Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

Andrew Rosener is a globally recognized authority in domain name investment and brokerage, widely regarded as the foremost dealmaker in digital real estate. As the Founder and CEO of MediaOptions, the world's leading domain brokerage firm, Andrew has facilitated over $800 million in domain sales, including high-profile transactions such as X.com to Elon Musk, Zoom.com to Zoom, Prime.com and Podcast.com to Amazon, Galaxy.com to Galaxy Digital as well as thousands of others. His expertise and assistance in domain name and digital asset acquisition has enabled Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors to establish powerful online brands...

Lacey Newman is a founder, coach, and keynote speaker who has helped thousands of high-performing women build businesses and lives that are truly their own. Over two decades she scaled a real estate team to nearly $1B in volume, was the former host of the Emmy-nominated The American Dream, and grew her income from under $50K to seven figures — all while raising two kids on her own.

After failing out of real estate once (she was one of the 85% who do), Lacey came back with a different playbook — one built on boundaries, systems, and self-trust inste...

Jenny Cova is a professional skydiver, BASE jumper, adventure athlete, author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has spent much of her life learning what fear can teach us when we stop running from it.

With thousands of jumps and more than a decade spent in high pressure environments—from the sky to the mountains—Jenny has learned that courage isn't the absence of fear. It's the relationship we build with it, and who we become when we stop letting fear choose our lives.

She is the author of Why Am I Here and th...

Bruce E. Cardenas journey spans from the United States Marine Corps (disabled veteran) to the LAPD, where he was awarded the highest award, the Police Medal for bravery. He still serves as a level one reserve for the LA County Sheriff's Department serving the citizens of the county. Bruce then embarked on his entrepreneurial path by founding a high-level personal protection business. Protecting some of the biggest names in entertainment & business over the past 30 years. All while serving as a police officer. A serendipitous meeting with the founders of Quest Nutrition led Bruce to become an intrapreneur within the...

Roger Duthie brings over 19 years of experience in senior management at one of the world's most recognizable brands, Emirates Airline. During his tenure, he successfully negotiated and managed high-profile contracts with some of the biggest sporting teams and organizations globally, overseeing a budget exceeding $300 million. His extensive international network spans across brands, teams, leagues, and athletes, making his connections in the world of sports unparalleled.

With a deep passion for sports and a vast business acumen, Roger's expertise spans football, golf, tennis, and baseball. His close ties to the DP World Tour (formerly the PGA E...

Andy Riise is a Mental Performance & Leadership Coach, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, keynote speaker, podcast host, and best-selling co-author. A West Point graduate and former Army football player, he spent over 20 years leading Soldiers in high-stakes combat environments. His post-military career in athletics spans MLB, NFL, and collegiate athletics, including the Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, and, most recently, the Chicago Bears. He's also worked in business, healthcare, higher education, and emergency services. Today, Andy's mission is to equip athletes, leaders, and teams with battle-tested systems to perform under pressure and lead with clarity. He and his wife...

Pamela is a seasoned executive coach with over two decades of experience. She is known for guiding leaders through complex transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. With deep expertise in human development, organizational change, and C-suite dynamics, she partners with CEOs, Boards, and executive teams to build cultures of trust, performance, and purpose.

Pamela has led transformative leadership programs across sectors nonprofits, foundations, startups, and global enterprises. At Amazon, she pioneered the company's first executive onboarding and development program for senior leaders worldwide, earning a Brandon Hall Gold Award. As SVP of People and Organizational Development at...

Victor Bergonzoli is the CEO of SportsEdTV and a longtime entrepreneur in sports technology and education. He previously co-founded Dartfish, helping grow the company globally through sales, partnerships, and business development.

Known as a natural networker and dealmaker, Victor has spent more than 25 years connecting people, companies, and opportunities across sports, technology, media, and education.

A former Swiss national-level weightlifter and Swiss Army captain, he now leads SportsEdTV with a mission to make world-class sports knowledge accessible to everyone.

Connect with Victor Bergonzoli:

- LinkedIn: Vic...

