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💥 What if building wealth didn’t have to come at the expense of your heart? Today, I’m sharing an incredible conversation with Brad Blazar, a former oil CEO turned capital-raising expert who has helped raise over $2 billion—all while leading with purpose, compassion, and vision.

Brad shares his path to becoming a “fulfillionaire”—rich in purpose, relationships, and impact. We explore how he uncovered his gift for raising capital and how heart-led entrepreneurs can scale using other people’s money. Packed with inspiring stories and legacy-driven lessons, this episode is a must-listen.

Entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders—discover how to build meaningful wealth with heart and strategy.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to raise capital, scale with purpose, and become a fulfillionaire

📌Key Takeaways

• What it means to be a “Fulfillionaire” (and why you’ll want to trademark it immediately)
• The power of purpose when raising capital
• Why heart-led businesses attract more than just good vibes—they attract investors
• Brad’s journey from oil tycoon to global capital-raising coach
• Real stories of entrepreneurs who turned dreams into empires—with heart and OPM

📌About the Guest
Meet Brad Blazar, the go-to authority in capital raising who’s secured over $2 billion across his 35+ year career. As founder of Capital Connections, he helps entrepreneurs get in front of real investors and turn opportunities into funded deals—mastering the art of using Other People’s Money (OPM) to build lasting wealth.

📌Additional Resources

• Website: www.bradblazar.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bradblazar
• Email: brad@bradblazar.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/learntosoarnetwork
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bradblazar/?hl=en
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82kLfWAkPeCFg4AIEprvfQ
• Podcast: https://bradblazar.com/podcast/
• Book Mentioned: On the Wings of Eagles: Learning to Soar in Life https://tinyurl.com/bdhwb6ae
• Free Consultation: https://bradblazar.com/contact-us/

✨Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap here https://tinyurl.com/brad-blazar to delve into our conversation.

Up Next: Meet Jake Prince, CEO of Prince Health—where science meets holistic healing. With roots in biochemistry and world religion, he’s driven to help others achieve balanced wellness.

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What if everything you’ve been working toward — the revenue, the recognition, the “success” — ends up draining you instead of filling you?

In this episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Mike Brcic, founder of Wayfinders. Mike opens up about the moment he realized he was building his business for validation — not fulfillment. That realization transformed everything and led him to create a business rooted in purpose, community, and adventure.

Our conversation dives into what it really means to shift from ego to service, and how aligning your business with your soul can change the way you lead, serve, and grow. Mike’s story is a powerful reminder that success without fulfillment isn’t success at all.

If you’ve ever felt that your business looks good on paper but doesn’t feel good in your body… this episode will hit home.

🎧 Hit play and discover what business can become when you follow your purpose — not the pressure.

📌Key Takeaways
✅The soul of a heart-led business (yes, it’s deeper than just feelings)
✅How chasing validation nearly derailed Mike’s entrepreneurial journey
✅The art of reverse-engineering a business that feeds your soul (and your bank account)
✅Why your customers’ deepest desires might not be what you think
✅Creating transformational experiences through community, adventure, and introspection

📌About the Guest
Mike Brcic is a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Wayfinders, a transformative retreat that blends personal growth with deep connection. With 27 years of experience, he helps leaders break isolation, build meaningful relationships, and reconnect with purpose.

📌Additional Resources
✅Website: https://www.mikebrcic.com/wayfinders
✅LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/mikebrcic
✅Email: mike@way-finders.com
✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikebrcic#
✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebrcic/
✅LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrcic
✅Podcast: A Wayfinders Guide to Life https://way-finders.com/podcast

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

Up Next: Join Brad Blazar, founder of Capital Connections and a $2B+ capital raising expert, who connects entrepreneurs with real investors ready to fund growth. If you're serious about scaling, Brad makes deals happen.

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Join me on the Heart-Led Business Show as we dive into the inspiring journey of Alice Maria James — host of Read This! Authors Corner and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame.

After more than 30 years in the fashion industry, a sudden health challenge rerouted her path. Today, Alice is on a heartfelt mission to celebrate Black authors, amplify untold stories, and uplift voices the world needs to hear.
In this episode, Alice shares how she turned adversity into purpose, founded the Black Authors Hall of Fame, and uses storytelling, coaching, and her podcast to empower others.

