He’s spent over 20 years driving transformation inside Fortune 100s, deploying strategy, scaling culture, and leading ops across Nike, healthcare, finance, and retail. (Yes, he’s a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Yes, that’s a real thing.)At Nike, he led HR strategy for global retail and digital teams, supporting 70,000+ employees. At Legacy Health, he leveraged continuous employee listening to guide large-scale organizational change, surfacing hidden risks early and boosting adoption across two major hospital systems. In one effort, his work engaged over 300 clinicians and uncovered cultural cracks that traditional approaches were missing entirely.Nick’s the person leaders call when performance is dipping, trust is fraying, or culture’s quietly cracking beneath the surface. Whether it’s early warning signs or full-blown cultural combustion, he helps leaders steady the ship and rebuild what matters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheila ButlerFounder & Chief Marketing Officer using my superpowers of branding, loyalty & marketing strategy for clients. Will work for bourbon.Sheila is a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with 25+ years experience in brand development & transformation, global loyalty program management, loyalty strategy, loyalty marketing, partnership marketing, business development, CRM, and integrated marketing across B2C & B2B at Disney, JPMorgan Chase, Choice Hotels, and Axiom Bank.From tech start-ups to Fortune 100 companies in hospitality and financial services industries, Sheila has a demonstrated ability to lead marketing organizations, acquire new customers, deepen customer engagement, evolve brands, and drive loyalty and retention through consumer insights, customer relationship management (CRM), and strategic partnerships. Partners/clients have included Disney, IHG, Starbucks, Visa, Bluegreen Vacations, AMResorts, Penn National Gaming, World Travel Holdings, and more.She has a passion for great brands and tackling complex marketing challenges and new initiatives in creative environments. She has a Bachelor of Science in Music and Business/Arts Administration from Indiana University, Bloomington and a Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.When Sheila is not working, she enjoys traveling, trying bourbon cocktails & new restaurants, great food & wine, and watching Disney fireworks from her house.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carilyn MarreroFrom Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Financial Freedom Financial Strategist Helping Working Professionals Escape Debt, Invest Confidently, and Build Generational WealthCarilyn Marrero is a financial freedom strategist and entrepreneur who went from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building lasting wealth after immigrating to the United States. After experiencing financial pressure, debt, and starting over from scratch, she became determined to understand how money truly works.Today, she teaches working professionals how to escape the earn–spend cycle, eliminate debt strategically, invest with confidence, and build generational wealth through her Método LIBRE™ framework.Carilyn is on a mission to help millions transform hard work into financial freedom without burnout, shame, or confusion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bilal AhmedInterventional cardiologist. Founder of Lylah Health. Bringing science to the supplement space (Reset your gut - Upgrade your heart health). Internal/external mantra is no bullshit, ever.Dr. Ahmed is an interventional/structural cardiologist and co-founder and CSO of Lylah Health, the personalized microbiome therapeutics company.Lylah Health is a gut microbiome solution that combines prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics targeted at heart health and risk factors for heart disease.He's a doctor first and entrepreneur second. His mantra is "no bullshit, ever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff NiebuhrExecutive leadership at the intersection of AI, operations, and change.I’ve spent my career leading large, complex technology and delivery organizations through periods of significant change — from modernization and scale to restructuring and execution under real-world constraints.I’ve led global teams of hundreds, delivered mission-critical platforms, and operated at the intersection of strategy and execution where plans either work in practice or fail quickly. Much of my experience comes from roles where transformation wasn’t optional and outcomes mattered — to customers, teams, and the business.On podcasts, I bring a pragmatic, operator’s perspective on executive leadership, organizational change, and what it actually takes to deliver at scale inside real enterprises — beyond theory, buzzwords, or hindsight storytelling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elyse SealA book coach who helps authors stop stalling and start writingI am a fiction book coach who helps authors get unstuck and finish their novels without spending years rewriting the same draft.With five years of experience and training by Author Accelerator, I specialize in working with sci-fi and fantasy authors who are overwhelmed by their own stories and unsure how to move forward. I help writers build solid story foundations before they write, so their first drafts are stronger and less painful. And when authors are stuck in revision, I coach them through editing in layers, tackling