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Share Life Podcast

Stories & Systems To Live Better & Work Smarter

With Jason Scott Montoya

Explore stories & systems to live better & work smarter with author, blogger, and digital marketing specialist, Jason Scott Montoya. Podcast episodes include inspirational people interviews, book discussions, listen-to-learn discussions, & blog reads.

Podcast Episode Library

Use the listed categories below to find the type of podcast episode you're most interested in exploring. Episodes are ordered by the most popular first.

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Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) With David Zahl

31 October 2022

In this book discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Zahl. David and I discuss his latest book, Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious Vi…

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How Do I Increase YouTube Watch Time To Get Monetized?

14 January 2025

Instead of reading, get this information from the YouTube video above or click here to watch on YouTube directly. To get monetized as a YouTuber requires getting four thousand…

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Design Thinking: Human-Centered Problem-Solving With Sara Musgrove PhD.

30 October 2024

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking about Design Thinking with Sara Musgrove from the Riverbend Group. Design thinking is a human-centered…

Monterrey Mexico

Help Us Serve The People of Monterrey, Mexico - This Summer

Woohoo! We've Completed our 2022 Mexico Mission Trip! Bookmark this page for updates and pictures! Our 2022 trip was filled with unexpected turns, lessons learned, unique experien…

Catfish Living Makes Better Living

Doing This One Thing With Catfish Will Change Your Life For The Better

12 February 2018

Listen To This Blog Post Have you surrounded yourself with catfish? Wait, what?! That may sound like an odd thing to say, but it could save your life, or empower you to h…

Tom Biondolillo

Facing Cancer & Illustrating a Meaningful Life with Tom Biondolillo

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Tom Biondolillo, my former professor from the Art Institute of Atlanta. In addition to his teac…

Jason Long Outdoors

How To Overcome Challenges, Build A Business, & Lead Yourself With Jason Long, Founder of MedRev

18 October 2018

The following interview with Jason Long launches a new experiment exploring the stories and perspective from my friends, colleagues, clients, and mentors. These interviews will sp…

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Unpacking Human Tragedy & The Competing Responses (Christian, Stoic, & Liberal) — With C. Kavin Rowe

This page contains links to books on Amazon of which I earn a small commission if you purchase. In this Book Discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I’m excited and gratefu…

America Together [Documentary Film Project]

America Together - What Would Our Country Look Like If We Were For Each Other, Instead Of Against?

Prefer to listen to this blog post? Listen to the audio version of this blog below. Click here if it's not working In 2011, I wrote an executive summary for a documenta…

Jesus saying farewell to his eleven remaining disciples, from the Maesta by Duccio, 1308–1311.

The Farewell Discourse — From The Garden To The Cross

05 October 2021

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing podcast series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden…

Keith Eigel, PhD — Trading Chaotic Confusion For Convicting Clarity by Accelerating Character Development

Keith Eigel, Ph.D. — Trading Chaotic Confusion For Convicting Clarity by Accelerating Character Development

Welcome to another episode of the Grow Your Life podcast. In this book discussion episode, I introduce you to the co-author of The Map: Your Path to Effectiveness In Leadership…

Stop Waiting. It's Time To Start Living An Intentional Life.

Stop Waiting For Rescue. It's Time To Start Living An Intentional Life.

Listen to the audio reading of this blog. We have a responsibility to move forward in our lives. In several seasons of life, I've found myself waiting for someone else to ta…

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How To Talk With Drastically Different People Without Losing Your Mind: From Fact Flinging to Story Sharing

09 February 2024

Prefer to listen? Listen to the audio version of this blog below. Click here if it's not working. If you're arguing with someone quite different than you (who does not shar…

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My Interview With Don Neder Where We Talk About Ice Baths, The Wim Hof Breathing Method, and Stewarding Our Body Well

11 November 2019

Yeah, that photo is Don Neder in his first Cryotherapy session. In the following interview with Don, you'll get a first-hand account of what cold therapy is all about and why he…

Sorayana Bravo — Lessons Americans Can Learn From The Collapse of Venezuela

Sorayana Bravo — Lessons Americans Can Learn From The Collapse of Venezuela

14 September 2020

Welcome to another episode of the Grow Your Life podcast. In this Book Discussion episode, we're talking with author Sorayana Bravo about the collapse of Venezuela and what we Ame…

The Scourging of Christ Tiziano Vecellio

Pilate's Clean Hands & Jesus' Bloody Body — From The Garden To The Cross

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing podcast series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to t…

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How Dr. Jim Gregory Reinvented Himself Late in Life | From Business Owner to Ph.D. & Author

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with the entrepreneur and author, Dr. Jim Gregory. In this conversation, Jim shares his story from…

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Living "Louder Than Words" In A Pandemic — Discussing The Power of Uncompromised Living

In this second video book discussion with my friend Benji Hollis (VP of Sales at The Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl), we dive into Louder Than Words by Andy Stanley, a book exploring the…

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Christian Mindfulness & Meditation — With Sarah Grace Young of Calming Grace

