Underrated To Unstoppable

Underrated To Unstoppable - Chris West

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene sits down with Chris West, founder of Video Narrative, for an honest conversation about self-trust, identity, and what happens when you finally stop abandoning yourself to meet everyone else’s expectations. Chris shares the deeply personal shift that changed his life. Learning that true leadership begins with honoring your own integrity first. Together, Charlene and Chris explore the tension many high achievers live with quietly. The pressure to care for others, solve problems, and carry responsibility that slowly pulls you away from yourself. This conversation challenges a belief many leaders have been taught for years: that self-sacrifice equals strength. Instead, they unpack what becomes possible when service comes from wholeness rather than depletion. In this episode, Charlene and Chris discuss: • Why self-trust is the foundation of authentic leadership • The difference between serving others and losing yourself • How patterns repeat until someone chooses to change them • What it means to lead from alignment instead of obligation • The courage required to choose yourself without guilt • The moment you realize you are enough If you’ve ever felt exhausted from carrying too much, struggled to balance care for others with care for yourself, or questioned whether fulfillment and leadership can coexist, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and perspective. 🎧 Listen in for a powerful conversation about alignment, personal responsibility, and leading from a place of truth. About Chris West: Chris West is the Founder and CEO of Video Narrative, a brand design firm helping speakers and thought leaders grow their impact through brand clarity, storytelling, and strategic visual narrative. Drawing from his graduate work in Narrative Therapy, Chris partners with leaders to amplify their message and expand their influence through authentic storytelling. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his three children. 🌐 Learn more about Chris: Website: https://videonarrative.com [https://videonarrative.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/videonarrative/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/videonarrative/] 📚 Get Charlene’s bestselling book YOU ARE ENOUGH https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop [https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop] 🎤 Book Charlene to Speak https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless [https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless] Learn more about Charlene’s keynotes ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf [https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf] Connect with Charlene: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless [https://linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless] Instagram: https://instagram.com/charwheeless [https://instagram.com/charwheeless] Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlene.wheeless [https://facebook.com/charlene.wheeless] #UnderratedToUnstoppable #CharleneWheeless #ChrisWest #Leadership #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #YouAreEnough #AuthenticLeadership #Podcast

Underrated To Unstoppable - Ralph Henderson - Losing My Twin: A Story Of Potential & Heartbreak

In this deeply personal episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene sits down with Ralph Henderson for a conversation about loss, identity, and the lasting impact of a life lived with extraordinary potential.Ralph shares the story of losing his identical twin. Not just the grief of losing someone who looked like him, but the heartbreak of losing someone whose brilliance burned bright and fast. Together, Charlene and Ralph explore what it means to carry the legacy of someone who shaped you, how comparison can quietly shape our sense of worth, and the powerful journey toward believing in yourself.This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the people who leave us the soonest leave us with the deepest lessons. [http://lessons.In] In [http://lessons.In] this episode, Charlene and Ralph unpack:• The emotional complexity of losing an identical twin• How grief can reshape identity and perspective• The tension between potential, comparison, and self-belief• What it means to honor someone’s legacy through your own growth• The moment when you realize you are enough just as you are• Why believing in yourself changes everythingIf you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, loss, or living in the shadow of expectations, this episode will meet you with honesty, compassion, and hope.🎧 Listen in for a conversation about resilience, remembrance, and the courage to step fully into your own potential.About Ralph Henderson:Ralph brings a heartfelt perspective shaped by personal loss, reflection, and a deep belief in the power of self-discovery. His story invites us to examine how we define worth, how we carry memory, and how we move forward with intention. 📚 Get Charlene’s bestselling book YOU ARE ENOUGH: https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop [http://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop🎤] Learn more about Charlene’s keynotes ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsfBook [https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsfBook] https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheelessConnect [https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheelessConnect] https://linkedin.com/in/charlenewheelessInstagram [https://linkedin.com/in/charlenewheelessInstagram]: https://instagram.com/charwheelessFacebook [https://instagram.com/charwheelessFacebook]: https://facebook.com/charlene.wheeless#UnderratedToUnstoppable [https://facebook.com/charlene.wheeless#UnderratedToUnstoppable]

