Africa Fintech Rising is a podcast from the Africa Fintech Summit. Each week we talk with the innovators and disruptors who are revolutionizing money in Africa.
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Why am I here? What is my purpose? How can I live in alignment with who I was created to be? People are waking up to realize the life that was promised to them does not exist, nor does it begin to provide fulfillment. Join Lisa McGuire each week for interviews with intentional leaders who have not been afraid to reinvent themselves. Solo episodes are about growing to experience "so much more" and the impact of becoming your legendary self by living by your design.
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175 Stop Selling, Start Connecting: The Networking Strategy That Changed Everything with Andrew Brummer
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47:52What happens when a reclusive CIO hits a personal and professional crossroads? For Andrew Brummer, it was the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation—one that turned desperation into connection and a failing job search into a vibrant network of 12,000+ relationships based on a common purpose. In this deeply human and inspiring episode, Lisa Mc…
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174 Stop Giving Away Your Power: The Sales Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Amy Sulka
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48:56You've been there—that moment after a sales call when you realize you've done all the talking. You've shared your expertise, pitched your solution, even offered to "follow up" (again). And somehow, you still feel like you're the one chasing them. What if that feeling isn't just in your head? What if you're actually giving away your power in these i…
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173 The 'Never Enough' Syndrome: Why High Performers Can’t Find Peace with Aaron Morrison
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50:57Ever feel like you’re crushing it on paper but quietly burning out behind the scenes? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand, Lisa McGuire welcomes Aaron Morrison, a straight-shooting performance and mindset coach who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs uncover what’s really dr…
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172 Rewrite Your Money Story: Break Free from Financial Anxiety with Brian Rump
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44:30Are hidden money beliefs holding your business back? In this transformative episode, we uncover how financial anxiety might be the invisible barrier between you and the business you're meant to lead. In this powerful conversation, Lisa McGuire is joined by Brian Rump – a former commercial banker turned business coach, certified hypnotist, and exper…
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171 Leadership Isn’t Gendered—But Women Are Leading the Way in What Works Now with Don Barden
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41:13Hold on tight—because the future of leadership is being redefined, and the evidence is undeniable. In this captivating second part of Lisa McGuire’s conversation with Dr. Don Barden, globally recognized behavioral economist and author of Here Come the Girls, we dive into the real, data-driven reasons why women are not only rising in leadership—but …
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170 The Leadership Tipping Point: Dr. Don Barden on Why Women Will Lead by 2028
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47:15History is being written under our noses and we may not even realize it. Dr. Don Barden, globally renowned Behavioral Economist and author of "The Perfect Plan" and "Here Come the Girls" unpacks a revolutionary shift happening right now in the business world—women are on track to lead global leadership by 2028, bringing unprecedented economic prosp…
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169 From Expert to Human: The Business Shift We're All Craving with Lisa McGuire
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7:51What if your greatest business advantage wasn’t your knowledge… but your humanity? In this heart-centered episode, we go beyond the surface of skills and strategy to explore a powerful truth: people crave connection more than perfection. Lisa McGuire takes you on a transformational journey into what it really means to bring humanity back to busines…
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168 Beyond the Paycheck: How to Turn Your Work Into a Sacred Expression with Lisa McGuire
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13:19"Work is love made visible." These words have always inspired host, LIsa McGuire, except when she was buried under deadlines and staring at a to-do list she wanted nothing to do with. This episode asks you to consider - What if our relationship with work isn’t supposed to be about grinding and obligation... but about devotion and love? In this epis…
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167 Why Authentic Leaders Get Extraordinary Results with Jim Huling
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52:19What if the key to becoming a more impactful leader had less to do with strategy—and everything to do with presence? In this powerful episode, Lisa McGuire is joined once again by Jim Huling, executive coach and co-author of the best-selling book The Four Disciplines of Execution. Together, they explore what it means to lead with humanity, especial…
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166 Finding Balance in a Burnout World with Leah Marone
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48:10Ever feel like you're drowning in your own success? This week, we feature Leah Marone for a conversation about what every overwhelmed high achiever needs to hear right now. Leah isn't just a psychotherapist and corporate wellness consultant – she's been in the trenches herself as a former Division I athlete who understands what it means to push bey…
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165 Pro-Me, Not Anti-You: A New Approach to Workplace Culture with Amy Armstrong
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46:44What if the secret to a thriving workplace wasn’t just about teamwork — but about boundaries? In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Armstrong, a Conflict Resolution Specialist and Coach, to explore how setting healthy, respectful boundaries is the key to a positive, sustainable workplace culture. Too often, we associate boundaries with rejection or …
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164 The Hidden Disconnect: Why Your Workplace Culture is Killing Your Brand with Nader Safinya
