What can decades behind the curtain of Broadway teach us about leadership?

In this episode, Teri Pruitt shares lessons from her years working behind Wicked and other major Broadway productions, revealing how trust, adaptability, preparation, and real-time problem-solving keep a constantly changing team performing at its best.

Connect with Teri Pruitt:

Teri Pruitt's Website⁠

Teri Pruitt on LinkedIn⁠

What if the most dangerous deception is the kind that sounds like truth?

In this episode, Jason C. Johnson Sr. shares how being misled early in his Christian journey led him to develop a practical framework for biblical discernment. We discuss subtle deception, testing teachings against Scripture, and why every believer needs to develop the ability to recognize truth for themselves.

Show Notes

Connect with Jason C. Johnson Sr.:

https://discerntheword.com

What if the secret to growing your business on LinkedIn isn't visibility but trust?

In this episode, Daniel Alfon shares what more than 20 years on LinkedIn has taught him about building meaningful relationships, generating business without cold outreach, and becoming referable instead of simply visible.

We discuss why chasing followers and impressions can be a distraction, how to build a LinkedIn presence that actually supports your business, and what AI and automation can't replace: genuine human connection.

Connect with Daniel Alfon:

Website: DanielAlfon.com⁠

LinkedIn: Daniel Alfon on LinkedIn⁠

Book — Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success: Daniel's Amazon Author Page⁠

YouTube: Daniel Alfon on YouTube⁠

The Gut Heart Connection: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Supplements

What if your heart health is connected to something you rarely think about the bacteria living in your gut?

In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Dr. Bilal Ahmed, interventional and structural cardiologist and co-founder of Lylah Health, to explore the science behind the gut heart connection.

Bilal shares why he believes supplements should be driven by evidence rather than hype, explains the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, and breaks down what we actually know about the microbiome, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.

They also discuss Bilal's journey from medicine to entrepreneurship, his "no bullshit, ever" philosophy, and how consumers can become smarter about the health products they buy.

Connect with Bilal & Lylah Health:

Lylah Health: lylahhealth.com⁠

About Lylah Health: Meet the Lylah Health Team⁠

Bilal's LinkedIn: Dr. Bilal Ahmed on LinkedIn⁠

Lylah Health on LinkedIn: Lylah Health on LinkedIn⁠

Bilal's articles: Lylah Health Blog⁠

A polished brand isn't always a clear brand. In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Teaira Abston, founder of Dreamcatcher Creative Studio, to explore why clarity not just design can be the difference between being noticed and being chosen.

Teaira shares how she moved from designing wedding stationery to helping businesses build stronger brands, messaging, positioning, and systems.

In this episode:

Why polished brands can still struggle to convert

The difference between expertise and authority

Why strategy should come before execution

Building trust through clear messaging

Using AI without losing your brand's human side

How entrepreneurs can move from polished to clear

Connect with Teaira:

Dreamcatcher Creative Studio⁠

Brand Alignment Quiz⁠

Teaira on LinkedIn⁠

What happens when a comedian decides to build her own stage? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Leanne Linsky, comedian, entrepreneur, and founder of Plauzzable, a virtual comedy platform built by a comedian, for comedians.

Leanne shares how a 2019 experiment with online open mics evolved into a business, what entrepreneurship taught her about creativity, and how technology could reshape live comedy.

In this episode:

Turning a personal frustration into a business

Building a company without a traditional business background

The future of virtual and live comedy

Lessons from comedy, entrepreneurship, and innovation

The personal cost of building something unconventional

Connect with Leanne & Plauzzable:

Plauzzable⁠

Leanne Linsky⁠

What happens when leadership quietly undermines the culture it's trying to build? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Matinah Drew, founder and CEO of Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing, to explore leadership, workplace culture, retention, accountability, empathy, and the growing role of AI in HR.

Matinah shares practical insights on recognizing unhealthy workplace cultures, having difficult conversations, and building organizations where people can actually thrive.

In this episode:

Why leaders unintentionally damage workplace culture

The real reasons employees leave

Balancing accountability with empathy

Building HR systems without a large HR team

Using AI without losing the human touch

How to recognize culture problems before they grow

One practical step leaders can take to improve their culture

Connect with Matinah:

Official Website⁠

LinkedIn⁠

What happens when ambition outpaces your health? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Victor Dedaj, Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, Wholistic Health Coach, speaker, and co author of Success Breakthroughs with Jack Canfield.

Victor explains why sustainable success requires more than the right mindset it requires a body capable of supporting the life you're trying to build.

In this episode:

Why high achievers burn out

Why mindset alone isn't enough

The connection between health and sustainable success

Food, supplementation, and chronic health challenges

Lessons from working with Jack Canfield

How to rebuild your health when you're running on empty

Practical steps for ambitious people who want to thrive

Connect with Victor & learn more:

Victor Dedaj – Official Website⁠

Success Breakthroughs⁠

What does it really mean to lead with a servant’s heart? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Kevin Wayne Johnson, leadership expert, author, executive coach, and founder of The Johnson Leadership Group.

Kevin shares lessons from decades of leadership across government, business, ministry, and education and explains why true leadership is built on service, character, accountability, and influence rather than titles.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why leadership isn't limited to people with titles

The difference between leadership and management

What servant leadership looks like in practice

Building influence and accountability

The role of communication in effective leadership

The sacrifices behind a lifetime of leadership

How to lead with greater purpose and humility

Connect with Kevin & learn more:

The Johnson Leadership Group⁠

Kevin's Leadership Coaching & Services⁠

Leadership with a Servant's Heart⁠

Kevin Wayne Johnson on LinkedIn⁠

What if the best way to build a strong culture isn't another policy manual but a story people remember?

In this episode, Wisdom sits down with Tom Fox, founder of the Compliance Podcast Network, author of 30+ books, and known as The Compliance Evangelist.

They explore why storytelling can transform compliance culture, the inspiration behind Tom's children's books, the power of podcasting, reinventing yourself later in life, and the sacrifices behind decades of meaningful work.

Connect with Tom:

Official Website: https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/⁠

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfox13/⁠

Books: https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/books/⁠