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The Story Engine Podcast
by Kyle Gray
The Story Engine Podcast where we teach you how to make marketing easier, more powerful and fun through storytelling. Each week we learn from top entrepreneurs, influencers and world-changers on how to share your story through content, copywriting, speaking and how to make your story your most powerful marketing tool.
Episodes
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How to Turn Your Intellectual Property Into a Profit Center With Sharon Toerek
What if the legal protection you've always viewed as a necessary expense could actually become one of your business's greatest drivers of profit, freedom, and growth? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Sharon Toerek, founder and CEO of Toerek Law and a leading legal...
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From a Hospital Bed to a Healing Business: The Unexpected Power of Scent With Jessica Wiehle
What if one of the simplest tools for changing how you feel, focus, lead, and connect was something you could experience simply by breathing? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Jessica Wiehle, founder of AromaWell and a formally trained clinical aromatherapist, to…
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When Success Costs You Your Life: Reclaiming Your Identity, Motivation, and Family With David Taylor- Klaus
What happens when the success you've worked so hard to create slowly pulls you away from the people and the life that matter most? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with David Taylor-Klaus, MCC, to explore the hidden cost of defining ourselves by what we do—and what it takes...
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The Questions That Reveal What's Really Driving You With Ken Proctor
What if the biggest obstacle in your business isn't the problem you're trying to solve—but the question you haven't been willing to ask? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with executive coach and Vistage chair Ken Proctor to explore the power of asking better, tougher...
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From Losing $21 Million to Building Businesses That Don't Need You With Tom Matzen
I've built a lot of businesses over the years, but some of my biggest lessons came from the ones that went painfully wrong. In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Tom Matzen, who has built 94 businesses, taken companies public, built franchise models, and...
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What If Your Greatest Success Is Being Driven by an Unhealed Past With Bryan Post
I've spent a lot of time thinking about the patterns that quietly shape how we lead, love, and live—and this conversation with Bryan Post took that exploration somewhere much deeper. Bryan has spent nearly 30 years working with families, adopted and foster children, parents, CEOs, entrepreneurs,...
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From Self-Hatred to a Life Built Around Human Connection With Jennifer Hill
What happens when the traits you spent your life fighting become the very things that allow you to serve others? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Hill, a self-described former "asshole" who has transformed decades of misunderstanding, broken relationships,...
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What If the Things Making You Sick Are the Things You Don't Know to Look For With Dr. Torrie Thompson
In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Torrie Thompson to unpack one of the most frustrating experiences in health: doing everything "right" and still feeling terrible. We talk about the hidden toxins in our homes, products, and environments that can quietly accumulate...
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Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention: How to Turn Life's "Terrible Gifts" Into Your Next Chapter With Tom LeNoble
What happens when the challenges you've spent years trying to overcome become the very experiences that shape who you're capable of becoming? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Tom LeNoble, a former executive at companies including MCI, Palm, Walmart.com, and Facebook…
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What If the Last 3% Is Hiding Outside Your Analytical Mind With Barry Goldstein
In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Barry Goldstein, a longtime music producer and creative collaborator who has spent more than 40 years exploring how music can magnify mission, unlock creativity, and help us move through the blocks that keep us from our next level. We...
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What If the Biggest Problems in Your Business Are Actually a Sign You're Out of Alignment With Esther Wildenberg
I've spent a lot of time thinking about alignment—not just as a personal-growth concept, but as something that directly affects how we lead, build businesses, make decisions, and live our lives. In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Esther Wildenberg, an executive coach,...
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From "Behind Zero" to Playing a Bigger Game: How to Stop Letting Your Past Define Your Future with Markus Kaulius
What if the very experiences you've been trying to leave behind are actually the things that qualify you to play a bigger game? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Markus Kaulius, a multi-exit entrepreneur, investor, author, and longtime student of personal development…
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I Did Everything Right—So Why Was I So Unhappy with Melissa Marina
What happens when you've built the successful career, hit the milestones, created the life everyone tells you that you should want—and yet, deep down, you know something is wrong? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Melissa Marina, a subconscious healer and intuitive...
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When Your Business Is Thriving but Your Life Is Falling Apart With John Glon
I sat down with entrepreneur and business coach John Glon for a conversation about something I've experienced personally—and something I see happen to so many founders: the moment when hard work, grit, and determination that once built the business start becoming the very things that hold it…
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From Nurse to Entrepreneur: How To Build A Business To Put People Before the System With Ashley Yardley
What happens when you're a nurse who deeply cares about helping people, but you realize the healthcare system doesn't always give you the freedom—or the options—to provide the kind of care you believe people deserve? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Ashley Yardley,...
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Your Brain Health Problems May Be Starting Decades Earlier Than You Think With Eric Collett
In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with brain health and dementia expert Eric Collett to explore a question I think a lot of us would rather avoid: What if the problems we experience in our brain, energy, focus, and mental health today are warning signs of something deeper?...
