Guest Frank Zaccari explains his method for helping authors promote their work through a structured 90-day campaign. His approach combines targeted content, multi-channel outreach, and persistence to help books succeed in a crowded market. (And his method works for service providers, too!)

Zero Waste author, chef, and blogger Anne-Marie Bonneau shares practical tips for reducing waste through simple lifestyle changes, debunking myths about recycling, and demonstrating how sustainable living can be accessible and enjoyable.

In this episode, Seamus Corry shares his experience leaving the priesthood and overcoming immense personal challenges. He discusses the emotional and psychological abuse he endured during his training and the devastating impact it had on his life. Despite feeling utterly worthless after his departure from the church and subsequent estrangement from his family, he found the strength to rebuild his life and pursue his passion for helping others heal from trauma.

Artist, author, podcaster, and phenom(!) Dana Sardono discusses her life journey and book Ten Recommandments, which offers insights for personal growth and empowerment. She encourages breaking free from victimhood, healing past traumas, and embracing self-awareness.

Billings, Montana, Superintendent Dr. Erwin Garcia discusses the educational challenges specific to his district and how focusing on reading proficiency, teacher training and compensation, and community involvement can contribute to the development of informed citizens and access to democracy.

Sylvia Huron is the co-founder and Executive Director of Reeling in Serenity, a non-profit that uses fly fishing to support addiction recovery through free retreats. The retreats combine nature, skill-building, and community and emphasize overcoming shame, promoting mindfulness, and fostering ongoing support for individuals in recovery.

This podcast episode features Patty Shales Lefkos, author of Nepal – One Day at a Time. Patty discusses her solo trek through Nepal at age 67, which she undertook to prove her independence and capabilities. The conversation also touches on the changes in Nepal due to tourism, the importance of respecting local cultures, and Patty's continued involvement in supporting education initiatives in the region.

Oleg Konovalov, an expert in vision leadership, emphasizes the importance of cultivating curiosity to explore, developing a compelling vision, and fostering peace and connectedness to unlock the full potential of leaders and their teams.

In this episode, ghostwriter Gail Harris discusses mindfulness, the healing power of storytelling, and her collaborative writing process. She emphasizes the importance of listening to diverse perspectives and the transformative potential of sharing personal narratives.

Steve Synder discusses his book SHOT DOWN, detailing his father's experience as the pilot of the WWII B-17 bomber, "Susan Ruth." He explores the 8th Air Force's dangerous missions, the impact of long-range fighters, and his father's survival after being shot down. The episode emphasizes the importance of preserving WWII veterans' stories for future generations.

This episode explores mathematics teacher Lorenzo Rodriguez's use of the Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics program to shift his instruction from a more teacher-centered model to student-centered collaborative problem-solving of real-world tasks.

The podcast episode explores Dr. Peter Liljedahl's research and development of the "thinking Mathematics classrooms" and how his 14 teaching practices can transform student engagement and learning in mathematics while also addressing the challenges of math curriculum and the future of education.

With author Jennifer Breheny Wallace’s book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It as the backdrop, educators Dr. Ken Wallace and Danelle Almaraz discuss the toxic achievement culture in US education and its impact on youth mental health. They propose solutions, including career-focused learning, redefining success, and fostering belonging to better prepare students for real-world challenges.

In this episode, branding consultant, Angela DiMarco, explores authentic branding, emphasizing the importance of uncovering a company's core values and integrating them into all aspects of business.

In this episode, author and writing teacher Cindy House explores memoir writing, emphasizing curiosity as its foundation and the difference between memoirs and autobiographies. Our discussion unpacks the genre's popularity, its structural variations, and key elements, such as posing a central question, outlining supportive themes, and overcoming resistance. We also discuss the critical difference between the writer’s personal and historical truths.

In this episode, Neil Hughes, a technology writer, podcast host, and engineer, discusses the impact of technological change, the future of work with extended reality, and strategies to manage technology use while maintaining critical thinking and creativity in an increasingly digital world.