Be Great with Bruce Colero

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Be Great with Bruce Colero is a weekly podcast where entrepreneur and motivator Bruce Colero sits down with fascinating guests from all walks of life. Each episode dives deep into their unique stories, insights, and defining moments, exploring what it really means to pursue greatness. If you're either chasing your goals or just love hearing from inspiring people, Be Great brings thought-provoking conversations that push you to think bigger, aim higher, and never settle.

  1. 2d ago

    A Dad Challenges His Daughter’s “Coming Out” Assignment | James “Girl Dad”

    When did schools become the parents? James “Girl Dad” joins me on the Be Great Podcast to explain why a classroom assignment led him to contact his daughter’s school—and what he says happened next.James describes a ninth-grade activity that, according to his account, asked students to imagine being gay or lesbian and beginning a coming-out journey. We discuss the principal’s response, parental rights, school transparency, and whether families should opt in to lessons involving sex and gender.We also get into Gavin Newsom, California politics, homelessness, online threats, and James’s experience with Meta moderation. Our rapid-fire round covers parental consent, gender identity in schools, women’s sports, feminism, masculinity, and free speech.Where should schools make the call, and where should parents have the final say? Let me know in the comments.Subscribe to Be Great with Bruce Colero for more conversations on parenting, culture, politics, and personal responsibility.Full podcast on BEGREAT.PODCAST. Available on YouTube and Spotify.SPONSOR — MAIMONE LEGALThank you to Maimone Legal for supporting this episode.Thinking about expanding your business into the United States? Learn more about Maimone Legal and their free, no-obligation, 20-minute introductory call:movetotheusa.ca/BruceTimestamps: 00:00 Preview: the classroom assignment James questioned00:39 James “Girl Dad” and his daughter’s ninth-grade assignment01:11 Contacting the school and the principal’s response03:08 Should parents opt in to lessons about gender?04:33 How the school dispute started James’s online platform05:53 Sponsor: Maimone Legal — U.S. business expansion07:02 What James says happened after he contacted the school08:00 Political violence, disagreement and cancel culture09:39 What living in San Diego is really like10:48 James’s criticism of Gavin Newsom12:00 California’s homelessness and public safety debate14:45 California taxes, plastic bans and everyday costs16:24 Online threats, doxxing and the cost of speaking out17:30 Meta moderation: why James disputes his violations19:03 James describes the drop in his social media reach20:00 Followers, recommendations and accusations of censorship22:53 Is social media making America look worse than it is?23:32 Why James shares positive stories about police24:25 Rage bait, viral content and Josh Seiter26:23 Children, gender debates and the influence of media28:28 Labels, disagreement and street interviews30:08 Personal safety and James’s concealed-carry experience31:45 Family protection and James’s Belgian Malinois33:33 Michael Gates and the debate over self-defense laws34:46 TikTok bans and earning a living as a creator36:40 Political influencers: conviction, money and authenticity40:48 Why James keeps his daughters off social media42:50 Creator burnout and posting what you enjoy43:26 James’s wrestling background and Bruce’s martial arts experience45:14 Primal, Masters of the Universe and movie nostalgia46:45 Robert Downey Jr., Marvel and what movie fans want48:35 Comedy, dark humor and taking offense50:48 Political disagreement within communities53:23 Marvel trailers, content research and their dogs55:25 Rapid fire: youth gender care and parental consent56:51 How James would respond to his child questioning gender57:42 Feminism, women’s sports and James’s wrestling family59:49 Should schools notify parents about gender identity?1:00:59 Masculinity, chivalry and modern feminism1:02:40 James’s expectations for the U.S. midterm elections1:03:36 Gender, identity labels and the social construct debate1:05:44 Political violence and reactions to street interviews1:07:11 Parenting boundaries, peer influence and accountability1:08:24 James’s criticism of college culture1:09:14 Free speech: telling the truth versus causing offense1:10:30 James challenges messaging about gender identity1:11:25 How will society judge today’s youth gender debate?

