Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth and knowledge? Are you interested in hearing the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while stumbling through valuable lessons along the way? My name is Sonnie and I am the host of Evoke Greatness, the weekly podcast driven by my curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. I am a HUGE book nerd and a wee bit of a "control enthusiast" with an obsession for motivational coffee cups. On this ...
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Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life with Sonnie Linebarger
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9:35Send us a text 🎧 Episode 172: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life If statistics were the deciding factor in my life… I’d be a nobody. I came from a broken home, raised by a single mom who worked three jobs just to keep the lights on. I didn’t graduate high school. By all accounts, I wasn’t supposed to become a CEO, start a business, or lead anyth…
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Wealthy, Well-Known & Wildly Intentional with AJ Vaden (Part 2)
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31:39Send us a text 🎧 Episode 171: Wealthy, Well-Known & Wildly Intentional with AJ Vaden (Part 2) In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, AJ Vaden returns to share what happens after the breakdown, how she redefined identity, rebuilt her priorities, and found peace on the other side of losing everything. From re-centering faith and family to redefining…
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Wealthy, Well-Known & Wildly Intentional with AJ Vaden (Part 1)
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30:22Send us a text 🎧 Episode 170: Wealthy, Well-Known, and Wildly Intentional — Redefining Success with AJ Vaden (Part 1) In Part 1 of this two-part series, Sonnie sits down with personal branding powerhouse AJ Vaden—co-founder of Brand Builders Group and co-author of the brand-new book Wealthy and Well-Known (pre-order by July 1 for $350.00 in amazing…
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Stop Micromanaging, Start Leading: Your Guide to Building a Team You Trust with Ashley Cox (Part 2)
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28:48Send us a text 🎧 Episode 169: Stop Micromanaging, Start Leading — Building Unbreakable Trust & Navigating Tough Conversations with Ashley Cox (Part 2) In Part 2, Sonnie and Ashley go beyond delegation—straight into the art (and science) of trust. This episode is packed with real talk about what it takes to build a team you can rely on, how to let g…
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Stop Micromanaging, Start Leading: Your Guide to Building a Team You Trust with Ashley Cox (Part 1)
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32:45Send us a text 🎧 Episode 168: Stop Micromanaging, Start Leading: Your Guide to Building a Team You Trust with Ashley Cox (Part 1) In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Cox, founder of the Empowered Leader Experience, to unpack why so many women founders and executives feel trapped running their businesses instead of leading them. Ashley shares he…
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Leading Through the Hard: What Defines a Real Leader
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10:52Send us a text 🎧 Episode 167: Leading Through the Hard: What Defines a Real Leader In this episode, Sonnie kicks off by going straight into the fire, unpacking what it truly means to lead through hard times. Whether you’re navigating chaos at work, managing internal doubts, or facing unforeseen challenges in life, this episode is the rally cry you …
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Smart Power and Authentic Leadership with Dr. Sylvia Rhode-Liebenau (Part 2)
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26:40Send us a text 🎧 Episode 166: Smart Power and Authentic Leadership with Dr. Sylvia Rhode-Liebenau (Part 2) In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Sylvia Rhode-Liebenau, we go deeper into the embodied aspects of leadership and explore what the future holds for effective decision-making in an AI-driven world. Sylvia shares practical techniques for in…
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Smart Power and Authentic Leadership with Dr. Sylvia Rhode-Liebenau (Part 1)
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27:59Send us a text 🎧 Episode 165: Smart Power and Authentic Leadership with Dr. Sylvia Rhode-Liebenau In Part 1 of this insightful episode, we explore the transformative concept of "Smart Power" with Dr. Sylvia Rhode-Liebenau, founder of the Smart Power Method and leadership expert with over 30 years of experience. From her academic background in inter…
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Lead Beyond Limits with Jennifer Koster (Part 2)
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21:26Send us a text 🎧 Episode 164: Lead Beyond Limits: Thriving with a Hidden Disability with Jennifer Koster (Part 2) In this second part of our conversation with Jennifer Koster, we talk through the deeper spiritual dimensions of her journey with HEDS and how her experiences have shaped her approach to leadership, vulnerability, and community. Jennife…
