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Chris Pellegrini - Founder, Honkaku SpiritsAuthor, The Shochu Handbook Contributor
April 21, 2022

Chris Pellegrini - Founder, Honkaku SpiritsAuthor, The Shochu Handboo…

Christopher Pellegrini is a shochu and awamori expert, author, host, and die-hard Tokyo Swallows fan, incorporating his infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of Japanese spirits in all his professional endeavors. He launched Ho...

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Dylan Sessler - Mental Health Coach, Author, Social Media Influencer, and Veteran
April 20, 2022

Dylan Sessler - Mental Health Coach, Author, Social Media Influencer,…

Dylan is an outspoken advocate on Tik Tok for bettering mental health, opening the conversation about suicide, and informing people about the causes and effects of trauma. As a mental health coach, Dylan has developed his wor...

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Matt Basile - Food Entrepreneur. Cook book author. TV Host. Content Creator. BBQ & Live Fire Cooking
April 19, 2022

Matt Basile - Food Entrepreneur. Cook book author. TV Host. Content C…

Matt Basile is the founder of the Toronto-based street food brand, Fidel Gastro's, which, within four years, went from an underground sandwich pop-up to an internationally recognized food brand. Now almost a decade later, Mat...

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Grant Baldwin - Husband. Girl Dad. Speaker. CEO. Founder. Author.
April 14, 2022

Grant Baldwin - Husband. Girl Dad. Speaker. CEO. Founder. Author.

Grant Baldwin is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking businesses through his training company, The Speaker Lab. He is regularly featured in th...

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The MisFitNation Chat with Dr. Doug Brackmann, Psychologist and Author
April 12, 2022

The MisFitNation Chat with Dr. Doug Brackmann, Psychologist and Author

Dr. Doug Brackmann is one of the leading psychologists to some of the most successful and Driven entrepreneurs, pro athletes, executives, and other top performers. In working with these top performers, he has also created a D...

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Jim Rafferty - Author, Leader by Accident
April 7, 2022

Jim Rafferty - Author, Leader by Accident

Jim Rafferty is the author of Leader by Accident: Lessons in Leadership, Loss, and Life, to be published in October 2021 by Morgan James Publishing. Leader by Accident recounts the tragedy that thrust Jim into a demanding vol...

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David Hollenbach - Host of
April 5, 2022

David Hollenbach - Host of "From Embers To Excellence," Retired Batta…

Battalion Chief David Hollenbach (retired) is the author of “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future.” He is a motivational speaker, coach, and mentor. He owns and operates David Holl...

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Jason Szeftel - Author and Podcaster
March 31, 2022

Jason Szeftel - Author and Podcaster

Jason Szeftel is an author who hosts the China Unraveled Podcast. On the podcast, he covers what is really happening in China and what it means for the world. He makes use of his background in law and development to …

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Justin Schenk - INC Magazine Top Rated Podcaster, Speaker, Entrepreneur
March 31, 2022

Justin Schenk - INC Magazine Top Rated Podcaster, Speaker, Entreprene…

Justin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine, featured in Thrive Global, and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influe...

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Nicole Shir - The Seven Candles, Author, The Needs Languages
March 29, 2022

Nicole Shir - The Seven Candles, Author, The Needs Languages

Nicole Shir spent almost a lifetime of people trying to tell her who she was, she then developed the business – The Seven Candles. During the journey to my master’s in industrial-organizational psychology, my co-collaborator...

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Sandy Weston - Keynote Speaker, International Podcaster, 3x Published Author, and Entrepreneur
March 24, 2022

Sandy Weston - Keynote Speaker, International Podcaster, 3x Published…

Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, 3x published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and operated health and wellness companies for over 30 years. Early in her career she became the first ...

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Kimberly Moses - 47 x Author, Publisher
March 23, 2022

Kimberly Moses - 47 x Author, Publisher

Kimberly Moses wears many hats to fulfill the call God has placed on her life as an entrepreneur over several businesses including her own personal brand Rejoice Essentials which promotes the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She also ...

