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Brandon Held

One man's journey through this life and his point of view. Intended for young men and men to follow, collaborate, identify, grow and more. Maybe this podcast give you scenarios in life you identify with, maybe you find it entertaining, or maybe you want to learn from my lessons and mistakes. Either way, listen and join in the conversation on BrandonHeld.com to help build a better world for men and a better society.

http://wwww.brandonheld.com

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Aaron Scott

Aaron Scott steps onto the literary and podcast scene with a bold claim: you possess the divine ability to reshape reality—but this power has been buried beneath generations of falsehoods and mental chains. He explores how social, religious, and economic systems profoundly shape our consciousness while revealing why we so often lose ourselves within them.  

He explains what happens when our collective truth apparatus fractures? From mainstream media functioning as gatekeepers rather than watchdogs to scientific research influenced by corporate interests, we're witnessing a crisis of meaning beneath our information overload. Aaron Scott doesn't just identify external manipulation but challenges us to recognize our own participation in these systems. Our willingness to trade curiosity for convenience and discernment for distraction has allowed truth to become a currency of control.

https://www.theaaronscott.com/

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Adam Torres

Adam Torres is on a mission to encourage others to share their stories for the benefit of all. He has conducted 6,000+ interviews and founded Mission Matters, a media outlet designed to give voice to the stories of entrepreneurs, entertainers, executives and experts. In the coming years, he will continue this mission by adding to their current 100,000+ content catalogue of shows, podcasts, media and books in an effort to tell meaningful stories that will inspire current and future generations.

Prior to establishing Mission Matters, in Adam's 14+ years in the financial services industry, he amassed a roster of clientele including 1,000+ business owners, and 3.000+ high net worth families. Before his exit, Adam was responsible for the relationship management of over 400 families with a cumulative net worth exceeding $500 million dollars.

https://www.askadamtorres.com/
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Aisha Makara

Aisha’s objective is to inspire, motivate and empower audiences to live and breathe in their creative energy. To take risks and be brave in their endeavors with the ability to reinvent themselves multiple times. That nothing in life is granted or given, so they must go out and carve a path for themselves. To think of success as not only obtaining a position of power or financial strength, but to also see it as bringing color to life and creating a beautiful world with their own i

https://aisha.today/

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Alan Lazaros

At age 2, my birth father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident myself, I questioned everything...

I was already very successful from the outside looking in, but filled with pain, regret, and abandonment challenges, I searched for answers and finally found what I was really missing all this time, Personal Development.

Today I'm grateful to lead a global team of 18 individuals as the Founder and CEO of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Podcast focused on helping others reach their own unique potential in Health, Wealth, and Love.

With well over 2,100 episodes and more than one million listens in 180+ countries, I've been doing this deeply meaningful work for more than a decade, and after accumulating more than 10,000 hours of Coaching, Training, and Podcasting with all walks of life, I believe in a heart-driven but no BS approach to achieving both external success AND internal fulfillment.

https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/

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Alex Sanfilippo

Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster and the founder of PodMatch.com, a platform that automatically matches podcast hosts and guests for interviews. Through PodMatch and his podcast titled Podcasting Made Simple, Alex helps independent podcasters grow their influence and revenue so they can better serve their listeners!

https://alexsanfilippo.com/
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Amita Sharma

Amita is the co-founder of NourishDoc, a holistic wellness platform dedicated to empowering women through every stage of their hormonal transition—from PMS to perimenopause and beyond. She has pioneered a culturally sensitive, accessible, and innovative self-care app designed to support women with evidence-based, integrative wellness solutions tailored to their unique needs.

https://www.nourishdoc.com/

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Andy West

Andy Y. West is the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, books designed to hack the dopamine reward system for energy, motivation and happiness.

Andy suffered severe chronic fatigue, cognitive decline and anhedonic depression for almost 4 years, however after experimenting with various hacks for rewiring the dopamine reward system, Andy made a full recovery, even learning to overcome migraine, chronic pain and overhaul the parasympathetic nervous system. 

Her productivity and drive ended up much greater than it had ever been.

Dopamine Mountain shows how to rapidly improve mood, mindset, and drive, and it so simple that anyone can do it.

