Sergey Leshchenko is the founder of Beverly Production, a podcast production agency, and the host of BE Yourself, where he explores transformational changes in life and business. Over the past year, he’s built a thriving business despite the challenges of war in Ukraine, proving that resilience and creativity can flourish even in the toughest times.

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Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is an author, speaker and leadership coach. Spurred on by personal experience and a deep love of learning, Melissa has conducted in-depth research into the use of empathy in leadership and how that connects to emotional intelligence for better profit, productivity, and innovation. Her groundbreaking findings and compelling stage presence delight and inspire audiences in the US and abroad. Driven by a passion for sharing what she has learned, Melissa is on a mission to change the world of leadership for the good of humanity.

Rick Yvanovich is a true master of the business coaching craft. His proven track record of helping companies and individuals achieve unprecedented levels of success is a testament to his unparalleled ability to combine business experience with coaching interventions. Through systematic processes and unwavering commitment to employee empowerment, Rick translates vision into actionable steps that propel his clients forward towards their goals and milestones. He is the founder and CEO of TRG International.

Click here to purchase Business as UnUsual: How to Thrive in the New Renaissance.

Richard Branson said entrepreneurs in the 21st century have to be storytellers. Cathy Goodwin says, “But they have to tell the right stories.”

Cathy is a copywriter and marketing strategist, focusing on small service-oriented businesses. She uses storytelling as a tool to carry out business strategy - not as a way to express yourself or entertain prospects. She’s also the author of Your Mess is NOT Your Message.

Cathy Goodwin, PhD, spent 20 years as a college professor before starting her online business. She has also performed standup comedy at open mics. So she's well-qualified to communicate serious ideas and have fun along the way.

She has lived all over North America, including Alaska and Canada. She now makes her home in Philadelphia with one rescue cat who refuses to share her story.

Click here to purchase Your Mess is NOT Your Message. Click here for Cathy’s gift to our listeners on finding your story archetype.

Meet Bersabeh Ray, the driving force behind Harmonic Wealth Global—a legacy born where grit met grace. Alongside James Arthur Ray, a fearless trailblazer who conquered life’s heights and rose from the ashes, they forged a vision of harmony and abundance. Tragically, James passed in January 2025, but his dream endures. Now, Bersabeh—an intuitive powerhouse whose own path from hardship to healing inspires—carries the torch. Honoring James’ mission, she guides you to break free from fear, align with purpose, and transform struggles into strength. Ready to rewrite your story and embrace true wealth and well-being? Bersabeh lights the way.

Amy Rasdal traded her corporate job for consulting 15 years ago and makes more money than most executives. The advantages are freedom, flexibility, control, interesting work and excellent pay. She has been running her own multiple 6-figure consulting business for more than 15 years. As the founder of Billable at the Beach®, Amy has helped hundreds of people start their own successful consulting businesses through speaking, workshops and various programs over the past 10 years. Billable at the Beach® liberates 6-figure earners by empowering them to build 6-figure consulting businesses.

Click here for Amy’s free course: “3 Action Steps to Generate Revenue Now”.

Gary De Rodriguez is the CEO of Peopleistic USA, an associate professor at the Business Education Institute, a master trainer of Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Psychology, an Extended DISC trainer, and a Talexes facilitator. Known as the People Mechanic, he is recognized as an international expert in the science of human excellence and a published author on leadership through Bloomsbury Publishing.

Fahad, a 15-year-old student and interview captain at Rehan School Online Academy in Pakistan, is very dedicated regarding his work. He has conducted over 300 podcasts of different individuals, including many TEDx speakers, successful podcasters, and amazing authors. His goal is to become an expert in AI and to create his own AI tools that will create a positive impact on 10 million lives.

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Bold Type Co-Founder Grace Aldridge Foster has been training writers for over a decade. She has worked with organizations including Capital One, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen, the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Aspen Institute, and the DC Public Education Fund. She has taught professional writing at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies and McDonough School of Business. Her own writing has appeared in academic publications, Smithsonian Insider, and Forbes, where she is a Careers and Leadership Contributor.

Meet Brian Basilico, the founder of B2B Interactive Marketing. Brian is a seasoned thought leader with over 45 years of experience with traditional, digital, and relationship marketing.

Brian is an internationally known author, podcaster, and speaker respected as an expert in using content marketing and distribution technologies to supercharge sales and prospecting efforts. He is the author several books, including It’s Not About You, It’s About BACON!

Brian and his team of experts understand the powerful synergy between compelling content and strategic networking on LinkedIn. This includes websites, social media, email, SEO, Google, artificial intelligence, and LinkedIn advertising and utilizing current business relationships within your accounting and CRM systems integration. His unique systems and approach have helped companies turn every $1 spent on marketing into a 10-15 times return on investment for sales to current and prospective customers.