At 40, Marcus Aurelius Anderson was paralyzed from the neck down and, in his own words, suicidal. What finally moved him wasn't willpower, it was surrender.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Marcus Aurelius Anderson — Army veteran, author, speaker, and CEO of Catalyst International — to talk about the four months he spent fighting his own paralysis before he finally stopped resisting it. They dig into why adversity only shows its "gift" in hindsight, the difference between patience and hesitation, and why most leaders are the actual bottleneck in their own business.

Marcus also breaks down two tools he uses with clients to stay regulated under real pressure: the "Hungry Judge" bias (how sleep, blood sugar, and fatigue quietly warp your decisions) and the parachute breath, a 30-second reset for people who don't have five minutes for box breathing. It's the Lion and Lamb methodology in action, the strength to keep pushing, paired with the humility to know when to let go.

Marcus is the author of the new book Acta Non Verba ("actions, not words") and host of the Acta Non Verba podcast. Find him at marcusaureliusanderson.com.

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Your body knows if a room is safe before your brain even understands why. If you don't know what to do with that signal, it doesn't just disappear, it gets handed to the people who love you most.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Sara Hartley, ADHD and nervous system regulation coach and children's book author, to unpack the hidden physical sequence that happens in your body in the seconds before you snap, and the exact tool she built to interrupt it in under 60 seconds.

It's the Lion and Lamb methodology in real time: the strength to lead and perform at a high level, paired with the humility to stop, name what's happening in your body, and choose a response instead of a reaction.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why the people you love most usually get the worst of your dysregulation, and it's not because you don't love them The physical "sword and shield" sensation Stephen felt every time he was triggered, before he had a name for it The difference between fight, flight, freeze and fawn, and why some people fully disassociate and don't remember what happened The ALIGN method: the 5-step, under-60-second tool for shifting from reaction to response Why high-capacity leaders are so good at hiding dysfunction, and what it's actually costing them Why "you're not set in your ways, you're choosing to stay in your way"

Episode Highlights:

0:00 Trailer
1:09 Welcome & meet Sara Hartley
4:36 Understanding triggers & dysregulation
22:20 The ALIGN Method: reaction to response in 60 seconds
28:01 Breaking patterns you've carried for decades
36:37 Sara's story: ADHD, burnout & Lyme disease
46:14 Why leaders hide dysfunction
58:22 Reframing ADHD as a superpower
1:01:40 Parenting & regulating at home
1:12:43 Sara's free tools, quiz & where to find her
1:16:37 Rapid fire round

Connect with Sara Hartley:
Website (free ALIGN resources, quiz & children's books): saralouishartley.com
Instagram: @saralouishartley

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Website: stephenscoggins.com
Instagram: instagram.com/stephen_scoggins
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins

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Most people are chasing visibility while their credibility quietly runs out, and that gap once cost Dana Flanagan's entire team their paycheck.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Dana Flanagan, a real estate authority turned media strategist and founder of The Authority Architects, to unpack the real difference between being seen and being trusted. Dana shares the business partner whose visibility hid the fact he had no money, and the near-fatal car accident that later collapsed her timeline on everything else. It's the Lion and Lamb methodology in action, the conviction to walk away from a business built on facade, paired with the humility to drop the performer mask and lead from real service.

We Unpack: 

Why visibility without credibility cost her entire team their paycheck The moment "guru worship" started dying, and why that's a good thing How to niche down without losing business, and whether you can go too niche The "John Doe" method for writing copy that actually converts Why referrals and in-person trust beat advertising every time How to know if you or your content are actually ready for the spotlight The car accident that taught her "time is precious, do it now"

Connect with Dana Flanagan: Burnout to Brilliance (book waitlist): Work with Dana (The Authority Architects): https://danaflanagan.com

Connect with Stephen Scoggins: Website: https://stephenscoggins.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins

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Leaders who do deep soul-level work outperform everyone else by 20 to 1, and Joel Puthoff found his way into that number the hard way: sleeping in his car for a week just to make payroll.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Joel Puthoff, CEO and co-founder of Linxy and author of Capability Fuel, to talk about what actually separates leaders who build lasting capacity from those who just borrow it. Joel shares the season he nearly broke himself trying to keep his team paid, the reframe that got him through it, and the philosophy he's built out of it since: choose your hard, or hard will choose you.

It's the Lion and Lamb methodology in action, the strength to keep building through the hardest seasons, paired with the humility to let those seasons actually change you.

In this episode:

The real story behind Joel sleeping in his car to make payroll, and why he calls it gratitude, not shame The difference between building capacity and borrowing it Why "choose your hard, or hard will choose you" should be your operating philosophy The study showing soul-level leaders outperform everyone else 20 to 1 How Stephen turned $4.68 into $468, and what it taught him about sacrifice The shift from performance to authenticity, and why Stephen calls it "truly magnetic" How Linxy is using technology to bring people back into real, in-person connection

About Joel Puthoff: CEO and co-founder of Linxy, an app helping people make real, in-person connections at events and venues. He's also the author of Capability Fuel and co-host of the podcast Currents of Consciousness.
Connect with Joel: linkedin.com/in/joelputhoff | Capability Fuel on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/0578864622

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95% of people believe they're completely self-aware. Only 10% actually are, and that gap nearly cost this week's guest his business, his family, and his sanity.

On this episode of One Part Lion, One Part Lamb, Stephen sits down with Lucas Sherraden, pastor turned real estate leader turned author of The Uncaged Leader, to unpack the hidden programming running underneath every decision we make. Lucas shares the moment his eighth-grade daughter's question exposed what was really driving his near-collapse in 2008, and the framework he now teaches leaders to help them see what they can't see in themselves.

Together, they dig into why "the market" is almost never the real problem, how our own preferences quietly make decisions for us before we're even aware of it, and why the question "who must I become" matters more than "what must I do." It's the Lion and Lamb methodology in action: the strength to lead boldly, paired with the humility to actually look inward.

In this episode, we unpack: 
— The Harvard study on self-awareness that should unsettle every leader
— The basketball gym moment that changed how Lucas saw his own business
— The 5-second formula for practicing the pause before you react
— The leadership archetypes keeping high-performers caged
— How Lucas took a Kansas City brokerage from #6 to #1 in two years

Lucas Sherraden is the author of The Uncaged Leader and a former pastor turned real estate leadership coach. Learn more here.

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George Rivera built a multiple nine-figure business empire, and quietly trained his own son to stop asking him for anything along the way. The world saw the revenue, the exits, the team of 40. What it didn't see was a father who missed 39 of his own son's 40 basketball games, a deathbed confession that became a life sentence, and a business built on a design flaw he didn't know how to name.

Stephen Scoggins sits down with George Rivera, a 31-year entrepreneur, founder of the Buy Back Your Time formula, and creator of Founder Dad Dinners, a table where cash-rich, time-poor founders finally take off the mask. George shares the moment he had to decide whether to burn his company down or sell it, the formula he used to buy back his time without losing his edge, and why leading by outcome instead of task changed everything about how he builds teams. His son Leo, host of his own interview podcast, joins the second half of the conversation to talk about presence, confidence, and his goal of helping 50 kids find their voice.

