Gloria Dioum is a seasoned entrepreneur, CFO, and profit strategist with over two decades of experience. Her passion lies in guiding business owners toward scalable growth, financial stability, and sustained success. With expertise spanning entrepreneurship, business development, and financial succession planning, Through her company, EmpowHER Profits, Gloria is dedicated to empowering small businesses to excel in competitive landscapes and emerge as leaders in their industries.

Dan Junkins should be dead right now. He was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in April of 2017 with only weeks left to live. Just hours before receiving the strongest chemotherapy protocols in the cancer realm, he meditated and 3 things happened. First, these words came to him, "Dive into uncertainty with courage and surround everything with love". A deep peace washed over him as he embraced the uncertainty of life fully. Secondly, he remembered a powerful story about the peacock and its ability to eat and consume poisonous snakes and transform that poison into power and beautiful feathers- so he became a peacock his chemotherapy and third, he generated love, gratitude and community in the face of of his leukemia diagnosis and chemo- which became the recipe for miraculous results to happen. Now healthy and well, and a long distance runner, he wrote a #1 Amazon bestselling book 'Peacocks Poison and Leukemia: A Life of Vibrant Health" He does one on one coaching, group coaching and consulting specializing in mindset practices, community building by powerfully shifting paradigms, using love, affinity and gratitude tools and actions. His commitment and stand is sharing, promoting and inviting profound conversations that cause a new frontier of healing from within ourselves.

Best-Selling Author at Enchanted Wellness-How to go from hating disease to loving it Using cutting edge approaches to coaching and training, Jana empower the autoimmune community to improve their energy, mindset, resilience, emotional intelligence.

Dan Faill is a seasoned storyteller and international speaker who uses humor and personal experiences to foster meaningful conversations. With over 15 years of advocating for positive student experiences, Dan now travels the country as a full-time speaker and consultant, inspiring authenticity and courageous conversations. Achievements include Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Training, Crisis Intervention Certification, and expertise in Sustained Dialogue and Title IX.

Kaitlyn helped create the vision for Bracketology in 2016, and has been instrumental in the company’s growth ever since - overseeing social engagement, user acquisition, data analytics, and content creation. She has worked in performance marketing for over 9 years, managing campaigns, and leading cross-channel teams across a variety of industries.

In this super quick episode of the podcast, co-hosts A.J. and Caitlin come together for a brief yet impactful session to unveil an exciting new direction for the show. They delve into the new  format that promises inclusivity and engaging content, centered around the concept of "40 Questions in Under 40 Minutes." This approach ensures a diverse range of topics and voices, moving away from any age-related biases previously present.  A.J. and Caitlin take a moment to share personal updates with their audience. Caitlin talks about her exhilarating journey in pilot school, a testament to her dedication and passion. Meanwhile, both hosts reflect on the significant changes in their personal lives, including living in completely different cities compared to where they started their podcasting journey. This episode not only marks a new chapter for the podcast but also celebrates the growth and evolution of its hosts.

A.J. MacQuarrie is an entrepreneur who has been through it all; from the highs of turning a $20,000 investment into a multi-million dollar business, to the lows of sitting in bankruptcy court next to people who invested their savings, and their trust, in that business. He is the former CEO of KarmaBox Vending, one of the world’s first healthy vending companies that expanded to over 80 cities across the United States in just 3.5 years. He then launched his current venture, Keep Going HQ, to help entrepreneurs spark growth through marketing services, online programs, and free resources. A.J. is the co-host of the 40 Under 40 Podcast available on all platforms and The Setback Advantage on YouTube. He lives in Los Angeles with his Scottish Terrier and Frenchie, Benson and Blue. A.J is the author of the forthcoming book, Craft Your Comeback.

Stefano Selorio is the Founder & CEO of Carevocacy, a learning platform for older adults to learn technology to stay social, connected, and learn new skills. Carevocacy offers online one-on-one or group sessions that provide a custom curriculum, cross-generational learning, and a hands-on experience for older adults. He is also a caregiver to his grandma whose diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Stefano is also an avid community builder, loves to volunteer, and mentor young business leaders.

