Listen Bitch Presents TELL ME WHY YOU'RE SPECIAL

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Becky Farrar to talk about fear, perfectionism, identity, and what it actually takes to move forward when your nervous system wants safety more than growth.Becky shares the moment she dropped out of dance college at 18 because of self-doubt, and how years later she found herself facing fear all over again while expanding beyond the dance studio she built. We talk about the difference between staying safe and truly living, why people overthink themselves into paralysis, and how fear often shows up right before expansion.This conversation dives into Becky’s framework for moving through fear, the power of “future self” identity, and why small consistent actions matter more than giant emotional leaps.If you’ve been stuck waiting to feel “ready,” this episode is your sign that ready is a decision—not a feeling.Becky Farrar a personal development speaker and is the creator of The FEAR Theory™ known for changing the way people understand fear. After 21 years building an award-winning dance academy focused on developing confidence from the inside out, she now speaks and works with individuals, schools, and organisations on how to respond to fear as identity evolves.Her work centres on a simple but powerful shift: fear isn’t a stop sign - it’s a doorway to expansion. Through her approach to self-leadership, Becky helps people move through self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism and pressure, so they can make decisions that actually reflect who they’re becoming.She’s known for her real, relatable way of speaking - translating internal experiences into clear, usable insight and for helping people trust themselves before the evidence exists.Her core message: you don’t need to get rid of fear to move forward - you just need to learn how to lead yourself in its presence.Instagram @beckyfarrar1Website www.beckyfarrar.com (currently under construction).I also have a link for journal prompts, meditations and affirmations if I could share those too. These help people implement the things I talk about?

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Shelli Galvan to talk about fear, health, and what happens when you stop trusting your own body.Shelli shares her experience of being misdiagnosed with lupus and how that fear impacted her mindset, her health, and her daily life. We get into how fear can take over your nervous system, why so many people stay stuck in “flare-up mode,” and what it actually takes to rebuild trust in yourself again.We also talk about small, consistent actions—why they matter more than extreme changes—and how things like mindset, boundaries, and daily habits can completely shift your health and your life.This episode is about breaking fear cycles, questioning what you’ve been told, and learning how to trust yourself again.I Refused to Let Fear Define MeI was told I had lupus.And just like that, fear tried to take control—fear of symptoms, fear of the future, fear of my own body.But I didn’t accept that as my story.I leaned into what I knew about the mind, the nervous system, and the body’s ability to respond to safety—not just fear.After seeking further answers, I learned I had been misdiagnosed.But the real transformation wasn’t just in the diagnosis—it was in how I learned to work with my body instead of fearing it.Hi I'm ShelliI'm a Master Transformation Coach and Hypnotherapist.  I help women living with autoimmune conditions break free from the flare-up cycle so they can calm their body, restore their energy, and feel safe and confident in their bodies again.https://www.shelligalvan.com/

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Mike Dillon to talk about environmental health, mold exposure, and how your home could be impacting your body more than you realize.We get into how indoor air quality, humidity levels, and modern energy-efficient homes can actually trap toxins and contribute to symptoms like fatigue, respiratory issues, and brain fog. Mike shares practical ways to start paying attention to your environment without going broke trying to “fix everything.”We also talk about why a lot of these issues get overlooked in traditional health conversations—and what you can actually do to start protecting your space and your health.This episode is about awareness, responsibility, and realizing your environment plays a bigger role than most people want to admit.Mike Dillon's work focuses on the real‑world conditions people actually live in: humidity, air stagnation, mold exposure, and the unseen contaminants that quietly impact millions of Americans. Known for his ability to translate complex environmental science into practical, accessible solutions, Dillon has become a trusted voice for families seeking to take control of the air they breathe.Under his leadership, AirWaterHealing has emerged as a standout innovator in the wellness space, most notably with the TriadAer V3, a technology designed specifically for the challenges of modern homes. Dillon’s mission-driven approach — rooted in faith, service, and firsthand experience — has resonated widely, leading to the company being featured in a high‑visibility advertisement on the Candace Owens Podcast, viewed by millions. Through his TV Show, Dillon continues to champion a simple but transformative message: when people understand what’s actually in their air and water, everything changes.                                                             https://airwaterhealing.com/ 

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Jake April to talk about judgment, identity, and what it really takes to stop letting other people define you.Jake opens up about being judged from a young age due to a physical disability, and how those early experiences shaped his confidence, his mindset, and his drive. We talk about the difference between proving people wrong vs. actually building a life you’re proud of—and why most people stay stuck trying to win battles that don’t matter.We also get into personal strengths, overcoming setbacks, and how to surround yourself with the right people so you can actually move forward instead of constantly defending yourself.This is a conversation about choosing purpose over perception—and finally stepping into who you are without needing permission.Jake April is a TEDx speaker and founder of POS(+) ABILITY, bringing a powerful “First Impressions” message shaped by his experience living with a physical disability—helping people move past snap judgments and take that first wobbly step forward. His talk at TEDxAmoskeagMillyard has reached hundreds of thousands.🎤 TEDx Talk👉 https://youtu.be/NRPO3YF3fgo🌐 Website👉 https://jake-april.com📸 Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/jakeafirst_impressions🎥 YouTube👉 https://youtube.com/@jafirstimpressions🎵 TikTok👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@jakeafirstimpressions💼 LinkedIn👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-april-269b54147🐦 X (Twitter)👉 https://twitter.com/jakeapril1

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with family law attorney Arusyak Abrahamyan to talk about the conversations most couples avoid—money, prenups, and what actually destroys marriages.We get into the reality of financial conflict in relationships, why emotional attachment to money leads to bad decisions, and how a lack of communication can quietly build toward divorce. Arusyak breaks down why prenups aren’t about planning for failure—they’re about protection, clarity, and responsibility.We also talk about how culture, upbringing, and personal identity shape how people view money, and why couples need to get honest about expectations before they build a life together.If you’re in a relationship, building a business, or planning a future with someone… this is the conversation you should probably be having but aren’t.I’m a California family law attorney and litigator with over a decade of courtroom experience in high-conflict and high-asset cases. I’ve represented entrepreneurs, professionals, and financially sophisticated individuals through complex divorces, business valuations, custody battles, and asset disputes.Years in the courtroom changed how I see marriage.I’ve witnessed how financial silence, unclear expectations, and unmanaged conflict can quietly erode even strong relationships. That experience shaped my passion for prenuptial strategy — not from a place of fear, but from a place of clarity, protection, and empowerment.I believe a well-designed prenup is not about planning for divorce. It’s about maturity. It’s about transparency. It’s about protecting love from avoidable financial chaos.On podcasts, I bring:-Real stories from the courtroom (without compromising confidentiality)-Insight into how smart, successful people unintentionally create risk-Strategic guidance for entrepreneurs and high earners entering marriage-A nuanced perspective on women, wealth, and power in relationships-Practical advice on how to have difficult financial conversations with graceBeyond law, I am also the founder of a wellness and longevity brand (Ivy En Rose, Eternia). Building businesses while raising my daughter has deepened my understanding of partnership dynamics, asset protection, and what it means to build something worth protecting.Podcast TopicsWhy prenups are an act of love, not pessimismProtecting business owners before marriageFinancial compatibility and relationship longevityThe psychology of divorce litigationWomen, ambition, and financial independence in marriageHow high-conflict divorces actually unfoldDesigning agreements that prevent future courtroom battlesI speak with warmth, precision, and honesty. I’m comfortable discussing both the legal mechanics and the emotional undercurrents of marriage and divorce — and I aim to leave audiences more informed, empowered, and prepared.https://bayarealawgroup.com/

