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Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting. He is a Motivational Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on. He is pursuing a Ph.D from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He is the author of the award winning “13 Step Guide to Success” which can be found on Amazon. He has just published his second book "Out Of The Darkness" which can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and many morel He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother "Challenge Accept

Dr. Joseph K. Thomas has played many roles in his life: an Army veteran, a corporate leader, an educationist, and a social entrepreneur. He is a soldier by choice, an engineer by profession, an educationist by passion, and an author by accident. He is a man with a humble beginning; his journey from the war room to the board room and then to the classroom has been an illustrious one. Dr. Joseph brings different experiences and expertise from multiple domains, starting with the military, multi-national companies, educational evangelism, and social entrepreneurship. He is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations, including six national awards and five international awards, for his service and contribution to the fields of education and philanthropy. He serves on multiple not-for-profit boards. Dr. Joseph’s first book_, India: The Next Superpower_; his second book, Conman: In Chief of Capitol Coup; his third book, India's New National Education Policy: 2020; his fourth book, Taliban 20  and fifth  book,

Cheryle Hays, the In-Powering Leadership Expert, speaks on Transformational Leadership, Team Synergy, and Mastering Business-Alignment Strategies. She is a co-author of the Best-Selling book, People Fusion, #1 in 12 business categories. Cheryle's philosophy, 'Be In-Powered to Be Empowering', actively guides you in unlocking your potential, accelerating your career advancement, and enhancing both you and your team's professional success. With over 25 years of leadership and business growth experience, Cheryle excels in elevating companies and their teams, impacting over 60 companies and 5000+ employees. Cheryle launched InPower Strategists to address the critical relationship between business strategy, leadership dynamics, team empowerment, and organizational culture, driving transformative and sustainable growth for her clients. Her forthcoming book, The Mid-Level Leadership Crisis, addresses critical skills and mindsets for breaking the glass ceiling in today's AI-driven, multi-generational workplace. Cheryl

Medium Mentor/Clairvoyant/Breakthrough Facilitator & Author Kathie is a gifted medium Mentor/Clairvoyant with a passion for guiding, empowering, inspiring, elevating individuals on their spiritual/current journeys in life. With over 45 years of experience along with her TWIN’s experience and guidance she has honed the ability to connect with the spiritual realm, providing insights and clarity to those seeking answers and guidance.  It is bigger than just connecting with loved ones that have passed, it’s connecting with their guidance to share with the living to assist in current or future guidance in life. Intuition meeting inspiration, bridging the gap between worlds. Empowering others to live their best life – no crystal ball required! Mostly guiding you from the ordinary to the extraordinary!! Kathie has coined the word SPEEPS to explain how things work in her process. – Spiritual Peeps = Our guides, angels, universe,  ancestors and loved ones who have passed on, etc… When not mentoring or creating Kat

Joelle Soraya Batista Iseli is an accomplished photographer whose work over the past decade has celebrated the beauty and diversity of humanity across continents. Known for her unique ability to blend documentary and artistic photography, she has earned multiple international accolades, including 8 Honorable Mentions and 6 Official Selections from the International Photography Awards (IPA) in New York and the MonoVisions Awards in London. Her work has been recognized consistently from 2019 to 2024 and has been exhibited in major cities worldwide, including Tribeca, Manhattan, NYC; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Basel, Switzerland. A polyglot and true cosmopolitan, Joelle brings over 20 years of immersive cultural experience, having traveled to 31 countries and lived in 14. Her background has enabled her to connect deeply with diverse cultures, which she reflects in her work to dissolve prejudices and celebrate cultural identities. Driven by the aspiration to showcase her art on prestigious

Extensive success conceptualizing and leading implementation of innovative, revenue- generating products with expertise in internal control implementation, quality management system development, operational efficiency, product development and business strategy in manufacturing, government, nonprofit and technology sectors. ♦ Turnaround and fractional CFO/COO including but not limited to revamping revenue models, reinventing, increasing operational efficiency in salvaging otherwise failing companies. ♦ Inspired and technically astute leader with a track record of identifying and leading operations to deliver vital new products, systems, and services. European Commission IoT expert for remote sensingindustries. ♦ Adeptly lead, mentor, and guide teams through all development, testing, and launch processes to secure new and lucrative market presence. ♦ Possess grounded financial skills to lead fundraising, investor relations, grant management, and all business administrative financial functions including accounti

