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What if connection didn’t have to revolve around cocktails? ✨

In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Laura Nelson, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner. She’s rewriting the rules of networking and events, proving that the most powerful connections happen when inclusivity, not alcohol, takes center stage.

Think less “happy hour hangover” and more authentic connection that actually lasts past midnight (without the Advil).🍸🚫

🎧 Listen and be inspired to create spaces where everyone truly belongs.

Key Takeaways

• Why alcohol-free events are the future (and not just for the sober crowd)
• The surprising power of mocktails to build community
• How to create inclusive, connection-driven experiences without the buzz
• The business case for sober-friendly conferences (spoiler: it’s profitable!)
• Navigating the awkward “why aren’t you drinking?” moments with grace

About the Guest

Laura Nelson, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner, is a leader in creating sober-inclusive spaces in the events industry. With 20+ years of expertise, she empowers professionals to design intentional, inclusive events that foster real connection.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.soberliferocks.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sober-life-rocks-professionals
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/soberliferocksprofessionals
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/Sober_life_rocks
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@soberliferocks
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@soberliferocks
• Join the First-Ever Sober Influencer Event: https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/
• Free Download of THE INCLUSIVE EVENT PLANNER: A Quick Guide to Planning Sober-Friendly Conferences That Boost Attendance https://soberliferocks.com/the-inclusive-event-planner/
• Book Mentioned in this Episode: This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life https://tinyurl.com/yc5c9h74

Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation. https://tinyurl.com/laura-nelson

Up Next: Dive into transformation with Curtis McCullom, creator of the LGET Mindset™ framework and host of The Curtis McCullom Show, who helps leaders clear subconscious blocks to unlock greater confidence, income, and freedom.

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What happens when a Fortune 10 executive ditches the corporate grind to lead with heart? Kyle McDowell joins us to share how his 10 “We” principles sparked a cultural revolution in the workplace—one that’s as profitable as it is people-first.

Get ready for leadership truths, a few laughs, and a whole lot of heart.

In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, Kyle shares how he broke free from toxic norms, reimagined leadership, and built a framework that fuels purpose and crushes dysfunction. His bestselling book Begin With WE proves success is never just about “me”—it’s about WE.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful roadmap to compassionate leadership, thriving culture, and real results.

Key Takeaways

• Kyle’s journey from corporate burnout to bestselling author and culture transformer
• The origin story of the 10 “We”s and how they became a leadership movement
• Why leading with heart doesn’t mean sacrificing profit (spoiler: it often increases it!)
• The difference between managing and leading and why it matters
• How to build trust in a skeptical, results-driven world
• The surprising power of being “corny” in leadership (yes, really)

About the Guest
Kyle McDowell is a former Fortune 10 executive turned bestselling author, leadership coach, and speaker. With nearly 30 years of experience, he inspires leaders to crush workplace dysfunction and build cultures of excellence through his trademarked framework, The 10 WEs, featured in his bestseller Begin With WE.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.kylemcdowellinc.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KyleMcDowellInc
• X: https://x.com/KyleMcDowellInc
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kylemcdowellinc
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kylemcdowellinc
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kylemcdowellinc
• Book: Begin With WE - Leadership Workbook https://tinyurl.com/3peb96p5

Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-kyle-mcdowell

Up Next: Dive into the world of sober-inclusive events with Laura Nelson, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner. With 20+ years in business and event planning, she’s redefining connection and inclusivity in the industry.

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Healthcare shouldn’t feel transactional—it should feel human. In this episode of the Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Matthew Gillogly, founder of Mavrix Profit System, to explore how doctors can break free from the constraints of insurance-driven healthcare and return to what truly matters: healing with heart.

From a professional golf career to pioneering a healthcare revolution, Matthew shares how his mission helps doctors reclaim purpose, passion, and profit while creating meaningful impact for their patients and communities. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone curious about how heart-led business can transform lives, empower doctors, and reshape healthcare from the inside out.

🎧If this episode inspires you, share it with anyone who believes in leading with heart. Together, we can spark a revolution in healthcare!

Key Takeaways

• Why the system keeps most doctors broke and burned out—and why it’s not their fault.
• The hidden alliance between Big Pharma, insurance, and hospitals (and how it impacts your health).
• How Matt helps doctors build thriving, love-driven cash practices.
• The myth that patients won’t pay out-of-pocket—debunked by real data.
• Why profit fuels healing and community impact.

