Are You Awesome Today?

Stephen visits with extraordinary people who are doing things in an AWESOME way. Join in to hear and learn from their stories, their challenges and their successes.

A Lifetime of Teaching with Patricia James 01/27/2025

A Lifetime of Teaching with Patricia James This week, Stephen welcomes Patricia James. She is a retired teacher who taught first grade in San Antonio, Texas for 27 of her over 30 years in education. Listen in to hear her story of how A Lifetime of Teaching has been a blessing and a wonderful career. From her inspiring stories we’ll learn… Make Learning a Joy Find Your Path The People Around You Love Monday Mornings /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34954880

Own Your Own Health with Rhonda Nelson 01/20/2025

Own Your Own Health with Rhonda Nelson In this week’s episode, Stephen’s guest is Rhonda Nelson. Rhonda is an advocate for helping people find attainable and affordable healthcare. Listen in to hear her journey to Owning Her Own Health. We will also learn… Speak Up Have a Conversation Medical Journal /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34893195

Change is Beautiful with Evgeniya Djuranovic 01/13/2025

Change is Beautiful with Evgeniya Djuranovic Our guest, Evgeniya Djuranovic, is a returning guest to the podcast. She is fascinated with the concept of Change. Listen in to learn about how we can view change in our lives to the changes that take place to develop a beautiful butterfly. Along the way, we will discover… Huge Meaningful Transformation Trust the Process Destiny Good Reasons Questions and Attitude /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34815540

Take 2 Minutes with Marc Fussell 01/06/2025

Take 2 Minutes with Marc Fussell This week’s guest is Marc Fussell. Marc is the visionary founder behind the non-profit Take 2 Minutes, a revolutionary platform designed to enhance mental wellness through positive psychology and technology. Marc’s expertise is in positive psychology, technology’s role in mental health, and the power of small habits to drive significant life changes. Join us to learn about… Positive Messages Gratitude Challenge Positive Psychology 3 Good Things Get Grounded /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34719165

Have You Lost Your Identity? with Mike Van Pelt 12/30/2024

Have You Lost Your Identity? with Mike Van Pelt This week, Stephen's guest is Mike Van Pelt. Mike is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and men’s life coach leader. He is the founder of True Man Life Coaching and host of the popular men’s podcast, True Man Podcast. Have You Lost Your Identity? Listen in to find out. Along the way, we’ll learn about… Mike’s Identity Journey Givers and Takers Abundance The First Step /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34631025

Live Life to the Max with Aura Martinez 12/23/2024

Live Life to the Max with Aura Martinez In this episode, Stephen’s guest is Aura Martinez. Aura is a Self-Discovery and Empowerment Coach. With a background in wellness and credentials in nutrition, she uses what she has learned in regards to wellness and psychology to help others with what is truly her passion, which is improving their relationship with themselves by discovering themselves powerfully because THAT is the key to greater well-being in every area. Join in to learn how to Live Life to the Max as Aura shares the following: Decisions Social/Societal Conditioning Define the Rules Frustration and Gratitude Creating a Lifetime of Wellness Get Curious /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34561560

The Power of Thought with Naima Spencer 12/16/2024

The Power of Thought with Naima Spencer This week’s guest is Naima Spencer. Naima is a Speaker, Certified Mindset Facilitator, Corporate Trainer, and Published Author. She has a Passion for Helping Leaders Build Resilient Mindsets for a Balanced, Fulfilling Life in the Corporate World and Beyond. Listen in as she guides us through The Power of Thought. Along the way we will learn… Perception Stories Questions Mindful Choice and Chance Vocabulary Movement and Focus /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34444725

Lifestyle Intelligence with Lloyd Glauberman, Ph.D. 12/09/2024

Lifestyle Intelligence with Lloyd Glauberman, Ph.D. In this week’s episode, Stephen is joined by Dr. Lloyd Glauberman. Dr. Lloyd is a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Lifestyle Intelligence. His approach is centered around lifestyle management through an understanding of how timing and rhythm affect our core behavioral ecosystem: eating, moving and sleeping. He shares his thoughts on the following: Intelligence – IQ, EQ, SQ?, LQ LQ in Schools Familial Awareness The Most Important Thing That You Do Clean Your Brain Movement LQ App /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34326480

Exceptional Service with Daniel Odero 12/02/2024

Exceptional Service with Daniel Odero This week, our guest is Daniel Odero. Daniel is a Career Hotelier, who is passionate about the provision of Exceptional Service. He is the CEO of A Touch of Royalty Services, and will share his thoughts on how to provide exceptional services as follows: Learning a Skill Experiential Learning First Impressions Everyone is Important What am I Giving Back? Don’t Hit Back /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34208560

Hacking Your Courage with Patrick Meniboon 11/25/2024

Hacking Your Courage with Patrick Meniboon In this episode, we learn how to reclaim our courage and presence and how to gain the influence to make a difference that lasts. Our guest, Patrick Meniboon, has a passion for helping people hack into more of their true selves and pull out who they know they are capable of being so they can fulfill the calling they were chosen for. Check out his ideas for… Self-Discovery Reclaim Yourself A Decision Self-Belief is a Feather in the Wind Courage – To You, For You, Through You CHAMP Toastmasters Stuck /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/34034094