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Bruna Pabon to talk about faith, healing, and rebuilding your life from the ground up.Bruna shares her journey from childhood abandonment and instability to becoming a successful entrepreneur in real estate and business. We talk about how trauma impacts identity, relationships, and decision-making—and how faith in God can become the foundation for healing and growth.This conversation dives into parenting, grief, self-worth, and what it looks like to stop chasing money and start building a life rooted in purpose. Bruna also shares how she helps others through real estate while staying aligned with her values and faith.If you’re navigating hard seasons, questioning your path, or trying to rebuild something meaningful… this episode will speak to you.Hello my name is Bruna pabon and I am a realtor business owner and speaker based in Myrtle Beach South Carolina I am co-founder of the coast of Phoenix team at innovate where my husband Ricky and I help families first time buyers and out of state clients relocate, invest, and build a life where along the Grand Strand. But what we truly do goes beyond the real estate we help people transition into new chapters of their lives with confidence Clarity in the right strategy.my journey into entrepreneurship wasn't traditional I've overcome significant personal challenges from childhood into adulthood and through faith resilience and a commitment to growth I've been able to rebuild my life and step into purpose today I use my story not just to inspire but to guide others into creating stability ownership in generational wealth. In additional to real estate I'm the owner of Super Cleaners and B LLC a professional cleaning company with over 15 years of experience serving residential and post construction clients we work closely with homeowners Builders and investors to ensure every space is delivered with excellence. My husband Ricky pabone is a sound engineer and the owner of calling of music production where he supports local artists and community events with professional audio, equipment and production. Together we are passionate about serving our community and creating opportunities for others to grow. I am recently I was recently featured on the women Empower series with inside success tv, where I share my food Journey from adversity to entrepreneurship and how faith has been the foundation of everything we've built. At the core of everything we do we believe is not just about buying homes or building businesses it's about creating a life of purpose freedom and legacy.Here is my full episode ⤵️⤵️Here is my full life story the ups and the certain ruts of downs that leads us down a sinking hole, I pray this encourages you today to start a new tomorrow! You can watch it for free...https://insidesuccess.tv/programs/womeninpowertv_bruna-pabon?utm_source=product&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=content_share&utm_term=4117274&utm_content=mobile

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Debbie Weiss to talk about what happens when life forces you to take a hard look at yourself.Debbie shares how turning 50 became a turning point—after years of putting others first, facing loss, and watching the impact of regret up close. We get into the reality of shifting out of a victim mindset, taking ownership of your life, and why small, consistent changes matter more than big, unsustainable ones.This conversation also touches on grief, personal responsibility, parenting challenges, and what it looks like to move forward without pretending the hard stuff didn’t happen.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like it’s “too late” to change… this episode will hit.I’m Debbie Weiss, a best-selling author and professional speaker who talks openly about midlife change, caregiving, loss, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after years of putting everyone else first.For decades, I lived with a victim mentality. I believed my weight struggles, years of family caregiving, infertility, and later widowhood were reasons life could not be what I hoped for. Turning 50 became a turning point, when I realized that waiting for circumstances to change was keeping me stuck. That shift did not erase my challenges, but it changed how I showed up for my life.That experience became the foundation for my inspirational memoir, On Second Thought… Maybe I Can!, which I later shared on The Kelly Clarkson Show. I also wrote The Sprinkle Effect, a practical guide that helps people move forward through small, intentional shifts rather than big, overwhelming change.Today, I speak on stages and on podcasts about responsibility, resilience, identity, and starting again later than you expected. I’m known for honest, relatable conversations that blend insight, warmth, and real-life perspective. My goal is always to leave audiences feeling seen, less alone, and capable of taking a meaningful next step.If your show values thoughtful conversation, real stories, and guests who bring depth without heaviness, I’d be honored to join you.https://bit.ly/maybeIcanbook

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with David Chametzky to talk about what it really means to live your message—not just say it.David opens up about his personal journey through mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt that changed everything and pushed him toward honesty, purpose, and helping others. We talk about authenticity, self-talk, discipline, and why so many people hold back from sharing their story.This conversation dives into the power of storytelling, the impact of being real online, and how even reaching one person with your message can change everything.If you’ve been sitting on your story, questioning if it matters… this one will challenge that.David Chametzky, a deep message expert,As a speaker, author, podcast host, and producer, he assists others in overcoming challenges, a true pathfinder has a mission to uplift lives in every way,David empowers individuals day by day.Through his content and teachings, he brings light, Guiding others to overcome obstacles, shining bright.As a Tedx speaker, his voice resonates on stages, Imparting wisdom to inspire change and engage.His books, including Amazon bestsellers, hold insights offering guidance to those seeking new heights.Hosting the internationally acclaimed podcast,"Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat," a treasure vast of spiritual motivational stories, interviews, and heartfelt conversation, Spreading positivity and fostering transformation.David's expertise and dedication inspire, others to conquer and aspire and follow their dreams  With his guidance, barriers can be overcome,Allowing individuals to embrace the path they might not have seen before for themselves and begin to up level and soar in life and business.https://davidchametzky.com/

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Colleen Ofsenic, a business owner and wellness leader who walked away from a high-stress corporate career in banking and government to pursue a completely different path.We talk about what it really costs to change your life—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—and why so many people stay stuck in environments that are slowly draining them. Colleen shares her journey through abandonment, burnout, and personal transformation, and how those experiences pushed her into doing deeper work on herself.This conversation gets into leadership, ego, and the reality that a lot of people talk about healing but avoid the actual work. We also unpack fear, self-trust, and what it looks like to take responsibility for your growth instead of waiting for things to magically change.If you’ve been feeling stuck, avoiding hard decisions, or trying to grow without facing what’s underneath… this episode will challenge you in the best way.Published Author | CNHP, CST, CYT, RMT | Certified Life Coach (ICF 2010) Naturopathic Practitioner | Educator | Divine Feminine Community Leader | Professional Mentor & Advisor | Spiritual Teacher Professional SummaryDynamic and multifaceted professional with over 30 years of experience spanning banking, municipal government, holistic health, and entrepreneurial leadership. Proven expertise in financial oversight, community development, program creation, and operations management, combined with over two decades in integrative health and wellness. Founder of multiple successful ventures and creator of a proprietary quantum healing modality, CranioHeartSync™, integrating multiple therapies with heart-centered coherence practices. Recognized for building community-centered initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering transformative client outcomes. https://www.lovelighthc.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063575503504Career Highlights30+ years of leadership across banking, government, and holistic health sectorsFounder of multiple successful businesses and community-based initiativesCreator of the CranioHeartSync™ healing modalityPublished Author October, 2024: Divine Feminine Emergence ~ Women Awakening The New Paradigm Through Self-Love https://a.co/d/0j4Hx8KG Recognized voice in holistic wellness and empowermentExtensive experience in community development, program creation, and operational leadershipProven ability to bridge structured business expertise with transformational healing workFounder & CEO The Lovelight Connection | 2020 – Present Founded a transformational wellness and community platform rooted in Divine Feminine leadership and holistic healingLead brand strategy, business development, and community expansion initiativesDesign and facilitate workshops, mentorship programs, and immersive experiences for personal and spiritual developmentPublic Speaking on various subjects geared toward self-love and life transformationCreator of CranioHeartSync™, an integrative modality based in quantum energetic alignment and heart coherence - 2026 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16WNykRHdr/Owner & Director Lovelight Healing Center, Grayslake, IL | 2014 – 2020Founded and managed a multidisciplinary wellness center, overseeing daily operations, facility management, and practitioner coordinationDirected a team of diverse professionals including licensed therapists, social workers, and holistic practitionersDeveloped and executed community wellness programs, educational workshops, and revenue-generating eventsOversaw business operations including budgeting, marketing strategy, and client experienceEstablished strong partnerships with local businesses and healthcare providers to support community health initiatives

This episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special features Julie Grimm, a guide who helps people break free from self-imposed limitations and step into their calling—even when they don’t feel ready.We talk about what it really looks like to stop settling in your daily life, how small compromises turn into big misalignment, and why fear and lack of self-trust keep people stuck in lives they don’t actually want.Julie shares her personal journey from being an atheist scientist to experiencing a major life shift that led her into guiding others, and we get into the tension between fear vs. discernment, taking action before you feel ready, and why waiting for the “perfect moment” is usually just another excuse.We also hit on something real—how people abandon themselves trying to do the “right” thing, and how getting honest about what you actually want is the first step to changing your life.If you’ve been feeling stuck, second-guessing yourself, or waiting to feel ready… this episode will call you out in the best way.I serve leaders who suffer from the terror that they are not enough for what they are called to do.As a spiritual guide and multi-business owner, I understand the faith journey of stepping into a picture beyond what you had imagined.Through sharing about my intuitive nudge to turn my passion for color into a 6 figure business and my bigger faith journey to honor my purpose calling, I can help inspire but as well guide others who may feel a call within them to serve but don’t know how to begin or doubt themselves.Julie has lived on three continents, holds a Master’s degree in Biology, has written and illustrated a children’s story and owns two businesses.She is passionate about helping others express their creativity and beauty and come out of the box to live a life of joy!She lives outside Boston, MA and loves animals and reading.https://www.spiritualstudies-institute.com/

