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Growth Now Movement is hosted by Entrepreneur and Public Speaker Justin Schenck and has been chosen by INC Magazine as a Top 8 podcast every Entrepreneur should follow. He sits down with top performers, celebrities, and entrepreneurs like Ed Mylett, Joel Marion, Sarah Centrella, and Andy Frisella! They then teach you how to implement things into your life for you to live your dreams!
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- 2 days ago27 min
One More Step: The Mindset Behind a 200-Pound Transformation with Lisa Humphrey
What if changing your entire life started with something as simple as buying an apple and walking to the mailbox? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Lisa Humphrey, life, fitness, nutrition, and mindset coach, fitness studio owner, and someone who knows firsthand what it takes to completely transform your life. Lisa's journey started with a wake-up call that nobody wants to hear. A doctor told her she would be dead within six months if she didn't make a serious change. But instead of trying to change everything overnight, Lisa started small. She bought apples. She started walking to her neighbor's mailbox. Then she gradually increased the distance. One small decision turned into another, and through consistent action, learning about nutrition, and completely shifting her mindset, Lisa lost 30 pounds in 30 days and eventually 200 pounds overall. But this conversation isn't just about weight loss. We talk about the mindset required to make lasting change, why finding a strong enough "why" matters, and how motivation often comes AFTER you take action rather than before it. Lisa shares why she believes momentum is more powerful than motivation, how shame can keep people stuck, and why taking one more step each day can create a completely different future. Today, Lisa owns a brick-and-mortar fitness studio in Michigan that offers 55 classes every week. She's taken the lessons from her own transformation and turned them into a mission to help other people create healthier lives through fitness, nutrition, mindset, and community. We also talk about the importance of having people around you who support your growth, why group coaching can be so powerful, and how the right environment can help you keep showing up when things get difficult. Lisa shares what's next for her, including writing a solo book, potentially launching a podcast, and exploring a nonprofit to support young girls struggling with body dysmorphia. This is a conversation about transformation, resilience, health, self-belief, and proving to yourself that you are capable of more than you think. If you've been waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect plan, or the motivation to finally make a change, this episode is your reminder that you don't have to figure it all out today. You just have to take the next step. In this episode, we talk about: The doctor visit that forced Lisa to rethink her future How Lisa started her 200-pound weight loss journey Why small daily actions can create massive transformation Losing 30 pounds in 30 days and the journey that followed Learning nutrition basics and taking ownership of your health The connection between mindset and sustainable weight loss Why finding your personal "why" is so important Motivation versus momentum How to stop allowing shame to keep you stuck Turning a personal transformation into a business and mission Building a fitness studio with 55 weekly classes The power of community and group coaching Daily habits that support long-term success Helping young girls build a healthier relationship with their bodies Why success means taking one more step every day If this episode inspires you, subscribe to The Growth Now Movement, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that it's never too late to start changing their life.
