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𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 Some people you worked with in corporate stop returning your calls. Some go silent. It hurts. I have been there and felt that. But that season taught me something powerful. Growth is not about who stays. Growth is about how…

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 I am not trying to be dramatic. I am trying to be real. In this moment, I shared what 2025 actually felt like. Hustling. Showing up. Putting in the work. And for a long time, seeing no results. That season tested my mindset, my confidence,…

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 One of the most important leadership mindset shifts is this. Stay in a position of readiness. When leaders stop labeling situations as problems and start seeing them as things to be addressed, everything changes. Reaction turns into response. Emotion gives way to clarity. Confidence replaces chaos. This…

Brain-Based Leadership: How Awareness, Curiosity, and Presence Transform the Way You Lead Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Tracy Benson, top 1% LinkedIn coach and brain-based leadership expert, to explore how understanding your brain can revolutionize the way you lead, make decisions, and build relationships. Tracy reveals the…

The Truth About 2025: My Raw Review of Small Business Reality Join Julie Riga for an unfiltered, brutally honest conversation about what 2025 really looked like as a small business owner—the months of hustling with no results, the corporate friends who disappeared, the Friday nights spent questioning everything, and why…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 In this episode, we talk about one of the most overlooked leadership truths. The biggest obstacle is rarely the situation itself. It is the story you tell yourself about it. The story you tell yourself about who you are. That internal narrative shapes…

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 A lot of leadership, growth, and transformation comes down to one thing. Doing the work you do not want to do. In this episode, we talk about suffering, learning from mistakes, and continuing forward even when progress feels uncomfortable. Success is not built…

Three Ingredients for Building Unbreakable Resilience: Lessons from a Firefighter's Journey Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Gary Roberts, 20-year Fort Lauderdale firefighter and Founder of Neurovus, to explore how consistency, continuous learning, and mental toughness can transform not just your approach to adversity—but your entire perspective on…

𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 There is something powerful about falling in love with the moment you are in, especially when you know something hard is coming next. In this episode, we talk about mindset, energy, and belief. Leadership is not just about strategy or execution. It is about…

Beyond the Game: How One NBA Player Transformed Adversity Into Impact Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Gary Forbes, former NBA player, published author, and Founder of Soul Survivors, to explore how mindset, optimism, and unwavering consistency can transform life's greatest challenges into your most powerful purpose—and how…

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 We talk about vision, goals, and growth all the time. But leadership, success, and professional growth show up in one place first. Your calendar. If your priorities are not scheduled, they are not priorities. Time reveals intention. And intention drives results. Whether it is lead…

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰 Opportunity rarely announces itself. It shows up quietly and waits to see who is willing to step forward. In this moment, I share a real story about leadership presence, confidence, and courage. Being in the room is not enough. Growth happens…

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 Curiosity changes how we lead. When we stay curious, we stay in a learning mindset. And when we stay in learning, we stop judging. In leadership, it is easy to make assumptions based on what we see on the surface. But growth, connection, and authentic…

Many professionals believe success requires putting on a version of themselves that fits the room. Over time, that performance becomes exhausting. When you have to morph into someone completely different just to do your job, it creates strain. Not just mentally, but emotionally and physically. You can only sustain that…

The Elevator Pitch Recipe: Crafting Marketing Messaging That Stops the Scroll Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Katie Lantukh, Founder of Murphy Marketing, to decode the art of the perfect elevator pitch. Discover how clear messaging, authentic communication, and strategic simplicity can transform not just your networking presence—but…

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Most people will take a break as the year ends. People who are leading, growing, and creating change are already preparing. Read. Learn. Connect. Seek guidance. Build your skills. Invest in yourself. Getting ready is not just about preparation. It is about stepping fully…

The Story Standing Between You and Opportunity As the year winds down, it is worth asking an honest question. What opportunities are waiting for you that you have not stepped into yet? Often it is not a lack of skill, timing, or readiness. It is the story we are telling…

As 2025 comes to a close, we are feeling nothing but gratitude and momentum. In this short video, Theresa Benvenuto (Doctor of Connections) and I reflect on the incredible relationships, growth, and systems we built this year—and we are just getting started. Let us make 2026 the year of Clarity…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗼 As the year comes to a close, it is easy to get caught in the flurry of deadlines, goals, and to do lists. But moments like this are a reminder of what truly matters. The real sweetness of business is not the metrics or…

2025 Highlights: The Doctor of Connections & Building Momentum for 2026 Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Theresa Benvenuto, the "Doctor of Connections," for a special holiday edition reflecting on an extraordinary year of growth, transformation, and meaningful relationships. Discover how authentic networking, accountability, and intentional action can…

𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲. Every year, I take a moment to pause, reflect, and name the year. I started this practice when my life felt out of control and I needed clarity, confidence, and direction. What changed everything was realizing how much power we have when we focus…

𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁. As 2025 comes to a close, this is your moment to slow down and reflect. Not just on the challenges, but on the growth, the lessons, and the wins that shaped you. Leadership starts with self-leadership. Confidence is built through clarity. And momentum comes…

Building Trust & Psychological Safety: The Workplace Wellness Toolkit Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Malka Shaw, psychotherapist and trauma specialist, to explore how cultural humility, psychological safety, and trust-building can transform your workplace culture and create teams where people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. In This…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 The story you tell yourself about yourself shapes everything. Your confidence. Your clarity. Your leadership presence. Your growth. Your career development. Your sense of purpose and personal worth. In leadership and in life, mindset is not optional. The internal narrative you believe influences…