Mike McDonnell answers your questions on Life, Business & Lifestyle, and interviews insightful & interesting people.

Kristen McAlister (@kristenmcalister) is a leadership strategist, business owner, and co-owner of Cerius Executives, a leading firm in the interim and fractional executive marketplace. We discuss the idea that building the right team can mean all the difference between scaling and failure. We also discuss picking the right person as well as overcoming some of the pitfalls of integrating them into your business. You can find out more about the work Kristen does over at ceriusexecutives.com and kristenmcalister.com Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Sally Pymer (@empowered_with_sally) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from competing in triathlons with chronic Lyme disease! Find out more about them at Website: www.empoweredwithsally.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558022105068 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-pymer-6704ba68/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Dr Trina Read (@drtrinaread) is a best-selling, award-winning author, sexologist, and long-time educator whose work helps women and couples create intimate lives that feel honest, confident, and deeply connected. She wrote the award-winners, the world's self-help-fiction "The Sex Course" and it's companion workbook "You. Me. Bed. NOW!" and has been a trusted voice in the sexuality field for more than twenty-five years. We discuss how to get the most out your relationships, both in the bedroom and out. We also discuss the idea of intimacy and some of the things it can do for your long term relationship. You can find out more about Dr Trina over on her YouTube Channel, and her website: https://www.TrinaRead.com. Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Cheri Bergeron (@missionmotherhoodshow) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from infertility! Find out more about them at Website: www.cheribergeron.com Book https://amzn.to/4k7VNqE Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Jonathan Wolf (@jwolf) is a ZOE cofounder and CEO, and host the worlds #1 Nutrition Podcast, ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. He studied physics at Oxford University and then spent 20 years working in tech companies before managing to combine his interest in nutrition and science at ZOE. We discuss bettering yourself, his journey into acting and writing fitness superhero books! Jasson also gets vulnerable and shares how losing his mother changed his life. You can find out more about Jonathan and ZOE over at: www.zoe.com, & find Jonathan on LinkedIn. Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Gigi Robinson (@itsgigirobinson) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from entering the creator economy and helping others do the same! Find out more about them at Website: https://www.gigirobinson.com/ Hosts Of Influence: https://hostsofinfluence.com/ A Kids Book About Chronic Illness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0241743958 Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

I hope this quote from Jean Anouilh helps you love your life. Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

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Inspire, Empower & Educate with Chuck Hayworth (@chefchuckhaywoth) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from being diagnosed with, and now helps people with, stomach cancer! Find out more about them at Website: https://realmedicalmeals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hayworth-a96b7678/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Jeremy Kasler (@caskxofficial) is Founder and CEO of CaskX Whiskey Investment Specialists. We discuss the idea that whiskey is an investable asset and some benefits to investing in spirits. You can find out more about the work Jeremy does at https://www.caskx.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/caskx/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Dr. Adam Aponte (@borikenhealthcenter_ehchs/) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from being a doctor despite the start he had and now helps the area he grew up in! Find out more about them at LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ehchs Facebook: facebook.com/borikenneighborhoodhealthcenter Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Hady Méndez (@calladitanomorebook) is a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach who helps underestimated professionals rise with confidence at work and in business. Her book "Calladita No More" empowers readers to break the silence, own their narrative, and lead with purpose. We discuss Hady's journey and what she has had to overcome in her carrier in leadership. You can find out more about Hady over at calladitanomore.com, Her SubStack at hadyunfiltered, and you can check out her LinkedIn. Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Anthony Giannoumis (@dr.ganthonyg) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from following his curiosity! Find out more about them at Website: https://inclusiveleadership.solutions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dranthonyg/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Jamie Estelle Roth (@jamieestelleroth) is a best-selling author and podcast host, experienced the life-altering loss of her vision in her fifties, an event that ignited a profound spiritual awakening and completely reshaped her sense of purpose. We discuss what it was like for her to lose her sight and how she overcame that loss to finally thrive. You can find out more about Jamie's work over at: https://www.jamieestelleroth.com Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Chante Knox (@chanteknox) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from being homeless to business success! Find out more about them at Brand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delivher LinkedIn: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/chanteknox Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Bob Bentz (@bobbentz) is president of Purplegator Marketing Agency & Consultants, located in Philadelphia. Bob authored three books, including his most recent one "Relevance Raises Response: How to Engage and Acquire with Mobile Marketing (SECOND EDITION)." He is also been a college instructor for 11 years and is an adjunct professor at West Virginia University where he teaches a graduate level course in the Integrated Marketing Communications major. We discuss how SEO has changed over time, how being visible can mean the difference between growing your business and not, and we look at how tech, AI and the future will effect SEO best practices. You can find out more about Bob over on the Purple Gator LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purplegator/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Paul Ryazanov (@paulryazanov) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from having a successful team that has stayed with him for years! Find out more about them at Website: https://www.paulryazanov.com Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Diane Heiler (Diane Heiler) is the author of A Widow's Fire: An Intimate Memoir of Heartbreak, Survival, and Moving On. After caring for her husband through illness and experiencing profound loss. Diane's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to begin again and live fully on your own terms. You can find Diane's book over at: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F67HJ3HW Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Amber Lee (@amberleematchmaker) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from being clinically dead to building a thriving business! Find out more about them at Website: https://selectdatesociety.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-lee-matchmaker/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Dr Matt Paden (@drmattpaden) is the President and Managing Partner of Great Days Leadership, where he helps leaders and organizations grow with purpose, integrity, and impact. We discuss the future of leadership and what leaders need to be an effective leader for now and in the future. You can find out more about Matt at https://greatdaysleadership.com/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Silva Hrabar-Owens (@nomorenobody_studio) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from being an immigrant and achieving success! Find out more about them at Website: https://nomorenobody.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvahrabar Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Sam Dorison (@samdorison) is the co-founder and CEO of ReflexAI, a platform that equips human support and contact centers with scalable AI tools, delivering advanced roleplay simulations and intelligent quality assurance that drive better outcomes for every human interaction. We discuss the idea of using AI to train employees and enhance the performance of companies. You can find out more about Sam at https://www.reflexai.com/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/reflexai/ Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

Inspire, Empower & Educate with Scott Martin (@SoccerRatMartin) where they share their biggest lessons learned and words of wisdom from overcoming multiple illnesses and achieving soccer success! Find out more about them at Website: https://librarytalespublishing.com/collections/scott-martin Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X