21 October 2021

Thank you for joining this Listen-To-Learn episode of the Share Life Podcast. I'm joined by Sarah Grace Young, a follower of Jesus, wife, ex-pat, teacher, creative, introvert, and…

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At The Cross, It Is Finished — From The Garden To The Cross

13 September 2021

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing podcast series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden…

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Judas' Death & His Betrayal Payment — From The Garden To The Cross Discussion

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. This episode continues my special edition series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The…

John Lehmberg — Learning To Let Go Is Vital When Life Doesn't Unfold How We Hoped

John Lehmberg — Learning To Let Go When Life Doesn't Unfold How We Hoped

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People. In this episode, I get the privilege of introducing you to my long time friend, John Lehmberg. John is a former pastor and…

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This Cop’s Life Unraveled after Tragedy: How His SILENT SUFFERING Came To An End | Adam Meyers

It’s time to dive into the brutal truth about what happens when a critical incident shatters a law enforcement officer’s life. Think police are invincible? Think again. The sil…

Matthew J. Diaz

The Last Day Of Regret: Interview With Matthew J. Diaz

"I don't want to live anymore!" Those were the words, Matthew heard from his younger sister. It was a milestone moment he'd later recognize as part of the tragic unfolding over t…

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Discussing Jesus' Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane — From The Garden To The Cross

Welcome to a special edition of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, we partake in an interactive discussion about Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, when darkness enveloped h…

Rutland Walker & Jason Montoya Discussing A Secret History of Christianity by Mark Vernon

Discussing A Secret History of Christianity by Mark Vernon With Rutland Walker

02 September 2020

Welcome to another book discussion episode of the Grow Your Life Podcast. In this conversation, my friend and client Rutland Walker (founder of UnionUp) discuss A Secret History o…

Chad E Foster

Cultivating The Resilience For Victim-to-Visionary Transformation With Chad E. Foster

02 February 2021

On this Inspirational People episode of Share Life, I'm interviewing Chad E. Foster, a motivational keynote speaker, sales and finance leader, inspirational change agent at Red Ha…

Elizabeth Dixon — Navigating The Crisis Purpose-Driven & Compassion-Oriented

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People. Today, I get the awesome opportunity of introducing you to Elizabeth Dixon. Connected through our mutual friend, Jessica Lall…

Nancy Kleppel: How People & Generosity Matter Most During Disasters

Nancy Kleppel: People & Generosity Matter Most During Disasters

Welcome to another episode of inspirational people with Nancy Kleppel. We originally got connected through a recent Freelancers Union event via Trupo, which she has been a member…

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Jesus' High Priestly Prayer — From The Garden To The Cross

15 October 2021

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to the C…

Craig Haynie — Identify The Next Opportunity To Transform Your Life & Business

Craig Haynie — Identify The Next Opportunity To Transform Your Life & Business

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People. In this episode, I introduce you to my long-standing friend and fellow entrepreneur, Craig Haynie. Craig is the founder and C…

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Josh Sweeney — Talk Is Cheap, Take A Positive Action Instead

05 October 2020

Welcome to another episode of the Grow Your Life podcast (Systems and stories to live better and work smarter). In this Inspirational People episode, I talk with Atlanta-native Jo…

Jeff & Julie Fambrough

Jeff Fambrough — How Starting Your Day Right Sets The Tone For An Uncertain Future

In this new episode of Inspirational People, I introduce you to Jeff Fambrough (and by proxy, his wife Julie) a long-time friend from a past life, and also a native Georgian. We…

Blindsided by COVID-19 & Cancer — Exploring Adversity & Resiliency With Glenn Carver

March 19th, 2024 Alert: Glenn's wife Lisa Crescenzi Carver reported at 11:39 am that Glenn passed away. We are saddened by the loss. If you would like to financially support the f…

Amy Ogden — Boundaries Will Equip You To Live A 2020 Life Worth Sharing

Amy Ogden — Boundaries Will Equip You To Live A Life Worth Sharing

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People. In this episode, I get to introduce you to Amy Ogden. Amy is a sales expert and brand build builder, business consultant, and s…

Christ before Pilate: Large Plate, 1636 -- Rembrandt van Rijn (artist) Dutch, 1606 - 1669

Pilate: What Is Truth? — From The Garden To The Cross Discussion

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to the Cross…

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Nick Bryant—Why Authentic Relationships & Integrated Community Are The Foundation For A Better Life

12 September 2020

Welcome to another episode Grow Your Life, In this episode of Inspirational People we're talking with Nick Bryant. Nick's company, NickPrint, prints almost everything but money. T…

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Living in an After Virtue Emotivist World — With Jesse Nigro

27 September 2022

In this listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Jesse Nigro about Alasdair Macintyre's suggestion in After Virtue, emotivism, the enlightenment's fail…

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Leverage an A to Z Strategy To Make Your Dreams Happen With Actor Jason Fernandes

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this conversation, I'm speaking with Jason Fernandes, an actor, and native of Long Island…

