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The Stay On Course Podcast - Ingredients for Success with Julie Riga
The Stay On Course Podcast with Julie Riga features insightful conversations with global thought leaders, sharing the essential ingredients for success in leadership and life. Tune in for inspirational stories and transformative ideas that empower your journey.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 20, 2026
Julie Riga | Fall in Love with Your Life: How to Design Your Phase Two and Stop Living Someone Else's Story
Julie Riga is back with a solo rant episode, and she has something on her heart that she needs to say out loud. After a conversation with someone she loves who is going through a hard season, Julie sat down with a microphone and talked about the thing so many people are quietly living but not saying: they are waking up every morning in a life that does not feel like theirs.
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Oct. 19, 2026
Carol Calao: It Takes a Village, and Asking for Help Is Strength
Leadership, purpose, and meaningful impact often begin with the people who believe in us. In this heartfelt conversation, Julie Riga sits down with her longtime friend Carol Calao, a school-based counselor from New Jersey, to explore the ingredients for success behind a lasting career in education. Carol shares how tapping into each individual's energy, building a strong community, and having the courage to ask for help can transform the way we guide children, support families, and grow as leade
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Oct. 14, 2026
From Hollywood Dreams to Comic Empire: Tom Fenoglio of Fenom Comics
Guest: Tom Fenoglio, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Fenom Comics Host: Julie Riga Join Julie as she sits down with Tom Fenoglio, who transformed his Hollywood screenwriting dreams into a thriving comic book empire. Alongside his brother Joe, Tom co-founded Fenom Comics, creating an impressive universe featuring titles like Hunter Ninja Bear, Star Riders, and Something Fierce. In this episode, Tom reveals how he pivoted from chasing Hollywood success to building his own creative empire through comic
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Oct. 12, 2026
Jessica Rhodes: Does Podcast Guesting Actually Work? The Ingredients That Make It Pay Off
Podcast guesting only works when the right ingredients are in place, and leaving out even one can ruin the whole recipe. Julie Riga and Jessica Rhodes, CEO of Interview Connections, explore why so many leaders say guesting did not work for them and what it truly takes to make it pay off. From trust and searchability, to relationships, to the confidence and storytelling that turn a good guest into a great one, this episode is a practical guide for any entrepreneur, coach, or leader who wants visi
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Oct. 8, 2026
From Fear to Flavor: Executive Chef Pablo Valencia Recipe for Leadership Excellence
From Fear to Flavor: Executive Chef Pablo Valencia Recipe for Leadership Excellence In this leadership-rich episode of Stay On Course, Executive Chef Pablo Valencia shares his powerful journey from the Ritz-Carlton to Bourbon Steak Delray Beach, blending corporate excellence with culinary soul. He explores how emotional intelligence, purpose, and faith transform fear into flavorful success, offering real-world tips for entrepreneurs, leaders, and seekers alike. With stories of overcoming conf
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Oct. 6, 2026
Simone D'Antonio: From Michelin-Starred Kitchens to Mamma Mia, How a Chef Turned Italian Tradition into a Bold New Business
What happens when a chef raised in a family of restaurateurs decides to leave the restaurant world without leaving food behind? In this episode of the Stay On Course Podcast, Julie Riga sits down with Simone D'Antonio, co-founder of Mamma Mia, a premium hemp edibles brand that turns classic Italian flavors into treats made for taste first. Simone shares his journey from his father's restaurant in Salerno, Italy, to Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe and then Los Angeles, and what it takes t