Guest Quote

"Have undying faith at all cause and at every junction of your life. Through all hardships are many lessons to learn from."

- Racquel Foster

Episode Summary
Racquel Foster has always moved to her own rhythm. Born in Jamaica and raised on music, she was dancing at four years old and making up songs before she could read. That love of movement and voice grew into a life that spans musical theater, choreography, cabaret performance, fitness training, and yoga - each thread woven into a story about what it means to take creativity seriously.

But this episode goes deeper than performance. Racquel opens up about three major surgeries before the age of 50 - all potentially life-threatening - and how each one sharpened her conviction to listen to her body and advocate for herself. One of them was cancer. She found it herself. And she walked out the other side with a quote that guides everything she does now.

The conversation closes with a spirited round of Two Truths and a Lie that reveals Racquel ziplining through 14 cables in a Costa Rican rainforest, performing 60s pop and R&B in the tri-state area, and the truth behind those three scars. Tune in to find out which one is the twisted truth.

Guest Bio
Racquel Foster is a wellness advocate, writer, and speaker with over a decade in media. A certified fitness trainer, yoga instructor, and cabaret vocalist, she brings humor, empathy, and creativity to every space, inspiring others to grow, thrive, and see their best selves.

Guest Links
Email: rockyfos2004@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racquel-foster-b6557a15/
Instagram: @rockyfos
Website: https://fosterrac.wordpress.com/

Speaking Engagement CTA
For speaking engagements on overcoming health challenges and building resilience, please reach out to Racquel at rockyfos2004@yahoo.com

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“Whatever the mind of man can conceive, and bring himself to believe, he can achieve.” - Joel Salomon

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits down with Joel Salomon, a former hedge fund manager turned prosperity coach known as the “Money Doctor.” Joel shares his journey from managing hundreds of millions of dollars on Wall Street to helping people transform their relationship with money through mindset and belief.

He explains how his perspective shifted during the 2008 financial crisis, when he noticed a direct link between his emotional state and financial performance. Inspired by books like Think and Grow Rich, Joel began exploring the “inner game” of money—beliefs, gratitude, and mindset—and saw how these could shape real-world results.

Throughout the conversation, Joel challenges common assumptions about success, including the idea that hard work alone leads to wealth. Instead, he emphasizes flow, leverage, and aligning actions with belief and intention. He introduces the concept of “money stories,” explaining how limiting beliefs like “I’m not good with money” can quietly hold people back—and how small mindset shifts and intentional actions can begin to change that narrative.
Blending practical experience with mindset principles, Joel offers a different lens on financial success: one rooted not just in strategy, but in belief, clarity, and personal alignment.

Guest’s Bio:
Joel Salomon is a Prosperity Coach, international speaker, and former hedge fund manager who helps people transform their relationship with money and achieve financial freedom. Known as “The Money Doctor,” he combines Wall Street experience with mindset and abundance principles to help clients break through limiting beliefs and create healthier money stories.

He previously managed a $700 million portfolio at Citi, delivering strong performance even during the 2008 financial crisis, and later founded his own hedge fund, SaLaurMor Capital, named after his daughters.

Joel is the author of three books, including The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use, Infinite Love and Money, and Mindful Money Management. He is also a TEDx speaker and has delivered over 30 workshops across corporate, academic, and community audiences worldwide.

He has been featured in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg Radio, and more than 150 podcasts. In addition, he founded a nonprofit focused on financial literacy for children under 18.

Today, he blends financial expertise with mindset coaching to help individuals and organizations rethink money, abundance, and possibility.

Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-salomon/
Website: https://salaurmor.com/

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"Instinctual thinking is great when you're on a savanna running from a lion. It's not so great in the 21st century."

— Nick Jain

Episode Summary

Nick Jain came to this conversation carrying credentials that would make most people nervous — Harvard MBA, top of his class, a decade in private equity, three company turnarounds including one he scaled past $100 million. But what comes through immediately is that the math never stays abstract with Nick. It shows up everywhere: in how he proposed to his wife, in how he chooses which poker hands to play, in how he sized up an investment against a senior colleague's instincts and held his ground.

The conversation moves through Nick's early encounter with academic failure in college, his two-part framework for making decisions under pressure, the HIPPO principle that quietly kills companies, and a genuinely fascinating breakdown of why elite poker is mostly about patience and folding — not bluffing. He's quick, clear, and unexpectedly funny, and the Battle Rap detour near the end of the episode is one of the show's better 'wait, what?' moments.

The episode closes with Nick sharing what Eagle Rock CFO Services is doing — delivering Fortune 500-grade financial analysis to businesses in the $5–50M range at a price point that actually makes sense. Six weeks old at recording. Already has customers. Worth watching.

Guest Bio

Nick Jain is the co-founder of Eagle Rock CFO Services, where he helps small businesses get elite financial guidance without the Fortune 500 price tag. He trained as a mathematician and physicist, earned his MBA from Harvard Business School — graduating top of his class — and spent a decade in private equity before leading turnarounds as CFO and CEO across trucking, software, and eCommerce. He now works with companies in the $5–50M range, bringing the same playbooks that drive large corporations down to a scale that growing businesses can actually use.

Guest Links

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmjain/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EagleRockCFOServices
Eagle Rock Podcast: https://www.eaglerockcfo.com/podcast

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Book your free call: https://www.eaglerockcfo.com/podcast

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“If you don’t stay relevant, you will become irrelevant.” - Freda Brazle

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits with Dr. Freda Brazle, a global leadership strategist and transformation coach, to explore what truly drives effective leadership. With over 30 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit spaces, Freda shares why mindset, not just strategy, is the key to performance, culture, and long-term impact.

She highlights the importance of empowering people, building strong relationships, and leading with self-awareness, especially in today’s fast-changing and demanding environment. From addressing disengagement and “quiet quitting” to helping leaders move from feeling stuck to gaining clarity, Freda offers practical insights on leading with intention and empathy.

Drawing from her Zambian-American background and global experience, Freda brings a unique perspective on adaptability, communication, and purpose-driven leadership. This episode is a powerful reminder that great leadership starts from within and is ultimately measured by how we show up for others.

Guest’s Bio:
Freda is a global leadership strategist and transformation coach with over 30 years of experience across five industries. Blending cross-cultural insight with executive expertise, she challenges leaders to view mindset as the new currency. From Fortune 100 roles to global platforms, she drives purposeful change through strategy, storytelling, and human-centered transformation.

Links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredabrazle/
Email - freda@fredabrazle.com
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Book: Healthcare Case Management: Using Big Data to Reduce Costs and Improve Outcomes

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Guest Quote:

“Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions.” — Mark Twain

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Project Candor, host Jeanne Andersen sits down with Eric Austin — a lifelong educator with more than 30 years in the classroom across North Carolina and South Carolina. Eric has been named Teacher of the Year and earned multiple Teacher of the Month awards, but the real story has never been about the trophies. It’s about the thirty kids who chose to spend their free time in his room.

Eric and Jeanne explore what it means to show up for students the way a good coach shows up for an athlete — especially for kids who are quietly struggling. Eric lost his father to ALS at the start of ninth grade, and that experience shaped everything about the kind of teacher — and the kind of man — he became. He talks about three boys learning to cook for themselves, the neighbor who checked in, the coaches who kept them out of trouble, and how he went on to be that presence for thousands of kids who needed it.

The episode closes with a lively Two Truths and a Lie — including whether Eric really competed as a Division I lacrosse player, whether he’s on a quest to visit every South Carolina state park, and whether Citizen Kane is truly his all-time favorite film. Plus: a heartfelt shoutout to K9s For Warriors, a Northeast Florida organization that pairs rescued dogs with veterans facing PTSD.

Guest Bio:

Eric Austin is a lifelong educator with more than 30 years of teaching experience in North Carolina and South Carolina. Known for his humor, his honesty, and his deep investment in young people, Eric built a career around showing up consistently — in the classroom, on the wrestling mat, and in the lives of students who needed someone in their corner.

Connect with Eric Austin:

Eric doesn’t have an offering to promote — his work has always been about investing in people. If this conversation meant something to you, leave a comment or find a way to serve in your own community.

Eric’s Call to Action:

One organization Project Candor would love to highlight is K9s For Warriors, based right here in Northeast Florida. They pair rescued dogs with veterans facing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma — and volunteers are a vital part of that mission. Learn more at K9sForWarriors.org.

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“Life is too short to work in a soul-sucking, fun-sucking workplace!” - Michael Kerr

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Anderson sits with Michael Kerr, international speaker and author of nine books, including Small Moments, Big Outcomes, The Jerk-Free Workplace, and The Human Advantage. Michael has spent more than two decades helping leaders around the world build healthier, more human, and engaging workplaces.

Michael dives into what workplace culture truly is—beyond perks, slogans, or office decorations—and explains why it’s a company’s number one competitive advantage. He emphasizes that culture is shaped by everyday actions, rituals, communication, and values, and that leaders have a disproportionate impact on the culture of their organization. Through thoughtful, intentional behaviors, leaders can create a workplace that inspires, engages, and respects employees.
The conversation explores how remote and hybrid work environments present new challenges for inclusion, the power of small gestures to create outsized impact, and the importance of inviting employees to share ideas and see them implemented.