Chris Green: Humility & Respect For Our Limitations Matters Now More Than Ever

Chris Green: Humility & Respect For Our Limitations Matters Now More Than Ever

Welcome to another episode of inspirational people. Today, I get to introduce you to Chris Green. Chris is a co-founder and partner at Arch + Tower, a company that helps busine…

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Developing Nepal’s Poorest and Most Remote Villages Into Thriving Communities — With Dan Maurer

24 January 2024

In this Listen To Learn Episode on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with nonprofit founder, Dan Maurer. Dan, the president and founder of Elevate Nepal, shares his experience…

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Maximizing Capacity & Leveraging Capability With Jason Tyne

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this discussion, I'm speaking with Jason Tyne, a speaker, author, and entrepreneur empower…

Julie Christine Hubbard

Having Fun & Living An Awesome Animated Life With Julie Christine Hubbard (AKA Julie Kitsulie)

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Julie Christine Hubbard (AKA Julie Kitsulie). Julie is a talented freelance project manager, a…

Denise-Renee Phinn Interview: How To Respond & Adapt When Life Throws Your Curve Balls

Denise Renee Interview: How To Respond & Adapt When Life Throws You Curve Balls

In this episode of Inspirational People, I interview long-time friend Denise Renee. In 2010, I attended one of her events, and in 2017, she attended my Path of the Freelancer book…

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Discussing Judas' Betrayal & Jesus' Arrest — From The Garden To The Cross

Welcome to a special edition of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, we're discussing Jesus' betrayal by Judas and arrest in the garden of Gethsemane. This discussion is par…

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Lessons Learned Reaching & Healing Those Hurt By Fatherlessness Through the Power of Story & Movies — With Issac Ingram

In this Listen-to-Learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with filmmaker and philanthropist, Issac Ingram. Issac and I are long-time friends, originally meeting thro…

Jesus before Caiaphas , Wenceslaus Hollar (artist) Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

Discussing The Interrogation of Jesus by Caiaphas & The Religious Leaders — From The Garden To The Cross

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to the Cross…

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Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies — With Author David T. Koyzis

21 September 2022

This page contains links to books on Amazon from which I earn a small commission if you purchase. In this book discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David K…

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Peter Denies Knowing & Following Jesus Three Times — From The Garden To The Cross Discussion

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to the Cross…

Business Service Pricing With Jason Long: Advice For Freelancers & Small Business Owners

14 November 2020

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. In this Listen To Learn discussion with Jason Long, we talk about how to price your business and freelancing services. You may remember…

Maria Joyner looking out onto the horizon

Big Life Changes — With Maria Joyner

24 October 2022

In this Inspirational People interview, I'm speaking with Maria Joyner, the co-founder of FounderScale. On a prior episode of the podcast, I spoke with her co-founder Josh Sweeney…

Duff Tucker: How To Stay Anchored & Live Intentionally When Facing Life's Uncertainties

Duff Tucker: How To Stay Anchored & Live Intentionally When Facing Life's Uncertainties

In this excellent episode of Inspirational People, I'm interviewing my friend and LDG (Leadership Development Group) leader Duff Tucker. We recently met in the fall of 2019 throu…

David Koyzis over a map of Ukraine

Ukraine & Russia: To Whom Does The Land Belong? Discussing Geographic Sovereignty With David T. Koyzis Ph.D

16 October 2022

In this Listen to Learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Koyzis. David holds a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notr…

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Into The Arms of Jesus: Deenie McKeever's Lessons Learned From Dancing Through Nine Decades of American Life

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Deenie McKeever. Deenie McKeever, 86, is one of the few friends I made soon after moving to At…

Herod Sending Christ back to Pilate

For Herod's Amusement - From The Garden To The Cross

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to the Cross…

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Effectively Navigating The Broken Train Tracks of Life — With Nathan James Dohse

Welcome to another Inspirational People episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Nathan Dohse, president at AGD Entertainment, an organization dedica…

The Carrying of the Cross, Simone Cantarini

Simon Carries Christ's Cross & The Weeping Daughters of Jerusalem — From The Garden To The Cross

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing podcast series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to t…

Allen Helms — How Learning To Let Go Enables Us To See What Matters Most

How Learning To Let Go Enables Us To See What Matters Most — With Allen Helms

Welcome to this episode of Inspirational People. In this episode, I get the awesome opportunity of introducing you to CRM Jedi Master Allen Helms. Allen and I got connected thro…

Movie Shapes Discussion, Jason Montoya and Addison Williams

Movie Shapes — Discussing A Better Way To Find, Review, & Share Movies With Addison Blu Williams

18 February 2021

In this discussion, Addison Blu Williams and I talk about the difficulty with understanding why we love movies (or don't) and the challenges with using existing review systems (Li…

Addison Blu Williams

Crossing The Tightrope Between Liberty & Security Without Falling Into The Abyss — With Addison Blu Williams

15 December 2020

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview with Addison Blu Williams. Addison is an entrepreneur, Special Operations combat veteran, former professional gamer, musician, m…