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40:43Is your company saying all the right things to customers while silently pushing away your best employees? In this eye-opening episode of Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand, we sit down with Nader Safinya, known as The Culture Branding Guy, who reveals the dangerous gap between what companies say and what they actually do. After an incredible …
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163 Overwhelmed to Empowered: Mastering the Art of Boundaries with Lisa McGuire
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7:35Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or stuck in survival mode? In a world that constantly demands more from us, the secret to personal and professional growth isn't doing more—it’s doing less. In this episode, Lisa explores the transformative power of boundaries and how they can help you reclaim your energy, creativity, and purpose. Ma…
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162 Align Your Image with Your Ambition – A Conversation with Eileen Nebhut
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32:14Imagine this: You walk into a meeting filled with top executives. Before you say a single word, you've already made an impression. The question is—does that impression align with your expertise, confidence, and ambition? Your image speaks before you do. Is it saying what you want it to say? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Eileen Nebhut, a high…
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161 Burnout to Breakthrough: Reclaiming Purpose with Kent Murawski
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41:30What if your pain could become your purpose? In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa McGuire sits down with seasoned leader, coach, and author Kent Murawski to dive deep into leadership, burnout, and rediscovering one's calling. Kent shares his burnout journey and how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the revolutionary REST framework helped …
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160 When Performance Meets Environment: The Secret to Thriving Teams with Farrell Middleton
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37:45In this episode, Farrell Middleton, founder of the Bell Curve of Life and author of A Performer A Environment, shares the blueprint for unlocking peak performance at both the individual and organizational levels. Drawing from decades of experience as a leader in home building and now a sought-after leadership coach, Farrell discusses his revolution…
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159 Don't Hand Over the Keys to AI: Keeping Your Humanity in the Digital Age with Lisa McGuire
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11:21Remember that moment when you first realized AI might change everything? Lisa McGuire does. In this episode, she shares the LinkedIn conversation that stopped her and forced her to confront the big question we're all asking: How do we stay human in an AI world? Through personal stories and hard-won insights, Lisa opens up about her journey with AI …
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158 Beyond the Easy Button: Finding Your True Why with Lisa McGuire
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13:26When asked to share their “why,” many people reach for the easiest answer—their family. While family can be a powerful inspiration, defaulting to this response often overlooks the unique talents, passions, and values that drive our work. In this episode, Lisa explores why falling back on such answers may shortchange your ability to connect authenti…
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157 Embrace the Power of Choice with Lisa McGuire
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10:40In today’s episode of Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand Podcast with Lisa McGuire, we challenge the belief that there’s one fixed life path we must all follow. Instead, we uncover what happens when you recognize your own power to choose—and how it transforms your life for the better. You’ll learn why personal autonomy can be both thrilling a…
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156 What's In Store for Season Four with LISA MCGUIRE
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18:34In the kickoff of Season 4, Lisa reflects on the podcast’s evolution since its inception three years ago, noting significant developments and lessons learned. The episode introduces the themes for the upcoming season, focusing on authenticity, self-awareness, and personal transformation in 2025. It also explores the importance of boundaries, the pa…
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155 Building Leadership Legacy on Purpose with Mark Mears
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53:25Discover how to redefine success and embrace purposeful growth when Lisa McGuire hosts a conversation with bestselling author and visionary business leader, Mark Mears. Today, he serves as Founder and Chief Growth Officer for his consulting firm, inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potenti…
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154 It's Time to Move On to 2025 with Lisa McGuire
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20:14As we close out an unprecedented year, this solo episode is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. For many of us, 2024 has been a year of challenges, uncertainty, and transformation. What better time to look back, extract the lessons, and turn our gaze toward the future with clarity and purpose? If you’ve felt the weight of this year b…
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153 Who You Are Is Not What You Do - the Rewind with Lisa McGuire
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15:44In this insightful episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand, host Lisa McGuire revisits a timeless and much-loved discussion: disassociating your identity from your job title. As the year winds down, Lisa reflects on how societal expectations often tie our self-worth to productivity and career achievements, challenging us to dig deeper …
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152 Connecting with Heart-First Networking with Ricky Steele
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54:28What do you think of when you hear the word "networking?" Whether you like it, love it, or see it as a necessary part of a professional career, there's a way you can be successful at it, and grow your business too. Join Lisa McGuire for a conversation with Ricky Steele. He's a networking virtuoso, the author of The Heart of Networking, and a passio…
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151 Building Networking Trust and Connection in the Digital Age with Jeff Bitton
