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June 2, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – It’s Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity From a Messy Life Well Lived by Maryann Lombardi
It’s Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity From a Messy Life Well Lived by Maryann Lombardi
“Our lives don’t unfold like a novel—they are episodic, and don’t always have a clean narrative. Our lives are a collection of essays.”
When you identify yourself, where do you begin? Which labels do you use, where did they come from? Do you define yourself or are you living a narrative someone else created for you? Why do we need labels in the first place? Author Maryann Lombardi shares her experiences and insights answering these questions and more. In It’s Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity from a Messy Life Well Lived, readers can witness how Lombardi learn to tells her story so they can explore how to tell their own.
Lombardi’s essays cover
Gender identity and what it means to be a women
The power of the mother child bond
How family history drives family dynamics
The discombobulation marriage, divorce, and dating again has on your identity
The hijinks of many wild trips across the world
It’s Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity from a Messy Life Well Lived by Maryann Lombardi is a guide for readers who are ready to rethink the narratives they tell themselves, who owns their stories, and how to take them back.
June 1, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World by Jeff Lerner
Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World by Jeff Lerner
We all know the world has changed dramatically in the 21st century. The opportunities that defined past generations and steered their course through life (aka “The American Dream”) just aren’t out there for us anymore.
Today, 54% of college graduates regret choosing to invest in a degree, over 70% of Americans detest their jobs (part of why they change jobs every 20 months on average), and 2 out of 3 of Americans will never be able to stop working and retire.
But what are we supposed to do? Is there an alternative to the “system of systems” we live in: school, college (debt), job, different job, more different jobs, 401K/pension, retire (hopefully but probably not)? And if there is an alternative can it really work for everyone regardless of where they currently are in the system? Is there something else out there that works equally well for the 18-year-old deciding whether or not to go to college, the 45-year-old questioning his/her career path, the 65-year-old who is way short of being able to retire, and anyone else feeling dazed and confused in the modern world?
In Unlock Your Potential, author and entrepreneur Jeff Lerner answers those questions with a resounding YES! He shows readers how the failings of our education, employment, and retirement systems have opened doors most people didn’t even know exist. And, most important, he’ll show YOU how to step through those doors—where they exist, how they work, what it takes to go through them, and what’s on the other side.
Jeff is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of ENTRE Institute, the world’s fastest growing education company and the first institute of higher learning dedicated to entrepreneurialism. Now, he is sharing his story and lessons learned from his own rags-to-riches journey from a broke musician to a $100 million entrepreneur. In this book, you’ll discover “digital real estate—an asset that generates income, builds wealth, and supports any life you choose to live—along with strategies any employee, business owner, retiree, child, etc. can use to escape the broken system and create their dream life in the modern world.
Let Unlock Your Potential serve as the blueprint: a master key to unlocking your full potential and living a life no one told you was possible. Herein lies the key for anyone, anywhere in the world to escape the broken system and create a quality of life that was unimaginable a generation ago.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – O C E A N by Anastasia Lindsey
O C E A N by Anastasia Lindsey
The book of waves, never told before secrets, and the restorative nature of love.
Just like the depth of the ocean, this book takes you deep into the mind of author Anastasia Lindsey, where you will not only unlock her secrets and wonders of life, but that of your own too, washing away the pain and heartbreak, and energetically transforming into a state of healing. O C E A N allows you to get lost and be an explorer of the wonders that come once you make it safely to shore, where your soul is met with serenity.
In O C E A N, we experience the opportunity of connection and to grow with our emotions, to expand past fear as vast as the sea, and become in flow with creation and unconditional love, just like the ocean.
