Best Chris Schembra Podcasts (2025)

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Confidence Classic: Finding Gratitude In Your Hardest Moments With “Gratitude Guru” Chris Schembra 43:19

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You’ve heard people say “just be grateful” a million times, but what happens when life is falling apart, you’re in real pain, and that kind of gratitude feels fake? In this episode, I sit down with USA Today’s “Gratitude Guru” Chris Schembra to talk about a completely different and honest approach to gratitude, one that doesn’t ignore your hardest …

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Confidence Classic: Negotiate Like a PRO, Build POWERFUL Relationships, & Close BIG Deals with Molly Fletcher 33:53

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The secret to winning any negotiation isn’t aggression, but connection. In this episode, I sit down with Molly Fletcher, the former sports agent known as the female Jerry Maguire, who negotiated over $500 million in deals and represented hundreds of the biggest names in sports. Molly shares how she broke into one of the most male-dominated industri…

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Confidence Classic: Lead With Realness, Not Perfection With Andrew Metz 34:21

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What if the missing ingredient in your leadership playbook is simply being real? In this episode, I talk to sales leader Andrew Metz about how vulnerability on LinkedIn, relentless front-line experience, and small-scale intimacy tactics (think lunches, micro Q&As, mentor pairings) turn average teams into high-performing ones. Andrew shares repeatab…

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Confidence Classic: Lead With Empathy, Strength & Purpose with Dalia Feldheim 34:25

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What if the traits you’ve been told make you “too emotional” or “too soft” are actually your greatest leadership strengths? In this episode, I sit down with leadership expert and former global marketing executive Dalia Feldheim to talk about the power of leading with purpose, empathy, and humanity, especially in workplaces that reward the opposite.…

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Confidence Classic: How to Drive More Traffic & Turn Visibility Into Sales with Stacy Tuschl 30:08

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Your funnel isn’t broken, you’re just missing the right data. In this episode, I sit down with business growth expert Stacy Tuschl, the woman behind The Foot Traffic Formula and Well-Oiled Operations, to talk about the systems and mindset shifts that turn followers into paying customers. Stacy shares how to spot what your competitors are missing, t…

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Katie Parla: Rome Wasn't Built in a Day 1:04:10

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Episode Overview In this rich, sensory journey through the Eternal City, I sit down with food historian, author, and Rome expert Katie Parla, a woman whose love affair with Rome began at sixteen thanks to her mother’s quiet act of generosity. What started as a high school Latin club trip became a lifelong devotion to understanding the flavors, hist…

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Confidence Classic: Make the Leap From Safety Into Purpose with New York Times Best-selling Author Jon Gordon & Co-author Alex Demczak 33:43

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When was the last time your integrity was tested? In this episode, 11x New York Times bestselling author Jon Gordon and speaker Alex Demczak share the lessons behind their new book, The Sale, a powerful fable about character, choices, and success. We talk about how to build integrity into your daily habits, the importance of mentorship, and what it…

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Confidence Classic: Your Energy Defines Your Sexual Chemistry (How to Reignite “The Spark” In Your Relationship) with Ashley Stahl & John Wineland 1:08:24

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Today, I’m testing something new. In this episode, I share a conversation from my friend Ashley Stahl’s You Turn Podcast with intimacy teacher John Wineland, and adding my own take on why so many high-achievers feel stuck in love. We dive into feminine vs. masculine energy, how trust and resentment kill desire, shifts to rebuild polarity even in lo…

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3 Steps to Handle Any Difficult Conversation & Negotiate With Confidence with Kwame Christian 46:01

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Hard conversation on your calendar? Breathe! You’ve got a playbook now. In this episode, negotiation expert Kwame Christian shares how to stay calm under pressure, be heard without getting heated, and turn conflict into collaboration. We break down the 3-step Compassionate Curiosity method, the empathy loop that makes people feel understood, and ho…

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Confidence Classic: Make More Money & Do More Good with Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework 38:51

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What if the fastest way to grow your income is to give more away? In this Confidence Classic, I sit down with Derrick Kinney to break down the Generosity Purpose framework, which helps you make more money by aligning your business with a cause you care about. We talk about the DM strategy that actually opens doors, why giving back increases trust a…

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Start Before You’re Ready and Let Confidence Catch Up with Davide “Davi” De Pierro 46:14

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What if the thing you’re resisting is the very thing that changes your life? In this episode, I sit down with Davide “Davi” De Pierro, an attorney who went from chronically offline to a viral TikTok and Instagram creator with over 4 million followers in six months. Davi shares why action before certainty is the only way to build confidence, and the…

