We all strive to be the best versions of ourself that we can. Do you ever feel like you aren't succeeding? Or, is there a challenge standing in your way? What you focus on tends to expand, so maybe we just need to change the way we think. In this episode, Dr. Ellen Reed helps us to understand what we are thinking and how to make it better.

How do you transition from the world of college sports into winning an Emmy, all while living in Lawrence, KS? My next guest is going to tell us all about it. Micah Brown is the founder of Second Wind Creative. He has produced several productions for ShowTime, ESPN, and Peacock. His work is creative, moving, and memorable. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, and as always, thank you for listening!

How do you manage finances while nurturing all of the other aspects of life? Finances can be a difficult topic to discuss, but does it have to be? What if we found a way to have healthy conversations about life and money. My most recent guest will enlighten us on how this can work in our relationships and not be such a taboo topic. Megan McCoy is a Professor of Financial Planning at Kansas State University and I am so thankful that she sat down with me for Episode 008.

How can you change people's lives and promote peace in the world through entertainment? My latest guest is all about doing just that. Justin Howard, aka, Nordic Thunder is a world renowned air guitarist. He is dedicated to taking the stage to change the world. Don't miss this episode to hear all about his success and his mission. He truly is one of a kind and I am honored to have had this opportunity.

How can you really know what your food is doing for you? Or…not doing for you? How important is diet? In this episode I had the privilege to talk with renowned nutritionist, Judy Cho. After a frightening medical situation Judy completely reinvented her diet to sustain her health. She has always had a love for nutrition, but this took it to another level. Judy has a psychology and communications degree from UC Berkely and is also Certified in Holistic Nutrition. She is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner that focuses on root-cause healing and gut health with a meat-based elimination diet. She is the author of The Carnivore Cure, and she is here with me today to change your life… with food.

How can you truly be successful if you are constantly comparing yourself to others? How can you change the way you approach life, including the way you see and view others? In this latest episode I sit down with the author of “The Secret Society of Success”, Tim Schurrer. Tim is the former COO of StoryBrand and also worked for Apple and TOMS Shoes. He is devoted to shifting the mindset of what success looks like, and helping people become content, yet ambitious. Quit the exhausting practice of comparing yourselves to others, and just be great at whatever you do!

How can you make your voice heard in a world that might not want to listen? How can you create content that appeals to the market, but also authentically expresses who you are? My guest Nathan Louis Jackson is a screenwriter who has written for television and film, everything from Luke Cage and S.W.A.T. to Thirteen Reasons Why and Shameless.  He’s also a successful playwright, the writer of the acclaimed When I Come to Die. In this episode, I talk to Nathan about his personal and professional journey, his creative process, and his experience as an African American man in the literary and entertainment world.

How do you change people’s lives and transform the world for good…with a camera or a smart phone? My guest Doug Herman, founder of reFocus Media Labs, is dedicated to creating a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills. We talk about his passion for connecting with those without a voice and providing them a platform to showcase their original work, share their stories, and pursue their professional careers. This episode will inspire you—and give you some guidance for how YOU could find creative ways to help people in need radically improve their lives.  Learn more about Doug and his work at refocusmedialabs.org.

How do you pursue your God-given potential? My guest Vaughn Kohler is a former pastor who felt led to enter the world of personal development and entrepreneurship. After co-hosting one of the top-rated business and success podcasts, he launched a career in coaching and consulting. There are lots of takeaways in this episode about excellent, adaptability, attitude, and making the most of your life. 

What is the best definition of “wealth”? Is it defined only by dollars? Material prosperity? In this very first episode, my guest Jason Stapleton, an entrepreneur, consultant, author and podcaster, unpacks the concept of wealth in terms of freedom: being able to do what you want, when you want to do it. Jason is an expert at helping people identify what they have to offer, and leveraging it for success in this ever-changing culture and economy. Learn more about Jason at jasonstapleton.com.