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Are You Awesome Today?

Are You Awesome Today?

Hosted by Stephen Shaner

EducationInterviews guests

Episodes

100

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Stephen visits with extraordinary people who are doing things in an AWESOME way. Join in to hear and learn from their stories, their challenges and their successes.

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60 recent
August 17, 2026Episode 24931 min

Leading with Love with Jami Smith

Stephen's guest this week is Jami Smith. Jami has a passion for help ing People leaders, founders, and scaling teams design the People Operations systems, internal communication rhythms, and culture practices that support growth. Listen in to learn the importance of promoting happiness in the workplace through Leading with Love.

August 10, 2026Episode 24825 min

Living an Endurance Life with Neil Thubron

Stephen's guest this week is Neil Thubron. Neil is an executive coach, leadership mentor and sales performance expert dedicated to transforming the professional and personal lives of executives and business leaders. Listen in as Neil explores setting bigger goals, staying disciplined when motivation drops, and what endurance challenges teach about business and life.

August 3, 2026Episode 24725 min

How to Have an Awesome Life with Mikael Avatar

Joining Stephen this week is Mikael Avatar. Mikael is a Paralympic record-breaker and transformational coach whose work centers on resilience, adversity, and personal reinvention. You don't want to miss his incredible story. Listen in as Mikael explores rebuilding after major setbacks, what elite performance teaches about everyday resilience, and how people can redefine what is possible in their own lives.

July 27, 2026Episode 24625 min

Storytelling for Brand Building with Stephanie Valentine

Stephen's guest this week is Stephanie Valentine. Stephanie is the founder of SV Living , a modern lifestyle and storytelling platform that blends healthy living with emotional wellness. With a background in holistic nutrition and clinical hypnosis, she brings a refreshing, thoughtful voice to conversations about slow living, reinvention, self-care, and building a brand with heart. Listen in to hear her story and learn some valuable tips for building a brand rooted in physical and emotional wellness.

July 20, 2026Episode 24527 min

How to Make Your Entrepreneurial Technology Life Easier with Chris Carter

Stephen's guest this week is Chris Carter. Chris is a Speaker, Advisor and has a passion for h elping Business Leaders Understand SAP, AI & Digital Transformation. Y ou don't want to miss his positive energy as Chris shares some Awesome ideas on how we as entrepreneurs can simplify our technology life.

July 13, 2026Episode 24430 min

The Mindset of Weight Loss with Dr. Deb Butler

Stephen's guest this week is Dr. Deb Butler. Dr. Deb is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach who has also taught at The Life Coach School for Brooke Castillo. Prior to coaching, she spent 30 years as a Board-Certified Chiropractor, Nutritionist, and Acupuncturist. She is also the host of the podcast ThINNER Peace in Menopause and Beyond. She spent decades struggling with weight and yo-yo dieting. After her last diet at age 50, she freed herself from diet culture and developed a program to help other women do the same. Listen in to hear her strategies for developing a Mindset for Weight Loss.

July 6, 2026Episode 24326 min

Empathy Driven Leadership with Srikar "Sam" Yeruva

Joining Stephen this week is Sam Yeruva. Sam is on a mission to make technology accessible to hospitals. Digitizing processes in the healthcare industry can lead to significant advancements in efficiency, patient care, and overall outcomes. His company is commit ted to provid ing value to patients and medical professionals, creating a more efficient, patient-centered, and technologically advanced healthcare ecosystem. In this discussion, Sam spotlights Empathy Driven Leadership as a primary ingredient to success.

June 29, 2026Episode 24222 min

Should You Be Marketing to Investors Online? with Jason Fishman

Stephen's guest this week is Jason Fishman. Jason brings more than 15 years of digital marketing and growth experience, and as CEO of Digital Niche Agency, he's led teams that have scaled 900-plus clients while helping over 500 online capital campaigns collectively raise nine figures. In this session, Jason walk s through how founders with limited budgets can use digital channels to attract investors, run creative tests, and build community while growing revenue.

June 22, 2026Episode 24128 min

Earned Authority with Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley

Joining Stephen this week are two powerhouses in the area of Healthcare Executive Search and Assignment. Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley share their insights on w hy the first 90 days often determine long‑term leadership success, common mistakes new leaders make when stepping into a new role, and the importance of listening before making major changes. Listen in to learn important characteristics and skills that will benefit new leaders, transitioning leaders and seasoned leaders.

June 15, 2026Episode 24024 min

Launch Entrepreneurial Awareness in an AI World with Mike Forgie

Stephen's guest this week is Mike Forgie. Mik e's arena of expertise is in Google Maps, Search Engine/AI Optimization, Websites, and Purchase-Intent Ads for Commercial Real Estate. Mike has a passion for helping business owners show up right when their ideal customer searches Google for a service. Listen in to learn some great and simple tips for reaching this goal.

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