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Daily Influence

IA Business Advisors

Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence.Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and

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458. Lifting Others Up: Practicing Ethical Family Law...

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2025/04/28

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Erin Wilson, founder of The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC. Erin shares her powerful journey from aspiring psychologist to dedicated family law attorney, driven by her passion to help families and children navigate life's most challenging transitions. Together, they discuss how responsible influence, integrity, and compassion can reshape the legal field, even in the most emotional and adversarial situations. Erin

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11:31

457. Breathing New Life into Wellness: Steve Spiro on...

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2025/04/25

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Steve Spiro, founder of Halotherapy Solutions, a company revolutionizing respiratory wellness. Steve shares his incredible journey from corporate America and tech startups—including being part of the founding team at Audible.com—to building a business with heart and healing at its core. Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Halotherapy Solutions, Steve dives into his mission of democratizing wellness and ensuring

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21:42

456. The Power of “We”: Building Community and Hope...

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2025/04/24

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, we welcome Elissa Kalver, founder and CEO of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2021, Elissa turned her personal challenge into a powerful movement, creating the first nonprofit gift registry for cancer patients. She shares the story behind her mission, the impact of small acts of kindness, and how a simple gift bag led to a life-changing journey of advocacy and

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20:20

455. Embracing ADHD: Leading with Curiosity, Not...

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2025/04/23

In this empowering episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jorie Houlihan, a leading voice in the ADHD community and founder of the ADHD Transformation Café. Diagnosed at the age of 49 after decades of being misunderstood, Jorie shares her personal journey of discovering her ADHD, the struggles she faced, and how she transformed that diagnosis into a mission to uplift and empower women navigating similar paths. Jorie opens up about the challenges women with ADHD often

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18:11

454. Leading with Purpose: Aligning Passion,...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Sarah Wallace, a leader in customer experience strategy and passionate advocate for positive change. With over 20 years of experience, Sarah has led 400+ workshops across 22 industries, helping businesses align customer experience with success. Beyond her professional work, she serves as President of the Board at Resilience, Chicago’s largest standalone rape crisis center, and actively volunteers with Habitat for Humanity,

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9:54

453. Grace, Grit & Financial Clarity: Empowering...

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2025/04/21

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Megan Schwan—CEO of Sidekick Accounting Services, certified Profit First professional, and solo mom of four—for a powerful conversation about financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, and resilience. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for helping women and minority-owned businesses thrive, Megan shares her journey from bookkeeping in high school to launching a firm that’s transforming how small businesses manage

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23:46

452. Cultivating Leadership and Responsible Influence...

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2025/04/18

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jillian Bernstein, founder of Wellness Extension, to explore how small, intentional moments of gratitude can transform workplace culture. Jillian shares her journey from economics to HR leadership, her passion for holistic employee well-being, and how she helps companies implement meaningful benefits and policies that truly support their teams. From launching global gratitude challenges to designing empathy-centered bereavement

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18:41

451. The Power of Micro Gratitude: Creating...

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2025/04/17

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jillian Bernstein, founder of Wellness Extension, to explore how small, intentional moments of gratitude can transform workplace culture. Jillian shares her journey from economics to HR leadership, her passion for holistic employee well-being, and how she helps companies implement meaningful benefits and policies that truly support their teams. From launching global gratitude challenges to designing empathy-centered bereavement

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16:11

450. The Consistency Advantage: Small Steps to Big...

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2025/04/16

Success isn’t about grand, dramatic moments—it’s about the power of small, consistent actions over time. In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with writer, speaker, and chief storyteller Carla Birnberg to explore how steady daily effort leads to transformational results. Carla shares insights from her journey, from fitness and leadership to storytelling and social impact, emphasizing why consistency—not motivation—is the key to progress. She discusses how to shift

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9:11

449. Lead with Laughter: Jonathan Barnes on...

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2025/04/15

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Jonathan Barnes, a seasoned corporate communications and public affairs executive currently serving as Client Success Manager at the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation. With over 25 years of experience, Jonathan shares his journey from journalism school in Atlanta back to his roots in Delaware, and how his passion for service, laughter, and team collaboration shapes the work he does today. Jonathan opens up about the power of