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Lead Beyond Limits with Jennifer Koster (Part 1)
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28:22Send us a text 🎧 Episode 163: Lead Beyond Limits: Thriving with a Hidden Disability with Jennifer Koster (Part 1) In this powerful episode, we dive deep with Jennifer Koster, an inspiring leader who shares her 30-year journey living with HEDS (Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), a connective tissue disorder that remained undiagnosed until 2022. …
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Time Poverty: Achieve More by Doing Less with Peggy Sullivan (Part 2)
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23:49Send us a text 🎧 Ep. 162 Time Poverty: Achieve More by Doing Less with Peggy Sullivan (Part 2) In this continuation, TEDx speaker Peggy Sullivan reveals the remaining two steps of her Busy Busting Process and shares how workplace transformations occur when we shift from busyness to intentionality. We explore: The four core values that drive fulfill…
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Time Poverty: Achieve More by Doing Less with Peggy Sullivan (Part 1)
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23:18Send us a text 🎧 Ep. 161 Time Poverty: Achieve More by Doing Less with Peggy Sullivan (Part 1) In this powerful episode, TEDx speaker Peggy Sullivan reveals her journey from "busyness addict" to creator of the revolutionary Busy Busting Process. Discover how to escape the hamster wheel of constant activity and reclaim hours of your week through res…
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Send us a text What does it truly mean to be bold? For Sonnie Linebarger, boldness begins not with action but with "exploration of what's possible for ourselves"—a mindset shift that transformed her life journey from CNA to CEO. In this powerful conversation from The Bold Lounge podcast, I share my personal evolution through healthcare leadership, …
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BOLD by Design with Leigh Burgess (Part 2)
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27:12Send us a text 🎧 Episode 159: BOLD by Design with Leigh Burgess (Part 2) In this continuation of our conversation with Leigh Burgess, founder of the Bold Women's Community and bestselling author of "Be BOLD Today," we dive deeper into redefining boldness, breaking free from perfectionism, and setting healthy boundaries. Leigh shares practical strat…
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BOLD by Design with Leigh Burgess (Part 1)
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24:15Send us a text 🎧 Episode 158: Embracing Boldness with Leigh Burgess (Part 2) In this conversation with Leigh Burgess, founder of the Bold Women's Community and national bestselling author of "Be BOLD Today," we explore how she's revolutionizing the way women show up in business and life. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, L…
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Mind, Body & Leadership with Brynn Scarborough (Part 2)
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28:40Send us a text 🎧 Episode 157: Mind, Body & Leadership with Brynn Scarborough (Part 2) In this continuation of our conversation with Brynn Scarborough, President and CEO of JK Products & Services North America, we dive deeper into practical wellness strategies and the psychological aspects of leadership. Brynn shares her personal routines, the power…
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Mind, Body & Leadership with Brynn Scarborough (Part 1)
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29:13Send us a text 🎧 Episode 156: Mind, Body & Leadership with Brynn Scarborough In this inspiring episode, Brynn Scarborough, President and CEO of JK Products & Services North America, shares her journey as a tech-forward wellness innovator and passionate advocate for women in leadership. From her decade-long commitment to red light therapy to her ins…
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Finding Light in Darkness with Kelci Jager (Part 2)
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29:38Send us a text 🎧 Episode 155 Part 2: Finding Light in Darkness: A Journey Through Grief and Hope with Kelci Jager (Part 2) In this continuation, Kelci Jager delves deeper into the challenges of parenting through grief and reveals the unexpected ways loss continues to shape our journey. Her candid discussion about navigating grief alongside her four…
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Finding Light in Darkness with Kelci Jager (Part 1)
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29:50Send us a text 🎧 Episode 154: Finding Light in Darkness: A Journey Through Grief and Hope with Kelci Jager In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Kelci Jager, author of "A Million Miracles: And The One That Never Came," certified life coach, grief coach, and registered nurse. After losing her beloved husband Collin to leukemia at age 40 fol…
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The Power of Pillars: Why Your Foundation Matters
