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- October 21, 2021 · 53:39
Getting Back to What You’re Meant to Do with Corey Lane
This week, I have the immense pleasure of speaking with my good friend and jack of many trades Corey Lane. It takes a good man with awareness, discipline, commitment to do the roles he’s been called to – and Corey is jus
- October 14, 2021 · 43:08
The Power of Vulnerability in Men
It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Tom Avery. Tom has been married to his wife and best friend for nearly thirty years and through life has learned the importance of a strong partnership and close relationships. T
- October 7, 2021 · 35:49
Take Ownership Over Your Life and Emotions with John Troutman
Men, this is a conversation you need to hear. In this episode, we talk about how John Troutman completely burned out after 20 years of ministry because he wasn’t being authentic to what was going on inside. In this episo
- October 1, 2021 · 29:32
How To Raise Boys To Be Men with Steve Watson
I was absolutely thrilled to talk this week with Steve Watson, founder of Trendbreakers about raising children and masculinity. Steve has raised several boys and in this conversation, we dive into how to teach your child
- Episode 138 · July 15, 2021 · 44:48
The Fight to Be Who God Has Created You to Be with Julie Foucher
Julie Foucher is a multi-time Crossfit Games competitor and podium finisher, a doctor, and the Host of the Pursuing Health Podcast. But I think that what stands out most about Julie is her character. It’s not just someth
- Episode 137 · June 17, 2021 · 28:14
Relentless Authenticity and Excellence with John Reed
John Reed, CEO and Co-Founder of Bosscat Kitchen and Libations and Ten Restaurant is an absolute bada$$. John’s social media plea for his employees early in the pandemic caught my eye, but it was his relentless pursuit o
- Episode 136 · June 11, 2021 · 45:05
Ruthless About Real featured on Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast
I was fortunate to be invited back on the Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast with Paul Edwards. Paul is a great friend and a content contributor to a lot of what you see me sharing on social media. In this episode, he
- Episode 135 · June 9, 2021 · 17:21
Becoming Indistractable with Ryan James Miller
Peak performance is far less about everyone meeting a single bar and far more about individuals figuring out how to perform at their best…and then doing it. One of the greatest skills high performing individuals possess
- Episode 134 · June 3, 2021 · 34:19
When Princesses, Coffee, and Whiskey Collide with Kelli Maxwell
Kelli Maxwell is the Whiskey Coffee brewing CEO, a Podcast Host, and Content Creator. A mutual friend happened to tag me in one of Kelli’s posts talking about whiskey so I had to chime in :). Based on my friend’s recomme
- Episode 133 · May 27, 2021 · 36:21
Transforming Trauma into Triumph with Alexandra Galviz
Alexandra Galviz is the OG of Authenticity, inspiring and educating people through corporate keynotes and workshops, enormous LinkedIn influence and coaching, and more. She is the co-creator of LinkedIn Live as well as a
- Episode 132 · May 25, 2021 · 22:06
Creating the Right Rhythms with Ryan James Miller
Some people think that doing the right things boils down to willpower. “Force yourself to take on good habits and disciplines and you will.” What a load of garbage! Frankly, we need something a lot stronger than willpowe
- Episode 131 · May 20, 2021 · 01:05:12
The Path to Abundance with Joel Lalgee
Joel Lalgee is a LinkedIn powerhouse, teaching recruiters how to create better content and generate inbound leads. What Joel has done better than near everyone else on LinkedIn is taking his online connections offline. W
- Episode 130 · May 18, 2021 · 23:02
Valuing What Matters Most with Ryan James Miller
We often think that one of our biggest problems is that we play too many roles in life. I challenge that. One of our biggest problems is that we don’t prioritize the roles we play and therefore, do not assign the appropr
- Episode 129 · May 13, 2021 · 14:54
From Unknown to Known with Ryan James Miller
It doesn’t matter how much you fit the “socially desirable template” … you will begin to die inside if you refuse to deepen your identity and character…to truly know yourself. The sooner you know who you are, the sooner
- Episode 128 · April 29, 2021 · 47:43
Transforming Your Mind with Danielle Grant
Danielle Grant is the Founder of Your Mindset Mentor, helping entrepreneurs step into their highest self, next level, and desired reality. Immediately after Danielle and I were introduced through LinkedIn, I knew we were
- April 24, 2021 · 51:55
My Skeletons Have Names with Shari Lueck
Shari Lueck is the Founder of Unfiltered & On Fire, as well as a Best Selling Author and Integrative Emotional Wellness Coach. Shari recently released an amazing book last year titled “My Skeletons Have Names” and that a
- Episode 126 · April 20, 2021 · 14:12
It’s Time to Speak Up with Ryan James Miller
Living a life of authenticity presents many potential challenges. One such challenge for some people is that sharing the things they believe could cause them to lose a job, lose a client, lose a friend, or even lose a fa
- Episode 125 · April 16, 2021 · 01:00:41
Voice Your Vibe with Brian Schulman
Brian Schulman is the Founder & CEO of Voice Your Vibe, a Forbes Featured Entrepreneur, as well as a Linkedin Top and Video Creator. More importantly, Brian is one of the kindest and most positive human beings you will e
- Episode 124 · April 14, 2021 · 16:17
Living a Life of Freedom with Ryan James Miller
Living a life of freedom requires you to strip away everything in your way as you build the life you were created to live. In this episode, I share the 9 Pillars that I help my One to One Clients and Foundations to Freed
- Episode 123 · April 8, 2021 · 55:59
Being Good at Work Doesn’t Define You with Lester Morales
Lester Morales is a self-proclaimed healthcare nerd, disruptor, and public speaker as the Founder and CEO of Next Impact. He found his way into the health insurance world as a product of it. His dad’s devastating diagnos
- Episode 122 · April 7, 2021 · 17:27
Gaining Confidence with Ryan James Miller
We all want to be confident. And it’s likely all of us fight against some lack of self-confidence. So what do we do? On this episode of Authentic Conversations, I share 4 things that I believe will be helpful to you in f
- Episode 121 · April 2, 2021 · 54:13
Brightening Your Life with JC Cummings
JC Cummings is a leader in Human Resources and has made an impact on many large (and recognizable) organizations. But the impact she is making in bringing light to dark places in people’s lives is even greater. JC was ve
- Episode 120 · March 30, 2021 · 14:02
Sharing Yourself with Ryan James Miller
Would you be surprised to hear me say that Punky Brewster inspired this episode? Ok, Soleil Moon Frye did. But if you know, you know. Her recent documentary, along with the quote below, inspired me to record this episode
- Episode 119 · March 25, 2021 · 56:31
Ghostwriting the Story that Needs to Be Told with Paul Edwards
Paul Edwards leads “The Ghost & The Machine,” a TEAM of writers, graphic artists, publishing and marketing strategists. They work with servant-leader influencers, executives, coaches and consultants, delivering DONE-FOR-