Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success

By Julie Riga

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July 17, 2026Marques Ogden: From Rock Bottom to the Bison Mindset, Building Authentic Leadership and Purpose
Marques Ogden: From Rock Bottom to the Bison Mindset, Building Authentic Leadership and Purpose
In this episode, Julie Riga welcomes Marques Ogden, former NFL offensive lineman, keynote speaker, author, business coach, and host of the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Podcast. Marques opens up about his path from professional football to a rock bottom moment that reshaped his entire life and purpose, and what it took to rebuild from nothing.
What we cover in this episode:
Marques' six year career in the National Football League, and the difficult transition that followed, including a six month struggle with addiction, alcohol, nightlife, and gambling

Building a multimillion dollar construction company that reached multiple eight figures a year, and how ego, greed, and the personality ethics led to its total collapse

Moving to Raleigh, North Carolina with four hundred dollars to his name, being fired from two jobs in the same week, and taking a job as a custodian earning eight dollars and twenty five cents an hour

The rock bottom moment on a custodial shift that became his wake up call and the beginning of phase two of his life

The J.K. Rowling quote that shaped his outlook, rock bottom is the moment that rebuilt my life, and the parallel of Rowling writing Harry Potter while living in her car

Marques' journey into professional speaking, starting in September 2013 and going two and a half years before his first paid engagement in April 2016

Meeting Mel Robbins in 2018, getting coached, learning the business, and going on to work with more than ninety Fortune 500 companies

Becoming a six time best selling author, with a seventh book, Built From The Storm, The Bison Operating System, currently in progress

The Bison mindset, a leadership framework built around being bold, having integrity, practicing self awareness, taking ownership, and never quitting

Why bison move as a herd through a storm, protecting the weaker, older, and younger members while the strong and bold face the brunt of the storm, and what that teaches us about leadership and community

The idea of purpose driven leadership, and why this phase of Marques' life feels more meaningful to him than football or business ever did

Julie's own story of rock bottom during her divorce, and the parallels between her journey and Marques' story of resilience

The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership, and why judgment should never stop anyone from telling their real story

A favorite quote from Franklin Delano Roosevelt, smooth seas never made skilled sailors, and what it means to grow through hardship rather than ease
This conversation is filled with ingredients for success, insight on resilience, and encouragement for anyone facing their own storm right now.
Connect with Marques Ogden: Website, www.marquesogden.com Email, [email protected] Podcast, Get Authentic with Marques Ogden
Connect with Julie Riga: Explore more from Julie Riga, including her full lineup of resources and links, at https://stacklist.app/julieriga
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July 13, 2026Dre Baldwin: The Third Day Principle for Consistent Execution
Dre Baldwin: The Third Day Principle for Consistent Execution
Key topics covered in this episode:
The Third Day Concept
The first day is when everyone shows up excited to start something new

The second day still holds a crowd, though a smaller one

The third day reveals who is truly committed, since the initial excitement fades and the actual work begins

The third day is not the moment someone realizes the work is hard, it is the decision made in that moment about whether to continue
Principle, Structure, and Discipline
Principle creates structure, and structure leads to discipline

Principles are identity based unbreaking standards that suffer no exceptions, unlike preferences, which are simply what someone wishes they were

When identity is locked in, actions become automatic and willpower becomes irrelevant

Discipline is a description of consistent behavior, not a personality trait
The Be, Do, Have Framework
Most people work backwards, focusing first on actions rather than identity

The order that leads to lasting change is be, do, have. Who a person is being comes first, then what they are doing, and finally what they have

Internal identity change must happen before permanent action change is possible
Motivation Versus Discipline
Motivation is an emotion and is fickle, since it does not always show up

Discipline is the result of a process and does not depend on feelings

At some point, motivation must hand the job over to discipline for anything meaningful to last
Confidence as a Byproduct
Confidence is not a personality trait, it is uncovered by doing a hard thing for a long period of time

Confidence is the absence of self consciousness and internal anxiety

Confidence is available to everyone through consistent effort, not something only certain people are born with
The Scientific Law of Entropy
Anything without standards or parameters keeping it contained moves toward increased chaos and disorder over time

