Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden

Jeanniey Walden
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Liftoff Journeys isn’t about polished success stories. It’s about the moments before success makes sense.It was inspired by my three-year-old who told me, “I want to be a bubble bather when I grow up."   I realized that what she saw was that a bubble bath created joy, helped people, and made others feel good.Her instinct to do this in every roles she has had never disappeared. This moment revealed something powerful to me: it’s the moments before success that shape who we become.Hosted by Jeanniey Walden, Liftoff Journeys features honest conversations with leaders, founders, and executives about how they actually built their lives and careers, through real decisions, detours, doubts, and defining moments.No bios. No highlight reels. Just authentic choices, inspired action, and relatable human experience.At its core, the show reflects the mission of Liftoff Enterprises: helping leaders grow with confidence, clarity, and trust — in themselves and with others. These conversations echo the ideas behind The Trust Threshold: the point where self-doubt turns into momentum and leadership shifts from performance to presence.There’s no single path to growth, but there are patterns.If you’ve ever wondered what happens before it all clicks, this podcast is for you.This is Liftoff Journeys.

  1. Letao Wang Was Supposed to Be a Banker…Then Astrology Intervened

    2D AGO

    Letao Wang Was Supposed to Be a Banker…Then Astrology Intervened

    I don't know about you, but 2025 wasn't the best year for me. I lost my mom, my former company liquidated in bankruptcy and most people I know lost their jobs. That had to be more than a coincidence, and after chatting with Letao Wang, now I know why and I am super psyched for this new year- the year of the Fire Horse! All I have to say is THANK goodness Letao didn't listen to his family and chose this path.  A conversation you will not want to miss. In this episode of Liftoff Journeys, I sit down with Letao Wang, counselor and award-winning astrologist, to talk about how your life can positively impact many people when you follow the path you are drawn too.  Like many of us,  Letao didn't find his career part right away. In fact,  he followed the expected path his family had set for him. He graduated, went into finance, graduated, and stepped into a career that looked stable and successful. But internally, something was missing, and he could feel it. Imagine living according to expectations rather than alignment. That was Letao's reality and a chance spiritual encounter during his Saturn return became the moment that shifted everything. Not because it gave him all the answers, but because it finally gave him permission to ask better questions.He makes everyone who has been in this position before feel really happy as he shares how  how astrology and counseling became tools for Letao not to escape reality, but to understand people more deeply and to help them heal. What I loved most was how authentic and relatable he was about fear, doubt, and the grief that can come with choosing a different path. Best of all, he trusted his inner voice. Trust led to belief and belief led to his business leadership. This episode is for anyone who has ever looked at their life and thought, this should feel right by now. This is your year. Let's do this. Support the show Subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show "Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden"Follow us on XFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.

    25 min
  2. The Weird Childhood Dream That Built Gareth Russell's Writing Career

    FEB 6

    The Weird Childhood Dream That Built Gareth Russell's Writing Career

    Famous author and great guy, Gareth Russell Dreamt about being the Czar of Russia when he was little. WHAT?!?  I wasn’t expecting this conversation to go where it did, and honestly, that’s my favorite kind.In this episode of Liftoff Journeys, I sit down with author and historian Gareth Russell to talk about how he became the writer he is today… and it turns out that journey started much earlier than most people realize. Long before the books, the acclaim, or The Palace, there was a child in Belfast surrounded by Bible stories, family history, old films, and an imagination big enough to dream of becoming the Czar of Russia. Gareth is incredibly authentic about the fact that writing wasn’t just a dream, it was a refuge. A place where things made sense. A necessity before it was ever a career. And in that honesty, there’s something deeply inspiring about realizing that the path doesn’t have to be linear or obvious to be meaningful. This is one of the first conversations we have had where the person knew what they wanted to be when they grew up from such a young age!Because this is Liftoff Journeys, the conversation doesn’t stay in one lane. We move from childhood dreams to modern leadership, from royal history to artificial intelligence, and from the past to the very real questions we’re all asking about the future. Gareth shares why history isn’t something we leave behind, it’s something we repeat, reinterpret, and often fail to listen to.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt called to something before they had the language for it. For anyone who’s taken a winding path and for anyone who believes that understanding how people become who they are can change how you think about your own journey.P.S. It is SUCH a good conversation that we've already asked Gareth to come back on the show in a month (we heard he is working on a new project) and we want to share the scoop!