✨ Her story shows what’s possible when you follow your heart and serve with purpose. 🎧 Tune in and discover how Alice is shaping a more inclusive, heart-led world through stories that matter.

📌Key Takeaways

• How a health crisis turned Alice from fashion to authorship—with the universe guiding her every step
• The Black Authors Hall of Fame: celebrating legacies that outlast awards
• Dyslexia, quirks, and color-coded spreadsheets as unexpected superpowers
• Championing Black inventors, authors, and unsung heroes
• Using coaching and podcasting to give voices the spotlight they deserve

📌About the Guest
Meet Alice Maria James, host of Read This! Authors Corner and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame. With 30+ years in fashion, Alice now champions Black authors, sharing their powerful stories that inspire culture and the next generation. Driven by her mission to amplify voices she never had access to growing up, she brings Black excellence in literature to the world.

📌Additional Resources

• Website : www.alice-maria.com | www.bahof.org
• Email: ontact@alice-maria.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alice-maria-james-a125459
• Podcast: Read This! Authors Corner- https://tinyurl.com/4x4h23nk
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@READTHIS_AC/featured
• GriotHub: Harlem Book Fair & Black Authors Hall of Fame: https://form.jotform.com/252445279486166

✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/alice-maria-james to delve into our conversation.

Up Next: Step into the world of Mike Brcic, a 27-year entrepreneur and founder of Wayfinders, turning decades of experience into transformative journeys that help people build meaningful connections and live fully.

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What if putting people first could transform your business—and your life? ❤️ This week, I sit down with David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, to explore heart-led leadership and building a purpose-first business that leaves a legacy, not just a ledger.

🎧 Hear how David flipped frustration into innovation, built a hybrid publishing empire, and empowers authors to succeed on their own terms.

📌Key Takeaways
✅How a banker accidentally launched a publishing empire
✅The flaws in traditional publishing — and how David fixed them
✅Why authors should be treated like partners, not products
✅Using books to boost authority, credibility, and cash flow
✅Guerrilla marketing, termites, and why your garage isn’t a bookstore

📌About the Guest
David Hancock is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and founder of Morgan James Publishing, the pioneer of hybrid publishing. Recognized by NASDAQ, Publishers Weekly, and Fast Company for industry-changing innovation, David has authored over 20 books, helping authors and entrepreneurs create impact with purpose.

📌Additional Resources

✅Website : www.morganjamespublishing.com | https://davidlhancock.medium.com/

✅LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidlhancock

✅Facebook: ww.facebook.com/morganjames

✅Instagram: www.instagram.com/morganjamespub

✅X: https://x.com/morganjamespub

✅Pinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/morganjamespub/morgan-james-covers/

✅Books: Get your FREE copy of

🔖The Babylon Blueprint for Authors: Proven Strategies for Publishing, Promoting, and Profiting https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nebxozenll

🔖Performance Driven Giving: The Roadmap to Unleashing the Power of Generosity in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/ajzys75k

✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-david-hancock to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.

Up Next: Meet Alice Maria James—host of the Read This! Authors Corner podcast and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame. After 30+ years in fashion, she now champions Black voices in literature, celebrating the stories and brilliance that shape culture and inspire generations.

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Can you truly run a business with heart and still make a profit?
This week’s guest, Johnny Beirne, helps coaches and course creators turn ordinary presentations into captivating experiences that inspire action and convert with authenticity. In this heartfelt conversation, he shares what it really means to build a heart-led business, let go of guilt, and balance generosity with profitability.

Discover how small shifts in how you show up, speak, and serve can completely transform the way people connect with you and the way you lead.

🎧 Tune in now to listen to this inspiring episode and learn how to present, sell, and serve in a way that feels good for the soul and great for your business.

📌Key Takeaways

• The true meaning of a heart-led business
• How to use OBS and simple tech to create jaw-dropping webinars
• Why pattern interrupts are your secret weapon for keeping attention
• The emotional rollercoaster of course creation (and what to do when people ghost your content)
• Balancing generosity with profitability—without burning out or going broke

📌About the Guest
Johnny Beirne is the CEO of Digital Business Institute and author of "Say It Once. Sell It Often." He helps coaches, course creators, and experts transform their online presentations using his Presentation Transformation framework, enabling them to captivate audiences, inspire action, and convert more leads into loyal clients.

