About the Episode What’s shaking, everyone? Today, I’m diving into a topic that’s going to stir up some controversy, and I’m here for it. I’m sitting down with two incredible guests—Emmy-winning filmmaker Nathan Apffel and business expert Chris Ayoub. Together, they’re tackling one of the most under-the-radar but incredibly important issues—the business side of religion […]
Celebrating Showing Up vs. Doing the Work
About the Episode: What’s shaking, everyone? I’m Rick Jordan, and today we’re breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions out there—this idea that “just showing up” is enough. Let me tell you, showing up is NOT the battle. It’s just the starting line. I dive into why you need to stop patting yourself on the […]
How Vulnerability Drives Connection | Madina Alam
About the Episode What’s shaking, everyone? I’m Rick Jordan, and today’s episode is an absolute must-listen. I’m talking with Medina Alam—licensed mental health therapist and former contestant on The Bachelor. Medina has one mission: to make mental health sexy and to remove the stigma around it. We’re diving into everything from vulnerability in relationships to […]
Spotting Emotional Maturity
About the Episode: Hey, what’s shaking? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the traits of emotionally intelligent and mature people—the ones you really want to surround yourself with. We’re talking about the qualities that not only make someone a great friend, partner, or colleague, but also help you grow and move forward in life. […]
From Cult Control to Personal Power | Faith Jones
About the Episode Faith Jones, granddaughter of the prophet who led the Children of the God Movement started in the 1960s, joins us today. Faith gives us an inside look on the way her childhood was molded. Learn how the cult would push ideas of Flirty Fishing upon their children to aid the progress of […]
Sacrifice, Family, and Perseverance
About the Episode: Upbringings, sacrifice, and what it means to create something out of something. I grew up in a household where money was tight—really tight. My dad was a life insurance salesman in Chicago, working tirelessly to provide for us, while my mom sacrificed her career to stay home with us kids. But even […]
Why Forgiveness Starts with You?
About the Episode What’s shaking? Today, we’re diving into a deep and powerful topic—one that can literally change your life: forgiveness. I’m not talking about that “forgive and forget” nonsense. No, real forgiveness doesn’t require you to forget anything. What it does require is letting go of the anger, resentment, and hostility that’s been keeping […]
Why Can’t You Trust Your Own Gut Feelings?
About the Episode Today we’re going ALL IN on something that might seem simple but is deeply profound: the power of a coin toss. I came across this idea recently—flipping a coin to make a decision—and it got me thinking. We all have those moments where we’re stuck, not sure which way to go, but […]
Why Self-Compassion is Essential
About the Episode If you’re in a rut right now, you might be lacking acceptance of what is actually happening in your life. It can be hard to distinguish the difference between disbelief and unacceptance.. And today I will share how I had to accept a massive loss that affected my future decisions in business. […]
The Inside Story On Disney Firing its CEO
About the Episode: Today I dive deep into the rollercoaster of the CEO position at Disney. Over the past few years, the position has had some substantial ups and downs that have had massive ripple effects that in turn hit their customers hard, both within their streaming service and Disney’s Parks. Listen to the podcast […]
