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09-04-2026
Kim Lewellen is the Head Coach of Women’s Golf at Wake Forest University, where she has built one of the nation’s premier collegiate programs. Since taking over in 2018, she has led the Demon Deacons to the program’s first NCAA National Championship in 2023, multiple ACC Championships, and numerous conference and national honors. She is widely recognized for her leadership, competitive excellence, and ability to develop athletes both on and off the course.
01:03 Living the Dream: Coaching and Connection at Wake Forest
02:52 No One Gets There Alone: Why Relationships Matter
04:38 Leaving 10 Minutes Early Can Change Someone’s Life
08:32 HINGE MOMENT: The 15 Seconds That Changed a Coaching Career
13:07 Mental Toughness: Don’t Overvalue a Bad Shot
14:40 The Power of the Debrief in Coaching and Performance
16:30 How an ACC Loss Helped Fuel a National Championship
23:43 Staying Present When the Pressure Is Highest
25:40 Winning Feels Better Than Having Won
28:08 Build Your Armor When Things Are Going Well
30:49 Two Rules for Building a Championship Culture: Be Kind and Work Hard
33:00 What Separates Elite Performers: Persistence and the Process
35:14 Building Confidence and Keeping Doubt From Taking Over
37:07 Giving Athletes Ownership of Their Development
44:51 When Elite Athletes Start Asking, “Am I Good Enough?”
49:37 The “Just One More” Mental Toughness Mindset
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Eric Ciano is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now entering his 17th NFL season, he previously spent 15 years with the Buffalo Bills, where he was named the NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2020. He was also while strength and conditioning leadership roles at Georgia Tech, Tennessee, and Louisiana Tech.
0:58 The Hinge Moment That Led to an NFL Strength & Conditioning Career
2:43 Winning a National Championship and Building Championship Culture
3:27 Leadership Lessons from Legendary Strength Coach Johnny Long
4:19 Building Mental Toughness Through Accountability and Standards
5:37 Daily Habits That Create High-Performance Athletes
6:38 How Mental Toughness Is Built Every Single Day
8:03 Building Confidence During an 0–8 NFL Season
9:10 Creating a Winning Team Culture with the Buffalo Bills
10:49 The "13 Seconds" Game and Recovering from Heartbreak
13:47 Leadership, Recognition, and Bringing Out the Best in People
15:33 Using Competition to Build Mental Toughness and Accountability
19:24 Why Talent Without Discipline Never Creates Champions
21:37 Getting Fired After 15 Years in the NFL and Moving Forward
24:21 Mental Toughness When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan
25:54 Leadership Lessons from Nearly Two Decades in the NFL
27:41 Why Passion Still Separates Great Athletes from Good Ones
28:43 What's Wrong with Youth Sports and Athlete Development Today
30:14 Calvin Johnson and the Habits of Elite Performers
33:02 Daily Training, Longevity, and Performing at a High Level
35:08 Purpose, and Life Beyond Football
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Sam Hawley is the owner of Zero Gravity Media, a brain cancer survivor, and an accomplished Spartan Race athlete. He shares how resilience, faith, and mental toughness helped him overcome life's greatest challenge while building a thriving creative business.
02:07 The Stage 4 Brain Cancer Diagnosis That Changed Everything
06:53 Preparing for Brain Surgery at Duke University
13:43 Recovery, Walking Again & Mental Resilience
19:10 Faith, Family & Finding Hope Through Adversity
24:35 Signs, Purpose & Life After Cancer
30:24 Sobriety, Addiction & Personal Transformation
37:14 Gratitude, Faith & Living as a Warrior
43:32 Mental Toughness Lessons from Surviving Cancer
46:45 Final Advice: Embrace Adversity & Live with Purpose
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07-17-2026
Casey Weade is the founder of Howard Bailey Financial, dedicated to helping people retire with confidence and purpose. A nationally recognized retirement planning expert, podcast host, and speaker, Casey specializes in retirement income, tax-efficient strategies, and financial independence, empowering clients to build lasting wealth and live with intention.
3:01 Golf, Mental Toughness, and Handling Adversity
6:29 Goal Setting, Vision, and Wealth Management Success
8:35 Family, Purpose, and Creating a Life Worth Living
12:55 Financial Independence in Your 20s and Redefining Success
18:17 Remembering What Is True Instead of Chasing More
20:03 Lessons from Nearly 600 Podcast Episodes
23:08 The Story Behind Howard Bailey Financial
26:29 Leadership, Culture, and Scaling a Growing Firm
33:55 Accountability, Expectations, and Conscious Leadership
46:55 Casey's Definition of Mental Toughness
52:10 The Emotional Side of Retirement and Identity
54:24 Why There Is No Finish Line with Howard Bailey Financial
57:58 Final Thoughts on Purpose, Growth, and Living Fully
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07-03-2026
Mike Bisaro is the President and CEO of StraightLine, an independent fiduciary wealth management and retirement planning firm. An Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), Mike has spent more than two decades helping individuals, families, and organizations build long-term financial confidence. He is a nationally recognized speaker on retirement planning, investment management, and financial leadership.
1:05 Golf as the Foundation for a Career in Advice
7:24 What Financial Advisors Can Learn from Great Caddies
10:07 Buying the Firm and Navigating Succession
14:31 The Hinge Moments That Changed Everything
19:29 Leading a Team While Still Serving Clients
24:02 Why Trust Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
28:49 The Easiest Financial Decision Is the Hardest Mental Decision
35:08 Staying Steady When Markets Get Volatile
48:30 How AI Will Impact Financial Advisors
55:55 The Future of Wealth Management and Human Connection
1:01:04 Books, Learning, and Continuous Growth
1:03:25 The Meaning Behind Puke & Rally
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