Underrated To Unstoppable - Elissa Kalver: How She Turned Cancer Into Purpose

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, I sit down with Elissa Kalver — speaker, author, and founder of WeGotThis.org [http://WeGotThis.org], the first nonprofit gift registry for cancer patients. At just 34, Elissa was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Instead of letting that diagnosis define her, she chose to redefine what it means to truly live. Through her nonprofit and her new book, We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer, Elissa is rewriting the narrative around illness, resilience, and success. In our conversation, Elissa opens up about thriving — not just surviving — through adversity. We talk about the power of community, why no one should face hardship alone, and how humor, joy, and unapologetic authenticity can become lifelines in the darkest moments. About Elissa Kalver Elissa is a speaker, author, and advocate whose mission is to help people thrive through adversity. With WeGotThis.org [http://WeGotThis.org], she’s created the first nonprofit gift registry for cancer patients, providing tangible support when it’s needed most. Her book, We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer, shares her powerful lessons on resilience, joy, and rewriting what it means to “beat” cancer. 🌐 Website: elissakalver.com [http://elissakalver.com] 💝 Nonprofit: WeGotThis.org [http://WeGotThis.org] 📸 Instagram: @elissakalver 📘 Facebook: Elissa Kalver 🎥 Watch now and be reminded: even in the face of uncertainty, We Got This. Get a copy of my book "YOU ARE ENOUGH" 📚 https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop [https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop] Charlene's Speaking: Learn more about Charlene's speaking here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf [https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf] Book me here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless [https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless] Charlene's Socials: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless [http://linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless] Instagram: / charwheeless [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NUM21tOUNLaXNSdWpxX2NCM09PX3NaaDViUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdVl6VWNoWlFBT2x6cEpMVGg3UTBrblNIZjlYaFA5VWZGQjh0OWtOeTg4dHJHR0p4RUt6Q29sOXpueC1fOV9FbVlLTmJfTE5BNndQTTE3Y1VlNExEcHozcnJya2hrUGVZbmpzQ000ODEyWTNtOUEwVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcharwheeless%2F&v=hh0jyrGLhsQ] Facebook: / charlene.wheeless [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDJIdWQxM1kzS2lHWmdqMUszZVhUMmFqbTY1QXxBQ3Jtc0ttNXl0M0g3RUk4cEZoVFpJX1hLZjRLMl9JVVNEbHRpTHp6QXJYT2gtY0tHZTNTNjA5M1RHUmNxbGl3Qk9scVFzLVcyMm5yWVczaHpVREFRaXFpN1V4NjRObVg4ZzBZaDNveGxFRS1FRVhZbjNOTndVYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcharlene.wheeless&v=hh0jyrGLhsQ]

Underrated To Unstoppable - JGo: Why Belonging Matters MORE Than Success

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene Wheeless sits down with JGo to talk about belonging, authenticity, and how play transforms kids, companies, and communities. From Ivy League classrooms to the stage, JGo’s journey is proof that joy and self-worth can change everything. About JGo JGo (pronounced "jay-go") is a keynote speaker, educator, and leader of multiple teams across various industries. As an educator, JGo has taught Social Studies, Language Arts, Economics, Music, Storytelling, and Theory of Knowledge in multiple states and countries. He has facilitated workshops in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia, and has taken the stage at such notable venues as The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. JGo graduated from Yale with a B.A. in Anthropology and went on to get his masters in Educational Leadership from Columbia University’s Teachers College. 🌐 Website: www.jgospeaks.com [http://www.jgospeaks.com] 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jgo3000 [http://linkedin.com/in/jgo3000] 📸 Instagram: @jgo3000 Get a copy of my book "YOU ARE ENOUGH" 📚 https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop [https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop] Charlene's Speaking: Learn more about Charlene's speaking here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf [https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf] Book me here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless [https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless] Charlene's Socials: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless [http://linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless] Instagram: / charwheeless [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3lta01yY3V4MjJEaUNJNVRTS0o4Zmc5SVFBZ3xBQ3Jtc0tueXh1OXdDWFp5eU1VUmRIc0tMQ3BoSjZBbnU2R0txZzVhUDNmdjVHT2Z0R0pHcW9XZmFyQ29IUDdhMUZPVXE0QlR0VVlKX2d0N2NCNEJGVXBqc2YtdVBIa1lNdHlGQVhsWWJqYWxVWkJ3RVcwOGszcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcharwheeless%2F&v=3Rgxv_TMfxc] Facebook: / charlene.wheeless [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHI3QnNUdWdlQTk3UVJRRldRUGNOcmlsMDN6Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsbUZ2Q1lOdTg2cEwweGZDV0VINko2SGo3enNSUWo0OVBVc09OdEZ6bVFCWkx4cHpUTW5URGllSkR2RWJ2OUNDNjlWaEJxZDRtMEZGN0p2eHJENlB2VXV1VGx6SjZCU2F1b1VjaVBDYW5FRHl2dlpTTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcharlene.wheeless&v=3Rgxv_TMfxc]

