Blue Shirt Leadership Podcast

Adam Vibe Gunton - From Chains To Saved (A Story of Recovery)

Adam Vibe Gunton is the #1 Bestselling Author of From Chains To Saved and the founder of Recovered On Purpose. After overcoming homelessness and iv drug addiction, Adam set out on a mission to share his story powerfully with the world and inspire other addicts in recovery to do the same.

In today's episode, Adam shares powerful personal stories about his past and how his life has changed. His inspiring story has led to him writing a book and helping 1000s of recovering addicts overcome their addictions and tell new stories about their lives.

Listen in as Adam shares insight and wisdom that could change your life! To connect with Adam and his ministry, visit FromChainsToSaved.com

Bryan Gillette - Lessons from 100 Executives & Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak

What can 100 executives and endurance athletes teach you about peak performance? In this podcast episode, you'll learn from Bryan Gillette the powerful answers to that question. After these top performers shared insights, Bryan interviewed 100 peak performers to write his book and discovered what he calls EPIC Performance.

Bryan shares the importance of creating a big vision 10-30 years out. To establish a finish line, strive for and keep this in front of you. He also encourages us to break down this big vision into pieces we can apply daily.

The EPIC framework will help you to Envision, Plan, Iterate, and Collaborate then Perform.To connect with Bryan and to purchase his book, visit https://summitinggroup.com/epic/ 

Jeff Cohen - Are you Count-On-Able?

This episode will make you question your perspective on accountability and communication among several other leadership challenges and pillars. 

Jeff Cohen is my guest today and he is a founder of six businesses, has worked with 300 business leaders to develop and test his Count-On-Able method of leadership. 

Jeff shares what effective communication really looks like, how saying what you are NOT count-on-able to is key to helping you thrive, and the importance of taking action on the lessons you learn. 

To connect with Jeff and learn more about his method, visit www.countonable.com

Jon Kovach Jr. - 4 Irrefutable Laws of High Performance

In today's episode, we have a great guest for you. Jon Kovach Jr. is an award-winning and international motivational speaker and mastermind leader. Jon has helped thousands of professionals overcome their challenges and achieve their goals through his 4 Irrefutable Laws of High Performance.

He is also the Founder of Champion Circle Networking Association. Jon is a National #1 Best-Selling Author. Jon is the Mastermind Leader of the Habitude Warrior Mastermind and the Global Speakers Mastermind & Masterclass.

From this episode, you can expect to gain great insights about accountability, how to curate an environment to help people thrive, learn the importance of masterminds, and much much more.

Jon takes us on a journey as he shares powerful stories from when he experienced an amazing rite-of-passage hike with his family to his DJing days and getting stuck in a cave. Stay tuned for the whole episode because Jon brings the SAGE Insights.

To learn more about him, visit his linktree https://linktr.ee/jonkovachjr

SAGE Coaching Conversations - Battling The S-Word (Sales)

In part 2 of my interview with Barby Ingle, we dive into her mindset around sales. We discover through the call the great value she has to offer to the world and that when she leans into this value, the influence she has to achieve her larger goals increases significantly. 

Listen in on this powerful coaching call as Barby and I dive into the struggle that many of us deal with in our businesses - the S-Word (Sales). 

Liz Morgan - Functional Nutritionist: Insights On How To Be A Healthier You

In today's episode of the SAGE Mindset podcast, I interview Functional Nutritionist, Liz Morgan. Liz has a passion to help people take care of their bodies and this planet with proper eating. She shares some memorable perspectives on battling your body, stress, and a malnourished America. 

Liz is a functional nutritionist specializing in recovery from digestive infections, digestive insufficiency, liver health, blood sugar imbalances, inflammation, food sensitivities, chronic pain, sleep, hormonal and thyroid disorders.

Liz is a past environmental lawyer, holds a master's degree in environmental policy, is the author of the Falcon Guide on foraging for wild edible plants in the Rocky Mountains, and is dedicated to transforming the food culture into one that makes people and ecosystems healthy and vibrant.

You can connect with Liz directly by visiting: https://www.lizmorgannutrition.com/

 

Heather Salsbury - Bringing Adventure, Fun, and Balance Into Your Business

Heather Saulsbury is the owner and co-founder of PNWBUSHCRAFT, a family business she started with her husband in 2014. They focus on creating amazing handcrafted outdoor gear that you can depend on. They want you to be able to pass it onto the next generation, so each product is made with care and an eye for detail.

It’s very important to them that they introduce a sustainable product that will help create years of wonderful experiences and not end up in a landfill after a couple of uses. The family lives on 11 acres in the beautiful foothills of Mount Baker in Washington State where their shop is just a short walk from the house and the forest is their backyard.

Heather has always been an adventurous spirit with a creative streak. She’s been creating as long as she can remember and is the illustrator and author of three children’s books, a mixed media artist, and a photographer. All of her self-taught skills have allowed her to develop and grow her current business.

Her latest adventure has been starring in her own show, PNWBUSHCRAFT ADVENTURES, which is streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku and is available on Youtube.

Suzanne Taylor - Empowering Persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Imagine if there were a program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn how to cook and other job skills so they can earn gainful employment. By inspiration of her san Kaden, Suzanne Taylor started the DISH Foundation to do exactly that! 

The DISH Foundation provides an opportunity for employees to have a stable and fulfilling job that not only teaches the skills they can use in the workforce, but provide dignity, independence, a sense of purpose, and hope (D.I.S.H.).

