Episodes

  • 4 - Courageous Leadership: How to Embrace Risk and Learn from Failure with Peggy Sullivan
    Feb 10 2026

    In this episode of the "Create the Future Podcast," host Rick Williams interviews Peggy Sullivan, Productivity Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Creator of the Busy–Busting Framework.

    They discuss overcoming "time poverty," aligning work with personal values, and practical strategies for productivity and happiness. Peggy shares her career journey, the importance of micro-steps, and the value of courage and support. The conversation highlights women’s unique leadership contributions, emotional intelligence, and the need for gender equity in leadership roles. Listeners gain actionable insights on decision-making, embracing challenges, and fostering inclusive, purpose-driven workplaces.

    Check out Peggy Sullivan's work HERE.

    Connect with Peggy Sullivan on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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    30 mins
  • 3 - Trusting Yourself: The Key to Making Tough Decisions in Uncertain Times with Aasha LaCount
    Feb 3 2026

    In this episode of the Create the Future Podcast, host Rick Williams interviews Aasha LaCount, emotional intelligence expert and CEO of BeyondEQ International.

    Aasha shares how personal and professional crises—including losing her home and business setbacks—led her to pivot from online courses to working with corporate leaders on trauma and burnout. She discusses the importance of self-trust, emotional intelligence, and redefining success beyond money. The conversation explores decision-making, resilience, and the courage to embrace change, offering valuable insights for leaders navigating uncertainty and transformation.

    Check out Aasha LaCount's work HERE.

    Connect with Aasha LaCount on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.


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    32 mins
  • 2 - Finding Your Soul-Driven Purpose: A Story of Personal and Professional Transformation with Dr. Sage Breslin
    Jan 27 2026

    In this episode of the Create the Future podcast, host Rick Williams interviews Dr. Sage Breslin, a psychologist and transformation coach.

    Sage shares her journey of leaving an unhealthy marriage and overcoming cancer, which inspired her to pivot from trauma recovery to empowering female leaders affected by toxic relationships through her Rose System. She discusses the challenges of rebuilding her business, the importance of soul-driven work, and the role of therapy, coaching, and trusted advisors in making difficult decisions. Sage’s story highlights resilience, purposeful leadership, and the power of personal transformation.

    Check out Dr. Sage Breslin's work HERE.

    Connect with Dr. Sage Breslin on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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    35 mins
  • 1 - Leadership Decisions: The Good, the Bad, and the Lessons Learned with Rick Williams
    Dec 2 2025

    In the inaugural episode of Create the Future, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence interviews the creator and host of the show, Rick Williams. Rick is a keynote speaker, author, and board member.

    In this episode, Rick introduces the podcast’s mission: exploring how leaders make tough decisions that shape the future and build legacies. Rick also discusses the importance of mastering decision-making, outlines the podcast’s focus on real leadership stories, and shares his professional background as the founder and Managing Director of Williams Advisory Partners. The episode invites leaders to share their experiences and offers listeners practical insights to improve their own decision-making skills, setting the stage for future conversations with leaders from diverse backgrounds.

    Check out Rick's book HERE.

    Check out Rick's work at his website HERE.

    Connect with Rick on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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    16 mins