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• Lead with Love: Danielle LaPorte on Nervous System Wisdom, Soulful Goals, and Sustainable Success

  What if success didn’t have to burn you out? In this episode, Danielle LaPorte joins Rudi Riekstins for a transformative conversation on redefining ambition, leadership, and personal growth. They explore the power of heart-centered living, how to lead teams with love, and why pushing less can actually create more. From ditching hustle culture to embracing nervous system alignment, Danielle breaks down how to vision, create, and live from your most empowered, soul-aligned self.🔗 Heart Centered Membership Explore Danielle’s community for soulful living and leadership: 👉 https://daniellelaporte.com/membership📚 Books by Danielle LaPorte Including The Desire Map, White Hot Truth, and How to Be Loving: 👉 https://daniellelaporte.com/shop🌐 Official Website Learn more about Danielle, her philosophy, and all her offerings: 👉 https://daniellelaporte.com📸 Instagram Follow Danielle for heart-centered wisdom, soulful strategy, and real-life guidance: 👉 https://instagram.com/daniellelaporte In this episode, you’ll learn:Success is more sustainable when it’s driven by soul, not ego.Your nervous system is a key business asset—regulate it to lead better.“Flow” doesn’t mean lazy—it means aligned, conscious, and deeply intentional.Leadership is about service—starting with yourself and expanding outward.Rest, resonance, and inner peace lead to smarter decisions and true abundance.💬 Key Quotes“Success is a quality of the journey.” – Danielle LaPorte“Leadership isn’t about popularity—it’s about vision and courage.” – Danielle LaPorte“When you operate from heart-centered goals, you actually rest along the way.” – Danielle LaPorte“You can be a servant leader without ever leaving your house.” – Rudi Riekstins“Think bigger, then think sooner—why not pull it into now?” – Danielle LaPorteResources & Links:Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/communityBuy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCEConnect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstinsFind Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.comChapters:[00:00] Intro: Welcome + Guest Introduction[02:27] Ego Goals vs. Heart-Centered Vision[06:54] What True Success Feels Like[08:01] Waking Up from the Hustle Mentality[10:54] Dark Nights, Burnout, and Spiritual Redirection[15:21] Conscious Leadership in the Corporate World[20:16] Nervous System Care as Leadership Strategy[23:58] Creating a Culture of Rest + Resonance[27:18] From Catholicism to Self-Development to Soul Alignment[32:50] Time Bending + Manifesting Sooner[38:23] Visioning Without Burnout[46:32] Who Danielle Serves + Building with Love[50:36] Final Thoughts + GratitudeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Don't Be a Turkey Person: The Power of Servant Leadership with Coach Bill Courtney

  Show Notes:Coach Bill Courtney is not just the man behind an $80M company, bestselling book, and an Oscar-winning film. He’s a living example of what it means to lead with humility, heart, and service. In this deeply moving and power-packed conversation, Rudi sits down with Coach Bill to talk about what true leadership looks like—starting at home, expanding into our communities, and rejecting the divisive noise of modern culture.From growing up in trauma to transforming a failing football program in inner-city Memphis, Coach Bill shares how servant leadership can radically change lives. Tune in to hear the story behind Undefeated, his transformative work with Manassas High School, the importance of prayer and family values, and why it’s time to reclaim our country’s narrative—one “normal” person at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn:True leadership starts with service, not self-promotion.You don’t have to be extraordinary to make an extraordinary impact.Reclaiming cultural unity begins with individual action and integrity.Leadership at home—especially in marriage and parenting—is foundational.You don't need permission to lead, teach, or serve. Just start where you are.💬 Key Quotes“You can be an amazing servant leader without ever leaving your house.” – Coach Bill Courtney“If you’re motivated by your own exaltation, people will see right through you.” – Coach Bill Courtney“As long as there's breath in your lungs, there is no finish line.” – Coach Bill Courtney“Your life is not about you. It's about how you turn around and serve others through what you've learned.” – Rudi RiekstinsResources & Links:Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/communityBuy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCEConnect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstinsFind Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.com Chapters: [00:00] Welcome + Meet Coach Bill Courtney[02:55] From Trauma to Purpose[07:36] Coaching at Manassas: A Turning Point[13:54] The “Turkey Person” Moment[22:13] Servant Leadership at Home[28:25] Faith, Prayer, and Relationships[31:25] Divine Nudges + Purposeful Paths[34:37] What’s Missing in Leadership Today[40:06] Taking Back the Narrative[44:20] Why Normal People Will Save the World[46:58] An Army of Normal Folks Podcast[53:47] Final Words: Lead with ServiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• The Truth About Failure: Why It’s the Key to Your Success

  Show Notes:What if failure wasn’t something to fear, but rather the key to unlocking your greatest success?In this powerful episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Anniston & Rudi Riekstins dive deep into the truth about failure—why it holds so many people back, how it’s actually an essential part of success, and how to reprogram your mind to see failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why fear of failure is the #1 reason people never reach their full potential Where this fear originates and how early programming shapes our mindset around success and failure How to reframe failure so that it empowers rather than paralyzes you The biggest lessons Anniston & Rudi have learned from their own failures—and how those moments shaped their greatest successes Practical strategies to move through fear, take bold action, and turn failure into momentumIf you’ve ever let the fear of failure stop you from pursuing your dreams, this conversation will shift your perspective and give you the tools to break free. Listen now and start using failure as fuel for your next breakthrough!💬 Key Quotes"You can't wait and create at the same time." — Aniston Riekstins"Success is easy when you're taking action every day." — Rudi Riekstins"You don't need to build the whole house today—just lay one brick." — Rudi Riekstins"When you heal your fear of failure, everything changes." — Aniston RiekstinsResources & Links:Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/communityBuy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCEConnect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstinsFind Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.comChapters:[00:00] The Walk That Sparked a Revelation[01:35] Fear of Failure vs. Forward Movement[03:50] Letting Go of Perfectionism[06:40] Building the Plane While You Fly[09:00] One Foot in Front of the Other[11:00] The GPS Analogy for Life[14:45] Rewriting the Past to Heal the Present[18:30] Rudi’s Guided Inner Child Practice[22:15] Action Beats Planning Every Time[24:50] Fear and Excitement: Same Emotion, Different Label[27:20] One Brick at a Time[29:00] The Hero’s Journey in Real Life[34:50] One More Step—The Power of PersistenceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Inside the Mind of a Child Rescuer: Paul Hutchinson’s Fight Against Evil

  This week on The InPowered Life Podcast, Rudi is joined by Paul Hutchinson — founder of Bridge Investment Group (nearly $50B AUM), executive producer of Sound of Freedom, and a man who has risked everything to fight the darkest evil on earth: child sex trafficking.Paul has been involved in over 70 undercover missions, personally helping liberate more than 5,000 children. But this episode isn’t just about rescues — it’s about healing.From the raw story behind the largest child rescue in history…To the moment Paul made a vow to dedicate his life to eradicating evil…To how he came home and asked: Where is that same darkness in me?This episode will shake you, wake you, and challenge you to look in the mirror.We explore: What truly drives the demand for trafficking  The hidden trauma inside “normal” neighborhoods  The generational transfer of pain  How healing ourselves is the first step to healing the world  Paul's use of plant medicine and spiritual tools to guide transformation  This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a call to consciousness.🔗 Experience Paul’s Healing Retreats → liberatinghumanity.com🔗 Support Child Rescue Efforts → childliberation.org🔗 Pre-Order Paul’s Powerful Story → soundoffreedombook.com🧠 Key Takeaways True freedom starts at home. Open, honest, daily conversations with your children are more powerful than any law enforcement mission.  The world is a mirror. If we see evil outside, we must ask how its energy lives within us — through greed, lust, or arrogance.  Healing can happen fast. With the right intention, tools like breathwork, guided meditation, and even plant medicine can offer breakthroughs that take others decades.  Prevention > reaction. Rescuing a child is powerful, but stopping the trauma before it starts is how we truly change the world.  We all play a part. Whether you're building a business or a family, how you treat others contributes to either the problem or the solution.  💬 Key Quotes“I made a promise to that little girl, to God, to children everywhere — I would dedicate my life to eradicating this evil.” — Paul Hutchinson“When we operate from lust or greed and say, ‘I’m not hurting anyone,’ we are wrong. That energy creates demand.” — Paul Hutchinson“Every evil we turn away from is a piece of good we fail to build.” — Paul Hutchinson“I looked in the mirror and asked: how is arrogance and greed showing up in me?” — Paul Hutchinson“Healing generational trauma is the only way to stop this cycle — not just for the traffickers, but for us too.” — Paul HutchinsonResources & Links: Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/community Buy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCE Connect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstins Find Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.com Chapters:[00:00] Welcome + Introducing Paul Hutchinson[01:11] From Billionaire to Child Rescuer[03:34] Why Paul Said Yes to the First Mission[07:41] Inside the Largest Child Rescue Operation[10:35] What Traffickers Really Look Like[13:48] The Power of Self-Reflection[20:41] The Moment That Changed Paul Forever[28:10] Breaking the Cycle of Trauma[34:25] Healing Starts at Home[41:16] How Trauma Transfers + The Ripple Effect[54:16] Listening to Divine Guidance[01:05:41] Psychedelic Healing + The Work Paul Is Doing TodaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• The Power of Sexual Energy: Harnessing Desire to Manifest Your Dreams

  Show Notes:Most people don’t realize that sexual energy is creative energy—the same life force used to bring a child into the world can also be harnessed to create abundance, success, and deeper intimacy in relationships.In this deeply transformative episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Anniston & Rudi Riekstins dive into the power of sexual energy—not just as an intimate experience but as a manifestation tool that can be consciously cultivated and directed toward your biggest desires.They open up about: How societal programming creates shame and guilt around sexuality—and how to break free Why sexual energy is one of the most powerful creative forces we have access to How to work with and cultivate sexual energy to manifest in all areas of life The role of partnership & intimacy in amplifying manifestation powerIf you’ve ever felt disconnected from your own sexual energy or wondered how to reclaim it as a sacred, powerful force, this episode will expand your perspective and invite you into a deeper connection with yourself and your partner.💬 Key Quotes"If you're building energy without giving it focus, you're missing the most powerful tool for creation." – Anniston"We were created by the creator to create. Sexual energy is the most potent energy we have access to." – Rudi"The fastest way to raise the energy around you is to raise it within you." – Erin King"Healing your sexual energy heals how you show up in every other area of life." – AnnistonResources & Links: Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/community Buy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCE Connect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstins Find Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.com Chapters:[00:00] Welcome + Today's Intention[01:50] What Is Sexual Energy & Why It Matters[04:10] What Happens When Energy Is Unfocused[06:59] Sexual Energy = Creative Energy[11:00] How We Used It to Consciously Create[14:14] Healing Shame Around Intimacy[19:32] Energy Translates to Confidence & Power[24:20] The Tantric Link Between Energy + Leadership[29:52] Triggers, Awareness, & Opening to Growth[31:21] Courage to Share, Courage to HealSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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