- 2 weeks ago32 min
How to Reprogram Your Mind for the Life You Want with Niko Arapkiles
What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't a lack of knowledge, but the way you see yourself? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Niko Arapkiles, a heart-centered entrepreneur who blends personal development, mindset work, marketing, and sales to help people turn their vision for the future into something they actually live. Niko's journey into personal development started with a painful experience on the baseball field. After developing the yips, he was forced to confront the mental side of performance. That experience sent him down a path of mindset work, visualization, and identity development that eventually helped him earn a Division I baseball scholarship. He carried those lessons into the business world, where he worked in advertising with nine-figure brands. But along the way, he realized something important: giving people more information doesn't necessarily mean they'll change their lives. That's what led him to create Vision Espresso, a platform designed to help people move beyond learning and start implementing. The system transforms personalized coaching into future-self audio experiences that incorporate subconscious techniques, delivered through an app with listening tracking, gamification, and community support. We talk about why visualization can be more powerful when you relax into your body first, how repeatedly connecting with the person you want to become can influence your daily actions, and why implementation matters so much more than simply consuming another book, podcast, or course. Niko also shares a different perspective on stress. Instead of trying to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling, he talks about learning to be present with stress, understand what's happening, and move through it without allowing it to dictate your decisions. And we get into something I talk about a lot on this show: the people you surround yourself with. Niko explains how community can accelerate personal growth, create new opportunities, and help you stay connected to the vision you're working toward. We also talk about success, freedom, self-care, daily rituals, prayer, meditation, and the importance of taking care of yourself while building something meaningful. If you're someone who consumes personal development content but struggles to consistently put what you learn into action, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about how you approach growth. Because the goal isn't just to imagine a better future. It's to start becoming the person who can create it. In this episode, we talk about: How the baseball yips introduced Niko to mindset work The connection between identity, visualization, and performance Earning a Division I baseball scholarship Taking personal development principles into business and advertising Why education alone doesn't create transformation What Vision Espresso is and how personalized future-self audios work Using visualization to reinforce the identity you're building Why relaxing your body can change your visualization practice Learning to work with stress instead of constantly fighting it The role of consistency and implementation in personal growth How community helps accelerate growth and opportunity Why your environment matters when you're changing your life Daily practices for mindset, health, prayer, and meditation Redefining success around self-care and freedom Becoming the person who can create the future you envision If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to The Growth Now Movement, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who's ready to stop collecting information and start putting it into action.
- 3 weeks ago39 min
Stop Posting Generic AI Content. Do This Instead with Matt Diamante
What if the reason your content isn't getting attention has nothing to do with your industry being boring, and everything to do with how you're talking about it? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Matt Diamante, SEO expert, content creator, agency owner, and entrepreneur, to talk about how to stand out online, build an audience, and turn content into real business growth. Matt has built a business around a topic most people wouldn't exactly call exciting: SEO. But instead of blending in with everyone else in his industry, he figured out how to make search engine optimization engaging through social media, viral content, and a willingness to do things differently. We talk about his journey from running an agency that relied heavily on referrals to building a team of more than 20 people, launching a membership community, and writing a book. One of the biggest drivers behind that growth? Consistently showing up and posting content, then paying attention to what actually works. Matt breaks down SEO in a way that makes sense, explaining why ranking on Google starts with understanding what someone is searching for and giving them the right answer on the right type of page. Whether that's a blog post, product page, or service page, matching search intent is a critical piece of the puzzle. We also get into backlinks, online mentions, directories, press releases, and how businesses can build the credibility that helps them become more visible in search results. And, of course, we talk about AI. As search continues to evolve, Matt explains why businesses need to adapt without sacrificing their expertise or personality. Instead of publishing generic, mass-produced AI content, he shares a smarter approach: use AI to interview you, draw out your real knowledge, and help turn your experience into useful content that actually sounds like you. We also talk about going viral, dealing with judgment online, experimenting with different content strategies, and why getting views is only part of the equation. The bigger question is how you turn attention into trust, leads, and paying clients. Matt shares how his team tests ideas, learns together, and adjusts its strategy based on what the results reveal. He also explains why surrounding yourself with people who are one step ahead of you can accelerate your growth. For Matt, success ultimately comes down to time. Building a business isn't just about making more money. It's about creating the freedom to decide how you spend your life. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or creator who wants to improve your SEO, create better content, generate leads through social media, and navigate the changing world of AI search, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways. In this episode, we talk about: How to make a traditionally boring industry engaging on social media Standing out online and creating content that stops the scroll Growing an SEO agency from referrals to a team of 20+ people Why consistent daily content creation matters SEO explained simply: keywords, search intent, and the right page type How backlinks, directories, and press releases support SEO Turning viral content into actual clients Handling criticism and judgment when you put yourself online How AI is changing SEO and the future of search Using AI interviews to capture your expertise and unique voice Why generic AI-generated content can miss the mark Testing content strategies instead of guessing Building a community around your expertise Learning faster by collaborating with your team Why getting in rooms with people one step ahead of you matters Defining success as having more control over your time If you enjoy this conversation, subscribe to The Growth Now Movement, leave a review, and share it with an entrepreneur who wants to grow their business by showing up differently online.
