Podcast appearances and mentions of brad szollose

Audra Carpenter joins Brad Szollose for a frank discussion on being an entrepreneur, learning what to do and what NOT to do as a small business owner, how The E-Myth changed her trajectory in her business...and Audra's speciality: how AI will impact the next generation of small business owners. This is a fun and informative episode. ABOUT AUDRA CARPENTER: Meet Audra Carpenter, a dynamic entrepreneur, mentor, and marketing agency owner based in St. Petersburg, Florida. With a wealth of experience at ATEC Dynamics and an education from San Jose State, Audra's expertise spans the realms of business and technology. Not only is Audra the driving force behind her successful agency, but she's also a prolific podcaster, hosting both "Unlocked by AI" and "The Mess in the Middle." In "Unlocked by AI," she delves into the power of artificial intelligence for lead generation, while "The Mess in the Middle" offers invaluable guidance to small business owners and entrepreneurs facing challenges. Passionate about entrepreneurship and coaching, Audra shares her insights on AI tools and strategies, illuminating the path to success for countless aspiring entrepreneurs. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

As The United States of America faces a new election cycle, is it possible we are seeing Americans turning back towards family, tradition and God? Chris Widener believes so. Brad Szollose sits down with Chris to discuss his latest book, The Coming American Revival. Chris starts the book with this... "America sits in a precarious place. The once mighty “greatest country in the world,” is broken and fractured. Division is rampant, driven by nefarious forces of evil, seeking to destroy a country that once stood as a “city on the hill,” brightly lighting up the world with the hope of Jesus, freedom, and justice." The Coming American Revival describes why our nation needs revival, what that revival would look like, and what it would take to see it happen. Not just about Christians, but everyone turning inwardly to their faith. Chris reveals the 7 steps it takes for a country to turn back to God: They love God and serve Him He blesses them with all blessings They get fat and happy and turn from God and instead worship their wealth and blessings God strips them of their blessings to draw them back to Himself The people fight and rebel and wallow in their sin Tired, they finally repent and realize they have turned their backs on God God, seeing their heartfelt repentance, brings them new life by sending revival After Trump? This is a positive discussion on what Faith can do for America. ABOUT CHRIS WIDENER: Chris Widener has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world, one of the top 100 leadership speakers by Inc Magazine and one of the top 10 sales speakers by SUCCESS Magazine. He is a NYT and WSJ best-selling author, having authored 25 books some of which have been translated into 14 languages. Chris has given 2500 speeches all over the world and was personally mentored by both Zig Ziglar, and Jim Rohn. He is also the co-founder with Dinesh D'Sousa of the Red Referral Network giving conservatives the chance to not be cancelled. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: BRAD SZOLLOSE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Rob Anspach interviews Brad Szollose on awakening the nation with his podcast Awakened Nation and about his awesome guests including Dog The Bounty Hunter and Belinda Carlisle. The post Ep 312 – Awakening The Nation first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

Have we lost touch with our ancient roots of plant medicine? Author Michael Purvis joins Brad Szollose on Awakened Nation to discuss tribal medicine traditions like Ayahuasca (pronounced 'eye-ah-WAH-ska'), Cannabis a.k.a. GATUNLATE and Peyote, and how the modern world is slowly starting to embrace the trauma healing qualities of each. Michael shares his own journey of returning from war, suffering from PTSD, being homeless, and eventually discovering the tools of journaling and ancient plant medicine. This is an amazing episode of healing, and an authentic discussion on spirituality, purpose and healing. ABOUT MICHAEL PURVIS: Michael Purvis was born in San Francisco, California to Elizabeth FitzGerald and James Purvis and quickly moved to England forming his early school years. His family moved back to The United States by the time Michael reached the 3rd grade. As a kid growing up in San Rafael, California, he gravitated towards Dungeons and Dragons with friends, played music and was in the Boy Scouts. His first introduction to Native American Spirituality was as a Cub Scout Camp counselor at Camp Tamarancho in Fairfax, California. Conversing with a Medicine Man named John Iron Eagle, a Blackfoot Chief, Michael attended his first sweat lodge ceremony as a teenager. A combat veteran of The Persian Gulf War, Michael healed his PTSD through native plant medicine and spirituality. Presently, he is happily married to his wife Marina, while raising two step-children Michael and Sofia in Northern Colorado. Michael is basically a modern Renaissance Man in a lot of ways practicing magician, carpenter and avid skier. Find out about Michael's latest books at Star Nation Medicine: www.starnationmedicine.com HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Regular on The Greg Gutfeld Show, standup comedian Joe Devito sits down with Brad Szollose to talk about the business of comedy, his best gigs and his worst, the next generation of comedians, cancel culture, and dating after 50. About Joe Devito: Whether taking on relationships, his Italian-American family, or current events, Joe DeVito's dead-on timing, unexpected twists and sheer flights of lunacy make him a favorite at clubs and colleges across the USA, and at the top venues in New York City. After spending a decade as a journalist and advertising writer, Joe gave into his coworker's demands to try performing so he could find fame, while they finally got some work done. Since then he's appeared on television more than 150 times, including Comedy Central, The Late Late Show (CBS), Last Comic Standing (NBC), AXS-tv's Gotham Comedy Live, Comics Unleashed, E! Network, CNN, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, and more. He's also been a regular panelist on FOX News Channel's Red Eye, Kennedy, and The Greg Gutfeld Show, discussing current events with a satirical bent. As a writer, Joe has contributed to Maxim Magazine, MTV, and the award-winning film Super Size Me. In 2006, he was invited to the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Canada, where the Montreal Gazette rated his performance "9.5 out of 10.” Joe's debut album “First Date with Joe DeVito” is in regular rotation on Spotify and Sirius XM satellite radio. Host of Awakened Nation: Brad Szollose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

If you were under a mind control, would you know it? Jason Christoff joins Brad Szollose on Awakened Nation to share the secrets our government, Hollywood and media use to make the public easier to control, govern, lie to, manipulate, coerce and steal from. Jason discovered these tactics after he gained a fortune and lost it all for no apparent reason. "It doesn't matter of you go into theater A or theater B, it's the same programming." You may think you are not susceptible to mind control, you'd be wrong. Jason specializes in exposing the manipulative psychology, behavior modification, brainwashing, mental conditioning, and mind control that have been weaponized against the public by media and government WORLDWIDE!!! This is a scary and eye-opening episode, and you may give up coffee after you learn what it is used for in mind-control. ABOUT JASON CHRISTOFF: Jason Christoff runs an international overcoming self sabotage and psychological reprogramming institute where students are educated on the subjects of mind control, brainwashing, behavior modification and psychological manipulation. Jason's students then use their knowledge in these areas to help reprogram their clients into better versions of themselves on all levels. Jason believes that the social decay we openly see in our world today has only come about because key players in our society are using this manipulative psychology against most of humanity. If we are to survive and thrive in the upcoming years Jason believes that each citizen must understand these processes, as to protect themselves from future psychological operations. Jason's presentation for The Romanian Parliament on Media/Government Mind Control During The COVID Operation is mind-blowing. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/jryvzPU40Go?si=2D_-BNslA37XQfFr HOST: Brad Szollose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Today I am excited to welcome Brad Szollose (pronounced ZOL-us) to the show. Brad is not just any guest; he's a friend, colleague, fellow podcaster, and a multi-faceted serial entrepreneur with a wealth of experience as a C-level executive and an acclaimed business author. His entrepreneurial journey includes turning one of his startups, K2 Design, into a NASDAQ-listed public company through a successful IPO, which thrust him into the limelight as a celebrated dot-com executive. Brad's insights and expertise have been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Advertising Age, and he has appeared on international TV shows, podcasts, and other media outlets. Beyond his remarkable business career, Brad is the award-winning author of "Liquid Leadership" and the creative mind behind the Awakened Nation® podcast, where he interviews today's most innovative outliers and entrepreneurs. In this conversation, we dive into our shared journey in podcasting, reflecting on the key insights and transformative experiences we've encountered. We'll spotlight some of the remarkable guests who've left a lasting impact on us with their wisdom. Also, we'll debunk a common podcasting myth, as well as shedding light on why this period is pivotal for the podcasting community. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that reveals the depth and diversity of the podcasting world from our collective perspective. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Amazon

