Facing Life

Valerie's Dream Comes True - BSB Front Row!

Valerie and her 3 best friends have been in love with the Backstreet Boys since they were kids. Valerie never expected her first outing after her final chemo treatment to be Front Row seats to her favorite band in the world! Listen to Jon and Valerie as they discuss what it was like for her to hear she had one year to live and how she decided that was not going to be her path! Then, after the event as she describes the laughter, tears, and pure joy of Valerie and her friends on her spe...

#161: Amber Vilhauer and Mike Michalowicz Leverage AuthorUpLive Event to Donate to FrontRowFoundation

Today we bring in a proud member of our FrontRow community, Amber Vilhauer, who is stepping up to support FrontRowFoundation in a really unique way. Amber is hosting a two-day live event June 3-4, 2019 called AuthorUpLive.com with partners Mike Michalowicz (bestselling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and Clockwork) and AJ Harper (Mike's writer and publishing strategist). Attendees will be given a physical and digital copy of the “tested” launch plan which was designed to sell 10...

#160: How a 9-Year Old Author Uses Her Super Powers to Make the World a Better Place

“Every super kid has special powers and it doesn’t require knocking down towers.” These are the wise words from my next guest, 10-year-old Abigail Perez. Abigail is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, How to Be a Super Kid: Six Scoops to Earning Your Super Kid Status. And today, Abigail and her mother, Elizabeth, are joining me to talk about the book and how their family became connected with the Front Row Factor. Plus, we will have a special reading of the book by Abigail hersel...

#159: Avoid Addiction: Heal Your Pain and Find Your Personal Power

What do you think about cold showers? Would you be willing to take one each day if it helped ease your anxiety or give you more energy? Today I am talking with my friend, Jesse Harless, author of the book Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers: How to Boost Your Energy, Defeat Your Anxiety, and Overcome Unwanted Habits. Jesse is also a Life and Recovery Coach, speaker, group empowerment facilitator, and the founder of Entrepreneurs in Recovery. In this episode, Jesse and I will talk a...

#158: Who’s Really In Charge? Exploring the Challenge of Knowing When to Surrender, and When to Fight

Have you ever been in a situation that felt beyond your control? Sometimes it’s difficult to balance when to take charge and when to let go, especially when it comes to a loved one or child. Today I am talking with Maggie Kelly. Maggie is a certified life coach, certified meditation instructor, podcast host, and founder of the Satsang House in Del Mar, California. Maggie is also the mother of Cole, a 17-year-old who is living with Cystic Fibrosis. In this episode, Maggie and I talk abo...

#157: Use Me & Amaze Me: Stories of Living a Front Row Life

What are the ways that you strive to live life in the front row? Is service to others one of them? Today I am talking with my good friend, Chris Hunt.  Chris isn’t an author, speaker, or public figure – but he is a guy who embodies a front row life. He’s the regional VP of a marketing company who shows up day in and day out to serve others. In fact, I got to know Chris through one of his many acts of service.   In this episode we’ll talk about what it truly means to be a moment maker for...

#156: Do A Day: Are you Playing to Win, or Not to Lose?

Have you ever experienced extreme anxiety or tried to “fix” a loved one who is going through it? According to my next guest, the words we say can actually make the situation worse. Today I’m chatting with my friend, Bryan Falchuk. Bryan is a best-selling author, life coach, and speaker who spent much of his life struggling with anxiety and obesity. After experiencing an “aha” moment, Bryan was able to break from his pattern, enjoy wellness, and share what he’s learned with others.   His ...

#155: Find Your Happy: Discover Your Master Vision Statement

Is it possible to live life in the front row when you have 65% lung capacity on a good day? According to my next guest, regardless of your circumstances, you can raise your standards. And she’s living proof. In this episode, I’m talking with my friend, Klyn Elsbury. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis and, at age 31, is considered one of the oldest and fittest people with her mutation. Klyn is an author, keynote speaker, coach, and CEO. And she has appeared in over 100 publications including...

