The Shá Sparks Show

Dan Woerheide is the founder of ProGrowthVA and host of the ProGrowth Podcast. He is a transformation coach and marketing enthusiast, who is passionate about helping others break the barriers that are holding them back from achieving more in their businesses and their lives. His mission is to "help more people better" and his unique background includes Army Veteran, former StoryBrand Certified Guide, former Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach, 48 Days Seminar Facilitator, and 48 Days Coaching Mastery student. He enjoys most anything and everything outdoors (especially if it involves the beach or is near the water) and is still determined to learn how to surf… His website is www.progrowthva.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Komar CEO of Culture Guide. The company teaches CEOs and other leaders how to build great organizational cultures using the process that he developed over his 30+ year Army career. He served over 31 years on active duty in a variety of positions and retired at the end of 2018 as a Brigadier General. BG Komar’s career enabled him to travel and live all over the US as well as across the world. He is a veteran of Operations Deserts Shield and Desert Storm as well as Operation Enduring Freedom. He’s writing a book and speaks on this topic as well. His website www.guidingculture.com And you can find him on LinkedIn at Dave Komar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancer Cartel was founded with the important mission to provide financial resources and relief to those fighting cancer. Those in the fight should be able to focus 100% on getting well, not how much cancer is costing them. We fund our mission by collecting and selling donated, luxury handbags, shoes, jewelry, clothing and accessories on our website and at events. Cancer Cartel also has a branded clothing line which donates 100% of the profit back to our initiative. We accept monetary donations and fund our operation with grants from community foundations and individual donors. From gas money to groceries, power bills to mortgage payments, we are cleaning up the cost of cancer. Find out more info on their website at www.cancercartel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up with a father who was unwilfully 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 to re-ignite their passion into a more aligned purpose and transform it into increased profit. She knows that if she can take her own traumatic experiences and transform them into a treasure, then so can you! She 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, host of “Hey Shā, What Do I Say?” Facebook Live Show, author of “How to Get Your Voice Back”, and Co-Founder of #FIRESTARTERS Book Project. Website www.shasparks.com #FIRESTARTERS Book Project https://firestartersbookproject.com/ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sha-sparks Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iamshasparks/ Podcast on all platforms The Power of Investing in People Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Williams is the founder of After Action Network, an online non-profit network database for Veterans and civilians who are in need of resources. He started his career in fire academy before joining the Marines. Where he was a part of the team in the Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts. Then he attended the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education where he earned the rank of Sergeant. Following his medical discharge, Mr. Williams returned home to attend the Kansas City Art Institute. While at KCAI, he founded the Endowment for Veterans Art Campaign (EVAC) and Operation: Art, which was designed specifically to support veterans in their pursuit of the arts, and now has evolved over time into the current After Action Network. His website is afteractionnetwork.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lieutenant Colonel Erika King is the Program and Policy Evaluation Branch Chief for the Mental Health Division at Air Force Medical Readiness Agency. She wears many hats and in a prior role she led quality assurance and research projects that inform service delivery in Mental Health, Family Advocacy, Exceptional Family Member, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment programs. You can connect with her on Linked at www.linkedin.com/in/erikalking/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Daniel E. Harris is a 30-year veteran of the U.S. armed forces He is founder and CEO of Muddy Boots Leadership. Muddy Boots is a leadership development organization that specializes in developing managers and supervisors into leaders. LTC Harris is also an adjunct professor teaching graduate-level business courses for the Masters of Science degree in Organizational Leadership at Mercy College. His website is www.muddybootsleadership.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technical Sergeant Edward C. Bodenheimer III (Tripp) is an Instructor for Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course (EPMEIC), Barnes Center, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Alabama. Also, he is the founder and host of The Shadows Podcast. And he is certified from Giant Worldwide as an instructor for 5 Voices: How to Discover Your Leadership Voice and 5 Gears: How to be Present and Productive when There Is Never Enough Time. His podcast website is www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast.com 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

