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Awakened NationSomewhere Between Passion & Brilliance is Genius, an interview with Serial Entrepreneur Adam HommeyBuilding a business takes planning, clarity, and a passion for helping your clients get ahead.Brad and serial entrepreneur Adam Hommey (the secret weapon behind some of your favorite podcasts), have a great conversation on branding, business creation and of course, William Shatner and his role in Boston Legal. Adam Hommey shares his system to gain authenticity and conversion in any market. This is two friends catching up.About Adam Hommey:Adam Hommey is a speaker, author, trainer, and consultant with nearly 20 years’ experience helping entrepreneurs, like you, WIN at the ga...2023-03-141h 12
Awakened NationComedy is Not Pretty, with Stand Up Comedian Lori PalminteriWhat's it like to grow up in a funny Italian family on Long Island? It prepares you for a career in stand up comedy that's for sure.Freelance Comedy Writer for the Greg Gutfeld Show, Lori Palminteri sits down with Brad to discuss opening for Louis C.K, meeting comedy legend Steven Wright, the ups and downs of comedy, meeting Sinbad, and being on the front lines as a woman comedian, and much much more...As Steve Martin once said: "Comedy is Not Pretty," Lori brings the chops of a seasoned professional.2023-03-071h 05
Awakened NationA Big Man with A Big Heart, an interview with former NFL offensive tackle Jackson CrispWhat would you do if your NFL Football career came to a sudden and abrupt end? Jackson Crisp joins us on Awakened Nation to share his journey...from being picked for the NY Jets, to a career ending shoulder injury, to working with the NFL Alumni in Las Vegas,...and his humanitarian work fighting against domestic violence and human trafficking.Standing at 6'8", at 400 pounds, Jackson is a big man with an even bigger heart."I had a chance to give back...and I said to myself, 'I want to do this full t...2023-02-2852 min
Awakened NationMastering The Art of Storytelling with Dave SummersDave Summers shares his life's work: to coax from his clients their unique and empowering story."My job is to find the story...in the most vulnerable of places."Brad and Dave met at the American Management Association and immediately hit it off. Sharing a love of music, drumming, old style film and AV production for corporate meetings, this is a fun episode as two friends catch up. And Dave shares what made him create his LinkedIn series Dawn Patrol. Enjoy...About Dave Summers:Dave was an early...2023-02-2159 min
Awakened NationUnlock Your Power to Heal, an interview with Dr. Robert Scott Bell, D.A. Hom.What if I told you that your health, and your freedom to choose the healing modalities that are right for you, has been hijacked?Dr. Robert Scott Bell of the syndicated Robert Scott Bell Show, sits down with Brad Szollose to discuss the thing that we are not allowed to mention, how the truth is finally coming out on the CDC and NIH websites, along with a discussion on parasites and how Western Medicine ignores them. Many Guests on Robert's radio show are tops in their fields, such as Dr. Peter McCullough, who testified before the US...2023-02-141h 00
Awakened NationCalled to Serve. One Man's Journey of Faith, Family and Music. An interview with Jeff Senour.What is your dream job: Rock Star? Stunt Pilot? Talk Show Host?Jeff Senour is living all these dreams. As the lead singer for CTS: Called to Serve, he tours the world with his band, playing for our wounded veterans, and spouses who have lost a loved one in the service of our country.A devout Christian, Jeff shares with Brad his journey from small town kid, to a pilot who films complex aerial stunt work for some of your favorite Hollywood movies, along with flying for Southwest Airlines for 25 years. This is a...2023-02-0759 min
Awakened NationHow to Activate Your Inner Power, an interview with Lee Milteer"We are self-fulfilling prophecies. What we tell our mind and our subconscious mind comes true...our own self image will determine how much money you make, what risk you will take, and how much you are willing to put yourself out there..." If you could change your fate, would you? Lee Milteer sits down with Brad Szollose to talk about her latest book Activate Your Inner Power. Lee talks about growing up in the MidWest, a country girl given big responsibility at an early age, the 5 types of energy she discovered that drives success, how failure was...2023-01-311h 03
Awakened NationHow did The Growth Now Podcast become a Movement? an interview with Justin SchenckAfter the first year of podcasting, Justin Schenk was about to give up, when a listener from Japan reached out and emailed him, “because of your show, I have decided not to take my own life.” From that moment of only 40 listeners, he decided to keep going. Today Justin’s podcast The Growth Now Movement gets 6000 downloads per episode and is listened to in over 100+ countries. A reluctant entrepreneur, and told he would never success in life, Justin shares life moments, the death of his mother, his favorite episodes, and how he and Brad met in Readi...2023-01-241h 03
Awakened NationThe Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce, an interview with serial entrepreneur/author Max JamesWhat does it take to fail multiple times, yet come back better than ever?"This is not something most people want to hear, but you'll learn more from failure than success."Max James shares his secrets to life, business and success. From growing up on a farm, and the life-lessons learned through his father, to rescue pilot in Vietnam—shot down twice and lived to tell about it—to building a billion-dollar company from the ground up.Your will be entertained, inspired, and feel a sense of camaraderie as Max shares the lessons lear...2023-01-1759 min
Awakened NationMister Sarcasm Returns! an interview with author of the "Rob Versus" series Rob AnspachRob Anspach, owner of Anspach media and author of the wildly popular Rob Versus series sits down with Brad Szollose on Awakened Nation to discuss how he launched his career as an author, how to deal with scammers, the Soup Nazi, what triggers people these days, and much, much more.This is a funny episode.About Rob Anspach:Rob Anspach is a highly sarcastic marketer, podcaster and serial author. His upcoming new book is called “Rob Versus The Entitled: Defeating The Aggressive, Offended, and Easily Triggered With A Little Common Sense & A Lot Of...2023-01-101h 13
Awakened NationIs your Cell Phone causing Tech Neck? an interview with Reposturing Specialist, Aaron ParnellHave you noticed that young and old alike are starting to get a curved spine? Or their skull is tilted forward on their neck? Well this is the result of looking down at your cell phone all the time.
Our modern world is causing neck, spine and other health issues. Aaron Parnell is considered a genius in Reposturing our bodies for better digestion, breathing and overall health.
