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Gratitude Through Hard Times

Chris Schembra

Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on gratitude, resilience, Stoic philosophy, and human-centered leadership, it regularly features CEOs, senior executives, military leaders, and leadership authors or coaches. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished business leaders, authors, executive coaches, and experts with substantive stories of overcoming adversity or building people-centered organizations; booking difficulty is medium because guests typically hold senior roles but are not limited to top-tier celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 302

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 54 subscribers

Instagram: 2.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris@747club.org

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Host

Chris Schembra - Author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Gratitude Through Hard Times, dinner host, facilitator, question asker, and columnist for Rolling Stone. He has spent years helping people build m...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
CEOs, senior executives, military or other high-responsibility leaders, leadership coaches, authors, and accomplished professionals with credible experience navigating adversity, building strong teams, or applying gratitude and human connection in their work.
Required Achievements:  
Leading established companies or professional organizations, Building or scaling successful businesses, Authoring leadership or personal-development books, Holding senior military or other high-stakes leadership positions, Developing recognized expertise in leadership, resilience, or organizational culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Nicolas Peluffo - Awe, Disconnection From Technology, Nature, Hospitality, Human-centered Hiring, And Surrendering Control.

Janet Grondin - Ethical Leadership, Moral Courage, Space And Defense Missions, Human-centered Innovation, Psychological Safety, And Mentorship.

Paul Mersino - Human-centered Leadership, Mentorship, Work-life Harmony, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Psychological Safety, And Professional Excellence.

Colleen Joyce - Entrepreneurship, Community-driven Competition, Resilience, Empathetic Leadership, Psychological Safety, Intentional Disconnection, And Growth.

Tyler Dickerhoof - Grief, Insecurity, Vulnerability, Relational Leadership, Loneliness, Personal Impact, And Overcoming Defensive Leadership Patterns.

Recent Topics

Gratitude, Resilience, Leadership, Stoicism, Relationships

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Gratitude Through Hard Times
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Kimberli Carroll: Human Intelligence

October 09, 2026

"The more that you learn about what is, the more it frees you up to think about what could be." — Kimberli CarrollIn a world obsessed with digital efficiency and quick fixes, the real currency of a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort.In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra sits down with Kimberli Carroll, President and CEO of Ruiz Food Products. Kimberli reflects on her leadership journey—from working in California's Centr...

Philip Anthony Schembra: Sales as an Act of Service

September 30, 2026

"If you stop learning, you stop growing." — Philip SchembraIn a world obsessed with digital efficiency and quick fixes, the real currency of a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort.In this landmark 300th episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra welcomes his father, Philip Anthony Schembra, owner and Broker-in-Charge of Schembra Real Estate Group. Philip reflects on his roots in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, his record-breaking 50-year care...

Kevin Jones: High Tech & High Touch

September 19, 2026

"Living a life of gratitude eliminates entitlement and eliminates so many obstacles to success." — Kevin JonesIn a world obsessed with digital efficiency and quick fixes, the real currency of a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort.In this special 299th episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra sits down with Kevin Jones, founder and CEO of Celero Commerce. Kevin reflects on building Celero into a top-10 non-bank payments processor, s...

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Frequently asked questions

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Gratitude Through Hard Times
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How do I get in touch with Gratitude Through Hard Times?

Gratitude Through Hard Times is hosted by Chris Schembra. Its publicly listed email is chris@747club.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Gratitude Through Hard Times?

The publicly listed email for Gratitude Through Hard Times: chris@747club.org.

How many listeners does Gratitude Through Hard Times have?

Podseeker estimates Gratitude Through Hard Times reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Gratitude Through Hard Times?

Gratitude Through Hard Times typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: CEOs, senior executives, military or other high-responsibility leaders, leadership coaches, authors, and accomplished professionals with credible experience navigating adversity, building strong teams, or applying gratitude and human connection in their work. Common among recent guests: Leading established companies or professional organizations; Building or scaling successful businesses; Authoring leadership or personal-development books. Recent guests include Nicolas Peluffo, Janet Grondin, and Paul Mersino.

How hard is it to get booked on Gratitude Through Hard Times?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Gratitude Through Hard Times cover?

Recent episodes cover Gratitude, Resilience, Leadership, Stoicism, and Relationships. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chris@747club.org

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