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Awakened Nation™
by Brad Szollose
A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary. Now in the TOP 10% OF VIDEO PODCASTS ON SPOTIFY! Award-winning author Brad Szollose is dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs and outliers, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that WILL make you think.
Episodes
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In The Interest of Justice, with Emmy® Award Winning Actress Martha Byrne
Martha Byrne seemed to have it all: steady work on the soap opera As The World Turns, several Emmy Awards, three beautiful children from her husband, NYPD sergeant Michael McMahon. Then all hell broke lose. While retired and now a private investigator, her husband Michael was asked to work on a...
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The Magic of Customer Service, an interview with Chief Amazement Officer Shep Kyken
What makes one company stand heads and tails above the rest? Customer Service. Customer Service Expert Shep Hyken shares with Brad what he learned from his first business, his father's advice, and some of the best examples of customer service in the industry. You'll discover why Shep is called…
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Life Leaves You Breadcrumbs: an interview with Leza Danly
As they say, "Life teaches you best..." and Leza Danly brings her lessons. Raised by a show business mother who expected perfection both physically and emotionally, Leza takes us through the painful lessons of pleasing her mother, the eventual breakdown that awakened her to her true mission, and...
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Ooey Gooey Rich & Chewy: The Secret to Big Ideas! an interview with Bryan Mattimore
Have you ever wondered who comes up with naming and marketing your favorite products? Behind that chocolaty goodness that makes you want to buy is Bryan Mattimore. Bryan and Brad have been friends for decades (and even longer without knowing it)! Bryan shares his ideation magic, what makes a...
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Can Smiling Be a Business Strategy? an interview with Ken Rochon, a.k.a., Dr. Smiley
Ken Rochon figured out a business secret: getting people to smile for the camera created connections he couldn't have predicted. Those connections always led to higher caliber people. But it wasn't all a bed of roses. Ken was livin' the dream as a DJ, when his mother got sick. Her resiliency, and...
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Interviewing Champions: an interview with Kansas City Royals host and reporter, Joel Goldberg
What does it take to be one of the best interviewers in sports? Tenacity and authenticity. Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and game changing keynote speaker, Joel Goldberg, opens up to Brad Szollose about his career, sending out tapes back in the day, and eventually becoming the reporter for The...
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Is Success Just a Numbers Game? an interview with Kyle Austin Young
Every goal you pursue has two hidden numbers attached to it—a probability of success and failure. Kyle Austin Young joins Brad for a fascinating discussion on why most people fail, why some should just keep going, and his latest book, SUCCESS IS A NUMBERS GAME. Kyle breaks down the first story in...
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Scarred, But Not Scary: an interview with Burn Survivor Dr. Lise Deguire
Dr. Lise Deguire returns to Awakened Nation™ to share her massive success since the debut of her first book Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor. From the awards and the media appearances, to her TEDx Talk, Scarred, But Not Scary, and now, writing for various platforms and...
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The Art & Science of Trauma Release, with Jodi Parker
How do you go from Meeting Planner, to on air TV Personality, to Trauma Release Specialist? Jodi Parker shares her outstanding journey as she attempted to heal her son, emboldened to help other mothers, to learning an incredible healing modality that activates your body's own healing...
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Unlocking Human Growth Potential, an interview with Jeremy Reeves
How do you become one of the top business consultants in the United States with a track record to prove it? The answer is a road less traveled. Jeremy shares his journey through psychology, business acumen, and traveling to the Amazon Rain Forest to participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony and even...
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What Do You Do When Spirit Smacks You Upside The Head?, an interview with Jon Lovgren
Jon Lovgren shares his journey of awakening. From getting clean and sober, to discovering the forgiveness techniques of ho'oponopono, Jon's path is that of self love, the tenacity to be yourself, and the healing journey we all must face someday. This is a fascinating discussion into the esoteric....
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King of The Mountain: an interview with Guinness World Record Mountaineer, Werner Berger
What if your dream was to climb Mount Everest? At 50, Werner Berger decided that is exactly what he would do with his life. And from that moment on, Werner climbed 7 peaks on 7 continents including Mount Everest, Mount McKinley, Mount Elbrus, Mount Kilimanjaro and Vinson Massif in Antarctica.…
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From Crisis To Leadership, an interview with Savio P Clemente
How do you come back from a cancer diagnosis...TWICE???!!! Savio Clemente tells the story of reconnecting with his body, his family and his roots, in order to bring himself back into balance. How does one stay calm in the middle of a crisis? Ask Savio. This isn't armchair advice, but lived...
