The Best People Podcast

On this episode of The Best People Podcast, we talk to Thaddaeus Washington - guitarist, composer, and founder of Mind Music.You might expect a conversation about music. What you get is something much deeper.Thaddaeus has spent years exploring the intersection of sound, consciousness, and healing - building a body of work that uses music not just as entertainment but as a pathway to transformation. But the path to that purpose wasn't free. It cost him something.In this honest and moving episode, Thaddaeus opens up about what it truly took to find his freedom - the price he paid, the moment everything shifted, and the extraordinary life that he found on the other side.His story is a reminder that the things worth having rarely come easy. And that music, at its deepest, has always been about one thing - the sound of a soul finding its way home.

On this episode of The Best People Podcast, we talk to Emmy-winning actor Jeff Kober.  From screen villain to spiritual teacher, Jeff’s story is not what you’d expect.  With over 90 film and television credits, including The Walking Dead, General Hospital, and Sons of Anarchy, Jeff built a career playing everything from dark to heroic characters. But behind the scenes, he was quietly struggling with the fallout of childhood trauma, anxiety and alcoholism.  In this powerful episode, Jeff shares the moment of surrender that changed everything—and the unexpected path that led him to peace, purpose, and ultimately, joy.

In this episode of The Best People Podcast, we sit down with Pete Kadens—a serial entrepreneur who’s built and sold wildly successful companies. Now, after a six-year break from the CEO seat, he’s back at the helm with Warmer—a venture he calls his best idea yet.But Pete isn’t defined by what he’s built—he’s defined by what he gives. Sending underserved youth to college for free is just one way he has supported marginalized communities through his transformative philanthropy over decades.In this enlightening conversation, Pete shares insights on leadership, wellness, kindness, and what he sees ahead for humanity in uncertain times. This is a conversation—and a person—you won’t forget.

In our debut episode, we sit down with Kristin McGee—beloved yoga, Pilates, and meditation teacher, former Peloton pioneer, and now founder of Kristin McGee Movement. Kristin shares her journey from high-profile instructor to heart-led entrepreneur, what it means to live with presence and purpose, and how she’s building a meaningful community. We also talk about how her meditation practice helps her stay grounded—and how you can do the same in these challenging times.The Best People Podcast is a production of ALIGN Summit. www.alignsummit.com.Good humans. Great stories.

In this episode of The Best People Podcast, we are joined by Sinead Fine - astrologer, tarot reader, and Jungian coach - to explore her journey from homeopathy to the mystical arts. Sinead shares how tarot and astrology became her soul's calling, how she helps clients navigate life with greater clarity and purpose, and what the stars have in store for our planet in 2025 and 2026.  We also dive into why more people than ever are embracing spiritual tools to guide their personal evolution.

In this episode of The Best People Podcast, we meet Jay Taylor, sound meditation facilitator and musical mystic. Jay shares the path that led him from stocking shoes in a Chicago department store to discovering the transformative power of sound. We explore how improvisation shapes his work, why he resists the title of “healer,” and how music became his way of helping others reconnect with themselves—one vibration at a time.

Spiritual psychology teacher and author Erin Doppelt joins us to talk about the real power behind manifestation—and how the system she’s developed can help you call in your deepest dreams and desires with aligned action. Erin opens up about the life-changing trip to Israel that sparked her spiritual awakening, the path of service it set in motion, and how living a nomadic lifestyle fuels her soul and her purpose.

From 80's and 90's supermodel and style icon to global wellness expert… this is the story of the transformation of Yogi Cameron.  He ruled the runways in the 80s and 90s, then disappeared—on purpose. In this episode, Yogi Cameron opens up about his remarkable path: growing up in Iran, being discovered on the streets of London, and rising to fashion fame… before trading it all for the teachings of Ayurveda and the quiet power of inner peace.  Hear how a fortuitous encounter with Nelson Mandela changed everything, how he thrives in the balance of his masculine and feminine energies, and why he now lives in service to others.  It’s a story of reinvention, purpose, and the journey home to self.