Finding Genius Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the unique financial challenges law firm owners face with Ben Hockema, CFP®, Founder and Lead Financial Advisor at Illuminate Wealth Management. As an award-winning Certified Financial Planner, Ben's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and other leading publications.
Ben is on a mission to help law firm owners and other business professionals move past the shame-based marketing that dominates the financial industry and replace money stress with clarity, confidence, and control. Through thoughtful strategy and education, he helps his clients build financial systems that support both their firms and their personal lives.
Hit play to discover:
Why running a law firm according to strong financial principles is harder than it looks.

What the "Profit First" system is and which law firms benefit most from it.

How bookkeeping and accounting for law firms differ from other businesses. 

From cash flow management to long-term planning, Ben explains how to identify where to spend, where to save, and how to design a financial roadmap aligned with your goals, values, and vision for the future.
To learn more about Ben and his work, visit Illuminate Wealth Management now!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 
🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine (Entrepreneurship Simplified) – A practical system for managing business finances that helps you prioritize profit, improve cash flow, and build a healthier company. 👉 Get it here
📘 Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers – A clear guide to understanding financial statements, cash flow, and the key numbers every entrepreneur must know. 👉 Check it out
📙 Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential – A no-fluff breakdown of the financial fundamentals that help business owners increase profit and make smarter decisions. 👉 Explore it here
📕 The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It – A classic business book that teaches entrepreneurs how to build systems, work on the business (not just in it), and grow sustainably. 👉 Discover it here
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In today's episode, we explore the mechanics of storytelling with Brandon Violette, an experienced screenwriter. Brandon has served as Head Writer for RoboGobo and Pupstruction at Disney Television Animation, and as Co-Creator and Head Writer of CoComelon Lane, one of Netflix's top-performing preschool series. His writing credits also include hit shows such as Dew Drop Diaries, Pupstruction, T.O.T.S., Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!, and Stretch Armstrong & The Flex Fighters.
Alongside his screenwriting work, Brandon is the host of The Story Series Podcast, where he interviews writers, showrunners, filmmakers, authors, and creators to break down story structure, character development, pitching, and the creative process.
Join in to discover:
How Brandon began his career as a screenwriter.

The benefits of direct engagement for kids when watching television.

The power of simplicity in storytelling.

You can connect with Brandon by visiting his website and listening to his podcast!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 
Keep up with Brandon Violette socials here:
X: https://x.com/BrandonViolette 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bviolette 
🛍️ Recommended Books & Accessories from this Episode
📖 Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games – A practical guide to writing engaging stories and scripts across animation, comics, and interactive games. 👉 Get it here
📘 The Animation Bible: A Practical Guide to the Art of Animating from Flipbooks to Flash – A must-read for aspiring animators, packed with techniques, tools, and real-world animation fundamentals. 👉 Check it out
📙 How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2–7 (The How To Talk Series) – A life-saving parenting resource filled with practical communication strategies that actually work with young kids. 👉 Explore it here
👜 JOYIN 6Pcs Kids Hand Puppet Set with Working Mouth, Toddler Plush Toy – A fun, interactive puppet set perfect for imaginative play, storytelling, and helping kids express emotions through roleplay. 👉 Discover it here
🎁 100 Creative Storytelling Cards for Kids, Families & Classrooms – A powerful storytelling tool with illustrated prompts and blank cards—perfect for language learning, ESL, speech therapy, and creative play. 👉 See it here
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In this episode, we sit down with Gary Bolles, a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work, learning, and organizational transformation. As Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University, partner at Charrette LLC, and co-founder of eParachute.com, Gary has spent decades helping individuals, organizations, and communities navigate disruptive change in an era defined by exponential technologies.
Gary shares insights from his acclaimed book, The Next Rules of Work, and discusses the mindset, skillset, and methods leaders need to thrive in a rapidly evolving work landscape. From strategies for lifelong learning to fostering inclusive capitalism, we explore how to leverage technology, innovation, and collaboration to create meaningful impact…
This conversation outlines:
The ways that "exponential technologies" can impact organizations, industries, and personal lives – and strategies to use them in positive ways. 

How leaders can prepare for post-pandemic work and digital transformation

The critical skills and mindsets shaping the workforce of the future.

The ways in which in-person learning differs from digital learning. 

