Lets Have This Conversation
by Kevin McShan
Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large assortment of diverse content in all facets of our news cycle. From news, sports, business technology, fitness, lifestyle, entertainment and politics. McShan hopes to bring the viewers an informative, thought-provoking experience. Stimulating careful consideration or attention on the issues making news today. Let’s Have This Conversation.
Episodes
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Why Your Business Makes Money But You're Still Broke | Courtney Hill
Are you building a profitable business—or simply working harder to keep it running? Understanding your numbers, managing cash flow, and making smarter financial decisions could be the difference between surviving and thriving as an entrepreneur. According to First Citizens Wealth's 2025 Beyond...
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How to Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with: Corey Parchman
According to Inc.com, approximately 15% to 25% of business owners actively prioritize or pursue acquiring a second business as a strategy for expansion and long-term growth. Meanwhile, data attributed to the U.S. Census Bureau and the SBA Office of Advocacy suggests that approximately 22% of...
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How to Start a Coaching Business Without Credentials | Adam Roach on Turning Experience Into Income
What if the experience you've gained throughout your career could become the foundation of a successful coaching business—even without traditional coaching credentials? The professional coaching industry continues to experience significant growth, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs,...
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Mark Fabian — Rethinking Happiness, Wellbeing, and the Power of Public Policy
What if happiness wasn't simply a personal pursuit, but a collective responsibility shaped by the policies, institutions, and communities we build? Drawing on Gallup World Poll data from more than 160 countries, the World Happiness Report consistently ranks Nordic nations among the happiest in…
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Steve Hendershot: Why We Believe What We Believe | Investigative Journalism & Hidden Assumptions
What happens when we challenge the assumptions we've accepted as truth? And how can investigative journalism help us uncover overlooked stories, question conventional wisdom, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around us? According to the Pew Research Center, 59% of Americans believe...
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How Independent Creators Can Own Their Content and Build Sustainable Income [ Zack James]
The independent creator economy is transforming how Americans consume media, entertainment, news, and digital content. As traditional publishing, entertainment, and social media business models continue to evolve, independent creators are searching for greater ownership, financial independence…
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How AI & Automation Are Transforming Small Business Growth | Ray Hodjat
Can artificial intelligence and automation help businesses grow without sacrificing the human judgment, communication, and personal connections that drive long-term success? As artificial intelligence continues to transform the American business landscape, organizations of all sizes are…
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Breaking Hollywood's Barriers Disability, Dance & the Power of Inclusion
Is Hollywood truly embracing diversity and inclusion, or are we witnessing a retreat from meaningful representation both on screen and behind the camera? Despite progress in recent years, significant disparities remain in the American film industry. According to the 2026 UCLA Hollywood Diversity...
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Helping Families Make Informed Decisions about What They Eat with: Jordan Robinson
55% of registered voters have little to no confidence in government food safety oversight, according to a Quinnipiac University poll. Meanwhile, 53% of Americans are worried about the safety of the food they eat or feed their families, according to Navigator Research. When trust in food safety is...
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History, Human Nature, and Moral Dilemmas: Trent Whippler on His Novel Resolver
How do history, morality, and the influence of power shape the decisions we make—and what happens when our beliefs are challenged by circumstances beyond our control? Throughout history, humanity has wrestled with complex questions about morality, ethical responsibility, authority, and the...
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Joel Miller: Why Small Businesses Need Smarter Marketing, Not Bigger Teams
Despite the uncertain nature of today’s economy and how it will perform Entrepreneurs are putting more resources towards their marketing budgets. Especially of the small business variety. Constant Contact’s survey found that 68% of respondents plan to increase their marketing budgets despite…
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Dementia Caregiving: What Every Family Needs to Know | Nancy Treaster
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 9 people (11%) aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease, and 74% of those affected are age 75 or older. The number of older adults living with Alzheimer’s is projected to grow to nearly 13.8 million by 2060. Behind those...
