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by Julie Riga
You have the title and the wins, and still something is asking for more: more meaning, more alignment, a success that finally feels like success from the inside out. That is why this show exists. Every week, Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success sits you down with the founders, executives, and purpose-driven leaders who have walked the road you are on, and asks the real question: what are the ingredients that actually made the difference? You listen because you are done with surface-level advice and ready for the inner work, the honest stories, and the proof that you can lead with clarity and conviction even when the path is not clear. Here is what you take away. Every guest brings three ingredients for success, and every episode hands you something you can use before the week is over. You leave with sharper confidence and executive presence, the mindset shifts that quiet imposter syndrome and turn fear into fuel, the resilience to scale without burning out, the courage to lead through the messy middle, and the storytelling that makes your message land. Those are the ingredients: confidence, clarity, courage, communication, and purpose-driven leadership that builds a legacy worth leaving. You do not just listen to this show. You add an ingredient to your own recipe every episode. Hosted by Julie Riga, ICF-ACC certified leadership coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and 20-year Fortune 500 executive, and inspired by her father Ennio Riga, celebrity Italian chef who taught her that discipline, storytelling, and faith are the ultimate ingredients for a meaningful life.
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- 3 days ago20 min
Simone D'Antonio: From Michelin-Starred Kitchens to Mamma Mia, How a Chef Turned Italian Tradition into a Bold New Business
Simone D'Antonio: From Michelin-Starred Kitchens to Mamma Mia, How a Chef Turned Italian Tradition into a Bold New Business Guest: Simone D'Antonio, Co-Founder of Mamma Mia Host: Julie Riga In This Episode Growing up in a family of restaurateurs in Salerno, Italy, and choosing to work in his father's restaurant over university Training at Alma, the International School of Italian Cuisine, and learning how a professional kitchen really runs Why timing is everything in a kitchen, and how precision becomes a lifelong habit Why service is half of the dining experience, and how hospitality has changed over the years The career transition from chef to founder, and why Simone wanted a life beyond the restaurant world How Mamma Mia turns Italian cities into products: Capri, Torino, Roma, and Milano Building a brand as a founder, from order fulfillment to Instagram, Meta ads, and founder videos Embracing growth even when being on camera feels uncomfortable Memorable Quotes "the vision of the company is basically this crazy culinary tour of Italy" "you cannot please anyone, right?" Key Takeaways Timing is a leadership skill: preparation and precision allow a team to deliver together Your past is your foundation: your background can become the base of your next chapter Service shapes the experience: people remember how they were treated as much as what they received Growth requires discomfort: stepping into a new role is part of the journey Build with purpose and personality: a brand with a clear vision invites people in Fun Fact People from Salerno are known as Pisciaiuoli, which means fishermen, so Simone grew up eating seafood. His favorite dish is spaghetti with clams. Connect with Simone D'Antonio Website: www.saymammamia.com Connect with Julie Riga Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching and transformation Perfect For Entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and anyone ready to turn their experience into something new Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this episode with someone ready to take the next step in their journey #stayoncourse #entrepreneur #leadership #careertransition #founderjourney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago26 min
Jenny Garufi: The One Minute Reset, Three Moments to Return to Inner Peace
Jenny Garufi: The One Minute Reset, Three Moments to Return to Inner Peace Guest: Jenny Garufi, Best-Selling Author, Energy Healer, and Mindfulness Teacher Host: Julie Riga About This Episode Jenny Garufi is the creator of The Instant Alignment, One Minute Magic, a podcast that has passed 275,000 downloads. Drawing on more than 20 years of working with people, she explains why a 15 minute daily practice often falls apart, and why a single intentional minute can change your energy, your mindset, and the direction of your entire day. Fun Fact: Jenny's favorite food is eggplant parm. Her mother taught her how to make it, she taught her own kids, and for her it carries the taste of home. Guest Background Jenny is a best-selling author and mindfulness teacher who also offers Akashic readings and mentoring. Her approach centers on practical, bite-sized tools that fit into real life, helping people build self-awareness, balance, and confidence without needing extra time. The Three One Minute Resets The Wake Up Reset: Before your feet leave the bed, begin with thank you and think of one thing you are looking forward to, such as a first sip of coffee or a walk with your dog. The Shower Reset: Use the healing element of water to stay present, thank your body as you wash, and let unstructured time spark creativity. The same applies to laundry, dishes, and cooking. The Bedtime Reset: Replace worry with gratitude through a nightly journal, thank your body for carrying you through the day, and speak kindly to yourself before you sleep. Gratitude and Self-Compassion Jenny shares how recalling a favorite moment, and truly feeling it with your senses, helps you return to joy. She also encourages listeners to notice their self-talk, celebrate their wins, and release stories that have taken enough of their energy. Memorable Quotes "we really can switch up our energy in a minute." "the first word should honestly be thank