Overcoming Setbacks to Lead in Real Estate with Athena Brownson
Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein
Release Date: 09/15/2025
Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein
With a lifetime of experience in the pet industry, Michael is a business executive who is passionate about creating and growing brands that make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners. As the CEO & Chairman of EarthWise Pet Franchise, he oversees the development of the corporate vision and the nationwide expansion efforts of all of their EarthWise Pet family of brands. Michael's core competencies include strategic brand management, cause-driven business strategy, franchise development, and franchise sales. He has successfully led the transformation of EarthWise Pet from a...
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Rick is an exceptional business coach with a remarkable track record of guiding companies and individuals to unparalleled success. With his extensive and eclectic business experience and coaching expertise, Rick empowers his clients to turn their visions into actionable strategies, propelling them towards their goals and milestones. As a serial entrepreneur, Rick has scaled businesses across various industries, creating a multimillion-dollar company that serves clients in 80 countries, including top hotel chains and Fortune 500 companies. With over 40 years of experience in diverse...
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Athena Brownson is redefining what it means to thrive in the real estate industry. A former professional skier who endured nine knee surgeries and two neck operations. Athena’s initial impression of real estate was far from positive, viewing REALTORS as dime-a-dozen salespeople. But a life-changing mentorship and her own unstoppable drive transformed her skepticism into passion. Over the last decade, Athena has risen to become one of Colorado’s most trusted and top-performing REALTORS, blending sharp market insight, unmatched negotiation skills, and a creative eye...
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Pav Lertjitbanjong is the founder of Layoff Ready, a program that helps people prepare for job loss before it happens. She guides professionals in building financial security, confidence, and peace of mind so they can face change without fear. After experiencing major shifts in her own career and life, Pav saw the importance of being prepared. She turned these lessons into a mission to help others turn layoffs into opportunities for growth. Through Layoff Ready, Pav shares simple tools and clear steps to manage money, stay resilient, and plan for the future. Her goal is to help...
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John Dwyer started his career in the retail marketing world, working with major brands and becoming a National Marketing Manager in his twenties. He later launched his own agency, where he built a name for creating bold, direct-response campaigns that delivered serious results. He’s now the founder of , best known for developing the Wow Strategy, a proven formula that helps businesses attract more customers using irresistible offers and clever incentives. His approach is all about cutting through the noise and getting real, measurable outcomes. Today, John helps business owners across...
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Jack Landry is a former Division I athlete and software engineer turned men’s mindset and fitness coach. After working at companies like Fidelity and Amazon, he left the corporate world to pursue a more meaningful path—helping high-achieving men who feel unfulfilled create lives of purpose, discipline, and freedom. Drawing from his own transformation through fitness, faith, and personal development, Jack now runs a thriving coaching business and creates inspiring content for his 70,000+ followers on Instagram. His mission is to guide others in stepping into their God-given...
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Amanda Olusanya is a conscious entrepreneur, speaker, and global traveler originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, now based in Vietnam. Her journey—from growing up with a single mother to selling everything at 40 and moving to Uganda—reflects a life shaped by curiosity, courage, and a deep desire for meaning. With 15+ years of global travel under her belt, Amanda has built and exited multiple businesses, including a successful men’s salon, and now empowers other entrepreneurs through coaching focused on clarity, leadership, and exit strategies. Her life philosophy centers around...
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Ricardo Viso is a resilience coach, speaker, and founder of the Joyful Living Lounge, a platform dedicated to helping people cultivate more joy in their daily lives. Born in Denver and raised in Mexico, Viso’s life took a transformative turn after the loss of his mother at age 10, and again decades later with a cancer diagnosis. Instead of surrendering to fear, he chose to reframe his challenges into opportunities for meaning and growth. A former executive in retail and e-commerce, Viso now focuses on emotional well-being, mindset, and intentional living. He developed the R.I.C....
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Dr. Julie Wilson is a family physician and visionary healthcare entrepreneur based in British Columbia. Originally focused on building a small, traditional clinic, she was propelled into large-scale innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with soaring patient demand and systemic challenges, Julie transformed her practice by prioritizing workplace culture, doctor autonomy, and people-centered leadership. She embraced modern tools like AI to improve efficiency, while fostering a respectful, flexible environment that attracted top medical talent. Today, she leads the largest...
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Mitchell Osmond is a leadership coach, speaker, and host of The Dad Nation Podcast (34K monthly listeners), helping high-performing men win at home, in health, and in mindset—without sacrificing career success. With over 15 years in senior leadership, he equips executives and entrepreneurs with the tools to lead powerfully in both business and family life. Through coaching, speaking, and courses, Mitchell’s mission is clear: to help men create unshakable confidence, thriving relationships, and a life worth imitating.
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