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.

Preventing Burnout with Kristen Donnelly 06/30/2025

Preventing Burnout with Kristen Donnelly This week, Stephen’s guest is Kristen Donnelly. Kristen is an award winning, four-time TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, author, and researcher. She has a passion for helping people prevent burnout. As she shares her story, we will learn… Productivity or ??????? Causes of Burnout Stress The 4 R’s for Prevention Emotional Capacity /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/37201805

How to Forgive with Dara McKinley 06/23/2025

How to Forgive with Dara McKinley Stephen’s guest this week is Dara McKinley. Seeing the need for a logical and straightforward forgiveness paradigm, Dara created How to Forgive. Today Dara guides participants beyond mainstream forgiveness understandings and into a practical spiritual process that heals and restores peace. Join in to hear Dara’s story and to learn How to Forgive. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/37097565

Everybody is Worthy with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh 06/16/2025

Everybody is Worthy with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh This week, Stephen’s guest is Randi-Lee Bowslaugh. Randi-Lee is a Mental Health Advocate, Author, and Host of the Write or Die show. As an outspoken advocate for mental health, she shares her true story with honesty. Depression continues to be a battle in her life, but she is glad that she continues to live. Listen in to hear her story and about her efforts to lift others by sharing her struggles and triumphs. Her message: Everybody is Worthy. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36997380

The Girl Who Changed The World with Machiel Hoek 06/09/2025

The Girl Who Changed The World with Machiel Hoek Stephen’s guest this week is Machiel Hoek. Michael is the author of the book, “The Girl Who Changed the World.” This book seeks to heal and unite humanity through its narrative. The novel has already reached over 25,000 readers in the Netherlands and continues to inspire – from corporate execs to youth. Machiel’s mission is to share this book and its messages broadly, believing that this book is what the world needs now and what America needs now. Apart from inspiring individuals, this book also has its place in the business world for those people and leaders often lost regarding what truly matters. Listen in for these important concepts… Polarization Live Life Forward The Girl /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36887650

Leaders Who Coach with Sehaam Cyrene 06/02/2025

Leaders Who Coach with Sehaam Cyrene This week, Stephen’s guest is Sehaam Cyrene. Sehaam is the creator of 5-Star Leaders Who Coach™ and a Best-Selling Author. As a Leadership Coach, she talks about the risks and opportunities when growing team capability. Today our discussion is about Leaders Who Coach. Check out these concepts… Self-Investment Less Heavy Lifting Questions Command and Control Attitude /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36785585

Hidden in Plain Site with Julie Brill 05/26/2025

Hidden in Plain Site with Julie Brill Our guest this week is Julie Brill. Julie has been collecting family stories since she was a little girl and she is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor. She is a Speaker and the Author of "Hidden in Plain Sight." The book is a deeply personal story that is a true story of her father and her family. It explores not only her family's experiences, but it is a heartfelt story of family, loss and legacy. As she shares her family’s story, you will learn about inspiration, adversity, and how to be optimistic. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36668745

From Zero to Hero, On Camera with Kerry Barrett 05/19/2025

From Zero to Hero, On Camera with Kerry Barrett This week, our guest is Kerry Barrett. Kerry is an Emmy Award winning broadcast news anchor with more than 20 years of experience at network news outlets such as NBC, Fox and more. Her passion is helping people go From Zero to Hero, On Camera. Listen in to learn these awesome techniques… The Trick Do the Thing! Meet Them Where They Are Energy Perfection Stories The Future /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36592985

You’re Not Crazy with Laurie Singer 05/12/2025

You’re Not Crazy with Laurie Singer Laurie singer joins us this week to assure us that we are not crazy. Laurie is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and author of “You’re Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes.” Motivated by her own personal tragedy, Laurie has devoted her life to the field of mental health with a clear vision in mind: to create a team approach for helping individuals resolve behavioral and other mental health issues by applying a unique combination of behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. Listen in to learn about… Family Tragedy You’re Not Crazy Redirect Your Thinking Motivational Story Bargaining /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36477750

Genius of You with Brandon Lee 05/05/2025

Genius of You with Brandon Lee This week, our guest is Brandon Lee. Brandon likes to help people discover their natural Genius. Listen in to learn about the Genius of You, and these concepts… Human Development 4 Zones 7 Geniuses Assessments Growing Your Genius Goals /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36418845

Nuggets of Hope with Kim Lengling 04/28/2025

Nuggets of Hope with Kim Lengling Giving us a reminder to Be Kind, our returning guest, Kim Lengling shares her journey and thoughts about writing the book, “Nuggets of Hope.” As an author, speaker and podcast host, Kim sees each day as an opportunity to spread hope and encouragement, with these concepts... The Power of Kindness Smile Compliment “I’ve Got This!” /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36292705

What’s Your Value Add? with Tamara McLemore 04/21/2025

What’s Your Value Add? with Tamara McLemore Stephen’s guest this week is Tamara McLemore, PMP. Tamara is the founder of Tamara McLemore Enterprises, an executive consultant, certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Instructor, and a sought-after award-winning speaker. Tamara lives by the motto: "To be a Service to All Mankind." She also likes to ask the question, “What’s your value add?” Listen in to find out about… Passing the PMP Be Still Getting Out of a Rut Creating Confidence The Best Project /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36229295

