Real strength begins where comfort and control end. In this episode, we explore how mourning, empathy, and emotional maturity are not weaknesses but keys to resilient leadership. Through honest conversations, we uncover how comfort, compassion, and vulnerability can reshape how we lead in business, family, and life. Tune in to discover why embracing discomfort might be the most powerful leadership decision you make.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why mourning is a leadership strength, not a weakness
• How empathy can transform your business and team culture
• What it means to “comfort first” in relationships and leadership
• Why vulnerability builds trust and depth within organizations
• The critical connection between margin, presence, and compassionate leadership

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What happens when a bootlegging teenager becomes a purpose-driven business leader? In this episode, we explore Jason DiPietro’s transformation from early entrepreneurial hustles to building a franchise rooted in helping others. We talk about what leadership really looks like when it's driven by values, service, and radical love. If you’ve ever wondered how your business, faith, and personal growth intersect, this conversation will shift your perspective.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why being set apart is essential for meaningful leadership
• What franchising taught him about risk, purpose, and integrity
• How business can be a vessel for spiritual growth and personal refinement
• Why “loving radically” requires you to let go of old definitions of success
• What it means to lead from your zone of genius rather than obligation
  
  

About Jason DiPietro
Jason is a seasoned entrepreneur with a heart for leadership, service, and personal growth. From early ventures in real estate to building a successful home healthcare franchise, Jason has continually sought opportunities that align business success with community impact. Known for his clarity, humility, and commitment to high-integrity decision-making, he believes skill development is a lifelong journey best used to serve others. Today, Jason helps aspiring entrepreneurs navigate business ownership while exploring deeper purpose through faith and radical love.

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• LinkedIn: Jason DiPietro

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Disruption is here, but only those rooted in purpose will thrive through it. In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming the film industry, why integrity still matters in a world of rapid innovation, and how faith and character can anchor us in uncertain times. From digital storytelling to the daily decisions that shape our legacy, we unpack what it means to lead with both excellence and conviction. Tune in to discover what truly sets pioneers apart in today’s evolving world.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• How AI is disrupting filmmaking and empowering independent creators
• What the “Be Holy” challenge reveals about business decisions and daily choices
• How small, high-integrity decisions compound over time
• What happens when you pursue purpose over popularity
• Why Christian storytelling through AI is a growing frontier
  
  

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• House of David (TV Series 2025)
  

About PJ Accetturo
PJ Accetturo is a filmmaker and AI innovator using cutting-edge technology to transform how stories are told. With over 15 years of experience spanning National Geographic features, sex-trafficking documentaries, and viral YouTube content, PJ blends creativity with technical mastery. He now pioneers ethical AI filmmaking to empower independent creators, scale global storytelling, and bring powerful narratives like Bible stories to life with integrity and imagination.

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• LinkedIn: PJ Accetturo
• YouTube: PJ Ace
• X: @PJaccetturo

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Success without purpose will still leave you empty. In this deeply personal episode, we explore how surrendering to Christ unlocks real strength, healing, and identity. Pastor Josiah Serra joins us to share his powerful journey from addiction and loneliness to lasting joy and freedom through faith. If you’ve ever felt like something is still missing, this conversation will open a new path forward.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why “follow me” was Jesus’ invitation, not a demand to figure it all out
• Why surrender is not weakness but the beginning of strength
• The radical difference between plugging into the Source vs. relying on resources
• Why success without spiritual fulfillment leaves us incomplete
• How to begin again when your previous story ends in pain or loss
  
  

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• EP275: What it Really Means to be Blessed with Joe Thompson and Travis Revelle
  

About Josiah Serra
Josiah is a pastor at Crosspoint Church in St. Louis with a powerful story of redemption. After overcoming a serious drug addiction in his early twenties, he now helps others experience real transformation through faith. His ministry is grounded in the belief that Jesus meets us where we are and invites us into a new way of living. With honesty and heart, Josiah challenges cultural norms and shows how the gospel brings lasting purpose and hope.