    29 min
  3. Why Studying Volcanoes Changed How Stephen Gee Thinks About Leadership, and What Most Executives Get Wrong

    JAN 30

    Why Studying Volcanoes Changed How Stephen Gee Thinks About Leadership, and What Most Executives Get Wrong

    I’m sitting down with Stephen Gee — CEO and co-founder of Blend — expecting him to give me a common story of his background, and at some point he casually says, “I actually went to college to become a volcanologist.” Volcanoes.Lava.Remote islands.No friends. (His words, not mine.) And somehow… that explains everything about how he sees leadership today. This episode of Liftoff Journeys is very much about Stephen’s journey — not the polished LinkedIn version, but the real one where he followed curiosity instead of a title and ended up exactly where he was supposed to be. Stephen walks through how studying volcanoes — systems under pressure, unseen fault lines, sudden eruptions — shaped the way he now spots what’s broken in modern leadership. Why siloed executives feel productive but miss what’s actually building beneath the surface. Why pressure narrows perspective instead of expanding it. And why the most dangerous leaders aren’t the ones who fail — they’re the ones who stop questioning. We laugh a lot in this conversation. About awkward rooms. About walking into spaces where you have no idea what anyone does. About realizing, decades into your career, that the most growth happens when you’re willing to say, “I don’t know — tell me more.” And we also get real about: how Stephen accidentally found his way into the human side of leadershipwhy community and cognitive diversity matter more than playbookshow Blend was built by intentionally breaking industry boundariesand why curiosity — not certainty — is what actually makes leaders betterWithout trying to, this conversation brings The AIR Method™ to life: Authenticity — being willing to admit what you don’t knowInspiration — letting unfamiliar perspectives reshape your thinkingRelatability — realizing no one’s path is as linear as it looksIf you’ve ever wondered how someone really ends up where they are — or if you’ve felt that quiet nudge that says there might be more growth outside your usual lane — this journey will stick with you. Because sometimes the very thing that seems like a detour…turns out to be the training ground for everything that comes next.

    23 min
  4. Bullied Into Silence, Scilla Andreen's Journey to Unlock Her Voice

    JAN 23

    Bullied Into Silence, Scilla Andreen's Journey to Unlock Her Voice

    Some kids learn how to speak up early.Others learn how to disappear. Scilla Andreen learned how to disappear. Bullied as a child and conditioned to keep her voice small, Scilla grew up believing that staying invisible was safer than being seen. That belief followed her into adulthood until the moment she realized that silence was no longer an option. In this episode of Liftoff Journeys, Jeanniey sits down with Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder of iNDIEFLIX and Founder of iMPACTFUL, for a conversation that will hit home for anyone who was ever bullied, excluded, or made to feel like they didn’t belong. (That's almost all of us at some point in our lives) Scilla shares how the loneliness she experienced early in life didn’t break her, it shaped her. What started as her love for independent film became a global edutainment movement focused on empathy, mental health, and human connection, reaching schools, corporations, and communities around the world. Together, they talk about what it really takes to build a purpose-driven business when your motivation is deeply personal, the tension between passion and practicality,  the courage required to ask for what you’re worth, and the cost of living in a world where technology, isolation, and mental health struggles are colliding faster than we’re willing to admit. This conversation is about what happens after Scilla starts living authentically, inspirationally and in a very relatable way (The AIR Method). It’s a powerful reminder of three things we could all be reminded about:1- Kindness isn’t weakness, it’s leadership.2- Being seen isn’t ego, it’s responsibility.3- Choosing to use your voice can change far more than your own life. This isn't just a journey you need to hear, its one you need to share with someone who needs to hear they matter too.  Support the show Subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show "Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden"Follow us on XFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.

    28 min
  5. From Bubble Bathers to Big Dreams: The Moment That Started Liftoff Journeys

    JAN 16

    From Bubble Bathers to Big Dreams: The Moment That Started Liftoff Journeys

    “When I grow up, I want to be a bubble bather.”  At three years old, my daughter didn’t know what a career was, but she knew exactly what mattered to her: helping people, having fun, and creating happiness. That moment stayed with me. What’s remarkable is that those same values have guided every chapter of her life since, through different paths, different choices, and now, working alongside me at Liftoff Enterprises.  In this relaunch episode of Liftoff Journeys, I sit down with longtime friend and collaborator Steve Olenski (aka The CMO Whisperer) to share the true origin story of this podcast and why it’s coming back now. We talk about the quiet moments that define us, the trust it takes to honor who we are at our core, and how easily that trust gets disrupted as we grow up and “get practical.”  This conversation also introduces the heartbeat behind my upcoming book, The Trust Threshold: the idea that growth doesn’t come from reinventing ourselves, but from crossing the invisible line between self-doubt and self-trust.  This episode sets the tone for everything Liftoff Journeys is about:real stories, real people, and the moments that shape us long before success has a name.  If you’ve ever wondered whether the things that lit you up early in life still matter, this journey starts here.

    15 min

  6. 01/09/2025

    Episode 35 Rockstar Insights with Marc Roberge - How Authenticity Drove His Success

    Send us a text SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Marc Roberge of O.A.R. discusses the importance of authenticity in music, the joy of living a work-life blend, and the deep connections formed with fans over decades. He shares insights on the music industry, the significance of having a clear vision for growth, and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists. The discussion highlights the transformative power of music and the pride that comes from making a positive impact on people's lives.Takeaways Marc emphasizes the importance of authenticity in building a lasting music career.He believes that staying true to oneself is crucial for success in the music industry.Marc reflects on the joy of living a work-life blend and how it fuels creativity.He acknowledges the deep connections formed with fans over the years.Marc shares that the success of OAR is rooted in genuine relationships with their audience.He advises aspiring artists to focus on tangible experiences rather than just numbers.Marc highlights the significance of being willing to perform anywhere, anytime.He discusses the impact of music on people's lives and the inspiration it provides.Marc believes that the music industry is about creating moments and stories, not just numbers.He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to do what he loves every day.Support the show See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.