Todd Miechiels — Embracing The Opportunity To Slow Down & Serve Others

Todd Miechiels — Embracing The Opportunity To Slow Down & Serve Others

Welcome to another episode of inspirational people! In this episode, I get to introduce you to my friend Todd Miechiels. Todd is the founder and vision bearer of the 315 Project…

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John Hightower Discusses The Importance of Empathy When Facing The Unknown

Welcome to another episode of inspirational people. I'd like to introduce you to John Hightower, CEO, and co-founder of Arch + Tower, a company that helps business leaders trans…

CoronaVirus & Freelancing: How To Survive & Thrive In Crisis

On-Demand Webinar: How To Survive & Thrive As a Freelancer In Crisis

The world is in crisis. Freelancers are caught in the storm. To help give us all freelancers a fighting chance, I've created this free webinar on how to navigate the Coronavirus c…

Jim Karwisch — Exploring How Narratives & Systems Inform & Direct Us During Troubling Times

Jim Karwisch — Exploring How Narratives & Systems Inform & Direct Us During Troubling Times

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People! In this episode, I get the opportunity of introducing you to a talented speaker, a creative trainer, and the improv podcaster J…

Lauren Hisey — How Openness To New Opportunities Facilitates Powerful Growth

Lauren Hisey — How Openness To New Opportunities Facilitates Powerful Growth

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People. In this discussion, I get the opportunity of introducing you to a new friend and fellow business consultant, Lauren Hisey. In…

Focusing On What Matters Most During The Crisis With Talent Development Executive Travis Dommert

Focusing On What Matters Most During Crisis With Talent Development Executive Travis Dommert

In addition to unpausing my paused blogging efforts (at least I got three months!) to provide helpful resources to face the Coronavirus, I'm also continuing the inspirational peop…

Nancy Kleppel

Lessons Learned From A Year of Crises — With Nancy Kleppel

Welcome to another episode of the Share Life podcast with Nancy Kleppel. We originally connected through the Freelancers Union and shortly after in April 2020 she joined me for…

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Community, Collaboration, & Faith Foundations With Real Estate Expert Abbie Shepherd

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Abbie Shepherd. Abbie is our long-time friend and real estate agent. She is the founder of The…

Cheryl Mobley Discusses How We Can Stay Calm & Lead Effectively During A Pandemic

Cheryl Mobley Discusses How We Can Stay Calm & Lead Effectively During A Pandemic

Welcome to another episode of inspirational people. Today I get the great opportunity to introduce you to and chat with speaker, entrepreneur, and executive consultant, Cheryl Mob…

How To Thrive In CORONAVIRUS CRISIS Complexity — Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps Discussion

How To Thrive In CORONAVIRUS CRISIS Complexity — Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps Discussion

It's a crazy phenomenon--the more complex the world is, the more likely we are to be mindtrapped. And wow the world is so complex right now! I think we have to try and get these…

Webinar: Coronavirus & Your Small Business — How To Transform Your Company For Success

On-Demand Webinar: Coronavirus & Your Small Business — From Chaos To Clarity

FREE WEBINAR For Entrepreneurs As a business owner are you wondering how to navigate this Coronavirus crisis? Are you wondering if you can continue to survive as the wor…

Olga Kirshenbaum

Money Whisperer, Olga Kirshenbaum, Unwraps Money Mindset Effects During Challenging Times

Welcome to this episode of Inspirational People, with Olga Kirshenbaum, the Money Whisperer. Like my connection with Nancy Kleppel, we were recently connected through Trupo and t…

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How We Can Frame & Change Through Life's Challenges With Dustin Devries

20 January 2022

Welcome to another Inspirational People episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dustin Devries, owner of the Austin-based app development company, C…

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Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do — From The Garden To The Cross

06 September 2021

Welcome to another special edition of the Share Life podcast. We're in an ongoing podcast series, as part of the discovery process for my next book project, From The Garden to…

Akilah Charlemagne — Staying Connected With Others Through The Personal Transformation Process

Akilah Charlemagne — Staying Connected With Others Through The Personal Transformation Process

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People! In this episode, I talk with Akilah Charlemagne about the importance of staying connected, especially during seasons of transf…

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Healing Ecosystems — Denise M. Stilley's Activist Journey to Discover Our Shared Humanity and a Sustainable Way Forward

17 October 2023

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Denise Marie Stilley! This is a unique interview because Denise and I met in high school in a…

William Hemphill — How A Thankful Foundation Equips Racial Reconcilers

William Hemphill — How A Thankful Foundation Equips Racial Reconcilers

Welcome to another episode of Listening to Learn as part of the Grow Your Life podcast. In this chat, pastor, entrepreneur, counselor, and licensed therapist, William Hemphill s…

Andy Johnson: How Innovation Flows From Pain & Struggle

Andy Johnson — Why Scrappy Problem-Solving Conquers Big Challenges

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People! I get the opportunity to introduce you to and chat with Andy Johnson, the co-founder of Harpoon, a cloud-based billing tool fo…