The celebrated host of AWAKENED NATION podcast, Brad Szollose is a business consultant, former C-Level Executive of a public company, global business adviser, Web pioneer, Generation Y expert and keynote speaker who helps smart companies like Dell and Master Card understand how much technology has transformed corporate culture and behavior—especially the behavior of Generation Y—and how that impacts management, interaction and expectations in today's Information Age.   Brad is the award-winning author of the international bestseller "Liquid Leadership," which explores the subject of new leadership styles—mainly how to get the tech-savvy Generation Y and analogue-driven Baby Boomers working together.   "Liquid Leadership" has been called "THE guidebook for the 21st Century" and has won the 2011 Axiom Business Book Award silver medal for leadership, The Indie Business Book runner-up silver medal as well as becoming a #1 Best-Selling Business Book on Amazon for Organizational Learning. Brad Szollose isn't just an award-winning author and keynote speaker but also the secret weapon behind some of today's iconic corporate and personal brands. Having been the creative force behind hundreds of high-end corporate events, personal and consumer brands as well as website launches, Brad KNOWS how customers think and interact when it comes to your brand. Brad knows people. Period. ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. BRAD SZOLLOSE Online: X: https://twitter.com/bradszollose LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradszollose/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradszollose Web: https://awakenednationpodcast.com/ ON THE KNOWS Online:    Join us in the Podcast Lounge on Facebook. X (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com X (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com   www.OnTheKnows.com

Do you feel stuck in life? Successful but not moving forward? Author of Claim Your Swagger, Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo joins Brad Szollose on Awakened Nation for a heartfelt interview of sharing the breakdowns and breakthroughs that brought Jennifer to the work she does today. If you suffer from low self esteem, frustration in your career, or slow to no career growth, THIS is the episode for you. Jennifer will show you how to get that spark back in your life. Honest and heartfelt, Jennifer shares her perfect life coming to a halt, the death of her sister, getting grounded, and her love for her horses, Tana, Rocco, and Tank. About Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo: Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo is a speaker, author, transformational expert, performance coach, and the Chief SWAGGER Officer at SWAGGERU. Her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees are centered around behavioral change. Jennifer's work as a global leadership consultant has reached nearly fifty thousand leaders across levels, cultures, countries, and industries. Along with global companies paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for her leadership and personal development expertise, Jennifer has written for the consulting firm BTS, Rodale Inc., and LIVESTRONG.COM. She co-authored a study in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health, has been a contributing author for Prevention Magazine, guest instructor for Sur La Table culinary classes, and fitness professional master trainer. Her work in leadership development and coaching cancer survivors to transform their circumstances from“survival” to a “spark for the rest of their lives” laid the groundwork for the SWAGGER method, a personal development approach to harnessing your untapped potential and becoming who you were born to be. Jennifer is a passionate home chef, curious traveler, and avid fly-fisher. She and her husband live in New Canaan, Connecticut. Her three Arabian horses, Tana, Rocco, and Tank keep her humble and grounded. Host: Brad Szollose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Brad Szollose is a globally recognized leadership development and management consultant who helps organizations dominate their industry by tapping into the treasure of cross-generational workforce. He shares his management strategies within the pages of his award-winning, international bestseller Liquid Leadership - strategies that ignited the growth of his own company, K2 Design, beginning as a business idea in a coffee shop to a publicly traded company in just 24 short months with an IPO on NASDAQ. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Brad Szollose is a globally recognized leadership development and management consultant who helps organizations dominate their industry by tapping into the treasure of cross-generational workforce. He shares his management strategies within the pages of his award-winning, international bestseller Liquid Leadership - strategies that ignited the growth of his own company, K2 Design, beginning as a business idea in a coffee shop to a publicly traded company in just 24 short months with an IPO on NASDAQ. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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What happens when you've reached the heights of your NFL Football Career, only to have it all come crashing down years later? Marques Ogden gets real with Brad Szollose as he shares his business failures, addiction to pain killers and lost relationships. Life after football is a testament to Marques' tenacity, resilience and raw authenticity. If you are a fan of comeback stories, this is it. About Marques Ogden: Marques Ogden is a former American football offensive tackle and center. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He had stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills, and the Tennessee Titans until August 2007, when he was cut. Marques is now an inspirational keynote speaker, three-time best-selling author (Sleepless Nights; The Success Cycle) and the podcast host of Get Authentic With Marques Ogden. "How can we inspire you today?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What happens when you discover you've been cancelled simply because of your political views? Having lost MILLIONS in speaking and consulting fees over the past year, NYTimes and WSJ bestseller Chris returns to share clear examples of The Radical Left in USA and their attempts to financially destroy anyone who is a Conservative. As a result, Chris took a tactic out of the Radical Left's playbook and started his own Conservative Network, where Conservatives and Libertarians can hire each other and do business together. Can we return America to it's roots of a melting pot of beliefs and ideas, or will we march lockstep into compliance? WARNING: This is a politically charged episode on Awakened Nation. About Chris Widener: Chris Widener has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world, one of the top 100 leadership speakers by Inc Magazine and one of the top 10 sales speakers by SUCCESS Magazine. He is a NYT and WSJ best-selling author, having authored 24 books some of which have been translated into 14 languages. Chris has given 2500 speeches all over the world and was personally mentored by both Zig Ziglar, who he co-hosted a TV show with, and Jim Rohn, who he co-authored his last book with. Chris and his wife Denise live in Chattanooga, TN. https://redreferralnetwork.com/ About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Misner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. Conversational. Warm. Unexpected. Controversial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

When Cecilly Routman discovered that most of her Jewish kinswomen supported abortion, she was shocked...and became an advocate for the unborn. She quotes Moses ben Maimon...“It is important to not believe everything you think. People idolize their intellect. Especially intelligent people…educated people, people who spent a lot of time in higher education. Or come out of families where that is important…look at how we think and question what our views are...we are very wedded to them…unfortunately we are human, and the mind can be bent, distorted and warped.” Paraphrased from The Guide For The Perplexed. This is an extraordinary episode as one women questions why her people could think such a thing, and fights to save every Jewish child. About Cecily Routman: Cecily Routman is the President of the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, an educational non-profit public charity, that she founded in 2006. The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation provides much needed Torah based pro-life education to the Jewish community, Jewish friendly pregnancy care and adoption referrals, and healing after abortion to Jewish women and men who suffer after abortion. Cecily obtained her MSW from the University of Pittsburgh. She lives with the memory of her late husband, Tom, in the Pittsburgh area. About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary. With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. Conversational. Warm. Unexpected. Controversial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Dov Baron is back, and what a powerful show. Dov shares the story of how he helped a former Neo Nazi give up his ways, and even start a foundation to end hate. How did he do it? They bonded over Monty Python. Dov breaks down how humans are Tribal, and what each tribe's emotional Source Code is, and how to transform it. This is a fascinating discussion between 2 friends on getting authentic, and what it really takes to change. About Dov Baron: Dov Baron is the founder and CEO of Dov Baron International and the preeminent expert in helping leaders create life+work meaning. His models and strategies of the Emotional Source Code and the Anatomy of Meaning are used by leaders in business and government worldwide. He is the creator and host of two popular podcasts, “Leadership & Loyalty," which has been named the #1 podcast for Fortune 500 Executives by Apple podcasts, and "Curiosity Bites,” which has featured hundreds of hours of interviews with top leaders, scientists, theologians, military intelligence officers, and artists. He has written for or been interviewed by many media outlets, including CEO World, CNN, Elle Italia, Entrepreneur, and FOX. Dov is also a bestselling author of several books, including "One Red Thread: How to Find the Purpose Already Woven Into Your Life,” and "Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent.” As a speaker, Dov has presented to the United Nations, the Department of State, the World Management Forum, the Servant Leadership Institute, The World Management Forum in Iran, and the United States Air Force. Dov is also the co-founder of The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership — where he teaches leaders how to use ethical persuasion skills to impact and influence change makers. Then, while free climbing a mountain in British Columbia in 1990, he fell from the rock face at approximately 120 feet high (equivalent to falling from an 11-story skyscraper) and broke dozens of bones, including every bone in his face. After 10 reconstructive surgeries (and two instances when he was brought back from the dead), Dov restarted his life . . . We invite you to get curious and get to know your own and your organization's Emotional Source Code because when you “Control The Meaning of the Tribe, You Control the Movement of That Tribe.” Because Unified Actualized Meaning is The Single Monolithic Difference Between Mediocrity and Greatness for all Individuals and Companies! About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. Conversational. Warm. Unexpected. Controversial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Richard McPherson is on the forefront of nuclear power and Green Energy movement. Richard shares with Brad his 50 year career (20 of which was in the Navy), the safety and power output of the Molten Salt Nuclear Battery, his involvement in the Hydrogen Car at Mercedes Benz, what's been learned from Chernobyl, and his own trepidation on E-Vehicles under their current state. So far, Green Energy appears to be unsustainable under current conditions, but Richard has a few solutions. This is a fascinating discussion on Green Energy and how Nuclear Power must be in our future. About Richard McPherson: Richard McPherson has been involved in nuclear energy since attending Admiral Rickover's famous Nuclear Power School in 1964. After his 20-year Navy career, Richard was asked, because of the Chernobyl accident, to be the United States Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, on a special six nation group to study “Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities, the Environment and Public Opinion.” Today, his focus is on manufacturing consent and deploying the Molten Salt Nuclear Battery worldwide, thus fulfilling President Eisenhower's offer to provide American nuclear energy to the world for peace, prosperity and security. About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. Conversational. Warm. Unexpected. Controversial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Nathan Schulhof doesn't seem to sit on his laurels. The inventor of the MP3 Player shares his journey from inventor, business man, and visionary, and how he raised money to turn his inventions into a business. A fascinating discussion, Nathan shares his love of E-Vehicles, working with Apple, and the future of Green Energy...and a vision for our planet. About Nathan Schulhof: Nathan  Schulhof  has been a visionary from the beginning of the Technology Era bringing  new and innovative devises and technologies to our world, such as the MP3 Player, which he holds five patients for , and many other technologies that has changed our world. The Listen Up device (the first MP3 Player), won an Innovations award from the Consumer Electronics Show and was later selected to receive the People's Choice award from the Upside Magazine/David Coursey Internet Showcase. Mr. Schulhof has worked with and consulted for Apple Computer since 1980 as a third party software developer and in later years as a consultant for Apple Computer. Schulhof  has researched and worked with Green Energy and Futuristic Technologies over the last decade  where he was the founder or adviser of several companies bringing to market "Disruptive  Technologies."   Schulhof co/founded Future Technology Corporation and Solar Components which developed  low wattage power systems for developing Nations, the US and Europe. Schulhof also  received multiple " Innovation awards "at the Consumer Electronic Show. Schulhof has also helped develop efficient products to light homes and change the life of individuals that live in areas without electricity. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Suicide Survivor Deana Brown Mitchell shares with Brad on Awakened Nation, the moments that lead up to her attempted suicide, and the 20 years it took to finally deal with it all. This is a touching episode as Deana shares her story of a loving and balanced childhood, outgoing and athletic, yet, a crushing blow to her life during high school change her life. A multi-book published author, Deana came to the realization that to serve others, we have to PYF: put yourself first. About Deana Brown Mitchell: Deana Brown Mitchell is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know they are not alone. As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation.  In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius: How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally. “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17 About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

