The Above The Bar Podcast

Why Do Most Health Issues Start In The Gut | Samantha Shaw

🔥 LIVE This Tuesday, Dec 17th at 8pm EST! 🔥
This week’s guest on The Above The Bar Podcast is Samantha Shaw, certified Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Gut Feelings.
Samantha helps people heal stubborn issues like bloating, fatigue, acne, weight changes, burnout, brain fog, and hormone imbalance by starting at the root: the gut. Through functional lab testing, personalized coaching, and bio-individual protocols, she guides clients toward better digestion, balanced hormones, more energy, and sustainable wellness.
She’s also a 4th grade teacher with a Master’s in Literacy, giving her a unique perspective on how stress and dysregulation affect the body. Her mission is simple: help people feel at home in their bodies again.
🎙️ Join us live as we talk about:
• Why so many symptoms start in the gut
• How to restore energy naturally
• What functional testing reveals
• Practical steps to feel better now
Connect with Samantha:
Instagram @gutfeelingsco
More info & free discovery call: gutfeelingsco.org
#GutHealth #Wellness #HolisticHealing #IntegrativeHealth #SamanthaShaw #GutFeelingsCo #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn

What Is Media Minimalism | Kira Shishkin

🔥 This Week on The Above The Bar Podcast — LIVE Wednesday, Dec 10th at 8pm EST! 🔥

Our guest this week is Kira Shishkin, Founder & CEO of informed.now — the groundbreaking #1 news-by-SMS service that cuts through bias, clickbait, and noise to deliver factual, clean, ad-free news updates straight to your phone.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of modern media, this episode will be a game changer.

About Kira Shishkin:
Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, investor-advisor, and one of the most accomplished innovation leaders of his generation. His track record includes:

💡 Cofounding a $100M+ FinTech marketplace at Intuit, raising $30M
💡 Building Prosperity Ventures, a stealth VC fund with 600+ evaluated deals
💡 Running one of Eastern Europe’s largest private crypto mining operations since 2016
💡 Launching an academic publishing company whose books are still used worldwide

Professionally, he’s worked across investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and strategy—advising on $1B+ in transactions and implementing over 14 major corporate strategies.

Academically, he holds honors degrees in Economics, Philosophy, and Abstract Mathematics from the University of Chicago and Booth School of Business, completed executive programs at Stanford, speaks four languages, and is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.

Oh… and he’s also the 2018 World Public Speaking Champion.

Kira’s recent work centers on information overload, media minimalism, and the future of trustworthy news — making him the perfect guest for a world drowning in headlines and starving for truth.

🎙️ Join us LIVE on Wednesday, Dec 10th at 8pm EST
We’ll explore:
• Why news is broken — and how informed.now is fixing it
• How SMS may become the future of factual reporting
• What media minimalism is and why it matters
• The psychological cost of misinformation
• How entrepreneurs can build with clarity in a noisy world

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe your skepticism — Kira is ready for all of it.

#KiraShishkin #InformedNow #MediaMinimalism #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn

Why Do Most Entrepreneurs Fail To Lead Themselves First | Alex Kuhn

🔥 TONIGHT at 8pm EST — The Above The Bar Podcast welcomes leadership mentor Alex Kuhn! 🔥

We’re diving deep tonight with Alex Kuhn, the world-renowned leadership mentor and founder of Born to Lead®, whose clients have generated more than $30 million in revenue using his alignment-driven leadership frameworks.

Alex’s journey wasn’t shaped by perfection.
He walked away from a Division I coaching career, pushed through three failed ventures, and spent over $200k on misaligned business programs before discovering the truth:

👉 Entrepreneurs don’t lack knowledge. They lack alignment.
👉 And most business problems are actually leadership problems.

Which brings us to TONIGHT’S TOPIC:
❓ Why do most entrepreneurs fail to lead themselves first?

Alex will break down how his Born to Lead® and SuccessDNA™ frameworks help founders tap into their natural leadership gifts, build premium client systems, and scale businesses that grow with strategy and soul.

Whether you’re stuck, scaling, or rebuilding — this episode is going to hit home.

🎙️ Join us LIVE tonight at 8pm EST
on Facebook • YouTube • LinkedIn • Twitch • X • Instagram

Come interact, ask questions, and get real-time insights from one of the most sought-after leadership minds in the world.