Named the 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year, a 2019 Top 30 Women Military Influencer, the 2019 Colorado Springs Legacy Woman of Influence, a 2020 Remarkable Woman, and a 2021 American Constitution Award winner, Kristen Christy is embedded in all aspects of the US military community. She is a co-founder of the non-profit National Veterans Vocational Village (NV3), a sponsor of the 9-8-8 suicide prevention lifeline phone number, and creator of National Resilience Day – March 4th and Conquer…your fears, insecurities, disappointments, and challenges. Also, she is breaking barriers as the first woman and military spouse in 78 years to Chair the Military Affairs Council of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Executive Vice President of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Rocky Mountain Chapter. She is a certified Master Resilience Trainer. An Air Force family member her entire life, Kristen is speaking across the globe about surviving some of the most difficult tests she has endured in her life, including the devastating aftermath of her first husband’s suicide. Be inspired by her story and the takeaways to arm yourselves with the weapons needed to combat daily battles and come through them stronger. Her website is www.kristenchristyllc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. He is driven to Inspire others and he measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire. C-Roc has mastered the ability to zero in on the linchpin of an organization and has helped many businesses exceed their initial goals and expectations. He’s consumed with the passion to help people break free from the confines of complacency and propel to untapped levels of success. No stranger to setbacks himself, C-Roc has built a highly successful mortgage division with his best friends, twice! In 2020 he was named #1 on the list of Top Mortgage Professionals by Yahoo! Finance. Whether it is his business partners, employees, clients or anyone looking to excel at their business, personal life or develop a winner’s mentality, C-Roc is ready for the challenge. His website is https://www.themikecroc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jedidiah Collins CFP® is a former NFL player, Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and adjunct professor at Washington State University who after being cut 12 times became the #1 Fullback in the NFL. He took many principles and behaviors away from the game of football but was also faced with the reality of how unprepared he was for the financial opportunity of professional sports. This dilemma drove him to study for his Certification in Financial Planning while he was still playing in the NFL. Transitioning away from football, Jed knew he would pursue real life experience with his CFP ® and went to work in Wealth Management. Although a great career, Jed quickly discovered helping the wealthy was not his passion. His passion was delivering financial wellness workshops for those at the beginning of their financial journey, not the end. The Money Vehicle workshops, best-selling book Your Money Vehicle, and virtual course are on a mission to empower young professionals how to U.S.E. money (Understand, Strategize, Efficient). Hi website is https://jedidiahcollins.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Gibson founded and currently acts as the Executive Director of Relentless Pursuit Outreach & Recovery (RPOR). RPOR is a community-centered, faith-based organization dedicated to eradicating human trafficking. As an organization, Relentless Pursuit strives to heal and restore survivors, bring justice to offenders, educate others on prevention and awareness, and be leaders in the community in order to end the exploitation of human beings. You are welcome to check out his website at www.rpor.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Gibson was born into a Navy career family, he decided to join the Army because he couldn’t swim, where he served as a Combat Medic for 26 years. He is the Founder and President of Project Diehard. While self medicating with alcohol and at one point put a .45 in his mouth ready to pull the trigger, when he was interrupted with a phone call. Later on, he realized his purpose was to help other veterans who are thinking about doing the same thing. He founded Project Diehard to fight the war on veteran suicide and to assist his brothers and sisters in getting the help they need. You can find out more at his website on projectdiehard.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty years ago, Kevin White needed food for his family. God said, “Feed others and your family will eat too.” Today the organization Kevin founded, With Love From Jesus Ministries, continues to distribute millions of dollars a year in needed resources to high need populations. Kevin’s family never missed a meal, and Kevin went from barely surviving to thriving because of Audacious Generosity. Which happens to be the title of his newly released book, Audacious Generosity How to Experience, Receive, and Give More Than You Ever Thought Possible For ten years, Kevin has been the founder/executive director of Global Hope India, a mission organization to Indian Nationals. He’s traveled to India fifty times hosting a thousand people on mission trips. His website is www.kevinwhite.