Episodes
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we have Chris McAlister on the podcast. Chris McAlister has been passionate about understanding leadership development since 2000. This passion helped him navigate a pivotal crisis, shifting from 'knowing' to truly 'leading.' His journey led to creating a process that helps motivated leaders operate at their best. For the past 12 years, Chris has delivered this process to a diverse range of clients, including founders,...
Published 06/05/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Lauren Furtado, a Fractional CFO who defies the typical CPA stereotype. Lauren has served multi-billion dollar Fortune 100 companies and after 20 years in public accounting and the sudden death of her husband in 2021, Lauren rebuilt her life as a widowed solo mother of two. Grounded in faith, she started her own Fractional CFO Services Firm, bringing big company strategies to small business owners to simplify their...
Published 05/29/24
Join Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson as they interview Dr. Jonathan Clark, a board-certified Family Medicine physician with over 28 years of experience. Dr. Clark practices holistic health at Olive Grove Medical, blending traditional medicine with prayer for miraculous outcomes. Dr. Clark shares insights from his book "Holy & Wholistic Health," discussing how his faith has influenced his medical career. He reflects on his journey to becoming a doctor, guided by divine intervention, and shares...
Published 05/22/24
Join Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson on Exploring the Marketplace as we explore profound topics with William Vanderbloemen, a seasoned pastor and expert in Executive Search, offering unique insights into the intersection of faith and the business world. In this enlightening discussion, William dives into thought-provoking subjects such as "Why Does Business World Have Better Solution's Than Christians," "Divine God Ideas," "State of God's Economy," "Prosperity Breakthrough," "Rebuilding with God...
Published 05/15/24
Join us on the Exploring the Marketplace podcast with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson for a journey into how faith shapes careers. Prepare to be inspired by Kelvin Dickerson's incredible stories, like "How God Used a Job Interview to Show Him His Calling." Despite missing out on a job, Kelvin discovered a higher purpose—to train the next generation of leaders. Discover how Kelvin became God’s Firestarter for Next Gen. Christian Entrepreneurs, and explore the role of crypto in empowering young...
Published 05/08/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation, Eric Dunavant. Experience the transformative power of faith and surrender in this compelling testimony from Eric Dunavant. With Matthew 6:33 as his guide, he recounts how God led him to start his own Financial Services Business and challenged him to give away half of his savings, leading to unexpected miracles and divine favor. Despite facing trials, including a lawsuit and betrayal, Eric learned to...
Published 05/01/24
In this episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Dr. Lee Cowden. W. Lee Cowden, MD, MD(H), is Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board & Professor of the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine. He has been a USA board-certified cardiologist & internist and a licensed homeopathic medical doctor, but recently retired from patient care & is now teaching full-time. He has been studying integrative medicine since he was at the University of...
Published 04/24/24
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation, Ed Rush. Ed Rush is a fighter pilot and an author of a new book called: God Talks Back. Ed’s passion is to show entrepreneurs how to use their messages to change the world by creating more income and impact. His mission is to connect you with God and let Him do the rest because. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ed discuss how he transitioned from a fighter pilot into an entrepreneur; he teaches...
Published 03/27/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview, Joshua and Britney Arceneaux.  Britney and Joshua are founders of Flying Cow which offers a variety of skincare products (balms, serums, soaps) from tallow aka “cow fat” and essential oils to help with a variety of skincare issues. Tune in as Shawn, Bob, Britney and Joshua share how it all started with Britney after having 4 babies, her cystic acne was painful and frustrating. As a last resort, she tried tallow. After...
Published 03/20/24
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Promise Keepers, CEO Ken Harrison.  Ken is an Author and Speaker, volunteer chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers where he works to inspire men to be bold, faithful and godly fathers and husbands.  Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ken discuss how he went from being a police officer, to real estate, to CEO of Promise Keepers.  Ken shares how he learned through a painful situation in his business, how he persevered...
Published 03/13/24
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Ryan Bethea.  Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, producer, and podcast host of the hit series “The Exorcist Files”.  Ryan runs Assembly72 a digital marketing and content creation agency and has created assets and strategies for dozens of digital campaigns for several best-selling authors, brands, and even feature films. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ryan share how in his life and business, he had to say no to...
Published 03/06/24
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Steve Chua.  Steve, alongside his wife Barbara, serves as the Founding Pastor of Life as One Church in Claremont, California. He is passionate about transformation on an individual and societal level and carries a powerful message of identity and destiny. Steve has taken his experience and wisdom into the marketplace as an executive life and leadership coach has been used to bring Kingdom insights,...
