On Unconventional Life, Jules Schroeder interviews successful Millennial entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, and thought leaders on how they earn their living in non traditional ways - each week in 20-30 minute interviews! Each of these individuals are at the top of their game in terms of revenue and reach in their respective industry, living life in the driver's seat beyond what is traditional or predictable. Unconventional Life was created for YOU, the Entrepreneur, Trailblazer, The Student who…
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Meg Tuohey is an innovator, psychologist, and relationship expert who has revolutionized marriage repair. Her work centers on helping women reconnect with themselves, understand their inner world, and lead with clarity and wisdom — especially in moments where life, relationships, or identity feel fractured. Grounded in evidence-based psychology and shaped by decades of clinical experience, Meg 's…
rielle Tayar is a Miami-based serial entrepreneur, creative director, and experience designer who has spent the last decade building businesses at the intersection of brand, story, and human connection. She is the Founder of Whip Creative Studio, a full-scope brand identity and creative agency with a global presence across Miami, New York, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, and Mexico City, and Founder and CEO…
Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, post-traumatic growth expert, and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast . After losing her husband unexpectedly in 2016, she dedicated her life to helping widows navigate grief, rebuild their lives, and discover hope, purpose, and growth after loss. Connect with Krista: Website: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/ Facebook:…
Renata Castro is a Brazilian-born immigration attorney, entrepreneur, author, and founder of USA4ALL. She helps immigrants navigate complex legal systems while advocating for survivors, entrepreneurs, and families building new lives in the U.S. through compassionate, people-first legal guidance. Connect with Renata: Website: https://usaforall.com Book: 99 Questions to Ask Before Starting a…
Lauren LaRusso is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in infidelity recovery and the author of Beyond Infidelity . Through her therapy practice, writing, and online community, she helps individuals and couples heal from betrayal, break free from shame, and rebuild their lives with clarity and compassion. Connect with Lauren: Website: https://www.laurenlarusso.com Instagram:…
Adam Woolard is the Vice President of Business Development and Health Coach at Joi + Blokes, where he helps people optimize their health through personalized hormone care and functional wellness. Inspired by his own health transformation, Adam is passionate about helping others uncover root causes and reclaim their energy, vitality, and performance. Connect with Adam Website: Joi + Blokes —…
Amy Scott Rooker is an author, former attorney, and former tech executive whose memoir, My Mother Is a Dragonfly , chronicles her journey through childhood trauma, grief, addiction, and spiritual awakening. Today, she helps others reconnect with their authentic selves through healing, presence, and conscious living. Connect with Amy: Website: https://www.amyrooker.com/ LinkedIn:…
Joy of Life Surrogacy is a California-based agency dedicated to helping families grow through compassionate, ethical, and personalized surrogacy journeys. Built on trust, transparency, and real human connection, the agency supports both intended parents and surrogates every step of the way, from first questions to final moments of bringing a child into the world. What makes Joy of Life different…
Dani Conway is a Functional Nutritionist specializing in hormone health, gut healing, and sustainable weight loss for women over 40. Through advanced testing and personalized wellness strategies, she helps women uncover root causes, restore vitality, and achieve lasting health. Connect with Dani: The Wellness Collective: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/ Midlife Metabolism Guide:…
Mariana Gordon and Sondra Bakinde are the co-founders of Mindful Mantis and authors of The Meditating Mantis . Through mindfulness, storytelling, emotional literacy, and holistic wellness tools, they help children and families cultivate resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and inner wellbeing. Connect with Mindful Mantis: Website: https://www.themindfulmantis.com/ Instagram:…
Reed Nyffeler is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for developing the next generation of leaders, finding solutions, and implementing growth strategies. Reed is the CEO and founder of Signal , a fast-growing, industry-leading security services franchisor with a mission to provide peace of mind to pursue passion in life. Reed also founded Filtergo , a national HVAC filter replacement service…