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Summer Watson is the Founder of KORE Women, LLC. KORE Women is a unique home for the hearts and souls of women, where they can Kinetically connect, Organically learn from one another, Reshape lives through diverse interaction, and Energize one another to promote change. KORE Women strives to support women through shared wisdom, kindness, mentorship, and guidance as well as the use of films and podcasts to share their journeys, stories, and strategies to support success. Based on the supportive women in her life who have inspired her, Summer developed KORE Women to create a business that she loves and for which she could apply her wisdom, education, and experience to support women in developing and achieving their personal and professional goals through strategic empowerment coaching. As a military spouse for 20-plus years, she has put much of her energy into creating programs for military families and advocating for their needs. She is currently the Senior Executive Director of the Warrior Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports veterans through community outreach, provides education through films, and provides internship opportunities for university students. She has published a phenomenological study, “Effects of the War in Iraq on Military Marriages,” in which she studied six factors that affect military marriages separated by war. She also recently published her new book, "F*ck Yeah! Get Real with Strong Language." This book is a strategic approach to understanding your personal beliefs and values. Summer’s passion is strategic empowerment coaching and, more specifically, empowering and connecting women to embrace their renewed passion for life. KORE Women is a place where women can find strength, courage, inspiration, and empowerment strategies that they can apply to their lives. Her website is korewomen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Lane is the Founder of Tim Lane Fitness. He helps countless children and adults develop their love for martial arts, fitness, health and wellness. In 1978, Tim started competing in Martial Arts. His early years of training did not come easy – to be the first one inside the doors of the gym where he trained, he spent many sleepless nights behind the facility looking for shelter. All of it paid off when the up-and-coming fighter started winning titles. In 2001, Tim won his first international title. In 2002, Tim achieved his lifelong Dream and won the World USKBA title. Tim retired from competition in 2006. In 2016- Become the Creator of Stickboxing, the art of connection Not content with being an in-demand trainer, Tim also invented a martial art of his own from 40 years of studying the craft. Tim’s brand-new practice is unlike any the world has ever seen, and combines techniques from katas, boxing, defense, and weapons. To widen the impact of his innovation, Tim Lane Fitness now offers on-demand video instructional series as well as personal training, group fitness classes, nutrition advice, and more. You can find more information on his website at www.timlanefitness.com and the non profit that he works with www.vetsandplayers.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mason is a motivational and keynote speaker -- focusing on connecting us to our higher purpose, to build a better self and a better world -- as well as the host of "Scott Mason's Purpose highway" podcast. Additionally, he is the Principal of Scott Mason, LLC, which provides small business consulting services regarding operations, revenue growth, and strategy/planning, in addition to leadership and management mentoring services. Prior to that, he was the co-Principal and President of The Brooklyn Press, a silkscreen printing company with locations in NYC and Newburgh, NY. Previously, Scott was the General Counsel and Vice-President of Operations for Urban Resource Institute, the USA's largest provider of domestic violence shelter services and an operator of homeless shelters. He also spent nearly 20 years in executive and in-house counsel positions with various City of New York agencies, including a time as the second-in-command of the agency which operates the City's administrative tribunal system. You can find out more information at his website www.scottmassonllc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. An international trainer, TEDx presenter and consultant, he specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday business situations. Brian spent more than 30 years in the insurance industry and is one of only 20 individuals in the world who currently holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation. Brian’s book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, was named one of the Top 100 Influential Books of All Time by BookAuthority. You can find out more about Brian on his website www.influencepeople.biz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Croll is Business Growth Strategist, with extensive experience in E-commerce, entrepreneurship, and organization development. His experience spans from owning a service-based company to building a multi-million dollar Ecom business. What sets him apart is his ability to communicate a complex business strategy into a step-by-step action plan. It is the connection and sharing on a personal level that creates relevance to his message for marketing and strategy. He has been certified as a coach for AGS, Kidlead, and holds master's degrees in leadership development. He teaches weekly for several groups and writes for publications. Also he is the co-host of Business to Business made Simple podcast. Join him at www. timcroll.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden Scoop concept has been in the making for over 3 years. We are modeled after two successful companies centered on employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we just married the two ideas! We envision a world where people with special needs are set up for success and belong to a community where everyone’s gifts are valued. Top that off with a menu of culinarily-exquisite homemade ice creams and a signature KC coffee blend, and you’ve got an experience like no other. The Golden Scoop's mission is to provide meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities; to foster an environment where our employees are mentored, inspired, and equipped to succeed in their jobs and their lives; to offer amazing made-from-scratch products; and to provide an inclusive, joyful customer experience that keeps people coming back for another scoop. Their website is www.thegoldenscoop.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason McClaren is a former Air Force Firefighter turned safety and emergency preparedness consultant, who after following his childhood dream to be an Airman was thrust into a tailspin after a tragedy struck his family. After his departure from the military he has dedicated his life to public safety, emergency preparedness and volunteer service. He has gone on to launch a business and a non-profit organization that aids first responders and military personnel. His consulting firm, Jason McClaren and Associates fosters transformation by providing emergency preparedness consulting services to create excellent engagement cultures for companies in all industries. To make an even bigger impact and inspire change he co-founded Go Heroes Inc., a non-profit, that develops activities for first responders and veterans, providing them with skills and knowledge that will best suit them for their future roles. His website www.jasonmcclaren.info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Hofmann spent 26 years serving in the Army with many of those years serving with the US Army Corps of Engineers as a commissioned officer before retiring as a Colonel. An advocate for military veterans, he has served as Board Chairman for Warriors’ Ascent, a non-profit that assists Veterans and First Responders suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. He is the Founder of “Team Leadville”, a high-altitude marathon team that raises funds for veteran causes. This group has raised over $216,000 to date. Tony is also a Fellow in the Society of American Military Engineers and a previous President of the Greater Kansas City Post. Also, Tony is an avid long distance runner and has completed the storied Boston Marathon 13 times (including 12 years straight) as well as the legendary Leadville 100 mile trail run (elevations to 12,600 feet) in addition to numerous other marathons/ultra marathons. He is the author of Embracing Grit: How a Flatland Veteran Conquered the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon. His purpose is simple: Inspire others to self-improvement through action and word. You can buy his book and find out more at www.tonyhofmanngrit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sejal Thakkar is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than fifteen years of experience advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams. Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to executives, managers, and individual contributors bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists. She continues to provide legal counsel including investigations regarding harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, misconduct and other topics with that same passion. No matter the context, her passion for helping clients understand the value of more harmonious workplaces - and the path to getting there - is always front and center. You can find more info on her website www.trainxtra.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Herst is the Host and Producer of One More Thing Before You Go Podcast. He is also an Author, Screenwriter, Director, and Retired Police Sergeant, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on Performance and Digital Media. A husband, a father, and a lover of all animals, a vegan who has managed his disease with a naturopathic way of life. A lover of nature, art, creative arts in healing, writing, movies, and TV. You can find out more information about Michael on his website https://www.beforeyougopodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Hinz, MBA, is the gentle soul and financial coach behind Adulting With Money. For seven years, Dan has taught couples how to unite–not fight–over money whether they want to crush debt faster, buy a house sooner, or just want to get on the same page. His guides on How to Talk About Money with Your Spouse: The Ultimate Guide and Couples Crushing Debt teaches couples how to be on the same page with money by focusing on meaningful, lifelong habits and sprinkling in some helpful hacks. Dan also draws on his experience as an adjunct professor in finance when guiding couples towards financial and marital bliss You can sign up for his guide at adultingwithmoney.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Michele Haley believes that education is a right not a privilege. She founded the non-profit TogetherWell after an incident in her own family clearly demonstrated the critical role that education can play in addressing mental health issues. Her deep understanding of the mental health field comes from 15 years of experience in a variety of different roles — including CEO, therapist, researcher, thesis chair, and adjunct professor. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, in psychology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, as well as Masters and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in San Francisco. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area. You can find out more info togetherwell.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Visnic is a Certified Fearless Living Coach (CFLC), Certified Fearless Trainer (CFT), and is the founder of Reclamation Collaborative. Having spent 20+ years as a working professional in the construction industry, Jeff has witnessed and experienced first-hand the impact your job can have on the other areas of your life if you don't vigilantly protect them. He hopes to help others avoid some of the mistakes he made along the way. Jeff guides his clients as they align what they want with who they are. He provides the skills and tools people need to identify the elements of their lives that are most important and the support and accountability to help them figure out how to integrate more of them into their life. https://www.reclaim-me.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Emmy-Award winner and repeat Oprah guest, Rhonda Britten was the first Life Coach on reality television in the world on the first-show of its kind, Life Doctor (Second Season the series name was changed to Help Me Rhonda). Next, Rhonda changed lives on the hit NBC reality show Starting Over and named its “most valuable player” by The New York Times and heralded as “America’s Favorite Life Coach” by TV Guide. To date, Rhonda has altered lives in over 600 episodes of reality television that aired in more than 25 countries and impacted millions worldwide. As a world class keynote speaker, television personality and master life coach, Rhonda is a recipient of the “Smart Women of the Year” Award, “Coach of the Year,” a blog favorite at HuffingtonPost.com, speaks at TedX and for numerous corporations and organizations such as; Southwest Airlines, Blue Shield of California, Northrup Grumman and many more. Also Rhonda has four books including her bestselling Fearless Living, Change Your Life in 30 Days, Fearless Loving and Do I Look Fat in This. To find out more about Rhonda her website is www.fearlessliving.org To receive your free generous gift of Stretch, Risk and Die from Rhonda, use this link: https://bit.ly/3dJQYTv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Montgomery is the CEO/Founder of KC Cattle Company. They provide the highest quality Wagyu beef via mail order to consumers in all 50 states. His company is 100% veteran owned and operated. He began his career in the Army in 75th Ranger Regiment. While serving as a Ranger, Patrick completed two combat deployments to Afghanistan. KC Cattle Company was founded with the mindset of bridging the gap between agriculture and the end consumer. You can find out more about Pat and order his famous hot dogs at www.kccattlecompany.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mbiotidem Bassey is on a mission to help busy but stuck professionals turn their gifts into profit so they can dedicate their time and energy to those things that matters most to them. His books, materials and courses are how to manuals that provide step by step guidelines to help anyone achieve sustainable results. With a career spanning over eighteen years in leadership, coaching, consulting, speaking, and mentoring. Mbiotidem is working diligently to impact over a million lives with his message in the next five years. He is a committed student of personal development and the author of two books, In Pursuit of Purpose: Proven Steps to Achieve an Uncommon Life Now and the bestselling author of Entering the Zone of Success: How Ordinary People can Achieve Extraordinary Results Against All Odds. You can find out more details and purchase his books on his website www.enteringthezoneofsuccess.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffrey Lodick retired from the Army after a 20-year career as a Squadron Sergeant Major. He has continued his service by assisting transitioning Service Members as a Career Readiness Instructor for FourBlock and is the host of On The Other Side: Leadership After Transition, a podcast designed specifically to allow experienced Veterans and those who truly want to assist Veterans the ability to provide insight on leadership and the transition process. During his time as a Drill Sergeant, he found his passion to help those who truly wanted to help themselves and who were simply asking for guidance. With his passion for life and his desire to teach, coach, and mentor, upon his retirement, he opened Change Your Forecast, LLC, an organization that uses organized sports to teach life and leadership lessons to student athletes at both high school and collegiate level. Also, He is an inspirational speaker, sits on the Board of Director for the National Speakers Association Central Florida, and a member of Toastmasters. His book, Life’s A Game. Who Knew it was Baseball? will be released in the last quarter of 2020 along with the launch of his new podcast, Life’s A Game, Who Knew it was….?, where life and leadership lessons will be pulled from the games in which people grew up playing, from professional/collegiate athletes and coaches, to men and women whose lives were impacted by the game of sport. And he is also the co-Founder of Military Podcast Network and co-creator of Military Creator Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler D. Smith is an author, pastor, NBA sportswriter, and coach. He has also worked in the Christian music industry. He and his wife Katelyn live in Indiana with their two daughters, Addi and Ellie. You can find out more about Tyler on the website https://www.searchingforseven.