Season 2, Episode 3: Dr. Andrea Wieland

Brant Menswar is the CEO and founder of Black Sheep Foundry LLC, a boutique leadership development agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership through his acclaimed book Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You.

He has been called "America's Personal Development Coach" having appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX and has worked with companies like Netflix, Verizon, Hilton, Microsoft, ESPN, Sony Pictures Entertainment and dozens more to become values-driven organizations.

Brant is a best-selling author, named one of the country's top speakers and has helped more than 10,000 people discover their non-negotiable values. His keynotes transcend mere speaking and information-sharing to a powerful, moving conversation designed to re-engage even the most apathetic of employees.

His books and podcast expand on his ground-breaking work around values-based leadership described as “disarmingly simple and incredibly powerful.” His engaging techniques of focusing on the values that unite and connect us, rather than the differences that divide us has enabled him to bridge the gap across corporate boardrooms, political aisles and family dinner tables.

Brant is certified in the Psychology of Leadership from Cornell University and is on a mission to help organizations create a high-performing connected culture.

For this episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny talks with Aaron Salko.

Aaron is the founder and Creator of The 9th Stratum and is a Sales Management Professional with the innovative solutions-based company Stephen Gould.

Salko has a demonstrated history of talent development, innovation, creativity, and organizational growth. For more than two decades, he has focused on human performance in both career and life in a highly competitive, entrepreneurial-based, global sales environment, with an intense concentration on exploring how the science and mechanisms of human behavior, psychology, social interaction, and human physiology apply to performance.

During their conversation, both discuss Aaron's desire to help individuals attain their highest levels of performance in order to achieve success in their career and find purpose and fulfillment in life. His new book is The 9th Stratum: Your Guide to High Performance.

Ever wondered how top athletes and brands break through mental barriers to achieve extraordinary results?

Join us in the latest episode of the Back to Life podcast as we dive into the world of mental toughness with the incredible Dr. Haley Perlus! In this episode, we explore Haley's journey working with world-renowned athletes, brands, and fitness experts. Discover the personalized approach she takes to shatter mental blocks and tailor success strategies to each individual or corporation's unique goals and expectations. From her personal experiences as an athlete, coach, fitness professional, and entrepreneur, Haley brings a holistic perspective to mental toughness.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with practical insights and tools to elevate your mental game, regardless of the challenges you face.

Ever wondered about the secrets behind manifesting your dreams and embracing personal development?

On the newest episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny talks with New York Times Best-selling author, Hale Dwoskin.

With over three decades of expertise, Hale is a pioneer in personal development, renowned for his work with the Sedona Method.

Curious about the power of "letting go" and the Law of Attraction?

Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and a transformative journey towards self-discovery.

Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts.

For this episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny talks with Prelude Solutions’ CEO and Founder Cate Heaman.

Cate founded Prelude in July, 2005 as a telecommunication auditing company. In the early years, the auditing grew to project management and managing RFP’s for telecom services and systems. In 2008, the entity expanded services to telecom system hardware and software and quickly become the fastest growing regional Platinum Avaya Partner and Shoretel Silver Partner.

As CEO and Founder, Cate Heaman grew this company to over 45 people and $12 million in revenue. In the latter part of 2016, Cate sold off the hardware/software and started Prelude Solutions as a telecommunications consulting company that today provides over 400+ services and solutions as a woman-owned business.

For the past three years Prelude has been named one of Philadelphia’s fastest growing companies and expanded services globally. During their conversation, Cate provides insight and tools for leaders to build a positive team culture focused on overall wellness of its people.

For this episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny sat down to talk with Michael Baclawski, a dedicated wellness and fitness educator with an extensive career spanning two decades. He currently serves as an educator at Catasauqua High School, where he has passionately guided students toward healthier lifestyles and personal growth throughout his career.

Beyond his role as an educator, Michael has actively contributed to the local youth sports community as a soccer coach within the district and now lends his expertise to the Bethlehem Soccer Club by coaching two travel teams. He also serves on the soccer club's board where he plays an integral role in shaping the future of young athletes. In addition to his professional pursuits, Michael is a dedicated and loving father to three daughters and a devoted husband to his wife.

Michael's knowledge and insights extend beyond the classroom and soccer pitch. He is a seasoned presenter, having shared his wisdom and experiences at various conferences and seminars, where his strategies for personal development, wellness, and leadership have inspired and empowered countless individuals.

During the conversation, Michael also opens up about the strategies and mindset that have made him an effective educator and coach and delves into the challenges he's faced personally and professionally, providing invaluable tools that anyone, from educators to leaders in any industry, can use to overcome obstacles and become the best version of themselves.

Join us as we explore Michael's journey, learn from his experiences, and gain practical strategies for leading and teaching with purpose, resilience, and unwavering dedication.

Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice that can elevate your leadership and teaching game, no matter where your path takes you.

In today's fast-paced world, it can be tough to remember to be still.

Our guest on this episode of the Back to Life podcast helps people do just that.

Michaiel Patrick Bovens is an inspirational wellness teacher, meditation expert, healer, mindfulness facilitator (MBSR), hypnotherapist and metaphysician. He helps busy professionals quickly transform their stress into strength and their struggle into greater freedom, confidence, and positive change. He is the founder of 'Soul-utions for Moving Beyond Struggle,' and the author of a popular series of guided relaxation meditations.

His destiny is to help humanity understand the truth of who they are and to teach them how to embrace their inner power; the divine power of their Soul and Spirit.

Michaiel shares fresh insights, truth, understanding, and compassion into outdated religious ideology.

You'll definitely want to listen to this conversation.

For this episode, Danny sat down to talk with successful entrepreneur and business owner, Terrill Vidale.

For this episode, Danny talks with keynote speaker Damon West. 

Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, which Forbes’ listed in the “Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.”

His autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, vividly tells how he transformed the pot of boiling water that is a Texas maximum-security prison into a pot of coffee.

During their conversation, Damon talks about the experiences that changed his life. At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hard core drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress, was a national fundraiser on a U.S. Presidential campaign and eventually trained to be a stock-broker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.

After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption, grit and determination continues to inspire audiences today.

It’s wonderful to have guests on my Back to Life Podcast and hear of their struggles and how they overcame and moved beyond them. Their stories inspire us all to be sure we’re focused on creating fulfillment and resilience in their lives.

Today’s guest, our oldest son, Luke, does just this.

As Pride Month comes to a close, you’ll hear Luke talk about coming out as a gay man in his early 20’s and the insight and wisdom gained from this...and how I’m thankful for the growth he provided me through this process.

We also discuss the technology available us today, and what Luke believes supports us in getting the most out of this wonderful journey called life.

This is a favorite episode of mine for sure…take a listen