Without a process for keeping something in line, it naturally drifts out of line
Memorable quotes from this episode:
The behavior is discipline, not the person

Confidence is uncovered by doing a hard thing for a long period of time

The question is not how you feel, the question is what did you commit to

Motivation is an emotion, it is energy, discipline is the result of a process
Key takeaways for leaders:
Identity comes first, structure and discipline are end products of a deeper identity shift

Discipline is a behavior, not a trait, consistent follow through defines it

Motivation fades, discipline remains, build systems that do not depend on how someone feels each day

Confidence is earned through doing hard things consistently, not through natural ability

Watch for entropy, without structure, everything drifts toward disorder, in health, business, and leadership alike
Connect with Dre Baldwin: Website: thirddaybook.com Brand: Work On Your Game
Connect with Julie Riga: Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga
Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with leaders who need encouragement to stay on course when motivation fades.
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July 10, 2026 Boomer Anderson: The Archimedes Lever - Why Health Is the Missing Ingredient to High Performance
Boomer Anderson: The Archimedes Lever - Why Health Is the Missing Ingredient to High Performance
About Boomer Anderson:
CEO of Troscriptions and Health Optimization Medicine and Practice
Former investment banker who led South Asia debt capital markets while living in Singapore
Entrepreneur, investor, and health optimization advocate helping leaders move from reactive healthcare to proactive performance

Health as the Foundation for High Performance:
Health is the overlooked ingredient that drives focus, leadership, and sustainable success
Investing in health delivers measurable returns in productivity, decision making, and career growth
Recovery should match the intensity of work to avoid burnout and improve long-term performance

The Power of Sleep and Recovery:
Sleep deprivation impacts decision making similarly to alcohol impairment
Sleep debt accumulates over time, affecting relationships, leadership presence, and mental clarity
Simple habits, including intentional evening routines, can dramatically improve sleep quality and performance

Movement and Measuring What Matters:
Walking, zone two cardio, and consistent movement improve energy, focus, and longevity
Aerobic exercise supports brain function through increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)
Wearable technology can help leaders monitor sleep, recovery, stress, and overall health to build sustainable habits

Presence Before Performance:
Multitasking reduces effectiveness and limits meaningful human connection
Being fully present unlocks intuitive intelligence and improves communication, leadership, and decision making
Paying attention to body language and subtle cues creates stronger relationships and better business outcomes

Purpose Driven Leadership:
Great leadership begins with service rather than ego
Enlightened leadership emphasizes contribution, collaboration, and genuine care for others
Leading with purpose builds trust, stronger teams, and a lasting legacy

Key Insights:
Sustainable success begins by treating health as seriously as professional development
Recovery is a competitive advantage, not a luxury
Presence creates better conversations, stronger relationships, and more effective leadership
Leadership rooted in service and purpose creates greater impact than leadership driven by status or promotion

Connect with Boomer Anderson:
Companies: Troscriptions and Health Optimization Medicine and Practice
LinkedIn: Boomer Anderson
Instagram: @boomersnh
Connect with Julie Riga:
Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga
Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching, authentic leadership, and purpose-driven growth
Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts.
#stayoncourse #leadership #highperformance #healthoptimization #selfleadership

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July 06, 2026Robert White: Three Ingredients That Turn Dreams Into an Extraordinary Life
Robert White: Three Ingredients That Turn Dreams Into an Extraordinary Life
About Robert White:
Author, serial entrepreneur, and team trainer

His companies have graduated 1.4 million participants in high impact experiential leadership training

Author of the bestselling book Thank You Very Much, a guide to living an extraordinary life, now a bestseller in three languages
The Three Ingredients for an Extraordinary Life:
Awareness: the practice of noticing physical sensations, emotional reactions, thought patterns, and the people and environment around you, then telling the truth about what is working and what is not, without blame, shame, or guilt

Responsibility: releasing a victim mindset and owning every outcome, both success and failure, rather than blaming others or oneself

Communication: pausing before reacting, asking questions instead of making statements, and learning to paraphrase what others have said
The Log Jam Analogy:
Robert compares forced conflict resolution to using dynamite to clear a log jam

