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Ep. 79 - Vaughn Kohler - pastor-turned-transformational mentor with a client roster spanning luxury real estate agents to former NFL stars

As a pastor-turned-transformational mentor with a client roster spanning luxury real estate agents to former NFL stars, high performers gravitate toward Vaughn Kohler when they’re ready to get the best out of themselves, go deep with others, and share their message with the world. As a dedicated sounding board, the #1 thing on Vaughn’s to-do list is helping others find more fulfillment in their lives through goal-setting, communication skills, and impactful brand messaging. Connect with Vaughn on Instagram @vaughnkohler or at his website vaughnkohler.com

Ep 78 - Lewi Gault - professional drummer, fitness coach, to a top real estate agent and mentor

Lewi Gault 

Having been a solo agent, building a team and carving out a spot in the top 1% at eXp Realty, Lewi's track record is loud and clear. But it's not just about the numbers; it's about the people he uplifts along the way.

 

Lewi coaches 1000+ agents weekly inside Mastermind sessions across his team and his Mastermind, Atlas Alliance, covering the mindset and performance that transforms realtors into productivity powerhouses.

 

Lewi's all about keeping it 100% real. Ditching the fluff for hard truths, he's a coach who practices what he preaches, with a life as balanced as his portfolio.

 

Grounded by his devotion to family as a husband and father, Lewi's drive to coach comes from wanting to help Agents find their own version of success—without the BS.

 

 

Ep 77 - Brian Covey - from soccer goalie to mortgage lender and sought-after speaker

Brian Covey is the EVP of Strategy & Development at Revolution Mortgage, a leading mortgage
lender that is revolutionizing the industry with a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer
service. He is also a Certified Mortgage Advisor, a Mortgage Action Alliance Member, and a
U.S. Soccer Federation coach.

Brian has mastered the art of winning and cultivating a champion’s mindset without having to
compromise his values, family time, or ability to lead others, making him an authority in driving
consistent results & building high-performing teams. From his day as a professional and D1
college athlete to his experience in recruiting, managing, and leading teams to over $1B per
year, Brian knows what it takes to be successful and is part of several elite masterminds.

With over 20 years of experience in leading and growing high-performing teams, Brian has a
proven track record of delivering consistent results and exceeding expectations. He achieved a
10x growth in his previous regional production, taking it from $245M to $2.45B in less than five
years. He is passionate about empowering and inspiring others to find their competitive edge
and unlock their potential. He shares his insights and lessons on his top-rated podcast, Finding
Your Competitive Edge, and his bestselling book, Conversations with Covey. He is also a
sought-after speaker and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Housing Wire, and Today
Parenting.

“I truly believe that the experiences that have driven my success have given me vital lessons on
how to now guide others to that same success. I consider it my calling to usher my audiences
past the pain and pitfalls and on to the greater integration and success by sharing the wisdom
I’ve gained by walking just ahead of them on our path forward.”

BRIAN COVEY

EVP OF STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

c 901.482.3806

E bcovey@revolutionmortgage.com

@thebriancovev

W REVOLUTIONMORTGAGE.COM

480 Olde Worthington Rd Ste. 300

Westerville, OH 43082

 

Ep 76 - Angela Goodman - Creator of Evolve and IFA Franchisee of the Year in 2024

Angela Goodman, IFA Franchisee of the Year in 2024, Founder of Valkyrie Ventures Group,

Eateries of Loudoun, and Creator of EVOLVE, is passionate in her purpose of helping people

unlock the TRANSFORMATION of their Financial Mindset!  As a Cashflow strategist, she now

spends the majority of her time helping Small Business owners on their journey to true

Profitability and POSTIVE Cashflow.

 

Where you can Find Angela –

 

IG : @msangelagoodman

@vvg_consulting

@famoustoasteryashburn

 

Web: www.valkyrieventuresgroup.com

www.evolve-us.org

www.thepowerfulwomansociety.com

Ep 75 - Michael C. Bryan - Interpersonal Mentor

Michael C. Bryan is an Interpersonal Mentor who specializes in helping accelerated individuals find emotional balance in the midst of overwhelming and busy lives. He specializes in the practical application of cutting edge psychological and spiritual concepts that are tailor made for each client. His tactics for change are radical, controversial and built for the world we live in right now. He mentors high-ranking leaders in public relations, music and artistic management, real estate, law firms, telecommunication companies and people in all facets of media. He  spent over 25 years working as the Special Consultant to the CEO of NBCNews, NBCUniversal, Food Network, HBO, CNN, Warner Brothers and New York University as well as numerous celebrities before creating his own company. He’s spoken at off-sites for many companies and trains people for public speaking and writes for Huffington Post and Hearst Media. He’s studied extensively with The Hoffman Institute and the Carl Jung Foundation and has advanced degrees from NYU. A long time New Yorker (and proud of it), he now resides in West Hollywood. He’s a certified spinning and yoga instructor, a legit fitness fanatic and when he has the time, loves to skydive.  He’s also a big fan of golden retrievers. 

