LifeExcellence with Brian Bartes

Singer/ Songwriter Jessi Alexander has written five #1 songs, including “The Climb,” which became the anthem for Miley Cyrus’ box office hit, “The Hannah Montana Movie.” She discusses her humble Tennessee roots, and her remarkable career in the country music business.

Jim Cathcart is an award-winning professional speaker, and the author of over 20 books. He reveals what the top 10% do that others don’t, and how the acorn of an oak tree can help us unlock our potential.

Kathy Ireland is a former supermodel, and the CEO & Chief Designer of kathy ireland Worldwide. She discusses her success in the modeling industry, and how she positioned her brand as one of the top global licensors in the world.

Lieutenant Colonel Nicole Mann is a U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot and a NASA Astronaut. She shares what it was like to be deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and what it would mean to be the first woman to set foot on the moon!TD9wJmmfI4wJeHvc4iWk

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW is a therapist and the CEO and Founder of AthMindset, LLC. She supports elite athletes to achieve optimal mental health and peak mental sport performance. Lisa discusses the general state of mental health in our country, and specific techniques we can all use to achieve peak performance.

When Jeremy Poincenot lost his vision at the age of 19, he thought the game of golf he loved was over. He would go on, however, to win three World Blind Golf Championships, and eight National Championships. Jeremy shares how we can take control of life, and turn trauma into triumph.

As a real estate broker in Manhattan, Kirsten Jordan has personally brokered an astonishing half a billion dollars in sales! In 2020, she became the first female cast member of Bravo’s Emmy-nominated Million Dollar Listing New York. Kirsten discusses what it’s like to succeed in a vigorously competitive market, and still be the awesome mom of three kids.

Melanie Curtis is a life coach, an intensely driven entrepreneur, the author of three books, and a comically authentic speaker. She has also jumped out of an airplane over 11,000 times! Melanie shares insights from her exhilarating adventures, both in the air and on the ground.

James Lawrence, the ultra-endurance triathlete also known as the Iron Cowboy, redefined the limits of human potential by completing 101 full-distance triathlons in 101 days! James shares how he pushed his body and mind to its absolute limit, and the lessons we can learn from his amazing accomplishments.

Sophie Silnicki has danced in productions of The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, Giselle, Don Quixote, and Swan Lake… and she is currently a Radio City Rockette! Join us as Sophie shares what it’s like to be part of this iconic New York City tradition – the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall!