The Influence Exchange

J.V.
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Hosted by J.V. The Influence Exchange is a leadership driven motivational podcast designed to help you grow personally, professionally, and intentionally. Each episode breaks down the mindset, habits, and real-life stories that shape true influence, not the kind measured by titles or followers, but the kind built through character, consistency, and impact. Through authentic conversations, personal experiences, and research-backed insights, J.V. explores topics like mindset, legacy, showing up daily, emotional resilience, and becoming the person others can rely on.  Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, building a career, or working on becoming the best version of yourself, this podcast will help you stay focused, stay grounded, and stay inspired. Here, influence isn’t about being impressive, it’s about being impactful, and every conversation is designed to help you show up with purpose, courage, and clarity. New episodes weekly! Stay curious. Stay consistent. Keep influencing others. 

  1. If It Is to Be, It Is Up to Me: Jay Setchell’s Story

    15H AGO

    If It Is to Be, It Is Up to Me: Jay Setchell’s Story

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. In this powerful episode 23 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Jay Setchell, a man whose life story is built on grit, faith, responsibility, and a refusal to quit. Jay was born and raised on a working farm, served in the Marine Corps, built ventures as an entrepreneur, worked in the corporate world, and carried one core belief through every season of life - never quit. Now in his mid-70s, mostly paralyzed, having survived multiple near-death experiences and endured 73 surgeries, Jay is still building, still believing, and still moving forward. This conversation goes far beyond motivation. We talk about The mindset behind Jay’s phrase: “Don’t ask why. Ask why not Why “If it is to be, it is up to me” became one of his guiding belief What 73 surgeries, severe trauma, and paralysis taught him about pain, time, and perspective Why attitude, grit, and responsibility matter more than excuses The lessons from growing up on a farm that still shape his decisions today His book, The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit Jay doesn’t speak from theory, he speaks from lived experience. If you’ve ever been knocked down, questioned your strength, or needed a reminder to keep moving forward, this episode will stay with you. One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are small matters compared to what lies within us. Buy Jay Setchell book on Amazon: The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit!: Setchell, Jay: 9798892287814: Amazon.com: Books Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    46 min
  2. Listener Confessions: Let’s Talk About It

    APR 1

    Listener Confessions: Let’s Talk About It

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. In this community focused on episode 22 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. reads real, anonymous listener confessions, the kind of thoughts people carry quietly but rarely say out loud. Inside this episode, we unpack confessions like: I still check their social media, even though I know it doesn’t help me. I set a boundary and now I feel guilty. I miss them, but I don’t want them back. I’m afraid to outgrow my friends. I overthink every text I send. For each confession, we slow it down and explore: What’s really going on underneath The emotional pattern behind it The mindset driving it One simple shift you can apply in your own life This episode is about awareness, not shame. It’s about recognizing patterns, not judging yourself for them. And it’s about realizing you’re not alone in what you’re navigating. Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    19 min
  3. You Don’t Miss People, You Miss Who You Were With Them

    MAR 25

    You Don’t Miss People, You Miss Who You Were With Them

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. Have you ever missed someone, but also knew you didn’t actually want them back? You’re not trying to restart the relationship. You’re not reaching out. You’re not trying to rewind your life. But a memory hits, a song, a place, a random moment and suddenly you’re sitting there asking, “Why do I still feel this?” In episode 21 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. breaks down why that feeling can be so confusing, and why sometimes you’re not missing the person at all. You’re missing the version of you that existed in that chapter, the phase, the routine, the comfort, the identity. In this episode, we cover: Why memories often feel stronger than reality Why going back rarely feels the way you imagine What nostalgia is actually trying to tell you How to tell the difference between a memory and a door you should reopen How to move forward without pretending the past didn’t matter This isn’t about forgetting people. It’s about understanding what the memory represents and carrying the lesson without carrying the weight. Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    22 min
  4. Vacations Don’t Change Your Life, Experiences Do

    MAR 18

    Vacations Don’t Change Your Life, Experiences Do

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. In episode 20, J.V. talks about why vacations often give relief but not transformation and why real growth comes from experiences that interrupt your routine and challenge how you see yourself. You can travel somewhere beautiful and come back the same person. Or you can do something small, unfamiliar, and come back thinking differently. This conversation explores the difference between escaping your life and expanding it, and how confidence, clarity, and direction often come from moments that feel uncomfortable at first, not relaxing. You’ll hear  Why routine slowly shrinks your perspective How new experiences build confidence quietly The real reason trips feel powerful (and why it fades) A personal story from J.V.’s Greece trip and what actually stayed with him How to grow without needing money, time off, or a plane ticket A simple way to create life-changing experiences in everyday life This episode isn’t about luxury travel. t’s about momentum, awareness, and becoming someone new without leaving your life behind. Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    29 min
  5. Stop Saying No to Yourself Before Life Does

