Podcast

Kevin Allen is a sports journalist and author who has written professionally for almost 50 years. He was USA Today’s lead hockey writer from 1986 to 2019, and he has written more than 25 sports books. Kevin shares stories from his legendary career covering hockey, and opines on the greatest player to ever step onto the ice.

Charlie Wetzel is the long-time writing partner of leadership expert John C. Maxwell. Charlie has been John’s writing partner for more than 30 years, and they have worked together on 120 books. He describes the process he follows for writing books, and what he’s learned about leadership from working with John Maxwell.

Michael and Matthew Gardiner, known around the world as “The Gardiner Brothers,” are the dynamic duo revolutionizing Irish dance! These 5x World Champions have captivated global audiences, amassing over 8 million followers and 1 billion+ views on social media. The Gardiner Brothers share the story behind their incredible success, and what it means to share Irish dancing with the world.

Kim Scott is one of the most sought-after flutists in both the classical and jazz fields. A #1 Billboard-charting artist with five acclaimed albums, Kim is renowned for her captivating tone, flawless technique, and magnetic performances. She discusses what it’s like to excel in both jazz and classical music, and what we can all do to find our unique voice.

Mally Roncal is a celebrity makeup artist, entrepreneur, and TV personality. Her fearless approach and undeniable talent quickly earned her spot as a trusted artist for A-list celebrities including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, and Celine Dion. In 2005, she launched Mally Beauty on QVC, selling out her entire line in just 36 minutes. Her brand now spans beauty, fashion, and home collections. Mally shares the source and story behind her inspiration, and how we can all live a gorgeous, happy life.

Mat Fraser is widely considered to be the most dominant and successful athlete in the history of CrossFit, earning five consecutive CrossFit Games titles from 2016 to 2020. Mat shares how his mantra, “Hard Work Pays Off” drives him both personally and professionally, and reveals what it takes to become the Fittest Man on Earth.

Miki Sudo is a competitive eating champion. Known for her dominance in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, she is a ten-time, undefeated champion of that event, setting a record in 2024 by consuming 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Miki shares how she discovered her unique talent, and what she does to prepare both physically and mentally for each competition.

Known as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film, “Jerry Maguire,” legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg has secured over $4 billion for his 300+ elite athletes, including eight number one overall picks in the NFL draft and 12 Hall of Fame inductees. Leigh discusses the evolution of the sports industry, and overcoming personal and career adversity.

Tiffani Bova is one of the world’s leading experts on business growth and transformation. She is the author of two bestselling books, GrowthIQ and The Experience Mindset, and is a highly respected keynote speaker. Tiffani reveals how the most successful companies grow revenue by strengthening both employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) simultaneously.

Franz Harary continually redefines the art of magic through his work as a performer and visionary illusion designer. He’s known for raising magic to the level of spectacle with his arena shows and he has the distinction of being the first world-class magician to perform illusions entirely of his own design. Franz discusses the essence of magic, and how he made the Tower Bridge in London disappear!