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Join Host Tom Dutta for the Final-Cut Premiere of The Quiet Warrior Show, featuring Professor Kurt Barling, a multi-award-winning investigative journalist, author, and broadcaster with over 26 years at the BBC and a Professor of Journalism at Middlesex University. Originally taped live, this Final Cut Premiere features an in-depth conversation with Kurt Barling. Barling has reported from over 60 countries, covering war zones, terrorism, modern slavery, and global crises. From interviewing world leaders to risking his life in conflict zones, Kurt's career is a masterclass in journalism, ethics, and the power of storytelling.

FINAL CUT: "Mother Charity – Navigating the Brutal, Exhilarating World of Trauma Surgery" With Martha B. Boone, M.D., Board-Certified Surgeon, Urologist, Award-Winning Author

About This Episode: Join Host Tom Dutta for the Final Cut Premiere of The Quiet Warrior Show featuring Jesus D. "Jesse" Hernandez Jr., Founder of Depth Builder LLC. Originally recorded livestreaming, this powerful episode is now released as a professionally edited Final Cut Premiere. Jesse's journey is one of transformation, resilience, and leadership. From beginning his career as a plumber's apprentice to becoming a thought leader in organizational transformation, Jesse shares how he overcame addiction, embraced his true purpose, and now helps others unlock their full potential. In this episode, we dive deep into:  ✔️ How vulnerability unlocks leadership potential ✔️ Turning missteps into personal and professional growth ✔️ The power of transformation in the workplace ✔️ The journey from struggle to success ✔️ The Promise You Are Intended to Be Don't miss this previously recorded live interview as we relaunch it in its Final Cut Premiere! #QuietWarriorShow #PodcastPremiere #Leadership #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #JesseHernandez #TomDutta #LeadershipPodcast #Manhood #ThePromise #CareerGrowth #Inspiration #FinalCutPremiere

In this heartfelt episode of The Quiet Warrior Show, Host Tom Dutta interviews Michelle Rapkin, a three-time cancer survivor and author of the groundbreaking book Cancer Sucks, but You'll Get Through It.

In this compelling episode of The Quiet Warrior Show, Host Tom Dutta sits down with Michael Cowl Gordon, MD, to explore his enchanting book, Autobiography of a Georgia Cat.

Join Host, Tom Dutta, for a exclusive interview with Dr. Paul J. Zak—one of the world's top neuroscientists, bestselling author, and TED speaker. Together, we dive into the science of human connection, happiness, and relationships!

Show Preview: In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Show, host Tom Dutta sits down with Robert New to discuss his novel "Sovereign Assassin", a story rooted in transformation and leadership. Robert reflects on how neuroscience, martial arts, and his journey through seven university degrees have shaped his life and work. With engaging conversations on growth mindset, attachment theory, and personal triumphs, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring takeaways. Whether you're a storyteller, educator, or martial artist, Robert's journey will leave you motivated to pursue your own mastery. Guest Bio: Robert New is an author, educator, and lifelong learner currently pursuing his seventh university degree—a PhD in Education focusing on attachment theory and leadership. With previous degrees in psychology, sociology, biology, and education, Robert's interdisciplinary expertise inspires his writing and teaching. He spent 20 years studying Wado-Ryu karate and ran his own dojo in Perth, Australia. However, Robert's life isn't just about academia and martial arts—he's also kosmemophobic, with an irrational fear of jewelry! The episode will also be available as an audio-only podcast on all major platforms via The Quiet Warrior Show. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation! #RobertNew #SovereignAssassin #GrowthMindset #AttachmentTheory #LeadershipInEducation #QuietWarriorShow #ExclusiveLiveShow #Neuroscience #PremiereEpisode #JoinTheConversation

Join me, Tom Dutta, as I sit down with Mark Carpenter, a serial storyteller who has transformed the way leaders and sales professionals connect with their teams and clients. Mark's journey from the burnout of corporate life to becoming a best-selling author and master storyteller is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of storytelling and its profound impact on leadership, sales, and personal growth. Mark reveals the pivotal moment that led him to leave behind the command-and-control world of corporate life and embark on a mission to bring more humanity into leadership. Through our conversation, you'll discover how storytelling can be a game-changer in building trust, enhancing communication, and driving meaningful change. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone passionate about personal development, this episode will equip you with the tools to turn your own experiences into powerful stories that teach, lead, and inspire. Don't miss this chance to learn from a master storyteller who has dedicated his life to making leadership more human and impactful. Tune in to The Quiet Warrior Show and discover how you can harness the power of storytelling to create lasting connections and drive success in every aspect of your life.