you." "we can make any moment better and any moment more positive." "If you take those couple of breaths before you just react, you can respond consciously." Key Takeaways for Leaders One Minute Is Enough: A single intentional minute can shift your energy and your day Start with Gratitude: Begin the morning with thank you Respond, Do Not React: A few conscious breaths protect your relationships and your peace Make Every Moment Present: Showers, dishes, and cooking can become resets Be Gentle with Yourself: Growth and transformation happen with grace, not perfectionism Connect with Jenny Garufi Website: jennygarufi.com Podcast: The Instant Alignment, One Minute Magic, on all podcast platforms Book: The Three Minute Shower Reset, with 21 exercises Connect with Julie Riga Stacklist: stacklist.app/julieriga Next Steps Choose one of Jenny's three resets and try it tomorrow. The goal is not perfection, but presence and continuous personal growth. Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone who needs a one minute reset. #stayoncourse #mindset #gratitude #personalgrowth #leadership Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Nelson Brooks: The Ingredients for Success for Throwing a Great Party
Nelson Brooks: The Ingredients for Success for Throwing a Great Party In This Episode How a light bulb moment at a bachelorette party became a national party hosting brand The difference between party hosting and event bartending with the Cocktail Crew The Shark Tank journey, the deal with Kendra Scott, and what Nelson would do differently What growth looks like during a challenging year shaped by outside forces Ingredient one: themed drinks, with just two to four cocktails Ingredient two: great music that sets the vibe Ingredient three: the energy of the host The food debate and why it may not be essential What is next: franchising and a billion dollar celebration brand Key Takeaways Let your natural strengths guide your career Notice the opportunity right in front of you Timing and strong financials matter when you pitch Fewer, better drinks create a better party The host sets the tone for everyone in the room Take the pressure off the person in charge so they can enjoy the moment Connect with Nelson Brooks Party hosting: partyhostboys.com Event bartending: cocktail-crew.com Connect with Julie Riga Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe and Share Subscribe to the Stay On Course Podcast wherever you listen, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves to lead, celebrate, and bring people together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Julie Riga: AI Is Not Coming for Your Job. The People Who Know AI Are.
Julie Riga: AI Is Not Coming for Your Job. The People Who Know AI Are. In this episode: Why burnout happened before AI arrived, and what that tells us about how we were working The difference between doing your job and being your job, and which one cannot be replaced How AI gives back the creative space that years of overwork took away The warning signs that you are the one most at risk: the hardest worker in the room, the best kept secret, the one doing three jobs alone Why your presence, your critical thinking, and your ability to communicate are irreplaceable What real leadership looks like and how AI frees you to do more of it Julie's Phase Two framework: why she believes you should start building what is next at 32 Why the fifties are the power decade and why it is not too late to bring everything you are into what comes next Her reframe of imposter syndrome: if you feel like an imposter, you might just be in the wrong place The new women's mastermind group Julie is launching for leaders ready to reinvent This episode is for the woman who knows she could be doing this differently. She just needs someone to tell her how. Connect with Julie: julieriga.com/lead | https://stacklist.app/julieriga Women's Group and free webinars: schedule a call at julieriga.com Before I Speak: Mondays at 7 PM Eastern #stayoncourse #aiforleaders #womenleadership #careerpivot #reinventyourself Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago41 min
Alex Genadinik: The Ingredients for Success in Online Teaching, Entrepreneurship, and Cryptocurrency
Alex Genadinik: The Ingredients for Success in Online Teaching, Entrepreneurship, and Cryptocurrency Guest: Alex Genadinik, Top 1% Online Instructor and Founder of SPRK Token Host: Julie Riga In This Episode: Alex has taught since 2014 and built over 250 courses on Udemy, reaching more than a million students His topics evolved from entrepreneurship and mobile app marketing into digital marketing, productivity, AI, and cryptocurrency Alex is originally from Odessa, Ukraine, and calls himself a self proclaimed sugar addict on a quest for the best chocolatier in his area The most important step in building a course is curriculum design, and Alex uses AI to stress test outlines and uncover blind spots A strong course keeps continuity from video to video so students stay engaged and hit an aha moment in every lecture Subject matter expertise alone does not make someone a good teacher, since teaching is its own methodology Alex revisits his own courses every year and evaluates them honestly, since believing last year work was flawless is a sign of stagnation Quality always comes before revenue, and the best courses are built through iteration rather than a perfect first draft Alex compares high production platforms like Masterclass to an appetizer, since polished production cannot replace real teaching depth Every industry has creators who care more about the sale than the substance, and Alex draws a sharp line between real teachers and grifters Alex discusses cryptocurrency as a mathematical asset built on capped supply and demand, along with his experience diversifying across tokens His newest venture, SPRK Token, is a Solana based crowdfunding platform built to help artists, musicians, and creators keep more of the money they raise Alex predicts AI interaction is shifting away from prompting toward dashboards and agents that proactively surface information He recommends