Dave Letterfly Knoderer: From Brushstrokes to Breakthroughs: Art, Sobriety, and the Creative Journey /Ep 4187
Release Date: 06/20/2025
Tom Schueneman: on Building a Successful Podcast, the Importance of Sound Design, and the Power of Connection /Ep 4204
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Thomas Schueneman is a Global Info Worker, often combining the written and spoken word with the power of sound design. His mission is to make the incomprehensible digestible, and reach as wide an audience as possible as soon as possible. Tom is the Founder/Editor-in-Chief of GlobalWarmingIsReal, and the host of the Global Warming Is Real multimedia podcast. His work appears in TriplePundit, Slate, Cleantechnica, Planetsave, Earth911, and the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, among others. Topics of particular interest include agriculture, oceanography, and climate policy.
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Salvatore Manzi : From Introvert to Impact: A Journey to Clear & Compelling Communication /Ep 4203
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Today's guest is Salvatore Manzi, an innovative leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience helping executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders amplify their influence and impact. Salvatore has coached leaders presenting at the United Nations, guided founders through their startup funding, and helped a fortune 50 company navigate a major pivot in sales. With emphasis on frameworks, principles, and techniques, Salvatore empowers leaders to connect authentically and navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence. He's passionate about fostering collaborative team environments...
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Chancellor Jackson: Locked Up, Leveled Up: A Journey of Persistence and Purpose /Ep 4202
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Chancellor K. Jackson (born 1995) is a Georgia native, born in Fulton County and raised in Smyrna. He attended Stetson University, where he played football for nine years at both the high school and collegiate levels. After earning a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies, Chancellor lived abroad in China from 2018 to 2019. His passion for writing emerged following a traumatic experience—being arrested and detained in Beijing for 14 days. This journey led to his debut book, 14 Days in Beijing, which has ranked #1 on Amazon over fifteen...
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Asara Lovejoy: Tapping into Quantum Consciousness and the Power of Thought /Ep 4201
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Asara Lovejoy is an internationally recognized expert in the science of human potential, celebrated for her groundbreaking work in helping individuals harness the power of their minds through the theta brainwave state. She is the visionary creator of The One Command©, a six-step process that empowers people to rewire their subconscious and consciously create the life they desire. With a blend of ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, Asara teaches that true transformation begins by accessing the Greater Mind—a field of unlimited possibility—and making a bold command for change. As a...
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David Gilbert: Becoming the Alchemist: Turning Life’s Lead into Gold /Ep 4200
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David Gilbert is a transformational executive coach, author, men’s work facilitator, and dedicated explorer of human potential. With a foundation in design thinking and a background in business and peak performance, David has empowered executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers to break through unseen barriers, uncover deeper fulfillment, and achieve extraordinary results—both professionally and personally. He is the author of The Alchemical Journey, a guide to true self-mastery through inner transformation, and the co-author of Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Business. David’s...
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Caroline Fernandez: Writing Women into History: STEM, Stories & Sparking Young Minds /Ep 4199
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Caroline Fernandez is a children's author who creates fun, adventurous books, including the Asha and Baz series and the award-nominated Plague Thieves, inspiring young readers with stories of curiosity, creativity, and real-life heroes.Her newest book, Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West, is part of her awesome series that tells the stories of real-life women who changed the world with science and math!
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Caroline Rose: Grief, Gratitude & the Gift of Voice: A Journey Through Pain to Purpose /Ep 4198
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Caroline Rose, a nationally recognized author, TEDx speaker, public speaker, and motivational storyteller, delivers compelling stories from her three separate battles with her highly aggressive, incurable stage IV cancer. After being diagnosed when she was 27 years old and undergoing two different bone marrow transplants, it was ultimately a groundbreaking clinical trial and the donation of her older brother's marrow that saved her life. Caroline understands the universal struggles of trying to live life to the fullest, even in the face of fear and uncertainty, and is passionate about helping...
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Ruby Ryba: on Tech Boundaries, Parenting, and Living a Fulfilled Life /Ep 4197
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Ruby Ryba is a former high school math teacher turned Screen Time Strategist, mom of two, and author of How to Stop Scrolling. Drawing from her personal experiences, background in education, and interest in psychology, Ruby helps people reclaim their time, attention, and sense of self in a tech-heavy world. Through relatable stories and research-backed strategies, she guides listeners to examine not just how they use their phones — but why. Her work blends empathy, humor, and practicality to help people find adjustments and strategies that work for their goals.
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Vince Quinn: The Podcast Explorer: Creativity, Commitment & the Future of Audio Storytelling /Ep 4196
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Vince Quinn is the Co-Founder and Creative Director at SBX Productions, where he helps businesses refine their podcast strategy, sharpen their message, and streamline their production processes. Before launching SBX, Vince flew up the ladder in corporate radio. He started his career spinning a prize wheel at events. Seven years later, he was hosting The Vince Quinn show across 225 stations in the US & Canada on CBS Sports Radio...even though he was a terrible athlete.
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Kenneth Hester: on His Journey as a Pastor, the Power of Community, and the Importance of Connection /Ep 4195
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Ken Hester brings over 25 years of leadership and pastoral experience, along with a passionate heart for both the local church and life transformation through Christ. He holds a BS in Sports Administration from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and prior to ministry, he managed corporate franchises and coached high school basketball. Ken has been in full-time ministry for 22 years, serving at Crossroads Fellowship (12 years), Elevation Church (8 years), and most recently as a virtual Executive Pastor for churches nationwide...
info_outline"The smartest thing I ever did was run away and join the circus"
The artist/author Dave Letterfly Knoderer is not only the guru of living an interesting life but is also an inspirational speaker ready to take you behind the scenes of the fascinating places discovered along the road of his life.
Unending frustration as a boy fueled by a perfectionistic father ultimately forced the decision to run away. Starting as a drummer with the circus as a teen, he satisfied a creative tendency by painting huge signs, wild animal depictions and festive artwork on the fleet. During the 1970's he also found an affinity with animals under the big top, becoming a liberty horse trainer and later an Haute E'cole or high school horseman on the old time three-ring circus.
As an apprentice in the Sign and Design trade, he sought sensational challenges that led to many amazing projects. A skilled painter, Dave designed and painted large wall graphics and theater sets, themed interior and exterior murals in amusement parks and restaurants, crafted delicate Gold Leaf window treatments and the gilding and decoration on Antique Fire Trucks.
Hitting bottom as an alcoholic brought everything to a screeching halt. While dazed, fate introduced a new purpose for his life -- a practical relationship with God that also revealed an exceptional connection with his father.
Writing began as newsletter content thirty years ago. Soon Dave had accumulated enough material for one, two, and now, several memoires that chronical the surprise twists, turbulent chaos and confusing detours of a tumultuous life that ultimately led to love.
Today, as a traveling artist, Letterfly is the top producer of old school pinstriping, hand-painted lettering, gold leaf inscriptions and airbrushed imagery on motorcycles, hot rods, guitars, cake mixers and even top-shelf motorhomes. Writing fills every available moment.
Dave is quick to point out that everyone's mixture of life's challenges is divinely choreographed to help us discover our true purpose. Read on to find inspiration to overcome the obstacles of your life that really are the gifts that bring about one's greatest transformation.