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
173 episodes
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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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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48:29
165. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: WEEK 4 RECAP | HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES
🎙️ Step Into the Fray: Week 4 Recap | What We’re Learning in the Fight Against Human Trafficking 🔥🚨 Lived Experience. Real-World Solutions. Unfiltered Truth. Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve Baumgartn...
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12:20
164. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: Detective Joseph Scaramucci: The Man Hunting Human Traffickers Across the Globe
🚨 650+ Sex Buyers Arrested. 280 Victims Recovered. This Is How the Fight Gets Won. Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve BaumgartnerHe’s one of the most respected human trafficking investigators in the U.S.—and h...
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163. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: From Addiction to Advocacy: Ben Owen’s Mission to Rescue the Lost
In this compelling episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, host Steve Baumgartner engages in a profound conversation with Ben Owen, co-founder of We Fight Monsters. Ben's journey from battling personal demons to becomin...
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162. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: WEEK 3 RECAP | HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES
🚨 STEP INTO THE FRAY: WEEK 3 RECAP | HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES 🚨 🔥 Fighting Exploitation with Experts, Survivors & Frontline Warriors | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥The fight against human trafficking requires ALL ...
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11:26
161. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP: KEVIN METCALF ON FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
🚨 THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP: KEVIN METCALF ON FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING 🚨 🔥 How Law Enforcement & Stakeholders Can Win This Battle | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥💡 Meet Kevin Metcalf—a man whose expertise, ...
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59:47
160. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: INSIDE THE FIGHT: HEIDI CHANCE ON COMBATING SEX TRAFFICKING!
🚨 INSIDE THE FIGHT: HEIDI CHANCE ON COMBATING SEX TRAFFICKING 🚨 🔥 A Law Enforcement Expert Exposes the Truth | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥For over 25 years, Heidi Chance has been on the front lines of law enforcemen...
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58:54
159. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: WEEK 2 RECAP | HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES
🚨 STEP INTO THE FRAY: WEEK 2 RECAP | HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES 🚨 🔥 Inside the Fight Against Human Exploitation | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥The battle against human trafficking is far from over. Are you ready to step...
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10:29
158. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: A MOTHER’S MISSION: LYINDA HARLOS’ FIGHT TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING
🚨 A MOTHER’S MISSION: LYINDA HARLOS’ FIGHT TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING 🚨 🔥 Turning Pain into Purpose | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥"No parent ever thinks their child will become a victim of human trafficking—until it ha...
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1:13:46
157. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: SURVIVOR TO ADVOCATE: KHALILA’S FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
🚨 SURVIVOR TO ADVOCATE: KHALILA’S FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING 🚨 🔥 A Powerful Story of Resilience & Advocacy | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥What happens when a survivor becomes a warrior for others?💡...
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1:03:49
156. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: WEEK 1 RECAP | HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES
🚨 STEP INTO THE FRAY: WEEK 1 RECAP | HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES 🚨🔥 Inside the Fight Against Human Exploitation | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥Human trafficking and exploitation are happening in our own communities—right...
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11:19
155. [Replay] Part 2 - Step Into the Fray: SURVIVING THE UNSPEAKABLE: MARY JO ROSS SHARES HER STORY
🚨 SURVIVING THE UNSPEAKABLE: MARY JO ROSS SHARES HER STORY 🚨🔥 From Darkness to Strength | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥Born into a generational satanic cult. Sex trafficked by her own family. A survivor of unimaginabl...
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1:19:37
154. [Replay] Part 1: Step Into the Fray - SURVIVOR TURNED WARRIOR: KRISTIN’S FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
🚨 SURVIVOR TURNED WARRIOR: KRISTIN’S FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING 🚨🔥 An Unstoppable Advocate | Fire Forged Leader Podcast 🔥What happens when a survivor refuses to stay silent?After being trafficked in h...
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1:21:27
153. [Replay] Part 0 - Step Into the Fray: Introduction
🚨 HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS MODERN-DAY SLAVERY 🚨🔥 Join the Fight with Fire Forged Leader! 🔥Human trafficking is a global crisis—a $150 billion industry fueled by force, fraud, and coercion. Every year, <...
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152. Lone Wolf is a Lie! Build a Tribe!
SummaryIn this conversation, Steve Baumgartner discusses the detrimental effects of the 'lone wolf' mentality, emphasizing that true strength and success come from community and brotherhood. He shares insights on how to build a supporti...
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35:02
151. Culture: Position over Submission
SummaryIn this episode, Steve Baumgartner discusses the complexities of leadership, particularly the challenge of achieving immediate results while fostering a sustainable, positive culture. He emphasizes the importance of balancing sho...
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19:54
150. If the Superbowl drove your emotions; check your priorities!
SummaryIn this conversation, Steve Baumgartner discusses the emotional impact of sports fandom and how it reflects on personal leadership. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what one can control, establishing clear priorities, ...
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14:59
149. 4 Qualities that make a successful leader!
SummaryIn this episode, Steve Baumgartner explores the intersection of leadership at work and at home, emphasizing that the same qualities that make a leader effective in the workplace can also enhance personal relationships. He identif...
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25:59
148. Drago Dzieran - Freedom: From Political Prisoner to Navy Seal!
SummaryIn this conversation, Steve Baumgartner reflects on the significance of Inauguration Day of President Trump and introduces Drago Dzieran, whose life story illustrates the journey from oppression to freedom. They discuss Drago's c...
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