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What helps kids become confident, capable adults who thrive? According to today’s guest, Dr. Randolph Schiffer, it’s facing their fears in childhood, and he’s just released a book to help them do that. “Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children” was born out of Dr. Schiffer’s efforts to help his son face his leukemia journey as a child. Stories are a great way to help kids understand their fears...

This episode is about how to avoid the b-word. Burnout is a real danger for anyone on a mission, whether you’re earning a degree, building a business, or in the case of today’s guest, both! Deb is talking to Andrea Nechita, who just launched My Student Toolbox, a valuable resource for anyone in higher education or someone going back to learning that needs support in creating systems that guarantee low anxiety, improved ...

Want to build a business that employees and clients are excited to be part of? It starts with a strong company culture. But what, exactly, does that look like? Today’s guest, podcast host, keynote speaker and author TJ Sweet, is here to tell you what makes a great culture and how to leverage it to give your business an unshakeable foundation. This conversation is all about leadership, the privilege of pressure and the willing...

Want a blueprint for staying relevant and profitable through every major shift? On this episode, actor, author, composer and Grammy-nominated book narrator, Kathy Garver discusses how she’s adapted to changes in the entertainment industry throughout her long career. Case in point: her recent trip to Shanghai to star as a family matriarch in the fast-growing “vertical drama” genre, shot for viewing on phones. Kathy...

If you’re in business and not giving your health full attention, listen up! Today’s guest, a National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee, is going to tell you the top 2 things you must do to make sure your body can keep up with where your brain and your business are going. Dr. Bob Weil, a sports podiatrist who has counted Olympic Gold medalists among his patients, is blunt about this truth: If you’re serious about busi...

Feel like there’s something blocking you from the success you’re so very capable of? There’s a way to remove it so you can have the business and relationships you desire. Today’s guest, Inner Child Expert Anat Peri, teaches people to see their unhelpful behaviour patterns, unlearn them and begin to write a fresh new story. We all have childhood experiences that we may not realize impact our current decisions...

Today’s guest, seen on shows such as Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O’Brien, will make you want to find a voice coach STAT. He says how you speak has a huge impact on whether people actually hear you and connect with you. And he knows what he’s talking about. John Di Domenico’s voice has been a key part of his career as an award-winning, Emmy-nominated entertainer. Most people drive their Ferrari voice like a Ford F...

The iconic movie line “Build it and they will come” could be the mantra for all of today’s guests. These entrepreneurs are motivated by far more than money and that deeper drive is what brings them wealth. Taking action on what inspires them rather than focusing solely on the bottom line has allowed each of them to provide quality, care and results for their clients while staying excited about the possibilities ah...

If you’ve written and published your own book but don’t feel like you’re getting the sales and exposure you hoped for, hit play! This episode we have Angela McKenna, an author, International Impact Book Award winner, and marketer who knows what it takes to shine a light on Indie authors. She’s on a mission to prove that authors don’t need a big publishing house behind them to get a seat at the table. T...

Today’s guest LOVES sales and he wants you to love sales too. Most people think sales is hard because they don’t know the key that makes selling your product or service easier. Sales Coach Joe Dalton lets you in on that secret and so much more in this episode! He started his sales career at 13 and loved it from the start. The wisdom he shares from 30 years in sales will give you a fresh perspective on sales that makes i...

Most people don’t think they have a story to tell, but the truth is that they just don’t know how to tell their stories. This episode’s guest, Creativity Coach, writer and author, Cynthia Gregory, is on a mission to change that. She helps people recognize their “secret sauce,” drawing out meaningful stories of love, struggle, and triumph, and using them to create a more compassionate world. Her antholo...

How often do you let your people know they matter? When Covid shut the world down, today’s guest, author and consultant Tammy Cohen, realized she’d been so busy cultivating a life of achievement that she wasn’t as connected to people she cares about as she thought she was. That a-ha moment sparked a journey of exploring values, leadership, and connection, and that eventually led to writing a book: “Text Mess...

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? From an idea and risk to employees and systems, there’s a lot to consider. And there are also a LOT of benefits, from the joy of doing what you love to the freedom of unlimited income potential. Listen in as 7 experts in their field share how they got to where they are—the successes and learning experiences—earned from starting their own businesses and sticking to the missi...

Today, you get a behind the scenes look at the Ladera Ladies from the hit TV show, “Reasonable Doubt”. Discover how these multi-talented women—directors, writers, actors and producers—learned to balance motherhood with building a successful career in the notoriously challenging entertainment industry. Laugh along at the hilarious stories about their first forays into acting and take notes as they share how t...

It takes a lot of trust and self-belief to move 3,000 miles to a city with few contacts, no job and no place to live. But trust and self-belief are something Jennie Edwards has in spades. And it’s served her well in her journey from a cubicle-bound graphic designer to a self-employed brand visionary, storyteller, and videographer who now teaches entrepreneurs how to tell their story in a way that captivates others. Listen in ...

Hot off the red carpet at the Oscars, host Deb Drummond brings you a solo show all about what it takes to “brave up” for opportunities that take you to the next level. In this peek behind the curtain, Deb shares her framework for deciding what risks to take, what she does to manage self-doubt, who she depends on to keep moving forward and who she hangs out with to improve her chances of success. Listen in and find out w...

You may not realize it but your level of self-love dramatically affects your business. Just like strong systems and habits support your success, so does the way you care for yourself and what you believe about yourself. It affects how you talk about your business, how confident you feel making an offer, how much you charge and more! Today’s guests share how they prioritize themselves to ensure they and their business operate ...

Do you have all the right skills and certifications for success, but still seem to struggle to turn them into the results you want? In powerful, motivating words, today’s guest, Allana Pratt, details how you can develop unshakeable personal power to create the life you want and make the income to match. Allana shares her journey from being a “wounded princess”, wishing for career success and fulfilling relationshi...

Thinking about speaking but not sure how to get started? Whether you want to be a paid speaker or speak for free to generate leads for your business, this episode is for you! Seven seasoned speakers share their top tips for stepping into the spotlight on in-person stages, online stages, on podcasts and even on TV! You have a message to share. It’s time to take the risk of being seen and share your unique message with the worl...