Revealing his new book Not Less Than Everything: One Man's Quest for Spiritual Enlightenment, published by Clovercroft Published September 26, 2023), August Turak reveals his stories as a member of the original team that launched MTV: Music Television and a successful hi-tech entrepreneur, Turak had what most people consider to be "the life." But he was not happy. This is the inspirational true story of how Turak overcame crippling depression and despair through a daring quest for life's ultimate meaning and purpose -- a search for transcendence.   Although his stories are wildly entertaining and often comical, Turak wishes to address the individual and collective absence of higher meaning and purpose afflicting Western civilization. He hopes this book acts, in some small way, as an antidote to that. AUGUST TURAK is a successful corporate executive, entrepreneur, award-winning author, speaker, and consultant. He is the founder of the educational nonprofit the Self Knowledge Symposium Foundation. Turak has lived and worked alongside the Trappist monks of Mepkin Abbey as a frequent monastic guest since 1996. As a troubled young college student in 1971, Turak was seized by the idea that the mystical experience that various religious traditions call Enlightenment, Satori, Nirvana, Samadhi, the Unio Mystica, or Cosmic Consciousness not only exists but might be attainable by him.  This sparked a life-altering quest, as Turak became the first student of a rough-hewn, hillbilly Zen master; the protégé of the founder of the IBM Executive School; the client of a mystical psychologist doing government-funded research with LSD; a member of the original team that launched MTV: Music Television; a successful hi-tech entrepreneur and even a longtime, part-time Trappist monk. This same spiritual roller coaster dropped him off twenty-five years later in a tiny room of a rundown motel in Baltimore, Maryland, deeply depressed, fearing for his sanity, and with nowhere to turn. Or, so it seemed.  After a corporate career with companies like MTV, Turak founded two highly successful software businesses. He has published many popular leadership articles for Forbes and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Selling Magazine, the New York Times, and BusinessWeek. His book, Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks, uses 1000 years of Trappist business success and his own entrepreneurial experience to demonstrate that the monks are not successful businessmen despite adhering to only the highest ethical values, but because they do.  Turak's inspirational true story, Brother John: A Monk, a Pilgrim, and the Purpose of Life, combines his $100,000 Templeton Prize-winning story with original oil paintings from award-winning artist Glenn Harrington.  August Turak lives on a seventy-five-acre cattle farm outside Raleigh, NC. For more information, visit: www.AugustTurak.com.

Reino Gevers is a seasoned pilgrim who has walked twelve different Camino pilgrimage routes in northwestern Spain. His journey began after hitting a wall in his over 20-year journalism career, prompting a complete reinvention of himself. His first book, "Walking on Edge," is a fictional narrative drawn from his personal experiences on the Camino. His latest non-fiction work, "Deep Walking – for Body, Mind, and Soul," captures crucial lessons from the Camino, distilled from interviews and conversations with hundreds of fellow pilgrims and he now reveals his new book The Turning of the Circle.  Reino now dedicates much of his time to workshops, speaking tours, corporate health counseling, and mentoring leaders and achievers. Residing on the island of Majorca, he enjoys hiking, practicing martial arts, writing, and blogging in his free time. Reino believes it is our destiny as human beings to grow and become who we are truly meant to be. Life is not meant to be an easy ride. Trigger points such as divorce, the loss of a loved one, or financial ruin can elevate you to higher consciousness or leave you stagnating in melancholy. Our true calling often lies in the wounds of the past, sculpting us into the human beings we are destined to become. Reflecting on the past, it's clear how overcoming pain and obstacles equips us to fulfill our divine purpose. As an author and mentor, Reino aims to provide the tools that have helped him navigate life's challenges. Many of his insights came from long, solitary walks on the Camino de Santiago. In retrospect, those moments were among the most precious. The role of a mentor, he believes, is to guide, hold to account, and listen. If you feel a deep desire to grow, learn, and achieve financial independence, health, and strength, Reino may be able to assist you. His mentoring program focuses on finding soul purpose, building resilience, and mind-setting. Reino holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of South Africa and has been a trainer for leaders and achievers for the past ten years. He is the author of several books, including "Deep Walking for Body, Mind, and Soul," "Walking on Edge: A Pilgrimage to Santiago," and "Yield and Overcome: How Change Can Positively Impact Our Lives." Having experienced hitting the wall and finding the reset button to change his life's trajectory, Reino left South Africa at 23 to start a new life in Europe. He did it again ten years ago, leaving a well-paid job to start his own business from scratch. The brink of job burnout led him to his first Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, which changed his life. He has since walked the Camino twelve times and incorporates an annual pilgrimage into his life.

PREMIERE INTERVIEW June 12, 2024, 12 pm PDT  YouTube and Podcast This is an incredible story of Courage, Vision, and Faith and how Pauline Blachford, an Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Writer, changed a child's world through Adoption. 

The incredible husband-wife team Scott MacDonald and Patti Kurtz reveal MY FRIEND CHARLIE, A Children and Dog Lovers book, in a storytelling interview that will make you smile, laugh and sigh.   About Scott and Patti: Scott has a bachelor's from Indiana University and a master's from the University of North Carolina. He is the CEO of Multiple real estate companies and focuses on corporate turnarounds.  Second career - author of 5 books, including first children's Book - My Friend Charlie.  Patti Kurtz, Scott's wife. She has a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a master's in education from UC San Diego. I am a faculty member at Cal State San Marcus. Career in education: Patti taught second grade in Oceanside, CA, served in administrative capacities in the Oceanside School District, was Principal of Santa Margarita Elementary School in Oceanside, and was a consultant to a charter school in San Diego. Scott is the author/writer, and Patti is the educator with experience teaching children.  Visit https://authorscottmacdonald.com/

