What if the stories we give children…

are shaping the adults they become?

In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Linda Harkey—award-winning children’s author, former educator, and creator of the beloved Hickory Doc’s Tales series.

With a life rooted in teaching, storytelling, and a deep love for children, Linda brings a unique perspective on how stories do more than entertain—they teach, guide, and inspire.

From her years as a teacher and museum docent…

to writing books that spark imagination and curiosity…

Linda shares how real-life experiences, history, and a love for learning come together to create stories that truly matter.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for teaching children

How books can build confidence, curiosity, and character

The inspiration behind her award-winning stories

How parents and educators can nurture a lifelong love for reading

This episode is a reminder that stories aren’t just words on a page…

They’re bridges to imagination…

Lessons wrapped in adventure…

And seeds planted in young hearts that last a lifetime.

If you believe in the power of stories to shape the future—

this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

Technology touches every part of business—but are you leveraging it to its fullest potential?

Join us for a compelling conversation with Chris Farr, a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience guiding businesses through technology, cybersecurity, and operational challenges. From Managed Service Provider leadership to real-world business strategy, Chris offers insights that connect technology decisions directly to business outcomes.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How IT can move from a support function to a growth driver

Practical approaches to cybersecurity that protect both data and reputation

Leadership lessons for building strong, accountable tech teams

Strategies for turning complex technology challenges into competitive advantage

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or tech professional, Chris’s grounded, practical advice will help you make smarter technology decisions and lead your organization with confidence.

Have you ever felt like your job underestimates the value of your skills?

In this episode, we sit down with Adrienne Wheeler, a business strategist who helps women in call centers transform the skills they already use every day into a service-based business they actually own.

Adrienne challenges the traditional notion of entrepreneurship—she doesn’t ask you to quit your job or take a leap of faith. Instead, she shows you how to:

Recognize the transferable, marketable skills you already possess

Package your expertise into a profitable service offer

Build a business alongside your current life without overwhelm or risk

Shift your mindset from undervalued employee to empowered entrepreneur

Whether you’re in a call center or any role where your talents feel overlooked, Adrienne’s practical framework and real-world perspective will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take the first steps toward creating the business you’ve always been capable of.

Are stress, people-pleasing, or conflict holding you back from your best life?

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Anutza Bellissimo, a behavioral skills coach and certified anger management specialist with over 20 years of experience helping high-performing professionals break destructive patterns and build emotionally healthy lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to recognize early stress and anger warning signs before they escalate

Practical tools to stop overfunctioning and people-pleasing in work and relationships

Strategies to set and hold boundaries without guilt, blowups, or withdrawal

Ways to turn even the most toxic dynamics into opportunities for growth

Packed with evidence-based insights, real-life stories, and actionable advice, this episode empowers listeners to create calmer homes, healthier love, and aligned success.

What if your child isn’t behind…

but being taught in a way that doesn’t see them?

In this transformative episode, we sit down with Russell Van Brocklen—known as The Dyslexia Professor—who is on a mission to turn daily reading frustration into confident academic wins.

Dyslexia affects millions of learners… yet too many families are told to “wait and see.”

But waiting often means watching confidence slip away.

Russell flips that script.

In this conversation, he breaks down why traditional methods fail struggling readers—and how structured, multisensory approaches can unlock real progress faster than most parents expect.

More importantly, he gives you practical tools you can start using immediately.

You’ll discover:

Why dyslexia is not a limitation—but a different way of learning

How to spot the real problem behind reading struggles

What actually works (and what doesn’t) when helping your child

Simple, effective techniques parents can start using today

This episode isn’t just about reading.

It’s about confidence.

Identity.

And helping children finally feel seen, capable, and understood.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or anyone supporting a struggling learner…

this conversation could change everything

On paper… everything looks fine.

Revenue is coming in.

The business is “working.”

So why does it still feel… hard?

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Paul Sweeney—business advisor, Chartered Accountant, and host of The Business Behind Your Business—who helps owners uncover the truth behind their numbers.

Because the real problem isn’t always profit…

It’s clarity.