  2. 4d ago

    Canada After Trudeau: What Has Changed Under Mark Carney? | Tajana Cekic

    Justin Trudeau is gone. Has Canada changed direction under Mark Carney? On the Be Great Podcast, Bruce Colero sits down with Tajana Cekic to talk about Canadian politics, why she distrusts both the Liberals and the Conservatives, and whether Pierre Poilievre would take the country down a different path.For Tajana, the breaking point came before Carney. After 30 years in Canada, her family sold their farm, closed their business and moved to the United States. Bruce asks what convinced her to leave, why she gives Canada five to ten years on its current path, and what she thinks Canadians should be asking of the people they elect.They also get into Alberta separation, free speech, medical assistance in dying (MAID), and feminism. Stay for the final exchange: Tajana draws on her years working on oil rigs to explain where her own views on feminism come from.Sponsor: Maimone LegalThis episode is sponsored by Maimone Legal, a Florida law firm that works with Canadian business owners exploring their options for expanding into the United States. Learn more or book a free 20-minute introductory call: https://movetotheusa.ca/BruceFollow @begreat.podcast for clips. Watch the full Be Great Podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:16 Bruce Colero welcomes Tajana Cekic in Florida01:36 Leaving Canada: Why her family sold the farm and closed the business03:59 What Tajana remembers about wildfire season in rural Canada05:30 Sponsor: Maimone Legal Sponsor06:39 Bruce questions Tajana’s theory about Canadian wildfires09:28 Green policies when the nearest town is 90 minutes away12:56 Canadian identity: What does it mean to be Canadian?17:38 COVID restrictions in Canada and Florida21:51 How Tajana’s social media reach changed after moving to the U.S.23:52 From Justin Trudeau to Mark Carney: The “economic grim reaper” remark25:44 What does Tajana think Mark Carney is trying to do?28:54 Tajana’s criticism of Chrystia Freeland30:33 Greta Thunberg and recognition for climate activism31:47 Could Alberta actually separate from Canada?33:03 Canada in five to ten years: Tajana explains her prediction33:52 The moment in 2020 when leaving Canada became a plan36:29 Vaccine mandates and pressure in the workplace39:59 Gender identity, pronouns and free speech in Canada41:31 Bill C-9 and the backlash Tajana faced for leaving43:19 Medical assistance in dying (MAID): Choice and safeguards47:01 Why Tajana ruled out moving to Europe48:00 The Russia–Ukraine war: Who does Tajana think benefits?50:48 Rapid-fire: What’s the biggest lie Canadians have been told?53:12 Who does Tajana think influences Mark Carney?53:40 Why Tajana distrusts both Liberals and Conservatives54:48 Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre and the limits of political power55:09 Are Canadians becoming more divided?56:33 Aliens: The theory Tajana changed her mind about58:39 What did the pandemic reveal about obedience and choice?1:01:34 Why Bruce and Tajana distrust mainstream journalism1:03:10 Are political influencers paid to push stories?1:06:02 What half a million followers taught Tajana about criticism1:08:52 Wanting privacy and getting recognized in public1:11:20 Would Canada change under Pierre Poilievre?1:12:54 Where does free choice end and coercion begin?1:15:50 Which conspiracy theories does Tajana believe were vindicated?1:17:01 Organized religion, personal faith and questioning authority1:23:33 How different religions portray women1:25:00 Bruce asks Tajana: “What is your take on feminism?”1:27:49 A flat tire on the oil rig and a story about “blue-collar love”1:28:26 Bruce invites Tajana back to talk about the United States

