UnFiltered Podcast with Rhonda Klch

UnFiltered Podcast with Rhonda Klch

by Gregory Kirkham
Careers
Season 1
YouTube Kids Changed His Child So He Built An AI Alternative | The Unfiltered Podcast
Robert LoCascio, founder of LivePerson and inventor of website chat technology, left his multi-billion dollar company to build KidCo, an AI-powered device that gives kids ages 4-12 the creative power of AI without YouTube's toxicity, addiction, and harm. In this conversation with Rhonda Klich on Unfiltered, Rob shares why YouTube Kids is "poison," how one five-year-old was nearly expelled from school because of aggressive behavior learned from YouTube, and why he's calling for 5,000 families to join the movement. Inside This Episode: How YouTube Kids taught his four-year-old the F-word and changed his children's personalities The KidCo device with no camera, no internet access, and no addictive scroll features How one parent used KidCo AI storytelling to save their child from school expulsion due to YouTube-learned aggression Building the "Dreamers Club" movement of 5,000 families to take down YouTube Kids Why this hits oxytocin (creativity/connection) instead of dopamine (addiction) in kids' brains Whether you're a parent concerned about screen time, looking for safe technology for your children, or want to be part of a movement to protect kids from Big Tech, this conversation reveals why one tech billionaire walked away from his empire to fight back. Get KidCo Device - $30 OFF: https://www.kidco.ai/NXC-UNFILTEREDPODCAST USD $30 off selected products: KID Creativity and Education Device LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE - Limited to one use per customer
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Nov 4, 2025
34:16
Riana Malia: Why High-Achieving Women Still Can't Find Real Love
High-achieving women have the career, the friends, the life -- but the one thing missing is a relationship that actually matches all of it. Riana Malia breaks down why the same identity that makes women successful at work is the exact thing blocking them from extraordinary love, and what it takes to rewire it. Riana Malia is a coach specializing in high-capacity women who works through a three-phase framework -- clearing, creating, and cleaning -- to help women stop rebuilding the same patterns and start living the life they actually want between now and dead. 0:00 -- Why High-Achieving Women Still Feel Something Is Missing 3:45 -- The Inner Fire vs. Lack of Resources Myth 8:20 -- How Success Patterns Block Extraordinary Love 14:10 -- The Three Phases: Clearing, Creating, and Cleaning 19:30 -- Identity Is the Ceiling, Not Your Circumstances 24:00 -- What Do You Really Want Between Now and Dead Follow Riana Malia: https://www.instagram.com Follow Rhonda Klch: https://www.instagram.com The Unfiltered Podcast with Rhonda Klch is where the gloves come off. Real conversations about mental health, resilience, and the stuff nobody else talks about. Raw, honest, and built for people who are done pretending everything is fine. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #theunfilteredpodcast #highachievingwomen #personaldevelopment
May 8, 2026
24:05
From OCD to Global Leader. How Valeriya Hjertenaes Rewired Her Mindset
It’s not weakness. It’s how your brain is wired. And once you see it differently, everything about entrepreneurship, success stories, and your own mindset starts to shift. Valeriya Hjertenaes is a global leadership expert, keynote speaker, and PhD-level specialist in human performance and neurodiversity. After being diagnosed with OCD over 15 years ago, she rebuilt her entire perspective on identity, mental health, and performance. Today, she teaches her 5E Method across the world, helping leaders turn what they thought were limitations into real advantages. 0:00 - What neurodiversity really means 1:26 - OCD diagnosis and identity shift 4:16 - Intrusive thoughts explained simply 6:57 - Turning “disorders” into advantages 11:33 - Global differences in mental health 16:25 - Burnout, focus, and entrepreneur mindset Connect with Valeriya Hjertenaes: Website: https://valeriyahjertenaes.com Instagram: @mrs.worldcongeniality LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/valeriya-hjertenaes-b1866322b Website: https://valeriyaimpact.global/ Connect with Rhonda Klch: Website: https://rhondaklch.com/ Instagram: @rhondaklch The Unfiltered Podcast brings real conversations with leaders, founders, and high performers who tell the truth about what it actually takes to grow. No scripts. No filters. Just honest business advice, mindset shifts, and the stories behind success. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #theunfilteredpodcast #neurodiversity
Apr 29, 2026
26:52
Tanya C. Oliver on Identity Shifts, Discipline, and What It Really Takes to Succeed
Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. Following through on your goals takes discipline, an entrepreneur mindset, and the ability to push when nobody is cheering. In this episode, Tanya C. Oliver shares business advice and success stories that show how high achievers can reach financial freedom and personal growth. Tanya C. Oliver is an executive coach, author, and creator of the Ultimate Achievers Academy with nearly two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and driven individuals remove internal barriers and operate at peak performance. She wrote a book about shifting identity, owning discipline, and finishing what you start. Tanya’s story is about doing the hard work others skip, stepping past self-doubt, and becoming the person capable of achieving extraordinary results. 0:00 - Becoming Your Full Potential and Identity Shift 2:01 - Choosing Your Assignment Over Approval 3:38 - Presence, Heart, and Doing the Work That Matters 6:39 - Investing Time, Money, and Discipline into Your Goals 8:08 - Accountability, Boundaries, and High‑Performance Habits 9:48 - Leading Yourself and Trusting Your Decisions Connect with Tanya C. Oliver: Website: http://www.tanyacoliver.com/buildingthenew Amazon Book Page: https://amzn.to/40WsmQx Instagram: @tanyacoliver Connect with Rhonda Klch: Instagram: @rhondaklch The Unfiltered Podcast is straight talk for driven people who want real answers without fluff. We cut through the noise and give you tools you can act on now. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #theunfilteredpodcast #identityshift
