The Power of Influence

John Haremza

In conversations with business people entrepreneurs self Employed, people within their direct sales industry. We'll be discussing their journey their challenges There are tips and lessons they've learned along the way diving deep into success The influences behind their success both positive and negative

  1. 1h ago

    I Spent a Year and a Half in Bed. This Is How I Got Out | Super Frankie | Power Of Influence

    In this episode, entrepreneur Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun sits down with John Haremza for an honest conversation about the mental health breakdown that almost took his life, and the slow, real road back. Eight years ago, while running a successful business, with great parents, a stable home and his high school sweetheart by his side, Frankie couldn't get out of bed. He spent a year and a half there, couldn't brush his teeth, and ended up spending four months in CAMH, Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, where he received shock therapy three times a week. Today he is back leading his company, hosting the Untucked golf tournament for mental health, and talking openly about it so nobody else feels alone. You'll learn:• Why mental health can happen to anyone, no matter how good life looks from the outside• The panic attack at 25 that showed him how fast the mind can spiral• Why "just snap out of it" doesn't work, and what families get wrong• The two words from a coworker that told him he was finally back• Why his wife begged him to go work at Starbucks, and why having somewhere to be matters• The orange juice and water story: why negativity spreads faster than positivity• How naps give you "two days" in one, and why rest protects your mood• What to do when a friend is struggling: make the call, go for the walk• The 15 minutes a day for 100 days challenge that can help you get out of the house Whether you're going through something yourself or you love someone who is, this episode is a reminder that the mind can lead you up and the mind can lead you down, so be mindful of your mind. Chapters00:00 Intro00:41 Welcome Super Frankie01:35 Untucked golf and why mental health is personal01:45 His breakdown and his time at CAMH03:20 John's sister and "just snap out of it"05:39 Shame, stigma, and why families don't understand07:07 A year and a half in bed08:43 What is normal?09:20 Medication and living between a three and a six11:02 The panic attack at 2515:51 Why walking and talking helps16:30 Four months in a psychiatric ward and shock therapy17:05 Coming off medication and feeling again17:57 Life before the breakdown20:00 Seek first to understand: the subway story22:30 Born in Poland and the people who were kind to him23:33 Rasta Phil and the biggest heart in the room24:41 Social media, bullying, and one comment that lasts a lifetime26:10 "Frank, he's back"28:14 "Just go work at Starbucks"29:08 Coming back by delivering machines30:19 The orange juice and water story31:58 Walking away from gossip32:58 How one person sets the tone at home33:56 Naps and the double day36:25 You become who you're around37:29 Lifting people up by leading by example38:34 Schizophrenia, postpartum, and the right medicine42:15 November 1st: the day he decided to feel better42:57 Be mindful of your mind43:41 How to help a friend who is struggling44:45 Social media and the next generation45:49 15 minutes a day for 100 days46:18 Thank you Guest:• Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun: @superfrankiedisco• Untucked Golf: untuckedgolf.com Resources:• CAMH mental health toolkit: toolkit.camh.ca• If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 any time (Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada, 988 Lifeline in the US). This episode mentions suicide, psychiatric treatment and mental illness. Frankie's experience with medication is his own story, not medical advice: talk to your doctor before making any changes. 📚 Connect With John Haremza📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial #SuperFrankie #MentalHealth #CAMH #PowerOfInfluence #JohnHaremza #Depression #Recovery #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    I Spent a Year and a Half in Bed. This Is How I Got Out | Super Frankie | Power Of Influence
  2. Oct 9

    From Homeless To The UFC: Why No One Is Coming To Save You | Uriah Hall & Harrison Hall

