12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

Jay Owen is a visionary entrepreneur and seasoned business growth expert. He serves as the CEO of Business Builders, a marketing agency he started in 1999 at the age of 17. Business Builders empowers organizations and businesses of all sizes to get attention and acquire customers. Business Builders is a top StoryBrand Certified Agency, A HubSpot Platinum Partner, and has made the Inc. 5000 list two times. Jay is also the author of the book "Building a Business that Lasts" and hosts a podcast by the same title where he's interviewed over 100 business leaders with at least a decade of experience. Outside of the business, Jay has served on multiple non-profit organizations including Foundation Modulus in Haiti and United Way St. Johns in St. Augustine. Away from the business world, Jay treasures quality time with his wife, Claire, and their five children. They can often be found enjoying the sunshine and warmth of their beautiful hometown, St. Augustine, Florida. Links: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn  Podc

As co-host of the top marriage podcast in Apple Podcasts, the ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show, Alisa DiLorenzo and her husband Tony speak to a worldwide audience about sex, love & commitment, and challenge every listener to make their relationship a priority. Alisa is the ONE Extraordinary Marriage Coach, Founder of the BOLD Wives Club, and she's the author of 9 books including the best-seller: The 6 Pillars of Intimacy: The Secret to an Extraordinary Marriage. This book has transformed countless marriages with its simple, practical, and powerful framework. Get ready to be intentional and take action in all areas of your marriage with Alisa's no-nonsense approach.  Links: ONE Extraordinary Marriage BOLD Wives Club

Devan Gonzalez is a powerhouse in the fitness and personal development space. With a career that began at just 13 years old as a martial arts instructor, Devan has spent nearly two decades helping others transform their lives—physically, mentally, and professionally. He discovered his passion for fitness and mentorship early on, launching a 6-figure personal training business that served athletes and beginners alike—all without relying on the typical online model. His unique, in-person approach set him apart in a digital world. By age 28, Devan became a gym owner, realizing his dream of creating a fitness community rooted in growth, resilience, and lasting transformation. Not stopping there, he co-founded and scaled Strive 11 Fitness into a thriving franchise model. Today, as CEO of Strive 11 International, Inc., Devan leads a fast-growing network of franchisees who share his mission of building stronger minds and bodies. He also hosts The Mindset Cafe podcast, where he shares strategies on overcoming mental

With over 2 decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, 10+ years developing the future science and technology workforce, and multiple publications on DEI in STEM, Dr. AJ Lauer is a leading expert on workforce development in science and technology fields. Dr. Lauer's 1:1 clients have held leadership roles at Amazon, Stitch Fix, The Ohio State University, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and the American Meteorological Society. Additionally, Dr. Lauer has presented workshops for faculty at Virginia Tech, the planning committee of the International Supercomputing Conference, and the DEI committee for the NASA GLOBE Program. She has presented talks at the International Women in High Performance Computing Workshop, Disrupt HR Denver, and the University of Illinois. Clients appreciate her ability to make leadership and DEI concepts actionable and relevant to their specific challenges. One client said, "The way she made complex concepts accessible and relevant to my situation

Paul Jarrett is a Logistics Entrepreneur with the inside scoop for outsiders. Born in a Nebraska Trailer Park, honing Team skills on the football field, and earning his chops working from New York City to San Francisco, Paul shares rare perspectives from doing. From launch and scale to optimization, Paul's honest and authentic "cut the ship" approach has attracted giants like American Express, BuzzFeed, Clorox, and Disney to join the Bulu roster. As CEO, Co-Founder and now Co-Owner of Bulu, the goal is simple: empower any company to ship like a major brand. More at BuluGroup.com & PaulJarrett.com Email

Saelese Haynes is a civil Attorney-at-Law of 12+ years' call and a National Scholar of Trinidad and Tobago. She has been called to both the Bar of Trinidad of Tobago and to the Bar of England and Wales. She is the Head of Chambers at Titan Chambers which she founded in 2018 in an effort to streamline and further explore dynamic and developing areas of the law and to promote a client centric approach to the provision of legal services. Her practice is primarily focused on providing corporate and commercial legal services, including General Legal Counsel, Corporate Secretarial and Compliance functions to local businesses. Saelese is passionate about projects that change the legal landscape in Trinidad and Tobago and that make it easier to do business. In the companies that she works for as external legal Counsel, she ensures that she executes and implements target-driven plans to increase compliance KPIs, including 'softer' compliance targets such as enhancing diversity alongside core regulatory compliance matt

Robert J Hunt is "The Accountability Guy" and the co-author of the book "Nobody Cares...until you do." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area and helps leaders remove the things that keep them from being their best. Robert is an Executive Coach who runs CEO Groups in DFW since 2013 and he brings that experience and wisdom to help people reach their goals. Robert has been married 25 years to his beautiful wife Kathy, and has two adult children also living in Texas. He is passionate about his faith, his purpose, his family and his quest to help people be their best. Website Email

