Back2Basics Podcast

25/10/2025

From decades in to rediscovering later in life, Diane Heiler’s message is clear: it’s never too late to , , and your purpose. After losing her husband of 25 years, Diane turned her into — journaling, writing poetry, and eventually publishing A Widow’s Fire, a book that helps others navigate loss with courage and grace.

My favorite takeaways from Diane's are:

📢 “Do your homework, know your product, and be real. People spot a phony a mile away.”

📢 “Even after profound loss, life can surprise you. Love and companionship can re-enter life at unexpected moments.”

📢 “People don’t mind if you are honest with them. If you make a mistake, apologize and correct it. That’s how trust is built.”

🎧 Tune in to hear how Diane transformed heartbreak into hope → All links below! And if you enjoy please leave a review, it really helps us out!

After decades of success in real estate, Diane Heiler faced a new challenge — rebuilding her life after loss. In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, she reflects …

25/10/2025

New Episode! "E312: Diane Heiler's - A widow's Fire"

After decades of success in real estate, Diane Heiler faced a new challenge — rebuilding her life after loss. In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, she reflects on leadership, integrity, and the courage to start over. From mentoring in a male-dominated industry to transforming grief into creativity through her book A Widow’s Fire, Diane’s story is one of authenticity, perseverance, and renewal. Whether you’re navigating career transitions or personal change, Diane’s insights will inspire you to live — and lead — with heart.

After decades of success in real estate, Diane Heiler faced a new challenge — rebuilding her life after loss. In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, she reflects …

07/10/2025

Congratulations Christian van Splunteren for staying connected to what makes YOU Tick! A great performance of ‘Porter’ in ’s !

06/10/2025

Hands down one of my favorite Episodes to date! Mark Rampolla and I dove into his from life to , the mindset behind meaningful , and how loosing his home in the Pacific Palisades Fires reshaped his priorities. Mark Rampolla is truly an inspiration and can't wait to grab his latest book: "An Entrepreneur's Guide to ".

Favorite takeaways:

📢 “Growth rarely comes from the easy wins—it’s the hard things that shape us.”

📢“Perfection paralyzes. Progress comes through messy action.”

📢“What if this isn’t happening to me, but for me?”

📢“Freedom comes when you define success for yourself and take intentional action.”

Thank you Ross Kleinbergleinberg for always suggesting amazing guests!

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What does freedom really mean for an entrepreneur? In this episode of Back to Basics, Mark Rampolla—founder of ZICO Coconut Water and Co-Managing Partner at GroundF…

03/10/2025

Growth isn’t about perfection — it’s about , resilience, and taking the next step.
In this inspiring conversation with Dexter Jacobs we dive into personal transformation, healing practices, and creating meaningful impact.
Whether you’re facing change, seeking alignment, or simply curious about new perspectives, this episode offers powerful reminders to reconnect with your essence.
📢 “Resilience isn’t built in easy moments; it’s forged in challenge.”
📢 “Healing starts with the willingness to pause and reconnect with yourself.”
📢 “Impact begins when we use our story to serve others.”

🎙️ Listen now and get inspired to embrace the journey.

In this episode of Back to Basics, we meet Dexter Jacobs, a Caribbean-American entrepreneur and President of Jacobs Imports Inc. Raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Dext…

03/10/2025

New Episode! "E312: Mark Rampolla - Success starts and ends with Freedom"

What does freedom really mean for an entrepreneur? In this episode of Back to Basics, Mark Rampolla—founder of ZICO Coconut Water and Co-Managing Partner at GroundForce Capital—shares hard-earned insights from building mission-driven companies and investing in brands like Beyond Meat, Liquid Death, and Thrive Market. We dive into his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the mindset behind meaningful success, and how loss reshaped his priorities. Mark also opens up about his newest book, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom, a bold invitation to redefine success on your own terms—mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. This is a raw, inspiring conversation about alignment, impact, and the pursuit of real freedom.

What does freedom really mean for an entrepreneur? In this episode of Back to Basics, Mark Rampolla—founder of ZICO Coconut Water and Co-Managing Partner at GroundF…

21/09/2025

I learned a lot in my latest episode, chatting with Lynda Samphire—guide, intuitive, and Light Language speaker. I was fascinated by how she bridges the and the practical to help people with their inner knowing.

