

Real Leaders Podcast
Real Leaders Magazine, Kevin Edwards
The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Jan 5, 2021 • 7min
Ep. 166 Embrace Being Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself || Kevin Edwards, Real Leaders Podcast Host
In a moment of desperation, we must exemplify true strength of will within us. Kevin Edwards, host of the Real Leaders Podcast reveals his weekly muse to the Real Leaders organization.

Jan 3, 2021 • 8min
Ep. 165 New Years Resolution - Questions to Ask Yourself || Kevin Edwards, Real Leaders Podcast Host
Kevin breaks down 3 questions you need to ask yourself every week to ensure your goals are achieved. The most important ingredient – being real with yourself.

Dec 31, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 164 It’s Crazy Until You Do It || Akon, Founder of Akoin, Musician, Entrepreneur (3/16/20)
Akon is a world renowned R&B artist who shares today why leadership, cryptocurrency, and his city may just be the key to stabilizing corruption in Africa. Why is Akon taking matters into his own hands? How is he building his own city? What leadership skills does he possess? Find out on this episode of the Real Leaders podcast.

Dec 27, 2020 • 45min
Ep. 163 Demonstrate Compassion and Empathy || Pete Gombert, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of indieDwell
Peter Gombert is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of indieDwell who shares his company's unique approach to regenerative real-estate offering high-quality, sustainable, healthy homes to underserved communities.

Dec 26, 2020 • 26min
Ep. 162 Problems and Solutions in the Middle East || Ron Bruden, Founder and Chairman of the Global Board For Education for Employment
Ron Bruder is the Founder and Chairman of the Global Board for Education for Employment that empowers the youth in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) with the necessary attributes to grow confidence, achieve financial independence, and transform lives.

Dec 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep. 161 3 Key Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing A Name || Brad Flowers, CEO of Bullhorn
Brad Flowers is the co-founder of Bullhorn. In today’s episode Flowers shares
How he started his business during a recession
3 key mistakes to avoid when choosing a name
The benefits of incorporating impact messaging into your business
Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/brad-flowers

Dec 20, 2020 • 57min
Keep It Real Series #6 || Simon Mainwaring, Founder & CEO of We First Branding and Best-selling Author
Simon Mainwaring is the Founder, CEO, and Best-selling author of We First who brings optimism into the new year. On the 6th episode of the Keep It Real Series, Mainwaring summarizes a volatile 2020, reveals his boldest predictions for 2021, and that the future is something we write every day.
Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/simon/6

Dec 19, 2020 • 40min
Ep. 160 The Swedish Approach Pt.2 || Elaine Grunewald, Founder of AI Sustainability Center
Elaine Grunewald is the Founder of the AI sustainability Center and Co-author of Sustainability: A Swedish Approach to Transforming Your Company, Your Industry, and the World. In today’s episode Grunewald shares how to:
Bake in the secret Swedish sauce into your company
The risks and opportunities of sustainability
Why impact is exponential

Dec 16, 2020 • 35min
Ep. 159 The Swedish Approach Pt.1 || Henrik Henriksson, CEO of Scania
Henrik Henriksson is the CEO of Scania and Co-author of Sustainability: A Swedish Approach to Transforming Your Company, Your Industry, and the World who shares:
How to bake in the secret Swedish sauce into your company
The importance of connecting all 5 stakeholders together
Why now is the time to make that change
Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/swedish-approach

Dec 13, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep. 158 Act On Your Why || Kuda Biza, Author of The S.P.E.A.R Method: 5 Steps to Balanced Success and Fulfillment
Kuda Biza is the Co-Founder of Nunbelievable and Author of the S.P.E.A.R Method: 5 steps to balanced success and fulfillment who helps you discover your purpose and act on it every day. In today’s episode, Biza shares the obstacles he had to overcome to attend school in the United States, how to confirm what makes you unique and that the key in life is to marry success with fulfillment.
Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/kuda-biza