It works, but it leaves people feeling wounded

A more skilled leader looks for the key log, the underlying issue driving a person's behavior, and addresses it directly
Key Insights:
Conflict and creativity are connected, and personal triggers, from public speaking to travel to hard conversations, can pull leaders away from their best selves

Research suggests small and medium sized business leaders spend around seventy percent of their time on people problems

Self-leadership and growth work are essential for building healthy teams

Curiosity is often the fastest path through conflict, allowing leaders to ask better questions, listen more deeply, and find creative solutions that honor everyone involved
Connect with Robert White:
Website: extraordinarypeople.com

Newsletter: An Extraordinary Minute, a free weekly read available at his website

Book: Thank You Very Much, available on Amazon and Kindle
Connect with Julie Riga:
Website: Your website

Social Media: Your social media handles

Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching and transformation

Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga
Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts.
#stayoncourse #leadership #selfleadership #personalgrowth #authenticleadership

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July 03, 2026 Audree Grubesic: The Five Pillars of Heart Centered Leadership
Audree Grubesic: The Five Pillars of Heart Centered Leadership
Audree brings decades of experience in modular construction, real estate, and business strategy. After years of eighteen hour workdays, she began a personal transformation rooted in meditation, gratitude, and breathwork. That journey led her to create the five pillars framework and Becoming Human Again Events, where leaders gather to reconnect with themselves and lead from a grounded place.
The five pillars begin with awareness, which is noticing emotions, patterns, and energy within and around us. Audree explains the difference between masculine energy, which drives goals and decisions, and feminine energy, which builds relationships and listens deeply. A reactive leader creates tension and confusion, while a responsive leader creates clarity and trust.
The second pillar is identity. Audree outlines four steps: recognizing the identity currently driving decisions, releasing beliefs that no longer serve growth, redefining values and leadership identity with intention, and embodying that identity consistently so it becomes visible and trusted.
The third pillar is purpose. Audree frames purpose as a strategic advantage rather than an emotional idea. Purpose provides direction during uncertainty and focus during distraction. She encourages leaders to ask what matters most, what values guide their decisions, and what they are naturally gifted to create.
The fourth pillar is connection. Audree describes building relationships as an act of service, encouraging leaders to ask how they can help rather than what they can gain. She credits the coaching frameworks Julie provided for helping her structure her companies and clarify her own leadership identity.
The final pillar is integration, which brings the other four pillars together through daily practice. Audree shares her own routine of breath awareness, gratitude, body awareness, and future self visualization, and leads Julie through a simple sixty second breathing reset live during the episode.
Throughout the conversation, Audree emphasizes that the most powerful tools for growth cost nothing. Meditation, gratitude journaling, and breathwork are free, yet they can completely shift the mindset and energy of a leader. Audree also reflects on the importance of community, encouraging entrepreneurs to seek support rather than face challenges alone. She also shares the practice of naming each year with a guiding word, a tool she and Julie both use to stay focused on their intentions.
Audree closes the episode with an invitation to Becoming Human Again Events, taking place in Savannah, Georgia on October 16th, where Julie will serve as keynote speaker alongside business coaches and empowerment leaders. She leaves listeners with a powerful question: what would you change if you fully trusted yourself, and how would that change you today.
This episode is a reminder that leadership starts from within, and that small, consistent practices can transform how leaders show up for their teams, their families, and themselves.
Connect with Audree Grubesic at becominghumanagainevents.com.
Connect with Julie Riga through Stacklist at https://stacklist.app/julieriga.
#leadership #purpose #selfawareness #growth #stayoncourse

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June 29, 2026Aurora Winter: Become the Authority AI Quotes, Not the Expert It Replaces
Aurora Winter: Become the Authority AI Quotes, Not the Expert It Replaces
Guest Background
Aurora Winter is a bestselling author of more than ten books, an award-winning television and film writer-producer, a media strategist, and the founder of Same Page Publishing. With a background spanning Hollywood screenwriting, neuroscience-driven messaging, and thought leadership development, Aurora has built a reputation for helping entrepreneurs and executives turn their stories into scalable brands, books, and businesses. Her latest book, Turn Words into Wealth, outlines seven ways to launch as a thought leader in the age of AI.
Fun Fact: Aurora's favorite food is sushi. A rainbow roll to be exact, fresh only, and never from an airport.
The Four Human Superpowers AI Cannot Replace
Your Stories: Lived experience, breakthroughs, and hard-won wisdom are uniquely yours. Generic AI content destroys brand differentiation; authentic storytelling builds it. Stories are what people remember and repeat for free.