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Sanderson is the Co-Founder of Surf Waves Enjoy Life, SWEL, a nonprofit that seeks to reinvigorate our nation's heroes through surfing. Having experienced personal and professional traumas, Rob Sanderson is a sympathetic peer for Veterans and First Responders and well suited to guide them to the path of decompression. SWEL provides the means to disconnect and process stress through the healing power of the ocean. As a surf coach, he understands first hand how Veterans and First Responders benefit from the surf and ocean decompression. Also as a Police Sergeant with 18 years of dedicated service and commitment to excellence in public safety, he has been a leader in all aspects of policing. His motto is DECOMPRESS * DISCONNECT * REINVIGORATE You can find out more info at http://theSWEL.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Native of suburban Philadelphia and Chicago, Joel Goldberg has worked as part of the Royals’ broadcast team for FOX Sports Kansas City since 2008 and serves as the television play-by-play voice for the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks. Joel has spent nearly 25 years in television, developing and maintaining relationships with professional athletes, coaches, and team management. He has become a powerful public speaker and presenter, talking with groups about the networking principles he’s learned from his experiences of interviewing successful icons. Joel drives home a strong message of personal perseverance tailored to each and every audience and focuses on delivery impact for growth. He went from covering Brett Favre and the Packers to Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk and the Rams after a move to St. Louis. Joel was awarded the 2001 Mid-America Emmy Award for Sports Reporting. Also, he has traveled to multiple World Series, Super Bowls and NHL playoffs during the nine years at Fox affiliate in St. Louis and Fox Sports Midwest, reporting on stars like Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols. Back in 2008, he relocated his family to Kansas City and witnessed the emergence of Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and the 2015 World Champion Royals. He became and continues to be an integral part of the Royals’ broadcast team and the overall Kansas City community. More information about Joel can be found on his website https://joelgoldbergmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Killoy is a U.S. Marine Veteran turned blogger, life coach, speaker, and podcaster whose mission is to bring Military Veteran Dads home to their families. Ben understands the dynamics of being a father and a veteran as he and his wife have three children. Ben went through what most transitioning veterans go through, the feeling of needing to redefine their identity outside of the structure of the military and rediscovering your passion and purpose for life. A seminar changed it all for him and allowed him to discover his passion for leadership and helping other veterans and Dads be the best parents they can. Since that seminar he has been on a mission to master leadership principles and use his passion for leadership to help dads understand who they are, develop their skills to overcome adversity, and to own their life choices to enable them to truly come home to their families. Find out more about Ben on his website www.militaryveterandad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farnoosh Brock went from electrical engineer and rising leader at a Fortune 100 company to a coach, speaker, author, and trainer in 2011 when she started her coaching & consulting company. She believes that changing our conversations from selling to serving can be a competitive advantage in business, career, and life. In addition to her book, The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business, she is the creator of several leadership & advancement courses. Learn more at www.farnooshbrock.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Dumas started his profession in human services as a substance use counselor for several years for a reputable organization in the Kansas City area. In the spring of 2016, he made the courageous decision to use his God given abilities to build his dream by starting The Dumas Company Personal Development. Gary remains proactive in developing his skills in being the best that he can be. Being one that has battled addiction, he knows first - hand the unforeseen enslavement that it can produce, not to mention some long term effects that it can cause. He is recognized as a credentialed counselor, Certified Professional Coach, Wellness Coaching & Trauma Informed care 'train the trainer' credentials from the Department of Mental Health. He is qualified to do what he does based on his own experiences and strong will developed in overcoming challenges. Because of his once need for encouragement and inspiration through challenging times, Gary's motto has become “The very things he once needed in life is what he gives to others” Also, Gary is an inspirational speaker as well as a 6 time author. Even his titles are inspiring. The book titles include “Regain Your Momentum”, “Millionaire Level Mentorship” and “Introducing The New You” as well as several more. And he created The G-Series Skincare for Men. It is a top notch skin line for the well groomed man. You can buy his books and skin care at www.garydumas.info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Bogdan is a United States Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader currently assigned to the role of Superintendent of the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California. He has worked in various leadership capacities throughout his 19-year career and currently oversees almost 500 military and civilian personnel. Also, he an adjunct professor of undergraduate and graduate leadership studies at Brandman University. Currently teaching an undergrad class on Leading in Diverse and Multicultural Organizations And Joe is the co-founder of Llama-Leadership , a blog website and the Llama Lounge Podcast that delivers content of topics encompassing all things life, learning, and leadership. You can learn more about the Llama Leadership at www.llama-leadership.