Paul breaks down why so many businesses that look successful are actually struggling behind the scenes—with tight cash flow, unclear decisions, and total dependence on the owner.

This conversation goes beyond accounting jargon and dives into what business owners really need to understand:

How to take control of your cash flow (without complexity)

Why “profit” doesn’t always mean financial stability

How to make better, clearer decisions with the numbers you already have

And how to build a business that works… without it relying on you for everything

If you’ve ever felt like your business should be doing better than it is…

or you’re tired of guessing your way through decisions…

This episode will give you the clarity you didn’t know you were missing.

What if the stories we read…

are really reflections of the lives we’ve lived…

and the women we’re becoming?

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Susan Gooch—award-winning author of The Carrington Series, lifelong educator, and passionate storyteller whose work celebrates strong women, deep friendships, and the beauty of a life fully lived.

From the classrooms where she nurtured young minds…

to the pages where her characters come alive…

Susan shares how storytelling became more than passion—it became purpose.

We dive into the inspiration behind her beloved novels, set in her hometown of Searcy, Arkansas, and explore the timeless themes that resonate with readers everywhere: love, resilience, second chances, and the unbreakable bonds between women.

This conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again…

to tell your story…

or to become the woman you were always meant to be.

If you love stories that feel like home…

characters that feel like friends…

and conversations that touch the heart—

this episode is for you.

What if the problem was never ability…

but voice?

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Kate Markland—award-winning innovator, former physiotherapist, and the creator of StoryQuest™—whose journey from whistleblower to global advocate is a testament to resilience, courage, and truth.

After facing systems that tried to silence her, Kate chose a different ending—one where voice becomes power, and storytelling becomes healing.

In this conversation, we explore the stories we tell ourselves…

the stories we allow children to believe about who they are…

and the stories that have the power to connect us across cultures, borders, and differences.

Kate shares how her groundbreaking work reveals a powerful truth:

when children are truly heard, they don’t struggle to express themselves…

they overflow.

This episode is not just about education.

It’s about identity.

It’s about being seen.

It’s about reclaiming the voice you were never meant to lose.

If you’ve ever felt unheard…

or wondered how to help a child find their voice in a world that often overlooks them—

this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.

What if losing everything… was the moment that gave you your life back?

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Deaton—real estate entrepreneur, ultra-endurance athlete, and co-founder of Flipping Dirt—to uncover a path to success that most people completely overlook.

After being laid off alongside his wife on the same day, Mike faced a choice: return to the “safe” path… or build something entirely different.

He chose freedom.

What followed was the creation of a thriving land flipping business—generating consistent five- and six-figure profits without tenants, toilets, or burnout. But this conversation goes far beyond real estate.

We dive into:

Why traditional definitions of success often lead to burnout

The hidden opportunity in vacant land investing

How to measure ROI beyond money—focusing on time, freedom, and peace of mind

The mindset required to walk away from security and build something meaningful

What endurance training teaches about discipline, resilience, and long-term success

This isn’t just about flipping land.

It’s about flipping your perspective on what’s possible.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, chasing a version of success that doesn’t feel like yours—this conversation will challenge you, inspire you, and give you a new way forward.

Because in the end…

it’s not just about making money.

It’s about building a life you don’t need to escape from.

What if the biggest thing holding you back…

isn’t your circumstances—but your conditioning?

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Stan Lewis—leadership and communication expert, Amazon bestselling author, and creator of the Freedom From Mental Captivity framework.

With over 15 years of experience as a former OSHA supervisory federal investigator and mediator, Stan has handled hundreds of high-stakes cases—recovering millions for whistleblowers while helping organizations navigate complex challenges.

But beyond the titles and achievements, his true mission is clear:

To help people break free from the invisible mental barriers that limit their growth, leadership, and potential.

In this conversation, we go deep into:

What “mental captivity” really is—and how it silently controls your decisions

How limiting beliefs are formed (and how to break them)

The mindset shift that separates average leaders from exceptional ones

Practical steps to unlock clarity, confidence, and purpose

This isn’t just about leadership.

It’s about freedom.

Because when you break the patterns that are holding you back…

you don’t just think differently.

You lead differently.

You live differently.

And everything changes.