    In this episode, former UFC fighter Uriah Hall and his close friend Harrison Hall sit down with John Haremza for a raw conversation about bullying, identity, ego, and becoming the man no one was coming to save. Uriah shares how he went from a barefoot kid in Jamaica to being bullied in New York at 13, teaching himself to fight from a video game, and at one point eating out of the garbage, before finding martial arts and building a career in the UFC. Harrison opens up about growing up in Detroit, building and losing a real estate business, getting into music, and how a trip to Suit Supply turned into a lifelong friendship. You'll learn:• How one statement, good or bad, can shape someone's entire life• Why "failure is not an option" can actually make you underperform• How Uriah built his alter ego, Alexander, and why you have to kill the boy to become the man• The difference between pursuing and chasing in relationships• The "why behind the why": a simple self check that gets to the real problem• Why negativity spreads faster than positivity (the orange juice and water story)• How to stay grounded through fame, money, and people who take advantage of you• Why we need to listen to understand, not listen to reply Whether you've been bullied, hit a dark place, or you're working to become a better version of yourself, this episode is a reminder that you get to choose who influences you. Chapters00:00 Intro00:50 Welcome Uriah & Harrison01:15 Bullied at 13 after moving from Jamaica to New York01:56 Learning to fight from a video game02:52 One act of kindness that saved a life03:37 John on dyslexia and being teased04:19 Racism, Texas, and focusing inward06:10 The dark place after retiring from fighting07:20 "I didn't know I was black until I came to America"08:32 Harrison on being a mama's boy11:41 A fast black belt and the Comic Con story13:43 Running into an old bully14:11 Ego, alter ego, and killing the boy15:33 Is failure an option? The Ultimate Fighter lesson16:57 Meet Alexander the Great17:30 Relationships: pursue, never chase21:43 Hall Pass and uncomfortable conversations22:50 Spending time alone and the why behind the why25:04 Bricking your phone and the attention span crisis28:44 Mad Men and a world that never switches off30:52 Dressing well as self respect32:18 The orange juice and water story33:42 Heartbreak as a wake up call36:21 Can you save people who don't want to be saved?37:20 Martial arts, discipline, and raising kids40:01 "That belt is just a color"41:37 The Ultimate Fighter and the phone call he never made42:48 Homeless and eating out of the garbage43:50 His mother's lesson: don't put yourself on clearance45:24 Fame and the people who took advantage47:33 How Uriah & Harrison met52:41 Meet Me at the Airport and how they ended up in Vegas54:14 Choosing to help instead of hurt55:10 Arshad Cooper and why every kid needs a sport56:57 Final words: be authentic, listen to understand 📚 Connect With John Haremza📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial #UriahHall #UFC #PowerOfInfluence #JohnHaremza #PersonalDevelopment #Mindset #Bullying #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    From Homeless To The UFC: Why No One Is Coming To Save You | Uriah Hall & Harrison Hall
  3. Oct 4

    What You Hide Is What Sets You Free: Live in Toronto with CAMH

    John Haremza takes The Power of Influence on the road to Toronto for a live panel recorded backstage at the first annual White Party, an event in support of CAMH, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Five guests, five very different paths, one shared truth: everybody has something. Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun opens up about the panic attack that spiraled into psychotic depression, being physically brought into CAMH, and the simple daily habits (walks, naps, and leaning on the people around him) that helped him come back. Cynthia Grace Miranda, founder of SINTA, shares how being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 16 shrank her world to "a box," and how she spent the next 40 years making that box the world. Sara Byrnell of the CAMH Foundation talks about why the stigma around asking for help is still so strong, and how CAMH's research is building new treatments for the people traditional care isn't reaching. Jason Hutton of the Toronto Timepiece Show talks about building community around a shared passion. And Rasta Phil, childhood friend of Mark Wahlberg, closes the night with a live performance of his song "The Neighborhood." John also shares his own story of growing up with dyslexia, being labelled "slow" in school, and the moment on a stage in front of 5,000 people when telling the truth about it changed everything. In this episode: • Why asking someone "how are you really doing?" can change a life • The shame that keeps people from getting help, and how to get past it • Why a 15 minute walk with a friend can matter more than advice • "Vulnerability is growth": doing life one step at a time • Knowing that a hard moment is a moment, not the rest of your life • Being conscious of the influences you allow around you Chapters: 00:00 Cold open 00:53 Welcome: live from the White Party in Toronto 01:50 Jason Hutton: the Toronto Timepiece Show 05:45 Sara Byrnell: CAMH and breaking the stigma 11:46 Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun: "CAMH saved my life" 26:20 Cynthia Grace Miranda: going blind at 16 and getting out of the box 31:36 John on dyslexia and the speech that changed everything 34:37 Rasta Phil: giving back and Municipal 38:00 "The Neighborhood," performed live 38:51 About The Power of Influence book Guests: • Frank "Super Frankie" Waszkun: @superfrankiedisco • Cynthia Grace Miranda, SINTA: @trysinta.world • Sara Byrnell, CAMH Foundation: @camhfoundation • Jason Hutton, Toronto Timepiece Show: @torontotimepieceshow • Rasta Phil: @rasta_phil • Event: Chapter 6 White Party, @chapter6.to Resources: • CAMH mental health toolkit: toolkit.camh.ca • If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 any time (Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada, 988 Lifeline in the US). Get The Power of Influence by John Haremza on Amazon, or grab the audiobook on Spotify. This episode mentions suicide and mental illness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What You Hide Is What Sets You Free: Live in Toronto with CAMH
  4. Sep 24

