What's Your Story with Jaime & Stan

Jaime Marco
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In "What's Your Story," Father-Daughter Duo hosts Jaime Marco & Stan Brown, invite you on a captivating journey through the lives of everyday individuals. From all walks of life to those overcoming adversity, each episode offers a rich tapestry of human experience. Tune in to discover: Diverse Perspectives: Explore a myriad of life experiences and perspectives, as guests from all walks of life share their unique stories and insights. Resilience and Triumph: Witness the power of resilience as guests recount their journeys from adversity to triumph, inspiring listeners to overcome their own challenges. Empathy and Connection: Experience the profound connections that emerge from storytelling, as listeners empathize with the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of each guest, fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience. Join Jaime & Stan as they uncover the extraordinary tales that shape our world, one captivating story at a time. Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey of inspiration and discovery.

  1. 4D AGO

    What’s Your Story, Julie Henry? Lessons from the Wild, Leadership, and Loss

    When life gives you heartbreak, sea turtles, and a gibbon that hugs your baby bump—you write a book about it. In this episode, Jaime and Stan meet Julie Henry, zoologist turned leadership speaker and author of Wisdom from the Wild and Wisdom from the Wild for Youth. Julie opens up about growing up in the Midwest, her years at aquariums and zoos, her late husband’s remarkable legacy, and the powerful lessons she’s learned from both the animal kingdom and her own wild life journey. Julie’s story is one of resilience, humor, and heart—where science meets storytelling, and grief transforms into growth. KEY TOPICS COVERED Growing up in a family of leaders and learning from her father’s steel mill days  From zoology to leadership: connecting animal behavior to human potential  Raising children who co-authored her latest book (Wisdom from the Wild for Youth)  Leading through grief and the realities of caregiving  How animals—from wolves to giant squid—teach us about resilience and connection  The beauty of parenting, partnership, and living fully even after lossMEMORABLE QUOTES “Your job as a leader is to create a space in which people feel safe, but not comfortable.”  “Grief teaches you that you don’t know how long you have—so do what you need to do today.”  “Leadership isn’t lofty. It’s real, it’s messy, and it’s human.”  “I wanted to stitch together the worlds of science and leadership—to show how lessons from the wild can make us better people.”--------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/BVOfqOKLnjM Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan   Connect with Julie Henry: Website: https://www.juliechenry.com/ Podcast: https://www.juliechenry.com/podcast LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliechenry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliechenry/   If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Julie’s. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    1h 1m

  2. NOV 4

    What’s Your Story, Bill Bornstein? From PepsiCo Power Plays to Pickleball Purpose

    From teenage bingo gigs to a 30-year run at PepsiCo, Bill Bornstein’s story is pure hustle, humor, and heart. In this episode, Bill opens up about his journey from the streets of Queens to corporate success, the rock-and-roll soundtrack that shaped him, and the rediscovery of purpose through faith, volunteering, and pickleball (yes, really). Key topics covered Growing up in Queens and starting work at 13From Beatles to Iron Maiden — the evolution of a lifelong music fanThirty years at PepsiCo: loyalty, layoffs, and lessons learnedRetirement reality: purpose, volunteering, and rediscovering Jewish rootsConfidence, kids, and passing on wisdom from the back nine of lifeWhy pickleball (and puppy Enzo) keeps him grounded  Memorable quotes “Confidence is critical to success — and I think I lacked a little of that.” “Use it or lose it — in music, work, or life.” “You don’t need to be perfect, just present.” ---------------------------------------------------- Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/gT9AMh3N7PY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan   Connect with Bill Bornstein  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_bb1984/ If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Bill’s.   Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    1h 4m

  3. OCT 28

    What’s Your Story, Stan and Ruth Brown? 54 Years, 3 Kids, and a Love Story That’s Still Laughing

