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What if the biggest thing holding you back in business isn’t your strategy… but who you think you’re allowed to be? In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, Curtis McCullom dives deep into breaking free from hidden blocks, embracing authenticity, and building a heart-led business that thrives in both impact and profit.

From uncovering subconscious patterns to aligning with your true values, Curtis shares the mindset shifts and strategies that help leaders leap over life’s hurdles and step fully into their purpose.

🎧If you’re ready to transform your business while staying true to yourself, this conversation is a must-watch.

Key Takeaways

• Why your core values might be sabotaging your business and how to fix it
• The “should storm” of entrepreneurship and how to dodge it
• How to align your subconscious with your goals using NLP and hypnotherapy
• The real reason authenticity is your business’s secret weapon
• Why making money is not evil and how to redefine it as sacred energy exchange

About the Guest
Curtis McCullom helps CEOs and entrepreneurs overcome hidden blind spots to unlock income, confidence, and freedom. Using his LGET (Learn, Grow, Expand, Transform) Mindset™ framework and tools like NLP, MER®, and Hypnotherapy, he guides deep, lasting transformation. Host of The Curtis McCullom Show, he shares insights on success, mindset, and growth.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com
• Email: curtis@cbmccullom.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-mccullom
• Instagram: instagram.com/curtis.mccullom
• X: https://x.com/curtisBmccullom
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@curtismccullom

Free Core Values Discovery & Alignment Session for the first 15 listeners—align your actions with your purpose! Mention the podcast & “2025” to reserve your spot. 🔗 https://link.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com/widget/bookings/values_discovery_and_alignment_bhpc

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Up Next: Discover Ken Rusk—bestselling author, entrepreneur, and creator of Blue-Collar Cash and the Comfort, Peace & Freedom podcast. Featured on Fox, Forbes, and USA Today, he empowers others through decades of business wisdom.

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What if connection didn’t have to revolve around cocktails? ✨

In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Laura Nelson, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner. She’s rewriting the rules of networking and events, proving that the most powerful connections happen when inclusivity, not alcohol, takes center stage.

Think less “happy hour hangover” and more authentic connection that actually lasts past midnight (without the Advil).🍸🚫

🎧 Listen and be inspired to create spaces where everyone truly belongs.

Key Takeaways

• Why alcohol-free events are the future (and not just for the sober crowd)
• The surprising power of mocktails to build community
• How to create inclusive, connection-driven experiences without the buzz
• The business case for sober-friendly conferences (spoiler: it’s profitable!)
• Navigating the awkward “why aren’t you drinking?” moments with grace

About the Guest

Laura Nelson, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner, is a leader in creating sober-inclusive spaces in the events industry. With 20+ years of expertise, she empowers professionals to design intentional, inclusive events that foster real connection.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.soberliferocks.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sober-life-rocks-professionals
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/soberliferocksprofessionals
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/Sober_life_rocks
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@soberliferocks
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@soberliferocks
• Join the First-Ever Sober Influencer Event: https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/
• Free Download of THE INCLUSIVE EVENT PLANNER: A Quick Guide to Planning Sober-Friendly Conferences That Boost Attendance https://soberliferocks.com/the-inclusive-event-planner/
• Book Mentioned in this Episode: This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life https://tinyurl.com/yc5c9h74

Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation. https://tinyurl.com/laura-nelson

Up Next: Dive into transformation with Curtis McCullom, creator of the LGET Mindset™ framework and host of The Curtis McCullom Show, who helps leaders clear subconscious blocks to unlock greater confidence, income, and freedom.

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What happens when a Fortune 10 executive ditches the corporate grind to lead with heart? Kyle McDowell joins us to share how his 10 “We” principles sparked a cultural revolution in the workplace—one that’s as profitable as it is people-first.

Get ready for leadership truths, a few laughs, and a whole lot of heart.

In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, Kyle shares how he broke free from toxic norms, reimagined leadership, and built a framework that fuels purpose and crushes dysfunction. His bestselling book Begin With WE proves success is never just about “me”—it’s about WE.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful roadmap to compassionate leadership, thriving culture, and real results.

Key Takeaways

• Kyle’s journey from corporate burnout to bestselling author and culture transformer
• The origin story of the 10 “We”s and how they became a leadership movement
• Why leading with heart doesn’t mean sacrificing profit (spoiler: it often increases it!)
• The difference between managing and leading and why it matters
• How to build trust in a skeptical, results-driven world
• The surprising power of being “corny” in leadership (yes, really)

About the Guest
Kyle McDowell is a former Fortune 10 executive turned bestselling author, leadership coach, and speaker. With nearly 30 years of experience, he inspires leaders to crush workplace dysfunction and build cultures of excellence through his trademarked framework, The 10 WEs, featured in his bestseller Begin With WE.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.kylemcdowellinc.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KyleMcDowellInc
• X: https://x.com/KyleMcDowellInc
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kylemcdowellinc
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kylemcdowellinc
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kylemcdowellinc
• Book: Begin With WE - Leadership Workbook https://tinyurl.com/3peb96p5

Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-kyle-mcdowell

Up Next: Dive into the world of sober-inclusive events with Laura Nelson, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner. With 20+ years in business and event planning, she’s redefining connection and inclusivity in the industry.

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Next Steps:

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Teasers & Announcements:

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