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34:06In this episode, Lisa McGuire sits down with Jeff Bitton, the visionary founder of Pitch 59, a platform redefining how people can network and connect in an increasingly impersonal digital landscape. Jeff's journey began when he felt frustrated with the deceptive practices and lack of human connection when using traditional marketing platforms in hi…
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150 Turn Your Network Into a Strategic Referral Team with Lisa McGuire
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30:33In this insightful episode, we explore the art of strategic networking and how it can be transformed into a referral-generating powerhouse. We discuss the importance of networking with intention, understanding your unique value, and building relationships that contribute to your business success. With a focus on year-end strategies and preparation …
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149 Unlock LinkedIn: Your B2B Growth Secret with Rachel Simon
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42:36Have you ever scrolled through LinkedIn and wondered if you’re truly unlocking its full potential? Whether you’re an employee seeking to grow your personal brand, a leader trying to set an example, or a company aiming to attract top talent, LinkedIn offers boundless opportunities when used strategically. The truth is that many companies are missing…
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148 How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Strategy with Rachel Simon
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45:55LinkedIn is not just a job-seeking tool but a robust platform for networking, learning, and business development. In this episode, Lisa welcomes Rachel Simon, LinkedIn expert and founder of Connect the Dots Digital. Rachel shares her insights on maximizing LinkedIn as a powerful business tool, offering tips on profile optimization, networking, and …
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147 -Solving the Water Crisis Efficiently: Nonprofit Innovation In Action with James Harrington
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44:29James Harrington, CEO of the Ugandan Water Project, returns to share his groundbreaking approach to nonprofit leadership. Unlike many traditional charitable organizations, James has successfully infused his operation with the discipline and metrics-driven strategies of the business world. The result? A nonprofit that doesn’t just dream of making an…
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146 How Gut Instinct, Grit, and Going Viral Turned Into a Career Roadmap with Maxwell Bentley
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47:10This episode explores the journey of Maxwell Z. Bentley, founder of Bentley Media and an early YouTube viral creator who turned his lifelong passion for video into a thriving business. Maxwell discovered his love for storytelling early on, drawn to filming everyday moments with a camcorder as a child and later captivated by the art of commercials. …
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145 Turning "Someday" Into Action with Lisa McGuire
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18:59Live events are back stronger than ever. After years of Zoom fatigue, many people are eager to gather to connect in real life after meeting online. It's not always about learning content from the sessions; it's also about the insights you gain from being in the room when humanity comes together. The self awareness gets stronger when you can see you…
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144 How to Speak Like a Pro Using Acting and Improv with Pamela Deritis
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39:52Break through emotional barriers and connect authentically with your audience using unique techniques from improv and the acting world, In this episode, Lisa hosts Pamela Deritis, a communication coach transforming executives and employees into engaging communicators. She shares her inspiring transition from acting to empowering corporate communica…
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143 Redefining Masculinity in Today's World with Bob Conlin
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34:29In this empowering conversation, Lisa dives into the evolving landscape of masculinity with Bob Conlin, a men’s leadership coach and co-founder of Alchemy of Men. Bob shares his journey from working in critical care to leading men through self-discovery and transformation. Driven by his observations of men struggling with traditional definitions of…
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142 Beyond the Cubicle: Breakthrough Engineering Stereotypes with Chris Stasiuk
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27:48Stereotypes can negatively impact your career...especially when you demonstrate behaviors that reinforce the accepted image. This week's episode features Chris Stasiuk, a seasoned engineering consultant now focused on coaching engineers to improve communication and leadership skills. Chris shares his personal transition from engineering consulting …
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141 How I Became an Accidental Speaker with Lisa McGuire
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15:43In this episode, Lisa McGuire shares her unexpected path to becoming a public speaker, tracing it back to her early life experiences and career transitions. She discusses how her online presence and networking efforts have contributed to her newfound role as a speaker. The episode provides insights into the importance of visibility, trust-building,…
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140 Communication, Influence, and Bridging Generational Gaps with Skot Waldron
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46:57Communication is rarely easy, especially when you are speaking across generational divides. In this episode, internal communication strategist and SXSW speaker, Scott Waldron, highlights the importance of communication and building influence within organizations. We use communication to drive more influence as our companies respond to the fluctuati…
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139 Decoding the Impact of Culture on Organizational Success with Ben Ortlip
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53:27Culture is a topic of discussion in nearly every company today. The problem is most leaders don't know what to do with it. How can you begin to connect what's happening in the hearts and minds of those within the company when culture lives in the shadows? Ben Ortlip is back for a return visit to share what he's uncovered about culture after spendin…
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138 What Does It Take to Attract Great People and Motivate Today's Workforce with Geo Booth