I’m Nancy Jasin Ensley author, legal nurse, hospice specialist, and teacher. Writing has always been my way of listening to life, remembering the moments that shape me, and processing the experiences that leave a mark. Over the years, I’ve written across multiple genres including memoirs, literature and fiction, science fiction, mystery, thriller, action and adventure, and children’s literature. Each story I create is rooted in family, faith, service, and lived experience, and my goal is to explore what it means to grow, persevere, and reflect on life through words.My life and career have been shaped by a commitment to service and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. In my professional journey, I’ve worked as a nurse, hospice specialist, legal nurse consultant, coding specialist, teacher, and supervisor. Each role has provided unique insight into the human experience from the challenges of caregiving to the lessons of empathy, resilience, and compassion. Those experiences inform the stories I tell, helping me craft narratives that are authentic, relatable, and meaningful across all the genres I write in.I write because it is how I listen. I write because it is how I remember. And by grace, I will keep writing. Writing has allowed me to reflect on life, family, faith, and the work I’ve devoted myself to, and it continues to be a source of clarity, insight, and creativity.Living with my husband, John, surrounded by our five children and fourteen grandchildren, I draw inspiration from the everyday moments of family, community, and the world around me. I approach storytelling with curiosity, intentionality, and a deep respect for the human experience whether I am crafting suspenseful mysteries, imaginative science fiction, thought-provoking literature, or stories for children.My goal in sharing my work and my voice is to invite meaningful conversations, inspire reflection, and explore the depth of human experience. Whether discussing the creative process, the intersection of professional experience and storytelling, or the ways we make sense of life through writing, I aim to offer insight, perspective, and a thoughtful, authentic presence.Across all that I do, writing remains my constant a way to preserve memory, share perspective, and engage with the world. It is my intention to continue creating, reflecting, and exploring stories that resonate with readers and listeners alike, and to do so with a sense of purpose, curiosity, and gratitude.https://nancyjasinensley.com/

You know how most people talk about leadership as if it’s a set of inspirational quotes and a few habits? That’s not the world I come from.I spent years inside organizations where managers were drowning. And the reason was not that they were incompetent, but that the system around them was chaotic, political, and constantly shifting. I watched talented people burn out, teams collapse under unclear expectations, and leaders get blamed for problems they never had the tools to solve.At some point, I realized something uncomfortable: Most managers don’t fail because of who they are. They fail because no one ever taught them how to survive the corporate machine and be leaders inside it.So I became obsessed with the mechanics behind leadership:• What helps us stay focused and centered under pressure• How our leadership identity influences our decisions and behaviors• How emotional intelligence makes us more effective • And what systems help people stay sane, strategic, and effectiveToday, I work as a leadership architect and coach. I help managers design practical, context-specific systems that support them in translating strategy into daily actions, building autonomy, and creating accountability without micromanagement. My work sits at the intersection between operational systems and human behavior.I am not good at fluffy leadership talk. I help people understand the real dynamics of corporate life: the politics, the emotional labor, the survival instincts, the identity shifts, and the invisible rules no one admits exist.If your audience wants honest conversations about what leadership actually looks like in the trenches, then I’m a guest who can bring depth, clarity, and a systems-level perspective.Marta is a former global HR transformation leader and a leadership coach who helps managers increase their impact by removing internal and external blockers, managing their time more intentionally, and strengthening key stakeholder relationships.She has managed teams across five continents and has helped multiple coaching clients achieve their most important professional goals and become more aligned to themselves in the process.https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-simeonova-64949417/?skipRedirect=true

Wes Towers runs Uplift 360, a digital agency for builders and trades. His focus is simple: smarter websites, practical SEO, and growth you can measure. He earned his playbook on real jobs, not in theory, and now helps others skip the painful lessons.I didn’t learn business or marketing in a lecture theatre. I learnt it on the job, building an agency from scratch, breaking things, fixing them, and keeping what works. I learnt the hard way and I’m happy to share the war stories from business and life.For 20+ years I’ve run Uplift 360 and helped real-world businesses, especially builders and trades, turn websites and SEO into steady, qualified work. No fluff. No jargon. Clear strategy, clean execution, and results you can see on the calendar and in the bank.At Uplift 360 we help trades and construction brands get found, get trusted, and get chosen. My approach is simple. Prioritise authenticity and human connection in this AI-driven age, and double down on what moves the needle.On the mic you get practical playbooks, hard-won lessons, and straight answers. I’m happy to follow any tangent that serves the audience. How to stand out in an AI world without sounding generic. How to stop wasting money online. How to build trust at scale so your website does more than look good. It grows your business.If you want polished theory, I’m not your guy. If you want field-tested tactics that work when the boots are muddy and the phones need to ring, let’s go. It might get messy, but it will be a blast.https://uplift360.com.au/

You already know what you want… so why the hell aren’t you doing it?In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with Lizzie Siegel, a coach who helps people stop hiding behind their own patterns and finally take aligned action.They dig into the gap between knowing and doing—the internal tug-of-war between your desires and the fear, doubt, and self-deception that keep you stuck. Lizzie shares her raw story of growing up as the “golden child,” performing perfection on the outside while battling shame and self-harm behind the scenes, and how that led her into deep personal awakening.This conversation breaks down the difference between discipline and devotion, why most people are unconsciously avoiding their own truth, and how real responsibility isn’t about blame—it’s about ownership without judgment.If you’ve been telling yourself you’re “working on it” but nothing’s actually changing… this episode is going to call you out and pull you forward.Lizzie Siegel is a Resource & Reality Architect and Subconscious Freedom Coach who works with already-aware leaders and creators who are done looping in their patterns and ready to actually change them.She specializes in the space between awareness and action—where most people get stuck. Her work brings people face-to-face with what they already know, and holds them there long enough to make a different choice.Lizzie doesn’t do surface-level healing or endless processing. She helps people stop avoiding themselves, take full responsibility, and follow through on what they already see, so their life actually changes.Her clients don’t just gain clarity. They become people who act on it.She’s here for the ones who know they’re meant for more and are done pretending they don’t.https://www.lizziesiegel.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lizzienamasteplantbased/https://www.instagram.com/heartshomewithlizzie/https://www.youtube.com/@heartshomewithlizziehttps://open.spotify.com/show/2y8L6exu2GxJeBQSEUSX5K?si=0a10cdc09bec41c4https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-home-podcast/id1648081724https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizziesiegel/https://www.facebook.com/lilybity

You can be holding everything together… and still be falling apart.In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with Fanteema Barnes, a licensed clinical social worker and caregiver advocate, to talk about the silent weight so many people are carrying—and why nobody sees it.They unpack what it actually looks like to be “functioning but not okay,” especially for women juggling caregiving, family expectations, and their own neglected needs. Fanteema shares her personal journey caring for both her mother and husband, revealing how chronic stress, resentment, and emotional suppression can turn into real physical symptoms.This conversation dives into caregiver burnout, the myth of being the “strong one,” and why asking for support isn’t weakness—it’s survival. They also break down emotional clarity, how people mislabel what they’re feeling, and the importance of building a real support system instead of silently drowning.If you’ve been holding it all together for everyone else… this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.Fanteema Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, caregiver advocate, and clarity expert who helps people experience powerful “aha” moments that shift how they see themselves and their lives. An experienced public speaker, she has facilitated trainings, workshops, and community discussions across healthcare, education, and behavioral health settings.She supports individuals and groups in navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions with greater confidence and intention. Known for her relatable style and down-to-earth energy, Fanteema blends professional expertise with real-world insight to help people feel seen, heard, and empowered.She is especially passionate about supporting caregivers and making mental health conversations accessible, practical, and stigma-free. In her free time, she enjoys concerts, comedy shows, dancing, and playing games.Short:Fanteema Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, caregiver advocate, and clarity expert who helps people experience powerful “aha” moments that shift perspective and spark growth. A dynamic public speaker, she leads trainings and workshops across healthcare, education, and behavioral health. Known for her relatable, down-to-earth style, she supports individuals and groups in navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions. Fanteema is passionate about empowering caregivers and making mental health conversations practical, accessible, and stigma-free.