Ready to expose yourself to actionable frameworks and inspiration to thrive in an age of exponential change? Click play now!
You can learn more about Gary and his work here.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 
Keep up with Gary Bolles socials here:
X: https://x.com/gbolles 
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/gabolles 
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📖 The Next Rules of Work: The Mindset, Skillset and Toolset to Lead Your Organization through Uncertainty – A forward-thinking guide for leaders navigating change, uncertainty, and modern workplace transformation. 👉 Get it here
📘 What Color Is Your Parachute?: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success – A timeless career classic packed with tools to find meaningful work, clarify strengths, and build long-term career success. 👉 Check it out
📙 How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results – A powerful book on leadership through parenting, teaching how to develop confidence, capability, and success from childhood onward. 👉 Explore it here
📕 The Future of Work: Attract New Talent, Build Better Leaders, and Create a Competitive Organization – A practical roadmap for building stronger teams, attracting top talent, and creating a high-performing organization in the modern era. 👉 Discover it here







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In today's conversation, former CFL player Steve White joins the podcast to share the story of how his life unraveled — and how he rebuilt it from the ground up. After years of concussions, post-concussion syndrome, seizures, illness, and personal loss, Steve hit rock bottom. What followed wasn't a recovery, but a full reconstruction: rebuilding his brain, body, and faith through disciplined systems rooted in breath, movement, environment, nutrition, nervous-system regulation, and purpose.
In this conversation, Steve explains how brain injuries reshape emotion and identity, why trust in yourself must be rebuilt deliberately, and how science and faith-based discipline can bring someone back from the edge.
If you want to understand what it takes to come back from neurological collapse and build a life that's stronger than ever, this episode is for you.
This podcast dives into:
How concussions and PCS alter brain health and emotional regulation.

The hidden psychological toll of neurological injury.

Rebuilding self-trust after physical and personal collapse.

The mindset behind the Brae 100 method.

Be sure to preorder Steve's upcoming book, The Best Defense is a Relentless Offense, and check out his website!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 
Keep up with Steve White socials here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrae100/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrae100 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrae100/ 
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📖 Concussion – A powerful resource that breaks down concussion science, recovery, and what you need to know about brain injury and healing. 👉 Get it here
📘 The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science – A groundbreaking exploration of neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to heal, adapt, and transform. 👉 Check it out
📙 Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain – Discover the incredible link between movement and brain function, mood, learning, and long-term mental health. 👉 Explore it here
👜 The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline (Paperback) – A practical and research-driven approach focused on preventing cognitive decline and supporting long-term brain health. 👉 Discover it here
🎁 Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate/Blood Oxygen/Sleep Monitor (20+ Sports Modes Smart Watch for Android/iOS) – A useful daily wellness tool for tracking activity, heart rate, sleep, and overall performance to support healthier routines. 👉 See it here
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In today's episode, we connect with Dr. Scott Eilers to discuss his upcoming book, The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma, set for release in April 2026. Known as "The Depression Doctor," Dr. Scott is a clinical psychologist who has spent decades working with people whose depression, trauma, and emotional disconnection don't fully respond to conventional approaches.
Drawing from both his professional work and his own lived experience with severe depression and self-isolation, Dr. Scott shares how his healing journey led him beyond traditional therapy models — toward nontraditional paths like reconnecting with nature, rebuilding emotional safety, and addressing the internal systems that quietly block recovery…
This discussion delves into:
Why joy, comfort, and connection can feel inaccessible even when life seems "fine" on the outside.

Why positive moments fade quickly while emotional lows feel permanent.

The hidden patterns that sustain certain forms of depression and trauma.

What actually helps restore emotional connection and long-term healing.

Ready to take a deeper look at the reality of depression? Hit play to hear how Dr. Scott challenges surface-level solutions and offers a more integrated, human approach to healing.
Click here to connect with Dr. Scott and his work!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 
Keep up with Dr. Scott Eilers socials here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scott.eilers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dr-Scott-Eilers-100027408026502/ 
X: https://x.com/dreilers 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers 
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers 
🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma – A deeply honest and empowering guide offering insight into healing trauma and depression through truth, clarity, and emotional resilience. 👉 Get it here
📘 For When Everything Is Burning – A comforting read for difficult seasons, offering grounding words and support when life feels overwhelming and heavy. 👉 Check it out
📙 Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy – A classic, evidence-based guide rooted in CBT techniques to help shift negative thinking patterns and improve mood. 👉 Explore it here
📕 The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program – A practical workbook filled with structured exercises to help build healthier thinking habits and manage depression with CBT tools. 👉 Discover it here
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