From Police Chief to Business Growth Expert | Kathryn Rowell on Leadership, Service & Purpose

From Police Chief to Business Growth Expert | Kathryn Rowell on Leadership, Service & Purpose

In this episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with Kathryn Rowell, former police captain, police chief, entrepreneur, consultant, Rotarian, and business growth strategist, for a powerful conversation about leadership, service, purpose, and reinventing yourself after retirement. After spending 36 years in law enforcement, rising through the ranks from officer to chief of police, Kathryn transitioned into the business world where she now helps organizations reduce expenses, increase profitability, and create sustainable growth. Along the way, she has remained committed to one core principle: serving others. Together, Dr. B and Kathryn discuss leadership under pressure, community service, women in law enforcement, entrepreneurship, business optimization, personal growth, and how to continue making an impact long after retirement. 🔥 In this episode, you'll learn: • How Kathryn built a 36-year law enforcement career  • Lessons learned as a police chief and community leader  • The challenges and opportunities for women in leadership  • Why service is the foundation of a meaningful life  • How businesses can identify hidden profit opportunities  • The importance of communication and relationship-building  • How to successfully transition from a career into entrepreneurship  • Why retirement should be a new beginning, not an ending  • The power of Rotary and community involvement  • How staying active and engaged creates lasting fulfillment Whether you're a business owner, leader, entrepreneur, public servant, or someone searching for your next chapter, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration to help you live boldly with purpose.  🌟 Connect with Kathryn Rowell 🔗 LinkedIn: Kathryn D. Rowell  🌐 Website: KathrynRowellConsulting.com 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers: 📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? or speak at one of our monthly events? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.BookWithBrian.us] Register at our monthly virtual conferences 👉 becomingthroughaction.live 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers:  📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.bookwithbrian.us/] Want to Start Your Own Podcast? Go to: www.thepodcastchallenge.com [http://www.thepodcastchallenge.com/] 👉 Support our show: ThePodcastChallenge.com  Support the show http://thepodcastchallenge.com [http://thepodcastchallenge.com/] Monthly events: becomingthroughaction.live Want to speak at one of our monthly events? Apply here 👉 becomingthroughaction.live

Amy Lenius on Identity, Self-Belief, Motherhood & Living Boldly with Purpose

In this inspiring episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with Amy Lenius, personal development coach, speaker, educator, homeschooling mother, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University. Amy shares her incredible journey from battling chronic illness and endometriosis to becoming pain-free, building a thriving career, homeschooling her children, and helping people unlock their highest potential through identity work, self-awareness, and personal growth. Together, Dr. B and Amy dive deep into self-belief, purpose, marriage, motherhood, resilience, holistic wellness, and why understanding yourself is the foundation for every area of success. 🔥 In this episode, you'll learn: • How Amy overcame chronic illness and endometriosis  • The power of self-belief and personal responsibility  • Why identity shapes every area of your life  • How motherhood became her greatest purpose  • The connection between health, mindset, and success  • Why self-awareness is a superpower  • How to strengthen your marriage through personal growth  • The difference between self-belief and self-worth  • How to move from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset  • Why holistic success includes health, relationships, and purpose  • How coaches can better communicate with people at different belief levels This conversation is a powerful reminder that you are not stuck, growth is always possible, and the path to purpose begins with understanding yourself. 🌟 Connect with Amy Lenius 📱 Instagram: @amy_lenius  📱 Facebook: Amy Lenius 🌟 Learn more about Next Level University 🎙 Next Level University Podcast  🌐 https://www.nextleveluniversity.com 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers: 📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? or speak at one of our monthly events? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.BookWithBrian.us] Register at our monthly virtual conferences 👉 becomingthroughaction.live 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers:  📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.bookwithbrian.us/] Want to Start Your Own Podcast? Go to: www.thepodcastchallenge.com [http://www.thepodcastchallenge.com/] 👉 Support our show: ThePodcastChallenge.com  Support the show http://thepodcastchallenge.com [http://thepodcastchallenge.com/] Monthly events: becomingthroughaction.live Want to speak at one of our monthly events? Apply here 👉 becomingthroughaction.live

From Bankruptcy to Podcasting Success: Dave Jackson’s Journey of Reinvention & Purpose

