What if supporting just one person could change the trajectory of an entire family—and maybe even a community?

In this episode, Tony interviews Dr. Barry Gribbons, President of Los Angeles Valley College, where he’s leading powerful, practical changes to help student parents succeed in school, career, and life. With over 68,000 parenting students in LA County alone, this is a game-changing conversation about economic mobility, leadership, and building success across generations.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why student parents are one of the most overlooked high-potential groups ✅ How small changes in support systems can double success rates ✅ What entrepreneurs can learn from education leaders solving complex problems Whether you’re building a business, a family, or a legacy—this one will inspire you to think bigger about the impact you can make.

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The Tony DUrso Show The Overlooked Growth Strategy: Invest in People, Transform Generations

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Struggling with decision fatigue, team disconnect, or burnout at the top? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you.   In this deep-dive conversation, Tony sits down with Andrew Geesbreght, founder of Prax Leadership and executive coach to top-performing leaders, to explore the powerful connection between self-leadership and high-performing organizations.   If you’re building a team, scaling a business, or navigating the mental challenges of entrepreneurship, Andrew breaks down the internal work that separates thriving leaders from those stuck in survival mode.   Inside This Episode:   • Why self-awareness is the foundation of elite leadership • How to regulate emotions and show up strong under pressure • The difference between intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation—and why it matters • Practical habits to build mindfulness and resilience as a business leader • How self-led founders build more engaged, productive teams   This isn’t just leadership theory—it’s battle-tested insight for entrepreneurs who want to lead better, grow stronger, and create lasting impact.   🔧 Special thanks to our sponsors:   Keep your small business safe with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Save 30% when you go to bitdefender.com/TONY.   Turn your dreams into cha-ching with the best platform for entrepreneurs. 👉 Start your $1/month trial today: https://shopify.com/tony   🎙️ 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 Email: [email protected] https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheTonyDUrsoShowJourneytoSuccess/.  Promote your brand to a global audience.    📬 STAY CONNECTED https://tonydurso.com — Learn more about Tony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-durso-show-journey-to-success/id1251015712 — Follow the podcast on Apple https://open.spotify.com/show/0N1YbiIPVSqURxtK2VpGED — Follow the podcast on Spotify https://tonydurso.substack.com — Subscribe to the newsletter   📱 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 https://www.youtube.com/@TonyDUrso/ https://www.instagram.com/tonysdurso/ https://www.facebook.com/tonysdurso/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonysdurso/ https://x.com/TonyDUrso/   💡 TOOLS TO FUEL YOUR JOURNEY • Access The Vision Map™ to elevate your goals • Get elite business insights from top entrepreneurs on The Tony DUrso Show • Stay ahead with interviews, success tips & insider wisdom • Delivered straight to your inbox—subscribe to the Elite Entrepreneurs newsletter and grow smarter, faster   🙏🏼 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 Use this and let’s help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. - Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.      The Tony DUrso Show Unlock Elite Leadership: Master Self-Awareness, Emotional Control & Purpose-Driven Performance      #EntrepreneurLeadership, #SelfLeadership, #HighPerformanceLeadership, #EmotionalIntelligence, #SelfAwareness, #BusinessMindset, #FounderLife, #LeadershipDevelopment, #PurposeDriven, #ScaleYourBusiness, #MindfulLeadership, #InnerGame, #BuildBetterTeams, #LeadWithPurpose, #ExecutiveCoaching

What would you do if you were “debanked” for your faith? Nick Vujicic built something bigger. Globally renowned evangelist and speaker Nick Vujicic (born without arms or legs) shares the inside story of how he launched ProLifeFintech—a purpose-driven digital bank—after being canceled by his financial institution for his conservative Christian values.

Nick reveals how faith, grit, and vision fuel his leadership. From global stages to boardrooms, he’s helping everyday believers align their money with their mission—and challenging entrepreneurs to build with Kingdom values, not compromise.

✅ What You’ll Learn: • Why Nick was debanked—and how he responded with bold action • The launch story behind ProLifeFintech • Leadership habits from one of the world’s most resilient minds • What “Banking on Purpose” really means

💡 This isn’t just an interview—it’s a call to live and lead without fear.

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🎙️ 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 Email: [email protected] https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheTonyDUrsoShowJourneytoSuccess/.  Promote your brand to a global audience. 

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The Tony DUrso Show Nick Vujicic: Debanked for His Faith — Now Building a Purpose-Driven Fintech Movement

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Ready to create a life of freedom, purpose, and financial independence? In this episode, Craig Schulze shares how to design your life intentionally and build a business that supports the lifestyle you want—no more drifting, no more burnout.

As the author of You’ve Got One Shot and founder of the One Shot Movement, Craig has helped thousands of entrepreneurs stop drifting and start designing a life they love. He unpacks real-world strategies from his experience running gyms, building online empires in 100+ countries, and traveling the globe with purpose.

✅ What You’ll Learn: • How to build a lifestyle-first business • The mindset shift to stop trading time for money • Strategic self-investment & the power of mentorship • Craig’s personal formula for living with intention and legacy This episode is your blueprint to live by design—not by default.

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🎙️ 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 Email: [email protected] https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheTonyDUrsoShowJourneytoSuccess/.  Promote your brand to a global audience. 

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💡 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 Access The Vision Map™ to elevate your goals Get elite business insights from top entrepreneurs on The Tony DUrso Show Stay ahead with the latest interviews, success tips, and insider wisdom Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now and grow smarter, faster

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Discover how to overcome self-doubt, craft a personal brand that turns heads, and lead with purpose.

