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Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesShe Never Saw the Signs: A Mother's Mission to Save Lives | Ep 080Send us a text💔 In this powerful episode, hosts Mark and Stacey sit down with Sally Raymond, author of "The Son I Knew Too Late." After losing her brilliant son Jon at age 23, Sally transformed her grief into a mission to help parents recognize warning signs they might miss. Now at 82, this psychotherapist shares crucial insights on how schools and parents can better support children's emotional development, the dangers of hyper-competitive environments, and why grades should never define a child's worth. Sally offers both heartbreaking wisdom and practical strategies that could save lives. Her s...2025-05-0330 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesWant To Live Longer? Start With Smiling More | Ep 079Send us a text👉🏼 Ravinder Taylor, mind-scientist shares groundbreaking research on how to train your brain to be happy. Having worked alongside her husband Eldon Taylor (a pioneer in the field), Ravinder has co-authored over 200 personal motivation programs and brings 30+ years of research to this fascinating conversation. Endorsed by leading psychologists and featured on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast, her book "Mind Training" examines how understanding brain chemistry can help eliminate self-destructive behaviors and enhance wellbeing. Discover why optimism reduces disease risk by up to 52%, how smiling can add 7 years to your life, and learn simple...2025-04-2724 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesTV Star Escapes 20 Years in a Cult | Ep 078Send us a text💥 In this eye-opening episode, we speak with award-winning actor Dar Dixon (known for roles in This Is Us, NCIS, Scandal, Silicon Valley, and more) about his extraordinary life journey. Dar shares his shocking 20-year involvement in the Eternal Values cult and how he eventually broke free to build a successful acting career in Hollywood. This powerful conversation explores vulnerability, manipulation, and the human capacity for resilience and reinvention.👩🏻💻 Dar's Website: https://www.dardixon.com/📱 Dar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dardixon1/#Chapters: 00:00 - Hosts Introduce the Epis...2025-04-2032 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesGiving Women Second Chances After Prison | Ep 077Send us a text🗣️ Dr. Kimberly McGlonn shares her extraordinary journey from being abandoned by her parents at age 14 to becoming a PhD, educator, and founder of Grant Boulevard, the first Black-owned B Corp in the fashion space in North America.Dr. McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose work has been funded by Beyoncé and featured in major media outlets. As the founder of Grant Boulevard and Blk Ivy (a brand paying homage to Civil Rights Movement figures), she combines sustainable fashion with social justice, addressing climate change and crimina...2025-04-1329 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesA Father's Quest for Proof of Afterlife: From Skeptic to Believer | Ep 076Send us a text🗣️ After losing his daughter in a tragic accident, Robert Ginsberg went from complete skeptic to founding the Forever Family Foundation, which has spent over 20 years scientifically testing mediums. In this riveting episode, Ginsberg from the Netflix Show Surviving Death, shares compelling evidence for life after death - from dream visitations and physical manifestations to electronic voice phenomena and near-death experiences.Discover why only 27 mediums have passed his rigorous certification process in two decades, how to spot fraudulent psychics, and hear Ginsberg's personal stories that transformed his skepticism into belief. Even o...2025-04-0647 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesOpen Marriage Saved Their 35-Year Relationship | Ep 075Send us a text🗣️ From crisis to radical reinvention: Wayne Scott, acclaimed Portland psychotherapist and author of "The Maps They Gave Us," shares the extraordinary journey of how his 35-year mixed-orientation marriage survived through open non-monogamy.Wayne's powerful story has been featured in the New York Times' Modern Love column, adapted for podcast and tv, and established him as a leading voice in relationship counseling for non-traditional couples. His raw honesty about confronting jealousy, inadequacy, and societal expectations offers insights for anyone navigating the complexities of long-term relationships.KEY TAKEAWAYS:🗣️ "Success in marriage...2025-03-3030 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe ONE Question That Will Get Kids To Actually Talk | Ep 074Send us a textDiscover the ONE question that will transform your relationship with your child at any age. Former school resource officer Carlamay Sheramata spent years helping kids through their most difficult moments - and noticed many couldn't talk to their own parents about what they were going through. In this eye-opening interview, she reveals the simple strategies that create a safe space where youth feel comfortable sharing difficult truths, including one powerful question that changed everything for hosts Mark and Stacey.Whether your kids are teenagers or adults in their 20s a...2025-03-2427 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesGen Z Mental Health Crisis: Military Doctor Reveals How to End It | Ep 073Send us a textWhat happens when a decorated combat veteran and ER doctor witnesses an entire generation losing their will to fight? Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey has seen it all – from battlefield trauma to the youth mental health crisis flooding emergency rooms. In this can't-miss episode, he shares his explosive theory on why Gen Z lacks resilience, the simple dinner table solution every family needs, and the jaw-dropping story of the $3.4 million bribe he refused that forced him to flee the country with his family. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or concerned citizen, McConkey's 'We...2025-03-1727 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Scary Truth About Kids and Screen Time Limits | Ep 072Send us a text📱 Could limiting your child's screen time actually be harming their development? In this provocative episode of Gurus and Game Changers, hosts Stacey and Mark interview Mark Prensky, the education visionary who coined the term "digital native" and makes the shocking claim that restricting technology access harms kids.With his impressive credentials (Yale, Harvard, NSA and Department of Defense advisor), Prensky argues against conventional wisdom, believing that unlimited technology access is children's "birthright." While most experts warn about technology's harmful effects, Prensky suggests the opposite - that phones, games, and digital connections are...2025-03-0931 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesDEAD for Hours: She Came Back with a Warning | Ep 071Send us a text❤️ This episode contains critical information everyone should know—it could save a life. In this special edition of Gurus and Game Changers, we're closing out Heart Health Month with Stephanie Austin, who experienced cardiac arrest at just 35 years old while sleeping beside her doctor husband. Learn the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest, discover how CPR saved Stephanie's life, and understand why heart disease is the #1 killer of both women and men. Stephanie shares her powerful journey from death to advocacy, including memory loss and her new persp...2025-02-2737 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesConfused About Your Relationship? This Will Give You Clarity | Ep 070Send us a text🤔 Thinking of ending a relationship? Before you do, this 30-day process could change everything. Join us with author Janeen GoLightly as she shares her powerful insights from her book "Should I Go Back?" Whether you're considering divorce or just feeling stuck in your relationship, discover how giving it one last try could be the key to moving forward with clarity and peace - no matter what you decide.Learn why January is known as "Divorce Month" and how to avoid making decisions you might regret. Janeen opens up about her own rel...2025-02-2422 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges6 Steps to Find Happiness | Deborah Mallow | Ep 069Send us a text➡️ After hitting her breaking point on a New York City subway platform, former Pharma Rep Deborah Mallow made a life-changing decision. She traded exhaustion and burnout for a mission to help others find happiness through practical, science-backed methods. Now a renowned happiness expert, Deborah reveals the 6 steps that transformed her life and can transform yours too.➡️ Key Takeaways:✅ 80% of your thoughts are naturally negative (and how to change that)✅ The exact 6-step system from her book "Six Steps to Fewer Bad Days"✅ How to protect your energy from negative p...2025-02-1623 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Hidden Narcissist: Breaking Free | Dr. Valerie Sussman | Ep 068Send us a text➡️ "They're everywhere - the wolves in sheep's clothing." Dr. Valerie Sussman spent 20 years married to a covert narcissist before breaking free and becoming an expert on narcissistic abuse. In this powerful episode, she reveals the hidden signs of narcissistic personality disorder and the destructive four-stage cycle that keeps victims trapped: love bombing, devaluing, discarding, and hoovering.After leaving her pediatric practice and toxic marriage at age 50, Dr. Sussman transformed her pain into purpose. Now she's helping others spot the red flags she missed - because the most dangerous narcissists aren't...2025-02-0931 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges8 Types of Breakups. Which One Are You? | Ep 067Send us a text➡️ The Angry Therapist, John Kim, joins us to break down the 8 types of breakups and how to turn each one into an opportunity for growth. From blind-sided breakups to the "flat soda" relationship that fizzled out, learn how to navigate these challenging transitions with purpose.In this episode:🔹 Why your breakup could be your breakthrough🔹 The truth about being "blindsided" in relationships🔹 How to stop being the victim after betrayal🔹 Why some people keep going back to their ex🔹 Finding your "solid self" after a relationship endsHelp t...2025-02-0132 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesCybercrime is in Your Home Right Now: A Cyber Expert's Wake-Up Call | Ep 066Send us a text➡️ Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King discovered her "strong" passwords didn't stop criminals from hacking her smart home, installing bedroom surveillance, and stealing $500,000. Now she reveals the keys to protecting yourself in 2025.