In this episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian sits down with Charith “Rodrigo” Rodrigo for an honest conversation about identity, leadership, fatherhood, marriage, service, and what it means to define success on your own terms.

Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Rodrigo shares his journey of moving across cultures, coming to the United States, learning through mistakes, finding purpose through family, and becoming the kind of leader who values authenticity, respect, and service above titles or money.

Together, Dr. B and Rodrigo explore how becoming a husband and father transformed his life, why surrounding yourself with the right people matters, and how true leadership is about helping others discover the answers already inside them.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How identity shifts shape who we become
• Why fatherhood can completely change your purpose
• The importance of respect in leadership and relationships
• How to build a lasting marriage through communication
• Why service and authenticity matter in business
• How to grow by learning from the right people
• Why fear is just a word—and action changes everything

This conversation is a powerful reminder that success is not only about money or status. It is about family, service, respect, and becoming the person you were created to be.

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In this powerful episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with Blaz Marolt, a West Point graduate, former Slovenian military officer, Ranger School graduate, executive leader, and founder-focused strategist.

Blaz shares his incredible journey from Slovenia to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, serving in the Slovenian military, navigating corporate leadership, facing burnout, and ultimately rebuilding his life around alignment, mental health, and meaningful relationships.

This conversation goes deep into identity, trauma, therapy, success, emotional healing, and what it means to stop living someone else’s definition of achievement. Blaz opens up about childhood abuse, the struggle of feeling valued only through performance, and how therapy helped him reconnect with who he truly is.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why success must be personally defined
• How trauma can shape identity and achievement
• Why therapy can be life-changing
• The danger of chasing other people’s goals
• How burnout can become a turning point
• Why relationships are key to growth
• What it means to live in true alignment

This episode is for anyone who has achieved outward success but still feels disconnected inside—and is ready to build a life that actually feels like their own.

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Scott Maderer, stewardship coach and founder of Inspired Stewardship. In this powerful episode, Scott shares how he went from being overwhelmed with $78,000 in debt, struggling in his marriage, and battling identity issues… to living a life of purpose, alignment, and freedom.

This isn’t just about money.
It’s about what money reveals.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why debt is NOT your real problem
• How money issues impact your marriage
• The truth about identity and self-worth
• How to take control of your time, money, and life
• The mindset shift that changes everything
• How Scott and his wife paid off $78K in under 3 years

🔥 Powerful truth from this episode:
“Debt is not the problem. It’s the symptom.”

🔥 And don’t miss this:
“Your life is a film strip, not a photograph.”

If you’ve ever felt stuck financially, emotionally, or relationally—this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

👤 About Scott Mader

Scott Mader is a stewardship coach helping individuals and entrepreneurs master their time, talent, and treasures to live with purpose and clarity.

🌐 Learn more:
https://inspiredstewardship.com/livingboldly

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Marta Spirk — speaker, coach, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Story to Stage.

This conversation is full of energy, honesty, and real-life wisdom as Marta shares her journey from Brazil to the United States, from interpreter to international speaker, and from uncertainty to confidence on stage.

This episode is about:

🔥 Finding your voice
🔥 Turning your story into impact
🔥 TEDx and public speaking
🔥 Motherhood and identity
🔥 Faith and personal growth
🔥 Entrepreneurship
🔥 Relationships and resilience

One of the most powerful themes in this episode is this:

👉 You may see the vision… but you still have to grow into it.

Marta opens up about faith, patience, and the process of becoming who you are meant to be — without rushing it.

If you have ever felt like you have something to say but don’t know how to say it, this episode is for you.

Marta Spirk is a speaker, TEDx presenter, author, and coach who helps entrepreneurs turn their stories into powerful presentations that grow their impact and business.

Through her Story to Stage program, she helps people confidently share their message and step onto bigger platforms.

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🎙 Podcast: The Empowered Woman
📚 Book: The Empowered Woman – The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success

Key Takeaways
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start speaking
Your story is your credibility
Growth requires patience — you cannot skip steps
Fear doesn’t disappear, you grow through it
Relationships require intentional effort and care
Faith deepens through real-life experiences
Your voice matters more than you think
There is something better ahead — if you stay the course
Quote Highlights
“My desire was bigger than my fear.”
“You can’t skip steps — you’ll just have to go back and do them.”
“I wasn’t reconnecting with God… I was really connecting.”
“There’s something better than what you think you want.”
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Greg Lunski is an educator, fitness coach, and wellness advocate with a powerful story rooted in discipline, resilience, immigration, and purpose.

Born in Poland and raised in the United States from age 11, Greg shares how fitness became more than exercise — it became a path to confidence, healing, longevity, and service.

This episode is for anyone who has ever:

• wanted to get healthier but felt overwhelmed
• struggled with consistency in fitness
• felt discouraged after injuries or setbacks
• wanted more energy and better longevity
• needed a reminder that it is never too late to start

One of the biggest truths Greg shares is this:

Fitness is not about perfection. It is about building a body and mind that can carry you through life.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start, this conversation will remind you that the time is now.

If you're looking for wisdom on health, daily fitness, resilience, and creating a stronger foundation for your future, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

🌍 Connect with Greg Lunski

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Greg helps people build a realistic and sustainable fitness lifestyle through:

• personalized fitness support
• practical home and gym workouts
• bodyweight and resistance training
• longevity-focused health coaching
• guidance for people coming back from injuries or long layoffs

If you feel stuck and don’t know where to begin, Greg’s approach is built to help people find a way forward.

• “Fitness is not a luxury.”
• “There is always a way to include fitness in your life.”
• “The body is more resilient when you train it.”
• “You have to know your why.”
• “It does not have to be complicated.”

