The Shá Sparks Show

Amanda Villarreal is the Founder and CEO of PLEX Capital, Amanda's vision is to build a company that brings significant value to its clients, team members, partners, and the community. Prior to founding PLEX Capital, she spent over 12 years successfully leading the sales and marketing functions of a startup finance company. She coordinated, developed, and implemented profitable marketing strategies as well as identified new markets for expansion. Amanda possesses a keen ability to build strong working relationships with people from different walks of life. She embraces the uniqueness of every human being and acknowledges them, making each person she interacts with feel like they are the most important person in the world. Amanda is passionate about breaking barriers and inspiring others to reimagine a world full of possibilities. With PLEX Capital she has found a way to touch the lives of many directly and indirectly. We invite you to connect with Amanda on her website at https://plexcapital.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine L Bowen (CLB) is a free-spirited Conscious Creative who lives presently, loves wholeheartedly, laughs regularly, and is extremely passionate about living life at its creative best and inspiring others to enjoy the same. CLB has over 30 years of combined experience in the areas of Visual Communication, Professional Networking, and Mass Media. She has studied under the tutelage of industry leaders including Les Brown, Marshall Sylver, Lisa Nicole Cloud, Simon T. Bailey, and Kute Blackson, to name a few. She has been recognized by Mashable, LinkedIn, Klout, and Kred as a top 0.1% global social influencer in her areas of expertise, with her groundbreaking WebTV show – #CLBLive – averaging 500+ live viewers in over 135 countries. Currently, CLB runs a private practice in Washington DC serving as a Creative Consultant to her fellow heart-centered entrepreneurs. She is also pursuing her PhD in Metaphysics, specializing in Conscious-Centered Living. You are invited to connect with her on her website at www.iamclb.online We invite you to purchase a signed copy of her book at www.firestartersbookproject.com/christine _______________________ Being a Spark of Hope in the Midst of Change is making a courageous conscious decision to respond to the adjustment of change in a positive light. The #FIRESTARTERS Book Project is a collection of creative thought leaders who are collaborating, planning, directing, organizing, and creating new ideas to navigate change. ​We understand that a single match, if left alone, will fizzle out quickly. Therefore, when one match ignites another, we build a stronger fire. We start with a tiny spark that ignites hope, creativity, curiosity, fearlessness, connection, kindness, collaboration, mindfulness, community, acceptance, purpose, contribution and love into the world. ​That single spark creates a ripple effect, then gains momentum and spreads like wildfire. ​We create a collective, positive, proactive shift in the world because we are the change we want to see. ​Together, we are #FIRESTARTERS! Join the movement today www.firestartersbookproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boone Cutler is an author, columnist, music video director and Warfighter Rights leader. He holds the distinguished honor of being the first nationally recognized radio talk show personality who is also a combat veteran from the current war. Boone’s message is simple: “America has lost faith in what they used to believe were the heroes of Hollywood, America has become disgusted with the political climate of today so the only place to turn to and trust for leadership is the Warfighter.” Boone began writing his Iraq War-inspired autobiographical account of what he experienced, Voodoo in Sadr City, during his combat tour in Iraq, and completed it during his two-year recovery from wartime injuries at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, during the Neglect Scandal of 2007. After recovery, Boone began to see a major void in the Warfighter community. He decided to approach Fox News affiliate 99.1 FM Talk with the concept of a new show that focused on national, international and social events based on the Warfighter’s perspective. You are invited to connect with Boone on his website at www.boonecutler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Hannaman is the Founder and Possibility Mindset Coach of Ungraduated Living & Learning Ken was a high school dropout that was “labeled” a failure by society but through his own unconventional approach towards life, he found meaning and success. He has experienced truths in life that have taught him that we do indeed manifests our own realities through our thought energy, the Law of Attraction, as well as belief systems. Ken aims to share these learnings and other aspects of leadership, growth, and personal development with his audience and clients. His podcast Ungraduated Living & Learning contains weekly episodes from his own learnings and discoveries along with interview episodes of successful individuals that have ungraduated from their outdated belief systems and are finding more purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in life on their terms and not through societal labels. Ken teaches his clients to "Find their way - through their Why" and that Life isn't all in their hands, but rather mostly in their heads! You are invited to connect with Ken on his website at https://ungraduated.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Volpe is the founder of the Severn River Leadership Group which is a Veteran-owned small business. As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching, he is committed to the development and success of military veteran, first responder and elite athlete owned small businesses through small business investing, performance coaching, and leadership consulting. You are invited to connect with Dennis, The Professional Certified Coach: https://dennis-volpe.com and Leadership Research Institute at www.Lri.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Bennett discovered his passion for being a positive change when he was at a very young age. He is known for his optimistic attitude and positive outlook on life. After attending a purpose and passion seminar in 2018, he had a life-changing revelation. It inspired him to become a certified life coach with the school, “The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology.” ​ Now, David is a Certified Life Purpose Coach, Motivational Podcaster, Teacher, and Motivational Speaker. You might know him as the host of “I Needed This” podcast, the face of “I Needed This Dave” YouTube channel, or heard him speak at one of your events! Currently, David teaches people how to discover their own purpose and passion with his three-step program called “The Lion Within.” ​ David tries to live up to his purpose and passion statement every day, which is: “With Motivation, Desire, and a whole lot of action, I challenge myself and others to release that ‘Fire’ that’s inside all of us. Take action and be the change you want to see in the world. So that by the end of the day, we can all