🔑 Think your passwords protect you? Think again. Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King lost everything to hackers despite following "basic" security advice. Now protecting clients across 7 continents, she reveals why passwords alone won't save you - and what will. In this episode you will learn:➡️ Why traditional password advice fails➡️ How hackers really breach your accounts➡️ Critical steps beyond passwor...2025-01-2639 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesFormer Mobster Reveals Dark Past & Spiritual Transformation | True Crime to True Healing | Ep 065Send us a text➡️ In this jaw-dropping episode, former hustler for organized crime, Michael Swerdloff, reveals his unprecedented transformation from violent mobster to spiritual healer. Part of a notorious crime family in New Jersey, he spent a decade running credit card scams, cocaine heists, and violent operations that landed most of his associates in federal prison. Once a man who plotted murder-suicide against his girlfriend and faced a mental institution, Michael's early life was defined by darkness. Growing up with a misogynistic father and a sociopathic brother who became a mob strong-arm and once held a .45...2025-01-2135 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesSuccessful People CHASE Rejection | The 'Go For No' Method | Ep 064Send us a text➡️ Ever wonder why some people seem immune to rejection while others are paralyzed by it? Best-selling author of "Go For No: Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There'" Andrea Waltz reveals the counter-intuitive secret that transformed her life and countless others: actively pursuing rejection. In this game-changing conversation, discover how embracing "no" could be the key to unlocking your next level of success.This episode isn't just for salespeople - it's for anyone who's ever held back from asking for what they want. Whether you're job hunting, building a bu...2025-01-1136 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesWent Fishing, Ended Up in a Cuban Prison | True Story | Ep 063Send us a text➡️ How a fishing trip turned into 9 months in a Cuban prison - and somehow saved this man's life.In 1973, Gordon Hesse joined what he thought would be a two-week fishing trip to Jamaica. Instead, he found himself arrested by Cuban authorities, thrown into solitary confinement, and facing an uncertain future in one of Cuba's most notorious prisons. Decades later, he shares how this harrowing experience actually changed his life for the better.📚 Featured Book: "Cuban Blues: How Captivity in a Foreign Prison Saved My Life" by Gordon Hesse⏱️...2025-01-0630 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesBuild Mental Strength! The GRIT System Transforming People Everywhere | Ep 062Send us a text➡️ In this powerful episode of Gurus and Game Changers, we sit down with WORLDWIDE STEVIE® Award Winner Lara Jones, crowned "Woman of the Year," "Female Entrepreneur of the Year," and "Best Female Thought Leader" for her revolutionary Global G.R.I.T. System™. From losing her youngest son and nearly her own life to building a global empire that serves Fortune 100 companies, Lara's story is a masterclass in resilience.As the founder of Be A Legend and G.R.I.T. Global™, Lara has transformed organizations including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, KPMG, and...2025-01-0134 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHow to Find Your Inner Queen - Thoughts from a Senior Beauty Pageant Star | Ep 061Send us a text➡️ In this episode, we sit down with Beth Leska, who brings an extraordinary perspective from her journey as an Army Military Police officer to becoming Mrs. New Jersey United States 2004, and now Ms. Idaho Senior America. Beth shares intimate details about the world of pageantry, breaking down stereotypes and revealing how these competitions build confidence, public speaking skills, and personal development.From her groundbreaking service in the Army MP Corps in the 1980s to her current advocacy for long-term care reform, Beth exemplifies resilience and continuous personal growth. She provides unique insi...2024-12-2220 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe 3 Missing Love Languages No One Talks About | Ep 060Send us a text➡️ When a brilliant mathematician turns his analytical mind to the science of love, unexpected patterns emerge. Dr. Andy Winkler, a PhD mathematician and former National Science Foundation fellow, reveals his groundbreaking discovery that there aren't just 5 love languages—there are 8. In this mind-expanding conversation, Dr. Winkler breaks down how our walking styles, hand gestures, and personality types all connect to reveal our true love frequencies. From charging bulls to gliding queens, learn how your movement patterns might be telegraphing your deepest relationship needs.