EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

In this insightful episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with executive coach and former corporate leader Corinne Gavlinski for a candid conversation about leadership, identity, and reinvention. Corinne shares her journey through multiple career pivots, unexpected layoffs, and the identity jolts that come from tying self-worth too tightly to professional titles. Together, they unpack the concept of “lazy leadership,” why high performers often struggle as leaders, and how intentional focus—not harder work—creates real impact. Corinne also introduces her approach to helping executives define the legacy they want to leave by lifting others, not just themselves. This episode challenges leaders to rethink success, embrace self-awareness, and ask a powerful question: How do I want to be remembered when this chapter ends?EpicBegins.comFree E-book – https://dl.bookfunnel.com/afk096okroApply to be a Guest on My TV show – https://www.epicchoicemedia.com#EPICBeginswith1StepForward, #ZanderSprague, #LazyLeadership, #IntentionalGrowth, #LeadershipLegacy

In this electrifying episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander sits down with ultra-runner and adventure coach Teresa Bowser, a woman who says “yes” to the kind of challenges most people sprint away from. Teresa shares how she transformed her life—from heavy partying to heavy mileage—by discovering Spartan Races, then trail running, and ultimately tackling her self-designed Project Untamed: 103.74 brutal miles with 26,000 feet of climbing. They dive into mental toughness, why the unknown excites her, the healing power of movement, and the wild hallucinations that accompany 36 hours with no sleep. Teresa explains how running helps her—and the women she coaches—shed old identities and step boldly into who they’re meant to become. This conversation is pure grit, growth, and epic inspiration.EpicBegins.comFree E-bookApply to be a Guest on My TV show#EPICBeginswith1StepForward, #ZanderSprague, #UltraRunner, #TrailRunning, #MentalToughness

In this high-energy episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with video marketing expert Cam Beaudoin, whose mission is simple: help speakers get booked by mastering the power of video. Cam shares how he discovered a massive gap in the speaking industry—experts want more stages, but few are willing to watch their own footage or create compelling reels. So he built a business to solve exactly that. From long-form interviews to curated demo reels for top TED speakers, Cam explains how video creates credibility, clarity, and inbound opportunities. Together, he and Zander explore confidence, craft, the grind of entrepreneurship, and why content consistency beats perfection every time. If you want more stages, this episode shows you the step-by-step path to get there.EpicBegins.comFree E-bookApply to be a Guest on My TV show#EPICBeginswith1StepForward, #ZanderSprague, #VideoMarketing, #ProfessionalSpeaker, #Entrepreneurship

In this fascinating episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander reconnects with fellow LPCC Lisa Manca, a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist helping clients heal through the wisdom of the body. Lisa breaks down what dance therapy really is—no, it’s not interpretive dance with your therapist—and explains how movement, mirroring, and somatic awareness unlock emotions that words often can’t reach. She shares stories from her wide-ranging career, from group work in psychiatric prison settings to the intimate breakthroughs that happen in one-on-one sessions. Together, they explore attachment, trauma healing, and why the body reveals what the mind tries to hide. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself—or curious about creative approaches to therapy—this episode will move you in every sense of the word.EpicBegins.comFree E-bookApply to be a Guest on My TV show#EPICBeginswith1StepForward #ZanderSprague #DanceTherapy #MovementPsychotherapy #BodyWisdom

In this powerful and insightful episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander sits down with Michael Ostrolenk, a psychotherapist-turned-human optimization coach whose 30-year career spans transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, and elite Navy SEAL training programs. Michael shares lessons from decades of studying self-mastery, martial arts, and mental toughness—revealing how true strength begins with discipline, compassion, and character. Together, they explore emotional resilience, why grit is fading in modern culture, and the keys to thriving relationships through communication and appreciation. From the battlefield of the mind to the art of self-awareness, Michael’s journey offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to elevate their performance and purpose. This episode is a deep dive into what it really means to live an EPIC, optimized life.EpicBegins.comFree E-bookApply to be a Guest on My TV show#EPICBeginswith1StepForward #ZanderSprague #NavySEALtraining #MentalToughness #HumanOptimization