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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. The man behind the mic is Zander Sprague, an award-winning author an
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Recent episodes include "From Schoolteacher To Circumnavigator: Alison Gieschen’s Epic Leap" (9 March 2026, 32 minutes), "50 State High Points, One Kidney: Dr. Matt Harmody’s Record-Breaking Mission" (2 March 2026, 31 minutes), and "Rest Is Not Laziness: Dorota On Neuroscience, Leadership, And Balance" (23 February 2026, 26 minutes).
EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 100 episodes.
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EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward is an education podcast with 100 episodes published.
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In this breathtaking episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with former schoolteacher and author Alison Gieschen, who sold everything with her husband and moved aboard a 43-foot sailboat to...

In this extraordinary episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with retired emergency physician, author, and living kidney donor Dr. Matt Harmody, whose story redefines what it means to live...

In this thought-provoking episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander is joined by Dorota, a go-to-market leader in AI, certified neuroscience-based coach, and writer from Poland. Dorota shares her journey from...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with author and podcaster Teri M. Brown, whose life changed when she and her husband rode 3,102 miles across the...

Emergency medicine veteran Dr. Maureen Gibbons joins Zander Sprague to talk about what happens when your calling becomes your whole identity, and what happens when you finally. After 15 years in the ER and 13 years at a...

In this inspiring episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander sits down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware, an organization offering short-term adventure with purpose through “adventure in...

In this moving episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague is joined by John DeDakis, former CNN editor for Wolf Blitzer, longtime journalist, novelist, writing coach, and motivational speaker...

Episode #111
In this powerful and deeply human episode, Zander Sprague sits down with Dr. Jeff Reynolds, nonprofit CEO, endurance athlete, author, and two-time cancer survivor. Jeff shares how training for Ironman Florida...

Episode #110
In this insightful episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with executive coach and former corporate leader Corinne Gavlinski for a candid conversation about leadership, identity, and...

In this electrifying episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander sits down with ultra-runner and adventure coach Teresa Bowser, a woman who says “yes” to the kind of challenges most people sprint away from...

In this high-energy episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with video marketing expert Cam Beaudoin, whose mission is simple: help speakers get booked by mastering the power of video. Cam...

In this fascinating episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander reconnects with fellow LPCC Lisa Manca, a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist helping clients heal through the wisdom of the body. Lisa...

In this powerful and insightful episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander sits down with Michael Ostrolenk, a psychotherapist-turned-human optimization coach whose 30-year career spans transpersonal...

In this inspiring episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander chats with Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor—a groundbreaking fashion-tech company using artificial intelligence to style busy professionals...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander speaks with Naomi Reynolds—Army veteran, author, and advocate—for an unfiltered conversation about courage, trauma, and triumph...

In this profoundly moving episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague welcomes poet and survivor Cyndee Dhalai, whose life story redefines resilience. From growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, challenging...

In this inspiring episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with Troy Horne—musician, Broadway actor, author, and dedicated dad—to explore a life built on bold decisions. From driving to Los...

In this inspiring episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague is joined by former CFL athlete, teacher, and executive coach Quinn Magnuson to explore a game-changing philosophy: Effort Over Results...

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...

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 –...
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