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From Surviving to Thriving: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life | Pamela Cass
Ep 48 · Aug 14, 2026 · 41 min
What if the hardest moments in your life weren't meant to break you, but to wake you up? In this inspiring bonus episode of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with coach, speaker, author, podcast host, and cancer survivor Pamela Cass to discuss resilience, gratitude, and finding purpose after life's most difficult challenges. After surviving an abusive marriage, battling cancer, and overcoming burnout, Pamela shares how a simple daily gratitude practice transformed her perspective and helped her…
Success Isn’t Freedom Until You Learn to Lead Yourself | Regina Huber
Ep 47 · Aug 12, 2026 · 35 min
What if success isn't about achieving more, but becoming more? Many people spend years chasing promotions, financial success, and recognition, only to discover they still feel unfulfilled. In this episode of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with international leadership coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur Regina Huber to explore what it truly means to lead yourself before leading others. Regina shares how redefining success, developing self-leadership, and embracing both mindset and "hear…
From Lost to Purpose: How Faith, Discipline & Mindset Can Change Your Life | with CJ Moneyway
Ep 46 · Aug 5, 2026 · 36 min
What happens when you realize the life you're living isn't the life you're meant to live? In episode 46 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with speaker, educator, author, podcast host, and messenger of hope, CJ Moneyway. CJ shares his personal journey from destructive habits, confusion, and living without direction to finding purpose through faith, discipline, and personal transformation. Through honest storytelling and powerful life lessons, he reminds us that no matter where you've been…
Why Mindset Matters More Than Strategy in Business | Carly Pepin
Ep 45 · Jul 31, 2026 · 43 min
What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy, what if it's your mindset? In episode 45 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with international speaker, consultant, leadership coach, and co-founder of West Coast Growth Advisors, Carly Pepin. For more than 15 years, Carly has helped business owners, executives, and leadership teams improve culture, strengthen leadership, increase profitability, and create sustainable growth. Together, they discuss: The 5 Pillars of…
Your Biggest Career Obstacle Isn’t Your Skills, It’s Self-Doubt | Courtney Intersimone
Ep 44 · Jul 29, 2026 · 42 min
What if the biggest thing holding you back in your career isn't a lack of talent, experience, or opportunity? What if it's self-doubt? In episode 44 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with executive coach and former corporate leader Courtney Intersimone to discuss leadership, confidence, career growth, imposter syndrome, executive presence, and what it really takes to reach the next level professionally. After spending 26 years working alongside senior executive leadership teams and high-…
The Question That Could Change Your Life Forever | Chris Woods
Ep 43 · Jul 24, 2026 · 46 min
What if one question could completely change the direction of your life? In this episode 43 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, author, and former Google executive Chris Woods for a conversation about leadership, fear, authenticity, mindset, gratitude, and discovering who you're truly meant to become. While building a successful career at Google and attending Harvard University, Chris experienced a life-threatening medical emergency cau…
The Side Hustle Mindset: Opportunities Are Everywhere | Bart Merrell
Ep 42 · Jul 22, 2026 · 51 min
What if the opportunity to change your life is already sitting right in front of you? In episode 42 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, author, and side hustle expert Bart Merrell to talk about entrepreneurship, financial freedom, mindset, AI, side hustles, and learning how to turn everyday experiences into streams of income. From becoming a dog trainer by accident to international business deals in Japan to turning one of life’s hardest moments, losing part of…
Why Most People Never Reach Their Full Potential | Alan Lazaros
Ep 41 · Jul 15, 2026 · 39 min
What if the life you’re building on the outside doesn’t match who you are on the inside? In episode 41 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and Alan Lazaros to talk about mindset, fear, self-belief, personal growth, leadership, relationships, and what it truly takes to reach your full potential. After surviving a life-changing car accident at 26 years old, Alan was forced to reevaluate everything he believed about success, fulfillment, and purpose. Although he had…
Fired at 63 and Nearly Broke, How David Nassief Became a Millionaire by 69
Ep 40 · Jul 8, 2026 · 43 min
What if losing your job later in life became the best thing that ever happened to you? In this powerful episode 40 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with financial educator and author David Nassief to discuss wealth, retirement, investing, financial mistakes, mindset, and why it’s never too late to change your financial future. After being fired at 63 years old, David realized he and his wife were dangerously close to running out of money in retirement. Instead of giving up, he rebuilt h…
From Coma to Comeback: How Dan MacQueen Rebuilt His Life After Brain Surgery
Ep 39 · Jul 3, 2026 · 32 min
What would you do if your entire life changed in just 24 hours? In this powerful episode 39 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with motivational speaker and brain injury survivor Dan MacQueen to discuss resilience, mindset, identity, recovery, and the mental strength required to rebuild your life after trauma. Dan shares the incredible story of collapsing in London after suffering dangerous pressure on his brain, waking up weeks later from a coma, and having to relearn how to walk, talk,…
The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck in Life and Business | Joanna Zhang
Ep 38 · Jul 1, 2026 · 41 min
