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"What The Why?!?" is a podcast featuring conversations with a wide variety of leaders from all walks of life about why they do what they do and how they figured things out.
Now in its fifth season, the podcast continues to explore the insights, experiences, and perspectives that shape leadership, growth, and personal and professional success.
Earlier seasons of "What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne" are also available, giving listeners access to a rich library of conversations across multiple platforms.
Access our episodes on your preferred platform here: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3doYXQtdGhlLXdoeS9mZWVkLnhtbA
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S5E16 From Grief to Purpose: How Wil “Wize” Otero Rebuilt His Life After Devastating Loss
From devastating loss to discovering purpose, Wil "Wize" Otero's journey is a powerful reminder that your story isn't over.What happens when life throws unimaginable challenges your way? Do you stay…
S5E15 How to Resolve Conflict Without Going to Court | Jessica Dolin on Mediation & Co-Parenting
What if the problem isn’t conflict itself… but how we communicate through it?In this insightful episode of “What The Why?!?”, Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with mediator and conflict…
S5E14 How to Overcome Burnout, Addiction & Self-Doubt | Nic Collins on Authentic Living
What happens when you look successful on the outside… but feel completely lost inside?In this powerful episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with mental health…
S5E13 How to Overcome Fear and Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey | Daman Grewal
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t lack of opportunity… but fear?In this powerful episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with entrepreneur and…
S5E12 How to Find Your Purpose When You Feel Stuck (Mindset Shift That Changes Everything)
What does it really take to move from simply surviving… to living with purpose?In this powerful episode of What The Why, Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Randy Curtis Jr. to explore how…
S5E11 She Turned Family Trauma Into a Best-Selling Book & Film | Here’s How
What happens when you take a deeply personal story and turn it into something that inspires others?In this powerful episode, Maria Costanzo Palmer shares her journey of storytelling, legacy, and…
S5E10 How to Find Your Purpose (From Chef to Sommelier) | Nick Elliott’s Career Pivot Story
Nick Elliott, aka "The Wine Guy", is a Certified Sommelier, classically trained chef, and former winemaker with over 30 years of hospitality experience. Championing his signature "Ground-to-Glass"…
S5E9 How Leaders Can Improve Customer Experience Through Values-Driven Leadership | Alan Williams
What does it really take to build a values-driven company culture that improves customer experience, strengthens teams, and creates lasting impact?In this episode, Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits…
S5E8 From Incarceration to Senior Executive: Tito Guerrero on Purpose, Redemption & Growth
From Incarceration to Impact: How Tito Guerrero Transformed His Life and Found Purpose Through ResilienceAfter 12 years of incarceration, Tito was released from prison into a recession. He had a…
S5E7 Season 5 | 2026: Episode #7 with David Jarvis
Multi-Award Winner, Keynote & Motivational Speaker, Invictus Games Gold Medallist, British Army Veteran, para-athlete and community champion. Once known as the unluckiest man in NATO, now the…
S5E6 Season 5 | 2026: Episode #6 with Yasmin Vorajee
Yasmin is the creator and author of Tiny Time Big Results and has taught over 35,000 students across 150+ countries through her courses and programs. She helps experts, coaches, and consultants turn…
S5E5 Season 5 | 2026: Episode #5 with Danielle Young
Danielle is a domestic violence survivor, Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Nervous System Trainer, Certified Self-Inquiry Coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience.…
S5E4 Season 5 | 2026: Episode #4 with Phyllis Rosen
Phyllis Rosen is a career, leadership, and retirement life planning coach who has dedicated her work to helping professionals find deeper meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in their careers and…
S5E3 Season 5 | 2026: Episode #3 with Sister Sodium
Sister Sodium is the founder of the Solara Frequency Foundation and the inventor of BioPhi™ and The Print healing system. After becoming critically ill and bedridden for nearly a decade following…
S5E2 Season 5 | 2026: Episode #2 with Sheyenne Kreamer
Sheyenne Kreamer has spent more than 20 years helping people connect their head and their heart with their soul’s desire to create their income while making a positive impact in the world.Her…
S5E1 Season 5 | 2026: Episode #1 with Leisa Reid
Leisa Reid is the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™ and CEO of The International Speaker Network™. With a mission to transform public speaking into a soul-filling business growth strategy, she's the…
S4E22 Season 4 | 2025: Episode #22 with Caryn Gottlieb
Caryn Gottlieb is a clinically trained and licensed mental health therapist, life coach specializing in divorce, published author, and speaker, who helps women rise from burnout, breakdown, and major…
S4E21 Season 4 | 2025: Episode #21 with Don Samoil
Don Samoil has over twenty-five years of experience starting, growing, managing and assisting innovative startups. He is on the Board of Directors or Advisory Board of several companies, ranging from…
S4E20 Season 4 | 2025: Episode #20 with Terry Tucker
Terry Tucker is a speaker, author, and podcast guest on the topic of mindset and self-development. Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital…
S4E19 SEASON 4 | 2025: Episode #19 with Brenda Kiss
Brenda Kiss, Spiritual Manifestation Mentor, empowers women to heal, align, and manifest their desires.#FearToFreedom#ChakraHealing#TransformativeNeuroReikiLearn more about Brenda Kiss here:…
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“What The Why?!?” has published 38 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Business.
“What The Why?!?” is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 36m.
