

Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller
Ryan James Miller
Unlocking Greatness dives into the depths of personal and professional development, guiding Purpose-Driven Achievers on their journey to success. This podcast is dedicated to those who intertwine their faith, family, and professional aspirations, seeking to pursue their highest potential in all aspects of life.
Each episode of Unlocking Greatness features insightful conversations with industry leaders, influencers, and difference-makers who exemplify greatness in their fields. We explore their paths to success, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the faith and meaning that guides them. Our guests share not just their achievements, but also the wisdom they've gleaned in aligning their careers with the rest of their lives.
As your host, I bring my own experiences to the table, offering practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the complex balance of professional ambition, personal growth, and spiritual fulfillment.
Join us as we dive into powerful stories of resilience and purpose-driven achievement. Each episode is an opportunity to learn, grow, and take one step closer to unlocking your own greatness.
Unleash Your Potential, Live Your Faith, Achieve Greatness!
Each episode of Unlocking Greatness features insightful conversations with industry leaders, influencers, and difference-makers who exemplify greatness in their fields. We explore their paths to success, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the faith and meaning that guides them. Our guests share not just their achievements, but also the wisdom they've gleaned in aligning their careers with the rest of their lives.
As your host, I bring my own experiences to the table, offering practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the complex balance of professional ambition, personal growth, and spiritual fulfillment.
Join us as we dive into powerful stories of resilience and purpose-driven achievement. Each episode is an opportunity to learn, grow, and take one step closer to unlocking your own greatness.
Unleash Your Potential, Live Your Faith, Achieve Greatness!
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Nov 13, 2021 • 40min
Faith and Anxiety: Dealing with Mental Health as Men of God
So often men feel like they have to keep everything inside, push everything down, or just push through…until they break. Matthew Deibler knows this first hand. For years he suffered from OCD, anxiety, and panic before ultimately succumbing to a nervous breakdown.
We talk through his journey in overcoming his anxiety instead of running away from it because anxiety and mental health isn’t something we talk about enough. You don’t want to miss this!
Direct links to the podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic
Connect with Matthew Deibler or buy his book:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdeibler
Website – https://lamponthestand.com/
Amazon – https://amzn.to/3bEwew3
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Faith and Anxiety: Dealing with Mental Health as Men of God first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Nov 4, 2021 • 34min
How to be Present for Work and Family
This season we’ve been working through the tough conversations men don’t always like to have, talking about emotions and manhood, topics surrounding business and family. Each week, we ask, “what does it mean to be a man?”
To Michael Pedalino, it’s balancing providing for your family but also being there for them. Being a provider doesn’t mean just providing resources. We also have to provide for ourselves. So how do we balance the hustle while also making sure we’re being present to those around us? Join us as we explore this topic.
Direct links to the podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post How to be Present for Work and Family first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Nov 1, 2021 • 47min
Prepare Yourself for Tough Situations with Chip Brown
A major theme of this podcast is the question, “what does it mean to be a man?” The aim for this season is for us to learn from other men about the steps they took in order to achieve the best results in their marriage, family, and businesses.
For Chip Brown, this meant taking the lessons he learned from his father and anchoring himself in the word of God in order to lead in all areas of his life effectively. In this episode, we talk about how being a pastor’s kid affects the way Chip leads his family now and the importance of grace, community, and accountability.
Direct links to the podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic
Check out more from Chip Brown
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chip-brown-8ba21166/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ecoscapesincnash/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Prepare Yourself for Tough Situations with Chip Brown first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Oct 22, 2021 • 54min
Getting Back to What You’re Meant to Do with Corey Lane
This week, I have the immense pleasure of speaking with my good friend and jack of many trades Corey Lane. It takes a good man with awareness, discipline, commitment to do the roles he’s been called to – and Corey is just that.
We discuss his transition from drummer and musician to stock trader/investor, the lessons he’s learned surrounding his marriage and family, and finding his way back to his love and passion for music.
Direct links to the podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic
Check out more from Corey Lane:
Mercy Drive – https://spoti.fi/3zfo1b6
http://www.tradersarmy.com
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The post Getting Back to What You’re Meant to Do with Corey Lane first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Oct 14, 2021 • 43min
The Power of Vulnerability in Men
It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Tom Avery. Tom has been married to his wife and best friend for nearly thirty years and through life has learned the importance of a strong partnership and close relationships.
Together we discuss marriage, parenting daughters, and opening up to others about life’s struggles, as well as the high value of morals and convictions.
