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We are all going to die anyway. NDEs, Survival School, Secret Missions & Facing Death. With Don Winner
Feb. 26, 2026

We are all going to die anyway. NDEs, Survival School, Secret Mission…

Don Winner is a former Military Intelligence Officer, Investigative Journalist for 48 Hours, Dateline, Nightline, Discovery Channel, the BBC and more. He's solved countless murders, studied thousands of NDEs (Near Death Exper...

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Scaling Human Knowledge: AI, Systems Theory, and the Future of Learning with Alverita AI CEO Laudon Williams
Feb. 19, 2026

Scaling Human Knowledge: AI, Systems Theory, and the Future of Learni…

Stop chasing the "next big thing" and start mastering the systems that actually run the world. Join us as tech veteran Laudon Williams reveals how to measure organizational complexity and scale human expertise using AI. In th...

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Bev McCoy: From Mammoth Mountain to Montana Rancher
Feb. 12, 2026

Bev McCoy: From Mammoth Mountain to Montana Rancher

What does it take to walk away from security, status, and legacy — and start over again and again? In this bonus episode of the Four Fs Podcast, Bev McCoy shares her extraordinary journey from working in corporate law in Los ...

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From Monastery to Microsoft: A Tech Leader’s Journey from India to Silicon Valley
Feb. 5, 2026

From Monastery to Microsoft: A Tech Leader’s Journey from India to Si…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Aparna Natarajan , a technology leader whose journey spans spiritual education in India, career risk-taking, burnout, meditation, and leadership in big tech . Raised in a spiritually roote...

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How to Master the Law: AI, Due Diligence, and the Future of Trust with Eric Vogeler
Jan. 29, 2026

How to Master the Law: AI, Due Diligence, and the Future of Trust wit…

Is the legal profession ready for the AI revolution? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Vogeler , a seasoned attorney and entrepreneur, to pull back the curtain on how high-stakes legal deals actually work. From using Cha...

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Leadership Under Pressure: Armaments Research Company CEO Mike Canty on Military Training, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Jan. 22, 2026

Leadership Under Pressure: Armaments Research Company CEO Mike Canty …

Short Description: In this episode, former D1 Basketball Player and West Point Graduate Mike Canty shares his journey from West Point and Army service to becoming the founder of ARC, breaking down how military leadership, dis...

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From Fighter Pilot to Leadership Coach: Identity, Discipline, and Building a Life That Fits | Lorin Jeppsen
Jan. 14, 2026

From Fighter Pilot to Leadership Coach: Identity, Discipline, and Bui…

In this episode, Lorin Jeppsen shares an unfiltered conversation about identity, leadership, discipline, and what it really means to live authentically. From being adopted and growing up in Utah, to flying B-52s in the U.S. A...

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Somatic Integration & Emotional Regulation Expert Joshua Kahn on Identidy, Trauma, and the Power of Community
Jan. 7, 2026

Somatic Integration & Emotional Regulation Expert Joshua Kahn on Iden…

In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation, Jeff sits down with Joshua Kahn to explore identity, trauma, purpose, and what it really means to grow when life refuses to follow a straight line. Joshua’s story is shaped...

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A Winter Life Well Lived: Creativity, Courage, and Reinvention With Snow Magazine & Snow Tequila Boss: Barb Sanders
Dec. 28, 2025

A Winter Life Well Lived: Creativity, Courage, and Reinvention With S…

In this conversation, CEO and Founder (Snow Magazine, Snow Tequila, and The Snow Society) Barb Sanders shares her journey from aspiring ski instructor to successful entrepreneur, highlighting her passion for skiing and the co...

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The Long Way Around: From Law School to Mining Sites and Meaningful Work. With Safety Expert Desai Link
Dec. 24, 2025

The Long Way Around: From Law School to Mining Sites and Meaningful W…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Desai Link to explore an unconventional career journey— how he walked away from a career in law to work in a warehouse driving a forklift. From studying law and history to working fly-in f...

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A Lifetime Of Lessons In Resilience with Tech Executive Turned Non-Profit Leader Himani Naresh
Dec. 19, 2025

A Lifetime Of Lessons In Resilience with Tech Executive Turned Non-Pr…

From a $1.25 subway arrest in New York City to graduating from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania, Himani Naresh’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and navigating life across cultu...

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From Nashville to LA and Back Again: Elijah Donnelly on Creativity, Faith, and Starting Over at 30
Dec. 12, 2025

From Nashville to LA and Back Again: Elijah Donnelly on Creativity, F…

In this powerful episode of the Four Fs Podcast, filmmaker and storyteller Elijah Donnelly shares an extraordinary journey shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the courage to start over when life doesn’t go as planned. Rais...