Published 02/28/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Bryant Ellis.  Bryant is an Author, a self-made entrepreneur and founder of “The Adventure Challenge”, has a podcast called “The Bryant Ellis Show” and is a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Bryant discuss the catalyst for writing his book “Hello My Name Is Failure” and how his own fear of failure is what walked him into overcoming. Bryant shares how you can discover an original perspective on life's...
Published 02/21/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Melissa Hughes.  Melissa is a TikTok influencer, international speaker and bestselling author of “She Can Laugh” along with children’s book: “Mommy Loves You When”.  Melissa has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured on the New York Times Best Seller “Primal Scream” on NBC. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Melissa share how she was in a place feeling stuck when God began to speak to her about posting videos...
Published 02/14/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Luke Richey.  Luke founded Gravity Jack, Inc. with the vision of mobile-based augmented reality, now the oldest AR company in the USA. He quickly established the company as a leader in the space, with a strong patent portfolio, dedicated research team, and a top-tier client roster. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Luke share how he struggled with suicidal ideation for 40 years, when one encounter with God totally healed his...
Published 02/07/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Jennifer Richey.  Jennifer is a technology futurist and entrepreneur, Her first foray into technology was as the CFO of Tometa Software. From this, Jennifer went on to assume the same role at PlayXpert, a gaming company which helped spearhead the formation of Gravity Jack. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Jennifer discuss how God encountered her that anchored her deeply in Him that changed her marriage and their business.  Hear...
Published 01/31/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Mike Hogan. Mike is a business executive and brand marketing expert. He has led some of the world's largest brands as Chief Marketing Officer and brand strategy consultant, including Frito-Lay, GameStop, Microsoft, Campus Crusade and Feed the Children. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Mike discuss how when the world’s most important brand “Christianity” loses its way, what happened, and what’s the way back? Mike shares the...
Published 01/24/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Cody Bobay. Cody is a man after God’s heart, an Actor in an aspiring action Hero film, an Author of the Soulcon series as well as releasing a new book in January! Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Cody discuss when the Lord called him from ministry into full time acting and his mandate to focus fully on the arts. Cody shares how he began to see the Lord work in incredible ways and his prophetic calling continued as an Actor...
Published 01/17/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson brings to the conversation, Tim Eaton. Tim Eaton is the CEO and co-founder of NutraMedix, a company that manufactures herbal remedies and supplements that are sold to healthcare professionals and consumers in over 100 countries. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Tim discuss how he got started in NutraMedix, the prophetic words he received and how he transitioned from being a full-time missionary to starting a business with the purpose...
Published 01/12/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Dr. Ashley Tauriac. Dr Ashley finished her medical training at Vanderbilt, and currently works with newborns and teaching at the local medical school and loves encouraging others to discover and grow in their God given purpose. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ashley discuss how her pre med adviser told her she was not a good-enough candidate for Vanderbilt School of Medicine, and that she should withdraw her application....
Published 01/03/24
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation, Rusty Rueff and Terry Brisbane. Terry is the lead pastor of Cornerstone and he is a co-founder and co-host of The Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, as well as an author. Rusty is a well known technology executive, startup advisor and thought leader. He has served on numerous corporate boards of directors and has been the leader of both the GRAMMY Foundation Board and The American Conservatory Theater...
Published 12/27/23
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation Denise Gitsham. Denise is a Lawyer and speaker ranging on topics from business, leadership and faith. She has served as a presidential appointee at the White House and the US Department of Justice, as well as a law clerk in the US Senate. Denise appears regularly on national news outlets as a political commentator, and remains heavily engaged in campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels. Her first...
Published 12/20/23
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Jenilee Samuel. Jenilee is the host of Java with Jen Podcast where she normalizes learning how to hear God’s voice for her Christian audience. She has a globally ranked top 1% podcast program that is listened to in over 87 countries. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Jenilee discuss how she got into hosting her own podcast and now coaching others to build their own podcasting platforms. Jenilee shares how she created Imagine...
Published 12/13/23
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Brent Dusing. Brent is the CEO and founder of TruPlay, a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun and biblically-sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. Over his career, Dusing has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly and other news media. Dusing has a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University. Tune in as Shawn, Bob...
Published 12/06/23
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Alex Sezer Jr. From the football field to the boardroom, Alex is an Author and the CEO of Alex Sezer Ventures which is revolutionizing businesses with Biblical truths. Shortly after, Alex became the President of two multi-million dollar real estate companies and scaled his personal portfolio to 340 units creatively, using $0 out of his pocket. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Alex discuss the doors God opened for him to impact...
Published 11/29/23