Underrated To Unstoppable - Neil Redding: IS YOUR NEXT CO-WORKER: AI?

What if AI wasn’t just a tool—but a teammate? In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, I sit down with futurist and speaker Neil Redding to explore the next wave of AI. Neil shares why the future of work isn’t about replacing people with technology, but about creating more humanity through it. By skillfully connecting the possible with the practical, Neil Redding is a Near Futurist and Innovation Architect with 30+ years of experience in unlocking the transformative power of emerging technologies. A sought-after keynote speaker for venues like SXSW, Dubai Future Forum, and AWE, and at corporate events for Meta, Microsoft, and more, Neil inspires audiences with the reality-shifting capabilities of AI and spatial computing for our physical, digital and natural ecosystems, and for activating pragmatic interpersonal and business value. Through his boutique consultancy Redding Futures and previous roles, Neil has worked with world-class brands including Visa, Nike, Apple, and Verizon to distill these continually emerging possibilities, applying ecosystem-centered design to unlock sustainable growth, resilience, and transformative business opportunity. We dive into: ✨ How AI is shifting from tool → participant on our teams ✨ What belonging and inclusion could mean for AI agents ✨ Why the biggest transformation isn’t digital—it’s personal ✨ The lessons Neil learned from authenticity (and a $10,000 mistake!) ✨ His journey to realizing “I am enough.” This conversation is smart, soulful, and thought-provoking—and yes, we laughed a lot too. 👉 Tune in for a future-focused conversation about AI, leadership, authenticity, and what it truly means to thrive. Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe. Connect with Neil! https://www.neilredding.com/ [https://www.neilredding.com/] Get a copy of my book "YOU ARE ENOUGH" 📚 https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop [https://charlenewheeless.com/bookshop] Charlene's Speaking: Learn more about Charlene's speaking here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf [https://bit.ly/3Z7gOsf] Book me here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless [https://bit.ly/SpeakWithCharleneWheeless] Charlene's Socials: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless [http://linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless] Instagram: / charwheeless [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhkMGdhX2dRSTR5UG1TU3paXzFXNTIwODNVUXxBQ3Jtc0trQi1rVzZHQ2kzeU5ta1FESm5SWEVYeWJXUW9nMl9JWm0zUDF5Yk85SkZFbkJycmRic0FSbEZ3YnJFYS00T0lsTVA4UDRaTmM4UVZrQ2RwSktJdTMyaGdPOXVOWXkxX2hWUEg1MnNUXzNpbVMtSzVLRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcharwheeless%2F&v=3gC6BJWWt-8] Facebook: / charlene.wheeless [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BreTVmbklCTkpsSm9YM0N4MlFkclBDWjlNZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbExRYjRZNlptU1ZMVm1iZWMxWnJRdkoxMDJxLXVzZXhtVFR0V3o4QWVXcXg4ZWZXYUIwNHNwcC1zQ0ZjTDFKSHNhQmtSTE9teWZvcTIycDRHTm00TjVFbVFmRV9JYmlFUkhvd1lGZ25VUVB5Zi1LTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcharlene.wheeless&v=3gC6BJWWt-8]