    Canada After Trudeau: What Has Changed Under Mark Carney? | Tajana Cekic

  3. Nov 4

    Becky Weiss on Gender Identity, Feminism & Free Speech

    Becky Weiss joins Bruce Colero on Be Great Podcast for a candid conversation about gender identity, modern feminism, free speech and personal responsibility. When did the way someone dresses become a political statement—and why has disagreement become so difficult? I sat down with Becky to talk about the convictions behind her outspoken commentary and the experiences that shaped them. She shares how she went from fitness and motherhood content to political commentary, why she challenges identity labels, and what she believes has changed in LGBTQ activism. We also get into motherhood, masculinity, body positivity, police training and the difference between supporting equal opportunity and demanding agreement. Becky opens up about being a single mother on welfare, building a better life for her son, and the discipline it takes to keep going when things get difficult. There is plenty of agreement, some pushback, and a direct debate about healthcare and Canada’s MAID program. These are Bruce and Becky’s perspectives on difficult issues—listen to the full conversation and decide where you stand. What do you agree with, and where would you push back? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe to Be Great Podcast for more conversations with Bruce Colero. Full podcast is on BEGREAT.PODCAST. SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Legacy Trust Group by Maimone Legal. Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney and business succession planning, and ask about the free, no-obligation 20-minute introductory call mentioned in this episode: https://legacytrustgroup.com/Bruce FOLLOW BECKY WEISS https://www.instagram.com/becky_weiss_/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro highlights 01:05 Meet Becky Weiss: how she started speaking out 05:47 Sponsor: Legacy Trust Group by Maimone Legal 06:46 Cancel culture and finding her voice 07:30 Building confidence, discipline and a platform 15:52 Extreme ownership and overcoming setbacks 20:05 MMA, jiu-jitsu and raising resilient kids 23:25 Crime, punishment and the death penalty debate 28:33 High-profile cases, evidence and media narratives 34:33 Feminism, equal opportunity and merit 36:50 Women in policing and physical standards 39:24 Police training, funding and public safety 43:42 Canada’s MAID program: a debate 49:35 Canadian vs. American healthcare 52:59 Gun ownership and school security 55:21 Mental health, therapy and pharmaceutical incentives 59:06 Masculinity, motherhood and family roles 1:03:10 Housing costs and Becky’s journey from welfare 1:06:40 Free speech, disagreement and LGBTQ activism 1:08:30 Womanhood, modern feminism and Sydney Sweeney 1:12:37 Gender identity, personal style and labels 1:14:46 Parenting and the debate over gender identity 1:16:03 Can we question beliefs without hostility? 1:17:02 Body positivity, Ozempic and personal health 1:24:18 Political extremes and the cost of staying silent 1:27:48 Becky on backlash and standing by her convictions 1:30:10 Favourite food, movies and the final disagreement #BeckyWeiss #BruceColero #BeGreatPodcast

  4. Nov 2

    Who Profits From Gender Transition? | Josh Seiter

    Josh Seiter returns to the Be Great Podcast with Bruce Colero for an unfiltered discussion about gender politics, the transgender debate, Big Pharma, free speech and the modern left.What is driving today’s culture wars: belief, attention, money or political power? Bruce and Josh discuss pharmaceutical incentives, parents and schools, feminism, masculinity, religion and the role of media in shaping public opinion.Josh explains the thinking behind his online personas and confrontational videos. The conversation also turns to homeschooling, corporate influence in government, Israel and antisemitism, and why Josh believes both political parties deserve scrutiny.Watch the full conversation, decide where you agree or disagree, and tell us which argument you would challenge.SPONSOR — LEGACY TRUST GROUP BY MAIMONE LEGALThis episode is sponsored by Legacy Trust Group by Maimone Legal. Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney and business succession planning for families and business owners.Ask about the free, no-obligation 20-minute introductory call mentioned in this episode:https://legacytrustgroup.com/BruceCHAPTERS00:00 Intro: highlights from the conversation00:52 Josh Seiter returns: the person behind the personas05:42 Sponsor: Legacy Trust Group by Maimone Legal06:41 Media bias, outrage and the business of clicks11:01 ICE protests and political messaging13:15 Gender politics and public trust17:28 How Josh approaches satire and identity debates21:03 Why political beliefs are hard to change25:26 Josh’s argument about pharmaceutical profits27:36 Parents, schools and gender identity29:26 Public schools versus homeschooling34:31 Psychology, self-awareness and personal agency36:31 Capitalism, monopolies and corporate influence38:29 Debating political double standards41:18 Morality, religion and political power44:58 Identity and objective truth: the boxing analogy47:02 Discussing sex, gender and intersex distinctions50:16 Rapid-fire questions: offence and free speech52:12 Acceptance, political incentives and Big Pharma53:30 Children, identity and adult influence56:31 Feminism, motherhood and choices for women58:06 Christianity and corporate messaging1:00:35 Masculinity and changing expectations of men1:03:56 Misinformation and individual responsibility1:05:08 Identity, belonging and youth subcultures1:08:07 Do influencers believe what they say?1:10:30 Why Bruce started the Be Great Podcast1:11:59 Race, culture and the quality of public debate1:16:08 Political capture and the revolving door of power1:22:44 Israel, AIPAC, Jewish identity and antisemitism1:26:45 Josh’s midterm outlook and cost-of-living concerns1:27:37 What people misunderstand about JoshSubscribe to Be Great Podcast for more conversations with Bruce Colero on culture, health, performance and personal growth. Listen to Be Great Podcast on Spotify.#BeGreatPodcast #JoshSeiter #BruceColero #FreeSpeech #GenderPolitics