In his 20s, Peter J. Merrick was just like any other young person to start their career: brash, cocky, and full of himself. It didn't take long for him to become disillusioned. One book changed his life: Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. Within the pages he discovered that all men live through phases in life...from proving yourself, to giving back, Peter learned what each of us must do at each stage in our lives. Peter has been on a mission to share with the next generation of men the simple, timeless truths that have made great leaders throughout every society...also Brad and Peter talk about the late great Tom "Too Tall" Cunningham. About Peter J. Merrick: Peter J. Merrick is an income and capital enhancement consultant, CFP, speaker and author. Since the early 1990s, Peter's career in business succession consulting and post-secondary financial education has been unparalleled in terms of depth and experience. He is considered one of the leading experts in business succession planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, risk management, estate and trusts, cross-border financial planning, and executive benefits and pensions. Peter is a sought after keynote speaker with expertise in project management for business succession. He is also one of the foremost experts in business succession planning solutions for some of the largest public and privately held businesses, property owners, financial institutions, accounting and legal firms and professional and trade associations. Peter is the author of three successful textbooks: ASK: Advisors Seeking Knowledge - A Comprehensive Guide to Succession and Estate Planning - The TASK: The Trusted Advisor's Survival Kit - and The Essential Individual Pension Plan Handbook. All are considered seminal resources on tax minimization, business succession, estate planning and executive benefits. They have been referred to as "The Dr. Spock" references for succession planning experts, lawyers, accountants and wealth and risk management communities. Peter is also a professional financial writer, with over eight hundred published articles. After being in the financial service industry for more than a quarter of a century, Peter has now written his first business novel, The King of Main Street: business – mentorship – succession - legacy. His hope is that it will help the business minded reader understand the financial solutions and core values currently known primarily by experts. He wishes to pass on new and innovative ideas, along with successful strategies, to the seasoned business leader and aspiring entrepreneur alike. He believes the best business succession planning is done through the mentoring of our next generation of societal leaders. About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Ken Atchity, producer of the movie The Meg, staring Jason Statham, joins us for a fascinating discussion on becoming a Hollywood producer of such movies as "Life, or Something Like It," "The Expatriate" "Joe Somebody," and the HBO movie series "Shades of Love." ...but our time together was much more than talking about his international blockbusters. Ken is a Story Merchant...and he opens up about his roots, studying in French, Latin, Greek and conversational Japanese, along with enlightening stories of self sabotage, the dangers and blessings of A.I., and making peace with his brother Freddy. This episode is about family, and the melting pot that truly makes America great. About Kenneth Atchity: Ken Atchity is an American movie producer, author and columnist, book reviewer, brand consultant, and professor of comparative literature. Ken calls himself a professional Story Merchant. His decades well spent in the world of stories prompted the telling of his own. When it came time to do so, he thought “who is better to do it than me?” MY OBIT: Daddy Holding Me , Volume I, is published by Story Merchant Books, in paperback and launched late last year. Volume II, My Southern Belle, was published February 28, this year and also published by Story Merchant Books, in paperback. Atchity has also produced 30 films, including "Hysteria" with Maggie Gyllenhaal, "The Expatriate" with Aaron Eckhart, "The Lost Valentine" with Betty White, "Gospel Hill" with Danny Glover, "Joe Somebody" with Tim Allen, "Life or Something Like It" starring Angelina Jolie, "The Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes," "Shadow of Obsession," "The Madam's Family" with Ellen Burstyn, and "The Meg" with Jason Stathum. In addition to his literary management and coaching business, Ken recently added “Write Your Own Obituary” to his consulting options. Who better? After all, he wrote his own obit. Atchity is married to documentary filmmaker and former NHK producer Kayoko Mitsumatsu. About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

How do you grow a business from scratch to create a global presence in 3 countries, 600 staffed locations, 1800 employees and 1000 automated stores throughout North America, Australia and New Zealand? You go like Hell, and figure out what you did wrong later! Linda Johansen-James shares her extraordinary story of meeting Max James, the founder of North American Kiosk, their massive hyper-growth strategy, and Linda's emerging company, International Retail Group. You're going to love this episode as Linda shares her journey from working to build AKM, to meeting Daymond John of The Shark Tank, to employees who've become life-long friends. About Linda Johansen-James: Why do household names like Guthy-Renker, Proactiv®, Flip Flop Shops and 
Barbell Apparel brands work with Linda Johansen-James time and time again? 
Because she gets results. Linda Johansen-James is the Founder and CEO of International Retail Group, LLC, 
a boutique retail management and consulting firm that works with such notable 
brands as Revlon, Hess Toy Truck, SolarCity, Blue Moon CBD, Harry&David's Brands: Moose Munch®, Cheryl's Cookies®, Shari's Berries® to name a few. 

Whether managing and staffing hundreds of brick & mortar stores, Pop-Up Stores 
and carts or creating dynamic training programs, and testing products, Linda is 
well known in the industry as a powerhouse who understands what today's 
shopper really wants. About Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. Conversational. Warm. Unexpected. Controversial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

