

Evoke Greatness Podcast
Sonnie Linebarger
Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth and knowledge? Are you interested in hearing the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while stumbling through valuable lessons along the way? My name is Sonnie and I am the host of Evoke Greatness, the weekly podcast driven by my curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. I am a HUGE book nerd and a wee bit of a "control enthusiast" with an obsession for motivational coffee cups. On this podcast, we share the ups and the downs, the highs and lows and all the lessons learned in between. It's my most sincere hope you hear something in one or maybe many of these episodes that resonates with you and reminds you that you’re not in this alone.I believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!
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Feb 24, 2023 • 49min
Antonia Hock: Global Keynote Speaker, Thought Leader & World Renowned Expert in Customer and Employee Experience
Send us a textAntonia is a mountain climbing, Bronco driving Maverick who blazes her own trails. She is the former Global Head of the Ritz Carlton Leadership Center who felt drawn to put her own bold, authentic, and unapologetic spin on the wide world of consulting and is now the Founder & CEO for Antonia JA Hock and Associates. In this episode, she shares:· How companies who want to capitalize on the decline of customer experience can disrupt in our current environment.· How the internal customer experience can be disrupted.· Her advice for someone who may just be beginning their career and why they may need to step into finding and amplifying their voice.· How she leans into uncomfortability in order to continue growing.· Why a “Maverick” may not always mesh well within a team.· Something others value that she doesn’t.· Ways she pours into and invests in her team to help them maintain a high level of performance.· Why other well intentioned companies cannot create sustainable results like the Chick-Fil-A’s of the world.· What one of her most powerful lessons has been.· What she hopes to leave as her legacy in experiencing a full and robust life.Make sure to connect with Antonia on LinkedIn and check out her awesome hiking adventures in IG. To learn more about her company visit the website. All links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonia-hock/https://www.instagram.com/antoniahock/https://antoniahock.com/homeAdvertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Feb 17, 2023 • 59min
Cord Sachs: CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer for Fireseeds & Wildsparq
Send us a textCord is a purpose drive, servant hearted leader who has woven a philosophy of "board room to family room" within his companies. With an incredibly high caliber team it is clear that his leadership and the culture he has crafted are why they are where they are and love what they do. In this episode, he shares:· The point in his life when he began focusing on cultivating a deep sense of community and culture.· Some of the powerful lessons he learned from his mentors along the way.· How his company is able to recruit and retain some of the best talent on the market.· What he uses as a reminder to keep the important areas of his life in order.· How he navigates being a CEO, husband, father of 6, coach for his kids sports, an elder in his church.· How he pours into and invests in his team.· What advice he would give to a leader who may be looking to create a shift in their company culture.· How he developed the framework of: Body, Being, Balance, and Business and how it translates to multiple areas of his life.Check out both companies below:https://wildsparq.com/https://www.fireseeds.com/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Feb 10, 2023 • 40min
Dr. Jennie Byrne: Physician Leader, Entrepreneur & Author of "Work Smart: Use Your Brain and Behavior to Master the Future of Work"
Send us a textI had an AMAZING time speaking with Jennie on all things brain and behavior…which is selfishly a topic I LOVE to talk and learn all about.In this episode, she shares:· How she got to this latest version of evolution in her journey.· What she means when she says the “secret sauce” is a mix of expertise and empathy.· What she hopes most for someone to take away from her book.· Some of the powerful lessons she learned in the process of writing her book.· When she first made the distinction that corporate culture was designed to function like an assembly line.· Why the experience of giving and receiving excellent care matters to her.· What she means when referring to the “parallel process”…(may blow your mind like it did for me)· What “time confetti” is and how we can minimize it.· What instrument she plays in a rock band.Make sure to connect with Jennie on LinkedIn as she has some great content! Also pick up a copy of her book on Amazon. Links to connect are below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/https://www.amazon.com/Work-Smart-Behavior-Master-Future-ebook/dp/B0BRR6QPM1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BYW46T8U3QON&keywords=jennie+byrne&qid=1676004286&sprefix=jennie+byrn%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1http://www.drjenniebyrne.com/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Feb 3, 2023 • 40min