    35 Years With Tony Robbins Taught Her THIS About Success | Loren Lahav | Power Of Influence

    What separates unlimited potential from actual success? For Loren Lahav, it starts with belief. In this episode of The Power of Influence, John Haremza sits down with Loren Lahav, who got her start more than 35 years ago working with Tony Robbins and had a front-row seat to the growth of one of the biggest personal development brands in the world. Loren shares the lessons that shaped her career, including why belief drives action, why focus matters more than most people realize, why personal development means nothing if you do not apply it, and why the people around you can either accelerate your growth or hold you back. They also break down: • What Loren learned from Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Bob Proctor, and Jeffrey Birdie• Why “self-help” becomes “shelf-help” when you do not do the work• Why belief comes before action and results• How to stay focused when distractions are everywhere• Why successful people maximize the resources already available to them• How relationships, communication, and storytelling create influence• Why some people quit right before their breakthrough• How to identify the right people to build with• Why personal growth can be uncomfortable, and why that is part of the process• How one small decision, relationship, or moment can completely change your direction Loren also shares powerful stories from decades in personal development and network marketing, including lessons about leadership, resilience, community, persistence, and taking responsibility for your own success. If you are building a business, leading a team, developing your influence, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, this conversation is packed with lessons you can apply immediately. Subscribe to The Power of Influence for more conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and people who understand what it takes to create real impact. Follow John Haremza on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza/ Follow Loren Lahav on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lorenlahavofficial/ #LorenLahav #TonyRobbins #PowerOfInfluence #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #SuccessMindset #Influence #Entrepreneurship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 Years With Tony Robbins Taught Her THIS About Success | Loren Lahav | Power Of Influence
  5. Sep 17

    Held at Gunpoint at 12, He Never Feared Anything Again. | Asmar Akman | Power Of Influence

    In this episode, Asmar Akman shares the harrowing story of being kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint at just 12 years old, tied up with his two sisters for over 13 hours while the men targeting his family's jewelry store waited to rob it, and how that single night shaped the fearless mindset he's carried ever since. Asmar discusses: Surviving a home invasion and hostage situation as a child, the two paths trauma survivors take and why he chose the one that made him unshakeable, watching his immigrant father rebuild the family jewelry business the very next day, building a pawn shop from nothing into a 21 year business, getting arrested and facing years in prison over a paperwork delay, how a hedge fund that followed him on social media for years ended up buying his business, and rebuilding a jewelry brand with celebrity clients from the ground up. Whether you're an entrepreneur, someone who's faced real adversity, or just looking for proof that resilience can be built, this episode is packed with wisdom and real world experience. 📚 Connect With John Haremza 📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Held at Gunpoint at 12, He Never Feared Anything Again. | Asmar Akman | Power Of Influence
  6. Sep 10

    I Was Making $100,000 a Week… And It Nearly Destroyed Me | Joey Care | Of Influence