Annie Yatch is the Chief Transformation Officer at Northstar Leadership, helping high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives break through subconscious patterns that limit their leadership potential and financial success. With over 15 years of experience guiding leaders through transformative change, Annie combines elite performance strategies with deep neurological and emotional intelligence work to fast-track personal and professional breakthroughs.

Annie's unique methodology connects the dots between unresolved trauma, leadership performance, and business growth. By identifying blind spots in the subconscious and rewiring neural pathways, she helps clients achieve remarkable results in their businesses and lives.

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Carla Hall is a celebrated chef, TV personality, and author known for her appearances on Top Chef and The Chew. With her signature catchphrase "Hootie Hoo!" and infectious warmth, Carla has built a career on making cooking—and life—more joyful and accessible. She brings her culinary expertise and authentic personality to The MeMenu, transforming complex personal development concepts into digestible, actionable steps.

Deborah Grayson Riegel is a leadership communication expert, executive coach, and Wharton School faculty member. With a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology and decades of experience coaching executives, Deb brings research-backed metho...

Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson is an executive communication strategist, keynote speaker, conference designer, and founder of the Heartwood Leadership Institute. She helps leaders, founders, and organizations transform powerful ideas into unforgettable messages that inspire action through the power of story. The belief that stories can change lives has shaped her work from the very beginning.

Jacque has coached executives and advised leaders at Fortune 100 companies and global brands including Amazon, Accenture, General Mills, Salesforce, Stripe, Target, Visa, Walmart, and more. She's the host of the Ideas Love Community podcast, creator of the Gateway Gathering & Pitch Fest, a...

Letha Sandison, CEO + Founder, Four Moons Spa

A lifelong creative and service-driven visionary, her work has always centered around creating spaces that help people feel more seen, supported, and inspired. Before founding Four Moons, Letha lived in Uganda, where she ran an NGO supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families—an experience that deeply shaped her understanding of healing, human connection, and the power of community care. Upon returning home, she envisioned a new kind of wellness space: one where beauty, healing, artistry, and meaningful connection could coexist under one roof. Under her leadership, Four Moo...

Marlene Chism is an executive advisor, leadership consultant, speaker, and author who helps organizations fix the conversations that quietly undermine execution. She works with leaders to address hidden breakdowns in clarity, accountability, and communication that often show up as disengagement, turnover, conflict, and stalled results.

Connect with Marlene:

Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/marlenechism

Twitter URL: @marlenechism

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlenechism/

Instagram URL: marlenechismconsulting

Website: www.marlenechism.com

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Lyndsay Dowd sits down wi...

Katrena Friel is an internationally recognized Business Mentor known for her transformative approach to leadership and entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of experience, Katrena empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to master their unique Field of Excellence. Her clients range from ambitious startups to seasoned professionals, all seeking to elevate their influence and success.

As an award-winning author and TEDx speaker, Katrena's mission is to help individuals unlock their full potential and create thriving, future-proof businesses. Her innovative "Done for You Program" turns dreams into reality within 90 days, leveraging seven distinct streams of income to build a sustainable b...

Matt Edelman serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, with responsibility for the company's strategy, capital allocation, operations, and long-term growth. Appointed CEO in April 2025 after serving as President and Chief Commercial Officer, Matt architected a comprehensive corporate restructuring, strengthening the company's balance sheet and raising more than $26 million in six months, culminating in a $20 million private placement in October 2025. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Matt drove more than 20x revenue growth, led multiple M&A transactions, oversaw hundreds of brand partnerships, supported the company's successful NASDAQ IPO, and helped establish Super League as a defining force...

Whitney Conner Clapper is the Executive Director of the Farmhand Foundation, where she is helping build a future in which ecosystems, farmers, and communities support one another. With more than 20 years of experience in brand marketing, storytelling, regenerative agriculture, and community engagement, Whitney has built purpose-driven campaigns that connect business with lasting social and environmental impact. Her work spans the outdoor industry, including 12 years at Patagonia, where she led Indigenous engagement and justice, equity, and inclusion initiatives while helping shape mission-driven programs such as Worn Wear, Patagonia Provisions, and Patagonia Action Works. She built enduring partnerships between business, Tribal...