➡️ Episode Highlights💡 Dr. Winkler's journey from pure mathemati...2024-12-1323 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges'School Was Boring' - 13-Year-Old Dropout Now Fights to Save Endangered Species| Ep 059Send us a text➡️ At just 13 years old, Micah Siegel made a bold decision to leave traditional schooling in 7th grade and forge his own path. After seeing the devastating impact of illegal wildlife trafficking, he couldn't sit still in a classroom any longer. Now he's launched Rogue Scholar Academy, written a book on endangered species, and is working to revolutionize both education and conservation.In this eye-opening conversation, Micah shares his unconventional journey, explains why traditional education wasn't serving his mission, and reveals his ambitious plans to protect endangered species worldwide. From his passion for...2024-12-0618 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe $50M Hardware Queen: 13 Stores Built & Sold on Second Chances | Ep 058Send us a text➡️ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gina Schaefer, the visionary founder who built and democratized a $50 million Ace Hardware empire. From her unconventional start in Washington DC's recovering neighborhoods to her groundbreaking decision to sell to her employees through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), Gina shares how hiring individuals in recovery and returning citizens created an unstoppable business model. Her journey from corporate burnout to "Recovery Hardware" showcases how conscious capitalism can transform both bottom lines and lives.➡️ Chapters00:00 - 02:09 | Opening Reflections & Introduction02:09 - 04:20 | The Birth of an Ur...2024-12-0340 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHeart to Heart with Philly's Police Commissioner, Kevin J. Bethel | Ep 057Send us a text➡️ An Intimate Conversation with Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Kevin J. BethelIn this episode, Commissioner Kevin Bethel discusses:🌟 How HOPE informs a safer city🌟 The transformative impact of school diversion programs🌟 Strategies for maintaining police morale and public trust🌟 Success in reducing crime rates through community collaboration🌟 Innovative approaches to recruitment and professional development🌟 The importance of understanding adolescent development in law enforcement🌟 Building sustainable community safety partnerships➡️ Join us for an inspiring conversation with Philadelphia's newly appointed Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel as he shares his remarkable j...2024-11-2437 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesClergy Abuse: A Survivor Breaks the Silence | Ep 056Send us a text🎙️ Episode OverviewA survivor's powerful journey from victimization to advocacy, featuring Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of "Let Me Prey Upon You".🚨 Content WarningThis episode contains discussions of clergy sexual abuse and its impact on young people. While handled sensitively, listener discretion is advised.The StoryAt 16, Sandy Phillips Kirkham thought she had found a spiritual mentor in her youth pastor. Instead, she found herself trapped in a five-year nightmare of manipulation and abuse, masked behind the facade of religious guidance...2024-11-1752 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesAre Leaders Born or Made? | Ep 055Send us a textEver wonder why some kids (and adults) naturally take charge while others follow? This week we're cracking the leadership code with Dr. Alan Nelson - the guy who teaches Navy SEALs by day and revolutionizes child leadership by night 👊His take? The best leaders aren't born or made - they're caught early. After training NASA engineers and international military officers, he discovered something shocking: we're developing leaders way too late.🔥 In this episode, you'll learn:Why your "strong-willed" child might be your family's next CEOThe secret window of lea...2024-11-1238 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHow to Speak to Influence | Ep 054Send us a textFind Your Voice, Own the Room: Communication Secrets from the ExpertWhether you're struggling to be heard at the dinner table, preparing for a difficult conversation with a loved one, or gearing up for a work presentation, communication expert Dr. Laura Sicola reveals the life-changing techniques that work in any situation.➡️ Meet the Guest: Dr. Laura SicolaWith a University of Pennsylvania education in cognitive linguistics and a revolutionary TEDx talk that's inspired millions, Dr. Sicola brings both scientific expertise and real-world wisdom to everyday communication challenges. While she's c...2024-11-0335 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesWe're ALL Overthinking EVERYTHING | Ep 053Send us a textTired of experts making everything complicated? Meet the guy who implies we're all overthinking it. From gun violence to climate change, Mitch Francis has solutions that will either make you ponder the possibility or make you think 'holy crap, why aren't we doing this?