Host Tom A. Dutta asked Michael Cowl Gordon to write why he should be on The Quiet Warrior Show.  Micha  poured onto his paper a page and a half of writing, and the latter was this:   "I believe that my story illustrates the heroic journey. Joseph Campbell wrote that the purpose of the heroic journey is to redeem the world. While that would be overstating my accomplishments, I believe it is true that I have helped thousands of patients through my direct involvement in their care. I have helped hundreds of people through mutual involvement in twelve-step recovery. And with this book, I can help thousands more. I believe my story will interest your listeners. I hope many will be encouraged to see how their lives can represent a heroic journey as they respond to whatever challenges they encounter."  I may have written too much, as my instructions were to write a paragraph. If so, I apologize. I hope to be a guest on your podcast, where I can tell the story of recovery as a heroic journey. Thank you. Michael Cowl Gordon, MD  Join Tom and Michael as he tells the rest of the story and takes your questions or comments via live chat.  ABOUT:  Michael Cowl Gordon, MD, opened the first detox program in Madison, WI, under the decriminalization of alcoholism statute in 1972. He became Medical Director of the Anderson Alcoholic Rehabilitation Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1974 and later joined the Center for Psychiatry and the staff of the Brawner Psychiatric Institute in Atlanta. Gordon is now semi-retired but remains in practice as the Medical Director of the Berman Center, an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospital Program. From 2 06-2018, he was a speaker for Reckitt-Benckiser, a company that manufactures drugs for treating opioid use disorder. He is a member of International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous and is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Gordon has been interviewed by many media outlets, including CNN, and quoted in numerous articles on addiction-related topics. He liv s in Marietta, Georgia.

Host Tom Dutta will ask Randy Overbeck why he transformed from a teacher to a superintendent and then an author who has created a series of best-selling and award-winning novels. Join us live to hear "CRUEL LESSONS," Randy's incredible story.   Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author and speaker. As an educator, he served children for over three decades and turned that experience into captivating fiction, authoring the bestselling series The Haunted Shores Mysteries, winner of nine national awards. This fall, the Wild Rose Press released his newest work, an atmospheric amateur sleuth mystery, CRUEL LESSONS, the first installment in a new series set in schools, "Lessons in Peril."   He hosts the popular podcast, "Great Stories about Great Storytellers," which reveals the unusual and sometimes strange backstories of famous authors, directors and poets. He is also a speaker in much demand, sharing his multi-media presentations, "Things Still Go Bump in the Night," "A Few Favorite Haunts," and "Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing" with audiences all over the USA.  As a Mystery Writers of America member, Dr. Overbeck is an active member of the literary community, contributing to a writers' critique group, mentoring emerging writers, and participating in writing conferences such as Killer Nashville and the Midwest Writers Workshop

FREE EBOOK www.legalees.com/tom Attorney Lee R. Phillips is a Counselor of the United States Supreme Court. He has three university degrees and has held licenses in real estate, mortgage brokering, securities, life insurance, and being a registered investment advisor. Lee is nationally recognized in business structure, asset protection, and financial and estate planning.    He founded LegaLees Corp., a company specializing in solving asset protection and tax problems for high-net-worth individuals.  After graduating, he practiced law as a patent attorney. He spent five years in the dual position of Assistant General Counsel and Associate Director of Research at the nation's largest private university. Author of 19 books, Lee serves on the editorial boards of several professional publications.   As one of the nation's most engaging, dynamic speakers, he has given over 3000 event presentations throughout the US, Canada, and the Pacific Rim. He has helped over a million people understand the law and how to use it to make more money and protect their assets.

When Host Tom Dutta asked Duncan Robinson about setbacks and tragedies that shaped him into the great man he is today, he wrote:   "Never imagined the word Cancer in a child, never mind your son, but it happened, and then we went through the process of getting Michael better, but on the day he was supposed to return to school, the other word you never want to hear, is your son has relapsed, we'll do all we can, however, we've used the most aggressive treatment plan out there, and then, all we can do now is manage the pain, your son will complete his life, soon @ the age of 14….those words still resonate. However, Michael gave me hope in his words, will you be okay, Dad, because I will…."   This interview will take you on a journey of many emotions and leave you inspired with hope no matter what SUDDEN IMPACT occurs in your life:   About Duncan: Duncan Robinson is a third-generation financial specialist specializing in generational wealth transfer and legacy building. Building on his father and grandfather's wealth of financial management knowledge, he forged a new career path by integrating strategies and solutions from traditional and modern practices.   He rose to prominence in the insurance industry by working with prominent families with complex family wealth landscapes and different, sometimes competing, priorities and needs.  Duncan's patience and persistence in providing the best solution to the clients have always been seen as frank, straightforward, and sincere.        Duncan advocates for educating the clients (both the current generation business owners and their successors) on wealth preservation for multiple generations.   Duncan is a highly driven triathlete, motivational speaker and industry influencer who has written two books on the importance of planning and believes that life is perfectly imperfect, and that's the perfection of it.      

When Host Tom Dutta asked Lisa Wilkes about her back story before the interview, she said, "During early adolescence, I developed an eating disorder. I'd been a perfectionist my whole life. Still, that quest for so-called flawlessness has a dark side, especially for women under intense societal pressure to portray a particular image. I knew I was damaging my body, but the addictive side of my brain did not care. Maybe that was subconsciously part of my goal. I found healing through a deep connection to people and animals. It took me over a decade to get to a healthy weight, so I won't pretend this was an easy problem to fix. Therapy helped because it offered a nonjudgmental space where I could be honest instead of minimizing everything or pretending I was okay.  Friendships helped. I turned to friends and family, baring my soul even when that was scary as hell. The first time I confided in a close friend, my hands trembled, and sweat dripped. It was so embarrassing to have this psychological aversion to something as simple and necessary as food. I felt like a failure, but all I received from my buddy was love. She didn't see me as a freak. She viewed me as a brilliant human trying hard to get back on track. And that made me believe maybe, just maybe, I was not beyond hope. Lisa Wilkes is an American author, licensed social worker (LMSW), flight attendant, and animal rescuer. Lisa has spent 13 years in the aviation industry, jetting across the globe and collecting inspiration for her writings. Her debut novel, Flight Path, is a fast-paced romance with serendipitous encounters. This book follows a daydreaming stewardess as she learns to navigate a new terrain: unconditional love. In her second novel, Mid-Flight, Lisa transports readers to 2038. A flight attendant begins to unravel after her best friend is killed in a plane crash. In the throes of unspeakable grief, she uncovers a political ploy to decimate one-fifth of the population. She must risk everything to combat this sinister plan, including her breathtaking new romance. Lisa's writing is provocative and timely, focusing on societal issues and internal conflict. Flight Path's readers will appreciate Mid-Flight's emphasis on hope and redemption, while newcomers to Lisa's work will be drawn to the power of her storytelling.  