How does a Type A personality learn to relax? Casey Cavell shares his journey of building several successful small businesses, yet faced burn out...until a wiser, older investor offered another way. "He taught me to value other people's contribution...before that, I pushed people the way I pushed myself: to the brink of exhaustion." Casey is honest about his journey, his family, and his podcast, The Dugout CEO. This is a great episode for baseball enthusiasts and C-level executives alike. About Casey Cavell: Casey Cavell is the host of an extraordinary podcast called the Dugout CEO, interviewing top CEOs, business leaders & superstars on and off the field.
 Over the last two decades, Casey has founded, bought, or invested in two dozen small businesses, and on paper, it was a huge success, building a $40,000,000 portfolio from a $9,000 investment. However, the business grew and operated out of my shill willpower and work ethic, eventually leading to burnout. He learned how to build a business that didn't rely on his presence and implemented this proven process in each of his companies, efficiently removing myself from the day-to-day. As a result, the businesses performed better without him, granting himself the time to do what truly matters. About Awakened Nation:A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan.Conversational. Warm. Unexpected. Controversial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What if I told you that shortly after the Civil War in 1871 the United States became a corporation, making The United States Constitution null and void? Brandon-Joe Williams breaks down the entire system of contracts, trust law and documents you signed unknowingly, only to wonder why you can NEVER get ahead. They've created webs of contracts, documents like birth certificates, social security cards, and the US citizen fraud system, along with an unlawful monetary system. This is a fascinating episode that will reveal: U.S. Citizen vs. United States of America Citizen & How It Affects Your Basic Rights How to Legally Disconnect From the United States (AKA - the Matrix) and rejoin The United States of America Killing Your Contracts & Getting Your Time & Money Back Is a State National Real & How Does It Affect Their Tax Burden? If you are a fan of The Creature From Jekyll Island, this episode is a must. About Brandon-Joe Williams: Brandon Joe Williams is a State National of California, author and Common Law lawyer, and founder of The Amnesty Coalition, a group that aims to address the “slave state” framework that is created by webs of legal contracts and documents like birth certificates, social security cards, and the US citizen fraud system. After a successful career in sales and marketing, Brandon is now devoting his full time work to research and experimentation in becoming a State National and writing his third book on martyrdom and escapism. He is also the author of Don't Be a Slave to Your Clients and Love is a Battery. Awakened Nation: A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary With guests like Dog The Bounty Hunter, NY Times Bestsellers Panache Desai, Stephen M.R. Covey, and Dan Millman, Chester Bennington's original band mates from Grey Daze, Star Wars artist Matt Busch, Grammy® nominated recording artist David Young, BNI founder Ivan Meisner, David Bowie promoter Tony Michaelides, MLB player Shea Hillenbrand, and many more...host Brad Szollose sets out to ignite game-changing conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors—conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will shift your thinking. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. Conversational. Warm. Unexpected. Controversial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

If you've ever watched the Amazon Prime series The Tick, or Seven Seconds on Netflix, or High Maintenance on HBO, or After on the IFT Network, then you will recognize Joshua Schubart. A big man with an even bigger heart, Josh sits down with Brad to open up about being homeless, growing up in foster care, and how acting and his foster parents, saved his life. "Acting helped me to escape my situation at the time..." Josh shares his emotional journey of landing the part of Frank on The Tick, the highs and lows of the acting world, working with Michael Cerveris, and the dream he never thought he'd achieve; being a good father. Having graced the pages of GQ magazine as a "Brawny Model," and putting together his short series "The Transformation of Ben Grimm," It appears that Joshua will reach his ultimate goal—being cast in the MCU and working with Taika Waititi. This is a fun episode for comic book nerds and film buffs alike as The Hardest Working Man in Show Business shares his life. About Joshua Schubart: Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Joshua Schubart has been working as a professional actor for over a decade. Joshua had a tough childhood, growing up homeless and in the foster care system. At 14, his foster parents put him in Catholic school, and his life took a turn for the better. He discovered acting in his early teens, as an escape from his day-to-day challenges. He would often say that acting literally saved his life, giving him the drive and motivation to make his dreams come true. Joshua attended the Asolo Conservatory for actor training and got a BA in Acting from Stony Brook University. Upon graduation, he fully immersed himself in the craft, building a reputation as a hardworking and talented actor. Joshua has been seen in projects ranging from small indie films to walking the boards at the Metropolitan Opera. Some of his recent work includes a recurring role in the Amazon series The Tick, and appearances in Seven Seconds (Netflix) and High Maintenance (HBO). His voice can also be heard on a long list of audiobooks available on Amazon Audible, including Blue Summer, Lorelei and Blaze of Ecstasy. In addition to acting, Joshua is a highly skilled stunt man/stage combatant, with training in hand-to-hand, almost every bladed weapon and most guns. Passionate as well about stepping behind the camera, Joshua is the co-founder of the production company 2 Ladies & A Giant. Together with his production company, Joshua created .After, a series about a widower navigating life and the dating scene after losing his wife. The series, starring Joshua, is a story of life, love, and rebirth, and streams on IFT Network. Growing up reading comic books, Joshua hopes to work with Marvel in the near future. And working with Taika Waititi is a dream of his. Also a plus size model, Joshua hopes his work in front and behind the camera will open doors for larger people in the industry, break the stereotypes, and prove that they are more than just the funny or bad guys. In his free time Joshua likes to build computers, read, play different sports, and spend time with his wife and daughter. To learn more about Joshua, follow him on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @Josh_Schubart. www.joshuaschubart.com About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Rob Anspach interviews Brad Szollose on design, being a consultant versus independent contractor, billing, and having a discipline to deal with clients that have attitude or entitlement issues. The post Ep 255 – Attitudes & Disciplines first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

Breakout star of the movie The Secret, Dr. Joe Vitale shares his story of being homeless, and hopeless...yet discovering gratitude with a simple pencil. This is a powerful episode as Dr. Vitale gives the secrets beyond The Secret— practical actions to create the world you want, clearing up what holds us back, and the magic behind the 4 statements of Ho'oponopono...with an extra bonus: Joe reveals the 5th statement on Awakened Nation!!! If you enjoyed The Secret, along with Dr. Joe Vitale's work, this is the episode for you. About Dr. Joe Vitale: Dr. Joe Vitale is a globally famous author; marketing guru; movie, tv, and radio personality; musician; and one of the top 50 inspirational speakers in the world. His many bestselling books include The Attractor Factor, Attract Money Now, Zero Limits, and his latest releases The Miracle: Six Steps to Enlightenment and Anything Is Possible. A popular, leading expert on the law of attraction in many movies, including The Secret, Dr. Vitale discovered the "missing secret" not revealed in the movie. He's been on Larry King Live, Donny Deutsch's “The Big Idea,” CNN, CNBC, CBS, ABC, Fox News: Fox & Friends and Extra TV. He's also been featured in The New York Times and Newsweek. Well-known, not only as a thinker, but as a healer, clearing people's subconscious minds of limiting beliefs, Dr. Joe Vitale is also an authentic practitioner of modern Ho'oponopono, certified Reiki healer, certified Chi Kung practitioner, certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, certified NLP practitioner, Ordained Minister, and Doctor of Metaphysical Science. He is a seeker and a learner; once homeless who has spent the last four decades learning how to master the powers that channel the pure creative energy of life without resistance, and creating the Miracles Coaching® and Zero Limits Mastery® programs to help people achieve their life's purpose. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Jennie Byers returns in Part 2, to move past her ability to talk to your dead relatives who have passed on, and now connect you to the higher worlds of God. Jennie opens up to Brad about The Source Field where creation began, reconnecting to God, the false timeline we are living under, and the return of human race to their true divine destiny. This is a mind-blowing episode as Jennie unpacks the future of humanity. About Jennie Byers: Jennie Byers is a multi-dimensional, Living Light Language translator and the founder of Spirit Reunions Sanctuary, located in the Cherokee Mountains of East Tennessee.  The land sits on what is nicknamed the “Crystal Mountains'' which is in one of the largest vortex energy spots in the United States. The property has been designated as a protected forest greenbelt and backs up to the Cherokee National Forest. Jennie's mom, Kitti, was able to access and communicate in ascended dimensions when she was still alive.  One day, her Spirit showed her a soul contract the two of them created before Jennie and her were born.  Kitti was shown that after death, she was going to move to the other side of the veil to assist Jennie in her spiritual awakening so they could work together on a common spiritual mission.  Shortly thereafter, although Kitti had been healthy her entire life, Kitti was diagnosed with Leukemia and left her physical body three weeks later at only 52 years of age. Kitti now works closely with Jennie from the higher dimensions as her gatekeeper and spiritual partner. They work as a team to assist others to heal trauma and to re-connect with loved ones who have ascended to “Heaven". Jennie accesses ascended realities and communicates information through an intelligent language her mom calls “Living Light Language”   More information can be found at Spiritreunionsanctuary.com About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Welcome to Fire and Soul where Michelle dives deep with her dear friend Brad Szollose, the award-winning author of Liquid Leadership and host of the Awakened Nation® podcast, into "The Art of Soulful Integration.” Brad's diverse journey from music to high-profile leadership development to a profound spiritual awakening forms the context for this illuminating conversation around honoring the wisdom within and cultivating the courage to answer the call when you hear it.Brad invites us to reevaluate the different facets of our lives, consider how integrating them can lead to a more embodied existence, and discover the transformative power of presence and vulnerability in relationships, both personally and professionally. Let's journey!Key Points From This Episode:Brad's Journey: Music to High Profile Leadership DevelopmentSoulful Integration: Merging Life Facets for Authentic Embodiment The Impact of Presence on Relationships both Personally and Profesionally Embracing Vulnerability and Fostering Genuine ConnectionsInsights into Modern Relationships and Gender DynamicsHost Resources:2 seats remain for the Soul Essence Retreat in MalibuSign up for the weekly Fire and Soul love letter Connect with Michelle on InstagramFinally and at last – check out Fire and Soul on YouTube! Guest Resources:Brad's SiteAwakened Nation's Upcoming SiteAwakened Nation + Michelle Sorro on YouTubeConnect with Brad on Ig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if you grew up with the ability to talk to the dead? Pretty scary for a child... Jennie Byers takes us on her journey from a "visitor" in childhood, who assisted in activating her spiritual gifts of intuition and the ability to talk to the dead...her brother and sister having the same gifts, and finally, working with her mother, Kitti, after she passed away. This is art 1 of the 2 part interview. In the second interview, Jennie shows us how she helps with the Ascension. About Jennie Byers: Jennie Byers is a multi-dimensional, Living Light Language translator and the founder of Spirit Reunions Sanctuary, located in the Cherokee Mountains of East Tennessee.  The land sits on what is nicknamed the “Crystal Mountains'' which is in one of the largest vortex energy spots in the United States. The property has been designated as a protected forest greenbelt and backs up to the Cherokee National Forest. Jennie's mom, Kitti, was able to access and communicate in ascended dimensions when she was still alive.  One day, her Spirit showed her a soul contract the two of them created before Jennie and her were born.  Kitti was shown that after death, she was going to move to the other side of the veil to assist Jennie in her spiritual awakening so they could work together on a common spiritual mission.  Shortly thereafter, although Kitti had been healthy her entire life, Kitti was diagnosed with Leukemia and left her physical body three weeks later at only 52 years of age. Kitti now works closely with Jennie from the higher dimensions as her gatekeeper and spiritual partner. They work as a team to assist others to heal trauma and to re-connect with loved ones who have ascended to “Heaven". Jennie accesses ascended realities and communicates information through an intelligent language her mom calls “Living Light Language”   More information can be found at Spiritreunionsanctuary.com About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

