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Behind The Story Show

Jelani Gonzalez
Nat Bug
Sales
I Am Motherless
Tiktok
Dating
FBI
Value Whispering
Entrepreneurship
Real Estate
The Collaboratory
Startup Hype Man
Storytelling
Fitness Quadrant
Fentanyl
Disc Model
Donald Trump
Leadership
Undo Method
Type 2 Diabetes
Asset Protection

Welcome to Behind The Story Show, a long-form interview podcast hosted by Jelani Gonzalez that goes beyond the headlines to uncover the real journeys behind extraordinary people and powerful ideas.

Each week, Jelani sits down with entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, creators, leaders, and change-makers to explore the defining moments, hard-earned lessons, personal challenges, and bold decisions tha... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes60Founded6 months ago
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He was born in Jamaica, named Robert Kennedy III by a grandfather who said it "with such glee" — and he's spent his life turning that name into a conversation starter. In this episode of Behind the Story, Jelani Gonzalez sits down with communication ... more

Back where we started — except this time, it's different. The same judge who was forced to lift her block on Trump's mail-ballot rule put a new one right back up, days later — and for the first time in five months, a federal court actually ruled on w... more

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We told you two days ago this story wasn't over — it moved even faster than expected. A federal judge has now ruled that the Trump administration violated her own court order restricting mail ballot rules... and then declined to do anything about it.... more

The Supreme Court just ruled 6-3 on who controls your mail-in ballot — but by its own admission, the ruling doesn't decide if any of it is actually legal. "Time will tell," the Court wrote. So what did the justices actually decide today, and what did... more

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Dr. John
Physician challenging mainstream diabetes models and author of related concepts
Independent researcher/physician
Episode: The Diabetes Theory Doctors Don't Want You to Hear
George Tinsley
Entrepreneur, former NCAA basketball champion, KFC franchise founder
Self-empowered business leader
Episode: George Tinsley Sr. on Legacy, Faith, Family, and Franchising
Gerard Barnes
Reviewer or AI music collaborator mentioned as a guest with David Nichol
Episode: Can AI Help Musicians Create Without Replacing Them?
David Nichol
Vocalist/producer with significant background in AI music applications
Episode: Can AI Help Musicians Create Without Replacing Them?
Germain St-Denis
Author and leadership expert; founder of Architect and People First
Empowering People Through Caring Leadership
Episode: Caring Leadership in the Age of AI with Germain St-Denis
Daune Thompson
Soul CEO Activator, founder of the lighthouse mastery framework
Episode: Why Success Doesn’t Fix Your Patterns with Daune Thompson
Dr. Brian Arnold
Educational leader, founder of Journey to Freedom
Journey to Freedom
Episode: From Special Ed to Doctorate: Dr. Brian Arnold’s Journey of Resilience
Dale Novella Anderson Lee
Singer-songwriter, music producer and educator in New York City
Community-Word Project / Teaching Artist Project
Episode: Helping Young People Find Their Voice
Anthony Nayagan
Siddhar master; discusses internal intelligence, Samadhi, and leadership
Episode: Source Intelligence: The Inner Clarity Modern Leaders Are Missing with Anthony Nayagan

Host

Jelani Gonzalez
Host of Behind The Story Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Thank You, Jelani! Fantastic job!

    Jelani Gonzalez was an attentive, kind, and fully engaged host from start to finish and that made me feel genuinely seen and heard. He asked insightful questions, listened closely, and knew how to draw out meaningful parts of my background in a way that felt natural, respectful, and deeply human.

    What stood out most was his ability to create space for both depth and clarity. The conversation on career change, self-trust, reinvention, and identity felt grounded and real (not rushed or surface-le... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam R. Dickinson
    United States5 months ago
  • ROCK STAR!

    Jenali is a wonderful man, and his questions reflect that. It was an honest and natural conversation about all things books and all things life, and I loved it. If you're considering being a podcast guest, I couldn't recommend someone more highly. Thanks Jelani!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    authoraaronryan
    United States5 months ago
  • Jelani really does go behind the story

    If you’ve wondered how someone you admired achieved success, this this show is for you. Jelani interviews fasincating guests and dives into their story to reveal the thoughts, behviours and actions that got them to where they are, in a way that we can all learn from their journeys and feel inspired to think differently about our own success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SwissMumMel
    Switzerland6 months ago

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Listeners note the show creates space for depth and authenticity, not feeling rushed or superficial.
Guests consistently praise the host for being attentive, insightful, and able to draw out meaningful parts of a guest's background.
The conversations are described as heartful and human, making complex career and life stories relatable and inspiring.

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Dr. Donna Bellinger: Discipline, Self-Worth, and Getting Paid Your Value
Q: What are the top things you look for in your audit of a new client's sales process?
The first step is understanding their challenge and desired outcomes, followed by aligning expectations and ensuring the engagement is capable of achieving a successful outcome.
Dr. Donna Bellinger: Discipline, Self-Worth, and Getting Paid Your Value
Q: How do you define sales discipline, and what should a salesperson focus on when starting with a new client?
Discipline means connecting with the right prospect, clarifying results you've delivered, ensuring the client will invest to resolve their challenge, and pre-qualifying to avoid wasting time on unfit opportunities.
Dr. Donna Bellinger: Discipline, Self-Worth, and Getting Paid Your Value
Q: So take me back to the beginning. Was there a pivotal moment that led you into your current career?
Donna shares that she fell into her path accidentally on purpose after having a child straight out of high school, facing significant personal challenges, and ultimately using those experiences to build her expertise in value-based selling.
Former FBI Analyst on Career Change, Self-Trust and Reinvention
Q: How hard was it to transition out after 15 years, and what lessons did you take to help others who are stuck?
He explains that the transition requires a clear vision, confidence in one's abilities, and an inward-and-outward assessment of runways and goals, plus a willingness to embrace both intuitive and logical processes to guide others through similar shifts.
Former FBI Analyst on Career Change, Self-Trust and Reinvention
Q: Fresh out of uni, recruited by the FBI, was the training specific to becoming an intelligence analyst or was it general training and then that was where you went?
The training emphasized core analytical thinking, rigorous research, and concise, evidence-backed intelligence writing, with analysts focusing on developing a structured approach to thinking and communication.

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What is Behind The Story Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form interview series that goes beyond surface-level success to reveal the journeys, decisions, and turning points of entrepreneurs, leaders, artists, and innovators. Episodes span business strategy, leadership, creativity, AI-enabled disruption, education, and personal growth, with a focus on how challenges, mindsets, and habits shaped remarkable outcomes. Listeners are likely drawn to practical lessons, candid storytelling, and frameworks they can apply to their own ventures, reinvention, or creative projects. A notable strength is the host's ability to eliciting thoughtful, human-centric reflections while exploring diverse industries and timely topics, from governance and wealth to technology, culture, and spirituality. This mix m... more

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Recent guests on Behind The Story Show include:

1. Dr. John
2. George Tinsley
3. Gerard Barnes
4. David Nichol
5. Germain St-Denis
6. Daune Thompson
7. Dr. Brian Arnold
8. Dale Novella Anderson Lee

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