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Evolving Waves Podcast
by Stingray Branding
Welcome to Evolving Waves, where we dive deep into the transformative journeys of individuals who have weathered life’s toughest storms and emerged stronger on the other side. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, growth, and triumph in the realms of business, health, finances, and relationships. Through candid conversations and insightful reflections, our guests share the lessons they’ve learned from adversity and how those lessons have paved the way for remarkable success. Tune in to be inspired, encouraged, and empowered to navigate your own path to greatness.
Episodes
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Ep 27: Frank Ancrum on Leadership, Generational Wealth & Building Opportunity Through Community
In this episode of Evolving Waves, Frank Ancrum shares powerful insights on leadership, mentorship, and building generational wealth through community and opportunity. He dives into the importance of purpose-driven leadership and how investing in people creates long-term impact. From...
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Ep 26: Frank Ancrum on Mentoring the Next Generation, Legacy, and Why Compassion Leads
In this episode of Evolving Waves, Frank Ancrum returns to discuss the power and responsibility of mentoring the next generation. He shares why compassion, relatability, and lived experience are essential for guiding young leaders and helping them grow through failure and resilience. Frank also...
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Ep 25: Frank Ancrum on Building Fundable Businesses—Confidence, Resources & City Hall Done Right
In Episode 25 of Evolving Waves, Frank Ancrum returns to share how he’s transforming City Hall into a true resource for entrepreneurs. As Head of the Office of Business Opportunities, he explains how his team helps small businesses become structured, fundable, and built to scale. Frank dives into...
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Ep 24: Frank Ancrum on Leadership, Love, and Rising Above Adversity to Serve Others
In Episode 24 of Evolving Waves, we sit down with Frank Ancrum to explore leadership, love, and resilience through the lens of lived experience. Frank shares how early exposure, discipline, and community shaped his ability to adapt, lead, and serve others across all walks of life. The…
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Ep 23: Jonathan Boncek on Why AI Can’t Replace Human Connection
In Part 3 of Jonathan Bonds’ powerful mini-series on Evolving Waves, we dive deep into the mindset, discipline, and decision-making behind long-term success. Jonathan Bonds shares real-world lessons on leadership, accountability, and building systems that actually scale. This episode focuses on…
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Ep 22: Jonathan Boncek Reveals the 7 Pillars That Break Addiction and Self-Doubt
On this episode of Evolving Waves, Jonathan Boncek returns for Part 3 of his four-part series, delivering a powerful breakdown of the Seven Pillars of Transformation—a framework designed to help people break free from addiction, destructive habits, and self-doubt. Jonathan explains why real…
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Ep 21: Transformational Coach Talks About Hypnosis, Gaslighting, and More!
On today's episode of Evolving Waves, Jonathan Boncek is back to discuss a number of life-changing techniques, including hypnosis. He elaborates on what it can and can't do, and separates the myths from the reality. Additionally, he discusses gaslighting, and how it's so poisonous to our society.
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Ep 20: Jonathan Boncek overcame childhood bullying to become a transformation coach
On this episode of Evolving Waves, Jonathan Boncek details a wild ride through his life that brought him to where he stands today. A business failure taught him how to love people for who they are. Thankfully, he survived that business failure. But even more importantly, Jonathan's childhood...
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Ep 19: Aaron Silverman's son was stillborn. Now the Ari Foss Foundation helps others in this situation
Aaron Silverman was thrilled to welcome his son, Ari, to the world. But he never got that chance, as Ari was a stillborn. On top of the grief, Aaron didn't know what to do next. Years later, Aaron has taken that pain and turned it into the Ari Foss Foundation, which provides grieving parents a…
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Ep 18: He went from being charged with attempted murder to launching a famous marinara sauce
Joe Gallagher's life had so many chances to come off the rails. But it never did. After his escape from a thug's basement in the Bahamas, a childhood molestation, and subsequent escape from an attempted murder charge, Joe decided to do something positive with his life. And he did-- by taking his...
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Ep 17: Lost in the Sauce? Joe Gallagher FOUND himself in the sauce
Joe Gallagher is a man who overcame everything you can think of to become a successful businessman. But while no two success stories are alike, it's the exact arena in which Joe found his success that makes him stand out. Tune into today's episode of Evolving Waves and watch as Joe takes us…
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Ep 16: Joe Gallagher was kidnapped and told to drain his bank account... and survived to tell the tale
A man who nearly won a Grammy for his musical talents was simply trying to enjoy a cruise to the Bahamas when, out of nowhere, he was kidnapped in a daze and bused to the middle of nowhere and told to empty his bank account for a group of criminals. And now he's living a happy life, selling his...
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Ep 15: This woman is TRULY making the world a better place... Evolving Waves (Megan Brown Part III) #inspiration
On Part III of our discussion with intrepreneur Megan Brown, we learn more about how she's able to overcome all the obstacles life has thrown at her to become a difference maker in society. As she explains herself, she shouldn't be here right now. But she is... and our planet is better off…
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Ep 14: Going from Lindsay Lohan to being a responsible parent: Evolving Waves (Megan Brown Part II)
After a wildly irresponsible childhood filled with drugs and partying, Megan Brown decided to have her tubes tied... and found herself pregnant anyway. So she realized it was time to straighten up and be a responsible parent, helping guide her son on the path of being a productive and ethical...
