My guest today is musician, singer, and record producer, Joe Trohman. Joe is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the two-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Fall Out Boy. We talk about his new memoir “None of This Rocks”, and how he’s overcome his career and life challenges, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What impact did your parent’s mental and physical challenges have on the life and career decisions that you made? How were you able to overcome your struggles with depression and substance abuse while trying to lead a successful rock band? What was the pivotal point when you realized that Fall Out Boy would make it as a band? How do you make time for all of your creative pursuits, while also being a husband and a dad? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Joe’s journey: Book Facebook Instagram Twitter

My guest today is TV host, author, and activist, Karamo Brown. Karamo is the host of the daytime talk show Karamo, stars as the culture expert in the award-winning Netflix series Queer Eye and is the co-author with his son of “I Am Okay to Feel”. We talk about his childhood, being a parent, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What aspects of your childhood most shaped who you are today? Why do you think that children are having trouble expressing their emotions in a healthy way? How does your book “I Am Okay to Feel” reflect your relationship with your son and what do you want readers to take away from it? What are some of the hardest conversations you’ve had with your son and why are you using this book and your talk show to help people have these conversations as well? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Karamo’s journey: Book Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

My guest today is author, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. Katharine is the author of the new book “Good Night, Sister”, host of the Instagram live series “BDA Baby” and an ambassador for both the Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA. We talk about her career, raising a family, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: Why did you decide to pursue a career as an author and what are the unique challenges of writing a children’s book compared to a self-help book? You explore important topics like body image, forgiveness, career navigation, and family in your books. What is your process for identifying what you want to write about and then incorporating your personal narrative? How would you describe the way your parents raised you and have replicated that parenting style with your children? What can your book “Good Night, Sister” teach siblings, or anyone else, about forming better relationships? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Katherine’s journey: Website Book Facebook Instagram Twitter

My guest today is NFL football star, Austin Ekeler. Austin is the NFL running back for the LA Chargers. He played college football at Western Colorado and signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017. More recently, he debuted season 2 of his show “Ekeler’s Edge” on the Yahoo! Fantasy Football Forecast Podcast. We talk about his career, daily habits, how he’s built his brand, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: Where do your determination and mindset come from that have helped you outwork the competition and become a force in the NFL? Fitness is a big part of your life. What is your secret for creating the daily habits that keep you at the top of your game? Aside from playing football, you are also a Twitch streamer and host your own show “Ekeler’s Edge” on Yahoo! Sports. Why is it important for athletes to build a following and how you have benefitted from doing so? Why did you decide to create your own foundation at this stage in your career and how do you see it evolving in the future? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Austin’s journey: Podcast Facebook Instagram Twitter Twitch

My guest today is actress and singer, Lucy Lawless. Lucy is best known for her lead role as Xena in the hit TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. She’s also appeared in NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Ash vs. Evil Dead, and her latest show My Life is Murder. We talk about her career and new show during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: How did seeing someone like yourself represented on TV as a kid inspire you to be an actress and what type of role model do you want to be to other young girls? In what ways did your notable role as Xena Warrior Princess change your life and how were you able to evolve instead of being boxed into similar roles? How has your role in Life is Murder both challenging and refreshing to you as an actor? What message are you trying to put out to men and women through the show? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Lucy’s journey: Twitter Facebook Instagram

My guest today is writer, producer and director, Rodney Rothman. Rodney is best known for co-directing and co-writing the 2018 hit movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and the upcoming follow-up movie in the series Across the Spider-Verse. We talk about what he learned while working under David Letterman, his movies and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What did you learn from working under David Letterman that has helped you succeed in Hollywood? How hard was it to bring a character like Miles Morales to life on the big screen why do you think he resonates so much with audiences? What were the challenges of using innovative technology to tell the stories you wanted in the Spider-Verse movies? What inspired you to write a humor book about retiring so early in your career, and what does your version of retirement look like? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Rodney’s journey: Twitter

My guest today is actor and film producer, Patrick Renna. Patrick is most known for his role as Ham Porter in The Sandlot. More recently, he launched the family-friendly baseball-oriented lifestyle brand Hambino Athletics. We talk about his career, life lessons, and new company during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: How did your parents give you a normal childhood so you could avoid the childhood star curse? In what ways have you kept the spirit of The Sandlot alive through all your endeavors? Why did you decide to launch a baseball-oriented lifestyle brand called Hambino Athletics now and what are you hoping to accomplish with it? What life and career lessons do you intend on passing down to your son? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Patrick’s journey: Company Tik Tok Instagram YouTube Twitter Facebook

My guest today is sports TV personality, radio host, and author, Stephen A. Smith. Stephen is the star of the #1 morning sports talk show on ESPN “First Take”, the host and producer of the K[no]w Mercy podcast, and the author of “Straight Shooter”. He shares his struggles, successes, and advice during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: Growing up how did you decide to pursue a career in journalism instead of being a criminal lawyer or basketball player? Why did the death of your mother in 2017 motivate you to write your new book “Straight Shooter” and what do you hope readers get out of it? How did your older sister Linda help you overcome dyslexia and how difficult was that process? Why did you decide to build your own platform with a podcast and book outside of your job at ESPN? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Stephen’s journey: Book Podcast Instagram YouTube Twitter Facebook

My guest today is actor, singer, writer, and producer, Corey Feldman. Corey is best known for his 1980s films including The Goonies, Gremlins, The Lost Boys, and Stand by Me. More recently, he’s been touring as a musician and his latest single “Without U” reached number 26 on The Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, which is the highest debut of his releases. We talk about his career as both an actor and musician during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What was both the hardest and easiest part about being a childhood star? How has your experience touring as a musician both similar and different from your time as an actor? You said that you would be interested in sequels to The Goonies and The Lost Boys. Why do you feel you’re ready to return to these movie franchises and why do you think they are still relevant in today’s culture? In what ways have you used your art to influence positive change in the world and what lasting impact do you want to make? What is your best piece of career success? Video interview: Follow Corey’s journey: Website Instagram YouTube Twitter

My guest today is comedian, actress, and author, Natasha Leggero. Natasha was a regular on Chelsea Lately, created the Comedy Central sitcom Another Period, and has a Netflix special called “The Honeymoon Stand Up Special”. We talk about her book “The World Deserves My Children”, and her comedy career, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: How did all your childhood jobs shape who you are as a professional today? Why do you think you were able to stand out as a comedian and what’s kept you inspired and driven since? How did you come up with the title for your book “The World Deserves My Children” and what do you hope people get out of it? What are the challenges of parenting during chaotic and uncertain times and how have you dealt with them? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Natasha’s journey: Website Book Podcast Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter