Ask For An Answer

Jim Fielding

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Episodes 41

Avg. Duration 54m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (6)

Since May 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

ASK FOR AN ANSWER is more than a podcast—it’s a practice space for real leadership. Hosted by Jim Fielding, each episode features an honest, unscripted conversation with a leader facing a real challenge: a hard transition, a high-stakes decision, or a moment when the answers aren’t clear. Together, they work through it in real time with clarity, candor, and a growth mindset. This isn’t abstract theory or polished performance. It’s leadership as it actually happens: live, thoughtful, and grounded in shared insight. More than anything, ASK FOR AN ANSWER captures what it sounds like when leaders stop performing and start thinking—when they lower the armor, ask for help, and trust the process. If you believe leadership is a practice, not a pose, this podcast is for you.

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Recent Episodes

Ryan Stana | From $600 a Week to 7 Global Offices: The RWS Story, Private Equity & Being a Gay CEO in Entertainment | #23

Jun 11, 2026 1h 12m

What does it take to build a global live entertainment company from scratch at age 21, with no investors, no loans and two roommates answering your phones for $3 off the utility bill? In this…

Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell: The Beekman 1802 Boys on Building a $100M Brand From a Bar of Soap, Winning the Amazing Race & What Pride Means in 2026 | #23

Jun 08, 2026 1h 1m

What does it take to build a $100 million beauty brand from a single bar of goat milk soap on a farm in upstate New York? In this special Pride Month episode, Jim Fielding sits down with both halves…

Fabrice Houdart: A Global View of LGBTQ Rights, Community Unity & What Comes Next for Pride | #22

Jun 04, 2026 59m

Only 4% of LGBT people live in the United States. So what is happening to the other 96%? In this special Pride Month episode, Jim Fielding sits down with Fabrice Houdart, former World Bank and United…

Harvey Deutschendorf: The EI Guy on Using Emotional Intelligence to Beat Fear, Anger & Anxiety in a Divided World | #21

May 28, 2026 55m

What if the key to success at work and in life has nothing to do with how smart you are? In this episode, Jim Fielding sits down with Harvey Deutschendorf, emotional intelligence expert, speaker, and…

Brad Stulberg: The "Way of Excellence" — Why Joy, Not Suffering, Is the Secret to High Performance | #20

May 21, 2026 53m

What does it actually take to pursue excellence without burning out? In this episode, Jim Fielding sits down with Brad Stulberg, 3x bestselling author and performance coach, to unpack the ideas…

Stop Outsourcing Your Power: Erin Coupe on Healing, Leadership, and Building a Life That Fits | #19

May 14, 2026 1h 2m

What if the life you built to survive is no longer the life you want to live?In this episode of Ask For An Answer, Jim Fielding sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Erin Coupe for a…

Unedited, Undeniable, Unstoppable: Jim Fielding on Community, Leadership, and Radical Kindness | #18

May 11, 2026 27m

Three years after All Pride, No Ego first hit shelves, Jim Fielding sits down alone behind the microphone to reflect on everything that happened next and none of it went the way he expected.In this…

From Retail to Reinvention: Ken Pilot on Leadership, Growth, and What Actually Works | #17

Apr 30, 2026 1h 3m

What does it actually take to build a lasting career in retail and leadership?In this episode of Ask For An Answer, Jim Fielding sits down with longtime retail executive Ken Pilot for a candid…

Rethinking Success: Kristen Shelt on Burnout and Realignment | #16

Apr 23, 2026 1h 7m

At what point do you stop pushing through and start listening to yourself?In this episode of Ask For An Answer, Jim Fielding sits down with Kristen Shelt for a grounded and deeply personal…

Forced Out + Stepping Up: Bree Fram on Leadership, Identity, and Running for Congress | #15

Apr 16, 2026 56m

What happens when service is taken from you and you choose to serve anyway?In this episode of Ask For An Answer, Jim Fielding sits down with Bree Fram, former U.S. Space Force Colonel turned…

Beyond Reality TV: Creating Multi-Platform Content with Heady Verse Founder Liza Keckler | #14

Apr 09, 2026 51m

In this episode of Ask For An Answer, host Jim Fielding sits down with 20-year unscripted television veteran and creative entrepreneur Liza Keckler. Liza has navigated the complex world of…

Bold Moves Change Everything: Eva Steortz on Reinvention, Coaching, and Career Courage | #13

Apr 02, 2026 52m

What does it take to keep chasing your dream — even after setbacks, reinvention, and unexpected career turns?In this episode of Ask For An Answer, Jim Fielding sits down with Eva Steortz, executive…

Hollywood Success Isn’t Luck: Luis Balaguer on 30 Years with Sofía Vergara | #12

Mar 26, 2026 51m

What does it take to build a global entertainment brand from scratch and sustain it for over three decades?In this episode of Ask For An Answer, host Jim Fielding sits down with legendary…

Immersive Entertainment and the Power of Collective Joy with Vance Garrett | #11

Mar 19, 2026 53m

What happens when storytelling moves beyond the stage and becomes a fully immersive experience?In this episode of Ask For An Answer, Jim Fielding sits down with Vance Garrett, one of the creative…

Beyond the Crown: Olivia Jordan on Confidence, Identity, and Starting Over | #10

Mar 12, 2026 52m

What happens when the spotlight fades and the crown comes off?In this episode of ASK FOR AN ANSWER, host Jim Fielding sits down with former Miss USA Olivia Jordan to discuss the raw reality of life…

Building A Queer Community, One Book at a Time with Adam Powell | #9

Mar 05, 2026 49m

What if a school bus could change lives?On this episode of ASK FOR AN ANSWER, Jim Fielding sits down with Adam Powell, co-founder of the LGBTQ+ book platform Our Story (formerly Shop Queer), to talk…

Leadership, Legacy, and Building an Iconic Brand (with Uncle Nearest CBO Katharine Jerkens) | #8

Feb 26, 2026 59m

What happens when an untold American legacy becomes a modern business movement and a masterclass in leadership, culture, and brand truth?In this episode of Ask for an Answer, Jim Fielding sits down…

The Long Way to Belonging with Gerardo Celasco | #7

Feb 19, 2026 1h 3m

What if success doesn’t arrive all at once, but shows up quietly when you finally stop running from who you are?Actor Gerardo Celasco opens up about growing up between cultures, being “othered” in El…

Building Teams That Actually Work | #6

Feb 12, 2026 1h 8m

What really happens when leaders stop playing it safe—and start trusting their people?In this live Los Angeles episode, Jim Fielding is joined by former direct reports Launi King, Elizabeth Litten…

The Leadership Most Companies Miss with Matt Marcotte | #5

Feb 05, 2026 49m

What if the real competitive advantage in business isn’t technology, talent, or capital — but belief?In this kickoff episode of the 2026 Leading With Pride Book Club, Jim Fielding sits down with…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Ask For An Answer have?

Ask For An Answer has published 41 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Ask For An Answer still active?

Ask For An Answer is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 54m.