    Who Profits From Gender Transition? | Josh Seiter

  5. Oct 28

    Paranormal Investigator: Never Open This Box! What I Experienced Still Haunts Me | Raif Boric

    Paranormal investigator Raif Boric brings a sealed Dybbuk box into the BE GREAT Podcast studio, and refuses to open it. What does he believe is inside, and why won’t he take the chance?Bruce Colero sits down with Raif from Walking Among Us to explore his unsettling encounters, haunted objects, Ouija boards, and the experiences that drew him into paranormal investigation.Raif shares accounts of an attachment he says lasted a year, investigations at Bellaire House, Doss House, and Monroe House, and an encounter with a voice that appeared to mimic someone else. Bruce asks the questions skeptics and believers want answered: Can you trust what responds? What counts as evidence? And where do we draw the line between a paranormal experience and a mental health crisis?From haunted locations in Ontario to questions about demons, religion, and life after death, this conversation explores what Raif believes he has encountered and what remains unexplained.Would you open the box? Tell us in the comments.Subscribe to BE GREAT Podcast for more conversations with Bruce Colero. Watch on YouTube and listen on Spotify.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro: The box he refuses to open00:50 Meet Raif Boric and Walking Among Us02:44 The bedroom encounter that started it all05:26 How Walking Among Us began06:24 Why the occult fascinates us08:30 The attachment Raif says lasted a year11:18 Ouija boards and the rules he follows13:50 Can you trust what answers back?15:24 Demons, religion, and good versus evil19:17 Bellaire House, Doss House, and Monroe House24:45 Ouija boards versus séances26:16 Witchcraft, black magic, and intent29:20 Scratches and the Doss House basement31:36 The hotel encounter that made him run35:19 Haunted Ontario and Bruce’s Toronto story37:18 St. Thomas and the bear in a sealed box40:00 The mirror he says has nine attachments44:20 Meeting Marie, David, and Daisy48:18 Spirit boxes, pendulums, and dowsing rods49:32 Would you want to know when you die?51:34 Grim and the hellhound story53:40 The Dybbuk box he refuses to open1:00:15 Ghosts, demons, and the voice mimic1:03:37 Possession or a mental health crisis?1:05:02 Life after death and other dimensions1:06:40 Witchcraft, free will, and consequences1:08:55 Religion, fear, and control1:09:52 Fake ghost hunting videos and evidence1:11:40 Would proof of demons imply God?1:13:14 Favourite horror movies and closing conversationMUSIC CREDIT“Bloody Keys” by Darren Curtishttps://www.darrencurtismusic.comEdited for length and mixed beneath dialogue.#Paranormal #RaifBoric #DybbukBox #GhostHunting #BeGreatPodcast

    Paranormal Investigator: Never Open This Box! What I Experienced Still Haunts Me | Raif Boric

