Resilience Radio

Professional speaker and workshop facilitator John Baumann shares how his life has changed since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 41 years old. John and Kim also discuss how to shift your thinking in order to find more paid speaking engagements.

Real estate veteran and Kim's past coaching client, Darren Kittleson, shares his story of taking risks and rebuilding his business after being wiped out financially during the recession. Darren also reveals how he dealt with losing his partner to AIDS while building his business, and how he has focused on scaling up his organization so he can free up more of his time. Kim shares how to shift your thinking to find common ground and move past disagreements with a business partner.

Online marketing strategist and e-commerce brand builder Mike Pisciotta shares his story of being incarcerated for 10 years. He and Kim discuss what life was like inside prison and how he used his experience to better his life and ultimately find success. Kim reveals how she helps highly driven leaders take responsibility for their own actions and increase their ability to handle challenges that come their way.

Len Oppenheimer, President of The Golden Box, shares how he is coping with his children refusing to be in contact with him since his divorce. Len and Kim discuss how he has been able to maintain hope and optimism after not seeing or speaking to his children for over a year. Kim also shares her advice about leading from consensus when it comes to making business decisions.

Yvonne Anderson, CEO of Santevia Water Systems, shares how researching solutions to her husband's illness led her to found a company that helps people improve their health. Yvonne also shares how she has navigated the problems that have come along with the growth of her company, including finding the right employees for each position and handling conflict with her leadership team. Kim reveals the key thinking strategies of extraordinary leaders.

Bryan Luoma, Founder and CEO of Cadsourcing LLC, shares how he built his virtual drafting business. You'll find out how he overcame the challenges of marketing his business online and building a quality team in the US and the Philippines. Kim also shares how to use storytelling to unify your team members and grow your business.

Michael Oleson joins the program today to discuss his experience of growing up in an extreme religious environment and how he eventually broke free and decided to live life on his own terms. Michael shares how his experiences as a young person still impact him today, and what he does to challenge thoughts that hold him back from living his full potential. Kim shares her thoughts about how to shift your thinking in a way that allows you to find healthy connection with others and increase your self-esteem.

Jennifer Carver, Award Winning Field Sales Manager for PCNA, shares how she survived sexual abuse in her childhood and became a successful sales professional. Jennifer also shares sales tips for business professionals and how her childhood experiences impact her life today. Kim shares the importance of noticing and changing the stories that we tell ourselves, and how those stories can hold us back in our life and career.

Nurse practitioner and podcaster Cindy Kennedy shares how she went from being a medical provider to a patient after she started suffering from symptoms that her doctor could not explain. Cindy talks about how she eventually figured out that she had Lyme disease and the impact that it has on her life. Kim shares her tips for overcoming resistance when it comes to taking care of your health and well-being. 

Marc Schwartzberg, CEO of Office Furniture Heaven, discusses how he dealt with the discovery that one of his brothers was stealing money from the family business and what he learned from the experience. Listen for Kim’s perspective on dealing with business conflicts and family members.

In this special episode of Resilience Radio, producer Doug Foresta asks host Kim Ades your questions about past interviews on the show. Kim also shares the key qualities of extraordinary leaders and how to shift your mindset to overcome grief and loss. 

Real estate salesperson Lisa Teich shares how she got her first job in real estate and how she has built her business from zero to working with ambassadors, CEO's, sport professionals and first time home buyers. Lisa also shares how she stays driven to serve and succeed and what motivates her.

Certified Financial Planner Saul Simon shares how he overcame the grief and disappointment of his marriage ending, and the importance of taking personal responsibility in relationships. Saul also shares his challenge of wanting his daughter to make the right choices, and Kim shares her unique take on parenting and relationships.

Author, adventurer and artist Michael Combs joins me again to discuss the spiritual guidance that he receives from angels and the departed, and why natural disasters and political upheavals occur. Michael shares his perspective on the age old question: "Why does God allow suffering?"

Entrepreneur Abie Gabor joins the show to discuss his story of finding success in the supermarket industry and his recent decision to sell his stores and pursue other opportunities. Abie shares how to decide what to do next after a career shift, and Kim shares a powerful set of principles for helping you decide on the next direction for your business.

Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Communications, returns to the show to discuss how companies can empower and support people with disabilities. She also shares her recent challenges with her daughter, Sara. Listen for Kim's advice for parents about letting go of power struggles and shifting your thinking to empower your children. You'll also learn how the way you view your kids impacts your relationship with them.

Adam Levy, aka the Alcohol Professor, shares how a business failure led him to pursue his true passion and start another, altogether different business. Adam talks about the mindset that enabled him to let go of resentment, and Kim shares her advice for becoming more resourceful.

Angela Wagner, a life coach, certified yoga teacher and entrepreneur, shares the challenges that she faces as a mother of young children and a business owner. Listen in as Kim Ades shares her unique perspective on parenting and challenges some of the most common beliefs that can lead to stress.

The tables have turned! In this episode of Resilience Radio, Kim Ades answers questions submitted by listeners about their challenges in business and in life. Listen to find out how to deal with difficult people, how to overcome the fear of making the wrong decision, how to become more comfortable asking for help, and more. Kim also shares her best advice for achieving your goals.

When Michael Combs was 36 years old, his heart literally stopped. He clinically died and came back to life twice in three days. Though perhaps the most miraculous thing that happened was that he gained the ability to communicate with people who have passed away.