As the owner of a marketing, PR, and branding firm, I know brilliance when I see it — and that’s exactly why my next guest is in the studio. Wendell Jean-Jules is the founder and CEO of WJJ Brands, and he’s helping businesses elevate their identity, sharpen their message, and stand out in crowded markets. We’re diving into branding, entrepreneurship, strategy, and what it really takes to build a memorable brand in today’s world.

I’m so excited about this show because I’ve always believed that leadership starts with people. You can have the best strategy in the world, but if you don’t have the right people in the right seats on the right bus, none of it works. And let’s be honest — people are also the biggest investment any organization makes.

That’s why I’m excited about my next guest. Mark Mitford is in the studio. He’s the Managing Director of  HR Catalyst Consulting and the author of a powerful book focused on leadership, culture, and building organizations that actually work. Today, we’re diving into what separates average companies from exceptional ones, how great leaders attract and retain top talent, and why investing in people is still the smartest business decision you can make.

I’m so excited about this episode because John Corona is in the studio. He’s a business legend, a lawmaker, and someone who has built an incredible legacy through leadership, service, and entrepreneurship. He’s lived a rich and fascinating life — and the amazing part is, he’s just getting started.

I'm so excited about this next show. He's been a friend of mine for many, many years. George DiGianni is in the studio, and for many, many years, he branded himself as a health expert. But now he's really helping businesses with their health because many CEOs and C-suite executives have blind spots, and they bring in somebody like George.

When I was growing up, pageants were mostly associated with beauty and appearance, but that stereotype is long gone. Today, pageants are about leadership, purpose, confidence, and the impact you make in your community. That’s why Rihana Crowl is in the studio with us today. She is the reigning Miss Collegiate Texas United USA, and she’s using her platform to stand for something much bigger than a title.

Any entrepreneur who tells you they became an overnight success isn’t telling the full story. Real success takes years of trial, error, and persistence — and many entrepreneurs have to fail a few times before they finally get it right. Today, we’re talking about resilience, perseverance, and what it truly takes to build a successful company with Anthony Raimo, an incredible entrepreneur and speaker, here in the studio.

I’ve been a storyteller my entire adult life — 25 years in television news, followed by building a PR firm and podcast network. So I’m always fascinated by people who are truly operating at the highest level of the game when it comes to communication and storytelling. And that perfectly describes my next guest. AshLeigh Curry is in the studio. She’s the founder of Pique Video, and she’s helping brands and businesses turn powerful stories into content that actually connects.

Coming up next on the show, I’m excited to welcome the incredible Carrie Fabris to the studio. She’s an author, speaker, and nationally recognized thought leader on leadership. We’re going to dive into her journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and what it really takes to lead with purpose and impact.

I can’t believe it’s been two years since Dylan Smith has been on this show, but I’m so excited to have him back because so much has happened in that time — including writing a bestselling book.

The Words Are Backwards. You’re Not. explores a powerful message: dyslexia isn’t a weakness — it’s a superpower. Today, we’re talking about overcoming challenges, redefining success, and why the way you think might actually be your greatest advantage.

I think everyone would agree that America feels more divided than it has in a very long time. Families avoid talking politics at Thanksgiving dinner because one conversation can turn into an argument. Friendships are strained, relationships are filtered through political beliefs, and people are increasingly surrounding themselves only with those who think exactly like they do.

My next guest says that may be one of the biggest threats facing our country today. Aaron Perlut is in the studio, and his new book, The Death of Compromise, takes a hard look at how we lost the ability to meet in the middle, why compromise has become viewed as weakness, and what it’s doing to our politics, relationships, and culture.