Michael also discusses balancing diverse personal cultures with shared organizational values, and why humor and playfulness in the workplace aren’t just fun—they’re essential for engagement, creativity, and overall well-being.
Through personal stories and practical examples, Michael illustrates that building a positive, inspiring workplace doesn’t require grand initiatives; it’s the consistent, intentional choices made every day that create meaningful and lasting cultural impact.

Guest’s Bio:
Michael Kerr is an international speaker on inspiring workplace cultures and the author of nine books including, Small Moments, Big Outcomes:How Leaders Create Cultures That Fuel Extraordinary Results, The Jerk-Free Workplace, and The Humor Advantage: Why Some Business are Laughing All the Way to the Bank.

Links:
You can contact Michael directly at:
Website: https://mikekerr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkerr3/
YouTube: Michael Kerr - Inspiring Workplaces - YouTube

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When you sign up, Michael will send you a free eBook, “401 Ways to Create a More Fun and Inspiring Workplace.”

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“True prosperity starts with the individual, expands to the team, and strengthens the entire organization.” - Jason Maraschiello

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Jeanne Andersen sits down with Jason Maraschiello, an award-winning team-building facilitator, corporate coach, and DISC expert, to explore the hidden dynamics that impact team performance. Jason shares his philosophy that true prosperity starts with the individual, extends to the team, and ultimately strengthens the organization.

They discuss the challenges teams face in speaking up, emphasizing that communication often breaks down not because of skill but due to fear, hierarchy, or unacknowledged personal pressures. Jason highlights how tools like DISC assessments help teams understand different communication styles, adapt effectively, and prevent burnout by recognizing natural versus adaptive behaviors.
The conversation dives into the human side of work, including the impact of stress on communication, emotional intelligence, and empathy. Jason shares powerful examples—from corporate teams to first responders—illustrating how small, vulnerable steps and acknowledging individual experiences can transform workplace interactions.

Finally, Jason touches on his keynoting work, encouraging audiences to notice and connect with people around them, fostering presence, empathy, and stronger relationships both inside and outside the workplace.
Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for creating psychological safety, building trust, and encouraging courageous, honest conversations within any team.

Guest’s Bio:
Jason Maraschiello is a TEDx speaker, author, counsellor, hypnotherapist, and the creator of the Prosperity Triad. After experiencing corporate burnout in his twenties, Jason travelled the world to study Eastern philosophy, mindfulness, and meditation in Thailand, India, and Nepal. When others began to ask Jason about what he had learned, he began his career as a keynote speaker, inspiring and educating audiences around the globe on topics such as emotional intelligence, effective communication, and mental health.

Upon returning to Canada, Jason deepened his expertise by pursuing studies in psychology, psychotherapy, social work and hypnotherapy. His passion for wellness and professional development has led him to work with a wide range of clients, including leading organizations like Bell Canada, AstraZeneca, the City of Toronto, and Amazon. For over a decade, Jason has spoken at conferences, facilitated corporate team-building events, and coached individuals and teams to help them redefine prosperity.

His innovative framework the Prosperity Triad emphasize the integration of Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, and Self-Restoration, empowering individuals and teams to thrive both personally and professionally.

Links:
Website: https://jasonmspeaks.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-maraschiello-09842828
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasonMSpeaks/

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“Survive and Thrive” - Amber Gregory

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen sits down with author and advocate Amber Gregory for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, healing, and the power of education in helping families thrive. Amber shares her personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse and how writing her book Little Sweetheart became both a healing process and a way to educate parents about grooming and the cycle of abuse.

Amber also discusses her experience as an adoptive mother to two children from Russia, including the challenges of parenting a child with severe attachment trauma. She explains how learning trauma-informed parenting transformed her relationship with her daughter and restored compassion during a time when frustration and exhaustion had taken over. Through her books, speaking, and future work with foster and adoptive families, Amber hopes to give parents the tools and understanding they need to support children who have experienced deep trauma.

The conversation highlights Amber’s belief that education creates change—helping families move beyond simply surviving difficult experiences to truly thriving.

Guest’s Bio:
Amber Gregory is a mom, author, and passionate advocate for children who have faced trauma. Her first book, Little Sweetheart, shares her own journey of healing after sexual abuse, and her second, Learning to Be Loved, explores how adoptive families can help children rediscover trust and connection.

Amber is pursuing her master’s in theology and ministry, following her call to serve foster and adoptive families with compassion and hope. She speaks and teaches on topics like grooming, the cycle of abuse, and healing attachment wounds—always with the goal of helping children feel safe and deeply loved. Amber believes that love, education, and inclusiveness can transform lives. Whether through her books, workshops, or conversations with parents, she continues to shine a light on how families can build bonds that heal.


Links:
Website: https://www.ambergregoryauthor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambergregoryauthor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmberGregoryAuthor
Email: ambergregoryauthor@gmail.com

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