- Oct 13, 202639 min
When Someone You Love Is Struggling With Addiction, What Can You Do? with Mark Astor
What do you do when someone you love is struggling with addiction, mental illness, or repeated treatment failures, and nothing you've tried seems to be working? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Mark Astor, co-founder of a law firm that helps families navigate some of the most difficult situations imaginable when an adult child is struggling with substance use, mental illness, and the cycle of crisis that can come with it. Mark's journey into this work wasn't a straight line. He began his legal career as a prosecutor in Palm Beach County in the 1990s, but after seeing the same people cycle through the justice system again and again, he began questioning whether a punishment-first approach was actually helping people change. After moving into defense work, navigating career setbacks, and learning some difficult lessons along the way, a pivotal mentorship helped Mark see the connection between personal growth, business development, and building a career around meaningful impact. In 2016, Mark and his wife started their firm with a different approach: combining legal strategies with clinical services and law enforcement collaboration to help families find a path forward when traditional approaches haven't worked. We talk about the realities families face when an adult child is struggling, why denial can make it so difficult for someone to recognize they need help, and how conditions such as anosognosia can affect a person's awareness of their own illness. Mark also explains why families need to move away from blame and toward responsibility, why recovery is a long-term process rather than a quick fix, and how family participation can play an important role in the journey. We get into the importance of the people you surround yourself with, the lessons Mark has learned while growing his firm to a team of around 15 people, and how his definition of success has evolved throughout his career. For Mark, success is circular. As you grow, you create the capacity to help more people, and that impact becomes part of what drives you to keep growing. This is a conversation about addiction, recovery, family, leadership, resilience, and what it means to keep searching for solutions when the stakes couldn't be higher. In this episode, we discuss: Why Mark moved away from a punishment-first approach to the justice system Finding purpose after career setbacks Building a law firm with his wife from the ground up How legal strategies can support families facing addiction and mental illness Common misconceptions about addiction and recovery Understanding denial and anosognosia Moving from blame toward responsibility Why recovery requires long-term commitment The role families can play in supporting recovery Why your environment and relationships matter Building a team around a mission that matters Lessons from difficult cases and personal growth Defining success through service and impact If you or someone you love is navigating a difficult situation, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to figure everything out alone, and that finding a way forward may require a different approach than the one you've tried before. Subscribe to The Growth Now Movement for more conversations about personal growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creating a life that makes a meaningful impact.
- Oct 6, 202648 min
Return To Real with Ryan Levesque
What happens when success starts costing you the life you actually want? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and creator Ryan Levesque to talk about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, human connection, health, family, and what it really means to build a life around what matters. Ryan's story is anything but conventional. He grew up blue collar, went on to study neuroscience and Chinese at Brown University, worked at Goldman Sachs, and eventually helped lead AIG's expansion into China. But during the 2008 financial crisis, he walked away from that career and took a completely different path into entrepreneurship. We talk about some of his earliest businesses, including selling Scrabble tile jewelry online and building an orchid-care business, and how those experiments eventually led to the creation of the Ask Method and a much larger training and software company. But then came the part a lot of entrepreneurs don't talk about. Ryan became obsessed with growth. At 30, that relentless pursuit landed him in the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis and a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Even after building successful companies, he eventually found himself facing another uncomfortable realization: the business he had worked so hard to build was starting to dictate how he lived. That led Ryan and his family to make a massive change. They moved from Austin to rural Vermont and began pursuing what he calls a "return to