Claude Silver: Chief Heart Officer for VaynerMedia, Optimistic Rebel & Certifiable Bad Ass
Send us a textEverybody knows Claude Silver as the Chief Heart Officer for VaynerMedia, but my intention was to dive a little deeper than your "typical" interview. Listen in as we go deep right out of the gates.In this episode, she shares:· When it became a distinction to lead differently than the rest of the world.· How her lens has changed over the course of the last 3 years in how she views the human experience.· What her guidance would be for leaders who may not be experientially mature yet.· How she handles dealing with people who are committed to misunderstanding her.· What her hopes are for her daughters, Shalom and Edison’s, future.· The non-negotiables part of her day.· What surprises her most about human resilience.· What she does to stretch herself out of comfortability.· What you can do to intricately shift a culture or create change.· What she hopes to create, achieve, or contribute before her time on earth is done.I was filled with gratitude as Claude showed up with such beautiful grace and open energy for this interview. She is actively working to make this world a better place, one person and heart at a time. Make sure to go check her out and connect with her on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/https://www.claudesilver.com/https://vaynermedia.com/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jan 27, 2023 • 52min
Javelin Guidry: Founder of WP3 Sports & Author of Amazon #1 New Book Best Seller "Warrior Parent Playbook"
Send us a textJavelin Guidry is a husband, father, coach, speaker and founder of WP3 Sports. He's the author of Amazon #1 New Book Best Seller Warrior Parent Playbook: Utilizing Sports to Empower Children to Live in Greatness. Founder of WP3 Sports, which offers programs, courses and speaking engagements to transform the lives of adolescents and parents through a holistic sports experience that includes parent engagement, character and leadership development, confidence and life skills building. Their mission statement is: “Equip, Empower, and Inspire young people to Live in Greatness every day!” He's been a football and life/mentor coach for high school student athletes since 2018. The pillars of his life are faith, family, coaching and sports! In this episode, Javelin shares:· How his career started out in IT and morphed into entrepreneurship and transforming the lives of adolescents and parents.· What caused he and his Wife to be incredibly intentional in how they raised their family and lived their lives…always raising the bar.· How his faith is woven into the very fabric of his life.· Why teen and youth mental health is such a big area of focus in his work.· How he feels social media is impacting our youth.· What the term “crafting arrows” means to him and how he infuses it into all he does.· How he defines greatness.I encourage all parents and/or leaders to put this on replay for a weekly sermon…especially during the challenging times. He offers some sage advice in how to build a strong foundation. Make sure to pick up a copy of his book and connect with him to learn more. All links are listed below. ***Javelin has a very generous offer for our listeners: 50% off his 8-week program for teams. Just mention you heard it on the Evoke Greatness podcast!https://linktr.ee/javelinguidryhttps://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Parent-Playbook-Utilizing-Greatness/dp/1735931403#:~:text=About%20the%20Author-,JAVELIN%20M.,young%20athletes%20and%20their%20parents Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jan 20, 2023 • 44min
Keri Lamont: VP of Client Experience, Servant Leader & Special Needs Mom
Send us a textKeri has had an amazing career in the healthcare space that has spanned almost 3 decades. In that time, she has gone from a patient advocate to home care operator to client facing services in technology, bringing with her a compassionate heart and the desire to provide exceptional service.In this episode Keri shares:· The most pivotal points in her almost 3 decades in healthcare.· How she has been shaped while going through hard things.· The incredible lessons her special needs daughter has taught her.· What drew her to her current role in healthcare tech.· What she values about being a part of the Axxess team.· Details about Axxess’s A.G.I.L.E. leadership event in April.· How she and her husband collaboratively and intentionally created a “modern lifestyle”.· Why being a member of I.D.E.A.L. is important to her.· What role faith plays in her life.· Advice she would give her younger self.Make sure to connect with Keri on LinkedIn and check out the AGILE leadership event being put on by Axxess, April 17-19th in Dallas, Tx. Links belowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lamont/https://www.axxess.com/agile/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Performance Package", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jan 13, 2023 • 33min
