EPIC Begins with 1 Step Forward Podcast
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 you on your journey.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur scaling your business, a leader fostering a better workplace culture, an author penning your next bestseller, an athlete prepping for the big game, or simply someone striving to maximize their potential—this podcast is for you. Learn how to plan, achieve, and enjoy the journey towards achieving your EPIC goals.
Each episode showcases interviews with individuals who have conquered challenges to achieve something truly EPIC. You can do the same! With the proper guidance, timing, and skills that you’ll find here—your next step can be meaningful and impactful.
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From CNN To Healing Words: John DeDakis On Grief, Writing, And Resilience
In this moving episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague is joined by John DeDakis, former CNN editor for Wolf Blitzer, longtime journalist, novelist, writing coach, and motivational speaker. Together, they talk about grief, purpose, and healing....
Every Mile Matters: Ironman, Cancer, And The Fight You Never See Coming With Dr. Jeff Reynolds
In this powerful and deeply human episode, Zander Sprague sits down with Dr. Jeff Reynolds, nonprofit CEO, endurance athlete, author, and two-time cancer survivor. Jeff shares how training for Ironman Florida unknowingly prepared him for the hardest races of his life:...
Lazy Leadership, Hard Truths, And The Power Of Intentional Growth With Corinne Gavlinski
In this insightful episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with executive coach and former corporate leader Corinne Gavlinski for a candid conversation about leadership, identity, and reinvention. Corinne shares her journey through...
Running Into The Unknown: Teresa Bowser On Mindset, Mountains & Massive Miles
In this electrifying episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander sits down with ultra-runner and adventure coach Teresa Bowser, a woman who says “yes” to the kind of challenges most people sprint away from. Teresa shares how she transformed her life—from...
Lights, Camera, Bookings: The New Rules Of Speaking Success With Cam Beaudoin
In this high-energy episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with video marketing expert Cam Beaudoin, whose mission is simple: help speakers get booked by mastering the power of video. Cam shares how he discovered a massive gap in the...
Move To Heal: Lisa Manca On The Power Of Dance Therapy
In this fascinating episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander reconnects with fellow LPCC Lisa Manca, a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist helping clients heal through the wisdom of the body. Lisa breaks down what dance therapy really is—no, it’s not...
From Therapy To Toughness: Lessons From Navy SEAL Training With Michael Ostrolenk
In this powerful and insightful episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander sits down with Michael Ostrolenk, a psychotherapist-turned-human optimization coach whose 30-year career spans transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, and elite Navy SEAL training...
Dressing For Success—Powered By AI And Epic Determination With Anya Cheng
In this inspiring episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander chats with Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor—a groundbreaking fashion-tech company using artificial intelligence to style busy professionals. From her beginnings as a reporter in Taiwan to her...
From Soldier To Survivor: Naomi Reynolds’ Epic Journey Of Resilience
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander speaks with Naomi Reynolds—Army veteran, author, and advocate—for an unfiltered conversation about courage, trauma, and triumph. Naomi shares her extraordinary life story, from...
Six Lives, One Spirit: How Cyndee Beat The Odds Again And Again
In this profoundly moving episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague welcomes poet and survivor Cyndee Dhalai, whose life story redefines resilience. From growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, challenging cultural expectations, and facing ostracism for...