🔥 Hook What if the biggest thing holding your business back… is you?

In this powerful conversation, Cary Prejean reveals why so many business owners stay stuck—and how letting go can unlock real growth.

Discover personal growth insights, real conversations with seasoned leaders, and bold ideas that challenge the way you think about leadership, control, and success.

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with business strategist Cary Prejean to unpack why so many entrepreneurs unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in their own businesses.

From control issues and broken systems to trust, leadership, and long-term scalability, Cary shares real-world stories of helping business owners move from burnout to balance. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with intention, build systems that work, and create a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-Why many business owners unknowingly sabotage growth

-How systems and trust unlock freedom and scalability

-What it really means to “own” a business instead of being trapped by it

Keywords: leadership, business growth, entrepreneurship, systems thinking, trust, delegation

👤 Guest Bio

Cary Prejean is a seasoned business strategist and advisor who helps small- to mid-sized business owners break free from operational chaos and scale with clarity. With decades of experience across industries, Cary specializes in helping leaders build sustainable systems, empower their teams, and transition from hands-on operators to true business owners. His work focuses on structure, trust, accountability, and long-term freedom.

📘 Guest Offers / Resources

Strategic Business Advisory Services

Business Growth & Systems Consulting

Leadership and Organizational Development

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website:

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.us

🔗 LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-prejean

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

02:30 – Why most entrepreneurs get stuck in their own businesses

05:45 – The difference between entrepreneurs and true managers

09:30 – The hidden cost of control and micromanagement

13:40 – A real-world story of scaling from millions to hundreds of millions

18:10 – Why systems create freedom, not restriction

22:15 – Trust, leadership, and letting go

27:40 – Why most owners struggle to delegate

31:20 – What “extreme ownership” really looks like

35:10 – Who Cary works best with and how to know if you’re ready

38:00 – Final thoughts on building a business that serves your life

📖 Blog Link

👉 Read the full episode blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/business-growth-entrepreneurial-challenges-cary-prejean]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes with Audley

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation was realizing how often control disguises itself as responsibility. Cary reminded me that true leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about building systems and trusting people enough to step back. This episode really hit home for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by the very thing they built.

🔥 What if not knowing is your greatest advantage?

This episode delivers personal growth insights, bold conversations that inspire action, and real-world innovation wisdom you can use immediately.

🎙 Episode Summary

In this powerful conversation, Audley sits down with innovation thinker Alan Gregerman to explore why curiosity, humility, and openness matter more than expertise in a fast-changing world. Alan challenges the fear of uncertainty and reframes ignorance as a catalyst for creativity, connection, and progress. Together, they unpack what it truly means to live audaciously when the future is unknown and how diverse thinking unlocks what Alan calls team genius.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why curiosity consistently beats expertise in innovation

How “not knowing” can strengthen leadership and creativity

What it means to live audaciously in uncertain times

Keywords: curiosity, innovation, audacious living, leadership, creativity

👤 Guest Bio

Alan Gregerman is a globally recognized innovation strategist, speaker, and author who has spent decades helping organizations unlock creativity and future-focused thinking. Known for his concept of enlightened ignorance, Alan teaches leaders how curiosity, humility, and respect fuel breakthrough ideas. He is also deeply committed to service, donating a significant portion of his time to nonprofits focused on youth, housing insecurity, and community impact.

📚 Guest Offers / Books

📖 The Wisdom of Ignorance (current)

📖 The Necessity of Strangers

📖 The Cultural Blueprint

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://www.alangregerman.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alangregerman

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:33 – Why Audley focuses on the message, not the audience

04:44 – The origin story behind “audacious living”

10:31 – Curiosity as the foundation of innovation

13:30 – Why not knowing is a superpower

18:45 – The six keys to enlightened ignorance

26:06 – Diversity of thought and team genius

31:56 – Why fear blocks innovation

41:39 – Advice for people who feel stuck

43:21 – What living audaciously really means

🔍 BLOG LINK

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/harnessing-curiosity-innovation-audacious-living-podcast]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙 Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

This conversation hit home for me. Alan reminded me that curiosity isn’t just a mindset, it’s a responsibility. The moment we stop pretending we know everything is the moment we create space for growth, connection, and audacious living.

🔥 What if living audaciously today is less about hustle and more about balance, purpose, and human connection in a digital world?

This episode delivers:

• personal growth insights for modern leaders

• real conversations with industry leaders navigating change

• bold conversations that inspire action and clarity

🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of the Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Rick Yvanovich for a deep, reflective conversation on purpose, balance, coaching, and what it truly means to live audaciously in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world.

