In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Jason Hewlett discuss:
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Career pivot to Cardio Miracle leadership
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Building a promise‑driven company culture
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High‑profile tour with Tucker Carlson and Trump
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Backlash, cancellation, and political stance
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Voice, promises, and the modern hero's journey
Key Takeaways:
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Jason's shift from solo performer and mentor to president of Cardio Miracle shows how transferable leadership, coaching, and "signature moves" can be inside a rapidly growing family business.
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The Cardio Miracle story highlights both a mission and a model: a health supplement focused on nitric oxide, cardiovascular wellness, and an affiliate structure that rewards people for sharing something they believe helps others.
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Jason's involvement in the Tucker Carlson Live tour—and eventually opening for Donald Trump—illustrates how a single opportunity can massively increase exposure while simultaneously detonating existing perceptions and relationships
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Jason lost gigs, referrals, and even support within the speaking industry for aligning himself politically.
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Both Jason and Cheryl keep returning to "promise" and "voice" as guiding ideas—keeping promises to oneself, standing for something, and refusing to stay silent out of fear, and their stories frame disagreement not as a reason to end relationships, but as a call to listen deeply, seek compromise, and still love people who vote, pray, or live differently.
"I would love to say that it exploded my career, and I have all these opportunities, and I made all this money… I didn't make one cent for any appearance." -Jason Hewlett
Episode References:
Jason Hewlett: Getting Started in Speaking - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-hewlett-getting-started-in-speaking/id1574240679?i=1000659008080
About the guest, Jason Hewlett:
Jason Hewlett, a renowned CSP and CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, is a sought-after keynote speaker for top global corporate events, delivering his transformative message, "The Promise." With a focus on the ICM Process (Identify * Clarify * Magnify), he guides audiences through profound mindset shifts in leadership, sales, teamwork, and engagement. Beyond the stage, Jason, a family man and father of four, shares his insights and humor through blogs, videos, and live performances.
As a Stage and Performance Coach, Jason elevates C-Level executives' conference presentations, ensuring they shine on stage, captivating their audiences with newfound confidence and charisma.
CONNECT WITH JASON:
Website: https://jasonhewlett.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXOMJ4Kwl1b3c7ij8Y5FNng
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonhewlettentertainer/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhewlett/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhewlett/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/jasonhewlett
CONNECT WITH CHERYL:
Website: www.cherylknows.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/
Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez
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