Where Emotional Intelligence meets Artificial Intelligence | Penny Zenker
One Part Lion - One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins
Release Date: 10/15/2025
One Part Lion - One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins
She asked his credit score on the first date. He showed up thinking it was a date, she showed up with a five-year plan. What happened next built an empire. Dedric and Krystal Polite are the husband-and-wife real estate powerhouse and stars of the hit show 50/50 Flip. After corporate layoffs, betrayal from business partners, and building from nothing, they turned their relationship into a multi-million dollar brand, without losing their marriage in the process. This conversation is about what it actually looks like to be equally yoked, build with intention, and create something that outlives...
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Chris Sain built a million-subscriber community and retired at 37, starting with just $250 a month. No inheritance. No silver spoon. Just consistency, faith, and a refusal to run in the victim Olympics. In this episode, Stephen and Chris go beyond the tactics and into the real conversation behind wealth, the mindset traps, the biblical principles, the emotional discipline required, and why being generous can sometimes do more harm than good. What you'll take away: - Why 80% of pro athletes go broke 3–5 years after their playing career ends - How to start building real wealth with whatever...
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What if everything you've achieved is still leaving you empty, and it has nothing to do with mindset? MJ Gordon is a world-class strategist and performance coach who has worked with Super Bowls, Adidas, and elite executives worldwide. After nearly losing her marriage, burning out her adrenals, and discovering she was autistic and ADHD, she found the missing piece that no one in the high-performance space was talking about: your nervous system runs the show, not your mindset. Today, she helps high performers, business owners, and leaders finally regulate their physiology so they can access real...
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What happens when you've built the career, hit the numbers, and still feel completely empty inside? Kristy Kuhl was a top medical device sales executive, platinum handcuffs, big paychecks, and a soul that was running on empty. She walked away from all of it to find out who she actually was. Today, she coaches some of the most elite executives and entrepreneurs in the world, and she's bringing everything she learned into this conversation. If you're a high achiever who's winning on paper but losing meaning in the process, this one's for YOU. 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Why...
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What does it take to break the cycle your family handed you, and build something they never could have imagined? Dr. Bobby Grossi didn't come from money. His dad left when he was young. He was voted least likely to succeed. He flunked out of dental school. He almost lost his home, his marriage, and everything he'd fought to build. And then, he chose differently. Today, Dr. Bobby Grossi has built one of the largest dental practices in Michigan, completed a full IRONMAN triathlon, coaches dentists and business owners to scale and exit, and lives by one unshakable truth: Destiny is NOT...
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You don't have a strategy problem. You have a leadership problem. In this episode, Stephen sits down with elite operator and leadership expert Mick Hunt to expose the hidden ceiling that keeps most entrepreneurs stuck, and the inner work required to break through it. Your business will only grow as deep as your inner world. If you're scaling revenue but shrinking as a human, this conversation is for you. 🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR - Entrepreneurs grinding hard but not growing - Leaders dealing with burnout, distraction, or overwhelm - High performers who feel empty despite external success -...
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He built millions. He influenced campaigns. He "made it." …And still almost lost everything that mattered. In this powerful conversation, Kurt Luidhardt shares a conversation with Stephen Scoggins, to reveal the real story behind his success, the grind, the burnout, the identity crisis, and the wake-up call that changed everything. From sleeping in cars chasing opportunities, to discovering why success without purpose feels empty, to revealing the exact marketing framework that attracts aligned customers at scale. If you want to grow without losing your soul, DON'T SKIP THIS. Key takeaway:...
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He went from bankruptcy to building a $1B company. The secret wasn't strategy. David Meltzer is a world-renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most sought-after business coaches on the planet. As the former CEO of the most notable sports agency in the world, he's advised athletes, executives, and founders, and rebuilt his entire life after losing everything. Now he teaches others how to lead from the inside out. In this conversation with host Stephen Scoggins, David gets unfiltered about identity collapse, the trap of hustle culture, and why the leaders who last are the ones...
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Most entrepreneurs say they want to sell their company someday. But very few are actually preparing for that moment. In this raw and insightful conversation, Stephen sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and founder advisor Troy Hoffman to unpack the realities behind scaling a business, preparing for an exit, and becoming the kind of leader who can actually sustain success. Troy shares lessons from years of helping burned-out founders reposition their companies for massive exits, while also revealing the painful truths that most entrepreneurs learn too late. Along with Stephen,...
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One Part Lion, One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins Guest: Jake Hamilton Everything is on the table in this unfiltered, live conversation from Create Conference 2026. In this episode, Stephen Scoggins sits down with men’s mentor Jake Hamilton for one of the rawest, confronting, and hope-filled conversations we’ve ever released. This isn’t hype. This isn’t “5 steps to a better marriage.” This is a wake-up call. Discussed on this episode: 5:17 – Jake shares his journey and reveals the why behind the work he is doing 15:52 – Are you going to be present to this...
info_outlineIn this insightful episode of Build, your host, Stephen Scoggins sits down with high-performance strategist and author Penny Zenker to unpack what it truly means to lead, live, and grow in a world of rapid change and digital transformation.
From navigating resistance and burnout to integrating AI ethically and effectively, Penny shares her powerful "Reset Mindset" framework — a practical and psychological approach to staying grounded and focused amid complexity.
We cover:
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How to hit reset in the middle of high stress or emotional resistance
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How AI can (and should) be a delegated teammate, not a threat
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Why transparency and co-creation are essential for ethical AI integration
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What it means to lead with care in a hyper-digitized world
Whether you're a founder, executive, team leader, or future builder, this episode will help you refocus on what matters most, reset where you’ve stalled, and reimagine what’s possible.
Know more about Penny Zenker: https://pennyzenker360.com/
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by change — in business or life — this episode is your invitation to pause, reset, and realign. Listen now and take the first step toward intentional growth and focused momentum.