Episodes

The LEARN Framework: Building a Lasting Culture Through Intentional Leadership Guest: Jim Carbaugh, Educator, Leadership Coach and Author Host: Julie Riga Overview Jim Carbaugh spent 35 years in classrooms and school leadership before turning five letters his grandfather taught him into a framework now adopted by schools and businesses nationwide. His LEARN Framework covers Listen, Ethics, Attitude, Respect, and Know. In this episode, Jim and Julie explore what it takes to build a lasting cultur...

Three Keys to Identity, Success in Business and Life Guest: Joanna Harabedian, Faith-Based Relationship Strategist, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author and Miss America 2019-2021 Host: Julie Riga Overview What if the greatest challenge you face as a leader is not a business problem but an identity problem? In this episode of the Stay On Course Podcast, Julie Riga sits down with Joanna Harabedian, Miss America 2019-2021 and Amazon #1 bestselling author of From Solo to Soulmate. Together they unpack thre...

Why Hiring the Right Coach Changes Everything: The Ingredients for Leadership Growth Guest: Kate Hendrickson, Strategic Planning and Leadership Consultant Host: Julie Riga What does it truly take to accelerate your growth, lead with clarity, and build a business that reflects your values? In this episode, Julie sits down with Kate Hendrickson to unpack why hiring the right coach is one of the most transformational decisions a leader can make. From self-awareness and accountability to strategic p...

Lead Where It Matters Most: Homegrown Leadership Starts at Home Guest: Joe LaRussa, Mayor, Entrepreneur and Founder of Homegrown Leadership Host: Julie Riga Overview What if the leadership skills driving your professional success could also transform your home life? In this episode, host Julie Riga sits down with Joe LaRussa, small city mayor, entrepreneur, and founder of Homegrown Leadership, to explore one of the most overlooked arenas of personal development: leading at home. After 25 years i...

From Losses to Legacy: The Day Trading System That Builds Generational Wealth Guest: Mitch Abel, Founder of Investment Current Host: Julie Riga Overview What happens when retirement arrives and the numbers do not add up? For Mitch Abel, it became the catalyst for a remarkable transformation. After 40 years in sales, Mitch retired in 2015 with a $400,000 portfolio and quickly lost $150,000 in his first six months of day trading. Instead of walking away, he went deeper, rewatching every course, pr...

Meditate to Magic: Manifesting the Business of Your Dreams Guest: Katie Krimitsos, Founder and CEO of Women's Meditation Network Host: Julie Riga Overview What if manifestation isn't about vision boards and morning affirmations? In this powerful episode of the Stay On Course Podcast , host Julie Riga sits down with Katie Krimitsos , founder of the Women's Meditation Network , a platform reaching nearly 3 million downloads each month and ranking in the top 0.1% of all podcasts worldwide . Katie r...

Your Story Is Your Greatest Asset: Building a Narrative Operating System That Drives Real Growth Guest: Rain Bennett, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Author and Fractional Chief Storytelling Officer Host: Julie Riga What if your story was not just a marketing tactic but the very strategy that drives transformation, alignment, and legacy in your business? In this episode of the Stay On Course Podcast, host Julie Riga sits down with award-winning filmmaker and Fractional Chief Storytelling Officer Rain B...

Leadership from the Saddle: What Horses Teach Us About Leading Guests: Britain Mills-Dawes and Tea Di Lillo Host: Julie Riga In this episode of Stay On Course , leadership coach Julie Riga is joined by equine practitioner Britain Mills-Dawes and Alberta horse trainer Tea, co-hosts of the Uncinched podcast. Together they explore the leadership lessons hidden between horse and rider: trust, presence, intuition, and the quiet confidence that makes others gravitate toward you. Whether you lead a com...

Give First and Win Bigger: How Great Partnerships Start with Generosity, Not Negotiation Guest: Stan Valo, Founder of eDots Host: Julie Riga Overview What if the key to business growth wasn't in closing deals, but in giving first? In this episode of Stay On Course, Julie Riga sits down with Stan Valo, founder of eDots and a 21-year e-commerce veteran, to explore a transformational mindset shift. Stan unpacks his three-ingredient recipe for partnership success that helped him build a purpose-driv...

Rebellious Success: Failure, Bigger Games, and Playing Full Out Guest: Toni Will | Host: Julie Riga | Stay On Course Podcast What if failure was your greatest leadership asset? In this bold and energizing episode, Julie Riga sits down with Toni Will, a two-time Guinness World Record holder, General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the upcoming book Rebellious Success. Toni brings contagious energy and hard-won wisdom to a conversation about competence, co...

Your Brand Is Your Business Outfit: The Unspoken Rules of Brand Identity That Drive Real Growth Guest: Lexy Rubin, Owner and Creative Director of Rubin Design Company Host: Julie Riga Overview In this episode of the Stay On Course Podcast, Julie Riga sits down with Lexy Rubin, Owner and Creative Director of Rubin Design Company, an award-winning branding agency in South Florida. Lexy is a purpose-driven brand strategist whose career spans NASA internships, New York City corporate branding, and 1...

When Uncommon Becomes Destiny: Faith, Discipline, and Divine Alignment Transform Your Calling into Purpose Guest: Minister Bernard Marrow Host: Julie Riga What happens when you stop trying to fit in and start owning the uncommon path God placed in you? In this episode of Stay On Course, host Julie Riga sits down with Minister Bernard Marrow, founder of By Faith We Good Ministry Inc., musician, author, and motivational speaker. Together they explore how divine alignment, unshakeable faith, and pu...