Expand Your Online Business with Jason Moss 11/18/2024

Expand Your Online Business with Jason Moss In this week’s episode, Jason Moss joins Stephen to share his thoughts on Expanding Your Online business. Jason is a multisix-figure business coach. He leads a community of 20,000+ coaches online and has helped thousands of coaches grow their businesses and sign more clients. His work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Online Business Owner, and other leading media outlets, and his unique approach to business growth integrates identity and strategy to help coaches build wildly profitable businesses from the inside out. Listen in to learn about… Inside Out Who Do I? What Do I? Act of Service Opportunities The 4 Pillars of Success as a Coach /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33953527

I Am Not Who You See with Krishnni Khanna 11/11/2024

I Am Not Who You See with Krishnni Khanna This week, Stephen’s guest is Krishnni Khanna. Krishnni is a Highschool Senior, an author and a TEDx speaker who advocates for the inner well-being of youth. Listen in to hear her story of I Am Not Who You See, and learn about… Have an Outlet Trust and Vulnerability Detoximind Give it Time /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33828747

Growing Your Business Through Public Speaking with Jenn Espinosa-Goswami 11/04/2024

Growing Your Business Through Public Speaking with Jenn Espinosa-Goswami This week, Stephen welcomes Jenn Espinosa-Goswami to the podcast. Jenn is one of the Top 15 Public Speaking Coaches in Minneapolis. She is also an ICF Accredited International Speaker. Jenn will share how to Grow Your Business Through Public Speaking. Along the way, we will learn… Stories, Content and Connections What Do You Like Talking About? A Stage for Everyone Perfection Passion, Purpose and Impact Lead Generation Speaking Fee /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33773077

Building Confidence and Resilience After Failure with Luis Baez 10/28/2024

Building Confidence and Resilience After Failure with Luis Baez In this week’s episode, Stephen is joined by Luis Baez. Luis is a Revenue Enabler and Sales Coach and is here to help us overcome failure by building our confidence and resilience. You will absolutely love these concepts… Ask Inner Narratives Being a Brand Mourn for a Second Inside Out For You /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33611437

Build Your Wealth While You Build Your Business with Chase Insogna 10/21/2024

Build Your Wealth While You Build Your Business with Chase Insogna This week, our guest is Chase Insogna. He is the founder of Insogna CPA and has a passion for helping business owners to build wealth while they build their businesses. Listen in to learn about… Budget Cash Flow Advisor Goals Opportunities /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33512127

Start with One with Kathleen Klug 10/14/2024

Start with One with Kathleen Klug This week we focus on Integrated Health, with our guest Kathleen Klug. Kathleen is a 40-year veteran in the profession of Fitness, Health, & Wellness, and currently serves as a Holistic Health Coach, a Health Educator at Kaiser Permanente, and a Speaker. She is also the creator of the START with ONE eCourse, and author of the book, START with ONE. Today we learn steps on how we can integrate our health with the following: Body, Mind, and Spirit Balance The Pillars Awareness Grace Be Impeccable in Your Words /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33312527

Improvisational Jazz Living with Leah Skurdal 10/07/2024

Improvisational Jazz Living with Leah Skurdal In this week’s episode, Leah Skurdal joins us to share her passion for Improvisational Jazz Living. Leah is the COO at The Wellness Universe. She is also a Speaker, Event Leader and Author. Have you ever thought about adding some Jazz Improvisational concepts to reduce and eliminate Stress in your life. Listen in as Leah shares how to do this. Along the way, we learn… Stress Reminders Nuggets of Joy Nature Deficit Being Resourceful and Innovative Wellness Universe Seeking Serenity /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33356527

Investing in Young Adults with Wil Davenport 09/30/2024

Investing in Young Adults with Wil Davenport In this week’s episode, we learn that we as a society and as individuals have a wonderful opportunity to Invest in Young Adults. Our guest is Wil Davenport. Wil is the founder of It Begins Within, Wil shares his passion for why we should be investing in Young Adults and the benefits of doing so. Listen in to learn about… Social Media – A Positive Take Communication Listening Your Own Solutions It Starts Within A Call to Action /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33259762

5 Steps to Happiness with Kristina Rienzi 09/23/2024

5 Steps to Happiness with Kristina Rienzi Our guest this week is Kristina Rienzi. Kristina is a Senior Director of Human Resources & Communications, Certified Professional Coach, Author, and Clinical Psychologist in Training. Kristina has a passion for helping people find happiness in their life, thus, our topic is 5 Steps to Happiness. Listen in to hear about… 5 Happy Choices Kindness Connection Gratitude Being Present Authenticity Self Fulfilling Prophecy /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33150752

