E48: Kevin Lepine: From Rock Bottom to Vegas Headliner - Overcoming Abuse and Addiction in Sin City
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
Release Date: 02/05/2024
E138: Jamil Hasan: Crypto Investing 101: Making Sense of Blockchain and Bitcoin
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger is excited to welcome Jamil Hasan, the host of the “” podcast and author of the book “,” to demystify the world of cryptocurrency. Jamil covers a range of foundational topics, such as what blockchain technology is, the origins and purpose of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the differences between various cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins and meme coins. He also offers practical advice on how to start investing in crypto safely, the importance of critical thinking, and how to avoid common scams in the industry. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of...
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E137: How Ambiguity is Sabotaging Your Success
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger explores how ambiguity undermines success in both business and personal life. Framing ambiguity as the enemy of execution, he emphasizes the power of specificity—particularly through setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals. By turning vague ambitions into clear, actionable steps, individuals can make real progress. Roger shares practical examples from fitness, finance, and relationships to show how removing ambiguity ensures daily actions align with desired outcomes. He also offers actionable strategies for bringing greater clarity to...
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E136: Sam Tejada: Founder of Liquivida on Optimizing Your Health & the Future of Healthcare
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E135: Andrew Matthews: Life Lessons on the Pursuit of Happiness
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This week, Roger sits down with Australian author and international speaker , an expert on happiness and resilience. Andrew, who has written 12 books translated into 48 languages, shares his journey of discovering happiness and how it's influenced his life and work. He discusses key topics such as the importance of gratitude, the impact of social media on happiness, and how happiness can lead to success. With Andrew’s talent for making complex ideas simple, the conversation also explores the significance of focusing on the positive aspects of life and maintaining a hopeful outlook. ...
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E134: Lauren Dry: A Relationship Expert's Insights on Navigating Love and Life
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This week, Roger welcomes relationship expert Lauren Dry, also known as . Together, they explore why so many marriages end in divorce—especially second marriages—and examine the patterns that often undermine long-term commitment. Lauren shares her personal story of navigating her own relationship challenges and how those experiences led her to become a marriage coach. Their conversation includes practical strategies for building fulfilling partnerships, shedding light on how unconscious behavioral patterns affect relationships and how high-achieving individuals can channel their...
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E133: Priceless Business Lessons & Hacks from Traveling Abroad
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This week, Roger shares key business insights inspired by his recent travels. From his trip to Australia, he illustrates how small gestures of reciprocity can yield substantial returns and underscores the power of building brand advocates—highlighted through the story of the beloved Tim Tam biscuits. He also emphasizes the value of creating memorable customer experiences, using an exceptional dining experience in Sydney as an example. Roger challenges business owners to find low-cost ways to delight customers and to standardize what works across their organizations. A visit to the late...
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E132: Frank Shamrock: Caged No More: The Life & Legacy of a UFC Champion
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This week, Roger was truly honored to sit down with The Legend, , a former UFC and Strikeforce champion, and all-around mixed martial arts icon. Frank opens up about his tumultuous childhood, marked by instability and abuse, including being locked in a closet by his mother. He discusses his time in juvenile hall and prison, where he began a path of self-discovery and physical training. Frank also shares how he turned his life around through martial arts, becoming a champion in various MMA leagues, including the first-ever UFC middleweight (now light heavyweight) champion. He talks about...
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E131: Kami Kay Kirschbaum: The Business of Bulletproof Clothing
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This week, Roger interviews Kami Kay Kirschbaum, founder of , a company dedicated to creating bulletproof clothing for civilians. Kami shares how, at 15, she lost a close friend to gun violence—an experience that ignited her lifelong mission to enhance personal safety. She reflects on her unconventional path from working as a hairdresser to moving to Sweden at 18 and eventually launching Civilian. The company specializes in stylish, functional bulletproof clothing, including t-shirts and hoodies designed to stop handgun bullets up to a .44 Magnum. The episode explores how Civilian’s...
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E130: Janet McConnell: Rewriting the Rules of Aging by a 60-year Old BodyBuilder
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This week, Roger had the privilege of sitting down with Janet McConnell, author of , who transformed her life at age 47 to become a competitive natural bodybuilder. Janet shares her incredible journey from struggling with weight and health issues to becoming a certified fitness trainer and IBFF national champion. She also discusses the pivotal moments that drove her to take action, the importance of strength training, and how her fitness journey reshaped both her personal and professional life. In their conversation, Janet recalls the emotional wake-up call from her doctor in her...
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E129: Hiring Smart: Finding Candidates Who Truly Care with These Six Interview Questions
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This week, Roger tackles the challenge of hiring dedicated employees in small and mid-sized businesses. He introduces six essential interview questions designed to help business owners find candidates who not only fit the role but also genuinely care about their work. Drawing from his expertise in competency selection interviewing and insights from his book “,” Roger underscores the importance of understanding a candidate’s traits and past performance to ensure long-term success and employee retention. Roger further emphasizes that while skills can be taught, innate qualities like...
info_outlineAnyone who has visited Las Vegas and taken the time to meander down the modern marvel famously known as The Strip knows what a sensory overload and absolute feast of live entertainment options Sin City offers. Sticking out in this crowd of neon lights and giant video walls can be daunting even for the biggest names in show business. However, our guest today has done just that! Kevin Lepine is a hypnotist and mentalist who has been performing for over 20 years. Currently, Kevin headlines the longest-running hypnotist show on the Las Vegas Strip. For over thirteen years, visitors have marveled at Kevin’s one-of-a-kind show, Hypnosis Unleashed, at The Four Queens Hotel and Casino. Dubbed the “ROCKSTAR OF HYPNOSIS” due to his fun, fast-paced energy, Kevin is one of the highest-rated performers in Las Vegas.
In addition to his live shows, Kevin is also a sought-after speaker and trainer, and he has presented workshops on hypnosis and mentalism at conferences and universities around the world. His approach to hypnosis is based on the belief that everyone has the potential to be hypnotized. He uses a variety of techniques to induce hypnosis, including relaxation, suggestion, and visualization. Lepine also believes that hypnosis can be used for a variety of purposes, including entertainment, therapy, and self-improvement. This belief in therapy and self-improvement is born out of a life filled with trauma and deep tragedy that Kevin has recently recounted in his book, Deep Into My Eyes: From Victim To Vegas Headliner.
In this conversation, Roger and Kevin discuss how a child from Detroit who was adopted, bullied and abused managed to become a headliner in Las Vegas. Despite facing depression, suicidal thoughts, abuse, and addiction, Kevin refused to give up. Through his journey, he discovered the importance of finding support and belonging in communities that embraced him and helped him heal. His journey has not only transformed his life but is now empowering others to find the strength to overcome their struggles with mental illness, depression, and thoughts of self-harm. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who may be struggling with trauma, unresolved grief, or any form of self-doubt to be both encouraged and informed by Kevin’s life and lessons.
Topics Include:
- Understanding the Science and Biology Behind Hypnosis
- How Your Mindset Makes You More Open to Hypnosis
- Kevin’s Harrowing and Heartbreaking Experiences with Suicide
- Why Business Is the True Focus of Show Business
- The Correlations Between Success and Compulsion
Kevin’s Book Recommendations:
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
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