Leadership & Love (audio)

This episode explores the power of storytelling, authenticity, and community in business and marketing. Guest Jason Stallard, founder of Love Local Media Agency, shares how creating content from the heart builds genuine connections and trust. He offers practical tips for authentic social media storytelling and explains how stillness helped him discover his purpose. The conversation dives into leading with love, collaboration over c...

Ep 30: Louie Sharp

Title:  Giving That Transforms: From Transaction to Connection

Drop Date: November 4, 2025

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In this episode, Louie Sharp explores giving as a core leadership value—authentic, unconditional, and year-round. He urges leaders to show genuine appreciation and gratitude to strengthen relationships and “emotional bank accounts.” Louie contrasts transformational giving (without st...

In this episode of the Leadership and Love podcast, host Louie Sharp sits down with Ginger Lawler—author, poet, and advocate—to explore her journey from trauma and toxic relationships to healing, self-love, and leadership. Ginger shares how her upbringing and military marriage shaped her path, and how storytelling, therapy, and accountability became tools for transformation. She offers practical habits for personal growth, insights...

Join us for this transformative episode of Leadership and Love. Unlearn what is holding you back! Louie Sharp and Melissa Cauley dive deep into the roots of trauma, unconscious patterns, and the path to authentic leadership. Melissa, an experienced business strategist and founder of Scorpion Alchemia, shares her personal journey and professional insights on shadow work, radical accountability, and the emotional imprints carried thr...

In this energizing episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Teresa Pangan shares her four-pillar approach to wellness—sleep, stress recovery, movement, and food—revealing how small, intentional habits can transform energy, mood, and long-term health. She explains how aligning daily routines with circadian rhythms, managing blood sugar through mindful eating, and incorporating simple movement and stress-reducing activities can help the body...

Whether you're navigating fear, burnout, or business setbacks, this episode offers the tools to lead with courage and clarity. In this episode, Louie Sharp shares his unforgettable “Buffalo Story” to inspire leaders to face adversity head-on. From shifting mindsets in struggling businesses to drawing wisdom from Will Smith’s “running and reading” philosophy, Louie delivers practical strategies for shortening tough times and growing...

What does it take to lead and transform young lives? Four timeless essentials: Hope, Trust, Compassion, and Integrity. In this powerful episode of the Leadership and Love podcast, host Louie Sharp sits down with Wendy Mills, a legendary FBLA advisor and educator whose leadership legacy spans decades and thousands of students. Whether you're a leader or mentor, Wendy’s story will move you. She helped students from all walks of life ...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Louie Sharp steps away from the usual interview format to deliver a powerful message about everyday impact. Dedicated to the memory of Charlie Kirk—with a clear emphasis that this is not a political episode—Louie invites listeners to reflect on how their unique gifts, passions, and stories can ripple outward to change lives…and the world.

From simple acts of kindness to volunteering, mentoring, and p...

Love becomes a strategic force for leadership in this episode, where Louie Sharp interviews Air Force veteran and author Juan Lee. Sharing insights from his book Love Made Simple: A Guide to Inner Peace, Contentment, and Success, Juan introduces seven foundational attitudes—sacrifice, discipline, humility, courage, caring, tenacity, and responsibility—that redefine love as purposeful action. Through vivid stories, Juan reveals how ...

What if delegation could actually increase your profit and free up your time, without compromising quality? In this episode of Leadership and Love, Louie Sharp shares a proven four-step framework that helps leaders delegate with precision, accountability, and compassion. Louie shares practical strategies that empower teams and elevate performance. He explains why focusing on your “zone of genius” is key to maximizing impact. When d...

In this heartfelt return to the Leadership and Love Podcast, host Louie Sharp welcomes back Lori Ellis for a powerful conversation on the transformative impact of reading—especially her favorite book, the Bible. Together, they explore how scripture has shaped Lori’s mindset, inspired personal growth, and helped her embrace the idea that transformation begins with renewing the mind. From Romans 12:2 to stories of surrender, healing,...

In this episode of Leadership and Love, Louie Sharp welcomes mental fitness coach Todd Sylvester for a raw, uplifting conversation on addiction, identity, and personal transformation. Todd flips the script on recovery, arguing that addiction isn’t a drug problem—it’s a thinking problem. By helping clients rewrite the story they tell themselves, he shows how lasting change starts with self-belief, not behavior. His affirmation metho...

What does it truly mean to live authentically and lead with purpose? In this energizing episode, Louie Sharp welcomes transformational coach and humanitarian Dr. Deonne Johnson, author of From Tired to Inspired. Together, they unpack the emotional, spiritual, and practical shifts that drive personal transformation—from defining core values and practicing forgiveness to embracing self-love and building mission-driven teams.

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In this episode of the Leadership and Love Podcast, host Louie Sharp unpacks five toxic habits—complaining, blaming, gossiping, making excuses, and justifying—that sabotage effective leadership and personal growth. With candid insights and practical reframes, Sharp urges listeners to take responsibility, reframe challenges, and lead with greater emotional intelligence. Highlighting the Jack Canfield formula “E + R = O” (Event + Res...

Discover how neuroscience meets performance in this powerful episode of The Leadership and Love Podcast, where host Louie Sharp interviews John Kennedy, founder of Combat Brain Training. Originally designed for the Marine Corps to improve battlefield intuition and reduce casualties, Kennedy’s program now helps executives, athletes, and individuals with ADHD, autism, and PTSD enhance decision-making, cognitive speed, and emotional r...

In this special episode, wellness coach Lori Ellis joins Louie Sharp to explore the transformative power of mindset, movement, and mindfulness. Lori shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic health challenges, which led her to develop a holistic approach to wellness rooted in core strength, intentional living, and spiritual grounding. Together, they dive into the importance of discovering your “why,” cultivating self-love, ...

In this compelling episode, Louie Sharp welcomes longtime friend and distinguished Marine Hal Walker, whose remarkable life includes flying helicopters in Vietnam, investigating for the NRC, and authoring four gripping nonfiction books. From surviving volcanic eruptions to defusing conflict in high-stakes environments, Hal shares how calm, discipline, and authenticity shape great leadership.

Discover Hal’s approach to maintaining c...

In this energizing episode, Louie Sharp dives into the science and strategy of personal energy optimization, drawing powerful parallels between the human body and a finely tuned machine. With Einstein’s quote—“everything is energy”—as his foundation, Louie lays out accessible lifestyle shifts to boost your mental and physical performance.

Louie also digs into how you spend energy, followed by encouraging you to track your habits an...

What if one bold choice—made in a moment of self-honesty—was the spark that changed your life, your mindset, and your career forever? In this compelling episode, Louie Sharp sits down with entrepreneur and capital advisor Dave LoSavio to unpack how a 30-day decision to quit alcohol ignited a decade-long journey of transformation in pursuit of purpose. Through a down-to-earth approach, Louie and Dave dive into the habits, mindset sh...