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• Email: jserra@thecrosspoint.com
• Church: crosspoint church
  
  

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You were never meant to carry it all alone. In this episode, we explore the power of surrender in business and life, and how letting go becomes the first step to real strength. We discuss the shift from external success to internal joy, and how that transformation impacts leadership, relationships, and decision-making. If you’ve been holding it all together on your own, this conversation will show you a better way forward. Tune in to discover what true resilience really looks like.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why surrender unlocks your deepest strength and clearest direction
• The hidden power of humility that builds trust, peace, and lasting joy
• What happens when you drop the pride and gain real leadership impact
• How plugging into divine wisdom fuels smarter choices and bold action
• Why carrying less leads to more clarity, confidence, and calm

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True identity is revealed when comfort is stripped away. In this episode, JR Spear shares how surviving a terrorist attack led him to redefine purpose, leadership, and success. His journey from the battlefield to the business world is packed with clarity, courage, and conviction. Listen in and discover the habits and mindset that can help you lead with deeper impact.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why identity should be rooted in more than your profession
• The military habits that now drive JR’s business success
• How a near-death experience shaped his leadership style
• What true servant leadership looks like in business
• The 4 core pillars JR uses to guide entrepreneurs toward impact

About JR Spear
JR is a U.S. military veteran, faith-driven entrepreneur, and founder of CREED Consulting. With a background forged in discipline and service, JR now equips leaders and business owners with the tools to operate with clarity, resilience, and spiritual integrity. He is passionate about helping others sharpen their mindset, embrace their purpose, and build businesses rooted in values that last. Through practical coaching and biblical principles, JR empowers others to stay prepared and focused in both business and life.


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• Website: Creed Consulting | Fit Pro Funnels
• Podcast: The Daily CREED
• LinkedIn: JR Spear
  

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Hitting rock bottom can either break you or build you into someone stronger. This episode follows the powerful journey of Reuben Arcaya as he shares how business failure, personal trials, and unwavering faith shaped the leader he is today. Through discipline, purpose, and a deep commitment to family, Reuben rebuilt not just a business but a life of lasting impact. It is more than a comeback story. Tune in for a blueprint on resilience, growth, and grounded leadership.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why hitting rock bottom built the strongest foundation
• How Reuben outworked his way past impostor syndrome
• The deep values guiding Reuben’s leadership and fatherhood
• Why action, not perfection, is the catalyst for real change
• How to embrace discomfort and fight for your purpose

About Reuben Arcaya
Reuben is a battle-tested entrepreneur and operator with decades of experience building teams, navigating business turbulence, and leading with resilience. Known for his relentless work ethic, laser focus, and deep commitment to faith and family, Reuben built his career from humble beginnings. He did it without a formal education, relying instead on unshakable determination. Today, he channels that experience into mentoring others and redefining what success truly means.

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• Website: Unwired
• LinkedIn: Reuben Arcaya

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What happens when life breaks you, but you refuse to stay broken? In this episode, Deborah Razo shares the raw truth behind raising kids alone, surviving a devastating car accident and cancer diagnosis, and rebuilding a business and mindset from the ground up. Through fear, financial pressure, and physical pain, she chose faith, forged resilience, and built a legacy that empowers women to grow both self-worth and net worth. Her story is a masterclass in perseverance, leadership, and grace under fire. Tune in and discover what it really takes to live boldly, lead faithfully, and rise again.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why Deborah chose entrepreneurship instead of comfort and never looked back
• How struggle became the foundation for generational impact
• What a near-fatal car accident revealed about God, purpose, and the power of passive income
• The quote that changed everything and how discomfort became a tool for growth
• How Deborah continues to move forward without letting fear take the lead

About Deborah Razo
Deborah is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of the Women’s Real Estate Network (WREN). After starting her first business in 1990, she shifted from running a design firm to flipping homes in Southern California, netting six figures on her first deal. With training from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and Rich Dad Advisors, she now builds long-term wealth through development and buy-and-hold investments. Deborah is passionate about helping women grow in confidence, faith, and financial independence.

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• Instagram: @deborah_aka_raz
• YouTube: WREN inspires

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