Best Funn Podcasts (2025)

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Tools to Become the Dad You Want to Be in 2026 44:41

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8d ago44:41

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In this special episode, we're dropping you into a live segment from our Ignite 2026 online summit with our brother and coach, Matt Drinkhahn, host of The Eternal Optimist podcast. Matt walks us through what it actually takes to live in alignment with your true identity as a family man with a business — not a businessman with a family. He shares th…

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Watch Your Mind and Escape Mara's Snare | Ajahn Liem 1:00:40

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This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Liem and is titled “Watch Your Mind and Escape Mara’s Snare” . It was published as part of the publication “Santi - Peace Beyond Delusion”. --- You can view this episode and the original text Forest Path Podcast website. If you have enjoyed this podcast and you'd like to support the…

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5 Steps to Family-First Goals in 2026 with Hal Elrod 56:49

15d ago56:49

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Have you ever felt like you're working harder than ever, but somehow missing what truly matters? Every year around this time, we bring back one of our most impactful conversations—a powerful master class with Hal Elrod originally recorded in 2019. This episode has become a yearly ritual for many of our guys, a reset they return to again and again a…

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Breaking Mr. Nice Guy: Build Stronger Boundaries with Your Wife and Kids 1:18:14

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Wooden Overcoats Presents: The Coldest Shift 26:19

30d ago26:19

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Wooden Overcoats director John Wakefield brings you his latest project, The Coldest Shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wooden Overcoats Ltd

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The Power of a Legacy Letter — One Thing Every Father Should Do 50:05

1M ago50:05

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The Power of a Legacy Letter — One Thing Every Father Should Do (w/ Blake Brewer — Founder of LegacyLetter.com) When Blake Brewer was 19, a family snorkeling trip in Hawaii changed his life forever. Moments after losing his father in a tragic accident, his mother handed him a letter that his dad had been writing for months — a letter filled with wi…

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Wooden Overcoats Presents: Conversations with Ghosts 23:54

1M ago23:54

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On this episode, we’re giving the feed over to a podcast we think you’llreally love - Conversations with Ghosts. It’s the newest audio drama from the creators of Archive 81, The Deep Vault, and Generation Crossing, and it’s all about loss, history, and the things we leave behind. Conversations with Ghosts follows mausoleum attendant Mal Fleming as …

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How to Design a Family First Life - Before Kids w/Chandler Bolt 32:11

1M ago32:11

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How to Design a Family First Life - Before Kids (w/ Chandler Bolt — Founder of selfpublishing.com) How high-achieving newly married men design a family-first life before kids arrive. Chandler shares the blueprint he and his wife are implementing now: build the village, align your circles (work, friends, faith), and create a home that becomes the hu…

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Coaches & Consultants: Add 7–8 Figures with a Book-Driven Funne 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Coaches & Consultants at 7–8 Figures with a Book-Driven Funnel (w/ Chandler Bolt, founder of selfpublishing.com) SelfPublishing.com How top coaches and consultants turn one book into a client engine. Chandler shares the 4 Ps (Person, Pain, Promise, Price), book-to-funnel integration, and the counterintuitive "free audiobook → booked calls" play. Gr…

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The Urgent Task | Ajahn Sim Buddhacaro 25:50

2M ago25:50

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This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Sim Buddhacaro and is titled “The Urgent Task” . It was published on the website “Access to Insight”. --- You can view this episode and the original text Forest Path Podcast website. If you have enjoyed this podcast and you'd like to support the free distribution of these teachings …

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Mentorship Alone Isn't Enough: Why You Need a Brotherhood 12:53

2M ago12:53

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In today's quick-hitting episode, Front Row Dad member Eric Farewell shares why every man needs a mentor, a coach, and—most of all—community… and how the right brotherhood can change the next 50 years of your life. Mentor vs. Coach vs. Community: who does what (and why money-only mentors miss the mark) Experience-share > advice: the FRD "bands" mod…

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Investing in the Age of AI: Accumulate, Hedge, Automate 34:41

2M ago34:41

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Mike Dillard has built three eight-figure businesses and spent two decades teaching entrepreneurs how to invest, grow passive income, and build long-term wealth. In this episode, he shares his hard-won lessons about building wealth in a world reshaped by AI, inflation, and disruption. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why accumulation and real as…

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Just Do It! | Ajahn Chah 22:57

2M ago22:57

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This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Just do it!” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Su…

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Freedom Not Flex: A Playbook for Cashflow & Family Time (with Justin Donald) 1:09:28

2M ago1:09:28

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If growth has come with a hidden bill—your time, your presence, your peace—this episode gives you a better plan. Today I'm joined by Justin Donald—Lifestyle Investor—long-time friend and FRD brother. What I love about Justin: he plays the game for freedom, not flex. Inside the episode: Cashflow First: A clear path to cover core bills with cash-prod…

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For Luang Por Laai - Dhamma for the Living and the Dead (talk 1) 17:12

