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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jacquie Baly is a leadership strategist, educator, entrepreneur, author and public-service leader whose story is rooted in faith, hard work, family and perseverance. In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, Jacquie joins David Pasqualone to share how she kept moving through difficult seasons—including years of financial pressure, entrepreneurship, motherhood, career transitions and returning to school later in life for her doctorate. Jacquie explains why leadership is not a linear path, why growth requires doing uncomfortable work, how organization and planning create momentum, and why great leaders should leave people and institutions better than they found them. The conversation also explores the lessons behind her book Built for Influence, raising high-performing children, mentoring the next generation, and the three things Jacquie does when pressure rises: pray, exercise and seek trusted counsel. SPONSOR — MYPILLOW BOGO Buy one Premium MyPillow and get another FREE. Buy one 6-piece MyTowel set and get another 6-piece set FREE. Use promo code REMARKABLE for the special offer and free shipping: https://mypillow.com/remarkable GUEST LINKS Website: https://balyprojects.com/ Built for Influence: https://balyprojects.com/book/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacquie-baly-2b11501/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jacqueline.Baly.Chaumette/ FULL SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT https://davidpasqualone.com/content-type-media/podcasts/the-remarkable-people-podcast/jacquie-baly-built-for-influence-tenacity-leadership/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & What You’ll Learn 02:32 Tenacity When Life Looks Grim 03:10 MyPillow BOGO Sponsor Break 04:12 From the Caribbean to Texas 06:30 Breaking Barriers in Public Service 07:17 The Push to Become an Entrepreneur 10:02 Divorce, Financial Pressure & Rebuilding 12:02 Diversifying the Business 15:37 Hiring a Team & Building Without Debt 17:15 Being a Present Mom While Running a Company 18:47 Going Back for a Doctorate Later in Life 20:46 Built for Influence: Leadership Is Not Linear 22:38 Mentoring the Next Generation 24:09 How to Connect with Dr. Jacquie Baly 25:07 Short-Term Plans, Long-Term Goals & Daily Lists 27:29 Raising High-Performing Children 33:25 How Jacquie Resets Under Pressure 35:41 Trusting God’s Bigger Plan 36:46 Remarkable People Closing Message TRANSCRIPT Upload the SRT to Buzzsprout if transcript support is enabled. Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail Danny M. Goldberg is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, and author who describes himself as a recovering people-pleaser. In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, Danny joins David Pasqualone to explore why always trying to be “nice” can cost you confidence, identity, time, money, and respect—and how to build healthier boundaries without becoming rude, selfish, or cruel. Danny shares practical lessons from relationships, corporate America, entrepreneurship, client work, parenting, faith, and his book A Little Bit A*****e. Together, David and Danny discuss the difference between being nice and being kind, why saying no does not always need an explanation, how to handle reasonable conflict, why people often undervalue themselves, and what it means to be assertive enough to earn respect while still treating people well. One of Danny’s central ideas is simple: “The goal isn’t to be nice. The goal is to be kind. The goal is to be respected.” If you struggle with people-pleasing, weak boundaries, overexplaining, or putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own, this conversation offers practical ways to start changing that pattern. GUEST LINKS Book: https://littlebitahole.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymgoldberg/ X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannymgoldberg GoldSRD: https://goldsrd.com/ FULL SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT: https://davidpasqualone.com/content-type-media/podcasts/the-remarkable-people-podcast/danny-goldberg-stop-people-pleasing-boundaries-respect/ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GkP2d0AX-hM This episode includes personal stories, religious viewpoints, opinions, social commentary, and discussion of cultural issues. Statements made by the speakers represent their own perspectives and are not automatically independent factual findings of the podcast. Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! Chapter Quick Links: 00:00 Welcome & Episode Setup 01:28 Why People-Pleasing Costs You 03:22 Danny Goldberg’s Story & Immigrant Upbringing 08:17 Faith, Family & Finding a Moral Foundation 10:37 Leaving Corporate America & Forging Your Own Path 12:28 Reprogramming the People-Pleasing Mindset 15:05 Boundaries in Relationships 16:18 Professional Boundaries & Knowing Your Value 20:35 Nice vs. Kind: Respect, Boundaries & Saying No 21:52 Think Long-Term in a Changing Job Market 27:47 AI, Technology & the Future of Human Connection 31:31 Communication & Critical Thinking in the AI Era 35:55 Why the Book Is Called “A Little Bit A*****e” 37:33 Echo Chambers, Conflict & Learning to Say No 41:44 Courage, Convictions & Difficult Conversations 52:07 The Book, Practical Application & Guest Resources 55:16 Final Advice: Have Faith Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail What keeps a business from getting real value from AI—even after the tools are available? Dr. Gleb Tsipursky joins David Pasqualone to discuss the fears, identity concerns, and workplace pressures that can hold AI adoption back. In this episode of RPP+ / Hanging Out with David Pasqualone & Friends, Gleb shares examples of using AI for prospect research and outreach, email drafts that reflect your voice, and meeting preparation. David and Gleb also discuss the difference between individual productivity and business results, Gleb’s views on AI tools, and concerns about AI safety and human oversight. IN THIS CONVERSATION • Why AI adoption involves motivation and workplace culture • Three forms of resistance: fear, professional identity, and social stigma • Examples of AI-assisted outreach, email drafting, and meeting preparation • Why Gleb recommends reviewing AI-written email before sending • Questions about productivity, responsibility, and the future of work CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky 01:09 What AI means for business owners 05:46 Adapting AI to existing workflows 07:45 Choosing AI tools: Gleb’s perspective 09:19 The psychology of AI adoption at work 10:31 Job fears, professional identity, and social stigma 15:30 Workflow 1: Prospect research and outreach 19:41 Workflow 2: Email drafts in your voice 21:55 Organizing email and checking spam 22:28 ChatGPT and Claude: Gleb’s comparison 23:57 Workflow 3: Meeting preparation 25:03 Connect with Gleb and explore his book 26:10 AI safety, oversight, and loss-of-control concerns 28:42 Productivity, purpose, and overreliance on AI 31:32 Closing thoughts GUEST RESOURCES Book information and free sample chapters: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/aibook/ Connect with Gleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Mention that you heard him on Hanging Out with David Pasqualone & Friends when you send your connection request. Disaster Avoidance Experts: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/ Georgetown University Press book page: https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/The-Psychology-of-AI-Adoption-at-Work Connect with David: https://DavidPasqualone.com/ What is one recurring task you would like help with: outreach, email, or meeting prep? Tell us in the comments. Follow the channel and share this conversation with a business owner or teammate who would benefit. #AIAdoption #BusinessProductivity #GlebTsipursky Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail Two heart attacks at age 10. Years of serious heart challenges. A family that left everything familiar behind in search of hope. Hanna Bauer joins David Pasqualone on the Remarkable People Podcast to share how faith, recovery, entrepreneurship, and leadership helped shape her philosophy of turning friction into traction. Hanna recounts her childhood medical journey and the courage she witnessed in her parents, then shares practical lessons listeners can apply to their own lives—including her BEAT method: Believe, Engage, Act, Transform. Together, David and Hanna discuss faith through uncertainty, recovering emotionally after prolonged adversity, gratitude, burnout, breathing, acts of kindness, leadership, and why aligning purpose, people, and performance matters before simply pushing harder. This isn't only a story about surviving hardship. It's about learning how to grow through it and use what you've experienced to serve others. GUEST CONTACT INFO Website: https://heartnomics.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna Facebook: https://facebook.com/hannad.bauer WATCH + FULL SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT: https://davidpasqualone.com/content-type-media/podcasts/the-remarkable-people-podcast/hanna-bauer-two-heart-attacks-at-10-friction-into-traction/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9eBfJYAwDdU This episode shares Hanna Bauer’s personal experiences and perspectives for informational and inspirational purposes and is not individualized medical advice. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Two Heart Attacks at 10: Hanna’s Remarkable Story 02:16 Meet Hanna Bauer 03:24 How to Turn Friction Into Traction 05:31 Diagnosed With a Serious Heart Condition at Four 07:53 Two Heart Attacks at Age 10 08:49 From Venezuela to Georgia in Search of Hope 10:20 Faith, Courage & Experimental Treatment 13:33 Learning the Significance of Her Heart Procedure 16:28 Recovery & Learning to Live Again 19:53 The Morgue, Recovery & the BEAT Method 21:43 Why the Process Can Be Part of the Miracle 23:57 Healing After Trauma & Learning to Feel Safe Again 27:19 Entrepreneurship, Burnout & Listening to Your Body 29:33 Gratitude, Breathing & Moving Through Fear 39:24 How Acts of Kindness Can Change a Life 41:59 Leadership, Maxwell & HEARTnomics 43:53 A Framework for Leaders Facing Friction 44:35 Aligning Purpose, People & Performance 46:14 You Cannot Give What You Don’t Have 46:44 Final Encouragement Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail  "The brain actually can regenerate given the right information. You first remove the obstacles to cure through testing, and then you layer in the correct sound, light, and