About the Guest
Matt Gillogly is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Mavrix Profit System, helping doctors escape the insurance trap and build thriving cash practices. A former PGA Golf Professional turned business strategist, he has scaled companies worldwide and built The Carolina Men’s Clinic to $6.5M in 18 months. Today, he mentors physicians to reclaim their freedom, impact, and legacy.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.mavrixprofitsystem.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/mavrixprofitsystem
• Email: hello@mavrixprofitsystem.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mavrix-profit-system
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/matthew.gillogly
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@matthewgillogly7104
• Schedule Your Action Plan Call: www.mavrixprofitsystem.com/plan

Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/matthew-gillogly

Up Next: Kyle McDowell, a former Fortune 10 executive turned bestselling author and speaker, inspires leaders worldwide with his 10 WEs framework and his WSJ and USA Today bestseller Begin With WE.

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What do you do when achievement leaves you exhausted instead of fulfilled? That’s the exact crossroads Mohamed “Mo” Ahmed faced after climbing the ladder at Microsoft and Amazon, only to discover that success without purpose can feel empty. Instead of chasing hustle, Mo chose heart.

In this episode, he shares how aligning your business with your deepest “why” can transform not only the way you lead, but the way you live. From practical leadership principles to daily reflection habits, Mo reveals how purpose-driven choices create fulfillment, resilience, and yes—profits that actually last.

🎙️Discover how to grow with impact, not exhaustion. This heart-led conversation is a must.

Key Takeaways

• Why your “why” is your business’s secret weapon (and how to find it)
• The dangers of chasing tech dreams without heart (spoiler: burnout)
• How to align your team’s goals with your mission without sounding like a motivational poster
• The power of journaling your way to clarity (yes, really)
• Why profits follow purpose—and not the other way around

About the Guest
Mohamed “Mo” Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur, author of The Inside-Out Entrepreneur, and founder of Boundless Founder. After turning near-burnout into a multi-million-dollar exit, he now helps entrepreneurs build resilience and sustainable success, blending Silicon Valley experience with heart-centered wisdom.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.mohamedfahmed.com | www.boundlessfounder.co
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedfahmed | www.linkedin.com/company/boundlessfounder
• X: x.com/mohamedfahmed
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/mofahmd
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@boundlessfounder
• Book: The Inside-Out Entrepreneur: Become the entrepreneur you were born to be https://tinyurl.com/4wutvdp8
• Join Boundless Founders – Where Entrepreneurs Thrive
  https://boundlessfounder.co/join/
  ~Use the code HEARTLED25 to get a 25% discount

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/mohamed-mo-ahmed

Up Next: Matt Gillogly built a $6.5M clinic, founded Mavrix, and now mentors physicians through Out of the System, helping leaders rediscover purpose and impact—after a career as a PGA Golf Pro.

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Looking to transform your approach to business and life? In this episode, I chat with Jason Wolbers, motivational speaker and author, about heart-led business, authentic connections, and cultivating a positive mindset.

Learn how to turn sales into meaningful relationships, align your work with your purpose, and start each day with optimism, plus insights from his book, “The Power of a Positive Mindset.”

🎧 Watch now and discover how to lead with heart, stay resilient, and thrive in business!

Key Takeaways

• Turning passion into profit (and avoiding underwater basket weaving)
• Why Jason hires for heart, not sales experience
• The power of mindset in sales success
• How saving money helps you stay heart-led during hard times
• Writing a book that takes just 3 minutes a day to read (no excuses!)

About the Guest
Jason Wolbers is a business owner, motivational speaker, author, and positive influencer dedicated to helping people cultivate a more uplifting mindset. Author of The Power of a Positive Mindset, he has trained thousands in sales and marketing, sharing his philosophy that trust and connection drive true success.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.jasonwolbersmotivation.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wolbers-59116259/
• Email: nwop@live.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/PositivityCentral.jwm
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jasonwolbersmotivation
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/jasonwolbersmotivation
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JasonWolbersMotiv8
• Book: The Power of a Positive Mindset: Transform Your Mind Transform Your Life https://tinyurl.com/mtu6mh4c

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into the our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/3ej5djc6

Up Next: Mohamed "Mo" Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur, author, and resilience expert, helping founders build thriving businesses without sacrificing well-being. He’s the founder of Boundless Founder and author of The Inside-Out Entrepreneur.

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Passion without profit? Not here. In this powerful conversation with Barton Henderson—founder of one of the fastest-growing promo companies and co-creator of the Agora Guild—we unpack what it really means to run a heart-led business while still making money, growing community, and staying true to your values. From networking hacks that actually work to building a men’s group that transforms lives, Barton proves that business is personal and better when it’s built with purpose.

🎧 If you’re serious about growing a business that feeds both your wallet and your soul, you can’t afford to miss this.

Key Takeaways

• Why “business is business” is Barton's least favorite phrase and what to say instead.
• How building a business with heart led to helping 80+ nonprofits and launching a thriving men's community.
• The surprising power of curated friendships (and why your lazy river crew might be holding you back).
• Turning passion into profit without selling your soul or your Saturday mornings.
• Networking without being “that guy” with the business cards.

