Discover the secrets to executive presence and personal branding with Jane Hanson, former Today Show anchor. In this episode, Jane shares actionable strategies for showing up as your best self in both professional and everyday situations.

You'll learn why first impressions and appearance still matter, how to assess and improve your body language and communication style, and steps to finding your authentic professional voice and personal brand. Jane also dives into overcoming career transitions and reinvention, plus essential tips for making a powerful impact in media appearances and virtual meetings. Tune in to get practical advice for boosting your executive presence, communication, and brand!

Unlock the secrets of standing out and getting chosen in sales with expert Christian Hansen. In this episode, we break down how neuroscience and emotional intelligence can transform your approach and accelerate your results.

- Why people choose or reject the perception of you—not you personally

- The science-backed “Influence Mindset” and 7 EQ brain hacks for sales success

- How to combine competence with connection for maximum influence

- The “value bridge” concept and closing the perception gap with clients

- Real-world examples, memorable keynote tactics, and tools for making your value obvious

Tune in and learn actionable strategies that top sales leaders use to rise above the noise!

In this episode, host Melanie Johnson sits down with marketing and sales veteran, best-selling author, and self-development enthusiast Peter Remington. With decades of experience leading multi-million dollar sales teams and collaborating with major brands, Peter shares his unique journey from car sales to corporate radio, and how powerful personal transformation and mindset shifts have shaped his career and mission.

Get ready for inspiring insights into building your personal brand, the incredible impact of collaboration, and why mindset is crucial for entrepreneurial success. Peter also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his latest project—a compilation book featuring the real-life stories of nearly 30 entrepreneurs, each sharing the wins, struggles, and moments that defined their business journey. Plus, discover how Peter repurposes content, leveraging books, apps, courses, and daily inspiration to reach and uplift thousands.

Host Melanie Johnson sits down with Martha Carlin, founder of The BioCollective and a self-taught expert in gut health, who embarked on a mission to solve her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Martha shares her fascinating journey from accountant to pioneering gut health researcher, revealing how the gut microbiome connects to everything from brain fog and sleep issues to hormones and chronic disease. In this episode, you’ll discover how gut bacteria can influence brain health, mood, sleep, and even conditions like diabetes and Parkinson’s.

Martha discusses the role of antibiotics, the importance of diet, why most doctors aren’t up to speed on microbiome science, and how innovative testing and probiotics can help restore your health from the inside out. She also introduces unique products her team has developed—including solutions for better sleep, stress relief, and curbing sugar cravings—while busting myths and sharing actionable tips for improving your gut and overall wellbeing.

Host Melanie Johnson sits down with Bob Stavnitsky, author and mental health advocate, to explore his personal journey living with bipolar disorder. Bob isn’t just an expert—he’s lived the experience himself, having spent decades navigating the challenges of undiagnosed symptoms, misdiagnosis, and recovery. In this candid conversation, Bob shares the moment he realized he was suffering from depression, the path that eventually led to his bipolar diagnosis, and the powerful impact the right support, medication, and self-acceptance can have on recovery.

Host Melanie Johnson and Chris Mercer, chairman of Mercer Capital dive deep into how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the landscape of business processes, marketing measurement, and automation. The conversation unpacks the evolving mindset required to effectively leverage AI, including how to prompt for actionable results rather than generic outputs, and how to establish systems that free up business owners' time and energy.

Host Melanie Johnson is joined by Nona Prather, professional speaker, author, and owner of Speaker Elevation. Nona brings decades of experience in the speaking industry, sharing her unique journey as a second-generation speaker who grew up helping her father build his own speaking business. In this episode, Nona reveals the practical steps aspiring speakers can take to transition from free gigs to paid engagements, the power of niching down, and why having a book can make all the difference in landing speaking opportunities. Plus, she dishes insider tips on pitching yourself, building lasting relationships with event organizers, and what it really takes to get on a TEDx stage.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Matt Bowman, best-selling author and education expert, as we explore the evolving world of open education. From the rise of homeschooling and hybrid models to the growing influence of AI and technology, Matt shares how families can rethink traditional schooling and embrace flexible, student-centered learning. We dive into how AI is shaping the future of education, what open education really means for families, and the truth behind common homeschooling myths.

Matt also breaks down the three essential elements of effective learning—choice, competency, and connection—and offers practical advice for parents navigating diverse learning paths and finding balance at home.