The Jeff Crilley Show

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Jeff Crilley is a former news reporter, who spent more than 25 years in newsrooms across the country. He’s an Emmy Award winning journalist, who decided to make the jump from news in 2008, when he founded his own PR Firm, Real News Public Relations. Today, the firm has more than 100 clients, and Jeff continues to tell the stories of interesting people he meets along the way. These are those stories.

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Dr. Eleanor Duelley | Naturopathic Doctor | Certified Nutrition Specialist | Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show
Dr. Eleanor Duelley | Naturopathic Doctor | Certified Nutrition Specialist | Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#992
Today at 1:07 PM

The average doctor’s appointment is only a few minutes long, and with a waiting room full of patients, it’s often easier to write a prescription than dig deeper into the root cause. My next guest believes there’s a better way. Dr. Eleanor Duelley is in the studio. She’s a naturopathic doctor, certified nutrition specialist, and speaker.


Christine Delgado | Allied Electrical Group of Texas, Inc. | The Jeff Crilley Show
Christine Delgado | Allied Electrical Group of Texas, Inc. | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
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Yesterday at 6:49 PM

Construction has long been a male-dominated industry, but Christine Delgado is helping change that. She’s the president of Allied Electrical Group of Texas, Inc., and she’s building a path for more women to lead in the trades.


Rebeca Johnson | Fractional CMO | Real Estate Investor | Retirement Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show
Rebeca Johnson | Fractional CMO | Real Estate Investor | Retirement Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#990
Yesterday at 1:24 PM

Retirement isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of working until 65, getting the gold watch, and calling it quits. More people are choosing purpose over retirement—and I’m one of them. Rebeca Johnson is in the studio. She’s a retirement coach and successful real estate investor who’s helping others rethink what retirement really means.


Adam James, Founder & CEO of SafeHarbor Behavioral Health | The Jeff Crilley Show
Adam James, Founder & CEO of SafeHarbor Behavioral Health | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#989
Last Tuesday at 8:56 PM

There has been a lot of news this year about childcare in Minnesota, and it has painted the whole industry with a very broad brush, which is unfair. To give a better understanding of the childcare industry and the things those workers experience, I've invited onto the show Adam James, the founder and CEO of SafeHarbor Behavioral Health. 


Natalya Synelnykova | Project Anti-Aging | The Jeff Crilley
Natalya Synelnykova | Project Anti-Aging | The Jeff Crilley episode artwork
#988
Last Tuesday at 7:27 PM

I’m 62, almost 63, and I refuse to get old. Today we’re talking about aging well, looking and feeling your best, and taking care of yourself with Natalya Synelnykova, who’s in the studio.


Steven Unger | Patriot Preventive Health & Wellness Benefits | The Jeff Crilley Show
Steven Unger | Patriot Preventive Health & Wellness Benefits | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#987
Last Monday at 11:32 PM

Hospitals are built to treat illness—but what if we focused on preventing it? Steven Unger with Patriot Preventive Care is here to talk about a healthier approach.


Kyle Oliver | The Trade Group | Vice President of Sales and Marketing | The Jeff Crilley Show
Kyle Oliver | The Trade Group | Vice President of Sales and Marketing | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#986
Last Monday at 12:42 PM

Trade shows are noisy, crowded, and competitive. Yet some companies always seem to stand out. Kyle Oliver, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Trade Group, joins me to share how businesses can break through the noise and make a lasting impression.


Okoh Blessed | Artist Known as Blixxy | The Jeff Crilley Show
Okoh Blessed | Artist Known as Blixxy | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#985
Last Friday at 8:54 PM

I believe God works in unexpected ways. A good friend of mine, Barbara Patterson, happened to meet someone in the elevator in this building—someone I probably never would have thought to invite on the show. But that’s how God works. I’m excited to welcome my guest, Okoh Blessed, better known by his artist name, Blixxy.


Kendra Cooke, Financial Literacy & Money Mindset Expert and Women's Empowerment Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show
#984
Last Friday at 5:35 PM

The most difficult conversations to have in any household are about money. Husbands and wives don't talk about it. They don't talk about it with their kids. Then suddenly, you wake up, and you're in trouble, with credit card debt continuing to mount. The spouse finds out about it, and sometimes the marriage ends. Somebody who knows a lot about this subject is Kendra Cooke. She is a nationally known speaker and author. 


