Why "Don't Be Normal. Be Yourself." Can Change the Way You Live with Colleen Souza

How to Lead Under Pressure Without Losing Yourself with Dominic Forth

Pressure has a way of revealing our instincts—but it doesn't have to define our decisions. What if your greatest leadership advantage isn't moving faster... but learning when to pause? Signature Quote "If you can just stay calm, then the clarity comes." Why This Quote Matters It's a simple idea, but one that can change the way we approach leadership, relationships, and everyday challenges. When we create space to breathe, we give ourselves the opportunity to respond with intention instead of reacting out of fear. Episode Description In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with leadership strategist and storyteller Dominic Forth for a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to lead when life feels uncertain. Drawing from a life-changing near-death experience on the Zambezi River, Dominic shares how that moment became the foundation for a leadership philosophy built on calm, clarity, and courage. Together, he and Audley explore why fear isn't always something to avoid, how our stories can become powerful tools for serving others, and why some of our greatest breakthroughs begin the moment we stop trying to control everything. There are practical insights throughout this conversation, but there are also moments that simply make you pause and reflect. Audley and Dominic share ideas, challenge assumptions, exchange a few smiles along the way, and remind us that sometimes the strongest move we can make is taking one intentional breath before the next step. If you've been navigating pressure, uncertainty, or simply trying to become a more grounded leader in your own life, this conversation is an invitation to slow down—and discover what becomes possible when clarity leads the way. 15. In This Episode You'll Hear About Why calm is the first step toward better decision-making. How fear can become a signal that growth is just ahead. The surprising leadership lessons born from a near-death experience. Why your personal story may have more impact than you realize. Practical ways to regulate your emotions during high-pressure moments. How curiosity can strengthen leadership, communication, and connection. Guest Bio Dominic Forth is the CEO of Thought Leaders America, where he helps entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals discover and share the stories that elevate their influence. Combining his background in media with powerful lessons learned through adversity, Dominic equips leaders with practical tools to communicate with greater clarity, courage, and authenticity. 🌐 Thought Leaders America https://thoughtleadersamerica.com⁠ 💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicforth⁠ Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345⁠ 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt⁠ Call To Action Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious⁠

Paul Quinn: The Ask That Could Change Everything

Sometimes the life-changing door is not locked. We just never ask to open it. Signature Quote "What if I believe this, instead of that, what might be possible?" Why This Quote Matters That one question captures the heart of this conversation: bold asking is not just about getting a yes. It is about challenging the quiet rules, fears, and assumptions that keep us playing small. Episode Description In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with Paul Quinn, author of The Big Ask, for a conversation about courage, rejection, worthiness, and the surprising power of simply asking. Paul shares why so many people talk themselves out of opportunities before anyone else gets the chance to say no. And let’s be honest, most of us have held a whole committee meeting in our heads, rejected ourselves, adjourned the meeting, and never said a word. This conversation is a reminder that asking is not weakness. It is self-respect in motion. Whether it is asking for feedback, support, truth, forgiveness, opportunity, or one more chance, the ask can change the outcome — and sometimes, it changes you first. In This Episode You'll Hear About Why not asking can quietly cheat us out of possibility How rejection and regret shape the choices we make The difference between a desperate ask and a confident ask Why vulnerability is part of every meaningful request How asking for feedback can accelerate personal and professional growth Why “no” does not always mean never Guest Bio Paul Quinn is the author of The Big Ask: Unlock the Possibilities in Your Work, Life and Dreams with Courageous Requests. His work explores the courage, vulnerability, and transformation that happen when people stop assuming the answer and start asking the question. Through stories from more than 80 people, Paul helps readers and listeners rethink what is possible when they are willing to ask boldly. Guest Links Website / Book: https://bigaskbook.com Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Platform Links Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt Call To Action Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

