Gary Vaynerchuk needs no introduction, but here’s one anyway. This guy has become one of the world’s top entrepreneurs, leaders, and motivators, by simple saying what so many others won’t. Whatever the topic is, Gary is all about having empathy and helping others level up their mind, business, or opportunities by thinking differently and living with gratitude. Gary came on Wide Open the podcast to talk about the value of crying a lot as a kid, waking up happy, and learning how not to sweat the little stuff, but instead, live with perspective.

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World-renowned hypnotherapist Marisa Peer wants to free your mind from the past, so YOU can take control of your future. Through her revolutionary RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy) practice, Marisa uses a unique form of hypnosis to help patients identify past trauma and triggers. On Wide Open the podcast, Marisa explained her process and provided tips for how we can institute her work into our own lives. This is essential viewing for anyone who wants to part ways with the past, and is tired of making excuses for their lack of progress!

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Danny Trejo almost didn’t make it. The heavily tattooed, Los Angeles-bred actor and entrepreneur was addicted to drugs and in and out of prison for a decade before turning his life around and appearing in huge films like Machete and Heat -- plus nearly 300 others throughout his prolific career. Danny came on Wide Open the podcast in his classic no-filter style to tell us about his wild journey, dropping all sorts of knowledge along the way.

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Marc Lore is currently the CEO of E-Commerce at Walmart in the US, an incredibly important and influential role that helps dictate how people buy and consume products. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg of his legendary career as an entrepreneur, risk-taker, founder, leader and innovator. After a career in finance, Marc risked his entire net worth to found Quidsi, a company that brought us the likes of Diapers.com and Soap.com, and was later sold to Amazon for a cool half a billion dollars. Marc then joined Walmart in 2016, after the retail giant purchased his next company, Jet.com, for $3.3 billion. Beyond the monumental sales, Marc’s story is all about understanding when to risk it all, and how to lead people with empathy and integrity to create and sell great products and ideas.

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Ed Mylett is helping MILLIONS of people level up to get a better and more successful life that’s always on the up. Through his top-ranked #Maxout podcast, speaking engagements and more, Ed uses his real-life experiences in everything from athletics to finance, to mentor others with tactical advice. In our conversation on Wide Open the podcast, Ed and I chat about his humble beginnings, marriage, career in baseball, family, and how to use fear to your advantage. It’s a vital conversation for anyone looking to maintain an upward trajectory in their life and relationships.

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Ever feel like your emotions get the best of you? Or that you can’t break through the noise and find peace and productivity in the present? You should listen to Ryan Holiday, the marketing executive, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of books like “Stillness is the Key” and “Ego is the Enemy.” Respected by world leaders and NFL athletes alike, Ryan’s books and massive email newsletter use the ancient study of stoicism to help people control their inner-dialogue and get more strategic and successful in everything they do. On ‘Wide Open,’ Ryan takes us into his world to talk about curbing desire, letting go of past baggage, and how to deal with a variety of stressors—from the daily news to an addiction to social media.

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My good friend, Michael Strahan, came on the podcast to discuss life after the NFL — a subject that hits close to home in my own life. Michael’s been able to graciously jump into a handful of new and exciting roles, from being a co-anchor on ABC’s Good Morning America, to starting his own talent agency SMAC Entertainment, and launching his own apparel brand, MSX, in partnership with JC Penney. Michael came on Wide Open to teach us all about how ‘ownership is power,’ and that professional athletes, from NFL to NBA to MLB, have a whole lot more to give the world once they retire from the field.

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Barack Obama’s fitness, sports, and nutrition council appointee dropped into Wide Open for a house call. Say hello to Dr. Ian Smith. This brilliant guy is changing the entire health and fitness game through his best-selling books, TV appearances, social media presence, and so much more. He’s also an accomplished athlete, so you know we had plenty to relate on and talk about. Ian provided some inspired tips on how to eat better and live healthier, and spoke about his unique journey from the child of a single mother, to Harvard, all the way to the White House.

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Jessica Alba’s journey from an introverted kid with endless health problems and challenging upbringing, to the star of films like Fantastic Four and Sin City. She is now the owner of billion-dollar valued The Honest Company, and will teach you a lot about how to get better at being you. Throughout her life and career, Jessica has transformed herself from a quiet, self-labeled eccentric youth and child actress to someone who’s inspired countless people through her health-focused consumer goods company and charitable work. Jessica came on Wide Open to explain some ways in which she learned to shed her troubled and impulsive past to start living a life of confidence and optimism.

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Next up on Wide Open, I’m joined by one of the most hilarious and talented comedians to ever do it, David Spade. Whether you grew up watching SNL or saw him in films like Tommy Boy or Grown Ups, you’ve probably laughed out loud to this guy. His new show on Comedy Central, Lights Out with David Spade, finds him at his very best breaking down the biggest pop-culture headlines alongside friends and celebrities. David came on Wide Open to discuss his humble beginnings,  the challenges and crazy moments he experienced on SNL, his new show, and the fluctuating influence of family on his career.

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