Building a business will expose every weakness you didn’t know you had. What really happens when you stop chasing two dreams and commit fully to one?Today  I sit down with Daniel Pratt, owner of Panama City Coffee Company, to talk about what entrepreneurship demands and requires. Daniel shares about his transition from musician to business builder, and the hard decision he made in 2020 to go all in on one path instead of doing two things halfway.This conversation addresses solving the problem you’ve been avoiding instead of distracting yourself with what feels easier.We talk about starting small with a coffee cart and showing up consistently for years. We talk about early mornings, and the reality that business growth always mirrors personal growth.If you’re an entrepreneur building something from the ground up, this episode is a reminder that your company will only grow as far as you are willing to grow.

Episode Highlights:
[02:00] Choosing one dream: From musician to entrepreneur
[07:30] Starting with a coffee cart and building with excellence
[10:30] Entrepreneurship as accelerated personal growth
[15:00] Morning discipline and winning before the sun comes up
[20:00] The energy of the leader and its impact on culture
[27:00] Why closing on Sundays changed everything
[34:30] Solving the bottleneck instead of avoiding it
[41:00] Creativity in business vs. creativity in music
[46:00] Integrity, character, and building something that lasts
[49:00] Thank you, sponsors

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Links & Resources 
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
https://a.co/d/08OMVWHz
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey
https://a.co/d/05CSN78a
The Game Podcast – Alex Hormozi
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-with-alex-hormozi/id1254720112
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Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, not depressed, just stretched too thin and living everywhere except the present moment?Today, I share honestly about being in a funk and what helped me find my way back. I talk about slowing down and remembering that joy and delight are inseparable. We explore what it means to have a low bar for delight, and how neglecting the things that nourish us can quietly steal our peace. This episode is for anyone who feels scattered, tired, or unsure which direction to go. It’s your chance to return to what rings true in your heart.

Episode Highlights
[01:00] Being overwhelmed vs. being present
[02:00] “Now here” instead of “nowhere”
[03:30] A low bar for delight
[05:30] Creating space for rest and prayer
[07:00] When joy feels squelched by life
[08:30] Joy and delight as spiritual practice
[11:00] Grief, connection, and being fully seen
[15:00] Reflecting what’s inside of us
[18:30] Nourishing the soul in hard seasons
[22:00] Choosing love, compassion, and kindness
[26:00] Radiating joy instead of chasing it
[28:30] Closing affirmation and invitation to pause

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Resources:
When the Heart Wakes by Sue Monk Kidd

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What happens when you stop living on autopilot and start choosing yourself with intention?
Today, I sit down with the radiant and wise Kandi Gardiner Woods, performance psychologist, author, speaker, and mentor, for a deeply honest conversation about love, healing, mindfulness, and personal growth. Kandi shares her powerful life story, including growing up in a dysfunctional home, navigating abusive relationships, and how intentional inner work helped her break generational trauma patterns and reclaim her life.

We talk about her book The MANual Chronicles and why understanding your core values is transformational. She explains how mindfulness, visualization, and daily mantras can shift your mindset, bring clarity, and help you build healthier relationships with others and yourself.
This conversation is a reminder that no matter where you come from or what you’ve walked through, there is always a way forward. Healing is possible. Purpose is real. And you are worthy of joy, peace, and love.

Episode Highlights
[02:30] Meeting Kandi and her journey into psychology and authorship
[07:00] Growing up in a “perfect-looking” but abusive home
[12:00] Repeating patterns and learning how to break them
[18:00] Mindfulness, mantras, and creating new behaviors
[22:30] Discovering your true core values
[28:00] Bringing people into your home wisely
[33:00] Lessons from The MANual 
[37:00] Love & Life Unlocked seminar at Margaritaville
[42:00] Visualization, faith, and speaking life forward
[50:00] Choosing courage, gratitude, and living in the light

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Resources Mentioned
The MANual Chronicles by Kandi  Gardiner Woods
Love & Life Unlocked Seminar — March 14
Love & Life Management
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Who’s behind the scenes holding everything together?
 In this episode, I sit down with two women who know my life, my work, and my heart better than just about anyone. This conversation is a reminder that strong workplace culture isn’t built on titles or tasks, but on trust, love, and showing up for one another over time.

Together, we reflect on what it truly means to love your people well. We talk about loyalty, service, shared values, and the kind of behind-the-scenes support that often goes unseen but makes everything possible. From laughter and quirks to hard seasons and growth, this episode is a celebration of long-term relationships and the power of treating people like they matter.

