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  • Leading When You’re Empty: The Truth About Strength, Service & Leadership at Home | Olaolu Ogunyemi

    Leading When You’re Empty: The Truth About Strength, Service & Leadership at Home | Olaolu Ogunyemi
    Apr 1 2026

    Leadership doesn’t break down in public.

    It breaks down in private.

    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast,

    Mairin Moore Cane sits down with U.S. Marine officer, author, and leadership mentor Olaolu Ogunyemi to explore what happens when leaders look strong on the outside, but feel depleted on the inside.

    This conversation goes beyond performance, titles, and pressure.

    It gets to the truth:

    Leadership is formed in how you show up at home, in relationships,

    and in the quiet moments no one sees.

    Olaolu shares his personal experience navigating military service, fatherhood, and the invisible weight of trying to “hold it all together”and the turning point that led him to redefine strength, identity, and service.

    This episode will challenge how you think about resilience, masculinity, leadership, and what it actually means to lead well.


    In this episode, we explore:

    The hidden cost of performing strength as a leader

    What it looks like to succeed publicly but struggle privately

    Redefining leadership beyond control, ego, and expectation

    How faith and honesty reshape decision-making under pressure

    The shift from leading from exhaustion to leading from overflow

    The “Lead Last” principle and how to apply it in real life

    Why leadership at home is the true test of integrity

    This episode is for:

    Leaders carrying pressure behind the scenes

    Parents trying to lead well at home

    Professionals navigating identity and responsibility

    Anyone who feels strong externally but stretched internally


    Connect with Olaolu Ogunyemi:

    Website: https://Parent-Child-Connect.com

    Free Resources: https://Parent-Child-Connect.com/free-resources


    Connect with Mairin Moore Cane:

    Website: https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootrealignandrisepodcast

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane

    Speaking & inquiries: connect@mairinmoorecane.com
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    28 m
  • Rewriting Your Identity After Trauma: E.A. Johnson on Addiction, Responsibility & High Performance

    Rewriting Your Identity After Trauma: E.A. Johnson on Addiction, Responsibility & High Performance
    Mar 25 2026

    What if your past didn’t disqualify you- but required you to decide who you become next?


    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, Mairin Moore Cane sits down with E.A. Johnson to explore what it actually takes to rebuild your identity after trauma, addiction, and adversity.


    This is not a conversation about inspiration.

    It’s about authorship.


    E.A.’s story includes childhood abuse, anxiety, insomnia, and addiction- yet he chose a different path forward. Without formal rehab, he rebuilt his life from the inside out, going from barely getting by to becoming an award-winning pharmaceutical sales leader and sought-after speaker.


    Together, they explore:


    • Identity after trauma and adversity

    • Addiction recovery through personal responsibility

    • The internal shift required for sustainable high performance

    • The difference between operating from history vs identity

    • The VIBE framework: Vision, Intention, Belief, Execution

    • Leadership that is built - not inherited


    This conversation grounds resilience in reality- not theory.


    Because what happens to you matters.

    But what you choose next defines you.


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    🔗 Connect with E.A. Johnson:


    Website: https://www.eajohnsonspeaks.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eajohnsonspeaks


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    🔗 Connect with Mairin Moore Cane:


    Website: https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootrealignandrisepodcast

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane


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    If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs the reminder:


    You don’t have to be whole to lead.
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  • Learn-It-All vs Know-It-All Leadership | Damon Lembi on Growth, Ego, and Leadership Identity

    Learn-It-All vs Know-It-All Leadership | Damon Lembi on Growth, Ego, and Leadership Identity
    Mar 18 2026

    Great leaders aren’t finished products - they are continually formed through humility, feedback, curiosity, and the willingness to keep learning.


    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, Mairin Moore Cane sits down with Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, bestselling author, and host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, to explore what separates high-performing leaders from those who quietly stagnate.


    Damon built his leadership philosophy around a powerful distinction: Know-It-All leaders vs Learn-It-All leaders.


    Know-It-All leaders protect their status.

    Learn-It-All leaders expand their capacity.


