Forever Forward
Forever Forward is a podcast that highlights subject matter experts and unique life stories, with occasional personal anecdotes from the host. Episodes are released at least once per week.
Episodes
The Truth about Hustle, Wealth and Happiness - Joe Potenza
Joe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joepotenza4Millionaire entrepreneur Joe Potenza breaks down the exact frameworks he uses to build and scale seven-figure businesses, including how he grew his social media from zero to more than seventy thousand followers in a single year. He explains the systems behind his growth, the mindset that keeps him relentlessly improving, and the deeper identity work t
Identity Expert Daniel Schuler - Finding The Way Back to Yourself
Daniel Schuler has guided hundreds of individuals through challenges tied to identity, purpose, and relationships. In this conversation, he breaks down why reconnecting with your most authentic self matters, and the real risks that come with drifting away from it.
How to Lead with Purpose in a Divided World - Deke Copenhaver, Former Mayor of Augusta, Georgia
In this episode of Forever Forward, I sit down with Deke Copenhaver - author of The Changemaker, former mayor of Augusta, Georgia, and a passionate advocate for purpose-driven leadership. We explore the core ideas from his book, including how to lead with authenticity, create positive change, and build stronger communities in a divided world.Deke shares candid insights on:- The principles of chang
College Dropout to CEO - Kevin Fagundes on Building Businesses at 26
n this episode of Forever Forward, I sit down with Kevin Fagundes - founder of Red Waves Media and co-founder of studio2U - to explore what it takes to craft powerful stories at major conferences, tech events, and beyond. Kevin shares insights on building a creative business, working with global brands, and how great storytelling connects audiences in an age of AI and noise.We cover his journey fr
You Are NOT Lost - Top Life Coach Shares Why Life Isn't Linear
In this episode of Forever Forward, I sit down with life coach and former lawyer Tara Simkins to explore how life coaching can help you navigate personal growth, career transitions, and emotional roadblocks. We dive into the difference between therapy and coaching, and why having someone who believes in your potential — like a quarterback coach for your life — can change everything.Tara shares ins
Perseverance and Possibilities - Turner Simkins on His Son Brennan's Fight Against Leukemia
Author and advocate Turner Simkins shares his family’s journey through his son Brennan’s battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), as chronicled in his memoir Possibilities. Turner discusses faith, hope, resilience, and the founding of the Press On Fund, which has raised millions for pediatric cancer research.
Decoding the Generations: Boomers, Gen Z, and Beyond - Lynn Barger Elliott
Why do Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z see the world so differently? In this episode, Lynn Barger Elliott dives into generational theory — exploring how cycles of history shape attitudes, values, and behaviors across time. From culture wars to economic outlooks, Lynn unpacks the hidden patterns that explain generational clashes, social change, and what might be coming next.
Connor Tomlinson's Brother Jack on Love on the Spectrum Season 3
Jack Tomlinson joins Forever Forward to discuss his excitement for Love on the Spectrum Season 3, which just released on Netflix. Jack also discusses the future plans for his brand, Unify, which is linked below: https://unifyclo.com/
Suffering a Spinal Cord Injury and Finding the Silver Lining - Al Danza
Al Danza shares his experience suffering a spinal cord injury as an adult. Al also shares tips for building relationships in business, as well as stories from his recovery journey.
Behind the Badge - NYPD Veteran Vin Scotto on Resilience and Leadership
NYPD Veteran Vin Scotto shares stories from his career in the New York City Police Department. Vin also reflects on his journey with mental health, how to become resilient, and what makes a good leader.
Humanitarian Aid on the Front Line - Craig Wishart on Mercy Chefs
Craig Wishart shares his experiences providing disaster and humanitarian relief to affected people in conflict zones around the globe.
The Next Alex Hormozi - Millionaire Entrepreneur Joe Potenza
Millionaire entrepreneur Joe Potenza shares the never-before-told story of how he went from $200k in debt to becoming a millionaire by the age of 27. Joe shares his best mindset frames, his thoughts on succeeding in business, his religious convictions, and more on this episode of Forever Forward.
