Soul-R Powered Ryan Hall

The further and farther I go into my storytelling journey, I have come to the belief that telling you story can save your life. To uncover the pain and the trauma that paints our stories so that we can share what we've been through, that can save lives.



It's saved mine.



And it's also saved the life of our guest, James Francis.



I came to know James through reading his remarkable memoir There's Coffee in the Fridge. He also generously contributed his story to The Expanding Man Chronicles.



On the surface, James' was living the American dream. He had it all. He was a college lacrosse star. He found success in the business world. And he also had a beautiful and loving family.



But his mental health was fried.



In this conversation, we speak about the importance of deep connection, removing shame from our pain, and the importance of having coffee in the fridge.



That's a metaphor and you'll need to listen to this conversation and read his book to find out what it means.



This is a powerful conversation and I'm honored to share it with you:



About James:

https://www.therescoffeeinthefridge.com/

https://shorturl.at/invQW - Amazon

https://shorturl.at/qvwBM - Barnes & Noble





About Ryan:

⁠www.royalheartsmedia.com⁠

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⁠www.facebook.com/ryanhallwrites⁠

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royalheartscoaching@gmail.com




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During a low moment in my life, I started meditating on the phrase “Expanding Man…” Granted, as a lifelong Steely Dan fan, I knew exactly where the phrase came from. However, I knew I needed to keep exploring that phrase.

A couple of years later, I was invited to write a chapter for a book called “Redefining Masculinity” and the calling to explore that “Expanding Man” phrase and concept was only strengthened.

I knew I wanted to provide men the space to tell their stories. I knew I wanted to help men tell their stories about expanding what it means to be a man.

That’s why “The Expanding Man Chronicles” came to be.

We’re seven men from seven walks of life with seven stories about what being a man means to us.

On a personal note, helping these incredible men find their voices and tell their stories has been a revelation. And the book isn’t bad either.

And it doesn’t hurt to have six new brothers.

Please enjoy this conversation the Expanding Men had about our stories and about the impact this book is having on men, relationships, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and acceptance of who we are.

Remember, today and every day…this is the day of the Expanding Man.

Oh…and coming Holidays 2024, “The Expanding Man Chronicles”, Vol II.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPL73Q8J - To order “The Expanding Man Chronicles”

About Ryan:
⁠www.royalheartsmedia.com⁠
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⁠www.facebook.com/ryanhallwrites⁠
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royalheartscoaching@gmail.com


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In this special episode, we’re expanding our scope of what our podcast is about. 

Along with my partner, fellow Vino & Vision Your First 100K bootcamp coach Brenda Cline, we answer some questions about our new venture in group coaching. 

If you’re a coach, or healing solopreneuer, this is a must listen. We speak about what our boot camp is all about, how we’re helping our fellow entrepreneurs grow their revenue and hold them accountable to creating massive growth in their businesses. 

And Brenda and I will be right in the trenches with you!

About Brenda: 

Brenda Cline was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University. She began her career as a dual-certified teacher, teaching at a public high school; she quickly became passionate about leadership development, a passion that continues to this day.  

Answering an inward call to action to help others, Brenda returned to school, graduating from nursing school. Her nursing career has spanned 10 years, during which time she has worked with special populations, provided outreach to underserved populations, and developed and implemented health, wellness, and safety programs for patients under her care, as well as training other nurses and healthcare workers. She has served as a nurse, first responder, volunteer firefighter, in management, and as a support group facilitator; education & helping others have remained her passions.

Brenda has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and simultaneous to her nursing career has had experience in direct sales, owning and operating a successful food truck and catering business, running a hobby farm and Nigerian dwarf goat breeding operation, and owning and operating an aerial drone photography & videography business. 

Still true to her passions of teaching, leadership development, and helping others, Brenda has chosen to utilize her skills and experience to coach other entrepreneurs and business leaders.

https://www.vinoandvisionglobal.com/event-details/your-first-100k-boot-camp?ref=BRENDACLINE

https://www.facebook.com/ReNewMomentum - Brenda’s private coaching services

renewmomentum@gmail.com - Connect with Brenda

About Ryan:

https://www.vinoandvisionglobal.com/event-details/your-first-100k-boot-camp?ref=ryanhall

⁠www.royalheartsmedia.com⁠

⁠www.facebook.com/soulrpoweredpodcas⁠⁠t⁠

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⁠www.twitter.com/ryanhallwrites⁠

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Imagine with me, your life gets completely turned upside down in less than a year. Your world is rocked and you have no idea what’s next. What do you do?You can choose to go down the road of making yourself better and creating better circumstances out of terrible situations, or you can let the depression and the despair crush your soul.This was the choice my guest was facing when life completely took his legs out from under him. Several years ago, Drew Deraney found himself at a crossroads. After losing his marriage, his job, his father, and almost losing his own son in less than a year, he made a fateful choice. And that choice led him to become an Amazon bestselling author, a podcaster, and a men’s coach and speaker.Drew has a powerful story of reinvention and redemption and I’m beyond grateful that he chose to share his story on the Soul-R Powered podcast. About Drew:Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help, especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.