Yoshua Greenfield is a former NYC-based creator and chef who walked away from a rising media career to pursue a slower, land-based life. Now rooted in Colorado, he explores food, nature, and philosophy—helping others reconnect with simplicity, purpose, and what truly matters. Website: https://youenjoy.life/ Buy his book: Fermenting with Your Best Friend Instagram: instagram.com/youenjoylife/…
Dr. Scott Sherr is a physician and health optimization expert focused on cellular performance and longevity. Through his HOMe framework, he helps high performers move beyond burnout by mastering foundational health, personalized data, and sustainable optimization strategies. Connect with Dr. Scott: Troscriptions: https://troscriptions.com/ One Base Health: https://onebasehealth.com/ Website:…
Jolie Dawn is the founder of Prosperity Queendom, a global platform empowering women to build purpose-driven businesses and expand their relationship with wealth. Through courses, mentorship, and live experiences, she has helped more than 25,000 women step into prosperity and leadership. Dare to Prosper Challenge: Join now Connect with Jolie: Website: https://www.thedaretoprosperchallenge.com/…
Miki Agrawal is a visionary entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of THINX, TUSHY, WILD, and HIRO. Known for disrupting taboo industries with bold ideas and cultural impact, she builds mission-driven companies that challenge the status quo and spark meaningful change. Connect with Miki: Website: https://mikiagrawal.com/ Hello Tushy: https://hellotushy.com/ Thinx: https://www.thinx.com/…
Dr. Alex Mehr is a former NASA scientist turned serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Famous.ai. Having built and exited multiple tech companies, he now helps idea-driven founders turn concepts into fully functional apps—without coding, teams, or capital—ushering in a new era of AI-powered entrepreneurship. Connect with Dr. Alex: Famous Labs: https://famous.ai/ Personal Website:…
Adam Roa is an internationally recognized artist, poet, and transformational coach who bridges creativity, personal development, and consciousness. His viral poem "You Are Who You've Been Looking For" has reached over 250 million people, making it the most viewed live poetry performance in history. As a keynote speaker, he has shared the stage at global events such as TEDx, Oslo Freedom Forum, and…
Daniel Eisenman is the founder of TribeVitamins and the Breaking Normal movement. A former pre-med student turned entrepreneur, he's spent a decade leading retreats worldwide and building businesses rooted in authenticity, ancestral wisdom, and living beyond social approval. Connect with Daniel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieleisenman/?hl=en LinkedIn:…
Charlie Carlisle is a Colorado-based serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rorra , a design-forward water filtration company focused on lab-validated performance and mineral-preserving technology. He believes in building from obsession, choosing the right partners, and using discomfort as a tool for growth. Connect with Charlie: Website: rorra.com Instagram: @charliecarlisle_ Linkedin:…
Will Carr is founder of Genesee Nutrition, speaker, and former pro basketball player. A faith-driven entrepreneur and full-time dad, he builds lifestyle freedom through simplicity, resilience, and community—fueling athletes with clean, tallow-based protein bars. Connect with Will: Website: willcarrspeaks.com Instagram: @willcarrspeaks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcarrspeaks/…
What if burnout, inflammation, and "doing everything right" but still feeling awful isn't a failure—just a missing map? In this episode of Unconventional Life, host Jules Schroeder sits down with functional medicine expert, genetic strategist, and stand-up comic Dr. Sam Shay. Together, they unpack why health optimization breaks down during major life transitions, how functional medicine bridges…
What if the life you want isn't something you earn after success—but something you design first? In this deeply personal sisters episode, Unconventional Life host Jules Schroeder sits down with her sisters Raya Slavin and Mary Schroeder to unpack identity, money, magnetism, and lifestyle freedom. This conversation is for creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who feel stuck between who they are…
Brent Kesler is founder of The Money Multiplier and creator of the TMM Method, a 200-year wealth strategy used by 17,000+ clients. After paying off $984,711 in debt in 39 months, he now teaches families and entrepreneurs to build tax-free liquidity, control, and legacy wealth—outside Wall Street. Connect with Brent: Website: t https://themoneymultiplier.com Email: brent@themoneymultiplier.com…
Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim are best friends and co-founders of WeNatal, the first prenatal designed for both women and men. Former Nike executives, they turned personal loss into a mission—redefining fertility as a shared, empowered journey. Connect with WeNatal: Website: https://wenatal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_natal/