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Master Your Mind, Break Your Limits & Build Psychological Strength | Dr. Ashley Smith
Only about 26% of leaders actually practice the behaviors necessary to create a truly psychologically safe climate for their teams, according to McKinsey & Company. Meanwhile, 90% of C-suite executives believe their company actively promotes worker well-being, according to a Deloitte Workplace...
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What the Human Heart Can Teach Us About Resilience | Dr. Subodh Verma
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 92% of Canadians identify as compassionate and 76% feel a moral urge to help others who are suffering—yet only 38% took physical action to alleviate hardship over a 12-month period. That gap between believing in compassion and acting with...
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How to Use AI to Land Your Next Job: Smarter Career Strategies with Carrie Christiano
Artificial intelligence is transforming how professionals search for jobs, build résumés, prepare for interviews, and advance their careers. According to Statista, 70% of U.S. professionals have used AI at least once during the job application process over the past two years. Meanwhile, Pew...
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Beyond Playing Games: Ivan Marchand on Investing in the Video Game Industry
The global video game industry is a billion-dollar business—and has been for many years. In 2025, revenue from the worldwide gaming market was estimated at nearly $522.5 billion, with the mobile gaming market generating an estimated $126 billion of that total. Despite record-breaking revenues…
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Helping Leaders & Individuals Achieve Holistic Success with: Liz Watt
Healthy people build thriving organizations. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 82% of CEOs believe workplace wellness initiatives can deliver a measurable positive return on investment, while 56% cite employee productivity as a top reason for investing in employee...
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Helping People Rebuild After Bankruptcy with: Chad Van Horn
Bankruptcy filings are rising across the United States. Total bankruptcy filings increased 11% during the 12-month period ending December 31, 2025, with increases in both business and non-business bankruptcies. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts…
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Qualified Isn’t Enough How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market with: Margaret Buj
According to LinkedIn, 50% of recruiters report that poor interview performance—or a candidate’s inability to clearly articulate their experience under pressure—is a primary reason qualified candidates are rejected. That raises an important question: How do talented professionals make sure their...
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Beyond the Wellness Program: Building a Culture Where People Can Thrive with Robin O’Grady
The Strategic Priority Gap: A report highlighted by Benefits Canada found that while 49% of HR leaders rank general engagement and retention among their top priorities, only 28% view employee well-being itself as a central strategic priority. What if organizations stopped treating employee…
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Inclusive Leadership: Building Trust and Workplace Culture with Natalie Holder
78% of American workers said it was important to work for a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, according to the April 2021 CNBC/SurveyMonkey Workforce Happiness Survey. What does it take to turn those employee expectations into a workplace where people feel valued—and…
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Nathalie Blais: Connection Is Not An Assumption; It Is a Skill
What if the greatest competitive advantage in an increasingly automated world isn't another piece of technology—but our ability to genuinely connect with one another? Executive coaching has increasingly become a strategic leadership investment. Benchmark research has reported returns ranging from...
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Persevering Through Collapse, Recovery, & Restoration with Ezra Vancil
Sometimes the most important chapter of our lives begins after the one we thought would define us completely falls apart. My guest today knows what it means to experience that kind of collapse—and what it takes to rebuild afterward. Ezra Vancil is an American singer-songwriter, artist, and…
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Connection-Centered Leadership: Melissa Swonger on Building Cultures Where People Flourish
What if sustainable leadership transformation begins not with strategy, systems, or titles—but with connection? In this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation, Melissa Swonger, known as the Architect of Connection-Centered Leadership™, explores the invisible architecture beneath effective...
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Stop Selling, Start Telling: Jillian Ivey Your Story, Told Your Way
What separates a brand people remember from one that sounds like everyone else? In a world overflowing with AI-generated content, corporate jargon, sales pitches, and interchangeable marketing language, authentic storytelling has become a competitive advantage. On this episode of Let’s Have This...