This episode is about what happens when the business you built to provide for your family quietly starts costing you the family itself, and what it actually takes to buy your time, and your presence back.

Connect with George Rivera: Founder Dad Dinners  | Instagram

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He believed the mirror told him the truth about who he is, until a mentor showed him it only reflects intentions, not actions. That one idea unravels into a story about intensity, insecurity, and a marriage he nearly let his own "strength" wreck.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Tyler Dickerhoof, bestselling author of The Things We Hide and founder of a leadership movement that's impacted more than 200,000 people. Together they dig into the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, why guilt and shame are not the same thing, and why the goal of personal growth was never to "overcome" your insecurities, it's to recognize them faster.

You'll hear: 

Why "the mirror is a liar" and what actually tells you the truth about how you're showing up The four walls almost every leader hides behind: intensity, insensitivity, inactivity, and isolation The real difference between healthy vulnerability and oversharing that just burdens someone else The single scariest question a leader can ask their team, and why it works Why most people's core insecurity was planted somewhere between the ages of 8 and 14

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 Grab Tyler's book, The Things We Hide, wherever books are sold, and learn more about his work at TylerDickerhoof.com 

This week's episode is a mashup of some of the most talked-about moments from recent conversations on One Part Lion One Part Lamb.

Host Stephen Scoggins sits down with four guests — Chris Sain, Dana Grant, Adetayo Ibijemilusi, and Buddy Clay — for a collection of stories and hard truths our audience couldn't stop sharing.

Chris Sain opens up about staying grounded when nobody knows your name yet, and the simple rule that keeps rewarding yourself from becoming a distraction.

Dana Grant explains what grace really means, and why healing requires integrating every version of yourself rather than editing them out.

Adetayo Ibijemilusi shares what it was like to have a college degree and three certifications and still be driving for Uber Eats at 2am, and the mentor who told him his struggle was temporary.

Buddy Clay talks about the book that changed how he sees ego, and why celebrating someone else's success is the fastest way to let go of your own.

Together, these conversations return to the same idea at the heart of the show: you can't become a mature lion and a mature lamb while arrogance, ignorance, impatience, fear, or insecurity are still running the show.

For more from Stephen Scoggins, visit stephenscoggins.com.

 

A note that said "sorry, mom." A voice that said "it's not your time." That's where this conversation starts.

My guest today is Tayo Lusi — founder of the 1% University, where he teaches AWS Cloud Engineering, personal branding, and sales to help people escape the 9-to-5 and build six-figure consulting businesses. But before any of that, Adetayo survived a suicide attempt, dropped out of college, and drove Uber Eats at 2am with a degree and three certifications and nothing to show for them.

We talk about the moment his mentor saw something in him he couldn't see in himself. About the word "leverage" and how it rearranged everything he thought he knew about wealth. About scaling a business from $45K to $489K a year — and eventually to $200-300K a month at a 74% profit margin — not by hustling harder, but by getting aligned before he tried to accelerate.

This one goes to some real places: shame, faith, the wrong game we're all taught to play, and what it costs to walk away from it.

What we get into: 

Why "go to school, get a job" might be the wrong game, and how to tell The one word wealthy people live by that almost nobody teaches you How to actually choose a mentor — and the difference between vibes and proof Why alignment has to come before acceleration, in business and in life The word he received that stopped him cold: "I've called you to be a David, but you've been leading like a Saul" Why AI isn't taking jobs — it's exposing who refused to learn How to job stack the right way, ethically, to multiply your income

If you've ever felt the weight of a life that looks fine on paper but doesn't feel true, this conversation is for YOU.

Connect with Tayo Lusi: Instagram: instagram.com/tayolusi LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tayoibijemilusi Website: apexedu.io

Follow me: stephenscoggins.com | @stephen_scoggins

One Part Lion, One Part Lamb.

She spent years building a record-breaking, multi-million dollar business while the man she trusted most was quietly poisoning her. The world saw the awards, the income, the beautiful home. What it didn't see was 80 pounds of unprocessed grief, a staph infection eating away her legs, and a truth she wasn't allowed to say out loud. What she rebuilt after that truth finally broke open will change how you think about faith, ego, and what you're actually carrying for other people.

Dana Grant is the bestselling author of Truth Within the Lie and co-founder of Cauliflower Foods, where she set unbreakable sales records and built a multi-million dollar business — all while privately battling addiction, medical betrayal, and a marriage built on a hidden truth. After her world collapsed in public, she did the deepest healing work of her life, rebuilt her relationship with her daughters, and now teaches leaders how to operate from soul instead of ego.

This conversation is about what happens when the life you built on the outside stops matching what's true on the inside, and what it actually takes to let the mask down.

In this episode:

Why so many faith-led leaders perform integrity instead of living it, and how to spot it in yourself The difference between being married to the process and married to the outcome How imposter syndrome can build a record-breaking business and still leave you feeling like a fraud Why self-sabotage is often anger at yourself wearing someone else's name The real difference between ego and soul, and why most leaders confuse the two Why you don't need anyone else's blueprint, only your own How to rebuild trust with the people you love after years of hiding the truth

Connect with Dana Grant:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/

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What does it actually cost to win at work while slowly losing everything that matters most?

I've been sitting with that question since this conversation ended. My guest today, Josh Kosnick, was at the absolute peak of his career, leading a firm of 250 people, hitting every metric, checking every box, and in one morning at a Marriott, it was gone. A fabricated lawsuit from someone he mentored. A company he loved that chose the easy way out. And a drive home where he had to pull over and fall apart in a parking lot because his whole world had just collapsed.

But here's what got me. It wasn't the betrayal that broke him open. It was going down to his basement months later, opening boxes of trophies and accolades, and realizing, none of it meant anything. His marriage, his kids, his faith, his health, all still intact. Everything else? Just stuff.

That moment is where the LQ Blueprint was born. And honestly, this framework might be the most practical, honest roadmap for high-achieving men that I've ever heard laid out in a single conversation.

We go deep on why your priorities are probably in the wrong order, what it really means to lead yourself before you lead anyone else, the difference between being kind and being nice, why vulnerability isn't weakness, it's actually your strongest leadership tool, and the question that stopped me cold: are you chasing your wife the way you're chasing your goals? I PROMISE you, you need to hear Josh's story.

Listen all the way through. The framework at the end alone is worth it.

Connect with Josh Kosnick:

Book: The Kairos Code, Amazon & Barnes & Noble

Website: https://joshkosnick.com/

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He was 33, healthy, building a mental health company from scratch, and a routine mole check came back stage three cancer. Four years later, it came back stage four. What he built in the middle of that will change how you think about leadership, faith, and what you're actually standing on.

Buddy Clay is the founder of New Hope Institute, a multi-seven-figure mental health and addiction recovery organization, and he built it while battling cancer twice, delivering his daughter on his kitchen floor two weeks before opening his doors, and learning to lead a team through the most vulnerable season of his life. After corporate norms, health crises, and moments of pure overwhelm, he chose to stop performing and start leading from the truth of his story.

This conversation is about what it actually looks like to lead through the fire, build with faith, and come out on the other side more whole than when you went in.

