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Jesse McCullough
Episode 028 This Changed How I Lead Forever with Jesse McCulloughIn this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins interviews pharmacist and leadership coach Jesse McCullough, who shares his journey from working behind the pharmacy counter to becoming a sought-after...
Jesse McCullough
Episode 028 This Changed How I Lead Forever with Jesse McCulloughIn this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins interviews pharmacist and leadership coach Jesse McCullough, who shares his journey from working behind the pharmacy counter to becoming a sought-after...
Georges Cordoba
Episode 027 HOW I SURVIVED STAGE 4 CANCER with Georges CordobaIn this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins interviews Georges Cordoba, a former executive who battled stage 4 cancer for 10 years and found healing unexpectedly. Georges shares his incredible...
Trevor Cowley
Episode 026 From Addiction to Millions: Trevor Cowley’s Success Transformation In this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins interviews entrepreneur and endurance athlete Trevor Cowley, who went from battling addiction to building multi-million-dollar businesses....
Devan Gonzalez
Episode 025 Building a Thriving Fitness Empire with Devan Gonzalez In this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins sits down with entrepreneur and fitness expert Devan Gonzalez to discuss his journey from a teenage martial arts instructor to building a six-figure...
TaChelle Lawson
Episode 024 Why DEI is Broken & How to Fix It with TaChelle LawsonIn this episode, James Robbins interviews TaChelle Lawson, a business strategist and author of Black Is Not a Credential, who shares her insights on why DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has...
Colonel Tom Magness
Episode 023 Leadership and Cultural Adaptation with Colonel Tom MagnessIn this episode, James Robbins interviews Colonel Tom Magness, who shares insights on leadership development, drawing from his experiences at West Point and leading diverse teams in Afghanistan....
Mike Ficara
Episode 022 From Failure to Success: The Power of Perspective in Business with Mike Ficara In this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins sits down with Mike Ficara—entrepreneur, fractional COO, and author of Socks on a Rooster. Mike shares his journey from...
Mike Minogue
Episode 021 The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership with Michael Minogue In this episode, James Robbins interviews Mike Minogue, the former CEO of Abiomed, a pioneer in heart recovery technologies. Mike shares his insights on leadership, decision-making, and the...
JM Ryerson
Episode 020The Power of Authentic Leadership with JM RyersonIn this episode, James Robbins interviews JM Ryerson, a leadership expert and entrepreneur, who shares how embracing authenticity and vulnerability transformed his leadership style. JM discusses his journey...
Jeanne Omlor
Episode 019 Transforming Financial Mindsets: From Struggle to Success with Jeanne Omlor In this episode, James Robbins interviews Jeanne Omlor, a successful entrepreneur and coach who went from being a struggling single mom to building a thriving online business....
Allan Kehler
Episode 018 Breaking Barriers: Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Leadership with Allan KehlerIn this episode, James Robbins sits down with Allan Kehler, a mental health advocate and speaker. They dive into the critical topics of vulnerability, mental health, and...
Jenn Drummond
Episode 017 Climbing the Second Seven: A Life-Changing Adventure with Jenn Drummond In this episode, James Robbins interviews Jenn Drummond, the first woman to climb the second-highest peaks on each continent. Jenn shares how a car accident became a turning point in...
Darren Kanthal
Episode 016 The Evolution of Leadership: Growth, Conflict, and Vision with Darren KanthalIn this episode, James Robbins interviews Darren Kanthal, an executive coach who dives into the most pressing challenges leaders face today, from creating a compelling vision to...

We were born to climb!
Inside all of us lies an innate desire to test ourselves, and to strive for something larger. The path outside of our comfort zone is where we are tested, where we grow, and where we realize our highest potential. Join us as we extract powerful lessons from extraordinary people that will inspire and fortify you on your own path.
Whether you’re facing a current challenge or simply seeking motivation, Born to Climb is here to remind you that every setback is an opportunity for growth, and every hardship holds the potential for transformation.
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