 

Summer 2024 press release

 

Email - michael@mcbhappier.com

IG - @michaelcbryan_mentor

Ep 74 - Derrion Thomas - Swimming to football to entrepreneur

Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Derrion Thomas developed a passion for athletics from an early age. As a five-year-old with severe asthma, he took up swimming on the recommendation of their pediatrician to strengthen their lungs. This not only improved their lung health but also sparked a 15-year swimming career, providing opportunities to travel the world and even qualify for Olympic trials. Unfortunately, an injury stifled that dream, leading him to take up football, a sport once dominated by their late father. Despite being a late bloomer and only playing football in their senior year of high school, Derrion earned a preferred walk-on spot at the University of Missouri Football team.

 

At the University of Missouri, Derrion Thomas studied Psychology and Business, graduating in 2013. After graduation, they discovered a passion for fitness and personal development, leading to the opening of 58 Fitness, a small group personal training studio in Kansas City, in 2014. Over the years, he worked with over 3000 clients, helping many achieve their fitness goals and improve their lives.

 

In 2019, He transitioned from the fitness industry to start a construction company with a friend. Though the partnership didn't last, they continued in the business and now successfully run their own construction company, focusing on residential and commercial renovation and commercial light new construction.

 

Committed to leaving the world better than they found it, He dedicates much of his free time to serving on the boards of or supporting local charities. Derrick Thomas Third and Long Foundation, Special Olympics, Bacchus Foundation are just a few of the charity Derrion continues to serve.

 

https://www.thirdandlong.org/

Ep 73 - Emily Frisella - From FFA Rockstar to Multi-talented Entrepreneur

Emily Frisella is a mission driven entrepreneur starting her first brick and mortar business at the age of 20.  She is the Founder of The Paper & Plan Co., A three time published best-selling author of  Relationships First-People, Passion & Profits, The Fresh Farmhouse Kitchen and The Saints Plate & The Sinners Dinner Cookbooks, Founder of The Women in Business Workshop, COO of 44Seven Media, COO of Arete Syndicate, Co-Founder of Freedom Reads book club, Business Coach & Speaker.   

https://emilyfrisella.com/

 

Ep 72 - Huey Scott - Mr. Worldwide talks about his travels and how he found his voice

Huey Scott, aka Mr. World Wide, a master traveler on a quest for adventure, cultural exploration, and inspiring others to live their best lives through travel. With his white gloves and wanderlust, Huey has already explored 31 countries and won't stop until he checks off every destination on his bucket list, spanning every continent. His travelography goal is set high to satisfy his wanderlust, and sharing cultural stories. But it's not just about the thrill. Huey honors God and dedicates himself to changing lives one trip at a time. When he's not jet-setting, filming, teaching, or making new friends, he focuses on personal development to nurture his own growth. Follow Huey's journey as he helps people share their truths and stories, leaving a positive impact on everyone he encounters!

Ep 71 - Gene Early - thought leader and strategic advisor shares his wisdom and his voice.mp3

Gene Early engages at the interface of leadership and organizational development, catalyzing individual
and organizational transformation. His work globally with CEOs, senior leaders, and Board members
spans the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. With a deceptively light touch, he listens deeply to his
clients and their teams discovering their essence while identifying core identities, competencies, and
collaborations emerging from those identities. His congruence in walking the talk elicits deep trust offering
powerful growth strategies to his clients and their organizations.
As a senior advisor in Leaders’ Quest, Gene has led learning journeys for over twenty years on four
continents with senior executives from multi-nationals committed to integrating purpose and performance.
When Covid hit, he pivoted from his primary work with Leaders’ Quest to establish a virtual coaching and
consulting practice.
He presently is coaching the CEO and the President of 100 Coaches Agency, a talent organization
birthed by Marshall Goldsmith and Scott Osman that curates and connects senior coaches with Fortune
50-100 CEOs and senior executives in the US and abroad. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for
the Business Leaders Network. He also has led the collaboration of a globally sourced program exploring
the development of 10x Mindset and Action. His most recent writing includes 200 posts on the subject of
10x Mindset, 100 of which can be found at his LinkedIn site.
Previously, he co-founded Genomic Health, a Silicon Valley molecular diagnostic company that produced
the first genomic based, breast cancer diagnostic test. In addition, he was Vice-Chancellor of Operations
at the University of the Nations-Kona, the original resource campus for this global university with branch
campuses in over 600 locations. While living in Copenhagen, he co-founded the first NLP (Neuro-
Linguistic Programming) Institute in Europe to train professionals in sophisticated communication skills
and helped develop NLP institutes in six European countries. During this time, he also worked with CEOs
in the Academy of Chief Executives (UK) as a strategic thinking partner in executive development. His
PhD is in leadership and organizational development.