Toby Bloomberg — Pause Your Way Towards Personal Reflection And Business Transformation

Toby Bloomberg — Pause Your Way Towards Personal Reflection And Business Transformation

Welcome to another episode of Inspirational People! Today I get to the wonderful pleasure of introducing you to Toby Bloomberg. Toby is a long-time friend, collaborator, and fell…

Pipeline CRM Team Photo Outdoors

Humanizing Business Within Your Locus of Control — With Pipeline Co-Founder JP Werlin

Welcome to another Inspirational People episode of the Share Life podcast. In this conversion, I'm chatting with JP Werlin, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Pipeline, a cloud-based CRM…

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Lessons Learned From 100 Agenda-Free Business Lunches — With Lauren Hisey

07 November 2022

In this listen-to-learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm chatting with repeat guest and business consultant Lauren Hisey. You can check out my 2020 conversation with La…

Jaime Ellithorpe

Exploring Heart-Centered Business Systems — With Jaime Ellithorpe

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this discussion, I'm speaking with Jaime Ellithorpe, founder of 540 strategies, which focu…

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Appalachian Trail Hiking Insights: Life Lessons Learned With Don Neder

Welcome to another episode of the Share Life Podcast. Today, I'm speaking with Don Neder about the life, work, and societal lessons learned during his first leg of the Appalachian…

Listen, Learn, & Lament With Denise Renee — Exploring The Racial Reconciliation Path Forward

Listen, Learn, & Lament With Denise Renee — Exploring The Racial Reconciliation Path Forward

Welcome to the first episode of Listening to Learn as part of the Grow Your Life podcast. In this episode, we're going to spend time asking questions of Inspirational People alumn…

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In a World of Widespread Illiteracy, Talking Bibles Is Sharing The Spoken Word

In this Listen To Learn Episode on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Talking Bibles Vice President, Paul Hoekstra. Sponsored By Talking Bibles & Christian Life TV…

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Taking Responsibility in The Sea of Uncertainty — With Jonathan DeYoe

24 February 2023

In this Inspirational People interview, I'm speaking with Jonathan DeYoe, founder of Mindful Money. Jonathan has been teaching practical beliefs and helping people create order o…

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Dehumanization: How We Lose Our Humanity & Justify Harming Others

10 February 2025

In this Spontaneous Conversation on the Share Life podcast, with Addison Blu Williams, and Ross Boone, we dive deep into the power of language — how it shapes perceptions, fuels d…

Traci Rhoades, Shaky Ground book stack, indoors

Gracefully Navigating Shaky Ground With Traci Rhoades — Traces of Faith

Welcome to another Book Discussion episode on the Share Life podcast. In this wandering discussion, I'm speaking with author, Bible teacher, and writer Traci Rhoades. Traci is al…

Julia Starr

The Art of Alignment: Discovering Your True Vocational Path With Julia Starr

03 October 2024

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking With Julia Starr, a leadership and career coach grounded in Constructive Developmental Theory. Recent…

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This Artistic Theologian — Ross Boone — Says To Watch Movies If You Want To Know The Heart of God

12 February 2024

In this Inspirational People interviewthe Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with creative entrepreneur, Ross Boone. Ross is an illustrator, founder of Raw SpoonAndroidApple Ross a…

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Ron Medlin's Entrepreneurial Journey from Small Town Roots to Digital Marketing Mastery

31 October 2023

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with digital marking expert, and long-time friend, Ron Medlin. Ron, a fellow internet marketer, is…

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Vulnerability & Writing the Story of Our Life With David Ebner

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Ebner. David is the founder of Content Workshop and advisor of Copywriter Exchange. Davi…

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Alienation: Not Belonging and Seeing No Point to It

11 October 2023

Prefer to listen? Hear me read this blog. Click here if it's not working. What is alienation? Tim Carney has a great way of explaining it in his talk (below) derived from…

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Engineering The Future of Business Systems With Airtable Consultant Dan Fellars

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Dan Fellars. Dan is the founder of BuiltOnAir, an Airtable Community, and co-founder of InAir S…

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Why You Can't Thrive Alone — in Life & Work — With Liz McVicker

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Liz McVicker. Liz is a life and leadership coach through her company, The Cadence Collective. Y…

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How Accountability & Vulnerability Make The Difference — With Casey Cavell

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this discussion, I'm speaking with purpose-driven leader Casey Cavell. Casey is a Jesus Fo…

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The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace — Discussing the Kingdom of Rage With Elizabeth Neumann

Note: This page includes affiliate links to Elizabeth's book. Welcome to a listen to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this conversation, I'm speaking wi…

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Why Life Transformation Necessitates Going to The Source — With Peter Ostapko

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this concise discussion, I'm speaking with Kinsmen Journal Founder Peter Ostapko. We were…

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Challenging Interventions & The Power of Innovation With Natalie Born

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Natalie Born. Natalie is a speaker, podcast host, and founder of Innovation Meets Leadership, a…

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Stewardship, Vulnerability, & the Power of an Unexpected Life — With Marcus Hall