If you’ve ever worked quietly behind the scenes, led a team, or wondered what kind of culture you’re creating, this conversation is an encouragement to choose kindness, loyalty, and heart every single day.

Episode Highlights:
[01:00] Why loving your people well matters
[04:30] What loyalty looks like over time
[09:00] The unseen work behind successful leadership
[14:30] Navigating challenges together as a team
[19:45] Choosing service over ego
[25:00] Creating a culture where people feel valued
[31:30] Gratitude for long-term relationships
[36:00] Final reflections on leadership and heart
[38:30] Thank you, sponsors

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I’ve learned something the hard way: intensity feels productive, but it doesn’t actually change your life. If you keep starting strong and burning out, this episode is for you.

Today, I unpack why goals so often fall apart, not because we’re lazy or undisciplined, but because our inputs and self-talk are quietly working against us. We explore why consistency beats intensity every time, how the words you repeat shape your identity, and why sustainable growth comes from daily agreements with yourself, not big emotional pushes.

I share real-life examples from health, leadership, and mindset, including lessons learned from coaching, sports leadership, and my own journey of showing up even when motivation fades. We talk about sound bites, self-trust, and what it really means to operate like a winner when no one is watching.

You don’t need more pressure.
You don’t need a bigger promise.
You need steadier inputs and kinder, truer language.

Because real change doesn’t come from going harder.
It comes from staying consistent.

Episode Highlights:
[02:30] What great coaches understand about identity and language
[04:45] How changing words changes outcomes
[06:30] “We will not be surprised by success,” and why expectation matters
[08:00] Pressure as a privilege, not a punishment
[10:15] What it really means to operate like a winner
[11:45] Consistency beats intensity every time
[13:30] The long-term impact of small, repeated actions
[15:00] Coaching, self-trust, and learning to show up
[17:30] Why motivation often fails and inputs matter more
[19:15] Discipline as a way to rebuild trust in yourself
[21:00] Mind, body, and spirit working together
[23:30] The power of affirmations and internal sound bites
[25:45] Gratitude as a shift from what’s missing to what’s working
[28:00] Choosing better inputs in a noisy world
[30:15] Encouragement to develop your own winning language

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Links & Resources
Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
www.jonacuff.com/soundtracks
The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes
https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast

Affirmations Mentioned in This Episode
“I’m feeling better and better every day, in every way.”
“Consistency beats intensity.”
“Discipline builds self-trust.”
“You may not have a motivation problem. You may have an input problem.”
James Clear: “Time will magnify whatever you feed it.”

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Growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from awareness, honesty, and the courage to try again differently. Today, I’m back with my friend Dan Hinz for a conversation that goes deeper into habits, health, mindset, and what it really looks like to invest in yourself over the long haul. We talk about systems versus goals, why daily habits matter more than big promises, and how psychology plays a bigger role in change than strategy ever will. Dan shares how coaching helped him identify blind spots, pivot careers, and create sustainable habits around work, health, and life. I also open up about what it means to be “happy” and still have hard days, and why doing the next right thing is often enough.

Episode Highlights
[01:30] Why systems beat goals every time
[03:45] Budgeting, habits, and building long-term stability
[05:30] Zone 2 training and redefining fitness success
[08:00] Sugar, discipline, and knowing yourself
[10:30] Psychology vs. strategy in personal growth
[13:00] “Every action is a vote for who you want to become”
[15:45] Pivoting careers without guilt
[18:00] Getting back on track after setbacks
[21:00] Finding what works for you, not trends
[24:00] Mental health, low-energy days, and honesty
[26:00] Managing overwhelm by doing the next right thing
[28:30] Why coaching unlocks blind spots
[31:00] Investing in yourself with courage and intention
[33:00] Final encouragement and becoming who God designed you to be

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Links & Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia
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Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
https://jonacuff.com/soundtracks
Tony Robbins – Official Website
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Sometimes growth doesn’t come from fixing what’s broken. It comes from realizing there’s more inside you waiting to be unlocked. Today, I sit down with my friend Dan Hinz for a conversation about mindset, coaching, and my word for the year, which is courage. Dan shares his experience attending Tony Robbins events, including literally walking on fire, and how investing in himself through coaching transformed the way he approaches business, relationships, money, health, and purpose. We talk honestly about blind spots, why success is more about psychology than strategy, and how growth doesn’t require your life to fall apart first.

