The CJ Moneyway Show
Every success story has a journey, and we’re here to uncover it! Join host Corwin “CJ” Johnson as he dives deep into the real-life experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries who’ve carved their path to success. From personal struggles to professional victories, *The CJ Moneyway Show* reveals the untold stories and key insights that can inspire you to take action and create your own success. Tune in for engaging conversations, powerful life lessons, and behind-the-scenes moments that offer a blueprint to achieving greatness. #TheCJMoneywayShow #StoriesBehindTheSuccess #Inspiration #SuccessJourney #Entrepreneurship #RealTalk
The Economy of the Heart: How Love and Leadership Build Profitable Cultures | Hanna Bauer
Can compassion actually make an organization more profitable?
Leadership strategist Hanna Bauer says yes — and she has the track record to argue it.
Hanna is the Founder and CEO of HEARTnomics, a certified trainer with the John Maxwell Team, DISC, and the Ziglar Legacy programs. After serious health challenges reshaped how she saw work and worth, she built a leadership philosophy she calls the Economy of the Heart — the conviction that healthy cultures are constructed on purpose, through trust, empathy, accountability, and genuine care for people.
In this conversation she and CJ Moneyway get...
The Doorman Nobody Valued: Wes on Storytelling, Corporate Blind Spots, and Building Brotherhood of the Wolf
Wes grew up moving constantly — different states, different countries, new friends every few years. The one constant was story: books, movies, television. He wrote plays as a kid. He built a career in tech. And the whole time he watched the craft of storytelling get worse while he waited for someone to do something about it.
Eventually he realized nobody was coming. So he built it himself: Brotherhood of the Wolf, an independent graphic novel series he describes as Berserk meets Black Hawk Down — published in print only, drawn by professors from one of Italy’s serious comic...
Art for Your Sanity: How Creativity Helps You Survive Chaos — with Susan Hensley
Susan Hensley spent decades as a corporate executive and leadership coach — until a pandemic and an impending retirement stacked pressure on her at the same time. What pulled her through wasn’t another strategy or a five-year plan. It was a blank page, some color, and a willingness to play again.
Susan is a transformational coach, speaker, and author of Art for Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos and Unleash Joy. In this conversation, she and CJ Moneyway get into why so many adults lose their creativity somewhere along the way — and what it cos...
Becoming Better: Ryan Gottfredson on Why Success Requires More Than Doing More
What happens when you have the education, talent, knowledge, and skills to succeed—but your results still do not reflect your potential?
In this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with leadership researcher, professor, consultant, and author Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. for a revealing conversation about why lasting transformation requires more than credentials, checklists, and hard work.
Ryan shares the defining professional setback that changed the direction of his career. After leaving academia temporarily for a consulting position, he became frustrated because he believed the organization had placed him in a ro...
From Frustration to Confidence: The Dyslexia Professor’s Blueprint for Struggling Readers
Every child deserves the opportunity to believe in themselves.
Yet for millions of families navigating dyslexia, that confidence is often replaced with frustration, confusion, and the heartbreaking belief that something is wrong.
In this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway welcomes Russell B. Van Brocklen, better known as The Dyslexia Professor, for an eye-opening conversation about what dyslexia really is—and what it isn’t.
Russell explains why traditional classroom approaches frequently leave dyslexic students behind, why “waiting and seeing” can delay meaningful progress, and how structured literacy and multisensory learning can help...
Built in the Pit: Chris Duffin on Resilience, Accountability, and the Discipline to Rise
Built in the Pit: Chris Duffin on Resilience, Accountability, and the Discipline to Rise
What does resilience look like when the motivational speech ends and the difficult work remains?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with world-record strength athlete, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and resilience mentor Chris Duffin, widely known as the Mad Scientist of Strength.
Chris’s understanding of adversity was formed long before he entered a gym or built globally recognized companies. He grew up homeless in the wilderness, experienced extreme poverty and violence, cared for younger si...
Cyber Thrillers, AI & the Future of Technology with Charles V. Breakfield & Rox Burkey
Technology is evolving faster than ever.
But one question remains:
Are we preparing ourselves just as quickly?
In this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway welcomes award-winning authors Charles V. Breakfield and Rox Burkey, the creative force behind the internationally recognized E-nig-ma Series.