R.E.W.I.R.E. Mindset with Zahra Karsan 09/16/2024

R.E.W.I.R.E. Mindset with Zahra Karsan In this week’s episode, our guest is Zahra Karsan. Zahra is a WSJ Bestselling Author, Speaker, Certified Success Coach, and Founder & CEO of GetZENd. Our topic is Mindset Transformation using the R.E.W.I.R.E. System. Listen in to learn more about… Thought Processes Core Life Skills Doing Life Well 6 Weeks to Happy Quiet the Mind Life Block Quiz Energy Cell Who, Where, What Authentic Self /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/33058012

Mindset Transformation with Trixy Castro - Part 2 09/09/2024

Mindset Transformation with Trixy Castro - Part 2 This week, our guest, Trixy Castro, continues to show us how we can benefit through Mindset Transformation. She shares these concepts to guide us... Vocabulary Grace Give the Ability Share the Vision Why? What? Yes! You Can! /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32807497

Mindset Transformation with Trixy Castro - Part 1 09/02/2024

Mindset Transformation with Trixy Castro - Part 1 In this week’s episode, our focus is on Mindset Transformation, with our guest, Trixy Castro. Trixy is a dynamic entrepreneur, is passionate about empowering individuals, especially women, to excel in their business and entrepreneurial pursuits. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Trixy has founded and invested in over 50 companies across diverse industries. Her journey is a testament to her determination, resilience, and unwavering belief in the power of mindset transformation. Join in to hear about… Figure It Out Self-Talk Self-Realization You are the Business /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32790212

Let Fear Bounce with Kim Lengling - Part 2 08/26/2024

Let Fear Bounce with Kim Lengling - Part 2 This week we continue to visit with Kim Lengling in Part 2 of Let Fear Bounce. We will continue to learn ways to overcome our fears through the following: The “C” Word Benefits Trust Positive Mindset Nuggets of Hope /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32619927

Let Fear Bounce with Kim Lengling - Part 1 08/19/2024

Let Fear Bounce with Kim Lengling - Part 1 Join us this week as Stephen’s guest, Kim Lengling, encourages us to Let Fear Bounce. As an author, speaker and podcast host, Kim sees each day as an opportunity to spread hope and encouragement. She says, "The world can be a dark place. I choose to toss nuggets of hope out into the world like confetti; little sparks of light in the darkness." Listen in to learn… We’re All History Books Face It Speak Out Loud You Are Not Alone Perfection Vocabulary /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32604862

Make Money Your Thing with Kalee Boisvert 08/12/2024

Make Money Your Thing with Kalee Boisvert In this week’s episode, guest Kalee Boisvert encourages us to Make Money Your Thing. Kalee is the owner of Kalee Boisvert Wealth Advisory and is the author of Make Money Your Thing. You will learn how to have success with money with the following concepts… Pay Yourself First Fun with the “B” Word Planning for the Future Mindset /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32540807

The 7 Mistakes Managers Make with Janet Polach 08/05/2024

The 7 Mistakes Managers Make with Janet Polach In this week’s episode, Stephen is joined by Janet Polach. Janet is an Executive Coach, Speaker, Author, Retired Marine Officer and an Expert in Developing New Executives and Managers. Listen in to learn about 7 mistakes that you should and can eliminate. Along the way, we’ll learn… Individual Contributor vs. Manager Management vs. Leadership Doing vs. Leading Development Effective Feedback Status Quo Influence Planning Change /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32419987

Find Your Beat with Tim Eggebraaten 07/29/2024

Find Your Beat with Tim Eggebraaten This week’s guest is Tim Eggebraaten. Tim is a retired Chief of Police and is now an Entertaining Motivational and Inspirational Speaker sharing award-winning music, powerful stories, and proven techniques to help you find your Rhythm of Life. Listen in to hear Tim talk about… I Am, I Can, I Will Listen Choices Gratitude Look for the Beauty Life has Tears /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32313922

Seen, Known and Heard with Lauren Shippy 07/22/2024

Seen, Known and Heard with Lauren Shippy As the owner of Story Work, our guest, Lauren Shippy has a passion for helping Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Companies to Know Who They Are and Walk In It, with a focus on Strategy and Marketing. Listen in to learn how to be Seen, Known and Heard with the following concepts… Define Your Story, Make it Matter Identity Based Strategy Activate Marketing Customer Experience AI The Weeds in the Way /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32212017

Tuning In To Your Authentic Self with Marnie Darchis Marmet 07/15/2024

Tuning In To Your Authentic Self with Marnie Darchis Marmet In this week’s episode, Stephen is joined by Marnie Darchis Marmet. Marnie is a Board Certified Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, and the author of “My Song, Unleashed.” Listen in to hear about her journey to discovering her authentic self, and learn ways to help you complete a similar journey. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32079357

You Are Not Alone with Doug Lawrence 07/08/2024

You Are Not Alone with Doug Lawrence In this week’s episode, Stephen’s guest is Doug Lawrence. Doug is the founder of TalentC® and Co-founder of the International Mentor Community. He is an International Certified Mentor and has obtained his Certificate of Achievement – Mentoring and his Certificate of Competence – Mentor from the International Mentoring Community (IMC). Doug shares his thoughts on mentoring, especially in the area of mental illness. Check out these highlights… On-Line Mentoring Certification Hear vs. Speak Termination vs. Mentoring It Might Be You /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/32029787

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