George Balulis is a man of many interests. A northern Virginia native, George has notably pursued a variety of interests, including being a professional guitarist, guitar instructor, personal trainer, actor, model and IT professional. 

George believes that success is not possible without mentorship. He frequently says, “No one does it alone. We all need help sometimes.”  

He prides himself on his inclination to mentor others however he can: from instructional guitar videos to life chit-chats. He gains immense satisfaction from the accomplishments of those he mentors. Take my word for it, George mentored me in fitness. I'm grateful to have him in my life.

George's YouTube Channel

www.youtube.com/gbalulis

This episode is a solo episode to thank everyone who has been following and listening to the podcast. It’s been a great journey meeting a lot of new people and being able to share what they learned. 

As most of you know I wrote a new book and its title the 10 Undisputed Laws of Fitness Success. It’s about the things I learned in fitness that translate to the real world. I filled it with value and inspirational stories that you can read and apply in your life. 

I wanted to encourage you to pursue what it is you want to go after and do whatever it takes. Don’t wait for tomorrow to get started on your fitness journey, start today. Do something your future self will thank you for.

There are laws in nature and the universe, fitness is not any different. Observe the Laws. Apply the Principles. Break the Rules. Succeed.   

You can pick up a copy of the book on Amazon for 0.99 and send me an email to tell me what you think at [email protected] 

Thank you to all that supported the book as it reached the #1 New Release and Best Seller on Amazon. 

You can check it out here:

Big shout out to Nate Dukes! He helped me launch the book and if you want to read an inspiring story, check out the Amazon #1 Best Seller You’ll Never Change 

Link to The #1 Best Seller and New Release You’ll Never Change 

Alex Burket is an event specialist, marketing specialist, and the host of the Rise to the Challenge podcast. At a young age, Alex has experienced so much in his life that he has taken each path and grown for his story. After going through struggles and seeing people he knows to go through the same struggles, he wants to share how he was able to Rise to the Challenge. Alex also knows about rising to the challenge when it comes to being a type 1 diabetic. For more than 15 years, has seen the ups and down but he has grown and learned over the years. He has been in 2 hospitals during spring break because of being a rebellious diabetic but after years of figuring out a strategy, he feels like a new person. Alex wants to share about living life to the fullest and rising to the challenge.

IG: @alexburket23 // @risetothechallengepodcast

Facebook: Rise to the Challenge Podcast

Youtube: Rise to the Challenge Podcast

Podcast Platforms: Rise to the Challenge Podcast

“Don’t just do things for yourself, do things for others.” -Steven Pemberton

Steven Pemberton is a kingdom-led entrepreneur with a thriving relationship who has generated over 2 million in revenue on E-commerce platforms.

Steven and his wife live life with the mission of Thriving, Not Just Surviving. He takes this concept into business and especially into his relationship with his wife.

His mess has become his message. Steven and his wife’s journey from losing everything to being a 7-figure business owner continues to inspire others daily.

www.stevenpemberton.com

Writing. Perseverance. Tips and tools to overcome blocks and much more.

Michelle Hill is Your Legacy Builder at Winning Proof. She’s a Book

and Publishing Consultant who helps sports and business

professionals put all the pieces together to get their book written,

published, and promoted. Michelle’s clients include pro athletes,

sports agents, coaches, performance trainers, sales and leadership

Professionals.

She has interviewed such notables as Dan Reeves, Dick Butkus,

Mike Haynes, John Niland, Lee Roy Jordan, Mike Golic, Dr. Bennet

Omalu, Tony Dorsett and Tanya Brown.

“Don’t let that book die inside of you.” -Michelle Hill 

“Don’t let things happen to you, make them happen.”-Michelle Hill 

“A leader can be anyone in an organization” -Janine Hamner Holman

Listening, communication, empathy. 

Janine Hamner Holman is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on conscious leadership, organizational development, psychological safety in the workplace and emotional intelligence, neurobiology, and what it takes to attract and retain world-class talent.

