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The Business of Life with Dr KingFrom Sculptor to Innovator: How One Man's Solution for His Brother Changed Prosthetics Forever with John Amanam Sunday (Nigeria)Send us a textWhen Sir John Amanam Sunday's brother lost his fingers in a 2019 accident, he discovered a glaring void in prosthetic options for people with darker skin tones. This moment of crisis sparked an extraordinary journey of innovation that would transform this Nigerian sculptor into Africa's first hyper-realistic prosthetic artist.Faced with prosthetics that failed to match Black skin tones, Amanam embarked on research that proved more challenging than anticipated. "There were no research books, no YouTube videos, no journals, no schools where prostheses for Black people could actually be learned," he explains...2025-07-2034 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingThe Human Contract: Rights, Responsibilities, and the Path to Global Peace with Maria Delores Ehrling (Sweden)Send us a textWhat if the solution to our divided world has been within our grasp all along? Lady Maria Dolores Ehrling, founder of the Human Contract and recipient of the 2023 Ambassador for World Peace Award, presents a revolutionary framework bridging our inherent rights with our evolving responsibilities.The Human Contract offers a refreshingly balanced approach to human relations. Unlike traditional human rights declarations that focus on government obligations, this grassroots movement emphasizes personal accountability alongside individual freedoms. Built upon seven key promises—ranging from bodily autonomy to collective unity—the framework acknowledges we're born...2025-07-1326 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingEngineering Society: The Foundations of Our Built World with Dr Kubilây Hiçyılmaz (Scotland)Send us a textThe ground beneath our feet may seem solid, but during an earthquake, everything can change in just 15-20 seconds. In this eye-opening conversation with Chartered Civil Engineer Dr Kubilây Hiçyılmaz, we explore how civil engineering quietly shapes every aspect of our daily lives while revealing the profound responsibility engineers have in creating resilient communities.Civil engineering isn't just about buildings and bridges—it's about ensuring society itself can function. As Dr Kubilây Hiçyılmaz explains, the term reveals its purpose: "civilian engineering" designed to serve ci...2025-07-0633 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingThe Golden Rule: Transforming Business and Life with Simon Macharia (Kenya)Send us a textWhat if the oldest ethical principle in human history held the key to transforming your business, leadership, and relationships? The Golden Rule – "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" – sounds deceptively simple, yet remains profoundly underutilised in our increasingly complex world.Kenyan leadership coach and community leader Sir Simon Macharia joins us for a thought-provoking conversation that reframes this ancient wisdom for modern challenges. He expertly unravels why treating others well must begin with healthy self-regard – you simply cannot give what you don't possess. This crucial insight explai...2025-06-2925 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingThe Power of Mental Resilience with Swier Miedema (Netherlands)Send us a textHave you ever considered that resilience isn't something you need to acquire, but rather an innate quality that's been within you all along? In this profound conversation with resilience expert Swier Medema, we explore the revolutionary idea that our natural capacity for mental wellbeing and adaptability is simply obscured by our conditioned thinking patterns.Swier shares his fascinating perspective on how our brain's protective mechanisms, while essential for physical survival, often create unnecessary mental suffering through anxiety about hypothetical futures. "We worry about things that might happen, which causes all our...2025-06-2229 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingFrom College Campus to Human Rights Activism: One Student's Fight with Tristan Matthew Chen (USA)Send us a textMost Americans don't realize that slavery remains legal in the United States, hidden in plain sight within the 13th Amendment's exception clause: "neither slavery nor involuntary servitude except as punishment for crime." This constitutional loophole enables the modern prison industrial complex to exploit incarcerated individuals for what amounts to free labor.In this eye-opening conversation, human rights activist Tristan Matthew Chen reveals how his journey began at Gettysburg College, where the historical significance of the Civil War battlefield sparked his interest in understanding America's unfinished business with slavery. What started as...2025-06-1624 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingTurning Trauma into Triumph: Summer Willis's Marathon Journey (USA)Send us a textWhat happens when a woman transforms her deepest trauma into a global movement for healing? Summer Willis answers this question with breathtaking courage and clarity in our conversation, sharing her extraordinary journey from silent survivor to powerful advocate.Ten years after becoming a rape survivor during her sophomore year at university, Willis found herself at breaking point – grieving multiple family losses while caring for a newborn. Looking into her son's eyes, she made a decision that would change everything: she would run 29 marathons beginning when she turned 29, despite being unable to ru...2025-06-0827 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingBirthing Books and Nurturing Humanity: Conversations with Book Strategist Geo Derice (USA)Send us a textWhat happens when you treat the book writing process like giving birth? Meet Geo Derice, the self-described "Book Doula" who's helping people birth their ideas into books that transform lives.In this captivating conversation, Geo Derice reveals how curiosity became his superpower and explains the beautiful metaphor behind his unique approach to book coaching. Just as a birth doula assists in bringing new life into the world naturally and with minimal stress, Geo Derice helps authors nurture their ideas from conception to publication.Through stories of transformation, Geo Derice...2025-06-0228 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingThe Saudi Arabia You Don't Know with Corina Goetz (Germany / UK)Send us a textWhat does modern Saudi Arabia really look like, beyond the headlines and outdated stereotypes? Corina