🔥 What if happiness wasn’t something you chased, but something you practiced every day?

This episode delivers personal growth insights, motivational stories, and bold conversations that inspire action.

If you’re craving real conversations with industry leaders who walk the talk, this one will shift how you think about happiness, mindset, and living audaciously.

🎙 Episode Summary

In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with Tamara Zoner, a happiness coach and creator of A Life You Love Now, to explore what it truly means to be happy for no reason.

Tamara shares how happiness is not a destination, but a daily practice built through habits, self-awareness, and compassion toward yourself. Together, they unpack the inner critic, gratitude, boundaries, and how to find moments of joy even during life’s most challenging seasons.

This is a powerful, practical conversation for anyone who wants to stop postponing happiness and start living fully now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How happiness is a skill you can practice daily

Why your inner critic isn’t the enemy (and how to work with it)

What “happy for no reason” really means in real life

Keywords: happiness habits, mindset, audacious living, gratitude, inner peace

👤 Guest Bio

Tamara Zoner is a happiness coach, speaker, and founder of A Life You Love Now. She teaches the skills and habits of happiness, helping people quiet their inner critic, build self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and create a life rooted in peace and well-being. Her work blends positive psychology, mindfulness, and practical tools that support lasting transformation.

📚 Guest Offers / Resources

The Passion Test (featured tool discussed in the episode)

Workshops, retreats, and coaching programs through A Life You Love Now

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://alifeyoulovenow.com

📸 Instagram / Facebook / YouTube: Search Tamara Zoner

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

02:15 – Meet Tamara Zoner & her journey into happiness work

06:15 – Why happiness is a skill, not a destination

10:40 – The biggest misconception people have about happiness

13:20 – Finding moments of joy during difficult times

17:00 – Understanding and working with the inner critic

21:30 – Gratitude practices that rewire the brain

24:35 – What it means to be “happy for no reason”

30:00 – Creating a life you love now (not later)

34:35 – Setting loving boundaries with negative people

40:15 – One small action to feel more alive today

41:15 – Tamara’s definition of audacious living

🔍 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/happiness-skills-inner-peace-tamara-zoner]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives!

⭐ Leave a review:

👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

🎙 Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

What stood out most for me was Tamara’s reminder that happiness isn’t something we earn later — it’s something we practice now. This conversation reinforced how powerful small habits, gratitude, and self-awareness can be when we choose to show up for ourselves daily. It was one of those episodes that leaves you feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded.

What does real confidence look like when life knocks you down for decades and you still choose to move forward?

This episode delivers motivational stories, personal growth insights, and bold conversations that inspire action.

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Matthew Dickson to explore resilience, recovery, and confidence built one small step at a time. Matthew shares his lived experience with schizophrenia, how he navigated nearly three decades of recovery, and why taking action before feeling “ready” changed his life. From biking across Canada to advocating for mental health resources in developing countries, this conversation is a reminder that audacity often shows up quietly and consistently.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

-How confidence is built after action, not before

-Why small, consistent steps matter more than big breakthroughs

Keywords: resilience, mental health recovery, confidence, audacious living

Guest Bio

Matthew Dickson is a Canadian mental health advocate, speaker, and founder of MindAid.ca. He lives with lived experience of schizophrenia and spent nearly 30 years navigating recovery. Matthew is also the first person with schizophrenia to bicycle across Canada, completing the journey twice. His work focuses on mental health education, recovery, and expanding access to resources, especially in developing countries.

Guest Offers / Initiatives

Matthew offers virtual and in-person fundraising talks to support mental health initiatives and organizations. He also curates trusted global mental health charities through MindAid.ca.

Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://mindaid.ca

📧 Email: [email protected]

⏰ TIMESTAMPS (Key Moments)

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:40 – Meet Matthew Dickson and his journey

05:30 – Living with schizophrenia and early recovery

10:45 – “Hope beyond hope” and surviving minute by minute

16:20 – Building confidence through small actions

22:40 – Biking across Canada as a symbol of resilience

28:55 – The power of community and support

35:10 – What audacious living means to Matthew

41:30 – Final reflections and key takeaways

📰 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here: [https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/mindaid-podcast-episode-matthew-dickson-mental-health-recovery]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

⭐ Leave a review:

👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

After we stopped recording, Matthew told me this was his favorite interview he’s ever done. That meant a lot, because my goal is never to “interview” someone. It’s to create a space where people feel safe enough to be real. This conversation reminded me that audacity isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s simply choosing to keep going.