Like many of you, I'm no stranger to hardship. As a child, I was forced to migrate with my family from the Dominican Republic to New York City, where we faced seemingly endless adversity. My parents were both professionals in the Dominican Republic. In New York, my father worked as a floor technician and my mom in a sweat shop. My father had an accident and became disabled for life. It was only my mom working and we couldn't make ends meet. Some nights we didn't have dinner; my late brother and myself had to go to work as children. This period of time has shaped my life. I am driven to be successful because I promised myself that my family will never experience this again. Between language barriers and culture shock, I found it difficult to find my footing in such a foreign place and yearned for well-intentioned guidance. I worked hard in school and did very well. I started a career in healthcare as an executive. I yearned to impact people's lives in a positive manner everyday. I continued my education and obtain a Masters in Healthcare Administration and now a Doctorate in Leadership. I just published my first book focusing on Leadership Attributes CRAVE (Communication, Respect, Authenticity, Vulnerability and Empathy). After leading hundreds of teams, I found that these attributes are vital for creating great leaders and successful teams. I now coach, train, consult and speak on leadership and leadership development. I have a coaching program designated towards leaders that I provide to individuals and organizations.

Returning to The Quiet Warrior Show for the second time, Dr. Martha Boone brings her stories of talking vaginas and wonderful humour to the studio with her new book, "The Unfettered Urologist."  A non-fiction tale of wisdom she never had time to share with her patients in their fifteen-minute appointments.   About the author:  Dr. Martha Boone is one of the first one hundred women board-certified in urology. After 23 years of education, she practiced academic urology for five years and private practice for twenty-four. She was named TOP DOC in urology in Atlanta for over a decade.  Her first novel, The Big Free, fictionalizes her first six months at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Her current book, The Unfettered Urologist, is nonfiction and explains the pearls of wisdom she never had time to include in a short office visit. It was published on August 15, 2023.  Her third book, Mother Charity, will be released in March of 2024 and is the sequel to The Big Free.  Dr. Boone retired to write full-time and travel with her husband.  

Host Tom Dutta asked Craig to explain his traumas and maltreatment that led to his transformation in his life to serve through a higher source.  He said: "For 25 years, I led the life of a busy global executive — 2.5 million miles on one airline and 1.0 million miles on another. I actually bragged about this status. Looking back, I was living, but I was not ALIVE. Life was great until it wasn't. One day, my doctor ordered bed rest. My version of bedrest was my laptop, cell phone and conference calls from my bed. At that moment, I knew my current lifestyle had become my new normal, and something had to change! I had to become an advocate for my own health and lifestyle. "  ABOUT CRAIG BRUCE: Craig is a former burned-out global executive who struggled with exhaustion, poor sleep, inconsistent food choices, and feeling confident in his skin. He was so driven that his global lifestyle started to impact his health. He has since transformed his health and changed his lifestyle through the use of science-based behaviours. Now, as a High-Performance Lifestyle Consultant, he empowers high-performing business leaders and entrepreneurs to achieve even more success in their careers without sacrificing their lives & critical relationships.   Craig is an international speaker who shared the stage with Sharon Lechter, Les Brown, Bill Walsh, James Dentley and Noel Lee. He has also been featured on podcasts & stages across the US and Latin America and is releasing his book – Winning at the Game of Life and Business in 2023.  He holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a business degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. He previously worked as a partner at Hewitt Associates for over 25 years. He has also worked as a Health Coach and educator for the Equinox Sports Club Los Angeles and owns his own high-performance lifestyle business. He's partnered with hundreds of clients to ignite their energy and live a life with even more clarity, intention and integrity.

At 28, Dan was leading a healthy, active life. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital.   What followed was emergency brain surgery. On June 21, 2014, Dan's reality was shattered by a devastating brain hemorrhage. With no map to guide him on the gruelling path to recovery, Dan had to rely on his grit, perseverance, and resilience to relearn everything he once knew: how to walk, talk and even smile. ​ Dan has survived two emergency brain surgeries, weeks in a coma, and months in a rehab hospital. What he found out along the way might surprise you: there is nothing like a brain injury to refocus the mind! Driven by a positive mindset, Dan battled through excruciating rehab exercises to rebuild his life and return to a job he loved. ​ He's grateful for the doctors who saved him and the friends and family who supported him. Now, he wants to pay it forward. The tools Dan used to build back his life can be used by anyone facing challenges. He will reveal strategies to help you or your team be #BetterThanYesterday and achieve your goals, one step at a time. His action-oriented life hacks will help you tackle anything you face. Through his talks, his audiences were moved and uplifted by Dan's story and ready to use his practical approaches to triumph over adversity.

