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Derive Insights

by Etu Daniel

I'm Etu Daniel an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, and host of Derive Insights, I believe every person has a story, every story holds a lesson, and every lesson has the power to help someone become Stronger, Wiser , Better, more Discipline and more Valuable. Through honest conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and everyday people, I uncover practical wisdom to helps you make better decisions, overcome challenges, create value, and grow in every area of life, Join me as we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

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Episodes

  1. 86. When Service Becomes a Calling Featuring Solange Schwalbe

    Sometimes the most unexpected moments in life call us to step outside the life we've built and serve others. In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Solange Schwalbe, an Emmy Award-winning motion picture sound editor whose remarkable Hollywood career spans more than three decades and...

  2. 85. Finding Your Way Back to Yourself Featuring Angel Willard

    What does it take to find your way back to yourself after life changes you in ways you never expected? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Angel Willard, author of Fighting to Come Home, for a deeply personal conversation about trauma, survival, motherhood, accountability…

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  3. 84. Designing a Life of Adventure Featuring Bill Mullen

    What happens when you stop following the conventional path and start designing a life around exploration? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Bill Mullen, an author, explorer, sailor, podcast host, and founder of Thailand Adventure Network, also known to many travelers as Bangkok...

  4. 83. Experiencing God in Everyday Life Featuring Marcia McFarland

    What does it mean to recognize God's presence and experience His glory in your everyday life? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Marcia McFarland, an award-winning author of Perfect Glory: Spiritual Insight for the 21st Century, for a meaningful conversation about faith…

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  5. 82. The Stories We Never Forget Featuring Robert Bowers

    Some stories are funny. Some are strange. Some are difficult to explain but they stay with us. In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Robert Bowers, a storyteller, outdoorsman, and self-published author who spent 42 years working with ODOT before turning his lifelong love of stories...

  6. 81. Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life Featuring Arnold Beekes

    What if we trained our brains with the same intention we use to train our bodies? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Arnold Beekes, an explorer and generalist whose work spans technology, leadership, psychology, personal development, innovation, and coaching. We explore brain...

  7. 80. When Your Identity Changes Featuring Leo Dulay

    What happens when the identity you've built for years suddenly disappears? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Leo Dulay, a transformational coach, hypnotherapist, NLP professional, and author of You Have Not Your Past, to explore identity, change, and the stories we carry from…

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  8. 79. Beyond the Limitations We See Featuring Maxwell Ivey

    What if the limitations you see today are not the end of your story, but the beginning of discovering what you're truly capable of? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Maxwell Ivey, also known as The Blind Blogger, to explore resilience, reinvention, possibility, and the power of...

  9. 78. Building a Life Beyond Your Time Featuring Josh Washington

    What happens when you realize that your income is tied directly to your time, your body, and your ability to keep performing? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Josh Washington, a former professional dancer with the JabbaWockeeZ who spent nearly a decade touring the…

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  10. 77. Finding Strength When Life Hits Hard Featuring Bill Derrick

    What do we hold on to when life takes us through a storm we never expected? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Bill Derrick, a family business leader, author, and speaker with more than 50 years of experience in the construction industry. Bill has experienced some of...

  11. 76. Your Future Is Built by the Choices You Make Today Featuring Tom Meyers

    What if the future isn't something we simply wait for but something we can intentionally shape? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Tom Meyers, a specialist in stress-related conditions, founder of the Rest Approach, and full-time future explorer who helps people...

  12. 75. Awakening to a Deeper Understanding of Yourself Featuring Dr. Monalisa Coburn

    What if understanding who you are goes beyond what you can see, experience, or explain on the surface? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Dr. Monalisa Coburn for a fascinating conversation about consciousness, spirituality, intuition, awakening, and the deeper...

  13. 74. The Small Choices That Build Lasting Love Featuring Ed Tomlinson

    What if extraordinary relationships aren't found, but intentionally built? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Ed Tomlinson, a successful real estate professional, inventor, entrepreneur, bestselling author, mentor, and community leader who has spent more than five…

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  14. 73. Purpose Has No Expiry Date Featuring Edward Doherty

    What if it's never too late to pursue a new dream, make an impact, or become the person you were meant to be? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Edward Doherty, a leadership consultant, business executive, author, mentor, and lifelong believer in the power of…

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  15. 72. The Patterns Holding Great Leaders Back Featuring Dr. Marcia Ruben

    What if the biggest thing holding a capable leader back isn't a lack of knowledge or ability, but a pattern they haven't learned to recognize? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Dr. Marcia Ruben, an executive coach, organizational consultant, and professor emerita who…

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  16. 71. Understanding People Through Personality Featuring Sheila Glazov

    What if some of the people we struggle to understand aren't actually trying to be difficult? What if they simply see, process, and respond to the world differently? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Sheila Glazov, a best-selling author, award-winning personality…

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  17. 70. Beyond the Blame: Understanding Obesity Differently Featuring Evan Nadler

    What if obesity is far more complicated than simply eating less and moving more? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Iva Nadler, a leading pediatric bariatric surgeon who has spent more than two decades treating children with obesity and studying the biology behind…

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  18. 69. When Profit Doesn’t Feel Like Success Featuring Paul Sweeney

    What if your business is profitable but you still don't feel successful? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Paul Sweeney, a business advisor and chartered accountant who helps business owners gain clarity, improve cash flow, and make better decisions. Paul works with...