I admit knowing very little about: , , and , and I really find it all quite intriguing. My favorite takeaways from this conversation are:

📢 “Curiosity isn’t just a trait — it’s a strategy for growth.”

📢 “Every rejection pointed me toward the place I was truly meant to create impact.”

📢 “Communities don’t just happen — you build them with intention.”

📢“Resilience is about turning challenges into fuel for what comes next.”





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Lynda Samphire is a guide, intuitive, and Light Language speaker whose work bridges the mystical and the practical. In this episode, she shares her journey from ear…

21/09/2025

New Episode! "E310: Lynda Samphire- Plant Medicine and the Path Beyond the Mind"

Lynda Samphire is a guide, intuitive, and Light Language speaker whose work bridges the mystical and the practical. In this episode, she shares her journey from early loss to discovering intuition, dreamwork, and plant medicine as pathways to healing and nervous system regulation. The conversation explores sleep and dreams as gateways to the soul, the role of curiosity as a strategy for resilience, and the importance of intentionally creating communities that spark collective growth. Lynda’s story is an invitation to embrace the unseen, trust inner knowing, and step into a sovereign, creative life.

Lynda Samphire is a guide, intuitive, and Light Language speaker whose work bridges the mystical and the practical. In this episode, she shares her journey from ear…

14/09/2025

We absolutely loved the perspective of how to get to shared by fragrance expert and thought leader Sue Phillips. Some of our favorite takeaways are:

📢 “Perfection is the enemy of progress. It’s in the messy action that we actually grow.”

📢“When you stop chasing checklists and start asking why, life opens up in unexpected ways.”

📢 “Awareness isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about being curious enough to see what’s really there.”

📢 “Service and connection are where real fulfillment lives.”

Thank you Ross Kleinbergrg for connecting to amazing guests!

Sue Phillips, an internationally acclaimed fragrance expert and entrepreneur, has spent over 35 years transforming fragrance from a luxury item into a personal art …

31/08/2025

Wilson is an uber , business owner, corporate leader, investor, altruist, and co-founder of the Aspire. He is the CEO of Collective Influence and founder of Empire Operating Model. He's also known as "The King of Exits". After seeing him speak Live we couldn't resist but to ask him to be a guest on . In our view, there was no way he was going to accept, and then, when he did, he confirmed that he embodies , , and the kind of that speaks louder than words, Eddie's YES reminded us that true don’t just inspire from the stage—they connect, they listen, and they give back!

SO MANY INSPIRING QUOTES ON THIS ONE, but our favorites are:

📢 “Everything you want is on the other side of your ego.”

📢“There’s rarely a silver bullet—there are 10,000 lead bullets.”

📢 “You don’t have to take advantage of people to win a deal.”

📢 “Success without impact leaves you empty.”

We were particularly touched learning about and his goal of bringing morning to 18,000 kids worldwide that have never experienced it.
All links to listen to the episode (video and audio format) and to learn more about his philanthropic initiatives and how you can be part of them are below.

Eddie Wilson—often called the “King of Exits”—has built and sold more than 120 companies, but his greatest legacy comes from giving back. As co-founder of the Aspir…

18/08/2025

In this raw, funny, and deeply episode, Latino chat with and Lesley Logan Crowell about breaking free from perfectionism and embracing curiosity. Leslie shares her story of walking away from the “perfect life” to build a more fulfilling, messy, and purpose-driven one.
On this episode:
📢 “Perfect is boring. It’s also stressful—and people can’t connect to perfect.”
📢 “Take messy action. Done is better than perfect.”
📢“You don’t need everyone’s support. You need the support of the person you created this for.”

Now streaming on your favorite hashtag and on my Channel, all links below! Please rate and review if you enjoy!

In this energizing episode of Back2Basics, Leticia Latino sits down with Lesley Logan—mindset coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Online Pilates Classes—to explore …

13/08/2025

New Episode! "E306: Debra Morrison- We can Do It Women!"

In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, financial advisor and grief coach Debra Morrison talks about her remarkable journey from Wall Street to helping 9/11 widows — and eventually founding a movement for women 60+ to rediscover their voices and financial power. Grief, money, purpose, and how society needs to do better by our aging population — especially women, are at the very center of this episode. If you or someone you love is navigating loss or a major transition, this episode is for you.

In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, financial advisor and grief coach Debra Morrison talks about her remarkable journey from Wall Street to helping 9/11 widows…