regenerative stem cell therapeutics to allow the body to heal itself." — Dr. Greg Eckel  Can the human brain actually heal and regenerate after severe neurological decline? Mainstream medicine often says no, but Dr. Greg Eckel is clinically proving otherwise. In this powerful episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, host David Pasqualone sits down with naturopathic physician and Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Greg Eckel. Following the heartbreaking loss of his wife Soraya to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), Dr. Eckel dedicated his life to answering one central question: How do we regenerate the human brain? Dr. Eckel breaks down the three main causes of protein misfolding (Environmental Toxicity, Trauma, and Infections), reveals the early warning signs of neurodegeneration that most people ignore (like loss of smell and chronic gut issues), and explains his groundbreaking Eckel Protocol—utilizing frequency sound baths, targeted light therapy, and laser-guided stem cell therapeutics to restore cognitive function. Plus, discover the #1 food you must eat daily for brain health and the #1 neurotoxin you need to eliminate immediately. Call to Action Links: Learn more about Dr. Greg Eckel’s work: Be Vital Clinic / Nature Cures ClinicSupport the show and get the best sleep of your life: Visit MyPillow.com and use promo code REMARKABLE for free shipping on your entire order and up to 80% off!Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail "They can't just keep changing the laws on us and changing the goalposts and moving things to hide the fact that our elections are being stolen and being manipulated by computers. We are in the fight for humanity basically right now. It is as big as it gets." ~ Mike Lindell Just one month after the highly contested August 11th Minnesota primary, Mike Lindell returns to The Remarkable People Podcast to expose what really happened on election night. In this explosive September 11th interview, Mike breaks down the statistical impossibilities of the election, including 55 instances of votes counting in reverse and synchronized voting percentages across all candidates. Mike details his intense legal battle with the Minnesota Secretary of State and the Canvassing Board over a paper ballot hand-count audit. After the recount price was arbitrarily hiked to $825,000 and his request was denied by the Minnesota Supreme Court, Mike is now taking his case directly to the US Supreme Court, suing the voting machine companies for operating "defective devices." This is the tip of the spear in the fight for election integrity. Discover how you can get involved using the Freedom of Information Act, why securing our elections is a spiritual battle for America's future, and how you can support the cause today. Call to Action Links: ⚖️ Support the Lawsuits & Get the Plan: LindellPlan.com ⚖️ Support MyPillow: Use promo code REMARKABLE for free shipping on your entire order and 50% off mattresses at https://MyPillow.com/Remarkable or when you call 1-800-644-6612. Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail Adversity may become part of your story—but it does not have to define who you are. In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with former college football coach, author, and consultant Jay Paterno for a powerful conversation about faith, family, leadership, resilience, identity, and what happens when the life you expected suddenly changes. Jay grew up as the son of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, but this conversation goes far beyond football. Jay shares the values his parents taught him, the difference between success and excellence, how to balance family and professional ambition, why children need to learn how to face adversity, and why a leader should never abandon foundational values simply because circumstances change. Jay also shares his personal perspective on the public crisis that changed his family's life, the loss of his coaching career, his father's death soon afterward, and how faith helped him reinvent himself at age 43. In this episode you'll discover: • Why adversity does not have to define your identity • The difference between success and excellence • How to stay grounded in your core values • Why “when you get home, be home” • The Blue Line principle for life balance • Why parents should prepare children for the path • How to stop living in someone else's shadow • Why leaders will never win unanimous approval • The difference between problem people and solution people • How faith and patience help during difficult seasons • Why progress happens one play—and one day—at a time One of Jay's most powerful reminders: “You can't let the adversity define you.” And perhaps even more importantly: “That's not the last chapter written in your life.” ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━  Looking for the absolute best deal on sleep products? Bypass the broken social media aggregator codes and use our direct partner code REMARKABLE to lock in up to 80% off and year-round free shipping. View the full verification and comparison details here: https://davidpasqualone.com/free-mypillow-promo-code-for-up-to-80-off-your-entire-order-and-free-shipping/ ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & What to Expect 02:13 Jay Paterno Joins the Remarkable People Podcast 03:41 Sponsor Break 05:20 Jay's Story Begins 05:55 Core Values from the Paterno Home 07:00 Faith, Service & “We, Us and Our” 09:08 Growing Up with a High-Profile Father 09:55 “When You Get Home, Be Home” 11:25 The Blue Line: Creating Boundaries in Life 12:33 Success vs. Excellence 13:38 Faith as a Positive Way of Living 16:43 Growing Up as Joe Paterno's Son 19:07 Prepare the Child for the Path 20:29 Proving Himself Outside His Father's Shadow 22:17 Being Released from Other People's Expectations 24:33 17 Seasons of Coaching & Lessons from Adversity 25:54 Education, Athletics & Developing Leaders 28:17 Preparing Athletes for Life After Football 32:04 The Penn State Crisis and Jay's Career Reset 34:27 Losing His Father 35:22 The Book of Job & Reinventing Life at 43 38:12 Turning Pain into Prevention & Helping Others 40:31 Dealing with Anger, Critics & False Accusations 40:46 Problem People vs. Solution People 44:18 Protecting Marriage, Family & Faith 44:45 “You Can't Let Adversity Define You” 45:25 “That's Not the Last Chapter Written in Your Life” 46:05 You Don't Need Everyone's Approval 49:24 Finding the Pony in the Manure 51:50 Advice for Anyone Ready to Quit 52:08 Faith, Patience & Hope 53:01 Progress Happens One Step at a Time 53:32 Life Is the Next Play 55:16 Stack the Days & Small Victories 55:50 Final Thoughts 56:24 Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Visit the sponsors and partners mentioned in this episode and use promo code: REMARKABLE where applicable. Promotional offers and terms may change, so verify the current offer when ordering. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this conversation helped you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT with your biggest takeaway, and SHARE it with someone currently walking through adversity. Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! #JayPaterno #OvercomingAdversity #RemarkablePeoplePodcast Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you were fired at 63 and discovered you were nearly broke? In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with David Nassief to discuss how he went from being fired at 63 and nearly broke to becoming a millionaire by 69. David shares the hard lessons he learned after decades of making money but not building wealth. He explains how losing his job forced him to rethink everything, simplify his financial strategy, and create what became the One-Page Wealth Compass—a practical framework designed to help everyday people build real wealth without making money unnecessarily complicated. This conversation is for anyone who wants to: • build wealth later in life • become financially independent • recover after financial setbacks • simplify investing • get out of debt • stop living paycheck to paycheck • create a practical money plan • understand what really builds wealth In this episode, David discusses: • what happened when he was fired at 63 • why making money and building wealth are not the same thing • how he recovered after feeling financially trapped • why simplicity matters so much in personal finance • the One-Page Wealth Compass • career and income growth • debt freedom • emergency funds and investing • low-cost index funds • the rule of 72 • market volatility • why clear direction matters more than speed • how identity must be rooted in something deeper than your job title One of David’s most powerful lines in this episode: “Clear direction beats misdirected speed every time.” Get David’s free One-Page Wealth Compass: https://onepagewealthcompass.com Learn more about the book: One-Page Wealth Compass by David Nassief 🌎 Connect with the Remarkable People Podcast: https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ 📺 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@remarkablepeople ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━  Looking for the absolute best deal on sleep products? Bypass the broken social media aggregator codes and use our direct partner code REMARKABLE to lock in up to 80% off and year-round free shipping. View the full verification and comparison details here: https://davidpasqualone.com/free-mypillow-promo-code-for-up-to-80-off-your-entire-order-and-free-shipping/ ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Episode 01:37 What Listeners Will Gain from This Episode 02:45 David Nassief’s Background and Early Career 03:37 Fired at 63 After 18 Years 05:28 Starting Over on Straight Commission 08:50 Why David Needed a Wealth Compass 10:16 Download the Free One-Page Wealth Compass 12:37 Career and Income Come First 13:24 Debt Freedom and Why It Matters 14:26 Emergency Fund vs. Investing 21:05 The Five North Star Principles 22:04 Live on Less Than You Earn 28:23 Verify Before Trust 32:20 The Rule of 72 Explained 33:02 David’s 3 Keys to Building Wealth 41:07 Identity Beyond a Job Title 52:13 Where to Get the Book and Free Wealth Compass 54:23 Clear Direction Beats Misdirected Speed 55:26 Final Encouragement and Wrap-Up ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Use promo code, "REMARKABLE" at participating sponsors and partners mentioned by David Pasqualone. Offers and availability may change over time, so always verify current details before purchasing. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this episode helped you, please: LIKE the video SUBSCRIBE to the channel COMMENT with your biggest takeaway SHARE this with someone who needs hope and practical financial direction Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! #OnePageWealth #DavidNassief #RemarkablePeoplePodcast Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail Retirement? Not this time. This episode goes somewhere much darker—and much more redemptive. In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with Austin Rampt to discuss addiction, relapse, shame, faith, family, recovery, and redemption. Austin shares an unforgettable story of childhood anxiety, bullying, deep emotional pain, drug addiction, burning down his family home, arrests, sobriety, relapse, running to Mexico, cartel danger, rock bottom, and finally the truth that began changing everything: you do not have to earn love. This episode is for anyone battling:  addiction  relapse  shame  hopelessness  emotional wounds  spiritual confusion  family breakdown  or the belief that their life is too far gone to be restored In this conversation, you will hear about:  childhood wounds and how they shaped Austin’s identity  the first time alcohol made the noise go quiet  addiction, overdoses, and life in Mexico  the lie of “not good enough”  why the opposite of addiction is connection  how faith, surrender, and truth changed his life  the power of family, fatherhood, and recovery  how rock bottom became the beginning of redemption One of Austin’s most powerful lines in this episode: “The opposite is not sobriety. It’s deep, intimate connections.” If you or someone you love is struggling, please share this episode. Connect with Austin Rampt 🌐 Website: https://onelasthitbook.com 📘 Book: One Last Hit Available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Audible, and his website. Connect with the Remarkable People Podcast 🌐 Website: https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ 📺 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RemarkablePeople   Looking for the absolute best deal on sleep products? Bypass the broken social media aggregator codes and use our direct partner code REMARKABLE to lock in up to 80% off and year-round free shipping. View the full verification and comparison details here: https://davidpasqualone.com/free-mypillow-promo-code-for-up-to-80-off-your-entire-order-and-free-shipping/ Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Episode  00:40 What Austin Promises to Deliver  01:52 Affiliate Sponsor Break  03:03 Austin’s Childhood, Shame, Anxiety & Baseball  06:05 First Drinks, First Peace, and the Start of Addiction  07:12 Burning Down the Family Home  08:25 College Collapse, Arrests & Teen Challenge  10:51 Grandma’s Funeral, the Golf Cart Incident & Jail  12:30 Sobriety, Business Success, Marriage & Relapse  14:05 The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection  15:11 Divorce, New Relationship & a Dangerous Spiral  17:12 Marchman Act, Rehab or Jail, and Fleeing to Mexico  18:36 Cartel Chaos, Violence & Self-Pity in Mexico  20:47 The Childhood Trauma Beneath the Addiction  23:41 The “Not Good Enough” Wound  25:07 Despair, Suicide Talk, and a Serious Clarification  27:01 Stuck in Mexico City and the Family That Changed Him  31:04 Gunpoint, Rock Bottom & Returning to Treatment  32:14 The Breakthrough: You Don’t Have to Earn Love  34:07 Vulnerability, Recovery & Real Relationships  35:11 Family, Fatherhood & Surrendering Control  37:45 Addiction, Emptiness & the Need for God  38:43 Austin’s Spiritual Journey and Return to the Bible  43:14 Do 12-Step Programs Align with Scripture?  48:37 Austin Today: Family, Book, Businesses & Service  51:20 What Peptides Are and Austin’s Professional Work  52:26 Growth Happens in the Valley  54:16 Where to Find Austin and His Book  55:17 Slow Down and Notice the Miracles  55:39 Final Encouragement and Wrap-Up Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail Retirement should be the beginning of your next meaningful chapter—not the end of your purpose. What happens when your career ends and the title, routine, responsibilities, and identity that shaped your life suddenly change? In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with Chris Maduri, founder of Vibrant Retirement, to explore how to find purpose after retirement, rebuild your identity beyond work, deepen your faith, and create a meaningful second act. Chris shares much more than retirement advice. He opens up about his own remarkable journey through adoption, struggles with identity, the devastating loss of his best friend, alcohol, divorce, multiple DUIs, jail, and the spiritual transformation that followed. During one of the lowest seasons of his life, Chris began reading the Bible, slowing down, becoming still, and developing a deeper relationship with God. That process helped him begin seeing himself differently—not according to his failures, income, career, achievements, or the opinions of other people, but through a completely different understanding of identity, grace, responsibility, and purpose. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • Why financial preparation alone does not prepare you for retirement • How career and achievement can become dangerously connected to identity • Why you should begin designing your “second act” years before retirement • How to balance work, family, health, faith, and enjoying life now • Why stillness, prayer, listening, and self-awareness matter • How Chris rebuilt his life after addiction, DUIs, divorce, and jail • Why failure does not mean your life or purpose is over • How small acts of service can reveal a much larger purpose • Why purpose ultimately has to extend beyond yourself • How to stop endlessly preparing and begin taking meaningful action • Why you do not need to be perfect before you can add value to someone else’s life One of Chris’s most powerful insights from the episode: “If you’re looking for purpose, it has to be outside of you. No one’s purpose is to help themselves.” Whether you are 25, 45, 65, approaching retirement, already retired, experiencing a major life transition, or simply wondering, “What does God want me to do next?”—this conversation is for you. Your career may eventually end. Your job title may change. But if you are still here, your life still matters—and there is still good you can do. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CHRIS MADURI Chris Maduri is the founder of Vibrant Retirement, where he helps people think beyond the financial side of retirement and ask better questions about identity, time, relationships, purpose, and their next chapter. ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Retirement Doesn't Mean Retiring from God's Purpose 01:33 What You Can Expect to Gain from This Episode 02:08 Why Financial Retirement Planning Isn't Enough 03:27 Busyness, Midlife & “What Happened to My Life?” 05:56 Designing Your Second Act Before Retirement 07:30 Don't Wait Until Retirement to Start Living 08:52 Work-Life Balance & Escaping Hustle Culture 10:50 Chris Maduri's Story: Childhood, Adoption & Identity 14:02 Loss, Alcohol & the Beginning of a Downward Spiral 15:18 DUIs, Jail & the Turning Point 17:22 How Chris Found God While in Jail 18:15 The Bible, Identity & How God Uses Broken People 20:29 Redemption, Grace & Second Chances 22:39 Stop Living for Other People's Approval 24:55 Rebuilding Life, Marriage, Family & Faith 27:04 Leaving the Traditional Career Path 28:41 Feeling Lost? Start by Being Still 31:46 Prayer, Stillness & Meditation 33:17 Training Your Mind Like a Muscle 35:04 Physical Movement & Flexibility 36:20 Retirement Arrived—Now What? 36:46 Purpose Has to Be Outside of You 37:40 Finding Purpose Through Serving Others 38:20 Start Moving Before You Know the Destination 39:10 The Power of Saying Yes 39:30 The Men's Retreat That Changed Chris's Direction 41:00 Bible Study, Ministry & Service 41:52 Vibrant Retirement & Connecting with Chris 45:09 Final Lessons on Balance, Faith & Imperfection 45:52 Don't Apologize for Who You're Not 46:20 The Gifts Inside You Are Waiting to Come Out 46:48 Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this conversation helped you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and SHARE this episode with one person who may be approaching retirement, questioning their purpose, rebuilding their life, or simply wondering what God has for them next. 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Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for the truth about the Minnesota Governor's race? In this urgent, passionate, and raw episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, Mike Lindell reveals why he just stepped down as CEO of MyPillow to dedicate his life to saving Minnesota. With the primary election rapidly approaching on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Mike exposes the corruption of the Uniparty, Tim Walz, Amy Klobuchar, and Lisa DeMuth.  "This decision is not about walking away. It is about stepping forward to serve. I am putting Minnesota above myself, my title, and my business interests so I can give this campaign and the people of our state my full time, energy, and attention." — Mike Lindell  We dive deep into Mike's 82-page budget plan that eliminates the state income tax and tackles the massive costs of illegal immigration. Did you know Minnesota taxpayers are spending $159 million a year to house 1,400 illegal immigrants in the state prison system—averaging over $113,000 per illegal alien every single year? We are spending more on criminals than we do on our disabled American veterans.  This is a spiritual battle for the future of our state and our country. Listen now, share this with every Minnesotan (and American) you know, and get out to vote on August 11th!    Looking for the absolute best deal on sleep products? Bypass the broken social media aggregator codes and use our direct partner code REMARKABLE to lock in up to 80% off and year-round free shipping. View the full verification and comparison details here: https://davidpasqualone.com/free-mypillow-promo-code-for-up-to-80-off-your-entire-order-and-free-shipping/ ➕ Additional Links, Offers, and Details Mentioned in Interview: ✅ Support Mike's Campaign: https://LindellGov.com ✅ Support MyPillow: https://MyPillow.com/Remarkable. Use promo code REMARKABLE for 30-80% off your entire order AND free shipping too! ✅ Check out the full episode and details at https://DavidPasqualone.com/MNGovRace2026 ✅ Mike's Proposed MN Budget can be downloaded at https://mikelindellgov.com/ ✅ Download the FULL 799-page Report Mike Discusses with proof of fraud, bribery, and election fraud now! https://electioncrimebureau.com/lotsaevidence/  ✅ 2026 Minnesota Farmfest Full Governor's Forum: https://youtu.be/RqLKfYAc_GM?si=lnqNzP98E9F4MVzr  ✅ CORRECTION: 7-0 Mosque approval in McKinney TX, not Virginia: https://www.fox4news.com/news/mckinney-city-leaders-vote-7-0-approve-controversial-mosque-development Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail "I could feel my leg tearing in three places as I was launched up into the air... There I was, knowing that my dream was over, that I had reached the highest and lowest point of my life at the exact same time."  ~ Cherita O'dell Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways Turning Insults into Fuel: How Cherita used the verbal bullying she faced in high school as mental "power packs" to become a stronger athlete.The Olympic Heartbreak: The harrowing story of slipping on a wet takeoff board days before the Olympics, tearing her leg in three places.The Power of a Pivot: Why you should let your day job fund your passion until you can fully transition into your true calling.Manifesting Success: How writing the vision down and boldly declaring her goals helped Cherita acquire the exact luxury car she needed to elevate her real estate brand.Trusting Divine Timing: Cherita's journey through an eight-year single season, the personal development she embraced, and how it led to her marriage and family.  ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:02:51 - The Comeback Helps You Deal with the Setback00:06:45 - Becoming "Cherita the Cheetah" and Overcoming Bullying00:09:50 - Earning a Full Ride to Rice University00:15:00 - Jumping a National Record from Pure Anger00:17:10 - The Olympic Nightmare: Tearing Her Leg in the Rain00:20:20 - Finding Hope from Missionaries Outside the Olympic Village00:24:40 - The Mental Game of an Elite Athlete00:28:15 - Transitioning to Hospitality and Real Estate00:34:20 - How to Transition Your Career Safely00:42:15 - The Power of Manifestation and the White Luxury Car00:49:30 - Navigating an 8-Year Single Season and Divine Timing00:52:00 - Cherita's Book: Good God!Guest Bio: Cherita O'dell is a former Olympian, author, and luxury real estate agent based in Barbados. After earning a full athletic scholarship to Rice University, she qualified for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta in the long jump. A devastating injury during a practice meet abruptly ended her athletic career. Since then, Cherita has transitioned into hospitality and entrepreneurship, serving as a successful realtor for the past 20 years. She is also the author of the book Good God!, a comical and insightful look at her eight-year journey as a single woman before starting her family. Website: https://cheritaodellspeaks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheritaodellspeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheritaodellspeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherita-odellCheck out the full episode and special offers at https://DavidPasqualone.com/Cherita now! Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail “You can make more money, but you can never redo a childhood.” ~ George Rivera Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways The Wake-Up Call: How a final conversation with his dying father shifted George’s perspective from chasing money to valuing time. Scaling Freedom vs. Chaos: Why your business structure dictates your lifestyle, and how to intentionally design a business that scales freedom. The Freedom Audit: A step-by-step process to track your time, apply the “10K per hour filter,” and ruthlessly eliminate, automate, or delegate tasks. Delegate Outcomes, Not Tasks: Why delegating simple tasks causes “context switching” and kills productivity, and how to use AI and SOPs to delegate entire outcomes. The 18 Summers Rule: A powerful reminder that parents only get 18 summers with their children, making the case for being present now. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 – Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast 00:01:26 – George’s Golden Nugget: The 18 Summers Perspective 00:02:29 – Sponsor Break: Console Vault 00:04:16 – The Early Hustle: George’s 31-Year Entrepreneurial Journey 00:05:37 – The Turning Point: A Conversation with His Dying Father 00:07:16 – Cash Rich, Time Poor: The Temptation to Burn It All Down 00:08:48 – Redesigning the Business: From 90 Hours to Complete Freedom 00:09:30 – Teaching His 8-Year-Old Son Real Estate Negotiation 00:15:11 – Helping Founder Dads Reclaim 10-20 Hours a Week 00:16:50 – The Freedom Audit & The Time Liberation Trifecta 00:20:18 – How to Delegate Outcomes (Not Tasks) Using AI 00:22:49 – The Myth of the “Open Door Policy” and Context Switching 00:27:42 – Founder Dad Tables & Connecting with George Rivera 00:30:39 – Final Thoughts: Escaping the Founder Prison Remarkable Guest Info: Guest Bio: George Rivera is a 31-year entrepreneur who started his first online business in 1995 while still in high school. Despite reaching incredible financial success, George found himself trapped in the “founder prison,” working 90-hour weeks and sacrificing his family life. Following a profound realization before his father’s passing, George re-architected his life and business to prioritize his family. Today, he is the creator of the Buy Back Time Formula and Founder Dad Tables, dedicated to helping other cash-rich, time-poor fathers reclaim 