🔥What if the key to resilience isn’t pushing harder, but being kinder to yourself?

In this episode, we dive into mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional resilience with one of today’s leading voices in the space.

✨ Expect:

personal growth insights

real conversations with industry leaders

bold conversations that inspire action

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this thoughtful and grounding conversation, Audley Stephenson sits down with mindfulness teacher and author Julie Potiker to explore how self-compassion can transform the way we navigate stress, adversity, and everyday life. Julie shares her personal journey from high stress and burnout to building science-backed mindfulness practices that help people find calm in chaos. Together, they unpack practical tools you can start using immediately to quiet the inner critic and strengthen emotional resilience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How mindfulness and self-compassion work together to reduce stress

Why being kinder to yourself actually builds resilience

Key ideas behind Julie’s SNAP method

Keywords: mindfulness, self-compassion, resilience

👤 Guest Bio

Julie Potiker is a mindfulness teacher, author, and founder of Mindful Methods for Life. A former attorney, Julie turned to mindfulness after experiencing the effects of chronic stress firsthand. She is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion, and she now teaches practical, neuroscience-informed tools to help people regulate emotions, cultivate kindness toward themselves, and live with greater ease.

📚 Guest Offers / Books

📘 SNAP: From Chaos to Calm

📘 Life Falls Apart, But You Don’t Have To

📘 Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause and Peace (forthcoming)

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://mindfulmethodsforlife.com

🎧 Guided Meditations: Balanced Mind with Julie Potiker

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:00 – Showing up imperfectly and honoring commitment

04:30 – Julie’s journey into mindfulness and self-compassion

08:15 – What mindful self-compassion really means

14:20 – Why the inner critic holds us backgʻ

20:45 – Morning mindfulness rituals and daily presence

27:15 – The SNAP method explained

33:10 – Gratitude, journaling, and emotional resilience

44:20 – What living audaciously means to Julie

📖 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here: [https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/mindfulness-self-compassion-julie-potiker-audacious-living]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives!

⭐ Leave a review:

👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

One thing that really stood out to me in this conversation was how gently powerful Julie’s approach is. There’s nothing flashy about self-compassion, but the impact is profound. This episode reminded me that audacious living doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes, it means being kinder to yourself right where you are.

🔥 What if 2026 isn’t about doing more… but about living more aligned? In this powerful year-end episode, Audley Stephenson shares five bold predictions that challenge how we think about success, work, kindness, and purpose.

You’ll hear: personal growth insights rooted in real conversations bold conversations that inspire action motivational stories from industry leaders and change-makers

🎙️ Episode Summary As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, Audley Stephenson does something different. Instead of a recap, he looks forward. In this special episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley shares five audacious predictions for 2026, grounded in lived experience and powerful insights from past podcast guests.

These aren’t hot takes. They’re patterns. Signals of where we’re headed when it comes to careers, leadership, kindness, storytelling, and how we define success.

Throughout the episode, Audley weaves in guest perspectives that bring each prediction to life and invite listeners to step into 2026 with more intention, courage, and alignment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why curiosity will matter more than certainty in your career How kindness is becoming a true leadership advantage
2. What it really means to redefine success beyond material outcomes

👥 Featured Voices Who Shaped These Predictions

This episode draws inspiration from conversations with: Nate Dineen Bill Rice Bill Zujewski Cary Prejean Daniela Wolfe Rick Yvanovich Greg Bennick Tara May Dr. Greg Stewart Everett O’Keefe Doug O’Brien Ben Sina Dr. Foojan Zeine Camille Preston Christian F. Johnson

🔗 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE BLOG POST here: [https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/five-audacious-predictions-for-2026]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

⭐ Leave a review

👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley As I was putting this episode together, what stood out most was how consistent the message was across so many conversations. Different industries. Different paths. Same themes. Curiosity over certainty. Kindness over hardness. Alignment over appearance. That’s when I knew these predictions weren’t opinions. They were signals. And I hope they help you step into 2026 with a little more courage and a lot more intention. Live life audaciously.

🔥 What happens when life hits you — literally — and everything you knew about yourself shatters?

This conversation will change how you see healing, resilience, and what it truly means to be unbreakable.

In this powerful episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with author and speaker Naseem Rochette to explore her extraordinary journey of survival, self-discovery, and transformation after a life-altering accident.