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9:39Send us a text 🎧 Episode 153: The Power of Pillars: Why Your Foundation Matters You know those moments when everyday things suddenly hit you with profound wisdom? That's exactly what happened when I drove past a house that stopped me in my tracks. Here's why this random patio changed the way I think about building anything meaningful in life... Dis…
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From Stage Fright to Spotlight with Linda Ugelow (Part 2)
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21:20Send us a text 🎧 Episode 152: From Stage Fright to Spotlight with Linda Ugelow (Part 2) Ever wonder why some people seem naturally confident on stage while others freeze? In this powerful conclusion to our conversation, presence coach Linda Ugelow reveals the hidden barriers holding you back and shares revolutionary techniques to transform your rel…
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From Stage Fright to Spotlight with Linda Ugelow (Part 1)
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27:04Send us a text 🎧 Episode 151: From Stage Fright to Spotlight with Linda Ugelow (Part 1) In this episode, we dive deep with Linda Ugelow, presence and performance coach, into her remarkable journey from experiencing debilitating stage fright to helping others find their authentic voice and presence. From her background as a professional dancer to be…
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The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 2)
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32:27Send us a text 🎧 Ep. 150 The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 2) In this powerful conclusion, Dr. Mull opens up about the profound shift from chasing external validation to finding true purpose through serving others. From transforming her LinkedIn presence into a storytelling sanctuary to helping ironw…
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The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 1)
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32:38Send us a text 🎧 Episode 149: The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull In this powerful episode, we dive deep with Dr. Mandolen Mull, founder of MullMentum Consulting, into the transformative power of authentic leadership and the critical importance of human-centered organizational development. From her early inf…
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Rock Bottom to Record Breaker | A Journey of Resilience with Tia Banks (Part 2)
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22:57Send us a text 🎧 Episode 148: From Rock Bottom to Record Breaker with Tia Banks Part 2 In this powerful conclusion of our conversation with Tia Banks, we explore how breaking away from expected paths can create ripple effects of transformation for future generations. From being the "different sheep" in her family to founding Summit Saturday, Tia re…
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Rock Bottom to Record Breaker | A Journey of Resilience with Tia Banks (Part 1)
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24:54Send us a text 🎧 Episode 147: Rock Bottom to Record Breaker | A Journey of Resilience with Tia Banks In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative journey of Tia Banks, an award-winning motivational speaker, certified resilience expert, and mountaineer. From scoring a devastating 5 on her first college test to becoming one of the second B…
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From Self-Doubt to Success with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin Part 2
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23:05Send us a text 🎧 Episode 146: From Self-Doubt to Success | Part 2 with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin In this powerful conclusion of our conversation with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, we explore how women leaders can create sustainable success while maintaining balance and fostering healthier workplace cultures. Building on the foundations of authentic leadership d…
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From Self-Doubt to Success with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin Part 1
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28:16Send us a text 🎧 Episode 145: From Self-Doubt to Success | Part 1 with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin In this powerful first part of our conversation with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, renowned psychologist and co-founder of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, we explore the deep impact of impostor syndrome on women in leadership and how to overcome it. As…
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Redefining Balance with Cherylanne Skolnicki
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39:40Send us a text 🎧 Episode 144: Redefining Balance with Cherylanne Skolnicki In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Cherylanne Skolnicki, founder of The Brilliant Balance Company and host of the top-rated Brilliant Balance podcast. From her 15-year corporate career at Procter & Gamble to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Cherylanne shares va…
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The Career Growth Playbook with Tiffany Rosik (Part 2)