21 September 2021

Welcome to another Inspirational People episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Marcus Hall, Author of Pursuing Spiritual Wealth and a Kingdom Advis…

Powerful Writing Systems: Cultivate Ideas, Get Unstuck, & Finish What You Started

04 September 2023

In this Listen to Learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm talking with Jim Karwisch and Tess Van Ee about developing writing systems that enable us to create great content (f…

Roger Parrott

Effectively Leading Without a Long-Range Plan — With Belhaven University President Roger Parrott

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this expansive discussion, I'm speaking with author, speaker, and president of Belhaven Un…

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Embracing Vulnerability & Grace — Beth Haun's Journey From Performance to Acceptance

24 October 2023

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Beth Haun. Beth and I have been through hills and valleys together and has been a vital part…

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Embrace Community, Face Anxiety & Overcome Despair With Amanda Utter

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Amanda Utter, a freelance voice-over talent. Amanda Utter is known for her delightful personal…

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Daring to Disagree: Seeking Truth and Courage in Divisive Times With Margaret Heffernan

14 November 2024

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with entrepreneur, author, speaker, storyteller, and professor of practice at the Uni…

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Am I in an Echo Chamber? Are You? Are We?

Prefer to listen? Listen to the audio version of this blog below. Click here if it's not working. A powerful way to discover the truth is to deeply challenge our own assump…

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The Passion — Discussing Eric Echols' Book About Mark's Take on Jesus' Final Week & Crucifixion

29 September 2023

In this book discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Eric Echols. Eric and I discuss his book, The Passion: Exploring The Final Week of Jesus' Life in Ma…

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A Life Worth Living With Non-Profit Fundraising Expert Ellen Bristol

20 September 2023

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Ellen Bristol, a non-profit fundraising guru and founder of the Bristol Strategy Group! Ellen a…

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Reflections on Tyranny, Allegiance, and Transformation

28 September 2023

Prefer to listen? Listen to the audio version of this blog below. Click here if it's not working. The following quote came to mind yesterday as I reflected on my opportunit…

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Tales of a Former Grim Reaper — with Comedic Dissident & Digital Campus Pastor — Stephen Hataway

05 October 2023

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with comedian and online campus pastor at Victory World Church, Stephen Hataway. Stephen and I were…

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Work Worth Doing: How Jason Long Turned Around A Death-Bed Company & Sold It For $14 Million Dollars

17 November 2023

In this listen-to-learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm chatting with repeat guest Jason Long. This will mark his fourth appearance on the podcast! After getting toge…

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Visiting Israel After the October 7th Massacre — Discussing David Wittenberg's Perspective On The Conflict

27 January 2025

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with my friend, client, and bankruptcy attorney, David Wittenberg about his recent tr…

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Empathy-Driven Change: Turning Disruption into Connection ~ Theresa M. Ward

22 January 2025

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Theresa Ward. Theresa is a keynote speaker, facilitator, culture and communication coach, and t…

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7 Essential Qualities of a Political Leader — Guidelines for Voting with Author David Koyzis

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking with a former university professor and Canadian Christian, David Koyzis. David has been on the Share L…

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Every Other Weekend: Lessons Learned Growing Up With Two Different Fathers ~ Anthony Mohr

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Anthony Mohr. Anthony J. Mohr served for 26 years as a judge on the Superior Court of Californ…

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Casting a Content Creation Vision & Setting Publishing & Distribution Goals For 2025 & Beyond

04 January 2025

I've built up my freelancing business to earn my full salary freelance income by only working part-time. My problem is that to earn more than that target income, I must work more…

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From Refuge Seeking to Emotional Resilience With Jim Karwisch & Ivan Alfaro

25 November 2024

"When we try to defend our egos rather than grow and change, we end up perfectly designed for a world that happened already, instead of growing better able to handle the world t…

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Overcoming Complex Trauma Through Christ’s Love With Allison M. Miller

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with my friend Allison M. Miller. Allison is an author, Biblical counselor, and co-founder of Destin…

Breaking Echo Chambers & Sacrificing Sacred Cows With Nathan Dohse

18 October 2024

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking with Nathan Dohse, an educator, advocate, and speaker working in the music industry, in the Nashville…

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Joyful Journeys: Navigating Life's Pleasures, Pain, and Radiant Moments — with Glenn Shelhamer

09 November 2023

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with business owner Glenn Shelhamer. Glenn is the founder of The Shelhamer Group in Los Angeles, C…

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How To Become a Digital Nomad in 2026: Location Independence With Jason Long & Kristen Zalatan

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm Jason Scott Montoya, and today, I'm here with my friends, Jason Long and Kristen Zalatan where we're going to t…

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Into the Wilderness: Social Exile From Our Tribe When Speaking Truth to Power

04 February 2025

In this Spontaneous Conversation on the Share Life podcast, with Addison Blu Williams, and Ross Boone, we explore the challenge of standing against your group, navigating the wild…

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How I Unexpectedly Earned $72,246.98 During My First 9 Months of Freelancing

06 January 2025

2014 was my first year going all in as a freelancer; I ended up earning over $72k by the end of the year, unexpectedly. In the video above, I share what I did that was so effec…

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Men: Will You Live Passively or Responsibly? Courageously or Cowardly?