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Sandra Campos: Experience Builds Wisdom 41:59

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Episode Overview In this deeply personal episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra sits down in person with Sandra Campos, a trailblazing CEO, board advisor, and serial entrepreneur whose story spans global fashion houses, digital transformation, and compassionate leadership. From humble beginnings in her parents’ tortilla factor…

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Confidence Classic: Step Into Your Power and Break Free from Self-Imposed Limits with Iman Oubou 37:55

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What happens when chasing empowerment leaves you feeling disempowered? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, scientist, and former Miss New York US Iman Oubou to talk about the self-imposed limits that keep high-achievers stuck. Iman shares how investor bias pushed her into victim mode, how she rebuilt from the inside out, and why true con…

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Kirti Naik: Redefine Reputation 49:29

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Episode Summary In this deeply human and heartfelt conversation, Chris Schembra sits down with his longtime friend Kirti Naik, a powerhouse brand leader turned soulful storyteller, for an episode that moves beyond titles and accolades into the raw, unfiltered truth of a life well-lived. On this crisp New York City fall day, amid Yom Kippur reflecti…

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Confidence Classic: Heal the Past, Free the Present, and Expand Your Future with Tania Lester 47:09

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What you know isn’t what moves mountains, it’s what you feel. In this episode, Heather sits down with medical intuitive and ThetaHealing instructor, Tania Lester, to talk about the bridge between information and embodied knowing. Tania shares her story from an MS diagnosis and Bell’s palsy to being 14 years medication-free and the exact mindset, en…

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Confidence Classic: Reprogram Your Mind for Exponential Success with Aaron Bare 42:33

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What if the limits you see in your life are simply habits you learned that you can unlearn? In this Confidence Classic episode, I sit down with Aaron Bare to talk about how your thoughts create your reality, why unlearning and reprogramming are the first steps to growth, and how exponential leaders are made from the inside out. Aaron shares the sev…

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The Bold Pause: Why I’m Stepping Back to Step Up in 2026 9:09

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What happens when fear shows up during life’s biggest transitions? In this final episode of 2025, I get raw about the boldest move I’ve made this year: stepping back to move forward. From relocating my family to Asheville, to leading rapid growth at Cooler Heads, to reflecting on the motto “Be Bold. Be Confident. Be You.”, I share the highs, lows, …

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Drew Sullivan: From What to Why 58:46

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Episode Summary In this special episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra welcomes Drew Sullivan, a purpose-driven dealmaker, speaker advocate, and Senior Vice President at APB Speakers, for a raw and hope-filled conversation about the courage it takes to stop hiding and start living authentically. Drew’s story is both ordinary a…

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You’re One Connection Away From Changing Your Life with Scott MacGregor 46:17

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What if one conversation could change the entire direction of your life? In this episode, I bring back one of my favorite conversations with my dear friend, Scott MacGregor, founder of The Outlier Project, founder & CEO of SomethingNew LLC, and bestselling author. Scott and I share how a single LinkedIn message between strangers grew into years of …

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Confidence Classic: The MAGIC of Surrender with Kute Blackson 52:48

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Most of us want to “move on” or “let go,” but we skip the one phase that makes surrender possible. In this episode, I sit down with transformational teacher and bestselling author Kute Blackson to break down what surrender really means and why it’s the opposite of weakness. We talk about how to let go without giving up, recognize the ego’s survival…

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How Losing Your Job Became a Launchpad with Christopher Bylone 30:06

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What happens when a layoff becomes your runway? Christopher Bylone tells the story of walking out of corporate predictability and building Innovation Unbiased, a practice that treats belonging like both data and devotion. He shares the “belonging formula” and real examples of accessibility failing where it counts. If you want practical steps to lea…

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Mark Rix: Shared Language Matters 49:06

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Julie Peck: The Gift of a Curvy Path 1:00:08

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Confidence Classic: Believe In Yourself When Everyone Else Says No with Jamie Kern Lim, Founder of IT Cosmetics 58:05

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Mattan Griffel: Optimism Is a Discipline 49:55

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In a time when the headlines are bleak and social feeds are filled with outrage, what does it mean to be deliberately optimistic? In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra sits down with returning guest Mattan Griffel, two-time Y Combinator–backed founder, award-winning Columbia Business School professor, and longtime sta…

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Why Q4 Is the Time to Go BIGGER with Heather! 51:42

