Gurus & Game Changers
Gurus and Game Changers is a weekly lifestyle podcast featuring a range of guests, from those who’ve endured adversity to entertainers, entrepreneurs, and others with remarkable personal journeys. Co-hosted by Mark Lubragge and Stacey Grant, the show focuses on people with unique insights and solutions. A video version of the podcast airs on YouTube and DBtv.
Sample guests: Brandon Novak shared his story of going from a young skateboarder to a star in the Jackass and Viva La Bam world, where his life spiraled into a relentless struggle with substance abuse. Another recent guest was Tarra Stubbins, a celebrity personal assistant-turned-entrepreneur. She took listeners behind-the-scenes and into the world of fulfilling outrageous celebrity requests and then shared her transformation into a leading figure in the concierge industry.
PLEASE NOTE: **The views expressed by participants, including hosts and guests, are their own and not necessarily endorsed by the podcast. Reference to any specific individual, product, or entity is not an endorsement. The podcast does not provide professional advice, and listeners are urged to consult a physician before making any significant lifestyle or health changes.**
Contributors
Stacey Grant
Guests
Cynthia Kersey
Cynthia Kersey, recognized as one of the World’s Greatest Motivators, is a sought-after speaker and best-selling author of two books, Unstoppable and Unstoppable Women.
Cynthia’s remarkable 25-year career is not only marked by a client list of global powerhouses such as eBay, Mercedes Benz, Avon, and Johnson & Johnson but is equally distinguished by her collaborations with thought leaders, including Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Mary Morrissey, and Marci Shimoff. These relationships underscore her unique capacity to inspire the unstoppable spirit in both individuals and leaders, cultivating a generosity-driven culture that unlocks unparalleled potential and results.
As the Founder and CEO of the Unstoppable Foundation, her organization has empowered 500,000+ lives in 23 Kenyan communities through a comprehensive 5-pillar model.
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Dr Laura Sicola
Executive Communication Coach, Author, and Speaker
Dr. Laura Sicola has been helping executives and business teams get heard and get results for over 20 years.
Ultimately, Laura's mission is to guide leaders in mastering the 3 Cs of executive presence: Command the room, Connect with the audience, and Close the deal.
As a cognitive linguist and executive communication coach, Laura understands how professional interactions impact respect, trust, and buy-in, whether it’s a company meeting, a virtual conference call, a presentation to the board, or a high-stakes pitch to investors.
Using a personalized and practical approach, Laura teaches leaders how to project confidence, authority, and authenticity so they can be themselves, while still getting through to anyone.
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Dre Baldwin
As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 35 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine. Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being consumed over 103 million times. Dre's daily Work On Your Game MasterClass has amassed over 2,900 episodes and more than 7.3 million downloads. In just 5 years, Dre went from the end of his high school team's bench to a 9-year professional basketball career. He played in 8 countries. Dre invented his Work On Your Game framework as a "roadmap in reverse" to help professionals with Mindset, Strategy, Systems & Accountability. A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in Miami. E: Dre@DreAllDay.com Text: 305.384.6894
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James I Bond
One of America's leading Marketing & Behavioral Management Specialists - Warren Buffett's team used me - Now, you can too! Let me show you 📚Past Workshop Chair U.S. Small Business Admin. Partner🎤Marketing