Episodes

Managing Your Thoughts to Create the Life You Want Guest: Amy Kemp, Founder & CEO of Amy Kemp Incorporated Host: Julie Riga Overview In this transformative conversation, Julie sits down with Amy Kemp, author of "I See You," to explore how thought habits shape every aspect of leadership and success. Amy shares her powerful philosophy: you can't outwork your thought habits. Discover three essential ingredients for creating the life you want—the stories you tell yourself, setting goals with bounda...

Stay On Course Podcast - Episode Show Notes Lead Louder: How Storytelling & Psychological Safety Transform Team Performance Guest: Jesse Pudles, CEO & Founder of SpotCorp Host: Julie Riga Overview In this powerful episode, Julie sits down with Jesse Pudles, the visionary CEO and founder of SpotCorp, where creativity meets compassion in workplace transformation. Jesse shares how his company uses theatrical innovation, bold facilitation, and the ancient art of storytelling to help teams build psy...

Stay On Course Podcast - Episode Show Notes Working Less, Playing More: The Path to Living Life by Design Guest: James R. Elliot, Business Coach for Natural Health Practitioners Host: Julie Riga Episode Overview Discover how to break free from the time-for-money trap and transform your business from burnout to breakthrough. In this inspiring conversation, Julie sits down with James R. Elliot, a business coach who helps natural health practitioners and coaches build thriving businesses while wo...

Reimagining Wine: From Intuition to Innovation with Visionary Leadership Guest: Amanda Thomson | Host: Julie Riga Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Amanda Thomson, CEO and founder of B Corp Certified Noughty, to explore how intuition, vision, and curiosity can transform not just an industry—but your entire approach to entrepreneurial leadership. A former BBC Arts broadcaster and Le Cordon Bleu Paris alum, Amanda shares the purpose-driven journey behind creating premium alcohol-free wines an...

Future-Ready Mindset: Breaking Free from Change Fatigue Guest: Allister Frost | Host: Julie Riga Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Allister Frost, global keynote speaker, award-winning author, and former Microsoft leader, to explore what it means to build a future-ready mindset in a world of constant transformation. With over 10 years of leadership experience and a passion for helping professionals break free from change fatigue, Allister shares the purpose-driven framework that helps leade...

The Ultimate Networker: Building Connection, Confidence, and Legacy Guest: George Dubec | Host: Julie Riga Join Julie Riga as she sits down with George Dubec, founder of The Ultimate Networker and The Founder’s League, to explore what it means to build a purpose-driven network rooted in leadership, integrity, and growth. With over 50 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, George shares the mindset and values that helped him lead with clarity, build authentic relatio...

Falling in Love with Leadership: Transform, Evolve, and Lead with Alignment in loving memory of Omazing Rashed 🌍 Summary: In this inspiring Stay on Course podcast, host Julie Riga explores a powerful leadership journey of transformation, evolution, and alignment with Omazing Rashed, a multidisciplinary healer, entrepreneur, and founder of Empower Caravan. Together they dive deep into the soul of authentic leadership, teaching how to resolve conflict, liberate the self, and evolve as both a perso...

Stay On Course Podcast - Episode Show Notes Flex Your Resilience Muscle: The Three Pillars of Leading Through Change Guest: Sheena Eizmendiz, CEO & Founder of The WellBiz Host: Julie Riga About This Episode Julie sits down with Sheena Eizmendiz, a resilience champion and CEO of The WellBiz, a boutique consulting firm driving organizational development and cultural transformation. Sheena is a bestselling author and keynote speaker who blends positive psychology with strategic leadership to help...

No Followers Needed: How to Build a Six-Figure UGC Business Guest: Megan Collier, Content Creator & UGC Coach Host: Julie Riga About This Episode Julie sits down with Megan Collier, who built a six-figure User Generated Content (UGC) business in just 14 months starting with only 200 followers. Megan now helps GenXers and Boomers launch successful UGC careers, and she's here to break down exactly how everyday people can get paid by brands without any influencer status. What is UGC? User Gen...

Building Community Through Connection with Bruce Starr Guest: Bruce Starr | Host: Julie Riga Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Bruce Starr, an internationally recognized relationship coach with over 40 years of experience, speaker, and youth advocate. Bruce shares his passion for supporting foster youth through We Save Teens, his upcoming Body and Soul Expo, and his book "Her Teen Love Coach" - a guide helping teenagers navigate growing up. Discover how Bruce is creating community through we...

Join host Julie Riga as she sits down with Caterina Rando, mentor extraordinary for women in business, to uncover the fastest path from speaking to clients. Discover why speaking beats social media for service-based entrepreneurs, learn Caterina's "sales fountain" approach that keeps clients coming back, and find out how she generates multiple five-figure sales from a single retreat. In this episode, you'll learn the three types of clients (Insta-clients, slow cookers, and super slow cookers), ...

Guest: Cindy Gelormini, The Paint Diva Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Cindy Gelormini, "The Paint Diva," who has been transforming overwhelming color decisions into enjoyable experiences for over 20 years. In this episode, discover: The three-step Paint Diva Method that prevents costly color mistakes Why undertones matter more than the actual color you choose How design trends have evolved from the 1950s to today's "color drenching" The psychology behind color preferences and person...

When the Need Becomes the Call: Jen Mallan on Purpose-Driven Leadership Guest: Jen Mallan, Host of Come Home with Jen Mallan In this powerful episode, Julie sits down with Jen Mallan, host of the faith-based TV show "Come Home with Jen Mallan" that reaches half a billion homes globally. As a media personality, author, and spiritual mentor, Jen shares the essential ingredients for success in leadership and life. What You'll Learn: The "Ministry of Showing Up" - why presence matters more than p...

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...

Know Your Numbers: The Three Essential Ingredients for Small Business Success, In this powerful episode of Stay On Course, host Julie Riga and guest Anthony Velocci, a fractional CFO, reveal why knowing your numbers is the foundation of small business success and financial freedom. They explore how leadership, legacy, and expert strategy converge when entrepreneurs finally confront the fear of finances and step into clarity and abundance. Anthony shares practical steps for setting realistic tar...

Embracing Imposter Syndrome: The Secret Ingredient to Success About This Episode In this episode, Julie sits down with Jennifer Fidder, a social psychologist and hypnotist with nearly two decades of coaching experience in health and wellness. Jennifer teaches others how to use the power of their subconscious mind to experience more happiness, health, and success. Together, they blow open the doors on imposter syndrome, revealing why it's actually a sign you're on the right track and sharing the...

🎙 Smart CIOs Do This: The Unspoken Rules of Cybersecurity Leadership with Andrew Griffiths In this expert-driven episode, legacy CEO and cybersecurity strategist Andrew Griffiths joins Julie Riga to share the 3 essential ingredients smart CIOs use to protect and transform their organizations: visibility, proactive planning, and strategic implementation. With roots in Jamaica and a passion for technology, leadership, and purpose, Andrew reveals why today’s IT leaders must evolve, stay alert, and ...

Ridiculously Easy Customer Experience Secrets with David Avrin A Must-Listen for CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Leadership Professionals If you're a CEO, founder, executive leader, or HR professional looking to enhance leadership capabilities, build executive presence, and deliver customer experience that drives retention and revenue, this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of Stay on Course, Julie Riga sits down with David Avrin, one of the world’s most in-demand customer experience and bu...

The Art of PR: How Small Businesses Can Earn Media Coverage with Ed Katz Episode Summary In this invaluable episode of Stay On Course, host Julie Riga sits down with Ed Katz, an award-winning PR expert and founder of Katnip Marketing, to reveal how small businesses can effectively cut through media clutter and gain valuable publicity. This conversation delivers powerful media strategies and PR insights for entrepreneurs, authors, and service providers looking to amplify their brand without a mas...

Working Less, Playing More, and Living Life by Design with James R. Elliot Episode Summary In this transformative episode of The Stary on course Podcast, host Julie welcomes James R. Elliot, an exceptional business coach for natural health practitioners who specializes in leadership coaching for executives and entrepreneurs. This conversation delivers powerful career fulfillment strategies and high-performance coaching insights for listeners seeking to break free from the time-for-money trap a...

"Ridiculously Easy" Customer Experience Secrets with David Avrin Summary: Julie Riga sits down with David Avrin, one of the world’s most in-demand customer experience speakers and author of "Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With." David reveals why businesses lose customers to friction (not competitors), how to future-proof your client interactions, and why "speed" is the new loyalty driver. Packed with laugh-out-loud stories and actionable fixes for broken customer journeys. 🔥 Key Takeaway...

How to Confidently Sell Yourself in Job Searching and Sales by Joey Himelfarb In this insightful conversation, Joey Himelfarb dives deep into how to "act as if", a mindset strategy essential for executive confidence building, career fulfillment, and success in both sales and leadership. Acting as if isn’t about pretending, it’s about being prepared, doing the work, and showing up with the confidence of someone who’s already achieved success. Joey shares strategies for: ✅ Building your personal ...

Scaling Business to 6 and 7 Figures: Insights on Success with Che Brown This episode of Stay on Course features Che Brown, a renowned business coach for CEOs and leadership coach for executives, as well as the founder of Easy Sales Hub and innovator of the Evergreen revenue model. With his extensive experience in scaling businesses to six and seven figures, Che shares his three ingredients for success, which have helped him and his clients achieve remarkable career fulfillment and executive care...

Bridging Generations: Helping Seniors Thrive in a Digital World with Anne Goldberg Summary: In this episode of Stay on Course, Julie Riga sits down with Anne Goldberg, an educator dedicated to helping seniors confidently navigate smartphones and digital technology. Anne shares her inspiring story of empowering older adults to stay connected, independent, and engaged, and breaks down her three key ingredients for success when learning new skills later in life: commitment, curiosity, and overcomin...