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What If Thinking About Death Is the Key to Living Your Best Life With Karen Salmansohn
What if the thing we spend our lives avoiding—death—could actually become one of the most powerful tools for creating a more meaningful life? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with behavioral change expert and bestselling author Karen Salmansohn to explore why so many...
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Your Story Is Not Separate From You — How Writing a Book Unlocks a Whole New Level of Leadership with Steven Heumann
Most people who want to write a book are thinking about the book. What they don't see coming is what the process does to them. Steven Heumann spent 15 years as a television writer and director before founding Superhuman Creative, a ghostwriting and publishing company that helps leaders tell their...
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She Shattered Her Leg, Got Evicted, and Found Freedom
Rae Irelan was home alone, leg in a cast, a two-year-old running around, and a mattress on the living room floor because she couldn't climb stairs. Then the landlord called. Sixty days to move out. Most people would have collapsed. Rae and her husband Sammy sold almost everything they owned, hit...
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Wartime CEO: Disruption, Delayed Gratification, and Doing the Opposite with Chandler Bolt
Chandler Bolt dropped out of college with a C in English, ADHD, and about three months of runway in the bank. He borrowed his parents' retirement savings to buy out his business partner at Self Publishing School, then paid every dollar back in 11 months. Over the last 12 years, his company has...
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The Anti-Financial Advisor And What Wealth Actually Is With Chris Miles
Chris Miles calls himself the anti-financial advisor. Not because financial advisors are bad people. Because he was one, and it nearly ruined him twice. In 2007 he had it all figured out. Debt free basement finished, growing equity, a Mercedes in the driveway. He went to the bank to cash out on…
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People only think other people die with Andrew Quebbemann
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The Success Trap: Why High Achievers Feel Stuck (And How to Lead with More Humanity) With Justin Ricklefs
What happens when you've built the career, earned the title, achieved the success—and still feel disconnected from yourself? In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Justin Ricklefs, founder of Guild Collective and author of *Give a Damn*, to explore the hidden cost of…
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Why Your Diagnosis Isn't the Whole Story with Dr. Scott Richmond
Scott Richmond was lying on a hotel bathroom floor in Atlanta, the day after his birthday, on the phone with his mom. He'd already spent thirteen days in two hospitals that month. He'd lost 42 pounds. His mom was telling him they couldn't afford this anymore. He needed to come home. He didn't go...
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From Cancer Survivor to Medical Detective: The Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness Most Doctors Miss With Dr. Jill Carnahan
What if the symptoms you're fighting aren't the real problem? In this powerful episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with functional medicine pioneer and bestselling author Dr. Jill Carnahan to explore her extraordinary journey from a 25-year-old battling aggressive breast cancer and...
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The Pattern You Don't Know You're In With Nancy Bisbikos
On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I am talking to Nancy Bisbikos. Nancy runs a company called the Biko Method, and for fifteen years she's been helping people, from Olympic athletes to PGA golfers to executives, clear what she calls "emotional footprints." These are the patterns that…
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The Magic You're Missing: Why Your Greatest Value Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight With Chris Van Loan
What if the biggest thing holding your brand back isn't a lack of content, strategy, or opportunity—but your inability to see your own value? In this deeply personal and insightful episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with filmmaker, storyteller, and entrepreneur Chris Van Loan II to...
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From Reinvention to Recognition: The Visibility Strategy You Can't Buy With Lauren Cobello
What does it really take to stand out in a world where everyone is fighting for attention? In this powerful episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with PR strategist and visibility expert Lauren Cabello, founder of Leverage with Media PR and the newly launched Big City Podcast Tours....
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How I Learned to Regulate My Emotions When It Matters Most with Rubina Chadha
In this episode, I sit down with Rubina Chadha, founder of Inner Design, to explore what it really means to regulate your nervous system in high-stakes moments. We go far beyond surface-level "mindset" advice and dive into the real reason so many high performers—entrepreneurs, leaders, and...