Having worked on the American Olympic Team members as their masseuse and physical therapist, Aaron studied under master mentors to help professional athletes increase strength and cut times...2023-01-0353 min
Awakened NationWhen Life Forces You To Start a Business with The Dream Business Coach himself, Captain Jim PalmerWhat would you do if you lost your job and were diagnosed with skin cancer all within one week? You would do what Jim Palmer would do, start your first business.Captain Jim Palmer sits down with Brad Szollose to share his journey of dealing with cancer and job loss, losing the ego in order to survive while trying to feed 4 teenagers, and the faith that brought him to his knees to turn his life around.This is the story of a man of God, brought to the brink of complete loss, to building several...2022-12-231h 00
Awakened NationHow do you go from International Spy to the "Go To Girl" for getting booked on Oprah with Susan HarrowHow do you turn down the CIA when they ask you to be a spy? Listen in as Susan Harrow takes you on her journey. Public Relations specialist, media trainer, marketing strategist, martial artist, fluent in French, and author of Sell Yourself without Selling Your Soul®, Susan is perhaps the most interesting woman in the world, "In Aikido we learn to integrate mind, body and spirit...but how do you take that from the mat into the real world?"Susan sits down with Brad Szollose to share her strategies that have helped thousands of clients wi...2022-12-1754 min
Awakened NationThe Christmas Magic of Ruby with Randal Kenneth JonesWhen Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of the Chicken Soup For The Soul® series, asked Randall Kenneth Jones to write a fiction book, he thought to himself..."I think I can do this." Randy and I sit down and chat about his latest book, Ruby: Magic Comes From The Heart...how much fun it was to read, and for him to write it, as well as the story being adapted into a Hallmark Christmas Story. This is a fun episode with 2 friends. Watch on YouTube and Rumble.About Randall...2022-12-091h 00
Awakened NationHas American Public Education Failed Us? with Manny WolfeHas the American Public Education System Failed Us? The answer is a resounding YES! But it's not that simple.The systems of teaching and advancing students dates back to the 8th, Century AD under King Charlemagne and reinvented by Horace Mann in the 1800s, when our country needed to prepare farm workers for factory work...moving from seasonal work, to punching a time clock.But today, as we use our intellect more and more to get work done, our school system is still preparing our youth for an outdated world. If the future of work...2022-12-0258 min
Awakened NationDefending The Victims with Jocelyn Stewart, Esq.How do you catch a child molester? Jocelyn Stewart, Esq. knows first hand what it's like to defend the innocent and catch a pedophile. But how do you do so when there is very little published on the subject? "I wanted to do the work the right way...so I grew my own personal library...I also reached out across Germany to speak with someone who was a recognized expert in the field of child forensic interview techniques...so I drove across Germany to meet the only expert in the field and he gave me this 4-hour c...2022-11-2650 min
Awakened NationFrom Soul Ascension to Channeling George Harrison with Grammy® nominated recording artist David YoungWould you have the courage to follow Spirit? Grammy nominated recording artist David Young did just that. Starting out as a rock musician in NYC, he gravitated to the recorder, a.k.a. Renaissance Flute, and became an international recording star bringing uplifting, joyous melodies by using two flutes at the same time. The two flutes together create a tri-harmonic frequency that some say is heaven on earth."Thousands of people who have had Near Death Experiences or NDEs, have told me that my music is the closest thing they've had to the feelings from heaven."2022-11-131h 08
Awakened NationFinding Love, Dealing with Trolls, Football & Fur Babies with Lisa ConcepcionHow do you find love when you are a high net worth individual? You call Lisa Concepcion. From learning to bond with her father over The NY Jets, to embracing her feminine side, Lisa shares her divorce, the vulnerability it takes to do the shadow work, and her rules for finding a true partner who wants to marry. "If you want to be married, then you have to act like what you want to attract. That means you don't go out getting drunk at 2:00 in the morning..." Lisa shares her secret to dealing...2022-11-061h 30
Awakened NationYou Don't Have To Age: Part 2 with Dr. Joel Wallach and Dr. Randi ShannonEver wonder what happened to the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon? Or SID Syndrome?Naturopathic doctors, Dr. Joel Wallach joins Dr. Randi Shannon on this second part of "You Don't Have to Age" interview. Dr. Wallach shares his work with NASA, proving that the Cystic Fibrosis discovered in monkeys prepared for spaceflight, was NOT genetic, but a nutritional deficiency. Through the years, Dr. Wallach discovered and proved that diseases like Muscular Dystrophy, heart disease, diabetes even certain types of blindness and a list of chronic diseases maladies was not genetic, but nutritional deficiencies, earning him a N...2022-10-201h 16
Awakened NationAn Update on The 911 Military Tribunals with Linda ForsytheFounder of the C-Vine News Network Linda Forsythe returns to Awakened Nation® Season 4 to give us an update on the 911 Military Tribunals taking place at Guantanamo Bay…and it’s not pretty. The only citizen journalist given permission to cover the pretrials, Linda brings us the frustrating stall tactics, the due diligence by defense attorney Cheryl Bormann exposing the incompetence CIA and FBI, how award winning journalist Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times continuously leaves out critical details in her many follow up reports, and of course, Building 7. Linda opens up to Brad Szollose in a ca...2022-08-1259 min
Awakened NationInsurrectionist or Patriot? with gubernatorial candidate of Michigan, Ryan KelleyOn June 9, 2022, while in his home with his wife and 6 children, gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley of Michigan found himself in handcuffs—arrested by the FBI for his alleged involvement in the events of January 6th, 2020 in Washington DC. The misdemeanor charges alleges that Mr. Kelley, among other things, that he "knowingly entered and engaged in disorderly conduct in restricted buildings or grounds and engaged in an act of physical violence against a person or property."Fortunately, Ryan was nowhere near the Capitol that day.As Ryan Kelley pointed out, this arrest was politically moti...2022-07-081h 03
Awakened NationHow do you Reset, Rise & Reveal Your Brilliance when Life Knocks You Down? with authors Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran BontempoWhat would you do if the doctor told you your newborn son would be blind for the rest of his life? Or as a mom, finding out that your son was a heroin addict?Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo had to answer the big questions in life when their children forced them to change direction, and shift all hopes and dreams."This is a parent's worst nightmare, and I was living it."If you are a parent, this is a heartwarming episode on resilience, parenting, and learning to shine despite every setback possible.2022-03-1852 min
Awakened NationHow Do You Live with a Peaceful Heart and a Warrior Spirit? with Dan MillmanWhat if there were 4 teachers in life that had a profound effect on your life's journey? Dan Millman, the Peaceful Warrior himself, sits down with Brad and shares the journey that led him from international champion to becoming a Peaceful Warrior, and 18 books later to his latest work, Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit."Life itself is a series of moments. We each have neurotic moments and stable moments, intelligent moments, and I've had some dumb moments which I relate to in the book...just ask my daughters. We all have these moments...I view each of us as...2022-03-0455 min