Keren Eldad (Coach Keren), Executive Coach to elite performers, Bestselling Author of GILDED, and Host of COACHED

Keren Eldad is not just an executive coach—she is someone who climbed the highest rungs of ambition, lost everything she thought mattered, and rebuilt a life that finally felt like her own. Before becoming one of the most recognized voices in high-performance transformation, Keren was a picture of outward success—married, living in Zurich, running a career that sparkled on paper. From the outside, she had "made it."

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Website: https://kerene...

Mark Peters is the Chief Executive Officer of Butterball Farms, Inc., which was nationally recognized as one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® from 2018 to 2025. Most recently, named a Top 101 Companies to Work For® in the nation. The second-generation family business, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is America's leading producer of culinary butter and margarine and creates custom butter flavors for some of America's biggest brands.

Peters began as a factory worker in his father's company at the age of 12: an experience that taught him first-hand about the challenges that frontline workers face. At 30, he...

Josh Kosnick is a Bridge Builder—a leader forged through fire and guided by faith. As the founder of Kairos Coaching and an EOS Implementer, he empowers individuals and organizations to align vision with execution, transforming struggles into stepping stones toward fulfillment.

With firsthand experience in building and exiting three successful businesses, Josh brings a unique perspective on creating sustainable value and long-term impact. Through his masterminds and mentorship, he inspires others to embrace their calling, overcome adversity, and build legacies rooted in authenticity, resilience, and generosity of spirit.

Website: www.josh...

Wendy Valentine is an internationally published author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play, an inspiring book that became a #1 Amazon New Release, Founder of Midlifology™, and Keynote Speaker. She's also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast, The Midlife Makeover Show, inspiring women worldwide to embrace midlife as a powerful new beginning.

After navigating divorce, menopause, job loss, debt, and an empty nest—all at once—Wendy stopped living on autopilot and started designing a life that finally felt like her own. Her journey from breakdown to breakthrough fuels e...

Meet Meghann Conter, CEO and Visionary of The Dames — the only global business accelerator for 6-, 7-, and 8-figure right-scaling their businesses without sacrificing themselves. Through curated high-caliber connection, strategic scaling Think Tank Circles aligned to revenue stage, and high-caliber collaborations that builds credibility, sharpens strategy, and accelerates results. The Dames helps high-performing women right-size their businesses, amplify their impact, and do it all with radical collaboration, joy, and zero burnout. Because success isn't about being in all the rooms — it's about going deep in the right rooms. And for the women we serve, that room is The Dames.

Nausheen I. Chen is a 3-time TEDx speaker, a Public Speaking instructor for the Executive MBA program at Central European University and Wesleyan, and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor with 600,000+ followers across LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

Nausheen coaches leaders at Google, Amazon, NASA and the UN as well as startup founders to speak fearlessly. Her clients have raised more than $115 million through winning investor pitches and successful exits. You can connect with her on: [email protected].

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Public speaking coach Nausheen Chen joins Lyndsay Dowd to break dow...

Renée Marino is a dynamic International Keynote Speaker, Host, and Connection Expert who helps leaders and entrepreneurs communicate confidently and authentically to create real connection that leads to powerful opportunities.

With over 30 years of experience mastering communication under pressure, Renée brings a rare perspective shaped on some of the world's biggest stages. She is best known for her role as Mary Delgado in Clint Eastwood's Jersey Boys film and for her work across Broadway productions including West Side Story, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Jersey Boys, Chaplin, and Wonderland.

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Blake Schofield works with successful leaders and founders who feel drained, unfulfilled, and like their success doesn't feel the way it should—even though everything looks right on paper.

After 18 years as a top-performing Fortune 500 executive—including turning around a $130M business at Target from –25% sales to positive growth for the first time in over a decade, delivering $7.5M in profit over plan, and building a new division at Stitch Fix to a 75,000-person waitlist in 11 months—she realized something most high performers don't see:

They're not actually solving the root problem—an...

Kait LeDonne is a New York-based personal branding strategist and LinkedIn coach who helps thought leaders, executives, and corporate teams turn expertise into visible authority, influence, and qualified deal flow. She is a featured instructor for CNBC Make It's "How to Build a Standout Personal Brand," bringing practical executive-grade playbooks to a broad audience.