Dr. Clint Ladine is on a mission to help leaders utilize coaching  techniques to unleash the power of their teams, optimize their  leadership skills and drive performance to new heights. As a  leadership/success coach and former professional basketball  player, Dr. Clint knows the difference between bad and   good coaches. A bad coach is self-focused, believes they are  the only expert, and expects you to fall in line no matter what. A  good coach unlocks hidden potential, nurtures natural abilities,  and encourages people to fly.  To that end, he has written Power Coaching, which many are  calling a “must have” in their leadership toolbox. Dr. Clint Ladine  is also the owner of Successfully Coaching, A leadership  coaching business whose mission is to help leaders overcome  obstacles to achieving success.  Clint's mission began with a life-changing encounter with  coaching. While in the midst of his career, he was introduced to  coaching, finding it to be transformative for him, his team and his organization. He quickly enrolled in a doctoral program to learn  more about the psychology and methodology of coaching and  has since become a sought-after writer, author and speaker on  the subject of Leadership Coaching.  www.successfullycoaching.com

Chris M Wilson is originally from Barrie, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Vancouver, BC, in 2009 at 18 by himself. Early on, he knew he wanted to pursue an adventurous, dynamic, and different career.  Previously a commercial helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, and helicopter expert. Chris switched gears in 2022 to run his online career coaching business full-time.  He is a forward-thinking entrepreneur, published author of 2 books (Optimal Wealth and Optimal Health), Career Coach, and creator. Chris enjoys helping others, scuba diving, snowboarding, and riding his motorcycle. Optimal Wealth - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08RVH48L5    Optimal Health - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086XLP85S   Website - https://www.chrismwilson.com   Coaching - https://www.chrismwilson.com/coaching   (Giveaway) Career Jump Masterclass - https://chrismwilson.ewebinar.com/webinar/career-jump-masterclass-5882    The Work to Live Newsletter - https://www.go.chrismwilson.com/work-to-live-newsletter       Social Media YouTube - @chrismwilson Instagram - @iamchrismwilson LinkedIn - @iamchrismwilson

Kyle Murtagh returning to the Quiet Warrior show is an award-winning public speaker from Scotland.  Kyle emerged from being a shy kid who endured some bullying in his younger days for his gift of dyslexia, to creating a legacy as a Champion Public Speaker, Author and Educator with his platform www.confidencebydesign.co.uk. Hear Kyle pick up the story from where we left off last time...and see his right turn into stand-up comedy and a real live clip from an award-winning speech.  Learn great speaking tips that you can apply right away as well as his answer to a question from a guest relating to speaking with emotion.

Leslee Montgomery is a sought-after facilitator, public speaker, content creator and consultant to the Construction Industry on Safety and Mental Health.   What makes her story different from anyone else's, and why is she working in a male-dominated industry?:  When Host Tom Dutta asked Leslee why listeners should tune in to her story, she wrote, "In 2010, when I decided to take my life, I was terrified but so focused on finding a way. The 2008 recession had kicked my ass; mentally, I was down and scared. A call to a colleague looking for work resulted in "leaving it to the universe," setting off a decision in my head to take my life.  While eating my last meal, the universe did call with a job offer. That moment became more than getting back to work; it became the moment I understood my purpose. There aren't too many living heroes in the construction industry. It became my mission positively affect the mental health of the people I worked with. I started to listen to people, connect with them, support them, and it grew into a mission to eradicate suicide in the construction industry."  

Liv Arnold is an author of colour writing diverse books on real issues like mental health and consent. Like many women, she has experienced sexual harassment which has affected her well-being.  “I want to do right by my readers and show what is and is not acceptable. Enough people are silenced through shame, society's perceptions, and sexism. There's not enough awareness of mental health. I have found peace through prose,” Ms. Arnold says. As she has experienced anxiety most of her life, she will donate a percentage of the profits of her upcoming novel Stepping Stone (release date 11 July 2022) to The Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She turned to writing for therapy when medication, meditation, and counselling didn't improve her symptoms. The novel's main male character has PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Arnold drew the challenges from real life and was inspired by a friend who served in Afghanistan. She writes authentic characters with relatable issues, championing the heroine taking control of her life and sexuality.  

My hero's journey started when my mom was diagnosed with cancer and then passed away, two years later, when I was 28. I lost my sole provider parent. This was right around the same time that I found Airbnb (renting out my extra rooms) as a side hustle which was leading me into a life of financial independence, that I didn't realize at the time but it would change the trajectory of my life. Now, I feel very strongly about teaching others about how they can achieve financial independence so that we can become free to focus on the things we truly value in our lives, and not have to be in survival mode. From 50k in debt to Financially Free in 2 years with Airbnb!  Zeona McIntyre has been an Airbnb host since 2012. After 10 years of managing short-term rentals across the globe, she has transitioned to selling Real Estate to investors looking to house hack or live for free. She is an avid Real Estate Investor owning a double-digit portfolio of short and medium-term rentals. In the fall of 2022, she will release the book: “30-Day Stay. An Investor's Guide to Mastering the Medium-term Rental '' coauthored with Sarah Weaver. She teaches listeners how to achieve Financial Freedom through Real Estate on her Podcast: Invest2FI, co-hosted with Craig Curelop. She has been featured on BiggerPockets, Mr. Money Mustache, NPR, Business Insider, and more than 50 podcasts. Zeona has been to 47 countries. She spends half the year in Boulder, Colorado, and the other half travelling the world as an international pet sitter. Learn more here: https://www.zeonamcintyre.com/