Inna Segal is a global healing expert and bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body , translated into 27 languages. After years of illness and loss, she pioneered a body-based approach to healing that helps people transform pain into awareness and lasting change. Connect with Inna: Website: https://www.innasegal.com/ Free Masterclass: https://ww.innasegal.com/uncoveredmasterclass/…
Thais Gibson, PhD , is a best-selling author, researcher, and founder of The Personal Development School. Creator of Integrated Attachment Theory™, she helps people reprogram subconscious patterns to heal relationships, self-worth, and emotional resilience. Connect with Thais: Website: personaldevelopmentschool.com Instagram: @thepersonaldevelopmentschool YouTube: Thais Gibson – Personal…
Lauren Salaun is a transformational coach, somatic healer, and host of the Amplify podcast. She helps high-achieving women regulate their nervous systems, embody feminine energy, and create aligned success in love, life, and business. Connect with Lauren: Website: https://www.laurensalaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ laurensalaun/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ laurensalaun/…
Tom Szaky is the founder & CEO of TerraCycle and Loop, two groundbreaking platforms turning the global waste crisis on its head. A refugee-turned-entrepreneur, Tom has spent 25 years redefining how we recycle, reuse, and rethink consumption worldwide. Connect with Tom Website: https://www.terracycle.com Instagram: @terracycle Loop: https://loopstore.com Books: Available on Amazon and major…
Steve Griggs is a New York–based landscape designer and author of Straight Dirt , known for transforming backyards, rooftops, and estates into lifestyle-driven outdoor sanctuaries. A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, he blends engineering, plant science, and artistry to create spaces that tell your story. Connect with Steve Website: https://stevegriggsdesign.com Instagram:…
Christopher Mackin is a wealth advisor, healer, and founder of Sacred Ohms who blends financial strategy with spiritual insight. A Reiki Master and author of Conscious Wealth, he helps leaders transform money into WELLth while supporting ocean conservation and conscious living. Instagram: @ iamchristophermackin LinkedIn: Christopher Mackin
Tim Rexius is a serial entrepreneur, international brand builder, and dynamic speaker who has scaled multiple companies — including the rapidly growing Omaha Protein Popcorn Co. — all without outside investment. His journey is a testament to grit over privilege: from sleeping in his car and surviving on ketchup-packet "soup," to building brands now sold in over 6,000 retailers across 13 countries…
Justin Allan Montgomery is the founder of ProCourseStart and a proven expert in turning professional expertise into scalable, high-margin continuing education businesses. A former nurse practitioner, Justin built and scaled The Elite Nurse Practitioner, an 8-figure education platform, giving him firsthand experience in what works—and what doesn't. Known for his blunt, no-nonsense style, Justin now…
Shelly Lefkoe is the founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a transformational personal growth organization that has helped over 150,000 people worldwide eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold them back in life, love, and business. For over 35 years, Shelly has worked with individuals struggling with deep-seated behaviors and emotional challenges, from procrastination to fear of public speaking to…
Christian entrepreneur and bestselling author Janine Mix helps women of faith break free from financial guilt and build wealth with purpose. Host of Permission to Prosper and author of Buy The Damn Coffee , she teaches that prosperity and faith can coexist — and change the world. Connect with Janine: Website: JanineMix.com Instagram: @JanineMix Facebook: facebook.com/JanineMix Podcast: Permission…
Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve, is a fitness industry leader reshaping how women move. With a career spanning partnerships with icons like Jillian Michaels, she now leads a global, science-led brand empowering women through sustainable workouts and franchise ownership. Connect With Julie: Website: pvolve.com Instagram: @_juliecartwright LinkedIn: Julie Cartwright Pvolve Instagram: @pvolve…
Kevin Murphy is a master illustrator, portrait artist, and founder of Evolve Artist. With 30+ years of experience, he's helped thousands worldwide learn realistic painting through a clear, fundamentals-first method that proves talent is a myth—and anyone can master art. Website: EvolveArtist.com Instagram: @evolveartist Facebook: /EvolveArtistTraining Email: Kevin@ArtAcademyStudios.com
David Meltzer is Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute, former CEO of the agency behind Jerry Maguire, and a globally recognized entrepreneur, coach, and author. His mission: empower 1 billion people to be happy through gratitude, service, and consistent action. Connect with David Meltzer: Instagram: @davidmeltzer Facebook: David Meltzer LinkedIn: David Meltzer YouTube: David Meltzer Twitter/X:…