Awakened NationThe Sacred Journey of Ayahuasca with Brother Bear HeartOnly knowing gang culture since childhood, Frank Sebastian Saputo found himself with a choice: stay in a lifecycle of violence and prison—and be dead by 30...or turn his life around 180º to become something else. Someone his daughters could look up to. When his brother was murdered Frank sought revenge on the woman who killed him, but his brother's voice stopped him "Don't let her get you too. It was my contract brother. It's not your contract...your contract is to share, be and choose love. So this is your test."That's when Frank started the...2022-02-281h 07
Awakened NationHow Do You Stay Motivated? With Motivational Firewood founder himself, Steve GamlinHave you ever had that Caddyshack Moment in life? Remember? In the movie Caddyshack where the priest has the best golf game of his life, then struck by lightning on the 18th hole? Well, Steve Gamlin had the opposite happen. Life knocked him down, and he went to the driving range. Afterwards, he found the laughter to face life again. And in that moment, became a Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. Brad and Steve chat candidly about those moments that knock us to the ground, how to get back up, stand up comedy and the...2022-02-231h 01
Awakened NationRebel with a Cause: Libertarian Candidate for Nevada State Assembly, Mindy RobinsonWhat would you do if you discovered your state governor was caught hoarding life-saving medicine while at the same time banning it, creating a black market where he could potentially make millions? What if your State Assemblyman was arrested FOUR-TIMES with no prosecution? Or your school board created more mandates for your children? Talk about Speaking Truth to Power, Mindy Robinson has stepped up and started challenging these criminals. One who never backs down from a good argument, Political Activist and Investigative Journalist, Mindy shares her love for America, her awakening during college, rejecting the...2022-02-1152 min
Awakened NationJohn Guillermin: The Man, The Myth, The Films with Mary GuillerminDo you believe in love at first sight? John and Mary Guillermin sure believe so. John Guillermin is best known as the director of The Towering Inferno (1974), starring Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Fred Astaire, along with King Kong (1976), with Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin, and a host of American, British and French Films. But there is more to this story than just Hollywood Royalty. Mary and John had an epic love story, filled with passion, mutual admiration and manic depression, a.k.a.: bipolar disorder. Mary Guillermin shares their life t...2022-02-0148 min
Awakened NationHow do you Introduce The FIRST Cordless Phone To The World? with Martin "Marty" CooperWhat if you had three months to prove that a cordless phone was possible in 1973? What would you do? One of the driving forces behind the creation of the cell phone was an FCC hearing…a hearing that was three months away. How important is a hard deadline like that when it comes to innovation? During the era of Trimline phones attached to the kitchen wall, avocado colored refrigerators and Saturday morning cartoons, Martin "Marty" Cooper did the only thing he could do: call a press conference and show the world he could make a phone call wi...2022-01-2347 min
Awakened NationYou Don't Have To Age: Part 1 with Dr. Randi Shannon, NDWhat if you could stop aging dead in its tracks? Get rid of gray hair and aching joints? Reverse disease? Naturopathic doctor Randi Shannon joins us on Awakened Nation to discuss what you should eat and what you should NOT. Many of the things we've been told are healthy actually destroy the longevity switch in our bodies.This is part 1 of a 2 part interview (that will include Randi's mentor Dr. Joel Wallach), explains 5,000 year old medicine, along with the secrets to reversing the aging process. Are you getting the 100+ minerals and essential oils and fats to help...2022-01-191h 07
Awakened NationIs The Deep State Real? with Michael HowellMichael Howell returns for Season 4 to talk about his new book The United Deep State of America: A Shadow Government's Republic. If you are confused during this time of The 'Rona, political power grabs and a new global agenda, sit back with pen and paper, THIS is the episode for you...From Rudolf Steiner's statements from 100 years ago, to George Soros, David Rockefeller, Bill Gates, George Bush Sr. and Klaus Schwab, Michael pieces together their plans for the NWO, and exposes us to the playbook for world domination—transcribed in their own words so you can fully un...2022-01-141h 30
Awakened NationFrom Cleaning Carpets to Building a Media Agency with Rob AnspachWhat do you do when you realize the only path to success is marketing? And what happens when you become so successful, your competitors beg you and pay you to do their marketing? You launch a media agency that's what you do.Rob Anspach of Anspach Media sits down with Brad to discuss Rob's superpower; sarcasm, his Rob Versus__________ series of books and his reason for being a Stargate SG1 fan.This is a fun episode.About Rob Anspach:Rob Anspach is a highly sarcastic marketer, podcaster and serial author. His u...2021-04-2755 min
Awakened NationBeing Magnetic On Camera: Vision & Vulnerability Coaching with Patti TroisiMagnetic On Camera is MORE than just looking good. It's about exposing your soul and being vulnerable. "I think most people do get to a point because of society and family dynamics, and ancestral stuff, and our own energetic DNA things we bring in...culture...and we feel unclear and angry at the world...and we feel like "is this it?" We feel lost and kinda tricked, we feel angry. We feel there is something wrong with us."Every human being starts out life doing what they were told to do, following the trajectory created b...2021-03-1554 min
Awakened NationCan Leadership Be Visual? with Todd CherchesHow do you get people to SEE what you are SAYING?In this touching episode of Awakened Nation, author and adjunct professor Todd Cherches shares with us his journey of learning to communicate visually when no one on your team speaks English. Brad and Todd are longtime friends and fellow New Yorkers, and share stories of The NY Yankees and NY Mets, bad bosses, good fathers, the power of a singular vision, working in television, and how emojis seem to be the modern communication equivalent of the cave drawings from the ancient past. Th...2021-03-1042 min
Awakened NationThe Tao of The Unbreakable Man with Manny Wolfe“He pulled out 2 guns wrapped in oily rags and he puts one of them in my hand…I remember looking down and noticing the oddest details. The handle was wrapped in duct tape and the serial number was filed off the bottom…and that's when I disappeared.” Hear Manny Wolfe’s amazing story of being born into a cult, escaping to a life of crime, living on the streets...to finally overcoming adversity and rising above to become a well sought after business advisor, speaker coach, best-selling author and communication consultant.This is a powerful episode of...2021-01-261h 02
Awakened NationWisdom from The Father of Modern Networking, Founder of BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner"People show up at networking events wanting to sell, and nobody wants to buy."Dr. Ivan Misner is the godfather of networking and he is here to tell you that you are doing it wrong. Learn how to use the principles of visibility, credibility, and profitability to learn how to make your network work for you. This is the one episode you should be listening to if you want to expand your business or your non-profit. About Dr. Ivan Misner:Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, t...2020-09-0141 min
Awakened NationThe New Rules for Life, and Business with Ryan Estis"It's not about us. It's about helping others to achieve the best they can."Soft skills are the new hard skills, according to Ryan Estis, and are the things that differentiate your company from the rest of the pack. Listen in for a solid hour of how to take your organization and yourself to the next level. About Ryan Estis:Ryan Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a...2020-08-251h 03