    Together, they unpack what leadership development actually looks like in the real world, especially for high achievers navigating visibility, responsibility, and growth.


    This conversation dives into the tension between confidence and humility, how leaders can build learning cultures inside organizations, and why many experiences labeled as “imposter syndrome” are actually signs of identity expansion.


    Mairin also shares perspective from her own leadership rebuild, offering a candid look at what it means to lead while still evolving.


    This episode is for leaders who understand that growth doesn’t stop when success arrives — it accelerates.


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    In this episode, we explore:


    • The difference between Know-It-All vs Learn-It-All leadership

    • Why curiosity is one of the most powerful leadership advantages

    • The truth about imposter syndrome and identity expansion

    • How leaders can build strong learning cultures inside organizations

    • What ego looks like in leadership — and how to guard against it

    • Practical behaviors leaders must model to keep growing


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    About Damon Lembi


    Damon Lembi is the CEO of Learnit, a global learning and development organization that has upskilled more than two million professionals worldwide. A two-time bestselling author and host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Damon is known for helping organizations build high-performing cultures through curiosity, humility, and continuous growth.


    Drawing from his background as a collegiate baseball player and long-time CEO, Damon teaches leaders how to move from Know-It-All thinking to Learn-It-All leadership.


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    Connect with Damon Lembi


    Podcast: The Learn-It-All Podcast

    Website: https://www.TheLearnItAllLeader.com

    Learnit: https://www.Learnit.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelearnitallpodcast

    X: https://x.com/damonlembi


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    Connect with Mairin Moore Cane


    Website: https://www.mairinmoorecane.com


    Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

    https://www.instagram.com/rootrealignandrisepodcast


    LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane


    Speaking & booking inquiries

    connect@mairinmoorecane.com
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    25 m
  • Becoming Bigger, Better, Bolder: The Power of Daily Ownership | Dr. Len Lopez

    Becoming Bigger, Better, Bolder: The Power of Daily Ownership | Dr. Len Lopez
    Mar 11 2026

    Growth is not a personality trait.
    It is a daily decision.


    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast,

    Mairin Moore Cane sits down with speaker, educator, and personal development strategist Dr. Len Lopez, creator of the 5 Steps a Day to Being Bigger, Better, Bolder framework.


    This conversation moves beyond hype and motivation to explore what real, sustainable growth actually requires. Dr. Len shares how daily ownership, structure, and disciplined thinking can help individuals move from intention to consistent execution.


    Together, they explore how small daily decisions shape identity, leadership, and long-term transformation.

    This episode is for anyone who wants to grow with clarity, not pressure — and lead from responsibility rather than perfection.


    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why growth must become a daily practice, not an occasional effort
    • The mindset shift required to move from wanting change to building systems for change
    • How Dr. Len’s 5 Steps a Day framework creates consistent personal development
    • The difference between confidence and commitment when becoming bold
    • How daily discipline supports leadership without creating burnout


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    About Dr. Len Lopez:

    Dr. Len Lopez is a speaker, educator, and personal development strategist known for his framework “5 Steps a Day to Being Bigger, Better, Bolder.”

    Through his work, Dr. Len equips individuals with practical, repeatable strategies for personal growth, leadership development, and daily accountability. His approach blends mindset, discipline, and clarity to help people move from intention to execution consistently.


    Connect with Dr. Len Lopez:

    Website
    https://drlenlopez.com/5stepsaday/

    Learn More
    https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/5_steps_a_day_to_being_bigger_better_bolder


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    Connect with Mairin Moore Cane:

    Website
    https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

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    https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

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    LinkedIn
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    connect@mairinmoorecane.com


    You don’t have to be whole to lead. Leadership doesn’t begin once everything is resolved. It begins when you root yourself in truth, realign with what matters, and choose to rise with responsibility—right where you are.
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    28 m
  • Rebuilding After Rock Bottom: Nate Green on Identity, High Performance, & Leading Through Adversity

    Rebuilding After Rock Bottom: Nate Green on Identity, High Performance, & Leading Through Adversity
    Mar 4 2026

    What happens when your health fails, your identity collapses, and the future you planned disappears?