How do you go from head of marketing and advertising at NASA to becoming one of the top women entrepreneur's in the marketing industry? Jen DeVore Richter sits down with Brad to share her extraordinary journey of working at NASA's Kennedy Space Center—working with Buzz Aldrin and the original Apollo Astronauts—to setting out on her own as a marketing guru and becoming the "Queen of Magazine Marketing." This is a great conversation between friends covering mindset, tactics, Jen's conversion to Christianity, letting go of "Hustle Culture," and her fascination with Bob Ross. Jen's latest book, sets the stage for today's entrepreneur; Outsource Your Marketing: Reach More Prospects, Scale Faster, and Work Less. This is a fun episode. All About Jen DeVore Richter: Jen DeVore Richter is the former head of advertising and consumer research for NASA at Kennedy Space Center. She made the switch from NASA Marketing Executive to Entrepreneur in 2003 and in 2019, was awarded "Innovator of the Year" for excellence as a marketing consultant. She is the author of four books, including her latest, “Outsource Your Marketing: Reach More Prospects, Scale Faster, and Work Less.” Jen holds a master's degree in business management. Her career expands over several industries, including television and broadcasting, advertising, speaking, and magazine publishing. She is a globally recognized expert on the topic of Authority Marketing holding the top spot on YouTube as the #1 channel on “Magazine Publishing.” She has presented for Dan Kennedy's Magnetic Marketing, ClickFunnels Radio, and Video Marketing World. Jen is a Certified Platinum business coach and professional speaker lauded for her fluff-free, results-oriented approach. Jen lives in Golden, CO, but has clients around the world. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

One to the top 10 best speakers in the world, Chris Widener sits down on Awakened Nation to share his story of being a troubled youth, then dedicating his live to Jesus Christ, and turning his life around. This is a man of faith who has been a pastor, ghostwriter for John Maxwell, co-wrote with Jim Rohn, worked with Zig Ziglar, and created the course, Jesus, Master of Influence. "The greatest leadership principle Jesus taught us, I believe is compassion." Chris also shares his journey of meeting his wife Denise, and their wedding in Italy. About Chris Widener: Chris Widener has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world, one of the top 100 leadership speakers by Inc Magazine and one of the top 10 sales speakers by SUCCESS Magazine. He is a NYT and WSJ best-selling author, having authored 24 books some of which have been translated into 14 languages. Chris has given 2500 speeches all over the world and was personally mentored by both Zig Ziglar, who he co-hosted a TV show with, and Jim Rohn, who he co-authored his last book with. Chris and his wife Denise live in Chattanooga, TN. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What's it like to be a real Top Gun? Well colonel Kim KC Campbell tells her harrowing tale of surviving almost being shot down over Baghdad during Operation Freedom. From being inspired to be an Air Force Academy graduate after watching the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, to being deployed to Kuwait shortly after 911, to her miraculous landing, Kim opens up about overcoming fear, and focusing on getting her A-10 Warthog back to base. "When I landed I couldn't see the damage. But I climbed down and was greeted by the Marine Corps firefighters,...and they look at me, then the plane then back at me, and lined up to shake my hand...and then I looked. There were over 600 bullet holes in the jet, and a gaping hole in the fuselage." This is an interview you must listen to as Kim shares her epic experience of survival. Kim is the real Top Gun. Who Is Colonel Kim "KC" Campbell? Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission. Most recently, Kim served as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. Kim is also the author of the best-selling book, Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage. Connect and learn more at www.kim-kc-campbell.com About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What's it like to work with David Bowie, U2, The Police and Peter Gabriel? Legendary promoter Tony Michaelides sits down with Brad to discuss his extraordinary career, the genuine care that David Bowie expressed for all new artists, and how he survived the Music Business all these years. This is an epic interview on Awakened Nation from a legend in the Rock & Roll Industry. About Tony Michaelides: Tony Michaelides has an irrefutable reputation achieved over thirty years working with a stellar cast of clients that include David Bowie, U2, REM, Genesis, Dave Matthews, Bob Marley, Depeche Mode, Matchbox Twenty, The Police, New Order, The Stone Roses, Peter Gabriel to name a few. Tony founded and ran one of the most successful promotions companies in the UK for over 20 years. In 2004, he moved to the USA after being granted an 'Alien of Extraordinary Ability' for services to the music and arts. A published author, Tony speaks, mentors and inspires audiences all over the world based on his own “Insights Collection”, the book he wrote on the lessons learned from rock and roll. He also hosts his own weekly podcast ‘Moments That Rock' and in addition presents two radio shows. Tony's new book, published by This Day in Music Books is also called ‘Moments That Rock'. For further information www.tonymichaelides.com About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What if everything you thought you wanted to accomplish was shattered into a million pieces? Michelle Sorro joins us to share her spiritual awakening, her Ayahuasca journey and the profound healing that came from grandmother medicine, then creating her number one ranked podcast Fire and Soul. Michelle shares the wonderful people she has met along the way, including Jack Canfield, Dave Asprey and Panache Desai. "I had no drive to do anything for 6 months. I laid on the couch trying to put the pieces back together again." A divine voice showed her that her mission was much greater than what she had envisioned. This is a fascinating conversation on spiritual awakening from a wayshower. About Michelle Sorro: As a heart centered transformational guide, Michelle Sorro has developed ground breaking content that is uplifting, transformative and cultivated a global community since 2018. She is the host of the Fire and Soul Podcast, a top rated podcast focusing on self development, she has attracted such noted guests as Jack Canfield, Danielle LaPorte, panache Desai, Dave Asprey, Paul Selig, Lee Harris, Mark Nepo and many other luminaries devoted to conscious evolution. As the founder of Live Video Mastery and co-founder of The Podcast Accelerator, Michellle has helped thousands of brave and bright souls transform fear into courage, allowing them to make the impact of their dreams a reality. Her programs have generated over $20 million in revenue and top podcast rankings for her clients, from merging experts to established entrepreneurs, globally known celebrities, Olympic Athletes, a U.S. Presidential candidate and collaborations with peak performance pioneers such as Jack Canfield, Dave Asprey and Tony Robbins. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

On January 6th, 2021, Kirstyn Niemela went to the United States Capitol in Washington, DC to hang out with friends, hear President Donald Trump speak, and to go on a guided tour inside the Capitol Building. To her surprise, one year later, after a former friend and a relative reported her to FBI investigators, without warning, Kirstyn was tackled to the ground and arrested in front of her place of work. Despite being a lesbian activist, she has been labeled a "Proud Boy," and false charges levied against her including; "entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds," "disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds," "disorderly conduct in a Capitol Building" and "parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building." These misdemeanor charges (a parking ticket is a misdemeanor), have been elevated to felony status. The video footage of Niemela exposes the lie being told by the prosecution to discredit her for simply being a conservative, who refuses to admit to a crime SHE DID NOT COMMIT in order to obtain a lessor sentence. This is a fascinating episode on Awakened Nation as a proud patriot exposes the deep state's mission and the abuse of power. A victim of political persecution, slander and libel, that has turned Kirstyn's life upside down, both financially and emotionally. Insurrectionists, or an innocent person who is being railroaded to set an example for others who peacefully demonstrate? You decide. If you are part of the small minority that still believes there was an insurrection at the US Capitol on Jan 6 2021, this is NOT the episode for you. About Kristyn Niemela: Kirstyn Niemela turns heads being a Conservative. Kristyn is a proud American gay woman standing for truth, freedom and standing up for our children. Blue collar construction worker. Loves helping the homeless and rescuing dogs. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning business author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, rebels and radicals, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

John Di Lemme, returns to kick off Season 6, and man does he bring the thunder! Starting out in life as the son of Italian immigrants, john was diagnosed as a stutterer at an early age, and spent decades working on himself, becoming an internationally known motivational speaker, author and business coach. John shares with us how he was making over $400,000 a year on YouTube (over a decade ao mind you), yet was kicked off and demonetized for spreading the word about Conservative values, American Patriotism and the power of Capitalism to lift everyone out of poverty. John doesn't swear, nor does he delve into conspiracy theories. So why was he kicked off of YouTube? From solid business advice, to God, Family and service to one's community, John shares his own journey and the frustration with the mainstream news that inspired him to start the Conservative Business Journal (CBJ for short),...eventually sitting alongside to CNN and MSNBC at the Press table for major political events. John is an intense speaker and author who doesn't mince words, and gets to the heart of any conversation by using a powerful vocabulary. If you are a conservative, or a business person, this is the episode for you. About John Di Lemme: John Di Lemme is an international motivational speaker, author, strategic business coach, podcaster, and visionary leader. In September 2001, John Di Lemme founded Di Lemme Development Group, Inc., a company known worldwide for its role in expanding the personal development industry. As President and CEO, John strives for excellence in every area of his life and believes that you must surround yourself with a like-minded team in order to stay on top of your game. In addition to building a successful company, John is a dynamic, results focused business coach and capitalism strategist who has generated over 150 Million Dollars for his clients. He has also changed lives around the globe as an international motivational speaker and trainer that has spoken in over one thousand venues. As an accomplished author, John details his success story and other topics including business, success, marketing, and motivation in his twenty books including his newest book, “Making Capitalism Great Again – How to Maximize America's Booming Economy Plus the ABCs of Socialism versus Capitalism.” About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Cynthia Covey Haller, daughter of the late Stephen R Covey joins us on Awakened Nation to discuss her father's last book: Live Life In Crescendo: Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead of You. A capstone to his international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and The 8th Habit, Crescendo shares key insights for people who feel they have peaked in life. "There are all these retirement myths that people carry around, and they just didn't work for my father." Life is meant to be lived in crescendo, not in diminuendo. Cynthia worked with her father up to his untimely death, and continued writing to bring Crescendo to life. It is as much her book as it is her father's. This is a heartwarming episode as Cynthia shares stories of her father Stephen and his love for his children, as well as memories of her mother Sandra Covey who worked tirelessly on the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo, Utah, USA. And lastly, Cynthia shares how her faith in God, and the support of the entire Covey Family, that got her through the toughest of times. About Cynthia Cover Haller: Cynthia Covey Haller is an author, teacher, speaker, and active participant in her community. She has contributed to the writing of several books and articles, notably, The 3rd Alternative by Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, both by Sean Covey. Cynthia has held multiple leadership positions in women's organizations, served as a PTSA president, as an organizer for refugee aid and a food pantry volunteer, and she is currently working with her husband, Kameron, as a service volunteer helping with employment needs. She graduated from Brigham Young University and lives with her family in Salt Lake City, Utah. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Before iconic singer Chester Bennington rose to international stardom as the lead singer for Linkin Park, he started out in Phoenix, Arizona with his first band Grey Daze. Grey Daze drummer and best friend to Chester, Sean Dowdell, along with their new lead singer Cris Hodges joins Brad Szollose on Awakened Nation to discuss what it was like to rerecord the tracks Chester and Sean were working on before he died in 2017, going on tour for the first time in 20 years, and Sean's heartwarming stories of missing his best friend, and waiting for the right time to bring these new songs to life. This is rock history in the making, as Grey Daze had played their last show in 1998 and planned to reunite before Chester's tragic death in 2017, two months away from starting their new tour. The tracks for their new collaboration would lay dormant for 5 years as Sean mourned Chester's death. This episode includes video footage from the documentary Grey Daze: The Creation of The Phoenix, featuring Dave Navarro, a sample of B12, their new album The Phoenix, also great stories from Cris and Sean on the experience of going back on tour after 20 years. Cris shares the first time he sang for Grey Daze at UFest in front of 15,000 fans, and the ghost of Chester. If you love LinkinPark, This goes beyond being a tribute to Chester Bennington, this is a friend sharing Chester's last legacy...while Cris gets to sing alongside Chester synced to video footage, as well as carving out his own path as Grey Daze prepares for a new direction. Music and tour dates: www.greydazemusic.com © Permission granted by Sean Dowdell. About Sean Dowdell: Sean Dowdell was born in 1973 to a lower middle-class family in Phoenix, Az. At the age of 18 he entered into the music industry as a drummer and worked his way up eventually signing 3 record deals with the late rock legend Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, with their band Grey Daze. During his time in the band Sean, Chester, and Thora (Sean's wife), eventually became partners in building one of the world's only luxury tattoo and piercing studios called Club Tattoo. It grew into 6 locations in Arizona and on the magnificent Las Vegas Strip including, Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile Shops and The LINQ Hotel. Sean has 2 patents on jewelry design and software and is considered an innovator within the industry. Sean wrote his first book in 2017 titled: TATTOOED MILLIONAIRE: BUILDING THE CLUB TATTOO EMPIRE, which describes Sean's journey creating and building his multi-million-dollar business, Club Tattoo with less than $8,000! About Cris Hodges: A Craigslist ad looking for a talented session vocalist for film and TV brought Cris from Dallas, TX to L.A., and he's never stopped working since. A native Texan, Cris moved himself to Los Angeles and built a career in the creative arts with unrelenting determination. As versatile songsmith, he developed his skill set as a topline specialist, vocal performer, and composer, working behind the scenes with Paramount Pictures, Sony, Nickelodeon, and Riptide Music Group, among others. After a chance meeting with Grey Daze co-founder and drummer Sean Dowdell, Hodges was chosen to fill Chester's shoes because of his work as the frontman for the most successful Linkin Park tribute act, In The End, paying homage to the late Chester Bennington to sold-out crowds. But his evocative solo music is unmistakably and uniquely personal. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning business author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