📌Additional Resources
✅Website: https://www.johnnybeirne.com | https://www.digitalbusinessinstitute.com
✅Email: johnny@johnnybeirne.com
✅LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnybeirne/
✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyBeirnedotcom
✅Book: Say it Once. Sell it Often https://sayitoncesellitoften.com/
✅30-minute Live Training: https://ww.johnnybeirne.com/event-calendar

✨ Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/johnny-beirne

Up Next: David Hancock, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, founder of Morgan James Publishing, and a pioneer in hybrid publishing. Recognized by NASDAQ and Publishers Weekly for his innovation, David has written over 20 influential books, including The Babylon Blueprint and Guerrilla Marketing for Writers.

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In this episode of the Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Ken Rusk, a bestselling author and seasoned entrepreneur, to delve into his inspiring journey at Rusk Industries. Ken shares his unique approach to fostering an employee-centric culture, emphasizing the importance of empowering employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Discover how Ken’s heart-led strategies fuel growth, resilience, and corporate citizenship. Don’t miss this inspiring talk packed with practical tips for building a thriving workplace.

🎧 Listen now as Ken Rusk reveals how to build a heart-led, employee-centered culture, empower your team, and transform your leadership for lasting impact!

Key Takeaways

• Why putting employees first is the secret to a thriving business culture
• How giving employees ownership drives growth, initiative, and innovation
• Why “timed pathways” turn vague goals into actionable results
• How learning to ProAct instead of React transforms your business and life
• Why open communication unlocks creativity and strengthens trust
• How a culture of giving back builds loyalty and long-term impact

About the Guest
Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker redefining success without a college degree. Known for his WSJ bestseller Blue-Collar Cash and the podcast Comfort, Peace & Freedom, Ken helps people create purposeful, prosperous lives. As founder of Rusk Industries, he collaborates with leaders, supports charitable causes, and inspires through speaking, courses, and his upcoming book on employee-centric business culture.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.kenrusk.com
• Email: media@kenrusk.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial
• X: x.com/KenRuskOfficial
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kenrusk.official
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KenRuskCPF
• Book: Blue-Collar Cash: https://tinyurl.com/zzas53f2

Explore the Dialogue: Tap here to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-ken-rusk

Up Next: Johnny Beirne empowers coaches and course creators to deliver unforgettable presentations that captivate, inspire, and convert—thanks to his Presentation Transformation framework.

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What if the biggest thing holding you back in business isn’t your strategy… but who you think you’re allowed to be? In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, Curtis McCullom dives deep into breaking free from hidden blocks, embracing authenticity, and building a heart-led business that thrives in both impact and profit.

From uncovering subconscious patterns to aligning with your true values, Curtis shares the mindset shifts and strategies that help leaders leap over life’s hurdles and step fully into their purpose.

🎧If you’re ready to transform your business while staying true to yourself, this conversation is a must-watch.

Key Takeaways

• Why your core values might be sabotaging your business and how to fix it
• The “should storm” of entrepreneurship and how to dodge it
• How to align your subconscious with your goals using NLP and hypnotherapy
• The real reason authenticity is your business’s secret weapon
• Why making money is not evil and how to redefine it as sacred energy exchange

About the Guest
Curtis McCullom helps CEOs and entrepreneurs overcome hidden blind spots to unlock income, confidence, and freedom. Using his LGET (Learn, Grow, Expand, Transform) Mindset™ framework and tools like NLP, MER®, and Hypnotherapy, he guides deep, lasting transformation. Host of The Curtis McCullom Show, he shares insights on success, mindset, and growth.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com
• Email: curtis@cbmccullom.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-mccullom
• Instagram: instagram.com/curtis.mccullom
• X: https://x.com/curtisBmccullom
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@curtismccullom

Free Core Values Discovery & Alignment Session for the first 15 listeners—align your actions with your purpose! Mention the podcast & “2025” to reserve your spot. 🔗 https://link.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com/widget/bookings/values_discovery_and_alignment_bhpc

Explore the Dialogue’s: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/curtis-mccullom

Up Next: Discover Ken Rusk—bestselling author, entrepreneur, and creator of Blue-Collar Cash and the Comfort, Peace & Freedom podcast. Featured on Fox, Forbes, and USA Today, he empowers others through decades of business wisdom.

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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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