This foundation is empowering the lives of many participants and inspiring 100s more. Learn the origin story of the DISH Foundation, the philosophy behind this powerful organization, and the stories of lives changed in this episode of the SAGE Mindset Podcast. 

Kheph Rakhu - Changing Lives Through The Power Family, Community, and Education

Khephera “Kheph” Rakhu is the Chief Visionary Officer of Better Family Life Minnesota, Inc. He is passionate about the overall development of families and their communities through awareness, access, and acquiring wealth. His vision is to see a better life for all families. 

His main focuses are on catalyzing institutions, companies, and influencers to the commitment to BFL-MN’s mission in advancing the equity, education, and life experiences of Minnesota’s families at every stage of life. 

In this episode, Kheph shares the story of how he overcame challenging odds to find success in athletics, college, and professionally. His experience with two mentors in his life led him and his wife to a position in BFL-MN and they are continuing to impact the community in big ways through their hard work and community development. 

Kheph shares that if you want to get out of the "stuck" place you are in or a challenging situation, you need PIE. 

• Performance
• Information 
•Exposure. 

He shares it starts with exposure. Being around people, opportunities, and knowledge will lead to the information and performance changes necessary to get you where you are supposed to go. 

Finally, when asked what the number one challenge for people engaging in this program is, Keph said it is belief. Belief in family, belief in community, and belief in a different future. 

To connect with Keph please visit https://www.bflmn.org/

Mark Stiles - You Have To Fill Your Box To Think Outside Your Box

Mark Stiles is a former professional basketball player turned CPA. His business has helped dozens of clients not only with their taxes but to truly understand what's going on with their business and build strategies to move their organization forward. 

Mark shares the key moment for him in his business of switching from being an employee within his own business to being an operator. He encourages all his clients to manager their time so they can create this freedom and paradigm too. 

Finally, Mark emphasizes the importance of running your business to build generational wealth. This includes building and measuring the procedures and processes needed to operate your business and making the shifts necessary for growth. 

You can connect with Mark by visiting https://www.markstilescpa.com/

Mahati Mukkamala - Making a Lasting Impact One Non-Profit at a Time

Mahati has always had a vision for changing the lives of the people he can impact and influence. From a young age, he has always had an entrepreneur's heart.

The dreams haven't always worked out but the hard work has paid off. Mahati shares his corporate experiences and current business venture thropic.app.

In this episode, you'll learn how his donor management software is changing the world of small non-profits and helping them to make a bigger impact. Mahati also shares a few powerful insights from life and leadership.

He says to not be so hard on yourself. Remember that time is the most valuable asset you have. Finally, he reminds us to put a high value on friendship.

To connect with Mahati visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahati-mukkamala-mba-a870ab11/

Dr. Roseann - Changing The Way We View and Treat Children's Mental Health

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is, “Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health”.  

Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is often featured on dozens of media outlets. 

Through her interviews and media appearances, Dr. Roseann has reached over 2 billion people on the topic of children's mental health and she won't be slowing down any time soon! 

In today's episode, Dr. Roseann shares about the stresses children are experiencing and how there are nonmedicinal therapy's available to these children that do make a difference. 

A few insights she shared in this episode include being okay with your own opinion and loving yourself for having one. Trust the input you have received in life from the higher power in your life. Finally, she suggests removing the non-go-givers in your life and surround yourself with givers. 

You can connect with Dr. Roseann directly by visiting https://www.facebook.com/DrRoseannCapannaHodge/

Kiran Gaind - Happiness Is Inside Of You

Kiran Gaind is a certified parent, life, and leadership coach with a boutique practice based in Palo Alto. She regularly coaches parents, workplace leaders, and education leaders to raise resilience at home, work, school, and in the community so they, their families, and organizations thrive.

In this episode, Kiran begins by sharing a powerful insight and continues to impress with SAGE wisdom to help you with your life and business. She says personal time and space are key to give yourself opportunities to think and do self-care.

This allows you to be available and at your best for your family and business. She also shares a key piece about the reality that happiness is not external but inside of you.

You can connect with her directly by visiting https://go.oncehub.com/1HourCallwithKiran

Interview: Randall Espinoza Episode - How A $500,000 Trip To The Maldives Changed Randall's Life

Randall Espinoza is a giver. He loves to serve his clients and friends. He started as an entrepreneur at the age of 15 and hasn’t looked back. His primary focus now is to help people get their financial struggles under control and to partner with other business owners to create an exponential impact on the world.

In this episode, he shares the power of helping people solve problems. He says, “if you solve other people’s problems, the money will come.”

He also shares the importance of auditing your social circle to make sure you surround yourself with the best people.

Finally, Randall shares some significant insight on the power of vision and not allowing yours to be diluted.

You can connect with him directly by visiting his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/randalleofficial/

Interview Eric Reed: Unlocking The Value You Have To Offer Others

When we understand the value we have to offer other people this makes it possible to offer so much more to others. In this episode, Eric Reed dives into the importance of knowing your north star, having pride in what you do, and the importance of "shrinking your universe". 

Eric is the owner of the Reed5 group where they help businesses rethink strategies, provide actionable & meaningful solutions to clarify, simplify and achieve your vision. You can connect with Eric by visiting his website https://reed5group.com/.

You can also find him on LinkedIn and hosting the Take5 Podcast.