The Entrepreneur’s Grind, Gratitude & Greatness – A Real Talk with Larry Vivola

Power Without Pressure: What Happens When You Finally Align With Olga Pérez

After years of doing all the “right” things — building the brand, scaling the business, chasing the vision — Olga found herself feeling out of alignment, unfulfilled, and disconnected from her truth. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about the identity shift that changed everything: learning to release control, soften into her feminine, and rebuild from a place of deep embodiment and presence. We talk about navigating the in-between, releasing old versions of ourselves, and what it really means to redefine success on your own terms.

The Pivot You Didn’t Plan For: Faith, Fear, and Finding What’s Next With Jimmy Hays Nelson

After suddenly losing the business he spent years building, Coach Jimmy Nelson found himself back at square one—navigating fear, uncertainty, and the pressure to rebuild in a completely new way. In this conversation, he opens up about the emotional and spiritual journey of starting over in his 40s, the shift from promoting other people’s work to owning his own voice, and how he’s now helping entrepreneurs craft high-stakes stories that land clients, raise capital, and build real connection. We talk faith, storytelling, reinvention, and what it takes to keep moving forward when your plan gets wiped clean.

The Entrepreneur’s Grind, Gratitude & Greatness – A Real Talk with Larry Vivola

Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart—and Larry Vivola proves it. On this episode, Alec dives into Larry’s story of building a successful pasta business, losing nearly everything, and rising up to coach hundreds of business owners across the country. They talk comeback stories, coaching philosophies, and the underrated power of gratitude, patience, and perspective. Larry also shares his personal transformation, including how he lost 150 pounds and kept it off. This is an episode about resilience in every sense of the word.

From Grief to Grace: Reinventing Life, Faith & Purpose with Melani Sessa

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Alec sits down with faith-filled entrepreneur and coach Melani Sessa for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, purpose, and reinvention.Melani opens up about her spiritual journey, the deeply personal loss of her son, and how that tragedy put a magnifying glass on what really matters in life. She shares how faith, family, and selfless service have shaped her identity—and how midlife women can rediscover their voice, build a brand rooted in authenticity, and step into their spotlight season.

Invisible Barriers, Unshakable Vision: Monica Vallero on Becoming the Brand

What happens when you land in a new country with $1,100, no connections, and barely any English? If you’re Monica Vallero—you build a legacy.In this episode, Alec sits down with transformational coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and former actress Monica Vallero for a deep conversation on identity, self-worth, business growth, and motherhood. Monica shares her bold journey from the stages of Italy to becoming a sought-after coach helping visionary entrepreneurs become the only choice for their clients.They talk about invisible barriers that sabotage success, regulating your nervous system as a business skill, and why “just posting more” isn’t a real strategy. If you’ve ever struggled with being seen, charging your worth, or trying to do it all—you need to hear this.