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  At just 19 years old, Jordan Agolli is taking the world by storm.  A business owner since the age of 14, he has run a successful company with 20 employees and is now a black belt and the owner of Teenage Entrepreneur.  Jordan believes that you are never too young and that it is never too late to start a business, and through his podcast and business he coaches people young and old along the entrepreneurial journey.

In today's episode, Val delves into some of the recent goings-on in her life.  She talks about everything from amazing chance occurrences that only happened because of the randomness of meeting strangers on social media, dogs and other distractions, and discusses an upcoming meet-up for Valiants.

  JP grew up outside a farm town, taught himself how to program, and launched a half dozen businesses that “failed quite successfully” before later launching an incredibly successful business.  Not just a brilliant entrepreneur, JP is also an author and a podcaster.  He speaks about the mistakes he learned along the way in his businesses, how to differentiate yourself form others in the market, why he firmly believes in the value of having a mentor and a coach (no matter what you do for a living!) and why most people go about marketing wrong.

  JP grew up outside a farm town, taught himself how to program, and launched a half dozen businesses that “failed quite successfully” before later launching an incredibly successful business.  Not just a brilliant entrepreneur, JP is also an author and a podcaster.  He speaks about the mistakes he learned along the way in his businesses, how to differentiate yourself form others in the market, why he firmly believes in the value of having a mentor and a coach (no matter what you do for a living!) and why most people go about marketing wrong.

  After studying politics in college, Joe Barnes decided to buck convention and play by his rules.  A hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, in today’s episode Joe gives practical advice on hypnotherapy and NLP techniques for everything from relieving anxiety to improving peak performance.  Joe is an author and started the “Screw the System” movement, which involves encouraging others to follow their dreams.  His tips and strategies do not apply just to someone who wants to break out of their current job path, but rather these techniques apply to anyone who wants to live the life of their dreams.

  Catherine Chinnock is a psychotherapist and trained art therapist.  Have you ever felt stressed out at your job?  If this, this is the episode for you!  In this interview, she talks about her background working in child welfare and with sex offenders, and how she now works as an art therapist and specializes in self care - something that EVERYONE needs to prioritize in their life!  We also talk about the differences between job burnout, moral injury, compassion fatigue, secondary PTSD, and vicarious trauma.

Catherine Chinnock is a psychotherapist and trained art therapist.  Have you ever felt stressed out at your job?  If this, this is the episode for you!  In this interview, she talks about her background working in child welfare and with sex offenders, and how she now works as an art therapist and specializes in self care - something that EVERYONE needs to prioritize in their life!  We also talk about the differences between job burnout, moral injury, compassion fatigue, secondary PTSD, and vicarious trauma.

  Whitney Miller is the 2012 Miss USA winner who is now an accomplished MMA fighter.  In today’s interview, Whitney talks about everything from the misconceptions about beauty pageants to how we can let go of negativity in our lives. Whitney believes in putting in the work to accomplish your goals, and that when you have fear in your life that is a sign that you need to be doing the thing you are scared of.

  Grant Cardone is a successful motivational speaker, author, and salesperson who believes that it’s unethical to follow a path where you are NOT using your full abilities and living a passionate, enthusiastic life.  He speaks about how he overcame adversity in his life and the one thing that truly catapulted his success, and how listeners can take charge of their own path to greatness starting now.  Grant offers actionable advice on how we can go after our goals and to attain massive success in all areas of our life.

  Grant Cardone is a successful motivational speaker, author, and salesperson who believes that it’s unethical to follow a path where you are NOT using your full abilities and living a passionate, enthusiastic life.  He speaks about how he overcame adversity in his life and the one thing that truly catapulted his success, and how listeners can take charge of their own path to greatness starting now.  Grant offers actionable advice on how we can go after our goals and to attain massive success in all areas of our life.

  A former probation officer, Daniel Chiteji is a stay at home dad and marketing consultant.  In todays interview we cover everything from how to hone in on your target audience to why EVERYONE has the chance to tell their story and to possibly monetize their message, whether they are a business owner or not.  Daniel shares specific strategies for Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and much more.

Amanda Mock is a single mother of two who went from almost losing her home to running not one but multiple successful online businesses in just a few years.  Amanda offers brilliant advice that can be applied not just to business owners, but we also talk about actionable advice about life and success.

  Amanda Mock is a single mother of two who went from almost losing her home to running not one but multiple successful online businesses in just a few years.  Amanda offers brilliant advice that can be applied not just to business owners, but we also talk about actionable advice about life and success.

  In today’s episode, Val talks about some misconceptions about self-care - and why you are probably doing it all wrong.  She talks about empirically based strategies and provides specific techniques and exercises that you can use to address emotional injuries, and how to create your own personalized self-care plan that will actually work.

  Paul Gilmartin is a comedian, television personality who is often known best for being the longtime host of the show “Dinner and a Movie”, and most recently is the host of the hit podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour.  This episode is a mix of comedy and serious topics, as we go deep and discuss everything from mental illness, overcoming fear of stage fright, addiction, and interpersonal relationships.

  Paul Gilmartin is a comedian, television personality who is often known best for being the longtime host of the show “Dinner and a Movie”, and most recently is the host of the hit podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour.  This episode is a mix of comedy and serious topics, as we go deep and discuss everything from mental illness, overcoming fear of stage fright, addiction, and interpersonal relationships.

  In today’s solo episode, Val shares The Secret To Life.  Yes - really!  This is a simple, yet remarkably effective technique that will radically change your life, if you choose to implement it with fidelity.  Listen to learn more about how you can curb negatively, overcome fear, and find happiness - all with one simple exercise.

Charlie Gilkey has a background in the Army, is earning his PhD in philosophy, and is passionate about helping others become their most efficient, productive selves.  He speaks about how our problem does not lie in time management issues, as many people think, but rather with priority management and energy management.  In today’s episode you will learn incredible, actionable tips that will change your life ranging from the STAR method, the “weirdo syndrome”, and many more.

Charlie Gilkey has a background in the Army, is earning his PhD in philosophy, and is passionate about helping others become their most efficient, productive selves.  He speaks about how our problem does not lie in time management issues, as many people think, but rather with priority management and energy management.  In today’s episode you will learn incredible, actionable tips that will change your life ranging from the STAR method, the “weirdo syndrome”, and many more.  

Julie left her job as an educator to follow her calling as a communication coach and environmental consultant.  In today’s interview, she offers some unique ideas on how we can enhance our life by utilizing self-talk to change our view of ourself, implementing environment therapy, and other unique and scientifically proven strategies to lead happier and more fulfilled lives.