3M ago17:12

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This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo in commemoration of one of his senior disciples, Niphon Upakaro Bhikkhu, also known as Luang Por Laai. This talk comes from a booklet called “Dhamma for the Living and the Dead” which commemorates senior disciples that have died. Luang Por is an honorific meaning “Venerable Father”. Luang Por L…

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The Real Story: Books That Changed Our Home 11:08

3M ago11:08

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In this quick-hitting episode, Front Row Dad member Eric Farewell spotlights four books that shaped him as a man, husband, and father—and how his family turned car rides into a "great books" classroom. You'll hear: Vulnerability over image — Rising Strong (Brené Brown) and dropping the mask Who you were before the mask — The Road Back to You (Ian M…

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Charlie Kirk, Social Media, and the Battle for Our Kids' Minds 25:27

3M ago25:27

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Mike Dillard has built three eight-figure businesses and spent two decades helping entrepreneurs learn how to invest, grow passive income, and build long-term wealth. In this conversation, he turns his attention to something even more urgent: parenting in a divided world. We dive into the fallout of Charlie Kirk's assassination, what it reveals abo…

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This Is The Path | Ajahn Dtun 29:56

3M ago29:56

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This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Dtun Thiracitto and is titled “This is the Path” . It was published as part of the anthology of teachings also titled “This is the Path”. Links: This is the Path - Ajahn Dtun (original text) Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi…

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Driven but Empty: The Wound in High-Performing Dads — w/ Danny Morel 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

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Today I dive deep with Danny Morel — a billion-dollar real estate leader who rebuilt after an affair and now helps men shift from hustle to wholeness. What you'll get: How to end "driven but empty" by healing the wound under ambition The Desire → Courage turn that stops the endless chase Marriage moves that create safety without fixing (and drop de…

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Sex Gets Better With Effort: The Husband's Intimacy Playbook 40:18

3M ago40:18

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Today's guest is Laurie Handlers — Tantra educator, talk show host, and intimacy coach. She's the author of Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy and leads programs through Butterfly Workshops, Inc. and the International School of Temple Arts. In this ~40-minute episode, you'll learn: Why long-term sex gets better only with intentional effo…

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The Science of Triggers: What's Really Driving Your Reactions 46:52

4M ago46:52

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When you lose your cool, it's usually not about the moment—it's about what's underneath. In this episode, Josh Trent unpacks HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and shows you how to spot these triggers before they hijack your reactions. Learn how to pause, reset, and show up at your best for the people who matter most. _____________________________…

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Reading the Natural Mind | Ajahn Chah 45:49

4M ago45:49

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This episode is a talk given by the Venerable Ajahn Chah titled “Reading the Natural Mind”. It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find the original text in the description below. Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via K…

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4 Military Leadership Models Every Dad Can Use at Home 1:15:52

4M ago1:15:52

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Schuyler Williamson is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, West Point graduate, military veteran, and family man. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat arms officer, Schuyler transitioned to business where he's now a Top 1% real estate agent, co-owner of 4 laundromats, and operator of multiple companies. He's also the author of The Stead…

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How to Run a Family Meeting in Just 30 Minutes 14:12

4M ago14:12

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In this condensed episode, Ryan Levesque, Front Row Dad, 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO, and 2-time #1 bestselling author, shares the 7 steps he uses to run his weekly family meetings that build connection, teach values, and create wins at home. You'll hear: How to use wins, gratitude, and goals to anchor family conversations A 7-step agenda that kids actual…

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Wisdom and Happiness | Ajahn Gunhah 8:52

4M ago8:52

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This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Wisdom and Happiness”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah Subthawee Dhammaram. Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019 Fore…

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The Blind-Spot Finder: 4 Questions to See What You're Missing 29:56

4M ago29:56

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This condensed episode features one of our most popular conversations of all time—distilled down to just the essentials. Jon shares how coaching with Nathanael Chawkin opened his eyes to simple questions that work like "meditation on the go"—a practice you can use anytime to shift perspective, see blind spots, and calm heated moments in marriage, p…

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The Rites of Passage Blueprint Every Dad Needs (Ages 8, 12, 14, 16, 18) 17:47

4M ago17:47

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This condensed episode dives into Rich Christiansen's proven blueprint for raising resilient, values-driven kids—featuring age-based rites of passage and entrepreneurship as a tool. You'll hear: The Legado Family Framework (values → symbols → traditions → rites → finances) The 8/12/14/16/18 rites of passage (and why they work) Why his teens built b…

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Living With The Cobra | Ajahn Chah 11:43

5M ago11:43

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This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Living With The cobra” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma …

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Rethinking Rules: A Radical Parenting Philosophy for Raising Sovereign Kids 1:23:49

5M ago1:23:49

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If you're a dad who's ever questioned your parenting style, wondered about rules, boundaries, or how much freedom to give your kids, you're going to find this conversation fascinating (and maybe a bit challenging). I sat down with Aaron Stupple, father of 5 and author of the controversial book The Sovereign Child. His radical approach to parenting—…

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What Reparenting Really Means (And Why Most Men Avoid It) 36:55