In this inspiring episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with podcasting pioneer Dave Jackson, founder of the School of Podcasting, to discuss resilience, reinvention, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and what it takes to build a successful podcast and meaningful life. After experiencing bankruptcy, divorce, career transitions, and major life challenges, Dave discovered podcasting in its earliest days and turned it into a career that has impacted thousands of creators around the world. From teaching technology and training professionals to becoming one of podcasting’s most respected voices, Dave shares the lessons he's learned through two decades of growth, failure, persistence, and service. Together, Dr. B and Dave explore identity, overcoming fear, embracing change, finding purpose, building an audience, and why success is often about consistency rather than perfection. 🔥 In this episode, you'll learn: *  How Dave discovered podcasting before it became mainstream  *  Lessons learned from bankruptcy and rebuilding life  *  Why failure is often the beginning of success  *  How to overcome fear and step outside your comfort zone  *  The importance of finding your "why"  *  What separates successful podcasters from those who quit  *  Why authenticity matters more than perfection  *  How podcasting builds relationships and opportunities  *  The truth about podcast monetization  *  How purpose grows through service and consistency  Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, coach, speaker, or someone searching for greater meaning in life, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and practical insights that can help you move forward boldly. 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers: 📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? or speak at one of our monthly events? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.BookWithBrian.us] Register at our monthly virtual conferences 👉 becomingthroughaction.live 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers:  📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.bookwithbrian.us/] Want to Start Your Own Podcast? Go to: www.thepodcastchallenge.com [http://www.thepodcastchallenge.com/] 👉 Support our show: ThePodcastChallenge.com  Support the show http://thepodcastchallenge.com [http://thepodcastchallenge.com/] Monthly events: becomingthroughaction.live Want to speak at one of our monthly events? Apply here 👉 becomingthroughaction.live

Finding Meaning Through Pain: Jeffrey’s Journey with Chronic Illness, Resilience & Purpose

In this powerful episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with mental health professional, author, and podcast host Jeffrey to discuss his life-changing battle with chronic illness, immune deficiency, mold toxicity, anxiety, grief, healing, and the search for meaning. After a mysterious health crisis turned his world upside down, Jeffrey found himself navigating years of medical uncertainty, chronic pain, and personal transformation. Through writing, podcasting, self-discovery, and deep reflection, he learned how to embrace discomfort, find purpose in suffering, and create a life rooted in authenticity and service. Together, Dr. B and Jeffrey explore resilience, mental health, spirituality, grief, identity, courage, and why some of life's greatest growth comes through life's hardest challenges. 🔥 In this episode, you'll learn: *  How chronic illness can completely reshape your identity  *  Why grief never disappears—but evolves  *  The power of resilience during life's darkest seasons  *  How anxiety can become a teacher instead of an enemy  *  Why discomfort is necessary for personal growth  *  The importance of stillness, silence, and self-reflection  *  How journaling and creative expression support healing  *  Why purpose is often discovered through adversity  *  The connection between service, meaning, and fulfillment  *  How to find hope when life feels uncertain  Jeffrey's story is a reminder that even in pain, there is purpose. Even in uncertainty, there is growth. And even when life falls apart, there is an opportunity to rebuild stronger, wiser, and more connected than before. 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers: 📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? or speak at one of our monthly events? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.BookWithBrian.us] Register at our monthly virtual conferences 👉 becomingthroughaction.live 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers:  📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.bookwithbrian.us/] Want to Start Your Own Podcast? Go to: www.thepodcastchallenge.com [http://www.thepodcastchallenge.com/] 👉 Support our show: ThePodcastChallenge.com  Support the show http://thepodcastchallenge.com [http://thepodcastchallenge.com/] Monthly events: becomingthroughaction.live Want to speak at one of our monthly events? Apply here 👉 becomingthroughaction.live

Building Wealth & Community: Corey Nunes on Small Business, Money & Purpose

In this episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with financial consultant and entrepreneur Corey Nunes for an honest conversation about business ownership, financial literacy, community leadership, personal growth, and creating a life where everybody wins. From growing up on a dairy farm to becoming a successful general contractor and financial consultant, Corey shares the lessons he learned through hardship, entrepreneurship, COVID challenges, and serving local communities through Rotary and leadership. Together, Dr. B and Corey discuss money mindset, retirement planning for small business owners, personal development, AI, financial strategy, leadership, and why helping others succeed is the foundation of a meaningful life. 🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn: *  Why small business owners need financial planning  *  How COVID changed entrepreneurship forever  *  The importance of saving and building long-term wealth  *  Why personal development matters in business  *  How community involvement creates lasting impact  *  The power of persistence and hard work  *  Why “everybody wins” is the best business philosophy  *  How AI is transforming business and finance  *  Why relationships matter more than social media  *  How to overcome fear and grow with purpose  Corey’s story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about making money—it’s about serving others, building strong communities, and creating opportunities that help everyone thrive. 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers: 📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? or speak at one of our monthly events?  Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.BookWithBrian.us] Register at our monthly virtual conferences 👉 becomingthroughaction.live 🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers:  📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold  📘 Facebook: @brianearnold  🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1  💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold  🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold  🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1  📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books Want to be the next story featured on our podcast? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us [http://www.bookwithbrian.us/] Want to Start Your Own Podcast? Go to: www.thepodcastchallenge.com [http://www.thepodcastchallenge.com/] 👉 Support our show: ThePodcastChallenge.com  Support the show http://thepodcastchallenge.com [http://thepodcastchallenge.com/] Monthly events: becomingthroughaction.live Want to speak at one of our monthly events? Apply here 👉 becomingthroughaction.live