Erin Hatzikostas is a CEO, career coach, speaker, podcast host, and soon-to-be-author. 

Erin is a former corporate executive, where at the age of 42, she became the CEO of a 9-figure company. When she realized that it was her extreme authenticity that both allowed her to say “yes” to the job and achieve incredible results, she walked away to start b Authentic inc.

Erin is determined to create a massive authenticity movement to eradicate the all-too-fake Corporate world and enable people to have a big career, without compromising everything else.

Erin is a prolific speaker (including TEDx in October 2020), truth-teller, edutainer, and her new book, You Do You-Ish, is available for pre-order now on her website https://www.bauthenticinc.com/youdoyouish. 

Some of the themes we cover are:

1)      Erin’s 50% rule – why it’s good to feel 50% uncomfortable. 

2)      How you can pick your career AND you can be 100% you. 

3)      Erin’s HUMANS framework – 6 Principles of Strategic Authenticity.

Dr. Susan Nicholas is a physician and surgeon who after a conscious awakening, transitioned her life into soul healing work. Today, she is a telepathic medical intuitive, energy healer and international speaker. Susan is a TEDx speaker on Money Consciousness: Overcoming Generational Poverty. As the founder of the Human Consciousness Consortium Publishing, Dr. Nicholas is the author of “The Duality of Being”, “Two Parts of Me” and The Death of Cupcake”. Susan can also be found hosting her Be Conscious® Podcast. Her diverse work has a common thread to awaken humanity to consciousness. Susan and her works have been featured in SWAAY Media, Thrive Global, The Native Influence, FOX News, and NBC and she is a frequent guest podcaster for national medical and business influencers. 

Some of the topics we cover are: 

1)    How Susan broke the cycle of generational poverty.

2)    Susan’s conscious awakening.

3)    The frequency of money. 

As the Head of Diversity and Inclusion Recruiting at a global investment bank, Dorian Fuller has one of the most important jobs on Wall Street. 

In this episode Dorian shares the initiatives he and his team are working on to recruit talent from underrepresented communities and why more minorities need to be represented in executive ranks. 

Some of the themes we cover are: 

1)      Race and Corporate America.

2)      How to attract and promote talent from underserved communities.

3)      The importance of having a sense of entitlement.

Finally, Dorian shares his personal story how he was able to overcome a rough childhood and homelessness to achieve a full scholarship to college.

Dorian is an amazing person, and I am grateful for him coming on to share his work and his story.  

Matt Vlahovich is a dear friend, an accomplished investment banker, and now, a marathon finisher. 

Matt and I were roommates in college, and today, we are fortunate to see each other every weekend for our Saturday basketball game. But back in March, basketball was canceled for the year due to COVID-19, so we quickly pivoted and turned our attention to training for the 2020 New York City Marathon. After it was announced that the New York City Marathon was canceled, we decided to run our own version and documented our experience. 

In this episode some of the themes we cover are:

1. The importance of being a part of a positive community.
2. How to set goals.
3. Why you need to commit to and love the process.

Marathons are always an amazing reminder of what humans are capable of and I am so proud to share this episode with you! 

Candler Cook is a former University of Georgia football player, and when you see him today, he looks and sounds like someone who played football at a top division 1 program. But his path was anything but ordinary or likely. A former high school football benchwarmer, Candler entered the University of Georgia as a 145 pound Freshman hoping to make a top-10 program as a linebacker. 

Despite being up against unlikely odds and having to face rejection and some harsh feedback, Candler used extreme focus, determination, and grit to transform his body into a fit 270 pound defensive end and ultimately made the team. 

If you have lofty goals, this episode is for you. Some of the themes we cover are:

1)      The importance of having short-term achievable goals.

2)    Where focus goes, energy flows.

3)    When faced with rejection and setbacks, change your approach.

Candler outlines his blueprint for success that can be applied to all areas of life! I am so grateful to Candler for sharing his story and highly recommend his book From Underdog to Bulldog. 

