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Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success

Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success

By: Julie Riga
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🎙️ Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success

With Julie Riga — Leadership Coach, Author, Entrepreneur

Are you a high-achiever shifting from doing it all to leading it all?

Are you a CEO, team leader, or side-hustler who's thriving outwardly but struggling inwardly with clarity, confidence, or control?

This podcast is for you.

On Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success, best-selling author and ICF-certified leadership coach Julie Riga uncovers the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and deeply personal stories that fuel growth, transformation, and abundance.

Julie is the daughter of Ennio Riga, famed Italian chef to the stars—who dazzled Hollywood legends like Frank Sinatra and Joan Rivers with his charm and culinary genius. Through his legacy, Julie learned the power of discipline, storytelling, and faith—and now she blends that with over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, pharma, and entrepreneurship to help others navigate the messy middle of leadership.

💡 What You’ll Discover:
  • How to shift your identity from solo doer to empowered leader
  • The key ingredients of executive presence, confidence, and purpose-led leadership
  • Practical tools for delegation, decision-making, and scaling without burnout
  • Faith-infused insights on leading when life feels uncertain or overwhelming
  • Real stories from guests who have stayed on course through every kind of obstacle
  • Why believing in yourself—and having just one person believe in you—can change everything

Whether you're leading a team for the first time, growing a side hustle into a real business, or simply trying to lead yourself better, this podcast will help you unlock the clarity, calm, and courage to move forward with intention.

From leadership training to mindset coaching, from resilience strategies to legacy-building—you’ll find it here, with heart.

📍 Tune in now.

📌 Visit beforeilead.com and julieriga.com

🔗 Connect with Julie: linkedin.com/in/julieriga

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Episodes
  • When the Need Becomes the Call: Jen Mallan on Purpose-Driven Leadership
    Jul 8 2025

    When the Need Becomes the Call: Jen Mallan on Purpose-Driven Leadership

    Guest: Jen Mallan, Host of Come Home with Jen Mallan


    In this powerful episode, Julie sits down with Jen Mallan, host of the faith-based TV show "Come Home with Jen Mallan" that reaches half a billion homes globally. As a media personality, author, and spiritual mentor, Jen shares the essential ingredients for success in leadership and life.


    What You'll Learn:


    • The "Ministry of Showing Up" - why presence matters more than perfection
    • How to own your voice and break free from childhood conditioning
    • The principle that "the need can become the call" for finding your purpose
    • Overcoming perfectionism paralysis and imposter syndrome
    • Navigating identity shifts during life transitions like empty nest syndrome


    Key Quotes: "Real leadership is built in the trenches, and in the trenches it's messy and things aren't perfect, but you're there."


    "We don't have to be impressive. We have to be impactful."


    "I wanna die empty. I wanna pour out everything you've given me."


    Perfect for women in transition, struggling to find their voice, or looking to discover their next chapter in life. Jen's authentic wisdom and Julie's practical insights will inspire you to step boldly into your calling.


    Connect with Jen: jenmallan.com | "Come Home with Jen Mallan" on CTN


    To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you stay on course and lead with confidence and clarity, visit:

    🌐 www.julieriga.com

    🌟 Explore transformative coaching sessions at www.julieriga.com

    🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julieriga

    I'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.

    I work with:

    • CEOs, Founders, and Executives who want to lead with authenticity and impact
    • C-suite leaders and senior managers looking to improve executive presence and public speaking
    • Entrepreneurs and business owners navigating growth, leadership challenges, and career fulfillment
    • HR and operations leaders seeking strategic development tools and confidence coaching

    Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment. They’re looking to:

    • Boost leadership clarity and overcome self-doubt
    • Develop executive presence and master public speaking
    • Reignite their purpose and unlock their full potential
    • Balance career ambition with personal fulfillment
    • Stay resilient in high-pressure environments

    Whether you're a tech founder, a service-based business owner, or a corporate executive ready to elevate your leadership game, my programs—including Before I Lead, Before I Speak, Before I Sell, and Before I Calendar—are designed to help you take action, grow sustainably, and leave a lasting legacy.

    Discover your purpose. Stay on Course. Leave a Legacy.

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    39 mins
  • From Hollywood Dreams to Comic Empire: Tom Fenoglio of Fenom Comics
    Jul 1 2025

    Guest: Tom Fenoglio, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Fenom Comics

    Host: Julie Riga

    Join Julie as she sits down with Tom Fenoglio, who transformed his Hollywood screenwriting dreams into a thriving comic book empire. Alongside his brother Joe, Tom co-founded Fenom Comics, creating an impressive universe featuring titles like Hunter Ninja Bear, Star Riders, and Something Fierce.

    In this episode, Tom reveals how he pivoted from chasing Hollywood success to building his own creative empire through comics—maintaining complete creative control while developing intellectual property with unlimited storytelling possibilities. As an electrical engineer who never gave up on his creative dreams, Tom shares the three essential ingredients for success: trusted partnerships, well-thought-out product development, and marketing mastery.