Awakened NationShould we fear Artificial Intelligence? with Cyrus A. Parsa"It's a symbiotic relationship that becomes a parasitic relationship."Science fiction shows us the beauty of artificial intelligence, but Cyrus A. Parsa believes that we need to be focusing on the pitfalls of relying on it. From pandemics to global conspiracies, this episode takes a look at all the different ways AI effects us. About Cyrus A. Parsa:Cyrus A. Parsa is the Founder and CEO of The AI Organization, where he is also Director of Creative Analysis & Defensive Innovations. He has researched and investigated more than 1,000 AI, Robotics, 5G, Cybernetic, and B...2020-08-181h 04
Awakened NationGina from the Bronx, and The Art of Stand Up Comedy with Gina Brillon"I was always aware that I was the youngest and female (comedienne), and I was always on edge about that."What does it take to break into comedy? And what more do you have to do when you're Latina? Gina Brillon tells her story to Brad Szollose, about the ups and downs of working the comedy scene and what happens when you become a mother of boys. Two great friends get to chat about working together before fame and family took priority.About Gina Brillon:Gina Brillon was born and r...2020-08-111h 04
Awakened NationNew Earth. New Human with Sacha Stone"That's what we've got. We manifested that for ourselves as a species."Do you really know what is going on? From False Light to our Reptillian DNA, Sacha Stone takes you on a quest through what he perceives as the realities and false dichotomies of this age. This episode of Awakened Nation will make you think and make you wonder. About Sacha Stone:Former rock musician and artist Sacha Stone grew up in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe throughout the war for independence.He established Humanitad in 1999. After conducting a five year diplo...2020-08-041h 05
Awakened NationFrom homeless teen to Creator of a $250 Million Tech Company with Dawnna St. Louis"Your default tab is what you are born into... It's kinda like a gravity pull. its always there, always waiting for you. If you do nothing, you will end up right back on it."What's it like to start from a place where no one believes you can do better? And how good does it feel to shatter those expectations? Dawnna St. Louis talks about starting her own company, what it's like to be a black woman in corporate America and what it takes to build a business that will last. About D...2020-07-271h 36
Awakened NationBeing a Professional Adventurer with Gordon Hunsucker"Try hiking down a mountain in the middle of the night when it's 20ºF because your tent blew away..."What's it like to be a professional adventurer? Gordon Hunsucker regales Brad Szollose with stories of shipwrecks, intrigues, and life or death situations in this most fascinating episode of Awakened Nation. About Gordon:Gordon Hunsucker is a scuba diver, mountain climber, treasure hunter and photographer...in other words, a professional adventurer. Born on the night of Mischief, Gordon sought adventure at an early age. Escaping a crib in his daycare, to climbing th...2020-07-261h 28
Awakened NationThe Business of Beauty with Earthly Beauty Bar owner Lacey Moen"Whoever is in my chair is the most important person in my life, at that moment."The power of makeup is not something to be trifled with, and Lacey Moen is a practitioner that makes her clients look good and feel good every time. This loving and fun interview on Awakened Nation takes a look behind the curtain for a practical look on how to build a business. About Lacey:Lacey Ann Moen is a Polish, Italian, Irish, Viking, Jewish, ginger (thank you 23 and me) who graduated from Lake City High sch...2020-07-2158 min
Awakened NationHow do you walk away from a Major League Baseball career? with Shea Hillenbrand"If I don't have a job, then I don't have an identity. "He was at the top of his game, but Shea Hillenbrand left it all behind. Brad Szollose goes deep with him on this episode of Awakened Nation, dealing with family, understanding who you are and what it takes to rise up beyond the story you tell yourself to become the person you want to be. About Shea Hillenbrand: Shea Hillenbrand is a former professional Major League Baseball player who covered third and first base, playing for the Boston Red Sox, Ar...2020-07-1457 min
Awakened NationDo You Want to be Perfect or Do You Want to be Happy with Karith Foster"I was always, always the only black person in any of my classes, and I knew there was more out there. I longed for it."Karith Foster is a multi-hyphenate star, and she has the stories from a life well-lived. In this fun and engaging conversation with longtime friend Brad Szollose, they touch on interracial marriage, relationships, race relations, the comedy industry and the kindness of the late, great Patrice O'Neal.#BlackoutBestsellerList #BlackPublishingPower #Junteenth About Karith Foster:For nearly two decades Karith Foster has taken h...2020-07-071h 39
Awakened NationSurvival, The Mastery of RUSH, and Martial Arts Training with Jon Benson"I'm one of those guys that will go on a blind date and start talking about sex, drugs and politics on a date."This is a fun episode, starting with health, going into politics and Star Trek, martial arts and what happens when Elizabeth and Brad get drunk in Las Vegas. Join the conversation and let us know: What is your favorite Rush song? About Jon Benson:Jon Benson is known as the "Billion Dollar Copywriter," with his words responsible for over a billion dollars worth of product sold. Jon i...2020-06-301h 20
Awakened NationUnderstanding Today's Feminist with Debby Williams, co-founder of Feminist Utopia"I learned the nature of power early."When people say "Feminist" nowadays it can get a vitriolic reaction. Feminism is an ever-changing force. Debby Williams, from Feminist Utopia, takes Brad Szollose on a tour of modern feminism, how losing gender roles is a good thing, and what's it like to receive death threats for your beliefs. About Debby Williams:Debby Williams is the host of Feminist Utopia with fellow Humanists of Houston board member Benita Malone. Feminist Utopia is a podcast that explores what a world would look like if t...2020-06-2356 min
Awakened NationYou Are Enough with New York Times Bestseller Panache DesaiWhat would YOU DO if you realized you didn't fit into society?Panache Desai shares his experience of taking a break from popular culture in England and serving in an Ashram to rekindle his love for God..."There's something simply cathartic about chopping vegetables or making huge vats of dal or cleaning the toilet... I realized that selfless service was cleaning me. Whatever activity I was engaged in, I was scrubbing myself."NY Times Bestselling author Panache Desaijoins us on Awakened Nation to talk about the way he has learned tofind his peace...2020-06-161h 04
Awakened NationHow to Manifest Your Dream Life, with Beauty & Hustle founder Shannel Venegas."You can't define me. I'm nine."Can you live your dreams? Shannel Venegas created a life for herself that she wants to live, by understanding that your thoughts create your reality. Join us for a conversation that spans generations and cultures as Shannel shares her life from the gang leaders of The Barrio to becoming the top sales exec at FedEx, to becoming an Entrepreneur and an Influencer.About Shannel Venegas:Beautya & Hustle was born as a company when the founder, Shannel Venegas, realized that there was a HUGE need for wome...2020-06-0956 min
Awakened NationMaster Plumber and YouTube Sensation Roger Wakefield shares his best stories"'Content is king, but engagement is queen and she wears the pants in the family.' I was writing this all down and literally, at the time, I didn't even know what they meant."How does a plumber from Texas become a YouTube influencer? Roger Wakefield has built an impressive social media following by being open to new ways while maintaining his humor and knowledge. Enjoy this warm and insightful conversation on Awakened Nation.About Roger Wakefield:YouTube sensation Roger Wakefield, LEED AP, is a Master Plumber with over 40 years of e...2020-06-0248 min
