What do you do when you are raised in a strict Jewish household? You grow up to become a spiritual seeker and healing practitioner in the middle of a big city.

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Sam Liebowitz Bio:

Sam Liebowitz, known as The Conscious Consultant,  is a mentor, coach, speaker, healer, and serial entrepreneur. He has been in business since 1993 and has owned several successful businesses.

His current ventures include The Conscious Consultant, a coaching and mentoring service which promotes sensible, ethical, moral and conscious ways to build careers and businesses, Talking Alternative Broadcasting, an Internet Radio Station which reaches over 100 countries worldwide, and Double Diamond Wellness a healing center in the Heart of Manhattan.

In these various roles, Sam has inspired hundreds of people to live a life that is happier, healthier and more fulfilled. Sam has lectured in several venues in New York City, including being a featured speaker at  TEDxUpperWestSide in 2016.

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

Author of Read Me, Or Stay Broke, Mark Jackson II sits down with Brad on this episode to explain his journey of starting out in the Air Force, winding up broke and making the decision to teach himself financial literacy. 

His driving force; his two sons.

Today Mark has created several successful businesses, completed dozens of real estate transactions and stands in an elite circle of highly sought after Black Leaders who speak on the subject of success. 

In this empowering episode, Mark shares what it's like to be a bestselling author whose books are used as a curriculum for the next generation of financial literacy seekers. 

Mark Jackson II Bio:

Mark Sweeney Jackson II is a financial mentor, motivational speaker, student-teacher, and professional real estate investor. Jackson is a highly decorated Air Force Veteran. His knowledge and experience has taken him all over the globe, including residing in Tokyo, Japan. In addition to spending five years enlisted in the United States Air Force. Jackson continued his government career and service to his country with the U.S. Department of Defense for seven years. During this period Jackson re-interested himself in real estate while completing his B.A. in two years. 

Through his company Sweeney and Sons Consulting LLC he's authored several best selling books and hosts financial workshops. His book Read Me or Stay Broke is changing lives and opening the eyes of people all over the world to the secrets of wealth building. He has been involved in a variety of real estate transactions totaling millions of dollars as he oversees all acquisitions for potential and current investments at M&C Real Estate LLC. He has also served as a financial consultant for many private companies including ManoCo International Public Relations.  As a proud father of two sons, and serves as financial advisor and treasurer at The Christ Experience Church in Oklahoma City. A passionate volunteer Mark is a well known YMCA Basketball and Baseball coach. Mark Jackson II is now at the cusp of his career. His keen mind and big heart have already solidified him as a source of inspiration to thousands.

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

What happens when your mother visits you after her death? Do you ignore her or listen? Jennie Byers works beyond the veil and helps people communicate with dead loved ones who have crossed over.

About Jennie Byers:

Jennie Byers, is the founder of Spirit Reunions Sanctuary, a 15 acre educational center for healing and community located in the Cherokee Mountains of East TN.  The center features themed tiny houses for retreat, a native American tipi and medicine wheel, Reiki labyrinth, 700 sq ft Egyptian scale pyramid, and a team of healing practitioners.  

Jennie communicates beyond the veil into higher vibrational realms and assists us with healing with our loved ones who have transitioned from the physical. Jennie’s background is in finance and she was the Controller of multiple professional race teams in Indianapolis, IN prior to moving to TN and opening the sanctuary.  

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

What happens when you leave a successful decade-long running podcast because you want to go bigger? Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show tells us his extraordinary move to relaunch his own show, and go after the very best guests. We talk about his interview with Kobe Bryant, Chelsea Handler and Lisa Lampanelli...and his dream interview. This was fun and laid back. Jordan talks about being unfulfilled and wanting something that was closer to the heart.

And Jordan gives some surprising answers to our mystery round...

Jordan Harbinger BIO:

Jordan is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk-show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. He has hosted a Top 50 iTunes podcast for over 12 years and receives over six million downloads per month, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, he deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and practical insights with the rest of us.

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

What if you knew you were an introvert but said yes to life? Michael Alcée did just that.