What if the thing you think makes you “not interesting”… is actually the exact reason people need to hear you?In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with Jesse Jackson, a multi-podcast host and creator, to talk about what really makes a podcast work—and why most people talk themselves out of starting.They get into the real reason people believe they don’t have a story, how podcasting creates connection in a world addicted to surface-level opinions, and why sharing your perspective matters more than trying to be impressive.Jesse breaks down his journey from niche music podcasting into broader conversations about culture, connection, and meaning—plus what it actually takes to stay consistent, build momentum, and not quit when nobody’s listening yet.They also dive into finding common ground in a divided world, how music shapes identity and healing, and why conversations—not comment sections—are where real change happens.If you’ve been sitting on your voice, overthinking your message, or waiting to feel “ready”… this episode will call you out and push you forward. Jesse Jackson – Podcast Host & StorytellerJesse Jackson is a veteran podcaster and lifelong believer in the power of conversation. He currently hosts or co‑hosts four podcasts spanning music, television, fandom, and pop culture.He is the co‑host of Next Stop Everywhere: A Doctor Who Podcast, exploring all things TARDIS and Time Lord.🎧 https://nextstopeverywhere.libsyn.com/ (nextstopeverywhere.libsyn.com in Bing)He also co‑hosts JKL Media, a pop‑culture roundtable currently deep‑diving into The Expanse.🎧 https://jklmedia.libsyn.com/On Perfectly Good Podcast, he and his co‑host discuss every John Hiatt song in alphabetical order.🎧 https://perfectlygoodpodcast.libsyn.com/ (perfectlygoodpodcast.libsyn.com in Bing)And he is the creator and host of Set Lusting Bruce, a Bruce Springsteen fan podcast where he has interviewed thousands of fans from around the world about the power, magic, and joy of music.🎧 https://setlustingbruce.libsyn.com/ (setlustingbruce.libsyn.com in Bing)Jesse lives in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by too many books in his “to be read” pile and a DVR always full of shows waiting for him to catch up. You can find him on social media at @jessejacksondfw.

What happens when you look like you have it all together… but you’re quietly falling apart?In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with Katie Baker, a trauma survivor, author, and healing facilitator, to talk about the kind of pain people don’t see and the radical choices it sometimes takes to break cycles for good.Katie opens up about her battle with addiction, childhood trauma, and the moment at 47 years old when everything came to the surface. From there, she made a decision most people are too afraid to even consider—fully committing to healing through therapy, integration work, and guided psychedelic experiences.This conversation goes beyond the headlines around psychedelics and gets into the real work… the emotional processing, the accountability, and the courage it takes to face yourself without numbing out.They also dive into motherhood, breaking generational trauma, rebuilding self-worth, and what it actually means to become a safe place for your own kids after surviving what you did.If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, this episode will challenge you, stretch you, and remind you that healing is possible… but it requires honesty.https://www.peaceandfirehealing.com/

What if the most meaningful conversations happen right before it’s too late?In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with Dan Cohen to talk about one of the most emotional and powerful experiences of his life—walking through his father’s dementia journey and the unexpected moments of clarity, connection, and love that came in the middle of it.Dan shares what it’s really like caring for a parent with dementia and Alzheimer’s, the emotional toll of watching someone fade, and the surprising truth that people with dementia may be more aware than we think.This conversation goes deeper than caregiving. It’s about presence, appreciation, and saying what needs to be said while you still have the chance. Dan also opens up about the moment that inspired his book Awakenings in Real Life and how his father’s story became a message of hope for others navigating loss.If you’ve ever experienced grief, cared for a loved one, or wondered how to show up in hard seasons, this episode will stay with you.What if the person you thought was lost forever suddenly returned—even for a moment? When Dan Cohen’s father, deep in dementia unexpectedly “woke up,” he sent a message that he still appreciated and wanted to live life. For two unforgettable days, Herbie spoke with clarity, shared memories, and expressed his love -gifting his family laughter, wisdom, and hope.  That extraordinary awakening opened the door to a deeper understanding of resilience and connection. In this moving memoir, Cohen weaves his father’s remarkable story with family histories, lessons and moments of joy that shaped their lives together. Awakenings in Real Life is a celebration of memory, love and the awakenings that can transform how we see our lives.See  the book on Amazon https://share.google/8WDrq8WcjzVkz5KhV

Chandra Lynn I know what it feels like to look successful on the outside yet still be struggling on the inside. After a 25-year career leading marketing for powerhouse brands like Apple, Mercedes, and Tyra Banks, I hit a point where ambition and achievement weren’t enough—my personal life and inner world told me something had to change.That breaking point became my breakthrough. I trained as a Certified Transformation Coach and developed the Root-to-Rise Framework, a system to help people move from survival mode to fulfillment by aligning their emotional needs with the five root areas of life.As the author of Root-to-Rise: How to Love Life and founder of Glow Living, I’ve turned my personal transformation into a movement, guiding audiences worldwide with practical tools for emotional resilience, balance, and purpose.When I speak, I love keeping things warm, relatable, and actionable. My goal is for listeners to walk away not only inspired by my story but also equipped with tools they can use right away to create meaningful change in their own lives.Chandra Lynn is a Certified Transformation Coach, author of Root-to-Rise: How to Love Life, and founder of Glow Living—a platform dedicated to helping people build emotional resilience, balance, and purpose. During a 25-year career leading marketing for brands like Apple, Mercedes, and Tyra Banks, she answered a deeper calling: to guide others through healing, growth, and self-discovery.Her Root-to-Rise Framework blends human needs psychology with soulful practices to help people move from survival mode to fulfillment. Today, she empowers audiences worldwide with practical tools and heartfelt inspiration to rise stronger and truly love life.https://glowliving.com/

I’m the author of "Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional".  I focus on helping people enter the sales profession and develop the mindset and skills needed to succeed early in their careers.Unlike many sales books that focus on helping experienced sellers go from good to great, my approach takes more of a mentorship perspective. I help guide new sales professionals through the challenges, frustrations, and confidence hurdles that all new salespeople face when starting out in sales. The ideas in the book come from my own experiences in the field, along with insights from many other sales professionals who shared what they wish they had known when they first began their careers.In addition to helping individuals break into sales, I enjoy speaking with business owners about how to grow their companies by introducing structured sales roles. Ideas that cover topics like when to hire a first salesperson, how to compensate them properly, and how to build a sales culture that supports long-term growth.I’m also passionate discussing personal reinvention. how redefining your identity, taking risks, and pursuing something outside of your comfort zone, including writing a book, handling imposter syndrome, and building a career around helping others grow.https://www.pitchingsalesconsulting.com/https://www.amazon.ca/Pitching-Sales-Complete-Becoming-Professional/dp/1738651606/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Alma Collins Thomas is a multifaceted professional with a broad spectrum of skills and achievements. She holds the titles of an ordained minister, educator, motivational speaker, playwright, and author. Alma is a holder of two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Human Services with a focus on Children and Families and another in Christian Studies. In addition, she imparts her knowledge as a Bible school teacher. Alma has been a co-author of several books, including "Love, Marriage, and Divorce," and is an active member of Sisters with Purpose. She is the author of two debut books, "Dream Killers" and "From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room." Alma is also a single mother of two children, Sabria and Tysean. Tragically, Tysean passed away in 2009, leaving an indelible mark. Despite facing adversity, Alma is a stroke survivor, having experienced a debilitating stroke two years ago. Despite her circumstances, she continues to motivate and inspire others from her hospital bed.

