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Flex Forward

Hosted by Nic Espanet · business · EN · 100 episodes

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About this Podcast:

FLEX Forward is a powerful podcast showcasing stories of resilience, reinvention, and rise. Hosted by Nic Espanet, each episode delves into the inspiring journeys of professionals who have overcome obstacles, made bold career pivots, and discovered new paths to personal and financial growth.With a theme of Growth. Grit. Gains., FLEX Forward highlights the determination and adaptability that drive success. Whether it’s bouncing back from setbacks, reinventing one’s path, or climbing to new heights, these conversations prove that every story of struggle and triumph has the power to motivate others.Tune in for real, raw, and relatable stories that will push you to flex forward in your own life.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

33%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Flex Forward

What is Flex Forward about?

FLEX Forward is a powerful podcast showcasing stories of resilience, reinvention, and rise. Hosted by Nic Espanet, each episode delves into the inspiring journeys of professionals who have overcome obstacles, made bold career pivots, and discovered new paths to personal and financial growth. With a theme of Growth. Grit. Gains., FLEX Forward highlights the determination and adaptability that drive success.

Who hosts Flex Forward?

Flex Forward is hosted by Nic Espanet. The show has published 100 episodes to date.

What has Flex Forward covered recently?

Recent episodes include "From Humble Beginnings to Global Leadership with Angela Mincey" (20 October 2026, 14 minutes), "When One Door Closes, AI Opens Another: Josie Kaye's Story" (17 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "From Coding to Leadership: Neka Hickmon on Career Growth and Success" (16 October 2026, 15 minutes).

How often does Flex Forward publish?

Flex Forward publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 100 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Flex Forward?

Booking probability for Flex Forward is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Flex Forward requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Flex Forward's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Flex Forward?

The strongest fits for Flex Forward are Business & Management Consulting. Flex Forward has a business audience.

About the host

Nic Espanet hosts Flex Forward, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #166

    From Humble Beginnings to Global Leadership with Angela Mincey

    Oct 20, 202614 min

    What does it take to build a successful career when the path forward isn't always clear? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, host Nic Espanet sits down with Angela Mincey, Chief Operating Officer at Airvolt...

  • Episode #165

    When One Door Closes, AI Opens Another: Josie Kaye's Story

    Oct 17, 202615 min

    From Hollywood to AI: Reinventing Creativity with Josie Kaye What happens when you stop waiting for someone to say yes to your ideas and start making them happen yourself? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast...

  • Episode #164

    From Coding to Leadership: Neka Hickmon on Career Growth and Success

    Oct 16, 202615 min

    What if one simple conversation could change your whole career? On this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast with Nic Espanet, Nic sits down with Neka Hickmon, a global business technology and operations leader who was...

  • Episode #163

    From Pharmacist to Global Health Advocate: Hala Ghoson’s Journey of Impact

    Oct 7, 202616 min

    What can happen when you stop underestimating yourself and start saying yes to opportunities? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet talks with Hala Ghoson, a research pharmacist, global health...

  • Episode #162

    From Spaceflight to Wall Street: Rick Hashop’s Entrepreneurial Journey

    Oct 2, 202633 min

    What does it take to leave a career at NASA, step into the unknown, and build a new path helping business owners grow their companies? On this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet sits down with Rick Hashop...

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  • Episode #161

    Turning a Cyberattack into a Career with Cecile Mengue

    Oct 1, 202613 min

    What happens when getting hacked changes the direction of your career? On this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet talks with Cecile Mengue about her unexpected journey into cybersecurity. Cecile did not...

  • Episode #160

    Powering a Sustainable Future with Bunmi Bashiru

    Sep 30, 202612 min

    What does it take to build a career in energy while helping shape a more sustainable future? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet sits down with Bunmi Bashiru, an energy professional and Executive...

  • Episode #159

    Why Waiting to Sell Paid Off at Curry Junction with Nic Espanet

    Sep 23, 202616 min

    Texas multifamily is not moving in one direction. Nic Espanet explains why his properties in Abilene are seeing a very different market from apartments in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. While larger markets have dealt...

  • Episode #158

    Ty Wittenstein: Building a Business by Knowing When to Hire the Experts

    Sep 22, 202624 min

    From Prosecutor to Entrepreneur: Ty Wittenstein’s Leap of Faith What happens when you leave a comfortable career, steady paycheck, and benefits to start a business with no clients? On this episode of The Flex Forward...

  • Episode #157

    Keep the Human in the Loop: Robin Green on AI, Leadership & Growth

    Sep 17, 202631 min

    The Standard of Excellence: Robin Green on Resilience, Reinvention & AI What does it take to keep moving forward when your career, business, or life suddenly changes direction? In this episode of The Flex Forward...

  • Episode #156

    Ricardo Johnson: Why Personal Development Is the Foundation for Business Growth

    Sep 16, 202620 min

    From Setbacks to Stronger Foundations with Ricardo Johnson What happens when a business setback becomes one of your greatest lessons? On this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet sits down with Ricardo...

  • Episode #155

    The Hidden Risks in Your Supply Chain with David Williams

    Sep 15, 202622 min

    Connecting the Dots: Finance, Supply Chain & Cybersecurity with David Williams What happens when you combine accounting, supply chain experience, risk management, and cybersecurity? In this episode of The Flex Forward...

  • Episode #154

    Stay Curious, Stay Valuable: Career Lessons from Allen Moffett

    Sep 10, 202621 min

    What makes someone valuable in a career that never stops changing? For Allen Moffett, two things stand out: stay curious and find ways to be useful. In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet talks with...

  • Episode #153

    From Burnout to Balance: Shalece Daniels on the Power of Rest

    Sep 9, 202620 min

    From Edge to Ease: How to Reset Your Nervous System in 90 Seconds What if you could move from feeling stressed and revved up to feeling calmer in just 90 seconds? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet...

  • Episode #152

    Designing Spaces That Work: Maya Moghadam on Creativity, Psychology & Purpose

    Sep 8, 202617 min

    Designing Spaces That Work: Maya Moghadam on Creativity, Psychology & Purpose What if great interior design isn't simply about making a space look beautiful? What if it can change how people feel, work, live, and...

  • Episode #151

    Eric Fillman: Building a Career Through Service, Curiosity, and Courage

    Aug 27, 202623 min

    Success often comes from saying yes when others say no. In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, host Nic Espanet sits down with Dr. Eric Fillman, a military veteran, physician, pathologist, MBA graduate, and...

  • Episode #150

    Sal Sias: Leading with Purpose in Modern Healthcare

    Aug 26, 202610 min

    What does it take to rise from humble beginnings to leading the pharmacy department of a major hospital? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast with Nic Espanet, Sal Sias shares how a strong work ethic, lifelong...

  • Episode #149

    Flex Forward with Alex Matthew: Growth Through Service and Purpose

    Aug 25, 202628 min

    What does it take to leave a successful career, start over, and build something even more meaningful? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet sits down with Alex Matthew, attorney, Air Force veteran...

  • Episode #148

    From Military Service to AI Leadership with John Copeland

    Aug 20, 202619 min

    Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work—but is it replacing people, or giving them new opportunities to do more? In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast with Nic Espanet, award-winning author, keynote...

  • Episode #147

    Gianluca Pizzini: Leading with Purpose in Times of Change

    Aug 19, 202628 min

    In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast with Nic Espanet, Nic sits down with Gianluca Pizzini, a global finance executive with more than 25 years of international leadership experience in the energy industry...

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