May 31, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Doug Milburn CEO of Advanced Glazings Interview on Vision and Being an Serial Entrepreneur
Doug Milburn CEO of Advanced Glazings Interview on Vision and Being an Serial Entrepreneur
Doug Milburn Bio
As a long-time entrepreneur and innovator, Dr. Doug Milburn thrives on solving problems. For more than 35 years, he has brought his vision and passion to manufacturing, engineering, software development and process engineering. Throughout his leadership, Dr. Milburn has aimed to create great workplaces by shaping a company’s success through corporate values and ethical guidelines.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, , Dr. Milburn earned his undergraduate and Master’s degree in physics at Mount Allison University, before finishing his studies with a PhD in mechanical engineering at the University of Waterloo.
In 1995, Dr. Milburn and his wife Michelle co-founded Advanced Glazings, which developed and manufactures SOLERA light diffusing glass, which enables architects to create beautifully daylighted buildings that are incredibly energy efficient.
In 2001, Dr. Milburn co-founded Protocase with Steve Lilley. Protocase helps engineers, innovators and scientists accelerate their project timelines by manufacturing custom metal enclosures and parts in 2-3 days, with no minimum order requirements.
Lilley and Dr. Milburn took the entrepreneurial leap once more in 2014, with the start of 45Drives. As a new enterprise company, 45Drives helps companies manage and scale their data-storage needs with ultra-large storage servers and clusters that are powerful, flexible and affordable.
May 30, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dead Drop (A Handler Thriller) by M.P. Woodward
Dead Drop (A Handler Thriller) by M.P. Woodward
International nuclear negotiations turns allies into enemies in this electrifying thriller from the author of The Handler.
Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached a crisis point. The new American administration is determined to move ahead, but there are several stumbling blocks, not the least of which is Lieutenant Colonel Kasem Khalidi, the Iranian intelligence officer the CIA has hidden away in one of its safe houses.
As always, John and Meredith Dale are caught in the middle. Mossad—the Israeli intelligence agency—wants Meredith’s help to find the lead Iranian rocket scientist; while John is in a desperate race to keep Kasem one step ahead of an Iranian hit squad.
They are pawns in an international chess game, and any player knows you cannot capture the king without sacrificing some pawns.
About the Author
M.P. Woodward is a veteran of both US intelligence ops and the entertainment industry. As a naval intelligence officer with the US Indo-Pacific Command, he scripted scenario moves and countermoves for US war game exercises in the Middle East. In multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf and Far East, he worked alongside US Special Forces, CIA, and NSA. He later transitioned to the private sector as an executive in the media streaming industry. Most recently, Woodward ran international partner distribution for Amazon Prime / Prime Video.
May 29, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Carrasco ’67: A harrowing tale of an Imperialist Pig by Elaine Broun
Carrasco ’67: A harrowing tale of an Imperialist Pig by Elaine Broun
1967 Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay. Terrorism has no boundaries. Anyone can be a target.
Elaine Broun’s Carrasco 67’ tells the harrowing tale of one man’s journey to save his family — and himself.
Peter Gray was the golden child of the accounting world. Tall, blonde, blue eyed, and charismatic, he captivated all who crossed his path. After accepting a Managing Partner role with Pradman Industries, Peter quickly and passionately set out to both elevate the firm and conquer the social scene of the elite within the suburb of Carrasco, Uruguay.
The subject of terrorism, no thanks to the Tupamaros, was common fodder for the dinner table — Peter’s included. Dangerous encounters intermingled with daily living and the reign of terror began.
If your family was in imminent danger — and you had no idea where they were — what would you do? Would you fall apart? Give up? Or do everything in your power to keep them safe? The answer determines which side of the line you’re on between men and boys.
Evil has eyes everywhere. Is someone watching you?
May 28, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Love Mom: A Beautiful Gift for Mothers to Treasure & Gia Toddler-Preschool Series by Rachael Tarfman-Perez
I Love Mom: A Beautiful Gift for Mothers to Treasure & Gia Toddler-Preschool Series by Rachael Tarfman-Perez
Mothers are a universal symbol of love, care, and tenderness. In ‘I Love Mom, ‘ you will find a heart-warming collection of photos and quotes from children all over the world sharing their reasons for loving their moms. From the first breaths we take to the milestones we achieve, our mothers are our unwavering support, our safe haven, and our forever heroines. This beautiful book is a tribute to all the amazing moms who make this world a better place, one hug at a time.