Your Coaching and Leadership Skill: Great coaches ask powerful questions and wait for discovery. That process builds new neural pathways and creates lasting transformation. AI delivers passive answers; great leaders create active change.

Your Mastery and Judgment: AI is only as good as the expertise guiding it. Identify where you are masterful and use AI to scale that strength.

Your Creativity and Authenticity: AI has no creative soul. Your unique perspective, voice, and vision are irreplaceable. Leaning into creativity at any age drives personal growth and builds new neural pathways.
The Three Strategic Frameworks
The Movie Trailer Mindset: You have eight seconds to grab attention. Start with the problem you solve or a compelling story. Video registers as memorable in as little as 1.7 seconds according to Meta research.

The Netflix Series Strategy: Think beyond the single post or episode. Design content as a connected journey where each piece builds toward transformation and positions your audience to take the next step.

The Waterfall Method: Solve each problem completely, then reveal the next logical challenge. Each offer becomes the natural next step after the one before it.
Key Takeaways
Lead with your story. Your lived experience is your most defensible advantage in the age of AI.

Sell transformation, not information. AI has made information a commodity.

You are the driver. AI is the vehicle. You set the destination.

Grab attention in eight seconds. Lead with the problem or the story, never your name first.

Think in series. Design your content and offers as a connected journey, not isolated moments.
Connect with Aurora Winter
Website: samepagepublishing.com Free Book: turnwordsintowealth.com Free Business Breakthrough Call: bookcall.biz
Connect with Julie Riga
Website: julieriga.com Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching and transformation through the Before I Lead program.
#stayoncourse #leadership #transformation #personalgrowth #purposedriven

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June 26, 2026Travis Hahler: Wired for Change, Part 2 | The Neuroscience of Resistance and Leading Yourself Through Transformation
Travis Hahler: Wired for Change, Part 2 | The Neuroscience of Resistance and Leading Yourself Through Transformation
Travis Hahler is the Senior Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce and the founder of Neurological Nomad. His book Rethink Resistance: Embracing Neuroscience to Lead Transformational Change is available now on Amazon and major booksellers.
Fun Fact: Travis upgraded his answer this time. His favorite is a bolognese made with ground rabbit. You have to go to Italy to get the original.
What You Will Learn
The six neurological barriers to change and why they exist in every human brain

Why all change is loss and how the brain registers that as threat

How exclusion, ambiguity, and anxiety each activate the brain's threat response

Why corporate employees and entrepreneurs experience resistance in different ways

The three core losses driving the most resistance: competence, control, and relationships

How to use the six barriers as a personal checklist when resistance rises

Why identity language matters: "I am becoming" is neurologically different from "I am trying"

Why growth mindset is the defining competency of the AI transformation era

How leader empathy produces better change outcomes

Why resistance is not personal; it is protective
Key Insights
The most important question during change: what am I afraid to lose right now?

Corporate employees lack autonomy before change begins, making imposed change even harder

Entrepreneurs carry a false sense of control; external forces can upend their path without warning

Community and accountability are the infrastructure of lasting transformation, not a luxury

Leadership is an inside game; you cannot lead others through change you have not faced yourself

Resistance is protective, not a character flaw; meet it with grace, not judgment
Memorable Quotes "All change is really loss. Positive change, negative change, all lost." "When leaders understand how hard it is for people to move, that empathy builds better change." "Resistance is not personal. It is protective." "Leadership is spiritual. It is an inside game." - Julie Riga "Stay on course. You are going to get knocked down. Do the thing anyway." - Julie Riga
Who Should Listen Leaders, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs navigating transformation and the pressure to keep moving when everything feels hard. If you have ever felt like quitting on a Friday and found yourself back at it on Monday, this episode was made for you.
Your Next Step Ask yourself one question today: what am I afraid to lose right now? Sit with the answer. That is where your growth begins.
Connect with Travis Hahler
Website: travishahler.com