If you're scaling a business while carrying something heavy, wondering if your team can survive without you, or just trying to stay anchored when nothing feels stable, this one is going to shift something in you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why minimizing your first crisis almost guarantees a bigger one, and what to do differently when the storm first hits How a stage four cancer diagnosis forced Buddy to stop being the bottleneck and finally build a team that runs without him The difference between motivational speaking and real authority, and why the people you lead can always tell which one you are What stress does to cancer, cortisol, and your company at the same time, and why "pushing through" is often the most dangerous choice Why identity isn't something you find, it's something you surrender to, and how crisis strips away the performance to reveal who you actually are How to show up for your team when you don't have the answers, don't have the energy, and aren't sure of the outcome The three steps Buddy uses to lead through any crisis: authenticity, boundaries, and building the foundation before the storm arrives

Connect with Buddy Clay: Website: buddyclay.com

Follow Stephen Scoggins: Website: stephenscoggins.com Instagram & TikTok: @stephen_scoggins

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She asked his credit score on the first date. He showed up thinking it was a date, she showed up with a five-year plan. What happened next built an empire.

Dedric and Krystal Polite are the husband-and-wife real estate powerhouse and stars of the hit show 50/50 Flip. After corporate layoffs, betrayal from business partners, and building from nothing, they turned their relationship into a multi-million dollar brand, without losing their marriage in the process.

This conversation is about what it actually looks like to be equally yoked, build with intention, and create something that outlives you.

In this episode:

Why Krystal made entrepreneurship a non-negotiable on the very first date How a layoff two months into dating became the turning point that launched their first business Why most people stay stuck — and it's not strategy How paying for mentorship collapses a 10-year learning curve to 6 months How they define clear roles without stepping on each other as partners or spouses Why Dedric says "the inner me is the enemy" — and how personal development unlocks every level of business growth What it really takes to build a legacy that outlives you

If you're building alongside a partner, battling the fear of investing in yourself, or wondering if your business can survive your relationship, this one will shift something in you.

Connect with Dedric & Krystal: Instagram: @bepoliteproperties | Website: www.dedricandkrystal.com

Follow Stephen Scoggins: Instagram: @stephen_scoggins | Website: stephenscoggins.com

Chris Sain built a million-subscriber community and retired at 37, starting with just $250 a month. No inheritance. No silver spoon.

Just consistency, faith, and a refusal to run in the victim Olympics.

In this episode, Stephen and Chris go beyond the tactics and into the real conversation behind wealth, the mindset traps, the biblical principles, the emotional discipline required, and why being generous can sometimes do more harm than good.

What you'll take away:

- Why 80% of pro athletes go broke 3–5 years after their playing career ends

- How to start building real wealth with whatever you have right now

- The asset classes Chris is investing in for the next 5 years (AI, quantum computing & more)

- The dangerous downside of generosity nobody talks about

- Why stewardship always has to come before abundance

Find Chris: chrissain.com | @chris_sain

Find Stephen: stephenscoggins.com | @stephen_scoggins

What if everything you've achieved is still leaving you empty, and it has nothing to do with mindset?

MJ Gordon is a world-class strategist and performance coach who has worked with Super Bowls, Adidas, and elite executives worldwide. After nearly losing her marriage, burning out her adrenals, and discovering she was autistic and ADHD, she found the missing piece that no one in the high-performance space was talking about: your nervous system runs the show, not your mindset.

Today, she helps high performers, business owners, and leaders finally regulate their physiology so they can access real flow, presence, and fulfillment. without blowing up their health or relationships in the process.

If you're winning on paper but losing on the inside, this one is going to change the game for you.

🧠 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Why nervous system dysregulation, not lack of discipline, is the real reason high achievers hit the wall

✅ The difference between rest and recovery, and why scrolling your phone is not either

✅ How neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD) shows up in entrepreneurs, and why it's actually a superpower with the right system

✅ What adrenal fatigue actually does to your cortisol, drive, and relationships

✅ How MJ and her husband nearly divorced, and the physiological system that saved their marriage

✅ Why your sympathetic nervous system is destroying your vision and blocking your flow state

✅ The "progressive flow" framework: how to structure your day around brainwave cycles instead of willpower

✅ How to separate your identity from your performance, and finally feel safe in your own skin

📲 SUBSCRIBE:  @LionLambWithStephen  |  @Stephen_Scoggins 

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-part-lion-one-part-lamb-with-stephen-scoggins/id1557786484

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Connect with MJ Gordon

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marinjayden/featured

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinjayden/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinjayden/

Website: https://www.mj-gordon.com/

🚀 FREE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE WITH STEPHEN Want to go deeper? Join Stephen's FREE live virtual experience and get the tools to rise, lead, and last. 👉 https://resources.onepartliononepartlamb.com/5CrticaltoBuild?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

0:00 – Intro: What happens when success feels hollow

2:00 – MJ's story: Beachfront Hawaii, high achievement, and a husband who said "I want a divorce"

6:00 – Why high performers' nervous systems are completely dysregulated

11:00 – Parasympathetic vs. sympathetic: the science of presence practices

15:00 – Neurodivergence explained: why entrepreneurs aren't neurotypical

18:00 – Physiology over mindset: when positive thinking stops working

22:00 – Homeostasis, identity, and why chaos feels "safe"

25:00 – Breathwork and the brain: how to stop a survival spiral in real time

29:00 – MJ's burnout story: zero cortisol, ADHD diagnosis, and getting her life back

36:00 – The Level Up System: biomarker testing, progressive flows, and recovery strategy

40:00 – Rest vs. recovery: why your phone is wrecking your nervous system

44:00 – Flow state, dopamine loops, and the entrepreneur's "busy work" trap

48:00 – Marriage, forgiveness, and using ClickUp for relationship guardrails

53:00 – The 5 constraints: arrogance, ignorance, fear, impatience, insecurity

56:00 – MJ's app, free audit, and who the Level Up System is built for

58:00 – What the world needs to hear about caregivers and first responders

1:02:00 – The oxygen mask principle: you can't pour from an empty tank

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What happens when you've built the career, hit the numbers, and still feel completely empty inside?

Kristy Kuhl was a top medical device sales executive, platinum handcuffs, big paychecks, and a soul that was running on empty. She walked away from all of it to find out who she actually was. Today, she coaches some of the most elite executives and entrepreneurs in the world, and she's bringing everything she learned into this conversation.

If you're a high achiever who's winning on paper but losing meaning in the process, this one's for YOU.

🧠 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Why "success without fulfillment" is the ultimate failure, and how to recognize it before burnout forces the decision

✅ The difference between physical burnout and soul burnout (and why nobody talks about the second one)

✅ How your nervous system sabotages your next level, and how to raise your internal thermostat

✅ How to operationalize your core values so misalignment shows up as data, not a breakdown

✅ The personal & professional scorecard system that replaces anxiety with daily direction

➡️ SUBSCRIBE:  @LionLambWithStephen   @Stephen_Scoggins 

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-part-lion-one-part-lamb-with-stephen-scoggins/id1557786484

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GS73Oo2UY9FcGvBS1ahm7

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

3:23 – The journey to fulfillment

20:30 – Using alter egos

37: 00 – Designing your life to show your core values

40: 00 – When it's time to rise and grow, your nervous system is going to keep your 53:30 – Fear will keep you

1:06:00 – Scaling peace through data and scorecards

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LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins

Connect with Kristy Kuhls:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristy_kuhl/featured

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy_kuhl/

Website: https://kristykuhl.com/

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🚀 FREE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE WITH STEPHEN

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What does it take to break the cycle your family handed you, and build something they never could have imagined?