say we were our best selves.” ​ You can reach out to David and find more resources about him at: www.INeededThisDave.com or [email protected]. We invite you to purchase a signed copy of his book at www.firestartersbookproject.com/david ______________________________________________ Being a Spark of Hope in the Midst of Change is making a courageous conscious decision to respond to the adjustment of change in a positive light. The #FIRESTARTERS Book Project is a collection of creative thought leaders who are collaborating, planning, directing, organizing, and creating new ideas to navigate change. ​We understand that a single match, if left alone, will fizzle out quickly. Therefore, when one match ignites another, we build a stronger fire. We start with a tiny spark that ignites hope, creativity, curiosity, fearlessness, connection, kindness, collaboration, mindfulness, community, acceptance, purpose, contribution and love into the world. ​That single spark creates a ripple effect, then gains momentum and spreads like wildfire. ​We create a collective, positive, proactive shift in the world because we are the change we want to see. ​Together, we are #FIRESTARTERS! Join the movement today www.firestartersbookproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shā Sparks is the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Fire International, a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Trainer, host of The Power of Investing in People Podcast, author of “How to Get Your Voice Back”, and Co-Founder of #FIRESTARTERS Book Project. Growing up with a father who was unwillfully drafted in the Army to serve time in Korea, Shā Sparks inherited her father’s “I don’t have a choice” mindset. Later she realized she did have a choice and overcame abuse, addiction, depression, anger, low self-worth, being a bully and being bullied. Today, she has proactively changed that fear-based phrase “I don’t have a choice” into determination inspiring others to make fearless choices. She guides leaders in the military and business industries to step out of their comfort zone to embody skills and tools to lead with emotional intelligence and intellect through her Spark Your ALPHA™️ program. Also, Sha is a Veterans Advocate for shifting the narrative from PTSD to PTGrowth. You are invited to connect with her on her website at www.shasparks.com #FIRESTARTERS Book Project: www.firestartersbookproject.com LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sha-sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christophe Zajac-Denek is the producer and host of the podcast I’m Kind Of A Big Deal: Little People, Huge Stories. Christophe interviews people of short stature, sharing the successes and the struggles in their exceptional lives. Standing 4’4” and having a rare form of dwarfism, Christophe endured three major surgeries before age 18. Christophe has proven everyone wrong who discounted his ability. After graduating from Michigan State University, he worked as a TV producer while touring in a rock band. Christophe now lives in Los Angeles, where he’s a drummer,actor/stuntman, surfer, journalist, and speaker. We invite you to connect with him on Instagram @bigdealpod and on his website at www.christophezd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Casey Tramp is passionate about helping families find a healthy balance. She has been practicing family medicine since she graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1999. She has had a lifelong interest in integrative medicine. Since 2016, she has been certified and practicing functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. Recently, she also completed Andrew Weil’s 200-hour Integrative Fellowship for faculty. Dr. Casey strongly believes that health is within each person’s reach and isn’t dependent on people taking another pill. You are invited to learn more about Dr. Casey Tramp at her website https://sastundirect.com/ She is gifting you 30 Ways in 30 Days — finding hope, health and happiness https://caseytrampmd.activehosted.com/f/5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frass Azab is the owner of Warriors Academy KC and Chief Instructor of the Krav Maga program. He has worked in Forensics, and as a member of teams dedicated to caring for violent patients in psychiatric wards. He has been a bodyguard for celebrities, and worked as a security supervisor for nightclubs in Miami and Kansas City. These professions have provided Frass real world experience utilizing his knowledge and physical skills developed in his martial arts training, giving him an array of principles and life experience that make his lessons unique and applicable. From a young age Frass was exposed to martial arts, and never stopped. His training includes Judo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Filipino martial arts. He is a black rank under Nicholas Hughes in Krav Maga. Frass has competition experience in Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, earning the title of the 2012 Brazilian BJJ National Champion. Along with his knowledge of hand-to-hand practices, Frass is certified by the NRA for Pistol and Defensive Tactical shooting. https://warriorsacademykc.com/ And he has digital training videos available at https://effectiveselfdefense.com/collections/all/products/krav-maga-pain-compliance-by-frass-azab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Rogers is a Christian, Husband, Father, Author/Speaker/Mentor, Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sergeant, Disabled Veteran and Entrepreneur. Having experienced many hardships in his life, his conversational writing comes from a place of authentic reflection and personal experience, while his positive tone and original perspectives lend new ways to think about old daily struggles. Robert is passionate about mentorship and strongly believes the senior enlisted perspective is a unique leadership position to learn, lead and advise from. The lessons he’s gained as an imperfect person and 20+ years of military service can serve anyone who employs soft skills to move those above and below their position in a positive direction, both personally and professionally. His purpose is to make a positive difference by sparking new ideas and inspiring those seeking answers and growth. When he isn't working or writing, you'll find Robert working on his farm, spending time with his family, or traveling to new places with his wife and children. You are invited are to purchase a copy of Robert’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Paperback-Mentor-Inspiring-through-perspectives-ebook/dp/B082TMQWG8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casey Berman is the founder of Leave Law Behind, a career coaching program to help attorneys transition out of the law and land “non-law”, alternative careers. Leave Law Behind grew out of the reality that not every lawyer should continue to practice law … and that an attorney’s skill set can be applied to other industries to add value. Leave Law Behind helps attorneys who want to leave the law to showcase how their “legal” skills are actually transferable to alternative, non-law job in which they can add value and create a new life for themselves. Casey is on a mission to show everyone who suffers that there is a better way for them in their life and they can be freed from the unhappiness of traditional success. You are invited to connect with Casey at his website at www.leavelawbehind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronnie Doumitt is the founder and current President of Answering the Call (ATC), a Kansas City Metro area first responder nonprofit that financially aids our metro area Police, Fire and EMT/Paramedics, and their families, when the first responder suffers a severe injury or illness. Additionally, Ronnie is a 20 year veteran of the Lee’s Summit Police Department and is currently assigned to the Community Interaction Unit. Ronnie started ATC in 2015 after a friend and colleague, who was a detective in the Lee’s Summit Police Department, suffered a sudden and severe illness. Ronnie learned that Det. Ward’s family was starting to struggle financially. You are invited to connect with him on his website www.atc911.