Most People Don't... But You Do!

Updated: 05 Sep 2025 • 199 episodes
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A journey into the extraordinary. Stories of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their lives and careers. Those who defined excellence & achieved remarkable success. Join Bart Berkey, former Global Executive for the Ritz-Carlton as he sits down with influential leaders, innovators, and visionaries to uncover the key decisions, early influences, and acts of kindness that have shaped their paths. From hospitality legends like Horst Schulze, Founder of the Ritz-Carlton to entrepreneurial trailblazers like Kara Goldin, these conversations reveal the insights and lessons that inspire.

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In this energizing and transparent episode, Bart Berkey sits down with Ulric Musset—founder of Marblism and creator of the AI assistant suite—to explore what it really means to create with purpose. From building his first website at age 12 to becoming the #1 product on Product Hunt, Ulric shares his journey of learning

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What happens when a Bronx-born Division 1 athlete becomes one of the most trusted, admired, and emotionally intelligent leaders in the travel industry? In this heartfelt and energizing episode, Bart sits down with Ray Snisky, Group President of ALG Vacations and Amstar DMC, for an unforgettable conversation about confi

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What happens when a simple subject line transforms your entire leadership approach? In this solo episode, Bart Berkey shares the profound moment when a three-word email—“BTW, good morning”—became a turning point in how he leads with humanity, not just hustle. This deeply personal story reveals why connection must come

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What if your mood isn’t just in your mind—but in your gut? In this powerful episode, GI psychologist Dr. Daphne Spyropoulos of Cleveland Clinic explains the surprising science behind gut health, serotonin, shame, and self-talk. We unpack how social media affects our self-worth, whyyour inner critic might just be habit,

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We all carry a little hogwash — the untruths we’ve convinced ourselves are real. In this solo episode, Bart unpacks the emotional and psychological baggage we carry disguised as “logic”: the thoughts like “I’m not good enough”, “They must be mad at me”, or “I always mess things up.” Spoiler alert:it’s all hogwash. Thro

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What do a wholesale floral empire, the Bluetooth symbol, and 14 million monthly readers have in common? Michael Politz. In this episode, Bart sits down with the endlessly curious and wildly creative founder of Food & Beverage Magazine. Michael shares his unbelievable path—from crafting the now-iconic Bluetooth logo to

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