real" lifestyle, including growing a significant portion of their own food and creating more space for family, health, and the things that don't necessarily scale. We dive into why entrepreneurs often confuse scaling with success, the value of doing "unscalable" things, and why trust and human connection may become even more valuable as AI continues to automate more of our lives and businesses. Ryan also shares his thoughts on oxytocin, relationships, entrepreneurship, and why creating deeper human connection can be a competitive advantage in an increasingly digital world. And one of my favorite parts of the conversation is Ryan's definition of success: optimizing for what matters in the season of life you're actually in. We talk about knowing when to push, when to simplify, when to let go, and how to recognize that the definition of success can change as your life changes. If you're an entrepreneur who is constantly chasing the next level but wondering what all that growth is actually costing you, this conversation is worth paying attention to. In this episode, we talk about: Ryan's blue-collar upbringing and unconventional path to entrepreneurship Studying neuroscience and Chinese at Brown University Working at Goldman Sachs and AIG's expansion into China Why Ryan left corporate America during the 2008 financial crisis Building his first online businesses The Ask Method and learning how to scale The hidden costs of relentless growth Ryan's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and health crisis Why successful entrepreneurs can still feel trapped Moving from Austin to rural Vermont Raising more of the family's own food The idea of a "return to real" <li data-section-id="nns2k7" data-st
- Sep 29, 202633 min
Your Story Matters More Than You Think with Cristina P. Simmons
What if the parts of your story you're most tempted to hide are actually the parts that could help someone else? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Cristina P. Simmons, a mom of three adopted children, wife of 27 years, author, and founder of her own publishing company, to talk about the power of storytelling, healing, faith, and designing a life with more freedom. Cristina's journey began with writing her trauma-heavy memoir, Eat Your Feelings. What started as a deeply personal process of putting her experiences on paper eventually turned into something much bigger. After hearing Amberly Lago on Ed Mylett's podcast, Christina joined a mastermind, wrote and released her book, and discovered that she didn't just want to tell her own story. She wanted to help other women tell theirs. We talk about how Cristina's experiences with childhood abuse contributed to emotional eating and how becoming more self-aware helped her recognize the connection between what she was feeling and how she was responding. Her son's autism diagnosis and her studies in occupational therapy also played a major role in helping Christina better understand herself, her patterns, and the tools she could use to respond differently. Instead of simply trying to eliminate the urge to eat, Cristina talks about learning to redirect it through movement, walking, breathing, prayer, workouts, and community. We also dive into the process of writing a memoir and one of the biggest questions many people face when telling their story: What actually belongs in the book? Cristina explains why every story matters, how to identify the moments that shaped you, and what it means to become ready to share those experiences with the world. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful idea: your story doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful. Cristina now helps women navigate the emotional process of bringing their stories to life through publishing, while continuing to build a life centered around faith, freedom, family, and intentionality. We talk about healing, emotional eating, storytelling, entrepreneurship, motherhood, faith, resilience, publishing, masterminds, and what it really means to create a life by design. If you've ever thought, "My story isn't important enough," this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: Cristina's journey from memoir writer to publishing company founder Writing Eat Your Feelings How childhood experiences can influence emotional eating Recognizing emotional patterns and learning new responses The impact of her son's autism diagnosis on her self-awareness How a mastermind helped Cristina take action on her book Why every person's story matters How to identify the moments that belong in your story Knowing when you're ready to share your story Tools for redirecting emotional urges The role of exercise, walking, breathing, prayer, and community Faith and resilience Building a life around freedom and intentionality Daily habits that support success Turning your personal experiences into purpose If this episode resonates with you, make sure you subscribe to The Growth Now Movement, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it.
