🎯 "Every interaction is an evaluation." Executive Chef Pablo Valencia nails it - in his kitchen, every dish is tested live with customers in real-time. Your leadership works the same way. Every meeting, presentation, and client touchpoint is your brand being "taste-tested" live. The question isn't whether you're being evaluated…
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽? 💬 This Father's Day, I'm thinking about lessons that ground us on the hard days. In our first on-location Stay on Course Podcast, Executive Chef Pablo Valencia said: "It's a decision that you make every day... You have to be honest with…
A Gift of Life and Love As I sit here thinking about my loved ones who have passed on, I'm reminded of the incredible gift they've given me - the gift of life, love, and lessons learned. You can choose to see their passing as the worst thing that's ever…
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…
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.…
In this insightful episode, Julie Riga sits down with Joey Himelfarb to explore the power of "acting as if"—a mindset shift that can elevate your presence in both job interviews and sales conversations. Joey shares actionable strategies to help professionals build confidence, lead with clarity, and show up like someone…
95% of CEOs are invisible. Here’s the fix Your next audience is waiting. Here’s where to find them: Podcasts – Authority in 30 minutes. LinkedIn – 850M+ professionals are waiting. Networking calls – Deep 1:1 connections. Partner platforms – Leverage others’ audiences. As Gary Vaynerchuk says, "Brand is built in…
Own a business? Congrats—you just signed up for a sales job. No sales? No business. Just a hobby. 🔥 Time to level up: 👉 Crush LinkedIn lead gen 👉 Close more deals 👉 Turn your biz into a revenue machine Stop waiting. Start selling. Let’s go!" 💥
Before I Lead is the ultimate leadership experience for legacy business owners who are ready to evolve, scale, and lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world. It combines expert coaching, modern business systems, and community accountability to help you work on the business—not just in it. This isn’t about…
Ready to lead your business with clarity, confidence, and a system that actually works? Before I Lead is the ultimate leadership development experience for founders and CEOs who want to scale without burnout. Join us to master your time, amplify your voice, and step fully into the CEO role your…
Ready to lead your business with clarity, confidence, and a system that actually works? Before I Lead is the ultimate leadership development experience for founders and CEOs who want to scale without burnout. Join us to master your time, amplify your voice, and step fully into the CEO role your…
Bridging Generations: Helping Seniors Thrive in a Digital World | Stay on Course with Anne Goldberg In this inspiring episode of Stay on Course, host Julie Riga sits down with educator and tech mentor Anne Goldberg, who is on a mission to empower seniors to confidently navigate smartphones and digital…
Back in corporate America, I wore a suit every day, not because I had to, but because I never knew which executive might call me into their office. It was my way of standing out. Now? I stay camera-ready almost every day. That’s my new ‘suit’—because you never know when…
Curiosity is your superpower. It’s that childlike curiosity that keeps us alive, creative, and in flow. As small business owners and entrepreneurs, our energy matters, how we show up can shift everything. The questions you ask, the way you listen, the curiosity you bring into conversations… That’s what creates real…
Where does the magic happens........ One of the most powerful ways to grow as an entrepreneur is reading. There’s always something new to learn, and for me, mastering sales and marketing has been a game-changer. Understanding how to sell, close, and truly connect with your audience is universal, whether you’re…
🎙️ Metabolic Reboot: Transforming Your Health with Marc Overton | Stay on Course with Julie Riga In this powerful episode, Julie Riga sits down with Marc Overton, high-performance coach and metabolic health expert, to uncover how you can rewire your metabolism for lasting energy, fat loss, and vibrant health. Marc…
Thinking about getting an MBA? Yes, I did. But here’s what it really taught me how to run a business: 👉 Not trying to be the expert in everything. 👉 Finding the right people to build with. 👉 Bootstrapping until the wheels come off. Yes, an MBA teaches you the…
The Power of Public Relations for Small Business Owners | Stay on Course Podcast with Allie Zendrian In this episode of Stay on Course, host Julie Riga sits down with Allie Zendrian, founder of A to Z Communications and editor-in-chief of Brand News, to dive deep into the world of…
Do it scared. Do it messy. We’ve all had our battles. Some loud, some silent. But they’ve shaped us — and they’ve given us a new lens through which to see our lives. Everyone listening, reading, scrolling… you’ve faced something. And whether the world saw it or not, you know…
In this episode of the Stay on Course podcast, host Julie Riga and co-host Scott Smith sit down with Jeff Clanton, co-owner of Blue Creek Digital LLC, to break down powerful strategies in SEO, digital advertising, and content marketing that can take your business to the next level. Jeff shares…
If your audience is looking at their phones… you’re not interesting enough. As a speaker, leader, or communicator, you’re always competing for attention. And the biggest competitor lives in everyone’s hand: their smartphone. Be fun. Be human. Use humor. It triggers oxytocin, which helps people retain information and feel connected.…
In this inspiring episode of Stay on Course, host Julie Riga sits down with Michele Bonds—a creative entrepreneur, artist, and coach—who shares her powerful journey from the corporate world to a life led by passion, mindfulness, and purpose. Michele opens up about what it means to live a fully integrated…
Filling Up Your Cup 🫖 When I was in my corporate job, I often felt like an imposter—like I was playing a role that just didn’t quite fit. I wore the title, did the work, followed the motions… but deep down, I wasn’t being me. Now, filling my cup looks…
