Whats Next? (audio) Castos https://whats-next-audio.castos.com What’s Next?, hosted by Christine Conti, is an inspiring personal growth and performance series built on a powerful idea: success is not the finish line—it’s the beginning of what comes next. Through candid conversations with entrepreneurs, elite athletes, business leaders, creators, and innovators, Christine explores the pivotal moments that shape extraordinary lives and what it takes to continue evolving after a major breakthrough. Each episode examines performance mindset, emotional resilience, overcoming fear and self-doubt, navigating uncertainty and career transitions, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. Combining real-life transformation stories with practical insights, What’s Next? empowers viewers to embrace change, redefine their potential, and build the mindset and habits needed to create lasting success. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:46:20 +0000 en © 2026 https://episodes.castos.com/6754362e2c0834-61544207/images/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-17.31.06.jpeg Whats Next? (audio) https://whats-next-audio.castos.com What’s Next?, hosted by Christine Conti, is an inspiring personal growth and performance series built on a powerful idea: success is not the finish line—it’s the beginning of what comes next. Through candid conversations with entrepreneurs, elite athletes, business leaders, creators, and innovators, Christine explores the pivotal moments that shape extraordinary lives and what it takes to continue evolving after a major breakthrough. Each episode examines performance mindset, emotional resilience, overcoming fear and self-doubt, navigating uncertainty and career transitions, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. Combining real-life transformation stories with practical insights, What’s Next? empowers viewers to embrace change, redefine their potential, and build the mindset and habits needed to create lasting success. Juan D Guevara Torres episodic What’s Next?, hosted by Christine Conti, is an inspiring personal growth and performance series built on a powerful idea: success is not the finish line—it’s the beginning of what comes next. Through candid conversations with entrepreneurs, elite athletes, business leaders, creators, and innovators, Christine explores the pivotal moments that shape extraordinary lives and what it takes to continue evolving after a major breakthrough. Each episode examines performance mindset, emotional resilience, overcoming fear and self-doubt, navigating uncertainty and career transitions, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. Combining real-life transformation stories with practical insights, What’s Next? empowers viewers to embrace change, redefine their potential, and build the mindset and habits needed to create lasting success. NowMedia Networks juan@nowmedia.tv false https://feeds.castos.com/pvxj2 yes <![CDATA[What’s Next (Aired 10-03-26) Military to Civilian Career: Leadership, Reinvention & Veteran Success]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:46:20 +0000 Juan D Guevara Torres https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71461/episode/2645266 https://whats-next-audio.castos.com/episodes/whats-next-aired-10-03-26-military-to-civilian-career-leadership-reinvention-veteran-success In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Ricky Chavez, U.S. Army veteran, human resources leader, real estate professional, and veteran mentor, to explore what it takes to build a successful civilian career after military service.

After nearly two decades in the Army, Ricky faced a major identity and career transition as he moved into corporate human resources.

]]> false In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Ricky Chavez, U.S. Army veteran, human resources leader, real estate professional, and veteran mentor, to explore what it takes to build a successful civilian career after military service.

After nearly two decades in the Army, Ricky faced a major identity and career transition as he moved into corporate human resources.

]]> 00:51:24 <![CDATA[What’s Next (Aired 09-26-26) Advanced Tax Planning for Business Owners: Protect Wealth, Stop Overpaying]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:04:54 +0000 Juan D Guevara Torres https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71461/episode/2632059 https://whats-next-audio.castos.com/episodes/whats-next-aired-09-26-26-advanced-tax-planning-for-business-owners-protect-wealth-stop-overpay In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Marina V. Painter, CPA, PFS, tax strategist, business coach, and founder of Ally Tax Group and Trusted Tax Ally, to explore how proactive tax planning can help business owners protect wealth, reduce financial uncertainty, and make smarter long-term decisions.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Introduction to What's Next and Guest Marina Painter
  • (00:01:45) - Marina's Background and Career Beginnings
  • (00:03:23) - Personal Tragedy and the First What's Next Moment
  • (00:07:18) - Choosing Between Victim and Victor
  • (00:10:33) - Leaving the Firm and Support from Others
  • (00:13:06) - Break: Mental Barriers Preview
  • (00:13:25) - Comfort Zones, Leadership vs Business Ownership
  • (00:15:30) - Psychology of Fear and Skill Acquisition
  • (00:21:26) - Client Mindset Shifts Around Taxes
  • (00:23:24) - Case Study: Saving a Client $126,000 in Taxes
  • (00:25:33) - Understanding the Tax Code and Fair Share
  • (00:26:28) - Break: Strategy Preview
  • (00:26:52) - From Reactive to Proactive Financial Planning
  • (00:31:54) - The Cost of Poor Record Keeping and Avoidance
  • (00:33:36) - Helping Clients Commit and Take Action
  • (00:36:01) - Break: Final Segment Preview
  • (00:37:27) - Life After Breaking Through Financial Fear
  • (00:38:27) - Hard Work, Luck, and Living Proactively
  • (00:41:05) - Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Building Confidence
  • (00:43:27) - Mark Twain Wisdom and Neuroplasticity of Growth
  • (00:45:00) - Taking the First Step Toward Change
  • (00:48:16) - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Marina
]]> false In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Marina V. Painter, CPA, PFS, tax strategist, business coach, and founder of Ally Tax Group and Trusted Tax Ally, to explore how proactive tax planning can help business owners protect wealth, reduce financial uncertainty, and make smarter long-term decisions.

