Episodes
Jan. 28, 2026
Million Dollar Business Myth: Gwen Bortner on Real Profit, Real Success, Real Alignment
What if the “right” business advice is actually the thing burning you out, and the real win is building a business that fits your life? Adrienne Barker goes off the cuff with Gwen Bortner, an operational strategist and busine...
Jan. 16, 2026
Pete vs Anxiety: When Triggers Take Over (with Pete)
In this episode, Pete opens up about the physical and emotional toll of severe anxiety and PTSD. He explains how certain triggers—like court dates, holidays, or unexpected reminders—can cause days of nausea, exhaustion, and s...
Jan. 9, 2026
Marcy Axelrod: Showing Up Changes the World
In this profound episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks , author, researcher, and artist Marcy Axelrod explores the concept of “showing up” as a conscious, moment-to-moment choice that impacts ourselves, others, and the world. Dra...
Jan. 7, 2026
Dylan Bost and the Art of Alignment
In this powerful roundtable episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks , information architect and leadership coach Dylan Bost shares his journey through business success, personal collapse, addiction, healing, and profound self-aware...
Jan. 4, 2026
Khrystyna Baca on Action, Purpose, and Innovation
In this conversation, Khrystyna Baca shares her journey as a young founder building mission-driven solutions across healthcare and finance. Drawing from personal experience, Khrystyna explains how long-term thinking, logical ...
Dec. 28, 2025
From Publishing to Personal Branding: Kelly Schuknecht Journey
She spent years as “the person behind the person,” building other people’s platforms, brands, and books—until a layoff pushed her to develop her own, finally. In this episode, Kelly Schuknecht , founder and CEO of Two Mile Hi...
Dec. 22, 2025
Built From Grit: How Roggen Frick Scaled Bear Ironworks
He started working heavy equipment as a kid, built a side hustle in college just to pay for a dirt bike shop, and turned it into a nationwide manufacturing company. In this episode, Roggen Frick , co-owner of Bear Ironworks ,...
Dec. 19, 2025
William Holsten: How to ‘Uh-Oh Proof’ Your Business
When you’re building a business, the most expensive problems are often the ones you never saw coming. In this episode, Business Mistake Prevention Specialist William Holsten shares how a carnival game side hustle turned into ...
Dec. 15, 2025
Jon Morris: A Strategic Framework for Sustainable Business Growth
In this episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks No Prep Needed , Adrienne sits down with Jon Morris, founder of Fiscal Advocate and the entrepreneur who grew Rise Interactive from a $10K business plan competition win into a nearly ...
Dec. 6, 2025
Free Speech on Trial: A Conversation on Human Rights With Evan Turk
When does free speech become a human rights issue, and how should we respond when the public demands answers? In this episode, Adrienne Barker hosts attorney Evan W. Turk , guiding a live conversation streamed across Chatter ...
Dec. 1, 2025
Servant Leadership in the Shop with Kevin D’Anna
What if the key to transforming a blue-collar workplace isn’t tougher rules — but deeper connection? Kevin D’Anna went from three DUIs and a life going nowhere to becoming a John Maxwell–certified leadership coach helping col...
Nov. 24, 2025
From Radishes to Rainforests: Landscape Architect Mattheiw Mahuse on Regenerative Gardens & A Regenerative Life
What happens when a little boy obsessed with radishes grows up, travels the world, survives dengue in the Amazon, and then becomes a regenerative landscape architect? You get one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had a...
Nov. 16, 2025
HR Huntsman on Leadership, Empathy & Changing the World
This episode is powerful. It is raw. It is full of truth you can feel in your chest. HR Huntsman went from a painful childhood in New Mexico to building a global organization and becoming a trusted mentor to leaders worldwide...
Nov. 15, 2025
How Note Investor Nathan Turner Buys Mortgages
Why Would Anyone Buy a Mortgage Note? You’re About to Find Out. Ever wonder who that “other guy” is when your mortgage company sends you a letter saying your payments now go somewhere new? Well, pull up a chair because that “...
Nov. 13, 2025
Fail Forward: Baseball Lessons, Money Mindset & Purpose-Driven Wealth with Matt Morizio
From minor league baseball to leading purpose-driven families toward financial freedom, Matt Morizio proves that the biggest lessons about wealth don’t come from numbers — they come from resilience, identity, and the courage ...
Nov. 9, 2025
How PodMatch Was Born: A Conversation with Founder Alex Sanfilippo
From parts manufacturing to paying over $1,000,000 back to podcasters , Alex Sanfilippo built PodMatch because 100 people in one room told him the same thing: “I can’t find the right guests.” This is the behind-the-scenes sto...
Nov. 9, 2025
Building Thriving Paid Communities with Carol Tice
Tired of chasing algorithms and $10K clients? Discover how journalist-turned-entrepreneur Carol Tice built sustainable income and lasting impact by creating paid communities that transform lives. In this lively and insightful...
Nov. 8, 2025
From Podcast to Published: Turning Conversations into Books with Sheila Slick
What if every podcast episode, summit, or live stream you host could become a beautifully written book—fast—without losing your voice or your guests’ stories? That’s precisely what founder Sheila Slick built with PodtoBook.ai...
Nov. 4, 2025
Patently Brilliant: Inside the Mind of Attorney Austin Bonderer on Protecting Ideas and Innovation
Got an idea you’re ready to protect? Patent attorney Austin Bonderer (700+ issued U.S. patents) breaks down what’s myth, what’s law, and what actually gives you an edge—from first-to-file realities to why “disclosure kills pa...
Nov. 3, 2025
Alignment Over Algorithm: Building a Soul-Led Business with Katie Maclachlan of Be Good Guide
What if the key to business success isn’t following the latest formula — but following your energy? Katie Maclachlan, embodiment architect and astrologer behind Be Good Guide , joins the show to share how she helps entreprene...
Nov. 1, 2025
Human Is the Only Move Left: Rachel Allen on Copywriting, AI, and Making Words Make Money
AI can draft words—Rachel Allen makes them make money . In this candid convo, she explains why “ human is the only move left ” in marketing and how to partner with AI without losing your voice (or your IP). Host Adrienne sits...
Oct. 31, 2025
From Rock Bottom to Rebuild: Marine and Business Leader Richard Walsh on Resilience and Frontline Leadership
What happens when a U.S. Marine, champion boxer, and black belt loses everything — and rebuilds from zero? In this live, spontaneous episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed , Adrienne meets Richard Walsh , CEO of Sh...
Oct. 30, 2025
The Wow Behind the Woo-Woo: Astrology, Hermetic Wisdom & Real-World Synastry with Aleksandra Cheo (Astrologer Royale)
What if the stars could reveal not just your destiny — but your stress triggers and superpowers? In this cosmic conversation, Adrienne Barker, MAS, sits down with Aleksandra Ceho , the creator of Master the Stars and StarPowe...
Oct. 29, 2025
Stealing the Shine: Healing After Narcissistic Abuse with Marisol James
In this powerful and emotional episode, host Adrienne sits down with Marisol James — speaker, coach, and bestselling author — to talk about her extraordinary journey from international business executive and romance novelist ...