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14:54

448. Hope, Humanity, and the Power of Giving with Lily

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2025/04/14

In today’s heartwarming episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno reconnects with her dear friend of over 20 years, Lily. From their first meeting in Israel to a lifelong friendship built on kindness and resilience, Lily shares profound insights on what it means to be a human first—above all else.Through her inspiring acts of service, from reuniting lost pets in times of crisis to bringing joy through ice cream for displaced families and injured soldiers, Lily reminds us that small gestures can

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18:43

442. From Assistant to Partner: Cultivating Resilient...

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2025/04/04

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Valerie Johnson, a trailblazer in Montana’s luxury real estate scene. Discover how Valerie transformed her journey from a licensed assistant to a producing agent and now a valued partner at one of the state's top-performing teams.Drawing from her personal experiences—navigating major life transitions, overcoming postpartum challenges, and supporting a family through entrepreneurial shifts—Valerie reveals the mindset shifts

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14:06

441. Leading with Gratitude: Inspiring Service and...

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2025/04/03

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, we welcome Nicki Sutherland, Executive Director of Gratitude Generation, an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation to lead with kindness, gratitude, and purpose. Nicki shares the inspiring story of how a simple desire to teach children about gratitude sparked a movement that now connects families, businesses, and individuals in meaningful acts of service.We explore the transformative power of gratitude in leadership, teamwork, and personal

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16:49

440. Spark Your Influence: Harnessing Strengths for...

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2025/04/02

In today’s Daily Influence episode, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Gallup-certified strengths coach and founder of Sparkitect Coaching Studio, Jenny Henderson. Jenny shares her transformative journey—from high-pressure sales to impactful nonprofit work, and finally to a fulfilling career in coaching.Discover how understanding your core strengths, like positivity and connectedness, can unlock authentic leadership and empower you to overcome career crossroads. Through engaging stories,

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17:09

439. Strength at Any Age: The Power of Fitness with...

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2025/04/01

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Eric Cohen, a CrossFit CFL2 coach and two-time CrossFit Games athlete, to discuss the transformative power of strength training—especially for individuals in their 50s and 60s. Eric shares inspiring stories of clients who have gained confidence and independence through fitness, debunks common myths about aging and exercise, and emphasizes the mental and physical benefits of consistent strength training. His approach to

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17:01

438. Turning Loss into Legacy: Kari-Ann Ryan’s...

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2025/03/31

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes back Kari-Ann Ryan, founder of LMJ’s Lost Souls, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Kari-Ann shares her deeply personal journey that led her to become an advocate, driven by the experience of caring for her grandmother.From her early days fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association to now serving on the Illinois chapter board, Kari-Ann has made it her mission to provide

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437. Unlocking Potential: The Power of Authentic...

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2025/03/28

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Tom Fowler, a dynamic leader with a global perspective on unlocking human and organizational potential. Tom shares powerful stories of transformation, including how a simple shift in mindset helped a young professional soar to success and how his unwavering belief in two determined entrepreneurs is helping them secure vital funding.From his experiences leading teams at Nike to his principles of responsible influence, Tom

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14:46

436. Clear Vision, Brighter Future: Dr. Veronica...

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2025/03/27

In this enlightening episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Veronica Kacherova, also known as Dr. K, an optometrist dedicated to enhancing vision and improving lives. As the founder of Expert Family Eye Care, she specializes in myopia management for children, cutting-edge dry eye treatments, and transformative vision solutions like orthokeratology.Dr. K shares her personal journey into optometry, the life-changing impact of early vision care, and a heartwarming story

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19:25

435. Embracing the Power of Being with Regina Carey:...

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2025/03/26

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with the Queen of Action, Regina Carey—an inspiring coach, speaker, and energy powerhouse—who challenges individuals to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the power of presence. Regina shares her journey of reinvention, the importance of being over just doing, and practical ways to cultivate meaningful connections and influence.From power poses and curiosity-driven conversations to the life-changing impact of small,

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434. From Sitcoms to Systems: Ronna Belinky’s Path to...

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2025/03/25

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Ronna Belinky, founder and CEO of Workflows by Ronna. From her early days working behind the scenes of hit sitcom Will & Grace to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses streamline their workflows, Ronna shares how strong systems create efficiency, reduce stress, and foster collaboration.She dives into the power of proactive planning, the impact of structured workflows in both business and personal life, and how

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