Why Healing Doesn't Mean Moving On with D. Logan

Sometimes the hardest part of healing isn't what happened to us—it's believing we can still become someone new because of it. What if moving forward doesn't require leaving your past behind? Signature Quote "Healing isn't something you finish. It's something you continue." Why This Quote Matters This idea sits at the heart of the conversation. Rather than treating healing as a finish line, Logan reminds us that it's an ongoing practice—one that invites resilience, self-awareness, and hope, even when life takes unexpected turns. Episode Description Some conversations stay with you long after they're over. This was one of those conversations for me. Logan shares an extraordinary journey—from growing up in a restrictive environment and serving two tours in Iraq to navigating PTSD, divorce, and rebuilding his life with renewed purpose. What struck me most wasn't simply what he survived—it was the perspective he gained along the way. Together, we explore what it really means to heal, how our identity can evolve through adversity, and why some of life's greatest breakthroughs begin the moment we stop believing we're permanently defined by our hardest seasons. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to begin again, I think you'll find something in this conversation that speaks directly to you. In This Episode, You'll Hear About Why healing is an ongoing practice—not a destination. How adversity can become the foundation for a renewed sense of purpose. The importance of finding your personal "North Star" during life's most difficult seasons. Practical ways to build resilience without pretending life is easy. Why your past doesn't have to determine your future. Guest Bio D. Logan Unlimited is a U.S. Air Force veteran, live television director, speaker, and resilience advocate. Drawing from his experiences with military service, PTSD, and personal reinvention, he helps others build resilience, embrace growth, and live with greater purpose and intention. Guest Links Website: https://theloganunlimited.com⁠ Connect with Logan: LinkedIn Instagram TikTok (@TheLoganUnlimited) Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345⁠ 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt⁠ Call to Action Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious⁠

Why Success Isn't Enough Until Your Life Is Aligned | Adrian Jones

What if the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like it fits? Sometimes success isn't the destination—it’s the invitation to ask better questions. Signature Quote "Success without alignment eventually feels empty." Why This Quote Matters Adrian's story isn't ultimately about surviving two widowmaker heart attacks. It's about discovering that the greatest measure of success isn't what you've achieved—it's whether your life reflects what matters most. That realization sits at the heart of this conversation. Episode Description From the outside, Adrian Jones had built what many people would call a successful life. But after surviving two widowmaker heart attacks, he found himself asking a different question: Was he living a life that truly aligned with his values? In this honest and deeply reflective conversation, Adrian shares how one of life's biggest wake-up calls became the catalyst for redefining success, purpose, and fulfillment. Together, we explore why alignment matters more than appearances, why small decisions often shape our biggest transformations, and why you don't have to wait for a crisis before choosing a different path. If you've ever wondered whether there's more to life than checking boxes and chasing the next achievement, this conversation offers a thoughtful reminder that your greatest success may come from becoming more fully yourself. In This Conversation Why outward success can still leave you feeling disconnected. How radical honesty becomes the starting point for meaningful change. The power of taking one small step instead of waiting for certainty. What a near-death experience revealed about purpose and fulfillment. How alignment creates a more meaningful definition of success. Why it's never too late to choose a life that reflects your values. Guest Bio Adrian Jones is a speaker, author, podcast host, and two-time widowmaker heart attack survivor. Through his work with More, he helps individuals and organizations pursue lives of greater alignment, purpose, and fulfillment by redefining what success truly means. Guest Links 🌐 https://bemorealigned.com⁠ 🎙️ Code Three: Life Reinvented Podcast Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345⁠ 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt⁠ Call to Action Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious⁠

Why Confidence Comes Before Success: A Conversation with Newton Vanriel

What if the confidence you've been waiting for isn't something you earn someday—but something you choose today? Sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn't changing who you are. It's finally believing you're already enough. SIGNATURE QUOTE "You are good enough now. Not good enough when you're sixty... good enough now." WHY THIS QUOTE MATTERS It's a simple statement, but it challenges one of the biggest lies many of us believe—that confidence comes after achievement. Newton reminds us that confidence is the starting point, not the finish line. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Award-winning children's author, speaker, and fundraising leader Newton Vanriel has spent his career helping people believe in something bigger than themselves. Whether he's inspiring generosity, writing stories that help children see themselves, or encouraging others to take a chance on their dreams, one message keeps showing up: confidence changes everything. In this conversation, we explore why the stories we tell ourselves matter, how failure can become one of our greatest teachers, and why living with purpose often begins by helping someone else discover theirs. If you've ever questioned whether you're ready, wondered if your voice matters, or needed a reminder that growth starts before success arrives, this conversation is for you. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT * Why confidence is the foundation of achievement—not the reward. * How storytelling can inspire change in individuals, families, and communities. * Why failure is an essential part of building resilience and self-belief. * The inspiration behind Newton's award-winning Soul Sisters book series. * How purpose becomes more meaningful when it creates opportunities for others. GUEST BIO Newton Vanriel is an award-winning children's author, speaker, and fundraising leader with more than two decades of experience helping organizations and communities create meaningful impact. Through his Soul Sisters book series, he is inspiring children to embrace confidence, resilience, diversity, and belonging while encouraging readers of all ages to recognize their own potential. GUEST LINKS 🌐 Soul Sisters: https://www.soulsistersbook.ca 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newtonvanriel LISTEN ON MAJOR PLATFORMS 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ] 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345] 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt [https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt] CALL TO ACTION Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious [https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious]