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One Iam

Author & Philosopher Exploring Consciousness, Perception, Hermetic Wisdom, and the Mental Nature of Existence

Today's guest is ONE IAM, an author, philosopher, and speaker whose work explores the profound relationship between consciousness, perception, and human experience. Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and his studies as a 9+ Degree Frater of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, ONE IAM challenges many of our most fundamental assumptions about the nature of existence. His central inquiry is both simple and revolutionary: What if consciousness is not something happening inside the world, but the world is something appearing within consciousness? He is the author of numerous books, including Living The Dream, Consciously Causing Perceptive Effect, The Dream of Matter, Attention Loops, The Authority Within, and From Stillness to Creation. Through his writing and interviews, he bridges ancient wisdom, modern science, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and the timeless search for self-knowledge. Whether discussing awareness, attention, identity, awakening, or the hidden mechanisms behind human perception, ONE IAM invites us to look beyond what we think we know and explore the deeper nature of the Mind itself. Please join me in welcoming ONE IAM.

Mandi Dana

Executive Coach Helping High-Achieving Female CEOs Close the Gap Between Success and Fulfillment.

Mandi Dana is a leadership coach and the founder of Radiant Leadership, where she helps high-performing female CEOs close the gap between external success and internal fulfillment. With a background of nine years and over 16,000 coaching sessions in the Tony Robbins organization, Mandi works through a three-stage process - identity shift, team transformation, revenue growth - to help women lead without losing themselves in the process.

Michael Carbonneau

The business coach you been waiting for.

I'm Michael Carbonneau. I started with nothing at 19 and figured it out the hard way as a general contractor and a financial advisor. No silver spoon, no shortcuts. Now through Coaching by Rosewood, I work with aspiring entrepreneurs who are done lying to themselves about why they're stuck. I don't do fluff, I don't do hand-holding I give you the raw framework to build the CEO in you, get your structure right, and actually move forward. Because life's gonna hit you either way. Might as well get paid for it.

Gaylen Wilson

Heart transplant survivor paying that blessing forward by helping couples rebuild emotional safety, Intimacy, and connection before the relationship collapses.

Today's guest is Gaylen Wilson, a heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober former alcoholic, relationship author, erectile dysfunction advocate, Certified Thriving Relationship Coach, and founder of The Monument Method Institute with his wife Heather. Gaylen's life has not been one comeback. It has been a series of forced reinventions. After farm failure, a collapsed stockbroker career, alcoholism, sobriety, career disruption after 9/11, rebuilding as a computer repairman, and later becoming a successful field-service technician, Gaylen faced the largest crisis of his life. In 2014, a virus attacked his heart and left him in end-stage heart failure. For the next three and a half years, he and Heather lived through hospital rooms, fear, financial pressure, uncertainty, lost intimacy, disability, and the reality that without a transplant, he was going to die. On June 19, 2018, Gaylen sat Heather down and told her he likely had only a few months left. About thirty minutes later, the transplant center called. The next morning, he received a new heart. That experience left him with one driving question:

Elyse Wilk

Body of Work - Where people are just dying to get in. By E. L. Wilk, An Eric Hoffer Gold Medal Finalist, A Kindle Bestselling Medical Thriller& Amazon Bestseller. For Readers of Never Let Me Go & Coma.

E. L. Wilk is an Eric Hoffer Award Gold Medal Finalist and an Amazon bestselling author. Her work is shaped by a deep curiosity, from the origins of everything to the evolution of modern science and medicine. A space enthusiast, she explores and asks the big questions. As an author, she is drawn to the resilience and complexity of the human spirit. Wilk grew up in Boston, Belgium, and Hong Kong. She is a Wellesley College graduate and an alumna of the International School of Brussels. She resides between Boston and Florida with her rescue dog Khaleesi. She lives with myasthenia gravis, a rare neuromuscular disease. Despite this, she continues to write with tenacity, curiosity, and optimism, always working toward her own version of happily-ever-after.

Aaron Jensen

Inc 5000 founder, 4x ClickFunnels 2 Comma Club winner, & 8-Figure Club member. Built and sold 2 companies, now building a tech-enabled insurance agency. I talk shop on what actually scales.

My guest today is Aaron Jensen — a serial entrepreneur who's built and sold three companies, including a seven-figure exit, and earned a spot on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Along the way he won the Eight Figure Award from ClickFunnels by doing over $20 million in revenue. He also won the 2 Comma Club award four times and became a top-3 GoHighLevel software provider in the world. After years of success in online business, Aaron made a surprising pivot — leaving it behind to build a modern, tech-enabled insurance agency from scratch. He's here to talk about what actually scales, what he learned from building and selling companies, and why he bet on a brand-new industry. Aaron, welcome to the show.

Chad Martin

Author/Podcaster/Pro Wrestler/Personal Trainer.

