Ep387: Unleashing the Leader in You with Strategic Leadership Expert Dr. Sam Adeyemi
Unconventional Life with Jules Schroeder
Release Date: 02/05/2024
Ep434: The Fruit Stand That Became a Movement: Shannon Houchin on Community, Chaos, and Customer Love
Unconventional Life with Jules Schroeder
Shannon Houchin is the founder of Roadside Republic, a 7-figure seasonal business built from a single peach stand and a whole lot of hustle. After launching her first stand in a gas station parking lot with no investors and a $1,500 setup, she scaled it into a multi-state roadside empire—with pop-up tents, a storefront in Fort Worth, and a cult following for fresh, Texas-grown produce. Shannon’s been featured in Entrepreneur and Inc. and is on a mission to bring back the American roadside as a place of freedom, grit, and good fruit. Connect with Shannon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: ...
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Ep433: Why Starting Matters More Than Mastery: Lessons in Growth from John D. Marvin
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John D. Marvin is the President and CEO of Texas State Optical, a $110M vision-care brand. A former marketing strategist turned industry leader, he’s passionate about mindset, purpose-driven leadership, and helping others unlock their full potential through personal growth. Connect with John: Website: TSO.com LinkedIn: John D. Marvin Email: [email protected] (Include "Unconventional Life" in the subject line)
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Ep432: The Perfectly Imperfect Path: What Anne Robie Can Teach Us About Showing Up Fully
Unconventional Life with Jules Schroeder
Anne Robie is a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Darshan Leadership. A former HR exec with 25+ years of experience, she now helps leaders and changemakers lead with authenticity, using tools like mindfulness, the Enneagram, and embodied practices to create real, lasting impact. Connect with Anne: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: Podcast: The Perfectly Imperfect Journey (available on major platforms)
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Ep431: GovCon is the New Gold Rush—and No One’s Talking About It
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Dr. Karwanna D. Irving is a government contracting strategist helping entrepreneurs secure 6- and 7-figure contracts without working more. A faith-driven founder, she’s on a mission to create $1B in impact by helping 1,000 Black entrepreneurs earn $1M each. Connect with Karwanna: Website: Book: Instagram: YouTube:
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Ep430: Why Not You? How Stormi Banks Built an $18M Grant Empire Without Debt
Unconventional Life with Jules Schroeder
Stormi Banks is the visionary, Founder, and CEO behind , a groundbreaking company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs secure funding without the burden of debt. As the go-to expert in grant writing, Stormi’s fresh and relatable approach makes her stand out in the industry. Her mission is to empower minority women entrepreneurs by demystifying the complex grant process, providing the tools to succeed, scale their businesses and achieve their dreams. Connect with Stormi: Instagram: YouTube:
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Ep429: Why This Branding Strategist Says Most Marketing Advice Is BS—And What Actually Works
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Heather Campbell is a branding strategist, AI trailblazer, and founder of Radical Branding. With 25+ years in corporate branding, she now helps entrepreneurs build soul-aligned, profitable brands rooted in clarity and authenticity. After surviving a brain aneurysm, Heather redefined her approach to business—ditching hustle culture in favor of intentional, sustainable growth. Her mission is to empower founders to own their voice, market with purpose, and scale without burnout. Connect with Heather: Website: Instagram: Six-Figure Founders community launches soon—join the waitlist...
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Ep428: The Relentless Mindset: Carl Daikeler on Grit, Growth, and Reinvention
Unconventional Life with Jules Schroeder
Carl Daikeler is a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, a leading innovator in the fitness and nutrition space. With a career spanning over four decades, Daikeler has been a trailblazer, pioneering unconventional and highly effective methods to help individuals reach their health and fitness goals. Daikeler co-founded Beachbody in 1998, now known as BODi, which has expanded into a powerhouse of fitness and nutrition tools under his leadership over the last 26 years. The brand is celebrated for its iconic programs such as P90X, Insanity, and 21 Day...
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Ep427: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks with Media Personality, Life Coach and Entrepreneur Honey German
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Honey German, a multifaceted Latina entrepreneur and life coach, is the proud daughter of Dominican parents, born and raised in New York City. She is the host and creator of the Gracias, Come Again podcast, powered by iHeart Radio, where she delves into topics ranging from Latino culture and music to personal growth and empowerment. Honey’s passion for connecting with others and sharing authentic stories has made her a trusted voice within the community. In addition to her podcast, Honey is a successful business owner and a life coach dedicated to helping others achieve their goals and find...
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Ep426: Tackling Toxic Leadership with Executive Coach, TEDx Speaker, and Author Rob Kalwarowsky
Unconventional Life with Jules Schroeder
Rob Kalwarowsky is a globally recognized executive coach, TEDx speaker, and author of the provocative book Antidote for the A$$hole Boss. Widely regarded as a leading expert on toxic leadership, Rob helps high-performing entrepreneurs and executives transform their leadership from the inside out—so their teams (and lives) can thrive. Before stepping into the world of coaching, Rob spent over a decade as a reliability engineer and asset manager in mining, oil pipelines, and heavy industry consulting. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, where he was also a...
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Ep425: Shaping Business Success Through People-First Leadership with CEO, Author, and Workplace Culture Innovator Christy Pretzinger
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Christy Pretzinger is the CEO of WG Content and author of Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Keys to Creating an Environment Where People Can Thrive. A former freelance writer turned business leader, she champions self-awareness, intentional leadership, and people-first workplace culture that drives success. Connect with Christy: Website: LinkedIn:
info_outlineAtlanta-based Dr. Sam Adeyemi has trained thousands of people in leadership for more than two decades. He has done this through the Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA), which has graduated over 45,000 people since 2002, and through seminars, workshops, and conferences. He currently serves as a mentor to hundreds of top CEOs in Nigeria. His new book is "Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership."
As a global conference speaker, he has addressed audiences in the United States, Canada,
Germany, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Nigeria, India, and several other countries. In 2015 and 2017, he spoke at the Global Leadership Summit, a global conference attended by over 400,000 leaders in 130+ countries.
He holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies from the University of Exeter, UK, and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University, Virginia, USA. He is a member of the International Leadership Association.
Sam Adeyemi is the Principal Consultant of Sam Adeyemi GLC, Inc., a leading global leadership consulting company with the mission to raise high-impact leaders to shape the fortunes and destinies of nations.
He is married to Nike Adeyemi, a social entrepreneur, and they are blessed with three children. Dr. Sam and Nike founded Daystar Christian Centre, growing it from a small congregation to one that now reaches millions around the world. Learn more at SamAdeyemi.com.