Together they discuss how cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital privacy, and innovation have influenced their writing while exploring how fiction often becomes reality faster than we expect.
In this episode we discuss:
Building a long-term writing partnership The inspiration behind the E-nig-ma Series Artificial...From Fear to Freedom: How Amy Koford Reclaimed Her Power and Helped Others Do the Same
From Fear to Freedom: How Amy Koford Reclaimed Her Power and Helped Others Do the Same
What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your purpose isn’t your circumstances—but fear?
In this powerful episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway welcomes motivational speaker, author, and certified hypnotist Amy Koford. Once a stay-at-home mother raising five children, Amy faced depression, anxiety, and a life-threatening illness that nearly claimed her life. Rather than allowing fear to define her future, she transformed her pain into purpose and now helps others reclaim their confidence, overcome limi...
He Put His Dream on Hold for 17 Years to Raise Four Children | Mark on Purpose, Family & Second Chances
What happens when the dream you’ve spent years building has to be placed on hold?
This week on The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with author Mark for a deeply personal conversation about purpose, sacrifice, parenting, and rediscovering the dreams you thought were gone forever.
After publishing five books, Mark and his wife made a life-changing decision to adopt four older children, each navigating PTSD and significant learning challenges. That decision transformed every part of their lives and led Mark to step away from writing for nearly seventeen years.
Now, he’s re...
Work Less, Profit More: The 80/20 Rule for Business Growth
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Most entrepreneurs think growth means working harder.
Michael Barbarita believes something different.
After more than four decades helping businesses improve profitability and performance, the Founder of Next Step CFO has discovered that the key to growth isn't always doing more.
It's doing less of the wrong things.
In this episode, Michael shares the principles that have helped countless business owners simplify operations, increase revenue, and create businesses that support their lives instead of consuming them.
In this conversation, we...
How Ralph Velasco Turned Travel into a Purpose-Driven Career
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Most people spend their lives dreaming about travel.
Ralph Velasco built his life around it.
Ralph is a travel photographer, author, speaker, and the founder of Continental DRIFTER — leading unforgettable five-star adventures across the globe for more than fifteen years. He has helped people explore the world with intention, combining photography, culture, mindfulness, food, and adventure into something far bigger than tourism.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Turning passion into a purpose-driven career
• Becoming location-independent
• Travel photography and visual storytel...
The Truth About Performance and Longevity with John Goldman
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When most people talk about performance, John Goldman is out proving it.
John is the Founder and CEO of Rebel Health, a precision-based health company helping business owners, executives, and high achievers move beyond reactive medicine, guesswork, and generic fitness advice.
His philosophy is simple:
Real results come from data, discipline, and structured action.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why health is infrastructure, not an afterthought
• The problem with reactive medicine
• How high performers should think about longev...
From $1B Wealth Firm to Top Restaurants | David Steele's Dual Success
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Most entrepreneurs spend their lives trying to master one business.
David Steele chose a different path.
As CEO and Co-Founder of One Wealth Advisors, David helps oversee a $1 billion independent wealth advisory firm. At the same time, he's the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Flour + Water Hospitality Group, one of the most respected restaurant groups in San Francisco.
But David's story isn't simply about building businesses.
It's about creating culture.
It's about community.
It's about using entrepreneurship...
Closing the $100B Wealth Gap: Carter Cofield & George Acheampong on Ownership, Tax Strategy & Generational Legacy
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What if closing the racial wealth gap wasn’t a slogan…
But a strategy?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Carter Cofield and George Acheampong, co-founders of Melanin Money — a financial education and tax strategy powerhouse on a mission to close the racial wealth gap by $100 BILLION.
They’ve built a $10.5M business. Helped clients generate over $100M in wealth. Educated 20,000+ entrepreneurs for free.
But this isn’t just about revenue.
It’s about owners...
Wealth Infrastructure: Building Legacy Money That Actually Lasts
What’s the difference between making money… and keeping it?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we explore the concept of wealth infrastructure — the systems and strategies that allow individuals and families to build and protect long-term wealth.
Our guest, a former athlete turned capital strategy advisor, breaks down how entrepreneurs and high earners can move beyond income and start building real financial legacy.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why most people never build lasting wealth
• The difference between income and financial structure
• How to protect and...