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alejandra (Alex) Villalobos-McAnderson is a licensed Energy Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Stress Management Consultant, and the owner of Villalobos Vitality. She believes that everyone’s innermost self should be cherished and that a meaningful, powerful, & purposeful life can be nurtured through the healing power of Reiki. Alex works with both individuals and corporate clients, helping them become more centered and aligned with their higher purpose. Her healing energy assists in the body's natural healing processes, and helps her clients achieve better emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. She serves from a stance of empathy and understanding, offering healing energy while providing a safe, supportive environment. She also imparts stress management techniques designed to inspire the self while pushing through limiting beliefs to encourage healthy personal and professional development. Her techniques also elevate wellness in the workplace - and she often assists businesses with the positive alignment of their workspace energy. Alex provides a sacred space to her clients to help them achieve alignment and tap into their higher purpose in life. People describe Alex as having a powerful and healing influence with warmth & kindness that is both calming and transformational. She walks alongside her clients without any judgment or trying to fix them. Simply put, Alex guides everyone to find the light within themselves and walk in their truth. You are invited to connect with Alex at her website www. villalobosvitality.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As The Motivational Firewood™ Guy, Steve Gamlin blends back-to-basics positivity, Visualization and humor, teaching his clients to SEE desired outcomes, understand their WHY, build ACTION PLANS to achieve them, via his Vision Board Mastery program, plus Live and Virtual events. You are invited to connect with Steve at www.motivationalfirewood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alba Cordero Soto is a certified trauma life coach, transformational speaker, author, reiki practitioner, podcast host, and nurse supervisor at a Harm Reduction Clinic within a community health center. As the visionary and founder of Alba Soto TLC, her mission is to support sexual trauma survivors on their healing journey and help them find their voice and reclaim their power. As a survivor herself, she shares the lessons that allowed her to break the shackles of sexual trauma and heal for generations to come. ​ Soto is dedicated to helping teen girls and single mothers who have suffered from sexual trauma. As a bilingual, Spanish-speaking, certified trauma life coach, she teaches that, “Without tools, trauma Rules.” ​ Soto’s vision is to create a community of resilient women and teens through her sisters’ circle community, “Better TogetHER,” a sacred space to connect with other like-spirited, resilient women who are ready to move towards a life that is free of shame, guilt, and anger. ​ She is also the proud mother of four and counting, wife, and entrepreneur. ​ You are invited to connect with Alba on her website www.albasototlc.com or [email protected]. ____________________________ Being a Spark of Hope in the Midst of Change is making a courageous conscious decision to respond to the adjustment of change in a positive light. The #FIRESTARTERS Book Project is a collection of creative thought leaders who are collaborating, planning, directing, organizing, and creating new ideas to navigate change. ​We understand that a single match, if left alone, will fizzle out quickly. Therefore, when one match ignites another, we build a stronger fire. We start with a tiny spark that ignites hope, creativity, curiosity, fearlessness, connection, kindness, collaboration, mindfulness, community, acceptance, purpose, contribution and love into the world. ​That single spark creates a ripple effect, then gains momentum and spreads like wildfire. ​We create a collective, positive, proactive shift in the world because we are the change we want to see. ​Together, we are #FIRESTARTERS! Join the movement today www.firestartersbookproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnathan Flowers is a father, Combat Veteran, former NFL player and Marketing Consultant. He spent 3 years with the Los Angeles Raiders and a few years in NFL Europe as well as played some Arena Football with the San Jose Sabercats in their inaugural season. His dad, brother, nephew and 4 cousins all played in the NFL. And one of his cousins, Vonetta Flowers, was the first African American to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics as well as his Great, Great Grandfather, Theodore “Tiger '' Flowers was the first African American to be inducted into the boxing Hall of Fame. Coming from a family like this, sports and being competitive are genetic. And throughout his 25 plus marketing career, he has run every aspect of creative services, agency work and marketing in all forms from being the department head who hires the vendors and creative talent, to supervising design and demand gen teams (both graphic and web), client interaction, account/project management and strategic implementation for almost every type of product line or service. You are invited to connect with Johnathan on his LinkedIn at www..linkedin.com/in/johnathan flowers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moussa Mikhail was born of Christian-Egyptian immigrant parents in the City of Lights–Las Vegas, Nevada. Following high school athletics and submarine life in the Navy, he landed back in Las Vegas, NV working in real estate. ​ Moussa’s passion and dedication to reading for self-improvement not only improved his military advancement, but gave him a better way of thinking about life and success. It also helped him discover his entrepreneurial spirit. ​ Moussa invested heavily in learning about the mind, body, leadership, business, and real estate. It led him to get his real estate license and start a credit repair/financial services business in order to become self-employed after leaving