Financially Optimize Your Life - How to Save, Invest and Earn More Money
Try Magic Mind here: https://magicmind.com/foreverpodDaniel Ebert, Financial Advisor, shares how you can financially optimize your life with simple saving and investing tips.
Simple, Not Easy - How Fitness Can Change Everything - Andrew Holmes
Try Magic Mind here: https://magicmind.com/foreverpodAndrew's IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewholmesfit/Andrew Holmes, Personal Trainer, shares how fitness can transform everything about your life. Andrew shares workout guidance, nutrition tips, mental frameworks, and more.
Mental Performance Expert on How to Manage Stress and Excel Under Pressure - Ryan Ford, CMPC
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Ryan's Coaching Business: https://fortitude.coach/
Ryan Ford, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, shares ways that we can de-stress, dive into the present moment, and ultimately perform at our best by leveraging mental fitness exercises.
Raising a Non-Verbal Son Who First Communicated at 30 - BetsyOnTheGo
Betsy Hicks-Russ shares her journey raising her son Joey, who is autistic and non-verbal. Joey began communicating with a spell board as an adult, which has allowed him and his mom to have full conversations for the first time ever.
Training for Life - U.S. Marine on "The Best Job He's Ever Had"
Rudy Lechuga shares his experience becoming and serving as a United States Marine. Rudy discusses his motivations for joining the military, the challenges of boot camp, the role of drill instructors, and the importance of camaraderie among service members. Rudy reflects on his experiences in the infantry, the bonds formed during training, and the personal growth he achieved through his military se
An Honest Discussion On New Years Resolutions - Manny Colón
How do you set worthwhile goals? Are you setting goals for yourself, or on behalf of others? Can you be content with yourself while in pursuit of a lofty goal? In this episode of Forever Forward, Mike and Manny attempt to answer those questions and more. Here's to 2025.
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365 Days of Forever Forward - Reflecting On My Miracle Year
One year ago today, I made a decision that changed my life forever. Starting (and truly committing to building) the Forever Forward Podcast was the hardest, scariest, most challenging thing I've ever done - and it was the best decision I've ever made.If you've supported me in any way, thank you for believing in me and in this. So much to come in 2025.Please hit the like button if you enjoyed, and
The Miracle Mindset - TED Speaker, Author and Filmmaker Mark Barger Elliott
This episode examines the concept of a "miracle mindset" and the role of personal narratives in shaping our experiences. The discussion covers the neuroscience of emotional prediction, the impact of storytelling on mindset, and the significance of reframing challenges as opportunities. Insights include lessons from the experiences of the Sudanese Lost Boys and the principles behind the Miracle Yea
To Live Well, You Must Learn to Die Well - Lynn Barger Elliott
Lynn Barger Elliott discusses key topics including the complexities of death, the psychological and social challenges of change, generational theory, and the role of community in fostering connection.
Miracle Year Project: https://miracleyearproject.org/
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From War to Wisdom - Church Historian Kristian Mirabile
Kristian Mirabile delves into the history of the church, discussing his upbringing in a religious family and the spiritual experiences that shaped his beliefs. Kristian provides an overview of the evolution of Christianity, the significance of miracles, and the objective versus subjective nature of morality. Kristian also explores profound themes surrounding free will, the pursuit of happiness, th
If You Like Money, Start a Personal Brand - Content Guru Brendan Mulson
Brendan Mulson, founder of Marketive Media, shares the key elements of successfully navigating content creation in 2024. He also shares his journey into entrepreneurship and the importance of authenticity in the digital age.
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Followers as of November 29, 2024: 780
Kevin Diaz - How to Talk to Girls, Become Confident and Chase Your Dreams
Kevin Diaz of Crew Aesthetics joined Forever Forward to share how he successfully cold-approaches women. Kevin also shared his story of how he went from a shy individual to a man with confidence and belief in himself. Further, Kevin discussed his passion for fitness, the importance of patience and his plans for future content.