]]> 00:50:09 <![CDATA[What’s Next (Aired 09-19-26) CITGO 6 Survivor: Resilience, Leadership & Life After Captivity]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:34:26 +0000 Juan D Guevara Torres https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71461/episode/2619069 https://whats-next-audio.castos.com/episodes/whats-next-aired-09-19-26-citgo-6-survivor-resilience-leadership-life-after-captivity In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with José Pereira, former CEO of CITGO Petroleum, author, speaker, and leadership coach, for a powerful conversation about resilience, crisis leadership, and rebuilding life after captivity.

José shares how his life changed when he became one of the CITGO 6 and spent years detained in Venezuela. He explains how isolation and uncertainty challenged his identity, while family connection, faith, mental discipline, and the support of his fellow executives became essential tools for survival.

]]> false In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with José Pereira, former CEO of CITGO Petroleum, author, speaker, and leadership coach, for a powerful conversation about resilience, crisis leadership, and rebuilding life after captivity.

José shares how his life changed when he became one of the CITGO 6 and spent years detained in Venezuela. He explains how isolation and uncertainty challenged his identity, while family connection, faith, mental discipline, and the support of his fellow executives became essential tools for survival.

]]> 00:49:30 <![CDATA[What’s Next (Aired 09-12-26) Burnout, Energy & Root-Cause Health for High Achievers]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:13:35 +0000 Juan D Guevara Torres https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71461/episode/2611008 https://whats-next-audio.castos.com/episodes/whats-next-aired-09-12-26-burnout-energy-root-cause-health-for-high-achievers In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Dr. Raquel Yarroch to explore the connection between burnout, chronic stress, functional health, and the hidden patterns that can keep high achievers sacrificing their well-being for success.

Drawing from her own health journey, Dr. Raquel explains how unresolved symptoms, gut health issues, autoimmune challenges, nutritional deficiencies, stress, and lifestyle patterns can signal deeper problems that deserve attention rather than being ignored.

]]> false In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Dr. Raquel Yarroch to explore the connection between burnout, chronic stress, functional health, and the hidden patterns that can keep high achievers sacrificing their well-being for success.

Drawing from her own health journey, Dr. Raquel explains how unresolved symptoms, gut health issues, autoimmune challenges, nutritional deficiencies, stress, and lifestyle patterns can signal deeper problems that deserve attention rather than being ignored.

]]> 00:50:37 <![CDATA[What’s Next (Aired 09-05-26) Presentation Strategy for Leaders: Build Trust and Drive Revenue]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:13:54 +0000 Juan D Guevara Torres https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71461/episode/2600468 https://whats-next-audio.castos.com/episodes/whats-next-aired-09-04-26-presentation-strategy-for-leaders-build-trust-and-drive-revenue In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Jeff Brandeis, keynote speaker, presentation performance expert, and creator of the Engage Framework, to explore why strong communication can directly influence trust, leadership, sales, and business growth.

Jeff explains why even great products and ideas can lose when leaders fail to communicate their value clearly.

]]> false In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Jeff Brandeis, keynote speaker, presentation performance expert, and creator of the Engage Framework, to explore why strong communication can directly influence trust, leadership, sales, and business growth.

Jeff explains why even great products and ideas can lose when leaders fail to communicate their value clearly.

]]> 00:50:00 <![CDATA[What’s Next (Aired 08-29-26) Financial Clarity for Business Growth: Cash Flow, Profit & Tax Strategy]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:47:34 +0000 Juan D Guevara Torres https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71461/episode/2591577 https://whats-next-audio.castos.com/episodes/whats-next-aired-08-29-26-financial-clarity-for-business-growth-cash-flow-profit-tax-strategy In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Harsh Jadhav, CPA, CGMA, CISA, CFE, and Partner at My Profit Guru, to explore how financial clarity can help business owners make smarter decisions, improve profitability, and build sustainable growth.

Harsh explains why strong revenue does not always mean a financially healthy business and reveals how fear, financial avoidance, and reactive decision-making can prevent entrepreneurs from seeing what their numbers are really telling them.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - What's Next: Break Through the Mental Barrier
  • (00:01:50) - In the Elevator With Business Owners
  • (00:07:28) - How to Help Your Clients Plan Their Next Step
  • (00:12:32) - What's Next
  • (00:13:14) - What Happens After Financial Avoidance?
  • (00:13:57) - CPA Network: When Did You Realize You Were More Than
  • (00:16:47) - What's the Obstacle to Taking Your Business to the Next Level
  • (00:19:18) - What Numbers Should a Business Owner Understand?
  • (00:23:15) - How to help a business owner grow and survive?
  • (00:25:19) - What's Next: Tax Strategy
  • (00:26:05) - What is the Difference Between Tax Preparation and a Tax Strategy?
  • (00:29:46) - CPA Network: Retirement Planning
  • (00:38:17) - What's Next: Profit Guru
  • (00:39:44) - How to Stop Complaining About Your Business: Ifs Focus on
  • (00:46:10) - Getting Out Of Stuck
  • (00:47:31) - How to Become a Profit Guru
  • (00:48:14) - A Financial Talk With Christine Conti
]]> false In this episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti sits down with Harsh Jadhav, CPA, CGMA, CISA, CFE, and Partner at My Profit Guru, to explore how financial clarity can help business owners make smarter decisions, improve profitability, and build sustainable growth.

Harsh explains why strong revenue does not always mean a financially healthy business and reveals how fear, financial avoidance, and reactive decision-making can prevent entrepreneurs from seeing what their numbers are really telling them.

]]> 00:49:10 <![CDATA[What’s Next (Aired 08-22-26) Beyond Limiting Beliefs: The Psychology of What Comes Next]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:09 +0000 Juan D Guevara Torres https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71461/episode/2582522 https://whats-next-audio.castos.com/episodes/whats-next-aired-08-22-26-breaking-mental-barriers-how-to-move-beyond-limiting-beliefs In the premiere episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti explores the hidden beliefs, fears, and emotional patterns that can keep people stuck even when they know they are ready for something more.

Through her own journey of career reinvention, motherhood, military service, counseling, and mental health work, Christine reveals how limiting beliefs, perfectionism, trauma, self-doubt, and old identities can quietly influence the way we lead, work, heal, and pursue success.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - What's Next?: Christine Conti
  • (00:03:44) - What's Next?: The Challenge of Life
  • (00:12:37) - What's Next?: The Search for Personal Potential
  • (00:15:44) - What's Next
  • (00:17:09) - Mind Barriers
  • (00:22:30) - Naming the Fear of Failure
  • (00:23:27) - What's Next?: The Next Chapter
  • (00:24:41) - What's Next: Healing Your Inner Self
  • (00:28:02) - What's Next? Mental Health Healing
  • (00:34:50) - The World of Hard Things
  • (00:35:45) - How to Cross the Barriers
  • (00:37:32) - What's Next: Living Well With Yourself
  • (00:40:42) - What's Next?: The Breakthrough
  • (00:45:51) - A Taste of 'The Real'
  • (00:46:54) - What's Next?: Christine Conti
]]> false In the premiere episode of What’s Next, host Christine Conti explores the hidden beliefs, fears, and emotional patterns that can keep people stuck even when they know they are ready for something more.

Through her own journey of career reinvention, motherhood, military service, counseling, and mental health work, Christine reveals how limiting beliefs, perfectionism, trauma, self-doubt, and old identities can quietly influence the way we lead, work, heal, and pursue success.

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