Kristen Cullen is a founding member and Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group, working with NYT bestselling authors, health and wellness experts, award winning and internationally recognized attorneys, physicians, lifestyle mentors and 7-figure influencers. She speaks and writes on resilience and the power of never giving up, on yourself or others. As a part of that effort Kristen founded a cancer advocacy program that focuses on facilitating patient centered care in centers around the country. As a certified personal coach KC has a specialty in helping entrepreneurs and startups uncover their brand identity and excel in their marketing journey. She has a listening heart, is free of judgement and is dedicated to helping people live a life they truly love.

And for listeners of this show, you can schedule a free call with Kristen at https://www.freebrandcall.com/kc. If you are interested in spreading a message and growing your personal brand, I strongly recommend scheduling a call. 

But Kristen’s story is so much deeper than being a Brand Strategist. At the age of 40, Kristen found herself a widow with three young children in the depth of the financial crisis. Kristen goes into detail on the struggles she faced and how she was able to pull herself back up. Today, Kristen is an amazing role model for her children and a massive success in all areas of life. 

In this episode we talk about:

1)      Why everyone needs to invest in their personal brand.

2)      The importance of gratitude.

3)      How to be resilient when faced with life’s inevitable headwinds.

I am in awe of Kristen’s strength and resiliency and could not be more grateful to have her as my Brand Strategist, but more importantly, my friend. 

Angie Gallagher is a successful sales executive, an accomplished photographer, and an amazing content creator on Linkedin. Angie makes it all look so easy, but her life was far from easy. 

Angie grew in Appalachia with an Asian immigrant mother on government assistance. Despite the odds being stacked against her, she became the first in her family to graduate college, received a MFA, worked at a high-end art gallery, and started her own photography business where she worked closely with some of the country’s wealthiest and most influential leaders. 

Angie is an endless optimist, and she posts inspiring messages and videos on Linkedin every week. 

Some of the themes and topics we cover are:

1)    The power of seeing people as individuals and not judging them based on their background, status, or position.

2)    Why Linkedin is an amazing networking event.

3)    How to pick yourself up and move forward in the face of setbacks.

Angie also introduces us to her amazing 10/80/10 rule. Angie is a truly inspiring person, and we can all learn a lot from her story and life lessons.

Natalie Elisha Gold is a celebrity attorney, a business owner, a media personality, a bestselling author, and a loving and committed mother. The best way to describe Natalie is Elle Woods meets RBG with the soul of Oprah. 

I had so much fun speaking with Natalie and learning more about her story. We talk about the moment she decided to become an attorney at the age of 15, how she graduated from law school at the age of 23, and why she started her own practice at the age of 25. 

Natalie shares such valuable insights and wisdom for anyone looking to take control of their life. Some of the themes we cover are:    

1)      The importance of blazing your own trail.

2)      How a sense of entitlement can be a good thing.

3)      How to take risk without being reckless.

Finally, check out Natalie’s books: “For I am Ruth” – out 10/18/2020, “I Love When It’s Mommy and Me” – out in December, and “The Millennials Guide to the Universe” and “Money Momma” – out now!

Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.

Jordan Paris hosts the amazing podcast, Growth Mindset University - a top 15 podcast where he has interviewed some big names including: James Altucher, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Ryan Serhant, David Meltzer, Charlie “Rocket” Jabaley, Gretchen Rubin, and so many more. He’s a successful business owner, he’s been featured in Forbes, he’s a published author, he’s a soon to be TEDx speaker, and he just turned 23 years old. To say Jordan is driven is an understatement. 

In this episode we go deep into Jordan’s story and break down how he went from an 18-year-old college student to a podcasting star, business owner, and the designer of life on his terms.

Some of the themes we cover are:

1)      The importance of being intentional with time.

2)      Not being afraid to change your approach.

3)      How extreme focus can lead to big results.

Three episodes of “Take The Step Step” are live and I appreciate all of your feedback! I’ve had three amazing guests so far in Brendan Russo, Quan Huynh, and Siwat Siengsanaoh and I am in awe of their respective journeys – Brendan losing over 100 lbs, Quan finding inner peace while service a life sentence, and Siwat starting a wellness business. While the stories are all truly diverse, there are some common themes that have emerged, namely: 

1)     The power of choice – we can all choose to start a personal growth journey.

2)    The importance of community – you can’t do it alone.

3)    Inner freedom - prioritizing internal rewards over external praise