Chester L. Richards -- Bio  Aerospace Engineer (Ret.), Inventor, Adventurer, Author, Storyteller, Romantic  The philosophy developed by Chester L. Richards, aerospace engineer, adventurer, and inventor (19 patents), has indeed caused him to view all that comes his way as an adventure. Even a visit to the hospital! (Look for stories about these surprisingly entertaining forays into Deep Space Medical soon in his blog, "Stories.")  That attitude took shape early. In college, a bit after those early escapes from being thoroughly roasted by The Great Potato's molten lead flinging tricks, Chester and friend Judy Burns co-authored a spec script for “Star Trek” on a lark. The story, “The Tholian Web,” became one of the series' most popular episodes. A veteran writer advised the young man, “You should write….write your passions.” “But I have nothing to say,” Chester thought. That was the moment he decided the real message was to fill his life with adventures. And he did — adventures in surfing, learning, and performing music, travel to exotic places for river rafting, and his work as a rocket scientist. Along the way, he's always met fascinating characters. He did write — essays (over 50 have been published so far). At the house in Thousand Oaks he and his late beloved Sarah once shared, he brought himself back from the brink of despair by writing the hair-raising adventures Sarah loved, and that continue to occur, though as the author says, he no longer has much hair.  Visit the website for Chester L. Richards for more information.  www.chesterlrichards.com

Scott MacDonald is a returning Quiet Warrior o talk about An Ancestral Journey he embarked on, culminating in a fascinating reveal... more than just facts, he shares how one can begin exploring their Ancestry based on his discovery. His newest book is the culmination of many years of ancestry research. Published this month by Ingram, Legacy, An Ancestral Journey through American History marries ancestry with early American history. The ancestors participated in virtually every significant event in America, including Jamestown, the Mayflower, and various wars and conflicts. The book presents history through the eyes of actual participants in the events. Ancestry research is believed to be the second most popular hobby in North America (after gardening). As far as Scott knows, no other ancestry-based book that connects ancestry research to history has been written or published. Visit Scott's website, authorscottmacdonald.com.

Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz is a career Air Force Veteran who served as a Public Affairs Officer and Nurse. Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science frame her practice and perspectives. It was her life's calling to design and lead a never-been-done-before military outreach program in Ohio in response to 9/11, to educate and engage civilians in support of troops and their families. While not serving in uniform, Gallowitz established and managed Buckeye Sports and Orthopedic Specialists and was the President of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce. She has first-hand experience hiring Veterans. As the owner of Vanguard Veteran, she equips civilians to become Veteran Champions as the “Veteran-hiring Concierge,” “Military Ministry Builder,” and “Fallen Comrades Ceremony Producer.” She coaches volunteers on creating “Military Ministries” (in partnership with clergy) to foster connection, a sense of belonging and promote spiritual resiliency. Kathy serves as the Chair of the Arizona Governor's Veterans' Service Advisory Commission and the Southwest Veteran Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is the Veteran-hiring Advisor for the Arizona Society of Human Resource Management. Her husband, Ed, is a retired career active-duty Soldier with four combat tours. Together they have six sons, one daughter and three grandchildren.

Sandy Gerber will share the real challenges behind her successes and how she overcame them to transform and teach others how to have great relationships  Sandy Gerber is a multiple award-winning author, communications and marketing strategist, and TEDx speaker. As CEO of NEXT Marketing Agency, she set a new standard for innovative communications, growing the company from her bedroom into one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in British Columbia. She's been named 2022 QW Literary Award Finalist and inducted into the QW Global Top 100 Book List,  2022 Bronze Medalist Independent Publishers Book Award Winner (IPPYs), Businessperson of the Year, Mompreneur of the Year, and a YWCA's Women of Distinction Finalist. She's enlightened thousands from the speaker stage and has coached hundreds of people in effective communication. Sandy lives in Vancouver, B.C., with her partner Kris, her two children, and their dog Router. sandygerber.com

Host Tom Dutta asked Grant Tate what his real story was on the way to transformation in his life and career...he said, "I was a small-town kid who jumped on the corporate (IBM) fast track, advanced rapidly in the hi-tech rapidly changing environment, but eventually found his career stalled and his marriage falling apart. After hitting bottom, he moves to Europe where he found a new path to transformation." Grant Tate is a servant leader, transformational coach, and business consultant who helps people learn how to thrive in our chaotic world. He challenges leaders and emerging professionals to answer the questions: Who am I? What am I called to do now? Who am I going to work with to get it done? Highly sought after as a coach, Grant uses his writing and his role as CEO of Bridge Business Transformations as vehicles to develop strong relationships with clients and friends. Grant is a graduate of the University of Virginia, Syracuse, Stanford, and Pace Universities. He lives in Charlottesville, VA with his wife.  

It was once said, "We will be remembered by what we do in private, not in public." What makes a career Politician likeable, relatable, and builds trust and rapport with the average person? When Host Tom Dutta invited Dr. Gordie Hogg to a live interview, he said, "Dr. Hogg, check your ego in the green room. We'll tell real and raw stories, showing the side of you that most people don't always know". Did Gordie show up in complete form? Watch the premiere interview; you decide. He even does a short "rap song" if you stay till the end. Gordie Hogg is an Author, TEDx Speaker, Ph.D. respected and Visionary leader focused on making a positive difference as a change agent, locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. and is currently a candidate for Mayor. Gordie has served as Mayor, Member of the Legislative Assembly in British Columbia, Member of Parliament for Federal Government, and works tirelessly on 5 Volunteer Boards to make a community impact.  