May 27, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Setback or Stepping Stone? It’s Your Choice: “With all my might, it shall be done” by Wayne Faulkner
Setback or Stepping Stone? It’s Your Choice: “With all my might, it shall be done” by Wayne Faulkner
“With All My Might,” It Shall Be Done! A single-minded thought, an unwavering decision-making idea. Implementing the highest degree of effort and commitment humanly possible. Bring to bear every fiber of your being. A profound gut check measures your ability to stay the course and not turn back, no matter the difficulty. You will persevere in the face of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Author Wayne Faulkner’s second book inspires and persuades readers to embrace their deepest level of faithfulness.
About the Author
Wayne Faulkner is a personal development coach, educator, author, and content creator. He has spent countless hours researching high achievers and personal development in order to launch new thought processes empowering those seeking a greater level of consciousness and success. Wayne lives in Tennessee.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Breakneck: A Captivating Novel of Suspense (An Arliss Cutter Novel) by Marc Cameron
Breakneck: A Captivating Novel of Suspense (An Arliss Cutter Novel) by Marc Cameron
A train ride through the austere beauty of Alaska’s icy wilderness becomes a harrowing fight for survival at the Gateway to the Arctic in the thrilling new Arliss Cutter adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of TOM CLANCY POWER AND EMPIRE.
Off the northeast coast of Russia, the captain and crew of a small crabbing vessel are brutally murdered by members of Bratva, the Russian mafia—their bodies stuffed into crab pots and thrown overboard. The killers scuttle the vessel off the coast of Alaska and slip ashore.
In Washington, DC, Supreme Court Justice Charlotte Morehouse prepares for a trip to Alaska, unaware that a killer is waiting to take his revenge—by livestreaming her death to the world.
In Anchorage, Alaska, Deputy US Marshals Arliss Cutter and Lola Teariki are assigned to security detail at a judicial conference in Fairbanks. Lola is tasked with guarding Justice Townsend’s teenaged daughter while Cutter provides counter-surveillance. It’s a simple, routine assignment—until the mother and daughter decide to explore the Alaskan wilderness on the famous Glacier Discovery train. Hiding onboard are the Chechen terrorists, who launch a surprise attack. While they seize control of the engine, Cutter manages to escape with Justice Townsend by jumping off the moving train—and into the unforgiving wilderness.
With no supplies and no connection to the outside world, Cutter and the judge must cross a treacherous terrain to stay alive. Two of the terrorists are close behind. The others are on the train with the judge’s daughter—and they plan to execute her on camera. With so many lives at stake, Cutter knows there are only two options left: catch the train and kill them all . . . or all will be killed.
About the Author
A retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, Marc Cameron spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between. He holds a second degree black belt in Jujitsu and is a certified scuba diver and man-tracker.
An avid adventure motorcyclist, Cameron’s books heavily feature bikes and bikers–from OSI Agent Jericho Quinn’s beloved BMW GS to Harley Davidsons, Royal Enfields, Ducatis and…most everything on two wheels.
Cameron lives in the Alaska with his wife, blue heeler dog, and BMW GS motorcycle. Visit him at: www.marccameronbooks.com
May 26, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting
Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting
BIO:
Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, has consulted with leaders on six continents, including Silicon
Valley startups, family enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies. Scott is a member of Mensa (international
high IQ society), reads over 200 books each year, and has written three books, with a fourth coming out
later in 2023.
He earned a master’s degree in business with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and has worked
with some of the leading brands of our time, including multiple Silicon Valley “unicorns” and Nucor Steel.
He also spent eight years as an employee at the Chick-fil-A headquarters, working directly with the
founding family and executive team to design leadership development programs, set strategy, and lead
company-wide upgrades—and though he is not an employee there anymore, he regularly consults with
their leaders.