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32:39When it comes to the world of work, everything begins and ends with the people who make it happen. This idea fuels Geo Booth to leverage his decades of experience in the textile industry as a business coach. He's the founder and CEO of Major Sage Business Coaching and uses his passion to help B2B manufacturing operations find and retain great peopl…
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137 Your Best Self Is Closer Than You Think with Lisa McGuire
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10:28We're in the middle of a self-improvement epidemic. All you have to do is look at the number of personal development and self-improvement trainings, books, and podcasts to know that this idea of human potential is a goal for many. Join Lisa McGuire as she unpacks what we as humans require in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. There was a time when self-a…
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136 Fractional Executives: Creating Flexibility and Autonomy in Your Career with Jennifer Ternay
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40:05Today’s professionals are charting new courses in their careers, seeking flexibility, autonomy, and fulfillment. In this episode, we embark on a journey with Jennifer Ternay, an executive and business coach, strategic advisor, and speaker who is guiding others through the shifting tides of the corporate world. Jennifer shares her insights on the ri…
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135 The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being Your Own Boss with Lisa McGuire
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36:14Want more freedom and flexibility in your work life? Being your own boss might be the answer. In this episode, Lisa McGuire, a third-generation entrepreneur, discusses the pros and cons of being your own boss. She discusses the freedom and flexibility that come with running your own business, as well as the potential financial rewards and personal …
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134 Embrace the Rest Revolution: Overcome Burnout and Restore Well-Being with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
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38:23Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician who found herself in the midst of experiencing burnout. She was trying to save her sanity and stay in the work she was passionate about without feeling drained. Her research led her to discover the seven different types of rest that people can experience. Listen to this episo…
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133 Frame Your Narrative: Own Your Power to Create Your Best Life with Serena Sacks-Mandel
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35:12Lisa interviews Serena Sacks Mandel, the Global Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft for the education industry. Serena shares her empowering journey, emphasizing the importance of framing your own narrative and owning your power. From her early career at IBM and Walt Disney World to her transformative work in education technology at Microsoft, Se…
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132 Leverage the Power of the Subconscious Mind to Nurture Wellness with Dr. Ursula Lentine
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43:47In this episode, Lisa interviews Ursula Lentine, Doctor of Conscious Study, a licensed minister and a subconscious specialist, about her journey into helping clients find peace, clarity, and wellness. They discuss the impact of stress on our bodies, the importance of self-care, the power of the subconscious mind, and how trauma and beliefs from pas…
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131 Blind Spots, Side Hustles, and Unlocking Personal Potential with Jason Frazell
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48:37Join Lisa for a conversation with Jason Frazell, an executive coach, facilitator, and personal brand strategist, to dive into the world of side hustles, business growth, and personal development. Jason shares his wisdom on the challenges and rewards of starting a side hustle, the blind spots that leaders often have, and the importance of continuous…
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130 The Ultimate Inner Battle: How Love Conquers Fear with Lisa McGuire
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15:29In this episode, Lisa delves into the powerful concepts of fear versus love and their profound impact on our lives. She explores how fear often holds people back from making positive changes and pursuing their dreams, highlighting its prevalence in various aspects of society and its influence on our decisions. Through an engaging discussion, she en…
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129 Use Your Business Origin Stories to Create a Stand Out Brand with Amy Schutte
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40:42This amazing conversation is with Amy Schutte, who knows something about the magic of storytelling in business. With a dream of being a writer from a young age, Amy has leveraged this talent into building a 7-figure business coaching, PR, and brand-building company. It’s not only telling the stories; it’s also how you build them. They delve into th…
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128 Embrace Your Uniqueness: The Power of Human Design with Lisa McGuire
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14:11In this episode, Lisa delves into the value of using Human Design as a powerful tool for self-awareness and personal branding. Unlike traditional assessments, Human Design offers an energetic blueprint that uncovers who you were designed to be at your core. By understanding your Human Design chart, you can gain profound insights into your personali…
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127 How the Felt Sense Unlocks Answers with Charlie Savill
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43:59Are you feeling stuck or unsure of your true potential? Curious about your inner gifts and how they contribute to your impact and profits? In this enlightening episode, Lisa sits down with Charlie Savill to delve into the transformative power of the felt sense and how it can unlock your unique gifts and elevate your personal brand. Discover the imp…
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126 Commit to Growth: Live Out Your Big Leap Year with Gay Hendricks
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49:16In this episode, Lisa welcomes returning guest Gay Hendricks, renowned author of "The Big Leap," to discuss his latest book, "The Big Leap Year." They explore key themes such as surpassing one's happiness ceiling, using wonder as a superpower, taming the ego, and integrating intuition into decision-making. Gay shares practical advice and personal s…
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