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How to Stand Out When Everyone Sounds the Same With Marc Rust
In this episode of the Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Mark Rust, founder of Consequently Creative, to unpack what it really takes to stand out in a world flooded with noise, sameness, and safe marketing. Mark shares how his background as a musician shaped his approach to branding—and why…
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Your Voice Can Change the Room: How to Be Seen, Heard, and Paid Through Podcast Guesting with Carolee Moore
In this episode of the Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Carolee Moore, an expert storyteller who helps corporate leaders and subject matter experts find their voice, get on the right podcasts, and turn their visibility into real business growth. What stood out to me most is how Carolee…
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The Real Power of Personal Branding Beyond Logos and Colors with Jonathan Greye
In this episode of the Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan Greye from personalbrand.com to explore what branding really means—and why most people are getting it completely wrong. We go far beyond logos, fonts, and color palettes to uncover the deeper "engine of the story" that drives...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building High-Ticket Programs That Actually Work with Christie Ruffino
What if the reason your coaching business feels exhausting… is because it's built the wrong way? In this episode of the Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Christie Ruffino to unpack how coaches, speakers, and authors can escape the chaos of low-ticket offers, endless content creation, and…
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Lead Yourself First: How Your Childhood Shapes Your Leadership (and How to Rewrite It) with Dr. Kevin Mays
What if the way you lead today was shaped long before your first job, team, or business? In this episode of the Story Engine Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Kevin Mays to explore how early childhood roles—whether you were the oldest, youngest, or an only child—quietly influence your leadership…
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From Outsider to Architect: Why I Built LOOTBOX for Gamers Who Deserve Better With Shannon Graham
In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Graham—someone who's spent over two decades helping visionary leaders bring bold ideas to life—and who is now stepping into his own vision with LOOTBOX, a performance nutrition brand designed specifically for gamers. What struck me most in this…
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The Hidden Root of Hair Loss: Metabolism, Emotions, and a New Path to Healing with Dr. Julie Olson
Hair loss is often treated as a surface-level issue—but what if the real cause runs much deeper? In this episode of the Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Julie Olson to uncover the often-overlooked metabolic factors behind hair loss, along with the profound emotional and psychological…
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Reclaiming Your Vision and Leading on Your Own Terms with Lia Dunlap
What if the goals you're chasing aren't actually yours? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Lia Dunlap, creator of the Limitless Life Club, to explore how leaders — especially women — can break free from expectations placed on them and design a life aligned with...
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Rebuilding Trust and Reducing Attrition in Modern Organizations with Jim Carlough
Why are so many large organizations struggling with high attrition, disengaged teams, and eroding trust? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Jim Carlough to explore his framework for becoming a more "integrist" leader in today's rapidly evolving corporate...
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Turning Taxed Wealth Into Lasting Passive Income with Brett Swarts
What if you could legally defer — or even eliminate — the 20% to 50% capital gains taxes that quietly erode generational wealth? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to unpack his unique approach to helping...
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Turning Your Podcast Into a Real Business Asset with Paresa Noble
Most podcasts don't fail because of bad content — they fail because of bad strategy. In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Paresa Noble, founder of Noblier Media, to unpack what it actually takes to transform a podcast from a passion project into a powerful...
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Building Real-World Communities in a Digital Age with Aleksandar Svetsky
What if the future of business, connection, and community isn't more online—but more offline? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Aleksandar Svetsky, founder of SatLantis, a new platform designed to compete with Meetup and Eventbrite by empowering creators to…
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Branding, Story, and Doing Work You Actually Love with Paige Arnof-Fenn
What if the rules you've been following in business aren't helping you grow—but quietly holding you back? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder of the global branding and marketing firm Mavens & Moguls, to explore how breaking the "right"...
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How to Free Time, Grow Your Business, and Serve Clients Better with Nick Morgan
AI isn't just about automation—it's about making your business more human. On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Nick Morgan, founder of Perfectus Labs, an AI-powered agency helping entrepreneurs and creators get better results while freeing up time to focus on…
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Systems, AI, and Attracting High-Quality Patients with Ridgely Goldsborough
Running a dental practice—or any service-based business—can be both rewarding and overwhelming. In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with serial entrepreneur and marketing expert Ridgely Goldsborough to explore how dentists can attract better patients, grow their...
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Building Wealth on Your Own Terms: The Infinite Banking Strategy with Brandon Neely
What if the way you think about money is holding you back from the life you actually want? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with entrepreneur and financial strategist Brandon Neely to explore how infinite banking—a system used by some of the wealthiest families in...
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7 Practices to Lead with Impact and Joy with Patrick Thean
Being a CEO isn't just about working harder—it's about knowing when to step back, lead with intention, and grow both yourself and your company. On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Patrick Thean, CEO coach and author of The Journey to CEO Success, to unpack the 7...
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Divine Wealth: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life with Francesca Rea
Money is more than numbers on a page—it's energy, reflection, and a pathway to aligning your life with your purpose. On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Francesca Rea, senior wealth advisor, prosperity coach, and author of Divine Wealth, to explore how women can...
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Time Freedom, Cash Flow, and the Future of Investing with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer
Real estate investing doesn't have to be scary, complicated, or out of reach. In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer, a master of creating wealth through residential real estate, to explore simple, powerful ways to build financial freedom and a...
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Your Body Isn't Broken: How Genetics Reveal the Missing Link in Health & Healing with Dr. Sam Shay
What if the reason your diet, supplements, workouts, or "perfect" health routines never quite worked wasn't lack of discipline—but missing information? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with functional genetics expert Dr. Sam Shay to explore how genetic testing can...
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From Burnout to Supported: Why Entrepreneurs Don't Have to Do It Alone with Kirsten Graham
What if the reason your business feels overwhelming isn't a lack of hustle—but a lack of support? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with business coach and outsourcing expert Kirsten Graham to unpack why so many entrepreneurs burn out trying to do everything...
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The Story Engine Podcast where we teach you how to make marketing easier, more powerful and fun through storytelling. Each week we learn from top entrepreneurs, influencers and world-changers on how to share your story through content, copywriting, speaking and how to make your story your most powerful marketing tool.
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Kyle Gray
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