➡️ Meet the Guest: Buckle up for a mind-bending ride with Mitch Francis, author of "Badass Solutions for Today's Big Ass Problems."In this no-holds-barred conversation, we dive into solutions that ignore the usual "but we can't because..." excuses. Whether it's his controversial take on gun contr...2024-10-2936 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges4 Key Words to Unlock Hard Conversations | Ep 052Send us a textUnlock the power of four simple words to transform your toughest conversations! 🗝️💬➡️ Meet the Guest: Tucker Miller, author of "The First Four Words," to explore her groundbreaking approach to overcoming avoidance and awkwardness in crucial discussions.Discover:💫 How to start any conversation with a "minimum viable product" of just 4 words💫 Why "We need to talk" can be so powerful (when used correctly)💫 Techniques for reducing tension in high-stakes situations💫 The "seven seconds of clarity" and how to build conversation courage💫 What to say and NOT to say when someone...2024-10-2036 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesWhat Are You Dying For? | Ep 051Send us a textIn a world obsessed with living, have we forgotten how to die well?➡️ Meet the Guest: Blaine Bartlett, Master Coach✨ Keynote Speaker✨ Best Selling Author✨ Executive & Leadership Coach✨ Bloomberg TV & Apple TV Co-Host✨ ConsultantJoin us as we explore life's most profound questions with Blaine Bartlett, a visionary and certified 'Master Coach' and TV Host who, as a Coach has challenged leaders at Apple, Microsoft, Starbucks, and The World Bank to rethink success.Discover:✨ The courage to lead with authenticity✨...2024-10-1234 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesCelebrity and Political Rally Stories with Nikki | EP 050 !Send us a textCelebrate our 50th episode with the return of our first guest, Nikki Stanzione! ➡️ Meet the Guest: Nikki StanzioneJoin us as Nikki shares Hollywood tales featuring Meryl Streep, Joe Pesci, and Dustin Hoffman and many more. She also gives an insider's look at covering a recent political rally, balancing journalistic neutrality with her signature lighthearted approach. From crashing award show red carpets to navigating Coldwater Canyon with Joe Pesci, Nikki's stories capture the excitement of showbiz and the unpredictability of news reporting. Don't miss this special episode filled with...2024-10-0750 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesTop 10 Moments from the First 10 Episodes!! | Ep 049Send us a textTop 10 Transformative Stories: Resilience, Humor, and Inspiration from Our First 10 EpisodesIn this special episode, as we near our 50th published episode, we revisit the top 10 transformative moments from our first 10 episodes of the Gurus of Game Changers podcast. Each story encapsulates themes of resilience, humor, and inspiration, showcasing the incredible journeys of our guests.Maddalena Palermo's Battle with Anxiety: Maddalena's inspiring story of overcoming panic attacks and her significant efforts in supporting doctors' mental health post-COVID.Scott Clary's Approach to Reverse Engineering Success: Scott shares his...2024-09-2937 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHow to be a SUPER You ! | Ep 048Send us a text🏀 Unlock the power of mental toughness with Dre Baldwin, former pro basketball player turned motivational icon, TEDx Speaker and author of 35 books on the topic!➡️ Meet the Guest: Dre BaldwinAs CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 35 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine. Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being consumed over 103 million ti...2024-09-2244 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesMake Your Ideas Stick: Unlock the Secrets of "Brain Glue" | Ep 047Send us a textEver wondered how some ideas stick while others fade away? 💡➡️ Meet the Guest: James BondJoin us as we delve into the fascinating world of persuasion with James Bond, the mastermind behind "Brain Glue." In this episode, you'll discover:The science behind unforgettable advertising slogansHow passion transforms your ability to sell (as taught by the legendary Zig Ziglar)The power of metaphors in marketing, from sizzling eggs to Mars and VenusPractical techniques to make your messages irresistibly persuasiveLearn how to craft id...2024-09-1423 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Ripple Effect of Giving: "The Generosity Effect" | Ep 046Send us a textDiscover how generosity can revolutionize your life and create global impact with Cynthia Kersey, a true guru of giving! 