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You Can't Lead Others Until You Lead Yourself (Not Even AI Can)
Unstoppable Success Podcast, hosted by Jaclyn Strominger

Can an app, a chatbot, or an AI coach do the inner work of leadership for you? Dr. Bobby Shelton says no, and he nearly didn't survive finding that out.

In this episode, Success Strategist and podcast host Jaclyn Strominger talks with Dr. Bobby Shelton, author of Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard, host of the Self-Leadership Lab podcast, and holder of a doctorate in strategic leadership, about why self-leadership has to come before every other kind of leadership, whether you're leading a business, a team, or a family.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why self-leadership, not team leadership or business strategy, is the skill most high achievers skip, and what it costs them
• The story behind the night it took Bobby 90 minutes just to stand up out of a chair, after losing his eighth friend to suicide, and the mindset shift that followed
• How losing over 100 pounds taught him that real results, and real self-leadership, compound slowly before they ever show up on the outside
• Why "comparison is the thief of joy" is more than a quote, it's a leadership strategy, and how to actually apply it
• How to build your own "personal standards," the non-negotiables that stop you from outsourcing your identity to what other people expect of you
• Why no external tool, including AI, can do the internal work of knowing what you actually want

Who this episode is for: anyone who looks successful on paper but feels disconnected on the inside, leaders who want practical self-leadership strategies (not just theory), and anyone asking themselves "how do I lead myself before I try to lead anyone else?"

More from Dr. Bobby Shelton: easyhardvshardhard.com | Self-Leadership Lab podcast 

Connect with Bobby on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobbyshelton/

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Can AI replace your doctor? Dr. Kris Deeter, physician-in-chief of pediatrics at Renown Children's Hospital in Reno, Nevada, doesn't think so, and she has the data to back it up.

In this episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, host Jaclyn Strominger talks with Dr. Deeter about the leadership shift that changed how she leads high-pressure teams: trading "fists up" advocacy for genuine curiosity. You'll learn:

• Why "nobody remembers your job title, they remember how you made them feel" is the leadership lesson most executives learn too late
• How to build trust on a team by asking instead of telling (the "advocacy vs. inquiry" method)
• Why a recent study found AI radiology readings were wrong 80% of the time, and what that means for trusting AI with healthcare and business decisions
• How to onboard and build teams that actually stick together, using real strategies from running a children's hospital
• What "investing yourself fully in every opportunity" really means for career growth

This conversation is for anyone leading a team, navigating a career pivot, or wondering how much to trust AI with high-stakes decisions.

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What if your potential clients trusted you before they ever spoke to you?

In this episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, host Jaclyn Strominger sits down with storyteller, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Graham Kuhn, founder of Focus Films.

Graham shares his incredible journey from opera singer and church creative director to successful business owner, including the terrifying experience of leaving a secure job just days before the world shut down during COVID.

Together, they explore the power of storytelling, niching down, personal branding, and why authentic connection creates more business growth than traditional marketing tactics.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, physician, or business owner, this conversation will help you understand how to build trust, attract ideal clients, and create meaningful connections through your story.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

✅ How Graham built a successful business through storytelling

✅ What happened when he launched his company days before COVID

✅ Why action beats fear every time

✅ The importance of trusting your intuition

✅ How niching down can actually increase opportunities

✅ Why personal branding matters more than ever

✅ How storytelling shortens the sales cycle

✅ The secret to building trust before the first sales conversation

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🎥 FocusFilms.com

💼 LinkedIn: Graham Kuhn

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What does it take to go from borrowing $3,500 in law school to building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire?

In this powerful episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, host Jaclyn Stromingersits down with entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder Ari Rastegar to explore what it truly means to become unstoppable.

Ari shares how he transformed setbacks into opportunities, built a thriving real estate portfolio, and discovered that real success is not built on money alone—but on resilience, health, mindset, and purpose.

Together, they discuss the importance of shortening your recovery time after setbacks, why health is your most valuable asset, how founders must evolve into CEOs, and how every major breakthrough is often preceded by a crisis.

This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and anyone determined to create extraordinary results in life and business.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

✅ How Ari built his first investments with a $3,500 loan

✅ Why the most successful people embrace failure

✅ The difference between pain and suffering

✅ How health impacts wealth and performance

✅ Why founders often struggle to become CEOs

✅ The mindset shift required to build at scale

✅ How adversity creates opportunity

✅ What it means to be truly unstoppable

Connect with Ari Rastegar:

📘 The Gift of Failure

📱 Instagram: @Rastegar

🌐 RastegarCapital.com

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What happens when you build a successful company, sell it, lose it, and then fight to get it back?

In this inspiring episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, host Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur and Green Goo founder Jodi Scott to discuss one of the most remarkable business comeback stories you'll hear.

Jodi shares how a simple question in her medicine cabinet sparked the creation of Green Goo, one of the first plant-based first aid brands in the country. From making products in her kitchen and selling at farmers markets to landing major retailers and building a nationally recognized brand, her journey is packed with lessons in resilience, leadership, and innovation.

But the story doesn't stop there.

After selling the company, Jodi faced an unexpected crisis that forced her to let go of her entire team and walk away from the business she spent years building. Through mindset work, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to her mission, she ultimately bought Green Goo back and launched its next chapter.

In this episode you'll discover:

✅ How Green Goo was born from a personal need
✅ The realities of scaling a product-based business
✅ The challenges of running a family business successfully
✅ Why persistence matters more than perfection
✅ The mindset practices that helped Jodi overcome loss and uncertainty
✅ How presence, resilience, and purpose can transform your leadership

If you're an entrepreneur, leader, founder, or anyone navigating a major life transition, this conversation will inspire you to keep moving forward—even when everything seems impossible.