Tameka Mitchell is a motivator, entrepreneur, author, slayer of imposter syndrome, and, most importantly, a MOM. Her love of storytelling and dedication to children's literacy inspired her to build a legacy of writing books that encourage children to be fearless and believe in themselves. As the owner of Maternity Motivation Publishing, LLC, Tameka hopes to motivate mothers and create stories and visuals that would have connected with her as a child and will inspire her own children. Her focus is to produce content that is a tribute to people of color with vibrant, simple messages that encourage family and community conversations. As a devoted wife and mother of two beautiful children, Tameka's own personal experiences have fueled her passion for maternal health and the postpartum period, especially as it relates to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). As a fierce advocate and speaker, her primary focus is to engage, educate, and provoke conversations within the community about PMAD. Tameka aims to e

Welcome to the world of Grace Carter, whose journey was shaped by faith, family, resilience, and determination.  It has unfolded into a vibrant tapestry of purpose and passion. This is where resilience meets joy, and challenges transform into opportunities! Roots: Born into a family of determined survivors on a military base in Newport, Rhode Island, Grace's early years were influenced by the legacy of her family elders rooted in the Jim Crow segregated South in the United States. Growing up amid the civil rights movement, she was instilled with a belief in her capacity, capability, and responsibility to carry the hope of generations for full participatory rights. Career Evolution: A Counselor's vision of potential led to a high school job in a law library that cultivated a love of the law, acceptance in law school, and landing her first lawyer job as a Law and Education Policy Analyst.  From here, Grace's career path took shape. Despite the odds, she founded a law practice, and weathered divorce and single

ANGELA, is the founder and owner of St. Louis Marriage Therapy and is well-known as an expert in sexual and relationship health. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and sought-after speaker, Angela has inspired and educated clients and audiences for over a decade. She is on a mission to share her successful techniques in bringing couples together in peaceful, respectful conversations to help create more loving, peaceful lives within families, companies, and communities. In addition to individual and group therapy sessions, Angela also conducts training seminars and webinars and is available for speaking engagements. Books: Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity: A Therapist's Manual Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians Social Media: Facebook.com/MarriageFamilyTherapy/ The About Sex Podcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaSkurtu Previous Epoisode 2726 (2020) Previous Episode 1219 (2017)

Mark Ainley of Sense of Space has been a professional Feng Shui practitioner since 2001. He has consulted and taught all over the world, particularly in Japan, where since 2003 he has had an active practice both in person and on Zoom. He has been featured in Hong Kong's Elite Homes and Home Journal magazines, produced two double-DVD sets in Japan, and been featured in global media for his practical, easy-to-grasp approach to Feng Shui principles. Living in Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada, Mark writes, teaches, and consults internationally. He offers clear, concise explanations of Feng Shui principles that highlight its ancient wisdom with common sense and insights from the latest environmental psychology research. Links: Website: https://www.senseofspace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sense_of_space/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ContemporaryFengShuiWithMarkAinley Previous Episode 2641 (2020) Previous Episode 1119 (2017)

Hello! My name is Justin, a creative professional and lover of geeky things currently based in the Pacific Northwest. In 2022 I launched a design and marketing agency that I lovingly call The Worlds Best Design Agency. We cover all your online marketing needs, and we believe it all starts with a website. My interests as a creative are far and wide, including publication design, web design, photography, studio lighting, and even product photography. I've found in my years as a creative professional that my interests often overlap, and my BFA in graphic design comes in handy when working with all aspects of my work. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmikkelsen/ W: https://www.justinmikkelsen.com/ FB: https://web.facebook.com/worldsbestdesignagency?_rdc=1&_rdr

From a very young age Jan Hogrewe loved baking, and experimenting in the kitchen. Never did she imagine that she would one day create her own line of gourmet food products. Yet after a long and successful career in the film industry that’s exactly what she did. Growing up in Burbank, Jan was surrounded by an abundance of citrus and fruit trees. Figs, Meyer Lemons and tangerines were in most backyards, including hers. The influence of those early years can be seen in Just Jan’s signature flavors; Kadota Fig spread, Tangerine Marmalade and Meyer Lemon Curd. After a decades long career in film it was no longer Jan’s passion. Considering what she would do, Jan was confronted with another question; “What am I gonna do with these figs?” There were too many to eat and Jan didn’t want them to go to waste. Out of ideas Jan turned to the internet, a few keystrokes later and she was looking at a recipe for fig jam. An avid and skilled cook, Jan took the basic recipe she found online and began to augment and experiment u

Entrepreneur, Author, Web3 Consultant, and Cannabis Industry Broker Driving Innovation and Healing A lifelong entrepreneur and author, I specialize in Web3 and blockchain business consulting as well as cannabis industry brokerage. I’m passionate about building and healing the world through the power of decentralized technologies and sustainable cannabis solutions. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-chambers-341332b0/  Previous Episode 101 (2016)

Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. In 2023, Kerry was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Colorado’s CEO of the Year. StoneAge is recognized as a top company to work for by Outside Magazine and Inc. Magazine. She is a dynamic, sought after speaker who presents worldwide at corporations, universities, and conferences. Kerry hosts Reflect Forward, a popular leadership podcast and is an author, blogger, and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, and BIC Magazine. Her blog is visited by thousands of readers each month and she recently released her first book, The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/  Websites kerrysiggins.com (Blog) stoneagetools.com/podcast (Other) stoneagetools.com (Company)  

Cathy O'Dowd was the first South African (of either sex) to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, and the first woman in the world to climb Everest, from both its north and south sides. Her first ascent of Everest, in 1996, happened in the midst of the chaotic events that form of the basis of the 'true story' behind the Hollywood movie Everest. She made one last expedition to Everest in 2003, to try a new route on the Kangshung face. She has written a book about her Everest experiences, called Just For The Love Of It. Cathy's most challenging Himalayan epic was as part of team forging a new route on an 8000 metre peak. Although Cathy herself did not reach the summit, two of her teammates did, doing the first ascent of Nanga Parbat via the Mazeno ridge, and winning the prestigious Piolet d'Or for their achievement. Cathy has been a professional motivational speaker for nearly 30 years and has presented her message to companies in 47 countries on six continents. She uses her Himalayan experiences t

For over two decades, I've dedicated my career to guide entrepreneurs & CEOs to become uniquely sought-after in the market at the intersection of brand (re)positioning, innovation & community--resulting in $100 million+ in top line revenue & unmeasurable impact for my clients, collectively. Innovation: As co-founder & President of Virgent AI, we are transforming how companies operate by developing enterprise-grade AI agents and AI-enabled software business solutions. Our mission is to move businesses & industries beyond AI-curious to AI-powered, safely. The advent of LLMs & generative AI marks a new innovation cycle, arguably bigger than the internet's rise. AI will disrupt all business workflows across sectors within 24-36 months. For forward-thinking leaders we are your thought partner & development arm to leverage AI thoughtfully to open up human agency, solve real-world problems & gain a competitive edge. Brand Repositioning: My journey in brand repositioning began at Prude

Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing. Her company, 1106 Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money every time they sell a copy. Michele is on a mission to help authors ask the right questions, avoid scams, and make informed decisions when they search for publishing service providers. A PDF of her 88-page guide, Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality Self-Publishing, can be downloaded for free at http://1106design.com. md@1106design.com

Tim would tell you that he got off to a slow start. After growing up in the rural town of Portola in Northern California and barely graduating high school, Tim Rhode found himself at the age of 25 working as a grocery clerk with two young children to provide for. He eventually found his “niche” selling real estate; and from 1986 to 2000, he sold over 2,500 homes and from 1997 to 2006 he invested in over 100 properties. Tim focused on saving money, keeping his expenses low, and playing solid “financial defense” which allowed him to basically retire, and he was financially free at the age of 40. Not wanting to play hike, bike or ski all day, Tim threw his energy into his true passion: helping people thrive and live their most fulfilling life. He founded the nonprofit 1Life Fully Lived to help people of all ages gain the tools and skills they need to thrive and also co-founded GoBundance, a high-level mastermind, with David Osborn, Pat Hiban and Mike McCarthy to help healthy, wealthy, generous people lead epic l

Dr. Amber L. Wright is a relationship communication expert and founder of Words Well Said, a personal development company that helps organizations do a better job at making their people feel seen, heard, and valued. As an executive coach and speaker, she guides leaders toward expressing their highest selves with authentic authority and grace. Her popular TEDx Talk entitled, “Ask Better Questions to Build Better Connections,” has inspired people all over the world to become stronger communicators in their everyday lives. She has been mentioned in Fast Company, Essence, and Mashable, and is the creator of Can We Talk? Cards – 50 questions designed to help you take the guesswork out of small talk. W: https://wordswellsaid.com/ Previous Episode 1728 (2017)

Rocky Lalvani is the Profit Answer Man. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System.  We change the accounting formula of Sales - Expenses = Profit to Sales - Profit = Expenses.  This ensures Profit comes first! (PS. It's not about money at all costs, people come before money!) Rocky started with nothing when his parents immigrated to the United States when he was two years old, and his parents were in their 40's. It was his parents' second time starting over in life as they moved here to experience the American dream. In spite of a lot of struggles and his mom passing away when Rocky was 7, he has been able to achieve financial and life success. Rocky loves to share his journey and inspire others to achieve their dreams even faster. https://profitcomesfirst.com/ https://richersoul.com/ https://profitanswerman.libsyn.com/ Previous Episode 2676 (2020) Previous Episode 1209 (2017)