Fire Forged Leader
Welcome to Fire Forged Leader - devoted to individuals wanting to lead in life! To Learn more more, visit www.FireForgedLeader.com !
Hey there, I'm Steve Baumgartner, and on this podcast you will learn tactics to lead in multiple different areas of life, as I focus on three primary arenas of leadership; At work, At Home, and out in the community!
The interviews feature some of the most talented and creative leaders out there! Other times I fly solo, expanding on real life lessons that I learn through experience.
Whether it's one of my solos or one of the many amazing interviews, I'm sure that you will leave with at least one more tool in your tool bag after listening. Be sure to give the podcast a follow, so you will never miss an episode!
Episodes
191 episodes
189: It's Up to You - Don't Let Generational Scars Destroy Your Family
Episode Summary: In this raw, vulnerable solo episode, host Steve Baumgartner opens up about one of the most painful moments a father can experience: being rejected by his estranged daughter. After a decade of distance and a r...
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188: From Burnout to Alpha: Rebuilding the Modern Man with Ali Gilbert
📝 Shownotes:Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of the Fire Forged Leader, host Steve Baumgartner is joined by elite men’s health coach Ali Gilbert, often dubbed "The Queen of Men's Heal...
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187: Your Daughter's Self Worth Starts with You!
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186: Larry Hagner: The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood! (Free Gift in show notes)
💥 Episode Summary:“You get your marriage right, and everything else gets easier.” In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Steve sits down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge Podcast, to unpack how ...
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185: Sean Corcoran: Weak Men Strengthen the Abortion Machine!
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184: Kason Morris: Let's start a Life Work Revolution!
🔥 Hosted by Steve Baumgartner | Masculine Leadership CoachYou’re a high-performing man—career success on paper, but you feel like you're losing traction at home. You’re not alone. In this episode, Kason Morris, corporate exec turned rev...
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183. The fractured mirror is a damn liar!
🎙️ Episode Overview:Have you ever stared into the mirror and hated what you saw?In this raw and powerful episode, Steve Baumgartner confronts the lies men believe about their worth, identity, and purpose. Drawing from biblical tru...
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182. Why Deadpool and You are the same person
Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve BaumgartnerWhy do high-performing men relate to a vulgar, reckless anti-hero like Deadpool?Because behind all the chaos... he's hurting, armored, and afraid to be known—just like...
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181. David Johnson: Beyond Sunday - Love (Serve) Your Neighbor
🔥 The Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Episode Title: Beyond Sunday with David Johnson – From Church Pews to the Streets🎙️ Guest: David Johnson 📘 Book Featured:
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180. The Silence of Men is Deafening
🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARYWhat if the biggest danger to your wife, your kids, and your legacy isn't the culture — but your silence? In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, Steve Baumgartner issu...
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179: Lucas Krump: Men's Fight for Freedom!
🎙 Episode Summary:In this raw and powerful episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, host Steve Baumgartner sits down with Lucas Krump, co-founder of Everyman—a movement dedicated to helping men live more connected, purpose-driven lives. T...
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178. The Problem Is You!
Are you tired of watching the world fall apart while sitting silently on the sidelines?In this raw, unapologetic episode, host Steve Baumgartner confronts the reality that we—fathers, husbands, men—let the culture slip through our finge...
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177. PJ Glassey - XGym: Chief Earthly Officer
🔥 Episode DescriptionIn a culture that glorifies comfort, mocks masculinity, and sidelines spiritual strength—men are left searching for something deeper. Strength. Purpose. Discipline.But real men aren’t born—they’re fo...
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176: Robert Bill Jr. - Train Like a Fighter (for Home)
🎙️ Show Notes:In this powerful episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, host Steve Baumgartner is joined by Rob – The Uncommon Dad – to talk about the real battle most men face: showing up strong at work and<...
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56:09
175. David Garrison: Navigating the Buy-In Crisis!
Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve BaumgartnerAre you a high-performing man who feels like you're constantly forced to choose between thriving in your career and being present at home? You're not alone—and you're not bro...
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174. Protect the Sanctuary!
Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve Baumgartner🔥 What does it mean to lead your home like it’s sacred ground?In this powerful episode, Steve Baumgartner breaks down how leadership isn’t just for the boardroom—it be...
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10:42
173: If your body is a Temple...
In this episode, Steve Baumgartner dives deep into the essential link between physical strength and effective leadership. Drawing from his own personal transformation, Steve unpacks why fitness isn’t just about aesthetics—i...
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172: 3 Kingdoms EVERY MAN Must Build
Summary: In this powerful episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, Steve Baumgartner shares his raw personal journey — from brokenness and addiction to becoming a leader forged through faith, discipline, and relentless growth. ...
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171 - Vincent Wanga: Adversity as a Strategic Advantage
In this episode of the Fire Forged Leader podcast, host Steve Baumgartner sits down with Vincent Wanga—a creative industry powerhouse, author of The Art of Direction, and proud immigrant from Kenya turned American citiz...
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49:48
170. Masculinity: How Can It Be Toxic?
🔥 Episode Description:In this bold and faith-driven episode, Steve Baumgartner tackles the growing cultural resistance to masculine leadership—and why now, more than ever, the world desperately needs it.Masculinity isn’t toxic. Conf...
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15:54
169. Emotional Intelligence for Warriors: How to Lead Yourself Like a King
🔥 Episode Summary:In this episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, Steve Baumgartner confronts one of the greatest threats to modern masculinity: emotional chaos. Drawing from personal experience as a high-performing lead...
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20:57
168. [Replay] Step Into the Fray: Step Into the Fray: Week 5 Recap | Tattoo Healing, Room Transformations & Trauma Recovery
🔥 How Changing Spaces—Internally and Externally—Can Break Cycles of Abuse Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve BaumgartnerWhat if healing could start with a tattoo machine—or a redesigned bedroom?In We...
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167. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: Jessica: Erasing the Past, Restoring Identity | Tattoos, Trafficking & Triumph
🔥 From Survivor to National Advocate—How Ink Became a Weapon for Healing Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve BaumgartnerHow do you help someone reclaim their identity after exploitation?You remove the ma...
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166. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: Susie Vybiral: Transforming Trauma into Hope — One Room at a Time
🔥 From Surviving to Thriving: Room Redux and the Power of Environment Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve BaumgartnerWhat if healing from trauma could begin with a safe, beautiful space? In this episod...
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