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Real Leaders Podcast

Kevin Edwards

Booking Overview

This leadership and business interview show features CEOs, founders, and senior executives sharing candid lessons on building purpose-driven companies, scaling brands, and leading people. Credible candidates include company leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and experts with demonstrable operating experience or a distinctive leadership framework; booking difficulty is medium because the show has an established platform but generally expects senior-level credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 579

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.8k subscribers

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

members@real-leaders.com

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Host

Kevin Edwards - CEO of Real Leaders, a leadership-focused media and business community organization.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
CEOs, founders, co-founders, and senior executives with direct experience building or scaling organizations, preferably combined with an authored leadership framework, notable company story, or expertise in purpose-driven business.
Required Achievements:  
Built or scaled a notable company or brand, Held a CEO, founder, or senior executive role, Authored a business or leadership book, Developed a distinctive leadership or organizational framework

Recent Guest Discussions

Kerry Siggins - Self-leadership, Trust, Accountability, Identity, Difficult Conversations, And Building An Employee-owned Company.

Brenna Davis - Resilient Leadership, Purpose-driven Business, Perpetual Purpose Trusts, Sustainability, Healthy Food Systems, And Values-led Growth.

Ryan Meegan - Building And Scaling DUDE Wipes, Category Creation, Creative Marketing, Sampling, Brand Authenticity, And Company Culture.

Agnelo Fernandes - Talent Pipelines, Hiring And Training, Service Excellence, Empathy, Hospitality Leadership, Innovation, And Organizational Values.

Recent Topics

Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Purpose Driven Business, Company Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Real Leaders Podcast
:

Ep. 540 Finding Happiness as a CEO || Jennifer Piette, Founder of Narrative Food

October 30, 2026

The fastest way to build a resilient business is not chasing scale - it is staying brutally close to your story, your customers, and your community. Jennifer Piette, CEO of Narrative Food, shares how a pandemic-era surge, a painful pivot, and a collapsing farmhouse in Maine all became part of the same lesson: keep it real, stay in the solution, and build only what people are actually asking for.Host Kevin Edwards pushes past the usual CEO talking points to unpack what really happened when Nar...

Ep. 539 What To Do As A First Time CEO – Ron Swidler, CEO of The Gettys Group

October 16, 2026

After 35 years at Gettys Group, CEO Ron Swidler shares what it took to step into leadership, bring a siloed organization together, and build a culture grounded in trust and clear communication.Hosted by Kevin Edwards, this conversation explores the realities of becoming a first-time CEO—from turning long-held opinions into action to navigating complex organizational change. Ron explains how Ted Lasso shaped his leadership philosophy, why trust depends on credibility, reliability, and strong r...

Ep. 538 No Mission Without Margin, Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco Foods

October 09, 2026

With decades of experience across CPG, private equity, and board leadership, Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco Foods explains how he turned a great impact brand profitable.Great for:–Impact CEOS–Turnarounds–CPG FoundersIf you enjoyed this episode, Real Leaders offer Advisory Boards for purpose-driven CEOs. Schedule a discovery call today at: https://join.real-leaders.com/real-leaders-advisory-board

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Real Leaders Podcast?

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What is the email for Real Leaders Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Real Leaders Podcast: members@real-leaders.com.

How many listeners does Real Leaders Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Real Leaders Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Real Leaders Podcast?

Real Leaders Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: CEOs, founders, co-founders, and senior executives with direct experience building or scaling organizations, preferably combined with an authored leadership framework, notable company story, or expertise in purpose-driven business. Common among recent guests: Built or scaled a notable company or brand; Held a CEO, founder, or senior executive role; Authored a business or leadership book. Recent guests include Kerry Siggins, Brenna Davis, and Ryan Meegan.

How hard is it to get booked on Real Leaders Podcast?

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

What topics does Real Leaders Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Purpose Driven Business, and Company Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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