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Joshua Spodek PhD MBA is the premier voice in sustainability leadership. He hosts the award-winning This Sustainable Life podcast, is a four-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Initiative and Leadership Step by Step, professor at NYU, and leadership coach. He holds a PhD in astrophysics and an MBA from Columbia, where he studied under a Nobel Laureate and helped launch a satellite. He left academia to found a venture to market an invention that showed animated images to subway riders between stations. He teaches and coaches leadership and entrepreneurship at NYU. He has spoken at Harvard, Princeton, West Point, Google, IBM, The New York Academy of Science, Children's Aid Society, and other renowned institutions. He has been featured on the Daily Show and published in The New Yorker, TIME, Inc., Quartz, and Psychology Today. Featured in pieces every major network, the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker and more, he has been called "best and brightest" in _Esquire'_s Genius issue, "astrophysicist tu

From the mountains of Norway, SÏRÏ started off life as a teacher before becoming a full time artist. Throughout the years SÏRÏ has developed her own style of art which is boundless in energy and form. She paints mostly using watercolours and pen. The artworks are deeply embedded with healing and awakening for the Soul of the viewer, and is seen as a tool in meditation. SÏRÏ´s spirituality has inspired her to use many natural forms in her art including animals, mythical creatures, the human form and nature itself. She feels it is in this pristine beauty that the truth of our existence can really be discovered. SÏRÏ’s art is deeply spiritual and covers many topics including empowerment, freedom, beauty and healing. Her style is freeform and energetic, combining dazzling colours with intricate patterns and characters. SÏRÏ believes art speaks directly through the soul. Quote: «It´s not what I do. It´s what comes through» SÏRÏ is a teacher, composer, musician and meditation guide on Insight Timer, as well as a ca

Matt Gagnon is a passionate coach, speaker, and musician dedicated to empowering others. Over the past four years, he has faced life-changing experiences, including a near-death battle with COVID-19 and delivering a TEDx talk. Matt is deeply committed to personal growth, the power of routines, and redefining success beyond societal expectations. He recently spoke at The Gathering in Banff, an event aligned with his mission to inspire and serve. In addition to his coaching work, Matt has embraced music, performing regularly and sharing the stage with his talented son. LI; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgagnon1/ Previous Episode 2126 (2019)

Joshua Salgado is a dynamic professional known for his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence. Born with bilateral clubbed feet, Joshua has continuously challenged the stigma associated with his condition, most notably by completing the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, in 2023. As an Enlisted Aviator, he has demonstrated technical prowess and leadership in the aviation field, including a significant deployment to the Horn of Africa. Beyond his military service, Joshua is a successful small business owner and the host of a podcast that ranks in the top 10% globally, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to engage and inspire a wide audience. Balancing his professional endeavors, he is a full-time university student majoring in film and minoring in anthropology, further enriching his diverse skill set. He also has a deep love for fitness and the gym, complemented by his experience in boxing, which underscores his dedication to physical health and discipline. Joshua is cu

Chris Salem is a leading expert in emotional intelligence with a specialized focus on creating psychologically safe workplace environments that drive higher team engagement, retention, and productivity. By emphasizing self-leadership principles and effective communication strategies, Chris empowers organizations to build cultures where employees feel valued, heard, and motivated to perform at their best. With years of experience as a business acceleration and value proposition strategist, Chris helps business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations turn ordinary success into extraordinary achievements. His approach is rooted in addressing challenges at their core, offering actionable solutions that lead to lasting personal and professional transformations. Chris's keynote speeches are celebrated for their ability to align emotional intelligence with business strategies, fostering environments that not only enhance employee well-being but also boost customer experiences and long-term loyalty. As the author o

Ladan Jiracek is a PhD student in Electrical Engineering at the University of Florida, where he focuses on the longevity of neural implants. He is also the host of the Neural Implant Podcast, where he has interviewed nearly 250 experts in neurotechnology. Funded for a startup aiming to restore sexual function for paralyzed men via an implantable spinal cord stimulator, Ladan is actively developing this transformative technology. A passionate traveler, he has visited over 100 countries and lived in eight, driven by a love for global exploration. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladan-jiracek-37273237/  Previous Episode 1196 (2017)