Goetz takes us on a fascinating journey through her decade-long experience with the kingdom, revealing a country that has transformed dramatically since her first visit in 2011.Drawing from personal stories that span from Formula One concerts to metro rides with her 12-year-old son, Goetz paints a vivid picture of Saudi hospitality and rapid cultural evolution that contradicts Western misconceptions. "People are super friendly," she explains, describing how complete strangers have shown her kindness, from security guards...2025-05-2528 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingBeyond Harmony: What Japanese Scandals Reveal About Us All with Dr. Igor Prusa (Poland)Send us a textWhat do public apologies, tearful press conferences, and ritual humiliation reveal about a society? Dr. Igor Prusa takes us deep into the fascinating world of Japanese scandal culture, challenging conventional wisdom about Japan as a purely harmonious society.Drawing on his unique background as both a media scholar and Japanese studies expert with two PhDs, Dr. Igor Prusa reveals how Japan's weekly scandals function as elaborate social rituals with distinct phases: transgression, public confession, punishment through social exile, and eventual reintegration. These performances—featuring deep bowing, tears, and...2025-05-1835 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingInclusive Leadership Through Music with Dr Christine Herring (USA)Send us a textMusic has the remarkable power to connect us, move us, and create lasting memories. But what if it could also make us better leaders? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Christine Herring reveals how she's harnessing the emotional resonance of music to transform leadership practices through her groundbreaking book series, "Mind Jukebox: A Mental Playlist for Inclusive Leaders."Dr. Herring takes us through her fascinating journey from educator to author and leadership consultant. What began as a simple commitment to share weekly leadership tips on LinkedIn evolved into an innovative three-volume series...2025-05-1133 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingUnleashing Your Creative Power with Dr Matthew McVarish (Scotland)Send us a textWe're all born creative beings. It's how we learn to walk, talk, and make sense of our world before we even have words to describe these processes. Yet somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with this essential part of ourselves, dismissing creativity as something reserved for "artistic types" or professional creators.Dr. Matthew McVarish, Scottish playwright, former actor, and human rights activist, challenges this limited view, presenting creativity as one of four essential cornerstones of a balanced life alongside health, wealth, and love. Drawing from Florence Scovel Shin's...2025-05-0425 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingThe Seven Tools of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship with Patricia DiVecchio (USA)Send us a textWhat if your most authentic work begins not with market trends, but with discovering who you truly are? Patricia DeVecchio, founder of International Purpose, believes everyone has unique work to do—but most never learn how to cultivate their purpose into sustainable livelihoods.In this fascinating conversation, Patricia DiVecchio shares her journey as a first-generation American who became the first woman in her Italian family to earn a college degree. Her path led her to develop Purposeful Business Circles, transformative group coaching communities where entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and industries support ea...2025-05-0428 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingStop Talking About Yourself: Dr. Thomas Trautmann Reveals Why Your Clients' Brains Don't Care About Your Products (France)Send us a textDr. Thomas Trautmann shatters conventional wisdom about decision-making in this revolutionary conversation about brain science and business growth. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience research, Dr. Trautmann reveals why 97% of our decisions come from the primal brain rather than rational thinking – and how understanding this changes everything about effective persuasion.The core revelation? Your clients' brains don't care about your products, services, or company story. The primal brain makes decisions in just 11 seconds, with only a 7-second window for capturing attention. This explains why feature-based selling consistently fails while emotional connection thrives.2025-04-2031 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingDr Lara Akinnawonu on Sheep, Scalpels, and Sickle Cell: A London Doctor's Rural Welsh Adventure (United Kingdom)Send us a textDr. Lara Akinnawonu powerful journey from patient to physician began after a childhood road traffic accident landed her in intensive care. This formative experience ignited her passion for medicine and shaped her dedication to serving underrepresented communities throughout her career.After training in rural Wales – a dramatic shift from her London upbringing – Dr. Lara Akinnawonu gained invaluable perspective on delivering healthcare with limited resources. This creative approach to medicine has infused her work as she advocates for Black health issues across the United Kingdom. Her focus spans multiple critical areas: addressing the m...2025-04-1327 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingMortiz Lembert: Your Model of the World Is Limiting Your Success More Than You Realise (Switzerland)Send us a textWhat invisible forces are shaping your business decisions and limiting your success? In this eye-opening conversation with business coach and leadership developer Moritz Lambert, we dive deep into the concept of your "model of the world" – the unconscious framework that determines everything from your perceived options to your financial ceiling.Lambert shares riveting case studies that demonstrate the hidden power of these mental models. There's the business owner who needed funding but avoided direct approaches to banks because he secretly believed he "wasn't a real businessman" despite running a multi-million-dollar company. On...2025-04-0627 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingThe Art of Connection: Rico No Suave's Journey from IT to Entertainment (USA)Send us a textRico No Suave captivates us with the remarkable story of his transformation from IT professional to celebrated talk show host. What started as simple recordings in his car has blossomed into a thriving entertainment platform