10-20 hours a week to reconnect with their families without sacrificing their business. Website: https://buybacktimeformula.com/branding For full episode details and All Remarkable Special Offers, visit https://DavidPasqualone.com/GeorgeRivera Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail William Bissett is the founder of Portus Wealth Advisors, a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to helping small business owners navigate complex financial landscapes. After overcoming a turbulent childhood, tragic family events, and early academic failures, William built a resilient career in financial planning. Launching his own firm in 2019, he has since grown it into a multi-million-dollar operation. William is also an active angel investor, a dedicated husband and father, and a passionate advocate for leading businesses from a place of abundance rather than fear.  Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways Redefining Failure: Why failing is only permanent when you give up, and how muscles—like people—must reach failure to build true strength. The Catering Epiphany: How serving figures like Alan Greenspan at a catering job in D.C. inspired William to return to college, study economics, and turn his life around. The Danger of a Fear-Based Mindset: How William realized he was building his business out of a fear of bankruptcy—mirroring his father's tragic struggles—and the steps he took to shift to an abundance mindset. Stepping into the CEO Role: The difficult leadership transition from being a financial planner who controlled every detail to becoming a true CEO who empowers his team. Giving Up Control: William’s ultimate advice on why realizing you have zero control over life is the first step toward true personal and professional freedom.  ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast & The Meaning of Failure 00:03:19 - Sponsor Read: Hunter's Blend Coffee00:04:21 - William’s Childhood: Divorce and Living Out of a Suitcase 00:13:00 - Coping with Trauma and Family Tragedies 00:24:00 - Failing College and the D.C. Catering Job Wake-Up Call 00:27:00 - Finding Financial Planning and Rejecting Predatory Sales 00:37:00 - Earning His Own Firm: Launching Portus Wealth Advisors 00:46:00 - Shifting from Fear to Abundance in Leadership 00:54:00 - The Struggles of Delegation and Trusting Your Team 01:03:00 - Final Advice: Why You Must Give Up ControlSupport the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan Mail  "The key is letting go. The key isn't holding on, the key is letting go. And so I realized if I wanted to move in a new direction in my life, I had to let go of some of these things in the past." ~ Chris Avery Chris Avery spent the first part of his life battling the dark shadows of childhood molestation, physical abuse, and a 17-year addiction to drugs and alcohol. Realizing he needed to change his trajectory, Chris immersed himself in personal development, faith, and mentorship, ultimately transforming his life and achieving sobriety. Today, Chris is a dedicated coach, husband, and father. He is currently preparing for a monumental physical and mental feat: starting January 1, 2027, Chris will run the entire perimeter of the United States, completing an ultra-marathon (31.1 miles) every single day for 365 days. Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways The Power of Environment: How Chris found sobriety by changing his circle, attending leadership events, and listening to over 10,000 hours of personal development audio. Redefining Forgiveness: Why Chris views forgiveness as a tool for his own freedom rather than for the perpetrator, and how seeing the humanity in others helped heal his deep anger. Shattering Limiting Beliefs: The incredible story of how Chris ran a full 26.2-mile marathon with absolutely zero training just to prove that our minds hold us back more than our physical abilities. The "One Mile" Strategy: How Chris built the discipline to run around America by setting a goal so small—running just one mile a day—that it was impossible to fail. The 5-Minute Marriage Hack: The simple nightly gratitude journaling practice Chris and his wife used for a year to save their struggling marriage and shift their focus to love and appreciation.  ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings  00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:02:21 - Sponsor Read: Upgrade Your Truck with Maxzina00:03:44 - Chris Avery’s Origin Story: Childhood Trauma & Abuse00:08:14 - 17 Years of Drug and Alcohol Addiction00:11:57 - The Turning Point: Finding Mentors & Personal Development00:16:12 - Stepping into Leadership & Finding Sobriety00:27:00 - How to Truly Forgive and Let Go of the Past00:43:00 - Moving to Utah & A Crazy Marathon Proposition00:48:45 - Running a Marathon with Zero Training to Break Limiting Beliefs00:52:19 - The Next Massive Goal: Running the Perimeter of America00:54:12 - Starting Small: Building Trust with One Mile a Day01:03:00 - How a 5-Minute Nightly Gratitude Journal Saved Chris's Marriage01:08:48 - Connect with Chris: chrisrunsamerica.com To watch the full episode and get all special offers and details, visit our official website at https://DavidPasqualone.com/ChrisAvery now!  Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:  While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!