The Lucra Podcast

How do you go from nearly taking your own life to skiing solo across Antarctica and writing a book endorsed by the Dalai Lama?

In this extraordinary conversation, Mindie talks with Akshay Nanavati—Marine Corps veteran, polar explorer, and author of Fearvana—about what it really means to embrace suffering, conquer fear, and live on the sacred edge of life.

Akshay shares:

✅ His journey from addiction, PTSD, and self-destruction to beco...

How do you build extraordinary relationships while chasing high-impact goals?

In this powerful conversation, Mindie sits down with Melissa Nanavati, a speaker, author, and relationship architect, to unpack what it takes to create thriving partnerships as a high performer.

Melissa shares:

✅ How to apply your high-performance skills to your love life

✅ Why clarity on core values is the secret weapon in dating

✅ Her incredible story of ...

In this unforgettable episode, Mindie sits down with Hall of Fame speaker, entertainer, and president of CardioMiracle, Jason Hewlett, to talk about courage, comedy, and keeping your promise—to yourself and to the world.

🎧 Whether you’re a speaker, performer, entrepreneur, or simply someone with a dream in your heart, this episode will inspire you to own your uniqueness and double down on what matters most.

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Join me on The Lucra Podcast as we dive into Warren Buffett's timeless advice: "The best investment you can make is in yourself." In this episode, we'll explore practical tips for investing in your skills and well-being. Discover how to turn self-investment into lifelong wealth, boost your confidence, and create positive ripple effects in your career and relationships.

In this episode, we explore the surprising allies that help fuel the journey of entrepreneurs: ignorance and confidence. Drawing on personal stories and lessons from Steven Pressfield’s Do The Work, we discuss why being unaware of challenges can be a gift and how bold belief propels us forward when doubt creeps in. Tune in to learn why starting before you're ready and believing in your success are keys to launching any new endeavor...

In this episode of The Lucra Podcast, we dive into the difference between knowing how to reach your goals and actually putting in the work to achieve them. Inspired by a powerful Mary Oliver quote, I share from nearly two decades of coaching, exploring why commitment and true effort make all the difference. Whether you're striving for financial freedom, personal growth, or a more meaningful life, this episode reveals how real progr...

In this episode of The Lucra Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and visionary Yanik Silver to explore how aligning purpose with business can create meaningful impact and lasting success. Yanik shares his journey from digital marketing success to building Maverick 1000, a global network of entrepreneurs dedicated to doing well by doing good. We dive into how business can be a lever for positive change, staying grounded in chaotic...

Join me for a captivating conversation with relationship expert Alex Allman, where we explore the multifaceted world of adult friendships, networking challenges, and the complexities of relationships. Tune in as Alex and I reconnect, sharing insights on the value of maintaining strong friendships through life's transitions and the unique difficulties men face when they rely too heavily on their partners for emotional support.

In th...

Vinnie Fisher is a dynamic and successful businessman, lawyer, and chairman of the highly esteemed Fully Accountable. With more than 20 years of experience leading companies to success and authoring two highly acclaimed best-sellers, Vinnie is an expert in growth strategy and leadership development. He has been instrumental in launching the careers of countless ambitious individuals. His wealth of knowledge allows him to help compa...

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Silas Peters is the founder and publisher of Trades Trending and Trades Trending Research, and co-founder/COO of Blue Marlin Advisors, LLC.

He has been an active trader for 15+ years in equities, commodity futures, currencies, and options, focusing on analysis and price action, institutional levels, and historical data to put the odds in his favor.

Silas began working on a global trading desk a...

• Pursuing the "responsible" path and how that turned out
• How a destabilizing life event can turn into a dream realized IF you have the courage to pursue it
• Naivety as a super-power

Let me introduce you to my friend, DeAnna Rogers. At one point, she was a single mom diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Not only did she meet and marry the man of her dreams and win out over cancer, but she helped create this "little thing" called Traffic & Conversion Summit with the guys over at Digital Marketer. 

Here's a bit more about her story in her own words:

In the past twenty years, I have owned several of my own successful b...

Nic Kusmich is the Founder of the H2H Media group and NicholasKusmich.com. He's responsible for over 10B ad impressions, over 55M leads generated, and $600M in collective revenue.

Nicholas is best known as a Leading Digital Advertising Strategist and for having the highest ROI's in the industry (up to 30,973.32%). Working with A-List clients, including top thought-leaders, NYT Best Selling Authors, Top Inc 500, and fast-growth compa...

From her early days as a teenager coding and pioneering business growth, Sheevaun Moran's journey as a Transformational Coach and Business Growth Strategist is a rich tapestry of experiences that have defined her unique path. 
At just eleven years old, she ventured into entrepreneurship, setting the stage for a career marked by innovation and leadership. Sheevaun's Midas touch played a pivotal role in propelling a small business to...