Awakened NationRecovering from Porn Addiction with Joseph F. Price"When a person becomes drowned in porn, they actually need porn. It's now a part of their sexual template... it rewires the brain"How much is too much, when it comes to porn? Is it harmless or can it hurt you? Joseph F. Price talks about his journey through porn addiction to healing, and how science shows the changes that comes from overuse. Interesting statistic from the show: 70% of porn usage takes place from 9am-5 pm...while at work!!!This is an interesting episode.About Joseph F. Price:J...2020-05-2658 min
Awakened NationFlashback Girl with Dr. Lise DeguireWhat happens to you at the age of 4 after being burned over 65% of your body with 3rd degree burns?Dr. Lise Deguire shares her painful journey of reconstructive surgery, being teased by other children, the compassion of her brother, and the life-saving surgeries from an extraordinary doctor."How come some of us go through these terrible things, rise above our circumstances and build amazing lives, and how come some people falter? And how can we help those people?"Lise was involved in a barbecue fire gone wrong that led to a class-action lawsuit...2020-05-1933 min
Awakened NationHow Can An Enemy Improve Your Life? with Johnny Campbell"If you don't wanna get better, the people you are competing with are getting better."The late, great Johnny Campbell is a powerhouse speaker and businessman who believes that you have what it takes to make it. In this inspiring conversation, Brad and Johnny talk about what goes into making a business and the road to getting your message out every day. And Johnny takes a moment to talk about his favorite passion; top water bass fishing. A fun conversation between old friends.We lost Johnny Campbell on September 29th, 2021. He is missed b...2020-05-1348 min
Awakened NationLife is Trying To Coach You, If You are Willing to Listen with Emma Laurence"Life is coaching you when you listen, trust and follow your heart's voice."It's not a coincidence that good things happen to Emma Laurence. She has created a system that helps her to experience the best that life has to offer and a way to share that with others. Join us for a fun and joyful conversation with Brad Szollose that will change your day. Oh, and we talk about the Zen of Llamas. About Emma Laurence:Through her own challenges Emma Laurence can coach from experience.Experiences such a...2020-05-0653 min
Awakened NationSiri, How do I become a Professional Speaker? with Susan C. Bennett"If you just take that risk, make that jump, that leap of faith...more often than not, the universe has your back."What happens when you are the most recognized voice on the planet? You turn that into a professional speaking career. Susan C. Bennett give Brad Szollose the scoop on what happens when you become an icon. About Susan C. Bennett:You may not know Susan Bennett, but you definitely know her voice! Susan is a voice actor, singer, and speaker whose voice has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials fo...2020-04-2933 min
Awakened NationMAGA and the Black Conservative Movement with YG Nyghtstorm"I felt like Neo in The Matrix. Morpheus didn't give me one red pill. He gave me three."Have Race Relations gotten better or worse in America?How do you stand in your truth, when your own culture tells you that you must believe in one way of thinking? YG Nyghtstorm believes that people can do better than expected when they are given the chance to think for themselves. YG Nyghtstorm stops by Awakened Nation® to talk about American exceptionalism, MAGA and "getting off the Plantation", a battle cry for Black Americans to leav...2020-04-221h 06
Awakened NationHow Loving Yourself Can Change Your Skin with Rachael Pontillo"I used all the products that the celebrities were using... not really understanding that might not be the best quality. "What happens when you don't recognize yourself in the mirror? Rachael Pontillo took her body, and her self image, into her own hands by creating her own skincare solutions. Listen in as she shares her secrets to looking your best, naturally. About Rachael Pontillo:Rachael Pontillo is a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. She is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of Th...2020-04-1459 min
Awakened NationRESPECT FOR ALL and the films of Documentary Filmmaker John Pritchard"Respect for all and be kind to others. That's my motto."Filmmaker John Pritchard has seen many, many things that have blown his mind and he has chosen to share those with the world through his movies. Brad and John talk about the stories and the people that have driven his career into creating art that drives change. About John Pritchard:John Pritchard is an award-winning filmmaker whose newest film, RESPECT FOR ALL, was released on Thanksgiving Day 2019 and the World Premiere will be at Lincoln Center on January 13, 2020.2020-04-071h 10
Awakened NationHow Do We Regain Trust in a Low Trust World? with Greg LinkWant to meet the genius behind the success of Dr. Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? Then look no farther than Greg Link.Greg sits down with Brad Szollose to share the one piece of wisdom that turns low-performing companies into global powerhouses, that generate loyalty and productivity...and that one thing is TRUST. Such a simple idea with explosive consequences.This is a business culture mastery episode that is worth listening to as we close Season 2.About Greg Link:Greg Link is...2020-03-3141 min
Awakened NationHow to go from People Pleaser to Self-Assured Badass with Melissa Lynn"This is where my power has come from..."
Health and Wellness Coach Melissa Lynn opens up about the difference between being strong and pretending to be strong, how a debilitating injury forced her to get focused and lose 115 pounds, and the driving forces that gave her the strength to leave 2 abusive relationships.
This is a fun episode.
Melissa Lynn's BIO:
Melissa Lynn is a mother, an entrepreneur, a survivor of abuse, and a self-love advocate. Motivated by her own journey to reconnect with her authentic self, Melissa released 115 pounds of w...2019-12-2644 min
Awakened NationDishing on Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies & More! with Randall Kenneth JonesWhat is it like to interview some of today's top celebrities such as Vanna White, Pat Benatar, Erin Brockovich, Sam Champion, Barbara Corcoran, Val Chmerkovskiy, Panache Desai, Janet Evanovich, Sara Evans, Lisa Guerrero, Dr. Judy Ho, Sonny Jurgensen, Hoda Kotb, Suze Orman, Dr. David Perlmutter, Vanessa Williams, Ginger Zee and many more?
Only Randy can get them to open up and dish.
Brad sits down with Randall Kenneth Jones, host of the always entertaining Jones Dot Show (Jones.Show). Funny, witty, and always a deep conversation, Randy talks about his relationship with his husband, his...2019-12-251h 09
Awakened NationThe Art of Staying Motivated with Motivational Speaker Dave SheffieldHow do you stay motivated, as a motivational speaker, when life is knocking you down? Brad sits with long-time friend and speaking industry colleague Dave "The Shef" Sheffield to discuss life's ups and downs.
Dave Sheffield's BIO:
Dave “The Shef” Sheffield has helped more than 620,000 people from 58 different countries unleash their leadership potential, motivate their teams, and discover their “Recipes for Success” via his dynamic live programs and his 5 top selling books.
He also coaches professional athletes, authors, rock stars, and sales professionals. He specializes in helping people lead regardless of title, gr...2019-12-2448 min
Awakened NationBecoming a Side Hustle Millionaire with Tony Whatley"Here I am making millions in my side hustle and I'm still working full-time in my day job in the oil and gas industry. My friends just couldn't understand why I wouldn't quit my day job..."
Serial entrepreneur Tony Whatley of 365Driven sits down with Brad and shares his extraordinary journey from his teen years riding skateboard, to executive in the oil and gas industry, to creating a side-hustle business that generated millions.
Tony shares the classic 'son of an immigrant' story and the tenacity that made him one of the country's top entrepreneur success...2019-12-2455 min
Awakened NationThe Birth of a Brand with Ugg Australia Founder Brian SmithWhat does an accountant/surfer dude in the late 70s to do after quitting his job? He looks for signs from the universe!