the Navy. More importantly, it led him to his passion for podcasting, writing, speaking, and coaching. ​ Moussa now shares his passion for life’s journey and the creation of a strong community around self-mastery through his podcast: The Conqueror Approach: A Podcast on Self-Mastery. To hear more, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and visit www.MoussaMikhail.com. We invite you to purchase a signed copy of his book at www.firestartersbookproject.com/moussa ___________________________________________ Being a Spark of Hope in the Midst of Change is making a courageous conscious decision to respond to the adjustment of change in a positive light. The #FIRESTARTERS Book Project is a collection of creative thought leaders who are collaborating, planning, directing, organizing, and creating new ideas to navigate change. ​We understand that a single match, if left alone, will fizzle out quickly. Therefore, when one match ignites another, we build a stronger fire. We start with a tiny spark that ignites hope, creativity, curiosity, fearlessness, connection, kindness, collaboration, mindfulness, community, acceptance, purpose, contribution and love into the world. ​That single spark creates a ripple effect, then gains momentum and spreads like wildfire. ​We create a collective, positive, proactive shift in the world because we are the change we want to see. ​Together, we are #FIRESTARTERS! If you're curious about being the in the next collection of co-authors, then join the movement today www.firestartersbookproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Nijst went from being in the Navy to published author and podcaster. The name of his book is called Fearless Happyness My Battles. My Addiction. My Recovery. His podcast is called Fearless Happyness. Also he is a substance abuse counselor for the past 13 years. We invite you to connect with him at www.maxnijst.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph James is a former U.S. Marine and Law Enforcement veteran, business owner, father, motivational speaker and life coach. Joseph has spoken in many venues across the nation and has helped 1,000’s of people understand their purpose in life. After his wife’s battle of cancer, and the journey of pain his family went through, Joseph is now coaching people that have gone through life’s struggles, pain and trauma to help them not just find their purpose through pain but teach them to take their pain and launch them into their Destiny! You are invited to connect with Joseph on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Dugan is the producer and host of Beyond the Rut podcast, a show that discusses getting unstuck in the areas of faith, family, fitness, finances, and future possibility to inspire and equip listeners to pursue the life they’ve always dreamed of living beyond the rut. Jerry’s early life included experiencing divorce as a child growing up, witnessing his father’s attempts at suicide, and being bullied by his own extended family. He received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 27 years old when he returned from Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and left the Army. Jerry credits God with the resiliency and positive outlook he has on life. “He was there for me before I ever realized I needed Him!” Jerry says. At the core of Jerry’s heart is to help people live authentic lives that leave a positive legacy with their families and within their communities, which is why he has worked as a Community Educator for a battered women’s shelter, served in his church’s men’s ministry, and worked for non-profit health systems as a learning and development consultant. You are invited to connect with Jerry at www.beyondtherut.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Dreeke is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, Veteran, retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He has taken his life's work of recruiting spies and broken down the art of leadership, communication, and relationship building into Five Steps to TRUST and Six Signs of who you can TRUST. Since 2010, Robin has been working with large corporations as well as small companies in every aspect of their business. Whether it is newly promoted leaders, executives, sales teams, or customer relations, Robin has crafted his People Formula for quick results and maximum success. We invite you to connect with him on his website https://www.peopleformula.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Fleet Maull, a renowned growth mindset teacher who delivers his training programs and seminars around the world both in-person and online through Heart Mind Institute. He’s a meditation teacher, executive coach, seminar leader, social entrepreneur who works at the intersection of personal and social transformation. Fleet founded the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing two national movements, while serving a 14-year mandatory-minimum federal drug sentence, 1985 to 1999. Dr. Maull developed the Radical Responsibility empowerment model that embraces 100 percent ownership for each and every circumstance we face, free of blaming oneself or others. Fleet is a Roshi (Zen master) He is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live our Higher Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good in the World. We invite you to connect with him on his website https://fleetmaull.com/ www.heartmindinstitute.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morry Zelcovitch is The World's First And Only Brainwave Entrainment Engineer. As a child Morry had many problems ranging from hearing thousands of voices in his head to severe depression. He also had a very big mouth, was always getting into trouble and was unbelievably accident prone. Something inside him made him start looking into the brainwave entrainment field when he began to observe that sometimes, time would seem to move faster and more pleasantly than other times. He eventually made the connection that when time seemed to move quicker the sounds he was hearing were more rhythmic in nature. And when time seemed to painfully stand still, the surrounding sounds were far more disjointed. After many years of using other people’s products, with some limited success, he was determined to figure out why these recordings seemed to work only in a minor way, when all of the research he read suggested the effects should be more dominant than what he was experiencing. He decided that the best route to understanding was learning at the feet of an expert in the field. So he contacted the world's foremost expert in the field of brainwave entrainment and discovered some invaluable secrets that he could not get anywhere else. Now he has conquered those extra voices in his head and severe depression, and his mission in life is to help others improve the quality of their lives without the use of dangerous and habit-forming drugs. You are invited to connect with Morry at https://linktr.ee/morryzelco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry S. Campbell is a senior executive with a strong track record of success over 35+ years. Campbell has been a President for two Fortune 500 