- Sep 22, 202636 min
Why Human Relationships Are Becoming More Valuable in the AI Era with Zvi Band
What happens to human relationships when more and more of our lives are run by algorithms? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Zvi Band to talk about something that I think every entrepreneur, leader, and high performer needs to think about: relationship equity. Zvi and I start with a little Lego building and some serious '90s nostalgia before getting into his bigger mission: helping people build and maintain meaningful human connections. Zvi shares how some of his biggest career opportunities came through introductions and relationships, even though he personally struggled with staying in touch with people. That tension eventually led him to create Contactually, a relationship-focused CRM, and later Relatable, a platform designed to help people be more intentional about the relationships in their lives. We talk about the idea of treating relationships like an asset. Not in a transactional "what can this person do for me?" way, but in the sense that meaningful relationships require attention, investment, systems, and consistency. And as AI continues to automate more of our work and interactions, Zvi believes there's going to be an even greater premium placed on being human. We break down how Relatable works, including how it aggregates communications, creates AI-powered dossiers, and helps surface relationships that may be slipping through the cracks. But Zvi also warns against one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their network: attempting to reconnect with everyone at once. He shares practical frameworks for deciding who deserves your time, including the "grocery store test," A/B relationship tiers, and his FAT rubric: fun, ambitious, and talented. But underneath all of the technology and relationship systems is a much deeper conversation about connection. Because if you don't have a strong relationship with yourself, it's difficult to build truly meaningful relationships with other people. Zvi and I talk about self-love, loneliness, intentionality, success, legacy, and why the network you're looking for might actually start with the relationship you have with yourself. If you're an entrepreneur who knows your network matters but struggles to stay connected, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can actually use. In this episode, we talk about: Why relationships can become one of your greatest assets How introductions can change the trajectory of your career The concept of relationship equity Why human connection may become more valuable as AI grows Building systems for staying in touch with people How Relatable uses AI to help manage relationships Why trying to reconnect with everyone is a mistake The "grocery store test" for prioritizing relationships A/B relationship tiers The FAT relationship rubric: fun, ambitious, talented How to become more intentional about your network Why self-love is foundational to connection Defining success beyond money and achievement The importance of doing inspiring work with great people What legacy and "no regrets" really look like If this episode resonates with you, make sure you subscribe to The Growth Now Movement, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it.
- Sep 15, 202644 min
The Nervous System Secret Behind Great Leadership with Sam Willing
What if becoming a better leader has less to do with learning another leadership strategy and more to do with learning how to regulate yourself? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Sam Willing, an executive coach, fractional Chief People Officer, culture strategist, author, and entrepreneur who spent 29 years in HR before making the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. Sam and I talk about what happens when years of corporate experience meet entrepreneurship, and why so many high-performing leaders know what they should do but still find themselves reverting to old patterns when stress hits. Sam shares the story behind The Compassionate Collective, where she creates imperfect handmade wooden hearts as reminders that meaning doesn't require perfection. What started as a creative and therapeutic outlet during high-stress seasons eventually became something much bigger. We also dive into the incredibly personal experience that changed the way Sam understood leadership, stress, and regulation. While her biotech company was struggling, Sam was also losing her terminally ill mother. That combination forced her into a much deeper exploration of the nervous system and ultimately led to her book, Regulate to Rise. Sam explains why nervous system regulation is the foundation for sustainable leadership, why leaders often revert to old behaviors when they're under pressure, and how to actually get high-performing people to buy into regulation when they think they don't have time for it. She also shares simple tools you can use in the moment, including breathwork, subtle movement, sour candy, and rhythmic drawing, along with a bigger reminder that regulation isn't something you master once. It's a lifelong practice. We talk about success, daily rituals, leadership, entrepreneurship, perfectionism, culture, and the kind of impact we ultimately leave on the people around us. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or high performer who is constantly operating at 100 miles an hour, this conversation might make you rethink what sustainable success actually looks like. In this episode, we talk about: Leaving a 29-year HR career to become an entrepreneur Executive coaching for women leaders Fractional Chief People Officer work Building healthier workplace cultures The Compassionate Collective and the power of imperfection Why creativity can become a powerful therapeutic outlet Losing a parent while navigating a struggling business Nervous system regulation and sustainable leadership Why high-performing leaders revert to old patterns under stress Getting leaders to actually buy into regulation Simple tools for regulating yourself in the moment Rewiring stress responses over time Defining success through the impact you have on others The growth that can come from life's hardest moments If this episode resonates with you, make sure you subscribe to The Growth Now Movement, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it.
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Growth Now Movement is hosted by Entrepreneur and Public Speaker Justin Schenck and has been chosen by INC Magazine as a Top 8 podcast every Entrepreneur should follow. He sits down with top performers, celebrities, and entrepreneurs like Ed Mylett, Joel Marion, Sarah Centrella, and Andy Frisella! They then teach you how to implement things into your life for you to live your dreams!
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