    This one’s personal — Jamie finally flips the mic to her parents, Stan and Ruth Brown, who’ve been married for 54 years and counting. From fire ants in Venice to a ski slope disaster, a diamond bought with a sold Volkswagen, and a lifetime of laughter — their story proves that love, humor, and commitment can outlast anything (including running out of gas in Vermont). KEY TOPICS COVERED How a Boston hospital, a lime-green Pinto, and fate created a lifelong partnership  Why a “no diamond, no wedding” ultimatum changed everything  The secret to staying married 54 years (hint: laughter and patience)  Selling the car (and the couch!) to buy the engagement ring  Why marriage is a job — not a fairy tale — and why that’s a good thingMEMORABLE QUOTES “Marriage isn’t fairy tales and unicorns. It’s a job — and you do it well or you don’t.”  “He asked me out after another guy took me to an adult movie. The bar was low.”  “We sold the Super Beetle and the couch. That’s how I got my diamond.”  “You make a commitment — and you stick to it. No annual contracts.”  “Just keep laughing.”  --------------------------------------------------------- Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/3wmk7wKzFeo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Stan and Ruth’s. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    43 min

  4. OCT 21

    What’s Your Story, Julie Busha? From Track Star to Shark Tank & Building a Cult-Favorite Food Brand

    From high school cross-country to the Shark Tank stage, Julie Busha’s story is all about endurance, grit, and flavor. The founder of Slawsa – a cabbage-based relish that’s part salsa, part slaw – shares how she turned a family recipe into a national brand, stayed debt-free, and kept her values (and humor) intact along the way. Key topics covered - From corporate NASCAR marketing to food entrepreneur - Overcoming setbacks and buying out a business partner - Turning rejection into national exposure on Shark Tank - Smart money habits for founders (and humans) - Building a made-in-America brand without investors - Writing her next nonfiction exposé uncovering corruption   Memorable quotes “Every day is different — that’s what I love. It’s never boring.” “You can’t manufacture time, but you can control how you use it.” “You either come with a boatload of money or something truly unique — I chose unique.” “Being on Shark Tank? I’d do it again in a heartbeat.” “If you’re on the good side of accounting, they’ll love you forever.” Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/InjStkEnjuY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan   Connect with Julie Busha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-busha-9220093/ Website: https://www.slawsa.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Slawsa If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Julie’s.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    1h 6m

  5. OCT 14

    What’s Your Story, Jennifer Berkowitz? Entrepreneur, CEO whisperer, and unstoppable force

    From rocket-scientist roots to selling her multimillion-dollar tech company and surviving Lyme disease, Jennifer Berkowitz proves grit, humour, and vision can rewrite any story. She built her empire on passion, persistence, and PB&J sandwiches — and now helps CEOs do the same through her Freedom Goal Group. KEY TOPICS COVERED Building and selling a tech business in a male-dominated worldSurviving chronic illness and finding a North StarEarly entrepreneurship, women in STEM, and startup cultureLove, leadership, and resilience after burnoutParenting with purpose and teaching money smartsMEMORABLE QUOTES “You solve someone’s anxiety, they’ll open their wallet for you.”“There are two types of retirement — financial and business. Financial is great. Business is the worst.”“You have to have a North Star — something to move toward, no matter how dark it gets.”“Don’t live on 100 % of your salary. You’ll never miss what you never had.”  -------------------------------------------------------- Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/w2RmOKt7fhA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan   Connect with Jennifer Berkowitz  Website: www.freedomgoalgroup.com Calendly: www.calendly.com/jenniferberkowitz Email: jen@freedomgoalgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenwalzerberkowitz/ If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Jennifer’s. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    1h 12m

  6. OCT 7

    What’s Your Story, Lynn Samis? From art to resilience, painting life with faith, family, and courage

    In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Lynn Samis takes us through a journey as colorful as her canvases. From raising four children across Oklahoma, California, Texas, and Mexico, to rediscovering her passion for painting later in life, Lynn’s story is about resilience, reinvention, and joy in the everyday. She opens up about homeschooling in Cabo, her lifelong love of art, navigating her mother’s Alzheimer’s, the strength of family, and even surviving a near-death experience that led to a pacemaker at 41. With humor, warmth, and wisdom, Lynn reminds us that life is a masterpiece—messy, beautiful, and worth celebrating. KEY TOPICS COVERED Growing up in Oklahoma with three brothers and a tomboy spirit  Raising four kids while moving between California, Texas, and Mexico  Homeschooling on the beach in Cabo (with surfing as recess)  Rekindling her passion for art and developing a unique style in Santa Fe  Caring for parents through Alzheimer’s and loss, and the lessons of love and patience  Surviving fainting spells, misdiagnosis, and getting a pacemaker that changed everything  Finding resilience, faith, and joy through family and creativity  MEMORABLE QUOTES “Expect the unexpected—and learn to pivot.”  “Art is where I find my sanity. It’s my breakout period.”  “Support is everything. You can’t do hard things alone.”  “Life is short—celebrate the little things, not just the big ones.”  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/gZFYn6peWVU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan   Connect with Lynn Samis: Website: https://www.lynnsamisart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnsamisfineart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynn.samis/   If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Lynn’s. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    1h 10m