  19. 68. Designing Learning With Love Featuring Jackie Pelegrin

    What happens when we stop thinking about education as simply delivering information and start thinking about how people actually experience learning? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Jackie Pelegrin, an award-winning instructional designer, college professor,...

  20. 67. Hope When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned Featuring Cheri Baugh Woods

    What happens when life doesn't go according to plan but you choose to keep going anyway? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Cheri Baugh Woods, a faith-based speaker, cancer survivor, and author of When Will Miracles Still Happen. Cheri has walked through extraordinary...

  21. 66. Human Wisdom in an AI-Driven World Featuring Jon Wolheim

    What happens to human judgment, experience, and wisdom in an AI-driven world? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Jon Wolheim, a talent and leadership executive who has spent more than 20 years building teams and talent functions across companies including Apple, Amazon,...

  22. 65. Compliance That Makes Business Better Featuring Tom Fox

    What if compliance was more than simply following rules? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Tom Fox, a leading voice in compliance, business ethics, leadership, and podcasting. Tom is the founder of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network, a podcast network…

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  23. 64. What 100,000 Conversations Reveal About People Featuring Tom Vander Well

    What can more than 100,000 business conversations teach us about people? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Tom Vander Well, CEO of Intelligentics, customer experience researcher and trainer, author of the international Amazon bestseller This Call May Be Monitored: This...

  24. 63. Becoming Visible, Trusted & Loved Featuring Richard Cook

    Having a great product isn't enough. In today's crowded B2B technology landscape, companies can build exceptional products and services yet still struggle to become visible, trusted, and remembered by the people who actually make buying decisions. In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down…

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  25. 62. Breaking Free From Limiting Patterns Featuring Sophia Torrini

    What happens when the patterns we've carried for years begin to shape the way we experience stress, fear, relationships, and even ourselves? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Sophia Torrini, a certified Clinical EFT practitioner, transformational catalyst, and advocate for...

  26. 61. Turning Setbacks Into Strength Featuring Darren Williams

    What if the setbacks you've experienced aren't the end of your story, but the beginning of another chapter? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Darren Williams, an author, resilience expert, coach, and mental health advocate whose life and work are centered around overcoming...

  27. 60. Turning Your Expertise Into Authority Featuring Kristin Clark

    Should you write a book? Knowing you have a book inside you is one thing. Actually writing it, publishing it, and turning it into something that creates opportunities for your business is another. In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Kristin Clark, founder of Elite Content…

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  28. 59. Intentional Living Featuring Larry O’Nan

    What if stewardship isn't primarily about money, but about how we manage every part of the life we've been entrusted with? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Larry O’Nan, a stewardship mentor, author, and advisor whose work explores purpose, generosity, leadership, and…

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  29. 58. Building Bridges Featuring Matthias Lemos Castillo

    What does it really take to build meaningful relationships across cultures, communities, and differences? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Matthias Lemos Castillo, founder of MLC Consulting, community engagement consultant, cultural bridge builder, and leadership advisor....

  30. 57. Challenging Your Own Ideas Featuring Mohamed Nabil

    What happens when we stop protecting our ideas and start challenging them? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Mohamed Nabil, an author, social innovator, and creator of AIDOP an innovative approach that uses artificial intelligence to critically challenge an author's own work...

  31. 56. Belonging to Yourself Featuring Peg O’Connor

    What does it really take to change when you know something in your life isn't working? In this episode of Derive Insights, we explore addiction, recovery, self-deception, identity, and what it means to truly belong to yourself. Our guest is Peg O’Connor, a professor of philosophy with more than...

  32. 55. Rebuilding From Nothing Featuring Polis Xinaris Spotify Description

    What remains when everything you've built suddenly falls apart? Welcome to Remind Me of Myself, a special series on Derive Insights where we uncover the defining moments, lessons, and experiences that remind us of who we truly are beneath the noise, setbacks, and expectations of life. In this...

  33. 54. Healing Beyond the Symptoms Featuring Magic Barclay

    What if true healing begins when we stop treating only the symptoms and start understanding the person as a whole? Welcome to Remind Me of Myself, a special series on Derive Insights where we go beyond success stories to uncover the defining moments, experiences, and lessons that shape...

  34. 53. Creativity Is Your Competitive Advantage Featuring Mark Newsome

    What if your biggest business advantage isn't the size of your budget, but the creativity you already have? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Mark Newsome, widely known as Mr. Marketing, a marketing strategist who helps entrepreneurs, service providers, and small business owners...

