In this episode, Curtis sits down with Michael Mabry, a former college athlete, certified performance specialist, and co-founder of One Play Development, an organization that has already impacted over 4,000 student-athletes across the United States.

Michael shares how mental performance, emotional resilience, and the "Best Possible Outcome" mindset can transform not only athletic performance but also confidence in life, communication, and leadership. His insights go far beyond the field, offering valuable lessons that apply to language learners, professionals, and anyone striving to grow.

What We Talked About:

• The mental blocks that keep people from performing their best

• Coaching vs. mentorship and knowing what you need

• How to build confidence daily, even when you feel stuck

• The mindset needed to perform under pressure

• Similarities between learning a sport and learning a second language

• One powerful piece of advice for anyone struggling with confidence or growth

Whether you're training for a big game, a job interview, or your next English presentation, this conversation will give you tools to show up prepared and stay grounded in high-stakes moments.

🔗 Learn more about Michael and One Play Development:

Website -> https://www.oneplaydevelopment.com/

Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078990753363

📸 Instagram -> @coachmabes44 | @oneplaydevelopment

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In this episode, Curtis interviews Joe Gallagher Jr., also known as Chef Giuseppe, a man whose story takes us from addiction, prison, and near-death… to building one of the fastest-growing specialty food companies in the Southern United States.

Joe is the founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods, a faith-driven entrepreneur, and the author of From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story. Once a rock musician in Grammy contention, Joe’s life spiraled after a traumatic accident, leading to addiction, lost family relationships, attempted murder charges, and total collapse.

But Joe’s comeback is nothing short of extraordinary. Through sobriety, faith, and a simple act of service, sharing homemade sauce at a recovery meeting, he found his purpose. Today, his business is expanding across major grocery chains, and his message of redemption is impacting lives across the country.

This conversation is about more than food or business. It’s about rebuilding your life from the inside out, turning pain into purpose, and proving that even the most broken people can become powerful healers.

📘 Grab Joe’s book on Amazon:
From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story

https://www.amazon.com.mx/Bars-Jars-Saucy-Redemption-Story/dp/B0F6MWDQV8

🌐 Follow JOE!!! & Apastioli Specialty Foods:

https://joegallagherjr.com/
https://www.apastioli.com/

https://www.facebook.com/joegallagherjr

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I'm currently accepting 5 professionals for my 1-to-1 coaching program.

🗣️ We specialize in helping global professionals:

• Speak clearly and confidently at work

• Deliver strong presentations & handle follow-ups

• Reduce your accent for better understanding

• Build workplace credibility

• Navigate tough conversations & patient communication

• Master job interviews and workplace communication

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In this episode, Curtis reconnects with his high school best friend, Matt Rauscher, for a conversation that’s packed with creativity, curiosity, and the power of lifelong learning.

Matt shares his journey from the school halls of Edmonton to living a hands-on, adventurous life filled with skills like welding, 3D printing, dual-sport motorcycling, meat curing, music production, and even keeping bees and raising livestock.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your routine or wondered how to tap back into your creativity, this episode will spark new ideas about what’s possible when you keep learning, stay curious, and build something meaningful with your own two hands.

🔗 Want to improve your English for work and life?

Join Curtis at Real English Conversations and discover how he helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently in any situation.

🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76ihNoEcjms6485Vt1ng5q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id977345837
Website: 👉 https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

🔥 Need to build communication confidence in English?

Teacher Curtis is currently accepting 5 professionals for his 1-to-1 coaching program.

🗣️ He specializes in helping global professionals to:

• Speak clearly and confidently at work

• Deliver strong presentations & handle follow-ups

• Reduce accents and improve pronunciation for better understanding

• Build workplace credibility

• Navigate tough conversations & patient communication

• Master job interviews and workplace communication

• Deliver Business presentation with NO FEAR!

📅 Book a trial session now:
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