What if the reason you feel stuck has nothing to do with strategy, and everything to do with alignment? In this powerful episode 38 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with award-winning entrepreneur Joanna Zhang to talk about success, burnout, entrepreneurship, spiritual awakening, leadership, and reconnecting with yourself. Joanna shares her journey from building successful businesses while secretly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unfulfilled to discovering that real growth starts…
How NLP Can Rewire Your Mind and Break the Patterns Holding You Back | Dr. Heidi Heron
Ep 37 · Jun 24, 2026 · 51 min
What if the biggest thing holding you back, isn’t your circumstances, but the story you keep repeating in your mind? In episode 37 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with coach, therapist, author, and NLP expert Dr. Heidi Heron for a deep conversation about mindset, human behavior, imposter syndrome, fear, self-doubt, and personal growth. For more than 25 years, Dr. Heidi Heron has helped people understand how unconscious beliefs and mental patterns shape the way they think, feel, and liv…
From Coma to Comeback: Shannon Michelle’s Story of Resilience
Ep 36 · Jun 17, 2026 · 47 min
What if your life changed in a single moment and you had to learn how to become yourself all over again? In this powerful episode 36 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with author, speaker, and trauma survivor Shannon Michelle for one of the most emotional and inspiring conversations on the podcast so far. After a devastating motorcycle accident on Pacific Coast Highway, Shannon was left in a coma for months with severe brain trauma and life-changing injuries. Doctors weren’t sure if she…
A Black Belt Mindset, Why Success Comes Down to Never Quitting | Chris Natzke
Ep 35 · Jun 10, 2026 · 51 min
What if success wasn’t about talent, but about refusing to quit? In episode 35 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Chris Natzke, 8th degree black belt, national Taekwondo champion, bestselling author, and life leadership coach who has spent over 50 years mastering discipline, mindset, and personal growth. His message is simple—but powerful: A black belt is just a white belt who never gave up.= In this episode, we break down: The real meaning of discipline vs. self-discipline Why most peop…
Red Flag or Green Flag, Part 2, Real Life, Real Decisions
Ep 34 · Jun 5, 2026 · 25 min
What if the small decisions you make every day are actually telling the truth about your life? In episode 34 of The Influence Exchange, we’re bringing back something interactive, Red Flag or Green Flag: Part 2. This isn’t about judging people. This isn’t about being perfect. This is about awareness. Because sometimes the things we normalize are the exact things holding us back. Here’s how it works: You’ll hear real-life scenarios across: Leadership, Money, Relationships, Mindset, Fri…
From Heartbreak to Healing, How Nikki Allen Turned Pain Into Purpose
Ep 33 · Jun 3, 2026 · 42 min
What if your heartbreak wasn’t the end, but the beginning of who you’re meant to become? In episode 33 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Nikki Allen, author, singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and creator, who shares a powerful and deeply honest story about love, identity, and healing. Her novel Love You, Hated You is inspired by real-life heartbreak and explores a question many people silently struggle with: Why do we stay in relationships we know aren’t good for us? In this conversation,…
From Ministry to the FBI, Eric Robinson on Faith, Pressure, and Purpose
Ep 32 · May 27, 2026 · 49 min
What if your calling took you from helping people spiritually to protecting them physically? In episode 32 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with former FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson, who shares his powerful and unconventional journey, from 12 years in Christian ministry to 24 years serving in the FBI. Eric opens up about why he left ministry, the unexpected stress that led to that decision, and how stepping into federal law enforcement changed his perspective on life, pressure, and hu…
Bonus Episode: Wealth Isn’t Just Money, It’s How You Think, Live, and Decide
Ep 31 · May 22, 2026 · 30 min
What if the way you think about money is the very thing holding you back from building real wealth? In episode 31 of The Influence Exchange, we break down a powerful truth that most people overlook, Wealth isn’t just about money, it’s about how you think, how you live, and the decisions you make every day. Because the reality is you can make more money and still feel broke. You can earn more and still feel stuck. Why? Because wealth isn’t built by income alone. It’s built through habits, mindset…
Rock Bottom to Purpose, How One Moment Can Change Everything | Steve Gamlin
Ep 30 · May 20, 2026 · 49 min
What if one of the lowest moments in your life was actually the turning point? In episode 30 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with speaker, author, and coach Steve Gamlin for a powerful and honest conversation about setbacks, loss, purpose, and rebuilding your life from the ground up. Steve shares the raw story of hitting rock bottom, facing debt, self-doubt, and one of the lowest points of his life including a moment hitting golf balls alone in a thunderstorm that unexpectedly changed…
You’re Not Broken, You’re Carrying Unhealed Trauma | Malisa Hepner
Ep 29 · May 13, 2026 · 47 min
What if the problem isn’t you, but the pain you’ve never had the space to process? In episode 29 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with trauma therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner for a powerful and deeply human conversation about trauma, overthinking, shame, and healing. Because the truth is, a lot of people walking around today don’t feel broken, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure why. And most of the time, it’s not because something is wrong with them. It’s because…
You’re Not Stuck, You’re Afraid of Being Judged | Robin Clare
Ep 28 · May 6, 2026 · 50 min
What if the real reason you’re not moving forward has nothing to do with your ability and everything to do with the fear of being judged? In episode 28 of The Influence Exchange, we dive into a conversation that hits deeper than most people are willing to admit, Fear of judgment. Not just from others, but the pressure, the expectations, and the self-doubt that quietly hold you back from showing up fully. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why fear of judgment is more powerful than failure How judgm…
Bonus Episode: Spending to Feel Better and What It’s Really Costing You.
