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EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

Zander Sprague

Welcome to EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward, hosted by Zander Sprague, bestselling author and acclaimed motivational speaker. If you're looking to kickstart the EPIC chapters in your life, you've come to the right place! Here, you will find inspiring stories, practical resources, and transformative insights to guide…

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EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

He Had A Stutter. Now He Teaches People To Speak With Confidence With Peter George

You Always Have A Choice - Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It With Rosie Aiello

Stop Waiting For The Perfect Time—It's Never Coming With Hadley Nightingale

Stop Chasing The Next Achievement And Start Living With Art Blanchford

Your Brain Is Trying To Protect You—But Is It Keeping You Stuck? With Dr. Albert Bramante

Bullied, Asthmatic, And Unstoppable: Adam Strong’s Epic Journey

She Beat Cancer…Then Lost Her Husband Six Weeks Later With Kim Sorrelle

Kicked Out At 18. Built A $40 Million Company.

What Therapists Wish More People Understood About Mental Health With Dr. Gregory Obert

From Homeless And Addicted To Building A Global Community With Bryan Blackmon

You Are More Than Your Diagnosis: Jeffrey Bone’s Epic Journey

The 99-Pack Of Beer That Broke The Internet With T. Christian Helms

Finding Your Voice: Confidence, Identity, And The Fear Of Being Seen With Wolfe Lanier

Why Conquering Yourself Matters More Than Conquering The Mountain With Dr. Jack Groppel

How One Simple $15 Filter Is Fighting Cholera, Malaria, And Child Death With Kurt Avery

Success Didn’t Make Him Happy—So He Changed Everything With Stefanos Koutsoumpis

Fear Of Success Is Real—And It Might Be Holding You Back With Greg Bennick

From Rock Bottom To Creative Purpose: Nick McGowan’s Journey Back To Himself

Marathons, Ironman, And The Power Of Starting Late With Jeffrey Weiss

Think Like A Fighter Pilot: The Secret To Staying Ahead In Life And Business With Christian “Boo” Boucousis

45 Years Of Caregiving – And The Aha Moment That Changed Everything With Debbie Weiss

From Baptist Pastor To FBI Agent: Eric Robinson’s Epic Career Pivot

Work Rewritten: How To Navigate Careers In The AI Era With Sam Alvita

From Schoolteacher To Circumnavigator: Alison Gieschen’s Epic Leap

50 State High Points, One Kidney: Dr. Matt Harmody’s Record-Breaking Mission

Rest Is Not Laziness: Dorota Kosiorek On Neuroscience, Leadership, And Balance

3,102 Miles On A Tandem: Trust, Trauma, And Taking The Road Forward With Teri M. Brown

From Burnout To Bandwidth: The Doctor’s Exit Plan With Dr. Maureen Gibbons

Volun-Vacation? Globe Aware’s Kimberly Haley-Coleman On Adventure With Purpose

From CNN To Healing Words: John DeDakis On Grief, Writing, And Resilience

Every Mile Matters: Ironman, Cancer, And The Fight You Never See Coming With Dr. Jeff Reynolds

Lazy Leadership, Hard Truths, And The Power Of Intentional Growth With Corinne Gavlinski

Running Into The Unknown: Teresa Bowser On Mindset, Mountains & Massive Miles

Lights, Camera, Bookings: The New Rules Of Speaking Success With Cam Beaudoin

Move To Heal: Lisa Manca On The Power Of Dance Therapy

From Therapy To Toughness: Lessons From Navy SEAL Training With Michael Ostrolenk

Dressing For Success—Powered By AI And Epic Determination With Anya Cheng

From Soldier To Survivor: Naomi Reynolds’ Epic Journey Of Resilience

Six Lives, One Spirit: How Cyndee Beat The Odds Again And Again

Parenting, Publishing, And Performing: Troy Horne’s Not-Yet Dreams

Effort Over Results: Rethinking Success With Quinn Magnuson

Episode 100 Special: Turning Goals Into Reality With Danny Lehr

Belief, Grit, And Focus: The Real Game-Changers In Sports And Life With Sandy Cohan

Breath, Body, And Breakthroughs: Angel Howard On Somatic Therapy

From Radiation To Revelation: Dr. Matt Kutz On Living Epic

The Creativity Explorer: Lessons From 75 Countries With Fredrik Haren

Addiction, Recovery, And Renewal: Trent Carter’s Mission In New Mexico

One Step At A Time: Hiking, Healing, And Hope At 72 With Rand Timmerman

From Stroke To Strength: Trevor Schade’s Epic Reset

From Cringe Footage To Camera Confidence With Marianne Hickman

From Gorillas To Global Good: Morgan DeNicola’s Epic Journey

Secrets Of A TEDx Organizer: How To Make Your Idea Stand Out With Juanita Wheeler

From Snow Peaks To Brain Surgery: The Epic Life Of Jennie Milton

From Cubicle To Global Citizen: An Epic Leap With Tsvety Roo

Fire, Family, And The Fight To Come Home: A Firefighter’s Unthinkable Journey With AJ Otjen

Boundaries Or Burnout? Why Pleasing Everyone Is Killing Your Joy With Zoia Ye (ZY)

Stop Ignoring Your Gut: How To Finally Trust Your Inner Superpower With Sarah Gregg And Jill Ritchie

When Life Breaks You, Break Through: The EPIC Way To Heal With Mark Collins

Manifestation, Self-Worth, And The Joy Of 'Not Yet' With Manal El-Ramly

Beyond The Handbook: Real Talk About Leadership, Loss, And Listening With Traci Austin

Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Your Dreams With Rhonda Britten

The EPIC Mindset: Transform Challenges Into Triumphs With Gina Economopoulos

The Power Of One Step: Transforming Your Life With Action With Shannon Russell

Food, Fitness, And Freedom: The Key To Sustainable Weight Loss With Esther Avant

Epic Connections: Building Strong Professional & Personal Networks With Michael Morgan

Fear, Firewalking, And Finding Your Epic: A Conversation With Harriet Bratt

From Rock Bottom To Gym Flow: Austin Page’s Epic Transformation

The Truth About Wills Vs. Trusts: Oscar Vasquez On Estate Planning Mistakes

Mind Mapping For Success: John Diggs On Overcoming Setbacks And Thriving

Balancing Law & Literature: How Michael Stockham Writes His EPIC Story

Speak, Listen, Connect: Mastering The Art Of Global Communication With Mario Wissa

Why 99% Commitment Fails – The EPIC Power Of Going All In With Tim Thomas

Play Dumb And Sabotage: Unlocking Language Skills In Kids With Jeaneen Tang

Mastering PR On A Budget: Mickie Kennedy Shares Insider Tips

Why Your Comfort Zone Is Sabotaging You – And How To Break Free With Dr. Axa Yox

Unlocking Your Happiness Equation: Insights from Leighton Campbell

From Hollywood Dreams To Real Estate Reality: David Sidoni's Story

Epic Choices, Epic Results: How Kim Overcame MS To Compete In Weightlifting

TEDx, Tunes, And Transformation: Crafting An Epic Journey