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Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you build. In this episode, I share why confidence is always the by-product of action, not a feeling you wait for. I talk about my experience in the C-suite, the fears I carried that turned out to be wasted energy, and how bold moves in Q4 can set you up for massive success next year. I als…

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From Rock Bottom to Radiance: Kathy Love’s Self-Care Revolution 31:35

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What happens when your entire world shatters—and you have to rebuild from scratch? In this powerful episode, Kathy Love shares her journey from devastation to discovering the life-changing practices of self-care, boundaries, and radical self-worth. She opens up about the darkest chapter of her life and how it eventually became the catalyst for grow…

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Confidence Classic: Win the Inner Game and Rise Stronger with Ben Newman 32:30

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What if the greatest challenges of your life were actually the foundation for your biggest wins? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Newman, performance coach to Fortune 500 leaders, Super Bowl champions, and championship football teams like the Alabama Crimson Tide. We talk about how to keep showing up on the days you want to quit, why purpose mu…

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Confidence Classic: Believe in Your Worth FIRST With Heather! 55:29

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Uncertainty can feel overwhelming, but it’s also where the biggest breakthroughs happen. In this episode, I share stories from my own life about letting go of control, trusting the process, and watching miracles unfold when I stopped forcing outcomes. I share how setbacks turned into blessings, why the people you surround yourself with matter so mu…

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Rare Heart Condition, Ruptured Achilles—Her Mission Never Stopped with Paden Sickles 23:48

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What happens when life halts your dream career? Paden Sickles faced torn Achilles injuries and a rare heart condition that ended her 11-year military service… but not her mission. In this episode of Bold Moves, Confident Choices, Paden shares how a search for better socks during grueling Army training turned into Sick Fit, a purpose-driven company …

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Confidence Classic: The Strengths of Perfectionism with Katherine Morgan Schafler 49:17

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Perfectionism isn’t one-size-fits-all. It shows up in ways you may not even realize. In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist and author Katherine Morgan Schafler to talk about how perfectionism fuels growth instead of stress. Katherine shares the five types of perfectionists, how to identify your own patterns, and why perfectionism without…

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Swapnil Shinde: Strength Training for the Heart 47:01

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Episode Summary In this special episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra sits down with Swapnil Shinde, a three-time entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Zeni, the AI-powered finance platform transforming how startups manage their financial operations. Swapnil’s journey is a story of resilience, risk-taking, and relentless…

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Confidence Classic: The PRO Secrets To EXCELLENCE with Alan Stein Jr. 45:00

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What separates the best of the best from everyone else? In this episode, I sit down with performance coach and bestselling author Alan Stein Jr., who shares habits behind NBA icons like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant, and how the same principles apply to business, leadership, and life. We talk about standards vs. goals, blending confide…

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The Power of Gratitude: Why Slowing Down Creates Real Connection with Chris Schembra 34:44

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What if slowing down was the secret to speeding up? In this bold and vulnerable conversation, Chris Schembra opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome, listening, and curiosity, and how those very challenges have become tools for connection and transformation. Chris shares how gratitude isn’t a magic fix but a practice of perspective that…

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Confidence Classic: Choose Faith Over Fear & Success Will Follow with Heather! 49:57

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Getting fired doesn’t mean you failed. It means you’re in powerful company and standing at a new beginning. In this episode, I share how getting fired pushed me out of a life I’d outgrown and into my purpose. I break down how to turn uncertainty into possibility, why responding, not reacting, gives you instant power in any room, and a sample script…

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Confidence Classic: How to Raise Your Frequency to See Bigger Opportunities with Glenn Lundy 47:27

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What if the lowest point of your life became the turning point toward your greatest success? In this episode, I sit down with Glenn Lundy to talk about how your mindset and energy shape your reality, why sharing your story inspires connection and service, and how the L.E.A.D.D. framework transforms leadership in life and business. Glenn also shares…

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How to Rebuild After a Career Shock and Come Back Stronger with Rich Bishop 26:45

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What do you do when the ground shifts beneath your feet, when your career suddenly takes a turn you didn’t see coming? In this powerful episode of Bold Moves, Confident Choices, host Courtney Turich sits down with Rich Bishop to explore how to navigate unexpected change, find strength in reflection, and build resilience when life doesn’t go as plan…

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Confidence Classic: Why Fear Means You’re Exactly Where You Need to Be with Heather! 51:57

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Are you waiting for the “perfect moment” to chase your dreams, or hesitating because of fear? In this episode, I share why you must act before you feel ready and how I built confidence after being fired from corporate America. I also break down how a 30 day plan helped me rebuild self-trust, why fear signals you’re on the right path, and how to fin…