I am a woman who has conquered many challenges. My life experiences include addiction of a loved one, domestic violence, single mom-hood, blending a family, and parenting children with ADHD, all while climbing the professional ladder. I started trying to tell my story through standup comedy. Sarcasm and honesty have always been embraced in my family, and I've learned these skills are uniquely suited to making others laugh. I formed a Women's Comedy Open Mic in my town, which has allowed me to help encourage the growth of others. I am currently working on my 1st book, the story of how my life went upside down when I learned about my 1st husband's addiction and the people who helped me come back stronger. As a speaker I am exploring new ways to share my story to remind others that they aren't alone, and inspire them to live their dreams. Website

Elaine Pofeldt is an independent journalist and speaker who specializes in entrepreneurship and careers. She is author of the upcoming book Tiny Business, Big Money (W.W. Norton & Co., Feb. 15, 2022), now available for pre-order. She is also author of the new book The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business (Random House), where she looks at how entrepreneurs are scaling to $1 million in revenue prior to hiring employees**.** As a senior editor at Fortune Small Business magazine, she was twice nominated for the National Magazine Award for her feature stories. Her work has appeared in FORTUNE, Money, CNBC, Inc., Forbes, Crain’s New York Business and many other business publications and she is a contributor to the Economist Intelligence Unit. Elaine is also available to help clients with projects such as blogging,ghost writing, white papers, reports, ebooks,custom content, academic editing, and proposal writing and editing at Elaine Pofeldt, LLC. Having built traffic Fortune Small Business Online from a fledgli

Hi, I'm Daniel Lucas and I share tools, tips and insights to fuel a life worth living. I'm the inventor and founder of the Sproutspout and host of the Chasing Energy podcast. I'm not just a health entrepreneur; I'm a lifelong learner passionate about unlocking human potential through nutrition, fitness, and mindset. On Chasing Energy, I delve into the science behind peak performance, exploring topics like nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and cognitive enhancement. I interview leading experts and share practical strategies for optimizing your health and well-being. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to live a vibrant, energized life. I'm excited to share my story, insights, and experiences with your audience. Whether you're a health enthusiast, athlete, biohacker, or simply someone looking to feel your best, I believe we can all benefit from a deeper understanding of how our bodies and minds work. So let's dive into the world of sprouts, nutrition, and the pursuit of

Ellen Tyler is a certified Transformation Business Coach with 30 years of business excellence under her belt. She's passionate about propelling purpose-driven executives, entrepreneurs, and employees to 6 & 7 figures without overworking. Especially Women. Why? Ellen's mission is for her clients to enrich their families, serve their clients optimally, and positively impact their communities. Website Email

Dayo Samuel is a transformational leader, podcast pioneer, and the visionary behind Audacity to Lead. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Dayo now resides in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, where he continues his mission to empower others while navigating new personal and professional landscapes. With a deep passion for communication and community, Dayo was instrumental in growing Nigeria’s podcasting ecosystem. His podcast and Facebook group once flourished with thousands of members, playing a significant role in introducing and popularizing podcasting in the region. However, as the community matured, Dayo gracefully stepped back to allow others to lead, acknowledging the natural evolution of leadership and his own shifting focus. Now balancing life as a father, employee, and aspiring entrepreneur in the UK, Dayo is embracing new opportunities while holding firmly to his faith. He attributes every step of his journey—no matter how uncertain—to divine guidance, a belief that has carried him through major transition

I'm the Founder of The World's 2nd biggest business meetup. with 27,500+ members http://www.meetup.com/Entrepreneursinlondon My expertise is Pitching, Presentation, Lead generation, Copywriting and Sales Funnel conversion... basically how to influence and persuade with words. I authored a few books including How To Conquer Fear Of Public Speaking and "Turn Your Contacts Into Cash" . I get you connected to anyone, anywhere... even VIP’s. I both teach the science of doing this and I also make introductions through my meetup group of 26,000+ Entrepreneurs who are mainly in London/UK and through http://www.Vipdinners.com and I love speaking .. these are my favorite subjects: How to pitch with confidence and Impact How to get connected to ANYONE anywhere… even VIP’s How to create prospects on demand The secrets of power influencers How to become a social genius I'm originally from Denmark but have lived in 9 different countries. I currently live in Surrey/UK LinkedIn Facebook Previous Ep77 (2016)