From Trauma to Triumph: The Three Ingredients for Post-Traumatic Growth Guest: David Dachinger, Retired Fire Lieutenant, EMT, Peer Coach and Grammy-Nominated Producer Host: Julie Riga What if your greatest trauma became your most powerful mission? In this transformational episode, Julie Riga sits down with David Dachinger, a stage four cancer survivor, retired fire lieutenant, Grammy-nominated producer, and resilience advocate, to unpack the three essential ingredients for post-traumatic growth:...

Selling from the Soul: Confidence, Grit and Purpose-Driven Success Host: Julie Riga | Guest: Monique Iacobacci What does it truly take to show up every day with confidence, resilience, and authentic purpose, even when doors are being slammed in your face? In this heartfelt episode, Julie Riga sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse sales leader Monique Iacobacci to explore the mindset and soul-driven conviction behind over a decade of transformational selling. From polar-vortex cold ca...

From Corporate Boardrooms to Small Business Breakthroughs: Ingredients for Success with James Orsini Stay On Course Podcast | Host: Julie Riga | Guest: James Orsini What does it really take to build a thriving small business and how do the lessons of the Fortune 500 world translate to the entrepreneurial journey? In this candid and inspiring conversation, Julie Riga sits down with seasoned executive James Orsini to unpack the mindset shifts, operational disciplines, and leadership principles tha...

When Success Feels Heavy: The Architecture of Trust That Holds Guest: Debbie Simmons, Legacy Architect, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author Host: Julie Riga What is your life really built on, and will it hold when pressure hits? In this powerful episode, Julie sits down with Debbie Simmons, founder of the multimillion-dollar nonprofit Anchor Point and creator of the Architecture of Trust. Debbie shares how she turned a breaking point into a blueprint, why hustle and control eventually crack, ...

From Content Overload to Curated Influence: The Future of Connection Overview In this transformative episode, Julie Riga sits down with Kyle Hudson, founder and CEO of Stacklist, to explore how curation, not content creation, is becoming the future of trust and influence in an AI-driven world. Kyle shares his journey from building digital solutions for Google, Disney, and Coca-Cola to creating a platform that helps service professionals own their client relationships. Together, they dive into th...

Living with Purpose Today So You're Remembered Tomorrow: The Sacred Art of Legacy Building Overview In a world that often feels overwhelming and chaotic, Rabbi Daniel Cohen reminds us that our greatest power lies not in changing the entire world, but in transforming one moment, one encounter, one life at a time. This deeply inspiring conversation explores the sacred ingredients for living with intentional purpose and creating a legacy that matters - starting today, not someday. Through powerful ...

Stop Chasing Maybes: The Perfect Fit Client Method for B2B Sales Success Overview In this transformative episode, Julie Riga sits down with Nicoleta Hajek, founder of Pro Sales and the voice behind Empower Sales by Nico, for her very first podcast appearance. Nicoleta reveals her powerful Perfect Fit Client Method - a simple yet revolutionary approach that helps SME founders and technical teams build repeatable B2B sales systems. Together, they explore the three-part framework (FIT, IMPACT, URGE...

Aligning Your Marketing for Long-Term Growth: The 3 Essential Ingredients Every Business Owner Needs In this transformative episode, Julie Riga sits down with Jeremiah Aut, founder and CEO of Involved Digital Marketing, to explore the strategic foundations that drive sustainable business growth. Jeremiah shares his journey from fragmented experimentation to focused execution, revealing the three essential ingredients that align marketing strategy with long-term success. Whether you're a small bu...

The Art of Presence: Ingredients for Success in Leadership and Life Guest: Gabriella Salvatore, Global Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership Strategy Advisor Host: Julie Riga Overview In this transformational episode, Julie welcomes Gabriella Salvatore to explore authentic leadership presence. Gabriella shares powerful insights on being truly present in our hyper-connected world. This conversation reveals the deeper practice of presence - how to listen, connect, and lead with clarity even wh...

From PodFest to Purpose: Building Your Podcast Legacy Through Growth and Connection Guest: Junaid Ahmed, Home Studio Architect and Host of Hacks and Hobbies: Passion to Profit Stories Host: Julie Riga Overview In this inspiring episode recorded live at PodFest 2026, host Julie Riga connects with Junaid Ahmed for their second annual PodFest conversation. Junaid, known as the Home Studio Architect and host of Hacks and Hobbies: Passion to Profit Stories, shares powerful insights on podcast growth,...

Guard the Work: The Unspoken Rules of Legacy Leadership  Guest: Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray, Founder of Golden Ray Publishing Host: Julie Riga Overview In this powerful episode, host Julie Riga sits down with Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray, a veteran ghostwriter, publisher, and media strategist who transforms lived experience into legacy. Lisa shares her expertise in authentic leadership, personal brand protection, and the responsibility of stepping into the spotlight with integrity. From her work w...

Leading Change When The Old You No Longer Works: Navigating High-Stakes Transformation with Heart-Centered Leadership Guest: Lin Coughlin, Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor Host: Julie Riga Overview In this powerful episode, Julie sits down with Lin Coughlin, an executive coach who spent 20 years in C-suite roles leading transformative change. Lin shares her wisdom on navigating high-stakes inflection points, building constituencies for change, and why leading bold transformation requires both...