Rick shares his journey from global accounting and tech leadership to coaching founders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers who feel stuck. We unpack the real meaning of Ikigai, the importance of emotional intelligence, and why alignment between core values and life purpose is essential for fulfillment and sustainable success.

This conversation is thoughtful, grounded, and packed with insights for anyone navigating career growth, leadership, or personal reinvention in the digital age.

👤 GUEST BIO

Rick Yvanovich is a global business leader, author, speaker, and coach with decades of experience across accounting, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Having lived and worked in over 80 countries, Rick blends strategic thinking with deep human insight to help founders, executives, and professionals break through stagnation and realign with purpose, balance, and fulfillment. He is the author of Business as Unusual and a passionate advocate for human-centered leadership in the digital age.

📘 GUEST OFFERS / BOOKS

📕 Business as Unusual by Rick Yvanovich

Available on Amazon (often featured at special promotional pricing)

🔗 CONNECT WITH RICK

🌐 Website:

https://www.rickyvanovich.com

💼 LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyvanovich

⏰ TIMESTAMPS (Key Moments)

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:45 – Rick’s global journey from accounting to coaching

05:20 – Why understanding people matters more than numbers

09:40 – Coaching vs mentoring and why both matter

14:30 – The real meaning of Ikigai (and common misconceptions)

20:10 – Emotional intelligence, leadership, and human connection

27:45 – What living audaciously means in today’s world

34:50 – Balance, fulfillment, and defining your North Star

41:30 – Final insights on alignment, purpose, and happiness

🔍 BLOG LINK

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/audacious-living-episode-ikigai-balance-fulfillment-rick-yvanovich]

🎧 LISTEN ON MAJOR PLATFORMS

🎧 Spotify →

https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts →

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎤 BEHIND-THE-SCENES NOTE FROM AUDLEY

This conversation with Rick stood out because of how grounded and human it felt. No hype, no hustle talk, just honest reflections on balance, purpose, and what really matters as we navigate growth in a digital-first world. It reminded me that audacity isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s choosing alignment over autopilot.

🔥 Hook What if facing cancer didn’t end your life — but redefined how boldly you live it? This episode delivers personal growth insights, real conversations with industry leaders, and motivational stories that prove audacity isn’t about fearlessness — it’s about courage in the face of uncertainty.

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this powerful conversation, Audley sits down with Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, a two-time cancer survivor who faced prostate cancer and stage 3B colorectal cancer in back-to-back years. Jeff shares how endurance training, vulnerability, and community support helped him navigate fear, uncertainty, and recovery — while redefining what it truly means to live audaciously.

This episode explores early screening, men’s health, mental resilience, and the often-overlooked emotional side of serious illness. It’s a reminder that audacity isn’t just about pushing forward — it’s also about knowing when to lean on others.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How early screening saved Jeff’s life — twice

Why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness

How endurance training prepared him for the fight of his life

What “living audaciously” looks like after facing mortality

Keywords: audacious living, cancer survivor story, men’s health, early screening, resilience

👤 Guest Bio

Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds is a longtime health and human services leader with over 35 years of experience, including work in mental health, addiction recovery, HIV/AIDS services, and public health advocacy. A two-time cancer survivor and Ironman triathlete, Jeff is passionate about early detection, health equity, and helping others live fuller, more intentional lives. He is also the author of Every Mile Matters.

📚 Guest Offers / Books

📖 Every Mile Matters A powerful blend of memoir, practical guidance, and advocacy on cancer, endurance, and early detection.

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website (Book & Resources): https://everymilematters.com

🌐 Personal Site: https://jeffreyreynolds.com

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:45 – Meet Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds & his journey

05:20 – A routine test that changed everything

08:40 – Facing two cancer diagnoses in two years

12:55 – How Ironman training built mental resilience

17:40 – Strength vs vulnerability during illness

22:15 – Men’s health, masculinity, and tough conversations

26:30 – Cancer, gratitude, and redefining legacy

31:00 – What “living audaciously” really means

36:30 – Final reflections and takeaways

🔍 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here: [https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/jeffrey-reynolds-cancer-journey-audacious-living]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives!

🎤 Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

One thing that really stayed with me after this conversation was Jeff’s honesty around vulnerability. This wasn’t a story about “powering through” at all costs — it was about learning when to slow down, accept help, and let community carry you. That, to me, is audacity at its purest.

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight — and getting out of it takes more than just “pushing harder.”

This episode delivers personal growth insights, bold conversations that inspire action, and real talk on emotional resilience to help you reclaim fulfillment.