    What You'll Learn:

    • Why comics offer advantages over traditional Hollywood for creative storytelling
    • How to protect and develop your intellectual property
    • The reality of balancing day jobs with creative pursuits
    • Strategies for authentic marketing and customer engagement
    • Why authenticity trumps trend-chasing in creative work

    Perfect for: Creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone with dreams they've been putting on hold.

    "Dreams don't happen when you're 20 and then fade away when you're 50, 60, 70. The dreams were always there, we just couldn't get to it." - Tom Fenoglio

    Connect with Fenom Comics: fenomcomics.com | Available on Amazon and Apple Books


    To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you stay on course and lead with confidence and clarity, visit:

    🌐 www.julieriga.com

    🌟 Explore transformative coaching sessions at julieriga.com

    🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julieriga

    I'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.

    I work with:

    • CEOs, Founders, and Executives who want to lead with authenticity and impact
    • C-suite leaders and senior managers looking to improve executive presence and public speaking
    • Entrepreneurs and business owners navigating growth, leadership challenges, and career fulfillment
    • HR and operations leaders seeking strategic development tools and confidence coaching

    Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment. They’re looking to:

    • Boost leadership clarity and overcome self-doubt
    • Develop executive presence and master public speaking
    • Reignite their purpose and unlock their full potential
    • Balance career ambition with personal fulfillment
    • Stay resilient in high-pressure environments

    Whether you're a tech founder, a service-based business owner, or a corporate executive ready to elevate your leadership game, my programs—including Before I Lead, Before I Speak, Before I Sell, and Before I Calendar—are designed to help you take action, grow sustainably, and leave a lasting legacy.

    Discover your purpose. Stay on Course. Leave a Legacy.

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    25 mins
  • Know Your Numbers with Anthony Velocci
    Jun 25 2025
    Know Your Numbers: The Three Essential Ingredients for Small Business Success, In this powerful episode of Stay On Course, host Julie Riga and guest Anthony Velocci, a fractional CFO, reveal why knowing your numbers is the foundation of small business success and financial freedom. They explore how leadership, legacy, and expert strategy converge when entrepreneurs finally confront the fear of finances and step into clarity and abundance. Anthony shares practical steps for setting realistic targets, using the 12 drivers of profit and cash flow, and explains why accountability is the secret sauce for long-term results. His mantra? “Do what you do best, and hire the rest”—because time is more valuable than money, and self-worth comes from focusing on your purpose. The conversation touches on how to resolve conflict, plan for expansion, and lead with confidence, whether you're an emerging entrepreneur or a seasoned corporate leader. With food, family, and Italian passion woven in, this is a motivating journey through numbers, transformation, and business evolution.The 3 Key Ingredients Every Entrepreneur Needs to Lead, Earn & Evolve:1. Know Your Numbers 📊Success starts with financial literacy. If you can’t read your Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, you’re flying blind. Knowing your numbers unlocks clarity, confidence, and corporate control. Your decisions are only as strong as your data—search, learn, and lead.2. Set Your Targets 🎯Strategy is your business GPS. Use the 12 drivers of profit and cash flow to set realistic, data-driven goals. Focus on high-impact actions, not busywork. This is where real entrepreneurial evolution begins.3. Accountability 💼Leadership means holding yourself and your team to the mission. Resolve conflict, have the tough talks, and motivate your people to deliver. Without accountability, there’s no transformation, no growth, no legacy.🔑 Summary:In this power-packed episode, Julie Riga and financial expert Anthony Velocci break down the simple, essential formula for small business success. Whether you're building your personal brand, scaling your legacy, or leading a team, this conversation gives you practical steps, purpose, and real-world tips to guide your journey. From numbers to mindset, this is your success foundation—served with a side of cheeseburgers and Italian charm.Learn more about Anthony and his services: https://www.jvafirmfl.com/Find Anthony on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-velocci-cpa-908168153/To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you stay on course and lead with confidence and clarity, visit:🌐 www.julieriga.com 🌟 Explore transformative coaching sessions at www.beforeilead.com 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julierigaI'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.I work with:CEOs, Founders, and Executives who want to lead with authenticity and impactC-suite leaders and senior managers looking to improve executive presence and public speakingEntrepreneurs and business owners navigating growth, leadership challenges, and career fulfillmentHR and operations leaders seeking strategic development tools and confidence coachingMany of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment. They’re looking to:Boost leadership clarity and overcome self-doubtDevelop executive presence and master public speakingReignite their purpose and unlock their full potentialBalance career ambition with personal fulfillmentStay resilient in high-pressure environmentsWhether you're a tech founder, a service-based business owner, or a corporate executive ready to elevate your leadership game, my programs—
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    22 mins
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