5M ago36:55

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Most men have no idea they're still trying to father a wounded boy inside themselves. In this episode, Dr. Bob Beare, PhD — licensed therapist, recovery leader, and founder of Deep Waters Recovery — returns to unpack what reparenting really means, and why so many high-performing men avoid the one thing that could finally bring peace. This isn't the…

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9 Years of Front Row Dads: Redefining What Success Means 1:35:18

5M ago1:35:18

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Over the past 9 years, we've sat down with hundreds of men—entrepreneurs, leaders, husbands, and fathers—to talk about what really matters. And after 500 raw, unfiltered conversations, one truth keeps rising to the top: Success means nothing if it costs you your family. In this special 500th episode, I sat down with two of the men who've been there…

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Right View and Understanding | Ajahn Gunhah 26:41

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This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Right View and Understanding”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah Subthawee Dhammaram. Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2…

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This Is What Unresolved Trauma Looks Like in a Father's Life 1:03:44

5M ago1:03:44

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"I'm a great dad… so why am I still losing it with my son?" In this powerful conversation, we unpack a question every high-performing man quietly wrestles with: Why do we keep repeating patterns we know aren't serving us — as husbands, fathers, or leaders? This week I sat down with Dr. Bob Beare, PhD — licensed therapist, recovery leader, and found…

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Healing, Leading & Loving: What Men Can Learn from Women's Work 23:36

6M ago23:36

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What if the key to becoming a better man… was understanding women? In this powerful conversation, grief and transformation expert Joshua Wenner shares what years of men's work couldn't teach him — and what he only discovered after stepping into a space he never expected to lead: women's healing. Joshua spent a decade helping men process grief, recl…

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Come and See | Ajahn Funn Ācāro 41:55

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This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Funn Ācāro and it’s titled “Come and See”. The Lord Buddha described the Dhamma as ehipassiko. That is, it’s open for anyone to come and see the nature of existence for themselves. Ajahn Funn gives a clear dhamma talk on how we are to come and see the Dhamma for ourselves. This…

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Dasterdely Deeds 33:31

6M ago33:31

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Sitara taps into the experience of Domestic Violence as a child n such.

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Talk Prana 2 Me 36:29

6M ago36:29

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Intro Prana talk with silverfoxmoon. Discussion of some basic Prana. Grounding techniques. Da Tree Huggers. This discussion is for entertainment purposes only. Sitara is not a licensed physician but does have the experience of Life

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Grief Work for Men: A 45-Minute Deep Dive into Healing and Wholeness 43:13

6M ago43:13

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Most men don't realize they're grieving. They just know they feel stuck… disconnected… angry… numb… exhausted. They're overworking, avoiding, blowing up—or shutting down. But underneath the addiction, the burnout, the conflict… is unprocessed grief. In this raw and powerful conversation, grief expert Joshua Wenner unpacks the hidden losses that men…

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A Gift Of Dhamma | Ajahn Chah 20:55

6M ago20:55

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This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “A Gift of Dhamma” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. May you all benefit from hearing this gift of dh…

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Ryan Deiss on Building a Business That Doesn't Need You 1:02:37

6M ago1:02:37

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This might be the best business interview I've done all year. It's one every business owner should hear. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Deiss—entrepreneur, investor, and founder of DigitalMarketer—who's launched, scaled, and sold 17+ companies. He's not speaking from theory. He's speaking from experience—and sometimes, scar tissue. This isn'…

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Avoiding the Regrets of Success: A Guide for Entrepreneur Fathers with Ryan Deiss 1:07:23

6M ago1:07:23

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You can build the house, pay the bills, protect and provide—but if your wife doesn't feel seen, and your kids don't feel known, what are you really building? In this episode, Ryan Deiss opens up about the moment his marriage hit a wall… and the quiet heartbreak of realizing he had drifted from the people he loved most. It wasn't burnout. It wasn't …

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Aligning Business, Health, and Leadership 59:06

7M ago59:06

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You've built momentum before. You've held it all—business, family, vision. And you've probably felt that moment when the weight of it all starts pressing back. For Jenna and Brad Ballard, that moment wasn't collapse. It was clarity—the kind that only comes when life demands something deeper than drive. As founders of ALA—Ascension Leadership Academ…

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Breaking Generational Patterns and Building a Family Culture That Heals with Brad and Jenna Ballard 47:56

7M ago47:56

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Different childhoods. Different wounds. One shared commitment: to raise boys who feel seen, safe, and strong. Some of us were raised on discipline. Others in silence. Some were praised only when we performed—others not at all. But no matter what we inherited, we all face the same question when we become fathers: Will I repeat what I came from, or w…

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Courage, Clarity, and the Soul-Led Path of Mikki Willis 1:14:45

7M ago1:14:45

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As a father and entrepreneur, you know what it feels like to carry the weight of providing, leading, and doing what's right—even when it's hard. But what happens when doing what's right means walking away from money, approval, and comfort? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Mikki Willis—filmmaker, author, and creator of one of the most contr…