Perspectives: Unwrapping Transformation

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Perspectives: Unwrapping Transformation is a podcast about what it really takes to transform—personally and professionally. Each episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with individuals who have faced defining moments, made bold choices, and transformed their lives from the inside out. From everyday individuals to visionary leaders, I go beyond surface-level success and explore the mindsets, challenges, and breakthroughs that drive reinvention. Whether you're at a turning point, chasing a dream, or simply ready to grow, this show offers the tools, truth, and perspectives you need.

Episodes

  1. Episode 11: From Grace to the Undertow

    12/18/2025

    Episode 11: From Grace to the Undertow

    Join me with Michele Bonds. Two former business school rivals, once locked in competition to outshine each other, now find themselves on parallel paths as struggling artists. One is a writer, the other a visual artist who crafts powerful and intricate works from paper. In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, they explore the unexpected weight of trading ambition for authenticity and what it truly means to start over with nothing but purpose.

    13 min
  2. Episode 10: When Dreams Find Freedom: Sairan’s Journey of Resilience and Reinvention

    11/24/2025

    Episode 10: When Dreams Find Freedom: Sairan’s Journey of Resilience and Reinvention

    In this episode, we sit down with Sairan, who grew up in Iraq during the Saddam Hussein regime at a time when young women were not encouraged to dream, and Kurdish identity was suppressed rather than celebrated. Opportunity was not just limited, it was nearly unimaginable. But she held onto a dream. Her journey carried her across borders and belief systems, through political asylum, and into the United States—the one place where she could not only pursue education, but also reclaim her voice, her purpose, and her future. Today, she is a highly educated engineer, building her second act with courage and clarity. Her message is powerful in its simplicity: You don’t wait until you are ready. You don’t wait until you have the perfect plan. You just start. This conversation is about identity, exile, reinvention, and the courage to begin—even when the world tells you not to

    43 min
  3. Episode 9: Living with Purpose – Valerie DeCosta on Legacy, and Facing Cancer with Grit, Courage and Purpose.

    09/28/2025

    Episode 9: Living with Purpose – Valerie DeCosta on Legacy, and Facing Cancer with Grit, Courage and Purpose.

    In this episode of Perspectives: Unwrapping Transformation, we sit with Valerie DeCosta, a woman living with terminal cancer who refuses to let her diagnosis define her story. Valerie lives with the daily awareness that time is fragile, yet she chooses to walk in purpose—not fear. Her journey has been marked by disappointments and tough circumstances: tumultuous marriages, the absence of a warm father, and the weight of raising children on her own. Still, Valerie has always persevered with purpose, refusing to let hardship harden her heart. Today, she gives her life to serving others—not to be remembered as the woman who outlived cancer, but as the woman who lived and loved with intention. Her guiding light is clear: to provide for others, to lead with compassion, and to leave a legacy of service. This conversation is raw, honest, and unforgettable. Valerie reminds us that while the alarm clock of life may one day go off, what matters most is how we spend the moments we have—anchored in purpose, grounded in love, and determined to make our days count.

    43 min
  4. Episode 8: From Burn to Becoming: Claudia Cardozo on Living with Purpose, Forgiveness, and the Courage to Rise

    09/18/2025

    Episode 8: From Burn to Becoming: Claudia Cardozo on Living with Purpose, Forgiveness, and the Courage to Rise

    When the life you’re living no longer fits, you can cling to the old script or step into the one you were born to write. In this episode of Perspectives: Unwrapping Transformation, Author and Life Coach Claudia Cardozo shares how she moved from self-judgment to self-understanding, from survival to service. Claudia grew up in Colombia without a stable home. Her mother cleaned the house they lived in. Later, Claudia moved to the United States chasing possibility and purpose, but the old story followed her: quiet doubts, constant pressure, never feeling enough. Then came the turning point: a healing journey in Spain in 2022 that taught her the discipline of forgiveness and the courage to begin again. Her journey has had countless pitfalls and detours, yet through it all, purpose has been her north star—her guiding light—and it continues to shape her ongoing transformation. We walk through three arcs: The Burn — the honest inventory of what was broken, the beliefs that kept her small, and the moment she chose to stop negotiating with the past and risk for the rise. The Rise — daily practices of rebuilding trust with herself to drive toward her purpose. The Becoming — aligning who she is with how she serves. Claudia’s work now flows from identity, not insecurity. She leads, mentors, and loves from a grounded place. This conversation is raw, honest, and usable. You will hear a timeless immigrant story, a modern practice of healing, and a practical path forward for anyone standing between chapters. If you have ever felt like you’re running late in life, this episode reminds you that you are right on time.

    46 min
  5. Episode 7; Part 2: From Grind to Grace: A Father–Daughter Transformation

    09/07/2025

    Episode 7; Part 2: From Grind to Grace: A Father–Daughter Transformation

    In this episode, I sit down again with my daughter, Sarah, for one of the most personal follow-ups I have ever recorded. She talks candidly about what I was like in my corporate years—stressed, tense, always on—and how different I am today: calmer, present, even funny (her word, I’m keeping it). It was honest. It was raw. And yes, it was fun. What moved me most was the reminder of how far we have come. We talk about health turning around, pressure giving way to purpose, and what kids actually remember. Not the hustle. The human. This is transformation in real life. Not a slogan, not a title, not a business plan. It is the slow trade of autopilot for awareness, performance for presence, and grind for grace. It is the kind your family can feel. If you missed Part 1, start there. Then come back for this chapter of growth, forgiveness, laughter, and the simple courage to show up.