Book: Rethink Resistance, available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and major booksellers

LinkedIn: Travis Hahler
Connect with Julie Riga
Website: julieriga.com/lead

Coaching: Leadership coaching and the ingredients for success in life and career

Tools and Resources: https://stacklist.app/julieriga
Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this with every leader and entrepreneur navigating change
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June 22, 2026Travis Hahler: Wired for Change, Part 1 | Leading Humans Through AI Transformation
Travis Hahler: Wired for Change, Part 1 | Leading Humans Through AI Transformation
Travis Hahler is the Senior Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce and the founder of Neurological Nomad. His book Rethink Resistance, publishing June 23rd, explores how leaders can embrace human biology to drive meaningful change.
Fun Fact: Travis loves a good pasta. Red sauce, vodka sauce, white sauce, all the sauces. You simply cannot go wrong.
What You Will Learn
Why telling employees to "go play" with AI activates fear rather than innovation

How the brain defaults to the worst-case narrative when faced with ambiguity

Why early adopters are only about two and a half percent of any workforce

How to give your team clarity around what innovation means in their role

Why group exploration is safer and more effective than solo adoption

How ninety percent of AI users are only chatting with it, not leveraging its potential

Why building competence over time beats trying to master everything at once

How resisting AI to protect your job is the fastest path to losing it

Why leadership is evolving from systems thinking to challenge and reinvention
Key Insights
Clarity is the foundation of transformation; define innovation before you ask for it

Resistance is neurological, not personal; the brain defaults to protection under ambiguity

Group adoption accelerates individual progress and lowers perceived risk

Competence builds confidence, and confidence enables lasting change

Staying still in the age of AI is a career risk, not a safe choice

Leaders who thrive will model curiosity, adaptability, and purpose-driven growth
Memorable Quotes "Everyone is talking about AI, but no one is talking about how they are going to do it." "People's brains automatically go to the negative." "You do not have to solve everything. Start with the basics." "Trying to hold on to your job is not going to help you save it." "AI is the buffet. You could get whatever you want, however you want it."
Who Should Listen Leaders, executives, and professionals navigating AI adoption without a clear roadmap. If you are struggling with workforce resistance, unclear innovation mandates, or leading people through uncertainty, this conversation offers practical strategy and a neuroscience-informed view on why change feels hard.
Your Next Step Start with one question: what is one task in your daily work that AI could make easier? Do not try to reinvent everything. Build from there. Leadership in the age of AI means showing up with curiosity, not perfection.
Connect with Travis Hahler
Website: travishahler.com

Book: Rethink Resistance, June 23rd on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and major booksellers