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Juliet Rose - Author
March 21, 2022

Juliet Rose - Author

By the time she was ten years old, Juliet Rose knew she wanted to be a writer. She entertained neighborhood kids with her stories after school and with the support of her mother got her first typewriter. Life had other …

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Mandy Capehart - Author & Grief Coach - Restorative Grief
March 17, 2022

Mandy Capehart - Author & Grief Coach - Restorative Grief

Mandy Capehart is an author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement...

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Joe Evangelisti - Host of The Legacy Blueprint Podcast and US Navy Veteran
March 17, 2022

Joe Evangelisti - Host of The Legacy Blueprint Podcast and US Navy Ve…

Once known as “The Flip King”, Joe Evangelisti is now the host of The Legacy Blueprint podcast and a leading expert in real estate investing - specifically in the self-storage industry. After experiencing “burnout” from chas...

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Gunther Mueller - Optimal (Physical & Mental) Health Strategist,
March 15, 2022

Gunther Mueller - Optimal (Physical & Mental) Health Strategist,

Optimal (Physical & Mental) Health Strategist, Gunther Mueller, has spent the better part of the last decade working closely with over 300 medical professionals, in a variety of specialties, assisting them in bringing life-ch...

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Teri Brown - Author, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow
March 11, 2022

Teri Brown - Author, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow

​Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has …

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Scott McDermott - Author, Fitness Coach
March 10, 2022

Scott McDermott - Author, Fitness Coach

After going from fat to fit, Scott McDermott built a 15,000 square foot gym in 2002, wrote a book called “If Your Body Were a Car, You Wouldn’t Treat it This Way”. Scott entered his first Triathlon in 2005 and …

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Pamela Lawson - Author, Rise of the Ravenisha
March 9, 2022

Pamela Lawson - Author, Rise of the Ravenisha

A Talladega, Alabama native, Pamela Lawson received her BA in Anthropology from UC Berkeley. After threatening to write a book for twenty-plus years, Pamela finally did so, with Rise of the Ravenisha being her maiden novel. T...

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Dani Cipolla - Authenticity Doesn’t Suck!
March 8, 2022

Dani Cipolla - Authenticity Doesn’t Suck!

Dani is an ex NYC model who left the industry to talk abut Yankees baseball on her podcast Dani's Dugout. after the creation of Dani's Dugout came the idea of building a broadcasting company of only women's voices. She now …

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Ryan Fahey- 3X Auhtor, Speaker and Entrepreneur
March 4, 2022

Ryan Fahey- 3X Auhtor, Speaker and Entrepreneur

Ryan is a three-time author, speaker, and wellness educator who is passionate about all things wellness and personal growth. He is the Owner of FaheyConsulting which aims to help people and organizations move from good to gre...

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Sharon Grossman - Author, Keynote Speaker and Podcast Host
March 3, 2022

Sharon Grossman - Author, Keynote Speaker and Podcast Host

Dr. Sharon Grossman is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host. She loves working with high achievers who have burned out and are heartbroken about it because they love the work that they do and can’t figure o...

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Heather Barr - Author, Saving Berry
March 2, 2022

Heather Barr - Author, Saving Berry

Heather Barr has taught in London, New York City, and Washington DC. She holds multiple Master's Degrees in early childhood and elementary education. She recently authored a book about never giving up hope. Saving Berry is th...

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Paul Trammell- Author, Sailor, and Recovering Alcoholic
March 1, 2022

Paul Trammell- Author, Sailor, and Recovering Alcoholic

Paul Trammell quit drinking in 2015, quit smoking marijuana in 2016, and changed his life completely. His first book, "Alcoholics Not Anonymous, a Modern Way to Quit Drinking," describes the method he created for himself to g...

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Monique Rhodes - The Happiness Specialist
Feb. 24, 2022

Monique Rhodes - The Happiness Specialist

Monique Rhodes is a Happiness Specialist who teaches students and corporations around the world how to master their lives. She has spent the last 25 years studying the mind and its relationship to happiness and suffering. Ove...