Michael Alcée Bio:

Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who loves to draw on his passion for literature, music, and art to help individuals, groups, and organizations find their newest creative forms. 

A two-time TEDx speaker, podcast host of 'Live Life Creatively', and Psychology Today blogger, he is intrigued by—how introverts can solve our mental health crisis, how therapy can heal our polarizing divisions, and how each of us is truly an artist in the making.

He is the 2019 winner of the American Psychological Association Schillinger Memorial prize for his essay on the link between jazz and psychoanalysis: "Reading the Changes: Freud's Improvisational  Art." He is currently working on a book entitled Developing a Therapeutic Voice: A Poetic and Practical Guide for Clinicians and Supervisors. 

He currently works in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and as the Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music.

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

"[Soul] Branding is like intention work for me and it's a bit of alchemy...when you have that level of dimensionalizing your intention, and you're developing your [personal] brand, things start to happen."

In this wonderful episode, Renee shares with Brad her journey, training and her spiritual retreats.

Renee Rotkopf BIO:


Renee helps her clients think outside of the box of limiting beliefs to experience a positive change in their lives. Helping them break habits, release old patterns, heal the past and reimagine their future.

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

Can we learn as adults through play? Yes, we can. Geoff McLachlan stops by Awakened Nation® to share his extraordinary journey as a  successful kindergarten teacher, who took the concept of learning  through fun and founded Professionals At Play.

Geoff also shares his love for the outdoors. 

This is a fun episode.

Geoff McLachlin Bio:

Coaching and training is part of Geoff’s family heritage. His grandfather and father were both Washington State Track and Field Hall of Fame Coaches, and combined they had over 100 years of coaching experience! Following in their footsteps Geoff has worked with educators, youth, and private sector personnel, collectively and individually, with objectives to help teams increase their effectiveness and to help individuals make decisions and take action.

Here's a few standout accomplishments. Geoff has provided coaching to a real estate client with a $200,000,000 budget, as well to as a USA Junior Olympic Weight Lifting champ. He has worked with hundreds of schools across the country to significantly reduce truancy and decrease suspensions. And he has a 70% client retention rate.

Geoff joined the Influence team to continue his journey of helping people win in work and life.

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

"Seeing a child's face light up is why I do this."

As the Batman of Spring Hill, Jack Asbury is on a mission to bring hope and joy to children. He’s been featured in the NY Times, Inside Edition and countless other news sources for his good works. When he’s not being Batman, this father of two saves lives as an emergency medical technician. 

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

What if you were so frustrated with the mainstream news that you started your own News Network? That's exactly what Linda Forsythe did. 

With her army of Citizen Journalists, former NY Times journalists, and retired police and government officials, Linda has set strict guidelines for journalism that gets to the truth.

News like the Military Tribunals taking place RIGHT NOW that is NOT being covered by the mainstream. C-Vine News is the only network that has access to daily court transcripts from Guantanamo.

About Linda Forsythe

C-VINE News has been placed in a Charitable Trust as a Foundation for Patriots around the world who have banded together to TAKE CHARGE of the news they receive. Now up to 45,000 active VOLUNTEERS are on assignment to investigate, vet, write news releases, and film breaking news stories from around the world. Many act as Digital Soldiers who help the news to spread on Social Media that has managed to beat the Conservative News censorship. 

They also send a representative each month to cover the 9/11, KSM et al... Military Tribunals LIVE from GTMO via CCTV from Ft. Meade in Maryland.

https://c-vine.com/

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.

"...and that's where I get my heart broken all the time....when I want more for someone than they want it for themselves."

Jodee Bock believes that leadership needs to be emotional, but it doesn’t mean what you might think it does. In this fun and engaging interview, Brad and Jodee talk about what it really takes to run a company. 

Jodee Bock Bio

She is a speaker, author, trainer, facilitator and coach in the areas of Leadership, Communication, and Accountability.

Her newest book, P.O.W.E.R. Tools at Work, was just released last week.

Host: Brad Szollose

First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.

Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.