  6. Oct 26

    Demons, Haunted Dolls & What Hollywood Gets Wrong with Angel Morgan

    What does Hollywood get wrong about demons, haunted dolls and the paranormal? Paranormal investigator and medium Angel Morgan joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to share her experiences with spirit communication, witchcraft, Ouija boards and unexplained encounters.Angel discusses why she walked away from studying the dark arts, introduces her haunted doll Maya, and recounts a disturbing encounter with a creature that offered her anything if she would bow. Bruce challenges her on how investigators separate paranormal claims from ordinary explanations, what horror movies romanticize, and how many hauntings she considers legitimate.The conversation also explores curses, voodoo, vampire communities, angels, reincarnation and what Angel believes happens after death.Are horror movies getting it wrong? Tell us what you believe in the comments.Subscribe to BE GREAT for candid conversations with Bruce Colero. Listen on YouTube and Spotify.Music: “The Dread” by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100048Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Edited and shortened for this episode’s intro.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:58 Astrology and Personality02:44 Why Are We Fascinated by the Occult?05:01 Curses, Hexes and Jinxes09:03 Light Magic, Dark Magic and Intent13:47 Satanism, Sacrifice and Religious Practices16:30 Working With Spirits and Setting Boundaries18:19 King Solomon and the 72 Demons22:00 Reincarnation and Spiritual Paths23:08 How Angel Began Animal Communication25:24 Destiny, Free Will and Personal Growth28:26 Witchcraft and Practical Magic33:07 Male Witches and Children Who Report Seeing Spirits35:00 Paranormal Claims and Mental Health39:52 Hauntings, Exorcisms and Poltergeists43:54 Spirit Communication and Skepticism45:22 Voodoo, Hoodoo and Santeria46:37 Ouija Boards and Angel’s Experiences51:46 What Hollywood Romanticizes About the Dark Arts54:05 New Orleans and Vampire Communities56:14 Why Angel Believes Angels Can Be Terrifying58:30 God, Religion and Different Forms of Worship1:00:17 Why Angel Walked Away From the Dark Arts1:05:00 Shadow Work, Black Magic and Intent1:08:13 What Does “Haunted” Mean?1:10:06 Meet Maya: Angel’s Haunted Doll1:13:44 Haunted Objects and a Scottish Artifact1:15:05 Past Lives and the Akashic Records1:20:12 Vampire Stories and Horror Films1:24:53 Which Horror Movies Get It Right?1:29:14 Rapid-Fire Questions1:30:32 Angel’s Darkest Reported Experiences1:35:04 The House Clearing That Frightened Angel1:37:17 Satanism and the Left-Hand Path1:39:57 Karma, Wicca and the Threefold Law1:41:55 Misconceptions About Vampire Communities1:43:49 Bruce Questions Spiritual Attachment Claims1:45:13 What Happens When We Die?

  7. Oct 21

    U.S. Marshal Whistleblower Reveals His Fight Against the Agency | Robert Ledogar

    Former U.S. Marshal and Navy veteran Robert Ledogar joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to discuss his career hunting fugitives, allegations of misconduct inside law enforcement, and why he believes defending a female colleague led to retaliation and his firing months before retirement.Robert shares his journey from Queens to Desert Storm and the U.S. Marshals Service, including fugitive task force operations, dangerous arrests, leadership, and building trust with informants.He then details the harassment complaint that changed his career, the internal investigations that followed, and his fight for back pay and retirement benefits. Bruce and Robert discuss the personal cost of speaking up, his wife’s support, and what accountability should look like inside federal law enforcement.This episode presents Robert’s account of disputed events and allegations.Subscribe to BE GREAT for more conversations with Bruce Colero. Would you risk your career to defend a colleague? Share your thoughts below.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview00:34 Introducing Robert Ledogar02:47 Growing Up in Queens & Joining the Navy05:51 Desert Storm & Military Police Investigations08:41 Joining the U.S. Marshals Service13:06 What U.S. Marshals Actually Do15:55 Fugitive Raids, Restraint & Risk18:49 Fugitive Task Forces After 9/11 & Manhunters20:11 Leadership & Having Your Team’s Back22:23 Corruption, Experience & De-escalation24:29 Police, Public Trust & Social Media29:04 Race, the Media & Division31:02 DEI, Merit & Physical Standards35:15 Working With Informants36:16 The Harassment Complaint That Changed His Career39:43 Alleged Retaliation Against a Female Deputy41:53 Reporting the Complaint & the Agency’s Response43:58 The Mets Game Confrontation45:08 Allegations & Investigations Against Robert47:13 Fighting a Proposed Dismissal49:50 Evidence, Witnesses & Colleagues Who Supported Him56:26 Appeals, Back Pay & Retirement58:58 The Personal Cost of Speaking Out1:00:31 His Wife’s Support & Refusing to Give Up1:03:47 Ant Joins: Lost Benefits & Life After the Marshals1:06:06 Meeting Donald Trump & Seeking Help1:10:54 Meeting Charlie Kirk & Candace Owens