Ted Ward | BeTheOne AI Consulting | The Jeff Crilley Show
Ted Ward | BeTheOne AI Consulting | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#983
Last Friday at 5:18 PM

I’m excited about this show because we’re diving into one of the hottest topics today: artificial intelligence. Joining me is Ted Ward with BeTheOne AI Consulting, and he’s here to help us make sense of AI and what it means for businesses and everyday life.


Tim Snyder | Founder | Matador Economics | The Jeff Crilley Show
Tim Snyder | Founder | Matador Economics | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#982
06/25/2026

I’ve always found the world of oil and gas fascinating. Why does gasoline cost so much in California but stay comparatively affordable in Texas? My next guest has those answers. Tim Snyder is the founder of Matador Economics.


Dean McSherry | Owner/Founder | DSM Hospitality | The Jeff Crilley Show
Dean McSherry | Owner/Founder | DSM Hospitality | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#981
06/24/2026

People dream of opening a restaurant and getting rich, but the reality is far different. Restaurant margins are razor-thin, and success takes far more than great food. Dean McSherry knows that better than most. With more than 30 years in the industry, he’s the owner and founder of DSM Hospitality, and he’s sharing what it really takes to thrive in the restaurant business.


Amanda Soukoulis | Functional Nutrition Expert | Corporate Wellness Trainer | Keynote Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show
Amanda Soukoulis | Functional Nutrition Expert | Corporate Wellness Trainer | Keynote Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#980
06/23/2026

You never know what someone is going through. A few years ago, Amanda Soukoulis faced a serious health crisis that changed her life. Today, she’s turned that pain into purpose, and she’s in the studio to share her story.


Scott Reib | Attorney | Business Strategist | America’s Legal Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show
Scott Reib | Attorney | Business Strategist | America’s Legal Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#979
06/22/2026

I’m so excited for this show. Scott Reib is in the studio. He’s known as America’s Legal Coach and has helped countless entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses. He’s also the bestselling author of The Shatterproof Entrepreneur, and today he’s sharing the strategies every business owner needs to know.


Shari Leid | Flip The Box® | Connection Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show
Shari Leid | Flip The Box® | Connection Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#978
06/22/2026

We’re all seeking connection. From the moment we’re born, we long to feel seen, valued, and loved. But somewhere along the way, many of us lose that sense of belonging. Shari Leid is in the studio. She’s a connection coach and the author of four—soon to be five—books, helping people build deeper, more meaningful relationships.


Kurt Baxter | Jim Semans | Darren Ford | Co-Founders | Horse Neck | The Jeff Crilley Show
Kurt Baxter | Jim Semans | Darren Ford | Co-Founders |  Horse Neck | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#977
06/22/2026

Launching a liquor brand is no small feat. Competition is fierce, and every inch of shelf space has to be earned. That’s why I’m excited to welcome the co-founders of Horse Neck Spirits, Kurt Baxter, Jim Semans and Darren Ford, to the studio.


Renita Joyce Smith | Founder | Leap Forward Coaching & Consulting | The Jeff Crilley Show
Renita Joyce Smith | Founder | Leap Forward Coaching & Consulting | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#976
06/19/2026

If you talk to many CEOs, they'll tell you that their company is a revolving door. They are recruiting, training, hiring. And then just when the employee gets to the point where they really know what they're doing, the employee says, I'm out of here. So how do you make work suck less? Well, you turn to my next guest. Renita Joyce Smith is in the studio. She's the CEO and founder of Leap Forward Coaching & Consulting.


Nicole Charles | Fortress 29 Ministries | The Jeff Crilley Show
Nicole Charles | Fortress 29 Ministries | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#975
06/19/2026

God speaks to all of us. The challenge is that sometimes we’re not listening. Most of us won’t encounter a burning bush, and thankfully we’re not being asked to build an ark. But my next guest knows exactly what it’s like to feel called by God. Nicole Charles had a number placed on her heart that she simply couldn’t ignore. Today, she’s the founder of Fortress 29 Ministries, and she’s here to share her incredible story.


Jessica "GourJess" Gabriel | Founder of Divine Woman Institute | Mentor | Publisher | Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jessica "GourJess" Gabriel | Founder of Divine Woman Institute | Mentor | Publisher | Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#974
06/19/2026

A lot of people say they want to write a book someday, but someday never comes. Fear, doubt, and life often get in the way. My next guest didn’t let that happen. Jessica Gabriel is back in the studio. She’s a mentor, founder, publisher, and a woman who believes her calling came straight from God.


Megan Dennen | CEO | Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce | The Jeff Crilley Show
Megan Dennen | CEO | Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#973
06/18/2026

Eighty years is an incredible milestone for any Chamber of Commerce. Megan Dennen joins me in studio today to share how the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce has been supporting businesses, building connections, and strengthening the community for generations.