    Joey Care was making as much as $100,000 a week, surrounded by money, cars, influence, and a lifestyle most people dream about.But behind the success was chaos.In this episode of The Power of Influence, John Haremza sits down with Joey Care for a raw conversation about growing up surrounded by alcoholism, poverty, instability, and violence — and how those early experiences shaped the man he became.Joey shares how he started hustling at a young age, built an underground cannabis operation generating massive amounts of money, experienced robberies, guns, betrayal, and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars — all while chasing the belief that money would finally give him happiness and security.Eventually, that lifestyle caught up with him.After nearly dying in Colombia, falling into a coma, spending months in the hospital, and being forced to confront what really mattered, Joey began completely reevaluating his life.Today, his definition of success looks very different.In this conversation, John and Joey discuss:• Growing up around alcoholism, poverty, abuse, and instability• Getting expelled from school and searching for acceptance• Entering the cannabis business at only 13 years old• Building an operation generating up to $100,000 per week• Being robbed for approximately $750,000• The power of loyalty when Joey lost everything• Why money eventually became his identity• Losing his family while trying to become the father he never had• Turning heavy equipment into a legitimate multimillion-dollar business• Nearly dying and going into a coma in Colombia• What Joey remembers experiencing while unconscious• Why Lamborghinis, Rolexes, money, and status stopped mattering• Learning the difference between being rich and actually being fulfilled• Changing your environment, mindset, and circle• Why the things that matter most in life cannot be bought• Reinventing yourself no matter where you startedJoey’s message is simple:If you don’t make the changes in your life, life will eventually make them for you.This is a story about money, influence, survival, reinvention, and discovering what success actually means.🔗 CONNECT WITH JOHN HAREMZAAccess John’s links, resources, and more:https://linktr.ee/johnharemza📸 Follow John on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza@johnharemza▶️ Subscribe to The Power of Influence for conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, leaders, and influential people sharing the stories and lessons behind their success.👍 If this episode gave you value, LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear Joey’s story.#JoeyCare #JohnHaremza #ThePowerOfInfluence #Entrepreneurship #Success #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #Reinvention #Business #Influence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    I Was Making $100,000 a Week… And It Nearly Destroyed Me | Joey Care | Of Influence
  7. Sep 3

    From the NBA Draft to Changing Thousands of Lives | Al "Ski" McClain | The Power Of Influence

    In this episode of *The Power of Influence*, John Haremza sits down with L. Ski McLain to explore a story that goes far beyond basketball. From growing up in Dorchester during Boston’s turbulent busing era to earning a college scholarship and reaching the 1984 NBA Draft, L. Ski’s journey was shaped by adversity, opportunity, and the people who chose to believe in him. But his greatest impact came after basketball. L. Ski shares the moment a mentor stepped into his life and changed his direction, why that experience inspired him to dedicate decades to helping young people, and how he has used sports, community, relationships, and mentorship to create opportunities for the next generation. John and L. Ski also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, keeping your word, treating everyone with respect, and understanding that influence is not about fame—it is about what you do for others. From his connections with Mark Wahlberg, New Kids on the Block, the Boston Celtics, and organizations throughout the Boston community, L. Ski’s story is a powerful reminder that your legacy is often built long after the final buzzer. If you believe one person, one conversation, or one opportunity can change the course of a life, this episode is for you. Subscribe to *The Power of Influence* for more conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and changemakers sharing the lessons, relationships, and experiences that shaped their lives. Connect with John Haremza and explore more:https://linktr.ee/Johnharemza Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    From the NBA Draft to Changing Thousands of Lives | Al "Ski" McClain | The Power Of Influence
  8. Aug 28

    She Started Acting at 3 Now She’s Training at Mayweather’s Gym | Power of Influence | Ariana Amadeus

    Ariana returns to The Power of Influence to reveal what it takes to build a career in entertainment without sacrificing your values, reputation or identity. After beginning her acting career at just three years old, Ariana is now stepping into a new chapter—training at Floyd Mayweather’s gym, preparing for action roles, performing her own stunts and pursuing major film, television and reality-show opportunities. In this episode, Ariana opens up about the pressure young actresses face in Hollywood, why she has rejected lucrative roles that conflict with her morals and how one bad decision can permanently change how the industry sees you. We also discuss: • Training at Floyd Mayweather’s boxing gym • Transitioning from child actress to action roles • The physical demands of boxing and stunt work • Why Ariana refuses provocative roles—even for more money • How accepting the wrong role can lead to typecasting • The difference between deal friends and real friends • Why actors need income outside the entertainment industry • The truth about scripted reality television • How fame and money expose people’s real motives • Why Ariana does not want to move to Los Angeles • Protecting your reputation while building a public career • The power your environment has over your decisions This conversation is about more than acting. It is about staying grounded, choosing the right people and building success without losing who you are. Watch until the end to hear Ariana’s perspective on Hollywood culture, personal influence and the projects she is preparing for next. Subscribe to The Power of Influence for more conversations with actors, entrepreneurs, athletes and influential leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    She Started Acting at 3 Now She’s Training at Mayweather’s Gym | Power of Influence | Ariana Amadeus

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In conversations with business people entrepreneurs self Employed, people within their direct sales industry. We'll be discussing their journey their challenges There are tips and lessons they've learned along the way diving deep into success The influences behind their success both positive and negative

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