EPIC Begins with 1 Step Forward Podcast
Welcome to EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward, hosted by Zander Sprague, bestselling author and acclaimed motivational speaker. If you’re looking to kickstart the EPIC chapters in your life, you’ve come to the right place! Here, you will find inspiring stories, practical resources, and transformative insights to guide you on your journey.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur scaling your business, a leader fostering a better workplace culture, an author penning your next bestseller, an athlete prepping for the big game, or simply someone striving to maximize their potential—this podcast is for you. Learn how to plan, achieve, and enjoy the journey towards achieving your EPIC goals.
Each episode showcases interviews with individuals who have conquered challenges to achieve something truly EPIC. You can do the same! With the proper guidance, timing, and skills that you’ll find here—your next step can be meaningful and impactful.
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Episode 100 Special: Turning Goals Into Reality With Danny Lehr
For the 100th episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague celebrates this epic milestone with Danny Lehr—author, coach, and master of making extraordinary achievement accessible to everyone. Danny shares how he went from a PE teacher to building...
Belief, Grit, And Focus: The Real Game-Changers In Sports And Life With Sandy Cohan
In this motivating episode of EPIC Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague talks with Coach Sandy Cohan, a former hockey player turned mindset development coach and author. After years of coaching elite athletes – from Olympians to college players – Sandy...
Breath, Body, And Breakthroughs: Angel Howard On Somatic Therapy
In this enlightening episode of EPIC Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague speaks with somatic movement therapist and author Angel Howard about the powerful connection between body and mind. With decades of experience, Angel explains how somatic therapy...
From Radiation To Revelation: Dr. Matt Kutz On Living Epic
In this inspiring episode of EPIC Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague welcomes Dr. Matt Kutz, professor, author, global leader, and prostate cancer survivor. Matt shares his extraordinary journey from athletic training and academic research to writing...
The Creativity Explorer: Lessons From 75 Countries With Fredrik Haren
In this thought-provoking episode of EPIC Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with Fredrik Haren, self-described “Creativity Explorer,” who has spent 25 years interviewing creative minds across 75 countries. From jazz guitarists who play “imaginary...
Addiction, Recovery, And Renewal: Trent Carter’s Mission In New Mexico
In this powerful episode of EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague speaks with Trent Carter, board-certified nurse practitioner, addiction medicine specialist, and founder of Renew Health in New Mexico. Trent shares how his passion for helping others led him...
One Step At A Time: Hiking, Healing, And Hope At 72 With Rand Timmerman
In this unforgettable episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with retired attorney, Marine Corps veteran, and author Rand Timmerman to explore his extraordinary hiking adventure on the Appalachian Trail. At 72, Rand and his brother set...
From Stroke To Strength: Trevor Schade’s Epic Reset
In this powerful episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with serial entrepreneur Trevor Schade, whose life was transformed by what he calls a “total life implosion.” Within 18 months, Trevor underwent an epic reset: he endured divorce,...
From Cringe Footage To Camera Confidence With Marianne Hickman
In this candid and laughter-filled episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with speaking coach and facilitator Marianne Hickman to unpack the real challenges of professional speaking—both on stage and in the virtual world. They tackle...
From Gorillas To Global Good: Morgan DeNicola’s Epic Journey
In this episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, host Zander Sprague sits down with philanthropist and global changemaker Morgan DeNicola. From running her family’s foundation to serving as Vice Chair of an NGO that partners with the United Nations, Morgan’s work...