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Seth Dechtman: The Heart of a Coach 1:07:47

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Episode Overview What does it mean to live a life worth talking about? In this deeply moving and soul-stirring episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra invites us into an extraordinary conversation with Seth Dechtman, a man whose journey has been defined not by fame or fanfare, but by grit, love, listening, and legacy. The story…

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Confidence Classic: Dare to Be RADICALLY Confident Before You Feel Ready with Lisa Bilyeu 47:16

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What if your dream comes true, but your health collapses the same day? In this episode, Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest Nutrition and president of Impact Theory Studios, gets radically honest about how she went from supporting her husband’s dream to co-founding a billion-dollar brand, overcoming a devastating health crisis, and learning to set bou…

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Why Your Comfort Zone Is Holding You Back (and How to Leave It) with Melissa Cohen 29:30

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What happens when burnout pushes someone to their breaking point? Melissa Cohen knows that moment all too well, and the bold moves she made afterward transformed her life. In this powerful conversation with Courtney, she shares the messy, honest truth about stepping outside your comfort zone and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. By saying “yes”…

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Confidence Classic: Break Free From Stigma and Build the Life You Really Want with Dr. Gail Saltz 57:35

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What would you do if you built a career most people envy, but deep down, you knew it wasn’t the life you truly wanted? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Gail Saltz about the courage it takes to make a massive life and career pivot, even when it means facing judgment, stigma, and fear head on. Dr. Saltz shares how to navigate criticism from colleague…

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Confidence Classic: Being Yourself Is Your Biggest Advantage with Cody Rigsby 1:07:41

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Have you ever second guessed yourself or worried about not “fitting in”? In this episode, I sit down with Peloton Master Instructor Cody Rigsby to talk about what it really takes to build confidence, stand out, and stay grounded while chasing your goals. We dive into how Cody turned self-doubt into presence, how to handle criticism without shrinkin…

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Hurt People Heal People: The Mindset Shift That Can Transform Your Life with Stephen Oommen 25:54

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What if the very things that once made someone feel like an outsider could become their greatest strengths? In this powerful conversation, Stephen Oommen shares how growing up without belonging to any "tribe" taught him adaptability, empathy, and the ability to step into anyone's world. From facing racism and identity struggles to transforming defe…

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Sell Without Fear, Lead Boldly, and Expand Your Personal Brand with Heather 1:11:25

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Have you ever felt like you’re showing up for everyone else, but not yourself? In this episode, I share the story of going from waiting tables to becoming a Chief Revenue Officer and the lessons I learned along the way about confidence, branding, and sales. I share strategies that helped me rebuild after being fired, the tactics I use to sell witho…

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Confidence Classic: Face Fear and Go All In on Taking Back Your Power with Heather 1:06:53

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What if you could face fear head-on, own your power, and finally stop holding yourself back ALL at the same time? In this episode, I’ve pulled together three of my most impactful solo episodes to give you the ultimate confidence reset. I talk about how to find courage when you feel completely intimidated, why trusting yourself is the fastest way to…

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Let Go of the Plan: Melissa Glick’s Audacious Journey 27:15

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“I took a $15 receptionist job, and ended up the CEO.” Melissa Glick’s story flips the founder script. In this episode, she shares how one unexpected move sparked a bold journey of business success, personal growth, and life-saving decisions. From scaling a company to taking control of her health, Melissa shows that trusting yourself is the boldest…

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Confidence Classic: Master Sales and Build Unstoppable Confidence to Raise Your Goals with Ryan Serhant 1:06:03

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How do you sell with authenticity and keep raising your limits? In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Serhant, star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, CEO of SERHANT., and bestselling author of Sell It Like Serhant, to share the strategies for sales success and confidence building. Ryan shares how he went from renting $1,000 apartments to …

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Confidence Classic: Break the Burnout Cycle and Reclaim Your Worth with Sarah Pendrick 39:30

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How often do you prioritize your own needs? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Pendrick, self-love advocate and founder of GirlTalk Network, to talk about how to live authentically and confidently. We dive into setting boundaries, overcoming burnout, addressing self-doubt, and why self-love is essential. Get ready to learn to take responsibilit…

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Be You, Be the Leader with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez 21:02

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What if the biggest thing holding you back… is the version of yourself you’re pretending to be? In this episode, Enrique Acosta Gonzalez gets radically real about his journey from a siloed, boxed-in Navy leader to a fully integrated, truth-speaking mentor and coach. From cultural identity struggles to a wake-up call from his own wife, Enrique share…