Are You Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places? 04/14/2025

Are You Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places? This week, Stephen’s guest is Silvia Subirana. Silvia is a Clinical Psychologist and Content Director for MyDry30. As she helps us navigate the question, “Are You Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places?”, she shares… A Choice? Happiness and Pleasure Pleasant vs. Unpleasant Change is Terrifying Shame Relationships MyDry30 /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36109060

The Many Influences of the Mind with Elizabeth Kipp 04/07/2025

The Many Influences of the Mind with Elizabeth Kipp This week we learn about the Many Influences of the Mind with our guest, Elizabeth Kipp. Elizabeth is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing, Compassionate Inquiry, and Yoga to help people with their healing. Listen to learn how our mind is influenced and how we can better control stress and chronic pain. /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/36018540

Personal Branding with Lauren Bayne 03/31/2025

Personal Branding with Lauren Bayne Our guest this week is Lauren Bayne. Lauren is a Chief Personal Brand Officer helping impact-driven professionals amplify their visibility, value, and opportunities through distinctive brand design and stewardship. In this episode, she shares some tips on building a Personal Brand, including… Brand Identity Personal Brand Recognized and Reputation Niche Brand Essence Transactional vs. Transformational Brand Ecosystems /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35837935

RESOLVE to Live Forward with John Morrow 03/24/2025

RESOLVE to Live Forward with John Morrow This week’s guest is John Morrow. John is a Mindset coach, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster and Author. In this episode, John teaches us the RESOLVE Method as a way to RESOLVE to Live Forward. Along the way, we will learn about… Definite Plan of Action Personal Daily Best Practices RESOLVE Behaviors Conversations “Me” Time /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35804720

Building Brilliant Relationships with Jane Schuette 03/17/2025

Building Brilliant Relationships with Jane Schuette This week, speaker and author, Jane Schuette, returns to continue sharing how to Build Our Brilliance. Her focus this time is on Building Brilliant Relationships. As she shares some of the brain science around relationships, we will learn… Attachment Center Rupture and Repair Who Am I? Caution Role Responsibility Noticing and Pausing /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35684215

Rise Above with Denise Beaupré 03/10/2025

Rise Above with Denise Beaupré This week’s guest is Denise Beaupré. Denise is a seasoned entrepreneur, visionary leader, and author with over 25 years of experience in building and leading successful businesses. She is the creator of the Future Focused G.R.O.W.T.H. Method and a Speaker on Leadership & Sustainable Success. Our topic is based on her book, "Rise Above: Create the Abundant Life You Desire.” Listen to learn how to embrace your potential and transform challenges into opportunities. Concepts include: Looking for Help Focus on People When Pigs Fly G.R.O.W.T.H. Method Legacy Journal /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35573835

Unshakable Confidence with Cindy Karnes 03/03/2025

Unshakable Confidence with Cindy Karnes This week, Personal Growth Consultant and Speaker, Cindy Karnes, joins Stephen to share Actional Strategies to Achieving Unshakable Confidence. Listen in to hear her story and to learn about… Entrepreneurship Stories Saboteurs Feedback /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35405800

Repairing Your Relationship with Anger with Bronwyn Schweigerdt 02/24/2025

Repairing Your Relationship with Anger with Bronwyn Schweigerdt This week, Stephen’s guest is Bronwyn Schweigerdt. Bronwyn is a Psychotherapist, Anger Expert, and podcast host of Angry at the Right Things. Bronwyn believes that many of our problems in life can be solved by Repairing Our Relationship with Anger. Listen in to learn about… Disassociated Anger Reflect What’s Sharable is Bearable Assertiveness, Boundaries or Accountability Triggers Anger Management??? /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35376615

Advocate for Your Own Health with Jessica Baladad 02/17/2025

Advocate for Your Own Health with Jessica Baladad This week, we learn about being an advocate for our own health with our guest, Jessica Baladad. Jessica is a Master Problem Solver, a Strategic Collaborator, a Patient Advocate, a Speaker and Breast Cancer Survivor. Listen to hear her story about being and Advocate for Your Own Health. Along the way, you’ll learn about… Self-Exams Fear Formula Feel For Your Life /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35219875

An Unconventional Path with Kash Rocheleau 02/10/2025

An Unconventional Path with Kash Rocheleau In this week’s episode, our guest is Kash Rocheleau. Kash is relentlessly driven, and that drive has propelled her into the CEO position at Icon Foods. Join us to hear her story of how an Unconventional Path took her to the top. You will also learn about… Fulfillment Mindset Example Be Tenacious Your Timeline /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35080955

From Poverty to Generosity with Katrina Nguyen, MD 02/03/2025

From Poverty to Generosity with Katrina Nguyen, MD Stephen’s guest this week is Katrina Nguyen, MD. Katrina is an award-winning, board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, a two-time best-selling author, and founder of Faithful-2-Fitness, a nonprofit to fight childhood obesity. As she shares her fascinating journey from Poverty to Generosity, you will learn… Struggles Life Skills Overcoming Mediocrity Better Our Best Finding a Mentor Best Day Ever Faithful-2-Fitness /episode/index/show/areyouawesometoday/id/35063980

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

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