In this deeply authentic episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Joanna Horton McPherson—executive coach, former actor, and founder of the True Influence Method™—for a soul-level conversation about voice, visibility, and the responsibility we each carry to design a life that aligns with who we really are.

They cover everything from emotional honesty in leadership, to why acting isn’t pretending, to how vibrational alignment shapes our results in business and life. What starts as a conversation about public speaking quickly unfolds into a masterclass on courage, responsibility, and conscious creation.

You’ll hear about:

• Why most “authenticity” is just polished presentation—and how to go deeper
• What acting teaches us about business, presence, and inner alignment
• The spiritual edge of public speaking (and why real leaders are mirrors, not performers)
• How to stop projecting and start owning your power
• A raw discussion about Esther Hicks, law of attraction, and loving what is

“You can't go out and mentor people if you're a bullshitter. Your life has to be right at home first.” — Joanna Horton McPherson

This is an episode for leaders, visionaries, and anyone who knows they were meant to do more than just play nice.

🕒 Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro banter & Portland bar stories
• [07:30] Joanna’s background & coaching focus
• [10:00] The truth about acting—and what it reveals about ourselves
• [16:00] Fulfillment, business design & emotional resonance
• [23:00] Mentorship, meditation & designing from the inside out
• [27:00] Inclusion vs. projection & taking full responsibility
• [35:00] The power of vibration and attention
• [39:45] Final questions: What matters most? What do you wish you experienced more?

🎯 Guest Links:

🔗 Joanna’s website: https://joannahortonmcpherson.com

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannahortonmcpherson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannahortonmcpherson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-horton-mcpherson/

📘 Rodric’s book: https://milliondollarflipflops.com/book/

🌍 Rodric’s nonprofit: https://sendastudentleaderabroad.com

📌 Learn about her True Influence Method™ and private coaching work

Resources:

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In this soul-stirring conversation, Rodric sits down with transformational coach and nomadic entrepreneur Chris Marhefka. From burning the candle at both ends as a multi-business owner to designing a vision-led life across Europe, Chris shares the pivotal mindset shifts that high-achieving founders must make when hustle alone stops working.

They dive deep into:

• The moment that forced Chris to reimagine what success actually looks like.
• The biggest mental hurdle for founders: “No one can do it like I can.”
• How to delegate without micromanaging (and actually build trust with your team).
• Why slowing down and creating space is the key to scaling your impact.
• The courage to say “no” to anything that’s not a full-body “yes.”

And in a vulnerable closing moment, Chris shares a powerful story of fatherhood, compassion, and leadership that changed the trajectory of one man’s life forever.

🔥 Quotes:

“If it’s not a 100% yes, it’s a no.” – Chris Marhefka

“You will always be the bottleneck if everything must be done your way.” – Chris Marhefka

“There’s leadership in our vulnerability—and healing, too.” – Chris Marhefka

🕒 Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Meet Chris Marhefka (and why he’s recording from Spain)
• 2:00 – Why successful founders still feel stuck
• 5:00 – The mindset shift that changes everything
• 8:40 – From micromanager to leader: a practical framework
• 13:00 – Chris’s journey from burnout to nomad life
• 19:00 – Vision first, decisions second: How to future pace your life
• 24:00 – Why most men have never experienced stillness
• 27:00 – A vulnerable moment that became a breakthrough for others

👤 Guest Links:

🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRIS https://chrismarhefka.com

📱 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrismarhefka/?hl=en

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMarhefka/

📚 Grab Rodric’s bestselling book: https://milliondollarflipflops.com/book/

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

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In this heart-centered and honest episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Suzanne Leydecker—author of A Woman On Top—to talk about money, identity, healing, and growth. From her split-second decision to write a book during a breakup to building a platform of truth-telling and personal responsibility, Suzanne shares what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.

She opens up about the loneliness of inheritance, the challenge of saying no, and how her three core principles—don’t take things personally, take personal responsibility, and only say yes to what is a “hell yes”—have reshaped her life. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey or unsure of your next chapter, this episode offers a powerful reminder: you’re not the only one. And you don’t have to do it alone.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• The 11-year journey behind her book A Woman on Top
• Why “no” is a complete sentence (and how to say it with grace)
• What it’s really like to inherit wealth and the unexpected judgment that comes with it
• How writing authentically opened the door to a movement
• What Suzanne learned from a water ski dock moment that changed everything

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“If it’s not a Hell Yes, it’s a No.”

— Suzanne Leydecker

🔗 Guest Links:

• Website + Free Guide: suzanneleydecker.com
• Instagram: @suzanneleydecker
• Book: A Woman On Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Top-Journey-Self-Discovery-Through/dp/1962074005

📍Timestamps:

00:00 – Book goals, podcast momentum, and why saying “no” matters

07:35 – Suzanne’s intro: water skiing, Aspen, and becoming an author

10:56 – Rodric's unexpected reaction to the book

11:17 – The moment she decided to write the book

14:24 – Building a movement from vulnerability

22:24 – The 11 ways to say no (and how to get them)

24:42 – The story she almost left out

30:52 – Why her happiness started in 2020

33:55 – A challenge to the audience: try doing just one thing differently

35:19 – Wrap-up and where to connect

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.