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The Evolution of Teaching: an interview with Andrew Freeman
Is it possible to change our educational system, starting with a child-centric curriculum? Andrew Freeman thinks so. As a teenager, Andrew was a mediocre student. But, after being exposed to Transcendental Meditation Techniques, he became an incredible student and athlete, eventually entering...
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The Adventures of a Digital Trendsetter: an interview with Joel Comm
Joel Comm shares with Brad the secret to his 30+ years of success—as he calls it, The Fun Formula—his TED Talk, the iFart app, and his latest venture, AI For Everyone Podcast. This episode has lots of funny moments as Joel shares his journey, and even creates a campfire song for brad using the...
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Dr. Randi Shannon is BACK!!! with some serious Health Wisdom
Doctor Randi Shannon returns for a visit to share with Brad the power of the human body to heal itself, longevity secrets, what NOT to eat, and her new children's book Tongue Tales, which dives into how our tongue, hair and nails reveal how healthy, or unhealthy we really are. Also, Randi is now…
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Making Insurance Great Again, an interview with Fred Fisher
A comedian once said that "Hell was being trapped in an elevator with an insurance salesman." And you would think talking insurance would be a boring subject... But Fred Fisher brings the thunder in this episode of Awakened Nation™. He shares his career, accidentally falling into the insurance...
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Before Their Crimes, an interview with Dr. Wendy Smith
Imagine entering a maximum security prison in order to interview a murderer. That's exactly what Dr. Wendy Smith did in order to get to the root cause of adult violence. Dr. Smith has a fascinating interview with Brad on the motives behind The Menendez Brothers murders, and what drove them to…
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Do Lazy CEOs Get More Done? an interview with founder of The CEO Project Jim Schleckser
Is it possible that Lazy CEOs to get more done in less time? Founder of The CEO Project, and author of Great CEOs Are Lazy, Jim Schleckser shares with Brad his wins in his own career, the power of getting focused, and how to relax when the chips are down. As founder of The CEO Project, Jim…
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Woman On Fire! Embracing Healthy Resilience...an interview with Victoria Pelletier
By the time Victoria Pelletier was 24 years old, she was COO of a multinational corporation. Ambitious. Smart. Tenacious. Victoria shares with Brad being abused emotionally and physically as a child, lost her life partner while raising their child, and at one point wound up in a wheelchair. How…
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Telling LGBTQ Stories, an interview with Award Winning Filmmaker, Nicole Conn
Nicole Conn joins Brad Szollose on Awakened Nation™ to discuss her film career, her mild obsession with romance stories, her book Descending Thirds, also creating and producing the LGBTQ+ dating show Coming Out for Love with significant input from her daughter, Gabrielle, inspired the project…
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Rising From The Ashes of Bad Leadership: an interview with Rob Kalwarowsky
Rob Kalwarowsky seemed to have it all: graduate of MIT, NAACP Athlete, and he even landed his dream job...with the most toxic boss anyone could have. His boss complained about everything Rob did. Did he quit? No. Instead he doubled down, and worked harder. The result was loss of self esteem,...
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Are They Turning Against Us? an interview with America’s Psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman
Dr. Carole Lieberman asks a simple question: are psychological warfare tactics (once used against our foreign enemies), now being weaponized against the American people? This is a fascinating episode as Dr. Lieberman exposes our greatest fears about our own leadership. What you'll discover in…
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Becoming Iconic, with Kathryn Porritt
Kathryn Porritt joins us from Australia to talk about today's Personal Branding. How do you stand out in a sea of sameness? Kathryn shares her system for standing out, she explains how one can become the ONLY choice in their business sector. You'll discover in this episode: • The Key to Magnetic...
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The Secret to Build a Life of Meaning! with Rick Walker
What if you held the secret to creating an extraordinary life? Would you share it? After watching a colleague get beheaded, Rick realized what it would take to stand up and move forward. Author of 9 Steps To Build a Life Of Meaning Rick Walker sits down with Brad to share valuable insights from...