    20 min
  6. Episode 6; Part 1: What happens when your daughter tells the world how much you’ve changed?

    08/24/2025

    Episode 6; Part 1: What happens when your daughter tells the world how much you’ve changed?

    In this episode, I sat down with my daughter Sarah for one of the most personal conversations I’ve ever recorded. She opened up about what it was like growing up with me in corporate America—stressed, intense, and always “on.” Then she shared how different I am today. It was honest. It was emotional. And yes, it was fun. What struck me most wasn’t just Sarah’s perspective—it was the reminder of how far our relationship has come. We laughed, we got a little teary, and we found ourselves celebrating the power of transformation—not just in career, but in life, in family, and in how we show up for the people we love. This episode isn’t about titles or business. It’s about the kind of transformation that matters most: the one your family can feel.

    21 min
  7. Episode 5: Purpose From Ashes

    07/31/2025

    Episode 5: Purpose From Ashes

    In this final part of John’s story, we learn about a journey of reflection, resilience, and ultimately, reinvention. John opens up about how he took everything he had learned in leadership and applied it to the most brutal fight of his life. And through that fight, he found something more powerful than success—he found purpose. This episode is about what it means to transform—not just to bounce back, but to come back stronger, wiser, and more grounded in who you are. John’s story is proof that sometimes the most challenging moments are the ones that shape us most.

    26 min
  8. Episode 4: When the News Comes

    07/21/2025

    Episode 4: When the News Comes

    In this powerful episode, John walks us through the raw and vulnerable moments that followed his cancer diagnosis. He shares what it felt like to receive the news that would change everything; the fear, the questions, and the weight of telling his loved ones while trying to make sense of it himself. This is not just a story of illness. It is a journey through shock, surrender, and ultimately a shift toward purpose. John opens up about the emotional terrain of facing mortality and how, step by step, he began to rise, not in spite of the diagnosis, but because of what it revealed within him.

    24 min
  9. Episode 3; Part 1 – The Climb: John Barron on Power, Purpose, and Building a Giant

    07/12/2025

    Episode 3; Part 1 – The Climb: John Barron on Power, Purpose, and Building a Giant

    In this inaugural episode, we kick off with a force—John Barron, a powerhouse executive whose career helped shape one of the largest companies in the nation. John takes us behind the curtain of corporate influence, sharing what it takes to drive transformation at scale, build high-performing cultures, and lead with clarity at the highest levels of business. It is a journey marked by vision, grit, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The kind of story that leaves you thinking, That’s what leadership looks like when it really matters. This is not just a conversation. It is a masterclass in how bold ideas, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment can build something extraordinary. Tune in—and get ready to be inspired by the power of purposeful work.

    17 min
  10. Episode 2 - Legacy in Motion: Transformation at Every Age

    07/05/2025

    Episode 2 - Legacy in Motion: Transformation at Every Age

    In this powerful father-son conversation, Randy sits down with his 72-year-old dad, an unstoppable force of purpose and reinvention. From an extraordinary career to a life filled with wisdom, discipline, and quiet resilience, this episode explores what it means to keep moving forward when many are winding down. Still writing, still dreaming, and still discovering new ways to matter, Randy’s dad reminds us that purpose has no expiration date. Together, they dive into stories of grit, legacy, and the art of staying relevant, not by chasing youth but by embracing growth. This is not just a reflection. It is a masterclass in how to evolve continually, regardless of your age.

    47 min
  11. Episode 1 - The Unseen Shift: How Our Children Are Transforming Under Pressure

    06/25/2025

    Episode 1 - The Unseen Shift: How Our Children Are Transforming Under Pressure

    In this powerful episode, Phil Swintak, who works in juvenile parole, shares what transformation looks like when childhood is stolen and survival becomes the only instinct. He walks us through the hard truth: some kids aren’t misbehaving—they’re adapting to chaos. From violence to vulnerability, Phil reveals how deep wounds shape behavior and how true transformation begins not with punishment, but with purpose. This is a conversation about reclaiming lost potential, rebuilding broken trust, and daring to believe that even the most hardened child can still rise.

    22 min
  12. Episode 1 - From Grace to the Under Toe

    06/07/2025

    Episode 1 - From Grace to the Under Toe

    Join me with Michele Bonds. Two former business school rivals, once locked in competition to outshine each other, now find themselves on parallel paths as struggling artists. One is a writer, the other a visual artist who crafts powerful and intricate works from paper. In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, they explore the unexpected weight of trading ambition for authenticity and what it truly means to start over with nothing but purpose.

    24 min
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Perspectives: Unwrapping Transformation is a podcast about what it really takes to transform—personally and professionally. Each episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with individuals who have faced defining moments, made bold choices, and transformed their lives from the inside out. From everyday individuals to visionary leaders, I go beyond surface-level success and explore the mindsets, challenges, and breakthroughs that drive reinvention. Whether you're at a turning point, chasing a dream, or simply ready to grow, this show offers the tools, truth, and perspectives you need.

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