24 November 2024

Prefer to listen? Listen to the audio version of this blog below. Click here if it's not working. Who men choose to become and how we shape the next generation of rising le…

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Why 91% of Residents Miss the Election That Affects Them Most, With Sugar Hill Mayor Brandon Hembree

06 October 2025

Are you making decisions for your community? Most people aren't. We all complain about traffic, local schools, or safety. Yet, in our last election, we had only 9% turnou…

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If You Feel Stuck at a Crossroads in Life, Watch This | Maria Joyner

What if the things you believe are your greatest strengths are sabotaging your happiness? You think your drive to always be on, to chase the next thing, is what makes you…

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Building a Life of Purpose Through Games and Growth With Tariq A. Cayne

In this Respawn & Reflect interview on the Share Life podcast, I attempt to have a meaningful conversation with fellow YouTuber and gamer, Tariq Cayne, while we're playing an…

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Life Lessons From BOXING: Faith, Confidence, & Hope With Literary Pugilist Mark Connor

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with the author of It's About Time: Millions of Copies Sold for Dad, a writer and boxing trainer, Ma…

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From Isolation to Community: Benjamin Crawshaw's Unexpected Story of Redemption

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Benjamin Crawshaw, co-author of the recently published book The Path: What if the Way of Jesus…

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The EMPTINESS of "Good" Christian Behavior with Cult Survivor, Christy Lynne Wood

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with author — Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way (affiliate li…

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If You Get Rejected, Improve, & Keep Going, You'll Succeed. Here's Why — With Former Movie Producer & Entrepreneur Steven Puri

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with productivity and remote work expert, Steven Puri, founder of the Sukha company. As a studio ex…

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Escaping Self Deception: Seeing Yourself and Others Clearly

10 February 2025

"We are not true to one another as facts, seeing each other as we really are; we are only true to our misconceived ideas of one another. According to our thinking, everything is…

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Navigating Political Chaos: Citizenship Without Illusions By David Koyzis

27 February 2025

Welcome to a listen to a book discussion of the Share Life podcast. In this conversation, I'm speaking with David Koyzis about his new book, Citizenship Without Illusions: A Chris…

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Hope in the Shadow of Tyranny With The Art Pastor, Steve Thomason

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Steve Thomason about The Gospel of Luke in the Shadow of Tyranny. Steve is an…

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What Story Do You Want to Tell? 2026 Dreams, Vision, & Goals

07 January 2025

Click here to watch this discussion on Youtube directly, or click play on the embedded video above to begin streaming the interview. Click here to subscribe to my Youtube channel…

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Stop Pandering, Start Living: Confident Vulnerability With Screenwriter Salvatore DiSalvatore

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with my new friend, writer, director, and storyteller, Salvatore DiSalvatore. Salvatore, whom I know…

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Going Viral: The Story of An Independent Movie With Screenwriter and Producer Todd Pringle

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with business owner and screenwriter/producer Todd Pringle about his successfully fin…

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Perseverance Workshop (On-Demand): Resilient Adaptability is Key to Overcome Obstacles — With Jim Karwisch

In this Share Life Academy workshop, we explore perseverance and adaptability. Jim Karwisch helps us explore how we can adjust to obstacles without losing momentum. Here are many…

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Changing the Few Who Change the Many With Rev. Joe Handley Ph.D

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking with Joe Handley about changing the few who change the many! Rev. Joseph W. Handley, Jr., Ph.D. has…

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Digital Connections, Real Loneliness: Unpacking the New Age of Isolation

Tired of feeling alone in a crowded room? It's a silent struggle. You're around people, even family or friends, but that deep isolation hits. Why? You think more connections wi…

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Changing Minds & Lives With Personality Expert, Cory Draper

Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, repeating the same struggles at home and work? You're not alone. We all wrestle with understanding ourselves and others, especially in toda…

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Beyond Tithing: How Your Investments Can Build God's Kingdom With Dana & Bill Wichterman

Ever feel like your money controls you, not the other way around? You're not alone. Many of us are caught in the cycle of earning, spending, and saving without a clear purpo…

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Fired & Afraid? Motivation to Reinvent Yourself & Find Your TRUE Purpose With Trey McKnight

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Executive Coach at Novus Global, Keynote speaker, and Emcee, Trey McKnight. I recently met T…

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How NASA Became the #1 Best Place To Work And Other Leadership Lessons With Brady Pyle

Imagine your boss gives you a new target. Over the next 5 years, you need to reduce costs by 25%. For the leaders at NASA, this wasn't a drill. It was a reality that spark…

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How Nathan McGill Relaunched His Career After Hitting Rock Bottom

14 October 2025

Nate McGill wants to know: Are you a real entrepreneur, or just an enthusiastic amateur? Years ago, he was working on movies, living the creative entrepreneurial dream…