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Vision Mapping Your Success: an interview with podcast host, entrepreneur and author, Tony Durso
Tony Durso joins Brad to chat about his wildly successful podcast, his interview series with Max James, his own entrepreneurial journey as well as his books on business and manifestation techniques, and his latest book series, Imen of Atlantis— a fun departure from his serious business world.…
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Saving Our Warriors: an interview with YG Nyghtstorm
YG Nyghtstorm returns!!! And man, oh man does he have some stories to tell. From NDE after a major heart attack, to running for U.S. Congress 7th District of Georgia in 2022, to helping our Veterans get back on their feet, YG brings a powerful faith-based conversation that will make you ask...
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When David Versus Goliath: an interview with Jordan Matthews
How do you dedicate your life to defending survivors of sexual misconduct? Preeminent entertainment litigation attorney Jordan Matthews joins Brad to discuss his devotion to protecting those who have been abused, his career choices that brought him to becoming a lawyer, his wife and children…
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The Power of Prayer, an interview with Tennessee Titans PA Announcer Matt Rogers
How does a child with a speech impediment become the PA announcer for The Tennessee Titans? Matt Rogers shares the miracles in his life: from his mother praying for healing, to being a contestant on American Idol, to getting the announcer spot for The Tennessee Titans! This is an episode about...
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Livin' The Dream: an interview with professional basketball player, Dre Baldwin.
How do you go from never making the team, to bench warmer, to international stardom on the court? YOU WORK YOUR GAME! This is a masterclass in tenacity, discipline and strategic self promotion! Dre Baldwin shares his story—from not making the team to becoming an international professional...
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The Science Of Leadership, with Andrew Geesbreght
Is it possible for Leadership to have a science backed trajectory for impact, transformation, emotional intelligence and retention? Andrew Geesbreght (pronounced Jez-Bray), is a pioneer in the growing field of Neuroleadership, a field that applies findings from neuroscience to leadership, aiming…
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Playing The Name Game: an interview with Club of Names Founder Maryelizabeth Clark
Is it possible that your name determines your success? Maryelizabeth Clark became so fascinated with names and their meanings, she and her husband created The Club of Names to help others learn the original meaning of their names as well as picking out baby names for future generations. This is a...
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Is Skynet Live? an interview with Datagrid CEO Thiago Da Costa
Within the next 6 months, AI will surpass it's introductory phase, according to Thiago Da Costa. Are we ready for AI to become a ubiquitous part of our lives? Those who adapt, will survive, those who do not, will be placed on universal income. Thiago shares the heartwarming story of his father...
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Does Optimum Health Have A Frequency? an interview with Dr. Luba Diangar
Dr. Luba Diangar joins Brad Szollose on Awakened Nation™ to talk about her work with NASA and the FDA, and the development and efficacy of a unique energy device known as the 'Monicor.' The Monicor device branches from the 3D Body Scan technology, combining multiple medical devices powered by AI…
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Success In Retail: How to Pivot Your Career: an interview with The Host of The Retail Tea Break, Melissa Moore
What of you could sit down with a retail expert over coffee...or in this case, tea? Melissa Moore, host of The Retail Tea Break sits down with Brad to dish on the latest trends in retail, how Melissa wound up becoming an internationally known advisor in the retail world, how AI is disrupting the...
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Battle At Our Border, an interview with Pastor David Scarlett
How bad was our border under Biden & Harris? You're about to find out. Pastor Dave Scarlett tells Brad about his amazing journey from a NDE (Near Death Experience), to getting a film crew down to the southern border of The United States to see for himself the horrors that the previous...
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Cracking The Success Code of The Brain, with Dr. Amy Albright
What if you could use brain science to rapidly scale your personal and business success? I don't mean a small shift, but explosive hyper-growth? Dr. Amy Albright shares with Brad her work into activating the brain's ability to focus intently, while accelerating EXTRAORDINARY growth and measurable...
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From Good to Superior! An interview with Tennis Coach Rusty Komori
What if there was a way to bring out the very best in people? "I focus on character first, winning second." Tennis Coach Rusty Komori shares his extraordinary system for outstanding leadership—counterintuitive to most coaching ideas—as well as sharing the mindset and tactics it took to win 22...