Santiago Cueto is not your typical attorney—he's the legal strategist CEOs and entrepreneurs call when everything is on the line. A board-certified expert in international business law, Santiago has spent nearly three decades representing Fortune 100 companies, foreign governments, and fast-growing startups in high-stakes disputes around the world. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fox…
Kim Daly is a franchise expert, business coach, motivational speaker, and one of America's most sought-after franchise consultants. For over two decades, she has empowered thousands of individuals to create wealth and freedom through franchising. She began her career as a fitness entrepreneur and consultant for brands like Gold's Gym and eDiets.com before discovering her true calling in…
Andrea Cole is the founder and CEO of dbandrea® | Flower Preservation Firm, the world's leading flower preservation company. What began with a Valentine's Day bouquet from her now-husband blossomed into a global brand creating tens of millions of personalized, heirloom-quality keepsakes. With a unique blend of artistry and precision, Andrea has elevated flower preservation into a fine art, giving…
Christian Ray Flores went from child refugee to global pop star, and now to entrepreneur and high-performance coach. Through his Xponential Edge framework, podcast, and newsletter, he helps leaders cut through noise, sharpen their strengths, and build brands that thrive. Connect with Christian Website: xponential.life Instagram: @christianrayflores Podcast: The Xponential Edge Newsletter:…
Kelsey Garlock is the founder of Movemama Apparel, a breastfeeding and pumping clothing line designed for comfort, confidence, and style. A mom of three, she turned her own nursing challenges into a brand that empowers moms through functional, long-lasting designs. Connect with Kelsey: Website: movemamaapparel.com Instagram: @movemamaapparel Amazon Store: Move Mama
Terry Tateossian is a serial entrepreneur and wellness coach who transformed her health in her 40s, losing over 80 pounds and launching THOR Retreats. A former tech founder, she now helps women over 40 reverse aging, balance hormones, and reclaim their vitality. Connect with Terry: Website: www.thehouseofrose.com Instagram: @how.good.can.it.get Podcast: How Good Can It Get on Spotify and Apple…
Michael Walsh is a visionary leader, speaker, and author known for igniting passion in the business owners and senior leaders he works with by helping them to drive their established businesses to growth levels beyond their expectations. Michael has quietly served the owners and leaders of small to medium sized businesses for 30 years. He has supported hundreds of company owners in their quest for…
Joseph Shalaby is a nationally recognized mortgage entrepreneur, investor, and the founder and CEO of eMortgage Capital (EMC)—one of the fastest-growing mortgage platforms in the United States. With a footprint in 47 states and a team of over 1,200, EMC is ranked the #1 non-delegated lender in the country and a top 5 mortgage brokerage nationally. An immigrant and self-made business leader, Joseph…
Erik Hatterscheidt is the founder of Freshline Moto Club, the world's only brotherhood that unites entrepreneurial men through extreme motorcycle expeditions and humanitarian missions. Raised by an ex-Commando father, Erik developed a disciplined, high-performance mindset that he now channels into leading men on life-altering adventures across some of the world's most challenging terrains—from the…
Doug Noll is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, award-winning author, and internationally recognized expert in conflict resolution. After a 22-year career as a successful civil trial lawyer, Doug walked away from a $10 million partnership to pursue peacemaking full-time. He earned a master's degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies and went on to co-found Prison of Peace, a global initiative that…
Shannon Houchin is the founder of Roadside Republic, a 7-figure seasonal business built from a single peach stand and a whole lot of hustle. After launching her first stand in a gas station parking lot with no investors and a $1,500 setup, she scaled it into a multi-state roadside empire—with pop-up tents, a storefront in Fort Worth, and a cult following for fresh, Texas-grown produce. Shannon's…
John D. Marvin is the President and CEO of Texas State Optical, a $110M vision-care brand. A former marketing strategist turned industry leader, he's passionate about mindset, purpose-driven leadership, and helping others unlock their full potential through personal growth. Connect with John: Website: TSO.com LinkedIn: John D. Marvin Email: JDMarvin@mac.com (Include "Unconventional Life" in the…
Anne Robie is a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Darshan Leadership. A former HR exec with 25+ years of experience, she now helps leaders and changemakers lead with authenticity, using tools like mindfulness, the Enneagram, and embodied practices to create real, lasting impact. Connect with Anne: Website: https://darshanleadership.com Instagram: @annerobie LinkedIn: Anne Robie Podcast:…