Gary DeFranco is an Emmy-nominated television executive producer with more than two decades of wild, unfiltered, and genre-defining experience in reality television. From ESPN to Discovery Channel to PlayboyTV, Gary’s career has taken him inside some of the most extreme worlds on TV—street racing, DEA raids, underground fight culture—and for many years, deep inside the chaos of the UFC.He has produced for major networks including ESPN, FOX, Showtime, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, VH1, Spike, and more. Gary is best known for his powerhouse run as Executive Producer of The Ultimate Fighter—a franchise that has delivered 40 seasons globally—along with his executive leadership on TBS’s Power Slap and an incredible 14 seasons of Discovery’s hit series Street Outlaws.Gary’s path to television was anything but traditional. A kid from the East Side of Cleveland who started as a rapper, he once opened for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, moved to Las Vegas, attended UNLV, and even spent time around Death Row Records before finding his calling behind the camera. His journey includes adversity, reinvention, and the refusal to quit—an energy that now defines his work and the people he chooses to champion.Today, Gary is the owner and president of Max Glow Media, a creative and production studio that blends television, music, branding, photography, and digital strategy under one roof. His company builds and elevates brands for fighters, artists, influencers, models, and public figures—helping them connect with audiences, grow loyal fanbases, and monetize their platforms. Somehow, this masculine, straight, East-Cleveland TV veteran now also manages transgender rap artists, a twist he openly laughs about, describing his life as “beautiful chaos that came out of left field.”Beyond producing, Gary is a mentor to athletes and musicians, an advocate for personal reinvention, and a natural storyteller who has lived enough for three lifetimes. When he's not on set, he’s making music, painting, boxing, cooking, designing fashion, or finishing his debut book.With a career rooted in resilience, creativity, and fearlessness, Gary DeFranco brings raw honesty, unbelievable stories, and hard-earned wisdom to every stage, every show, and every conversation.https://www.maxglowent.com/

Dorothy is an Impact Catalyst, and the founder of Unstoppable Overcomers Productions, a speaker, author, coach, and host of The Unstoppable Network, dedicated to empowering others to rise above adversity. Drawing from her own lived experience of overcoming life’s challenges, Dorothy helps individuals transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. Through her signature framework, R.E.N.E.W.E.D., she equips audiences with practical tools to move from surviving to thriving—building resilience, confidence, and purpose along the way. A passionate advocate for veterans, first responders, and those navigating major life transitions, Dorothy’s mission is to remind people that being unstoppable is not about perfection, but perseverance. Her authentic, uplifting approach inspires individuals to step forward boldly and create meaningful impact in their own lives and communities.

I’m Tami Forster—The Legal System Warrior™, a transformational speaker, resilience mindset consultant, and financial strategist.After enduring over 100 family court hearings across a decade, I turned my adversity into a mission: to help others navigate broken systems, reclaim their power, and become unbothered and unbreakable.As the creator of The Warrior Success System™ and founder of The Brave Anyway Program, I equip individuals and families with the mindset, strategy, and financial direction needed to protect their future and rise with confidence.I don’t just teach resilience—I’ve lived it, built it, and now I lead others to it.    links-https://www.facebook.com/tami.forster.5/   Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/tamiforster/           

Faith isn’t blind… it’s backed.In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with David Shapiro, a former Orthodox Jew who walked through doubt, atheism, and ultimately found faith in Jesus Christ through evidence, logic, and personal conviction.This isn’t surface-level faith talk. This is a real conversation about what happens when belief gets tested, when identity gets shaken, and when truth becomes something you have to fight for.David shares his journey from religious pressure and disconnection to discovering a relationship with God rooted in both reason and revelation. They dive into biblical prophecy, forgiveness, and why faith and science aren’t enemies—they actually point to the same truth.If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, questioned what you believe, or needed something deeper than emotional hype… this conversation will challenge you to think, feel, and decide.This is about truth, not comfort.David Shapiro is a speaker, author, and former Orthodox Jew who found faith in Jesus. Struggling with dyslexia and childhood abuse, he learned forgiveness of self and others. He is the author of Unshakable: The Evidence Behind the Bible, where he explores the historical, archaeological, and philosophical case for Scripture. David is passionate about helping people build a confident, evidence-based faith.Drdavidshapiro.org

I've been a licensed financial services agent and coach for 25+ years. I'm currently a Certified Financial Education Instructor through the National Financial Educators Council. Over the years, I've helped hundreds of people learn how to manage, protect, and grow their money—turning their income into lasting wealth. I love helping others get their MBA—what I like to call a Massive Bank Account.Paris has been married to the same woman for over 29 years and is the proud father of five children and two sons-in-law. He has experienced significant financial hardship—including losing everything and relying on food stamps—but rebuilt his life to achieve a six-figure passive income and a six-figure liquid net worth, excluding his home. For more than 25 years, Paris has been dedicated to helping families manage, protect, and grow their money. A committed student of his industry, he has read dozens of books on personal finance and investing.Pariscliff.com/freegift

A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell (www.DannyBrassell.com) has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide. He has authored 21 books, including "Leadership Begins with Motivation" and "Misfits and Crackpots." The co-founder of WellCrafted Story™, Danny helps entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations leverage speaking on stages as a major client lead source that converts. MISSIONI empower leaders by transforming their personal experiences into powerful business stories that inspire action, drive growth and create lasting impact.VISIONto revolutionize business communication by making authentic storytelling the cornerstone of impactful leadership.EXPERTISE & IMPACTGlobal Speaking Experience: Delivered over 3,500 keynotes worldwide, maintaining an active schedule of 100+ annual presentationsEducation Innovation: Former inner-city teacher; co-founder of the world's leading reading engagement programPublished Authority: Author of 21 books, including “Leadership Begins with Motivation” and "Misfits and Crackpots," featuring Paul Harvey-style storytellingBusiness Development: Co-Founder of WellCrafted Story™; created proven systems for converting speaking engagements into consistent client generationCORE DISCUSSION TOPICS1. Creating Magnetic Presentations That Convert  - Proven techniques for crafting compelling presentations  - Strategies for turning speaking engagements into business opportunities  - Methods for maintaining audience engagement2. Building Authentic Audience Connections  - Techniques for establishing instant rapport  - Strategies for reading and adapting to different audience types  - Methods for creating memorable, lasting impressions3. Advanced Storytelling Techniques  - Frameworks for constructing compelling narratives  - Integration of Paul Harvey-style storytelling methods  - Techniques for using stories to drive engagement and retention4. The Reading-Speaking Connection  - Impact of reading mastery on public speaking abilities  - Strategies for developing deeper learning habits  - Methods for leveraging reading to enhance business communication5. Practical Communication Strategies  - Immediately applicable techniques for entrepreneurs  - Systems for improving both written and verbal communication  - Methods for enhancing overall business presenceUNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITIONDanny combines extensive speaking expertise with reading mastery, offering entrepreneurs a comprehensive approach to communication that encompasses both platform skills and deeper learning habits. His background in education, coupled with his success in the business world, allows him to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.SOCIAL MEDIA & ONLINE PRESENCEhttps://www.DannyBrassell.comhttps://www.YouTube.com/DannyBrassellhttps://www.twitter.com/DannyBrassellhttps://www.Facebook.com/DannyBrassellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybrassell/https://www.instagram.com/realDannyBrassell

 I am the CSO, Founder & Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 2,300 episodes reaching over 1 Million people in more than 180 countries.After a brush with suicide, I decided to go all-in on my dreams of being a full-time podcaster and entrepreneur.I believe in a heart driven, but no BS approach to holistic self-improvement and teaching others how to get to the next level of their lives!Some people find rock bottom... I found out that rock bottom had a basement.In my mid 20's... I had it all.I had a beautiful girlfriend, high paying job, sports car, my dream body... but I still ended up sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide.After my rock bottom moment, I went all in on holistic self-improvement.I was determined to overcome my anxiety, depression and to finally live the life I'd always dreamed of.Years later, I now host a podcast that impacts hundreds of thousands of people in countries all over the world.At this stage, I've helped grow the podcast into a $1M+ revenue business, and I've recorded well over 3,000 episodes.I've also given hundreds of speeches, trainings, and coaching sessions with people all over the world.The main thing that changed was ME.I focused on learning what I didn't know (unlearning a lot too), and my life started to shift.I love talking about consistency, commitment, habits, mindset, confidence, fear, relationships, limiting beliefs, and everything in between.I believe in a heart-driven but NO BS approach to holistic self-improvement, and I look forward to teaching even more people about what it really takes to get to the next level!https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/

