Randy Chaffee sits down with Brad to talk about his transition during COVID: from Face-to Face Sales Rep to Hybrid Digital Sales Rep, Randy shares his fears, how he adapted, and now, shows other "traditional" sales reps how to make the leap.

This is a masterclass in adapting to trends, sales mastery and authenticity as a sales tool.

ABOUT RANDY CHAFFEE:

Randy Chaffee has spent over 40 years connecting manufacturers with customers in the post frame and metal frame building industry. In addition to residential metal and steep slope roofing markets, Randy is known for saying it best: "If I don't have it, you don't need it."
Randy is also the host of Building Wins LIVE! a weekly livestream sales and motivational based interview show.

Website: IBuyFromRandy.com

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

Longtime friend Andrew Kennedy sits down with Brad to talk about Andrew's unique heritage; born from an English father and Colombian mother, Andrew lived in Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Hong Kong before arriving in New Canaan, Connecticut in The United States.

Looking like a Kennedy with blues eyes and blond hair, Andrew calls himself a "Latino in Disguise."

From speaking in fluent Spanish when ordering coffee to starting his acting and comedy career, to his CBS TV Pilot, to a documentary where Andrew returns to perform his act in his birth country of Colombia, this episode will remind you of the wonder of a blended family, and the humor that comes from life.

Andrew is a master impersonator sharing his stories of Christopher Walken, his favorite movies and how he learned to fit in.

This is a funny episode of Awakened Nation.

Website: www.AndrewKennedyLIVE.com

ABOUT ANDREW KENNDY:

Andrew Kennedy is a seasoned comedian, actor, and writer with a background as unique as his voice on stage.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia to a Colombian mother and a British father, Andrew grew up across Latin America and Asia—living in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Hong Kong before settling in the U.S. That global upbringing gave him a gift for reading a room, relating across cultures, and finding common ground through laughter.

Over the past two decades, Andrew has carved out an impressive career in entertainment. He developed, produced, and starred in the CBS pilot Related by Marriage alongside industry legends Rita Moreno and John Ratzenberger.

His Comedy Central special ranked in the network’s top twenty for two consecutive years, and his debut album Andrew Kennedy – Almost Black, recorded at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club in San Antonio, captures his signature blend of wit, charm, and personal truth.

He’s appeared on TBS, Univision, Telemundo, and more, and served as a national spokesperson for Conn’s HomePlus.

From Lincoln Center in New York to theaters in Bogotá, Andrew has performed live for audiences around the world—earning consistent praise for his sharp material and magnetic stage presence.

Often hinting at his father’s mysterious past (possibly MI6?), Andrew draws on his mixed heritage—half Latino, half White, and what he jokingly calls “a splash of something else”—to bring audiences together with smart, inclusive comedy.

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose

Behind the beauty of Shen Yun, is a much darker story of political intrigue, sabotage and sleeper cells being activated worldwide.

Master of Ceremonies Leeshai Lemish, shares his journey of becoming a student of Chinese History, the language and eventual activism as a practitioner of Falun Gong, a form of meditation and movement that has its roots in Buddhism.

When Leeshai and a group of Falun Gong (a.k.a. Falun Dafa), practitioners went to Tienanmen Square to meditate and show solidarity for the incidents of 1989, it wasn't long before the police showed up, arrested them and put them in prison. Beaten and starved, their pictures were circulated throughout China as an example to not speak out against the government.

From that moment on, Leeshai became an activist. He joined Shen Yun Performing Arts as an MC when the company was founded in 2006.

This is a powerful episode on Awakened Nation as Leeshai tells the story of the (insert that which shall not be named), attempting to stop their performances— from activating sleeper cells cutting their tires in a way that would have killed every troupe member on the bus, to bomb threats, law-fare, and even getting the New York Times involved in attacking Shen Yun with propaganda.

This is an eyeopening episode into espionage, and the unbridled power the performing arts has to fight the iron glove of Communism.

© Copyright permission granted to Awakened Nation through Leeshai Lemish and Shen Yun, their PR Agency and limited usage for promotional purposes only.

ABOUT LEESHAI LEMISH OF SHEN YUN:

Leeshai Lemish has been with Shen Yun for 18 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chinese history and language from Pomona College, California, and his master’s in International Relations from the London School of Economics.