Life By The Numbers: Utah Burgess on Music, Grit & Building Community Brick by Brick
What happens when music becomes more than entertainment?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, powered by CJ Moneyway Media and Bleav Network, CJ Moneyway sits down with Utah Burgess — musician, producer, entrepreneur, and community builder.
As frontman of the Americana/rock band Noble Hops, founder of Shady Lady Studio Productions, and co-host of the Grass Roots Show on WLER-FM, Utah has built a creative career rooted in grit, authenticity, and service to local music culture.
In this episode, we discuss:
Building a music career with purpose The story behind Life By...From War-Torn Hungary to Hollywood: Katherine MK Mitchell on Survival, Storytelling & Reinvention
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Some stories are so remarkable they sound like fiction.
Katherine MK Mitchell lived them.
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Katherine MK Mitchell—a novelist, former Hollywood agent, storyteller, and survivor whose journey began in war-torn Hungary before leading her to America, New York, Hollywood, and eventually a successful writing career.
Katherine shares what it was like growing up amid political unrest, the courage it took to leave everything behind, and how resilience became the foundation for ev...
Why Storytelling Still Shapes the Next Generation | Diann Floyd Boehm
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What if storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to shape the next generation?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Diann Floyd Boehm—award-winning children’s author, educator, actress, singer, storyteller, and creative voice dedicated to helping young readers discover confidence, kindness, and imagination.
Before becoming a full-time author, Diann spent years in classrooms, on stages, and raising a family. Those experiences now inspire heartfelt stories that encourage children to dream boldly, embrace compassion, and believe in them...
How to Recognize the Warning Signs Before It’s Too Late
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What if the biggest mistakes in life could be avoided by learning to trust yourself again?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway welcomes Dr. Nic and Prof. Mike Sebastian, founders of the Divine Guidance Institute, for a transformational conversation about intuition, psychology, spiritual intelligence, and personal growth.
After more than 30 years of psychological and sociological research, the Sebastians developed practical systems to help people reconnect with their inner guidance, improve decision-making, and avoid the kinds of life experiences that leave so...
Reinventing Your Life at 62: A Story of Legacy and Courage
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What if retirement isn’t the end of your story… but the beginning of the chapter you were always meant to write?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with David Nassief, a former Fortune 500 executive who proves that purpose doesn’t retire.
After stepping away from corporate leadership at 62, David embraced a completely new calling. He began writing—not just to tell stories, but to preserve lessons, inspire future generations, and leave a lasting legacy.
Now at 68, with thr...
What HBO’s Cathouse Never Showed You
What happens when survival forces you to reinvent yourself over and over again?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Air Force Amy — USAF veteran, entrepreneur, public figure, recovery advocate, and one of the most recognizable personalities in Nevada’s legal brothel industry.
Known by millions through HBO’s Cathouse, Amy’s story goes far beyond headlines and public perception.
This is a conversation about:
survival trauma reinvention addiction recovery entrepreneurship sexuality and reclaiming your identity after years of struggleFrom running away as a teenager...
How to Build a Brand People Actually Believe In
What separates brands people scroll past…
From brands people believe in?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Stephen Seidel — founder of The Seidel Agency, media strategist, storyteller, and movement builder helping brands get seen, heard, and remembered.
But Stephen’s story didn’t begin in media.
It began with humble roots, an engineering background, and a vision to help mission-driven entrepreneurs transform attention into authority through storytelling and strategic visibility.
This conversation goes beyond PR.
It’s about:
building trust cr...The Power of Storytelling: Diann Floyd Boehm on Imagination, Kindness, and Inspiring Young Minds
What role do stories play in shaping how children see the world?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with award-winning children’s author Diann Floyd Boehm to explore the transformative power of storytelling, imagination, kindness, and creativity.
Drawing from her experiences as an educator, actress, singer, storyteller, and author, Diann shares why children’s books can inspire confidence, empathy, and lifelong curiosity.
In this episode we discuss:
• The importance of imagination in childhood
• The inspiration behind her award-winning books
• Lessons children’s stories te...
It’s Never Too Late: From Retired Executive to Published Author at 68
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What if your greatest purpose is waiting for you after retirement?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway welcomes David Nassief, a former executive who transformed retirement into a new beginning through writing, creativity, and purpose.
