BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Chelsea Clarke, author of Glow Up Yourself: The reinvention playbook for rebellious women building wealth, habits and confidence in life and businessTo Learn More about Chelsea and buy her book visit: The Book: ⁠https://a.co/d/aB7yJ6r⁠Website/Socials: ⁠https://glowupyourself.com/⁠⁠https://herpaperroute.com/⁠⁠https://chelseaclarke.co/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chelseaclarke.co⁠Chelsea is a digital investor and the founder of HerPaperRoute and Niche Investor, where she empowers creators to build, monetize, and exit profitable online businesses. She’s helped put over $5M into creators’ pockets through digital business sales, and her newsletter reaches 100,000+ subscribers with practical insights from the creator economy.In this episode, you’ll learn how to enter the creator economy the right way (choose a lane, build an ecosystem, sell something real), why detachment beats desperation when doing deals (including the half-million sale that fell through and what it taught her), and the Pinterest-first traffic strategy she’s using now that traditional SEO has shifted—plus a mindset reframe on being “indecisive” vs “indifferent.”We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Chelsea Clarke.Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:36 Chelsea’s story unexpectedly having a big deal canceled  5:03 Separating emotions & business deals  6:28 Transitioning into a self-improvement focused path  10:03 How Chelsea is serving a younger version of herself  12:46 The meaning of glowing up yourself  16:52 The value of the creator economy (and how to get started)  22:07 A simple definition of being an entrepreneur  24:47 The present & future of the creator economy  28:16 Being indecisive vs indifferent (a big perspective shift)  31:02 “Just start the first step anyway”  32:56 Where to connect with Chelsea, her work & her book____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Tim Christophersen, author of Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature.Tim is the VP of Climate Action at Salesforce and formerly Head of Nature for Climate at the United Nations Environment Programme, where he helped launch the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. A forester by training, he’s spent over two decades leading global efforts to restore ecosystems, stabilize the climate, and bring nature-based solutions into the mainstream of business and policy.In this episode, you’ll learn how to rebuild a real relationship with nature—beyond extraction and transactions, the practical win-wins of restoration (from putting carbon back into soils to agroforestry that revives livelihoods), and why ecological literacy—asking where your food and water come from and spending more time outside—sparks the kind of nonpartisan action the world needs. We’ll also explore ecopreneurship and how AI can scale restoration across communities and supply chains.Now get ready to learn and enjoy this incredible conversation with Tim Christophersen.To Learn More about Tim and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/b3cRZEqWebsite/Socials: https://timchristophersen.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-christophersen-a4876228/https://x.com/TimChristo0:00 Intro1:39 We need to rebuild our relationship with nature5:09 Influencing a stable climate9:09 Win-win relationships in nature11:56 Generational amnesia & allowance of environmental deterioration15:00 Awareness of where your food comes from22:18 Steering the wheel of our ecological future24:52 Where to connect with Tim, his book and his work25:58 A metaphor that will change your perspective28:04 Ecopreneurship32:36 Scaling restoration projects through AI34:46 Jane Goodall’s influence on Tim’s book38:32 The comeback of beavers from (almost) going extinct41:27 2 actions to rebuild your relationship with nature46:07 Opening your eyes to your connection to nature____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Bob Wheatley, Author of, Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of SinglenessBob  is a USA Today bestselling author, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. His work has been featured on Way-FM, Focus on the Family, Christian Nation, and various other international outlets. Bob also works as a Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group, which is one of the world’s top Personal Brand Strategy firms. Brand Builders Group advises some of the top personal brands in existence today, including people like John Maxwell, Ed Mylett, Jenna Kutcher, Lewis Howes, Amy Porterfield, Eric Thomas, and Nick Hutchison.In this episode, you’ll learn why “marketing is slow but sales is fast” when it comes to book launches, the Book-In-Lieu-of-Fee strategy that turns a single keynote into hundreds of book sales, and the clarity-first framework Brand Builders uses to help authors and speakers identify who they serve, what problem they solve, and how to monetize their message.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Bob Wheatley.To Learn More about Bob and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/21OudO5app.helloaudio.fm/feed/20df5db5-0ccb-44e2-8fff-1bb4ac70c5bc/signuphttps://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=173810https://freebrandcall.com/bookthinkers/Website/Socials:https://bobwheatley.com/https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatleyhttps://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-wheatley/https://youtube.com/@bob_wheatley0:00 Intro1:43 Intro to Bob & Brand Builders Group  4:31 “I will quit my job tomorrow if you let me work for you”  7:17 Culture & community value in a business  13:50 Why there should be a sales-mind behind a book launch  20:54 How to grow your mission as a business  24:43 Saving the best for first (not for last)  27:14 Starting your journey with Brand Builders  28:43 Advantages of a season of being single  33:49 The bestseller launch plan