He has spent extended periods studying, working, and conducting research throughout East Asia, and has authored articles on Chinese current affairs in both English and Chinese.

He joined Shen Yun Performing Arts as an MC when the company was founded in 2006, and has since emceed close to two thousand performances with the company, taking the stage with Shen Yun at prestigious theaters such as Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, the London Coliseum, Tokyo Opera City, and many others worldwide.

In addition to his performance role, he has tracked and documented on his website over 100 cases of the Chinese Communist Party and its agents trying to sabotage Shen Yun internationally.

Leeshai has testified on transnational repression in front of Congress, has been a featured guest on television and radio shows around the world, and is the host of the podcast Shen Yun Voices.

Websites:

https://www.shenyun.com/

https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose

Former executive producer of The Laura Ingraham Show and The Monica Crowley Show, the undisputed GOAT of conservative public relations, A.J. Rice joins Brad on Awakened Nation for a hard hitting interview exposing the craziness of the Radical Left.

"It's gotten so bad, even Bill Maher is complaining!"

This is a funny commentary from an American conservative icon and provocateur, and the voice of a new generation of political commentators.

ABOUT A.J. RICE:
A.J. Rice is President & CEO of Publius PR, Editor-in-Chief of The Publius National Post, and author of the #1 political humor bestseller, The White Privilege Album: Bringing Racial Harmony to Very Fine People…on Both Sides AND his first bestseller, The Woking Dead: How Society’s Vogue Virus Destroys Our Culture.

A.J. Rice is America’s Publicist, and the undisputed GOAT of conservative public relations. A Columnist, Humorist, and Impresario.

Rice is a brand manager, star-whisperer, media influencer, and literary agent, who has produced, promoted, or represented Laura Ingraham, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Donald Trump Jr., Monica Crowley, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kari Lake, Dan Bongino, Charles Krauthammer, Congressman Steve Scalise, George P. Bush, Dr. Ben Carson, Congressman Michael Waltz, The Hodgetwins, Roger L. Simon, Buck Sexton, Steve Hilton, Alan Dershowitz, Bobby Kennedy Junior, Dr. Peter Navarro, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, Dr. Naomi Wolf, Dr. Robert Malone, Pete Hegseth, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, and many others.

Rice served as the executive producer of The Laura Ingraham Show for four years, and The Monica Crowley Show for two years.

Following that, he produced an investigative news show at The Washington Times for John Solomon for three years called America’s Morning News, and later was brought in by Glenn Beck’s team to help launch The Blaze Radio Network.

Some of his current or former clients are the groups that represent the core of the conservative movement, like The Federalist Society, America First PAC, FreedomWorks, CO2 Coalition, and Gun Owners of America.

In addition to running Publius, Rice writes as a columnist for over thirty national media outlets that include Investor’s Business Daily, The Hill, Epoch Times, Newsmax, PJMedia, American Greatness, Townhall.com, RealClearMarkets, and the Washington Examiner.

Jodee Bock returns to Awakened Nation to talk about her latest book "It's Simple. Just Give A Sh*t." Jodee shares her awakening during the 2020 lockdowns, and her commitment to getting R.E.A.L.

Unleashing her creative side, Jodee started painting incredible abstract canvases, landscapes and animal portraits...a talent she didn't now she had.

This is a fun episode between two lifelong friends.

ABOUT JODEE BOCK:

Jodee Bock is a dynamic business communicator who encourages people to have conversations and dialogues that matter, with PEOPLE who matter (and that's everyone). By encouraging them to think beyond their reasons, she leaves audiences with new insights, along with ideas for turning their knowledge into action.

Jodee has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of corporate communication, media relations, executive coaching, and training & development. She holds certifications in Life Purpose and Career Coaching, Extreme Leadership®, PSYCH-K Facilitation, Job Relations Training (JRT), and Life Success Consulting®.

The author of several books, podcast interviews, speeches, and blog posts, Jodee is a thought leader who has been called a boat rocker and a people enhancer, thanks to her unique ability to add a new perspective to common ways of thinking.

Jodee is a highly sought after keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and business consultant. She has spoken at events all over the United States and designed and delivered customized workshops and seminars for hundreds of clients.

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

After a debilitating construction accident, Todd Cave found himself alone, broke and awaiting surgery. This breakdown, brought breakthroughs.

