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.

Identifying Gaps with Dr. Pat Boulogne 09/14/2026

Identifying Gaps with Dr. Pat Boulogne This week, Dr. Pat Boulogne joins Stephen in a discussion on Identifying Gaps. We find ourselves being pulled in many directions that spread our time thin, not taking care of what is really important for us and those that matter whether physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, or financially. When not kept in check, we end up sick, in crisis, or worse. Listen in as Dr. Pat helps us discover where we may have gaps and how we can fill those gaps. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42883940

The Power of Your Personal Brand with April Martini and Anne Candido 09/07/2026

The Power of Your Personal Brand with April Martini and Anne Candido This week, Stephen is joined by April Martini and Anne Candido. April and Anne are the authors of The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things, and co-founders of ForthRight People, a leadership performance company focused on building high-performing leaders from the inside out. They believe a leader’s Personal Brand is their greatest competitive advantage - and when understood and activated intentionally, it becomes a powerful driver of influence, credibility, and impact in pursuit of a leader’s “Big Thing.” Together, they challenge the idea that Personal Brand is something you manufacture. Instead, they teach leaders how to uncover what’s already there - and use it to guide decisions, shape presence, and accelerate growth for themselves, their teams, and their organizations. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42791675

Ethical Persuasion with Barry Moline 08/31/2026

Ethical Persuasion with Barry Moline This week, Barry Moline joins Stephen for a fun discussion on Ethical Persuasion. Barry is a former CEO and leadership speaker focused on ethical leadership, teamwork, influence, and real-world leadership challenges. Listen in as Barry shares his passion for broadening people's knowledge in leadership, teamwork, and influence to accelerate their leadership journey. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42543755

The Benefits of Immersive Leadership with Christopher Hossfeld 08/24/2026

The Benefits of Immersive Leadership with Christopher Hossfeld Stephen’s guest this week is Christopher Hossfeld. Chris didn’t learn leadership in a classroom—he spent nearly 30 years in environments where waiting wasn’t an option and getting it wrong had major consequences. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, combat veteran, and former faculty member at the Army War College, Chris built his career leading in high-pressure situations where information was incomplete and decisions had to be made anyway. That’s where he learned how leaders actually think, decide, and perform when it matters. Today, he brings those lessons into the business world as the founder of Barrel Strength Leadership. Instead of lectures, he takes executives into immersive environments—often on historic battlefields— where they step into complex decisions and work through them in real time. Chris doesn’t teach leadership as theory—he puts people in positions where they have to make the call, and shows them what it takes to get it right. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42528055

Leading with Love with Jami Smith 08/17/2026

Leading with Love with Jami Smith Stephen’s guest this week is Jami Smith. Jami has a passion for helping People leaders, founders, and scaling teams design the People Operations systems, internal communication rhythms, and culture practices that support growth. Listen in to learn the importance of promoting happiness in the workplace through Leading with Love. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42446610

Living an Endurance Life with Neil Thubron 08/10/2026

Living an Endurance Life with Neil Thubron Stephen’s guest this week is Neil Thubron. Neil is an executive coach, leadership mentor and sales performance expert dedicated to transforming the professional and personal lives of executives and business leaders. Listen in as Neil explores setting bigger goals, staying disciplined when motivation drops, and what endurance challenges teach about business and life. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42307315

How to Have an Awesome Life with Mikael Avatar 08/03/2026

How to Have an Awesome Life with Mikael Avatar Joining Stephen this week is Mikael Avatar. Mikael is a Paralympic record-breaker and transformational coach whose work centers on resilience, adversity, and personal reinvention. You don’t want to miss his incredible story. Listen in as Mikael explores rebuilding after major setbacks, what elite performance teaches about everyday resilience, and how people can redefine what is possible in their own lives. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42285605

Storytelling for Brand Building with Stephanie Valentine 07/27/2026

Storytelling for Brand Building with Stephanie Valentine Stephen’s guest this week is Stephanie Valentine. Stephanie is the founder of SV Living, a modern lifestyle and storytelling platform that blends healthy living with emotional wellness. With a background in holistic nutrition and clinical hypnosis, she brings a refreshing, thoughtful voice to conversations about slow living, reinvention, self-care, and building a brand with heart. Listen in to hear her story and learn some valuable tips for building a brand rooted in physical and emotional wellness. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42212605

How to Make Your Entrepreneurial Technology Life Easier with Chris Carter 07/20/2026

How to Make Your Entrepreneurial Technology Life Easier with Chris Carter Stephen’s guest this week is Chris Carter. Chris is a Speaker, Advisor and has a passion for helping Business Leaders Understand SAP, AI & Digital Transformation. You don’t want to miss his positive energy as Chris shares some Awesome ideas on how we as entrepreneurs can simplify our technology life. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/42149535

