Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Mitch Matthews.

Mitch talks to us about giving yourself permission.

Mitch Matthews is the creator of the DREAM THINK DO podcast. He's also a success coach, speaker and serial entrepreneur.

His DREAM THINK DO podcast helps people to dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they were created to do. It's been rated #1 by the Huffington Post and is in top 1% of all podcasts.

He's been wildly blessed to be able to interview people like bestselling authors like Brendon Burchard, Michael Hyatt and Jamie Kern Lima, along with celebrities like The View's Sara Haines and The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels.

Plus, as a speaker and elite success coach, he's spent the last twenty years helping organizations like NIKE, United Airlines, NASA and Disney.

Mitch has also built a business training program that has helped thousands of Life Coaches from around the world to build successful and profitable businesses they love.

Most importantly, he's a husband, a dad and a life-long learner living a highly- caffeinated life in Des Moines, Iowa.

You can connect with Mitch here:

Website: https://MitchMatthews.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitch.matthews Facebook: https://facebook.com/mitch.matthews.104 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchmatthews/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Chad Brooks.

Chad talks to us about small business productivity.

Chad Brooks is the editor-in-chief of business.com. A veteran journalist, he has been writing and editing content about small businesses and entrepreneurship for 15 years.

Over his nearly 30 years as a journalist and content creator, Chad's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Business News Daily, The Huffington Post, CNBC, Fox Business, Laptop Mag, Live Science, IT Tech News Daily and Security News Daily. A graduate of Indiana University, Chad also spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter in his hometown of Chicago. In 2014, he published his first book, How to Start a Home-Based App Development Business.

You can connect with Chad here:

Website: https://www.business.com Business Plus: https://www.business.com/business-plus/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Bethany Joy.

Bethany talks to us about Finding Community As A Solo Entrepreneur.

As a certified Christian mental health coach, Bethany Joy empowers Christian counselors and leaders, drawing on over 20 years of professional ministry roles and work with several organizations.

She offers mental health coaching, team building, and leadership development.

Bethany founded TIP Groups for peer support among Christian professionals and hosts the "Radical Care For Christian Counselors" podcast.

She just released the children's book "The Joy Catcher" in partnership with the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation to encourage kids and adults with physical challenges.

Her engaging speaking style and events inspire faith and resilience, aiming to build thriving, transformative communities. Dare to do more than just survive, step out and thrive!

You can connect with Bethany here:

Website: http://www.bethanyjoy.fyi Step Out And Thrive: https://www.StepOutAndThrive.com

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Keala Kanae.

Keala talks to us about why procrastination is the secret to discovering your life's purpose and meaning.

If you're an entrepreneur, high performer, or just someone with big dreams and big aspirations that feels like you should be further in life by now then my next guest, Keala Kanae, is about to challenge everything we've been told about procrastination, self doubt, and self sabotage because, as he puts it, "It's actually the key to unlocking your life's purpose and meaning".

Keala went from broke, working in a coffee shop, and sleeping in his mom's spare bedroom at 29 years old—to earning over $150 million before selling his company in 2024. Today, he's an Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, and Speaker, featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, ABC News, and more.

He's the Founder and CEO of Inspirean—a leadership training company for entrepreneurs and high performers who feel called to something greater… but find themselves getting in their own way.

If you're ready for a breakthrough in your life or business, Keala's firm is the only one in the world that promises life-changing results—with a double-your-money-back guarantee to prove it.

You can connect with Keala here:

Website: https://www.thepowercode.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kealakanae TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keala_kanae Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keala.kanae

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Ryan Dewey Smith.

Ryan talks to us about Non Profit Partnerships.

Ryan Dewey Smith is a visionary leader and operational orchestrator who has reimagined what's possible for nonprofit sustainability.

A self-made, entrepreneurial force, Ryan is the only child of teenage parents and learned early to keep himself busy, nurturing a lifelong drive to build, improve, and help others thrive.

His relentless curiosity and determination showed even in childhood, when he constantly asked questions and stepped up to help younger kids.

Those traits fueled his journey from a small firehouse office in Reading, Pennsylvania, to founding Inperium, a groundbreaking network approaching $1 billion in revenue.

As President of Inperium, Ryan channels his competitive spirit, believing true growth happens when you challenge yourself against the very best.

Ryan drives the development of innovative models that help organizations grow sustainably while staying true to their mission and identity.

He stands apart as a trusted partner who combines strategic vision with meticulous operational leadership.

You can connect with Ryan here:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dewey-smith-84546117/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Tim Bradley.

Tim talks to us about AI and video - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Tim Bradley is the Co-Founder of Pennant Video, the agency behind the Video Marketing Trifecta™ that's transforming B2B storytelling. With nearly twenty years in video marketing, Tim's worked with brands like Cisco, Hitachi, and Philips—helping them turn complex ideas into compelling visual stories.

