Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and executive coach Sean Olson.

Sean talks to us about Taking Calculated Risks.

Sean Olson is an executive coach, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and teams reach their full potential and effectiveness.

He is the co-founder and CEO of Renogize Professional Coaching. Renogize provides executive coaching and leadership development to Universities and Companies throughout the United States. Renogize has been voted the #1 Executive Coaching Firm in Central Ohio by Columbus CEO Magazine for the past four years.

He published his first book in December of 2019, This Is How I Role: 7 Strategies to Accelerate Your Leadership Growth and Promotability. He is also the host of The Intentional Leader podcast.

His driving passion is to bring out the incredible leader that is inside every person; YOU 2.0

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Talk Doula Leisa Reid.

Leisa talks to us about how to Grow Your Business Through Speaking.

Leisa Reid - As the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now and the CEO of the International Speaker Network, Leisa trains entrepreneurs how to use public speaking as a soul fulfilling business growth strategy.

Leisa is a self-proclaimed "Talk Doula" as she helps you "Get Your Talk Ready to Rock" and learn how you can get booked and stay booked the rest of your career.

Leisa has booked and delivered over 600 speaking engagements, is a 7-time author, podcast host and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate.

Although Leisa has both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Speech Communication, she assures her clients those degrees are NOT required in order to be a speaker. She is a mom, a wife, a dog-lover and loves live rock concerts.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and integrative medical expert Dr. Mylaine Riobe.

Dr. Mylaine talks to us about The Wellness Gap: The Untold Factor in Burnout Prevention.

Dr. Mylaine Riobe is a board certified MD and integrative medicine expert who's developed a holistic burnout resolution and prevention program based on her experience helping her private clients resolve and prevent burnout and fatigue for over 20 years.

She's bringing her online program to corporations and mid-sized businesses to help them recupe the millions of dollars in lost revenue burnout creates while supporting their employees in living their best lives!

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Renowned Psychologist, and Author Dr. Debra Mandel.

Dr. Debra talks to us about The Process of Writing a Book.

Dr. Debra Mandel is a nationally recognized psychologist with over three decades of experience helping individuals navigate relationships, self-esteem, and personal growth. Known for her no-nonsense yet compassionate approach, Dr. Debra has guided countless people toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

As the author of four acclaimed books, including the bestselling Dump That Chump, she has empowered readers to break free from toxic relationships and embrace self-worth. Her expertise has earned her numerous appearances on national television and radio, where she is frequently sought after for her insightful, straightforward advice.

Beyond her written work and media presence, Dr. Debra is also the co-host of a highly successful podcast with over a million listeners, where she continues to share her wisdom on love, psychology, and personal transformation. A respected member of both the American Psychological Association and the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, she remains at the forefront of mental health and relationship expertise.

Whether on air, in print, or through her dynamic speaking engagements, Dr. Debra Mandel is a trusted voice in psychology, dedicated to helping people break unhealthy cycles and build lasting, meaningful connections.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to website investor Matt Raad.

Matt talks to us about how to buy and renovate websites for income & assets.

Matt Raad has used a very unconventional method to create financial freedom in his lifetime, starting with nothing and building a high cash flow portfolio through buying and selling businesses.

He and his wife Liz are website investors, which means they use digital assets to generate cashflow and build wealth. They were one of the first in the world to realise that they could buy websites, renovate them like real estate, and then sell or keep them for cashflow.

Matt started out as a zoologist with his wife Liz, buying their first business, expanded into multi-million dollar mergers & acquisitions and then transitioned to investing in online businesses where the cashflow returns were so much better.

These days they love teaching beginners how to reach 6 & 7 figure website portfolios using a similar strategy to buying & renovating traditional real estate.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and coach Carina Marshall.

Carina talks to us about how to solve the top 3 challenges in any business.

Carina Marshall is a vibrational transformation coach, passionate about serving others on the deepest level through "vibrational living " — upgrading unconscious habits, updating limiting beliefs, and reframing those perspectives essential for a prosperous business, happy relationships, and fulfilling life.

