Mindset

Blue Stiley interviews filmmaker Michael Determan on pivoting careers, visual storytelling, and persevering without a roadmap on the Navigating No Podcast.

The Real Secret To Breaking Into Movie Making with Director Michael Determan

What if the path to your passion looked nothing like you expected?Michael Determan didn’t go to film school. He went to business school. But somewhere between the numbers and spreadsheets, he discovered a different calling—in visual storytelling. Michael carved his own way into the world of filmmaking. His career didn’t start with red carpets—it started […]

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Blue Stiley interviews Casey Jacox, bestselling author and relationship expert, on vulnerability, trust, and asking for help on the Navigating No Podcast.

This Simple Mindset Shift Changed My Career Forever – Casey Jacox Reveals How

What if asking for help was the bravest thing you could do? Casey Jacox was a college quarterback chasing dreams of glory—until a devastating injury sidelined everything.  Watching teammates thrive while he sat on the bench, he wrestled with envy, shame, and doubt. But when he finally opened up to his coach, he was met

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Blue Stiley interviews Dave Warren, Emmy-winning animation artist and creative director, on rediscovering creativity, authenticity, and purpose after career challenges on the Navigating No Podcast.

How To Rebuild After They Erase You with Dave Warren

  What if the lowest point in your journey revealed the path to your highest purpose? Dave Warren’s story from aspiring rock star to Emmy-winning animation artist and creative director is anything but ordinary. After chasing music dreams to California in a Monte Carlo packed with guitars, he found himself navigating unexpected detours—from cartooning to

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Blue Stiley interviews Ana Mazzeo, Forbes Italy Top 100 and Wobi Italia Managing Director, on overcoming rejection, stepping into leadership, and believing in your value on the Navigating No Podcast.

“How Every ‘No’ Lifts You Higher” with Ana Mazzeo

How do you believe that every “no” gets you closer to your “yes”?For Ana Mazzeo, that belief isn’t just a mindset—it’s her story. Named one of Forbes Italy’s Top 100 Successful Women and Fortune Italy’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women, Ana now serves as Managing Director of Wobi Italia. But her path wasn’t paved with

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Blue Stiley interviews Manny Hochheimer, banker and leader, about leading with heart, overcoming setbacks, and building authentic relationships on the Navigating No Podcast.

You Don’t Need Easy, You Need a Reason with Manny Hochheimer 

What does it look like to lead with heart, bounce back from failure, and stay grounded through it all? Today, I sit down with Manny Hochheimer—banker, father, and leader—whose journey from Germany to Spokane, Washington, is anything but ordinary. As Assistant Vice President of Washington State branches at Idaho Central Credit Union, Manny brings more

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Blue Stiley interviews Chad Thompson, soccer coach and founder of the ForeveRest Foundation, about turning loss into purpose, leadership, and resilience on Navigating No.

“This One Mindset Shift will Change your Life” with Chad Thompson

When life wants to break you, do you let it define you, or find the strength to keep climbing and choose what comes next? Today, I sit down with Chad Thompson—a devoted family man, coach, entrepreneur and founder of the Forever Everest Foundation—to talk about how loss, love, and purpose have shaped every part of

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