Sara Snow:From meth addiction , to motherhood to multi 6-figure+ entrepreneur. I am sharing my story to inspire people who know how it feels to feel completely hopeless, i remember that feeling. I want people to know change is always possible, and there’s so much life to be lived on the other side of rock bottom. IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamsarasnow?igsh=MTY3MDN6cmo3MDZmcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate dedicated to promoting joy and vitality through laughter and energy techniques. Cathy is a Laughter Yoga Teacher appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of Laughter Yoga. She incorporates tapping, brain gym, and other healing modalities to help people get out of stress and into joy. When we feel good, we do good. Cathy inspires others to lead a more joyful and fulfilling life. Cathy is also the founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002) and Cathy’s Sprouters

Thomas Moon College graduate, business owner, professional speaker.disability advocate and living with cerebal palsy from a wheelchair,Thomas Moon has overcome tremendous obstacles in his life and continuesBusting Down Barriersthat attempt to limit his dreams.Despite having cerebral palsy and being a product of the foster care system, Thomas was determined to succeed He was abandoned, neglected and abused as a child.He was placed in foster care and continued to suffer neglect and abuse.But he had dreams and he had goals.Website- www.disabilityspeaker.orgFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/1BFaaFbuKf/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Joni Marie Iraci, author of the award-winning novel "Vatican Daughter," takes the reader behind the walls of the Vatican to expose corruption and the covered up scandal involving a fictional first American pope. It is also the story of a mother's relentless search for her child while coming head-to-head with the most powerful entity on earth. Read about the little known historical fact of the true papal kidnappings of Jewish children in this intriguing novel. "Vatican Daughter," transports the reader to Italy where the ambiance and landscape serve to give the reader a reprieve from the suspense.https://www.jonimarieiraci.com/About Joni Marie IraciI have an interesting trajectory as I reinvented myself. I was a R.N who raised 3 children before returning to college in my later years to pursue a love of writing. I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College and earned an MFA from Columbia University in creative writing at age 65. I was the eldest graduate in both colleges. I have two published novels. I've been a guest on many podcasts in the US, Canada and Europe where I discussed my experiences as well as my work. My latest novel is timely as it involves an American pope. I started it ten years ago and never dreamed we'd have an American pope. I did extensive research and uncovered little known facts regarding church history."Vatican Daughter,' was voted Best Conspiracy Thriller of the year 2025. The sequel is currently in publication.

“Why Babies Suck.”That title stops you. It challenges what you have been told and pushes a harder question to the surface. What if “normal” is not normal? What if “they will grow out of it” is something we say when we do not have better answers?Parents feel that tension.You see it every day. More intuition. More awareness. More advocacy. Parents are paying attention. They are asking better questions. They are noticing things earlier.Yet many still feel dismissed. Even worse, they feel the need to apologize for asking.Today’s guest, Dr. James Thomas, decided that he needed to change.Dr. Thomas began his career in a traditional pediatric dental model after graduating from the University of Michigan in 2005. He built two successful practices under the brand Everyone By One. On paper, everything worked.Still, something felt off.At Everyone By One, he kept seeing older children with breathing issues. Mouth breathing. Poor sleep. Behavioral challenges. Developmental patterns that seemed connected, yet no one was tracing them back to the start.He stopped asking how to manage it.He started asking where it began.That question led him earlier. Toddlers. Infants. Then all the way back to newborns.That is where everything shifted.He began hearing the same concerns again and again. Mastitis. Clogged ducts. Painful breastfeeding. Poor latch. Clicking. Leaking. Babies are struggling to feed in a way that should be "natural."These difficulties with a newborn were treated as common. Expected. Something to push through.Then came the moment that changed his entire path.What if these were not separate problems?What if a baby’s oral dysfunction and passive feeding patterns were quietly shaping the breathing and development issues he was seeing years later?That realization landed hard.Once he saw the connection, he could not look away.At the same time, he noticed something else. Parents were asking thoughtful questions, then pulling back. Apologizing. Second-guessing what they were seeing in their own child.That did not sit right with him.So he chose a different path.He listened. Closely. Not only to clinical patterns, but also to the instincts of the families in front of him.Between 2005 and 2016, while building and eventually selling his practices, he tracked patterns others missed. That work led to the creation of health:latch in 2017. A model grounded in radically kind care, fierce patience, disruptive bravery, and a simple belief. Parents deserve to be heard.This approach is deeply process-driven and story-based. It is shaped by curiosity and refined through experience. It also creates space for parents to trust what they are seeing and feeling.Now, in 2026, that vision has evolved into health:latch 2.0. The focus is on breathing wellness from birth through age 10, with close attention to the critical window between 18 months and 4 years. The goal is clear. Help children use their muscles in ways that support natural facial development and efficient breathing, while respecting biology.At the same time, his message is reaching far beyond the clinic.With the release of his book, Why Babies Suck, Dr. Thomas challenges outdated thinking and affirms something many parents already know deep down. You are not wrong for asking questions. You are not wrong for noticing patterns. Your intuition matters.With fifteen to twenty years left in his clinical career, he is stepping into his most authentic chapter yet. He continues his clinical work while consulting with pediatric dental professionals to help them build meaningful models, question outdated systems, and truly listen to the families they serve.He has a story for you.A story about curiosity, courage, and what happens when you follow a question all the way back to the beginning.This is a conversation about trusting your instincts, asking better questions, and changing how we define normal.https://www.healthlatch.com/why-babies-suckhttps://www.healthlatch.com

Kathrin Shaffer is a Canadian author and host of Unpolished but Called and The Long Way Through Scripture, where she shares honest, unfiltered conversations about faith in real life.Through her books and resources, Kathrin speaks to the in-between moments—where people are still figuring things out, still growing, and still learning to hear God again.Start here with Kathrin:kathrinshaffer.com

Today’s guest is Hailey Coleman, widely known as The Psychic Nervous System Coach.Hailey is a trauma-informed intuitive coach who blends somatic nervous-system regulation, emotional clarity work, and psychic insight to help overwhelmed women and high-achieving adults move from stress, anxiety, and survival mode into deep calm, confidence, and direction.She has a background in mental health education, addiction awareness, and high-performance coaching, and she’s spent years supporting individuals, families, and communities through stress, burnout, trauma recovery, and major life transitions. Hailey’s work is unique because she bridges science and spirituality — helping clients regulate their bodies, reconnect to their intuition, and make aligned decisions that actually change their lives.Her signature 12-week process, Self Healing Hub, mixed with her signature 24/7 chat access, has become known for creating powerful nervous-system shifts and breakthrough clarity in clients who felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.Hailey is here today to talk about how stress blocks intuition, how the nervous system influences our purpose, and how we can all reclaim a calm, grounded version of ourselves — even in the middle of chaos. https://hailey-coleman.com/https://calendly.com/hc-psychic-lifecoach/empoweredlivingMy call-to-action link gives listeners access to a Free Psychic Nervous System Reset Session.This is a short, guided 1:1 mini-session that helps listeners calm their nervous system, reconnect to their intuition, and experience the kind of clarity my work provides — without needing any previous experience with spirituality or somatic tools.The session includes:A grounding nervous-system regulation techniqueA brief intuitive/psychic insight component to help listeners understand what their body is trying to communicateA guided release exercise for stress, overthinking, or emotional tensionA personalized takeaway to help them feel clearer and more centeredOptional next steps if they want deeper supportThe Reset Session is intentionally designed to give listeners a felt experience of what it’s like to move out of stress and into clarity — something they can’t get just from listening to a podcast.