🌍✨➡️ Meet Cynthia Kersey: Bestselling author, visionary philanthropist, and generosity expert with a 25-year legacy of impact➡️ Learn how Cynthia has inspired global powerhouses (eBay, Mercedes Benz, Avon) and collaborated with thought leaders (Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Oprah)➡️ Explore the Unstoppable Foundation's 5-pillar model that's empowered 500,000+ lives across 23 Kenyan communities➡️ Get a sneak peek into Cynthia's 3rd upcoming book, "The Generosity Effect"From boosting personal success to making a global difference, thi...2024-09-1036 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesBroken 911: The Crisis Facing America's Emergency Dispatchers | Season 2 Premier! Ep 045Send us a text➡️ About the Guest: Barry FureyJoin us as we uncover the hidden crisis in America's 911 call centers with Barry Furey, a 50-year veteran of public safety. Discover:- Shocking revelations about understaffing and delayed emergency responses- The stress and low compensation endured by 911 operators- How remote technology is changing emergency dispatch- The complex hierarchy governing 911 operations- Efforts to reclassify 911 operators as public safety personnelLearn practical tips for making efficient 911 calls and hear gripping personal stories that highlight the criti...2024-08-3030 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesCan You Really Fake it 'Till You Make it? | Updated Rerun !Send us a text🔁 RERUN ALERT: Discover the surprising key to inspiring leadership with Ed Doherty, reformed "a$$hole" chef turned leadership guru. In this eye-opening episode: - Learn how embracing vulnerability transforms toxic bosses into respected leaders - Uncover the unexpected link between recovery principles and effective management - Explore how authenticity builds unshakeable team loyalty - Get actionable tips to create a high-performing, happy workplaceFrom high-pressure kitchens to enlightened leadership, Ed's journey reveals the power of self-awareness in business. Plus, hear how Saxby's CEO Nick Bayer aligned values w...2024-07-3054 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesEmme: The Rebel Supermodel Who Redefined Beauty | Updated Rerun!Send us a text🔁 RERUN ALERT: In this captivating episode, a rerun of our third-ever release with slight updates, hosts Mark and Stacey interview Emme, the world's first full-figured supermodel who transformed the fashion industry in the 1990s. A trailblazer for body positivity and women's empowerment, Emme shares her remarkable journey from aspiring journalist to groundbreaking model with Ford Models, where she often shared the spotlight with icons like Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, and Naomi Campbell.Key topics include:• Emme's transition from journalism to pioneering plus-size modeling• Her experiences as the first full-figured supermod...2024-07-2455 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHollywood Hustle: Nikki Stanzione Tells All | Updated Rerun!Send us a text🔁 RERUN ALERT: Our very first Gurus & Game Changers episode!Join us for an electrifying conversation with the unstoppable Nikki Stanzione, a true icon in entertainment. In this barely-edited (cringey for Stacey at least) rerun, Nikki shares her journey from college grad to LA dream chaser, featuring:Behind-the-scenes stories from "Friends" and almost landing an Oscar-winning filmHer experiences on "Young and the Restless" and "All My Children"Almost being a host on American Idol!Hilarious encounters with soap legend Susan Lucci & Johnny DeppNavigating Hollywood's ups and downs while staying aut...2024-07-171h 00
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesDon't Let Your Love Fail! | Ep 044Send us a text➡️ About the Guest: Ken BlackmanJoin us as we explore marriage and long-term relationships with sex and relationship coach Ken Blackman. Discover strategies to reignite passion and navigate challenges in committed partnerships.➡️ Chapters(00:00) - Introduction and Ken Blackman's Approach(02:38) - Rekindling Lost Spark in Relationships(05:15) - Commitment and Being "Done" in Relationships(09:45) - Long-Term View of Marriage and Relationships(14:21) - Relationship ESP and Non-Verbal Communication(20:03) - Reviving Sex Life in Long-Term Relationships(24:37) - Monogamy and Open Relationships(28:33) - Divorce Statistics and Reasons2024-07-0833 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Mental Health Crisis in Schools | Ep 043Send us a text➡️ About the Guest: Leroy SlanziIn this eye-opening episode of Gurus and Game Changers, hosts Stacey Grant and Mark Lubragge welcome Leroy Slanzi, an experienced principal and author of "Emotional Schools: The Looming Mental Health Crisis and Pathway Through It." Slanzi shares critical insights from his 20+ years in education, addressing:• The impact of technology and social media on students' mental health• Strategies for parents to manage screen time and encourage healthy activities• The importance of human interaction and co-regulation in child development• Red flags in children's behavior and...2024-06-3033 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesScary Predictions from a Clairvoyant to World Leaders | Ep 042Send us a text➡️ About the Guest: Amazing RobynPrepare to be astounded as we introduce you to Amazing Robyn, an extraordinary seer and oracle who has captivated some of the world's most influential figures. Our conversation with Robyn was nothing short of miraculous, revealing her rare ability to identify and remove mental blocks, despite her own skepticism. As a trusted advisor to government officials, royal families, and Hollywood elite, Robyn's unique talents offer profound insights that range from disheartening to beautifully transformative. Keep an open mind as you absorb her wisdom and consider the potential for...2024-06-2444 min