#154: Helping People In Crisis - A Practical Guide for Loving Others During Difficult Times

Have you ever known someone who is going through a difficult trial – and you wanted to help, but didn’t know how? According to my next guest, the last thing you should do is ask them “How can I help?” Today, I am talking to Sarah Beckman. Sarah is a speaker, writer, blogger, and founder of Salt and Clay Ministries. After walking alongside friends and family members who were facing tragedy, and experiencing her own health trials, Sarah decided to write a book on the topic. She recognized th...

#153: Running Towards Discomfort: Using Pain as Fuel for Growth and Purpose

Would you consider sitting in complete darkness for 30 days? Or spending time with people who have less than six months to live? Today I’m talking with my new friend, Traver Boehm. Traver is an author, speaker, men’s coach, and founder of Man Uncivilized. After experiencing a series of extreme losses in his life, Traver went on an unconventional journey of self-discovery. In this episode, we’ll talk about Traver’s experiences including time spent in isolation and time volunteering at a ...

#152: Bent Not Broken: How Being a Kung-Fu Expert Saved One Man’s Life

What’s your story? Do you feel like you have one that you want to share with the world? My new friend David Wenzel has a story to tell, and although it starts with Kung Fu, his story is about so much more. David was diagnosed 9 years ago with a brain tumor – and given 7 years to live. Although he’s surpassed the 7-year mark, David’s battle is not over yet. In fact, he was in the middle of chemo during our interview. Despite his fight with cancer, David is a husband and father of three ...

#151: Brandy Salazar on Building Community and Creating Front Row Moments

Have you ever thought about creating a front row moment for someone? Would people show up to help if you asked them to? On this episode, I am talking with my friend, Brandy Salazar. Brandy is a member of the Front Row Family, a wife, mom, and friend to many. Today, she is going to share with us how she pulled together her resources and relationships to create an amazing front row moment for a little girl who is battling Leukemia. This is an incredible story of compassion -- and it's a gr...

150: Fighting For The Future: How to Live, Learn and Grow Through Heart Centered Service

Dying is something that you can’t stop. But according to today’s guest, living is a choice. Would you agree? On this episode of the Front Row Factor, I’m talking with my new friend, Brannon Beliso. Brannon is an 8th degree black belt, author, speaker, and the founder of One Martial Arts. He approaches everything from pain and suffering to leadership with humility and gratitude. Brannon has devoted his life to helping people live out their best lives. And today, he is here to share his ti...

#149: The Crucibles Gift: How Our Darkest Moments Can Become Our Greatest Gifts

When you face adversity in your life, how do you handle it? According to my next guest, Dr. James Kelley, your mindset will greatly impact what you do moving forward. Dr. Kelley interviewed over 130 different leaders for this book, The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about strategies for overcoming adversity that Dr. Kelley learned while doing research for the book. And we’ll also discuss how he overcame adversity ...

#148: Your Best Life Ever: How to Choose The Right Environment, Relationships and Questions for Success and Fulfillment

Could one weekend, one event, or one breakthrough change the course of your life? It’s possible. In fact, if you attend the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE (BYEB) December 7 – 9th, it is probable.   On today’s podcast, I’m talking with my good friends Jon Berghoff and Hal Elrod about the upcoming BYEB event in San Diego - an experiential learning experience, designed to help you have your best life ever! Not only that, but it’s also the largest fundraiser event of the year for the Front Row ...

#147: Funding Your Dream Life: Recreate the Story that Fear is Telling You and Begin Living on Purpose

Do you live out your career in the front row - or find yourself stuck in a job that no longer serves you? Today I am talking with my long-time friend and Front Row supporter, Sarah Andrus. Sarah is a career coach who shows people how to identify their own unique skills and build the confidence to go out and find their ideal job. Sarah was instrumental in helping me form the ideas for the Front Row Factor. And she is here today to provide you with tips and strategies to propel your own ca...

#146: Creating Conversations that Earn Respect, Grab Attention and Build Relationships

What does the phrase “dig a well before you're thirsty” mean to you? Many people have used this phrase, but according to my next guest, Jordan Harbinger, most people don’t expect to ever be “thirsty”. Jordan, a former Wall Street attorney and world traveller, spent many years as the host of the popular podcast, The Art of Charm. Today, he hosts his own show called The Jordan Harbinger show. Throughout his career, Jordan has always made it a priority to generously give to others without...

#145: Lessons in Feminine Power from the Meanest Women Alive

Do you ever feel like there’s something holding you back from achieving the level of success that you’d like? What if you already have everything that you need to reach the next level – but simply don’t realize it? It may be time to uncover your kick-assets.  My guest today is Linda Smith. Linda’s tenacity as a tough and highly successful lawyer earned her the title “Meanest Woman Alive”. And while she’s come out victorious in many high profile cases, she also has a deep passion for helpin...

#144: Look To The Sky Lessons learned from Superheroes About Hope, Taking Action & Meaningful Moments

When was the last time someone asked you how your heart is today? Have you ever been asked that question? This was one of several intriguing topics I discussed with today’s guest, Brett Culp. Brett is an acclaimed filmmaker and keynote speaker who spent many years as a wedding and personal cinematographer for Hollywood celebrities, royalty, and other high-profile figures. Today, Brett creates his own form of art through documentaries, including Look to the Sky. This is an amazing film t...

#143: Best Day of my Life with Tony Carlston

Are you having the best day of your life? If not, what could you do to make it one? On today’s show, I’m talking to my good friend, Tony Carlston. Tony is the owner of the Best Day of My Life apparel company, which is going crazy with sales. Today, we’ll talk about why so many people want to get their hands on the positive vibes that these shirts are spreading. Plus, did you know that 10% of all sales go to the Front Row Factor? Tony will share his reasons behind this and he’ll give you a...

#142: The Adventure Mindset - Step Beyond The Trail, Pioneer Your Own Path & How Rob Beat Stage 4 Lung Cancer

How aware are you of your own mindset? Do you believe that it can impact other aspects of your life? My next guest, Rob Harsh, is all about the adventure mindset – and this way of thinking has helped him conquer some pretty tough challenges. Rob is the Founder, Chief Adventurer and Coach for Awakened Adventures. And for the past 20 years he has lead people in business, outdoor adventures, and personal growth. However, in 2016, Rob was diagnosed with cancer. Listen in today to hear Rob’s incr...

#141: Breaking World Records: Finding the Courage to Move Towards Your Biggest Dreams, and Inspiring Millions Along the Way

What could you achieve if you really focused your energy on it? If what you want most feels a little out of reach, or you aren’t even sure where to begin, then my next guest is sure to inspire and motivate you. On the show today, I’m speaking with my new friend, Colin O’Brady. Colin was a high school and college athlete who experienced a tragic accident. He was told he would never walk again. Despite this news, he set a goal for himself to compete in a triathlon.  And what happened next is...

#140: One Event That Changes Everything: Join the Front Row Family Summit

Would you like to gain new insights into your life? How would you like to discover ways to contribute to the lives of others? At this year’s Front Row Family Summit (July 23rd -25th in Ohio), you’ll have the opportunity to do both – all while enjoying organic fresh food, yoga, and even fantastic music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Today I’m talking with my good friend, Jon Berghoff about the upcoming Summit. He is a founding member of the event and will be leading it this July. Facilitat...

#139: Conscious Magic: Living In Wonder Through a Deepened Sense of Purpose, Passion and Intentionality

Imagine a place where you could step into your deepest, most spiritual and creative self. A place where you discover parts of your being that, until now, were unknown. Sounds kind of mystical, right? Today, I’m speaking with Harry Sherwood, my friend and co-founder of Consciously.org. Harry cares deeply about wellness, passion, and purposeful living. He has traveled the world studying with yogis and monks. And he has spent countless hours studying and teaching others about meditation, holi...

#138: Amplify Yourself: Lessons for Stepping Up, Standing Out and Making An Impact

What does living in the Front Row of life look like to you? If you aren’t there yet, what can you do to get there? For my next guest, putting on a bright yellow tux is a not-so-subtle daily reminder of his duty to make a mark on this world. Today, I’m talking to my new friend, Jesse Cole (AKA the Yellow Tux Guy). Jesse is the owner of the unconventional and extremely popular baseball team, the Savannah Bananas. He works every day to create amazing experiences for fans and for his employees...