companies, co-owner of an award-winning small business, CEO/Board member of an Internet start-up and founding member of the industry hanging Wal-Mart/P&G Customer Team. He has driven exceptional people and business results in organizations of 5 to 3,500 employees in a broad range of industries from consumer-packaged goods to telecom to sports marketing to digital media. He is known as an identifier, developer and motivator of exceptional talent at all levels of the organization. Campbell has a passion for speaking on leadership to companies, groups and organizations. His books, Get-Real Leadership, Get-Real Culture and Get-Real Mindset, are available on Amazon and via Kindle. He donates 100% of his gross speaking fees and book royalties to brain cancer research in honor of his wife, Kris. We invite you to connect with Harry at www.harryscampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Libelt learned from a young age how to sell and negotiate business by getting haggled by Russian vendors. His family moved from Poland to the US to escape communism, and his parents took any job they could to survive. Seeing all this as a young man motivated him to never want a job and keep moving forward as an entrepreneur, publisher, salesman, and one of the top Polish hip hop artists. Tom spends most of his time in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He runs Smart Brand Marketing and We Market Online Courses. He seems like one of those guys with the Midas Touch, where everything he works on turns into gold. He has published around 5000 Kindle books, built a successful SEO & online course marketing business, partnered with a Muay Thai champion, owned a coffee shop, a retail store, a record label, created a documentary, and released two albums with five hits on top ten Polish radio. All of it was bootstrapped and done with zero outside funding. “If you can’t sell, then you’re not in business. Marketing and Sales are the backbone of a company.” - Tom Libelt We invite you to connect with Tom at https://smartbrandmarketing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renée Garcia is a lifelong entrepreneur, a Certified Reality Transurfing instructor, and an Alternatives Space adventurer - endorsed by Vadim Zeland the author and creator of Reality Transurfing. Having ventured deeply into the metaphysical world of Reality Creation she has transformed personal failure into success, poverty into abundance, sickness in to healing, and a bleak worldview into one brimming with joy and magic. Renée has employed Reality Transurfing to discover fulfillment, true purpose in life and connect with the highest version of herself. With a self built practical methodology and magical wand in hand, she is now empowering others around the world to do the same. Her motto is “knowledge without application is merely entertainment”. With a rapidly growing following of supporting “Transurfers” at her side, Renée brings to light the works of Vadim Zeland at home and worldwide. She has developed the only English language Reality Transurfing instructional program which serves as the backbone for The International Transurfing Institute, which she founded in 2015. We invite you to connect with Renee at her website https://www.transurfing.us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Galletta is THE Fundamental Transformation coach, a motivational speaker, podcast host, entrepreneur, and CEO of WHATSPOSSIBLE Inc., an international company whose purpose driven mission is to help people unlock their True Potential by becoming their most Authentic Self. If you are someone that is already living your best life and does not see any room for expansion or growth then this podcast may not be for you. If on the other hand, you find yourself frustrated with the constant uphill struggle, if you think there is more to life, if you want to get more out of your relationship, if you are tired of coloring within the lines, or if you’re tired of living within the boundaries that the world has set for you…Then tune in to learn, how we live a life that is Beyond Our Boundaries. We invite you to connect with him at https://bobgalletta.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenda Warren, The Soulutionist also known as Voice for the Voiceless, is a retired United States Marine, Author, Host of the show Talk To Me, a Podcaster, and Mental Fitness Coach. After traveling the world for over thirty-three years teaching others about leadership, self-care, cultivating healthy relationships, and spiritual growth, all of this would be put to the test when Brenda Warren had a mental breakdown in 2013 while serving as the Director of Environmental Services at a Hospital. Diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) in 2011, she was overmedicated, unheard by doctors and family. Their one size fits all approach to her care left her desperate to find her Voice and solutions to her ongoing issues which included chronic pain disorders. Brenda now conducts interviews on her own show Talk To Me and teaches others Mental Fitness, using a mind, body, and soul approach. She empowers people to find Their Voice, Show Up and Power Up in their own unique way to live a well-balanced life. As the Author of Soul Searching, Get on Board for Transformation Using the TAPIN Method, she shares her TAPIN message at churches and other organizations across the country. She has been featured on the Tanya Bardo Angels United Podcast, Shelia Mac Show and was the Host of The Brooklyn Cafe TV Show The Editor's Desk. We invite you to connect with you at www.linktr.ee/Brendathesoulutionist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deven Rodriguez commissioned as an Active Duty Army Officer in May of 2020 upon graduating from St. John’s university as the valedictorian of the business school, as well as being ranked top 100 business student in America by Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and other major publications. On top of his military career, Deven is a Certified Professional Life and Leadership Coach and is most passionate about supporting clients in bridging the gap between where they are and where they desire to be. Deven is also a winning ultramarathon runner, and the host of a top 5% podcast in the world, “The One Life Podcast. Deven’s mission is simple: Empower people to love principle focused lives through the virtues of contribution, legacy, fulfillment, and living for a purpose higher than oneself. We invite you to connect with him at https://linktr.ee/DevenRodriguez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denise Duran is a Certified Fearless Living Coach (CFLC) with private and group coaching & consulting practice. With nearly 25 years of experience in professional development, entrepreneurship, team-building, and multiple sales recognition awards, Denise’s motto is practice makes progress! As a Life Coach, she’s committed to creating a collaborative experience while providing life-long tools to support her clients’ continued growth, creativity, and resourcefulness. Denise’s gift for guiding her clients to transform their brick walls into stepping stones for success allows them to accomplish higher levels of