    MAR 11

    Stop Saying No to Yourself Before Life Does

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. How many opportunities have you quietly talked yourself out of? Not because someone rejected you, but because you assumed the answer before you ever tried. In episode 19, J.V. breaks down the subtle ways we hold ourselves back, the thoughts that sound logical, mature, and responsible, but slowly stop our growth. You don’t loudly sabotage yourself. You do it quietly I’m not ready yet I’ll do it later That’s probably not for me What if I mess it up Over time, those thoughts don’t protect you, they limit you. This conversation is not about forcing confidence or pretending fear doesn’t exist. It’s about recognizing the inner voice that keeps you safe, but also keeps you stuck and learning how to move forward anyway. In this episode The quiet ways people disqualify themselves early Why waiting to feel ready keeps you frozen The difference between intuition and fear How small “yes” decisions build real confidence A simple mindset shift you can use this week If you’ve ever felt capable but hesitant, ready but unsure, motivated but stuck, this episode is for you. Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    26 min
  6. Red Flag or Green Flag? The Game That Exposes Everything

    MAR 4

    Red Flag or Green Flag? The Game That Exposes Everything

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. In episode 18 of The Influence Exchange, we’re doing something different and a lot more fun, while still keeping it real. We’re playing Red Flag / Green Flag. I’ll walk you through real-life scenarios you’ve probably experienced in  Dating  Friendships  Family  Work  And even the way you treat yourself For each scenario, you decide  Red Flag  Green Flag  Yellow Flag (it depends) Then I’ll give you my take and explain why.  What We Cover in This Episode  How to spot red flags early instead of ignoring your gut  The difference between consistency and confusion  Why green flags usually feel calm, not intense  20 real-life scenarios (Round 1 + Round 2) that expose patterns fast  How to stop normalizing behavior that drains you  Why hope can sometimes keep you stuck  How to use this “game” in real life without becoming paranoid Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    30 min
  7. Hard Conversations Made Simple: What to Say When You Don’t Want Conflict

    FEB 25

    Hard Conversations Made Simple: What to Say When You Don’t Want Conflict

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. In this episode 17 of The Influence Exchange, I’m your host, J.V., and we’re talking about something most people avoid, even when it’s quietly draining them, Hard conversations. What we cover in Episode 17: The real cost of avoiding hard conversations (why “keeping the peace” can cost you peace) A simple script to say what you mean without sounding harsh Real-life examples, word for word (home, work, family, friendships) What to do when they get defensive (and how to stay calm and still be heard) How to hold your point without turning cold This episode is designed to be simple, practical, and easy to apply especially if you hate conflict but you’re tired of carrying things you never said out loud. If you’ve been feeling unheard, disrespected, or emotionally tired from holding things in, this one is for you. Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    23 min
  8. The Respect Reset: Why People Treat You Based on What You Tolerate

    FEB 18

    The Respect Reset: Why People Treat You Based on What You Tolerate

    Text The Influence Exchange Podcast and host J.V. In episode 16 of The Influence Exchange, I’m breaking down something that impacts almost everyone, but most people struggle to explain it. Why do certain people keep crossing the line and why it keeps happening. What we cover in Episode 16 How people learn what’s acceptable around you (your patterns teach your standard). The difference between being kind and being easy to violate. Real-life situations that slowly drain your respect (without one big blow-up). Exactly what to say in the moment, without starting drama We’ll also talk about how respect breaks down when your words and actions don’t match and how to rebuild it without becoming rude, cold, or someone you’re not. This isn’t about arguments. It’s about clarity, follow-through, and self-respect. Support the show Host J.V. Episodes released weekly! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and also available on all major podcast platforms.  Follow The Influence Exchange on social media. https://youtube.com/@theinfluenceexchange?si=GRWCJS5qhiu7aAwG https://www.instagram.com/the_influence_exchange?igsh=bDRzb2NwNjJyaXQ1&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@the_influence_exchange?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ot1k669Nu https://snapchat.com/t/VJUsnnCM https://x.com/influencexchan?s=21

    30 min
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Hosted by J.V. The Influence Exchange is a leadership driven motivational podcast designed to help you grow personally, professionally, and intentionally. Each episode breaks down the mindset, habits, and real-life stories that shape true influence, not the kind measured by titles or followers, but the kind built through character, consistency, and impact. Through authentic conversations, personal experiences, and research-backed insights, J.V. explores topics like mindset, legacy, showing up daily, emotional resilience, and becoming the person others can rely on.  Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, building a career, or working on becoming the best version of yourself, this podcast will help you stay focused, stay grounded, and stay inspired. Here, influence isn’t about being impressive, it’s about being impactful, and every conversation is designed to help you show up with purpose, courage, and clarity. New episodes weekly! Stay curious. Stay consistent. Keep influencing others. 

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  • Creator
    J.V.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Influence Exchange
  • Show Website
    The Influence Exchange

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