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Boubede is an Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader with 17 years of active duty experience, currently serving as the Superintendent of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in Kuwait. He is responsible for providing operations, maintenance, force protection, engineering, and emergency services for the largest logistics operations hub in the Central Command area of operations. Also, for the last 6 years,he has been a member and now he serves on the National Board for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) as an Elected Director. SAME is a diverse organization that routinely invests in the development of its members. This professional association seeks to develop leaders supporting the defense of our Nation. SAME provides fantastic networking opportunities, plenty of options for volunteering, including technical information through webinars and publications. Next, he will return back to the states before his next assignment in Germany. You can find out more information about SAME at www.same.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faizun Kamal is an award-winning franchise coach, nationally renowned public speaker, and best selling author. As CEO of The Franchise Pros, Faizun coaches people nationwide on making the transition from employee to entrepreneur. Her best selling book, “The Right Franchise for You: Escape the 9 to 5, Generate Wealth, & Live Life on Your Terms”, is the guide that thousands of clients have used to find their “perfect fit” franchise! Her unique style of inspirational coaching coupled with swift doses of tough love encourages clients to embrace chaos, fear, insecurity and uncertainty as doorways of opportunity. She has helped countless individuals find their perfect fit franchise based on individualized assessments of their personal, lifestyle and income goals. She guides clients to proactively move beyond career burnout to build a sustainable career that they love! As a former Fortune 15 Executive with 20+ years of experience in entrepreneurial, corporate, multinational & nonprofit settings on three continents, Faizun tackles the topics of taking responsible risks to create career pivots, the art of finding the “perfect fit” business, and strategically making the leap from executive to entrepreneur. To find out more info about franchise ownership, please send email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO, TEDx speaker and host of The People Catalysts Podcast, Karla Nelson, launched her first of many companies at the age of 20. Karla quickly learned the key to any successful endeavor is to know how to facilitate and enable your team. The People Catalysts teach and license their proven methodology and how to be 3-8 times more effective. They have trained The WHO-DO™ Method to 25+ of the Fortune 100 and thousands of mid-market companies and startups. The WHO-DO™ method enables 100% buy-in and produces better results with happier people. Her website is www.thepeoplecatalysts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Adam Bird is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Heroes Media Group LLC. Heroes Media Group (HMG) is a Digital Media Branding platform committed to providing a voice for our community heroes and those who support them. HMG is committed to providing education, entertainment and empowerment to: Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, Firefighters, First Responders, Law Enforcement, Educators, Medical Professionals, and Clergy. He is an experienced entrepreneur and leader in building companies, educating, training and mentoring and empowering teams to success. Ultimately, Adam founded HMG to create jobs and reorganize the way media is consumed, delivered and trusted on a global scale. Check out all that he does at www.heroesmediagroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blenders Eyewear was founded in 2012 by Chase Fisher. The idea spawned when Chase went to see one of his favorite DJs at a Downtown San Diego nightclub. His neon green “beater” sunglasses received an overwhelmingly positive response, and what started out as a night full of close friends and good music quickly escalated into a full-fledged obsession with sunglasses. After further research Chase learned that one company lords over approximately 80% of the global sunglasses market, he knew it was a broken system begging for disruption. And disrupt he did. Chase believes in the hustle, he started a grassroots effort buoyed by social media and his SDSU network, selling shades out of his backpack while doubling as a surf coach during the company’s first year. He leveraged his background as a sponsored athlete (surfing, snowboarding) to develop sunnies with scintillating style and adventurous spirit—the visual embodiment of the company’s "live in forward motion" maxim. It’s been this steadfast self-determination—and the combined efforts of the San Diego-based company’s 32-person team—that’s established Blenders as one of America’s fastest-growing sunglasses brands today. In addition, Blenders worked with Direct Relief to produce 30,000 pairs of safety goggles to help fill the shortages. These goggles were supplied to regional and state hospitals that were hit the hardest. In the month of April, a portion of all proceeds were donated to Direct Relief to support their cause. Our goal was to raise $100,000. And with your help, Blenders reached their goal! You can check out his website at blenderseyewear.