Rev. Kevin T. Taylor is a pastor, leadership advisor, and the author of A Charge to Keep, a book exploring the real weight of authority and the decisions leaders must carry alone. Drawing from years of experience in ministry, executive leadership, and organizational governance, Kevin helps leaders think more clearly about responsibility, courage, and the cost of leadership. His work focuses on helping leaders move the decisions they’ve been carrying into action with clarity and integrity. Kevin is passionate about conversations that help leaders steward influence faithfully and lead with greater wisdom.https://calendly.com/revkttaylorLeaders often carry decisions longer than they should because they lack a trusted space to think them through. This link allows listeners to schedule a short virtual conversation with Kevin about a leadership decision they are navigating. The goal is simple: help leaders gain clarity and move forward with confidence and integrity.https://revkttaylor.com/

What if AI isn’t the problem… but the amplifier?In this episode, Laurent Cohen—an entrepreneur with over 30 years of real-world experience—breaks down what most people are getting wrong about AI, business, and adaptation. This isn’t hype or theory. This is coming from someone who has built, lost, rebuilt, and stayed in the game through multiple economic shifts.We talk about why people shouldn’t try to “learn AI” in isolation, how it actually shows up inside real businesses, and why it will only amplify who you already are—good or bad. Laurent shares hard-earned lessons from navigating failure, starting over, and staying grounded in what actually matters: people.If you feel overwhelmed by AI, stuck in your business, or unsure how to adapt without losing your edge—this conversation will reset how you think about all of it.🎙️ What we cover:– AI in business (without the hype)– Entrepreneurship and resilience– Adapting in fast-changing markets– Why most people are approaching AI wrong– Building with intuition, not just strategy– Turning setbacks into leverageIf you need a place to learn how to use your voice, start a podcast, be on a podcast, find guests for your podcast, join me here. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1TqPn5pTRh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Chris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach and the author of the book "Balls & Brains: A framework for living your best life by overcoming fears and maximizing strengths.""Balls & Brains" is a no-nonsense, actionable guide for people seeking to break free from self-imposed limitations and step into their fullest potential.Chris Woods combines personal storytelling, psychological frameworks, and practical exercises to help readers overcome fear (Balls) and maximize their innate strengths (Brains). This isn't just another self-help book, it's a roadmap for those who are tired of playing small and ready to lead with courage and clarity.Chris brings decades of experience as a four-time global C-suite executive and former Google sales leader. He has led at scale, made high-stakes decisions, and lived inside the pressure that comes with responsibility and ambition. He rose up from a rough upbringing in a tough area of Boston - the original "Good Will Hunting".At 40 years old, Chris flatlined in a hospital bed. That moment forced him to confront not just his health, but how he was defining success and the internal fears driving his choices. It changed everything.Today, he coaches from lived experience—not theory. He helps leaders and professionals align who they are with what they do, so success feels energizing instead of exhausting.https://chriswoodscoach.com/

 Barry DeeksTHE MAN WHO CAN a film My book “The Bizarre and Enchanting Life”Feature Film | Psychological DramaBarry Deeks survives a catastrophic road accident that temporarily leaves him unable to speak. During his recovery, writing becomes his lifeline and thought becomes his refuge. Intelligent, articulate, and emotionally intense, Barry begins to form a belief system that reframes suffering, identity, and meaning.As Barry moves through psychiatric hospitals and later prison, his intelligence and certainty attract both admiration and resistance. Doctors attempt diagnosis, institutions attempt containment, and Barry resists not with aggression but with language, humour, and observation.The film unfolds entirely from Barry’s subjective perspective, never confirming whether his beliefs are insight, survival strategy, or delusion. Instead, it places the audience inside belief itself—how it functions, comforts, and isolates.As years pass, Barry’s certainty softens without disappearing. He becomes less concerned with being right and more concerned with being kind. In a final assessment, Barry is asked whether he still believes he is meant to save humanity. His answer reframes the film: “I believe people need help. Sometimes belief is help.”The film concludes quietly, with Barry still writing, still thinking—leaving the audience to decide not whether he was right, but what it means to be understood.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zipc66IXiV4Available on Wattpad as an [email protected]  07494 266 892Many thanks Barry.

I don’t know anyone that recovered from burnout post covid without doing any meditation, journaling, drinking water, or other standard burnout-recovery routines. And then I took that experienced and realized it’s actually easier and more effective to address four important areas of your life at once rather than one at a time. I call it the 3d printed life approach because we create results later by layer like they do with 3d printed houses. So I would say I’m special in the good ways (and I’m still working on the areas where I’m special in the not so good ways).

Kurt Bush is a certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. With a background spanning corporate leadership, pastoral ministry, and coaching, Kurt helps leaders break free from self-doubt, embrace authenticity, and lead with confidence. Having overcome his own struggles with imposter syndrome, Kurt is passionate about guiding others through transformational growth and into authentic leadership. Through Brimstone’s unique E + R = T approach (Encounter + Reflection = Transformation), Kurt equips individuals and teams to move from exhaustion and frustration to clarity and wholeness. He is also the co-host of The Brimstone Coaching Podcast, where he and his coaching partner explore leadership, personal growth, and breaking through barriers.https://www.brimstonecoachinggroup.com/1-1coaching

On November 9, 2024 the unthinkable happened. Julia’s father, seemingly healthy and in great shape, died very suddenly. Only after receiving autopsy results did she and her family learn what he died from: aortic dissection due to arterial plaque calcification. This prompted Julia to want to make people more aware and prepared for the sudden death of a loved one and raise awareness for the need for arterial plaque removal. She started a fundraiser in her fathers name through The Heart Foundation and is in the process of preparing for her first ever Ted Talk on this issue.Julia believes you can turn your worst life experiences into meaningful learning opportunities to help other people and even into business ventures and a career. Through telling her story of her fathers sudden death and what she learned from this, she is hoping to inspire more community support around talking and preparing people for the reality of death, the chemically altering experience of losing a parent suddenly and the need for a cure for artery plaque. https://donate.theheartfoundation.org/inmemoryofjohnglindenthalThe fundraiser in my father’s name supports research through The Heart Foundation that goes directly to their efforts to find a cure for arterial plaque, particularly calcified plaque. This is a leading cause of heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke and aortic dissection and aneurysm.https://donate.theheartfoundation.org/inmemoryofjohnglindenthal

Marc Schmidt is a broadcast professional and the host/creator of the podcast Marc My Words.Marc moved away from his hometown during his twenties in order to pursue a career in the tv broadcasting industry. After several years of working in his field, Marc decided to think about ways he could pursue some lifelong dreams. One of which was to speak to others about his unique journey in life. After meeting entrepreneurs who inspired and supported him, he decided to create a podcast called Marc My Words.Marc has fought every day of his life to not only be heard, but also inspire others. He used to believe that speaking and being on camera was nothing more than a dream due to being born with a cleft palette and lip. Thanks to the encouragement of entrepreneurs and others he met along the way, Marc found it within himself to overcome these obstacles and create his own podcast. Many of conversations on Marc My Words revolve around themes such as resilience, imposter syndrome, mental health, and career transition.https://www.youtube.com/@marcmywords3008

The Stone Before the SculptingSean grew up as the youngest of three sons on a working farm — five years behind his nearest brother, and worlds away from the kind of confidence the world rewards.His mother's alcoholism meant that from an early age, Sean became a student of the room. He learned to read energy before he had language for it. He learned to keep the peace, stay small, and make sure everyone else was okay — even when he wasn't.His first semester of high school produced a 0.9 grade point average. Not because he lacked intelligence. Because the system was not built for the way his mind moved.He never went to university. He never received a paycheck from a conventional job. His first official position was Vice President of Sales for a $200 million network marketing company — overseeing North America and Europe, standing on stages in more than 30 countries, speaking and training at the highest levels of international business.He was eventually hired to speak in China to the six-figure income earners of one of the world's 25 largest network marketing companies — a full-day training simultaneously translated into 12 languages. When he sensed mid-session that his message was getting lost across the translation chain, he adapted on the fly. In real time. In front of thousands."The kid who couldn't perform in a classroom learned to read a room across twelve languages."That is not a rags-to-riches story. That is evidence. Evidence that the wiring can change. That the stone beneath the conditioning is something worth sculpting.Why NESS ExistsSean spent decades studying what actually creates lasting change in human beings — not motivation, not strategy, not willpower. What creates change is understanding how you are internally wired, and then consciously reshaping that wiring into alignment with who you are meant to be.NESS — Neuro Energetic Self Sculpting — is the result of that lifetime of study, failure, adaptation, and breakthrough. It is not a productivity system. It is not a mindset hack. It is a complete operating framework for becoming someone by design rather than by default.The core truth NESS is built on is simple:"It is not always our story that moves us forward — because our old story is the shame loop. What becomes possible is creating a new one."NESS teaches people to identify the difference between their authentic internal frequency and the borrowed noise they have been mistaking for their own voice — and then to sculpt, deliberately and daily, toward the person they were always capable of becoming.The Blueprint Behind the WorkSean's credentials are not a resume. They are the trail of a man who refused to stop going deeper into the question of why human beings stay stuck — and what it actually takes to move.Faculty Member — The Self Talk InstituteCertified trainer in the science of self-directed neurological reprogramming.Neuro Encoding SpecialistTrained in the architecture of belief systems and how language reshapes neural pathways.Certified Elite Brain Trainer — Amen InstituteAdvanced certification in brain health, optimization, and performance.Addiction to Approval CoachSpecializing in dismantling the approval-seeking patterns that keep people performing instead of living.Mental Toughness CoachTrained in building the internal architecture that sustains performance under pressure.Certified HypnotherapistWorking at the subconscious level where the deepest programs were originally written.Sean is also an advocate of Personal Undevelopment — the practice of dismantling what was done to you so that who you actually are can finally surface.This Is for You — If You Are ReadyIf you have read this far, something in you recognized something in these words. That recognition is not an accident. It is your signal — the part of you that already knows the next version of yourself is not only possible, it is waiting.The only thing standing between you and that version is the story that has been running so long it started to feel like identity. Sean's work exists to show you the difference between the two — and to hand you the chisel.You do not need to be ready. You do not need to have it figured out. You only need one thing:I'm ready to choose courage over comfort.I'm ready to get out of my own way.Begin your conversation with Sean.NESS Program — Neuro Energetic Self Sculptingseanmurphy.com