If you’re a high achiever who feels exhausted, unfulfilled, or stuck in a cycle of overwork, this conversation is for you.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this powerful conversation, Audley sits down with Garrett Wood, founder of Gnosis Therapy, to unpack the hidden drivers of burnout, emotional dysregulation, and chronic overachievement. Garrett explains why burnout is often tied to identity, not workload, and how self-compassion, curiosity, and emotional regulation are essential to sustainable success.

Together, they explore why traditional leadership models are failing, how unexamined beliefs from childhood still shape adult behavior, and what it truly means to live and lead audaciously without burning yourself out.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why burnout often returns if identity and mindset aren’t addressed

How emotional regulation impacts leadership, teams, and culture

The difference between short-term motivation and sustainable fulfillment

Key themes: burnout recovery, self-compassion, emotional intelligence, leadership impact

GUEST BIO

Garrett Wood is the founder of Gnosis Therapy, a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Executive Functioning Specialist. He works with high-achieving, high-masking professionals to help them overcome burnout, regulate emotions, and realign their work and lives with fulfillment rather than exhaustion.

Garrett’s approach blends neuroscience, mindset work, hypnotherapy, and lived experience to create lasting transformation.

GUEST OFFERS / SERVICES

1:1 Coaching & Burnout Recovery Programs

Hypnotherapy for stress, identity shifts, and emotional regulation

(Details available via Garrett’s website and social platforms.)

CONNECT WITH GARRETT WOOD

Website: https://www.gnosistherapy.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy

https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy

TIMESTAMPS (Key Moments)

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

02:15 – Why stories matter more than surface-level success

06:55 – Garrett’s journey into burnout recovery and coaching

10:45 – The hidden beliefs that drive high achievers to exhaustion

16:30 – Early warning signs of burnout most people ignore

20:05 – Why burnout keeps coming back if identity isn’t addressed

26:40 – Fulfillment, values, and doing work that energizes you

33:00 – Leadership, emotional regulation, and ripple effects on teams

40:20 – What hypnotherapy really is (and what it isn’t)

48:45 – Practical advice for breaking the burnout cycle

52:30 – Final takeaways on living and leading audaciously

BLOG LINK

Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/burnout-leadership-self-compassion-podcast]

LISTEN ON MAJOR PLATFORMS

Spotify →

https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

Apple Podcasts →

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives!

BEHIND-THE-SCENES NOTE FROM AUDLEY

One thing that really stood out to me in this conversation was Garrett’s reminder that burnout isn’t always about doing too much — it’s often about who we believe we are. This episode reinforced how...

🔥 Hook What if success isn’t about power, money, or titles — but about

living real?

This bold, heart-centered conversation will challenge everything you think you know about fulfillment, resilience, and authenticity.

✔ personal growth insights

✔ real conversations with industry leaders

✔ motivational stories that inspire bold action

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with leadership psychologist and author Camille Preston for a deeply human conversation about redefining success, embracing vulnerability, and listening inward. Camille shares insights from her book Living Real, explores why avoiding hard emotions flattens joy, and explains how resilience is about moving forward, not bouncing back.

Together, they unpack what it truly means to live audaciously — not by chasing external validation, but by building meaningful relationships, honoring highs and lows, and choosing presence over perfection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How redefining success leads to deeper fulfillment

Why vulnerability expands joy and connection

The role resilience plays in living fully and authentically

👤 Guest Bio

Camille Preston is a leadership psychologist, founder of AIM Leadership, and author of Living Real. With over two decades of experience working with executives, organizations, and leaders, Camille specializes in helping individuals integrate authenticity, resilience, and purpose into both their professional and personal lives. Her work bridges psychology and leadership to create sustainable, human-centered success.

📚 Guest Offers / Books

📘 Living Real — Camille Preston

Available via her website, including access to the first chapter and additional leadership resources.

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://livingreal.in/leadership.com

🔗 LinkedIn & resources available through the site

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:45 – Camille Preston’s journey and why “living real” matters

05:20 – Authenticity, vulnerability, and the courage to be yourself

10:45 – The highs and lows of life and why avoiding pain limits joy

16:30 – Redefining success beyond money, power, and status

22:15 – Resilience, grief, and listening inward

29:30 – Audacity, intuition, and following the call

38:50 – Audacious decisions and life-changing moments

42:44 – Camille’s challenge to live real starting today

47:04 – Rapid-fire reflections and final takeaways

📖 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/embracing-audacity-authentic-living-camille-preston]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify →

https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts →

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives!

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

This conversation stayed with me long after we wrapped. Camille has a rare ability to speak truth with both depth and compassion. What stood out most was the reminder that avoiding hard emotions doesn’t protect us — it actually limits our joy. This episode is an invitation to listen inward, live real, and redefine success on your own terms.