Apr 17, 2026
20:00
Breaking Generational Cycles: Nonprofit Founders on Financial Education | The NXC Podcast Network
⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - The Classroom Moment That Changed Everything 05:56 - Why Game-Based Learning Works for Financial Literacy 12:06 - Money Memories: Breaking Limiting Beliefs in Students 18:12 - Measuring Behavior Change: 90% of Students Start Saving 24:15 - Spending Problems vs Money Problems: Real Solutions 28:39 - Connecting Financial Literacy to Workforce Readiness 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Rhonda Klch sits down with Ashley Rutland and Tiffany Pearson Kilgore, visionary founders of Plan to AT, a nonprofit organization redefining financial literacy education for students and communities across America. This CEO interview delivers real talk about building a successful business with measurable impact—reporting that over 90% of students begin actively saving after participating in their game-based financial wellness programs. These business experts share their inspiring success story—from classroom teachers witnessing students write "I want to be a rapper or athlete" to creating an immersive curriculum that transforms mindsets and breaks generational poverty cycles. Learn entrepreneur advice on scaling a nonprofit with corporate partnerships like the Jacksonville Jaguars, creating behavior change (not just teaching concepts), and why traditional bank-led financial literacy programs miss the mark. Get business tips on addressing scarcity mindsets, connecting with underserved communities, and building programs that deliver real results schools and sponsors can trust. This life-changing conversation proves that when financial education is delivered with cultural awareness, relatability, and actionable accountability, students don't just learn—they save, plan, and believe in their financial futures. Discover the secrets to success in nonprofit leadership, corporate partnership strategy, and creating a business empire that changes lives for generations. 🔗 Connect with Plan to AT: Website: https://www.plannedtoat.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plannedtoatinc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plannedtoat_inc/ 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #entrepreneurpodcast2026 #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #nonprofitleadership #financialliteracy #successstory #businessexpert #businesssuccess #personalgrowth #lifechanging #entrepreneurmotivation #secretstosuccess ℹ️ About This Show: Join Rhonda Klch for unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and business experts who share real talk about building organizations with purpose, measurable impact, and sustainable growth. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from leaders creating meaningful change in education, community empowerment, and economic mobility. No fluff—just the raw truth about leadership, resilience, and what it takes to scale with integrity. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network
Feb 26, 2026
31:47
Pulitzer-Nominated Author Shares Success Through Love w/Noelle Agape | The NXC Podcast Network
⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - From Psychology & Quantum Physics to Media Empire 07:04 - Building a Movement: 25% of Proceeds Fund Global Change 11:12 - Obedience, Discipline & Structure in Creative Work 18:32 - Profit, Purpose & Impact: Balancing Multiple Roles 24:24 - Leadership with Compassion, Kindness & Boundaries 29:21 - Authenticity, Vulnerability & Sacred Privacy 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Rhonda Klch sits down with Noelle Agape, Pulitzer Prize-nominated best-selling author, award-winning Executive Producer, and CEO of Illuminate Media Productions. This CEO interview delivers real talk about building a successful business that merges science, spirituality, and storytelling to create global impact. Noelle shares her inspiring success story—from 14 years of graduate studies in psychology, neuroscience, and quantum physics to founding a media empire and writing The Road to Agape Love, a visionary novel exploring love as a guiding principle for leadership and creativity. Noelle reveals entrepreneur advice on balancing profit with purpose, leading with both feminine compassion and masculine structure, and why visibility is the biggest wound entrepreneurs face. Learn the secrets to success from a humanitarian who dedicates 25% of book proceeds to building water wells in Uganda, learning centers worldwide, and supporting underrepresented children. Get business tips on obedience, discipline, turning passion projects into profitable businesses, and creating mindset for success through navigating darkness into light. This life-changing conversation proves that when you merge your brain, soul, and heart, you build not just a business empire but a legacy of impact. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Universe Connects Art, Science & Spirituality: Author's Story Revealed!: https://youtube.com/shorts/AOVtPL6E9LQ Neuroscience, Storytelling, Spirituality My Brain, Soul, Heart Fusion: https://youtube.com/shorts/pktE-HSKGwo Feverish Inspiration How Africa Trip Led to Bestselling Book!: https://youtube.com/shorts/br5vx-KYyAw 🔗 Connect with Noelle Agape: Website: https://noelleagape.