Dr. Bobby Grossi didn't come from money. His dad left when he was young. He was voted least likely to succeed. He flunked out of dental school. He almost lost his home, his marriage, and everything he'd fought to build.

And then, he chose differently.

Today, Dr. Bobby Grossi has built one of the largest dental practices in Michigan, completed a full IRONMAN triathlon, coaches dentists and business owners to scale and exit, and lives by one unshakable truth: Destiny is NOT hereditary.

🧠 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Why your results are a direct reflection of YOU, and how to stop the blame cycle for good

✅ The $200K investment that returned $1.6M in one year and the mindset shift that made it possible

✅ How to redefine INCOME, it's not what you think (and this one concept changes everything)

✅ The one question every leader is too afraid to ask their team, and why it's the most powerful one

✅ What completing an IRONMAN taught him about commitment, fear, and finishing what you start

✅ How to make your team, clients & family feel seen, heard, and valued, without spending a dime

⏱️ TOP TIMESTAMPS:

02:30 — Where Commitment Was Born: Growing Up Without a Father

09:23 — Rock Bottom: Flunking Out & Losing Everything

15:17 — The $200K Bet That Changed His Business Forever

22:10 — The Leadership Question Nobody Wants to Ask

36:33 — IRONMAN Mindset: Your Body Won't Quit — Your Mind Will

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You don't have a strategy problem. You have a leadership problem.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with elite operator and leadership expert Mick Hunt to expose the hidden ceiling that keeps most entrepreneurs stuck, and the inner work required to break through it.

Your business will only grow as deep as your inner world. If you're scaling revenue but shrinking as a human, this conversation is for you.

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR

- Entrepreneurs grinding hard but not growing

- Leaders dealing with burnout, distraction, or overwhelm

- High performers who feel empty despite external success

- Founders ready to make the shift from operator to true CEO

🔑 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

- Why ego and busyness are your biggest leadership threats

- How to lead with presence instead of an open-door policy

- The delegation framework that creates real freedom

- Why emotional intelligence is the #1 leadership skill in 2026

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

05:30 – Evolving leadership standards

09:50 – The power of strategy and depth

24:48 – Presence OVER open-door policy

27:17 – Delegation and growth

38:53 – Knowing yourself makes it easy to become the leader

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Connect with Mick Hunt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged

Share this with a leader who's scaling the business but losing themselves in the process.

He built millions. He influenced campaigns. He "made it." …And still almost lost everything that mattered.

In this powerful conversation, Kurt Luidhardt shares a conversation with Stephen Scoggins, to reveal the real story behind his success, the grind, the burnout, the identity crisis, and the wake-up call that changed everything.

From sleeping in cars chasing opportunities, to discovering why success without purpose feels empty, to revealing the exact marketing framework that attracts aligned customers at scale. If you want to grow without losing your soul, DON'T SKIP THIS.

Key takeaway: You don't need more success. You need alignment. 🔥

➡️ SUBSCRIBE:  @LionLambWithStephen   @Stephen_Scoggins 

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07:00 – Sleeping in cars & chasing opportunity

10:30 – Losing the spark

13:30 – Identity in success

18:40 – The wake-up call that changed everything

41:20 – Taking a stand to increase enterprise value

54:20 – How to build conviction without building arrogance

1:02:00 – The 5 P's of marketing Send this to someone building something big, but quietly struggling inside.

He went from bankruptcy to building a $1B company.

The secret wasn't strategy. David Meltzer is a world-renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most sought-after business coaches on the planet. As the former CEO of the most notable sports agency in the world, he's advised athletes, executives, and founders, and rebuilt his entire life after losing everything. Now he teaches others how to lead from the inside out.

In this conversation with host Stephen Scoggins, David gets unfiltered about identity collapse, the trap of hustle culture, and why the leaders who last are the ones who become whole.

What you'll learn:

- Why hustle culture burns you out, and what actually replaces it

- How to stop tying your worth to money, status, or validation

- The difference between discipline and devotion

- How truth becomes your best filter for partnerships and relationships

- The mindset shift that creates clarity, confidence, and real alignment

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Pre-order David Meltzer's "Don't Do Business with Dicks" → https://dontdobusinesswithdicks.com

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02:40 – Why Telling the Truth Sets You Free (and Filters Your Circle)

05:23 – Authenticity vs Essence

06:25 – Turning criticism into attraction and momentum.

08:50 – The Identity Shift: "I AM" vs External Validation

11:42 – Hustle Culture vs Alignment Culture

14:01 – Discipline vs Devotion

18:40 - Trust Everyone… But Vet Them

24:47 – Foolproof template to make millions of dollars

💬 If this episode resonates with you, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE it with someone who's building something big but knows something deeper is missing.

 

Most entrepreneurs say they want to sell their company someday. But very few are actually preparing for that moment.

 

In this raw and insightful conversation, Stephen sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and founder advisor Troy Hoffman to unpack the realities behind scaling a business, preparing for an exit, and becoming the kind of leader who can actually sustain success.

 

Troy shares lessons from years of helping burned-out founders reposition their companies for massive exits, while also revealing the painful truths that most entrepreneurs learn too late. Along with Stephen, he also dive into why success can create blind spots, why most entrepreneurs resist learning what they don't know, and how surrounding yourself with powerful mentors and masterminds can radically accelerate your growth.

 

If you're building a company, dreaming of an exit, or trying to lead with both impact and integrity, this episode delivers hard-earned wisdom that every founder needs to hear.

 

"High-level people don't come with questions. They come with the attitude: Show me what I don't know."

 

Discussed on this episode:

2:07 — Ego-driven vs heart-led entrepreneurs

6:20 — "Is this mine to carry?"

10:14 — The five constraints that hold entrepreneurs back

20:30 — Building a scalable system for entrepreneurs

26:35 — Three lessons every entrepreneur should learn early

 

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, rate, and share it with another entrepreneur who needs to hear these lessons.

Connect with Troy Hoffman

 

Learn more about Troy's work helping founders scale and exit:

 

Instagram: @hoffmantroy

 

Website: https://fndrs.io/

One Part Lion, One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins

Guest: Jake Hamilton

 

Everything is on the table in this unfiltered, live conversation from Create Conference 2026.

In this episode, Stephen Scoggins sits down with men's mentor Jake Hamilton for one of the rawest, confronting, and hope-filled conversations we've ever released.

 

This isn't hype.

This isn't "5 steps to a better marriage."

This is a wake-up call.

 

Discussed on this episode:

5:17 – Jake shares his journey and reveals the why behind the work he is doing

15:52 – Are you going to be present to this moment of your life?