Connect with Jodi:
🌿 GreenGoo.com
🌿 LinkedIn: Jodi A. Scott

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What does it really take to build a successful company from the ground up?

In this episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with serial entrepreneur Nathan Gwilliam, founder of Adoption.com and CEO of PodUp, to discuss entrepreneurship, persistence, sacrifice, and building businesses that create lasting impact.

Nathan shares how he built and exited multiple ventures, raised millions in capital, navigated difficult financial decisions, and stayed committed to his vision even when success seemed uncertain.

The conversation dives deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of having the right support system, and why many entrepreneurs quit just before their breakthrough arrives.

Nathan also shares the inspiration behind PodUp, an all-in-one podcasting and content syndication platform designed to help creators and businesses grow, monetize, and scale faster.

In this episode you'll learn:

✔ Why the first business is always the hardest
✔ How credibility compounds over time
✔ The sacrifices required to build something great
✔ Why entrepreneurs must be willing to solve difficult problems
✔ The importance of partnership and support systems
✔ How PodUp is changing the future of podcasting
✔ Why persistence often matters more than talent

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangwilliam/

Podup https://podup.com/software

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What if your biggest obstacle to success isn't your strategy... it's your lack of clarity?

In this powerful episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with sales expert, business coach, and founder of Sims Training & Consulting, Morris Sims.

With decades of leadership experience, including executive roles at New York Life and extensive work in professional sales development, Morris shares the foundational principles that help entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals achieve sustainable success.

Together, they explore the power of purpose, the importance of discovering your deeper "why," and the sales strategies that create lasting relationships and real business growth.

Morris explains why sales is not about convincing people to buy. It's about helping people solve problems and achieve meaningful results.

In this episode you'll learn:

✔ Why clarity is the foundation of success
✔ How to uncover a deeper purpose that fuels action
✔ The three questions every entrepreneur must answer
✔ Why most salespeople focus on the wrong things
✔ The importance of language in sales conversations
✔ How to build trust, belief, and credibility
✔ Why AI should support your business, not replace human connection
✔ The difference between professional sales and amateur selling

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or sales professional looking to increase revenue and create more impact, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can apply immediately.

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📧 [email protected]

Linked In: Morris Sims

🎙 The Commission Code Podcast

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What does it take to build a thriving media company from scratch?

In this inspiring episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, media founder, and visibility strategist Jaclyn Zukerman, founder and CEO of Next On Scene Media.

Starting with a podcast recorded in a guest room closet, Jaclyn transformed her vision into a powerful media platform that has featured entrepreneurs, celebrities, cultural leaders, and influential brands across entertainment, fashion, business, and lifestyle.

Together they discuss entrepreneurship, personal branding, media visibility, relationship capital, resilience, and the courage required to bet on yourself.

Jaclyn shares the lessons she learned navigating setbacks, building strategic relationships, growing a successful business, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and helping clients land opportunities with major media outlets, award shows, and national exposure.

In this episode you'll learn:

✔ How to build visibility that creates opportunities
✔ Why relationships remain your greatest business asset
✔ The power of saying no to opportunities that aren't aligned
✔ How resilience fuels long-term success
✔ Why authenticity wins in today's media landscape
✔ The importance of personal branding and storytelling
✔ How to create opportunities through strategic networking

If you're an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, speaker, business owner, or professional looking to increase your visibility and accelerate your growth, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.

Connect with Jaclyn Zukerman:
🌐 https://NextOnScene.com
📱 Follow: @NextOnScene
🔗 LinkedIn: Jaclyn Zukerman Delroy

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Everyone is talking about AI.

Few people are talking about what businesses actually need to do before implementing it.

In this episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and FrontRace co-founder Jack Siney to discuss the biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence, the future of work, and how leaders can prepare their organizations for the AI revolution.

Jack has launched seven companies, achieved five successful exits, and now helps organizations build the systems, processes, data infrastructure, and leadership readiness required to successfully leverage AI.

Rather than chasing the latest AI tool, Jack explains why companies must first get their house in order. He shares the four critical areas every business must focus on before investing heavily in AI and why organizations that prepare today will dominate their industries tomorrow.

In this conversation you'll learn:

✔ Why most AI implementations fail
✔ The four foundations every company needs before AI adoption
✔ How AI will reshape leadership and management
✔ The future of sales, marketing, and business operations
✔ Why data is your greatest competitive advantage
✔ How relationship-building remains a critical human skill in an AI-driven world
✔ What business leaders should do today to prepare for 2030

If you're a business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or leader trying to navigate the rapid changes happening in technology, this episode provides practical guidance you can implement immediately.

Connect with Jack Siney:
🌐 FrontRace: https://frontrace.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Jack Siney

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What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your strategy, your marketing, or your business plan?

What if it's the story you've been telling yourself?

In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, host Jaclyn Strominger sits down with brand strategist, identity architect, and founder of The Brand Storyteller, Deevo, for a conversation that goes far beyond branding. 

Together, they explore the connection between identity, self-awareness, clarity, personal growth, and success.

After spending years in corporate America before building a successful photography business and eventually becoming a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and executives, Devo discovered a powerful truth:

You cannot build a meaningful business until you understand yourself.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why success looks different for everyone

✅ How your past experiences shape your current decisions

✅ The role identity plays in business growth

✅ Why clarity is one of the most underrated growth strategies

✅ How limiting beliefs impact your success

✅ The connection between storytelling and influence

✅ Why self-awareness is the foundation of leadership

Deevo also shares practical insights on personal development, emotional intelligence, social media strategy, and building meaningful connections in a digital world.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, leader, or someone seeking greater clarity and fulfillment, this episode will challenge you to rethink success and take a deeper look at the story you're living.

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🌐 TheBrandStoryteller.com

📱 LinkedIn, Instagram, and all major social platforms

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