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Adaptability Is the New Job Security: Ross Thornley on AQ, AI & the Future of Work
Employees with high adaptability are 2.5 times more likely to demonstrate high job performance and contribute meaningfully to organizational success, according to ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization focused on enabling lifelong learners to become future-ready. As artificial...
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Jason Westlake: on Adventure, Entrepreneurship & Building a Life on Your Terms
Workplace and leadership surveys show an overwhelming consensus among business leaders regarding the importance of team connection: · 90% of employers state that fostering a sense of community and connection at work is crucial for business success. · 71% of executives believe that strong employee...
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Wrongfully Convicted at 17: Jeffrey Deskovic on Justice, Redemption & Reform
How do you rebuild a life after the justice system takes 16 years from you for a crime you did not commit? Wrongful convictions represent one of the most devastating failures of the criminal justice system. An estimated 1% to 6% of incarcerated Americans are innocent, translating to roughly…
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Values-Led Leadership: Turning Organizational Values Into Action with Shane Lukas
What does values-led leadership actually look like when an organization’s beliefs are tested by change, conflict, cultural complexity, and real-world decisions? In this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation with Kevin McShan, Kevin sits down with Shane Lukas, activist, speaker, harm…
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Building Elite Teams Tyler Hayden on Trust, Communication, Storytelling & High-Performance Workplace
86% of employees at Canada’s Best Workplaces say management keeps them informed about important issues and changes, according to Great Place to Work Canada. That statistic underscores a fundamental truth about organizational success: trust, transparency, and communication matter—especially when...
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Changing Your Relationship with: Money with Matt Morizio
Money doesn't just influence your bank account—it shapes your relationships, your confidence, your purpose, and the life you believe is possible. Only 16% of Americans describe themselves as financially fulfilled, while as many as 85% to 90% report experiencing ongoing financial stress or worry....
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Mastering Success Under Pressure: Bob Raybould on the Power of Emotional Consistency
What if the difference between success and failure isn’t simply talent, knowledge, or opportunity—but the emotions driving our decisions? Bob Raybould, creator of Success By Emotions (SBE) and author of Success by Emotions, has spent more than five decades studying how our emotional state...
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It Takes a Village: Angela Caldwell on Family Therapy, Resilience, and Building Stronger Families
Marriage and family therapists play a vital role in mental health care, helping millions of individuals, couples, and families navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and build healthier family systems. But what does it really take to create a family environment where every person feels…
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Your Humanity Is Your Competitive Edge: Carey James on Building Iconic Personal Brands
What happens when extraordinary expertise remains one of the best-kept secrets in an industry? In an increasingly crowded marketplace, actively leveraging and demonstrating high-level expertise can build immediate credibility with customers, strategic partners, and investors. But expertise alone...
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David Rand: The American Dream Isn’t Dead It’s Blocked
Why has homeownership become so difficult for an entire generation? Is the American Dream slipping away—or are outdated public policies standing in the way? In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, we sit down with David Rand, host of Human Reaction and Build the Dream, a public policy...
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How Organizational Alignment and Employee Engagement Drive Business Success with Billy Bonaparte
What separates organizations that simply function from those that truly thrive? The answer often lies in the strength of their culture. In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, Kevin McShan sits down with transformational culture executive Billy Bonaparte to explore why organizational...
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More Than Winning: How Athletics Shape Resilient Young Leaders| Dr. Chet Hesson
Student-athlete success extends far beyond wins and losses—it begins with creating environments where young people can thrive academically, emotionally, physically, and personally. In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, Kevin McShan sits down with Dr. Chet Hesson, Athletics Director at...
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A Roadmap for Health Activists with Professor Nicholas Freudenberg
For more than five decades, Nicholas Freudenberg has been at the forefront of some of the most consequential public health movements in America. As Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Public Health at the City University of New York (CUNY), he has dedicated his career to understanding—and...
