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Self-Improvement · J.V.

The Influence Exchange

by J.V.

The Influence Exchange, hosted by J.V., is a personal growth podcast built around honest conversations, real-life experiences, and practical lessons that help you think differently, grow intentionally, and create meaningful change in your life. Through solo episodes and conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, leaders, coaches, and everyday people with powerful stories, we explore mindset, leadership, wealth, relationships, career, resilience, confidence, success, adversity, and purpose. Real conversations. Real experiences. Real growth.

Chart trend

Position in the Self-Improvement chart (US), last 90 days.

#15
all-time peak
164
days in the top 50 since Apr 2026

Latest episodes

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You Are Enough: How to Break Free From Self-Doubt & Fear | Steve Barton

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want is the belief that you're not enough? In this episode of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with

Sep 9
44 min

Life Knocked Her Down Again and Again - She Refused to Quit | Sue Paulson

What if the hardest moments of your life were actually preparing you for your greatest purpose? In episode 52 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with award-winnin

Sep 4
57 min

Success Shouldn’t Cost You Your Health: How to Beat Burnout & Lead Better | Rachael Edmondson-Clarke

In this powerful episode 51 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with executive leadership coach, speaker, and burnout specialist Rachael Edmondson-Clarke for an hon

Sep 2
53 min

Stop Saying “I Can’t”: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything | Diane Lampe

In this milestone 50th episode of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with entrepreneur, author, leadership coach, financial educator, podcast host, and Diane Lampe fo

Aug 26
52 min

When Life Goes Dark: Finding Grit, Gratitude & Purpose After Losing Sight | Laura Bratton

What would you do if you were told that one day you would lose your eyesight, but nobody could tell you when? In this powerful episode 49 of The Influence Exchange, J.V.

Aug 19
34 min

From Surviving to Thriving: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life | Pamela Cass

What if the hardest moments in your life weren't meant to break you, but to wake you up? In this inspiring bonus episode of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with coach

Aug 14
41 min

Success Isn’t Freedom Until You Learn to Lead Yourself | Regina Huber

What if success isn't about achieving more, but becoming more? Many people spend years chasing promotions, financial success, and recognition, only to discover they stil

Aug 12
35 min

From Lost to Purpose: How Faith, Discipline & Mindset Can Change Your Life | with CJ Moneyway

What happens when you realize the life you're living isn't the life you're meant to live? In episode 46 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with speaker, educator,

Aug 5
36 min

Why Mindset Matters More Than Strategy in Business | Carly Pepin

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy, what if it's your mindset? In episode 45 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with interna

Jul 31
42 min

Your Biggest Career Obstacle Isn’t Your Skills, It’s Self-Doubt | Courtney Intersimone

What if the biggest thing holding you back in your career isn't a lack of talent, experience, or opportunity? What if it's self-doubt? In episode 44 of The Influence Exc

Jul 29
42 min

The Question That Could Change Your Life Forever | Chris Woods

What if one question could completely change the direction of your life? In this episode 43 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with executive coach, leadership co

Jul 24
45 min

The Side Hustle Mindset: Opportunities Are Everywhere | Bart Merrell

What if the opportunity to change your life is already sitting right in front of you? In episode 42 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with entrepreneur, speaker,

Jul 22
51 min

Why Most People Never Reach Their Full Potential | Alan Lazaros

What if the life you’re building on the outside doesn’t match who you are on the inside? In episode 41 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with entrepreneur, coach

Jul 15
38 min

Fired at 63 and Nearly Broke, How David Nassief Became a Millionaire by 69

What if losing your job later in life became the best thing that ever happened to you? In this powerful episode 40 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with financi

Jul 8
42 min

From Coma to Comeback: How Dan MacQueen Rebuilt His Life After Brain Surgery

What would you do if your entire life changed in just 24 hours? In this powerful episode 39 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with motivational speaker and brain

Jul 3
32 min

The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck in Life and Business | Joanna Zhang

What if the reason you feel stuck has nothing to do with strategy, and everything to do with alignment? In this powerful episode 38 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits

Jul 1
40 min

How NLP Can Rewire Your Mind and Break the Patterns Holding You Back | Dr. Heidi Heron

What if the biggest thing holding you back, isn’t your circumstances, but the story you keep repeating in your mind? In episode 37 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits d

Jun 24
50 min

From Coma to Comeback: Shannon Michelle’s Story of Resilience

What if your life changed in a single moment and you had to learn how to become yourself all over again? In this powerful episode 36 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits

Jun 17
46 min

A Black Belt Mindset, Why Success Comes Down to Never Quitting | Chris Natzke

What if success wasn’t about talent, but about refusing to quit? In episode 35 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with Chris Natzke, 8th degree black belt, national T

Jun 10
51 min

Red Flag or Green Flag, Part 2, Real Life, Real Decisions

What if the small decisions you make every day are actually telling the truth about your life? In episode 34 of The Influence Exchange, we’re bringing back something int

Jun 5
25 min

Chart positions

Where The Influence Exchange ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#46 ▼ 1 Education US
#33 Self-Improvement US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

The Influence Exchange centers leadership where it belongs: on character, consistency and real impact. Host J.V. blends personal stories and those of his diverse guests with practical insights on mindset, resilience and intentional growth. Each episode feels grounded and purposeful, offering listeners clear ways to show up better in their work, relationships and daily lives. It’s a thoughtful, motivating listen for anyone committed to becoming someone others can trust and rely on.

Speaking247 · Mar 2026

Love the insights about using our emotions as a muscle that need training and stretching and rest and care. Spot on!

justme514 · Mar 2026

The Influence Exchange is a thoughtful and engaging podcast that dives into how influence really works. JV brings interesting perspectives and conversations that are both insightful and easy to listen to.

kittylistens · Mar 2026

I love the integrity and honesty of this show. JV shows up authentically and with a compassionate heart!

Change happened then what? · Mar 2026

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