In this conversation, I sit down with Mike Skiff and ask a simple question:

How would you describe what you feel most called to create?

His answer came quickly.

“Divinely inspired greatness.”

From there, we explored the long arc of his journey. From growing up with a vision of becoming a teacher, to entering the military, to developing leadership under pressure, and eventually stepping into the world of business ownership.

Mike shares what it was like to transition from the structure of military life into the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. We talk about the mindset shifts required to move from an environment of built-in trust and clear expectations into a world where you must create your own path, your own discipline, and your own results.

One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is the tension between planning and execution. Mike talks about the tendency to over-prepare, and the importance of acting on what he calls the “80 percent solution.” That idea alone has the power to unlock momentum for so many people who feel stuck waiting for clarity before they move.

We also explore what it looks like to build a business that aligns with the life you actually want to live. Mike shares how he moved from a franchise model into creating his own productized service, helping local businesses generate leads through search and AI-driven discovery.

This is a conversation about leadership, identity, execution, and the courage to move forward before everything feels fully figured out.

If you’re navigating your own path as a creator, a solopreneur, or someone who feels called to build something meaningful, there is a lot here for you.

• Mike’s business: https://getchais.com
• Mike’s personal site: https://mikeskiff.com
• Mike’s podcast: https://themikeskiffshow.com
• Mike’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelskiff

In this episode, I sit down with Brian and Liz Deacle, the creators behind It’s a Drama and NZ Ahead. This conversation is a real-time look at what it means to build something without having it all figured out. We talk about their journey from running a traditional business to experimenting with blogging, courses, dropshipping, and eventually finding alignment in a completely unexpected way.

What stands out most is the shift that happened when they stopped trying to force income and started creating from a place of genuine interest and experience. From there, everything began to take shape.

We explore the evolution of their work, how their podcast and content naturally led to a thriving membership community, and what they’ve learned about trust, pressure, and the long game of building something meaningful.

This is a conversation about creation as a lived process. If I were to sum up the episode in one line: This is what it sounds like when people stop trying to manufacture a path and start recognizing the one that’s already forming underneath them.

And that’s what makes it compelling.

• It’s a Drama Website - https://itsadrama.com
• It’s a Drama Podcast - https://itsadrama.com/podcast
• It’s a Drama YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@itsadrama
• NZ Ahead Website - https://nzahead.com
• NZ Ahead Podcast - https://nzahead.com/podcast
• NZ Ahead YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nzahead
• Liz’s Travel Bog Diaries Book - https://amzn.to/3Q5uCmg
• Liz’s Book on Grief “You Won't Just Cry When They Die” - https://elizabethdeacle.com

In this conversation, I sit down with Jackie Ulmer, someone who has been building businesses online since the early days of the internet and continues to evolve how she shows up in the world today. We talk about her journey from network marketing to content creation, coaching, and YouTube, and the patterns that have stayed consistent through every season.

One of the biggest takeaways for me is her belief that we don’t get our goals, we get our habits. This is a conversation about following curiosity, starting before you feel ready, and allowing your life and business to change as you do. Jackie also shares how her current season has shifted her perspective on success, pace, and what really matters.

• Jackie Ulmer’s Website: https://peakperformancehabits.com
• Jackie’s YouTube Channel (Lower Toxic Life): https://www.youtube.com/@lowertoxiclife
• Next Level Mastermind: http://NextLevelMastermind.info