Episodes

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 conflic...

Outsourcing Success Strategies for SMBs: Managing Offshore Teams, Leveraging Resources & Building Powerful Partnerships with Scott Smith Struggling to scale your SMB? Outsourcing could be the game-changer you need! In this episode, we uncover proven outsourcing success strategies that will help you manage offshore teams, leverage resources, and create personalized solutions tailored to your business needs. Scott Smith, an expert from Akhada Consulting, shares actionable tips on how to streamlin...

The Inner Warrior: Transforming Adversity into Abundance with Wayne Forrest In this inspiring episode of the Stay on Course Podcast, host Julie Riga welcomes former farmer and rugby player turned motivational speaker, Wayne Forrest. Wayne shares his incredible journey of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation after a life-changing sports injury. From overcoming dark moments to writing his groundbreaking new book, The Inner Warrior: The Power Within, Wayne reveals the steps to uncover y...

Secrets to Transform Your Business and Lead with Purpose with Versaviya Despars In this Stay on Course podcast episode, host Julie Riga dives deep into the evolution of brand storytelling with branding expert Versaviya Despars. They explore how to help your business resolve conflict between your brand’s persona and your audience's needs by using the foundation of storytelling. Versaviya shares unbelievable tips to make your story guide your audience to their desired resolution and success. Lea...

Unlocking AI Potential: Ingredients for Success with Sasan Ghorbani In this special episode of The Stay on Course podcast, host Julie Riga welcomes Sasan Ghorbani, Founder of Alpicus, an AI platform designed to simplify AI for businesses. Hassan shares his insights on the key ingredients for success in using AI, highlighting the importance of mindset, the art of the possible, and automation in achieving success. Key Ingredients for Success Mindset: Having an open mindset around AI and its possi...

From Earth to Evolution: Rami Abu Jaber’s Journey to Transform Fitness and Gaming In this special simulcast episode of The Neil Haley Show and Stay on Course podcast, host Julie Riga welcomes Rami Abu Jaber, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Veryality. Rami shares his insights on pioneering the integration of real-life experiences into gaming through virtual reality, highlighting the importance of initiative, work-life balance, and the people around you in achieving success. Key Ingredients f...

The Art of Networking: Building Connections with Phil Herrington In this episode of Stay on Course, host Julie Riga sits down with Phil Harrington, a seasoned professional known for his expertise in building strong business networks and connecting small businesses with valuable opportunities. Phil shares his journey from cold call sales to becoming a hub for professional referrals in Boise, Idaho, and provides invaluable insights into the art of effective networking, which is a crucial aspect of...

Mastering the Art of Business Turnarounds with Paul Fioravanti In this engaging episode of Stay on Course, host Julie Riga is joined by seasoned CEO and certified turnaround professional, Paul Fioravanti. With expertise in leading growth, transformation, and restructuring across multiple industries, Paul shares his insights on the key ingredients for success in turning around struggling businesses. From managing cash and optimizing operations to revitalizing sales and marketing, and fostering a...

Harmonizing Digital Transformation: Success Strategies with Marcus Wilson In this episode of Stay on Course, host Julie Riga sits down with Marcus K. Wilson, the Founder and CEO of Pivotal Impact Consulting. With over 20 years of experience, Marcus specializes in helping businesses scale through technology optimization. In this engaging conversation, they discuss the critical ingredients for a successful digital transformation journey and how companies can navigate the fast-evolving tech landsca...

From Data to Legacy: Transforming Marketing in a New World with Manny Rivera In this Stay On Course Podcast and Neil Haley Show collaboration, host Julie Riga and marketing expert Manny Rivera take listeners on an unbelievable journey through the new world of modern marketing. Manny, a seasoned CMO and business strategist, shares how Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and platforms like X have revolutionized the corporate landscape, helping businesses evolve and earn success in a competiti...

Ingredients for Success: Transforming Dog Grooming with Jane Misra In this episode of the Stay on Course podcast, Julie Riga chats with Jane Misra, a serial entrepreneur and owner of Dog People, a mobile dog grooming business. Jane shares her 3 essential ingredients for success in the dog grooming industry: agility, persistence, and not taking things personally. From navigating the challenges of an unregulated industry to building strong relationships with clients, Jane offers valuable insights ...

AI Creativity: A Guide for Non-Tech Leaders with Hadas Frank Join The Neil Haley Show and Stay on Course Podcast with host Julie Riga as they dive into the transformative world of AI with Hadas Frank, CEO and founder of Next Gen AI. Specializing in AI strategy and business transformation, Hadas shares insights on using AI for non-technical people, creative applications of tools like ChatGPT, and the power of blending human ingenuity with AI capabilities. Learn practical strategies for business ...

Ingredients for Success: Insights from Eric Doherty on Leadership, Teamwork, and the Future of AI In a world where evolution is key, successful leadership starts with a foundation of teamwork, transparency, and the right hires to transform challenges into opportunities. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking to build a business legacy, a corporate leader navigating conflict resolution, or a seeker of abundance and purpose, leveraging generative AI can revolutionize how we lead and inspire. As we...

Empowering the Next Generation: Chima Ezeilo’s Fun Donor Revolution Welcome to a special crossover episode of Haley’s Show and Stay on Course Podcast with your host, Julie Riga. In this exciting episode, we welcome Chima Ezeilo, an extraordinary innovator whose mission is to empower young people and transform charitable giving on a global scale. Chima shares the inspiring story behind Fun Donor, his groundbreaking initiative to make donating fun, transparent, and impactful. Learn how this plat...

Naked Leadership: Courage, Determination, and Decisive Action In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and The Stay On Course Podcast, hosts Neil Haley and Julie Riga sit down with narrative executive coach Carol Metz Murray, founder of the Naked Leadership Institute. Carol shares the transformative power of "Naked Leadership"—a bold, authentic approach to self-leadership that empowers individuals to lead themselves first before inspiring others. Discover the three essential ingredient...

In today's fast-paced world, expanding your brand requires leveraging the power of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and X. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to evolve and transform your business, or a corporate leader aiming to resolve conflicts and hire the best talent, understanding the dynamics of the online and offline world is crucial. Our journey will explore how to navigate through the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age, helpi...

Evolve Your Business Success & Partnerships: A Journey to Leadership, Corporate Evolution, and Personal Growth - Bellagave In this episode of the Stay on Course podcast, Louis and Hale, the founders of Bellagave Tequila, share insights into their entrepreneurial journey. Through learning about each other's backgrounds and creating alignments, they've fostered a strong partnership. They emphasize the importance of resolving conflicts by maintaining open communication and problem-solving skills. ...

Believe, Transform, Connect: Unlocking Success in Matters of the Heart with Dr. Alexander Mathew and Julie Riga Join Dr. Alexander Mathew as he unveils the heartful ingredients for success on "Matters of the Heart" with Julie Riga. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Mathew shares invaluable insights on belief, resilience, positivity, and honesty, drawing from his vast experience as an internist specializing in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Through his compassionate care and dedi...

Evolve Your Corporate Persona: A Scrumptious Journey to Self-Discovery and Corporate Success with Rod Desch In this captivating episode of Stay On Course, the Cultural Chameleon, Rod Desch, takes us on a riveting exploration of living life with passion amid the pandemic's challenges. As the world underwent a transformative period, Rod discovered hidden talents and aligned with his purpose, catalyzing the inception of his enlightening podcast, "The Cultural Chameleon." Despite his corporate insu...

Navigating your Network in the Digital Universe and Taking Your Career to the Next Level with Steve Spiro In this captivating episode of Stay on Course, hosted by the incredible Julie Riga, we are delighted to welcome Steve Spiro, a master connector and business automation consultant with an astonishing 41,000+ LinkedIn contacts. As Steve shares his journey from advertising to technology, the narrative unfolds with emphasis on grit, the go-giver mindset, and the profound impact of his LinkedIn ...

In this captivating episode of the Stay on Course Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Michael Boll, a Marine Corps veteran, and former police officer, dedicated to charity and community service. Join us as we explore the transformative trifecta: humility and building networks, the therapeutic nature of helping others, and actively seeking those in need. Uncover insights into selflessness, community service, and the inspiring narrative of Michael Boll, as we navigate through the keyw...

7 Times Down 8 Times Up: Annie's Resilient Journey to Evolve, Seek, and Transform in Life and Leadership Dive into the Stay on Course Podcast with Anindita Chatterjee, aka Annie—a TEDx Speaker, Coach, and Writer, on a resilient journey post-accident. Despite being in a wheelchair, Annie's purpose-driven life shines through her coaching and philanthropy work. Her podcast episode unveils success ingredients: self-awareness, unwavering focus, and the art of looking beyond. As a 'Thought Leader' in...

A Journey into Tea, Entrepreneurship, and Purposeful Ventures for Women Entrepreneurs - Brewing Success with Brenda Meyers Brenda Meyers, a luminary in the tea manufacturing industry for over 18 years, has evolved from cultivating Sterling Tea into a leading tea blending plant to becoming a dynamic Product Business Coach in collaboration with E Success Network. Her journey, shared on the Stay on Course Podcast hosted by leadership expert Julie Riga, unveils the secrets of her success in leaders...

Unlocking the Delicious Journey to Success: 2-Minute Stress Relief, Personal Growth, and Leadership with Sara Nakamura In this riveting podcast episode, Julie Riga, a certified coach and industry expert with over 20 years of experience in Pharma, engages in a captivating conversation with Sara Nakamura, a seasoned stress relief guide and author of "Stressed Out & Don't Know What to Do?" Together, they unlock the delicious journey to success, blending Julie's expertise in leadership, personal gro...