#137: Resiliency: The Power of Acceptance, Mindfulness and Growth

If you could craft your ideal dream life, what would it look like – and why?  Have you ever thought about this? Almost inevitably as we work towards creating our lives, we encounter obstacles or setbacks. How you handle these challenges can play a big role in what’s next in your life. Today, I’m talking with my friend and Front Row Factor supporter, Sean Douglas. Sean is Certified Master Resilience Trainer in the US Airforce. He is also a husband, father, Tedx speaker, and author. At one p...

136: Dream, Think, Do - Creating the Life You Want to Live with Mitch Matthews

Do you have big dreams, yet feel too “stuck” in your current situation to go for them? What if you could do something small each day to reach them? My next guest believes you can. Today I am talking with Mitch Matthews. Mitch is recognized as one of the world’s top success coaches and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives and business leaders dream big and get results. He is a podcaster and author with a passion for teaching people how to turn their dreams into reality. He is al...

#135: How To Overcome Addiction: Paying Attention To Miracles, The Power of Affirmations, & Timely Tribes

Have you ever struggled with some form of addiction or been close to someone who has? At 22 years old, Jesse Harless was looking at spending years of his life in federal prison due to his addiction to heroin, cocaine, and prescription opioids. Facing serious consequences for his actions, he started to change his daily habits. Eventually he invested in a life coach and began surrounding himself with mentors. This inspired him to transform his life from one of addiction to fulfilling his p...

#134: Courage to Grow How to Create a Human Growth Machine, The Magic in Ordeals, & Why Hope Can Be Gritty

How do you feel about your children’s education? Do you truly believe that they are learning the information and tools that they’ll need as adults? Today’s guest, and my new friend, is Laura Sandefer. She is the co-founder of Acton Academy and the author of a new, best-selling book about the unconventional ways that students are growing, learning, and developing at Acton. And this method is unlike anything that you are probably used to. In this episode, Laura talks about the school, whic...

#134: Turning Moments Into Memories: How to Never Lose a Connection or Customer

You work hard to attract new clients to your business, but what are you doing to keep them? Do you have a solid strategy for customer retention? According to my next guest, Joey Coleman, this is an area where many businesses fall short. Joey is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker who has helped startups and small businesses, non-profits, government entities, and even fortune 500 companies build loyal, lifelong customers. In this episode, Joey shares his insights into how custo...

#132: Phil Hellmuth - Positivity, Opening Doors, Hanging with Tony Robbins and the Right Place at the Right Time

What if you could be in the right place at the right time - all the time. Maybe you are, and you don’t even realize it!   According to my new friend, Phil Hellmuth, we are in that place, right now, and today he’ll tell us why. Phil is a world class poker player who has won a record 14 world championships at the World Series of Poker. He is also a family man, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Phil shares his story about making it to the top of the poker worl...

#131: The Anxiety Cure, Connecting to A-Players & Solving Big Problems

Charlie Hoehn is an amazing guy who has worked with such names as Tim Ferriss and Ramit Sethi. He is a keynote speaker, four time TED X speaker, and has even been featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour. Plus, Charlie’s blog article on his own struggle with anxiety is the #1 search result on Google for “anxiety cure”. In this episode, Charlie shares his journey, the struggles he faced along the way, and how learning to “play” has improved his life in so many ways. Get the show notes here: Front...

#130: The Millionaire Maker: Excellence Not Ego, Gamifying Accountability & Ecosystems that Support, Challenge & Encourage

Are you living an “epic” life full of joy and abundance? Would you like to? According to my buddy, Rock Thomas, there’s no reason why we can’t live this way. Rock Thomas has been a Tony Robbins trainer for 17 years. He is a certified NLP Practitioner and the founder of M1 – a program helping people become whole life millionaires. His recent Goalcast video went viral reaching over 60 million people across the globe.  In this episode, Rock shares his take on why his video impacted so many ...

BONUS: Natalie Janji Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Natalie Janji, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions!

#129: The Miracle Morning for College Students

College can be a challenging time. You are officially on your own and free to make choices that could impact the rest of your life. So, what happens when you aren’t sure what it is that you are here on earth to do?  Our guest today is my friend, Natalie Janji. She is the author of The Miracle Morning for College Students. Natalie spent many of her college days battling anxiety and fear. She had very little clue as to her life’s true purpose - until she discovered Hal Elrod’s book, The Mira...