big-picture problems first, then scenes, then language, so they can finish faster without the overwhelm.My approach is candid and collaborative. I challenge authors to go deeper, then brainstorm with them on how to get there. I don't just fix manuscripts; I help writers identify the patterns and blocks that keep them stuck, so they finish not just this book, but every book after. Authors hire me for clarity, accountability, and expert feedback, someone who understands their vision and can guide them step-by-step to the finish line. I believe writing doesn't have to take years. With the right framework, diagnostic tools, and support, authors can finish strong and enjoy the process again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tamara FykeA Creator & Connector who fosters hope & healing through art, music, storytelling & community.Tamara is a Creator & Connector with an undeniable gift for inviting others into Community. She focuses on fostering hope, community, and belonging through art and teaching, inspiring a joy that transforms hearts and mindsets.Tamara is a creative entrepreneur passionate about kids, families, and communities. Through her work as the founder of Love In A Big World, her impact is evident across the US and beyond. With a Master’s degree in education from Vanderbilt University, she has devoted over thirty years of service as an educator and program developer. As a seasoned leader of both nonprofit and for-profit businesses, she models community support and engagement. With an unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the world, she has persevered through life’s ups and downs. Through her writings, songs, and paintings, she shares her story of finding her voice. Her healing journey inspires others to seek wholeness. Tamara lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the proud mother of three adopted adult children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Camilo Rodriguez as a special guest in a thoughtful and intellectually engaging conversation that explores the deeper layers of ideas, personal insight, and the evolving landscape of human understanding. In this episode, we move beyond surface-level discussion and dive into the power of reflection, examining how experiences, perspective, and curiosity shape the way individuals interpret the world around them. Camilo Rodriguez brings a unique voice to the dialogue, sharing reflections on growth, purpose, and the importance of developing a mindset that embraces both critical thinking and creative exploration. Throughout the conversation, listeners are invited to consider how abstract ideas influence everyday life, from the way we approach challenges to how we define meaning and fulfillment in an increasingly complex world. By connecting philosophy, personal experience, and modern realities, this episode of Abstract Essay offers a compelling exploration of thought and perspective, encouraging audiences to slow down, think deeply, and rediscover the value of meaningful conversation in an age often dominated by noise and distraction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tiffany CaroleBe exceptional. Be You.Today’s guest is Tiffany Carole MS, EAMP, a visionary mentor, cultural architect, and founder of the Lumina Guild.Tiffany works with entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders who are operating at the edge of mastery and sensing the call of what’s next. Her work centers on what she calls direct access—the ability to access true power, creative flow, and inner authority in real time.With a background spanning biochemistry, Chinese medicine, and the evolution of human consciousness, and over 20 years in clinical practice, Tiffany brings a rare blend of depth, clarity, and immediacy to conversations about leadership, money, creativity, and the future of value.She’s also the creator of Aroma Point Therapy, a globally used healing technology, and the author of a book and companion oracle deck.This conversation is for anyone who knows the old models of success no longer fit and is ready to create from coherence, presence, and true authority.Please welcome Tiffany Carole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rahul PrasadImpact Shift: The Art of Pivoting for Meaningful ChangeTrained as an applied physicist, Dr. Rahul R. Prasad is an avid photographer, explorer, traveler, and adventurer. He also utilizes his technical expertise to advise venture capital firms.Dr. Prasad received his PhD in Applied Physics from Yale University in 1987 and has worked at Yale University, Physics International Co., Science Research Laboratory, and Alameda Applied Sciences (a company he co-founded in 1994). Most recently, he was Senior Physicist and Manager at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, working on various aspects of the National Ignition Facility.He has been an active volunteer for his alma mater, Yale University, for almost three decades, serving as the Chair of the Graduate School Alumni Association (2010–2012) and the Chair of the Yale Alumni Association Board of Governors (2016–2018).Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Prasad is currently President of Butterflies USA (a nonprofit raising money for marginalized children in New Delhi, India), Chairperson of the Board of Amandla Development (a nonprofit raising money for at-risk youth in Cape Town, South Africa), and investor and advisor at MVP Ventures.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.