GrowthReady Podcast
Nov. 19, 2025
Episode 294: Unlock Your True Purpose Even If You’ve Tried Everything Before with Paul Davis
In this episode of the GrowthReady Podcast, Steve Mellor talks with intuitive strategist and author Paul Davis about uncovering your unconscious purpose, strengthening your intuition, and breaking free from cycles of feeling ...
Nov. 12, 2025
Episode 293: Episode 293: Build Real Wealth Without Burning Out with Lane Kawaoka
About the guest: Lane Kawaoka is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Wealth Elevator , a platform dedicated to helping high-net-worth individuals and business owners move beyond traditional investing. A f...
Nov. 5, 2025
Episode 292: Redefine Your Identity and Achieve Unreasonable Growth with Dr. Nona Djavid
Most leaders set goals that feel safe, but safe goals don’t create transformation. In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid shares how to rewire your brain, expand your identity, and design a vision so bold it scares you, then make that vision feel safe enough to live. We break down her 4-step framework fo…
Oct. 29, 2025
Episode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in You with Anya Cheng
Too many founders and high-performers hit a wall when confidence doesn’t match ambition. You know your idea has potential, but between rejection, resource scarcity, and self-doubt, it’s hard to believe in yourself long enough...
Oct. 22, 2025
Episode 290: How to Break Free from Perfectionism Without Losing Your Edge with Mitch Matthews
Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s still not enough? Like the goalposts keep moving and the pressure to look successful is crushing the joy of actually being successful? Mitch Matthews is a bestselling author...
Oct. 15, 2025
Episode 289: Be One of a Kind: Redefining Success and Time with Mike Milligan, CFP
Ever feel like you’re just treading water, trying to grow, lead, and live with purpose, but never quite feeling in control? Today’s guest, Mike Milligan , grew up in extreme poverty, endured personal tragedy, and still built ...
Oct. 8, 2025
Episode 288: Trust Your Gut & Outwork the Rest: Building Legacy Through Leadership with Nathan Pierce
About the Guest: Nathan Pierce is the founder and CEO of Pierce Bespoke , a rapidly growing men’s custom tailoring brand redefining what it means to “look good, feel good.” From running a t-shirt business in his early 20s to ...
Oct. 1, 2025
Episode 287 - Exercising Agency: Choosing Change and Growth with Meg Trucano
High performers like us can get stuck chasing outcomes, living by ‘shoulds,’ and searching for the perfect choice. That black-and-white thinking keeps us on autopilot and robs us of momentum. Today’s guest, coach and Changeol...
Sept. 24, 2025
Episode 286: Say Yes Until Say No: Action, Leadership & Growth with John Donnelly
Too many high-performers get stuck in overthinking. They let opportunities pass, waiting for the “perfect time.” John Donnelly knows this firsthand. From leading through the 2008 mortgage crash to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro a...
Sept. 17, 2025
Episode 285: From Blindness to Big Business: How to Scale Beyond Yourself with Aaron Golub
Too many leaders hit a wall trading time for money, playing it safe, or letting fear hold them back. Aaron Golub, legally blind, former D1 athlete, NFL free agent, and now speaker-turned-SaaS founder, didn’t let obstacles sto...
Sept. 10, 2025
Episode 284: Why Failing Forward is the Secret to Growth with Heather Hodges
About the Guest: Dr. Heather Hodges is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, speed painter, and author of Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care . After leaving a corpora...
Sept. 3, 2025
Episode 283: Helping Leaders Thrive in Uncertainty Through Feedback, Possibility, and Curiosity with Maritza McClendon
About the Guest: Maritza McClendon is an Olympic silver medalist, speaker, and corporate leader currently serving in Communications and Community Affairs at Carter’s. Beyond her remarkable swimming career, Maritza has dedicat...
Aug. 27, 2025
Episode 282: How to Thrive in a World That Won’t Stop Changing with Scott Stirrett
About the Guest: Scott Stirrett is the founder of Venture for Canada (VFC) , an organization that has supported over 10,000 young professionals in launching their careers. He is also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage , ...
Aug. 20, 2025
Episode 281: Coches Corner - How to Unlock True Potential in Your Team by Coaching for Discovery, Not Dictation with Steve Mellor
About the Episode In this episode of The Growth Ready Podcast: Coaches Corner, host Steve Mellor challenges the common misconceptions about coaching. Using the legendary story of Coach Jim Valvano and NC State’s 1983 championship run, Steve illustrates that true coaching isn’t about control, shouti…
Aug. 13, 2025
Episode 280: How to Build Partnerships That Drive Real Growth with Elia Blankenship
About the Guest: Elia Blankenship is a consulting leader at RSM specializing in transformation work for financial institutions and beyond. With a background in management, organizational change, and a deep commitment to emoti...
Aug. 6, 2025
Episode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Curiosity and Courage with Tracy Clark
About the Guest: Tracy Clark is a leadership coach, former managing partner of an international oil & gas events business, and a passionate advocate for helping founders and leaders break through invisible limits. After scali...
July 30, 2025
Episode 278: Living Out Loud and Embracing Life’s Seasons with Lori Melancon
About the Guest: Lori Melancon is the CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. A driven, candid, and deeply passionate leader, Lori is known for her commitment to systemic change, economic development, and building a more connect...
July 23, 2025
Episode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversation with Lex Gillette
About the Guest: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful m...
July 16, 2025
Episode 276: Curiosity, Capacity & Showing Up: Why Knowing Yourself Changes Everything with Amanda Stern
About the Guest: Amanda Stern is a coach, writer, speaker, and expert in the practice of journaling as a tool for self-discovery, emotional clarity, and intentional living. A lifelong learner and former librarian, Amanda has ...
July 9, 2025
Episode 275: Remembering Why You Started - Happy 7th Birthday to us!
About the Episode: In this special milestone episode, Steve Mellor reflects on seven years of podcasting and what’s kept him going through every high and low. He shares a deeply personal story of a swimmer he once coached, Timmy and how rediscovering his "why" led him back to joy and forward to the…
July 2, 2025
Episode 274: Passion, Purpose & the Pivot: A Candid Career Chat with Gene Rice
About the Guest: Gene Rice is a seasoned executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling book “From Grad to Grown-Up.” With a rich career that spans from owning rock clubs to founding one of the top executive...
June 25, 2025
Episode 273: Intentionality, Impact & Inner Greatness with Larry Long Jr.
About the Guest Larry Long Jr. is a global keynote speaker, sales coach, author, and founder of LLJR Enterprises. Known for his infectious energy and motivational message, Larry inspires professionals around the world to rediscover their greatness and live with purpose. A former athlete turned corp…
June 18, 2025
Episode 272: Purpose, Passion & the Power to Impact Millions with Amy Boone Thompson
About the Guest: Amy Boone Thompson is the CEO and Owner of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a trailblazer in the wellness industry, and Chair of World Active. With over two decades of experience in fitness leadership, Amy ...
June 11, 2025
Episode 271: The Art of Growth-Ready Communication with Margaret Watts Romney
👤 Guest Bio: Margaret Watts Romney is a leadership communication coach, TEDx speaker coach, and author of The Speakership is Leadership . With a rich background in public speaking, neurology, and purposeful leadership, Margar...