Direct links to the podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post The Power of Vulnerability in Men first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Oct 7, 2021 • 36min
Take Ownership Over Your Life and Emotions with John Troutman
Men, this is a conversation you need to hear. In this episode, we talk about how John Troutman completely burned out after 20 years of ministry because he wasn’t being authentic to what was going on inside.
In this episode, we talk about how to know when you need to take a break and also how to listen to those around you who are telling you something may be off. How do you know when too much is on your plate? How do you know when you are under too much pressure? How do you surround yourself with people who will help you become healthy?
We dive into all of those questions and more with John Troutman today on Authentic Conversations.
Burned out pastorHusband and father to four kidsHow would you define a manTaking ownership of your life, your relationships, your job to everyone else around youI didn’t take ownership of my emotions20 years as a pastor and then to burnoutWhere were the guys around you and what were they saying when you were not okayTeaser 18:59-19:16
Direct links to the podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic
Connect with John:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntroutmaneapsolutions/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Take Ownership Over Your Life and Emotions with John Troutman first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Oct 1, 2021 • 30min
How To Raise Boys To Be Men with Steve Watson
I was absolutely thrilled to talk this week with Steve Watson, founder of Trendbreakers about raising children and masculinity.
Steve has raised several boys and in this conversation, we dive into how to teach your children love and respect and some of the things Steve is doing to help his boys become men. We discussed how Steve has now been married for 19 years and has 7 kids and what challenges they have faced along the way.
Direct links to podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – Authentic Conversations Channel
Connect with Steve:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-watson-cpa/
Trendbreakers – https://www.trendbreakers.com
Steve’s podcast – https://www.trendbreakers.com/podcasts/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post How To Raise Boys To Be Men with Steve Watson first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Jul 15, 2021 • 45min
The Fight to Be Who God Has Created You to Be with Julie Foucher
Julie Foucher is a multi-time Crossfit Games competitor and podium finisher, a doctor, and the Host of the Pursuing Health Podcast.
But I think that what stands out most about Julie is her character. It’s not just something people like me observed. It’s something you hear so many of her peers confirm over and over again. So when I read a post (linked below) where she shared that she wasn’t truly living as she felt she was created to, my intrigue was captured.
During our conversation, I had the opportunity to hear first hand about her iconic 2015 CrossFit Regionals injury and continued performance (linked below), we discussed the most recent season of her life that caused her to examine who she believed herself to be and how she was living that out, very practical tools to evaluate your life and grow into the person God created you to be.
I cannot tell you how happy I was to have this conversation with Julie. She will always be that iconic CrossFit competitor, but more importantly to me, she will continue to be an example of living a life of authenticity…even when it hurts.
Julie’s post on how her life needed to change – https://www.instagram.com/p/CJsBTAhBtQe
2015 CrossFit Games “Boot” moment – https://youtu.be/_bXbq5RLg90
Direct links to podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – Authentic Conversations Channel
Connect with Julie:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/juliefoucher
Pursuing Health Podcast – https://pursuing-health.com/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post The Fight to Be Who God Has Created You to Be with Julie Foucher first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Jun 17, 2021 • 28min
Relentless Authenticity and Excellence with John Reed
John Reed, CEO and Co-Founder of Bosscat Kitchen and Libations and Ten Restaurant is an absolute bada$$.
John’s social media plea for his employees early in the pandemic caught my eye, but it was his relentless pursuit of authenticity and excellence that drove me to hunt him down and convince him to chat with me.
Our discussion dug into leadership, sales and serving customers, manhood, loving your neighbor, and so much more.
Check out my trip down to Bosscat’s newest location in Orange for an amazing conversation, a fantastic lunch, and one of the best bourbon drinks out there.
To see the VLOG we shot during this trip, visit – https://youtu.be/5EtWKzt-aNc
Direct links to podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – Authentic Conversations Channel
Connect with John:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/just_under_7/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Relentless Authenticity and Excellence with John Reed first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Jun 11, 2021 • 45min
Ruthless About Real featured on Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast
I was fortunate to be invited back on the Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast with Paul Edwards.
Paul is a great friend and a content contributor to a lot of what you see me sharing on social media.
In this episode, he and I discussed recent transitions and changes I have been making in business and life. As that’s been happening, it’s helped me to deliver more impactful results to each client I work with.
Beyond that, we dove into:
The clear signs that the “fake it till you make it” mode of operation is no longer viable
The silver lining of being pushed out of your comfort zone
The biggest pain points my client’s experience, and how I guide people through them
The most rewarding things that come from being “ruthless about real”
Check it out on your favorite podcast platform and let me know what you think!
Direct links to podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – Authentic Conversations Channel
Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Ruthless About Real featured on Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast first appeared on Ryan James Miller.


