My guest is Visionary, Author, Mentor, and Teacher, Douglas Nolls.     Doug was born partially deaf, nearly blind, crippled, and super smart.  Yet, he went on to graduate from Dartmouth College, earned his law degree, and was a ferocious civil trial lawyer for 22 years.  Then he went back to school to become a peacemaker.  Since he left his lucrative law practice in 2000, Doug has devoted his life to understanding human conflict.    His ground-breaking work in de-escalating anger in potentially violent confrontations has transformed the lives of thousands.    Doug is a truly fascinating man who has done a LOT in his life.  Join us for this amazing conversation about how to calm an angry person in 90 seconds or less...and a much more.

My guest is LTC Ivan Ingraham (USMC, Ret).   Ivan is a retired Marine Special Operations Officer. He served a 24-year career in Marine Infantry, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations units often in crises or combat operations.  Leadership in any situation can be challenging at best.  However, leading on the front lines during war; well, that's a game-changer.   Imagine that you just get to think, problem-solve, and make decisions; no, not in a cushy office, but in utter chaos.  But it's more than that, the implications of your decisions could mean lives.  In this conversation, we talk about all things leadership--building trust, making decisions, problem-solving, and a lot more--from the perspective of a wartime leader.

My guest is Billy Mandarino. Billy is a speaker, coach, and the author of "The Now-ist," a book that teaches people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment.

His book is full of wisdom from his own journey...and the inspiration and truths he presents can be life-changing. In our conversation, we will take a deep dive into the essence of who we are and aspects of how we live. But more, Billy will break down "present moment living" in a very unique way. Please join us for this fascinating conversation about how to live more fully [in the present moment].

My guest is Nancy Lane, a former executive leader who recently retired from a very distinguished 35-year career. She did so however with a yearning to learn more about herself, her purpose, God, and life in general. So she decided to embark on an amazing, but grueling adventure . . . to walk the great Camino de Santiago. This pilgrimage required her to walk 400 miles across Spain with only a backpack and her thoughts. Nancy said about this experience: "Distractions are replaced with a very unique focus . . . this rearranging or reprioritizing of one's daily rhythm, day after day, recalibrates the soul and provides a unique clarity.” Come join us in this adventurous and insightful conversation about becoming more of the person you were created to be.

My guest is international filmmaker Kathleen Herrgott. She writes and produces short films and also creates content for major brands such as the Nestlé corporation. Kathleen describes herself as someone who not only loves challenges, but someone who embraces them, learns from them, and then grows from them. She said this has been a critical part of her success; facing and using her challenges to push her to the next level in her career. But she has one more secret ingredient that makes up her success. Join us to find out what that is. ;)

Who doesn't want to be happy and confident? Deep down, we all do. We want to feel alive, loved and at peace with the world around us. But for many reasons, this isn't always the case. While all people struggle with these aspects of life, my guest feels that it’s more the case for women. And so, that’s the subject of my next "Grow Yourself" Podcast. We’ll hear from a woman who didn’t simply arrive at being confident and happy, but rather, worked hard to get there. Now she wants to share her lessons and wisdom with others; women and men.

My special guest, [Lane] McCray, started his life in the military UNTIL . . . he (La Bouche) became a multi-platinum pop star with hits like "Be My Lover" and "Sweet Dreams." Come be inspired and learn how to go after your dreams.

Achieving healthier and happier interpersonal relationships is a key to having a good life and a good working environment. But how do we encourage, support, and maintain good relationships? And what if they’re not in such a good place...how do we turn them around? These are the questions, and more, that I will pose to my special guest Dr. Mandy Goodwin Caporaletti, a Professor of Communication at Penn State University. Mandy is also the co-author of the book "Conversationally Speaking..” Join us and learn simple ways to have a big impact on any relationship.

My guest Lillian Victoria was raised by a single mother after her father abandoned her family at the age of six. Although her mother gave them all she had, she was physically and emotionally unavailable to guide them. Later, at the age of 35, Lillian lost it all--her marriage, career, her life--and too became a single mom. BUT... she would have none of it! Lillian set out to answer the biggest question in life..."who am I?" She journeyed not only to answer that question, but also to rebuild her life. Now she is on a mission to help others rebuild their broken life. Join us in a conversation to learn how to turn your mess into success.

My guest is Men's Transformation Coach and Podcaster Mike Forrester. Mike has a story that so many can relate to. He almost ruined his marriage and relationships with his children because of the toxic behaviors that he learned growing up. But his story is really one of hope; that we can conquer our "demons." Join us in a conversation about breaking negative patterns and becoming the better, more loving, you.