Epic Spotlight Podcast

Janelle Villiers is a bestselling author, book writing coach, and publishing company co-founder who helps coaches and entrepreneurs turn their expertise into bestselling books and six-figure brands. She’s the author of “I Slept with a Married Man. Am I Still a Good Person?” and “Write It. Publish It. Sell It,” and has helped dozens of business owners write powerful books that open doors to speaking, media, and high-ticket clients. An Ivy League graduate and former professor, Janelle now runs Janelle Villiers Partnerships and co-founded SayThat Publishing, where she empowers women to release shame and perfectionism and share their stories with confidence and clarity.

In this episode, Dante and Janelle discuss:
The difference between guilt and shame, and how shame-based thinking can derail relationships and success
How writing a book can become a powerful platform for speaking, influence, and business growth
Why perfectionism is rooted in shame, and how to break free from it
What truly separates a bestselling book from one that never gains traction
The marketing realities behind becoming a New York Times bestseller

Key Takeaways:
Shame-based thinking says, “I am a mistake,” rather than “I made a mistake.” That belief can fuel self-sabotage, risky behavior, and isolation, but intentional reflection and structured healing can reverse the spiral.
A great business book focuses on the reader’s transformation, not the author’s expression. When you identify the key lessons your audience needs, your book becomes a strategic tool instead of just a personal outlet.
Perfectionism is not a badge of honor; it is often a shield against fear of judgment. When perfectionism sits in the passenger seat, shame is driving the car, and that mindset can keep you from ever finishing what you start.
Writing a book opens doors beyond book sales. Speaking engagements, workshops, podcast interviews, and new business opportunities often generate more revenue and impact than the book itself.
Becoming a bestseller has more to do with visibility than vocabulary. Marketing, networking, and building an engaged audience are what truly determine whether a book succeeds commercially.

“When perfectionism is in the passenger seat, shame is driving the car.” - Janelle Villiers

Connect with Janelle Villiers:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelle-villiers-3a1aa644/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_villie
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janelle_villie
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Dante Royster:
Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/
Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086
Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086
Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/
“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTRWLRP
LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster
YouTube: Epic Spotlight
Email: [email protected]

The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/Texas

Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Deanna Marr is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with over 24 years of experience across pediatric and geriatric care. A Certified Autism Specialist and Certified Dementia Practitioner, she has built her career around continuous growth and compassionate, patient-centered care. Inspired by her personal journey with pelvic floor dysfunction related to endometriosis and adenomyosis, Deanna specialized in women’s health, earning her Women’s Health Certificate and founding Restorative Solutions in Palm Harbor, Florida. Through evidence-based therapies, individualized one-on-one treatment, and flexible in-person, virtual, and in-home services, she has created a supportive space for individuals navigating pelvic health challenges. Guided by a holistic philosophy and a mission to restore vitality and confidence, Deanna blends professional expertise with lived experience to empower every patient she serves.

In this episode, Dante and Deanna discuss:
The difference between the reactive “sick care” model and a proactive wellness approach
The Four Pillars of Health: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management
How vagal nerve regulation impacts pelvic floor dysfunction and overall health
Common misconceptions about pelvic floor therapy for women, men, and children
The emotional toll of chronic pelvic pain and the importance of safe, trauma-informed care

Key Takeaways:
Pelvic floor dysfunction is common, but it is not normal. Leakage, pain with intimacy, or chronic back pain are signals that something is out of balance, and they are often highly treatable with the right care.
A proactive approach to health can prevent long-term decline. By focusing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, individuals can reduce dysfunction before it escalates into more serious conditions.
The pelvic floor is part of a larger pressure management system in the body. When core muscles, breath mechanics, or alignment are off, the pelvic floor often compensates, leading to pain, tightness, or weakness over time.
Chronic stress keeps the nervous system in fight-or-flight mode, which can worsen pain and dysfunction. Learning to regulate the nervous system through vagal nerve support helps restore balance and healing.
True healing goes beyond physical treatment. Creating a safe space for patients to feel heard, validated, and hopeful is often the turning point in their recovery journey.

“Sometimes just being the person that can sit there and listen and you know, let them know that there is hope and that, you know, they're in a safe space, and that just reassure that they will get better.” - Deanna Marr

Connect with Deanna Marr:
Website: https://restorativesolutionsfl.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannamarr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestorativeSolutionsFL/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorativesolutions

Connect with Dante Royster:
Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/
Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086
Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086
Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/
“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTRWLRP
LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster
YouTube: Epic Spotlight
Email: [email protected]

The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/Texas

Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Tichina Burnett, LCPC, NCC, is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Mending Corner LLC, a holistic therapeutic practice dedicated to meaningful emotional healing. With over 11 years of experience, she supports individuals navigating grief, suicidality, depression, anxiety, and relational challenges through transparent dialogue, internal grace, and evidence-based care. Tichina’s work bridges clinical rigor with community-rooted healing, honoring cultural context, ancestral repair, and personal transformation while helping clients integrate trauma and reclaim their inherent worth.