Episode Highlights
[01:00] Meeting Dan and the fire-walking story
[03:00] Discovering mindset work through coaching
[05:30] Why a good life can still feel restless
[07:45] The power of weekly coaching and accountability
[10:30] Investing in yourself before investing anywhere else
[12:45] Vulnerability, blind spots, and personal growth
[15:00] Making a great marriage even better
[18:00] What really happens during a fire walk
[20:15] Courage, fear, and taking uncomfortable action
[22:30] Health, habits, and mastering the inner game
[25:00] Money mindset, boundaries, and people-pleasing
[27:30] Why asking better questions changes everything
[28:00] Why this conversation continues in Part 2

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 Links & Resources:
Tony Robbins:
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Unleash the Power Within (UPW)
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Date With Destiny
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Business Mastery
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Life Mastery (Virtual Event)
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/life-mastery
Tony Robbins Results Coaching
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/coaching
Book – Millionaire Affirmations by Noah St. John
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As we step into 2026 together, I wanted to offer a gentle message straight from my heart. This episode is about courage. Not the loud, dramatic kind, but the quiet courage it takes to listen, to pause, and to trust the still small voice guiding us forward. I share why courage is my word for the year, how gratitude for this community and our sponsors has grounded me, and why staying aligned with God’s spirit matters more than ever.I talk about people-pleasing tendencies and being fully and authentically ME in every space. We explore the power of stillness, the beauty of grace as an ever-present companion, as well as the reminder that we don’t have to rush God’s timing.

Episode Highlights
[02:00] Choosing courage as the word for the year
[03:00] Gratitude for sponsors and community support
[04:30] Why spirit matters more than words
[05:30] Lessons on unconditional love and grace
[06:45] Listening for God in stillness, not chaos
[08:00] The importance of not getting ahead of the spirit
[09:30] Being the same person in life, business, and faith
[11:00] Aligning values with sponsors and partnerships
[12:00] Less dopamine, more oxytocin
[13:30] Creating real connections in an AI-driven world
[14:30] Dreaming courageously about workshops and speaking
[16:00] Trusting your gifts, even when they don’t look traditional
[18:00] Vision boards, obstacles, and bold growth goals
[21:00] Grace as an ever-present companion
[24:00] Affirmation 

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When leadership is rooted in service, the impact reaches far beyond any single role. This conversation is a reminder of what’s possible when people lead with intention. This week, I’m sitting down with someone whose leadership reflects the heart of service and who knows the value of community. Becca Harden, CEO of the Bay Economic Development Alliance, joins me for a meaningful conversation about collaboration, volunteerism, and even golf! Becca shares her journey from broadcast journalism into economic development, and how relationship-cultivation and teamwork have forged her leadership style. We explore what growth looks like when it’s rooted in service, and why women in leadership play such a vital role in creating lasting impact, especially in growing regions.  So if you’re passionate about growth and wants to be part of something bigger than yourself, This is a reminder that when people lead with heart, the ripple effects reach far beyond any single role or title.

Episode Highlights:
[01:00] A Friendship Built on Shared Moments
[03:00] From Journalism to Economic Development
[05:30] Finding Purpose Through Relationship-Building
[07:45] What Makes Bay County Special
[10:15] Growth, Jobs, and Community Impact
[13:00] Leadership Through Collaboration
[16:30] Serving People Through Economic Development
[19:45] Balancing Strategy with Heart
[22:30] Women in Leadership and Breaking Barriers
[26:00] Family, Faith, and Staying Grounded
[29:30] Advice for Future Leaders
[35:00] Thank You, Sponsors

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This week, I’m sitting down with someone whose life and leadership reflect one simple truth: the most meaningful relationships are the ones that see more in you than you see in yourself. Mayor Allan Branch is a walking example of that. Whether he’s building businesses, shaping downtown Panama City, or simply serving neighbors one small act at a time, Allan brings a spirit of intention, creativity, and heart into everything he touches.
In this episode, we talk about growing up in a tight-knit family, learning to see potential in unexpected places, and why community leadership begins with paying attention to people. Allan shares how art, software, and public service all fit into his creative brain, and how the kindness he received growing up fuels the way he leads today. This conversation is a reminder that the soul of a city is built by people who care enough to imagine something better and work toward it every day.

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Episode Highlights:
[00:20] Clearing Up Misconceptions
[00:58] Family and Personal Background
[01:35] Career Journey and Interests
[04:27] Homeschooling and Community Involvement
[09:54] Community Pride and Local Businesses
[13:20] Non-Alcoholic Delights
[13:35] Downtown Transformation
[14:43] Community and Connection
[15:49] Politics and Leadership
[17:24] Building a Vibrant Downtown
[22:58] Gratitude and Giving Back
[25:50] Thank You, Sponsors

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