18:24 – From drift to authenticity

23:52 – We need external validation because we do not have internal identity

27:00 – What most men get wrong about their marriage

38:22 – Authenticity leads to authority

40:27 – Marriage is the greatest image bearer of God on Earth

46:00 – Just be honest and pay the cost: Honesty destroys ego. 

 

Is there something in the timestamp that is causing you to pause? Then start there.

Share this with someone you think needs to hear it. 

 

Get in touch with Jake Hamilton on socials @thejakehamilton

This episode is a powerful compilation of conversations exploring one central question: What happens when AI becomes the gatekeeper of opportunity?

 

The marketplace is changing faster than most people are willing to admit. Consumers aren't just Googling anymore, they're asking AI. And if AI becomes the gatekeeper of recommendations, then your personal brand isn't optional… it's survival.

 

This compilation episode doesn't just discuss branding strategies. It challenges you to consider:

Who are you becoming in the process of building?

Are you grounded enough to lead in volatility?

Will AI reflect your values — or someone else's?

 

The AI wave is here. Will it amplify you — or replace you?

 

Get to know Stephen Scoggins more: https://stephenscoggins.com/

 

If you want to see the full episodes of the clips shown here, click the links below:

 

👉 The Personal Branding AI Blueprint No One's Talking About with Joseph Shalaby - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScRuYrT1oA&t=6s

👉 Where Emotional Intelligence meets Artificial Intelligence with Penny Zenker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb85CsoNKIA&t=89s

👉 What You Need to Know Now About Presence & AI with Casanova Brooks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKnv1Rhbxkk

 

What if the real problem isn't a lack of money — but a lack of stewardship?

This episode is a powerful collection of moments from last year centered on one core message:

It's not about how big your lifestyle becomes. It's about how effective it is.

If you're building a business, a nonprofit, a family, or a legacy — this  specialepisode will challenge you to lead with integrity, authenticity, and responsibility. Because the real question is:

Are you effective with what you've been given?

 

#FaithInTheMarketplace #ChristianLeadership #Stewardship #PurposeDrivenBusiness #KingdomImpact

 

Get to know Stephen Scoggins more: https://stephenscoggins.com/

 

If you want to see the full episodes of the clips shown here, click the links below:

 

👉 How One Child's Life Sparked a Hospital of Hope with Dr Iza Correll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsIvQu_m5vE

👉  When God Calls Us To Protect with Brittany Dunn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwQoTQHIcpY

👉  Why So Many Entrepreneurs Have Made Money But Lost Meaning with Ken Joslin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D58EWUhoClY

In this powerful compilation episode, we pull together some of the most honest, thought-provoking moments from multiple conversations. It weaves together clips from different seasons, revealing one unifying truth: the same refinement that shapes our spirit must also shape our body, our relationships, and the way we show up in the world.

Faith, health, relationships, emotional regulation, and purpose are not isolated lanes—they intersect constantly.

When we surrender fully, steward wisely, and heal intentionally, we don't just survive seasons of sacrifice—we emerge aligned, grounded, and unshakeable.

 

Get to know Stephen Scoggins more: https://stephenscoggins.com/

 

Refinement isn't punishment.

Presence isn't ego.

And peace isn't passive—it's learned.

 

🎧 Press play and discover why the work you've been avoiding may be the breakthrough you've been praying for.

 

If you want to see the full episodes of the clips shown here, click the links below:

 

👉 Conquer Your Adversity And Build a Life Worth Living with Setema Gali - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAOsQHYGMlM

👉  From Just Getting by to Peak Health Performance with Sara Estes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cC4-734jbY

👉  Health Hacks from an Elite Entrepreneur and Celebrity with Lorayne Michaels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hisWdAv2Ixw

 

This episode brings together some of the most honest moments across multiple conversations about leadership, money, faith, and personal growth. From struggling with scarcity even after financial wins, to realizing that businesses only grow as healthy as their leaders, this conversation goes deeper than tactics—it gets real.

 

You'll hear raw reflections on leadership mistakes, why humor builds trust, and how abundance is something you learn, not something you earn. The episode also breaks down a powerful framework for wealth—from making money, to managing it, to multiplying it, and finally using it for impact.

 

This isn't about hustle.

It's about stewardship.

 

Get to know Stephen Scoggins more: https://stephenscoggins.com/

 

Take one question from this conversation into your week: What am I building—and what is it building in me?

 

Want to hear the full episodes? Catch them here:

Here is How to Align to Your True Path to Success with Brian Covey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKfl8Ap2IJM

The Laughter Factor - Supercharge Your Success | Adam Christing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj5hJyhiv0Q

 

Invest Like a 9 Figure Founder | Justin Donald - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZI29MHO0C4

What happens when unimaginable loss meets unwavering obedience?

 

In this unforgettable episode, your host, Stephen Scoggins, sits down with Dr. Iza Correll, founder of OVI Children's Hospital, for a conversation that is raw, sacred, and impossible to forget. This episode pulls back the curtain on the realities most people never see. Together, they discuss the hidden dangers facing orphaned and institutionalized children, even within systems that appear ethical and well-funded. Dr. Iza explains why OVI Children's Hospital exists not just to treat illness, but to protect dignity, restore trust, and become a refuge for children who have experienced unimaginable trauma.

 

Woven throughout the conversation is a powerful redefinition of family. Dr. Iza opens up about adoption, infertility, and motherhood—revealing a life built entirely on chosen love. Her story dismantles the myth that biology defines belonging and offers a breathtaking picture of what happens when love is intentional, fierce, and unwavering.

 

Impact isn't only about money—it's about visibility, trust, and courage. A shared post. A sent link. A small yes.

 

Where to Learn More & Get Involved

🌍 Website: https://ovichildrenshospital.org/

📱 Social Platforms: OVI Children's Hospital

🎥 TEDx Talk: Search "Iza Correll – Why We Are Lonely" on YouTube

 

Don't just listen—participate.

Share this episode. Start a conversation. Tell someone Ovi's name.

Because sometimes the smallest act of obedience becomes the safest place a child has ever known.

 

Human trafficking doesn't always look like chains and shadows.

Sometimes it looks like a teenager sitting in class, a kid showing up at church, or a young person scrolling their phone at home.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Brittany Dunn, COO and co-founder of Safe House Project, to expose the realities of human trafficking hiding in plain sight and what it will actually take to stop it. This is not a conversation built on fear, but on clarity, courage, and responsibility.

What you'll hear may challenge your assumptions, but it will also equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a real difference—starting right where you are.

What did they talk about?

 

Trafficking Hides in Plain Sight

Leadership Starts With Showing Up

What to Look For: Signs That Should Raise Concern

The Butterfly Effect: Small Actions, Massive Change

 

🚨 Take Action Today

 

If something feels off—report it.

If you want to protect kids—get informed.

If you want to help end trafficking—don't wait.

 

👉 Report suspected trafficking:

SimplyReport.com (Available on iOS & Android)

 

👉 Learn more & support survivors:

SafeHouseProject.org

 

👉 Stay connected:

Follow Safe House Project on Instagram, Facebook, and X

This isn't about fear.

It's about responsibility.

It's about love in action.

 

🎧 Listen now. Share this episode. Be the person who doesn't look away.