Robert Sanchez is a real estate salesperson at Christie's International Real Estate Group focused on building real estate portfolios for investors and family offices in the New York market. He also practices law as an attorney working with startups and small businesses, as well as providing estate planning and real estate-related services. He currently runs MouthMedia Network, a podcast network, and StoriDots, an audio service for physical installations, and serves on the faculty of Fordham Law School supporting their entrepreneurship programs. Passionate about empowering others, he volunteers for LawHelpNY and serves on the Board of Autism Communities, while also hosting a podcast on real estate investment and technology and mentoring small businesses.  Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwsanchez/ https://www.mouthmedianetwork.com/ https://www.storidot.com/ Previouse Episode 1387 (2017)

Since 2005 Karma Senge has been trading in the financial markets and has been a full time professional currency trader for most of that time. Now Karma teaches others how to become consistently profitable traders through his website 7-Figure Cashflow Secrets. On top of his trading, he is also a very well known real estate investor investing in large multi-family apartment buildings across the country. And also buys and sells businesses across the country. W: 7-Figure Cashflow Secrets Previous Episode 414 (2016)

Ashley James as an entrepreneur, coach and podcaster. Her podcast is called Learn True Health with Ashley James where she interviews holistic health experts and doctors of Naturopathic medicine 3 days a week. Through the interviews, her expert guests teach listeners how to gain health naturally through holistic medicine, diet, supplemental nutrition and lifestyle changes. Ashley makes sure that listeners learn Natural Medicine Life Hacks for gaining energy, better sleep, a boosted immune system and an overall feeling of awesomeness! Over the last 10 years, Ashley and her husband have built several interesting businesses including reaching the top rank of a holistic network marketing company, living off of a thrifty eBay business and building and selling bat houses from their garage to aid in bat conservation. Ashley struggled with health issues her whole adult life, including infertility. When she was 19 she was told, by an MD and an endocrinologist, that she couldn't have kids. When Ashley was 22 she lost he

Gina Van Luven is an international wellness speaker, author, Board-Certified Health Coach and owner of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness – Red Mountain Gateway. She is the creator of several self-help programs and the bestselling author of “Nutrition for Success – How to Maximize Performance in All Areas of Life” and “I’d Rather Scrub Toilets Than Cook! Tips to Getting In and Out of the Kitchen Quickly.” Having overcome several health issues using healthy food and alternative treatments, Gina felt empowered to support others in their journey toward health and well-being. She believes that, while you may be handed a specific set of cards, how you play them is up to you. Life is full of twists and turns. But if you have the right tools, you can navigate them with ease and grace. Learn more about Gina at http://www.ginavanluven.com  and Prime IV at primeivhydration.com. Previous Episode 393 (2016)

Dr. Ritamarie, the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, is passionately committed to being a leader in transforming our current broken disease-focused system into a true healthcare system where every practitioner is skilled at finding the root cause of health challenges and using the wisdom of nature combined with modern scientific research to restore balance. Dr. Ritamarie, a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®, specializes in insulin, thyroid, adrenal, and digestive imbalances. She's also a master at using palate-pleasing, whole fresh food as medicine, and is a best-selling author, speaker, and internationally recognized nutrition and functional health authority with over 30 years of clinical experience. Her podcast, Reinvent Healthcare, empowers health and wellness practitioners around the globe to be part of the movement to provide root-cause care to people in need. W: https://drritamarie.com/ Previous Episode

With a Masters in Sociology from Boston College and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida, Natalie's academic journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of societal dynamics and the intricacies of mental health. Her career has been a fulfilling blend of practice, mentorship, and community involvement. Natalie Rosado, LMHC is the founder of Tampa Counseling Place, LLC and a licensed mental health counselor, and stands among a select cohort of accomplished individuals. Recognized by the esteemed business organization Entreprenista as a recipient of the 2023 E100 award, Ms. Rosado joins an exclusive group comprising just 100 exceptional businesswomen nationwide. This prestigious accolade, bestowed annually, serves as a testament to her remarkable contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape. Recognition for her work also includes being honored as a Woman to Watch 2024 in Tampa Bay.  These accolades reflect her commitment to excellence and her drive to create meaning

Amy Honey is an international speaker and trainer in the areas of customer engagement,  body language, behavior modification, sales, and habit transformation, based in neuroscience, human behavior and psychology.   Amy is a social media influencer in the youthful aging space, and isn't afraid to get down and boogie on TikTok.    She's also the co-host of "Meet The Author's' Live on Amazon with her husband, Jamie. She has an extensive background in high ticket sales and is known by her peers as the "power-house closer".   She is personally responsible for about 5 million in product sales at live events and online for her clients yearly, and is an authentic risk-taker with a great sense of humor.    Amy has numerous health and fitness certifications and was a professional stunt actress.  Amy's greatest passion is transforming peoples lives to make a positive impact on the world through teaching people the psychology behind ethical sales and human behavior. Amy does live shows on Amazon +  Meet the Authors-High