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurie Sudbrink is the founder and president of Unlimited Coaching Solutions, Inc. Her proprietary system of GRIT® (Generosity, Respect, Integrity, and Truth) has inspired thousands of participants to take control of their own happiness and productivity at work. Laurie is widely known as an executive coach and dynamic speaker whose work ranges from small organizations to fortune 500 companies. She has delivered strategic retreats, workshops and keynotes at businesses as well as conferences around the world. You can find Laurie’s book “Leading With GRIT” as well as her productivity Planner “Get Your GRIT Together” on Amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Schlichte Sanchez is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who currently hosts the Lyme Voice Podcast. The aim of each episode is to educate, encourage and inspire people who are living with and battling complex chronic illnesses. Through an intense decade of suffering and treatment protocols, she created the next steps coaching program called Fight.Heal.Live. Fighting is a MINDSET, healing consists of CHOICES and living, truly LIVING a life of authenticity, and empowerment is the reward! This format empowers people to change their lives in spite of the unfathomable physical, emotional, and financial obstacles they face. She works as a full-time advocate through her company Vigor For Life, LLC. She lives in CO with her husband, 2 out of their 5 kiddos, and 2 dogs surrounded by the tranquility and healing aspects of mountain life. You can find her podcast on all platforms at Lyme Voice: www.LymeVoice.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott is the host of the Time To Shine Today Podcast. He shares ideas (Knowledge Nuggets) to help individuals and teams to Level UP both in business and personal. Scott is a Veteran of the United States Navy with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. A true Go-Giver. Loves the beach, fitness, yoga and volunteering To find out more on The Time To Shine Today Podcast and Upcoming Book: Level UP, It's Your Time To Shine check out Scott's website: https://timetoshinetoday.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Johnson is an Author, Speaker, Sales Champion, and Business Coach, who has worked as a sales leader, business consultant, and mentor for over 20 years. Joyce began her career in professional sports and later entered the telecommunications industry leading to a role as Sales Director in Global markets. Experienced in In her previous sales role, Joyce finished at the (#1) for two consecutive years 2017 and 2018. As a top performer for a distribution company, Joyce has led strategic account management and business development for multiple oil and gas customers, US and export business; including, cross border agreements between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Passionate about mentorship and development of college students, Joyce has published three books “Why Sales for College Students”, “Top 10 Sales Tips for College Grads” and “Get A Job Today- Five Things You Need to Know” is a series of guides to coach students on personal growth and development of their career path. And she is also a co-author, in the book "Visionistas, Women Who Think Outside the Box." Check out her website for more info on her "Why Sales Leadership Retreat" at http://iamjoycejohnson.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Robinson is a social entrepreneur, speaker, and trusted business advisor, in San Diego, California. In John's first 15 years of his career, he spent his time as a marketing executive at General Electric, Discover Card, Citibank, and AT&T. For the past 10+ years, John has run Backup CEO, a successful small business consulting practice, which serves businesses between $0 to $40M in revenue. The business model combines the art form of entrepreneurship with emotional intelligence while paying close attention to extraordinary life balance. This unique approach raises the quality of life satisfaction, reduces unnecessary stress, and depression for entrepreneurs. Most recently, John launched My Backup CEO, a global collaboration to bring needed small business support to all people; especially people of color. This project is designed to raise the levels of confidence and capabilities in soon-to-be and existing entrepreneurs so they are well-positioned to have sustainable businesses. You can reach John on his website www.backupceo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major General John Gronski is a much sought-after public speaker and leadership seminar facilitator. He is the author of the book, “The Ride of Our Lives, Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love.” John retired from the Army in 2019 after 40 years of service on active duty and in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He is a decorated combat Veteran and as a brigade commander, he led over 5,000 American Soldiers and Marines in Ramadi, Iraq in 2005 and 2006. He also commanded the 28th Infantry Division from 2012 to 2016 and served as a Deputy Commanding General for US Army Europe, headquartered in Viesbaden, Germany from 2016 to 2019. In the civilian sector, John has worked as a management consultant for Greencastle Associates Consulting where he led diverse teams implementing large and complex projects. Currently, he is the CEO of Leader Grove, LLC, a leadership consulting firm. You can find out more about John on his website, www.johngronski.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices