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The Second Act with Michael and John — 80 episodes
73: Say Yes Anyway with Jason Middleton (From Eco Challenge Survival To Aviation Leadership, Jason Shares What Hard Seasons Teach About Growth)
72: It Still Failed with Eileen Nebhut (Eileen Shares What Happens When The Path You Follow Stops Working And You Choose Yourself Instead)
71: Try Something New with Angie Callen (Angie Shares Lessons On Risk, Resilience, And Building A Life Aligned With What Truly Matters)
70: Standards Shape Futures with Ron Johnson (Ron Uncovers How Consistent Excellence Opens Doors to Reinvention, Impact, and Purpose)
2Yr Anniversary Parting Advice Recap
69: Start With Curiosity with JB Bolton (JB Shares How Radical Curiosity Can Help You Reinvent Your Career, Redefine Your Identity, And Take The Next Brave Step)
68: Becoming Your Next with Cara-Lyn Giovanniello (Explore how Cara-Lyn uncovers the courage, trust, and self-belief behind every great transformation)
67: Start With A Win with Adam Contos (Learn How Adam’s Path From Street Hustle to the C-Suite Teaches Momentum, Growth, and Lasting Success)
66: Strength Through Struggle with Giovanna Camacho (Discover How Giovanna’s Journey from Foster Care to NASA Teaches Resilience, Reinvention, and Finding Your True Path)
65: Reclaiming Real Connection with Joey Odom (What Missing One Moment Taught Him About Life, Family and Focus)
64: Build Your Breakaway with Michaella Gallina (Lessons in Financial Independence and Fearless Reinvention from Wall Street to Life on Her Terms)
63: Bet on Yourself with Collin Strachan (What off-grid living and brand storytelling teach us about reinvention)
62: Roots to Resilience with Ali Schroer (A Psychotherapist, Mental Health Expert and Well-Being Advisor Discusses Slowing Down, Reconnecting, and Thriving in a Fast World)
61: Cut Loose with Paul Kent (What a Wall Street executive learned by shedding identity, wealth, and limbs to discover what truly lasts)
60: Quieting the Chaos with Brett Murphy (A Guide to Redefining Success on Your Terms)
59: Beyond Boundaries with Jasmine Motupalli (The Mindset, Strategies, and Lessons for Fearless Reinvention
58: Start Before Ready with Ayush Gharat (Why Action Beats Perfection In Building Impact and Innovation)
57: Music, Mindset and Momentum with Saint Josh (An Artist's Road to Impact)
56: Pushing Past Doubt with Jordon Allard (CEO/Founder/Owner ASPIRE Therapy and Wellness)
55: Rewriting Life’s Script with Henry Oliver (Author of "SECOND ACT: What Late Bloomers Can Tell You About Reinventing Your Life")
54: Breaking Free with Chris Hetzner (A Playbook For Fearless Growth and Living Life On Your Terms)
53: Serving Up Success with Emma Doyle (Winning Strategies for Unlocking Potential, Igniting Curiosity and Achieving High-Performance Leadership)
Turkey Talk: Another Year of Thanks From The Second Act
52: The Business of Impact with Linda Hafstad (CEO and Founding Partner Ekte Media)
51: Amputate to Elevate with John Register (Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Paralympic Medalist)
Second Act Spooktacular 2024
50: Resilient Paths Unveiled with Sarah Nightengale (A Nationally Recognized Advocate for Military Spouses and Employment)
49: Lucky To Be Alive with Chris Daily (Heart Transplant Survivor and VP of Learning at Eleven Fifty Academy)
48: Champion Of Change with Nadine Bullock-Pottinga (CEO of Paradigm for Parity)
A Year of Second Act Insights from Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
47: Big Small Things with Jenny Wood (Entrepreneur and Former Google Media Executive)
46: Heart of Service with Tony Liles (Social Impact Advocate and Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.))