And THAT is how Brian Smith began his journey of bringing the Ugg Brand to America. Brian shares with Brad his wins, his failures and his secrets to building one of the most iconic brands in the world.
If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, in marketing or sales, THIS EPISODE of Awakened Nation is filled with the secrets to figuring out your marketing and customer.
If you are looking fo...2019-11-2941 min
Awakened NationThe Difference between Medicine and Health with Sharon WardFrom political activist to health practitioner, Sharon Ward is working with remote healing and energy devices that are right out of Star Trek...all from her iPad. Sharon tells her extraordinary journey from healing herself to organizing Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty rallies to getting trained, and certified as a health practitioner.
This is a fun episode and Brad gets to do his Bill Clinton impersonation.
Sharon Ward Bio:
Sharon has been studying and practicing natural health for over 30 years. In her early twenties (before the internet) she spent hours at...2019-11-281h 04
Awakened NationMemories of Eartha Kitt and The Simply Eartha brand with daughter of the legendary actress, Kitt ShapiroWhat kind of life can you expect when your mother is the legendary singer, songwriter and actress, Eartha Kitt? Extraordinary is the answer.
Kitt shares her extraordinary childhood, lessons from her always outspoken mother, Eartha Kitt, as well as standing strong during the civil rights movement, her role as the original Catwoman, being ousted by the Johnson Administration for her remarks about Vietnam, to her Emmy® Award-Winning voiceover work with Disney.
Brad and Kitt share some wonderful moments and a few miracles from their own friendship, as well as relaunching her mother's brand Simply Eartha.
...2019-11-2754 min
Awakened NationHow do you handle the death of your son? with Cal's Angels founder Tom Sutter"I'd like to speak with mom and dad alone now" is a phrase no parent wants to hear from a doctor. And yet that is exactly what happened to Tom Sutter. Brad sits with Tom as he tells the heartwrenching story of his son Cal's battle with Leukemia, the miracles along the way, and forming Cal's Angels, one of the few charities that makes sure the money goes to treatment and families who are struggling during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
This is a wonderful episode and we are blessed to get Tom...2019-11-2654 min
Awakened NationCreating The Conservative Business Journal with John DiLemme"People don't know what to do when they say they want to save the planet but eat at McDonald's. I'm a Vegan and a Republican...they don't know what to do with that."
John Di Lemme’s entire career has revolved around changing lives and turning around businesses. His strategic marketing consulting has generated over 100 Million Dollars in business for his clients and assisted them with building a loyal customer base by providing extreme customer service.
But he began to see that there was a lack of accurate conservative news in The United States. From th...2019-11-251h 18
Awakened NationShaman in the City with Sam LiebowitzWhat do you do when you are raised in a strict Jewish household? You grow up to become a spiritual seeker and healing practitioner in the middle of a big city.
Sam Liebowitz sits down with Brad and explains his life, awakenings, and creating a healing community in New York City. This is a fun episode as two long-time friends have a conversation on consciousness.
Enjoy
Sam Liebowitz Bio:
Sam Liebowitz, known as The Conscious Consultant, is a mentor, coach, speaker, healer, and serial entrepreneur. He has been in business s...2019-11-2155 min
Awakened NationCreating the Next Generation of Wealth in the Black Community with Mark Jackson IIAuthor of Read Me, Or Stay Broke, Mark Jackson II sits down with Brad on this episode to explain his journey of starting out in the Air Force, winding up broke and making the decision to teach himself financial literacy.
His driving force; his two sons.
Today Mark has created several successful businesses, completed dozens of real estate transactions and stands in an elite circle of highly sought after Black Leaders who speak on the subject of success.
In this empowering episode, Mark shares what it's like to be a bestselling author whose bo...2019-11-201h 20
Awakened NationConnecting Beyond The Veil with Jennie ByersWhat happens when your mother visits you after her death? Do you ignore her or listen? Jennie Byers works beyond the veil and helps people communicate with dead loved ones who have crossed over.
Brad sits with Jennie as she broadcasts from her Spirit Reunions Sanctuary in the mountains of Tennessee.
This is a touching episode.
About Jennie Byers:
Jennie Byers, is the founder of Spirit Reunions Sanctuary, a 15 acre educational center for healing and community located in the Cherokee Mountains of East TN. The center features t...2019-11-2058 min
Awakened NationReinventing Yourself and Starting Over with Jordan HarbingerWhat happens when you leave a successful decade-long running podcast because you want to go bigger? Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show tells us his extraordinary move to relaunch his own show, and go after the very best guests. We talk about his interview with Kobe Bryant, Chelsea Handler and Lisa Lampanelli...and his dream interview. This was fun and laid back. Jordan talks about being unfulfilled and wanting something that was closer to the heart.
And Jordan gives some surprising answers to our mystery round...
Enjoy.
Jordan Harbinger BIO:
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Awakened NationHope for Introverts, Creativity and Mental Health with Michael Alcée, Ph.DWhat if you knew you were an introvert but said yes to life? Michael Alcée did just that.
Michael shares with Brad his extraordinary journey of starting a club for introverts in college, to becoming a two-time TEDxSpeaker, and realizing he was an ambivert.
In this enlightening episode, Michael explains the secrets to creativity and mental health.
Michael Alcée Bio:
Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who loves to draw on his passion for literature, music, and art to help individuals, groups, and...2019-11-1454 min
Awakened NationThe Creative Direction of Soul with Renee Rotkopf"[Soul] Branding is like intention work for me and it's a bit of alchemy...when you have that level of dimensionalizing your intention, and you're developing your [personal] brand, things start to happen."
Renee Rotkopf is a long time Creative Director who combines here healing and NLP training with the branding process to bring heal, vitality, and intention to her client's life.
In this wonderful episode, Renee shares with Brad her journey, training and her spiritual retreats.
Renee Rotkopf BIO:
Renee Rotkopf is is an explorer of the psyche, stars and e...2019-11-1447 min
Awakened NationDrawing Greatness out of Today's Youth with Geoffrey McLachlinCan we learn as adults through play? Yes, we can. Geoff McLachlan stops by Awakened Nation® to share his extraordinary journey as a successful kindergarten teacher, who took the concept of learning through fun and founded Professionals At Play.
Geoff has done over 800 speaking engagements in front of thousands of students and adults.
Geoff also shares his love for the outdoors.
This is a fun episode.
Geoff McLachlin Bio:
Geoff McLachlan provides coaching, training, speaking and meeting facilitation services through INFLUENCE. Founder and CEO of Professionals at Play...2019-11-1459 min
Awakened NationThe Batman of Spring Hills, Jack Asbury"Seeing a child's face light up is why I do this."
As the Batman of Spring Hill, Jack Asbury is on a mission to bring hope and joy to children. He’s been featured in the NY Times, Inside Edition and countless other news sources for his good works. When he’s not being Batman, this father of two saves lives as an emergency medical technician.
Host: Brad Szollose
First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us.
Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing convers...2019-11-0835 min
Awakened NationWhat is Real News? with C-Vine News Network founder Linda ForsytheWhat if you were so frustrated with the mainstream news that you started your own News Network? That's exactly what Linda Forsythe did.
With her army of Citizen Journalists, former NY Times journalists, and retired police and government officials, Linda has set strict guidelines for journalism that gets to the truth.
News like the Military Tribunals taking place RIGHT NOW that is NOT being covered by the mainstream. C-Vine News is the only network that has access to daily court transcripts from Guantanamo.
This is a controversial episode for sure!
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Awakened NationLeadership, Communication, and Accountability with Jodee Bock"...and that's where I get my heart broken all the time....when I want more for someone than they want it for themselves."
Jodee Bock believes that leadership needs to be emotional, but it doesn’t mean what you might think it does. In this fun and engaging interview, Brad and Jodee talk about what it really takes to run a company.
Jodee Bock Bio
Jodee Bock is an accidental entrepreneur who started her own business, Bock's Office Transformational Consulting, in response to a series of career moves tha...2019-10-2349 min
Awakened NationThe Whole Method of healing yourself from the inside out with Rhonda Smith“I have no problem holding the light while others move through their dark.”
What happens when you start to confront the emotional trauma and try to heal? Brad speaks with Rhonda Smith on the problems of the New Age movement and how you can heal by fully embracing the darkness within.
Rhonda Smith Bio
Rhonda Smith was born and raised in picturesque Northern California. She spends most of her time between the San Francisco Bay area and the Sierra Nevada mountains with her majestic little wiener dog, Saylor Love.
Rhond...2019-10-2354 min
Awakened NationChange your diet, change your life, with Vegan Advocate, David Benzaquen“Just try different things and don’t judge yourself.”
Could becoming a Vegan reverse your family's chronic diseases? David Benzaquen shares his journey and ways your family can bring more vegetables into your diet for better health.
David Benzaquen Bio
David Benzaquen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ocean Hugger Foods, a company that manufactures plant-based seafood alternatives to address the overfishing crisis. The company has received innovation awards from Whole Foods Market and Sysco, and has been heralded in the New York Times, USA Today, CBS Morning News and more. David is...2019-10-2342 min
Awakened NationFrom Fear To Freedom: Find Liberation From The U.S. Income-Tax System with Kelly Alexander“Over my life, I just got little hints of things that says there’s more going on than what’s on the surface.”
Benjamin Franklin said three things are inevitable: Life, Death and Taxes. Kelly Alexander begs to disagree. In this informative episode, Brad sits down with her to understand how the average person can pay less in taxes, legally.
Kelly Alexander Bio
Kelly Alexander is the founder of Great American Tax Remedy, which empowers American taxpayers like you to liberate themselves from federal and state income taxes through powerful, little known bank...2019-10-2253 min
Awakened NationBuilding Your Legacy, Prosperneur™ and Empowered Fathers in Action with Christopher Salem“It was the addiction to the anger...and the way that I medicated to escape and function was alcohol, drugs and sex.”
How do you step forward from a life of dysfunction and addiction to one of healing and power? Chris sits down and explains his journey through anger and alcoholism, his relationship with his father and the work he is doing today as a Prosperneur™ and his non-profit Empowered Fathers in Action.
About Christopher Salem
Christopher Salem, CEO of CRS Group Holdings, LLC mentors and consults with entrepreneurs, business leaders, sales professionals, and compan...2019-10-2249 min
Awakened NationIt's Time!!! My 360º View of The UFC with ring announcer Bruce BufferGet Ready to Rumble!!!
I sit down with Bruce Buffer, ring announcer for the UFC, martial artist and incredibly successful businessman.
Bruce chats candidly about his book, "It's Time! My 360º View Of The UFC," his grandfather boxing legend Johnny Buff, managing the "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" brand that his brother boxing announcer Michael Buffer made famous, and a few moments about Millennials...and helping his brother after meeting him late in life...along with some serious business moves.
If you are a fan of the UFC Octagon, or interested in the business o...2019-10-2244 min
Awakened NationAlien-Hybrid Programs, UFO Abduction and seeing how the universe really works with Geraldine OrozcoWhat if you awakened to one day and could see the Matrix right in front of your eyes? That's exactly what happened to Geraldine Orozco. Listen in as she describes our 5D Universe, being a part of 4 Alien-Hybrid programs, and supporting other mothers who have been a part of this program.
THIS is our most controversial show to date.
About Geraldine Orozco
Geraldine is the founder of Bay Area Meditation & Space Meditation Studio in San Francisco, CA. She is also an international speaker, radio host, Pranic, Quantum & Shamanic Energy healer, She is an...2019-07-1844 min
Awakened NationWhat kind of world will we leave our daughters? Founder of Nerdy Girl Success Christina Meade"As teens, young girls who enter STEM curriculum are on track to work in tech jobs...but something happens along the way."
Is there only one kind of Feminism? Feminist, Trainer and founder of Nerdy Girl Success, Christina Meade breaks it down for us on this empowering episode.
About Christina Meade
A self-described nerd girl, Christina Meade is the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, Nerdy Girl Success. She used her expertise in education, business experience and passion for women's issues to launch the organization whose mission is to educate and encourage...2019-07-1651 min
Awakened NationJuicing for a healthier family with Parul AgrawalHow do you leave a cushy career as an engineer for a large company to become an internationally known health & wellness expert? Parul Agrawal did just that. On today’s Awakened Nation, Brad sits down to chat with this powerhouse to learn her journey of family, science and how she followed her beliefs to create a business that supports her lifestyle.
About Parul
Parul Agrawal is an Author, Bestseller Launch Expert and host of Corporate Wellness Podcast. She holds two Master degrees in Engineering from Arizona State University (ASU); worked as a Research Scient...2019-07-1543 min
Awakened NationConspiracy Theory or Conspiracy Fact? Anatomy of The Global Agenda with Michael W. Howell”I stood in front of a mirror and I didn’t like what I was doing. I didn’t like that I was perpetuating this.”
What do you really know about the world around you? Today‘s guest on Awakened Nation wants you to take a closer look at you think you know and what you don’t know. Michael W. Howell sparks a provocative and powerful conversation with Brad that will have you wondering what is truth.
About MIchael W Howell:
Michael W. Howell cuts right to the heart of the matter...2019-07-1246 min
Awakened NationCreativity, starting over, Star Wars and the creation of #TableBoat with Tom Newmaster“I was starting over from scratch...and I didn’t know what I was going to do. ”
How do you create a life worth living? By pursuing the things that truly light you up inside. On this episode of Awakened Nation, Brad speaks with his long time friend, Tom Newmaster on creating a business with your spouse, letting your geeky interests influence your brand and the infamous #TableBoat.
About Tom Newmaster:
Tom Newmaster is the founder and the creative director behind Force Packaging. Design, art direction, strategic guidance, client relationship... Whatever...2019-07-1145 min
Awakened NationPerseverance, Collaboration, Creativity and Cirque du Soleil: Zumanity with Stephan Choiniere"When you have a dream, a powerful dream, and you realize it's never gonna happen, or the doors are closing, it's really hard to let it go."
What is it like to be a featured performer for Cirque du Soleil? And how do you get there?
Stephan Choiniere reveals the dedication, imagination and collaboration it takes to become a featured performer for one of the world's most famous artistic experiences on this episode of Awakened Nation. This deep conversation reveals the years of preparation, waiting and belief in your dreams it takes to become one of...2019-07-1055 min
Awakened NationMiracle On The Hudson: Surviving a Plane Crash with Dave SandersonDave Sanderson was the last person off US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger ditched the aircraft into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. Dave not only survived the “crash” but also started to realize that the moments that made up his life—from childhood, to adulthood— prepared him for the events of that day.
“When you think you only have one option in life, one way to get something done, if you’re resourceful and open up your mind, multiple pathways open up.”
This is an empowering episode as Dave shares how his...2019-07-0928 min
Awakened NationFree your Voice; Heal your Thyroid with Rosanne Lindsay“Here I am, doing everything I can to prevent this and I end up with the most profound form of it.”
Naturopath, Rosanne Lindsay explains her journey to healing her thyroid through natural methods. For most of her life, hypothyroidism was a distinct possibility. So she took the right supplements, and made sure she would never get it.
She got it.
Listen in to this conversation on how she discovered her thyroid wasn't working the way it should, and the path she took to find doctors in the field to back up her find...2019-07-081h 00
Awakened NationMoving from Taking to Giving with Go-Giver Bob Burg“People don’t buy because you want them to or need them to. They buy because they believe they will be better off by doing so.”
How does one give value first in this business world? Bestselling author and good friend Bob Burg was gracious enough to join Brad on Awakened Nation and share his understanding of how giving results in better business.
About Bob Burg:
Bob Burg is a sought after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President...2019-07-0531 min
Awakened NationReluctant entrepreneur, dealing with death and creating the Growth Now Movement with founder Justin SchenckHow does one move from grieving the loss of a parent to creating one of the top 10 podcasts and live events?
“Here‘s a spoiler for all you guys trying to reach a million dollars. You’re gonna reach a million dollars and you’re gonna go ‘How do I get another 10 million?’ There’s no end, when it’s goals like that.”
Reluctant entrepreneur Justin Schenck shares his journey on Awakened Nation, revealing the losses and gains that made him into the man he is today. This is an empowering episode as Justin shares his deep relationsh...2019-07-0440 min
Awakened NationUnderstanding The NEW Human with Julian Noel”I’m sorry I used the word spiritual. It’s a horrible word.”
As an actor, entrepreneur, inventor and founder of Shine International, Julian Noel is a force to be reckoned with. Join us on Awakened Nation to learn his insights into business and the human condition, and just how you can change your situation through the power of vision.
Julian is Australian...so be prepared for lots of foul language;-)
About Julian Noel:
Julian is the Founder of Shine, an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, facilitator and social change agent. He has coa...2019-07-0342 min
Awakened NationLosing it all. How changing your space can change your life with S. Lee Wright“No matter how successful I got, my life was one-dimensional.“
In this episode of Awakened Nation, we visit with S. Lee Wright, who takes us on her journey of losing everything— a beautiful home, a strong career and so much more in New York City— led to her finding herself reborn on the coast of Spain. Listen and learn from this beautiful story of acceptance, clarity and love.
About S. Lee Wright:
Lee has a degree in Interior Architecture and Psychology, is a LEED AP, a certified Feng Shui specialist. She combine...2019-07-0359 min
Awakened NationFighting for the Financial Well Being of the Latino Community with financial advisor Aquiles Larrea”Imagine fighting a karate match...but because my nose was broken, you can only breathe through your mouth...”
Black belt tournaments are a defining moment for many. Aquiles Larrea, Fox Business News correspondent, fought through 17 matches with a broken nose to win.
But that’s not his only win- as a financial specialist, he helps Latino families save more money with his books and radio programs. Learn more about his fantastic story on today‘s Awakened Nation.
About Aquiles Larrea:
Aquiles Larrea is the CEO Larrea Wealth Management and acts a...2019-07-0248 min
Awakened NationHow falling to your death can change your life with Dov Baron“You cannot hustle your way through the pain and, listen, there was nobody trying to hustle harder than me”
What happens when you fall 120 feet to your death and survive? Dov Baron answers that question on Awakened Nation, revealing how 9 reconstructive surgeries repaired the damage done to his body but the true healing belonged to his spirit. By surpassing the culture of competitive trauma, Dov reclaimed his authentic self and rose to even greater heights in his career.
About Dov Baron:
Twice cited as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers to hire, a...2019-06-2445 min
Awakened NationUnderstanding LGBTQ Issues with Leela Sinha“Whatever someone’s gender experience is, it’s not a monolith.”
Cis-gendered, transgendered, non-binary, genderqueer, agender, gender non-conforming... there’s a brave new world of expressing who people are. In this episode of Awakened Nation, Leela Sinha provides insight into an often misunderstood part of the LGBTQ movement. You’ll learn how society has opened up to allow people to be themselves, why pronouns and names are so important and how to be supportive of the trans and non-binary people in your life.
About Leela Sinha:
Leela Sinha (pronouns zee/zir/zim) is...2019-06-2431 min
Awakened NationLife in an RV with Demian Ross”Living in the same city for my entire life, from birth to death, doesn’t sound like something I could do. And working for a company where I got a gold watch at the end and could retire isn’t something I could do.”
What happens when you lose everything? Photographer, documentary filmmaker and RV nomad Demian Ross turned the loss of a job into a lifestyle that nurtures creativity and growth. In this deep, frank conversation, Demian shines a light into a life on the road and how to manage depression in your work and relationships.
Joi...2019-06-2453 min
Awakened NationThe Power to Heal is Yours with Robert Scott Bell”Some people have adopted modern medicine as their religion, more powerfully than the religion of their youth.”
Homeopathy is based on traditional remedies from folk wisdom, proven through centuries of effective use. Why have so many of them fallen out of modern use? Dr. Robert Scott Bell sheds light on this important discussion, that reaches into the economic, political and social reasons for dependence on the modern healthcare Industry. You’ll also learn why silver is more than just something to make jewelry out of on this episode of Awakened Nation.
About Robert Scott Bell:
Dr...2019-06-2447 min
Awakened NationFrom 50 Cigarettes a Day to Triathlete with Nigel J. Wall“You won’t live to see 50.”
Nuclear engineer and software designer Nigel J. Wall found himself overweight, smoking 50 cigarettes a day and in bad shape. After his doctor told him that he wouldn‘t live to see his grandchildren, he put on a pair of running shoes and began a journey to a whole new life. Listen in and learn how he made the journey from stressed out workaholic to running a half marathon in just 6 months on this episode of Awakened Nation.
About Nigel Wall:
Nigel Wall is a recognized leader is his field...2019-06-2447 min