Expect:

• personal growth insights born from real trauma

• honest conversations about resilience and recovery

• a powerful reminder that healing is not about erasing the cracks, but honoring them

🎙️ Episode Summary

After being struck and run over by a vehicle, Naseem Rochette’s life changed in an instant. What followed was not just physical recovery, but a profound emotional and spiritual awakening. In this episode, Naseem shares how trauma reshaped her identity, deepened her relationships, and ultimately led her to redefine strength through vulnerability.

Together, Audley and Naseem explore the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, the power of storytelling, and how choosing meaning over bitterness can transform pain into purpose.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

- How trauma can become a catalyst for growth and clarity

- Why vulnerability is not weakness, but courage in action

- What it means to truly live an “unbreakable” life

👤 Guest Bio

Naseem Rochette is an author, speaker, and life coach whose life changed forever after surviving a devastating accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury. Through her journey of healing, she discovered the power of reframing adversity and embracing imperfection. Her work centers on resilience, gratitude, and living with intention. She is the author of The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over and the creator of the “Unbreakable Day” philosophy.

📘 Guest Book / Offer

📖 The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over

Available on Amazon (print + audiobook narrated by Naseem)

🌐 Learn more or connect with Naseem:

👉 https://www.naseemrochette.com

👉 https://www.lifeunbreakable.com

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:45 – Meet Naseem and the moment that changed everything

05:20 – Being run over and surviving the unimaginable

10:45 – Trauma, healing, and the Kintsugi philosophy

15:30 – Reframing pain and choosing meaning

20:10 – The power of vulnerability and shared humanity

26:45 – Creating “Unbreakable Day” and honoring growth

32:30 – Writing the book and finding purpose through story

38:40 – Living audaciously after trauma

42:10 – Final reflections and words of encouragement

📖 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/unbreakable-spirit-overcoming-trauma-naseem-rochette]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

💬 Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

What struck me most about this conversation was Naseem’s grace. Not just in how she survived her trauma, but in how she chose meaning over bitterness. Her ability to turn pain into purpose reminded me that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means transforming. This conversation stayed with me long after we stopped recording.

🔥 Hook What if the stories you tell yourself are shaping your entire reality?

In this powerful conversation, we explore how belief, storytelling, and awareness can transform the way you live.

🎧 In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with master storyteller, NLP expert, and coach Doug O’Brien for a deep, honest conversation about identity, hypnosis, personal growth, and the stories that quietly run our lives.

🎙 Episode Summary

Doug O’Brien brings decades of experience in storytelling, NLP, and human behavior to this conversation about how our inner narratives shape who we become. Together, we explore how stories form belief systems, why most people live in unconscious “trances,” and how awareness can create lasting change.

This episode unpacks the power of language, silence, and intentional storytelling — and how choosing a new story can unlock courage, clarity, and purpose.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-How stories quietly shape your identity and behavior

- Why awareness is the first step to real transformation

- How storytelling can be a tool for healing, leadership, and growth

🎯 Episode Highlights

• How subconscious beliefs guide our daily choices

• Why storytelling is one of the most powerful human tools

• The role of silence and presence in meaningful communication

• What it truly means to live audaciously

👤 Meet the Guest: Doug O’Brien

Doug O’Brien is a master trainer in NLP, a storyteller, and a longtime practitioner of Ericksonian hypnosis. He has worked alongside leaders like Tony Robbins and has spent decades helping individuals reframe beliefs, shift identity, and unlock human potential through story, awareness, and intentional language.

📘 Guest Resources & Links

🌐 Website: https://essentialcoachingskills.com

🎙 Podcast: Essential Coaching Skills

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

02:10 – Meeting Doug O’Brien and his journey into storytelling

05:40 – How stories shape belief and identity

09:30 – Living in “trance” and unconscious patterns

13:45 – The power of awareness and choice

18:10 – Why storytelling transforms lives

23:40 – Silence, presence, and emotional impact

28:55 – What it truly means to live audaciously

33:40 – Final reflections and takeaways

🔗 BLOG LINK

👉 Read the full episode blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/audacious-living-doug-obrien-storytelling-hypnosis-belief-transformation]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

⭐ Leave a review & support the show:

👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙 Behind-the-Scenes with Audley

What stood out most in this conversation was how deeply stories live inside us — often without our awareness. Doug reminded me that transformation doesn’t come from forcing change, but from noticing the narratives we’re already living in. This episode reaffirmed why storytelling is such a powerful doorway to growth and why audacity often begins with a single, honest question.

🔥 What happens when the student becomes the teacher — and beats you at your own game?

This powerful conversation will shift how you think about leadership, growth, and legacy.

In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Dr. James Lane, former U.S. education leader and author of Leading with Laser Focus, to explore the moments that shape us as leaders — and the courage it takes to let others rise.

🎯 Episode Summary

From the basketball court to the White House, Dr. James Lane shares his journey from small-town beginnings to national leadership in education. We unpack the idea of audacity as growth, what it means to truly lead with humility, and how empowering others often means stepping aside at the right moment.

This conversation dives into leadership, curiosity, education, and the responsibility of shaping environments where people — especially young people — can thrive.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why real leadership means knowing when to step back

How curiosity fuels growth, innovation, and lifelong learning

What it takes to build a culture of “yes” in education and leadership

🎙️ Guest Bio

Dr. James Lane is a former U.S. education leader, former State Superintendent of Virginia, and author of Leading with Laser Focus: The Seven Steps to School Success. His career spans classroom teaching, district leadership, and national education policy, all rooted in a deep commitment to student success, innovation, and human-centered leadership.

📘 Guest Book / Resources

📘 Leading with Laser Focus: The Seven Steps to School Success

Available on Amazon (Bestseller)

🔗 Connect with Dr. James Lane

Instagram / X: @DrJamesLane

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

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:30 – Meeting Dr. James Lane & his journey into education

04:45 – From small-town beginnings to national leadership

08:15 – The power of saying “yes” and creating opportunity

12:40 – When the student becomes the teacher (basketball moment)

17:30 – Curiosity, creativity, and engaging today’s learners

22:10 – Building a culture of leadership and trust

27:45 – Innovation, AI, and the future of education

32:30 – What audacious leadership really means

38:10 – Legacy, impact, and what truly matters

🔗 Blog Link

👉 Read the full episode blog here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/innovating-education-curiosity-impact-james-lane]

🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platform

🎙 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

💭 Behind-the-Scenes from Audley

What struck me most about this conversation was how effortlessly James embodies humility. Watching him reflect on being “outplayed” by his son wasn’t about loss — it was about growth. It reminded me that real leadership isn’t about staying on top… it’s about lifting others up until they soar.

That’s audacity.

🔥 Hook What if the biggest thing holding your business back… is you?

In this powerful conversation, Cary Prejean reveals why so many business owners stay stuck—and how letting go can unlock real growth.

Discover personal growth insights, real conversations with seasoned leaders, and bold ideas that challenge the way you think about leadership, control, and success.

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with business strategist Cary Prejean to unpack why so many entrepreneurs unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in their own businesses.

From control issues and broken systems to trust, leadership, and long-term scalability, Cary shares real-world stories of helping business owners move from burnout to balance. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with intention, build systems that work, and create a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-Why many business owners unknowingly sabotage growth

-How systems and trust unlock freedom and scalability

-What it really means to “own” a business instead of being trapped by it

Keywords: leadership, business growth, entrepreneurship, systems thinking, trust, delegation

👤 Guest Bio

Cary Prejean is a seasoned business strategist and advisor who helps small- to mid-sized business owners break free from operational chaos and scale with clarity. With decades of experience across industries, Cary specializes in helping leaders build sustainable systems, empower their teams, and transition from hands-on operators to true business owners. His work focuses on structure, trust, accountability, and long-term freedom.

📘 Guest Offers / Resources

Strategic Business Advisory Services

Business Growth & Systems Consulting

Leadership and Organizational Development

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website:

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.us

🔗 LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-prejean

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

02:30 – Why most entrepreneurs get stuck in their own businesses

05:45 – The difference between entrepreneurs and true managers

09:30 – The hidden cost of control and micromanagement

13:40 – A real-world story of scaling from millions to hundreds of millions

18:10 – Why systems create freedom, not restriction

22:15 – Trust, leadership, and letting go

27:40 – Why most owners struggle to delegate

31:20 – What “extreme ownership” really looks like

35:10 – Who Cary works best with and how to know if you’re ready

38:00 – Final thoughts on building a business that serves your life

📖 Blog Link

👉 Read the full episode blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/business-growth-entrepreneurial-challenges-cary-prejean]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes with Audley

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation was realizing how often control disguises itself as responsibility. Cary reminded me that true leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about building systems and trusting people enough to step back. This episode really hit home for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by the very thing they built.

