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Ray Hartjen is a writer and musician who lives in Mission Viejo, California with his wife, Lori, and their goldendoodle, Quinn. In a professional career that has spanned parts of five decades, Ray has pivoted on many occasions, from investment banking to pharmaceuticals, from consumer electronics to SaaS software. The constant throughout his career path, however, has been storytelling. In the past, Ray has been a frequent source for quotes from the national media on both the consumer electronics and retail industries. Additionally, as a contributor to a number of online outlets and platforms, including his rayhartjen.com site, he has spun his fair share of yarn on topics as far ranging as sports — primarily football, hockey and auto racing — and business, particularly revenue team functions like sales and marketing. Ray's previous works include being the coauthor of Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh and Me, Myself & My Multiple Myeloma, both published by Morgan James Publishing and available w

I'm Catherine, but you can call me Cat. I'm an island girl, a wild heart, a passion for food, travel, learning, and most importantly, helping others. My journey began in the world of writing, and teaching. Got a couple of Tedx talks under my belt, ghostwriter, a business coach, and a creator of numerous books and courses. However, after a whirlwind of success and an eventual burnout, I realized it was time to step back and rediscover myself. This quest led me on a profound journey of self-healing and exploration. From the lush landscapes of Bali to the depths of Somatic experiences, I immersed myself in healing and growth. This process unveiled the trauma trapped within and guiding me towards what I truly desired, helping others. I have become certified in a branch of Somatics Experiencing called, Somastery and I am excited to incorporate this modality into my personal and business coaching practice. I am bringing healing from within for spiritual entrepreneurs and healers that are tired, burnout, and ready t

Vanessa Jackson is a dedicated Health Coach with a passion for helping clients across the country lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Recently, she has also embarked on a new adventure as a flight attendant, embracing a life filled with travel and discovery. Vanessa believes that true success comes from following one’s passions, even when it involves facing challenges. Her philosophy is to choose the paths that enrich life and inspire growth. Vanessa strives to encourage others to pursue their dreams and live adventurously, sharing the guidance she wishes she'd received when she was younger. Through her work, Vanessa hopes to empower others to embrace a life of purpose and joy. Previous Episode 2588 (2019) Previous Episode 547 (2016)

Eric is the President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a VC-funded Saas platform, worked at Snap, in DC and Barcelona, and as a consultant for fortune 500 companies going through the bankruptcy process Links: https://shopx.co/ https://dataing.io/ https://www.instagram.com/ericdmchugh/

Nancy Vahling has been teaching yoga and guiding meditations since 2006. A former US Navy Cryptology Technician and graphic artist, Nancy's journey is marked by a deep sensitivity and empathy, which she has embraced since childhood. Throughout her life, Nancy has cultivated a profound awareness of the energies around her, dedicating many years to connecting more deeply with these forces and the world. As a natural teacher, she offers a unique, non-judgmental approach that empowers others to explore their own understanding of life. Her intuitive guidance has been transformative for many. In her practice, Nancy utilizes Tarot cards and channels insights from her guides. Realizing her desire to support others beyond yoga, she expanded her offerings to include Past Life Regression and Voice Dialogue. For over a decade, she has provided professional psychic readings and hosts the Imagine Akasha podcast, where she interviews healers and esoteric practitioners from diverse backgrounds. Nancy's passion is to be a spa

Michelle is a former corporate warrior, trained chef and multi-potentialite whose own health issues and battles with traditional medical doctrine inspired her to upend the way the world tackles health, wellness and prosperity. She soon became one of Paleo's most outspoken evangelists, then co-founded and is CEO of Paleo f(x)™, the largest Paleo event in the world. She is also the co-author of Primal Uprising, and co-founder of Primal Alchemy, both utilizing the 7 Pillars of Health to optimize health, expand consciousness and reclaim our freedom. She's a highly sought after and passionate speaker, motivator and guiding light to those seeking deliverance from a broken healthcare system and disabled economic system. Having left the corporate grind far behind, she is now a serial entrepreneur in the health and wellness space, and a tireless firebrand for advancing the Primal Alchemy & Primal Uprising movements to empower human sovereignty through healing & integrating our traumatic wounding. Surviving the

Jennilynne Coley is an International Best Selling Author, Speaker, De-Stress Specialist and High Performance Strategist. In 2015, she officially transitioned from her former career of 15 years in the financial services industry and is now the Founder of JLC Enterprises, as well as Thrive Now Lab. As a professional coach, educator and mentor, Jennilynne has worked with a variety of clients, including individuals and families, high level executives and CEOs, as well as small to mid-size business owners. Growing up in a military family, she experienced many towns, but has spent the majority of her adult life in Colorado. She earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Denver. Jennilynne considers herself to be a personal growth junkie and a lifelong learner, aspiring to pass that passion and wisdom on to her three beautiful children. Social Links: Website: https://www.jennilynne.com Email: info@jennilynne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennilynne FB: https://www.