#AlexKuhn #BornToLead #SuccessDNA #LeadershipMatters #EntrepreneurLife #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn

What Is The Cost Of Success | Justin Lund

🔥 This week’s episode of The Above The Bar Podcast airs live at 8pm EST on Tuesday, Nov 26th — and we’re asking a question every entrepreneur eventually faces:
What’s the real cost of success… and are you paying too much for it?

Our guest is Justin Lund, a founder who has lived both the high highs and the devastating lows of entrepreneurship.

Justin has built and exited companies… but he’s also battled addiction recovery and lost tens of millions of dollars in a legal war most people wouldn’t survive. Those experiences reshaped how he thinks about success, freedom, and the emotional load leaders carry behind the scenes.

Today, Justin helps business owners break through what he calls “the capacity ceiling”—that invisible wall where hustle stops working, burnout takes over, and the life you built your business for starts slipping away.

He teaches entrepreneurs how to shift their mindset, build real systems, and delegate with confidence so they can finally step back without their entire world collapsing.

He’s genuine. He’s relatable. And his story hits home for anyone who has ever wondered whether the grind is costing too much.

🎙️ Catch the episode live at 8pm EST on Tuesday, Nov 26th
Join us, ask questions, be part of the conversation, and belly up to the bar.

🔗 Follow Justin:
Instagram: instagram.com/itsjustinlund
YouTube: youtube.com/@itsJustinLund
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justin-lund-propel
Facebook: facebook.com/justin.lund.propel
Website: propelyour.com
Email: justin@propelyour.com

#TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn #EntrepreneurLife #FounderFreedom #Leadership #JustinLund #CapacityCeiling #SuccessMindset #BusinessGrowth #BurnoutPrevention

What's It Like To Be America's Sweetheart | Jackie DiMaggio

🎤 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Jackie DiMaggio Live! 🎤

Join us tonight at 8pm EST for a powerful and heartwarming episode featuring Jackie DiMaggio, widely known as America’s Sweetheart.

Jackie is a captivating singer whose voice blends classic Italian elegance with modern American soul. Her career highlights include:
✨ Performing for President Donald Trump
✨ Sharing the stage with Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson
✨ Appearing at the Columbus Day Parade in NYC and major Italian-American events
✨ Supporting countless charities across the Tri-State area
✨ Inspiring communities through her work with The Lighthouse Project

Jackie brings warmth, faith, and love to every performance, and tonight she joins us to talk about her journey, her music, and how she uses her voice to uplift others.

Tune in live on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch, X, and Instagram at 8pm EST. Join the conversation using #TheAboveTheBarPodcast and #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn.

🔗 Follow Jackie DiMaggio:
Website: www.jackie-dimaggio.com

Instagram: @jackiedimaggio
YouTube: @jackiedimaggio
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackieDiMaggioAmericasSweetheart

TikTok: @jackie.dimaggio
Streaming: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more

What Scares What Goes Bump In The Night | Patti Negri

🌙 LIVE TONIGHT — The Above The Bar Podcast with Patti Negri! 🌙

Belly up to the bar tonight at 8 PM EST for a spellbinding conversation with the one and only Patti Negri — Psychic-Medium, “Good Witch,” and one of the most recognized figures in the paranormal world! 🔮✨

You’ve seen her on Travel Channel & Discovery+’s #1 hit, Ghost Adventures and the viral YouTube sensation TFIL Overnight with Elton Castee. Patti is also the bestselling author of Old World Magick for the Modern World and her brand-new release DollCraft, which explores the mysterious world of haunted dolls and magical poppets. 🪆📚

From MasterChef to America’s Got Talent, Patti has appeared alongside stars like Emma Stone, Jon Voight, and Meghan Trainor, and has become a beloved voice for those curious about the mystical, the magickal, and the unknown. 🌕

🎙️ Join us LIVE tonight at 8 PM EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch, X, and Instagram for an unforgettable conversation about the paranormal, magick, and everything in between!

💬 Jump into the live chat with your questions and join the fun — it’s going to be a night full of energy, stories, and a little witchy wisdom.

Connect with Patti:
🌐 pattinegri.com

📸 Instagram

🎥 YouTube

🎶 TikTok

🐦 Twitter

📘 Facebook

🎬 IMDB

#PattiNegri #GhostAdventures #GoodWitch #PsychicMedium #WitchingHour #HauntedDolls #ParanormalPodcast #Magick #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn

How To Take Control Of Your Life | Jennifer Elizabeth Valdes

✨ LIVE Tonight at 8 PM EST — The Above The Bar Podcast with Jennifer Elizabeth Valdes! ✨

Join us tonight for a powerful and inspiring conversation with Jennifer Elizabeth Valdes, the visionary founder of From Jenn to Generations.

Jennifer is a first-generation Hispanic American, domestic violence survivor, and self-made entrepreneur who turned trauma into triumph. From escaping abuse and homelessness at just 15 to building multiple successful healthcare companies, Jennifer’s journey proves that strength, faith, and purpose can rewrite any story. 💪

Through her platform From Jenn to Generations, she helps others find their voice, break generational cycles, and step boldly into their power.

🎙️ Tune in LIVE tonight at 8 PM EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch, X, and Instagram.
💬 Join the conversation as we talk about resilience, healing, and how to turn pain into legacy.

Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @fromjentogen

Learn more: From Jenn to Generations

#JenniferElizabethValdes #FromJennToGenerations #Empowerment #Resilience #Survivor #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Inspiration #LivePodcast #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn

How To Help Your Enviornment | Cody Wasail

🌍 LIVE Tonight at 8 PM EST — The Above The Bar Podcast with Cody Wasial! 🌿

Join us tonight as we welcome back Cody Wasial, the founder of Wee Plant Joy, for a heart-centered and inspiring conversation about connection, purpose, and the healing power of nature.

From her mission to spread positivity to her growing community of changemakers, Cody’s work with Wee Plant Joy reminds us all that small acts of kindness can create massive ripples. 🌱

We’ll talk about how her journey evolved, what’s next for the Wee Plant Joy Eco Tours, and how she’s inspiring others to cultivate joy in their everyday lives.

✨ Tune in LIVE tonight at 8 PM EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch, X, and Instagram.
💬 Bring your questions and be part of the conversation as we talk about growth, gratitude, and giving back.

#WeePlantJoy #CodyWasial #EcoTour #LivePodcast #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #JoyMovement #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn

How To Be A Community Leader | Erin McPherson

🎙️ Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast — Live at 8PM EST! 🎙️

We’re sitting down with Erin McPherson, Executive Director of the Tustin Community Foundation, to talk about what it really means to lead, serve, and strengthen a community.

For nearly two decades, Erin has been the driving force behind one of Southern California’s most impactful local foundations. She’s helped award over $1.5 million in grants, launched creative fundraisers like the Paper Football Challenge and Project Pajamas, and honored hundreds of volunteers as “Superheroes of Tustin.”

Join us as we discuss how her work continues to inspire collaboration between residents, businesses, and city leaders to create real, lasting change. 💪

📍 Tune in live tonight at 8PM EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch, X, and Instagram.
💬 Bring your questions and join the conversation — we’ll be live and interactive as always!

🔗 Follow the Tustin Community Foundation:

Facebook: facebook.com/TustinCF

Instagram: @tustincommunityfoundation_

X (Twitter): @greatertustincf

#ErinMcPherson #TustinCommunityFoundation #CommunityLeadership #NonprofitImpact #Volunteerism #Leadership #Philanthropy #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn

How Can The Internet Help Make Friends | Isaias Gil

🎙️ Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast – 8PM EST! 🎙️

Sometimes the best episodes aren’t about big topics or breaking news — they’re just friends sitting down, cracking jokes, and seeing where the conversation goes.

Tonight, I’m hanging out with my buddy Isaias Gil, the El Chingon Drummer from down south. He’s opinionated, impatient, kinda funny (mostly funny-looking), and a guy who’s drummed for David Lee Roth, Black Flag, and even played in front of Phil Collins. His mom still says he sounds best on Sunday mornings at church.

No script. No agenda. Just two friends talking about life, music, and whatever comes up.

Grab a drink, pull up a stool, and join us live at 8PM EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch, X, and Instagram.

#IsaiasGil #DrummerLife #PodcastHangout #FriendsTalking #MusicVibes #LivePodcast #TheAboveTheBarPodcast #BeSureToPushYourStoolIn