International speaker, #1 best-selling author, CEO of Permission To Sell Consulting Group, and founder of SalesEdge.io. Equipped with a degree in marketing, a passion for entrepreneurship, and nearly 3 decades in the sales arena, Jeremy now shares his results-driven passion through supporting coaches, consultants and sales professionals in achieving their highest level of success through powerful sales and relationship building strategies, and a software to automate the whole process. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdemerchant/  Previous Episode 2548 (2019) Previous Episode 345 (2016)

With over 30 years of event production experience, Toni has brilliantly managed & successfully organized events small and large for the entertainment, corporate and business-to-business worlds. Toni has taken her skills, experience and behind the scenes event knowledge to professionals so they can help educate, inform and share their genius live on stage. She operates in the speaking world as she guides, teaches and helps speakers, experts & gifted messengers stand out and monetize their message. The fact is, speaking is one of the fastest ways to build your business and showcase your knowledge and expertise. Being an effective speaker is your ticket to breakthrough results. She wants you to stand up, speak up and show up now because there are people waiting to hear your message. Toni is the loving wife to Keith and Army Mom to Rocky and a starch supporter of our military worldwide. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonicaruso/ 

Born to Carl Outler & Patricia Keyes in Brooklyn, New York Mel, grew up in a loving household with his mother Patricia as well as his grandparents, Melford C. & Laura J. Keyes. At seventeen he entered in the United States Air Force where he spent ten years on active duty stationed in Texas where he met his lovely wife, Kendra F. Keyes, now married for over 35 years. They have three children and seven grandchildren to include recent identical twin girls. For the past 19 of those years, Mel has continued to grow as pastor of The Joshua House of Worship, located in the heart of the west side of San Antonio. He’s authored three books, “Hell To The Know” and “7 Keyes For The BEST Of Your Life” both, based on biblical principles pointed at living an empowered life. His latest book, “Going Places” is an anthology filled with the incredible stories of ten powerful women of God. He’s also served as the publisher for “If Carol Can,” the life story of one of his daughters in ministry. As an entrepreneur Mel has

Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them TODAY! He’s an author, podcast host of the Money Ripples Podcast, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneurs on Fire, BiggerPockets, and has a proven reputation with his company, Money Ripples (https://moneyripples.com/ ) getting his clients fast, financial results. In fact, his personal clients have increased their cash flow by $300+ Million in the last 14 years! Contact: info@moneyripples.com Previous Episode 2406 (2019)  

Becky Robinson is the founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service digital marketing and public relations agency that enables thought leaders and authors to build their brands, drive visibility, and increase sales. Since launching more than a decade ago, under Becky’s leadership, the firm has helped clients launch more than 230 books. In April 2022, Becky published her first book with Berrett-Koehler Publishers titled, Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause, which takes an in-depth look at what it takes to achieve the greatest possible influence, provides valuable advice for targeting key audiences, offers a variety of practical steps for cutting through the noise, shares best practices for cultivating community, and reveals effective strategies for growing an online presence. In 2023, Reach received the prestigious Axiom Business Book award in the Advertising/Marketing/PR category. Links: Website – www.beckyrobinson.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bec

Kay Kukoyi CSM FITOL is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Purposeful Group, an entrepreneurship, technology, digital skills and employability training company. She is the author of 5 books for entrepreneurs and SMEs, and is an international business mentor and local and national startup competition judge. Kay works with several top startup accelerators including Techstars, Startupbootcamp, NatWest and AI Forge. She has worked with more than 20 UK universities and is a technology Expert-in-Residence at two university enterprise hubs. She has been recognised by the Financial Times and Inclusive Boards as one of the 100 most influential BAME leaders in the UK technology sector, and was named as one of Brummell Magazine's 30 Inspirational Women of 2023. Website: https://www.purposefulgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-kukoyi Previous Episode 1039 (2016)

Karen Rowe has been ghostwriting professionally since 2009. A #1 International Bestselling author, she is an expert in nonfiction and can help you position yourself as a leading authority in your niche. Karen has helped over 70 authors write and publish their books. Her clients include an actor, a retired FBI agent, a reality TV star, entrepreneurs with online empires, and some of the top self-help leaders in the industry. Her passion is to capture genius on the page, and her mission is to help you find your voice and uncover your own unique and powerful story to create an instant connection with your marketplace. Find out more here. Website: https://www.karenrowe.com/ Previous Episode 2545 (2019) Previous Episode 568 (2016)