 

Financial Freedom Isn't Just About Money — It's About Lifestyle and Impact

 

This episode dives deep into the intersection of financial freedom, stewardship, and living a life aligned with your values. Justin takes us through his journey, the lessons he's learned, and the practical strategies he uses to help others achieve financial independence without sacrificing fulfillment.

 

What did they talk about?

1. Financial freedom is only the beginning — true fulfillment comes from serving others

2. The dangers of the "guru mentality" and why experience matters more than followers

3. The four quadrants of wealth: making, managing, multiplying, and making money matter

4. How masterminds and peer groups accelerate learning and access to quality deals

 

"Lifestyle first. Invest with intention. Multiply your impact."

 

Know more about Justin Donald:

Website: https://lifestyleinvestor.com

 

Social: @JustinDonald | @LifestyleInvestor

 

We live in a world starving for attention—but what we're really craving is connection.

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Stephen sits down with Adam Christing to explore how humor, vulnerability, and presence shape the way we lead, relate, and live. This episode moves far beyond "being funny" and into something far more meaningful: how laughter becomes a bridge to trust, healing, and authenticity.

From leadership and personal growth to faith, neuroscience, and lived experience, this conversation reveals why humor isn't a distraction, it's a discipline, a tool, and a language of connection.

What did they talk about?

 

We feel before we think - connection is transferred, not explained

Leaders must give themselves the same grace they give others

Authentic presence matters more than polished performance

Humor builds trust faster than perfection ever could

 

This episode isn't just for you.

Think about the people in your life, your team, your family, your friends,who could benefit from this conversation. Chances are, three people came to mind immediately.

 

Be a blessing:

Share this episode

Subscribe and engage

Leave a comment or review

Pick up the book and take the quiz

"Presence is magnetic. Performance is repellent."

Know more about Adam Christing. Check his website: https://adamchristing.com/

 

Connect with Adam and follow: IG @adamchristing

Rise. Lead. Last.

We'll see you in the next episode.

 

Today, we bring you the best of our 2025! From redefining personal branding as the digitization of reputation to exploring women's health, emotional intelligence, and the emerging role of AI in content discovery, this compilation bridges the gap between inner strength and outward success. Happy holidays everyone!

What metrics actually matter in marketing—and which ones are misleading in an AI-driven world?

 

In this episode, we dive deep into what actually drives business growth—and what metrics, mindsets, and marketing strategies founders need to let go of as the landscape rapidly evolves.

 

From measuring marketing performance correctly, to resisting FOMO-driven decisions, to leveraging AI and content as force multipliers, this conversation is a practical, experience-backed guide for entrepreneurs at every stage—especially those who want sustainable growth without burning cash, people, or systems.

 

This is not about hacks. It's about clarity, discipline, and long-term advantage.

What did they talk about?

 

Marketing must be measured by business outcomes, not vanity metrics

Small businesses fail when they spread themselves too thin

Slow down to speed up

AI is not killing marketing—it's reshaping it

 

If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or business leader trying to grow smarter—not just louder—this episode is for you.

Know more about Lee Pepper. Check his website: https://www.neveroutmatched.com/

 

Connect with Lee and follow: IG @theleepepper

 

Are you measuring what's easy… or what actually grows your business?

 

If this episode challenged the way you think about marketing, leadership, and growth, do us a favor—subscribe, follow, and share this with one founder who's trying to do too much with too little.

 

In this episode, fitness coach and women's health specialist Lorayne Michaels breaks down the REAL reasons women struggle with anxiety, burnout, hormone imbalance, and chronic dysregulation—plus how somatic healing and nervous system work can finally set the body free. As she sits down with your host, Stephen Scoggins, they dive deep into a conversation that blends faith, physiology, trauma healing, and practical strategies for creating a strong, regulated, high-performing body.

 

What did they talk about?

 

Somatic Healing

Nervous System Dysregulation

Safety, attachment & emotional regulation

Chaos and breaking the cycle

 

This episode is packed with emotional breakthroughs, raw personal stories, and practical advice for anyone seeking healing, strength, or a regulated, peaceful life.

 

Connect with Lorayne and follow: IG @loraynemichaels

 

🎧 If today's episode made you think, helped you breathe, or reminded you that healing is possible… leave a review.

Apple, Spotify, YouTube — reviews help more people find these conversations and join this community of growth.

 

🔥 Until next time —

Stay curious. Stay growing.

Much love, God bless, and we'll see you in the next BUILD.

 

Today's episode of Build is deeply personal. Your host, Stephen Scoggins sits down with entrepreneur and wellness advocate Sara Estes, founder of Sarenova, a women-focused nutraceutical company born from Sara's fertility journey. She shares stories of her multiple miscarriages, chronic health struggles, and the discoveries that helped her finally heal.

 

What emerges is not just a business story, but a healing mission.

 

Sara reveals how detoxifying her home, rebuilding her gut and hormone health, and switching to bioavailable, whole-food nutrients transformed her body—and ultimately led to a healthy pregnancy after years of devastation.

Together, Steven and Sara unpack:

 

The surprising link between folic acid, methylation, B vitamins, and pregnancy loss

 

Why most supplements aren't actually designed for women

 

How beef organ supplements, herbs, and cofactors became life-changing for Sara

 

How women can reclaim agency over their health journey

 

If you're battling fatigue, gut issues, hormone imbalance, perimenopause, or fertility challenges… this conversation may be the hope you've been waiting for.

 

Connect with Sara and follow: IG @copytigerr

 

👉 Join the Sarenova Waitlist: https://www.sarenova.com/

👉 Become an Ambassador: https://sarenova.goaffpro.com/

👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more women find this message.

 

Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Build, we stitched together the best clips of the past weeks, as we dive deep into authenticity, vulnerability, spiritual alignment, healing, purpose, and the divine timing that shapes our lives. From the unexpected birth of a life-changing song, to understanding how pain becomes a pathway to purpose, to learning how presence and stillness open the door to abundance—this conversation will shift the way you see your life and your calling.

 

Whether you're seeking personal growth, emotional healing, creative inspiration, or spiritual encouragement, we hope this episode will meet you where you are and help you step into the next level of your purpose with clarity and courage.

 

Interested to see the full video of the clips shown here? Click the links below.

 

Ken Joslin: Why So Many Entrepreneurs Have Made Money But Lost Meaning

Chris Hendricks: Your Affliction Has Purpose. Here is How to Use It

Cathy Heller: How to Become Abundant in All You Do and Receive More Than You 

      Expect

  Kelly Chase: What Wholeness Is and Why It Matters

 

🎧 If You Loved This Episode…

Please rate, review, and share the show with someone who needs to hear this message. It helps the podcast grow and lets us bring you more conversations like this.

 

In this transformative and heart-expanding episode, we sit down with Kelly Chase—coach, creator, speaker, and well-known cast member from Love Is Blind—for a deeply honest conversation about awakening, self-worth, healing, and the inner work required to build the life (and love) you desire.

 

This episode is a masterclass in personal development, divine timing, emotional healing, and energetic alignment. If you're ready to shift your frequency, reclaim your identity, or rise into your next evolution, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.