Kevin Cottam, PCC, Linkedin Top Voice Global Nomad, Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Coach, Author For over four decades, Kevin has fearlessly walked the roads less traveled. From coaching World and Olympic figure skating champions to directing the 1988 Olympic Closing Ceremonies to orchestrating multi-million-dollar touring productions across four continents and nomadic research in Mongolia, Kenya and Morocco. his influence spans the globe. As the author of "The Nomadic Mindset: Never Settle...for Too Long," Kevin seamlessly merges nomadic wisdom with contemporary leadership principles. His innovative approach, integrating nomadic research with sustainability practices, resonates with global clients such as Novartis, Haribo, OCBC, IPOS and Club Med. Through his fresh perspective, transformative methods and proprietary Nomadic Transition Framework, Kevin empowers individuals and organizations to embrace The Nomadic Mindset and thrive amidst change. Kevin's magnetic presence captivates, inspiring

Nathalie Heywood Smith has been described as curious; and as an action-oriented advocate for developing businesses and their teams. Currently focused on growth at Pocstock, http://www.pocstock.com  a global content company that creates, curates, and licenses stock imagery of people of color to businesses for marketing, advertising, communications and artificial intelligency. Strategically Nathalie is a business leader with active involvement in shaping a company’s long-range vision and strategy, aligning People with the business creating long-term value. She is a seasoned executive with expertise in business development, organizational growth and talent. Nathalie has a proven record of empowering high growth startups to scale while building qualified People-centric programming, teams, employer brand, organizations. As a thought leader she has the experience as well as the vast knowledge of the latest in Human Resources innovation, proficient in industry best practices and groundbreaking trends. Graduate of Fo

Jess Lorimer is the UK's leading B2B sales coach. Having taught over 29,000 people how to do best practice B2B sales, Jess comes with practical, proven strategies - and a 98% success rate! Jess is the host of award-nominated podcast, Selling to Corporate ®, TedX speaker and has been featured in CityAm, Forbes, The Times, The I and many other national publications. She brings a wealth of experience, humour and practical strategies to audiences around the world. Website Email

Kevin Bees is Australia's leading Profit Maximisation Expert. With over 2 decades of experience as a senior leader, financial strategist and international speaker, Kevin has worked with organizations like Airbus, Intel Corporation, Qantas Business Travel, Hills Hoist and thousands of small to medium sized business owners to improve their results.    Kevin quickly improves business profit, cash flow and net worth using his skills in financial strategy, sales, marketing and operations.    His clients enjoy the benefits of his mastery in human behavior and change to make lasting differences in the performance of them, their teams and their organization.    Kevin has been trusted by Tony Robbins to speak at several of his events, and to coach his top level clients, including world champion athletes, and senior leaders from organizations such as Amazon, Nike, Walmart, BCG and many more.    Kevin has made it a mission to learn from the worlds best in human performance and business, and he shares this wisdom, and in

Charlene is a rare gem, a unique artist who wears her heart and soul on her sleeve. An Alumni of San Francisco State University where she graduated with honors with a dual BA in Theartre Arts and Speech Communication. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, she started working in Hollywood, in film, theatre, modeling and dance, and even appeared in such films as Poetic Justice, So I Married An Axe Murder and Sister Act: 2.   She is a poet and a spoken word artist. In 2009 she won The Third Annual Seoul Poetry Slam in South Korea. In Hollywood, CA, She stared in her own one woman theatrical production “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”  The show was written by Jones, and commissioned by HBO. She won critical acclaim performing spoken word poetry and dance as the opening act for the L.A. revival of Amiri Baraka’s awarding play, Dutchman. The show went on to win an unprecedented five Los Angeles Theatre Awards. Back Stage West said “she was a stirring start for the show”. The Los Angeles Times said “Jones delivered

Michael is the CEO of Evergreen Podcasts. It has been an illuminating and fun experience. As a published author, columnist for a large daily newspaper and former host of a syndicated radio program, Michael enjoys the tumult and opportunity the old media and new media industries offer. Born, raised and corn-fed in Dayton, OH, Michael took his first big step in the world by attending Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. After graduating college, he worked as a software developer focusing on UNIX (the stone age of computer languages). Michael made his way to Cleveland, OH after being accepted into Case Western Reserve University. “Everything great in my life – both professionally and personally – has happened in Cleveland. What a great, great place to live.” Michael lives in Lakewood, OH with his wife and precocious daughter. Michael Dealoia's Website LinkedIn Facebook

For those who do not know Mimi, she has been a financial advisor for 20 years. Throughout her career, she has supported families in building their lives and businesses in Canada. During the pandemic, and the civil unrest in Hong Kong, her homeland, Mimi began her political journey by lobbying the Canadian government to support Hong Kong human rights advocates facing persecution by the Chinese Communist Party. With a human rights consultant certification from the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR), she is committed to advocating for people in need and ensuring their voices are heard. twitter: mimilee_CA Facebook Previous Ep1093 (2016)