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La'Quita Monley - John Maxwell Certified Speak, Coach, Facilitator, Trainer
Feb. 23, 2022

La'Quita Monley - John Maxwell Certified Speak, Coach, Facilitator, T…

La'Quita Monley is An Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team. By using transformation initiatives as empowerment tools, LaQuita Monley passionately equips individuals, organizati...

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Billy Nomad - Musician, Philosopher
Feb. 22, 2022

Billy Nomad - Musician, Philosopher

A little about Billy Nomad: Last year he had a few pretty life-changing experiences and from here on out, he is dedicating every day to making music. He is currently in the process of recording a new album, creating a …

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John C. Morley - Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Marketer, Talk Show Host, First Responder
Feb. 17, 2022

John C. Morley - Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Marketer, Talk Show H…

John C. Morley is the Founder, CEO of The JMOR Connection, Inc now a 28+ year company in Franklin Lakes, NJ. When I was in college not too long ago; I realized that many were frustrated with technology but also …

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Marie Alessi - Loving Life after Loss
Feb. 16, 2022

Marie Alessi - Loving Life after Loss

Marie lost her husband and father to their two boys in June 2018. When her book “Loving Life after Loss” ranked in the top 100 list in Australia on publishing day, she realized she had something the world needed. Only …

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Laura Noel - Leadership and Personal Growth Coach
Feb. 15, 2022

Laura Noel - Leadership and Personal Growth Coach

Laura Noel is an Executive Business and Personal Development Consultant who works with organizations and individuals to help streamline business processes while maximizing profits. She helps clients stretch their thinking in ...

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Jerremy Newsome - Author, Advisor, Investing Guru
Feb. 10, 2022

Jerremy Newsome - Author, Advisor, Investing Guru

My mission, my calling in life is to enrich lives with mentally liberating education. That is why you are here. You are in the search of a fun, new, and thrilling awakening regarding your finances, your money along with the …

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JB Schaefer - Author ,Banned and Cancelled
Feb. 9, 2022

JB Schaefer - Author ,Banned and Cancelled

J.B. Schaefer is the author of the dystopian book series, Banned And Cancelled. In addition to being an author, he is the Founder and CEO of DeliveryMaxx, a social media marketing firm, and worked in the world of politics inc...

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Cris Santos - blogger, online store owner, writer, styling coach and health and wellness coach
Feb. 8, 2022

Cris Santos - blogger, online store owner, writer, styling coach and …

I have always been creative and curious, looking for the next big adventure in everything that I do. I carefully select the projects I take on and work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Cris Santos …

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Rich Lewis - Author, Speaker and Coach
Feb. 3, 2022

Rich Lewis - Author, Speaker and Coach

Rich Lewis is an author, speaker, and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual communities and offers one-on-one coaching. He publishe...

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Emily Johnson - Author , Bird of Paradise
Feb. 2, 2022

Emily Johnson - Author , Bird of Paradise

Emily was born in Aspen, Colorado. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated with a degree in Journalism, but creative writing has always been her passion. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and son. Emi...

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Mark and John Cronin - John's Crazy Socks
Feb. 1, 2022

Mark and John Cronin - John's Crazy Socks

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur who just happens to have Down syndrome. You may know them for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or testifying bef...

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Eric Hohman - USAF Veteran, Candidate for TX Congressional District 28
Jan. 31, 2022

Eric Hohman - USAF Veteran, Candidate for TX Congressional District 28

Prior to running for Congress, Eric Hohman served 15 years in the United States Air Force. Starting at the age of 20, Eric became a military police officer as a Security Forces Airman. While serving as a Patrolman at Edwards …

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Sylvester Jenkins - Veteran, Leader, Author
Jan. 27, 2022

Sylvester Jenkins - Veteran, Leader, Author

Sylvester Jenkins III is a native of Columbus, Ga. He completed four tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan. He is a retired First Sergeant with 21 years of military service in the US Army. Sylvester is a recipient …

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Lori Hardacker - Author, Dating What the F#$%
Jan. 27, 2022

Lori Hardacker - Author, Dating What the F#$%

Lori L. Hardacker is a first-time author who has unfortunately been dating for over 20 years. The stories she has accumulated and her opinions on dating will cause others laughter, joy, pain, and tears. Now, wait, Lori is muc...