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Robert Glazer, author of The Compass Within.Robert is a #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of seven books, including Elevate, Friday Forward, and Elevate Your Team. He’s the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and the creator of Friday Forward, a weekly newsletter read by over 200,000 leaders in 100+ countries.He’s A TEDx speaker, top-rated CEO, and host of the Elevate Podcast—a top 1% global show with more than 3 million downloads—Robert has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Today Show, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine. He’s known for helping individuals and organizations clarify their values, elevate performance, and build cultures that actually live their principles.In this episode, you’ll learn how to uncover and articulate your personal core values using six deceptively simple questions, why alignment across the “big three” decisions—partner, community, and work—determines your daily energy and long-term success, and how to turn values into real decision-making tools (not wall art) with a validator test and practical rituals.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Robert Glazer.To Learn More about Robert and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/5zzxDxIWebsite/Socials: https://robertglazer.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer/https://www.instagram.com/robertglazer_Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:56 Figuring out what your core values are7:43 Why company values & reality most times don’t match10:33 Fiction narrative as a more effective way of communication12:30 Companies always have values & priorities16:37 The big 3 in life & alignment to core values21:37 Picking a life partner based on values28:08 Work, business and values alignment31:56 6 questions to find out your core values34:39 Using AI to work through your core values35:58 Where to connect with Robert, his work and book____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Caroline Stokes, author of AfterShock to 2030: A CEO’s Guide to Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Societal Collapse.Caroline is a global leadership strategist, PCC-level executive coach, and a Sony alum who helped launch PlayStation. A leading voice on 5th Industrial Revolution leadership, she blends trauma-aware systems, emotionally intelligent AI, and adaptive intelligence to help CEOs reinvent for a polycrisis era. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes, and she’s spoken at the World Bank, IEEE, and even the UN Peace Day celebration in Los Angeles.In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift from old-paradigm playbooks to a 100-day transformation that rebuilds your organization from the inside out, why leaders must decarbonize habits (yes, even how we read) to build truly sustainable systems, and how to turn AI, climate shocks, and societal unrest into a strategic advantage with emotionally intelligent, ecosystem-first leadership.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Caroline Stokes.To Learn More about Caroline and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/03g9gbjWebsite/Socials:https://www.theforward.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ocarolinestokeshttps://x.com/oCarolineStokeshttps://www.instagram.com/ocarolinestokes/https://www.facebook.com/theforwardcohttps://www.threads.com/@ocarolinestokesChapters: 0:001:46 Building a future for the next generations5:26 Shocks on leadership levels from today’s world changes10:19 Caroline’s shocking experience in England & Singapore 14:24 We forget we’ve experienced profound change17:08 Evolving & embracing disruptions (human capital, technology, ecosystems)21:15 Book’s environmental impact (and why her book is only digital)33:13 Read less & apply more (& reduce the environmental negative impact)37:26 How to adapt to the upcoming change (hint: curiosity & deep work)42:31 “Neuroplasticity is the meaning of life”________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Mike Goldman, author of The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit.Mike is a leadership team coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and host of The Better Leadership Team Show. Over his 30+ year career, he’s worked with companies like Disney, Verizon, CHANEL, and Polo Ralph Lauren, and his insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Chief Executive Magazine. Widely regarded by CEOs as the expert on building great leadership teams, Mike helps leaders grow their business by first growing their people.In this episode, you’ll learn why traditional performance management is broken and what to do instead, how to retain and develop your highest performers while avoiding “polished mediocrity,” and how to make people growth your #1 priority in measurable, practical ways.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Mike Goldman.To Learn More about Mike and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/51WmuVzWebsite/Socials:https://www.mike-goldman.com/http://instagram.com/mikegoldmancoachhttps://www.facebook.com/mikegoldmancoachhttps://twitter.com/mgoldman10http://www.linkedin.com/in/mgoldman10Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:30 No.1 driver of profit growth is people growth4:44 The problem of unclear expectations8:08 Clear KPIs vs Micro-Management9:02 Examples from big companies13:55 How to retain high performers18:12 Doubling down on high performance21:35 Raising the minimum standards24:00 Everyone can be a superstar somewhere26:59 Benchmarks for people growth30:09 How to get started 32:47 The talent density launchpad34:23 Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)36:00 9-Box grid talent management37:45 A movement for people growth41:02 AI, tech & people growth43:58 Where to connect with Mike, his work & his book45:10 A message for leaders________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Joseph Rutakangwa, author of Never Stay Broke: Because Motivation Alone Won’t Pay the Bills.Joseph is an entrepreneur, artist, and storyteller best known as the co-founder and CEO of Rwazi, a consumer-trained AI platform helping global brands make faster, smarter decisions with real-world data. Recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for innovation, he builds systems at the intersection of technology, creativity, and human potential.In this episode, you’ll learn how to get out of “stuck” in the next 24 hours by creating motion, how to stack simple, high-margin gigs and trim the ones that drain you, and how to align your daily energy with your long-term vision using Joseph’s physics-inspired “work done” framework—so you can generate cash, build buffers, and design a life that moves forward.