Return To Authenticity

Eric Sardina
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Join the Return to Authenticity podcast where host Eric Sardina interviews guests who have made awesome and inspiring pivots in their lives toward their authentic selves, toward their values and purpose in life and toward lives filled with meaning and fulfillment. Our guests often felt out-of-sync, empty, or just plain stuck at some point in their lives before making the return to authenticity shift that made all the difference. Join us weekly to hear these stories and be inspired to explore your own alignment with your authentic self and the life you were born to live. 

  1. SEP 10

    Joey Goone on Leading a Family Legacy and Sparking Joy Through Meaningful Experiences | EP131

    Episode 131!  Joining me in the studio today is Joey Goone.   Joey is the President of Utopia Experience, a national event production company that helps organizations turn their conferences, masterminds, and summits into unforgettable experiences. He grew up in a loving family home with two involved, hard-working parents, an older brother and a younger sister and loved playing and doing pretty much anything outside.   Joey found the entrepreneurial bug early when he started a lawn mowing business at age 9 - and turned down a chance to watch Michael Jordan play a playoff basketball game so he could spend the day mowing grass with his dad!  His mom started Utopia Experience from the family kitchen and when his mom tragically lost her battle with cancer in 2013, Joey stepped in to run and scale the business, leaving his career in wealth management behind.  Tune in to hear Joey share his perspective on how he focuses his business on the attendee, to spark connection, build community and add joy to the world. Enjoy!  =========================================================================== Connect with Joey here:  LinkedIn: Joey Goone https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeygoone/ Website: https://www.utopiaexperience.com/ Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

    1h 13m

  2. SEP 3

    Robert Hunt on Faith-Driven Leadership and Building a Community of Excellence | EP130

    Episode 130! Today’s guest is Robert Hunt.  Robert has been a leader in Marketing and Sales for most of his career, and found his true calling in 2013 when he began to focus on working with business owners and CEOs in Dallas, Texas to help them become better versions of themselves.  This pivot was not just a career change but a profound commitment to impacting lives and businesses. Through Robert's forum group, REF Dallas, his mission is simple: to help leaders become the best version of themselves.  His vision is for a community of business leaders to come together bound by love, care and mutual respect, all striving for excellence in every aspect of their lives.  In addition to his role as a forum leader, Robert is deeply committed to one on one leadership coaching where he can personally engage with leaders, emphasizing accountability and the pursuit of excellence. Join in to hear Robert share how he engages with business leaders emphasizing accountability and the pursuit of excellence.   Enjoy! ============================================================================ Connect with Robert here: LinkedIn: Robert J Hunt https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthuntceo/ Website: https://refdallas.com/ Book: "Nobody Cares" https://nobodycaresbook.com/ Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

    44 min

  3. AUG 6

    Robert and Kay Lee Fukui on a Heart-Filled Faith, Balancing Love and Business While Helping Couples Thrive | EP129

    Episode 129!  Robert and Kay Lee Fukui are joining us in the studio today! Robert grew up in California and learned the power of teamwork and fighting through improbable victories as a three-sport athlete.  He went on to use those experiences as the foundation for a successful sales and marketing career, where he was directly responsible for leading global launches and generating over $150 million in sales for brands like Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical and Bristol-Myers Squibb where he won multiple sales and leadership awards. Kay Lee grew up around the family feed store as the child of a business owner and entrepreneur.  Working in the family business through college, she watched her dad make his business the #1 priority while letting the family take a back seat.  After earning her Bachelors in business Kay Lee went to work for a bank and became the Ambassador President for the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce outside of Los Angeles.  When Robert and Kay Lee married, they started a marketing consulting business that soared as they helped entrepreneurs create long-term profitability and sustainability for their companies. They lived the life that said it was impossible not to bring home your work or allow home life to creep in the office.   This understanding and empathy for the lack of balance small business owners experience led Robert and Kay Lee to create their Power Couples by Design program which helps married entrepreneurs and "couplepreneurs" harmonize work and home life. Tune in to hear Robert and Kay Lee share how their focus on faith in God and mission to help and serve others first has helped them build a better future for their clients and themselves in the process. Enjoy! ======================================================================== Connect with Robert and Kay Lee here:  Website: https://marriedentrepreneur.co/authenticity Instagram: @thrivingintandem https://www.instagram.com/thrivingintandem/ Facebook: Thriving In Tandem https://www.facebook.com/thrivingintandem Podcast: Thriving in Tandem https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIPkM0adCoCPQ72ZjwHEL?si=11e841ba17c14478 Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

    1h 6m

  4. JUL 16

    How Adrienne Green Escaped The Grind, Built a Scalable Real Estate Empire, and Travels the World | EP128

    Episode 128! Joining us in the studio today is Adrienne Green.  Adrienne learned early in her finance job and later as a high school math teacher that she didn’t enjoy being stuck inside, tied to an office, classroom, or desk.   She got her start in real estate without any mentors or family influences by “house hacking” her basement.  As she began to invest in other real estate, she began to understand the struggles of being a solopreneur in real estate.  She was doing everything alone—managing tenants, handling maintenance calls, and tracking expenses. Her portfolio depended entirely on her, leaving no time to focus on growth.  Without systems, scaling only created more stress. Every new property just meant more work.  She was driven to transform her portfolio by running it like a business.  Adrienne began creating streamlined systems, hiring a virtual team, and automating key operations, turning her hands-on, time-consuming portfolio into a scalable, profitable business. Now, as a high-energy speaker and coach, she helps other real estate investors do the same so they can scale their portfolio without working 24/7.   Tune in to hear Adrienne share how she’s scaled her business and now travels the world with her family in the relentless pursuit of her dreams.  Enjoy!   ============================================================================ Connect with Adrienne here:  Website: https://adriennegreen.com/ Instagram: @arealgreen https://www.instagram.com/arealgreen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARealGreen123/ Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

    1h 23m

  5. JUL 2

    Cathy Christen on Winning at Business, Life, and What Matters Most | EP127

    Episode 127! (I promise no baby giraffe's or baby T-Rex's were hurt in the filming of this episode;)).    Joining us in the studio this week is Cathy Christen. Cathy is a serial entrepreneur and executive business coach with over two decades of experience where she has excelled in team dynamics and organizational culture, helping thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, and maximize results while living a life they love. As the co-founder of GoBundance Women, Cathy is committed to breaking barriers and empowering female executives, investors and entrepreneurs to build unstoppable mindsets, guiding them toward their goals.   As a wife, mother of three, and multi-business owner, Cathy understands the complexities of balancing work, family, and self-care.  She’s passionate about helping women implement systems that free up their time and energy—so they can thrive in both business and life. Faith, integrity, and leading with intention form the foundation of her coaching philosophy.  Tune in to hear Cathy share how she helps others realize that success is about being present, purposeful and aligned with what matters most, so they can achieve more without sacrificing themselves along the way.   Enjoy!   ============================================================================ Connect with Cathy here:  Website: https://cathychristen.com/ Instagram: @cathyvchristen https://www.instagram.com/cathyvchristen/ LinkedIn: @CathyChristen https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-christen/ Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

    1h 11m

  6. JUN 25

    How Kelly Cochran Turned Courage Into a Brand and a Movement | EP126

    Episode 126! Kelly Cochran is in the studio today!  Affectionately known by her brand, "The Loud Blonde”, Kelly is a best-selling author, speaker, and branding expert on a mission to help women unleash their boldest, unapologetic selves.  Proudly fired from Corporate America for standing up for what she believes in, and refusing to remain quiet in the face of injustice, even when it meant risking her job. Kelly turned her "unemployable" spirit into a blueprint for entrepreneurial success.  Through her Louder Hour podcast and Six-Figure Story coaching program, Kelly empowers women to own their voices, build brands that demand attention, and get paid what they’re worth. Tune in to hear Kelly share how she helps others hone their personal brand and step boldly into their entrepreneurial dreams.   Enjoy!   ========================================================================== Connect with Kelly here:  Instagram: @loudblonde https://www.instagram.com/loudblonde/ Website: https://www.loudblonde.com/ Offer: https://www.loudblonde.com/blueprint Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

    1 hr

  7. JUN 18

    How Blake Williams Turned a Startup into an Inspection Giant | EP125

    Episode 125! Joining us in the studio today is Blake Williams.  Blake started his professional career working alongside his father at the family’s home inspection and pest control businesses from 1998 to 2009.   Along with his wife Angela, Blake co-founded Super Inspector in 2013. Combining his industry expertise with Angela's sales acumen, Blake has helped build Super Inspector with the vision of creating Texas' largest inspection company alongside vertically aligned real estate service companies.  Since hiring their first team member in 2013, Blake has overseen the growth of the company, now operating as Super Team Services, and employs over 100 team members across 5 states and 6 divisions.  The company achieved over $10 million in sales by 2022, a testament to its ongoing success and expansion. Join us to hear Blake share his perspective on what it takes to grow a business, following a bold vision and overcoming obstacles and roadblocks along the way.   Enjoy!   =========================================================================== Connect with Blake here:   LinkedIn: Blake Williams https://www.linkedin.com/in/si-ceo/ Super Team Services: https://yoursuperinspector.com/ Multiservice Mastery: https://multiservicemastery.com/ Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

    1h 19m

  8. JUN 13 · BONUS

    Return to Authenticity Season 4 Intro!

    Here we go with Season 4!  Hard to believe we're into our 4th year of RTA and the guests in Season 4 are simply incredible.   Episode 123 with JD Enright and Episode 124 with his Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Osborne kick off the new year as they talk about the mission they are on to stop heart disease.   Episode 125 is with "The Loud Blonde" Kelly Cochran who left her corporate career to start her own business and write a book.   Then CEO and mom, Cathy Christen, is a fun Episode 126 where she shares how all the success in the world turned out to be not exactly what Cathy was looking for.   So many great guests to come.  So hop on the train and join us for an awesome and inspiring ride!  Let's go!   Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching As a business and life coach, I help individuals work towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Follow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricSardina Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

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Join the Return to Authenticity podcast where host Eric Sardina interviews guests who have made awesome and inspiring pivots in their lives toward their authentic selves, toward their values and purpose in life and toward lives filled with meaning and fulfillment. Our guests often felt out-of-sync, empty, or just plain stuck at some point in their lives before making the return to authenticity shift that made all the difference. Join us weekly to hear these stories and be inspired to explore your own alignment with your authentic self and the life you were born to live. 

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  • Creator
    Eric Sardina
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    138
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