I’ve spent over 15 years working at the top level of endurance sport, coaching and developing European and world champions, and running a professional triathlon squad based in Cyprus. My background spans football, boxing, athletics, and triathlon, and I’ve also worked as a life coach and motivational speaker.But what really makes my story different is this:In 2011, I suffered a serious cycling accident that left me with a brain injury. I was told I might never walk properly again. I experienced memory loss, speech issues, and extreme chronic fatigue to the point where even walking a few metres was a struggle.12 months later, I completed a full Ironman.That journey completely reshaped my mindset, my approach to performance, and how I now coach others. I went from rebuilding myself step by step — starting with 10 minutes of walking — to pushing beyond limits most people wouldn’t even attempt.I’m also a world record holder (12 hours chest-to-floor burpees), and I’ve built my coaching philosophy around one core belief:We are all capable of far more than we think — if we’re willing to do the work and stay in the fight.I think your audience would take a lot from:• Overcoming adversity and rebuilding from rock bottom• What elite performance really looks like behind the scenes• The mindset required to push past limits• Coaching insights from working with world-class athletesMy website is perryagass.com

I didn’t rebuild my life and career in my 50s because I was chasing reinvention. I rebuilt because clarity — both personal and professional — had slowly gone offline, and I finally understood why.Earlier in my career, I was successful in corporate leadership and sales. When I had four children under the age of seven, I stepped away from corporate life to create flexibility. Over the years that followed, I continued working in less demanding roles while helping grow multiple businesses behind the scenes. Professionally, I was capable and trusted. Personally, I was carrying far more than I understood.I raised five children, became the legal guardian of my teenage nephew when he was homeless, cared for my mother through five years of cancer treatment, and navigated a long, complicated marriage that ultimately fell apart. Throughout that time, I made choices — some adaptive, some costly — while functioning in a prolonged state of survival. I didn’t lack discipline or intelligence; I lacked nervous-system safety and decision clarity.For nearly a decade, I lived in what I later learned was functional freeze — outwardly responsible, inwardly disconnected from my own needs, goals, and sense of agency. When my children left home, my marriage ended, and my mother died, the cumulative grief forced a reckoning I could no longer avoid.The turning point wasn’t a dramatic career move. It was reclaiming my body, my health, and my capacity to choose. Through grief counseling, meditation, and a return to physical strength, clarity slowly came back online. With it came a deep understanding of how leadership, sales, decision-making, and emotional regulation are inseparable — and how often capable people judge themselves harshly for patterns that are actually adaptive responses to prolonged overload.That understanding now underpins all of my work.I’m the founder of Hexagon Media, a strategic marketing and advertising agency focused on demand-building, messaging, and sustainable growth. I help businesses grow by aligning strategy with human behavior — not manipulation, pressure, or performative branding.I’m also the host of the podcast Deals with Heels, a long-running, well-respected show known for thoughtful conversations about leadership, sales culture, communication, and growth. The podcast has earned trust through consistency, depth, and real dialogue — and it has become a platform where experienced women leaders choose to have honest, substantive conversations about how business actually works.Later, I founded The Growth Vanguard, where my work expands into leadership advisory and sales culture transformation for founders and executives navigating growth without losing themselves in the process.As a podcast guest, I bring lived experience, pattern recognition, and calm authority — not motivation or formulas. I speak candidly about leadership maturity, ethical sales, decision-making after burnout or loss, and what it truly takes to rebuild clarity, confidence, and direction later in life.I’m especially drawn to conversations about:•Leadership and emotional regulation•Sales culture and ethical influence•Decision-making after prolonged overwhelm•Starting over without erasing your past•Building growth that doesn’t require self-abandonmentIf your audience values depth, discernment, and leadership that feels human rather than performative, I’m glad to be part of the conversation.https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebookhttps://hexagonmedia.net/

Recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), after 24 years as a special agent, Eric Robinson worked a range of crimes including white collar, counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption. He served as a SWAT operator, a firearms instructor, and a tactics instructor.  Eric will soon release his first book, a collection of the humorous, surprising, and intriguing moments from his career. The memoir combines his years in law enforcement with his career prior to the Bureau. Eric joined the FBI after 12 years in Christian ministry, to include pastoring a Baptist church in Western NY.With a background as a pastor and years of experience in HUMINT, recruiting and developing informants, Eric is a gifted and easy speaker. He uses humor to disarm and a quick wit to win people over.https://www.instagram.com/_eric_robinson/

Johnzelle is a licensed therapist by trade, and believes in the power of storytelling to heal, imagine, disrupt, and inspire. His writing focuses on mental health, race, relationships, and identity.His debut book is "Mixtape: A Memoir"He’s an avid reader and reads approximately 100 books annually.He lives in Virginia with his daughter and an energetic Sheprador.Here is the synopsis of my book (Mixtape: A Memoir)A story about the sound and silence of survival, and the rhythms that carry us home.In Mixtape: A Memoir, therapist and storyteller Johnzelle Anderson weaves a raw, lyrical portrait of resilience, identity, and healing.Born to a disengaged West African father and a volatile white mother, Anderson grows up mixed race in 1990s Roanoke, Virginia—feeling like an outsider in every room. Amid childhood abuse, neglect, and racism, he clings to the safety of his grandmother’s love and his inner voice’s promise of a better future.Told in tracks rather than chapters, Mixtape charts Anderson’s journey from trauma to triumph—from being body-shamed and silenced to building a career in mental health and forming a family of his own. Along the way, he confronts the legacy of generational pain, redefines his sense of belonging, and takes a life-changing trip to Ghana in search of the roots his father never shared.Honest, at times humorous, and unflinching in its vulnerability, Mixtape: A Memoir is a coming-of-age story for anyone unlearning and daring to rewrite the soundtrack of their life.https://johnzelle.co/

Hi!I'm not special, but I've figured out some things here and there and want to share them with the world.Lisa Van Slyke (The Lisa V) is a speaker, writer, and creator of the Three Moves Rule™, a simple framework that helps people stop emotional spirals and take their next clear step forward.After years working in high-pressure environments—from military leadership training to hospitality and customer-facing roles—Lisa saw the same pattern everywhere: people weren’t failing because they lacked intelligence or ambition… they were overwhelmed and reacting emotionally in moments that required stability.Her work focuses on helping people stabilize first, regain clarity, and move forward without panic, burnout, or self-sabotage.Lisa speaks on emotional regulation, leadership under pressure, and personal sovereignty. Her tools are used by individuals navigating anxiety and overwhelm, as well as teams who need to perform well in high-stress environments.She’s the author of Stop the Spiral and Three Moves Rule, and is building a platform dedicated to helping people reclaim control of their decisions, energy, and direction.🔗 Website: https://thelisav.com🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelisav🔗 Book / Resources: https://stan.store/thelisav

I lived it.36 years as a healer and coach. 25,000 clients. Four books. And a few months ago my body shut down because I had lost myself so completely I couldn't find my way back.My son had been telling me the truth for weeks. And I was so far gone I couldn't reach his voice.What came out of that return is a book called Stay S.A.N.E.  and a framework I'd been building toward my whole life without knowing it.I don't teach burnout theory. I just came back from the bottom of it.Happy to tell you why I'm special. 😊