I've always believed that everyone has a story worth telling, and I've been fortunate enough to live several of them. I'm an author, podcast host, entrepreneur, certified personal trainer, internet radio station owner, and professional wrestler, and while those careers may seem unrelated at first glance, they've all been driven by the same passion: connecting with people. As an author, I write across multiple genres, including horror, fantasy, science fiction, business, and personal development. I love creating worlds that entertain people while making them think, whether that's through supernatural thrillers, epic adventures, or books that challenge the way we think about investing, financial freedom, and building a better life. Writing has taught me that every person has experiences, failures, victories, and lessons that deserve to be shared. I'm also the creator and host of the FAFO Podcast, where I've had the privilege of sitting down with authors, entrepreneurs, creators, and fascinating people from all walks of life. Because I'm on the other side of the microphone every week, I understand what makes a great conversation. I don't believe in canned interviews or rehearsed answers. I enjoy authentic, long-form discussions where there's room to explore ideas, tell stories, laugh, disagree respectfully, and go down unexpected rabbit trails that often produce the most memorable moments. Outside of writing and podcasting, I'm a certified personal trainer and have spent years helping people improve their health and confidence. Fitness has always been about much more than lifting weights—it's about discipline, consistency, mindset, and helping people become stronger physically and mentally. Long before I was writing books or interviewing guests, I entertained audiences as professional wrestler Big Daddy Storm. Wrestling taught me storytelling in its purest form. It taught me how to command an audience, think on my feet, adapt in real time, and understand that people connect with authenticity far more than perfection. Those lessons have influenced everything I've done since. I also own Undefined Radio, an independent internet radio station dedicated to giving independent musicians, podcasters, and creators a platform to reach new audiences. I believe independent voices deserve to be heard, and I enjoy helping others grow just as much as growing my own projects. If you're looking for a guest who can speak about writing, publishing, podcasting, entrepreneurship, fitness, entertainment, storytelling, branding, creative entrepreneurship, or simply the lessons learned from living an unconventional life, I'd love to join you. I'm laid-back by nature, I genuinely enjoy conversation, and I don't need a list of prepared questions to have a great interview. Some of the best discussions happen when two curious people simply sit down, start talking, and see where the conversation leads.

One Iam

Author & Philosopher Exploring Consciousness, Perception, Hermetic Wisdom, and the Mental Nature of Existence.

Today's guest is ONE IAM, an author, philosopher, and speaker whose work explores the profound relationship between consciousness, perception, and human experience. Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and his studies as a 9+ Degree Frater of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, ONE IAM challenges many of our most fundamental assumptions about the nature of existence. His central inquiry is both simple and revolutionary: What if consciousness is not something happening inside the world, but the world is something appearing within consciousness? He is the author of numerous books, including Living The Dream, Consciously Causing Perceptive Effect, The Dream of Matter, Attention Loops, The Authority Within, and From Stillness to Creation. Through his writing and interviews, he bridges ancient wisdom, modern science, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and the timeless search for self-knowledge. Whether discussing awareness, attention, identity, awakening, or the hidden mechanisms behind human perception, ONE IAM invites us to look beyond what we think we know and explore the deeper nature of the Mind itself.

Paul Furiga

Paul Furiga, Chief Storyteller.

Paul Furiga is the founder of Pittsburgh-based public relations/marketing agency WordWrite. After 23 years, the WordWrite team recently joined forces with the great team at the Vendilli digital agency. While Paul is many things, above all he is a storyteller. Paul spent the first two decades of his career as a journalist before transitioning to public relations. After making the career change, Paul spent several years working at the global agency Ketchum Public Relations, then founded his own firm in 2002. WordWrite was created and thrived on the principle of storytelling for clients, which continue today at Vendilli. Paul and his team employ the trademarked StoryCrafting process, which helps providers of complex products and services uncover what Paul calls their Capital S Story. Paul grew WordWrite from a startup agency to one of the leading firms in Pittsburgh and a nationally recognized firm. Paul's book is Finding Your Capital S Story, Why Your Story Drives Your Brand. He is an active board member of many organizations, including the global agency network, PR Boutiques International. As an industry leader, expert storyteller, and passionate entrepreneur with a goal of creating success for clients by sharing their great stories, Paul would be an excellent interview to discuss better connecting with an audience to deliver results, and how to build a great organizational brand through story.

Emillio Rodriguez

Speaker & Strategic Communications Leader on Trust, Human Connection, Resilience, and the People Who Change What We Believe is Possible

Emillio Rodriguez is a speaker and strategic communications leader whose work is built around a powerful idea: the way we see people can change what they believe is possible. At 16, Emillio survived an 80-mph rollover crash. The vehicle rolled three times, and metal tore through the center of his seat, missing him by inches. In the years that followed, he worked through guilt, self-doubt, and questions about purpose. What changed his trajectory was people, those who showed up, believed in him, and saw possibilities he could not yet see. That experience became the foundation of his message, See Them First. Today, Emillio uses stories and his practical SPACE framework to help people become more intentional, connect more deeply, and show up in ways that build trust and lasting influence.