In his role as a mentor and coach to entrepreneurs, serial-entrepreneur Jeremy B. Shapiro helps small business owners make the transition from "solopreneur" to "business owner" – an important distinction that many entrepreneurs can easily miss when working "in" their business instead of "on" their business. For over two decades, through structured mastermind groups, one-on-one coaching, and consulting work, Jeremy has been helping entrepreneurs discover the core strengths in themselves and their business, and realize their true potential combining passion and expertise to grow their businesses and attain the freedom they deserve. By leveraging the Power of the Master Mind, members of Jeremy's Bay Area Mastermind are able to scale up towards true Entrepreneurial Freedom. Links: Mastermind Hot Seats: https://bayareamastermind.com/hot-seats/ What is a Mastermind: https://bayareamastermind.com/about/what-is-a-mastermind/ The Power of the Master Mind: https://bayareamastermind.com/power-master-mind-napoleon-hills

Michele Molitor is a trailblazer in personal transformation. Utilizing her expertise as a transformational coach, clinical hypnotherapist, speaker, and author, her work intentionally addresses the pervasive mental health crisis we face today. Michele's expertise focuses on empowering professionals to overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and the stress that often saturates relationships and work environments. Her approach is practical: to bring dignity into our communications that foster emotional well-being through genuine acceptance, belonging, and meaningful connection – with ourselves and others. Working with clients one-to-one, in groups, and with teams to facilitate empowered conversations, her unique Rapid Rewiring™ approach effectively combines the science of positive psychology and neuroscience with the healing powers of somatic and mindfulness practices. The results? Tangible improvements that make a real, lasting difference in people's lives. Links: Personal Development Website: www.MicheleMolitor.com Fa

Captain Laura is an airline pilot for a major U.S. airline, flying the Boeing 767 and 757. She is also qualified as a Captain on the B737, Airbus A320, Lockheed L-188 (civilian P-3), and Convair 580. She flies both domestically and internationally. Laura is a flight instructor and has taught all levels of flying. She was a contract pilot for the U.S. Navy, flew around the world for cargo and charter operations, she flew aerobatics and was an airshow director. She hold a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Dispatch from the Harvard of the Skies, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Laura is also a national news and media aviation expert, an author, a blogger, a guest speaker, and a mother of 2. You can catch Captain Laura at http://www.CaptainLaura.com and all the social medias as CaptainLaura1.

Lynn Bromley is fascinated by change and inspired by small acts of courage. At different times in her career, she has been a waitress, a teacher, a truck driver, a corporate manager, and a social worker. In 2000, she was elected to the Maine State Senate where she served four terms and was later appointed to the Obama Administration as the Small Business Advocate for the 6 New England States. She is the founder and principal at Fintech Advocate consulting, and author of the best selling book THE PATH TO JUSTICE -  The Dangerous Myth of Empowerment for Women. An innovator herself, her current career pivot is as author and speaker. As a traveler, agitator, and champion of innovators, she is a global citizen and frequent visitor to kjæresten hennes (translates to her dearest) in Oslo, Norway, but lives mostly in South Portland, Maine near her two children and a great gang of sisters. She has been a woman throughout all her iterations and is a fresh voice on gender politics. You may find her in her new iteration

CEO of Smart Shark, where we turn CEO’s & Small Business Owners Into Best-Selling authors so they can dominate in their market place and leave a lasting legacy. Jonathan’s mission in life is to help as many people as possible enter the 1% club of becoming a Best-Selling Published Author. Jonathan has 16 years of business development experience, is a best-selling author, and is a CoHost on the Real Talk With Real Fit Pros Podcast & Host on the Real Talk With Real Business Pros Podcast. He's also a loving husband, father of a beautiful daughter and lives in Dallas, Texas. Links: https://smartpublishingservices.com/ thesmartshark.com