45: 92hr_4min_19sec with Kasey Stewart (Founder of StewHouse Media, CEO of Bad Mouth Candy and Guinness World Record Holder)
44: Pediatric Pathways with Terra Scott (Entrepreneur & Former President of HealthPro Pediatrics)
43: Spirit of Strength with Samantha Bell (Woman Veteran of the Year Recipient and Clinical Instructor at The Birchtree Center))
42: Degrees To Success with Pavel Bosovik (Founder & CEO of 27North)
41: Things That Matter with Joshua Becker (Bestselling Author, Founder of "Becoming Minimalist")
40: Navigating New Frontiers with Ross Dickman (CEO of Hire Heroes USA)
39: Living The Selfless Path with Maurice Philogene (Host of “Try Life On” and Managing Partner of Quattro Capital)
38: Breaking Records, Building Wealth with Ben Nelson (Partner at Wild Oak Capital and Former Red Bull Event Producer)
37: UPlifting Our Youth with Nick Rotola (Founder & CEO of UP)
36: Covers On, Covers Off with Jon Macaskill (Mindfulness and Leadership Expert, Former Navy SEAL Commander)
35: Dress to Impress with Alvin Cooper III (Founder of CStyled)
34: Elevate and Inspire with Lindsey Nehls (Co-Founder of Elevate Leadership and Former Cleantech Exec)
33: Faith to Fortune with Jacob Rupp (Founder & CEO of BusinessLift)
32: Working With Conviction with Harley Blakeman (Founder & CEO of Honest Jobs)
31: Submarines to Subdivisions with Marcus Long (Multi-family Real Estate Investor and Former Cryptologic Warfare Officer)
30: Ascending to Educate with Todd Lancaster (Vistage Chair, Former School Superintendent & Retired Special Operations Pilot)
29: Vuja De: A Familiar Spark
28: Blueprints for Change with Martin Skea (Founder/CEO ToGatherHomes)
27: I Was Inverted with Michelle “MACE” Curran (Founder of Upside Down Dreams, Public Speaker, Best Selling Author and Former F-16 Fighter Pilot)
26: The Mind Is A Powerful Thing with Erik Thompson (Psychologist and Founder of Thompson Leadership Development)
25: The Invisible Hand with Isaac Lee (Author, Operations Expert and former USMC Commanding Officer/MAWTS-1 Instructor)
24: A Dream Made True with Eric Baliruno (Finance Exec Turned Franchise Owner)
23: The Third Option with Col. John Buckley (Ret.) (Army Leader and Military Transition Expert)
22: A Life of Gratitude with Mirela Mus (Founder and CPO of Product People)
21: People Matter Most with Vineet Rajan (Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder/CEO of Forte)
20: Leading By Example with LTC Dave Lucas (Army Special Forces/Green Beret Commander And Irregular Warfare Expert)
19: Understanding You with Shanna Weber (CEO of Prima Consulting and Former Managing Director, Corporate Strategy at Charles Schwab)
18: Reimagining Safety On The Web with Scott Bright (Tech Founder/CEO BrightCheck, former Head of Global Risk Strategy VISA)
17: The Fun In Starting Over with Anne Moul (Retired Music Teacher, Author, Blogger)
16: An Unpredictable Road Traveled with Conor Brennan-Burke, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CEO of AI Music Company AbleGen
15: Issuing a Challenge with Tucker Kimbrough (USMC Officer, Entrepreneur and Founder of Patriot Property Investment Group + Botero Coffee Club)
Becoming Together - A Journey Worth Pursuing
14: Finding Purpose On The Trails with Adrian Jones (Entrepreneur, GenX Community Builder and former Financial Services Executive)
13: Signs of Life - Where We Started, Where We Are and What Comes Next
12: Getting Organized - Entrepreneur, Organizing Expert and Former Marketing Executive Kristi Omdahl
11: Fortaleza - Women of ALICE Co-Founder and Mortgage Industry Executive Sarah Gonzalez
Thankful (On) Thursday: Giving Thanks in 2023
10: Off the Cuff Part 2 - Michael opens up about Miami in the 80s & 90s, life in the tech industry and how Air Jordans shaped who he is today!
9: Off the Cuff Part 1 - Michael Sits Down with John to discuss Faith, Family and Mount Rushmore
8: Owning It - A Conversation with Producer, Host and Seltzer Kings Network Founder Jeremy Balon
7: Peaks of Excitement, Troughs of Despair - Navigating the Unknown and the Benefits of Consistent Efforts
6: The Calling - Windows of Opportunity and Destiny's Path
5: You Can't Do Everything - The Power of Saying No and Making Sure to Enjoy the Moments
4: Trust the Process - Avoid Hacking Your Way to Success and Tips to Minimizing Interference
3: The Mental Game - How to Play It and Win
2: Remembering Your 'Why’ - Dealing with Setbacks and Overcoming Adversity
1: Making it Happen - Transitioning into the Second Act of Your Life
Teaser - The Second Act with Michael and John