  35. 52. Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be Featuring Holly Fair

    What if transformation isn't one defining moment, but a decision we make every single day? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Holly Fair, affectionately known as Queen Holly, a transformational life coach, speaker, Tony Robbins trainer, RRI Mastery-certified coach, and founder of...

  36. 51. Becoming a Better Citizen Featuring the Paraclete

    What if changing the world begins with changing ourselves? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Alan, known as the Paraclete, author of The Modern Citizen. His work explores personal transformation, civic responsibility, and the role of consciousness in shaping a better future for...

  37. 50. Small Choices, Better Health Featuring Graham Hawley

    What if better health doesn't require perfection, just better choices, repeated consistently? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Graham Hawley, a certified health and wellness coach and founder of Simply Health Conscious. After witnessing his father and brother experience the...

  38. 49. Your Background Isn't Your Future Featuring Christopher Rivers

    Where you come from can shape your story but does it have to determine where you end up? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Christopher Rivers, former U.S. Army officer, veteran leadership expert, author, and strategist. Christopher is the author of You Didn't Have to Kill to Get...

  39. 48. Rethinking Healing Featuring Andrew Scheim

    What if healing isn't simply about getting rid of a problem, but about creating an environment where the whole person can thrive? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Andrew Scheim, a wellness practitioner, educator, and researcher specializing in PEMF therapy, molecular hydrogen...

  40. 47. Rebuilding After Trauma Featuring Tim Randall

    What happens when life changes in an instant, and you have to rebuild not only your health, but also your sense of identity? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Tim Randall a professional tattoo artist, painter, entrepreneur, and founder of Mortal Mushroom. After a devastating car...

  41. 46. Your Mission Isn't Finished Featuring David McNally

    What if your greatest contribution to the world is still ahead of you? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with David McNally, Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author, documentary producer, and one of the world's most respected voices on leadership, purpose, and human potential.…

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  42. 45. Leading with Self-Awareness Featuring Yossi Kossowsky

    What if the greatest breakthrough in your leadership isn't learning a new strategy but understanding yourself more deeply? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Yossi Kossowsky an executive coach with more than three decades of executive leadership experience and nearly two decades…

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  43. 44. Redefining Intelligence Featuring Russell Van Brocklen

    What if the way you learn isn't your limitation but your greatest strength? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Russell Van Brocklen, widely known as The Dyslexia Professor. Russell is dedicated to helping families transform daily reading struggles into confidence-building…

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  44. 43. Finding Hope After Loss Featuring Lynn Banis

    Can life ever feel meaningful again after profound loss? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Lynn Banis, a psychologist, coach, and grief transformation mentor who helps widows rebuild lives filled with connection, purpose, and joy. After experiencing the heartbreaking loss of her...

  45. 42. Remembering What Matters Featuring Frank Healy

    What if you could remember almost every single day of your life? Would it be a gift, a challenge, or both? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Frank Healy a licensed professional counselor, life coach, author, and one of the few people in the world known to have Highly Superior...

  46. 41. Choosing Purpose Over Comfort Featuring Matt Estrin

    What if the life you've always wanted is waiting on the other side of one courageous decision? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Matt Estrin entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of 477 Distilling. After serving as a pastor for 15 years, Matt made the bold transition into...

  47. 40. Living with Intention Featuring Joy Yafit Pascal

    Are you truly living, or are you simply existing? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Joy Yafit Pascal, a transformational speaker, design thinking and innovation coach, women's empowerment facilitator, and dance improvisation instructor. Together, we explore what it means to stop...

  48. 39. Freedom Begins Within Featuring Mark Feinberg

    What if the biggest obstacles in your life aren't around you but within you? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Mark Feinberg, performance coach, author, keynote speaker, and founder of Faith on Fire and the Dream Team Academy. After overcoming 17 years of addiction, Mark has...

  49. 38. Turning Insight into Lasting Change Featuring Stephan Kerby

    Real transformation doesn't happen the moment you gain new insight, it happens when you learn how to live it. In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Stephan Kerby, founder of the MindScape Psychedelic Institute, author, educator, and marriage and family therapy clinic intern.…

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  50. 37. Taking Action Featuring Dennis McCurdy

    Why do so many people know what they need to do, yet struggle to take the first step? In this episode of Derive Insights, I sit down with Dennis McCurdy, entrepreneur, financial advisor, Air Force veteran, author, and business owner, to explore the mindset required to overcome procrastination,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I'm Etu Daniel an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, and host of Derive Insights, I believe every person has a story, every story holds a lesson, and every lesson has the power to help someone become Stronger, Wiser , Better, more Discipline and more Valuable. Through honest conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and everyday people, I uncover practical wisdom to helps you make better decisions, overcome challenges, create value, and grow in every area of life, Join me as we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

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