Own Your Truth Podcast

Lisa Winneke is the Founder of The Wholehearted Method, the host of the Good News Guide podcast, a speaker, author, and heart-centered visionary who has been deeply immersed in the personal development space for over a decade.

After years of struggling with depression, coping with an eating disorder, and ignoring those "tiny nudges" from within, she courageously chose to leave her 20-year marriage in 2018, and forge a legacy of truth and wholeness for her sons and the world.

Her ability to connect and transform her clients' lives and relationships is informed by her own journey of overcoming the doubt, judgment, guilt, and fear of crossing the bridge from half-hearted living into the wholehearted expression of her humanity.

This episode is about the courage it takes to let go of something "good" in search of something extraordinary and how to amplify your truth, alleviate suffering, and create a space for profound and loving transformation.

Imagine being a chef with a lifelong dream of opening up your restaurant, only to have it all stripped away by the pandemic and having to rethink your entire vision from the ground up.

As the founder, chef, and chief "noodle head" at Orso Pasta in Los Angeles, this was the reality that forced Josh Buckwald to question his reasons for wanting to cook and the moment that clarified the new mission of Orso.

In this episode, we talk about reimagining what entrepreneurship, relationships, and hospitality look like in the midst of uncertain times, and how keeping things simple can often provide the most powerful opportunities for growth and alignment.

When I learned about Kristin Swanson's journey of surviving breast cancer, coping with loss, and the personal, professional, and spiritual transformation that informed her life and the why behind her work, I was inspired to dig deeper.

As a strategy implementation consultant and business coach, Kristin specializes in helping thought leaders and entrepreneurs execute their "someday when" projects and turn procrastination into profit.

In addition to the impact of her coaching, she's also an incredibly resilient human being whose relationship with time and the ability to move through the dark moments of her life, is a powerful example of someone who is truly doing the work she's meant to be doing.

In this episode, we explore how to manage your energy in a world that demands it all, the give and take of entrepreneurship, and how to break free of the limiting beliefs that hold us back.

Peter Buck is a sustainability education advocate, an author, poet, musician, and award-winning teacher who has always had a strong sense of what should be righted and what has been wronged in the world.

His 2017 TEDx Talk: What's the Future Hold? Ask a Metalhead...opened my eyes to how heavy metal musicians can be voices of social consciousness and tap into the essence of what it means to be a human living in inhumane times.

My conversation with Peter was the peak expression of the mission of this podcast, as his courage and willingness to share so much of his soul, created a space for me to do the same.

Together we explore the pain of divorce, the journey of fatherhood, the sacrifices we make to create change, and how art, music, and heart-centered actions can guide us through the darkest chapters in our lives.

My 40th birthday will forever be known as the day I had my first bite of Baked by Sha Sha "funfetti" cake. That first bite was my "Ratatouille" / Disney movie moment where I was transported back to my childhood and fully immersed in the kind of delicious, sensory experience that happens when you can taste the love that an artist puts into their bake.

Sharon Phillips is the founder of Baked by Sha Sha and her bespoke creations of clean treats & cheat treats are not just highly addictive, they are chapters in a story of self-discovery, family, growth, and the moments that remind us of the simple joys in life.

My conversation with Sharon was an insightful, incredibly fun, and vulnerable dive into the journey of entrepreneurship, being an introvert, honoring our unique gifts, and how to embrace the dark moments as fuel for success.

What if our perception of creativity was completely wrong? What if it's not just something you're born with, but a superpower that you can access by provoking your brain to get out of "shortcut mode" and think thoughts that have never been thought before?

As the founder and CEO of Just a Squiggle, a creative thinking company, Camila Kaul is dedicated to helping organizations & individuals turn their biggest problems into possibilities through the power of creative thinking.

With her background in neuroscience, marketing and strategy honed at Harvard Business School of Management and as the Head of Sales Development & Strategy at Google for over a decade, Camila deeply understands the global, economic, and personal impact of creative thinking and how it can be used to improve our everyday lives.

In this episode we explore the process of kickstarting our brains to think differently, finding creative solutions to problems, and how to embrace moments of constraint as opportunities for growth and innovation.

"This episode is presented in Immersive Sound by Sound Designer and Producer Andres Borda (Decora Multisensorial Marketing)" ... to get the best audio experience possible, we recommend wearing headphones to fully enjoy this immersive sound episode.

Michelle Chu is the founder and CEO of Kono's Kitchen, a pet treats company that is helping dog parents to build stronger connections with their pets, one treat at a time.

What I love most about Michelle's story and the mission of her company, is that in addition to donating 10% of the profits back to the medical costs of rescue dogs, her focus, drive, and passion for sharing the imperfect journey of pet parenting has created a space for other pet parents to do the same.

Her legendary work ethic and love of learning have turned Kono's Kitchen into a powerful community of support, educational resources, and a safe space to embrace the reality of the pet nutrition and parenting journey, instead of the curated version.

In this episode, we explore what it was like to launch a business in the middle of the pandemic, how to make heart-centered decisions as an entrepreneur, and what it means to live your definition of success.

Yuri Williams is the founder of the non-profit A Future Superhero and Friends whose mission is to provide essential support for the homeless, veterans, sick children, low-income families, and anyone in need of uplifting. As a juvenile correctional officer for over twenty years, Yuri has restructured his entire work schedule to allow for three 16-hour shifts in a row, so that he can dedicate four days per week to his non-profit. Then, he dresses up like a superhero and gets to work. He visits skidrow, cancer wards, and families in need to deliver toys, medicine, food, and anything he can to bring light, relief, and a little extra joy into people's lives. If you have never heard of Yuri Williams and his incredible organization, I hope this episode inspires you to dive deeper into the videos, stories, and interviews that have highlighted the life's work of someone who I believe to be the finest example of selfless service and giving.

Found Coffee in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, is not just my favorite local coffee shop, it's the place where my son had his first babycino. It's where I wrote, edited, and created hours of content for this podcast and it's the place that made this Northeast LA neighborhood feel like home.

Annie Choi is the founder and owner of Found Coffee and her unique ability to build community, support local businesses, and create spaces for people to connect and collaborate is unlike anything I've ever experienced.

She's not just a local business owner with an inspirational story, she's also a friend and someone I've seen grow and evolve through: four break-ins at the shop (in the first three years of business), personal struggles, physical exhaustion, and a global pandemic.

In this interview, we explore the silent sacrifices of leadership, how to adapt in the midst of COVID, and what it takes to build a legacy of community, growth, and connection.

Imagine what it would look like to let go of the forward-facing image of your life, to leave your profession, and completely scrap reality as you know it?

As a lifelong entrepreneur and Certified Reality Transurfing instructor, Renée Garcia has ventured deeply into the metaphysical practice of transforming pain into growth, poverty into abundance, and turning down the volume of the external to embrace her unique gifts.

This interview is a personal and courageous story of a life that bloomed in darkness and the impact that we can have when we choose to share our light.

During our chat, one of the many powerful insights that Renée shared with me was: "Reality is simply a mirror reflecting back your attitudes and beliefs towards it, and when we give from an empty place, then our mirror will provide the same."

So if you're ready to dive into the practical metaphysics of creating your reality and discovering the ways you're meant to give, this episode is for you.