gene.early@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/geneearly

 

Ep 70 - J.J. Birden - Former KC Chief and NFL Pro Turned Motivational Keynote Speaker

J.J's BIO
A Small Man in a Big Man’s Game
To appreciate the Hero’s Journey that is JJ Birden’s life, you
must first know a few important facts:
 Less than 6% of high school seniors go on to play college
 football
 Of the 150,000 draft-eligible college football players, only
 253 (less than 1%) are selected in the NFL draft
 The average NFL career is less than 2 years
 The average NFL player is 6’2, 245 lbs.
The odds of making it to the NFL are staggering. The odds of
staying in the NFL are even more amazing. The odds of doing
both are the most astronomical of all when you’re undersized and play one of the sport’s most
physical positions. Good thing JJ Birden never cared about the odds of success.
Despite being the #1 high school wide receiver in Oregon, JJ didn’t receive a single D1
scholarship offer. He was fast enough for sure, but at 5’9 and 133 lbs., JJ was just too small to
play with the big boys. At least that’s what the naysayers thought; JJ knew he was good
enough, and he set his mind to achieving the impossible. All he needed was an opportunity, no
matter how small, even if it meant making his own.
After receiving a scholarship to the University of Oregon for track & field, JJ earned a walk-on
spot with the football team his sophomore year. He was at the bottom of the depth chart and
nowhere near seeing actual playing time on the field, but his coaches and teammates didn’t
know how hard he was willing to work. It didn’t take long for them to find out: JJ became a
starter the next season, his junior year.
But like all long-shot stories and underdog tales, JJ’s trials were just beginning. The remainder
of his college career was plagued with injuries and unimpressive stats. Still, JJ’s speed and
toughness were enough to earn him an invite to the NFL Combine, a yearly gathering of the top
300 college prospects in the nation. Unsurprising to his teammates, coaches, and fans, JJ
dominated the Combine. His performance earned him the 216th pick in the 8th round of the 1988
NFL Draft. That’s when the going got really tough. 
A series of injuries and failed physicals culminated in one of the darkest moments in JJ’s early
career, and one of the hardest weeks imaginable for anyone: JJ was rejected by 4 NFL teams in
5 days. He could have walked away from the game and given up hope in spite of what seemed
like insurmountable odds, but JJ didn’t even flinch. Instead, he did what he’s always done when
faced with adversity—he found a way to win.
JJ would go on to play 9 seasons in the NFL (remember, the average career is less than a
quarter of that) despite never being the biggest, strongest or most physical guy on the field.
What kept JJ on the field for almost a decade wasn’t just how he played the game but rather
how he approached every day like it was game day. JJ was willing to put in the work and do
whatever it took to improve.
Now a motivational speaker and performance coach, JJ shares lessons from his life that help
audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and professions realize the most important thing about
success—it is never given, but always earned. JJ’s inspiring keynote presentations outline the
principles and strategies that helped an undersized wide receiver overcome spectacular odds;
the same principles and strategies that can help anyone perform at the highest levels in all
walks of life.
JJ is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, husband and father. He has
been married to his college sweetheart, Raina, for 30 years and has 8 children (3 biological and
5 adopted nieces and nephews). He and his family reside in the Phoenix area.
JJ Birden is an engaging communicator, passionate presenter, and a leading authority on
helping individuals seize their opportunities in life. Request more information to speak with JJ
and to learn how he can tailor his motivational keynote presentations to empower your group to
achieve greatness.

JJ Birden | Inspiring Your Team To Success | jjbirden.com | 888 584-4177 | info@jjbirden.com