Autumn McKenzie has been a part of remarkable teams all of her life. She was born into a family of 8. Of the six children, she was third born. She is a former Division I student-athlete at Colgate University with a concentration in Neuroscience.  Most notably, she led her team to win back to back Conference Championships and first ever appearance of a Colgate Women's team in the NCAA.  In 2015, Colgate retired her volleyball jersey. She obtained her Master of Health Sciences and Physician Assistant training at Duke University, the birthplace of the Physician Assistant field of medicine. Currently, she practices Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins Emergency Department in Baltimore, MD Autumn McKenzie is a change agent. Understanding the power of change is paramount. Persevere and grow through change because God has a plan for your life. She was married to an exceptional man, raising two incredible girls, with a remarkable career when her life was broad sided by extreme change. Her husband was diagnosed with lu

Katharine, a three-time award-winning best-selling author of twelve books, is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and advisor. Her latest work, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power," offers profound insights into the transformative power of forgiveness. She is recognized as one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry. W: www.KatharineGiovanni.com E: katharinegiovanni@gmail.com

Dipal Shah helps women leaders who struggle to have professional and personal balance and feel emotionally drained, lack confidence, are overly accommodating, and neglect their health. With her step-by-step holistic method she helps them reconnect to their superpowers so that they can create a life they love with greater vitality, resilience, and confidence. Web: https://ananda4life.com/

Akosua Dardaine Edwards has won awards for Social Entrepreneur of the Year in Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbean Female Social Entrepreneur of the Year from the Global Innovation Partners. She was named as one of the 2019 Women’s Economic Ambassadors by Diversity RD Global. Akosua offers entrepreneurial and business support with a message of unconditional self-love and living a life in love and personal power. As a gender and entrepreneurship specialist, Akosua is the founder of the NiNa Young Women’s Leadership Programme. The NiNa Young Women’s Leadership Programme which provides financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills and tools to build self-value in young women within the state care system. For the past few years, the NiNa programme has worked with ladies under state care and those from at-risk communities to support the development of skills so that they can become independent. The Programme also has a transition programme for young ladies who leave the state care at the age of 18 to reintegrate them ba

Deborah Ager is a writing publication coach who helps leaders publish anti-boring, high-quality books and articles. Whether her clients want to build their credibility, get speaking engagements at the largest conferences, or see their book on the shelves at airports, she helps them get there. She co-edited an anthology of poetry published by Bloomsbury, developed a viral book marketing campaign for the U.S. National Institutes of Health's Keep the Beat cookbook, and founded an international literary magazine called 32 Poems that's carried in libraries at Yale and Harvard. Visit her website to learn more about writing and book publishing and read her articles about self-publishing a book. Website radiantmedialabs.com Email deborah@radiantmedialabs.com Previous Episode 2849 (2020) Previous Episode 1606 (2017)  

Liz Covart is the Founding Director of Colonial Williamsburg Innovation Studios at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. She is best known for her work as the creator, host, and executive producer of the award-winning podcast Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History. As the Founding Director of Colonial Williamsburg Innovation Studios, Liz practices a blend of scholarly history, public history, and digital humanities. Liz has research expertise in the American Revolution and is working on a history of the Articles of Confederation and the American Union. For more information visit: lizcovart.com Previous Episode 2580 (2019)

I am Tamara Mon Louis, founder and Chief Digital Strategist with over 20 years of experience in digital marketing. working for prominent brands like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Hilton Worldwide. My team and I bring a wealth of expertise to help businesses like yours succeed in their digital marketing efforts. We understand that beyond the surface-level engagement metrics, what truly matters is tangible, financial results. Our services and online marketing solutions focus on growing your business, not just getting more likes or followers. Web: www.monivandigital.com Email: tamara@monivandigital.com Previous Episode 2771 (2020)

Nathaniel A. Turner is a breath of fresh air. As one of the most entertaining and captivating Renaissance people of our day, he's sought after by organizations and individuals worldwide to share the tools, techniques, and strategies to live life in the present with joy on purpose. The Humanitarian Propulsion Engineer, College & Career Readiness Strategist, TED Speaker, and author's work includes the books: Raising Supaman, Stop the Bus, It's A Jungle Out There, Journey Forward, and The Amazing World of STEM. Nate shares an audio version of his unique style of envisioning and manifesting the best version of himself across numerous social media platforms. Everything Nate shares today was proofed and measured for nearly thirty years, beginning with endeavoring to give an unborn child a life better than he had. Successfully designing his child's life backward, he discovered that the process now known as 'The Life Template,' which includes a suite of academic and social tools, techniques, and strategies, might