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Joseph Rutakangwa To Learn More about Joseph and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/fpB2ZWpWebsite/Socials:https://www.rutakangwa.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rutakangwa/https://www.instagram.com/jrutakangwahttps://x.com/JRutakangwahttps://www.youtube.com/c/JosephRutakangwaChapters: 0:00 Intro1:30 From a comfortable life to having nothing4:00 What do you have a competitive advantage on?11:49 Friction that keeps you static (& how to get in motion)22:36 Integrating passion and cash generation24:21 Pushing through friction and negativity26:20 Being useful & solving problems with high-demand36:59 Defining your vision38:39 Spend energy moving your life in the direction of your vision43:29 Where to connect with Joseph, his work & his book________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Tammy J. Cohen, author of Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate with Your Kids.Tammy is a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, podcaster, and brand messaging consultant. She’s the founder of Women Beyond the Table and TC Brand Consulting, where she helps leaders align mission, values, and message for authentic impact. With an MBA from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business, she blends warmth, humor, and practical wisdom to help families and teams communicate with intention.In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn phones into a force for connection with simple daily texts, what to say (and why a reply isn’t required) to build trust and resilience, and a repeatable framework for infusing love, gratitude, and accountability into short messages that cut through digital noise.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Tammy J. Cohen.To Learn More about Tammy and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/eooVgDBWebsite/Socials:https://tammyjcohen.com/https://www.instagram.com/tammyjcohen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-j-cohen/Chapters: 1:31 Life with more books and less distractions & mobile devices5:11 Physical books vs Digital reading7:52 You never read the same book twice… you’re a new reader10:55 The story of Tammy’s highly positive impact of phone usage19:31 Meeting people unselfishly where they are at22:15 The power of connection over poor mental health26:24 Healthy & positive relationships don’t need to be 50/5028:42 The reciprocity will eventually come… at the right time33:07 Sharing gratitude and vulnerability36:28 Where to connect with Tammy, her work and her book37:36 Think of life as your best friend________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Alan Gregerman, an award-winning innovation strategist and author, shares his insights on utilizing 'enlightened ignorance' to fuel creativity. He warns that expertise can limit innovation and discusses how fresh hires can bring invaluable outside perspectives. Gregerman introduces a clipboard exercise for new employees to highlight fresh insights and emphasizes the importance of observing nature for innovative ideas. He also elaborates on the powerful leadership practices that drive innovation, urging listeners to embrace curiosity and take initiative in problem-solving.

Join us for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BookThinkers LIVE 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Happening November 9, 2025!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Milam Miller, author of The Charisma Craft: A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your "Rizz" Factor.Milam is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and sales performance consultant who’s been described by clients as “the real-life Ted Lasso.” Over his career in sports and entertainment, he negotiated more than $100 million in commercial revenue, but it was his passion for soft skills and human connection that led him to launch BCK – Be Confident and Kind, a movement helping leaders create stronger teams and drive better results.In this episode, you’ll learn why charisma is not a personality trait but a craft you can develop, how to balance confidence with kindness to influence others authentically, and why boldness and curiosity are the currencies of modern leadership.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Milam Miller.To Learn More about Milam and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/0VCA5ukWebsite/Socials:https://beconfidentandkind.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/milam-miller-bck/https://www.instagram.com/milam.millerChapters: 0:00 Intro1:32 Charisma and rizz: The way to connect on the human level4:30 Nick's & Milam's biggest charisma role-model7:25 The value of charisma as an asset in the age of AI13:38 The growth mindset & 3 ways to improve your communication skills18:17 Kindness, warmth and competence20:02 Having a customer centric mindset22:47 Milam's experience selling toilets27:38 Personal development and charisma29:42 Ted Lasso as a charisma case study33:44 Serena Williams as a boldness and charisma case study36:42 Asking yourself: How can I be brave and more bold?40:04 Where to connect with Milam, his work and his book41:28 To be interesting, be interested42:17 Practical lesson: remember people's names________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!