  7. SEP 30

    What’s Your Story, Jeremy Rodriguez? From 15 attempts to finding unstoppable purpose

    In this raw and riveting episode, Jeremy opens up about his journey from a childhood marked by chaos and domestic violence to surviving 15 suicide attempts—and the radical shift that saved his life. With unflinching honesty, he shares how basketball, fatherhood, and an unexpected YouTube video sparked his transformation. Today, Jeremy is a coach who helps others trade self-doubt for self-love, and fear for freedom. His story is proof that no matter how dark it gets, change is possible, purpose is real, and healing is worth the fight. KEY TOPICS COVERED Growing up in a home of volatility, violence, and survival modeThe weight of shame, insecurity, and repeated suicide attemptsA turning point sparked by Tony Robbins and the world of personal developmenThe impact of becoming a father—and the responsibility of breaking cyclesLearning acceptance, respect, self-esteem, self-care, and true self-loveFrom near tragedy to transformation: why Jeremy now helps others rewrite their storyMEMORABLE QUOTES “I tried to take my life 15 times… and every single time, something stopped me.”“We spend more time masking our pain than confronting it.”“Confidence isn’t loud—it’s simply trusting yourself.”“If you love yourself, why would you entertain a thought that does you a disservice?”--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/d0XOCrY5ohE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan Connect with Jeremy Rodriguez Jeremy is offering a 15 minute complimentary call with listeners. Complimentary call: https://calendly.com/inspiredbyunity/1 Email: inspiredbyunity@gmail.com If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Jeremy’s. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    1h 11m

  8. SEP 23

    What’s Your Story, Anthony Bonazzo? From Jersey Roots to Chicago’s Comedy Stages

    In this sharp, heartfelt, and hilarious episode, we sit down with comedian Anthony Bonazzo — a Jersey-born comic who has built a career on Chicago’s comedy stages while navigating the highs and lows of life, loss, and laughter. Anthony shares his journey from a big Italian family full of material, to AmeriCorps service in Alaska, to carving out a name for himself at Zanies, Dry Bar Comedy, and beyond. Along the way, he opens up about depression, resilience, hecklers, social media pressures, and why comedy at its best doesn’t just punch lines — it connects people. KEY TOPICS COVERED Growing up in a big Italian family and discovering comedy through impressionsFrom Alaska volunteer work to Chicago improv and stand-upBalancing comedy with personal training and fitnessThe rollercoaster lifestyle of a working comedianNavigating depression, loss, and personal struggles through humorThe challenge of writing comedy in today’s sensitive climateViral moments, specials, and opening for Michael CheWhy authenticity in comedy matters more than shock valueMEMORABLE QUOTES “Comedy is like riding a wave — you can’t control it, you just have to hang on.” — Anthony Bonazzo“Am I depressed, or is everybody just depressing? Sometimes it’s hard to tell.” — Anthony Bonazzo“Comedy at its best isn’t about being offensive — it’s about being authentic.” — Anthony Bonazzo------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to listen & watch: YouTube: https://youtu.be/o61EB6RK6pk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan Connect with Anthony Bonazzo Website - https://www.anthonybonazzo.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/comediantrainer/ If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Anthony's. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at connect@jaimemarco.com

    1h 9m
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In "What's Your Story," Father-Daughter Duo hosts Jaime Marco & Stan Brown, invite you on a captivating journey through the lives of everyday individuals. From all walks of life to those overcoming adversity, each episode offers a rich tapestry of human experience. Tune in to discover: Diverse Perspectives: Explore a myriad of life experiences and perspectives, as guests from all walks of life share their unique stories and insights. Resilience and Triumph: Witness the power of resilience as guests recount their journeys from adversity to triumph, inspiring listeners to overcome their own challenges. Empathy and Connection: Experience the profound connections that emerge from storytelling, as listeners empathize with the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of each guest, fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience. Join Jaime & Stan as they uncover the extraordinary tales that shape our world, one captivating story at a time. Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey of inspiration and discovery.

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