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The Hybrid Road Warrior with Randy Chaffee
Randy Chaffee sits down with Brad to talk about his transition during COVID: from Face-to Face Sales Rep to Hybrid Digital Sales Rep, Randy shares his fears, how he adapted, and now, shows other "traditional" sales reps how to make the leap. This is a masterclass in adapting to trends, sales...
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Latino In Disguise, an interview with comedian Andrew Kennedy
Longtime friend Andrew Kennedy sits down with Brad to talk about Andrew's unique heritage; born from an English father and Colombian mother, Andrew lived in Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Hong Kong before arriving in New Canaan, Connecticut in The United States. Looking like a Kennedy with...
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Igniting The Love You've Dreamed Of, an interview with Relationship Mentor Jennifer Hallett
What does a real loving relationship look like? Very few of us have ever been taught how to create a deeply committed passionate relationship with the partner of our dreams...a relationship with staying power. Jennifer Hallett joins Brad on Awakened Nation to chat about changing our standards,...
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The Dangers of Being Shen Yun: an interview with Leeshai Lemish
Behind the beauty of Shen Yun, is a much darker story of political intrigue, sabotage and sleeper cells being activated worldwide. Master of Ceremonies Leeshai Lemish, shares his journey of becoming a student of Chinese History, the language and eventual activism as a practitioner of Falun Gong…
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Breaking Down The White Privilege Album, an interview with Conservative Political Commentator A.J. Rice
Former executive producer of The Laura Ingraham Show and The Monica Crowley Show, the undisputed GOAT of conservative public relations, A.J. Rice joins Brad on Awakened Nation for a hard hitting interview exposing the craziness of the Radical Left. "It's gotten so bad, even Bill Maher is...
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It's So Simple...Just Give a Sh*t! an interview with Jodee Bock
Jodee Bock returns to Awakened Nation to talk about her latest book "It's Simple. Just Give A Sh*t." Jodee shares her awakening during the 2020 lockdowns, and her commitment to getting R.E.A.L. Unleashing her creative side, Jodee started painting incredible abstract canvases, landscapes and…
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From Enki to Ayahuasca: The Conscious Awakening of Todd Cave
After a debilitating motorcycle accident, Todd Cave found himself alone, broke and awaiting surgery. This breakdown, brought breakthroughs. This is a fascinating discussion as Todd shares his research into The Lost Book of Enki, the mysteries of Jesus and the power of Ayahuasca and Psilocybin to...
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Uncancelled!: an interview with James Staake
Imagine your son coming up with a great business idea that the whole family could work on; creating customized wooden American Flags for patriotic customers...only to have your entire business taken down by Cancel Culture! That's exactly what happened to James Staake. Paypal freezing his bank...
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From Breakdown To Breakthrough, an interview with Dr. David Phelps
Dr. David Phelps seemed to have it all...a thriving dental practice, a side hustle that brought in plenty of monthly cashflow and a wonderful family. Then tragedy hit: his daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia and needed a liver transplant. On bended knee David begged for answers. The result was a...
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Becoming The Philly Sports Guy! An interview with Jamie Pagliei
What do you do with your life when you are passionate about The Eagles? The Phillies? The 76ers? The Flyers? You show up dressed in your team's jersey and paint your face in team colors, right? Jamie Pagliei shares with Brad on Awakened Nation his extraordinary journey of hanging out at The...
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Saved by Dolphins: an interview with author Anne Archer
On Christmas morning, Anne Archer decided to go for a swim. Suddenly she was caught in a rip tide, and found herself face-to-face with a shark racing towards her. In that moment, her heart racing, Anne said a little prayer... "God, please lift me up out of these waters." Suddenly she was not only...
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Careful What You Wish For: an interview with Pop Star turned Entrepreneur, Christian Ray Flores
Christian Ray Flores was at one point, the most famous pop star in Russia. His rise to fame and subsequent search for something more is a story for a Hollywood blockbuster. How does the son of Marxist parents go from Chilean refugee to international pop star and finally to America? Christian's...
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A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary. Now in the TOP 10% OF VIDEO PODCASTS ON SPOTIFY! Award-winning author Brad Szollose is dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs and outliers, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that WILL make you think.
HOSTED BY
Brad Szollose
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A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary. Now in the TOP 10% OF VIDEO PODCASTS ON SPOTIFY! Award-winning author Brad Szollose is dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs and outliers, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders,...
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