The Known Experience

"Life is made up of a multiplicity of nows." This wisdom from Ben's mom has helped him make the unfathomable journey from bedridden and near death to completing a 100 mile ultra-marathon with a torn achilles. Ben shares how the power of resilience has impacted his health, his marriage and how John almost killed him - literally.

Johann Beukes is an AI consultant, data scientist and investor who has worked on the cognitive development of some of the most advanced AI robotics. With a BS in Psychology and an MS in Predictive Analytics, his approach to Artificial Intelligence is highly informed, cautiously optimistic, and human centered. Join as we discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of AI. https://www.johannbeukes.com/
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Best known as the winner of Big Brother 16, Derrick shares how the detective techniques that helped him win $575,000 can lead to personal success as well. As a young police recruit he was quickly promoted to detective, eventually going under cover and working with the ATF, DEA, FBI, and Secret Service. Now retired from police work, Derrick was recently on the Peacock hit show The Traitors, and is a regular on America's Most Wanted. In his spare time, his is the author of The Undercover Edge, the host of two true crime podcasts, the founder of Criminal Coffee, and the CEO of Break Investigative Group.
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Sean and John recorded this episode in Kampala, Uganda after leading a three day business bootcamp for alumni of the Watoto Children's Village. For 30 years Watoto has been rescuing orphans throughout Uganda and South Sudan. They currently care for more than 3,000 children and babies as well as widows and single mothers. You can learn more about them here: https://www.watoto.com/  You can check out Sean's blog here: https://seanascott.medium.com/hope-on-a-hill-in-uganda-494ec2ac88e8
 

Just months into a new and exciting career in consulting, Craig Denison woke up to the worst day of his life. In this episode he gets real with us about the fear, anger, awareness and transformation that sometimes only suffering can bring. 

Rob is back and blowing our minds with a new model for understanding how leadership works. Do you primarily lead from strength, mind, heart or soul? Listen to find out how each is unique and can glean from the others. Whether you are leading at work or home, the wisdom Rob shares will help you better navigate any relationship. https://drrobmurray.com/

Growing up, Slice Penny was a typical suburban kid from a good family. Popular, athletic and smart, he thrived in college becoming the president of the greek council. So how did he go from the frat house to prison and then divinity school? You've got to hear it to believe it!

Singer/Songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones joins us from Santa Fe, NM. He shares about the worst 50th birthday ever, wisdom gained along the way and the importance of being present with his kids. The songs on his new project reflect on moving beyond the disconnect and divisiveness of our current culture and choosing a different path. Check him out at the links below! https://www.mpjmusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@mpjmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/68524z8sd176IRenNb1Fjy?si=FA18LTlQQkGZ4Rbn7Oi6uQ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-perryman-jones/214886572

Founder and Executive Director of Inner City Innovators, Ricky Aiken has made it his life’s mission to inspire and empower inner city youth to embody the change so desperately needed in their communities. Ricky is a boots-on-the-ground, “all-in”, agent of change who believes that real change happens when the people who need it, lead it.  https://innercityinnovators.org/

Special Operations Chief (SEAL) Aaron Vaughn was KIA on August 6th, 2011 when a chopper carrying 30 Americans was shot down in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan while rushing into battle. An incident also known as 31 Heroes. Aaron left behind 2 small children; a son who was not quite two years old and a daughter who was only nine weeks old. Adam Baldwin, His brother-in-law, shares about that fateful night, and the incredible work that was inspired by Aaron's life and legacy. Learn more at www.op300.org