Purpose-Driven LeadershipFor Max Hansen, purpose-driven leadership is more than a phrase. It’s the foundation of Y Scouts, his retained executive search firm built to align soft skills with measurable results. After years in traditional recrui…
One Class, One Room, One Movement The conversation begins with a simple truth: one class can change a life, and one small room can spark a movement. Nicole started yoga at 12, earned a tech degree she never used, and bought her first studio in 2006…
Hawaii’s Paradox Hawaii sets the scene with its own paradox. On Molokai, 7,000 people share space with 85,000 deer. Life is rugged, quiet, and deeply connected to nature. Every road eventually ends at the ocean. That contrast between small is…
The Cost of Attention Without IdentityThe conversation begins with nerves and a confession: attention can warp people. That opens into a deeper point beneath every brand and viral clip—how fame can stretch your empathy or starve it. Joe Polis…
The Mountain Before the MetricsCraig DeMarco starts with a confession: the mountain came before the metrics. He’s not counting hikes to brag about fitness. Since 1988, Camelback has been his daily reset—a place to drop baggage and get q…
Turning the Immune System Into a Cancer-Fighting Ally: Inside Immunoscene’s Groundbreaking Work In a recent discussion, medical experts Dr. Matt Halpert, Dr. Dan Rubin, and Dr. Rafael Gonzalez shed light on a new frontier in cancer treatment&…
The Evolution of Reality Television: From Rescue 911 to Executive Leadership Reality television has transformed dramatically over the past three decades. What began as simple reenactment shows has evolved into a vast, multi-platform industry blendi…
Zombification in Real Life: How Influence Shapes Us When you hear the word zombification, horror movies might be the first thing that comes to mind. But according to Dr. Athena Aktipis—psychologist, professor at Arizona State University, and …
The Van Es Family: Love, Wellness, and Life in Transition The Van Es family recently pulled back the curtain on their lives in a heartfelt podcast episode, bringing together radio personality John Jay, his wife Blake, and their oldest son Jake. Wha…
From Strangers to Marriage Coaches: How The Freemans Are Transforming Relationships When Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman first met at LA Fitness, they couldn’t have imagined that years later, they’d be marriage coaches with nearly a million f…
Making Sense of ADHD: Meredith Jacobs on Turning Struggles Into Strengths Living with ADHD can feel like trying to piece together a puzzle that doesn’t quite fit—until suddenly, it does. That’s the transformation Meredith Jacobs e…
Inside the Van Es Family: A Conversation That’s Anything but Ordinary The Van Es family recently invited listeners into their home for a special podcast episode blending elements of their radio show with an intimate family conversation. In th…
The Modern Mother’s Dilemma: Finding Community in an Age of Isolation Modern motherhood is lonely. In her book Mother Fcked: The Anti-Perfectionist Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Chaos of Modern Motherhood*, Regina Steele calls …
The Extraordinary Journey of Mark Kerr: From Wrestling Champion to UFC Legend to Hollywood Story When you hear the name “The Smashing Machine,” combat sports fans know exactly who that refers to. Mark Kerr, one of the most dominant forc…
Rethinking Health: Lessons from the Certified Health Nut What if the key to healing isn’t found in a pill—but in the body’s own natural intelligence? That’s one of the central ideas explored in our latest conversation with …
On the Johnjay Van Es podcast, Walter Clarke shares a powerful mix of financial wisdom, personal grit, and his mission to help families manage wealth with purpose. Walter’s story starts back in 1995. A well-known car dealer named Lou Grubb ha…
Going from a minimum wage job to running a luxury sneaker brand with multiple locations isn’t something you hear about every day. But that’s exactly what Ryan Gazinski did with Guest List. His journey is a masterclass in hustle, patience…
In a world that moves quickly and often feels overwhelming, it’s easy to get stuck in stress, anxiety, or negative thinking. In this episode, we explore how to move from those heavy emotions into lighter, more beautiful states of peace, love, …