 

We cover:

Kelly's Journey: From Reality TV to Reality Within

The Birth of Kelly's Program: AWAKEN

Frequency, Alignment & Attracting Healthy Love

Real-Life Stories of Healing, Service & Letting Go

 

Know more about Kelly Chase: https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com/

Connect with Kelly and follow: IG chaselifewithkelly

 

🎧 If You Loved This Episode…

Please rate, review, and share the show with someone who needs to hear this message. It helps the podcast grow and lets us bring you more conversations like this.

 

In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, Stephen sits down with Cathy Heller — bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and podcast host — to explore how stillness, surrender, and divine alignment create true abundance.

 

From King David to Matthew McConaughey, from money wounds to divine timing, this conversation is about surrender, stillness, and the courage to trust life's choreography. Cathy and Stephen also share deeply personal stories of faith, loss, divine timing, and the freedom that comes when we stop hustling and start trusting.

 

If you've been striving, overworking, or wondering when your breakthrough will come — this is your sign to slow down and receive the miracle already unfolding.

 

We cover:

How to surrender control and still achieve your purpose

The spiritual side of leadership (King David, humility, authenticity)

The power of divine timing and synchronicity

How slowing down makes you magnetic

 

Real abundance is when your day feels like art. -Cathy Heller

 

Curious what that means? Tune in and find out.

 

Know more about Cathy Heller: https://www.cathyheller.com/

Connect with Cathy and follow: IG cathy.heller

 

The divine plan is already moving; your only task is to slow down, love deeply, and let yourself be led.

 

In this deep and authentic episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with singer-songwriter and speaker Chris Hendricks for an unforgettable conversation on faith, purpose, vulnerability, and the power of community through music.

 

Chris opens up about living with cerebral palsy, rediscovering his calling, and building a music movement centered around authenticity and impact — not fame or algorithms. Together, Stephen and Chris explore what it means to turn affliction into artistry and pain into purpose.

 

From battling cerebral palsy to building Perfectly Afflicted and launching the Be Yourself movement, Chris's story is a powerful reminder that your scars are not signs of weakness — they're the evidence of your strength.

 

We cover:

Music is ministry — art becomes powerful when it serves.

Your difference is your advantage.

Disability is not limitation — it's adaptation and empathy in motion.

The future of music is community-powered and purpose-driven.

 

Chris also treats us to 2 amazing songs so tune in and get inspired!

 

Know more about Chris Hendricks: https://www.iamchrishendricks.com/

Connect with Chris and follow: IG iamchrishendricks

 

🎧 Watch, share, and subscribe for more transformational conversations at Build with Stephen Scoggins.

🔔 New episodes every week helping you build your life, business, and purpose from the ground up.

 

In this powerful interview, entrepreneur and pastor Ken Joslin shares how God transformed his life—from multimillion-dollar success to complete surrender—and how that journey became the foundation for the global CREATE Conference, a movement empowering faith-driven entrepreneurs to lead with purpose, health, and vision.

 

Ken reveals the truth about what it takes to align your faith, health, relationships, business, and finances, and how true prosperity flows from healing your heart first. You'll hear incredible real-life transformation stories from business owners who experienced breakthrough in both their companies and their families.

 

We cover:

True success begins with alignment, not achievement — faith first, everything else follows.

Environment shapes destiny — surround yourself with people who make the extraordinary feel ordinary.

Incremental, not monumental — small, daily disciplined decisions compound into lasting change.

The marketplace is the next great movement of God.

 

Know more about Ken Joslin: https://growstackdrive.com/

Connect with Ken and follow: IG kenjoslin

 

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In this insightful episode of Build, your host, Stephen Scoggins sits down with high-performance strategist and author Penny Zenker to unpack what it truly means to lead, live, and grow in a world of rapid change and digital transformation.

From navigating resistance and burnout to integrating AI ethically and effectively, Penny shares her powerful "Reset Mindset" framework — a practical and psychological approach to staying grounded and focused amid complexity.

 

We cover:

How to hit reset in the middle of high stress or emotional resistance

How AI can (and should) be a delegated teammate, not a threat

Why transparency and co-creation are essential for ethical AI integration

 What it means to lead with care in a hyper-digitized world

 

Whether you're a founder, executive, team leader, or future builder, this episode will help you refocus on what matters most, reset where you've stalled, and reimagine what's possible.

 

Know more about Penny Zenker: https://pennyzenker360.com/

Connect with Penny and follow: IG Penny Zenker

 

If you're feeling overwhelmed by change — in business or life — this episode is your invitation to pause, reset, and realign. Listen now and take the first step toward intentional growth and focused momentum.

 

Welcome to another episode of Build! In today's episode, host Stephen sits down—live and in-person in Nashville—with returning guest and leadership coach Brian Covey.

This episode is a powerful, tactical, and deeply personal conversation about redefining success, leadership, family, and health. Stephen and Brian explore what it means to lead from experience, stay aligned with your values, and create sustainable systems that support long-term growth — both personally and professionally.

 

Learn:

Battle-Tested Leadership & Learning from Experience

Tactical Time Management for High Performers

The Hidden ROI of Preparation

 

If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or anyone striving to improve your leadership skills while maintaining your well-being, this episode is packed with practical advice, real talk, and inspiring stories. Tune in!

 

Know more about Brian Covey: https://briancovey.com/

Connect with Brian and follow: IG @thebriancovey

 

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In one of the rawest conversations on the Build, host Stephen Scoggins sits down with the powerhouse communicator and healing leader Darryll Stinson.

 

From battling rejection and identity confusion to becoming a sought-after speaker and founder of Seeding Greatness, Darryll takes us on an emotional and deeply spiritual journey. This episode is an invitation into self-healing, emotional integration, and the courage to live fully authentically.

 

Whether you're a high-achieving leader, a creative trying to find your voice, or someone wrestling with wounds from the past—you will find powerful insight, tools, and truth in this episode.

 

We cover:

Why true healing begins with presence

Why so many men feel disconnected from their families—and how to change that

The real definition of authenticity (hint: it's not just "telling it like it is")

 

This is a conversation that pulled no punches, held deep space, and offers practical tools to help you become the most integrated, impactful version of yourself.

 

Know more about Darryll Stinson: https://www.darryllstinson.com/

 

Connect with Darryll and follow: IG @stinsonspeaks

 

Share this conversation with someone you know is ready to do the inner work and lead with love, not ego.

 

In this mind-expanding episode, entrepreneur and AI systems builder Casanova Brooks joins us for a powerful and honest conversation about what's really happening behind the scenes in tech, AI, and society at large.

 

From building a $200M real estate business to creating automated AI workflows that run entire content systems, Casanova breaks down how he's preparing for the greatest wealth and job shift in modern history—and how you can too.

 

We cover:

 

Why AI is more than just "cool tech"—it's rewriting the rules of work, influence, and identity

 

How Casanova uses AI agents to reclaim time, scale content, and automate revenue

 

The truth about universal basic income, robotics, and data collection

 

Why creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs must pivot into tech, media, or both

 

How your personal AI knows you better than you think (and why that matters for your future)

 

The uncomfortable ethical, spiritual, and societal implications no one's talking about

 

Whether you're excited, overwhelmed, or skeptical of AI—you need to hear this conversation. This isn't just about survival. It's about building a legacy that lasts. 

