Diner Talks With James Podcast
1) Chasing Your Goals as an Entrepreneur with Entrepreneurship Researcher Brandon Fong
Few things bring me more joy than seeing someone shoot their shot, and that’s how today’s episode came about. I got an email from Brandon Fong saying he loves the show and wants to kick it with me in ...Show More
Chasing Your Goals as an Entrepreneur with Entrepreneurship Researcher Brandon Fong
1:12:47 | Jun 16th, 2022
2) Protecting Your Boundaries and Standing in Your Truth with TV Host Elizabeth Ries
Today in the booth is TV Host and all-around badass, Elizabeth Ries! I’ve had the privilege of sharing the microphone with her before on live TV, but today we got to kick it via audio. Elizabeth is th...Show More
Protecting Your Boundaries and Standing in Your Truth with TV Host Elizabeth Ries
1:21:54 | Jun 9th, 2022
3) Practicing Assertive Optimism with Former Band Geek and Extreme Meetings Emcee, Brian Walter
Sliding in the booth with me this week is Extreme Meetings emcee, Brian Walter! To quote Brian, we are both “raging extroverts,” so this was a good time! We discussed our mutual love for mac n’ cheese...Show More
4) Vulnerability vs. Perfectionism with Healthy Relationships Speaker, Bonny Shade
Diner Talks with James this week is with my dear friend, Sexual Violence Awareness and Healthy Relationships Speaker, Bonny Shade. We first kicked it off talking about buffalo wings with proper “wing...Show More
Vulnerability vs. Perfectionism with Healthy Relationships Speaker, Bonny Shade
1:11:04 | May 19th, 2022
5) Instincts vs. Training as a First Responder with Former Fire Chief Rich Gasaway
This conversation was so powerful that it had both of us welling up. Joining me in the booth was former Fire Chief and lifelong first responder, Rich Gasaway. It’s so fascinating to think about indivi...Show More
Instincts vs. Training as a First Responder with Former Fire Chief Rich Gasaway
19:50 | May 12th, 2022
6) Pregnancy loss and powerful parenting with my wife, Tina VanSteenbergen! - Encore
We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! This week’s diner guest is my favorite human because it’s my wife - Tina VanSteenbergen Ro...Show More
Pregnancy loss and powerful parenting with my wife, Tina VanSteenbergen! - Encore
1:24:03 | May 5th, 2022
7) Carving Your Own Lane with Comedic Musician and American Idol’s Tom McGovern
With me in the Diner today is the man, the myth, the musical comedian – Tom McGovern. I love having fellow comedians in the booth with me because we can riff on everything from grape jelly to sharks (...Show More
Carving Your Own Lane with Comedic Musician and American Idol’s Tom McGovern
1:05:27 | Apr 28th, 2022
8) The Beauty and Power of Clarity with Authentic Communication Expert, Dr. Amelia Reigstad
This week I got to hang out with communication expert, Dr. Amelia Reigstad, and I’m walking away with so many thoughts and ideas on how I can improve my communication and self-awareness. With her bada...Show More
The Beauty and Power of Clarity with Authentic Communication Expert, Dr. Amelia Reigstad
1:14:17 | Apr 21st, 2022
9) What it Means to be Likeable with Human Behavioral Investigator and Speaker, Arel Moodie
Today I got to kick it in The Diner with fellow New Yorker, Arel Moodie. He’s a professional speaker who helps other speakers start and grow their own businesses. We talked about the experience of fit...Show More
What it Means to be Likeable with Human Behavioral Investigator and Speaker, Arel Moodie
1:12:12 | Apr 14th, 2022
10) From 911 to Peace to Empowerment with Self Defense Expert and Speaker, Jennifer Cassetta
Today’s conversation with Jennifer Cassetta was incredible. She shared a powerful story about her experience in New York on 9/11, how she found safety in her martial arts dojo, and how that moment and...Show More
From 911 to Peace to Empowerment with Self Defense Expert and Speaker, Jennifer Cassetta
1:12:31 | Apr 7th, 2022