LinkedIn: Travis Hahler
Connect with Julie Riga
Website: julieriga.com/lead

Coaching: Leadership coaching and the ingredients for success in life and career

Tools and Resources: https://stacklist.app/julieriga
Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this with leaders navigating transformation in the age of AI
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June 19, 2026Theresa Benvenuto: Fathers, Legacy, and Living Your Purpose
Theresa Benvenuto: Fathers, Legacy, and Living Your Purpose
This special Father's Day edition of the Stay On Course Podcast brings together two women bonded through loss, faith, and a shared belief in purpose-driven living. Theresa and Julie each lost their fathers ten years ago. Together they explore what it means to grieve authentically, honor a legacy, and carry forward the lessons their fathers instilled in them.
️ About Theresa Benvenuto
Theresa Benvenuto is the Doctor of Connections, with a remarkable gift for building meaningful relationships and helping others discover where their strengths, purpose, and people truly align. She brings her expertise in connection alongside her story of loss and legacy to this conversation.
Fun Fact: Theresa's favorite dish is eggplant parmesan made the traditional way, with flour so the eggplant melts on the tongue. Her late mother-in-law made the best version she has ever tasted.
What You Will Hear in This Episode
Grief Has No Rules There is no timeline for loss. Julie shares how grief broke through at a Trader Joe's checkout just two days after losing her father. Theresa reflects on how it still arrives unexpectedly a decade later. Authentic grieving means following your own path, not someone else's timeline.
The Gifts Our Fathers Left Behind Julie grieved her father by completing his life story and turning it into a book. Theresa is still sorting through her late father's baseball card collection, discovering handwritten letters he wrote to Brooklyn Dodgers legends. Both describe these inheritances as gifts that keep on giving.
Our Fathers as Cheerleaders Julie's father became her greatest supporter after retirement, calling daily and cheering her on. Theresa's father attended her doctoral graduation just five months before he passed. Both speak to the irreplaceable loss of the person who believed in you without condition.
Purpose, Legacy, and Letting Children Be Themselves A candid conversation about pursuing your true calling without waiting for approval. Julie reflects on wanting to sing, write, and build a business while those closest to her waited to believe it until they saw it done. People living in regret often blame others for things they never gave themselves permission to do.
Signs from the Other Side Cardinals in the backyard. Roma tomatoes in impossible places. Both Julie and Theresa share the comfort of believing their fathers are still sending signs and cheering them on from heaven.
Key Takeaways
Grieve authentically on your own terms

Look for the legacy your loved ones left behind

Your purpose is yours alone to pursue

Do the thing, even without approval

Our fathers went first so we would believe anything is possible
Special Note: Theresa's daughter begins medical school in July and runs the New York City Marathon in November to raise funds for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.
If your father is still here, cherish every moment. If he is gone, trust he is still guiding you. Follow your purpose and do the thing he believed you could do.
https://stacklist.app/julieriga
#FathersDay #Legacy #PurposeDriven #StayOnCourse #GriefAndGrowth
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June 15, 2026Bryan Daly: The Power of Epic Business Networking
Bryan Daly: The Power of Epic Business Networking
Guest Background
Bryan Daly is a financial planner and the founder of Epic Business Connections, a networking community he built after the mortgage industry downturn in 2008 forced him to rethink how he grew his business. What started as a way to fill his calendar with clients became something much bigger. Nearly twenty years later, Epic has grown into a thriving community built on trust, learning, and genuine relationships, meeting every Thursday morning online.
What Bryan and Julie Discuss
Why the 2008 mortgage crisis became Bryan's turning point and pushed him toward a new path

Choosing self leadership over giving up and starting something entirely new

How consistent referral and networking filled his calendar with clients

The unexpected friendships and sense of community that came from showing up week after week

Expanding social circles as life and career continue to evolve over time

A story about two members who met through the group and got married

How Epic Business Connections is designed, including no dues, no fees, and no mandatory meetings

The early days at Panera Bread, where 80 to 100 people would show up for breakout sessions

The shift from in person meetings across South Florida to an online format after COVID

What a typical Thursday morning session looks like, including breakouts and education

New ideas for speed networking rounds and friendly contests for members

The legendary Purple Monkey Award for the best business commercial

Challenging the traditional definition of networking and what makes Epic different

Connecting with people who never thought networking was for them, including skeptics

Bringing charitable giving back into the group's mission going forward

Launching a new website for Epic Business Connections to showcase the community

An open invitation to join the free Thursday morning sessions at 8 a.m. Eastern
Key Takeaways for Leaders
Resilience builds legacy, and a setback can become the foundation for purpose driven impact

Authentic connection creates more value than transactional networking ever could

Consistent presence, not one big effort, fuels personal and professional growth over time

Letting go of old beliefs about networking opens the door to real opportunity

Community and relationships are at the heart of long term success and fulfillment

Showing up for others builds trust, friendship, and a true sense of belonging
If you have ever felt like networking was not for you, this episode is your invitation to think differently. Show up, connect authentically, and discover the opportunities, friendships, and growth that come from genuine community.
This episode is great for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders ready to build meaningful connections and step into purpose driven growth and leadership.
Connect with Julie Riga: https://stacklist.app/julieriga
Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that connection fuels success.
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