About Drew:

https://profitcompassion.com/ - Drew’s website

https://shorturl.at/vwBJP - Drew’s Memoir

Drew@profitcompassion.com



About Ryan:

www.royalheartsmedia.com

www.facebook.com/soulrpoweredpodcast

www.facebook.com/ryanhallwrites

www.twitter.com/ryanhallwrites

www.instagram.com/ryanhallwrites

royalheartscoaching@gmail.com


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One of the best pieces of advice my Dad ever gave me was “to be successful in life, you’ve got to see, and you’ve got to be seen.” In other words, it’s all about growing your network. 

My guest on this episode has dedicated his life to being the “Master Networker.”

Steve Spiro is the author of the new book “The TAO Of A Master Connector.” In our conversation, Steve shares how he went from being the ultimate introvert to growing his network to better than 41 thousand people and counting. And he shares the simple, yet incredibly challenging and difficult way he shifted his mindset to grow his network. 

This is a fascinating conversation with a fascinating man, and I hope you take tremendous value from this conversation and use to it start growing your own network.

About Steve:

Bio: Steve Spiro started his first company right out of college in advertising. Additionally, he holds a 4th degree black belt in Karate & 1st degree in Jujitsu, including having his own Karate studio. Steve contributes much of his successes to a strong work ethic, a can-do, never-quit attitude, discipline, integrity and fearlessness that he cultivated in the martial arts.  Steve is a master connector with over 41,000 contacts. He does a LinkedIn Live broadcast every week called the Master Connector Show.  He eventually pivoted from advertising into technology and now is a business automation consultant. Steve recently published a book, The TAO of a Master Connector.  The “way” an introvert became the Master Connector.”   Steve is big on self-development and loves to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone too, through speaking engagements.

 

About my book: The TAO of a Master Connector.  The “way” an introvert became the Master Connector.”  

If you or someone you know is looking to get out of their shell and grow their skills, this book will help. For someone that struggles with challenges, learn how to have the grit to overcome obstacles. Find out how someone self-focused can become others focused and why it is so important. Learn how even an introvert can build a big community and grow their connections effectively.This book contains parables and stories of a kid from the inner city of New York, who was shy, introverted, learning disabled, and bullied, who overcame many obstacles, has amassed a huge network, speaks to thousands of people regularly and has turned his biggest weaknesses into his superpowers.You will learn about four pillars of a Master Connector:


Having the grit to overcoming obstacles


Be others focused and pay it forward.


How to connect authentically


Building a community and growing your connections



 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-spiro-master-connector/

Website: http://stevespiro.com/

Speaker website: https://spiro-global.com/

Show website: http://masterconnector.show

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSpiro3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevelspiro/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN46t7Y5SrWutrLsyNviYCQ

 

Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAr61rTBq8I

About Ryan 

http://royalheartsmedia.com/home

https://www.facebook.com/soulrpoweredpodcast

https://www.facebook.com/ryanhallwrites

https://twitter.com/ryanhalllwrites

https://www.instagram.com/ryanhallwrites/ 

royalheartscoaching@gmail.com




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Rachel Joy Baribeau has always been a trailblazer. She was the first female host on SiriusXM’s college sports channel. She was the host for the very first College Football Playoff championship game for the 2014 season. And she is a proud voter of a little college football award called the Heisman Trophy. 

From the mountaintop of her career as a sportscaster, Rachel has also seen valleys of despair. She’s fought battles with substance abuse and the passing of her beloved mother to cancer. 

This is why Rachel has penned the remarkable new book Relentless Joy - Finding Freedom, Passion, And Happiness (Even When You Have To Fight For It.) And in our conversation, we spoke about some of the stories she shared in her book, as well as how you can connect with people on a deeper level to spread a little more joy in your world. 

This is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

About Rachel:

Rachel Joy Baribeau is a Moth award-winning storyteller, an inspirational speaker, a highly sought-after teacher, a national movement maker, and a former ceiling-shattering national sportscaster. She received her bachelor's in Radio, Television and Film from Auburn University, and is the host of the Joystarters podcast. When she is not traveling to speak or teach, Rachel adores naps, dancing in her kitchen, museums and history, and trying to spread joy on a daily basis. Of all the titles she goes by, she loves wife and bonus mom the most. She lives in Florida with her family and fur-children.

https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ - for information about Rachel, her podcast, and her coaching services. 

https://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/

https://shorturl.at/emnU7 - To order your copy of Relentless Joy

https://twitter.com/RachelBaribeau

https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaribeau/

About Ryan 

http://royalheartsmedia.com/home

https://www.facebook.com/soulrpoweredpodcast

https://www.facebook.com/ryanhallwrites

https://twitter.com/ryanhalllwrites

https://www.instagram.com/ryanhallwrites/ 

royalheartscoaching@gmail.com




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