Light Bulb Moments: It's All About The Energy

Phil Fornaro discusses the importance of communication, emphasizing that it is a top problem in various settings, including work and personal life. He shares his experience of reconnecting with high school friends through a golf outing and highlights the significance of traditions. Phil stresses the need for effective listening and asking clarifying questions to en...

Brew Moon Beer & Band Fest is an annual beer-tasting and music festival held in McCook, Illinois. Attendees sample craft brews from local breweries in an indoor, park-like setting, then enjoy live bands and entertainment. Proceeds this year support the Chicagoland Area Alternative Education League

Stefanie Schodrof is the founder of SENSEORY, a wellness-forward brand combining science-backed tools, essential oils, and a free mobile app to elevate everyday and workplace well-being. With 14+ years in wellness and 20+ years in corporate leadership across private/public equity, she blends business acumen with holistic health expertise. A certified barre and Lagree...

Phil Fornaro celebrates the LBM podcast's achievement of being in the top 3% of all podcasts with 108,000 podcasts, following 3.9 million. He aims to reach the top 1% by year-end. Phil discusses the importance of perspective in dealing with problems, sharing a personal anecdote about his wife's advice on problem-solving. He emphasizes the need for self-awareness, s...

Vijay Rao is the co-CIO for a Chicago-based family office. He provides strategic and financial advisory services to the company, which include capital formation and strategic partnerships. ...

Phil shares his vision for Fornaro Law, aiming to serve high-growth clients with an Outside General Counsel model. He emphasizes the importance of patience in achieving goals, citing his strategic networking with family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals. He also mentions Vijay Rao, a key collaborator, and the benefits of delegation and visioning.

Mr. Gottfried is a highly accomplished strategic advisor and investor who assists executive teams in developing, planning, and executing business strategies and models that have the opportunity ...

Phil discusses the importance of innovation and networking, sharing experiences from recent events and meetings. He emphasizes that criticism for doing something different should be seen as a badge of honor, indicating innovation. Phil recounts meeting new contacts at the Consortium event in Dallas, highlighting the small world phenomenon. He also shares insights o...

Doug has interviewed hundreds of business leaders. As co-host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast and an interviewer, Doug has interviewed digital marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk, media superstar Arianna Huffington, ABC’s Dan Harris, Celebrity Apprentice Jeffrey Hayzlett, NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Jeffrey Gitomer, and dozens of celebs and business l...

Alefiyah is an Energy Intuitive and Transformation Coach who serves heart-centered visionaries and entrepreneurs looking to expedite or stabilize their impact.  Her work bridges the worlds of emotional healing, energetic intelligence, and embodied awareness – helping people move from energy alignment and not just effort. She has also practiced as a psychotherapi...

Phil discusses his experiences in New York City, including his energy burst, reading books, and spending time with his wife. He shares a story about his cousin, Maggie, who recalled a story he had shared on his podcast. Phil also talks about reconnecting with Alefiyah Lindo, who introduced him to the book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. The book helped him underst...

Steve Fretzin is a business development coach dedicated to helping lawyers grow their practices without the discomfort of traditional sales tactics. Through his coaching, books, and in the BE THAT LAWYER podcast, Steve focuses on empowering attorneys to develop sustainable client acquisition strategies and improve time management while maintaining strong client relat...

Phil Fornaro discusses the concept of a "Light Bulb Moment" and its impact on personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the circular relationship between Light Bulb Moments and energy, suggesting that insights lead to energy, which in turn fosters more insights. Phil advises listeners to engage with books, podcasts, and conversations related to their Light Bu...

Shelly Lustrup has been with NAMI Metro Suburban for 9 years, during which she assisted in the launch of the first NAMI Living Room in west Cook County. Promoted to Associate Director, Shelly oversaw the expansion of NAMI’s Employment Program, CRSS Internship Hub, and Drop-in Center. In 2024, as Chief Operating Officer, Shelly was instrumental in successfully launchi...

Russell Steinberg is the Founder & CEO of FARMZER0, where he leads the company’s mission to transform food systems through innovation and sustainability. Before FARMZER0, he founded StarFort Financial in 2012, a Chicago-based strategic life insurance advisory firm helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals with advanced life insurance planning. Russ c...