The info

https://dopaminemountain.com/

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Bethany Shelton

Bethany Shelton is here to remind you who you truly are.
After the loss of her only child in 2020, everything Bethany thought she knew shattered. Instead of breaking her, it cracked her wide open. Through the guidance of her galactic, angelic, and spirit teams, Bethany received downloads that flipped her entire reality and activated her soul’s mission.
To guide others into energetic sovereignty, heart-anchored awareness, and quantum transformation through her brand: Bee Limitless Now.
Bethany isn’t teaching from a textbook. She’s teaching from frequency. She lives it. Breathes it. Transmits it. Her work is a living transmission of what’s possible when we silence the mind, stabilize the heart, and reclaim the power we've been programmed to forget. Bee Limitless Now is a movement—a remembrance—that you are not broken. You are infinite. 

https://beelimitlessnow.com/

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Charissa Halonen

Charissa Halonen – Empowerment Coach | Speaker | Founder of The Relentless Couple

Charissa Halonen is an embodiment coach, speaker, and co-founder of The Relentless Couple, a transformational coaching brand guiding individuals and couples to rise—physically, mentally, and spiritually. With over 18 years of experience in  holistic wellness and mindset, Charissa empowers others to reclaim their bodies, rewrite their beliefs, and return to the truth of who they are.

Her work is deeply personal. After overcoming obesity, alcohol struggles, toxic relationships, and a traumatic brain injury, Charissa chose not just to heal—but to lead. Her journey became a blueprint for transformation, grounded in sacred discipline, energetic alignment, and unwavering self-responsibility.

https://therelentlesscouple.wixsite.com/therelentlesscouple

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Christopher Brewer

Christopher Brewer is a veteran with extensive international security experience. A former Ranger Battalion NCO and Special Forces Officer, he has served in critical roles across Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. His career spans military service, strategic consulting, and specialized training in high-stakes environments, including work with the US Department of State and Presidential Guard units.

https://a.co/d/dX3T9j0

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Coach Rob

Rob Wheeler — a Navy veteran with 10 years of service, a former federal police officer, and the founder of BattleFitted, a personal development brand built on the mission of turning pain into progress. Rob is a certified personal trainer, speaker, podcast host, and mindset coach who helps people overcome trauma, build resilience, and live with purpose through structure, discipline, and fitness. He’s also a father of three, a husband, and a passionate advocate for mental health and veteran empowerment. Please welcome Rob Wheeler to the show.

https://www.battlefittedbrand.com/

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Cole Grace

My name is Cole Grace. I am a combat veteran who has struggled with PTSD for over 20 years. I wrote a book about practical ways to manage mental health and improve your quality of life. The book is called Internal > External: Calming the Chaos Within. 

I believe focusing on external things like how much money you make, what kind of car you drive, status, title or anything like that will not fix your internal which is integrity, joy, mindset, expectations, attitude, beliefs and other similar things. Conversely, focusing on your internal will greatly influence your external.

I believe using awareness and introspection to inventory your subconscious and then reprogramming it with positive affirmations, gratitude, and some other tools is the key to breaking through behavioral blocks and no longer self-sabotaging.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V94NEyfRI6U

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Dean Taylor

Dean Taylor is a passionate mentor and speaker dedicated to empowering seasoned career fathers to discover their purpose and develop simple daily success habits. Drawing from personal experience and a transformative journey of over 25 years, Dean guides his clients in overcoming barriers and cultivating a mindset of abundance and gratitude. He has a profound commitment to helping men rediscover their purpose and passion through intentional daily practices, as inspired by his readings of 'The Miracle Morning' and 'The Miracle Equation.' Dean’s unique blend of insight, real-world experience, and inspiration enables others to forge meaningful paths toward fulfilling and balanced lives. When not mentoring, Dean enjoys exploring new learning opportunities, running, hiking, biking, and spending quality time with his family.

https://deantaylorofficial.com/

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Dr. Albert Bramante

Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential.
Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performances

https://albertbramante.com/

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Dr. Edward Feinberg

Dr. Feinberg works with dentists who want to improve their crown and bridgework skills so that they can deliver better treatment outcomes for their patients.