When Host Tom Dutta Challenged Maria Malik to share her whole story, she wrote this message to him: At 17, I was at my lowest. I was taken away from my home (Toronto, Canada) and sent to Pakistan to Marry a man I had never met before. Against all odds, against all family pressures, against all pressure from Pakistani society, I got divorced after a few years. That was only the beginning. I had to reinvent myself. At this point, I still did not graduate from high school. So I graduated from high school and university; I am now completing my masters. I became the first woman in my family to travel the world. I became the first woman in my family to get a job. And I am now the first woman in my family to start my own business. I help people overcome their fear of Public Speaking and use their voice! Many women in Pakistani and other cultures go through very similar situations, but unfortunately, many never get out. It's heartbreaking. With courage and luck on my side, I could beat all odds and live a life of my choosing. My parents have now become my biggest supporters, an even bigger win for me because of my family. means everything to me. About Maria Malik: Maria Malik was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She currently lives in Southern California. She is pursuing her Masters in Clinical Psychology and is running an online Public Speaking Coaching business. She helps corporate professionals overcome their fear of public speaking, give memorable presentations & excel at impromptu speaking in the workplace. She is very passionate about her work and firmly believes in using your voice for what matters to you! Linkedin Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/sincerelymaria  

Brad Shaeffer told Host Tom Dutta his father died by hanging in his garage on his 16th birthday.  He turned his anger into Novel writing.  Storytelling at its best in this Live taped interview.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Brad Schaffer was born in Baltimore, MD but grew up in a suburb of Chicago. After attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he lived in Chicago where he embarked on his dual career as both a commodities trader and author/novelist. He currently resides in New Jersey. His prolific and eclectic writing can be found in the pages of the Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, National Review, Daily Wire, and other well-read publications. His interests, as reflected in his articles, encompass a wide swath from business, to science, education, the arts, history, politics, social issues, and general day-to-day living. He is also an accomplished guitarist and pianist and can be found playing in local New Jersey clubs with one of several rock bands in which he has played over the years. He is the author of Of Another Time And Place (2018), which takes place in World War II Europe. It studies the conflicts that good men confront when compelled by national loyalty and indoctrination to fight for morally reprehensible causes. His latest novel, The Extraordinary (2021), deftly tackles two sensitive subject matters -- autism and PTSD -- and the impacts they have on not just those with these conditions but also the families who support them. For more information, please visit: www.BradSchaefferAuthor.com  

Dr. Sherrie Campbell PhD. a returning Quiet Warrior, speaks about her new book Adult Survivors of TOXIC Family Members.  She will outline why she wrote this book from her own lived experience, share tools to maintain boundaries, deal with criticism and heal from shame after ties have been cut. In her first book, she set the stage by exploding myths and old beliefs such as, "but it's your family."   Her work is seen worldwide, and Host Tom Dutta tells her a personal story about her strategies that changed his life.  The Video version of this podcast will release on August 24th, 2022.  The interview was previously taped live streaming. 

I embrace the Heros Journey and have been through a few of my own, My older sister was murdered in 1996, and I wrote a book for and about sibling survivors. I also feel I would be a great guest for you because I am on an EPIC journey to help others Step into their own EPIC and do big, bold things. Zander Sprague is the author of three books, including his most recent EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward: Plan, Achieve and Enjoy the Journey. Zander loves speaking to audiences around the world. Nicknamed the “God of Enthusiasm” because of his contagious energy and passion, he is a popular speaker, trainer, and podcast host. He is here today to help you plan, achieve, and enjoy the journey!

George Kalantzis knows life transitions. From a decade in the Marines, coaching thousands of hours on the gym floor, divorce, single parenting, and overcoming a suicide attempt, he understands the unique challenges we all face in the fast past society of the modern world. With nearly twenty years of encounters with tough transitions, George empowers men and women to live life authentically by giving them the courage to find their voice and unlock their potential. He has the unique ability to speak to people in ways that make them feel seen and heard through prose, poetry, coaching, and experience that can only be found in the school of heart knocks. George is the author of Nowhere To Go, a podcast host, a decorative combat veteran, and a personal coach at the Art of Tough Transitions, where you can grab a bonus course for purchasing Nowhere To Go. Find him on the socials, eating ice cream with his daughter, or hiking in the mountains of NH

Suzie Newell has her doctorate specializing in coping mechanisms. Her work as a nurse anesthesiologist on obstetric units in the epicentre of the opioid crisis exposed her to the day-to-day roadblocks people face, and not only those with a substance use disorder. Her own journey began with a degree in political science, working in social justice. While in Guatemala during the 500 Years of Resistance campaign, she met a woman who inspired her to return to school and ultimately work in anesthesia.    The Path 365: Daily Direction for Ladies and Mothers, Witches and Others is the culmination of a lifetime of work in healthcare, in peer support, and within her own personal journey. Sharing this work through a daily direction book is an honour for her. For more information, please visit: https://www.thepath365.com/.   Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/thepath365 https://www.instagram.com/the_path_365/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUQS_Sw4K9vx8CgJr5tUrQ  

Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm is an entrepreneur, author and optimist. Today, he leads sales and business development at GLOBHE, a platform for drone data on demand. He also mentors startups at the Nordic Startup School. Arnaud is the founder of multiple startups, including internalDesk, a SaaS platform for enterprise collaboration, where he served as COO. internalDesk was recognized as one of the ‘top10 tech rising stars' in the Nordics in 2014 and was acquired by Woodreed in 2019. He has worked for many years in Change management. He holds an MBA from the University of Leicester, UK. Arnaud's interest areas include entrepreneurship and everything related to mindset and wellbeing. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden with his wife and three children.