Check out Kevin on YouTube: @CrewAesthetics
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Is Anyone Else Cosplaying as an Adult? | Imposter Syndrome, Men's Mental Health, and More
At what age do you officially become an adult? When will I wake up and not feel like a kid anymore? I stumble my way through those questions and more on this week's episode of Forever Forward.
Two-Time Leukemia Survivor Thomas Ashley on Life After Cancer
Two-time leukemia survivor Thomas Ashley discusses his journey overcoming cancer, and the new mindset that he has cultivated as a result of this battle.
Unrecruited to Full Scholarship - D1 QB on the Underdog Mindset
Brandon Bisack, former division one quarterback, joined Forever Forward to discuss how he used his underdog mindset to earn a college football scholarship.
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Our First Gen Z Guest on Growing Up With Technology and Navigating High School in 2024
Emma joined the Forever Forward Podcast to discuss growing up with social media, navigating high school as a freshman, and being the youngest sibling.
He Lost His Dream Job in Hollywood - How to Bounce Back After Being Let Go
Peter Dunn joined the Forever Forward Podcast to discuss how he's getting back on his feet after being let go from his dream job in Hollywood.
He's Interviewed 1,000 People. Here's The One Thing We All Want Most.
On this episode of the Forever Forward podcast, Matthew Gutierrez joins the conversation. As a seasoned writer and journalist, Matthew has interviewed over 1,000 individuals, gaining profound insights into the universal human quest for connection, love, and community. Through his newsletter "Inner Peace," Matthew offers reflections on the power of storytelling and the written word, emphasizing the
Doctor, Actress and Singer - Renaissance Woman Louise Geller
On this episode of the Forever Forward podcast, Louise Geller joins to discuss how she balances her multiple careers in the arts and the sciences.
Louise explains how she initially became interested in the arts, how her interests evolved to include medicine, recounts recent shows that she's acted in as well as produced, and shares some fun stories about her appearances on Britain's Got T
The Journey to One Million Push Ups - Kevin Cullum
On this episode of the Forever Forward podcast, Kevin Cullum shares his journey towards completing one million tracked push-ups, reflecting on his struggles and inspirations along the way.
Jack Tomlinson on Becoming a Content Creator, Starting a Business, and Growing Up With Connor
Jack Tomlinson, an entrepreneur, content creator, and brother of Connor Tomlinson from the Emmy-award winning Netflix show Love on the Spectrum, discusses his journey of turning on the camera and embracing vulnerability. He talks about the importance of authenticity on social media and the need to bring back the rawness of early YouTube. Jack also shares his experience of being on the show and the
"Horror is my Comfort Genre" - Evan of RocklinGravesProductions on His Passion for Horror Films
Evan (aka RocklinGravesProductions on YouTube) joined the Forever Forward Podcast to discuss his passion for horror films.
Ohio Man Tells All - Sausage Mahoney on Work, Life, and Being Himself
Michael joined the forever forward podcast to discuss work, life and what it's like to be him.
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Overcoming Adversity and Finding Meaning with Ricky Kuiters
Ricky shares how chaos and adversity led him to radically change his life for the best.
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From Boys to "Men" - My Best Friend Manny Colón
If you know me, you know Manny.
In this episode, we reminisce on some of the antics we got up to in high school, our favorite memories together, and ultimately what it's been like to go from boys to "men."
Food, Fitness and Fulfillment with Coach Adam Badger
Adam shares his journey of finding fulfillment after working several dead-end jobs, ultimately leading to his career of personal training. Adam emphasizes the power of consistency in fitness and nutrition, and how it can positively impact all areas of life.
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Connor Tomlinson and His Mom on Life After Love on the Spectrum
Connor Tomlinson and his mom Lise Smith joined Forever Forward to discuss their experience on Love on the Spectrum Season 2 and a whole lot more.
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Followers as of July 31, 2024: 26
Pride vs. Happiness and Climbing "The Second Mountain" - Connor Byrne
Connor Byrne discusses his journey of finding fulfillment and pride in his work, from playing football at the University of Miami to starting his own business, Cool Bathing Suits. He emphasizes the importance of finding a passion that lights a fire within you and the need to strive for something bigger than yourself. Connor also shares the challenges and sacrifices of being an entrepreneur, the im
This Podcast Has Officially Changed My Life
Hosting the Forever Forward Podcast has truly changed my life... Here's how.