    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, Mairin Moore Cane sits down with award-winning CEO, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Nate Green to explore what it really takes to rebuild after rock bottom.


    After transitioning out of law enforcement and walking through some of the darkest days of his life, Nate faced a complete identity reset. What followed wasn’t overnight success — it was disciplined rebuilding, mental reprogramming, and a commitment to high performance rooted in integrity.


    Nate went on to found companies that sold for eight figures and built leadership frameworks that now help entrepreneurs rise with clarity, grit, and responsibility.


    Together, they unpack:


    • ​ How to rebuild your identity after loss
    • ​ Mental resilience during uncertain seasons
    • ​ Rewiring limiting beliefs shaped by childhood programming
    • ​ Leading when motivation isn’t there
    • ​ High performance without sacrificing family or integrity
    • ​ What “Suck Less, Do Better” really means in practice
    • ​ How to define success after everything falls apart


    This conversation isn’t about hustle.

    It’s about authorship.


    If you are in a rebuilding season — personally, professionally, or internally — this episode will challenge you to root in truth, realign your perspective, and rise with responsibility right where you are.


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    🔗 Connect with Nate Green


    Website:

    https://successwithnategreen.com/

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/iamnategreen


    Book: Suck Less, Do Better


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    🎙 Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast


    Hosted by Mairin Moore Cane


    Website: https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

    Speaking & booking inquiries: connect@mairinmoorecane.com


    Before we wrap each episode, we remind you:

    You don’t have to be whole to lead. Leadership doesn’t begin once everything is resolved. It begins when you root yourself in truth, realign with what matters, and choose to rise with responsibility—right where you are.
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    38 m
  • Start With Who: Identity, Self-Awareness & Disciplined Leadership with David Ask

    Start With Who: Identity, Self-Awareness & Disciplined Leadership with David Ask
    Feb 25 2026

    Leadership doesn’t begin with purpose.It begins with identity.

    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, Mairin Moore Cane sits down with entrepreneur David Ask to explore why self-awareness—not achievement—is the foundation of resilient leadership.

    David has built products carried in over 3,700 retail stores, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s. As the founder behind StatGuard Plus and a multi-industry entrepreneur, he understands scale. But what drives him now is something deeper: helping leaders start with who they are before asking why they build.

    This conversation explores:

    • ​Why identity must precede purpose
    • ​The danger of success outpacing self-awareness
    • ​What it means to define a personal “plumb line”
    • ​How discipline stabilizes leadership under pressure
    • ​The difference between ego-driven growth and integrity-driven leadership
    • ​Raising resilient leaders in business, at home, and in life

    David shares how self-awareness reshaped his leadership philosophy and recalibrated how he builds, decides, and leads.

    This episode is not about hustle.It is about clarity.It is about character.It is about becoming the kind of leader who can carry responsibility without losing themselves.

    If you care about leadership development, self-leadership, emotional discipline, business growth, identity formation, or raising resilient leaders—this conversation will sharpen you.

    Because leadership isn’t built on ambition.It is built on alignment.


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    Website:

    https://www.davidask.com/

    StatGuard Plus:

    https://statguardplus.com/

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask/

    Twitter/X:

    https://twitter.com/davidask

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thedavidask/

    StatGuard Plus Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/statguardplus/Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/david.ask.18

    Email:

    hello@davidask.com


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    The Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast explores leadership identity, resilience under pressure, discernment in growth, and the internal architecture required to lead with authority and responsibility.

    Website:

    https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane

    Speaking & booking: connect@mairinmoorecane.com
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    32 m
  • From Rock Bottom to Global Impact: Alan Lazaros on Discipline, Identity, and Sustainable Leadership

    From Rock Bottom to Global Impact: Alan Lazaros on Discipline, Identity, and Sustainable Leadership
    Feb 18 2026

    What happens when success looks fine on the outside but your identity underneath is unraveling?