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelle-agape/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noelle_agape/ 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #ceointerview #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #businessexpert #InspiringSuccessStory #businesssuccess #personalgrowth #lifechanging #entrepreneurmotivation #winningmindset ℹ️ About This Show: Join Rhonda Klch for unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and authors who share real talk about building business empires with purpose, heart, and structure. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from experts who've mastered the balance between profit and impact. No polish, no fluff—just the raw truth about leadership, resilience, and creating meaningful change. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network
Feb 19, 2026
31:16
Business Expert Paul Lejoie: Buying Businesses Without Going Bankrupt | The NXC Podcast Network
⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - From Big Six Accounting to 15 Business Acquisitions 07:17 - The #1 Thing That Disqualifies a Deal: Trust the Seller 12:39 - Remove Emotion & Ego: You're NOT Smarter Than the Seller 18:54 - Seller Financing Secrets: Negotiate Price OR Terms, Never Both 23:21 - Why Businesses Sitting on the Market Are Golden Opportunities 29:13 - The Exit Plan: Lessons That Took 10 Years to Learn 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Rhonda Klch sits down with Paul Lejoie, CPA, founder of BizBuy Pro, and author of The Exit Plan. This CEO interview delivers brutally honest real talk about buying businesses—and why Paul's first advice is often "don't buy that business." This business expert shares his inspiring success story—from Big Six accounting to buying 15 small businesses, acquiring commercial real estate, and learning expensive lessons about what NOT to do. Paul reveals entrepreneur advice on eliminating risk, avoiding million-dollar mistakes, and why your business plan should never be "hope and a prayer." Learn the secrets to success in business acquisitions: why you must trust the seller or walk away, how to negotiate seller financing (price OR terms, never both), why distressed businesses can be golden opportunities, and how to structure deals that protect you from bankruptcy. Get business tips on due diligence strategy, removing emotion and ego from the buying process, understanding debt service coverage ratios, and why first-time buyers should never think they're smarter than sellers who've run businesses for 20 years. This life-changing conversation proves that the right business at the wrong price will destroy your life—leading to divorce, depression, and financial ruin. Paul's mission through BizBuy Pro is paying it forward, helping professionals transition from W-2 income to business ownership while creating generational wealth without the devastating mistakes he made over 25 years. 🔗 Connect with Paul Lejoie: Website: bizbuypro.com Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Escaping-9-Profitable/dp/B0FFWSJD5F Free Webinars: https://bizbuypro.com/deal-review/ 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #ceointerview #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #businessexpert #secretstosuccess #successstory tory #businesssuccess #entrepreneurmotivation #realestate #businessacquisition #smallbusiness ℹ️ About This Show: Join Rhonda Klch for unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, business experts, and industry leaders who share the raw truth about building, buying, and scaling businesses. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from experts who've made the mistakes so you don't have to. No shortcuts, no hype—just honest guidance on risk elimination, wealth creation, and what it really takes to succeed in business. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network
Feb 12, 2026
38:11
How She Self-Funded her NASCAR Career as a 3rd-Generation Female Driver | The NXC Podcast Network
⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - It Costs $2M Per Year (Minimum) to Race NASCAR Full-Time 03:35 - 80-90% of Time Finding Sponsors, 10-20% Training to Drive 06:19 - The Question Teams Ask Women: "Are You Planning to Have a Baby Soon?" 08:13 - No Age Limit: Denny Hamlin's Best Season in His Mid-40s 11:01 - When Identity Shifts: From "Just a Race Car Driver" to Entrepreneur 13:59 - Dream Sponsors: Magic Spoon & Khloe Kardashian's Cloud Popcorn 📋 In this podcast, we discuss the cost of NASCAR racing, self-funding a motorsports career, gender barriers in male-dominated sports, building sponsorship relationships, being taken seriously as a female driver, team sports versus individual athletes, pregnancy and career timing for women in racing, physical training in 130-degree heat, 75 Hard challenges, and building multiple revenue streams as an athlete-entrepreneur. Amber Balcean, third-generation NASCAR driver, reveals why she spends 80-90% of her time finding sponsors instead of training, how teams ask female drivers about pregnancy plans, why she can't afford $20,000 practice sessions, what male drivers get to do that women have to sacrifice, and why she's writing a book while building businesses to help drivers who were in her position 10 years ago. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Follow Your Fire!: https://youtube.com/shorts/2borYVv6pKI Woman Racer Beating Sexism & Earning Respect in Motorsports: https://youtube.com/shorts/zkT8ivWIA5Y Women in Racing And The REAL Sacrifices They Make: https://youtube.com/shorts/aCgnBD4YgOI 🔗 Connect with Amber Balcean: Social Media: @AmberBalcean Merchandise & Sponsors: [Website] 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #nascar #womeninracing #entrepreneurship #sportssponsorship #amberbalcean ℹ️ About The UnFiltered Podcast with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast explores the journey of entrepreneurs, athletes, and business leaders who share their stories without filters. Hosted by Rhonda Klch, we ask the uncomfortable questions and dive deep into what it really takes to succeed—including what you have to give up along the way. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network