This is a fascinating discussion as Todd shares his research into The Lost Book of Enki, the mysteries of Jesus and the power of Ayahuasca and Psilocybin to awaken into a higher state of consciousness.

Were the Anunnaki real? And will they return? Did they create mankind?

If you are a fan of Ancient Aliens, you'll love this episode.

ABOUT TODD CAVE:

Todd is a former Civil and Tunnel Engineer who worked on what was at the time the biggest project in Europe called Crossrail, until his life came crashing down when he needed life changing foot surgery.
This caused him to be on crutches for 15 months which he calls the start of his refinement period during which he became overweight, sad and depressed. One day he went to tie his shoes and had to bend over to do it and became short of breath because his belly was too big! It was at that moment that he knew he had to change his life so he turned to exercise and reading books to cope with the depression of seeing his former life being taken away from him in real time.
It was during this time that he started to research the origins of man that led him down the rabbit hole of trying to find himself but instead he found The Mother Father God that has been hidden from humanity.
This led him to realise that EVERYTHING that was taught to him in school and about history was a lie including all religious books which keep man in mental slavery.
This caused him to start working on his mind and spirit while simultaneously building his body which led him to be an Online Fitness Trainer who helps spiritually inclined people to burn fat and build muscle with his bespoke training system called Compound Body Training.

The Conscious Man 7 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pcxpboPRWdHvDzdvqqlex

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HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

Imagine your son coming up with a great business idea that the whole family could work on; creating customized wooden American Flags for patriotic customers...only to have your entire business taken down by Cancel Culture!

That's exactly what happened to James Staake.

Paypal freezing his bank account wasn't going to stop this family from building their American Dream.

This is a fascinating story of American Patriotism, the entrepreneurial dream, and a faith based life.

ABOUT JAMES STAAKE:

James Staake is a passionate entrepreneur, craftsman, and author dedicated to inspiring creativity and patriotism. As the founder of Your American Flag Store, James turned his love for woodworking into a thriving business celebrating American pride. His handcrafted wooden flags and patriotic decor have earned acclaim for their intricate craftsmanship and heartfelt symbolism.

Beyond his artistry, James is a storyteller who believes in the power of perseverance and ingenuity. Through his writing, he shares lessons from building a successful business, overcoming challenges, and creating meaningful connections. James's books inspire readers to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and forge their own paths.

When he's not crafting or writing, James enjoys time with family, exploring the outdoors, and supporting causes promoting freedom and individuality. His journey is a testament to the power of vision, hard work, and unwavering values.

Website: www.youramericanflagstore.com/

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose

Dr. David Phelps seemed to have it all...a thriving dental practice, a side hustle that brought in plenty of monthly cashflow and a wonderful family. Then tragedy hit: his daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia and needed a liver transplant.

On bended knee David begged for answers. The result was a contrarian view of wealth and freedom.

David returns to Awakened Nation to share his story of dedicating his life to help others get off the treadmill of trading hours for money, and instead, build a life of freedom and purpose.

David created Freedom Founders and has helped hundreds of individuals get out of the rat race by doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing.

This is a highly informative and humble episode.

Website: www.FreedomFounders.com

ABOUT DR. DAVID PHELPS, DDS:

David owned and managed a private practice dental office for over twenty-one years. While still in dental school, he began his investment in real estate by joint-venturing with his father on their first rental property in 1980. Three years later, they sold the property and David took his $25,000 capital gain share and leveraged it into thirty-one properties that later produced $15,000 monthly net cash flow.

Life was good, the sky was the limit - until the dark day that David's daughter, Jenna, was diagnosed with Leukemia. In the midst of cancer treatments, epilepsy and ultimately a liver transplant for Jenna, David made the crucial decision to leave clinical practice so that he could spend every moment with his daughter.

David's "Plan B" (a portfolio of cash-flow producing real estate assets) gave him the Freedom to focus 100% on what mattered most to him. Jenna won the battle with disease, and David still enjoys the Freedom to cherish every moment with her that he can.

Today, David is a nationally recognized speaker on creating Freedom, building real businesses and investing in real estate. David helps other logical, rational professionals become dreamers, then strategically manifest those dreams into Freedom. Under David's leadership, the Freedom Founders Mastermind Community grows exponentially, year by year, providing the pathway to Freedom for many professional practice owners.

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.