following the smartest thinkers and investors on social media to stay ahead of what is coming next Memorable Quotes: Everything right now is figure outable Quality first, quality second, quality third, quality twenty fifth, and then make money Taking a bad online course is like a minor form of torture I teach to the aha Key Takeaways for Leaders: Curriculum before content, since strong courses are built on a researched foundation, not just charisma Quality before money, since product quality earns trust and revenue follows Stay curious, since lifelong learning is a leadership advantage Think long term, since patience and iteration outperform shortcuts Follow the smartest people, since staying ahead means watching where thought leaders are looking Connect with Alex Genadinik: Website: problemio.com Cryptocurrency Project: sprktoken.com Email: alex.genadinik@gmail.com Connect with Julie Riga: Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Website: julieriga.com/lead Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching and transformation This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, instructors, and creators ready to build with clarity and purpose. Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with leaders ready to figure it out. #stayoncourse #entrepreneurship #growthmindset #onlinelearning #cryptocurrency Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 7, 202615 min
Lara Hamilton: Leading with Care, The People First Formula for IT Leadership
Lara Hamilton: Leading with Care, The People First Formula for IT Leadership In This Episode: Lara introduces herself as VP of IT Services at Help Desk Realty, leading a department that supports affordable housing and property management clients nationwide Julie and Lara open with a lighthearted moment about southern food, Memphis roots, and a wild family story involving Elvis Presley Lara explains why hiring exceptional people starts with understanding culture fit, not just skill She shares why temp to hire arrangements help leaders confirm alignment before making a long term commitment The two discuss what happens when a hire does not work out, and why true leadership requires self reflection first Lara describes how her team creates systems with a human purpose, reducing frustration instead of adding to it She reveals why sometimes the most valuable thing a leader can do is simply listen Lara connects her department's daily work to a much bigger mission, supporting affordable housing communities across the country She explains how fast, reliable technology can be the difference between someone securing stable housing or remaining without it Julie and Lara talk about persistence, and why never stopping matters even when mistakes happen Lara shares her philosophy on doing it scared, and why fear should never be the reason someone stops moving forward She opens up about a recent moment of courage, ziplining down Fremont Street in Las Vegas, and what it taught her about growth Lara closes with a reflection on what leading with care truly means, and why trust in your people always comes back around Key Takeaways: Hire for Culture, Not Just Skill: Exceptional teams are built through intentional, values aligned hiring Systems Should Serve People: Technology and process design should always reduce human frustration, not add to it Purpose Multiplies Impact: Understanding the deeper why behind the work transforms an ordinary job into meaningful work Reflection Is Leadership: Great leaders look inward first when a hire or a plan does not work out Do It Scared: Confidence often follows action, not the other way around Memorable Quotes: "Leading with care means a lot of things, but for me it is starting with my own employees." "It is really a failure on yourself and the employee when someone does not work out." "It could mean the difference between someone being homeless or not." "Do it scared, and you might find that it is really something you enjoy doing." "Do not let fear stop you." This episode is perfect for sharing with leaders, managers, and IT professionals in your network who want to lead with more heart and intention. Connect with Lara Hamilton: Company: Help Desk Realty, a Division of Tectonic Role: VP of IT Services Connect with Julie Riga: Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Website: julieriga.com/lead Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching and transformation Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to lead with care today. #stayoncourse #leadwithcare #purposedrivenleadership #authenticleadership #peoplefirstleadership Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 4, 202634 min
Simon Mukooza: The Human Centered Blueprint for Trustworthy AI Adoption in Leadership
Simon Mukooza: The Human Centered Blueprint for Trustworthy AI Adoption in Leadership In This Episode: Simon shares his journey from the aviation and aerospace industry to becoming an independent AI stylist helping people adopt artificial intelligence with intention Julie and Simon unpack why consumerism drives roughly sixty eight to seventy percent of the American economy, and why fear of job loss is fueling reckless AI adoption Simon introduces the TACS framework, true, allowed, complete, and safe, as the standard every piece of AI generated work should meet before anyone trusts it A viral AI location tracking contradiction and a real world map of Africa error at a public summit reveal what happens when people stop checking AI output Simon introduces the ROUTE framework, remove, originate, understand, touch, evaluate, born from a story about an untagged, unclaimed bag on the ramp at Dubai International Airport The conversation turns to purpose driven leadership, why corporations may struggle more than solopreneurs as AI reshapes specialized roles, and why human connection remains the true differentiator Simon predicts a future where purpose gets dialed up and repetitive doing gets dialed down, freeing people for more meaningful, transformational work Julie and Simon reflect on how every generation faces a version of this same shift, from the