Before launching Pennant, he led a 25-person creative team as Executive Producer at a major communications agency, and today he's just as passionate about mentoring the next generation of creatives as he is about producing standout campaigns.

Known for his authenticity, insight, and the occasional dad joke, Tim believes great marketing connects through meaningful stories that last.

You can connect with Tim here:

Website: https://www.pennant.video/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bradley-pennant/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Dr. Eugene K. Choi.

Dr. Eugene talks to us about How to Perform At Your Best In High Stakes, High Pressure and High stress environments.

Dr. Eugene K. Choi is a former healthcare leader and now leadership development coach. As a former supervisor who oversaw operations for 6 major hospitals and over 250 clinics, he saw firsthand how even the best teams could hit burnout or fall short of their potential. Not because of skill, but because the way such circumstances hijack the brain.

Dr. Eugene created a unique, science-backed process that teaches leaders how to activate their executive brain to dramatically improve results and increase clarity and focus in challenging and unpredictable situations. He has a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience and business coaching and has helped thousands of leaders optimize their mindset, reduce toxic stress, and lead with more impact.

Dr. Eugene's expertise in audience growth has also resulted in him generating over 11 million views on his online articles and over 30 million views on his short films. His experience and expertise in both strategy and psychology have proven critical in helping clients produce tangible results in both business and in life.

You can connect with Dr. Eugene here:

Website: https://www.neurohackingschool.com Podcast: https://www.neurohackingpodcast.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/eugenekchoi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenekchoi/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Aurora Winter.

Aurora talks to us about Turning Words Into Wealth.

Aurora Winter, MBA, is a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, TV writer-producer, and the founder of www.SamePagePublishing.com.

Her award-winning books include "Turn Words Into Wealth" and "Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse."

Using her expertise in film and neuroscience, she helps people tell memorable stories that build brands, books, and businesses.

You can connect with Aurora here:

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/AuroraWinter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AuroraWinter Strategic Basics: https://www.youtube.com/@StrategicBasics Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AuroraWinter Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuroraWinterMBA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aurorawinterMBA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurorawinterMBA Marketing Fasttrack Amazon: https://a.co/d/8xrIglK Turn Words Into Wealth Amazon: https://a.co/d/7RRkVYb Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse Book 1 Amazon: https://a.co/d/5cmA6Um

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Dr. Greg Stewart.

Dr. Greg talks to us about I3 (I Cubed) for Leaders.

Dr. Greg Stewart lives in Rockwall, TX and is currently a full-time telehealth counselor, executive coach, and consultant. He has a BA in Organizational Leadership (Cornerstone University), a Master of Divinity (Grand Rapids Theological Seminary), a MA in Counseling (GRTS), and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (Regent U). His dissertation was The Relationship of Emotional Intelligence to Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment.

He just published his first book, Ie – Unlocking the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions.

He was a pastor for 15 years in Portage, MI (youth, associate, senior), and was an Organizational Development Strategist for three years, traveling the country training and coaching leaders at all levels in all types of industries. Most recently, he served as the Director of the Residential Treatment Center for Cedar Crest Hospital and RTC in Belton, TX. He also has served as an adjunct professor for 20 years for a number of universities (Regent University, Cornerstone University, John Brown University, and Grace College & Seminary). Dr. Stewart and his wife are empty-nesters and are members of Lakepointe Church in Rockwall and lead a small group together.

You can connect with Dr. Greg here:

Website: https://www.becomingmore.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgregstewart/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr.gregstewart

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Xanet Pailet.

Xanet talks to us about writing a book about a sensitive topic.

Xanet Pailet is the best selling author of Living an Orgasmic Life: Heal Yourself and Awaken Your Pleasure and the founder of Passionate Intimacy Retreats. Xanet is a former NYC health care lawyer who lived in a sexless marriage for over two decades. At age 50, after experiencing her own sexual healing and awakening in 2011, she transitioned her career into a full-time sex and intimacy educator and coach and trauma practitioner.

Xanet believes that pleasure is our birthright and she is passionate about helping individuals find their way back into their bodies, their desires, and their pleasure. Over the past decade, she has helped rescue hundreds of couples from unsatisfying sex lives and has helped women who are sexually shut down learn how to love themselves, their body, and reclaim their desire.

Xanet is a certified Somatica Sex and Intimacy Coach, Sexological Body Worker, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner, Tantra Educator and Somatic Experiencing Trauma practitioner. She has been on the faculty of 1440 Multiversity, Ecstatic Living Institute and the Somatica Institute.

Her new book, The Sex and Intimacy Repair Kit: How to Enhance Communication and Create a Lifetime of Passionate Intimacy" will be published in March 2026 by Books That Save Lives.

You can connect with Xanet here:

Website: https://www.passionateintimacyretreats.com Free Gift: https://howtoimprovemylovelife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanetpop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xanetpop Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xanet-pailet-2b464671/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepowerofpleasure8132/featured Book: https://a.co/d/555SMdf