THE MAKING OF ME

What happens when brokenness becomes the blueprint — and a kid with nothing but creativity and consistency builds a career spanning film, music, comics, television, and philanthropy?

In this extraordinary episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Prince George — host of The Prince George Show, spokesperson for Warzone Comics, and star of the upcoming film Bugsy: The Becoming — shares his raw, unfiltered journey from financial hardship and the foster system to over 20 years of building a multimedia empire one consistent day at a time.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How financial hardship and brokenness became the driving force behind Prince George's 20-year creative career
• What it was like to break into television at just 14 years old — and how it happened completely by accident
• The story behind Warzone Comics and what it really took to produce his first film Bugsy at age 19
• Why being famous without money is one of the hardest and most humbling seasons any artist can face
• How his time in the foster system directly inspired his nonprofit Prince House — supporting abused and homeless children
• The biggest lessons from over two decades in entertainment — including consistency, patience, alignment, and the willingness to keep learning

If you've ever felt defined by what you lack — Prince George's story will prove that brokenness is never a ceiling. It's a foundation.

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What if everything the self-care industry has been telling you — that wellness is a solo journey — has actually been making you less well?

In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, sociologist and author Maria Van Der Maaten challenges one of the biggest myths in modern wellness and reveals why real, lasting self-care happens in community — not in isolation.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why the self-care industry's push toward individualism may be doing more harm than good
• Maria's personal journey from feeling isolated and blamed by wellness advice to discovering the power of collective empowerment
• The deep truth behind her book Even Monks Meditate Together — and why community is the missing ingredient in most wellness journeys
• The seven simple lifestyle habits that are easier, more sustainable, and more enjoyable when built together
• How capitalism has hijacked self-care — and what reclaiming it actually looks like
• Practical tips for shifting from solo habits to powerful group change that creates real, lasting transformation

If you've been trying to wellness your way to health on your own and still coming up short — Maria's research and personal story will completely reframe what it means to be well and show you the community-powered path forward.

🔗 Connect with Maria Van Der Maaten: https://mariavdm.com
🔗 Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavandermaaten/
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What would you risk to save the person you love most — and what would you build if no one else could help them?

In this gripping and deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Steve McGough shares the heartbreaking true story of how his wife nearly died from an antibiotic-resistant infection that no doctor or physical therapist could treat — and how his refusal to accept that answer led him to lock himself in his garage and invent a revolutionary device that is now transforming the lives of thousands of women suffering from chronic health issues.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• The heartbreaking moment Steve realized no one in the medical system could help his wife — and what he decided to do about it
• How he risked his business, his community, and his future to push through impossible odds and bring his invention to life
• The story of loss, love, and relentless determination that drove every step of the invention process
• How a device born in a garage out of desperation is now changing women's health on a massive scale
• Why groundbreaking science so often begins not in a lab — but with one person's refusal to give up
• What Steve's journey teaches us about courage, innovation, and fighting for the people we love

If you've ever faced an impossible situation and wondered whether one person could truly make a difference — this episode will prove beyond any doubt that they can.

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🔗 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mcgough-dhs-0480591/

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What if the most powerful thing you could do for your business reputation wasn't delivering perfect results — but having the courage to tell clients the truth they didn't want to hear?

In this refreshingly honest episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Jeffrey Fidelman — founder of the Fidelman Company with years of experience spanning VC, investment banking, and commercial real estate — unpacks the critical and often uncomfortable tension between being helpful and being truly honest with clients.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why telling clients what they want to hear is one of the most dangerous habits any founder or advisor can develop
• How protecting your reputation through radical honesty pays dividends that no shortcut ever could
• The real-life lessons Jeffrey learned across VC, investment banking, and commercial real estate about trust and authenticity
• Why overdelivering on your promises will always define your success more than saying yes to everyone
• How to navigate the tension between keeping clients happy and keeping your integrity intact
• What authenticity in business actually looks like — and why it's the ultimate competitive advantage

Whether you're building a startup, launching a business, or advising clients in any capacity — Jeffrey's hard-earned wisdom will challenge you to choose honesty over approval and reputation over revenue.

🔗 Learn more about Jeffrey Fidelman & his work: https://www.fidelmancom/
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🔗 Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyfidelman/

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What if the answers to modern anxiety and emotional overwhelm were written down over 2,000 years ago — and you just needed someone to show you how to use them?

In this fascinating and practical episode of The Making of Me Podcast, author, copywriter, and founder of Spotlight Training Co. Jamie Ryder shares how Stoic philosophy became the unexpected lifeline that transformed his mental health during the pandemic — and the practical techniques that took him from struggling with anxiety to building genuine, lasting resilience.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Jamie discovered Stoicism during the pandemic and why it hit differently than anything else he'd tried
• The powerful "view from above" technique — and how it instantly shifts your perspective on life's challenges
• What premeditation of adversity is — and why deliberately imagining difficulty actually makes you stronger
• How Stoicism goes far beyond theory and becomes a daily, practical tool for emotional regulation
• Why building a like-minded community around philosophy amplifies its impact on your mental health
• Practical ways to start applying Stoic principles today — no philosophy degree required

Whether you're battling anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or simply searching for a more grounded way to live — Jamie's journey from struggle to Stoic practice will give you both the inspiration and the tools to start your own.

🔗 Learn more about Jamie Ryder & Spotlight Training Co.: https://www.spotlighttrainingco.com/
🔗 Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-ryder/

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What do you do when everything you built your life around suddenly changes and you're left asking, "What does my life look like now?"

