The Prism of Perspective

In this episode, I talk with Nancy Napier—a Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University, longtime executive coach, and a woman who has spent decades working across the globe. 

Nancy’s life is a masterclass in curiosity, growth, and purposeful reinvention. From academic entrepreneurship to organizational creativity, and now to fiction writing, her journey is anything but linear. We explore the formative experiences, cor...

In this episode, I chat with Katharine Giovanni, a best-selling author, international speaker, and transformation mentor. Katharine’s journey is a testament to resilience, intuition, and personal transformation. She candidly shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her perspective and fueled the work she now shares with the world.

We explore the evolution of her beliefs, the grounding rituals that sustain her, and the prof...

How do we bridge the gap between intention and interpretation in our most important conversations? In this compelling episode, I sit down with Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva—psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate2Create. 

Drawing on her IAP Model (Intention, Action, Perception), Dr. Timerman shares powerful tools that act as a “Google Translate” for communication—especially in the emotionally charged land...

In this powerful conversation, I speak with Lisa Sugarman—a crisis counselor, mental health advocate, and Founder of The HelpHUB™, a free online destination for mental health support and resources. Lisa is also an author, syndicated columnist, and three-time survivor of suicide loss. 

She opens up about losing her cousin, father, and a close friend to suicide, and how those experiences reshaped her beliefs, purpose, and passion for ...

When tragedy strikes, how do we find our way back to ourselves? In this deeply moving episode, I talk with Susan Snow—Trauma Resilience Coach, Speaker, and Author of The Other Side of the Gun. 

At just 17 years old, Susan’s life was shattered when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams was killed. What followed was a long journey through grief, masking, rediscovery, and ultimately, purpose.

Some key highlights:

• The pivotal ...

Ray Martin, known as The Daily Explorer, joins me for a powerful conversation about awakening, reinvention, and living life without the ties that keep us trapped. Ray is an award-winning entrepreneur, business leader, coach, speaker, mindfulness teacher, and marathoner who embodies the hero’s journey. 

After reaching the pinnacle of business success, he faced a series of life-shaking events that sent him on a 14-year backpacking jou...

What if the deepest wounds you carry hold the keys to your greatest transformation? In this episode, I talk with Jessie Torres—a renowned thought leader in mindset, emotional mastery, and heart-driven leadership—whose journey from trauma to triumph is nothing short of awe-inspiring. 

Jessie shares her powerful story of healing from childhood sexual abuse, an 18-year toxic marriage, and the limiting beliefs that kept her stuck. Throu...

What happens when you stop chasing traditional success and start building something that truly serves? In this powerful episode, I talk with Dan Bowling, president and founder of The Genesis Company—a globally recognized firm reshaping what leadership looks like from the inside out.

His company has fed over one million children, rescued 200 girls from human trafficking, and provided domestic abuse counseling to 100 kids. Dan’s journ...

What does it take to rise from rejection, loss, and pain—and turn it into purpose, passion, and power? In this episode, I sit down with Robert B. Foster, a speaker, coach, and founder of Shut Up and GRIND, who’s redefining what it means to overcome. 

From being told he’d never succeed to becoming an international speaker, Robert’s journey is steeped in resilience, deep introspection, and unstoppable drive. His story is not just one ...

At 77, Lynn Banis launched a new business—not out of necessity, but from purpose. With over 30 years of experience in organizational development and coaching, she’s now leading a powerful movement to help widows and others experiencing major life losses reclaim their identity and step into a new chapter. 

In this episode, we explore how Lynn’s journey from teacher to transformational leader was fueled by resilience, values-driven be...

What if the key to abundance isn’t found in hustle or luck, but in consistency, commitment, and clarity? In this episode, I talk with Chad Hufford—owner of the boutique financial planning firm Veritas Wealth Management, a top-ranked financial planner, Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro, performance psychology enthusiast, and devoted family man from Anchorage, Alaska.

Chad blends his passion for fitness, faith, and finance to help others bu...

What happens when everything you’ve built—your health, your identity, your sense of control—is stripped away in a matter of seconds? 

In this powerful episode, I talk with Jeff Luther, a business coach, father, and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, who turned a brush with death into a catalyst for radical transformation. 

From spiraling into depression to rebuilding his life with curiosity, courage, and connection, Jeff brings raw h...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jeff Nischwitz—a transformational speaker, truth-teller, and champion of conscious leadership. Jeff doesn’t just talk about reinvention; he lives it. 

From the sudden loss of his brother at age 21 to walking away from a successful law practice, Jeff has made courageous choices that shaped a life rooted in presence, purpose, and power. What unfolds in our conversation is a masterclass in owning your sto...

What if the key to success isn’t about setting goals and working harder but about how you use your brain? In this episode, I talk with Liam Naden, a speaker, teacher, writer, and researcher who went from millionaire to homeless before discovering the true reason we succeed or fail in life. 

Creator of the Four-Part Brain Model and Brain Rebalancing, Liam shares how our brain is biologically designed to ensure we thrive—if we use it ...

In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring John David Graham. At 20, he believed success was a sprint—one that belonged to those who ran the fastest. But life had other plans, taking him on a journey filled with detours, struggles, and unexpected opportunities. 

From experiencing homelessness at 53 to founding Good Samaritan Home, earning his doctorate at 61, and publishing his debut novel at 75, his story is a testament to pers...

What happens when childhood challenges shape our beliefs and actions as adults? In this episode, I talk with Mike Robbins—author, keynote speaker, and executive coach—to explore his deeply personal journey of resilience, self-discovery, and leadership. 

From growing up without a father to battling depression at Stanford, Mike shares the pivotal moments that shaped his outlook on gratitude, diversity, and connection. Our conversation...

What if the greatest obstacles in your life became the foundation for your success? In this episode of The Prism of Perspective, I talk with Ken Kunken, a former Cornell football player whose life took an unexpected turn after a catastrophic spinal cord injury left him nearly completely paralyzed. 

Rather than accepting limitations, Ken pushed forward, earning multiple degrees, becoming a nationally certified rehabilitation counselo...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Corinne Auman, a trailblazer in aging studies and the founder of Choice Care Navigators. Dr. Auman is reshaping how we view older adulthood, focusing on fostering personal growth, resilience, and authentic living at every stage of life. 

Her groundbreaking book Keenagers challenges common misconceptions about aging, advocating for a mindset shift that embraces the positive aspects of growing older. ...

What if the beliefs you hold about yourself are the very things keeping you stuck? In this episode, I talk with Shane Jacob, a Certified Life Coach, Professional Horseman, Entrepreneur, and Author, who knows firsthand how destructive self-perception can be. 

Struggling with deep feelings of inadequacy, he turned to alcohol, leading to a tragic DUI accident and incarceration. For decades, he lived in an alcoholic haze, watching his r...