achievement and deeper connections to themselves, including their professional and personal relationships. ​ Denise lives in Northern California with her husband of over twenty years. Their active life includes three children and two parents in their multi- generational home, as well as three dogs! Denise participates on several boards connected to community endeavors and when she’s not coaching, with family, serving her community, she loves spending time with friends and entertaining. She’s also a fan of beach time with great books! ​ You are invited to connect with Denise on her website www.deniseduran.com or email her at [email protected]. We invite you to purchase a signed copy of her book at www.firestartersbookproject.com/denise ______________________________________ Being a Spark of Hope in the Midst of Change is making a courageous conscious decision to respond to the adjustment of change in a positive light. The #FIRESTARTERS Book Project is a collection of creative thought leaders who are collaborating, planning, directing, organizing, and creating new ideas to navigate change. ​We understand that a single match, if left alone, will fizzle out quickly. Therefore, when one match ignites another, we build a stronger fire. We start with a tiny spark that ignites hope, creativity, curiosity, fearlessness, connection, kindness, collaboration, mindfulness, community, acceptance, purpose, contribution and love into the world. ​That single spark creates a ripple effect, then gains momentum and spreads like wildfire. ​We create a collective, positive, proactive shift in the world because we are the change we want to see. ​Together, we are #FIRESTARTERS! Join the movement today www.firestartersbookproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian G. Bachand is living proof that life is an evolution. His own journey from being a priest to then an executive in New York City, Toronto and now founder of his own company Evolution Evolution. He inspires professional leaders and organizations to shift from a belief of “what is the work” to “what is the mission” before them. He engages with leaders who feel isolated to align fully with clarity. His expertise in team management and recruitment of top-tier talent brings a refined insight on how to build a conscious culture within organizations. Finally, Brian believes when we ask the question, “What do I desire?” – the truth will intuitively lead us to embrace what is in our heart and evolve us forward. Brian served as Executive Director at both NYU Langone Health and University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, raising millions from investors. As Partner in Executive Search his mandate was on global recruitment for VP – CEO roles within NFP and Private Sector. His own firm Evolution Evolution unites it all. We invite you to connect with him at www.evolutionevolution.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Boubede is a coach, mentor, writer, and speaker who is passionate about inspiring people to become their best selves and leading organizations to high levels of performance. He developed this growth mindset by serving others as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force for over 17 years and was named one of John Maxwell’s 2018 Top 100 Transformational Leaders. Adam is also a contributor to military and industry journals, including Air Force Print News and The Military Engineer. He generates momentum by engaging with non-profit organizations where he works with senior leaders in government and industry and international business executives to facilitate networking events and professional development courses. ​ You can connect with Adam at: www.facebook.com/adam.boubede www.linkedin.com/in/adam-boubede www.instagram.com/adamboubede We invite you to purchase a signed copy of his book at www.firestartersbookproject.com/adam _________________________________ Being a Spark of Hope in the Midst of Change is making a courageous conscious decision to respond to the adjustment of change in a positive light. The #FIRESTARTERS Book Project is a collection of creative thought leaders who are collaborating, planning, directing, organizing, and creating new ideas to navigate change. ​We understand that a single match, if left alone, will fizzle out quickly. Therefore, when one match ignites another, we build a stronger fire. We start with a tiny spark that ignites hope, creativity, curiosity, fearlessness, connection, kindness, collaboration, mindfulness, community, acceptance, purpose, contribution and love into the world. ​That single spark creates a ripple effect, then gains momentum and spreads like wildfire. ​We create a collective, positive, proactive shift in the world because we are the change we want to see. ​Together, we are #FIRESTARTERS! Join the movement today www.firestartersbookproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Francis is a drum coach at Round Rock Drums and also founded Rhythm Workshops. Rhythm Workshops a non-profit dedicated to bringing musical experiences into the community, at no cost to the children – focusing on groups of people who have little access to making music. After years of marching in high school bands, competing in the Jr. Drum Corps, touring with the USAF World Wide Talent Contests and performing in local bands, Ed decided to bring his passion for percussion into the heart of his community where he began teaching as a drum coach. Ed has never forgotten how music and drumming helped him to work through the pain of growing up in an abusive and dysfunctional home environment. The scars may have run deep, but the power of having a positive outlet helped to build his self-confidence and slowly release the otherwise debilitating anxieties building up in the young man. While working with Rhythm Workshops he relates his experiences to young people everywhere. And Ed’s deeply personal story can be found on the pages of ‘From Bullied To Brilliant’. We invite you to connect with Ed at www.roundrockdrums.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph “Joe” Bogdan is a Senior Enlisted Leader in the United States Air Force with more than 20 years of service. He is currently the Chief Enlisted Manager for almost 500 military and civilian engineers at Travis Air Force Base in California. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading, organizing, training, and equipping members to execute missions at home station and abroad. ​He has a wide array of leadership experience in the engineering, communications, and social services career fields and has employed his skills at multiple assignments across the globe. Driven by his passion for helping others reach their professional and personal goals, he continues to be a mentor to hundreds and is a sought-after speaker and instructor on a variety of topics to include resilience, management, and leadership. ​He holds instructional certifications in multiple courses to include Franklin Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Shipley Communications’ Four Lenses and is a Master Resiliency Trainer certified at The University of Pennsylvania. He holds an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with a minor in Homeland Security from the University of Maryland University College and earned his graduate degree in Organizational Leadership at Brandman University, where he is currently an adjunct professor of both undergraduate and graduate leadership studies. ​Joe is also a co-founder of The Llama Leadership website and a host of the Llama Lounge podcast that explores topics on all things life, learning, and leadership. You can reach out to Joe at the Llama Leadership website at www.llamaleadership.com, on his LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/in/jybogdan, or by email at [email protected]. We invite you to purchase a signed copy of his book at www.firestartersbookproject.com/joe __________________________________________________________________________________ Being a Spark of Hope in the Midst of Change is making a courageous conscious decision to respond to the adjustment of change in a positive light. The #FIRESTARTERS Book Project is a collection of creative thought leaders who are collaborating, planning, directing, organizing, and creating new ideas to navigate change. ​We understand that a single match, if left alone, will fizzle out quickly. Therefore, when one match ignites another, we build a stronger fire. We start with a tiny spark that ignites hope, creativity, curiosity, fearlessness, connection, kindness, collaboration, mindfulness, community, acceptance, purpose, contribution and love into the world. ​That single spark creates a ripple effect, then gains momentum and spreads like wildfire. ​We create a collective, positive, proactive shift in the world because we are the change we want to see. ​Together, we are #FIRESTARTERS! Join the movement today www.firestartersbookproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sid Garza-Hillman – writer, nutritionist, podcaster, YouTuber – helps people truly take control of their lives through his unique Small Steps philosophy. Sid is the author of Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto and Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress, and a Thriving Family. His approach is the exact opposite of quick fixes, diets, and exercise DVD’s, focusing rather on long-term, sustainable change, and increased self-esteem and confidence in the process. Sid holds a BA in Philosophy from UCLA, is a public speaker, host of the What Sid Thinks Podcast, certified nutritionist & running coach, and founder of smallsteppers.com. He is the Stanford Inn & Resort’s Wellness Programs Director and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K trail ultramarathon. We invite you to connect with him at smallsteppers.com and sidgarzahillman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technical Sergeant Caleb Pearson is an instructor for professional development at the Air Force Maxwell Gunter Base in Montgomery, Alabama, creating a program for post partum female Airmen and professional bodybuilder and trainer. Also he the host of the Ignite podcast where I had the honor to being the first torch barer on his show. We invite to check out The Ignite Podcast on every podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colonel, US Air Force (retired) Dr Russ Barnes is Chief Strategist for Systro Solutions, an organization development firm specializing in small business. He has more than 30 years' experience drawn from military service, small business ownership, executive coaching, strategy development and organization design consulting. His Purposefully Profitable™ Program guides small business owners in creating and implementing a customized progression. In support of the Purposefully Profitable™ Program, he produced the Purposefully Profitable™ Podcast and the Mission Mapping™ Workshop. Russ speaks publicly on Organizing Your Business for Profitable Growth and CEO Skills for Small Business. He is the best-selling author of Small Business for Servicemembers: 15 Things You Need to Know to be Purposefully Profitable and a co-author of two best-selling books: Gamechangers for Government Contractors and Mission Unstoppable: Extraordinary Stories of Failures Blessings. Dr Barnes received his Bachelor in Business Administration from Manhattan College (NY), his Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, his Master of Science in Strategic Studies from Air University and his PhD in Organization Development from Benedictine University. The title of his dissertation is Organization Design for Small Business: A Discovery of Business Fundamentals for Executing a Purposeful Path to Profitability. Connect with Russ by email - [email protected] or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/rcbarnes). For more information, visit www.systro.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Santiago is a Radio Personality, Coach, Speaker, Prison and Jail Outreach Ministries. She empowers other trauma survivors to invest in themselves by peeling away the artichoke layers that we are to get to the heart of it and heal. Her passion is to help guide others to breakthrough their habits, hang-ups, hurts, and fears by transforming their traumas into treasure in order to find their true purpose for God's glory alone. Her motto is not my fish to fry & not my pan. Feel free to reach her at https://m.facebook.com/breathelikekim/ and listen to her radio show on http://www.foxtrapradio.com/?displaywp_project=breathe-like-kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kansas City native and Veteran, Robert Reed, finds inspiration in many places and has traveled and worked as a chef to New York, D.C. Charleston, As an artist and Chef, which has influenced his creative style and process. A diagnosis of ALS late 2019 gave him the opportunity to find new ways to express himself artistically. Robert produces Never Call me Again Podcast with a focus on Artists, creators and musicians. Robert also works as a YouTube content creator. “Live like you’re living, Be willing to live” https://youtu.be/FXtoAk2NvZM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wayne Mulder is currently a law enforcement officer and the host of the On The Blue Line Podcast. Working in a life and death career has offered Wayne a unique perspective when it comes to living and not simply being alive. He is an advocate for the concept of total wellness (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), and not a compartmentalized approach to wellbeing. He has developed his podcast around that mission to provide positive insight, guidance and entertainment from those who are fellow sojourners on the amazing path that we call life. Find out more about Wayne on his website https://ontheblueline.