My Health Journey: How my ambitious climb up the corporate ladder led me straight to Hashimoto's Disease
Send us a textMy battle with Hashimoto's Disease has ranged from symptoms that appeared to be an anaphylactic reaction to severe brain fog to weight gain to losing my hair. I know...all the things we DON'T want to publicly talk about.Precisely why I wanted to share the story of the last 10 years or so and the health challenges that I have encountered. I haven't ever really shared the whole story. I am acutely aware that most of my health issues were self inflicted because I CHOSE to chase the ambition...and there is always a cost to pushing too hard and not listening to your body.Still, the traditional medical community still doesn't look deep enough to identify things like Hashimoto's. Make sure you have an MD you can trust and that you press when you need to in order to get answers. I have had far too many conversations with executive women in the last 6 months who struggled with burnout and major health crises. These things should NOT be our wake up call. They shouldn't have to be. I hope anyone who is having health challenges really hears this message and knows when their body is telling them to slow down a bit.We get one body and one go around in this beautiful life. Take good care of yourselves, friends!!Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Performance Package", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jan 5, 2023 • 45min
Dr. Lizette Warner: Author, TEDx Speaker, and Leadership Maven
Send us a textLizette has such a warm, kind, and inviting personality, but don’t be fooled…she was forged in the fire. She knows her power and uses it to help transform others!In this episode, she shares: · How she doubled down when life threw a curve ball and, all at once, her husband lost his job, they had no income…and she was in the midst of her PhD program.· What inspired her to write her book, “Power, Poise, and Presence”· How she took her background in healthcare and bio markers, and combined it with coaching to create an amazing business.· What her TEDx experience was like.· Tangible steps and mindset for anyone wanting to write a book or do a TEDx talk.· With all her success, how she made sure her family was always woven into the fibers.· Lessons her kids gleaned from all she has accomplished.Make sure to connect with Lizette and pick up a copy of her book. The eBook drops on Jan 10th and the hardback drops on Feb 7th. Book orders: https://next.waveapps.com/checkouts/de6bf943db5746619d489c20c36fab4dhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lizettewarner/https://www.lizettewarner.com/https://www.instagram.com/lizette__warnerAdvertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Performance Package", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Dec 30, 2022 • 49min
Guinevere Stasio: Author, Empowerment Coach, Wealth Activator & Overall Bad Mammer Jammer
Send us a textI had an amazing conversation with Guin as we talked about all things life and money. It was one of those convos you wished you had hours to spend on. In this episode, she shares: · The journey that took her from clinical MD to empowerment coach and wealth activator.· The evolution of her health and entrepreneurial pivot point · Why she thinks it takes compromised health for some women to get the wake up call they need to start doing things differently.· What some truths are about women and our money that may be common misconceptions.· Ways women can step into their power and most authentic selves. · Guidance on how women could think differently about investing. · Some powerful lessons that she has learned along the way. Make sure you check Guin out as she has some awesome content and videos! Links below for her website, Instagram, and where to order her book!https://guineverestasio.com/https://www.instagram.com/guinevere.stasio/https://www.amazon.com/Pivot-Purpose-Dr-Guinevere-Stasio/dp/0645094307/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=guinevere+stasio&qid=1672333368&sr=8-1Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. Just in time for the holidays, MANSCAPED is offering "The Performance Package", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Dec 16, 2022 • 16min
Unpack the junk from your 2022 suitcase and find the 2.0 version of yourself to bring into 2023
Send us a textCheers to creating a future version of you that doesn’t yet exist!! 🥂I’m totally rooting for you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I’ve got a some really cool Greatness Gear available in the store on my website. Grab a hoodie or t-shirt and tag me if you put it up on social media.Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. Just in time for the holidays, MANSCAPED is offering "The Performance Package", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness