Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle

Michelle Coyle
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Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle (formerly known as Seekers and Shifters) is a podcast about the blurry line between dreaming big and losing your mind. (Spoiler: anyone who has ever achieved anything probably did a little of both.)We sit down with founders, creatives, and visionaries who bet on themselves—often when no one else would. These are the behind-the-scenes stories of people who went for it anyway. The goal? To remind you that the path to something extraordinary almost always looks “delusional” at the start. 

  1. 9H AGO

    Bankruptcy, Grief, and the Comeback

    Send us a text Rock bottom arrives quietly, through pressure, loss, and decisions made while carrying more weight than anyone can see. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle sits down with Robert Lee, Owner of The Lesix Agency, to unpack what it really means to hit rock bottom and still find a way forward. Robert shares how a once-thriving business collapsed under the weight of personal loss, financial pressure, and emotional burnout. Bankruptcy arrived as a consequence of grief, responsibility, and the quiet belief that leaders are supposed to hold it all together.  Robert  also explains how redefining constraints, choosing presence over pressure, and thinking clearly in the middle of chaos helped him rebuild to six figures in recurring revenue within 18 months. Not by chasing optics or bravado, but by aligning work with life instead of sacrificing one for the other. If the weight of responsibility feels familiar and the path forward feels unclear, this episode is worth your time. Watch now here: Bankruptcy, Grief, and the Comeback. Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Robert (Rob) Lee lives in Dallas, GA with his wife, girls, and pets. He’s an AI Branding Academy Partner, AI Persona Method Certified, REEA Gold Standard Instructor, and member of the Cobb Realtors. His marketing agency, The Lesix Agency, helps Real People make Real Money in Real Estate with AI Employees. He’s developed the 90-Minute Marketing Department, a system of over 35 highly trained AI Employees that help real estate professionals do more profitable work in less time. He’s been featured on a variety of stages, presenting for organizations like the TOC International Certification Organization and at HighLevel’s LevelUp Summit. His class, The AI Marketing Toolkit, was recognized as the 2025 Education Program of the Year by the Real Estate Educators Association……but most important of all, the first and last thing he does every single day is hug his wife and girls. For more about Rob, to connect with him on his social profiles, or bring in The Lesix Agency to start making more profits in less time. Connect with Robert Lee: Website: https://lesix.agency/ https://rob.lesix.com  FB: https://www.facebook.com/thelesixagency      LI:

    46 min

  2. JAN 20

    From Immigrant to Million Dollar Entrepreneur

    Send us a text Resilience compounds when necessity leaves no room for excuses. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle speaks with Jon Barbera, co-founder of PRYME Wealth Academy and real estate coach, who  shares a story shaped by immigration, sacrifice, and relentless work ethic. After arriving in the U.S. undocumented, he learned early that comfort was not guaranteed and that progress required ownership. Through years of physical labor and setbacks, Jon built the mindset that later allowed him to scale into real estate and create a seven-figure business. You’ll challenge familiar ideas about security and success, showing how identity shifts matter more than background or circumstance. For entrepreneurs, investors, coaches, and leaders, this episode offers a grounded look at what it truly takes to build something lasting without losing yourself in the process. Hear how to turn pressure into purpose and build success on your own terms. Tune in now here: From Immigrant to Million Dollar Entrepreneur Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Jon Barbera is the founder of PRYME Wealth Academy and a high-performance real estate investor who helps operators build predictable, high-profit deal flow. He’s scaled his business to 10X profits per deal, renovated over 1,000 homes, and flipped hundreds of properties. Jon teaches investors how to lead seller conversations with certainty, acquire high-profit deals, and build a real business—not just chase transactions. Connect with Jon Barbera: FB: https://www.facebook.com/therealjonbarbera/    LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonatanbarbera/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/jonbarbera/  YT: https://www.youtube.com/@coachjonbarbera

    48 min

  3. JAN 13

    Unlocking Delusional Money Mindset

    Send us a text Growth becomes possible when clarity replaces struggle. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle connects with Wealth Coach Maria Tan, often called the “Money Multiplier,” to examine the mindset shifts that quietly shape income, ambition, and decision-making long before strategy comes into play. Maria brings a perspective shaped by both privilege and loss. After watching generational wealth vanish during the Asian financial crisis, she learned that money is less about circumstance and more about focus. She reframes risk, comfort, and ambition through the idea of wealth floors and ceilings, revealing how fear often disguises itself as logic. Step into a clearer way of thinking about money, risk, and growth. Tune in to the full episode of Unlocking Delusional Money Mindset. Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Known as the Money Multiplier, Maria Tan (Maria Kathlyn Tan) has helped 1000+ business leaders unlock their hidden revenue and multiply their profit. She started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of six, selling stationery items in her community, and was supplying her local grocers with imported foods by the age of 13. She entered coaching and consulting at the age of 18. Today, she’s seen in Forbes, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Elephant Journal, Pick the Brain, and Addicted2Success and was the only Asian woman featured in The Money Code and How to Crack It, a book that debuted at #14 on Amazon US.  Connect with Maria Tan: Website: https://maria-tan.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/maria.k.tan?_rdc=1&_rdr#  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariakathlyntan/?originalSubdomain=ph  IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariakathlyntan/

    54 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    From Escaping a Cult to Making Millions

    Send us a text Breaking free from a controlled world is one thing. Rebuilding a life without education, resources, or a safety net is something far more extraordinary. In this episode, Michelle Coyle meets with Ken Okazaki who shares how growing up in The Children of God shaped every belief he had and why questioning those beliefs became the first act of freedom. Leaving the group meant stepping into adulthood with zero preparation. His first break came from learning media inside his father’s seminar company, which opened the door to events, storytelling, and high‑stakes production at a scale he never imagined. Ken also reveals the devastating event failure that nearly ruined him—and the decision to pay back every customer over two years instead of walking away. That commitment became the foundation of his reputation and the launchpad for the global content agency he runs today. Ready to rethink what’s possible? Tune in to this episode of From Escaping a Cult to Making Millions. Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Ken Okazaki is the CEO of Oz Media Global and a leading expert in video marketing, helping creators and businesses turn content into profit. He and his team produce high-converting video content across YouTube, podcasts, and social media, serving clients in more than 15 countries. Ken is also the inventor, CEO of GoBox Studio, the world’s most portable content creation studio, and host of The Content Capitalists Podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs making seven figures through content. Based in Japan, he’s built a global brand by combining strategy, storytelling, and systems that scale.  Connect with Ken Okazaki: Website: https://kenokazaki.com/      LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenokazaki/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/oz-media-global/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/kenokazakipage    IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/?hl=en     YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FWIE7_F43CJ_-ywScUoEg   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenokazaki1

    45 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Empowerment After Almost Losing A Hand

    Send us a text A near-loss can snap life into focus in ways we never expect.  In this episode, Michelle Coyle speaks with Moe Poole about the moment a single accident forced her to rethink not just how she lived, but how she led, parented, worked, and cared for herself. Moe recounts the day she nearly lost her hand to a lawnmower and pushed her into a vulnerability she had spent years avoiding.  Moe opens up about the emotional fallout of losing her independence as a single mother and the surprising doorway this crisis opened into mindset coaching. She also breaks down the deeper inner work that helped her rebuild with intention. If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for clarity and turn challenge into a catalyst, tune in to this episode of Empowerment After Almost Losing A Hand. Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Moe Poole specializes in transformational mindset shifts. Utilizing her background in psychology, child development and applied behavioral analysis, “Coach Moe” (as she is affectionately known) fuses science and intuition to help business leaders show up more powerfully for themselves and their dreams. With over 15 years working in the fields of psychological and behavioral therapy, Moe has the experience to identify the mindset patterns that can be so stifling to an entrepreneur. Moe has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Child Development from Argosy University, a Masters of Science Degree in Psychology and Applied Behavioral Analysis from Purdue University and is a Certified Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation.  Connect with Moe Poole: Website: TBA     FB: https://www.facebook.com/moe.poole.9   IG: https://www.instagram.com/theecoach.moe/#  YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheeCoachMoe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachmoe11

    46 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Radical Healing: From Stroke to Strength

    Send us a text Healing becomes radical when a breaking point turns into a turning point.   In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Reggie Hubbard, founder/Chief Serving Officer of Active Peace LLC, about surviving a stroke, rebuilding his life through mindfulness, and transforming burnout into a breakthrough that reshaped his purpose and his work. He opens up about the grief he tried to outrun, the unhealthy habits he justified in the name of service, and the spiritual and physical recalibration that saved his life.   Reggie breaks down what radical healing looks like in real time: choosing presence over panic, honesty over avoidance, and intention over ego. He explains how being grounded, aligned, and deeply self-aware has made him a better strategist, teacher, and leader. Create success without sacrificing yourself. Tune in to the full episode of Radical Healing: From Stroke to Strength. Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Reggie Hubbard is the founder/chief serving officer of Active Peace LLC – a fusion of yoga/mindfulness teaching and training; sound meditation; political strategy and organizing; and, inspirational/motivational speaking.  He has done many things, but is most proud of being a caring human, a stroke survivor, teacher/wisdom steward, strategist, organizer, spiritual advisor, minister of sound and devoted seeker of truth, compassion, health, well-being and justice for all.  Through Active Peace, he teaches all walks of life through wisdom, movement, meditation and sound, ways to cultivate well-being as a foundation rather than an afterthought. Reggie has spent most of the last two decades at the forefront of social change at all levels ranging from global marketing, criminal justice reform, healthcare advocacy, digital and community organizing, government relations, international education to Presidential campaigning. Reggie has taught Members of Congress, Congressional Staff, major labor unions, educational institutions, leading progressive organizations and individuals from all walks of life - simple tools for managing stress and bringing peace to mind, body and spirit. Reggie's life work sits at the intersection of bringing more peace/balance to activists and enhancing the well-being of all walks of life.    Connect with Reggie Hubbard: Website: https://activepeaceyoga.com/     FB: https://www.facebook.com/oreggieglobal/    LI:

    46 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    From Eviction Notice to Seven Figures

    Send us a text A life can change when purpose rises above circumstance.   In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle meets with Bunny McKensie Mack, founder of ECON CLUB and founder & CEO of MMG EARTH, to explore the realities of class mobility, grief, resilience, and the systems‑level thinking that transformed their life. They also break down the mindset shift that helped them land six‑ and seven‑figure contracts, the role of social capital in early entrepreneurship, and why understanding both economics and finance is essential for anyone who wants to build real wealth. Bunny shares the deeper story behind their rise: the economic barriers that shaped their early years, the grief that halted their momentum, and the decision to build something that honored both their community and their values.  Bunny’s story is about redefining what success looks like, building systems that work, and using wealth as a tool for collective good.  Fuel your own next chapter with clarity and courage. Watch the full episode of From Eviction Notice to Seven Figures. Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Bunny McKensie Mack (They/Them) is an economist from the future and a trilingual strategist on wealth, power, and ethics born and raised in Chicago. Bunny helps entrepreneurs, workers, and leaders build lives of ease on their own terms. They are the founder of ECON CLUB, a finance club that teaches everyday economics, financial clarity, and the real conditions that shape people’s earning power and stability. A polymath who enjoys predicting market futures, Bunny built MMG Earth into a seven figure strategy firm in fewer than two years with no backing capital, advising progressive advocacy organizations on culture, influence, and economic impact. Their work integrates research, data, popular culture, and lived experience to make economics accessible and actionable for real people. Bunny’s work and insights have been featured in NowThis, Teen Vogue, Fortune, Business Insider, Fast Company, TechCrunch, and GLAAD. When they are not building financial models for the 99 percent, Bunny is renovating their grandmother’s 100 year old home, a home she purchased proudly in 1974 on a factory worker’s salary. ECON CLUB YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joineconclub  Patreon: https://patreon.com/econclub  Substack: https://econclub.substack.com  Calendly:

    54 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Making the Impossible Possible

    Send us a text Transforming invisible energy into tangible results takes vision, persistence, and the willingness to be misunderstood. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Seth Casden, CEO and Co-founder of Hologenix, LLC, about the 25-year journey behind his groundbreaking technology, Celliant, a product that converts body heat into infrared energy to support health, performance, and recovery. Seth shares how he turned skepticism into science and passion into proof. What started as an idea met with laughter and rejection evolved into an FDA-designated medical device, now used by more than 65 major brands, including Under Armour, Decathlon, and Bear Mattress.   Discover why seeing beyond limits is the key to making your boldest vision a reality.  Tune in to the full episode of Making the Impossible Possible. Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for. Connect with Michelle Coyle: Website: https://michellecoyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree Seth Casden is the CEO and co-founder of Hologenix, a materials science company dedicated to developing products that amplify human potential, including its flagship innovation CELLIANT®. In 2021, Hologenix was named to the Inc. 5000 of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. for the third year in a row. An industry thought leader, triathlete, and world traveler, Casden is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. He has been interviewed by, and authored content for, top-tier media publications such as Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Success, Fast Company, and Thrive Global. Before founding Hologenix in 2002, Casden worked in private equity. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. His mission is to bring the benefits of infrared into the everyday fabric of our lives and spaces. Connect with Seth Casden: Link: https://shopcelliant.com/ Seth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethcasden/

    44 min
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Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle (formerly known as Seekers and Shifters) is a podcast about the blurry line between dreaming big and losing your mind. (Spoiler: anyone who has ever achieved anything probably did a little of both.)We sit down with founders, creatives, and visionaries who bet on themselves—often when no one else would. These are the behind-the-scenes stories of people who went for it anyway. The goal? To remind you that the path to something extraordinary almost always looks “delusional” at the start. 

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