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Roy Coughlan, an entrepreneur, podcast host of 8 shows, speaker, and a man who rebuilt his life after losing millions, facing over 100 court cases, and experiencing firsthand corruption in business and government systems.

Roy shares an incredible journey through:

building businesses across multiple countries
losing everything financially
being personally liable for millions
facing over 100 legal battles
experiencing corruption and systemic failure
overcoming fear of public speaking
and rebuilding his life through podcasting, purpose, and service

In this conversation, Roy opens up about how he went from financial collapse and legal chaos to creating multiple successful podcasts ranked in the top 1% globally. He shares the real truth about podcasting, consistency, mindset, and what it actually takes to grow something meaningful over time.

This episode is for anyone who has ever:

wanted to start a podcast but felt stuck
felt like giving up after failure
struggled with consistency or self-doubt
wanted to build something meaningful
needed proof that you can rebuild from nothing

One of the biggest truths Roy shares is this:

“You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep going.”

We also talk about:

how to start a podcast the right way
why most podcasters quit too early
the truth about podcast monetization
systemizing your content for growth
overcoming fear and self-doubt
the power of forgiveness and letting go
how to handle criticism and negativity
building multiple streams through podcasting

Roy reminds us that success is not about perfection it’s about consistency, resilience, and serving others.

“If you can help one person, your podcast is already a success.”
“You don’t need expensive equipment to start.”
“Consistency is what separates winners from quitters.”
“Forgiveness is one of the most powerful tools you have.”
“Just start. You’ll figure it out along the way.”

If you're looking to start a podcast, grow your voice, or rebuild your life after setbacks, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

🌍 Connect with Roy Coughlan

🌐 Website: https://roycoughlan.com
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Explore Roy’s podcasts, coaching, and global content across multiple platforms focused on:

• Podcast growth and strategy
• Personal development
• Meditation and mindset
• Business and entrepreneurship
• Freedom, sovereignty, and awareness

Roy hosts multiple top-ranked podcasts and shares powerful insights from over 2,000+ episodes and interviews.

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Join us LIVE for an inspiring episode of Living Boldly With Purpose featuring special guest Donna Tashjian.

Today’s guest is Donna coach, speaker, and founder of Vibrant Living, helping people discover their identity, deepen their faith, and step fully into their purpose.

Donna shares a powerful journey through:

growing up without a relationship with her biological father
identity struggles shaped by childhood experiences
becoming a mother at just 15 years old
navigating shame, pressure, and responsibility at a young age
learning to rely on faith through life’s hardest moments


This episode goes beyond circumstances. It dives deep into identity, faith, purpose, healing, and what it truly means to live a vibrant life with no regrets.

One of the biggest truths shared in this episode:

“Your gifts are not for you — they are for others.”

We also talk about:

identity and how it’s shaped early in life
how faith helps you walk through pain, not avoid it
the grieving process of unmet expectations
building a strong marriage through intentionality
why purpose is a journey, not a one-time discovery
the power of values over job titles
how to stop feeling “too late” and start living fully now

This episode is for anyone who:

feels like their past defines them
has struggled with identity or self-worth
feels stuck or unsure of their purpose
believes they may have missed their calling
wants to live a life of meaning, faith, and impact

Donna reminds us that no matter where you started or what you've been through, it is never too late to step into who you were created to be.

About Donna

Donna is a coach, speaker, and founder of Vibrant Living, where she helps people discover who they are, whose they are, and how to live with purpose, faith, and freedom.

Through her work, she empowers others to grow their spiritual intelligence, overcome identity struggles, and live a life with no regrets.

Find Donna here:
ivibrantliving.com

If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs encouragement.

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Today’s guest, Patrick Rood, shares powerful insights on money, taxes, mindset, and responsibility. His journey started with watching his father lose a successful business due to poor tax strategy and that moment shaped his entire mission.

Now, Patrick helps people legally keep more of their money, structure their businesses the right way, and avoid costly mistakes that most people don’t even know they’re making.

This episode isn’t just about taxes. It’s about:

• taking ownership of your life
• removing shame around money
• understanding how systems actually work
• building wealth through awareness and strategy
• shifting your mindset from avoidance to action

One of the biggest truths shared in this episode:

Your ego will keep you broke.

If you avoid looking at your finances, your situation won’t change. But if you face it, you can fix it.

Patrick breaks down:

• why most people are overpaying in taxes
• how side hustles can actually increase your refund
• the biggest mistakes people make with LLCs and business structures
• why you don’t need complicated setups to start
• how to use the tax code legally to your advantage
• what to do if you’re struggling financially right now

He also shares real strategies, including:

• how to get help with the IRS
• why awareness is the first step to change
• how your network directly impacts your net worth
• why no one is coming to save you—and why that’s empowering

This episode will challenge the way you think about money, time, responsibility, and opportunity.

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start—this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways

• Your ego can keep you stuck financially
• Awareness is the first step to changing your situation
• You must take responsibility for where you are
• Most people are using the tax system incorrectly
• Simple strategies often outperform complicated setups
• Your network directly impacts your growth
• Time is your most valuable asset—spend it wisely
• You don’t need more information, you need better application

Patrick Rood is a tax strategist and business advisor who helps entrepreneurs and business owners legally keep more of what they earn. His work is deeply personal, shaped by watching his father lose a successful business because of poor tax guidance. Today, Patrick helps clients create better structures, smarter strategies, and more financial clarity so they can build wealth without unnecessary loss.

He is also the creator of the Dirty Little Secret Society, a community designed to help people understand tax strategy, business structure, and financial decision-making in a practical and accessible way.

Email: info@roodfinancial.us

Phone: 440-265-9143

You can also find Patrick and his team thro

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