She has 20+ years of corporate experience and currently also an entrepreneur. She attributes her big-picture perspective to also being a certified Master Life Coach (MLC), Life & Spiritual Mentor (LSM), and meditation teacher, coaching people for over twenty years.

As a coach, Carina customizes vibrational tools to empower individuals to achieve personal and professional goals. With her master's education, training, and passion for service, Carina offers an intuitive and integrated approach to helping people fulfill their dreams.

She believes the world is in transition, and so are you—and a new world needs a new you. When asked what her biggest challenge is, she quips, "My biggest challenge has always been to remember Who I Am and how much inner power each of us truly have."

Carina has lived and worked around the world and resides in Los Angeles with her soul mate Craig (a 35-year yoga monk & co-founder of The Mindful University) and their cat Sita, who is her "Zen teacher." She believes the business sector is the next portal for uplifting human consciousness.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to product marketing expert Laurier Mandin.

Laurier talks to us about needs based marketing.

Laurier Mandin is a product marketing expert with over 30 years of experience helping innovators create and sell products people truly need.

As the founder and lead consultant of Graphos Product, they have guided numerous startups and established brands to market success through need-centric product development and compelling marketing strategies.

With a deep understanding of consumer psychology and behavioral economics, they bring a unique perspective to the world of product creation and marketing.

Laurier's insights have helped transform struggling products into market leaders and have launched numerous innovations to commercial success.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to podcaster and coach Victoria Racca.

Victoria talks to us about moms with a side hustle.

Former exotic dancer Victoria Racca is the dynamic force behind two thriving businesses based in South Louisiana.

As the founder of The Microblading Institute and BrowSister, she's on a mission to empower women—particularly mothers aged 25-45—to reclaim their time and embrace entrepreneurship.

The Microblading Institute, a licensed trade school under the board of colleges, has been franchised across 6 locations in the US. BrowSister, Victoria's e-commerce venture, specializes in manufacturing premium numbing products for cosmetic tattooing and is committed to providing access to affordable and quality PMU supplies. Victoria is also your #1 Source for beauty industry breaking news through The GlamLife Podcast, where Victoria shares expertise from your favorite PMU artists.

Beyond her business endeavors, Victoria is a dedicated follower of celebrity gossip and enjoys staying connected with her audience in a warm and approachable manner. With her unique blend of professionalism and Southern charm, Victoria continues to inspire and uplift women in pursuit of their dreams.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to thought leader and author Melissa LaPlante.

Melissa talks to us about Boxless Business.

Melissa LaPlante, quickly becoming known as The Boxless Business Coach & Consultant℠, is a globally recognized keynote speaker, author, thought leader, industry expert, and CEO of The CELLF Awareness Project, LLC. A visionary leader, Melissa empowers Leaders to master the physics of success, guided by her signature philosophy: No Boxes, No Labels, No Limits. Notably, she earned recognition as an honored listee of the Marquis Who's Who in America— the original and oldest who's who list—before her LLC had even celebrated its first anniversary.

Melissa is trying to build a world where she empowers businesses to show up intention-led and socially conscious through Leadership Development coaching, consulting, change management workshops, and speaking events.

Melissa works with forward-thinking businesses committed to breaking free from outdated paradigms, fostering cultures that celebrate individuality, prioritize sustainability, and drive social impact.

Her clients seek a consultant who can provide innovative strategies to disrupt the status quo. They recognize that meaningful change requires bold choices, and Melissa guides them in building impactful, socially responsible, and intention-led success stories.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to parenting expert and author Kiva Schuler.

Kiva talks to us about raising children while growing a business.

Kiva Schuler is the founder of The Jai Institute for Parenting and the author of The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution.

Her organization has trained over 2500 parenting coaches globally, and she is passionate about creating a world where children are empowered through connection, relational safety and unconditional love.