information highway of the nineteen nineties to the artificial intelligence conversation happening today, and why adaptation, not resistance, has always been the path forward Key Takeaways: Adopt AI with intention, not fear, and take a gradual, scrutinized approach rather than rushing in Use the TACS framework, true, allowed, complete, and safe, to verify AI output before you rely on it Apply the ROUTE framework so every piece of AI generated work has a clear human checkpoint and owner Purpose driven leadership becomes the true differentiator as AI absorbs more of the repetitive workload Connection, mentorship, and authentic leadership cannot be automated Growth happens when leaders replace fear with clarity, confidence, and a willingness to test before they trust Memorable Quotes: "The output of AI never exceeds the input." "If you do not have a tag on something, if there is no ownership from the get go, no one is gonna take accountability." "We cannot leave the humans behind. They need to be with us." "A closed mouth can never be fed." "Be human. Do not forget to be human." Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating AI adoption who want practical guidance grounded in purpose driven leadership and authentic growth. Connect with Simon Mukooza: LinkedIn Connect with Julie Riga: Website: julieriga.com/lead Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Coaching: learn more about leadership coaching and transformation Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this episode with leaders who need to hear these AI adoption insights #aiadoption #leadership #purposedriven #humanintheloop #stayoncourse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Aug 31, 202647 min
Roseann Capanna-Hodge: The Missing Ingredient for Regulation, Resilience, and Success
Roseann Capanna-Hodge: The Missing Ingredient for Regulation, Resilience, and Success In This Episode: Dr. Roseann's journey from clinician to second generation entrepreneur and mission-driven media founder Why nervous system regulation is the true foundation for confidence, clarity, and personal growth The Love Pause, a minimum three second pause that builds self-leadership and grace before reacting An a la carte menu of free, accessible regulation tools including diaphragmatic breathing, the heart hug, the butterfly tap, and humming Why most people breathe incorrectly and how that habit quietly activates the stress response Why consistency, not intensity, is the missing ingredient for real transformation The connection between chronic dysregulation and anxiety, OCD, and physical symptoms like joint pain and headaches Her upcoming TED Talk in Denmark on generational emotional wealth The influence of her mother, Philomena, on her authentic leadership, resilience, and legacy Why highly functional leaders and executives often resist slowing down, and what it costs them Key Takeaways: Regulation is not a one time event, it is a practiced skill built through daily repetition A short pause before responding creates space for calm, clear decision making and self-leadership Small, consistent habits build more lasting change than occasional big gestures like retreats Muscle memory for calm is built in moments of ease, not only in moments of crisis True resilience starts with understanding and training the nervous system first Memorable Quotes: "The more you dysregulate, the more you're gonna dysregulate. The more you regulate, the more you will regulate." "When your body and your nervous system is regulated, everything else works right." "Once you're totally dysregulated, you have very minimal access to your thinking brain." "Stress is every day. You have to constantly pull the stress out so you create capacity." "I want you to channel your inner Philomena." Connect with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge: Website: drroseann.com Book: The Dysregulated Kid, available on all major platforms and at your local library Podcast: The Dysregulated Kids Podcast Search: Dr. Roseann, spelled R O S E A N N, no E at the end Connect with Julie Riga: Website:julieriga.com/leadSocial Media: Your social media handles Stacklist: stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone on a journey toward purpose-driven growth, self-leadership, and lasting emotional wealth. #stayoncourse #nervoussystemregulation #selfleadership #purposedriven #mindsetshift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success
You have the title and the wins, and still something is asking for more: more meaning, more alignment, a success that finally feels like success from the inside out. That is why this show exists. Every week, Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success sits you down with the founders, executives, and purpose-driven leaders who have walked the road you are on, and asks the real question: what are the ingredients that actually made the difference? You listen because you are done with surface-level advice and ready for the inner work, the honest stories, and the proof that you can lead with clarity and conviction even when the path is not clear. Here is what you take away. Every guest brings three ingredients for success, and every episode hands you something you can use before the week is over. You leave with sharper confidence and executive presence, the mindset shifts that quiet imposter syndrome and turn fear into fuel, the resilience to scale without burning out, the courage to lead through the messy middle, and the storytelling that makes your message land. Those are the ingredients: confidence, clarity, courage, communication, and purpose-driven leadership that builds a legacy worth leaving. You do not just listen to this show. You add an ingredient to your own recipe every episode. Hosted by Julie Riga, ICF-ACC certified leadership coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and 20-year Fortune 500 executive, and inspired by her father Ennio Riga, celebrity Italian chef who taught her that discipline, storytelling, and faith are the ultimate ingredients for a meaningful life.
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