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Insights for Everyday Finances: Money Mindset & Strategic Giving with CFP Linda Grizely
Dec. 3, 2025

Insights for Everyday Finances: Money Mindset & Strategic Giving with…

Join Linda Grizely, CFP® and financial educator, as she shares practical strategies to transform your relationship with money. From her journey into personal finance to her signature “Me Money” method and permission‑based bud...

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An Authentic Conversation With Truist Bank Senior VP Michelle Foley on Grit, Security, and Service. From Windows 98 Helpdesk to Cloud Center of Excellence
Nov. 20, 2025

An Authentic Conversation With Truist Bank Senior VP Michelle Foley o…

Senior VP at Truist Bank Michelle Foley (Truist Cloud Center of Excellence) joins the Four Fs Podcast for an Authentic Conversation about career pivots (pre‑med → IT → 18 years at Microsoft), frontline support and incident re...

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Authentic Conversations with Rich Kaplan: Life Lessons on Leadership, Team Collaboration, and Personal Development
Nov. 17, 2025

Authentic Conversations with Rich Kaplan: Life Lessons on Leadership,…

What happens when a near-death experience reshapes your perspective on leadership and life? Join us in this riveting episode of the Four Fs Podcast as host Jeff engages in an authentic conversation with Rich Kaplan, a former ...

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Navigating Difficult Negotiations: Insights from Professor Stacey Lee on Authentic Conversations and Life Lessons in Law
Nov. 17, 2025

Navigating Difficult Negotiations: Insights from Professor Stacey Lee…

Have you ever wondered how the art of negotiation can transform your career and personal life? Join host Jeff Cluff on the latest episode of the Four Fs Podcast , where he engages in an authentic conversation with Professor S...

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Overcoming Failure in Entrepreneurship: Surex.com Co-Founder Matt Alston's Personal Stories and Insights on Community and Business Growth
Nov. 17, 2025

Overcoming Failure in Entrepreneurship: Surex.com Co-Founder Matt Als…

What does it take to revolutionize an entire industry while staying true to your roots? Join host Jeff Cluff in this captivating episode of the Four Fs Podcast as he engages in an authentic conversation with Matt Alston, a dy...

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Former Army Ranger and Current Service Now Executive David Porter on Failure, Fieldcraft, and Finding Direction: Part 1
Nov. 4, 2025

Former Army Ranger and Current Service Now Executive David Porter on …

What do broken surfboards, cattle ranches, and spreadsheets have in common? For David Porter, a senior executive at ServiceNow and former U.S. Army Ranger, they each taught him something essential about resilience, decision-m...

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How to Build a Purpose-Driven Career with Gina Tesla, Social Impact & Sustainability Expert
Nov. 4, 2025

How to Build a Purpose-Driven Career with Gina Tesla, Social Impact &…

What does it take to reinvent yourself six times—and still lead with purpose?In this episode, Jeff sits down with Gina Tesla, a global tech executive and social impact leader whose journey has taken her from Queens to the Pea...

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Navigating Entrepreneurship: Elevate CEO Kevin Schreck Shares Personal Stories of Discipline, Freedom, and Overcoming Failure
Oct. 21, 2025

Navigating Entrepreneurship: Elevate CEO Kevin Schreck Shares Persona…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform curiosity into a thriving career in entrepreneurship? Join us on this captivating episode of the Four Fs Podcast as host Jeff sits down with Kevin Schreck, the visionary co-fo...

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The Economy Unveiled: Exploring Tariffs, AI in Education, and Leadership Insights With Dr. Gordon Bodnar
Oct. 6, 2025

The Economy Unveiled: Exploring Tariffs, AI in Education, and Leaders…

How is the economy being reshaped by the dual forces of AI technology and shifting educational priorities? Join host Jeff Cluff as he engages in an authentic conversation with Dr. Gordon Bodnar, a renowned expert in internati...

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Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Andreae Pohlman Shares Personal Stories and Lessons on Resilience and GrowthEmpowering Women in Cybersecur
Sept. 3, 2025

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Andreae Pohlman Shares Personal St…

What does it take to transform from a Texas tennis player into a tech trailblazer in the world of cybersecurity? Join host Jeff Cluff on the Four Fs Podcast as he dives deep into an authentic conversation with Andreae Pohlman...

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Episode 4: Mike Owen
Aug. 5, 2025

Episode 4: Mike Owen

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Mike Owen—a former Microsoft engineer whose 18+ year tech career started in a unionized grocery store and ended with an unexpectedly powerful final act. Mike shares how he rebounded from a r...

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Episode 3: Chris Walker
July 23, 2025

Episode 3: Chris Walker

Worms, Y2K, and Wine Cellars. How Chris Walker helped Solve for some of the most prolific Internet Worms in history is much more than BASIC. From Dartmouth’s BASIC revolution to Microsoft’s Y2K firefight, Chris Walker helped ...

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