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Followers as of July 17, 2024: 26
A Bible Expert and a Brand New Christian Have a Candid Discussion About Faith
Mark, the host of the Bible Paladin YouTube channel, discusses the relevance of the Bible in today's world and the importance of connecting its stories to contemporary values. He emphasizes that the Bible is a collection of stories that have been around for millennia and can help us make sense of our lives and connect to something greater than ourselves. Mark also explores the idea of spiritua
25 Years Old, 25 Years Sober - Johnny Berry on Abstaining from Alcohol and Staying True to Yourself
Johnny Berry, the founder and CEO of Always Sober Clothing, shares his journey of abstaining from alcohol forever. He discusses the importance of believing in yourself and being confident in making the right choices. Johnny also talks about the impact of his brand, Always Sober, and how it has inspired and influenced others to stay sober. He emphasizes the need to go all-in and make your passion y
Overcoming OCD and Turning Struggle into Strength - Mental Health Advocate Tom Smalley
Tom Smalley, a 2-time weightlifting gold medalist and mental health advocate, shares his journey with OCD. Tom was diagnosed with OCD at 16 and also struggled with anxiety and depression. As a result of his OCD, Tom experienced intrusive thoughts and engaged in compulsions to manage them. Tom underwent exposure response prevention therapy (ERP) and medication to help manage his OCD, and has since
Meet the Man Who Took Over TikTok with Stick Figures
Well, we've officially made history on Forever Forward by recording the first ever podcast with a stick figure. You heard it here first!
Jokes aside, what an amazing opportunity it was to chop it up with Carlo and talk all things drawing, animation, and content creation. Carlo has earned an audience of over three million followers across TikTok and YouTube, all through his massively popular a
How This Young CEO Built The Brand We Didn’t Know We Needed
At age 24, Ellie Haney founded a clothing brand with an extremely important mission: to remind everyone that they are not alone. Despite her ongoing battle with depression and anxiety, Ellie turned a creative outlet into a blossoming business that continues to scale rapidly.
Here for You Clothing provides comfort physically and mentally... Shop at the following link: https://hereforyouclothing.co
From Novice to World Cup Prospect - Zach Duke on Faith, Family and the Beautiful Game
In late 2022, Zach Duke set an extremely ambitious goal: He was going to play for the US Men's National Team in the 2026 World Cup. The catch? He had never played soccer before... Now only one year later, he's far closer to that dream than you might think.
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The Proven Approach to Building Wealth - Financial Advisor Dan Ebert
Top Financial Advisor Dan Ebert lays out the simple way to build wealth and get rich in 2024. Dan explains how to invest, how to save money, the secret to becoming a millionaire, and how to achieve financial freedom.
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How to Learn a Language in 2024 - Lamont McCleod on All Things 'Words'
Lamont McCleod of the "Days and Words" YouTube channel shares practical tips on how to learn a language, what interests him most about words, what it's like to have a platform as large as his, and more on this episode of Forever Forward.
"How I Lost 100 Pounds" - Bryson Wanner on Overcoming Obesity and Choosing Your Hard
Bryson Wanner has lost nearly 100 pounds. On this episode of Forever Forward, he shared candid reflections on his weight loss journey, his favorite macro-friendly recipe tips, and his advice on how anyone can achieve their dreams by "choosing their hard."
Metal Music, Mens Mental Health, and Losing a Father - Steven Plotkin
Steven Plotkin joins the Forever Forward Podcast to discuss his deep passion for music, losing his father to dementia, mens mental health, and the importance of being authentic.
Growing in Faith, Joining the Military and Collecting Toys - Sebastien Colon | FF 001
Sebastien Colon joins the Forever Forward Podcast to discuss his experience in the Air Force, the importance of faith, and his hobby of collecting wrestling and other figures.
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