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Kevin Boyle - US Army Veteran, Marathoner, Author- Going the Distance
Jan. 26, 2022

Kevin Boyle - US Army Veteran, Marathoner, Author- Going the Distance

Kevin Boyle has been teaching in the Justice, Law, and Criminology Department since 2016. Mr. Boyle is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During his 26 year career he served in positions of i...

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Jenn Ashlyn - Author, Survivor Advocate
Jan. 25, 2022

Jenn Ashlyn - Author, Survivor Advocate

Jenna Ashlyn is a volunteer for Southern Ohio’s Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, providing support and services to victims of abuse. She's a lover of animals of most types and spends her extra time being a mom and cuddling...

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Stanley McChrystal - Founder and CEO McChrystal Group
Jan. 21, 2022

Stanley McChrystal - Founder and CEO McChrystal Group

The son and grandson of Army officers, McChrystal graduated from West Point in 1976 as an infantry officer, completed Ranger Training, and later, Special Forces Training. Over the course of his career, he held leadership and ...

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Teresa Xu - Author, Beyond The Surface
Jan. 20, 2022

Teresa Xu - Author, Beyond The Surface

Teresa Xu is the author of Beyond the Surface: Empathy, Identity, and Storytelling (published this August 2021), a memoir about understanding ourselves and others through storytelling and trying to understand justice and equi...

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Mark Herschberg - Author, University Instructor, Startup Executive
Jan. 19, 2022

Mark Herschberg - Author, University Instructor, Startup Executive

Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You . From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark h...

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Gail Rudolph - author of Power Up Power Down, How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win
Jan. 18, 2022

Gail Rudolph - author of Power Up Power Down, How to Reclaim Control …

Gail Rudolph is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Power Up Power Down, How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win. She helps readers discover how to harness their personal power and u...

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Lyla McCarty and Heather McCarty - A 10 year old fighting CRPS like a champ
Jan. 13, 2022

Lyla McCarty and Heather McCarty - A 10 year old fighting CRPS like a…

Lyla (9 at the time but now 10)was diagnosed with CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) also known as the “suicide disease” in March of 2021 unexpectedly. There is no cure for this disease. It causes excruciating pain. And ev...

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Bob DePasquale - Purpose Driven Impactmaker
Jan. 12, 2022

Bob DePasquale - Purpose Driven Impactmaker

Bob DePasquale is a purpose driven Impactmaker. He believes that everyone has the ability to make a positive impact in our world. When Bob was 18, he moved to NY for college. While in football training camp, and just 5 …

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Jeni Raitsin - Mindful Productivity coach & Mental Fitness trainer
Jan. 11, 2022

Jeni Raitsin - Mindful Productivity coach & Mental Fitness trainer

Jeni is a Tel-Aviv-based, former architect turned entrepreneur, speaker & coach. She helps entrepreneurs and leaders work smarter, not harder, so they can stress less, accomplish more & feel better through Mindful Productivit...

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Betsey Kulakowski - Author, The Veritas Codex Series
Jan. 6, 2022

Betsey Kulakowski - Author, The Veritas Codex Series

Author Betsey Kulakowski has been writing and telling stories since she was a young child. Perhaps it was inevitable that grappling with words and language became a calling—and she is loving every moment. Betsey's first writi...

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Stephanie Olson - CEO, The Set Me Free Project
Jan. 4, 2022

Stephanie Olson - CEO, The Set Me Free Project

Stephanie Olson is a speaker, an author, and the Chief Executive Officer of The Set Me Free Project, a prevention education organization on human trafficking, social media safety, and healthy relationships. Stephanie has a mi...

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