How do you reinvent the restaurant industry? Especially during the past 3 years? Fred Glick, president of operations at OMG Hospitality Group and former VP of Operations Phil's BBQ shares his "Love, Service & Care" model to Awakened Nation. After being in the hospitality industry for almost 3 decades, Fred explains his customer/employee-centric approach to organizational change, his personal mission statement, and how the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey changed his life. Fred and Brad grew up together and performed in the Lebanon High School Drum Line. This is 2 lifelong friends catching up. Fun episode. Who is Fred Glick? Fred found his passion for hospitality working as busser and drummer in a family-owned and operated dinner theater in Mt Gretna, PA while in college. After graduating with a B.S. in Business Administration from Lehigh University in 1986, Fred grew a Hooters Restaurant franchise from one location in Omaha, NE, to $70 million, 25 locations in five states including, California, Oregon, Washington, Iowa and Nebraska. In 2008, Fred facilitated San Diego institution Phil's BBQ's growth, adding locations and winning USA Today's best ballpark food with the Padres at Petco Park and licensing a San Diego Airport location. In 2013, Fred joined longtime friends and Karl Strauss co-founders to grow the Karl Strauss Brewing Company brand. In 2016 Karl opened their two largest brewpubs and in 2017 Karl was named again to restaurant business magazine's Future 50 restaurant brands for the 2nd time in four years. In 2018, Fred joined Amergent Hospitality Group, Inc., a public micro-cap that owns, operates, and franchises several fast casual and full-service restaurant brands across the country. Each year, Fred gladly donates his time, talents, and/or treasure to many local service and charitable organizations and serves on the state board of directors of the California Restaurant Association and CRF (California Restaurant Foundation). https://omghospitalitygroup.com/ About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Duane Chapman also known as Dog The Bounty Hunter and his wife Francie Chapman sit down with Brad Szollose to talk about his rough and tumble life, the spiritual side of faith and how it seemed to be divine intervention that brought them together. Convicted of a crime he didn't commit, Dog shares his journey from outlaw biker, to his hit television show, and losing his wife Beth to cancer...Dog and Francie share how they met, Francie's friends who saw a vision, and the God Winks that brought them together through grief, and their Christian Faith. This is a couple deeply rooted in the love of Christ, and a mission to help those who are going through tough times. If you love Dog The Bounty Hunter on A&E, you're gonna love this episode of faith, redemption, humility and healing. And Dog is just as surprised about his success and fame as anyone...a humble man who is grateful for his hard won position in life. Websites: Dog The Bounty Hunter: https://dogthebountyhunter.com/ D.O.G. Foundation: https://dogfoundation.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DogBountyHunter  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duanedogchapman  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDogTheBountyHunter/ . Dog Bio: Duane Lee Chapman, also known as "Dog the Bounty Hunter," is an American television personality known for popular TV programs following his life and adventures as a bounty hunter. Dog is deeply involved in crime fighting, advocating for tougher legislation to curb crime and is launching several media ventures including a new TV show and podcast. Dog is a New York Times Best-Selling Author with a new book titled Nine Lives and Counting coming in late 2023 or early 2024, along with a speaking tour. Additionally, he operates the D.O.G. Foundation with his wife, Francie, whom he married in 2021. They reside in Florida. Francie Bio: Francie Chapman leads the operations of Light Up the Darkness, a media ministry she founded with her husband, Duane “Dog” Chapman. Light Up the Darkness produces content across a variety of mediums with the ultimate purpose of making Jesus known. Widely known as an important voice in the faith community, Francie speaks and teaches, sharing how God rescued and redeemed her through the blood of Jesus. A survivor of domestic violence, Francie is working with Katie Souza Ministries to create The House of Bounty, a retreat for women who need a safe place to recover. Francie and Dog married in September 2021. They recently relocated the ministry to Florida and are launching a new podcast, a new book, and a national network of investigators who collaborate to help law enforcement find missing people. They are the proud parents and grandparents to 38 children. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What if I were to tell you that networking is dead? Bruce Libman has reinvented the networking group with ARG: Accountants Resource Group. Bruce opens up about warm invitations, using Zoom to keep going through COVID, and expanding across the country. His network is not a business card exchange club, this is about serving each member, along with ongoing training and development. This is a fun episode as Brad catches up with long time friend and fellow NYer...chatting about fatherhood, the Boston Red Sox and much more. About Bruce Libman: Bruce is recognized as an innovative marketer and networking strategist. He believes to succeed in Business Development you must embrace a “Clients For Life” philosophy. This approach is the guiding principal of the organization.He is the Author of Total Networking, It's Just Breakfast and Networking A-Z, three practical books for individuals and professionals seeking to enhance their networking outcomes. Bruce's approach is a “Give vs. Get” approach to creating valued relationships. Bruce was Director of Operations for a 100+ location National Retail Chain until 1986, when he changed his focus to the Financial Services arena with MetLife. He was a perennial member of the Million Dollar Round Table, an honor earned by a select few in Financial Services. In 1992 he became a consultant to the Principal Mutual Insurance Company and The Guardian Life Insurance Company. He specialized in sales training and individual marketing strategies with a passion for working with the Accounting and Law communities. In 2005 he established Total Networking and Consulting beginning with three professionals, today the organization boasts more than 200 business owners and professionals.He has been a keynote speaker for New York State Society for Certified Public Accountants and many other professional business organizations. He was honored as Man of the Year in 2004 by the Childcare Council a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide access to quality child care and early learning that fosters successful growth and development for every child. In 2014 he was honored as Man of the Year by Special Olympics the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities In 2016 he was honored as Man of the Year for ACLD (Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities) a leading not-for-profit agency that proudly serves the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What if you could tell the most powerful stories through film-making and photography? Stories that aren't being told in the mainstream news? Native American documentary filmmaker Simon Balderas is a master of visual storytelling and he joins us on Awakened Nation to share his latest films, The Runner and Buffalo. Brad and Simon cover everything from the abuse Native Americans endured, the story of his grandfather, revisiting his Apache roots, Global Warming and much much more... Wondermouse Studios: https://www.wondermouse.us/ “The Runner,” a short proof of concept based on a feature film written and directed by Simon Balderas, a Native American filmmaker, Apache Nation, has been accepted by the 16th Annual LA SKINS FEST https://laskinsfest.com About Simon Balderas: Simon is a Native American film maker, seasoned and self-directed, creative with the ability to bring complex stories to life with a unique and highly visual affection.  He communicates sophisticated concepts into beautiful and consistent visual poetry that utilizes lyrical and emotional conventions. At a very young age, Simon became an adept photographer eventually leading him to study critical film studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara. His immersive approach has gained him an impressive array of skills that few creatives possess, becoming an accomplished Director/Producer/Writer/Editor/DOP. Over the years, he has demonstrated the ability to deliver projects with extraordinary cinematic results.   About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Move over Myers-Briggs and DISC behavioral assessments, here comes Enneagram. While studying Myers-Briggs in college, Karl Hebenstreit, PhD accidentally was exposed to the several millennia old system called Enneagram. What is The Enneagram? It is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes 9 personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which helps to illustrate how the types relate to one another. This method dates back to the days of Aristotle. This is a fun conversation for HR professionals, sales people and even parents.. Out of the 9 traits: Perfectionist, The Helper, The Achiever, The Individualist, The Investigator, The Loyalist, The Enthusiast, The Challenger and The Peacemaker...what's your dominant personality trait? Karl Hebenstreit: Karl is a certified executive coach, leadership and organization development consultant, author, and international speaker. His 25+ year career spans the areas of HR and OD in the biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, professional services, high-tech, and real estate services industries, having worked at Merck, Bellcore, AT&T, Lee Hecht Harrison, Cushman & Wakefield, Kaiser Permanente, EMC², Bio-Rad Laboratories, and Genentech/Roche. He holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University/CSPP (where his dissertation focused on “Helping Organizations Attract, Retain, and Motivate employees with the Enneagram”), a MS in HR Management from the Rutgers Graduate School of Management and Labor Relations, an Evidence-Based Coaching Certificate from Fielding Graduate University (that led to his PCC), and is an IEA Accredited Professional with Distinction as well as an IEA Accredited Professional/Provider/Teacher. He is the author of The How & Why: Taking Care of Business with the Enneagram (now in its second edition) and the children's book Nina and the Really, Really Tough Decision. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Should we be afraid of Artificial Intelligence AI? Science Fiction author Robert Rivenbark posed that exact same question when he wrote The Cloud. A combination of The Peripheral, Johnny Mnemonic and Blade Runner, The Cloud answers a simple question: if AI and Virtual Reality VR were combined...what kind of world would we be living in? And more sinister, what if those in power controlled this artificial world, programming it to keep the peasant class dumbed down, ignorant and domesticated? Robert Rivenbark sits down to have a fascinating discussion on the link between his work and the reality we face today. IS it really Science FICTION at this point? If you are a SciFi fan, you'll love this episode. About Robert Rivenbark: Robert Rivenbark earned a master's degree in Creative Writing from Antioch University after winning a full academic scholarship to study for two years in Oxford and London, England, based on his award- winning short story collection. His experience there gave him a global perspective as a storyteller. He returned to the U.S. for a career in journalism and advertising and worked as a senior copywriter and video producer for some of America's most prestigious advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Panasonic, Allergan, Experian, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Kimberly-Clark, Home Depot, and Biosense Webster, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Robert Rivenbark's novel, The Cloud, won First Place in the science fiction category in the San Antonio Writers Guild 27th Annual Writing Contest in February 2019. It was published in August 2022 from Story Merchant Books. He subsequently secured exclusive representation from Hollywood literary manager Ken Atchity of the Story Merchant and Atchity Productions. The novel is in development as a TV series with Atchity. Robert will expand The Cloud into a novel trilogy, also suitable for screen adaptation. He is the co-author with Elizabeth Rockett of Theodora, an epic historical dramatic TV series about the most powerful Roman Empress in history, who co-ruled with her husband Justinian. The series is in development with Atchity. Robert won two advertising awards, a Gold Icon for Best Direct Marketing Campaign for Seagull Scientific Software and a Best-In-Class Award for a Commercial Real Estate Multimedia Campaign for Jones Lang La Salle (JLL). Additionally, Robert has co-written a feature psychological thriller with Elizabeth Rockett and has been tapped by Atchity to co-write two other epic historical series. The link for the The Cloud is: www.thecloudnovel.com. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Our Workplace has changed, the Workforce has changed, and the technology has made it easier for people to work remotely...yet leadership is slow to embrace this new paradigm shift. New York Times Bestselling Author and Harvard MBA, Stephen MR Covey joins us on Awakened Nation to share powerful insights that are shaping today's relationship between the C-Suite and front line employees. "Because the new CEO at Hugo Boss placed his trust in his people, instead of wasting time getting to know whom to trust,they are 3 years ahead on their 5 year plan!" This is an astounding masterclass into the simplest expression that leadership could model for others: trust, and inspire. Stephen also shares fond memories of his father Stephen Covey who wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People... Also, this is a homage to Stephen's father, Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. About Stephen MR Covey: Steven M. R. Covey is The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust. Steven brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by 67 times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world. A Harvard MBA, Stephen co-founded and currently leads FranklinCovey's Global Speed of Trust Practice. He serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council - Partnership for Public Service, and he has been recognized with the lifetime Achievement Award for “Top Thought Leaders in Trust” from the advocacy group, Trust Across America/Trust Around the World. Steven is a highly-sought after international speaker, who has taught trust and leadership in 56 countries to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities. About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What if you tried to shoot yourself, not once but three times? When the gun finally went off, the bullet shot through Matt's head with a loud pop. And a voice inside stated loud and clear "you will not die today!" Matt Hogan joins us to share his extraordinary story of despair that led to him putting a gun to his head...and yet he survived. Clearly Matt had a greater mission in life. From shedding self-hatred to radically taking self responsibility for his life, Matt is an alternative life coach who lives his values wholeheartedly. Buckle up! This is an extraordinary episode of Awakened Nation about transformation and resilience....and mental health! #mentalhealth #suicide #survivorstories #transformation About Matt Hogan: Being born in a small town at the heart of the United States, I felt as if I was born on the bottom of the social ladder. That was largely my fuel and feelings for years. I was trying to escape my roots and move beyond the box I perceived myself being born and raised into. Fast forward to 2004, half my life later and ago, I put a bullet in my brain. This was the first major turning point of my life. At this point, it was scarier to be alive than to be dead. I didn't have the mental or emotional capacity to perceive a better life for myself. And in an attempt to end the never ending barrage of self hate, harm, and pain, I took matters into my own hands. This bullet saved my life. This bullet saved me from the depths of despair that plagues many in our world. It altered my experience of myself and life, forever. In the seconds following that bullet entering my brain, I heard, ‘You are not going to die today' inside of me. It was that moment that birthed a possibility of a better life. A better man. Better circumstances. More peace. More connection. More courage. Coming out of my coma, I was first told that it was a shock that I was alive. Then I was told I may never walk again. I received a second message inside of me when I was in my wheel-chair, sitting on the roof of Rusk Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, Mo. The message was loud and clear and like a switch flipped. “You will not live your life this way.” I became a certified professional coach from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), and I turned my attention to work that goes beyond one company. Today I help hundreds of individuals and corporations face their demons with radical responsibility. Get your free guide: https://www.matthoganworldwide.com/clarity About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

