

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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Jun 6, 2022 • 51min
Leigh Burgess: Founder & CEO of Bold Industries Group and Fellow CHIEF Member
Send us a textLeigh is unleashing her BOLD for all to see. In this episode, she shares:What caused her to leave corporate America and start her own businessWhy she created the business structure she did around what brings her joyThe lessons learned in her first year as an entrepreneurWhy it's important to give yourself permission to be BOLDThe importance of affirmation in our workAs a child, what she envisioned herself doing when she grew upHow her Mom set an example for her in how to be BOLD in pursuing your dreamsLearning to recalibrate progress on your goalsWhat advice she would give her younger selfAnd so much more!!Leigh is a dynamic woman who is doing big BOLD things in her business and building an awesome community. Check out her website here:https://www.boldindustriesgroup.com/And for more information or to sign up for her upcoming retreat:https://www.boldretreat.com/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

May 30, 2022 • 44min
Jake Thompson: Chief Encouragement Officer of Compete Every Day
Send us a textJake Thompson is a busy guy! Besides running a successful company, he is also a keynote speaker, a podcaster, an author, and an entrepreneur...but by far his favorite role is Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day.In this episode, Jake shares:His action packed story of how he got to the version of himself that he is todayWhere he draws from to maintain the discipline required to conquer all of his roles wellHis non-negotiable habits that help him with forward momentumHis experience with receiving coaching over the years based on what he needed at the timeThe areas he is still working on to continue growing and getting betterActionable tips for those who are stuck due to a fear of failing or fear of others opinionsSome big wins that have come as a result of learning what the losses had to teachHow much mindset and physical health play a role in achieving greatnessThe best advice his parents gave him growing upWhere he sees corporate teams have their biggest pitfalls in leadership developmentThis interview was so much fun!! I really admire Jake and the work he has done as he is where I want to be in 5-10 years. He is so open to sharing his story and lessons. I hope you got as much value and wisdom out of this as I did. Below is his website, go check him out and give him a follow. He is constantly producing great content meant to serve others and he does it so genuinely as it comes from his heart. You can pickup a copy of his book and order some of his motivational apparel on this site as well. Enjoy!!https://www.competeeveryday.com/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

May 22, 2022 • 43min
April Shprintz: Powerhouse Woman, Author, Keynote Speaker, Founder of Driven Outcomes & Creator of The Generosity Culture
Send us a textI had so much fun recording this episode!! April's energy is simply contagious. In this episode, she shares:How an exec from her Moms company came into her life at a pivotal time as a child, changing the trajectory altogether, and unknowingly planted seeds in her mind that would end up sprouting the idea for "The Generosity Culture"How mindset, perseverance, and tenacity played a role in her life and fostered her deep roots in sales, going all the way back to selling magic blue rocks as a young child to being a top performer for Avon as a tweenWhat “The Generosity Culture” is and how it begins with pouring into your peopleHow she flips the script on mistakes and missteps and uses it to constantly be learningHow the big ideas the scare the bejesus out of you are usually the absolute right path to followWhat her daily routine looks likeWhat the biggest leadership development pitfall she sees in working with many organizations around the worldThe advice she would give for those who have big ideas and are stuck in a place of fearIf you haven't read her book, go on Amazon right now and order it. You can thank me later. Here is the link:https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Blue-Rocks-Secret-Anything/dp/B08X1LH1SL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31CQASYWK4UJN&keywords=magic+blue+rocks&qid=1653263209&sprefix=%2Caps%2C369&sr=8-1Also check out her website here:https://drivenoutcomes.com/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

May 16, 2022 • 27min
Jesse Iwuji: Navy Lieutenant Commander, Entrepreneur, and NASCAR Driver
Send us a textIn this episode, Jesse shares:How his parents, who immigrated to the US from Nigeria in the 1980's, laid a firm foundation for he and his siblingsHow he was recruited for football by the Naval Academy by outworking those who had more natural talent than he didWhat routines and habits keep him disciplined in all he doesWhat lessons he has learned in not always winningHow he navigates the "dark tunnel"His recent partnership with Emmitt Smith in creating Jesse Iwuji MotorsportsFind out more about Jesse here:https://www.jesseiwuji.com/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

Apr 13, 2022 • 8min
Why I've been a little quiet lately...
Send us a textWhile I am typically a pretty upbeat person, I have been in a real funk lately. It has caused me to be less creative and you may have noticed I haven't put out much content. It has impacted me in a number of ways, negatively.Given this is a bit of a foreign thing to me, I wanted to share where I am at mentally, how I am unpacking why, and what I am doing to work to get out of this space. I hope that anyone else who is struggling right now can hear that they aren't alone.I have a call to action for anyone else in this same space to take one step in the right direction. If you want to share what steps you are going to take, please leave me a voice message on my website.Go to the contact page and you will see a big orange button to leave me a message. You don't have to leave your name if you don't want to, but let me know what actions you are going to take and even how I can help support you. www.Evokegreatness.comA 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