Her LinkedIn audience and "Build a Brand" newsletter community exceed 80,000 professionals. She has delivered training for organizations, including the United States Air Force and Kia. Listed by Favikon among the Top Personal Branding Influencers in the U.S., Kait is frequently c...

In this special episode of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay steps into the guest seat to celebrate a massive milestone: the show's 200th episode. Interviewed by Emmy-winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa, Lyndsay reflects on the journey of growing her podcast. The core takeaway: leading with heart isn't a soft skill, but a requirement for success in today's world.

KEY POINTS
- The Core Mission: How Lyndsay started the show and used it to share real-world examples of great leadership.
- Leading with Heart: Lyndsay's core philosophy. Heart-centred leadership is not "fluffy"; it's an approach that drives real...

David Gorsuch is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with 30+ years of experience leading high growth companies across finance, technology, and services. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses from early-stage startups to successful acquisitions, with 4 strategic exits and leadership roles spanning CEO, COO, and VP-level positions.

David has built and transformed companies at every stage - from pre-revenue startups to late-stage enterprises - driving exponential revenue growth, operational excellence, and leadership development. He has worked with bootstrapped ventures, private equity-backed firms, and public companies, including Amazon, Boeing, D+H, and Demandbase. His leadership i...

Kofi Douhadji is an Investment Advisor and bestselling author who helps French-speaking immigrants turn income into assets by understanding and leveraging the North American financial system.

Originally from Togo, Kofi experienced firsthand what it means to earn in a new country without understanding the rules that govern money. After a decade in civil engineering and serving as a U.S. Air Force officer, he identified a pattern: high-earning immigrants were working hard, but without a system, their income wasn't translating into ownership.

🔗 Connect with Kofi Djouhadi: @kofi.douhadji on all platforms

Erika Sinner is a multi eight-figure founder, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker redefining what it means to lead with empathy and impact. She is the Founder and CEO of Directorie®, one of the world's fastest-growing and award-winning life science agencies supporting bringing medications to market and impacting over 100 millions lives. Recognized twice on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, Erika was named to the prestigious 2026 Inc. Female Founders 500. Under her leadership, Directorie has become a trusted strategic partner for life science organizations, blending operational excellence with a culture rooted in purpose, innovation, and humanity.

Hannah Hammond is a dynamic entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the CEO of HB Capital, a national CRE lending company, and the firm RE, a CRE real estate brokerage in Arizona. As self-made multi-millionaire in her 20s. her mission extends beyond financial success-she's passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders through financial literacy, emotional wellness, and entrepreneurship.

🔗 Connect with Hannah Hammond:

Instagram: @hannahbhammond

Facebook: @hannah.hammond4

LinkedIn: @hannahbhammond

TikTok: @hannahbhammond

YouTube:  @hannahbhammond 

Heartbeat for Hire has been nominated for its 4th awar...

Global media executive and #1 bestselling author Adam Torres has garnered 25 million+ views as the Mission Matters powerhouse host. As a "Top 2%" Podcast Futurist out of 4 million global podcasts, his show series is available in 180 countries. Hailed as "The New Larry King," Torres creates a warm, engaging, and insightful platform for his guests, which include world leaders, C-suite executives, celebrities, world-class athletes, and top influencers. He has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, CBS, and Fox Business. Adam Torres ushers in a new, fresh, and exciting chapter in the history of new media.

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Dr. Kevin Gazzara is the Senior Partner of Magna Leadership Solutions established in 2007, and the coauthor of the acclaimed books "The Leader of OZ" and "Ready, Set, Get Hired". He is an ICF certified coach, and a certified Positive Intelligence (PQ) Mental Fitness coach and founder of CoachSultants.com. Kevin has taught and developed Management and Leadership career-changing programs in the corporate world during his 18 years at Intel Corporation and as a University professor at 6 Universities over the last 28 years. Dr. Gazzara's work has been recognized for his international leadership development programs by Workforce Magazine, https://magnaleader.co/LTP...