    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, Mairin Moore Cane sits down with Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University - a global top 100 podcast with over 2,200 episodes listened to in 180+ countries, to explore discipline, identity reconstruction, and what sustainable leadership actually requires.


    After losing his father at age two and surviving a nearly fatal car accident at 26, Alan reached a personal breaking point that forced him to confront who he was becoming.

    What followed wasn’t a dramatic reinvention, it was a disciplined decision to change direction permanently.


    This conversation explores:


    – Identity before impact

    – Discipline as a leadership foundation

    – Rebuilding after rock bottom

    – The difference between achievement and alignment

    – What long-term growth actually demands


    Alan’s journey is a reminder that leadership isn’t built in moments of motivation.

    It’s built in daily responsibility and intentional direction.


    You don’t have to be whole to lead, but you do have to choose who you’re becoming.


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    Connect with Alan Lazaros:


    Website:

    https://www.nextleveluniverse.com

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelUniversity

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros


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    About the Host


    Mairin Moore Cane is a leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and host of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast.


    She works with women leaders navigating pressure, visibility, and transition — helping them strengthen decision-making, reclaim internal authority, and lead with integrity during demanding seasons of life and work.


    Known for her clear thinking under pressure and quiet authority in the room, Mairin leads conversations that challenge leaders to take responsibility before they feel ready.


    Rooted, Not Rushed is available on Amazon.


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    For leadership insights, speaking inquiries, and resources:


    Website:

    https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/mairinmoorecane

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane


    Speaking & booking inquiries: connect@mairinmoorecane.com


    Subscribe to the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast for weekly conversations on leadership under pressure.
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  • Speaking Truth to Power: Kim Witczak on Leadership, Accountability & Courage

    Speaking Truth to Power: Kim Witczak on Leadership, Accountability & Courage
    Feb 11 2026

    What happens when the systems you’re taught to trust fail — and telling the truth comes at a cost?


    In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, host Mairin Moore Cane sits down with nationally recognized drug safety advocate Kim Witczak to explore how personal rupture can become a grounding force and how one clear voice can challenge powerful institutions without credentials, permission, or protection.


    After the sudden death of her husband Woody from an undisclosed antidepressant side effect, Kim turned grief into public accountability.

    With no medical degree or institutional backing, she helped secure the FDA’s black box suicide warning and exposed critical failures in drug safety.


    This conversation explores leadership that emerges not from title or position, but from truth, clarity, and responsibility.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    – How clarity forms when trusted systems fail

    – Leading without permission, credentials, or institutional power

    – Accountability without losing humanity

    – Responsible leadership when the stakes are high

    – The power of one consistent, clear voice


    Kim’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t belong to institutions. It belongs to those willing to tell the truth and take responsibility.


    You don’t have to be whole to lead.



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    About the Host


    Mairin Moore Cane is a leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and host of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast.


    She works with women leaders navigating pressure, visibility, and transition — helping them strengthen decision-making, reclaim internal authority, and lead with integrity during demanding seasons of life and work.


    Known for her clear thinking under pressure and quiet authority in the room, Mairin leads conversations that challenge leaders to take responsibility before they feel ready.


    Rooted, Not Rushed is available on Amazon.


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    For leadership insights, speaking inquiries, and resources:


    Website: https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane


    Speaking & booking inquiries: connect@mairinmoorecane.com


    Subscribe to the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast for weekly conversations on leadership under pressure.


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    About the Guest


    Kim Witczak is a nationally recognized drug safety advocate and three-term Consumer Representative on the FDA Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee.


    Following the sudden death of her husband linked to antidepressant side effects, Kim became a leading voice for transparency and accountability in the pharmaceutical industry. Her advocacy contributed to securing the FDA’s black box suicide warning and advancing policy reform in drug safety.


    Today, Kim continues to champion ethical oversight, patient protection, and systemic accountability in mental health and pharmaceutical regulation.


    Connect with Kim:

    Website: https://kimwitczak.com

    Instagram:

    @kim_witczak

    X:

    @woodmatters

    Substack:

    @acceptablecollateraldamage
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    42 m