Escaping Founder Prison & Buying Back Your Life with George Rivera

Unlocking Your Wealth Code with Diane Lampe

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and leadership mentor Diane Lampe. After rising from the bottom of corporate America to executive leadership, Diane discovered that achievement alone wasn’t enough. That realization led her on a decades-long journey into personal growth, leadership development, and understanding the hidden beliefs that shape our success. We discuss self-sabotage, leadership, personal transformation, Napoleon Hill’s success principles, and how people can identify and overcome the limitations that keep them from reaching their full potential. If you’ve ever felt capable of more but unsure what is holding you back, this conversation will provide practical insights, inspiration, and tools for your next breakthrough.

Awakening Your Magnificence with Sue Paulson

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with bestselling author and Magnificence Mentor Sue Paulson. After navigating two divorces, two bankruptcies, failed businesses, a near-death experience, and two battles with cancer, Sue discovered powerful lessons about resilience, self-discovery, and personal growth. We discuss how adversity can become a catalyst for transformation, why so many people underestimate their own potential, and what it means to embrace the magnificence that already exists within us. If you’re facing challenges, searching for purpose, or looking to grow into the next version of yourself, this conversation will inspire and encourage you.

Freedom Day: Building a Life Where Work Becomes Optional with Jeff Kikel

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with financial strategist, entrepreneur, and author Jeff Kikel. After more than 25 years helping individuals and business owners build wealth, Jeff developed a powerful concept called Freedom Day—the day your investments, businesses, and passive income provide enough financial security that work becomes optional. We discuss the mindset shifts required to achieve financial freedom, the importance of cash flow, how to create multiple income streams, and why planning for a goal is often more effective than planning for a retirement age.

The Game of Ten: Leading Without Fear with Steve Barton

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, Steve Barton. After more than four decades in business and leadership, Steve discovered that many high achievers unknowingly operate from fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame—even when they appear successful on the outside. We discuss emotional intelligence, leadership awareness, intuitive decision-making, overcoming self-limiting patterns, and how entrepreneurs can achieve extraordinary results without sacrificing inner peace. If you’re looking to lead with more confidence, clarity, and purpose, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success and give you practical tools to operate at your highest level.

Tiny Brave Steps: Finding Courage When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Bernice McDonald

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Life Strategist and author Bernice McDonald. Through her Tiny Brave Steps method, Bernice helps people navigate fear, loss, uncertainty, and life’s unexpected challenges by focusing on small, intentional actions that create lasting change. We discuss self-worth, resilience, overcoming the voice of “not enough,” learning to befriend fear, and how tiny brave steps can lead to extraordinary transformation. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next move, this conversation will give you practical tools and renewed confidence to keep moving forward.