    24 min

  7. 12/11/2024

    Episode 34: Hero's of Happiness featuring michelin star chef Joey Sergentakis, Maureen Brody and Christopher Radko

    Send us a text In this heartwarming episode of Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden, we bring you full-length, unfiltered discussions from the live TV set of the nationally broadcast show Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden. These conversations—featuring Michelin star Chef Joey Sergentakis, entrepreneur and cancer survivor Maureen Brody, and globally renowned artist Christopher Radko—are only available here on the podcast, giving you an exclusive deep dive into their inspiring stories and unique perspectives. Chef Joey Sergentakis: Crafting Joy Through Food Joey Sergentakis, a Michelin star chef, shared his journey from humble beginnings in his family’s kitchen to achieving one of the highest accolades in the culinary world. On the TV set, Joey opened up about the emotional connections that food can create and how the simplest dishes can bring people together. In this extended podcast version, Joey shares exclusive stories about the power of food to connect people—a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. Maureen Brody: Turning Challenges Into Triumph Maureen Brody, an inspiring entrepreneur and cancer survivor, shared her emotional journey on the live set of Liftoff. She discussed how her battle with cancer shaped her entrepreneurial mindset and gave her a renewed sense of purpose. In the podcast’s extended discussion, Maureen delves deeper into how resilience, paired with a strong sense of community, drove her success. she shares highlights from her wellness and skin care line,  fmaking this conversation a true must-listen. Christopher Radko: Capturing the Magic of the Holidays Known around the world for his iconic holiday ornaments, Christopher Radko shared his passion for art and tradition during the show. Here on the podcast, you’ll hear even more about the deeply personal stories behind his artistry. Christopher offers insights into how his creations reflect love, nostalgia, and the magic of the holiday season—proving that art can be a powerful way to inspire joy. Why This Episode Is Special What makes this episode so unique is that these conversations were filmed for the Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden TV show, which reaches over 85 million households a month. But here on the podcast, you’re getting the extended discussions with insights and details you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s your exclusive backstage pass to meaningful stories that inspire, uplift, and connect with the things we love most. Key Takeaways Joey Sergentakis: Follow your passion and let food become a vehicle for joy and connection.Maureen Brody: Resilience and community can transform adversity into powerful opportunities.Christopher Radko: Creativity and tradition bring meaning and magic to the lives of others.Tune In Now Don’t miss these exclusive, in-depth conversations with Chef Joey,  Maureen Brody, and Christopher Radko. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, only available on Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden Support the show See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Talk to us on Facebook Meet Jeanniey live - see where she will ...

    17 min

  8. 10/04/2024

    Be Your Own Boss: Amy Porterfield Makes It Simple on Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden

    Send us a text Amy Porterfield is a renowned business coach, online marketer, and podcast host, who has gained a loyal following for her expert advice and guidance on building successful online businesses. People love Amy Porterfield's advice for several reasons. Firstly, Amy's advice is practical, actionable, and based on real-life experience. Having worked in the online marketing space for over a decade, Amy has tried and tested various strategies and knows what works and what doesn't. She is also a great communicator and is able to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps. Secondly, Amy's advice is tailored specifically for online entrepreneurs. With the rise of the digital age, more and more people are turning to the internet to start their own businesses, and Amy's expertise in this area is invaluable. She understands the unique challenges that come with building an online business and provides targeted solutions to overcome them. Lastly, Amy's warm and approachable personality makes her advice relatable and easy to connect with. She genuinely cares about her audience and is passionate about helping them succeed. Her authenticity and transparency have earned her the trust and respect of her followers, who look to her as a mentor and role model. Overall, people love Amy Porterfield's advice because it is practical, tailored, and relatable, and because she genuinely cares about the success of her audience. Her expertise and warm personality have made her a trusted authority in the online business space. Amy joins Jeanniey to talk about her new book and share her 4 key ways to #unboss yourself. Support the show See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Talk to us on Facebook Meet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.

    6 min
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Liftoff Journeys isn’t about polished success stories. It’s about the moments before success makes sense.It was inspired by my three-year-old who told me, “I want to be a bubble bather when I grow up."   I realized that what she saw was that a bubble bath created joy, helped people, and made others feel good.Her instinct to do this in every roles she has had never disappeared. This moment revealed something powerful to me: it’s the moments before success that shape who we become.Hosted by Jeanniey Walden, Liftoff Journeys features honest conversations with leaders, founders, and executives about how they actually built their lives and careers, through real decisions, detours, doubts, and defining moments.No bios. No highlight reels. Just authentic choices, inspired action, and relatable human experience.At its core, the show reflects the mission of Liftoff Enterprises: helping leaders grow with confidence, clarity, and trust — in themselves and with others. These conversations echo the ideas behind The Trust Threshold: the point where self-doubt turns into momentum and leadership shifts from performance to presence.There’s no single path to growth, but there are patterns.If you’ve ever wondered what happens before it all clicks, this podcast is for you.This is Liftoff Journeys.

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