Unwrapped With Gift

In this powerful episode of Unwrapped With Gift, we sit down with Olaolu Ogunyemi, a U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, leadership coach, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect, to explore what it truly means to Lead Last.

Olaolu shares how his experiences in the Marine Corps, family life, faith, and personal challenges shaped his philosophy of servant leadership. We discuss why leadership begins at home, how parents can raise confident and compassionate children, and how leaders can build trust-filled teams by putting service before recognition.

From overcoming insecurity to balancing career, family, faith, and personal growth, this conversation offers practical wisdom for parents, professionals, mentors, and anyone seeking to create a meaningful legacy.

In this episode, we explore:

- The meaning and power of servant leadership

- Why leadership begins at home

- Raising resilient and compassionate children

- Lessons from the Marine Corps

- Building stronger parent-child relationships

- Overcoming insecurity as a leader

- Faith, family, and purposeful leadership

- Creating a legacy that impacts future generations

Listen, reflect, and discover how leading last can help you leave others stronger than you found them.

Unwrapped With Gift — Unwrapping life, growth, purpose, and the lessons hidden within our experiences.

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Link to send listeners to:

https://Parent-Child-Connect.com/free-resources

Whether you're leading at home or in the workplace, you’ll find practical, free resources to help you build stronger connections, lead with purpose, and raise the next generation of resilient leaders.

I created this hub to serve parents, mentors, teachers, and emerging leaders with tools like conversation guides, worksheets, and leadership reflections, rooted in my experience as a Marine, father, and children’s book author.

No strings attached—just actionable insights to help you thrive where leadership matters most.

In this inspiring episode of Unwrapped With Gift, Gift sits down with Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney, pastor, author, leadership strategist, and host of the Becoming Bridge Builders podcast.

Together, they explore what it truly means to be a bridge builder in a world marked by division, conflict, and cultural tension. Dr. Haney shares insights from more than 30 years of ministry, discussing biblical unity, leading change with grace, racial reconciliation, faithful leadership, and practical ways Christians can become peacemakers in their homes, churches, and communities.

Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or someone seeking to make a positive impact through faith, this conversation will encourage you to lead with wisdom, extend grace, and build bridges that reflect the heart of Christ.

In this episode, you'll discover:

What it means to be a biblical bridge builder.

How churches can navigate change with wisdom and grace.

Practical principles for unity and reconciliation.

Encouragement for Christian leaders facing today's challenges.

Simple ways to become a source of hope and peace wherever God has placed you.

Tune in and be inspired to live out your faith by building bridges instead of barriers.

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https://wipfandstock.com/9798385251667/guided-by-grace/

Dive into the inspiring journey of Calvary Church and learn how faith, storytelling, and strategy can transform your congregation.

What If Consciousness Comes First? Exploring Awareness, AI & The Kingdom Within with ONE IAM

What if everything you've ever believed about reality is only part of a much bigger picture?

In this thought-provoking episode of Unwrapped With Gift, Gift sits down with ONE IAM, an author, philosopher, and speaker to explore some of life's deepest questions. Together, they discuss the nature of consciousness, self-discovery, Hermetic wisdom, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and how awareness shapes the reality we experience every day.

Is consciousness produced by the brain, or does reality itself arise within consciousness? Can ancient wisdom help us navigate today's technology-driven world? And as AI continues to evolve, what does it reveal about what it truly means to be human?

Whether you're curious about spirituality, philosophy, psychology, or personal growth, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to look within.

In this episode, you'll discover:

- How consciousness may be the foundation of reality

- Why attention shapes your daily experience

- Practical ways to become more present and self-aware

- The connection between ancient wisdom and modern science

- AI's role in humanity's future

- One powerful question that could transform the way you see yourself

Take a deep breath, open your mind, and join us for a conversation that goes beyond answers and invites a lifetime of exploration.

Call to Action

Link to send listeners to:

https://the-kingdom-within.com/

# About The Kingdom Within (For Podcast Hosts)

The Kingdom Within is a blog dedicated to exploring consciousness, perception, self-awareness, and the deeper nature of human experience. It bridges ancient wisdom traditions, Hermetic philosophy, modern neuroscience, psychology, and emerging discussions surrounding consciousness and artificial intelligence.

What happens when someone is told they have only six months to live because of addiction—but refuses to let that be the end of the story? In this episode of Unwrapped With Gift, Gift sits down with Dr. John McMahon to discuss his extraordinary journey from alcoholism to earning a doctorate in psychology. Together, they explore recovery, faith, family, resilience, and how anyone can rebuild a meaningful life after addiction.

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Link to send listeners to:

https://www.bottled-up.com

I have just published a new book. The book charts my life through boyhood in Scotland, failed trainee priest, hippy, given 6 months to live as an alcoholic and drug addict, recovery, return to education to gain a degree and then a doctorate in psychology and writing the master’s course and teaching many of the addiction therapists in Scotland. It is a story of love and loss, of hopeless addiction and miraculous recovery and spiritual growth; how the lowest times in our lives can become our most powerful assets. It is funny, entertaining and, hopefully, inspiring.