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How Neil Twa Went From Bankruptcy Court To eCommerce Business Investor

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with the entrepreneur and eCommerce expert, Neil Twa. In this conversation, Neil unveils the surpri…

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Communication is a Game — Here's How To Play

For nine days Tariq Cayne lived amongst Costa Ricans in Puerto Viejo. It was a very refreshing experience that challenged his cultural beliefs that he didn't know he was plagued w…

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This Is What Complex PTSD Does To Your Body — And How Leslie Haynes Learned To Listen

Do you ever feel like you're in a personal "riptide" just trying to survive? Sometimes, we've been in "survival mode" for so long, we don't even realize it. My friend…

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How to Stay Focused & Finish Your Book! With Denise Renee

Do you dream of writing a book, but something holds you back? Maybe it's the **fear** of not being "expert enough" or not having "great writing skills." You might even tel…

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The Long Game: If You Feel Like Giving Up, Watch This (Learn to Rest, Not to Quit!)

Think you're burned out and ready to quit? Think again! We've all been there. You set big goals, you're pumped, then reality hits. You get tired. You hit a wall. And that littl…

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If Your Business Revenue Is Stagnant Year Over Year, Watch This Conversation With Josh Sweeney

Have you ever felt like you hit an invisible ceiling? One minute, you’re doing all the right things. You’re networking, driving revenue, and your company is growing year over yea…

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When The Dream You've Been Chasing Isn't Your Own — With Andres Schabelman

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with comedian and writer, Andres Schabelman. Andres was a successful tech entrepreneur, having bee…

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225 Combat Missions and The Framework That Changes Everything With Major General (Retired) Jack Briggs

23 September 2025

Did you know the secret to a pilot's success isn't just skill? It's actually the fear of letting people down. That pressure to be your best for the team—from the planners…

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The Immigrant Advantage: How Two Worlds Fueled John Chan's Entrepreneurial Success

Don't fall for the biggest lie about "good design"! Everyone thinks they know what good design looks like. You might be focused on pretty pictures or cool fonts. But what if th…

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How To Retire In Paradise on a Shoe String Budget With Dawn Fleming

What if losing everything was the key to finding your dream life? I had a conversation with Dawn Fleming for my podcast, and I discovered how the 2008 financial crash compl…

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Discover How Story Shapes Your Actions with The Simpsons Christmas Special!

06 January 2025

Narratives shape our behavior. This idea is powerfully captured in the 2024 Simpsons Christmas special, O C'Mon All Ye Faithful, which you can watch exclusively on Disney Plus. I…

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Fear AI? This Is How I Think About the Unfolding AI Revolution

AI is rapidly integrating into the tools we use, and as a freelancer working with small business owners, I see it becoming a normal part of our workflows. I want to share a core…

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Why You Compromise Under Pressure (And How to Stop It) | With Jim Karwisch & Toby Bloomberg

Ever feel like you're constantly "buckling under pressure," making decisions you later regret? In this Share Life Academy workshop, I'm joined by narrative coach Jim Karwisch an…

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One Phone Call Took Alvin Hicks From Inner City to City Council

09 October 2025

Are you accidentally normalizing brokenness in your life? It’s time to stop the generational "subtle things" that are holding you back. You might think it's just the norm…

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How a Six Sigma Black Belt — Samantha Piovesan — is Fixing Local Government (No Rework Allowed)

19 October 2025

Ever feel like city leaders are talking at you, not with you? Like they're just checking boxes while you're left to deal with the chaos? You're not wrong. Here's the harsh truth…

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Find Great People for Your Business, Foster Loyalty, & Enable Your Staff

15 October 2025

Many years ago, I had an insightful conversation with someone at a big marketing agency about their company's culture, leadership, and systems. I asked how they get great people w…

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If Your Loved One Is Dying, Go See Them... Before It's Too Late

23 October 2025

I’ve had numerous conversations with friends and family who missed an opportunity to speak with someone they loved before they died. I want to share this message because I want to…

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How Derek Worley Doubled His Business in the "Slow" Real Estate Market

11 November 2025

Ready for a gut check? Do you think every real estate agent out there is truly putting you first? The truth is, many agents are strictly transactional. They're looking at…

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Jeff Feldhahn: Is Your "Sacrifice" Deal with God Totally Wrong?

26 November 2025

Are you doing all the sacrificial things, trusting God, and expecting it will all be okay in the end? It didn't seem like the right deal to Jeff either when his world was flip…

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Why Most Marketing Agencies Fail to Deliver: The Inside Story with Behdad Jamshidi

08 November 2025

You’re stuck in the agency hire/fire cycle, right? It feels like you’re throwing months—even years—of your business growth down the drain just trying to find an agency that actu…

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How Megan Hayes BECAME The Hunger Games Female Morphling in Catching Fire

16 January 2026

Did you know your mom’s questionable fashion choices from the 80s might actually be your best career research? It sounds like a joke, but for Megan Hayes, it’s a reality. She…