Know more about Casanova Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casanovabrooks1/

Connect with Casanova and follow her: IG @casanova_brooks

 

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Most of us grew up watching NCIS on TV and thought "it would just be so cool to be like these guys!" To be in the thick of things and solve puzzles and be in the service of the American people. The life must be so exciting.

 

But today's guest found herself being called away from that life, to serve in a different capacity and to find success there.

 

In this episode of Build, former NCIS agent turned holistic leadership coach Rebecca Fitzsimmons joins Stephen Scoggins to unpack what it means to lead with radical alignment and authenticity. From overcoming fear to redefining leadership, Rebecca shares powerful insights on emotional intelligence, personal growth, and the science of energy and presence.

 

Highlights of this episode:

How do you know you are in the path to alignment?

The difference between hustle and focused intensity 

How to lead from a place of wholeness, not insecurity

 

Whether you're leading a team, a business, a mission—or just yourself—this conversation is your reminder to slow down, go inward, and move forward with intention.

 

The power of your mind and thinking and where you're placing your focus, where you're attaching your meaning is where you're putting your life force. - Rebecca Fitzsimmons

 

Know more about Rebecca Fitzsimmons: https://tacticalharmony.com/ 

Connect with Rebecca and follow her:

IG @tacticalharmony 

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Welcome back to Build! Today, Stephen Scoggins introduces Andelina Grossi! In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Stephen sits down with Andelina Storm Grassi, a young author, mental health advocate, and a woman of faith who is wise beyond her years. Andelina opens up about her battle with anxiety, grief, and identity — and how these internal storms led her to write her debut book, Sanity in the Storm.

Andelina shares how she learned to surrender her struggles to God, process pain through writing, and serve others through her story. Whether you're facing anxiety, loss, fear, or uncertainty, this conversation reminds you that you're not alone — and there is peace to be found in the storm.

 

Highlights of this episode:

Anxiety disorder at 9 years old: Praying out of fear

Practical ways to surrender anxiety and overwhelm

Legacy vs labels: Words matter

 

Andelina's story is a testament that your storms don't disqualify you — they prepare you.

 

If you're struggling right now:

➡️ It's okay to cry out to God.

➡️ It's okay to not have perfect prayers.

➡️ You're not alone.

➡️ You can make it through.

 

Connect with Andelina Grossi and follow her on IG @andelina.storm.

 

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Stephen interviews Brandy Vega, founder and CEO of Promise 2 Live. Together, they dive into the critical issue of mental health—unfiltered, unscripted, and honest. Brandy recounts her own suicide attempt at age 12 and how surviving that moment led to a life filled with purpose: from military service and motherhood to interviewing presidents and adopting children. But it was her daughter's suicide attempt at 12—while Brandy was producing an NFL broadcast—that shattered her world and ultimately sparked the creation of Promise to Live.

 

Highlights of this episode:

The damaging stigma around mental health and suicide.

The power of a promise.

A.S.K. – How you can really check in with your loved ones

 

This is more than a conversation. It's a movement built on courage, compassion, and a promise to live. As Brandy and Stephen reflect together, the message becomes clear: your voice, your story, your truth—can save a life.

 

Check out Brandy Vega at https://brandyvega.com/

Connect with Brandy and follow her in IG @brandyvega77.

To know more about Promise2Live, visit promise2live.org/.

Setema Gali is on Build today with Stephen Scoggins! Setema is a Super Bowl Champ! A big man with a big heart and a huge dream to help transform people to break past their limitations. He is an entrepreneur, author, a speaker, and a coach!

 

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Setema unpack the real journey behind all the accolades. But the heart of this conversation dives into what happened after the stadium lights faded—an identity crisis, financial collapse during the 2008 recession, and the humbling experience of selling his Super Bowl ring to pay bills. Setema reveals how hitting rock bottom ultimately led to his purpose: helping others transform their lives through faith, discipline, and perseverance. He opens up about embracing the "refining season" of knocking doors in his late 30s, finding peace in surrender, and discovering that true leadership requires having lived through the pain you're called to guide others through.

 

This episode is a masterclass in perseverance, humility, and the power of living your purpose—no matter where the path leads.

 

Highlights of this episode:

Setema's framework for living with purpose: MTLI What is Game Changer? You can do so much more when you are surrounded by greatness

 

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Check out Setema Gali at https://www.setemagali.com/.

Connect with Joseph and follow him in IG @setemagali.

"Align your values with the life that you want and what you do on a day-to-day basis." – Ryan Hanley

 

In this deeply personal episode of Build, Stephen welcomes Ryan Hanley. Ryan is a TEDx speaker and thought leader. The episode dives headfirst into the challenges and breakthroughs of what it really takes to lead authentically, and the pitfalls of chasing validation over purpose.

 

Ryan also shares how he started and the challenges he met along the way, and the lessons he learned on his journey.

 

What is on this episode?

o Leadership misconceptions and the ego trap

o Real leadership: hiring for talent, not optics

o The power of agile leadership and adaptive execution over rigid planning

 

This is not your typical entrepreneurial pep talk. It's an exploration of congruence, authenticity, and the invisible gap between who we are and who we were meant to be.

 

Check out Ryan Hanley at https://www.findingpeak.com/. Connect with Ryan directly at [email protected].

 

Personal branding is a hot topic these days, but the real question is: how do you make a real impact? How do you stand out?

 

Stephen Scoggins chats with Joseph Shalaby for a very interesting conversation about personal branding, AI, social media engagements, and making a mark. Joe is the founder of E Mortgage Capital, one of the largest independent mortgage platforms in the nation. He is also a very successful content creator, racking up 30-40 million views a month across all social media platforms. 

 

On this episode, he shares how to effectively build a personal brand in today's AI-influenced, content-driven world. 

 

Highlights of this episode:

How to leverage AI to get ahead

Be like a TV show – using social media platforms effectively

What is working and what isn't working?

 

If you're interested to drive traffic to your business, this is an episode you would want to hear.

 

Check out Joseph Shalaby at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-s-7611718/. Connect with Joseph and follow him in IG @josephshalaby.

 

"This is my situation, I need to accept it, but I don't need to wallow in it. I love myself enough to move forward." – Ian Bowen

 

Hey everyone, welcome back to another awesome episode of Build with your host, Stephen Scoggins. Today, we've got a special guest - Ian Bowen. Ian is a coach and an entrepreneur, and he's got an incredible story to share about resilience, persistence, and having a strong sense of self-belief.

 

You won't believe what happened to Ian - the experts told him he couldn't walk, but he refused to let that stop him. He decided that doesn't define who he is. It's a story of incredible strength and determination.

 

What to expect in this conversation:

• Ian's journey from paralysis to coaching success

• The RINSE method of physical transformation

• Exploring alternative routes to healing

 

Everyone holds limitless potential within, and the path to realizing it lies in self-awareness, energetic alignment, and a willingness to evolve. So, hop in and let's get inspired to go beyond our dreams!

 

Check out Ian Bowen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-r-bowen/. Connect with Ian and follow him in IG @ianrbowen.