🔥 What if not knowing is your greatest advantage?

This episode delivers personal growth insights, bold conversations that inspire action, and real-world innovation wisdom you can use immediately.

🎙 Episode Summary

In this powerful conversation, Audley sits down with innovation thinker Alan Gregerman to explore why curiosity, humility, and openness matter more than expertise in a fast-changing world. Alan challenges the fear of uncertainty and reframes ignorance as a catalyst for creativity, connection, and progress. Together, they unpack what it truly means to live audaciously when the future is unknown and how diverse thinking unlocks what Alan calls team genius.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why curiosity consistently beats expertise in innovation

How “not knowing” can strengthen leadership and creativity

What it means to live audaciously in uncertain times

Keywords: curiosity, innovation, audacious living, leadership, creativity

👤 Guest Bio

Alan Gregerman is a globally recognized innovation strategist, speaker, and author who has spent decades helping organizations unlock creativity and future-focused thinking. Known for his concept of enlightened ignorance, Alan teaches leaders how curiosity, humility, and respect fuel breakthrough ideas. He is also deeply committed to service, donating a significant portion of his time to nonprofits focused on youth, housing insecurity, and community impact.

📚 Guest Offers / Books

📖 The Wisdom of Ignorance (current)

📖 The Necessity of Strangers

📖 The Cultural Blueprint

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://www.alangregerman.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alangregerman

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:33 – Why Audley focuses on the message, not the audience

04:44 – The origin story behind “audacious living”

10:31 – Curiosity as the foundation of innovation

13:30 – Why not knowing is a superpower

18:45 – The six keys to enlightened ignorance

26:06 – Diversity of thought and team genius

31:56 – Why fear blocks innovation

41:39 – Advice for people who feel stuck

43:21 – What living audaciously really means

🔍 BLOG LINK

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/harnessing-curiosity-innovation-audacious-living-podcast]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙 Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

This conversation hit home for me. Alan reminded me that curiosity isn’t just a mindset, it’s a responsibility. The moment we stop pretending we know everything is the moment we create space for growth, connection, and audacious living.

🔥 What if living audaciously today is less about hustle and more about balance, purpose, and human connection in a digital world?

This episode delivers:

• personal growth insights for modern leaders

• real conversations with industry leaders navigating change

• bold conversations that inspire action and clarity

🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of the Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Rick Yvanovich for a deep, reflective conversation on purpose, balance, coaching, and what it truly means to live audaciously in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world.

Rick shares his journey from global accounting and tech leadership to coaching founders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers who feel stuck. We unpack the real meaning of Ikigai, the importance of emotional intelligence, and why alignment between core values and life purpose is essential for fulfillment and sustainable success.

This conversation is thoughtful, grounded, and packed with insights for anyone navigating career growth, leadership, or personal reinvention in the digital age.

👤 GUEST BIO

Rick Yvanovich is a global business leader, author, speaker, and coach with decades of experience across accounting, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Having lived and worked in over 80 countries, Rick blends strategic thinking with deep human insight to help founders, executives, and professionals break through stagnation and realign with purpose, balance, and fulfillment. He is the author of Business as Unusual and a passionate advocate for human-centered leadership in the digital age.

📘 GUEST OFFERS / BOOKS

📕 Business as Unusual by Rick Yvanovich

Available on Amazon (often featured at special promotional pricing)

🔗 CONNECT WITH RICK

🌐 Website:

https://www.rickyvanovich.com

💼 LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyvanovich

⏰ TIMESTAMPS (Key Moments)

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:45 – Rick’s global journey from accounting to coaching

05:20 – Why understanding people matters more than numbers

09:40 – Coaching vs mentoring and why both matter

14:30 – The real meaning of Ikigai (and common misconceptions)

20:10 – Emotional intelligence, leadership, and human connection

27:45 – What living audaciously means in today’s world

34:50 – Balance, fulfillment, and defining your North Star

41:30 – Final insights on alignment, purpose, and happiness

🔍 BLOG LINK

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/audacious-living-episode-ikigai-balance-fulfillment-rick-yvanovich]

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🎤 BEHIND-THE-SCENES NOTE FROM AUDLEY

This conversation with Rick stood out because of how grounded and human it felt. No hype, no hustle talk, just honest reflections on balance, purpose, and what really matters as we navigate growth in a digital-first world. It reminded me that audacity isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s choosing alignment over autopilot.