Dr. Edward Feinberg is a graduate of Tufts University and practiced Dentistry in Scarsdale, New York for more than 40 years. Now practicing in Arizona (www.edwardfeinbergdmd.com), he is the successor to a unique tradition of restorative dentistry.  He was trained by a master and pioneer in full coverage restorative dentistry, Dr. Elliot Feinberg.  The techniques used by Drs. Edward and Elliot Feinberg have been documented with more than 100,000 pictures taken during the past 70 years.  Dr. Feinberg is currently Director of ONWARD, an online teaching organization for full coverage restorative dentistry (www.theONWARDprogram.com).  To date he has created more than 30 online courses for the site.  The site also has an extensive library of downloadable materials, a weekly blog and a forum.

https://theonwardprogram.com/

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Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst

Gloria has wisdom gained through 50 years of experience working with preschoolers through adults in her dynamic psychology practice.  Her current focus is on the emotional development of men and boys and how the culture robs males of access to the full range of emotions, leaving them handicapped.  She is the author of a New York Times best-selling journal book called Read, Reflect, Respond: The 3 R's of Growth and Change.

https://www.drvanderhorst.com/

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Dr. Kristen Williamson

Meet Dr. Kristen Williamson, a licensed professional counselor with a PhD in Behavioral Health Management, and the ultimate cheerleader for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism just in time for her midlife crisis, Kristen turned her newfound self-awareness into a superpower, helping others navigate their own neurospicy journeys.

https://www.empowermindsolutionsllc.com/

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Emily Adams

Picture this: two driven professionals, Emily and Julie, embarked on their leadership journeys in the competitive automotive industry, only to discover a painful truth - corporate America often leaves leaders to fend for themselves, lacking the support and guidance they desperately need. The weight of expectations and unclear direction led to frustration and disillusionment, threatening the passion for leadership.

As their struggles intensified, they realized they weren't alone. Business leaders and decision-makers everywhere are facing the same challenges every day - a lack of mentorship and nurturing leadership. This realization sparked an idea: what if we could turn our hardships into a solution that empowered others?

With hearts set on making a difference, we founded Transformative Leadership. .


https://transformativeleadershipllc.com/

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Emily Guerra

Emily is the founder of The Productivity Flow and a productivity life coach dedicated to empowering female solopreneurs and hybrid workers to break free from hustle culture and embrace mindful productivity.

Through neuroscience-backed strategies and a growth mindset approach, I help my clients redefine success on their own terms and create sustainable work habits that align with their values and goals. 

My mission is to dismantle the myth that non-stop hustle is the only way to achieve success. Instead, let's create a path where mindful productivity and personal growth lead to lasting fulfillment; where productivity meets purpose; where balance feels (dare I say) easy.

https://theproductivityflow.com/

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Eric Gee

Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than twenty years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. As creator of the Youtopia Project website and the Youtopia 16 assessment, he has disseminated his method to over half a million users since the website’s creation in 2016. His coaching program has been used in companies (Hulu, Disney), universities, and over forty school districts.

https://www.projectyoutopia.com/

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Jim Tracy

Jim Tracy is one of the highest demand influencers and speakers on workplace culture in North America. He combines real life CEO experience with candid stories about resilience and team building. Having spent decades at the helm of multi-generational organizations, he understands the challenges of rolling out teams in a dynamic and changing marketplace.

Jim is not just a successful bootstrapping CEO, he is a podcaster, jet pilot, best selling Author, Grampion to 18 grandkids and award winning business person. Jim was inducted into the Wireless History Foundation's Wireless Hall of Fame, awarded the prestigious Bill Carlson Lifetime Service Award from NATE, and recently named a Business ICON of Idaho.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-tracy-istowerjim/

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John Brink

John Brink was born in Nazi-occupied Holland at the beginning of the Second World War. From the time he could walk, his days often consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister. His mother was left to raise the three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn’t know if he was alive until the liberation of their village, by Canadian soldiers, on April 12, 1945.

This was the exact moment John determined he would make his life in Canada … the land of his heroes. He was only five years old.

https://johnabrink.com/

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John Carter

John Carter is a personal trainer, motivational speaker, and owner of Titanium Health and Fitness, a private gym in Boston. After surviving a near-fatal gunshot, battling addiction, and enduring the trials of prison, he rebuilt his life and found purpose in helping others overcome their own challenges. Through his fitness programs and speaking engagements, John inspires others with his story of resilience, healing, and transformation. Triggered to Change is his first book, sharing his journey from despair to empowerment and the power of second chances.

https://www.turbulencebook.com/

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John Diggs

John Diggs is a Mappineering Mentor and the creator of the I AM Mind Map System, a transformative approach to personal development that combines mind mapping with powerful self-discovery techniques. John Diggs is dedicated to helping people live and love their best lives by using their own unique blueprint for health, wealth, success and happiness. Through the power of Mappineering, John has guided individuals, from students and athletes to parents and professionals, in gaining clarity, building resilience, and achieving extraordinary results.


https://johndiggs.com/

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Jonathon Aslay

The focus of one of America's Leading Mid-Life Self-Love/Life Coach has expanded into a deeper, essential philosophy of what it truly means to LOVE.  
 