🔥 What if your mindset became your greatest source of strength, not your biggest obstacle?

In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with Jason Wolbers for a real, honest conversation packed with personal growth insights, motivational stories, and bold conversations that inspire action.

🎙️ Episode Summary

Jason Wolbers has spent over 30 years in sales and personal development, but his most powerful lessons were forged through overcoming anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. In this conversation, Jason opens up about his journey toward mental resilience and how developing intentional habits helped him reclaim control of his thoughts and his life.

Together, Audley and Jason explore what it truly means to build a positive mindset without falling into the trap of toxic positivity. This episode is a reminder that living audaciously doesn’t mean avoiding hardship. It means learning how to outlast it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to “change the channel” on negative thoughts

Why mindset is built daily, not overnight

How positive habits create long-term resilience

👤 Guest Bio

Jason Wolbers is a mindset coach, author, and sales leader with over three decades of experience in personal development. He is the author of The Power of a Positive Mindset and the founder of Jason Wolbers Motivation, where he shares daily insights on gratitude, resilience, and intentional living. Jason’s work focuses on helping people strengthen their mental armor and build habits that support long-term success.

📚 Guest Offers / Books

📘 The Power of a Positive Mindset

Available wherever books are sold or Jason's website.

📕 The Power of Positive Habits (Upcoming)

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://www.jasonwolbersmotivation.com

📱 Social Media: @JasonWolbersMotivation (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

02:55 – Jason Wolbers’ journey into sales and personal development

05:50 – Battling anxiety and depression and the turning point

09:45 – Discovering audacity through adversity

12:00 – How to “change the channel” on negative thoughts

16:20 – What a positive mindset really means

19:05 – Nature vs nurture in developing positivity

24:00 – Lessons learned from everyday interactions and gratitude

31:50 – Toxic positivity vs real growth

36:15 – Winning the day and finding daily victories

41:35 – Morning habits that strengthen mental armor

43:45 – Advice for starting difficult new projects

45:30 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Jason

🔍 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/positive-mindset-jason-wolbers-audacious-living]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

One of the things that really stood out to me in this conversation was how grounded and real Jason is about positivity. This wasn’t about pretending everything is okay. It was about building mental armor so you don’t stay stuck in the valleys of life. The McDonald’s drive-thru story still makes me smile, because it reminded me how small choices in everyday moments reflect the mindset we carry everywhere.

🔥 What if influence wasn’t about persuasion or manipulation — but about truth, faith, and courage?

This episode delivers personal growth insights, real conversations with a global influence expert, and bold ideas that inspire ethical leadership and action

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson reconnects with Brian Ahearn, one of his very first podcast guests from 2008, for a deep and timely conversation on ethical influence.

Brian shares how his work has evolved over the years, blending the science of influence with biblical principles, purpose, and courage. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with integrity, influence from a place of love, and live audaciously in both personal and professional spaces.

This is a conversation about influence that doesn’t just last — it transforms.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How ethical influence is built on truth, alignment, and mutual benefit

How influencing with love creates lasting and even eternal impact

👤 Guest Bio

Brian Ahearn is a Cialdini Method Certified Trainer and one of only a dozen professionals worldwide personally trained by Dr. Robert Cialdini. He is the founder of Influence People, a global speaker, consultant, and the author of five books on ethical influence. Brian’s work helps leaders and organizations influence with integrity, clarity, and purpose.

📘 Guest Offers / Books

Featured Book: Influence From Above

A powerful exploration of how faith and the science of influence come together to guide ethical leadership.

🎁 Special Offer:

Purchase Influence From Above and email booklaunch@influencepeople.biz with the title of Chapter 2 to receive a free e-copy of Brian’s earlier book, The Influencer.

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://influencepeople.biz

📘 Books: Available on Amazon & major retailers

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:45 – Reconnecting after 15 years with Brian Ahearn

05:10 – What ethical influence really means

09:30 – The three essentials of ethical influence

14:40 – Where faith and influence intersect

19:55 – Courage, calling, and leaving the corporate world

27:20 – Influencing with love vs manipulation

35:10 – What it truly means to live audaciously

42:30 – Final reflections and key takeaways

📝 Blog Link

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/influence-from-above-brian-ahearn]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives!

🎤 Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

Reconnecting with Brian after all these years felt like coming full circle. What stood out most was how deeply his work has evolved — not just in knowledge, but in purpose. This conversation reminded me that real influence starts with love, requires courage, and leaves a legacy far beyond titles or achievements.