Mar 23, 2022 • 44min
Sonnie Linebarger: Podcaster and Innovative Healthcare Leader Committed to the Growth and Mentorship of Others
Send us a textGet to know me a little better as I am on the other side of the mic being interviewed on a dear friend of mine's podcast: 50% with Marcylle Combs where she explores the stories of women in leadership to inspire the next generation of leaders.I love any opportunity to sit down with Marcylle. In this episode I share my journey and the many lessons I have had along the way that have forged me into the woman I am today.Check out many other fantastic episodes on her podcast below:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-with-marcylle-combs/id1534674381A 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

Mar 11, 2022 • 8min
If you had only 6 months to live...
Send us a textWhat does your bucket list look like? In this mini episode, I read a chapter from "The Everyday Hero Manifesto" by Robin Sharma.Have you ever thought of those things you'd like to do before you die? I have a marvelous list of things that I would like to do and have had zero plan as to ever put them into play. This book has caused me to pause on many occasions. Robin's style of writing lights my imagination on fire with sheer delight. His words come to life for me and play images in my mind. I laid in bed last night as I thought about my "bucket list". We often think that I will do those things, go to those places...one day. And then for many, the one day never comes and they never do those things or go to those places. I hope that this causes you to think about what your "bucket list" looks like and that you get busy making life happen...before you no longer have the time.I have added a link for the book below: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Hero-Manifesto-Robin-Sharma/dp/1443465356A 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 21, 2022 • 59min
Patrick Booth & Steve Scherer: Impact of Leadership
Send us a textIn this episode Patrick and Steve share:How leadership lessons and an openness to being vulnerable forged Patrick into who he is today.How the idea for The Impact of Leadership Podcast was bornWhat compels Steve to tackle the tough topics on IOL such as racial injustice, mental health, and trauma.What Steve's biggest take-aways have been on human resilience in hearing stories of both trial and triumph.What relevance some of these tough topics have in this era of "The Great Resignation".What greatness looks like to them.How faith factors into what they do.What advice would they would give to their younger selves.This interview was so much fun! Inside of CCB Technology, something special was created. Aside from their awesome company culture, the idea for creating a podcast was born. You definitely need to check out Impact of Leadership podcast. Links below to find Patrick and Steve, check out content, and make sure to connect with them:IOL SiteIOL PodcastIOL LinkedInIOL InstagramPatrick LISteve LIA 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 15, 2022 • 38min
Kara Goldin: Founder of Hint Water & WSJ Best Selling Author of "Undaunted. Overcoming Doubts + Doubters"
Send us a textKara Goldin: Founder of Hint Water & WSJ Best Selling Author of "Undaunted. Overcoming Doubts + Doubters"In this episode, Kara shares:How she has navigated the unique twists and turns of her journey from her days at AOL to founding and growing Hint Water over the last 16 years.Why she refers to herself as an accidental entrepreneur.How to keep going when you want to give up or give in.How she strives to be an inspiration to others by being undaunted.How she finds time for self care and why being outdoors provides her a sense of balance and joy.Why she decided to be the real life example of a successful business woman for her kids. In hindsight, what advice she would give her 25 year old self.Kara has had incredible success in her career and is committed to continuing to help and inspire people and companies given her rich experience and many areas of expertise. I would encourage you to go grab a copy of her book, take a listen to her podcast and engage with her on social media. Links below:https://karagoldin.com/undaunted/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kara-goldin-show/id1327208777https://www.drinkhint.com/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 31, 2022 • 43min
Interview with Coach Dana Cavalea: Former Director of Strength, Conditioning, and Performance for the New York Yankees
Send us a textIn this episode Coach shares:How he took his childhood love of the game to the next level when he had the once in a lifetime opportunity to go from one side of the fence watching the Yankees to becoming, at 22 years old, their Strength, Conditioning, and Performance Coach on the field for 12 years, taking them to the 2009 World Series. How he used the great "Mo" Rivera's advice in learning to quiet the noise.What pitfalls organizations make that hinder their performance.What his non-negotiables are for high performance.The areas he is still working at becoming better at. The traits and characteristics that set champions apart from the rest.How he and his Wife came to the decision to start Freedom Farms, their own cattle ranch in NY.You are not going to want to miss this episode. I promise you that you will get such value out of this as Coach shares his incredible wisdom. You can check out his website at: https://danacavalea.com/Make sure to pick up both of his books:Habits of a Champion https://danacavalea.com/products/habits-of-a-championHabits of a Champion Team (signed copy) https://danacavalea.com/products/pre-sale-habits-of-a-champion-team-signed-copyDo you want to take your performance to the next level? You can hire Coach to work with you or your organization: https://danacavalea.com/pages/the-coaching-programA 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