About the Guest
Barton Henderson is an entrepreneur, investor, and attorney committed to community impact and brand growth. Founder of Henderson Promos, an Inc. Magazine top-ranked company. He invests in ventures from real estate to mining and leads National Law Firm Development at Themis Bar Review. Passionate about helping men grow through the Agora Guild, Barton values faith, family, and time with his wife, two sons, and dogs.

Additional Resources

• Website:
  www.barton-henderson.com
  www.agoraguild.com
  https://hendersonpromos.com/
• LinkedIn:
  www.linkedin.com/in/barton-henderson-esq
  www.linkedin.com/company/agora-guild
• Facebook:
  www.facebook.com/bart.henderson1
  www.facebook.com/hendersonpromos
• Instagram:
  www.instagram.com/barthendersonesq
  www.instagram.com/agoraguild
  www.instagram.com/hendersonpromos
• 30-Day Trial for Agora Guild:
  www.agoraguild.com/join-agora-guild-free-for-30-days

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation. https://tinyurl.com/barton-henderson

Up Next: Jason Wolbers is a business owner, motivational speaker, and author of The Power of a Positive Mindset, dedicated to helping people cultivate positivity and achieve their goals.

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What if the light around you could heal your mind, balance your hormones, and boost your energy?

Roudy Nassif, founder of VivaRays, shares how living in sync with nature’s light and dark cycles helped him reverse ADHD, depression, and fatigue—and why light is far more than just something that helps us see. From hormone health to mental clarity, he reveals how the right light can transform the way you feel, think, and perform.

🎧 Press play to learn how to harness the power of natural light for unstoppable energy and well-being.

Key Takeaways

• How artificial light is secretly sabotaging your health (and your business mojo)
• Roudy’s wild transformation from depressed night owl to sunrise-loving entrepreneur
• The science behind circadian rhythms and how light affects your hormones
• Why most blue light glasses don’t actually work and how Roudy fixed that
• The unexpected role of cow manure and bonfires in launching a wellness brand
• Why following your heart beats following trends, every time

About the Guest
Roudy Nassif is a circadian health pioneer, engineer, wellness entrepreneur, martial artist, and light expert—on a mission to help millions live in sync with nature’s light cycles. After battling ADHD and chronic fatigue, he founded VivaRays, creator of the world’s first 3-lens circadian light filtering eyewear. Today, Roudy helps people worldwide reclaim their energy and vitality, one sunrise and sunset at a time.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.vivarays.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roudy-nassif-vivarays
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/vivarays
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/vivarays
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@vivarays6391/videos
• Email: roudy@VivaRays.com
• Free E-Book: www.vivarays.com/pages/ebook

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-roudy-nassif

Up Next: Barton Henderson is the founder of Agora Guild, a men’s community focused on growth, accountability, and leadership. With expertise in entrepreneurship, legal recruiting, and coaching, he helps high-performers reclaim energy, build systems, and create authentic leadership brands.

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What does it take to build a heart-led business and keep it that way for nearly 30 years? 💡

In this episode, Fredrick Hahn, founder of SlowBurn Personal Training, reveals how purpose, passion, and people-first values have guided his journey in the fitness industry.

Learn the philosophy behind the SlowBurn method, how he’s scaling through franchising without losing heart, and why quality and client care always come first.

🎧 Building or dreaming of a meaningful business? This episode will inspire you to lead with heart, integrity, and purpose. Don’t miss it.

Key Takeaways

• From Stage to Strength: How Frederick’s acting career led to personal training
• The Slow Burn Method: Why Slower Workouts Deliver Faster Results
• Building a business with zero formal training and zero regrets
• Vetting with values: How to franchise without losing your heart
• Why group training isn’t always the answer, especially if you like your joints
• The power of passion over profit and how it still pays off

About the Guest
Fredrick Hahn is a renowned certified personal trainer, best-selling author, and founder of SlowBurn Personal Training Studios. Since 1990, he has trained top business leaders and celebrities, co-authored The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution, and appeared on major media outlets, including NBC, CNN, and Fox. With studios in NYC and NJ, Fredrick continues to transform lives with his unique approach to strength and health.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.slowburnpersonaltraining.com/founder
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fredrickhahn
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/SlowBurnPersonalTraining
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/slowburnpersonaltraining
• Books: Get yours here: https://tinyurl.com/2urawb39
  ~The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution
  ~Strong Kids, Healthy Kids

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/fredrick-hahn

Up Next: Roudy Nassif is a circadian health expert, engineer, and founder of VivaRays, the world’s first circadian glasses company. After overcoming ADHD and chronic fatigue, he discovered the powerful role of light in health. Now, he helps thousands reconnect with nature’s rhythms through innovative circadian glasses.

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