Lirone Glikman is a globally recognized expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author specializing in business relationships, personal branding, and global business growth, based on a method she developed. She is the founder of The Human Factor by Lirone Glikman, a global firm with two main services: founder-led branding to founders and executives, helping them build credibility through U.S. Tier-1 media, podcasts, and LinkedIn. Lirone is also an international keynote speaker on business relationships and personal branding for growth. With experience across 28 countries, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, governments, universities, and startups. She is the author of The...

Episode 193 | Why Great Leadership Creates Great Wealth | Financial Planning, Wealth Building & Leadership Development for Entrepreneurs

What separates high-earning entrepreneurs who build lasting wealth from those who just make good money? According to financial planner and leadership coach Mando Sallavanti, it starts with how you lead.

In this episode of the Heartbeat for Hire Podcast, wealth management expert and Freedom Path Wealth founder Mando Sallavanti III, CFP®, CEPA, ChFC® breaks down the direct connection between great leadership, financial freedom, and building a life by design — not by default. Mando went from grinding cold...

Entertainment • Empowerment • Elevation

Creator of the Heart Coherence Method™

15×Award-Winning Entertainer | Award-Winning Wellness Expert & Comic | Executive Coach | Transformational Keynote Speaker | Corporate & Team Resilience Strategist | Trauma Therapy Professional | Positive Psychology Practitioner & Certified Coach | Certified Resilience Facilitator

From Broadway to boardrooms, Carolann is a globally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and multi-award-winning entertainer and TV host who electrifies stages and empowers hearts through a bold fusion of intuition, neuroscience, humor, and soul. She coaches Fortune 500 leaders, celebrities, and mission-driven organizations to reignite purpose, elevate performance, and lead with clarity and cohere...

Risk Isn't Reckless | Elite Risk Management with SuperFrenchie

What does it take to make decisions when the margin for error is zero?

In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast, Lyndsay sits down with Matthias Giraud — better known as SuperFrenchie — two-time world record–holding ski BASE jumper, professional alpinist, and the only person in history to ski BASE jump the Alps Trilogy: Eiger, Matterhorn, and Mont Blanc.

Known for GoPro's first viral avalanche cliff jump and featured on 60 Minutes, CNN Headline News, and international media worldwide, Matthias has amassed over 100+ million cumulative views...

AI can generate content. It cannot build credibility.

Owning your voice is the leadership advantage most executives are overlooking right now.

In Episode 190 of Heartbeat for Hire, Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa joins Lyndsay to unpack authentic leadership storytelling, editorial trust, and radical relevance in an AI-driven world.

If you are a founder, executive, communicator, or brand leader trying to break through noise without sacrificing integrity, this episode is essential listening.

About  @CristinaMendonsa  Cristina Mendonsa is an Emmy and Edwa...

Elizabeth Ralph is a former energy trader turned spiritual teacher and high level wealth strategist. She retired at age 39 and is now the host of The Spiritual Investor Podcast (top 2%) and creator of The Spiritual Investor Program — a non-linear, frequency-based approach that blends financial strategy with energetic alignment. With a deep understanding of markets, money psychology, wealth management, and spiritual law, Elizabeth helps people build timeless wealth that creates true financial sovereignty from the inside out. Through her teachings, she guides others in collapsing time and building effortless wealth as a way of being. Her investing philosophy is Warren Bu...

Henna Pryror Speaker. Executive Coach. Workplace Performance Expert.

Considered one of the best recruiters on the east coast - and gave it all up. She had an incredible sales and consulting career. She shattered records and was in the top 10% of the company every year. She loved the industry – but her heart broke every time she helped a high-performing employee exit their high-potential team.

Socials:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor

Instagram: www.instagram.com/hennapryor

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hennapryorcoach

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Victoria Pelletier is recognized across North America as a dynamic, captivating keynote speaker, published author and dynamic executive. Her story of overcoming unspeakable odds to live a life of #NoExcuses is both moving, and incredibly inspiring.

Victoria draws from her 20+ years in corporate senior leadership at companies like IBM and American Express to deliver engaging, inspiring keynotes to audiences across North America.

Socials:

Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaPelletierUnstoppable 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/?hl=en 

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