that's now granting him access to celebrity interviews and prestigious film festivals.The conversation reveals Rico's unique approach to human connection - applying the problem-solving mindset from his network engineering background to understand and relate to people. "Listen first, react later" becomes his mantra for success, allowing him to create comfortable spaces for guests regardless of...2025-03-3030 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingJoanna Lohman: Widening the Trail: Soccer, Self-Worth, and Creating Global Impact (USA)Send us a textMeet Joanna Lohman, a former professional soccer player whose 16-year career spans seven teams across five countries, including the US Women's National Team. Her journey wasn't always smooth—failed leagues, championship losses, and being cut from World Cup contention led to a moment where she found herself back in her childhood bedroom in her mid-thirties.This pivotal moment sparked an epiphany that transformed both her career and life purpose: "I don't have to be the greatest to be great." When Joanna stopped chasing stardom and focused instead on contributing her authentic st...2025-03-2228 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingBeyond Stigma: Monkeypox, What Everyone Should Know with Dr Mohamud Sheek-Hussein (UAE)Send us a textThe invisible borders of infectious disease and the critical importance of global public health take center stage as Professor Mohamed Sheikh Hussain shares his extensive expertise on monkeypox and emerging infections. Drawing from decades of experience spanning four continents, this renowned public health specialist offers a masterclass in understanding how diseases leap from animals to humans and subsequently spread worldwide.Professor Hussain walks us through the fascinating discovery of monkeypox in Danish laboratory monkeys in 1958 and traces its evolution to the concerning global health threat we face today. With remarkable clarity...2025-03-1633 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingBrand Stories Unwrapped with Litsa Barberoglou (Australia)Send us a textAre you ready to discover the transformative power of storytelling in entrepreneurship? Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with brand consultant Litsa Barberoglou, who specialises in empowering young entrepreneurs to craft their narratives. With her years of experience, Litsa offers a unique perspective on the journey of starting a business, highlighting the importance of understanding your brand’s purpose, values, and differentiation strategy.As we delve into Litsa’s fascinating dual role as a mentor and business consultant, she shares uplifting stories of young women who have turned their chal...2025-03-0928 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingLiving Without a Voice: Turning Adversity into Opportunity with Shrenik Shah (India)Send us a textWhat does it mean to truly overcome adversity? In this inspiring episode, we talk with Shrenik Shah, who transformed his life after losing his voice to vocal cord cancer. His story is not just one of survival but of thriving in the face of challenges that would stop many in their tracks. From initially facing the immense struggle of living without a voice for 28 years, Shah learned to embrace his unique circumstances and find new ways of communicating. He highlights how rejection turned into opportunity, allowing him to become an advocate a...2025-03-0229 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingBuilding Empowerment and Bridging Gaps for Women in Sports and Entertainment with Lydia Davies: (USA)Send us a textLady Lydia Davies, the inspiring founder and CEO of Osprey, joins us to share her journey from being a young athlete and musician in male-dominated fields to creating a powerful community for women in sports and entertainment. Her story is one of resilience and vision, motivated by the lack of mentorship she faced and her determination to empower others. Lydia takes us through how Osprey bridges the gender pay gap and offers women resources and opportunities to thrive in their careers. It's a conversation about turning challenges into change and building a network...2025-02-2325 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingEmbracing Presence, Redefining Identity, and Finding Freedom Beyond Societal Labels with David Smith MBE (United Kingdom)Send us a textWhat happens when you stop defining yourself by societal labels and start embracing the beauty of just being? Join us for an enlightening conversation with David Smith MBE, who shares his personal evolution from identifying solely as an athlete to finding freedom in presence. David opens up about his journey through paralysis, shifting his focus from achievements to the impermanence of life, and how these experiences taught him to live as a human being rather than a human doing. Through his story, we explore the liberation that comes from releasing rigid i...2025-02-1533 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingTransforming Holistic Wellness and Cultivating Empathy for Lasting Health and Empowerment with Dr. Sherri James, MD (USA)Send us a textJoin us for a transformative conversation with the inspiring Dr. Sherri James, as she shares her journey to achieving holistic wellness by her milestone 60th birthday. Discover how Dr. James, a family physician in Durham, North Carolina, overcame genetic predispositions and personal health challenges to promote the eight tenets of wellness outlined in her influential book, "Finding Wellness in a Pandemic and Beyond." Dr. James's practice, Body Mind Integration Wellness Concepts, emphasises the integration of body, mind, and spirit, and her personal "journey to sexy 60" is fueled by the Five Principles: Pausing, Processing...2025-02-0925 minThe Business of Life with Dr KingMastering Global Influence and Innovation Across Cultures with Abraham Paul Vatakencherry (India)Send us a textWhat if the key to mastering global influence lies in connecting expertise with human needs? Join us on the Business of Life podcast as we welcome the distinguished Mr. Abraham Paul Vatakencherry, whose journey from Mumbai to Los Angeles and back has shaped him into a global influencer. With a career spanning orthotic and prosthetic engineering to high-end fitness marketing, Mr. Vatakencherry shares how these diverse experiences have honed his skills in mentorship and strategic direction. He emphasizes the importance of belief-based support in professional relationships, illustrated by over 90 LinkedIn recommendations from professionals...2025-02-0128 min