The Mindset of Weight Loss with Dr. Deb Butler 07/13/2026

The Mindset of Weight Loss with Dr. Deb Butler Stephen’s guest this week is Dr. Deb Butler. Dr. Deb is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach who has also taught at The Life Coach School for Brooke Castillo. Prior to coaching, she spent 30 years as a Board-Certified Chiropractor, Nutritionist, and Acupuncturist. She is also the host of the podcast ThINNER Peace in Menopause and Beyond. She spent decades struggling with weight and yo-yo dieting. After her last diet at age 50, she freed herself from diet culture and developed a program to help other women do the same. Listen in to hear her strategies for developing a Mindset for Weight Loss. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41984840

Empathy Driven Leadership with Srikar "Sam" Yeruva 07/06/2026

Empathy Driven Leadership with Srikar "Sam" Yeruva Joining Stephen this week is Sam Yeruva. Sam is on a mission to make technology accessible to hospitals. Digitizing processes in the healthcare industry can lead to significant advancements in efficiency, patient care, and overall outcomes. His company is committed to providing value to patients and medical professionals, creating a more efficient, patient-centered, and technologically advanced healthcare ecosystem. In this discussion, Sam spotlights Empathy Driven Leadership as a primary ingredient to success. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41973620

Should You Be Marketing to Investors Online? with Jason Fishman 06/29/2026

Should You Be Marketing to Investors Online? with Jason Fishman Stephen’s guest this week is Jason Fishman. Jason brings more than 15 years of digital marketing and growth experience, and as CEO of Digital Niche Agency, he’s led teams that have scaled 900-plus clients while helping over 500 online capital campaigns collectively raise nine figures. In this session, Jason walks through how founders with limited budgets can use digital channels to attract investors, run creative tests, and build community while growing revenue. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41804185

Earned Authority with Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley 06/22/2026

Earned Authority with Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley Joining Stephen this week are two powerhouses in the area of Healthcare Executive Search and Assignment. Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley share their insights on why the first 90 days often determine long‑term leadership success, common mistakes new leaders make when stepping into a new role, and the importance of listening before making major changes. Listen in to learn important characteristics and skills that will benefit new leaders, transitioning leaders and seasoned leaders. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41710245

Launch Entrepreneurial Awareness in an AI World with Mike Forgie 06/15/2026

Launch Entrepreneurial Awareness in an AI World with Mike Forgie Stephen’s guest this week is Mike Forgie. Mike’s arena of expertise is in Google Maps, Search Engine/AI Optimization, Websites, and Purchase-Intent Ads for Commercial Real Estate. Mike has a passion for helping business owners show up right when their ideal customer searches Google for a service. Listen in to learn some great and simple tips for reaching this goal. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41621350

From Setback to Superpower with Patrick Engasser 06/08/2026

From Setback to Superpower with Patrick Engasser This week we learn about turning setbacks into superpowers with Stephen’s guest, Patrick Engasser. Patrick is a unique and sought-after bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker who has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and coaching skills. He has a passion for helping high performers overcome obstacles and reach their goals faster and with less effort. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41570565

Live with Purpose with Dr. Beverly Smallwood 06/01/2026

Live with Purpose with Dr. Beverly Smallwood This week, Stephen welcomes Dr. Beverly Smallwood to the podcast. Dr. Bev is a Leadership Psychologist and has a passion for Helping Leaders Master the Relentless Rebound in Crisis, Change, and Everyday Chaos. Listen in to learn how to Heal with Hope, Cope with Confidence, Live with Purpose and Lead with Wisdom. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41491380

Success Without Losing Yourself with Michelle J. Howe 05/25/2026

Success Without Losing Yourself with Michelle J. Howe Stephen’s guest this week is Michelle J. Howe. Michelle is a Private Advisor & Consultant, Speaker, and Founder of Empath Evolution™. Today, she takes us on a wonderful journey of discovering yourself and of living resonance, with and end goal of gaining your success without losing yourself. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41393405

Expanding Your Reach with Christina Spaulding 05/18/2026

Expanding Your Reach with Christina Spaulding This week we delve into ways to tap in to new markets and talk to customers in their first language. Our guest, Christina Spaulding is an SEO and Marketing expert. She is passionate about helping teams identify what works, and what doesn’t, in each language, then linking strategy, content, and outreach so teams stop operating in silos and start winning together. Listen in as Christine talks about Expanding Your Reach. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41317780

Who Are You Being? with Pat Johnson 05/11/2026

Who Are You Being? with Pat Johnson Who Are you Being? Stephen’s guest this week is Pat Johnson. Pat is an Ontological Life Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author. Her passion is in the transformative work we can do together in the ontological coaching realm. Listen in as Pat dissects this important question with incredible personal insights. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41234625

You’re Not Done with Grace Sammon 05/04/2026

You’re Not Done with Grace Sammon Stephen’s guest this week Grace Sammon. Grace is an Award-Winning Author, Radio Host, Entrepreneur, Educator and is the Recipient of the 2025 Indies United Publishing House Award for Inspiration Women in Literature, Media, and Journalism. Take a few minutes to hear her story and learn about her passion for helping others leave their mark on the world. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/41054475