🎙 In this episode, Jonathan George (CEO of Unleash Your Rockstar) shares how to build unshakable confidence, master your identity, and use your story as your greatest tool for influence.

✅ What You’ll Learn: • How to build a powerful personal brand that attracts attention • The psychology behind self-doubt and how to crush it • Storytelling tactics that grow influence and income • Why authentic leadership is critical in today’s Gen Z-driven market ✨ Perfect for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, creators & change-makers.

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🎙️ 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 Email: [email protected] https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheTonyDUrsoShowJourneytoSuccess/.  Promote your brand to a global audience. 

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💡 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 Access The Vision Map™ to elevate your goals Get elite business insights from top entrepreneurs on The Tony DUrso Show Stay ahead with the latest interviews, success tips, and insider wisdom Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now and grow smarter, faster

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Can you scale your business and strengthen your marriage? Kay Lee and Robert Fukui say yes—and in this episode, they show you how. As married entrepreneurs, business coaches, and authors of Tandem, they help couples build profitable businesses without burning out their relationship. They reveal the hidden dangers of hustle culture, the financial and emotional cost of poor boundaries, and how to structure your life and business around shared purpose.

✅ What You’ll Learn: • How to grow profits without sacrificing peace • Why hustle culture is quietly destroying your relationship • The boundary blueprint for sustainable success • How to thrive in business and love as partners Whether you’re a solo founder or scaling a business with your spouse, this episode delivers a new vision for success—with strategy, connection, and balance.

Also in this episode, we feature a timely Insider’s Brief with Lora Monfared, Financial Expert at Bank of America, to break down how savvy consumers are adapting their summer plans without draining their wallets. With 74% of Americans planning to travel, Lora reveals how trends like “destination dupes” and road trips are replacing luxury getaways—and how families are prioritizing meaningful experiences over big spending. She also shares practical tips on setting a “fun budget” and how to make your travel dollars go further with strategic planning and smart rewards. If you want to make memories and stay on budget this summer, this segment is a must-listen.

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🎙️ 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 Email: [email protected] https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheTonyDUrsoShowJourneytoSuccess/.  Promote your brand to a global audience. 

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💡 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 Access The Vision Map™ to elevate your goals Get elite business insights from top entrepreneurs on The Tony DUrso Show Stay ahead with the latest interviews, success tips, and insider wisdom Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now and grow smarter, faster

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Want to scale your business to 7 or even 8 figures? This episode gives you the roadmap. Entrepreneur and media executive Michael Mota—founder of Atom Media and VirtualCons—shares how he built and scaled brands like Alex and Ani to over $22M in revenue.

Michael gets real about the behind-the-scenes struggles of rapid growth, navigating constant change, and leading with vision in a hyper-competitive world. You’ll learn how to level up your marketing, rethink your brand strategy, and grow without burning out.

✅ What You’ll Learn: • The key to scaling a brand beyond $1M, $10M, and beyond • Digital marketing strategies that actually work today • How to build with resilience during chaos and change • The mindset required to grow and stay grounded If you're building fast or want to, this episode is your growth playbook.

Also in this episode we have a special Insider’s Brief with Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Infrastructure and GM of Innovation at IBM, to demystify what really happens behind the scenes of AI tools like ChatGPT. Hillery explains how businesses are integrating AI into their operations, the growing concerns around data privacy, and what today’s AI infrastructure truly looks like. She also shares how IBM is leading the way in developing responsible, secure, and scalable AI solutions. If you’ve ever been curious—or cautious—about AI, this is a must-listen.

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💡 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 Access The Vision Map™ to elevate your goals Get elite business insights from top entrepreneurs on The Tony DUrso Show Stay ahead with the latest interviews, success tips, and insider wisdom Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now and grow smarter, faster

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Today’s consumers are evolving fast—are you keeping up? In this episode, retail strategist Linda Johansen-James (behind global campaigns for Coca-Cola, Marvel, and the NFL) reveals the real-time trends shaping buying behavior and how brands must adapt to survive.

From in-store innovation to AI-powered personalization, Linda shares what smart businesses are doing right now to engage modern consumers—and what mistakes are costing others dearly.

✅ What You’ll Learn: • What today’s consumers really want (and what they don’t) • How AI is reshaping the buyer experience • Retail strategies that work in 2025 and beyond • Why personalization is the new brand loyalty Whether you run an online store, a brick-and-mortar, or both—this episode will help you future-proof your business and lead with clarity.

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🎙️ 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 Email: [email protected] https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheTonyDUrsoShowJourneytoSuccess/.  Promote your brand to a global audience. 

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💡 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 Access The Vision Map™ to elevate your goals Get elite business insights from top entrepreneurs on The Tony DUrso Show Stay ahead with the latest interviews, success tips, and insider wisdom Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now and grow smarter, faster

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Think you need investors to scale big? Think again. In this episode, we explore how Dan Novaes, CEO of Mode Mobile, built a $100M+ business without taking a single dollar in venture capital.

He shares how alternative funding, community-driven strategy, and purpose-first leadership helped scale a platform that turns smartphones into income-generating tools—especially for underserved global markets.

✅ What You’ll Learn: • How to build big without VC or private equity • The mindset and model behind Mode Mobile's explosive growth • Mobile tech trends shaping the future of wealth creation • Why empowering users is the new growth strategy

If you're building a brand, a movement, or a mission-driven company—this episode will reshape how you think about funding and scale.

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