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From High School to Independence: Empowering Neurodivergent Young Adults to Thrive: Carol Waldman
According to research from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, only about 39% of autistic students who pursue postsecondary education earn a degree within eight years of leaving high school, compared to 52% of the general population. Studies also show that while approximately one-third…
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What Happens When Your AI Becomes Your Employee? &Then Your Employer? | Gabe Campbell
What if the singularity isn't a future event—but something that's already happening inside today's startups? In this fascinating episode of Let's Have This Conversation, Kevin McShan sits down with Gabe Campbell, founder of aiOS and AI Genesis, to explore what it looks like when artificial...
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How the Minnesota Vikings Build Stronger Communities Logan Johnson on Leadership, Community Impact
Professional sports organizations are about far more than wins and losses—they are powerful community builders. Research from the University of Michigan shows that professional sports teams are increasingly investing in local communities by expanding programs focused on food security, small...
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Why Nutrition Is the Foundation of Athletic Excellence | Thomas Jensen
Did you know that up to 74% of collegiate athletes fail to meet minimum carbohydrate intake recommendations, while roughly half do not consume enough protein or total calories to support their training and recovery? These nutritional gaps can significantly impact athletic performance, injury...
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How Laughter, Inclusion, and Resilience Can Transform Lives | Jared Rayter
Inclusive acceptance is the active, intentional practice of ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds—regardless of race, gender, ability, or socioeconomic status—are fully valued, empowered, and able to participate in every aspect of community life. It extends far beyond tolerance by...
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Reimagining Public Education for the Next Generation with: Taikein Cooper
According to Gallup, just 35% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the United States—the lowest level ever recorded. Public confidence continues to decline, with only about one in four Americans believing schools are headed in the right direction. Even more concerning,...
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Ray Hartjen: Storytelling Has Become One of the Most Powerful Tools in Modern Marketing
According to the University of West Alabama, storytelling has become one of the most powerful tools in modern marketing, with roughly 74% to 92% of organizations using it to sell products and build brand connection. More than 74% of B2B marketers and 73% of marketers overall use storytelling in...
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Creating Workplace Cultures Where Employees Thrive | Billy Bonaparte, MBA
The pace of organizational change has never been greater. According to the World Economic Forum, C-suite executives are continuously upskilling, restructuring their organizations, and investing in talent development to remain competitive in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence…
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Decisive Leadership, Championship Culture & Building Teams That Thrive with: Phillip Kroft
What separates good coaches from great leaders? Is it strategy? Talent? Experience? Or is it the courage to make difficult decisions while creating an environment where people can perform at their best? This week on Let's Have This Conversation, I sit down with Phillip Kroft, Head Men's Soccer...
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Is AI Actually Helping Small Businesses? Or Just Disrupting Them with: Bryan Weisberg
Is Amazon really the biggest threat to independent retailers—or have we been looking at the problem all wrong? In this thought-provoking episode of Let's Have This Conversation, host Kevin McShan sits down with Bryan Weisberg, Founder & CEO of Merchwise AI, retail technology entrepreneur, and...
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Organizational Culture Isn't a Soft Skill It's Your Competitive Advantage with: Devin C. Hughes
Organizational Culture Isn't a Soft Skill. It's Your Competitive Advantage. 59% of CEOs say creating a positive organizational culture is crucial to executing their corporate strategy. At the same time, research from SHRM and Gallup reveals that 84% to 92% of North American executives believe...
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Building Wealth Through Disciplined Real Estate Investing with: Jason Roberts
For investors actively flipping houses, today's market has become significantly more challenging. According to ATTOM Data, house-flipping returns have tightened considerably, with return on investment (ROI) averaging just under 25% and gross profits hovering around $65,000 per deal. Rising...
About this show
Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large assortment of diverse content in all facets of our news cycle. From news, sports, business technology, fitness, lifestyle, entertainment and politics. McShan hopes to bring the viewers an informative, thought-provoking experience. Stimulating careful consideration or attention on the issues making news today. Let’s Have This Conversation.
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