Ep 27 · May 1, 2026 · 22 min
In episode 27 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. breaks down a pattern most people don’t talk about, emotional spending. This isn’t about budgeting apps, cutting up credit cards, or extreme saving. This is about understanding why we spend in the first place. Because the truth is most overspending isn’t about money. It’s about avoiding something deeper. In this episode, we explore: Why spending feels good in the moment, but doesn’t last The emotional cycle behind impulse purchases What you’re actual…
From Loss to Reinvention: How You Rebuild When Life Breaks You | Chanoa Inez
Ep 26 · Apr 29, 2026 · 34 min
What if the hardest moment in your life wasn’t the end, but the beginning of who you’re meant to become? In episode 26 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Chanoa Inez, who shares a powerful and deeply personal journey through loss, grief, and rebuilding her life from the inside out. After experiencing an unexpected and life-altering loss, Chanoa found herself navigating not just grief, but identity, purpose, and the relationship she had with herself. What followed wasn’t a quick fix. It w…
Danny Brassell: Why Storytelling Is the Secret to Leadership, Influence, and Growth
Ep 25 · Apr 22, 2026 · 40 min
In episode 25 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Danny Brassell, highly sought-after speaker, trainer, coach, co-founder of Well-Crafted Story, and author of more than 20 books including Leadership Begins with Motivation and Misfits and Crackpots. Danny has delivered presentations to more than 3,500 audiences worldwide, but what makes this conversation powerful is not just his experience, it’s his perspective on leadership, communication, motivation, and the real power of storytelling. I…
Kristen Crabtree: Remembering Who You Really Are
Ep 24 · Apr 15, 2026 · 42 min
In this deeply honest episode 24 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Kristen Crabtree, author of Be the You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been and creator of Paramour Paradox, to talk about identity, healing, truth, and the journey of becoming yourself again. Kristen shares how her work was born not from business plans or strategy, but from lived experience after surviving years of deep internal disconnection, including a 22-year psychologically abusive marriage. After leaving in a fog…
If It Is to Be, It Is Up to Me: Jay Setchell’s Story
Ep 23 · Apr 8, 2026 · 46 min
In this powerful episode 23 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Jay Setchell, a man whose life story is built on grit, faith, responsibility, and a refusal to quit. Jay was born and raised on a working farm, served in the Marine Corps, built ventures as an entrepreneur, worked in the corporate world, and carried one core belief through every season of life - never quit. Now in his mid-70s, mostly paralyzed, having survived multiple near-death experiences and endured 73 surgeries, Jay is s…
Listener Confessions: Let’s Talk About It
Ep 22 · Apr 1, 2026 · 19 min
In this community focused on episode 22 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. reads real, anonymous listener confessions, the kind of thoughts people carry quietly but rarely say out loud. Inside this episode, we unpack confessions like: I still check their social media, even though I know it doesn’t help me. I set a boundary and now I feel guilty. I miss them, but I don’t want them back. I’m afraid to outgrow my friends. I overthink every text I send. For each confession, we slow it down and explore:…
You Don’t Miss People, You Miss Who You Were With Them
Ep 21 · Mar 25, 2026 · 22 min
Have you ever missed someone, but also knew you didn’t actually want them back? You’re not trying to restart the relationship. You’re not reaching out. You’re not trying to rewind your life. But a memory hits, a song, a place, a random moment and suddenly you’re sitting there asking, “Why do I still feel this?” In episode 21 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. breaks down why that feeling can be so confusing, and why sometimes you’re not missing the person at all. You’re missing the version of you t…
Vacations Don’t Change Your Life, Experiences Do
Ep 20 · Mar 18, 2026 · 29 min
In episode 20, J.V. talks about why vacations often give relief but not transformation and why real growth comes from experiences that interrupt your routine and challenge how you see yourself. You can travel somewhere beautiful and come back the same person. Or you can do something small, unfamiliar, and come back thinking differently. This conversation explores the difference between escaping your life and expanding it, and how confidence, clarity, and direction often come from moments that fe…
Stop Saying No to Yourself Before Life Does
Ep 19 · Mar 11, 2026 · 26 min
How many opportunities have you quietly talked yourself out of? Not because someone rejected you, but because you assumed the answer before you ever tried. In episode 19, J.V. breaks down the subtle ways we hold ourselves back, the thoughts that sound logical, mature, and responsible, but slowly stop our growth. You don’t loudly sabotage yourself. You do it quietly I’m not ready yet I’ll do it later That’s probably not for me What if I mess it up Over time, those thoughts don’t protect you, they…
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