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oleg Lougheed’s start in life was inauspicious. At 9 years old, he relinquished his parents' rights and entered the Russian orphanage. At 12 years old, he decided to be adopted into a new family, in a new country, halfway across the world, to start a new life. At 24 years old, he began his journey of helping others live the life they have always dreamed of, despite their hardships and misfortunes by allowing them to recognize the uniqueness and worth within their own story. His podcasts Overcoming Odds Podcast and The Power of Your Story Podcast are on all podcast platforms. You are invited to find out more about Oleg on his website www.overcomingodds.today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master Sergeant Josh White was part of the 509th Base Honor Guard, Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) Missouri , where he led the Base Honor Guard Mission at the Air Force’s only B-2 Bomb Wing. His mission is to provide military funeral honors to over 1000 veterans a year across an area of responsibility spanning 70,400 square miles and 118 counties within Missouri and Kansas. He also supports 500 civic events a year to include retirements, changes of command, parades, and professional sporting events. He executes the mission by ensuring 62 assigned Airmen are outfitted and expertly trained in perfecting all movements throughout every drill and ceremony while creating avenues for Airman development, mentoring, and leadership roles. Now he serves as being in charge of community health at Eglin AF Base. Also you can find out more about his podcast at https://linktr.ee/HeroFront Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Adams Pertuis is the creator and founder of light beamers and the Light beamers Community. She is a former television journalist and worked in Video Marketing for over 20 years. It's her belief that Everybody Has A Story! She is a Visibility and Media specialist and is in the business of storytelling. She’s fascinated with getting to the Core of what that story is. April’s career spans more than 30 years as a journalist, producer, writer, and positive encourager. She is an award-winning video journalist who has worked for CBS Television, HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, and numerous private industries where she has interviewed thousands of people and crafted their story as a result. Today, April works with people and brands to help them tell their story in a more authentic way so they can reach more customers, attract new clients, grow their audience, and ultimately tap into their true power. You are welcome to connect with her at Website: www.LIGHTbeamers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightbeamers/ Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIGHTbeamersCommunity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeamers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As founder and Chief Heart Officer of Going All In Performance Group, Dawn Ammons is a sought after strategy and leadership consultant, executive coach and motivational author. She works with companies to improve their teams through their biggest asset – their people. Measured investment in people leads to bottom- line growth. Prior to starting her own company, she spent over 20 years in the gaming industry working as a top executive with Harrah's Entertainment, Caesars Entertainment, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and others. She held top positions such as Corporate Vice President of Training, Vice President of Operations, and Vice President of Human Resources with Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment. Randy retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the Air Force after 36 years. https://www.goingallin.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“This one time at band camp . . .” To most people, this is simply a well-known line from a popular movie. To Darren Sliva, the moment that irrevocably changed his life forever happened “this one time at band camp.” Darren was the victim of a bully. Thirty-six years and eight surgeries later, Darren has fought to overcome all the challenges he faced because of that one moment in time. Today, he is many things, but never a victim—never again. Darren is the CEO of Maximum Wealth Solutions, however his true love is coaching. He is a master certified life coach with certifications in goal setting, happiness, life purpose and professional life. He is the dedicated group coach for Body Spartan and dedicated to helping others overcome their own challenges with a deep compassion, sense of humor, and determination. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrensliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Koerpel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Firebuilders.io. Previously a ship captain and Alaskan wilderness guide, Josh worked for years as a 'special projects' mechanical designer for clients like Disney, Cirque du Soleil and Metallica...only to begin building his own software solutions and transitioning to B2B SaaS products full time from the road...riding across the country on a vintage bmw motorcycle. www.firebuilders.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Schwartz is the Program Manager and Director of State Engagements for Tesla Government, where he oversees all aspects of program development and execution. He Tesla in 2014, and the following year moved into Director of Content Position where his portfolios included content creation and development, data management, research methodologies, and strategic relationship Ben is a national security, government, and technology specialist with experience in consulting, data management and visualization, geospatial applications, and research and analysis. He has served customers from organizations across the interagency and military, and is also experienced in working with NGOs and the private sector. Our clients love Ben, because he's passionate about finding technological and data-driven solutions to help solve some of the world's toughest challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Layne Gneiting helps people excel through adventure. He teaches leadership at ASU, and runs his own leadership development company. As part of his course Layne has led groups by bicycle through Europe, Iceland, New Zealand, and recently India. His lifetime aim is to cycle every country in the world. His website is www.wayofthehero.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2017, he founded Rob Campbell Leadership, a leadership coaching, and speaking business helping organizations grow leaders and increase employee engagement. Rob is a 30-year practitioner and student of leadership. He is a John Maxwell certified executive leadership coach and speaker. Colonel Rob Campbell began his service in the Army as an infantry officer in 1990. In a career spanning 27 years, Rob served as the Commander or CEO of an infantry brigade of nearly 5,000 men and women in the 101st Airborne Division. He is an Army Ranger, Parachutist, and combat veteran of our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rob is decorated with the Combat Infantryman's Badge and three Bronze Star medals. He served during recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Rob has written two best-selling books, one on leadership and the other on military transition. Rob also serves as the Executive Director for VETtoCEO, a veteran entrepreneurship program. In this role he made curriculum improvements, boosted social media presence, and formed strategic partnerships. His website is www.robcampbellleadership.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices