Episodes

The Bravery Effect: How to Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others Episode Overview What if the key to your greatest success isn't waiting until you feel confident but acting despite your fear? Marine Corps veteran Jill Schulman reveals why professionals are stuck in comfort that masquerades as happiness, and how developing bravery transforms your career and life. Drawing from 25 years of leadership development and positive psychology research, Jill shares three evidence-based ingredients to build...

2025 Highlights: The Doctor of Connections & Building Momentum for 2026 Guest: Theresa Benvenuto, Doctor of Connections Host: Julie Riga Episode Type: Special Holiday Edition - Year in Review Overview In this special holiday edition, Julie sits down with Theresa Benvenuto (affectionately known as "Benvenuts" and the "Doctor of Connections") to reflect on an extraordinary year of growth, transformation, and meaningful relationships. Together, they celebrate the wins, share lessons learned, and ...

Building Trust & Psychological Safety: The Workplace Wellness Toolkit Guest: Malka Shaw, LCSW - Psychotherapist & Trauma Specialist Host: Julie Riga | Stay On Course Podcast Overview Trust is the defining leadership challenge of 2026. In this transformative episode, psychotherapist and trauma specialist Malka Shaw shares her innovative ARC Method for creating psychological safety in the workplace. With over 25 years of experience and expertise in workplace dynamics, Malka reveals why cultural...

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...

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...