Over 70% of our human DNA is lying dormant, as if waiting to be awakened... Founder of Bay Area Meditation, Geraldine Orozco returns to Awakened Nation to explain the worldwide phenomenon that is happening amongst the human race. People are awakening, and healing traumas and diseases at the cellular level by upgrading their DNA. The world's religions are all speaking about he Ascension of Soul, a time when everyone on earth begins to activate their Morphogenetic field. This is a fascinating episode as Geraldine takes us into advanced healing techniques and activation of human DNA. Gerealdine's original appearance on Awakened Nation: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alien-hybrid-programs-ufo-abduction-and-seeing-how/id1470228732?i=1000444689714 YouTube: https://youtu.be/rBE1qedw6Cs About Geraldine Orozco: Geraldine Orozco is the founder of Bay Area Meditation in San Francisco, offering international corporate meditation and mindfulness programs. Geraldine is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Epigenetic Psychotherapist, meditation Instructor, Neurolinguistics practitioner NLP, a mindfulness-based stress reduction therapist, M.B.S.R. Medical Qigong Practitioner, Medical Pranic healer and Pranic Psychotherapist. She has 15 years of experience in the arts of holistic energy healing with formal Education in 12 different energy healing Modalities In 2013, Geraldine underwent a life-changing conscious inter-dimensional contact experience that resulted in the activation of medical psychic abilities. Was taken to the planet Maya and interdicted to hybrid children. Geraldine cultivated years of deep meditation and integration through the exploration of many dimensional overlays were she discovered how to deprogram cyclical trauma through the bio-electric holographic systems in the body, directly affecting DNA. In 2017 Geraldine underwent hypnotherapy in which she remote viewed information about the origins of the human race, evolution and role of human soul (Public). She created a healing modality called DNA Reprogramming and specializes in Epigenetic psychotherapy. In 2018 Geraldine experienced an NDE- Near death experience that activated a deeper vision and comprehension of the Morphogenetic field. Geraldine is now dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge of biophysical architecture, Life Force Alchemy, inter dimensional navigation and the re-examination of the commonly held dogma of human genetic timelines, historical record and the advanced healing and activation of human dna. she is currently writing her first book. “The origins of DNA and the Human Hybridization Program” Founder of HybridMother.com, an international research and support group for Experiencers of inter-dimensional phenomena. She is on the board of directors of O.P.U.S., the Organization for Comprehension and Support of Paranormal Sciences. Geraldine's story is now part of the 16-time award-winning documentary called "Extraordinary The Seeding" Gaia TVs - “Into The Vortex” Travel Chanel - “UFO Witness” - Season 1-2-3 “Unidentified” With Demi Lovato and featured in many more. She is a radio presenter, Artist, international speaker and Youtuber YouTube.com/geraldineorozco Work privately with Geraldine by visiting Geraldineorozco.com About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What's it like to work with Clint Eastwood and Christopher Walken in your first feature film? Renée Marino shares with Awakened Nation how she learned to communicate in a big Italian Family, her Broadway career which led to her playing the female lead, Marie Delgado, Frankie Valli's wife in the movie Jersey Boys, to being one of the top communication coaches in the country. This is a fun episode, with lots of laughs, the inside scoop on Renée's audition, and the best compliment one could get from the legendary director Clint Eastwood. About Renée Marino: Renée Marino is a professional communication coach, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author named by Yahoo Finance as one of the "Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021!" Renée helps business professionals effectively communicate with confidence through simple and easy tools.   Her best-selling book, Becoming a Master Communicator, endorsed by Bryan Adams, Dean Graziosi, Chazz Palminteri, Russell Brunson, Jenna Kutcher, and Dhomonique Murphy, is a powerful guide for those struggling to have clear and honest communication in a world driven by digital technology. Renée can be seen as the female lead role, Mary Delgado, in the movie "Jersey Boys," directed by Clint Eastwood, and has graced the Broadway stage in many musicals. She has been featured in People.com's "Ones to Watch," Variety, and The Huffington Post. Renée was the co-host of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's "World Summit" and a featured speaker at the 2022 "Secret Knock Women" event. Renée Marino's mission is to empower us to make authentic communication a priority by understanding that: "Everything starts with Communication, and when we learn to Master this Skill, we become Limitless!"   Website: www.ReneeMarino.com IG: @IamReneeMarino LinkedIn: @RenéeMarino Facebook: @CoachReneeMarino Twitter: @ReneeMarino Get your free assessment: "What is your Communication Home?” https://bit.ly/30Z981z About Awakened Nation: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

What if you could create the life you want, but you'd have to face your shadows and opinions that cause contradictions? Behaviorist Amilya Antonetti does just that; shows businesses and individuals that they CAN create dramatic change through 5 Actionable Steps that ignite the genius within. This is a powerful episode with plenty of clues and strategies...so, bring a pen and piece of paper, so you can design your own genius breakthrough. About Amilya Antonetti: Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after human behaviorist and conflict resolution experts in the world. For more than 25 years, Amilya has dedicated her life to helping people and leaders through some of the most challenging and scariest parts of their lives. Amilya is CONVINCED you are 3 steps away from turning the impossible into the possible with ACTIONABLE and MEASURABLE changes. The secret to creating the business, career, and life of your dreams is just one click away. “She is a visionary and a woman to watch in business!” — Oprah Winfrey “Amilya is a wealth of knowledge in business & relationships.” — Steve Harvey “Amilya is a one of a kind natural leader!” — Zig Ziglar About your Host, Brad Szollose: Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. This podcast is a cross between Art Bell and Joe Rogan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/awakenednation/support