#128: Inspiring Inner City Youth, Turning Prison into Purpose & Teaching Peace

Have you ever wondered if you could really make a difference in the lives of others? Are you unsure that you have what it takes? If so, then it's time to be inspired by the story of Will Little. Will is a friend and returning guest to the show. He is a motivational speaker and author who is truly making a difference in the lives of youth all over the country. He has a passion for fatherhood, peace, and discovering your life’s purpose. In this episode, Will shares his amazing transformati...

BONUS: Dr. Peter Titlebaum Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Dr. Peter Titlebaum, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions!

#127: How Students Raised 60k for Front Row Foundation

Today, I’m talking with my friend, Dr. Peter Titlebaum, or as we like to call him, “Doc T”. Doc T is a professor at the University of Dayton in Ohio. Together with his students, he has raised thousands of dollars for charity, including $60K for the Front Row Foundation. In this episode, Doc T shares with us how his class at UD first became involved with the Front Row Foundation, why it means so much to them, plus ways that they have been successful in raising thousands of dollars for our ...

BONUS: Jonathan Levi Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Jonathan Levi, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions!

#126: Becoming a Superlearner with Jonathan Levi

BONUS: Matt Cubbler Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Sunday main interview with Matt Cubbler, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions! 

#125: Heart Centered Service & Brotherhood For Life

Have you ever felt like life didn’t deal you a fair hand? Perhaps it has been full of difficult challenges, or you lost someone you loved way too soon. How do you take these experiences and turn them into something beautiful? Today, I’m talking with my new friend, Matt Cubbler. Matt has spent his entire life in service to others – protecting his disabled brother when he was young, fighting for our country after 911, and working as a veteran in law enforcement for the past 25 years. He is a...

BONUS: Karin Roest Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Karin Roest, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions!

#124: Purposefully Famous, 1-Year of Silence, & Positively Impacting the World

Today, I’m talking with Karin Roest, who has led and incredibly fascinating life. Courageously confronting the unknown, from sneaking in and out of war zones to rebuild African communities, to unraveling the mysterious deaths of her birth parents and biological sisters, to meditating for one year in silence. Now Karin coaches everyday people on how to recognize their dreams and talents so they can use them to make a positive impact on the world. Get the full show notes by visiting Front...

BONUS: Jay Papasan Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Jay Papasan, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions!   

#123: The 1 Thing, Gravitating Towards Givers & Thinking Big

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the “stuff” that you need to do? Did you know that with a few simple strategies, you can achieve more than you ever thought possible? Today, I’m talking with my friend, Jay Papasan. Jay is a best-selling author who is also the Vice President and Executive Editor at Keller Williams International. His book, The ONE Thing with co-author Gary Keller, has sold more than 8 million copies and is on my top 10 favorite books shelf. Get access to the full show note...

BONUS: Carolyn Colleen Bostrack Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Carolyn Colleen Bostrack, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions! 

#122: Moving from Fear to Focus, Creating Your Future Regardless Of Your Past and Managing Life 5 Minutes At A Time

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by your circumstances that it’s difficult to keep going? If so, then you are sure to find hope and inspiration from today’s guest. In this episode, I’m talking with my friend, Carolyn Colleen Bostrack. Carolyn is a mother, author, speaker, coach, and Ph.D. But before achieving these incredible things, Carolyn found herself standing in a food line at the Salvation Army – scared and desperate. Today she will share her story with us, including strategies sh...

BONUS: Chris Taylor Community Questions

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Chris Taylor, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions! 

#121: Conversations that Matter, Small Steps Towards Monster Goals & How Nice Guys Tackle Big Challenges

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your own goals? Do you get discouraged if you don’t meet them on time? Today, I’m talking with my long-time buddy, Chris Taylor. Chris runs the extremely successful business, Actionable, which helps companies create a better workplace environment for their employees. He’s also a husband and new father who is very intent on finding the right balance with his personal and professional life. In this episode, Chris shows us how to take seemingly ordinary steps...