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Ep13: As a child, she "lived like Lindsay Lohan." Then she woke up. (Megan Brown story: Part I)
Megan Brown probably isn't supposed to be here today. With a divorced set of parents, a stepfather who encouraged pre-teens to drink, and a childhood filled with drugs and alcohol, she suffered setback after setback, and as she put it- "I lived like Lindsay Lohan". But she had an epiphany and now...
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Ep 12: Katie Blomquist Makes Sure That Children Are Going Places
On today's episode of Evolving Waves, we're thrilled to talk with Katie Blomquist of Going Places. Once an elementary school teacher of underprivileged students, Katie magnanimously gave one of her students a bike as a gift... and then realized there were many more underprivileged students out...
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Ep 11: No, Gen Z is NOT simply lazy (we interrogated our Gen Z employees about this...)
There are lots of stereotypes out there about every demographic, some true, and some not. We decided to ask two of our employees about some of the stereotypes surrounding their generation as part of a deeper conversation about how they got to where they are today. Meet Tahkya, our SEO and PPC...
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Ep 10: Steve Nettles discusses why it was important to pay his employees more than himself
Steve Nettles, the founder of Tax Pros Plus and the co-founder of the North Charleston Chamber Of Commerce, sits down and discusses why it was so crucial for his business to pay his employees more than himself. In his discussion, Steve’s passion for empowering others and his belief in the power…
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Ep 9: Frank AuCoin Went From A Sixth Grade Dropout To A Best Selling Author
Today on Evolving Waves, we sit down with Frank AuCoin, who has one of the most fascinating stories we've ever heard. After dropping out of sixth grade and being illiterate until his 30's, Frank was determined to make the most out of the rest of his life. Fast forward to today, and Frank is now a...
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Ep 8: How To Build An Online Empire with Neil Shulman
Neil Shulman, the creator and founder of the Florida Gators multimedia entity In All Kinds of Weather, stops by to give his insights on what it takes to build an enormous following across several online platforms.
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Ep 7: The Pirate Hunter; The story of Justin Myers
When your nickname is "The Pirate Hunter," you're sure to have a captivating story. Justin Myers does, and then some. In today's episode, we talk about the delicate balance of serving your country and preserving life with a man who has done both in spades. Justin has a tremendous career as a…
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Ep 6: Alan Thompson Embodies the American Success Story
The host of Evolving Waves, Alan Thompson, switches seats and takes center stage as a guest to walk us all through his story of becoming a self-made business success. The path to successful entrepreneurism is an up-and-down roller coaster. Alan launched multiple businesses over the last 2 decades...
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More Evolving Waves coming soon...
Evolving Waves host Alan Thompson and producer Neil Shulman give a quick update on the show, and tease some of the fascinating stories to come.
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Ep 5: Capturing Empowerment: Diandra's Journey to Boudoir Photographer
Diandra McNaire's inspiring journey from automotive to self-employed boudoir photographer in Charleston showcases how passion and perseverance can lead to success. Overcoming industry challenges through a focus on unique style and branding, she pivoted during COVID to meet a surge in demand by...
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EP 4: Pixie Paula, a Spirited Success: Leading Women in the Distillery Industry
Pixie Pala, a trailblazing leader in the spirits industry, shares her journey of revitalizing a struggling distillery in Charleston amidst gender challenges. She underscores the value of financial empowerment for women and sheds light on her charitable initiatives. Emphasizing the significance of...
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Ep 3: Resilience Redefined: The Journey of Frank Wells, Reinventing Healthcare
Tune in to episode 3 to learn about the challenges and lessons learned by Frank Wells of Holy City Med from formulating an exit plan for HealthFirst. Frank has utilized his experience of working in Urgent & Family care at Health First to launch a non-insurance-focused Urgent & Family care chain…
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Ep 2: Olympic Adversity to Entrepreneur Success: Donovan Rider
Donovan Rider shares his journey from growing up in a small town to becoming a Taekwondo athlete and pursuing his dream of becoming an Olympian. He talks about his experience in the World Class Athlete Program in the Army and the challenges he faced during the Olympic trials. Unfortunately, after…
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Ep 1: From Heartbreak to Healing - Alan Thompson's Journey
Alan Thompson, founder of Stingray Branding, shares his journey of overcoming challenging relationships and finding true love. He reflects on his past marriages and the lessons he learned from them. Alan discusses the red flags he ignored and their impact on his relationships. He emphasizes…
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Evolving Waves: Riding the tides of adversity to reach the shores of success.
Evolving Waves is a new podcast that aims to share inspiring stories of everyday people who have overcome adversity to achieve success. The podcast will cover a range of topics including business, relationships, and personal development. The goal is to create a safe and supportive space for…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Evolving Waves, where we dive deep into the transformative journeys of individuals who have weathered life’s toughest storms and emerged stronger on the other side. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, growth, and triumph in the realms of business, health, finances, and relationships. Through candid conversations and insightful reflections, our guests share the lessons they’ve learned from adversity and how those lessons have paved the way for remarkable success. Tune in to be inspired, encouraged, and empowered to navigate your own path to greatness.
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Welcome to Evolving Waves, where we dive deep into the transformative journeys of individuals who have weathered life’s toughest storms and emerged stronger on the other side. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, growth, and triumph in the realms of business, health, finances, and...
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