In this episode of Unwrapped With Gift, I sit down with author, nurse, hospice specialist, and storyteller Nancy Ensley. We explore how decades of caring for others inspired her writing, the lessons she's learned from family and faith, and how life's deepest moments become unforgettable stories. Whether you're a writer, healthcare professional, or someone searching for purpose, this conversation will leave you inspired.

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Link to send listeners to:

https://nancyjasinensley.com/

My professional author website.

What if the future doesn't belong to the biggest companies, but to individuals and small teams who know how to leverage AI and smart systems? In this episode, Gift sits down with organizational architect and The Unfirm author, Danny Carpio, to discuss self-scale, AI, entrepreneurship, and why the traditional career playbook is quickly becoming outdated.

Call to Action

Link to send listeners to:

https://x.com/augmentedthings

Augmented Things is a working lab, resource hub and shared distribution surface for modern operators. It's a place to bring their goals, ambitions and projects, learn the Unfirm framework in real time through ongoing essays, tools, and real examples, and see how others are designing AI‑native operating systems around their lives and businesses. It’s also a distribution engine: a positive‑sum network where the channel and members can support and amplify each other’s work, so you can build what you want, how you want and achieve self-scale, together.

What happens when a decorated military veteran spends years creating an epic story that blends science fiction, fantasy, and spiritual warfare to inspire hope and strengthen faith?

In this episode of Unwrapped With Gift, host Gift sits down with Terrence Rotering, a retired United States Air Force officer, NORAD veteran, and author of the acclaimed Chronicles series. Together, they explore the remarkable journey from military service to writing an eleven-book epic, the role of faith in creativity, the unexpected "Godwinks" that shaped his writing journey, and why stories have the power to transform lives.

Whether you're a fan of fantasy, an aspiring author, a person of faith, or someone searching for purpose, this conversation will challenge you to dream bigger, persevere through obstacles, and discover the extraordinary story you were created to live.

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Link to send listeners to:

Https://Chroniclesoftrinian.com

It informs the listeners on the books; explains what they're about, where they can find them, and the goal the author has in writing them.

Music videos at: https://youtube.com/@chroniclesoftrinian?si=hnEbLU19GPj1sJcy

Books at: https://share.google/X4ct4K07oCquOZoZ7

What does it really mean to be healthy? Is it simply the absence of disease, or is there more to living a vibrant, energetic, and fulfilling life?

In this episode of Unwrapped With Gift, host Gift sits down with certified health coach Anthony Guastella, who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming personal health challenges and transforming them into a mission to help others. Together, they explore the foundations of nutrition, the importance of mindset, natural healing principles, and practical habits that anyone can adopt to improve their wellbeing.

Whether you're struggling with your health or simply looking to optimise your lifestyle, this conversation offers practical wisdom, hope, and actionable steps toward a healthier future.

What happens when boys are taught that emotions are a sign of weakness? How does that shape the men they become, their relationships, and their families?

In this episode of Unwrapped With Gift, licensed psychologist, author, and relationship expert Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst shares insights from over 50 years of helping children, men, couples, and families heal emotional wounds. We discuss childhood trauma, emotional development, marriage, fatherhood, therapy, and why understanding our past is essential for creating healthier relationships in the present.

Whether you're a parent, partner, or someone on a personal healing journey, this conversation offers practical wisdom, compassion, and hope for lasting emotional growth.

Call to Action

Link to send listeners to:

https://www.drvanderhorst.com/

Dr. Vanderhorst writes a weekly essay that will stir you to reflect on yourself and challenge you to grow emotionally. Find her writings on Substack.com

What does it truly mean to build a legacy instead of simply chasing attention? In this inspiring episode of Unwrapped With Gift, host Gift sits down with media entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, AI educator, and globally recognised podcast host Corwin "CJ Moneyway" Johnson.

CJ shares his remarkable journey from life's challenges to becoming the voice behind one of the world's top-ranked podcasts. Together, they explore the power of faith, resilience, discipline, authentic storytelling, entrepreneurship, leadership, and how to create a meaningful impact that lasts beyond social media trends.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, aspiring podcaster, person of faith, or someone navigating a difficult season, this conversation will encourage you to plant seeds today that will shape a better tomorrow.

This is more than an interview—it's a conversation about purpose, perseverance, and building a life that truly matters..

Call to Action

Link to send listeners to:

https://cjmoneyway.com/

Visit CJMoneyway.com to access The CJ Moneyway Show, explore speaking opportunities, discover AI education resources, and connect with a growing community of entrepreneurs, creators, and legacy builders. Listeners can find podcast episodes, media features, upcoming events, and ways to work directly with CJ.