The T.R.O.N. Podcast

Rashad Woods
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Hello and thank you for coming! I’d like you all to know a little about me. My name is Rashad Woods, the creator of The T.R.O.N. Podcast, The Randomness of Nothing. I decided to dive into the world of podcasting because I am always seeking answers to the world around me. Often times, I’ll dive deep into for hours on the internet or a documentary just to find out interesting information. I decided to call this podcast the randomness of nothing, because well, random thoughts of interest fill my days! I love to learn about new things, how they work, how they were made or what people do for a living and why. Folks frequently tell me in casual conversations about all the random weird things I seem to know about, and yeah, I’m kind of a geek when it comes to that! It came to me to take that interest to the next level by talking to subject matter experts in topics that interest me! I hope you become a dedicated listener to the podcast! In my free time, I work out, watch movies and practice martial arts. I have a black belt in Tang Soo Do, a brown belt in Taekwondo and currently practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Let’s dive in and take the trip into randomness together!

  1. Oct 20

    Corporate Burnout to 7-Figure Freedom with Zahid Muhammad

    ⁠Zahid Muhammad⁠ is an e-commerce strategist, technology entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Conzia, a full-service digital agency and artificial intelligence education platform. Operating internationally with corporate offices in Miami, Florida, and Berlin, Germany, he specializes in growth marketing, cross-platform scaling, and deploying automated operational infrastructure for digital retail brands. Prior to establishing his entrepreneurial ventures, Muhammad built a professional foundation in the corporate cloud infrastructure and mobile ad-tech sectors, working for prominent European tech firms like ALSO Cloud and Jampp. Seeking greater operational autonomy, he exited the traditional corporate sector in late 2018 to leverage his data analytics background in the private marketplace .After overcoming early market friction in the Amazon FBA ecosystem, Muhammad engineered data-driven product selection frameworks that allowed him to scale his initial private brand. He subsequently expanded into Shopify drop shipping and private-label retail, establishing highly automated, seven-figure operations managed entirely through decentralized, remote workflows. He holds a dual-master's pedigree with an M.Sc. in Management from NEOMA Business School (France) and an M.Sc. in International Business Administration from the European-University Viadrina (Germany). In January 2019, he formalized his proprietary growth frameworks by founding Conzia. The agency operates as a turnkey infrastructure partner for small and mid-sized sellers, deploying multidisciplinary global teams to manage end-to-end storefront operations. Under his leadership, the firm has optimized and scaled operations for more than 1,000 digital brands across the Shopify and Amazon marketplaces. Today, Muhammad is a prominent advocate for artificial intelligence integration within digital retail. He designs structured educational curriculum aimed at teaching early-stage entrepreneurs how to blend AI automation with human oversight to build lean, sustainable digital storefronts, coordinating a global digital community of over 50,000 sellers. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conzia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conzia_gmbh Website: https://conzia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaaheed/ Miami Meetup: https://tinyurl.com/conziamiamimeetup Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Corporate Burnout to 7-Figure Freedom with Zahid Muhammad

  2. Oct 15

    Permission Granted: How to Stop Second-Guessing Your Leadership with Michelle Clarkson

    Michelle Clarkson is an Executive Leadership Strategist, Professional Speaker, and Founder & CEO of Meaningful Moments of Power. With more than 25 years of corporate leadership experience, including two decades with Honeywell, Michelle has led large-scale global teams, customer experience operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and organizational transformation. Today, she brings that executive experience into her work developing leaders from the inside out. Through Meaningful Moments of Power, Michelle works with high-achieving women who are ready to strengthen their self-trust, confidence, voice, boundaries, and decision-making, while also partnering with organizations and leadership teams through corporate leadership training, leadership development, speaking, coaching, and transformational experiences. Her philosophy, Permission Granted™: Lead Yourself First, challenges people to stop waiting for external permission and recognize that how they lead themselves directly impacts everything and everyone they lead. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Permission Granted: How to Stop Second-Guessing Your Leadership with Michelle Clarkson

  3. Oct 8

    From CNO to CEO of Her Health: How Dr. Anjelis Oliveira Dropped 105 Pounds and Rewrote the Rules of Wellness

    Dr. Anjelis Oliveira, PhD, MSN/MHA, RN, is a dynamic healthcare executive, wellness entrepreneur, and nurse educator who brings over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience to the microphone. As the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital and the founder of Rising Stars Wellness, she uniquely bridges the gap between high-level hospital operations and modern, holistic wellness. On air, Dr. Oliveira delivers a powerful combination of clinical expertise and deep personal empathy. After navigating her own 105-pound health transformation with the help of GLP-1 therapy, she founded a premium telehealth practice dedicated to metabolic health, medical weight loss, and sustainable habit changes. Distilling complex medical concepts into actionable advice, she teaches listeners how to break free from restrictive "all-or-nothing" mindsets by using her signature concept of "Minimum Daily Actions" to rebuild self-trust and consistency. An expert storyteller and passionate educator, Dr. Oliveira also serves as an adjunct nursing faculty member at St. Thomas University, holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from Barry University, and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Whether discussing the future of hospital leadership, burnout prevention for healthcare professionals, or the science and psychology behind sustainable weight loss, she leaves audiences inspired, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for long-term health. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    From CNO to CEO of Her Health: How Dr. Anjelis Oliveira Dropped 105 Pounds and Rewrote the Rules of Wellness

  4. Oct 7

    Law, Science, and Bestsellers: The High-Energy World of Kent Heckenlively

    Kent Heckenlively, JD, is a former attorney, passionate middle school science teacher, and New York Times bestselling author who has sold over half a million books worldwide! Known for his energetic storytelling and bold investigative style, Kent tackles big tech, government secrecy, and institutional corruption, while also writing fast-paced historical fiction and political thrillers. From the Courtroom to the Classroom Kent’s diverse career is driven by a deep love for law, science, and education: Legal Roots: A Rhodes Scholar candidate with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Kent excelled in mock trials and law review before interning for U.S. Senator Pete Wilson and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Science in Action: After conducting viral research at Lawrence-Livermore National Laboratories, Kent transitioned into education. Since 2006, he has been sharing his love for science with California middle schoolers.Bestselling Exposes: He co-authored the Plague trilogy, including Plague of Corruption, which skyrocketed to #2 on the New York Times Bestseller list. He is also the go-to co-author for high-profile tech and media whistleblowers.Vibrant Fiction: Kent recently launched a successful fiction career with The King of Italy (2024), a sweeping multi-generational historical saga, and This Never Happened: A Call Girl in D.C. (2026), a sharp, satirical political thriller.Chart-Topping Hits & Engaging Stories With a prolific catalog of books, Kent constantly engages a highly dedicated global audience: A founding editor of Age of Autism, Kent is a fearless advocate who continues to write and inspire from his home in Northern California, where he lives with his wife and two children.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Law, Science, and Bestsellers: The High-Energy World of Kent Heckenlively

  5. Oct 6

    From Beijing to the Bookshelves: Expat Confessions with Janet Flaugher

    I am thrilled to welcome to the mic a guest who proves that life’s most unexpected turns make for the absolute best stories. Janet Flaugher is an award-winning author, global educator, and former international school superintendent whose career has taken her from the classrooms of Denver to the bustling streets of Beijing, China.Janet is a true literary shape-shifter. She doesn’t just stick to one lane; she commands everything from deeply moving historical biographies to laugh-out-loud travel memoirs and bilingual children's fiction. Her life reads like a masterclass in curiosity, and her writing captures the grit, humor, and beautiful randomness of the human experience.She is the celebrated author behind: Two Bottles of Water: Her brilliant, award-winning travel memoir that captured 1st Place at The BookFest Awards for its honest, hilarious look at expat life in China.My Father’s Voice: A profoundly moving, deeply researched biography tracking her father's journey from the Great Depression to serving as a WWII Air Force bombardier.What If We Had a Dinosaur?: A highly praised, bilingual interactive children's book that brings imagination to life for young readers.Whether she is unpacking the intense realities of leading an international school, navigating the trials of rural life, or sharing the pure joy of storytelling, Janet brings a wealth of wisdom, a sharp wit, and an incredible perspective to the show today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    From Beijing to the Bookshelves: Expat Confessions with Janet Flaugher

  6. Sep 24

    Rich by Choice: Mastering the Psychology of Money with Dr. Nicholas E. Michels

    Our guest today is a former professional basketball player turned elite wealth strategist who is completely redefining what it means to be truly wealthy. After experiencing childhood financial hardship, he mastered the world of finance, earned a Doctorate in Business Administration, and went on to build a premier wealth advisory firm. But he’s not just about numbers—he famously walked away from an $8.1 million corporate offer early in his career just to protect his ethics and personal values. He is an Amazon bestselling author, the founder of Michels Family Financial, and the architect behind the global 'Rich by Choice' movement. Please welcome the 2026 Fort Worth 'Man of Impact' award winner, author of Rich by Choice, Dr. Nicholas E. Michels Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Rich by Choice: Mastering the Psychology of Money with Dr. Nicholas E. Michels

  7. Sep 22

    From Tax Codes to Secret Agents: The Literary Pivot of W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr.

    What does it take to completely reinvent your career after nearly 40 years? In this episode, we sit down with W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr., a semi-retired CPA who spent decades writing "persuasive prose" to the IRS before pivoting to his true passion: storytelling. Kenny joins us to pull back the curtain on his journey from corporate accounting to becoming an award-shortlisted indie author. We dive deep into his debut historical fiction espionage caper, Hunting the Red Fox—a thrilling tale that weaves together World War II military spying, old Hollywood glamour, and the professional golf circuit. In this episode, we discuss: The Spark: How a chance conversation with a former Major League Baseball player set off a decade-long writing journey.The Reinvention: Turning 38 years of business ownership and a marketing MBA into a toolkit for launching a book.The Process: What it’s really like to transition from rigid tax compliance to creative fiction. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    From Tax Codes to Secret Agents: The Literary Pivot of W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr.

  8. Sep 9

    From the Classroom to the Page: 40 Years in Education with Author Amy Meislin Pollack

    Amy Meislin Pollack is an American children's author and retired educator best known for creating the Jelly Bean middle-grade fiction series. Her debut series, published by Austin Macauley Publishers, includes The Adventures of Jelly Bean, The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean, and The Still Further Adventures of Jelly Bean. [ Literary Career The inspiration for Pollack’s coming-of-age series dates back to her fourth-grade classroom in the 1960s, where her teacher frequently called her to the front of the room to share impromptu stories about a character named "Jelly Bean". Though she began drafting the stories later in life, she formally completed and published the series during the COVID-19 pandemic. Geared toward readers aged 7 to 13, her books follow the nostalgic, real-world complexities of adolescence in the 1960s. Her writing has earned critical recognition from outlets such as Kirkus Reviews and The US Review of Books for tackling sensitive, relatable youth themes, including bullying, mixed-race identity, poverty, and family dynamics. [1, Professional Background Before launching her publishing career, Pollack spent more than 40 years in education. She taught a diverse range of subjects and grade levels, working as a high school English teacher, reading specialist, and special education teacher. Additionally, she served for six years as a writing professor and tutor center advisor at Montclair State University. In the early 1970s, prior to entering education, she worked briefly in the New York City advertising industry Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    From the Classroom to the Page: 40 Years in Education with Author Amy Meislin Pollack
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Hello and thank you for coming! I’d like you all to know a little about me. My name is Rashad Woods, the creator of The T.R.O.N. Podcast, The Randomness of Nothing. I decided to dive into the world of podcasting because I am always seeking answers to the world around me. Often times, I’ll dive deep into for hours on the internet or a documentary just to find out interesting information. I decided to call this podcast the randomness of nothing, because well, random thoughts of interest fill my days! I love to learn about new things, how they work, how they were made or what people do for a living and why. Folks frequently tell me in casual conversations about all the random weird things I seem to know about, and yeah, I’m kind of a geek when it comes to that! It came to me to take that interest to the next level by talking to subject matter experts in topics that interest me! I hope you become a dedicated listener to the podcast! In my free time, I work out, watch movies and practice martial arts. I have a black belt in Tang Soo Do, a brown belt in Taekwondo and currently practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Let’s dive in and take the trip into randomness together!

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  • Creator
    Rashad Woods
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    241
  • Rating
    Explicit
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