Marc J. Straus is the author of 4 poetry collections, 3 from Tri-Quarterly Northwestern University Press. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Robert Penn Warren Award in the Humanities from Yale. His poems have appeared in most of the leading literary journals in the U.S. He is an oncologist and former Chairman of Oncology and Professor of Medicine. He has authored some 100 scientific papers and edited three textbooks on lung cancer. He is the recipient of Boston's Young Leader Award previously given to John F. Kennedy. Marc, and his wife Livia, have been avid collectors of contemporary art since age 20, focusing on new discoveries. Their collection has now had eleven museum exhibits and they are listed among the top collectors in the U.S. Marc lectures worldwide on building an art collection. He has written nearly 50 articles on art. In 2004 Marc and Livia founded Hudson Valley MOCA, a public museum in Peekskill, NY, one hour north of NYC, in an economically challenged multicultural community. HVMOCA has been the spark for the revitalization of the area. In 2011, Marc opened an art gallery on the Lower Eastside of Manhattan, MARC STRAUS, which represents 24 artists from 16 countries and is among the leading galleries today. Marc Straus, author of the new memoir One-Legged Mongoose: Secrets, Legacies and Coming of Age in 1950's New York. An unflinching look at child abuse in the home and one boy's ability to rise above it, One-Legged Mongoose reminds us of the bonds between siblings, the power of family secrets, and the way we learn to protect ourselves by protecting each other. For more information, please visit: https://marcjstraus.com/. Connect with Marc on social:  https://www.facebook.com/marcjstraus/ https://twitter.com/MarcStrausBooks https://www.instagram.com/marcstrausbooks/  

Nate Palmer is a NASM certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. He is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. Nate is the bestselling author of The Million Dollar Body Method: The Entrepreneurs Diet for Superhuman Focus and Rapid Fat Loss as well as Passport Fitness: The No-nonsense Guide to Staying in Shape no Matter What City You Wake Up In. Nate is also the creator and founder of Bod in a Box – the HIIT Home Gym. He specializes in working with entrepreneurs and business owners to create energy, focus, and a lean, healthy body – that shows up for your work, family, and focus time. The Million Dollar Body Method is the result of working with so many business owners and high performers that told me they want a performance-based diet - for their work, that would allow them to work harder, stay lean, all without having to miss dinner or pack Tupperware to restaurants.  What we originally created was just supped to help with energy, but what we quickly realized is that people were losing more weight than they had ever before - and keeping it off permanently.  

When Sarajane Giere was asked by Tom Dutta why her story fits the hero's journey narrative, she wrote this:  "...it's also my story and the journey of our 52 years of marriage. I've learned how my grief has turned to joy in the writing, how my pilot and I sacrificed for the sake of our marriage instead of each other, and lastly, how my gratitude grows and sustains me each day as I go forward." Giere offers a uniquely intimate glimpse into the life of a military wife as she tells the story of her fighter pilot husband, Bernie, a Vietnam Veteran who flew 214 combat missions in the war. With soaring love and explicit honesty, she recounts the terror of the Vietnam years and the lifelong sacrifices that affected her pilot's life and death. Giere, a spunky military wife with a keen knack for storytelling, recounts her fighter pilot's eventful Vietnam years through his handwritten letters and moving personal accounts. The harrowing shoot-down in enemy territory, the joy upon learning he had a son, and the loneliness of separation are among the many subjects covered. All the while, Sarajane worked with a local police detective to uncover evidence that brought one of her neighbors to justice. With a knack for detail, she recounts the uncertain years with Pan Am and her husband Bernie's missions with the NY Air National Guard's world-class 106th Rescue and Recovery Wing for 25 years. The love that brought this intrepid couple together during their college years can be felt through the words on every page. Their bond remained strong for 52 years, helping them grasp the courage they needed upon learning of Bernie's ALS diagnosis later in life. In telling their story, she honors her family, which includes the military community and the nation that she holds dear to her heart.   Author Giere's latest book, My Pilot A Story of War, Love and ALS, wraps the entire interview into a spectacular finish.   My Pilot has won three literary awards: The Independent Press Award, The Military Writers Society of America's Silver Medal Award, and the NYC Big Book Award.

What does a D1 athlete, drug dealer, husband, pastor, father & founder of a coaching company have in common? You might be surprised to learn that these are all stages of life for Kyle Sullivan. It's quite the journey and all hats have built upon and led to the creation of Unleash the Champ. In this episode we talk gut punches and triumphs...  Kyle founded Unleash the Champ to create powerful coaching experiences for people and organizations that lead to discovering and stepping into the champion they were created to be. With over 10 years of organizational leadership & team development leading thousands of people plus a growing desire to learn it all, he strives to inspire people everywhere to unlock the cages they are in to unleash the champ within. Kyle has  personally coached over 1000 individuals over the last decade of various leadership development roles. His belief is that the biggest difference between successful and unsuccessful people isn't intelligence, opportunity or resources. It's the belief that you can make you goals happen.