As CEO of the J&J Consulting Group, Janine brings more than 30 years of experience to the stage for her workshops, keynote speaking, and training.  Janine uses scientifically validated strategies and tools to build high-performance teams, enhance organizational functioning, and develop organizations and leaders with whom everyone wants to work.  She has worked with everything from Fortune 200 companies to local nonprofits and everything in between, and is the author of the forthcoming book, Why Are the Soft Skills so Damn Hard…and Many Other Things We Got Wrong, as well as a contributing author to the forthcoming book, A Circle of Women.  She is also the host of the podcast, The Cost of Not Paying Attention.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-hamner-holman/

https://JanineHamner.com

https://JandJCG.com

[email protected]

“Fall out of love with your solution and fall in love with the problem that your clients are experiencing.” -Ari Galper

Ari Galper is the founder and CEO of Unlock The Game® and is the world’s #1 authority on trust-based selling.

He has been featured in CEO Magazine, Forbes, INC Magazine, SkyNews and the Australian Financial Review.

As trust becomes the most important currency in the new economy, the act of selling as a dehumanizing process with endless “chasing”, has been completely re-invented and anchored in the timeless values of integrity and trust – through Trust-Based Selling.

In his best-selling book, “Unlock The Sales Game”, Ari describes his revolutionary sales approach based on getting to the truth and why having a mindset of focusing on deep trust, instead of “the sale” – is, ironically, 10 times more profitable.

Website

www.unlockthegame.com

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arigalper/ 

Robert Kennedy III is a trainer, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach

in leadership communication and presentation confidence. Over the past

15+ years, he has executives and business leaders on bringing their

communication to life. He specializes in Public Presentation Skills, Speech

Preparation & Structure, Team-Building, and Presentation Planning,

Development & Delivery. 

Robert’s workshops and training sessions are known for

being high energy and interactive, yet thought-provoking and insightful.

In addition to classroom delivery and training, Robert also brings a background as

a radio news anchor, podcast host, and voiceover talent, working with clients

such as Nature Valley and Panda Restaurant Group.

Other notable corporate and government clients with whom Robert has worked

include Barnes & Noble, Comscore, Johnson & Johnson, US Coast Guard, US

Census Bureau, Social Security Administration, Neighborworks America, AARP

Defense Acquisition University and World Bank.

Outside of his business activities, Robert has actively worked with industry

associations serving as the President for the Association for Talent Development

Maryland Chapter and board member for organizations like Behavioral Health

Management. He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association

and continues to actively teach others communication, storytelling, and public

speaking prowess as a member of Toastmasters International.

Robert’s website: https://robertkennedy3.com

Clifton Strengths Finder, Do’s and Don’ts of LinkedIn, What to look for in a company, Actionable advice.  

Melanie Wexler has 18+ years of recruiting and staffing experience, she started Career & Life Coaching in 2017 to help people find meaningful and fulfilling work. Her success as a recruiter was driven by her ability to get her candidates hired. It is this innate knowledge of the market that she brings to her clients now as they navigate the job search process. 

Melanie helps her clients with everything from Resumes, Job Searches, Interviewing, LinkedIn Strategies, and building a successful personal brand. She thrives on helping her clients better understand themselves, find their passion, achieve their goals and succeed in their careers.

“Don’t ask before you give.”

Website: www.findsucceedachieve.com

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniewexler


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AchieveinFindingSuccess

Instagram: @mwexlercareercoach

Clubhouse: @Melaniewexler

Twitter:@mwcareercoach

Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction. Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and Westchester Senior Voice, is on the advisory council of Impact100 Westchester, a women’s group giving organization, and volunteers with My Money Workshop, teaching financial literacy to underserved communities.

Links

www.trueabundanceadvisors.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarotter/

https://www.facebook.com/laura.i.rotter

https://twitter.com/Rotters5