    U.S. Marshal Whistleblower Reveals His Fight Against the Agency | Robert Ledogar

  8. Oct 19

    How to Breathe Better for Sleep, Focus & Performance with Andrew Daye

    Could mouth breathing be affecting your sleep, focus and performance? Breathwork and mental performance coach Andrew Daye joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to discuss nasal breathing, stress management and the breathing habits we rarely think about.Andrew breaks down the five types of breathwork, box breathing, the cyclic sigh, CO2 tolerance and his approach to using breathing exercises for sleep and recovery. We explore mouth breathing versus nose breathing, breath training for athletes, mouth taping and why the right technique depends on your goal.The conversation also goes beyond breathing into burnout, racing thoughts, ambition and the pressure to keep achieving. When does discipline become avoidance? Why can successful people still feel empty? Andrew shares his perspective on mental performance, purpose and building a more resilient mindset.Subscribe to BE GREAT for conversations about health, performance, entrepreneurship and personal growth.Have you tried breathwork for sleep, stress or training? Share your experience in the comments.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Mouth Breathing: Opening Preview00:31 Introducing Andrew Daye01:39 Breathwork, Focus & Performance02:55 Racing Thoughts & the Cyclic Sigh07:13 Choosing the Right Breathing Technique08:13 Breath Holds, CO2 Tolerance & Athletic Performance14:42 Inhale vs. Exhale Breath Holds18:32 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing22:00 The Five Types of Breathwork24:58 Therapeutic Breathwork & Emotional Release26:32 Coherent Breathing & How Long to Practice29:55 The 4-8-4 Recovery Breath for Sleep31:35 Signs of Stress in High Performers34:01 The CO2 Tolerance Test & Box Breathing37:10 Breathwork for Anxiety38:23 Choosing a Breathing Routine for Your Goals41:47 What to Focus on During Breathwork46:39 Falling Asleep, Burnout & Recovery49:46 Mouth Taping & Nighttime Breathing53:05 Training Masks & Strengthening the Diaphragm56:06 Rapid Fire: Anxiety, Fear & Resilience58:46 Can Breathwork Change Who You Are?1:01:35 When Discipline Becomes Avoidance1:05:07 Can Regulation Reduce Ambition?1:07:26 Energy, Religion & Life After Death1:10:47 Childhood Wounds & the Drive to Succeed1:13:52 The Power of Perception & Mental Training1:17:58 Why Successful People Can Still Feel Empty1:19:11 Authenticity, Culture & Limiting Beliefs #Breathwork #AndrewDaye #BEGREATPodcast

    How to Breathe Better for Sleep, Focus & Performance with Andrew Daye
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Be Great with Bruce Colero is a weekly podcast where entrepreneur and motivator Bruce Colero sits down with fascinating guests from all walks of life. Each episode dives deep into their unique stories, insights, and defining moments, exploring what it really means to pursue greatness. If you're either chasing your goals or just love hearing from inspiring people, Be Great brings thought-provoking conversations that push you to think bigger, aim higher, and never settle.

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