Brandy Nannini | Chief Government Affairs Officer | Smart Start | The Jeff Crilley Show
Brandy Nannini | Chief Government Affairs Officer | Smart Start | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#972
06/18/2026

If you’ve watched our network, you know we feature Smart Start often. As one of the nation’s leading in-car breathalyzer companies, they play an important role in road safety. Brandy Nannini, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Smart Start, joins us in the studio.


Carla Marion | Broadcasting Legend | The Jeff Crilley Show
Carla Marion | Broadcasting Legend | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#971
06/18/2026

I’m excited to welcome Carla Marion to the show. A key voice on WBAP’s morning show and a true broadcast legend, she’s been part of my morning routine for years.


Cynthia Linox | The Cynthia Linox Show | The Jeff Crilley Show
Cynthia Linox | The Cynthia Linox Show | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#970
06/17/2026

Too many people spend years chasing someone else’s dream, only to realize they’re unhappy. Cynthia Linox, host of The Cynthia Linox Show, joins us to talk about finding your purpose and creating a life that’s truly your own.


Lala Mirpuri | LTC Luxury Tax Capital | The Jeff Crilley Show
Lala Mirpuri | LTC Luxury Tax Capital | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#969
06/17/2026

Money is one of the most important topics families often avoid. Lala Mirpuri of LTC Luxury Tax Capital joins us to discuss financial literacy, wealth-building, and preparing for the future.


Dr. Amy Ho | Emergency Medicine Physician | Writer | Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show
Dr. Amy Ho | Emergency Medicine Physician | Writer | Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#968
06/17/2026

There’s no shortage of medical dramas on TV, but real-life emergency medicine is far more important than it is glamorous. Dr. Amy Ho joins us to share what life in the ER is really like—and why emergency physicians have a unique front-row seat to the health challenges facing America today.


Constance Curtis | Legacy Piece | The Jeff Crilley Show
Constance Curtis | Legacy Piece | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#967
06/17/2026

Leadership has never been more challenging. Today’s employees want a voice, collaboration, and purpose—and many young leaders are managing people old enough to be their parents. Constance Curtis of A Legacy Piece joins me to talk about leading in today’s workplace.


RoseMarie Keough-Smyth, Founder of Mortgageless Mentor | The Jeff Crilley Show
RoseMarie Keough-Smyth, Founder of Mortgageless Mentor | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#966
06/16/2026

My next guest is RoseMarie Keough-Smyth. She is known as the Mortgageless Mentor, and she is a master of financial tips and advice. 


Susan Welch-Rodriguez | Author | She’s A County Mountie: From The Bullet Proof Vest To The Armor Of God | The Jeff Crilley Show
Susan Welch-Rodriguez | Author | She’s A County Mountie: From The Bullet Proof Vest To The Armor Of God | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#965
06/16/2026

I love featuring trailblazers on my show, and my next guest is exactly that. From wearing a bulletproof vest in law enforcement to embracing the armor of God, Susan Welch-Rodriguez shares her remarkable journey in her book, She’s A County Mountie: From The Bullet Proof Vest To The Armor Of God.


Beth Jones | Empowered Survivors | Eddy Anderson | Peer Support Specialist | Empowered Survivors | The Jeff Crilley Show
Beth Jones | Empowered Survivors | Eddy Anderson | Peer Support Specialist | Empowered Survivors | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#964
06/15/2026

I believe we all start out whole, but life can throw a lot at us—trauma, rejection, abuse, and disappointment. Those experiences can shape us, but they don’t have to define us. My next guests have dedicated their lives to helping people break free from the past, find healing, and step into the life they were meant to live. Please welcome Beth Jones and Eddy Anderson.


Michael Etcheson | Prison Entrepreurship Program (PEP) | The Jeff Crilley Show
Michael Etcheson | Prison Entrepreurship Program (PEP) | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#963
06/14/2026

The Prison Entrepreneurship Program is a cause close to my heart. Today, Michael Etcheson, Executive Relations Manager for PEP, joins me to share how the organization is transforming lives by helping incarcerated men become successful entrepreneurs, leaders, and citizens. 


James Tippit | Co-Founder & CEO | PerLucem AI | The Jeff Crilley Show
James Tippit | Co-Founder & CEO | PerLucem AI | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#962
06/13/2026

We are in the Wild West days of AI. Everyone seems to be calling themselves an AI expert, but not everyone has the experience to back it up—especially in a specialized industry like community banking. My next guest is helping banks cut through the hype and harness AI the right way. James Tippit is the co-founder and CEO of PerLucem AI, and he’s in the studio today.


Kirk Driver, Keynote Speaker & Founder of ZeroGray | The Jeff Crilley Show
Kirk Driver, Keynote Speaker & Founder of ZeroGray | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#961
06/12/2026

 I'm a big fan of law enforcement, and if you rise up in the ranks of law enforcement, you have to have some leadership style. Kirk Driver took a lifetime of experience in law enforcement, and now he gives it to corporations and different associations that he speaks to. Joining me in studio today is Kirk Driver, keynote speaker and founder of ZeroGray. 


Jennifer Martinez | CEO | Jmar Solutions | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jennifer Martinez | CEO | Jmar Solutions | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#960
06/11/2026

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness. Jennifer “JMar” Martinez is leading what she calls the Restoration Movement, helping firefighters, first responders, utility crews, athletes, and other frontline workers recover what heat, sweat, and stress take from the body. Through RRD Rapid Restoration Systems, she’s changing the conversation from heat prevention to real-time restoration. 

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Brittany Black | (D) Nominee for Texas House District 61 | The Jeff Crilley Show
Brittany Black | (D) Nominee for Texas House District 61 | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
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06/11/2026

Brittany Black, Democratic nominee for Texas House District 61, joins us in studio for a conversation about public service, the challenges facing her district, and her vision for the future of Texas.


David Reid | Founder | redM | The Jeff Crilley Show
David Reid | Founder | redM | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#958
06/10/2026

I think a lot of us used to believe human trafficking was something that happened in another country or a faraway place. The unfortunate truth is that it happens right here in our own communities. My next guest has made it his mission to shine a light on this issue. David Reid is the founder of redM, and he’s here to talk about the fight against human trafficking and what all of us can do to make a difference.


Maggie Jalufka Sova, Author & Founder of Diamonds 2 Destiny | The Jeff Crilley Show
Maggie Jalufka Sova, Author & Founder of Diamonds 2 Destiny | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#957
06/09/2026

It’s always a pleasure to welcome Maggie Jalufka Sova back to the show. She’s an inspiring author, speaker, and storyteller, and she’s here today to talk about her latest book, The Destiny of a Diamond—a powerful story about purpose, perseverance, and discovering the value that’s been inside you all along. 


Ankit Jain | Founder & CEO | Ankit | The Jeff Crilley Show
Ankit Jain | Founder & CEO | Ankit | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#956
06/09/2026

I’m a proud member of EO Dallas, part of the global Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a network of some of the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs in the world. Recently, at an EO event, I had the chance to meet my next guest, and I was immediately impressed by his entrepreneurial journey and the company he’s built. I knew I had to bring him on the show. Joining me in the studio today is Ankit Jain, founder and CEO of his namesake company.


Tim Frasier | America Bobtail | Isuzu Trucks of Rockwall | The Jeff Crilley Show
Tim Frasier | America Bobtail | Isuzu Trucks of Rockwall | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#955
06/08/2026

I love featuring disruptors on my show, and when I talk about a true disruptor, Tim Frasier is changing the game in the trucking industry. Not through technology or flashy marketing, but through something that's become increasingly rare in business today: exceptional customer service. While many companies have allowed customer relationships to take a back seat, Tim has made service the cornerstone of his success. His commitment to communication, reliability, and putting customers first is setting a new standard in an industry where trust and responsiveness matter more than ever.


Allison Byrd-Haley, Founder & CEO of Heavenly Mimi, & Michelle Berndt, 4th-Generation Cancer Survivor | The Jeff Crilley Show
#954
06/05/2026

I don't think there's a family in America that's not impacted by cancer. They all either have somebody in the family who is impacted by it, or they know somebody. I am so thrilled to have on the show today Allison Byrd-Haley. She is the CEO and founder of Heavenly Mimi. We also have Michelle Berndt in the studio. She is a fourth-generation cancer survivor. 


Brandi Copeland | Founder | The Employee Experience Edit | The Jeff Crilley Show
Brandi Copeland | Founder | The Employee Experience Edit | The Jeff Crilley Show episode artwork
#953
06/05/2026

There's an old saying that great employees don't leave companies, they leave bad bosses, and many bosses have never been put in a position to manage people before. Many haven't even read a book about management. To talk about that today is Brandi Copeland, she is the founder of The Employee Experience Edit.