In this empowering episode of The Making of Me Podcast, mindful post-divorce strategist and founder of Silver Line Publishing Trena Briscoe Matthews shares her deeply personal journey of transformation and unveils The Phoenix Protocol — a powerful framework designed to help women move from chaos, overwhelm, and grief to confidence, clarity, and genuine joy.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• What The Phoenix Protocol is — and how its step-by-step framework guides women through life after divorce
• How Trena navigated her own post-divorce transformation and what she learned along the way
• The most important questions to ask yourself to intentionally redesign your life after a major loss
• Why radical self-care is not a luxury in divorce recovery — it's a survival strategy
• Practical steps for moving from surviving the aftermath to building a life you genuinely love
• How to find your personalized path forward using Trena's free resources and quiz

If you've been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are on the other side of divorce — Trena's story and The Phoenix Protocol will remind you that rising from the ashes isn't just possible. It's your next chapter.

🔗 Access free resources, take the quiz & learn more: https://silverlinepublishing.cloud/
🔗 Follow Trena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingsofaphoenixpodcast/
🔗 Connect with Trena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trena-briscoe-matthews/

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What does it look like to find your greatest purpose not at the start of life — but decades into it, long after most people have called it a career?

In this extraordinary episode of The Making of Me Podcast, James D. Paulk Jr. — 93-year-old author and former Navy submariner — shares his remarkable second act story of how he went from the depths of the ocean in a submarine to spearheading groundbreaking marine conservation initiatives across California that are changing the future of our seas.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How James mobilized teams to build artificial reefs and restore marine ecosystems along the California coast
• The story behind his massive signature campaign that successfully changed fishing laws
• How he collaborated with SeaWorld to boost fish populations and protect ocean life
• The leadership and teamwork lessons he carried from Navy submarine service into conservation work
• Why James believes a lifelong passion for adventure is the key to a life well lived at any age
• What his incredible journey teaches us about purpose, legacy, and starting something meaningful later in life

If you've ever wondered whether your best chapter is already behind you — James's story at 93 will prove beyond any doubt that it is absolutely never too late to make a difference.

🔗 Learn more about James D. Paulk Jr. & his work: https://www.jimpaulk.com
🔗 Get James's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/KyS3rh
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What if the secret to an extraordinary relationship wasn't expensive, complicated, or time-consuming but a series of small, intentional daily actions that anyone can start today?

In this warm and practical episode of The Making of Me Podcast, author and relationship wisdom keeper Ed Tomlinson shares the key lessons from over 50 years of "failing forward" in life and love and the simple, free tips that have the power to completely transform your connection with your partner.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why small, intentional daily actions are the true foundation of an extraordinary, lasting relationship
• The power of leaving thoughtful notes, having intentional conversations, and truly focusing on your partner
• How "failing forward" over 50 years taught Ed more about love than any book or course ever could
• Why the best relationship tips are completely free and available to everyone starting right now
• How to rekindle the spark in a long-term relationship that has grown comfortable or distant
• Insights from Ed's book The Glory Relationship and the wisdom packed into its pages

Whether you're newlywed, decades in, or simply wanting to show up better for the person you love. Ed's 50 years of hard-won wisdom will give you the inspiration and the practical tools to start building something extraordinary today.

🔗 Get Ed's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-More-Often-Dave-Robin/dp/0962677604/
🔗 Connect with Ed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edctomlinson

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What does it take to walk out of prison after 30 years for a crime you didn't commit and build a six-figure business within a year?

In this extraordinary and deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Tammy Corwin shares her remarkable true story of being wrongfully convicted at age 22, spending three decades behind bars, and emerging at 52 with an unshakeable faith, relentless determination, and a purpose so powerful it couldn't be contained.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• What it was really like to be wrongfully convicted at 22 and face a future defined by someone else's injustice
• How Tammy survived 30 years of incarceration without losing her faith, her hope, or her sense of self
• The incredible story of how she built a six-figure business within one year of her release at age 52
• The founding of Words Matter Publishing and how Tammy is using her story to empower others
• What the I Am Dragonfly movement is and the powerful message of transformation it carries
• Why Tammy firmly believes it is never too late to become who you were created to be

If you've ever felt like your past has permanently closed the door on your future Tammy's story will blow that door wide open and remind you that purpose has no expiration date.

🔗 Connect with Tammy & learn about the I Am Dragonfly movement: https://iamdragonfly.net/

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What does it really take to fight for your child's place in a system that wasn't built with them in mind and win?

In this practical and deeply compassionate episode of The Making of Me Podcast, parent advocate and founder of The Waldman Way Carol Waldman shares her personal journey navigating the education system after her son's autism diagnosis at age 4 and the hard-won lessons she wants every parent to know before they walk into their next IEP meeting.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Carol learned to advocate effectively for her son in a school system that often felt overwhelming and unwelcoming
• What every parent needs to know about IEPs and how to make them actually work for your child
• The importance of inclusion in academics and extracurriculars and how to fight for it when it's denied
• How to navigate the critical high school transition and start preparing your child for life beyond graduation
• Practical tips for preparing your neurodivergent child for college and adult independence
• Real-world examples and actionable advice for parents who feel lost after a recent diagnosis

Whether you're a parent just starting this journey or years in and still searching for answers. Carol's story and practical wisdom will give you the tools, the confidence, and the hope to advocate powerfully for your child.

🔗 Learn more & connect with Carol Waldman: http://www.thewaldmanway.org/

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