Instead of slowing down after retiring at 62, David picked up the pen and began writing the stories that had been waiting a lifetime to be told. Today, at 68, he has published three books, with a fourth on the way—proving that purpose doesn’t retire.
Th...
The Colors of Home: Edwina Perkins on Grief, Race, Faith & Rebuilding Family
What happens when the place you’re supposed to call home becomes the place that challenges everything you believe about belonging?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with award-winning author, speaker, and editor Edwina Perkins, whose novel The Colors of Home explores grief, race, faith, and the courage required to rebuild a family after loss.
After the death of her husband from leukemia, the novel’s protagonist Ebony McMullen returns with her three children to a small town filled with tension, history, and unspoken truths. As the family navigates prejudice, pers...
Sex, Service &Survival: Air Force Amy on Reinvention, Recovery & Life Inside Nevada’s Legal Brothels
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What happens when survival forces you to reinvent yourself over and over again?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Air Force Amy—USAF veteran, entrepreneur, recovery advocate, public figure, and one of the most recognized personalities in Nevada’s legal brothel industry.
Known to millions through HBO’s Cathouse, Amy’s story extends far beyond public perception. This transformational conversation explores resilience, personal responsibility, healing, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose after life’s most difficult seasons.
In This Episo...
“How to Turn Your Brand Into a Movement: Media Mastery with Stephen Seidel”
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What separates a brand people notice from a brand people remember?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Stephen Seidel—media strategist, founder of The Seidel Agency, and a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and mission-driven organizations looking to amplify their message.
From studying engineering to becoming an award-winning media strategist, Stephen has built a career helping businesses craft stories that earn attention, build trust, and create lasting impact.
This transformational conversation explores branding, public relations, storytelling, entrepreneurship, leadership, and how purpose-driven bu...
From Doom Scrolling to Faith Scrolling: How Blessn Is Reimagining Social Media with Gerald Jones & Kevin Clark
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How to Heal, Grow & Stay Present in a Chaotic World
What if the pain you’ve experienced wasn’t the end of your story…
…but the beginning of your transformation?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Joanna Rajendran — author of My Guru Wears Heels, meditation teacher, keynote speaker, and spiritual coach — for a conversation centered on healing, mindfulness, resilience, and living with deeper intention.
For more than 26 years, Joanna studied under legendary yoga pioneer Tao Porchon-Lynch, learning lessons that would eventually shape her understanding of grief, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
But this conversation goes beyond...
The 7 Levels of Human Behavior: Jim Marshall on Leadership, Growth & Understanding People
Why do some people evolve through life with wisdom and growth…
While others remain trapped in the same emotional cycles?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we sit down with Jim Marshall, creator of the Septemics framework — a revolutionary system designed to explain human behavior, leadership, relationships, and personal growth through seven distinct levels of development.
With a background spanning psychology, theology, science, and human potential, Jim has spent years exploring the hidden patterns behind how people think, communicate, and transform.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The discov...
Escaping Founder Prison: George Rivera on Buying Back Time, Building Wealth, and Protecting Family
What happens when business success starts costing you the life you actually wanted?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with entrepreneur George Rivera, who helped scale brands to over $200 million in revenue before realizing the hidden cost of success.
Despite financial success, George discovered he had unintentionally built what he now calls “Founder Prison” — a business that demanded constant availability while slowly eroding time with family, health, and personal freedom.
That realization led him to develop the Buy Back Time Formula, a system that helps 7- and 8-f...
Unlocking the Genius Code: Build a Business Around Your Purpose with Paul Davis
Welcome to The CJ Moneyway Show in partnership with BleavNetwork. Today’s guest is internationally recognized business growth consultant and intuitive advisor Paul Davis, creator of The Genius Code.
Paul has spent decades helping professionals discover their unique life purpose and build powerful, purpose-driven businesses. With his rare blend of intuition and entrepreneurial insight, Paul shares how to uncover your true calling, align your genius with your business model, and create lasting fulfillment and prosperity.
Whether you’re launching a startup or realigning your current path, this episode will inspire you to dig deeper and lead...
Mythic Wisdom: Transform Your Story with Allison Stieger
Allison Stieger, acclaimed mythology expert and founder of Mythic Stories LLC, joins The CJ Moneyway Show to explore the power of myth, storytelling, and personal transformation.