In this episode, Dante and Tichina discuss:
Why trauma must be integrated rather than avoided or gotten over
The role of internal grace, softness, and self-forgiveness in emotional healing
How community care and access to mental health resources impact entire neighborhoods
Misconceptions about the stages of grief and emotional processing
Using humility, vulnerability, and listening to build healthier relationships

Key Takeaways:
Grief is not a linear process that moves neatly from one stage to the next. It surfaces through memories, seasons, culture, and lived experience in deeply personal ways.
Healing requires confronting trauma rather than avoiding it. When individuals integrate painful experiences, they uncover strength, flexibility, and new narratives of growth.
Internal grace allows people to replace harsh self-judgment with compassion and softness. This shift helps individuals recognize their humanity and emotional needs without guilt.
Mental health care must extend beyond clinical theory into real community-based support. Access, cultural awareness, and practical resources play a crucial role in emotional well-being.
Worth is not something to be earned through perfection or productivity. Simply existing, learning, and growing is enough to justify care, compassion, and healing.

“Therapy is a place to come and lay your burdens down after you've already laid them down with God.” - Tichina Burnett

Connect with Tichina Burnett:
Website: https://themendingcorner.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMendingCorner/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendingcorner/

Connect with Dante Royster:
Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/
Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086
Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086
Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/
“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTRWLRP
LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster
YouTube: Epic Spotlight
Email: [email protected]

The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/Texas

Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Talmar Anderson is a CEO catalyst on a mission to help business owners break free from the daily grind and step fully into true leadership. As the founder of Boss HQ, co-founder of The Time Machine Agency, and host of the Rock Your Bossitude podcast, she works with entrepreneurs who are ready to stop being stuck in the weeds and start leading scalable, sustainable businesses. With a bold vision to impact 100,000 business owners and help create 500,000 jobs, Talmar specializes in leadership development, strategic hiring, and organizational frameworks that turn overwhelmed operators into confident CEOs. Her work goes beyond growth; she helps business owners become the leaders their companies have been waiting for.

In this episode, Dante and Talmar discuss:
Why most business owners get stuck wearing every hat and how to break free
The difference between facilitators, managers, and true implementation leaders
How the span of capacity limits growth and creates hidden leadership crises
Why is scalability a stronger predictor of revenue than sales alone
Building leadership structures that allow CEOs to step out of daily operations

Key Takeaways:
Many business owners believe growth requires working harder, but real growth comes from building the right leadership structure. When CEOs stop being the bottleneck, teams gain clarity, momentum, and ownership.
Scalability must come before revenue growth. Without the right people, systems, and workflows, revenue increases only add stress and instability rather than sustainable success.
Hiring for potential too early is one of the biggest traps small business owners fall into. Until a company is stable and profitable, leaders must hire people who can deliver results immediately, not someday.
Span of capacity is a silent killer of growth. When seven to ten people report directly to a CEO, confusion, burnout, and misalignment become inevitable without management layers.
True CEOs create space on their calendars. Unstructured time isn’t a luxury. It’s essential for strategic thinking, leadership, and long-term business health.

“As the CEO, you need unstructured, unrequired time. That's how you will best serve your company, and it feels completely the opposite, but we have to constantly be peeling away from your own.” - Talmar Anderson

Connect with Talmar Anderson:
Website: https://yourbosshq.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talmar-anderson-hiring-strategy/
Book with Talmar: https://vip.yourbosshq.com/zoomwithtalmar

Connect with Dante Royster:
Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/
Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086
Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086
Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/
“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTRWLRP
LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster
YouTube: Epic Spotlight
Email: [email protected]

The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/Texas

Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Foster Williams is the Founder of Search4UInc.com and Co-Founder of the Career Search Network, where he has dedicated his career to helping job seekers connect effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and corporations nationwide. With deep expertise in recruitment, talent acquisition, career counseling, public speaking, and job search coaching, Foster is known for helping individuals shift their mindset, refine their strategies, and move quickly from job hunters to job holders. Through Search4UInc.com, he provides a dynamic platform that allows companies to post opportunities and engage directly with qualified candidates, while the Career Search Network equips job seekers with practical tools to navigate every stage of the hiring process—from interviews and offer evaluation to salary negotiation and landing the right role. Widely known as “The Job Father,” Foster also leads several of the nation’s most impactful career networking initiatives and blends faith, experience, and a genuine passion for service into his mission to empower both job seekers and employers to thrive.

In this episode, Dante and Foster discuss:
Why the human element still matters more than technology in today’s job market
How networking and relationships can move your resume ahead of hundreds of applicants
What job seekers misunderstand about hiring managers and recruiters
Communication skills, professionalism, and how to present yourself beyond your resume
How to use LinkedIn strategically, including connecting with leaders and CEOs

Key Takeaways:
Technology may run the process, but people still make hiring decisions. Building real relationships can push you past the digital noise of online applications.
Most hiring managers know what they need but struggle to define it clearly. Strong communication helps bridge the gap between your experience and their expectations.
Job searching today requires more strategy and persistence than in the past. Encouragement, community, and guidance can significantly shorten the journey.
Your communication style should adapt to the company you're pursuing. Relevance matters more than simply listing everything you've done.
AI will become a powerful tool in the workplace. Those who learn to use it effectively will have a clear advantage in future job markets.

“We keep that human element alive, and that's going to make the difference.” - Foster Williams

Connect with Foster Williams:
Website: https://www.search4uinc.com/job-search/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fosterwilliams/

Connect with Dante Royster:
Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/
Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086
Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086
Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/
“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTRWLRP
LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster
YouTube: Epic Spotlight
Email: [email protected]

The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/Texas

Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.