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20:50Send us a text 🎧 Episode 143: Rebuilding After Layoffs: A Masterclass in Resilience with Tiffany Rosik (Part 2) In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Tiffany Rosik, CEO of TGR Management Consulting, author, and technology transformation expert. From her early days in healthcare technology to founding her own consulting firm, Tiffany shares …
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The Career Growth Playbook with Tiffany Rosik (Part 1)
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27:38Send us a text 🎧 Episode 142: From Corporate Success to CEO: Navigating Career Transitions with Tiffany Rosik In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Tiffany Rosik, CEO of TGR Management Consulting, author, and technology transformation expert. From her early days in healthcare technology to founding her own consulting firm, Tiffany shares va…
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Good Awkward: Transform Your Discomfort into Growth with Henna Pryor (Part 2)
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27:59Send us a text 🎧 Episode 141: Embracing Good Awkward: Transform Your Discomfort into Power with Henna Pryor In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Henna Pryor, renowned performance coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and Author of the bestselling book "Good Awkward." Born to immigrant parents from India and Pakistan, Henna shares her journey from …
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Good Awkward: Transform Your Discomfort into Growth with Henna Pryor (Part 1)
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28:06Send us a text 🎧 Episode 140: Good Awkward: Transform Your Discomfort into Growth with Henna Pryor In this powerful episode of Evoke Greatness, I sit down with Henna Pryor, performance coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of the bestselling book "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become Your Bravest You."…
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The Power of Saying Yes: Unexpected Blessings
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10:20Send us a text 🎧 Episode 139: The Power of Saying Yes: Unexpected Blessings In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I share a transformative experience from a recent "More Joy" retreat put on by Cindi Cohn in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, exploring the power of stepping out of your comfort zone and the unexpected blessings that come from embracing …
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Overcoming Adversity & Finding Your Spark with Kyle V. Robinson (Part 2)
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26:54Send us a text 🎧 Episode 138: Overcoming Adversity & Finding Your Spark with Kyle V. Robinson (Part 2) In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I continue my conversation with Kyle V. Robinson, diving deeper into his journey of personal growth, finding his tribe, and forging a path to success against all odds. Kyle shares valuable insights on: The impor…
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Overcoming Adversity & Finding Your Spark with Kyle V. Robinson (Part 1)
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29:40Send us a text 🎧 Episode 137: Overcoming Adversity &Finding Your Spark with Kyle V. Robinson In this episode of Evoke Greatness, Sonnie welcomes Kyle V. Robinson, a law school graduate, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Kyle shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood marked by abuse to becoming a successful attorney and author, emb…
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The Science of Habit Formation: Rewiring Your Brain for Success
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9:42Send us a text 🎧 Episode136: The Science of Habit Formation: Rewiring Your Brain for Success In this episode of Evoke Greatness, Sonnie delves into the fascinating world of habit formation and neuroplasticity. Drawing from recent scientific studies, she explores how understanding the science behind our habits can lead to profound personal transform…
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Unleashing Your Potential with Justin Roethlingshoefer (Part 2)
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31:26Send us a text 🎧 Episode 135: Unleashing Your Potential with Justin Roethlingshoefer In this episode of Evoke Greatness, Sonnie welcomes Justin Roethlingshoefer, renowned performance coach, bestselling author, and founder of Own IT Coaching. Justin shares his journey from NHL performance coach to successful entrepreneur, offering profound insights …
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Unleashing Your Potential with Justin Roethlingshoefer (Part 1)
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27:26Send us a text 🎧 Episode 134: Unleashing Your Potential with Justin Roethlingshofer In this episode of Evoke Greatness, Sonnie welcomes Justin Roethlingshoefer, renowned performance coach, bestselling author, and founder of Own IT Coaching. Justin shares his inspiring journey of personal and professional transformation, offering profound insights o…
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Redefining Resilience with Amberly Lago (Part 3)
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22:39Send us a text 🎧 Episode 133: Redefining Resilience with Amberly Lago (Part 3) In this inspiring episode, we continue our conversation as Amberly dives deeper into her experiences challenging societal expectations, the role of faith in her journey, and her latest book. Amberly's raw honesty and vulnerability shine through as she discusses the impor…
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode 132: Protect Your Peace In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I talk about the topic of protecting our mental and emotional well-being in an increasingly noisy and negative world. Drawing from personal experiences and backed by recent research, I offer practical advice on how to guard your heart and mind while still being a p…
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Redefining Resilience with Amberly Lago (Part 2)
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25:01Send us a text 🎧 Episode 131: Redefining Resilience with Amberly Lago (Part 2) In this powerful episode of Evoke Greatness, I sit down with Amberly Lago, a former fitness trainer and professional dancer who turned a devastating motorcycle accident into a catalyst for personal growth and helping others. Today, she is a Best selling Author x2, TEDx s…
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The Art of Sticking Your Neck Out For Others
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8:33Send us a text 🎧 Episode 130: The Art of Sticking Your Neck Out For Others In this inspiring episode of Evoke Greatness, host Sonnie talks about the powerful impact of mentorship and the courage to champion others' potential in both personal and professional settings. Through real-life examples and spiritual insights, this episode challenges listen…
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Redefining Resilience with Amberly Lago (Part 1)
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22:11Send us a text 🎧 Episode 129: Redefining Resilience with Amberly Lago (Part 1) Ready to be inspired by an incredible story of resilience and transformation? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amberly Lago, a former fitness trainer and professional dancer who turned a devastating motorcycle accident into a catalyst for personal growth and hel…
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode 128: 3 Leadership Superpowers Ready to transform your leadership impact? In this episode, Sonnie explores three key leadership superpowers that can elevate your performance and inspire those around you. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome, seeking to improve your emotional intelligence, or aiming to create a positive …
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Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills (Part 2)
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28:27Send us a text 🎧 Episode 127: Unstoppable Mindset (Part 2) Ready to dive deeper into developing an unstoppable mindset? In this powerful continuation, Sonnie and Alden Mills explore the impact of social media on our psyche, the valuable lessons hidden in failure, and the surprising connection between physical fitness and overall success. Whether yo…
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From Fear to Top 3%: Celebrating 3 Years of Evoke Greatness
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11:56Send us a text 🎧 Episode 126: From Fear to Top 3%: Celebrating 3 Years of Evoke Greatness Join Sonnie as she reflects on an incredible journey of growth, inspiration, and transformation in this special 3rd anniversary episode of Evoke Greatness. From overcoming initial fears to reaching the top 3% of global podcasts, Sonnie shares the highs, challe…
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Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills (Part 1)
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29:02Send us a text 🎧 Episode 125: Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills Are you ready to unlock the secrets of an unstoppable mindset? In this episode of Evoke Greatness, Sonnie delves deep with Alden Mills, a man who has conquered the harshest military training, led elite teams in high-stakes situations, and translated those lessons into entrepreneuria…
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Unshakeable Faith: Rising Above Life's Challenges
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16:02Send us a text 🎧 Episode 124: Unshakeable Faith: Rising Above Life's Challenges Have you ever wondered how suffering and faith can shape your path to success? In this episode of Evoke Greatness, Sonnie reflects on insights from the Powerhouse Women conference and shares her personal journey of faith through challenging times. She offers valuable pe…
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Transforming Trauma into Triumph with Kyera Kacey
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29:17Send us a text 🎧 Episode 123: Transforming Trauma into Triumph with Kyera Kacey Can trauma be a catalyst for transformation? In this powerful episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Kyera Kacey, author of "Rich Bitch Money Goals" and intuitive business mentor. Kyera shares her transformative journey and offers insights on: Overcoming trauma and the p…
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