Personal Connections with Catherine Astl 04/27/2026

Personal Connections with Catherine Astl Joining Stephen this week is author, Catherine Astl. She is passionate about being a preserver of historical facts and is the author of numerous historical novels set in the Great Smokey Mountains. Listen in to hear her story and how she used her passion for personal connections to write these books. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40965630

The Anatomy of a Role Model with Susan Koering 04/20/2026

The Anatomy of a Role Model with Susan Koering This week, Susan Koering joins Stephen to talk about her new book, The Anatomy of a Role Model. The book is about her sister, Marilyn, who lived a life of Faith, Focus and Grit. Along the way, she shares some stories about her sister and some key concepts that can help us be excellent role models. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40933840

Increasing Longevity with Dr. Joe Nieusma 04/13/2026

Increasing Longevity with Dr. Joe Nieusma Dr. Joe Nieusma joins Stephen this week to share ideas on how we can increase our longevity. He is a Senior Toxicologist and founder of Superior Toxicology and Wellness. Listen in as Dr. Joe explores practical, science-backed strategies to increase longevity and improve overall health, specifically in the area of reducing inflammation. His insights empower listeners to take control of their well-being and make informed health decisions. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40824475

The Mindset of Movement with Tyler Bramlett 04/06/2026

The Mindset of Movement with Tyler Bramlett Stephen’s guest this week is Tyler Bramlett. Tyler is a movement coach, and co-founder of WeShape, whose path was reshaped by a cycling accident that shattered his femur and permanently damaged his knee. Unable to return to traditional, appearance-driven fitness routines, he began a 15-year healing journey that included multiple surgeries and deep study in functional anatomy, biomechanics, and rehabilitation. Through working with top physical therapists and coaches, he discovered that real transformation comes from moving smarter, not pushing harder. This lead him to reject shame-based fitness culture and create an approach centered on alignment, mindful movement, and what he calls “movement freedom,” the ability to live without feeling trapped in a body that hurts. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40742565

Ranking for AI with Kevin Roy 03/30/2026

Ranking for AI with Kevin Roy Stephen’s guest this week is Kevin Roy. Kevin is a performance-driven leader who has built his career around providing vision for profitable growth strategies, products, services, and new market entries. As a change agent, he has a proven history of increasing profitability and finding innovative solutions to complex issues. Kevin excels at building collaborative, cross-functional relationships that improve business outcomes, enhance customer experience, and drive up annual profit margins. As an SEO expert, he is joining us to share insight on how to improve our marketing by Ranking for AI. Listen in to learn valuable tips to get you started on increasing your visibility with AI. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40665165

Give, Do, Love, Serve with Dr. Peter Kevorkian 03/23/2026

Give, Do, Love, Serve with Dr. Peter Kevorkian Dr. Peter Kevorkian is Stephen’s guest this week. As a Chiropractor, Dr Peter has developed a philosophy that guided his career and how others can apply it to their own lives, even outside of chiropractic. Listen in to learn how Dr. Peter Inspires Phenomenal Lives Through Service & Purpose and hear how the philosophy of Give, Do, Love and Serve can lead you to success in all areas of your life. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40565740

From Search to Solutions with Len Ward 03/16/2026

From Search to Solutions with Len Ward Stephen’s guest this week is Len Ward. Len is an AI Marketing & Workflow Expert who partners with CEOs to Build AI-First Growth Strategies. In this episode, you’ll learn how you should be thinking about AI and how you should be using AI in your marketing efforts. You will also learn some things to avoid. Tune in to learn how to go from Search to Solutions. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40423760

Life is an Attitude with Roberta Gold 03/09/2026

Life is an Attitude with Roberta Gold Roberta Gold is joining Stephen this week as a returning guest. As a Speaker, Author and Attitude Adjustment Coach, Roberta is on a mission to empower everyone to have a more positive mindset utilizing humor and laughter. Join in as we learn how to use laughter to create a more positive self and a more positive world around us. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40339955

Change That Makes a Difference with Rosemary Olender 03/02/2026

Change That Makes a Difference with Rosemary Olender Stephen’s guest this week is Rosemary Olender. Rosemary is an educator, consultant, non-fiction author and speaker who blends professional expertise with heartfelt guidance on child development. With advanced degrees in teaching and administration, and decades of experience supporting families and schools, she offers practical, compassionate insights to help navigate the everyday challenges of parenting and education. Her books provide more than information—they offer guidance, reassurance, and a shared sense of purpose. Learn to be a Change Agent and Inspire Change. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40279525

From Burnout to Brilliance with Caroline Dowd-Higgins 02/23/2026

From Burnout to Brilliance with Caroline Dowd-Higgins Our guest this week is Caroline Dowd-Higgins. Caroline is a Peak Performance and Workplace Culture Keynote Speaker, a Best-Selling Author, a Certified Executive Coach, and an Award Winning Podcast Host. She has also been named a Top Leadership Development Voice by LinkedIn. In this interview, she shares her passion for helping people do their best work and live their best lives. Tune in to learn some simple techniques to go from Burnout to Brilliance. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/40174265

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