Feb 5, 2026
17:11
How to Own Your Space & Scale Like a Savage | The NXC Podcast Network
⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Why Entrepreneurs Are Starving for Execution 07:10 - The Superpower: Knowing Exactly What NOT to Do 14:38 - When Business Problems Are Emotional Problems in Disguise 29:31 - How AI & Automation Will Separate Winners from Losers 38:03 - What Being Unapologetically Savage Really Costs You 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Rhonda Klch sits down with business expert Paul Clewell, author of Unapologetically Savage, for real talk about what it takes to scale a successful business. This CEO interview delivers the raw truth about entrepreneur success—exposing why most business owners create jobs with overhead instead of building real assets. Paul shares entrepreneur advice on mindset for success, revealing that being "unapologetically savage" isn't about aggression—it's about ruthless accountability at an uncomfortable level. Learn the secrets to success from a business leader who's made every mistake, sat in every seat, and built a reputation for helping entrepreneurs win in business. This inspiring success story proves that hard work without structure is just glorified struggle, and the only way to build an elite business empire is to stop being a victim and start thinking like an owner-investor. Get business tips on scaling, leadership, team building, and creating a winning mindset that separates average from exceptional. 🔗 Connect with Paul Clewell: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclewell22/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_clewell21/ Get the book!: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Savage-Business-Stopped-Unfiltered-ebook/dp/B0DZ76KR1L 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #ceointerview #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #businessexpert #businesssuccess #winningmindset #entrepreneurmotivation #secretstosuccess ℹ️ About The Unfiltered Podcast: Join Rhonda Kilch for unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders who share real talk about the messy middle, strategic growth, and what it really takes to build a business empire. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from experts who've walked the path and emerged as winners. No sugarcoating—just the raw truth about personal growth, elite leadership, and scaling a successful business. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network
Jan 30, 2026
41:16
Building a Business with Heart & Hustle w/Robert Espoisito | The NXC Podcast Network
⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - The Extreme Work Ethic That Built an Empire 05:15 - Building Corporate Culture Around Human Connection 11:12 - Mentorship: Learning from Restaurant Legends 16:08 - Why Writing Was a Passion, Not a Strategy 22:26 - The Undeniable Truth: Your Stress Isn't Unique 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Rhonda Klch sits down with Robert Esposito, award-winning author of Nobody Move (Without Reading This) and founder of Relocators Service Inc. This CEO interview delivers real talk about building a successful business with heart, navigating emotional life transitions, and understanding that moving is one of life's biggest stressors alongside death and divorce. Robert shares his inspiring success story—from starting with a single used box truck in 2008 to building a multi-division business empire serving families during major life transitions. Robert reveals entrepreneur advice on creating corporate culture, the power of mentorship, and why being human-first in business creates elite results. Learn the secrets to success from a 2025 International Book Award Winner who's built a reputation for treating people with dignity during their most vulnerable moments. Get business tips on scaling with purpose, mindset for success, and how to turn passion into profit while making a real impact. This life-changing conversation proves that the most successful business leaders combine extreme work ethic with genuine empathy and never forget the human element. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: [Full Interview - Robert Esposito on Building Relocators] [How to Navigate Major Life Transitions] [Business Growth Through Human Connection] 🔗 Connect with Robert Esposito: YouTube: @usrelocators Instagram: @respo_tdia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Respo.tdia TikTok: @respo_tdia 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #CEOInterview #BusinessAdvice #RealEstate #successstory #entrepreneurmotivation #businessexpert #businesssuccess #lifechanging #mindsetforsuccess #personalgrowth ℹ️ About This Show: Join Rhonda Klch for unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders who share the raw truth behind their success stories. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and life lessons from inspiring stories about resilience, mindset shifts, and what it really takes to build a business empire with purpose. No polish, no hype—just real talk about the human side of business success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network
Jan 20, 2026
26:37
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