Discover how shaping your life’s narrative can help you navigate challenges, reclaim your true purpose, and move from feeling stuck to living heroically.
Drawing from her upcoming book Unstuck: Finding and Following Your Path through the Heroic Journey, Allison shares practical steps for modern seekers to unlock ancient wisdom and create a powerful new life story.
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Unlocking Life’s Mysteries: Storytelling, Reincarnation, and Purpose with Brownell Landrum
In this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, Brownell Landrum, award-winning author and metaphysical storyteller, joins CJ to explore reincarnation, creative discovery, and life’s deepest mysteries.
With over a dozen books, screenplays, and a hit podcast (Life is a Trip Reincarnation Stories), Brownell shares how fiction can lead us to profound truths about purpose, love, and existence.
Get ready for a conversation that blends creativity, destiny, and self-discovery.
Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and all major platforms.
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Invisible Rules: Ujwal Arkalgud on Seeing the Hidden Game of Success
What if success isn’t just about talent or hard work…
…but about understanding the rules no one teaches you?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, powered by the Bleav Network, we sit down with Ujwal Arkalgud, a cultural anthropologist turned tech entrepreneur who built and sold his company for a high eight-figure exit.
As an immigrant founder with no network, Ujwal had to learn how to navigate business, culture, and influence from the outside in — eventually discovering what he calls the “Invisible Rules” that govern success.
In this episode, we...
“Bank-Funded Dreams: Credit, Mindset & the Wealth Game with Dub Washington”
Welcome to The CJ Moneyway Show — powered by CJ Moneyway Entertainment and the Bleav Network — where purpose is the blueprint and legacy is the currency.
Today’s guest is Dub Washington, a nationally rising credit and funding strategist who’s not here to fix your credit — he’s here to teach you how to fund yourself.
While others sell services, Dub teaches strategy — empowering entrepreneurs to ethically access 0% interest business funding by rebuilding and restructuring their personal credit. His approach isn’t just tactical. It’s deeply mindset-driven, spiritually grounded, and designed to break the chains of financia...
Living Pura Vida: From Philly to Costa Rica with Richard Blank
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show x GI: The States Capital, we journey with Richard Blank—CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and pinball machine collector—who traded comfort in Philly for legacy-building in Latin America. Richard’s story is a bold, inspiring narrative of taking risks, building culture from the ground up, and living a life of intention. Learn how he turned telemarketing into an art form and created a motivational company culture that drives seven-figure success in paradise.
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...From 3 Founders to $3M in 12 Months: Frank Sondors on Scaling Salesforge
What does it really take to scale a company fast?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, powered by the Bleav Network, we sit down with Frank Sondors, founder of Salesforge, who built a fast-growing company from 3 co-founders to 34 team members and $3M+ in revenue in less than a year.
But this conversation goes deeper than numbers.
Frank shares the mindset, systems, and strategies behind building a high-performance sales organization from the ground up.
In this episode, we discuss:
• How to scale a startup in under 12 months
...
“Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse: Mia Hanks Journey from Trauma to Triumph” | CJ Moneyway Show
Award-winning author Mia Hanks joins The CJ Moneyway Show to share her powerful and deeply personal story of surviving 29 years of covert narcissistic abuse.
In this courageous conversation, Mia opens up about the hidden dynamics of narcissistic relationships, how emotional manipulation can remain unseen for years, and the moment she realized it was time to reclaim her life.
Together we explore how to recognize the warning signs, understand the psychological impact of covert abuse, and begin the journey toward healing and self-empowerment.
This episode offers insight, encouragement, and hope for anyone who may...
Neena Perez: Turning Testimony Into a Kingdom Business – Healing, Hustle & Holy Spirit-Led Growth
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we welcome Neena Perez—transformational coach, author of Hit Me With Your Best Shot, and host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added Podcast.
Neena’s journey is a powerful testimony of resilience. After surviving abuse, domestic violence, and deep poverty, she transformed her life through faith and purpose.
Today, Neena leads Kingdom-focused coaching programs helping women break free from shame, dismantle limiting beliefs, and step into their God-given calling.
In this episode we explore:
• Overcoming trauma and rebuilding identity
• Faith as a fou...