After losing his 19-year-old son Connor in 2018, Jonathon Aslay’s grief led him on a soul-searching inner journey, where he became aware of an often-overlooked dimension of the dating conversation. 
 
He realized that the relationship process reveals the most common emotional health issue faced by many singles seeking a partner: a distressing lack of self-worth, self-regard, and self-love. 
  
Today, he is on a mission to encourage both men and women to fully love themselves with his book, "What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?"—packed with fun, engaging spiritual and personal growth practices.

https://www.jonathonaslay.com/

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Justin Walker

Justin ITee Walker, Founder and CEO of ITeeCMD, and host of the Multiverse Technology Podcast. Justin is passionate about bridging the gap between technology and humanity, empowering leaders and teams through cybersecurity, self-leadership, and transformative growth. 

With a unique blend of technical expertise and a focus on human connection, Justin helps organizations and individuals thrive in today’s digital world

https://iteecmd.net/about-the-owner

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Kevin Palmieri

Some people find rock bottom... I found out that rock bottom had a basement.
In my mid 20's... I had it all.
I had a beautiful girlfriend, high paying job, sports car, my dream body... but I still ended up sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide.
After my rock bottom moment, I went all in on holistic self-improvement.
I was determined to overcome my anxiety, depression and to finally live the life I'd always dreamed of.
Years later, I now host a podcast that impacts hundreds of thousands of people in countries all over the world.
At this stage, I've helped grow the podcast into a $1M+ revenue business, and I've recorded well over 3,000 episodes.
I've also given hundreds of speeches, trainings, and coaching sessions with people all over the world.
The main thing that changed was ME.

https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/

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Lannette West

Lannette had the world paying attention to this single mom from North Carolina after her breakout appearance on HBO MAX and TLC's "MILF Manor". While most viewers saw the quintessential sexy American mom next-door, after the series Lannette has begun to open up about not only her struggles, but her victories as a strong woman that have helped others see that life is filled with as many high points as low points. Now, she uses her voice and platform to give a voice to the voiceless and remind us all that we're all in this life together, no matter how hectic.

https://www.instagram.com/lannette.west/

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Len May

is a visionary authority in personalized medicine, revered internationally for his groundbreaking expertise in medicinal cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. As the CEO and co-founder of EndoDNA, Len is transforming the wellness landscape through patented DNA-based technology that decodes personalized genotypes, offering tailor-made health solutions. Under his forward-thinking leadership, EndoDNA has built the largest real-world efficacy database in the world, positioning the company as an unparalleled leader in precision wellness.

With over 25 years of pioneering experience and successful exits from three companies, Len is a driving force in integrating genomics and epigenetics to guide individuals toward optimized health. His work transcends theory, backed by active participation in clinical trials and contributions to peer-reviewed scientific journals, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the endocannabinoid system and genetic expression.

https://www.lenmaycoaching.com/

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Luke Hartlust

Owner and found of MNLY. 


A Unique Formulation Of Essential Elements

Using your health data MNLY formulates specific doses of amino acids, micronutrients, herbs, vitamins and minerals engineered for your biology. We provide your body with everything it needs and exclude what it doesn't.


MNLY Methodology

MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop precise, evidence-based solutions that are tailored uniquely to each individual.

https://www.getmnly.com/

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Lyubim Kogan

Lyubim (pronounced Loo-beem) Kogan — a five-time first-generation immigrant, Winter Olympian, NYU Stern graduate, 9/11 survivor, and founder of Wings4Heroes.org, a mission helping amputee veterans reclaim dignity, purpose, and joy through paragliding and adventure.
His journey spans Wall Street trading desks, kitchen tables across Main Street America, crisis leadership in war zones, and humanitarian missions across continents. He’s a national bestselling co-author with Steve Forbes and has shared the stage at the United Nations with Brian Tracy.
Today, he’s here to talk about what it means to keep a promise — especially when there’s no script, no paycheck, and no clear path forward.

https://wings4heroes.org/

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Maggie Sandnes "MagsMindset"