In 2008, Dr. Regina Lark founded A Clear Path: Professional Organizing and Productivity. Regina is a featured speaker and educator on issues ranging from productivity, hoarding, and women’s leadership. As a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®), Regina is a specialist in boomer and senior downsizing, residential organizing, and life transitions. With an additional Certification in Chronic Disorganization, she works with clients who are challenged by ADHD, hoarding, procrastination, and time management. Regina is the author of 3 books: Before the Big O: Professional Organizers Talk About Life Before Organizing (2014); Psychic Debris, Crowded Closets: The Relationship between the Stuff in your Head and What's Under your Bed (3rd ed, and now available on Audible); Emotional Labor: Why A Woman’s Work is Never Done and What To Do About It (2021) Since 2018, she is identified as one of “20 Best” Professional Organizers by Expertise.com. In 2016, she was named one of LA’s Top 10 Organizers by CBS/KCAL Channel 2. Dr. Lark is a current Board member of OPICA Adult Day Care Center. She earned her Ph.D. in history from the University of Southern California, writing a dissertation on interracial marriages between Japanese women and American GIs after World War 2. For fun she plays golf and tennis, and writes goofy songs about clutter. www.AClearPath.net 818-400-9592 regina@aclearpath.net

Dr. Sara Safari is the first Iranian woman to ever summit Mount Everest. She now inspires and uplifts teams, organizations, classrooms, and youth groups through her stories, both daunting and humorous, imparting leadership tools as she takes audiences up the mountain with her. She is an avid mountain climber, avalanche survivor, global citizen, author, TEDx speaker, college professor, electrical engineer, and equality advocate.

Ken is the owner of Gravel To Castle, a World-class mind & body training programs for men looking to become more disciplined & intentional in every aspect of life. Along with the GTC Powerhouse, a video production company that creates commercials and other creative pieces for small businesses.

Marissa Madsen is an LA-based actor, comedian, and founder of Fix My Space. She's the queen of creating multiple streams of revenue. She also does comedy coaching and has many funny skits on the internet!

Named a “Top Houston Innovator to Know,” Zain Shauk, co-founder and CEO of Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based entrepreneur whose team has made major strides over the past few months in the Houston innovation scene. His company, Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based vertical farming pioneer founded to combat the increasing problem of food and resource waste through enhanced sustainable farming. In addition, its indoor farming operation boasts 400 times the yield of an outdoor farm, using 95 percent less water and zero pesticides. Today, Dream Harvest delivers fresh produce to 46 Whole Foods locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, as well as Sweetgreen stores across Texas.

Tia Graham is the author of the business book, Be A Happy Leader: Stop the Overwhelm, Thrive Personally, and Achieve Killer Business Results, a proven, easy to follow 8-step methodology. It shows the reader how to be the type of boss that people want to work for―forever. Her leadership expertise has been featured in CNN, Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, and Thrive Global. Tia has worked with dozens of global companies including Four Seasons, Hilton Hotels, Unilever, and The American Heart Association, with her company, Arrive At Happy. Prior to running Arrive At Happy, she led sales & marketing teams at luxury hotels in the United States and Turkey for brands such as W Hotels, Westin, and The London.

Ramon Ray is a leading expert on small business success. He's started four companies and sold two of them and authored 5 books. Ramon's a best-selling author, global keynote speaker and in-demand media commentator. Learn more about Ramon at www.RamonRay.com

Nancy Poole is a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She teaches creative and unique Hatha yoga that incorporates flexibility, strength, and—most importantly—mindfulness.   Off the mat, Nancy is a healthcare Director of Operations. She graduated from UCLA in Linguistics & Psychology and obtained her post-baccalaureate in pre-med from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science. Nancy has attended and organized a variety of leadership conferences primarily hosted by female leaders, and when she isn't teaching, she is learning. In her free time, Nancy embraces the joy of travel, photography, and her passion for coffee.

The Entrepreneur Coach, Bri Seeley, helps entrepreneurs create long-term, sustainable and scalable success… on their terms! Bri distills her 14-years of real world experience into digestible, tangible tools to help entrepreneurs thrive and profit. Bri is a 2020 Stevie Award winner for both Coach and Woman of the Year, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and author of the best-selling Permission to Leap. Her expertise has been featured in over 50 press outlets and hundreds of podcasts. Bri is also the top ranked ‘Entrepreneur Coach’ on Google.

Merle is an author, coach, teacher and speaker. Her most recently released book is called CRACKING THE RELATIONSHIP CODE, The Key to Happy Relationships at Home and Work. As the Relationship Miracle Worker, she teaches you to work your own miracles in your own relationships in your own life. She has a Bachelors and Masters degree and she has been happily married for over 50 years, so she has a unique perspective. But what also sets her apart is her driving reason for teaching about relationship; she wants everyone to know that “it only takes one.” Whether, single, married, working. Wherever the relationship is, “It only takes one” to change that relationship, and she can show you how.

Our guest today is someone who is willing to bet on himself. William Hung was just another college kid with dreams for Hollywood back in 2004. But he gambled with his American Idol audition, and managed to become a symbol of hope for people who want to chase their dreams. Since then, he has become an entertainer, speaker, and professional poker player.

Joannie has been in the Wellness Industry for the last 18 years and is the Founder of Two Hands Wellness in San Diego where they provide service to group events, one-one, and virtual wellness.