As a certified life coach I have a mission for my clients and that is to “identify and remove roadblocks from your path to personal success”. A topic I am particularly passionate about is attachment styles and how I can get to know myself better. In this podcast you’ll tag along the journey of me identifying where my anxious attachment came from, how it’s manifesting itself in my life, and how I can with knowledge become a secure version of myself. Welcome to Becoming Secure with Magsmindset!

https://magsmindset.com/coaching

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Mr. Whiskey

Today’s guest is Mr. Whiskey — a U.S. Navy veteran, speaker, podcaster, and modern-day preacher who’s turning trauma into transformation. He’s the host of Couple O’ Nukes, where raw conversations about suicide, addiction, faith, and recovery help listeners rebuild their lives. From the military to ministry to mentoring Gen Z, he brings gritty wisdom, real-life experience, and a message of hope that doesn’t hold back.

https://www.coupleonukes.com/

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Nicky Billou

He is the #1 International Best Selling Author of the book: Finish Line ThinkingTM: How to Think and Win Like a Champion,  The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, and The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network. 

A two-time New York Times bestselling author, he is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage,  and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada. He is the founder of eCircle Academy (www.eCircleAcademy.com ) where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. He is the creator of the Thought Leader/Heart LeaderTM Designation.

https://www.ecircleacademy.com/

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Reginald Martin

Reginald Martin is a spiritual architect, metaphysician, and creator of Kametaphysics™—the science of Ontology for identity transformation and spiritual sovereignty. His work reveals how hidden operating systems—religion, culture, family, even leadership scripts—quietly shape our sense of worth. At the center is Paradoxical Heka, a master protocol that integrates inner conflict through breath, voice, energy, and symbolism. For therapists, psychologists, and coaches, Kametaphysics does not replace their methods—it reconnects them to the ancient foundation beneath modern practice, offering a way to accelerate and deepen transformation. In moments, not years, he shows how sovereignty becomes the foundation of lasting transformation.

https://reginaldmartin.substack.com/

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Ron Kinschert

I discovered late in life, what God has put me on this planet to do ... create content for kids. I left the 'real world' of business and took a chance on my talent. Life is short. And if you can find something that you love ... and share that with the world, you contribute to the community and become a better version of yourself. 
Everyone says they want to write a kid's book. I did it. And it''s been an incredible ride of some success  and a lot of failure.

https://papatellmeabook.com/
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Ron Reich

Ron is a passionate leadership/management development subject matter expert and coach with 28 years of experience in diversified industries.
An expert facilitator, Ron believes in involving participants in their learning, leading to higher engagement and quality results.
Also a voracious reader, he stays current with the latest research and philosophies which he loves sharing with clients.

https://www.instagram.com/leadership_rlb

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Susan Snow

On Halloween night in 1985, Susan Williams' (Snow)life changed forever when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams was ambushed and killed. Her compelling story of Susan's and family's loss and the road to recovery from trauma provides hope and practical guidance for others who have been touched by violence and loss. Susan reclaimed her life, learned to manage PTSD, and found a path to vulnerability with courage, loss without victimhood, and love with forgiveness.

https://susansnowspeaks.com/

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Tommy Kilpatrick

Credit Card Advice from Lifelong Accountant
Don’t pay your bank-issued alleged credit card debt, but instead:
  Write a letter to the bank requesting the closing of your free checking account.
  Stop the harassment with one word.
  Never receive a 1099-C from the bank that forces you to pay income tax on the alleged gain (that gives the bank a tax deduction so the bank pays less taxes).
  Have the negative reporting removed from your credit report.
  If necessary, file an injunction by yourself or with a lawyer to stop the bank’s collection efforts that may have included threatening a lawsuit.
  Declare victory.

https://www.diy-debtrelief.com/

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Wes Towers

I didn’t learn business or marketing in a lecture theatre. I learnt it on the job, building an agency from scratch, breaking things, fixing them, and keeping what works. I learnt the hard way and I’m happy to share the war stories from business and life.

For 20+ years I’ve run Uplift 360 and helped real-world businesses, especially builders and trades, turn websites and SEO into steady, qualified work. No fluff. No jargon. Clear strategy, clean execution, and results you can see on the calendar and in the bank.

At Uplift 360 we help trades and construction brands get found, get trusted, and get chosen. My approach is simple. Prioritise authenticity and human connection in this AI-driven age, and double down on what moves the needle.

https://uplift360.com.au/

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