In the Spotlight with Tony Babcock

About In the Spotlight with Tony Babcock

Stop playing an extra in your own life. After 30 years as an actor, speaker and director, Tony Babcock (Netflix, Amazon Prime, speaker for Hilton and Microsoft) knows that your most important performances don't happen on a film set—> they happen in your boardroom, your relationships, and the moments when the pressure is on and all eyes are on you. In the Spotlight pulls back the curtain on the world's leading voices --> from celebs and CEOs to world-class speakers, creators and high-achievers. We don’t just talk about their highlights; we dissect the "backstage" tools they use to rewire their nerves, command a room, and step into their Lead Role -> and bring them directly to you! Each episode is more than a conversation; it’s a rehearsal for your reality. Whether it’s a "Director’s Note" you can use on your next Zoom call or a "Script Flip" on industry myths, Tony gives you the blocking and the bravery to stay magnetic. Life is a stage. It’s time to take your mark. If you’re looking to find your purpose, master your direction, and lead with "Opening Night" energy, this is your show.

Publisher

Tony Babcock

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Mar 2026

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Leap of FAITH: Actress Melinda Michael on Improv, Bollywood & Divine Intervention in India

   She walked into my improv class terrified. Twelve years later, Melinda Michael walked back in with a story that will make you believe in divine intervention. Melinda is a working actress, kirtan leader, and meditation teacher based in LA. You’ve seen her on CIA and Days of Our Lives. But before the bookings, there was London, Ontario. There was a film school leap of faith. There was nine years grinding in Toronto. And then there was India. India was supposed to be Bollywood. Instead, it became a spinal cord emergency, a hospital bed, a pandemic, a love story, and the most profound spiritual awakening she’d ever experienced. This episode is one of the most moving conversations I’ve ever had on this show. If you’re not spiritual before you hear this story, you will be after it. IN THIS EPISODE ▶  What improv really taught Melinda (and why she was terrified to take my class) ▶  Why having a backup plan is a lie you tell yourself ▶  The Bollywood call that took her to India – and what happened next ▶  Emergency spinal cord surgery in Mumbai: divine intervention in real time ▶  Falling in love in a hospital during a pandemic ▶  How 16 years of ballet + MMA taught her to absorb impact, not dodge it ▶  Why kirtan and the Maha Mantra became the foundation of her craft ▶  Booking CIA as a Lebanese spy – the first time she got to play her own heritage CHAPTERS 00:00  A 12-Year Reunion and How It All Started 01:45  From London Ontario to the Stage: Phantom of the Opera at Age 4 03:30  NYCDA Film School: The Leap That Changed Everything 05:15  Walking Into Tony’s Improv Class (2013) 07:40  What the Fear of Improv Was Really About 10:00  The Journey from Your Head to Your Heart 12:30  The No-Backup-Plan Philosophy 15:00  When the Cost of Not Listening Became Real 18:00  Nine Years in Toronto, Then the Call to Go West 21:00  16 Years of Ballet, Then MMA: Absorbing Impact 24:30  Absorbing Pressure vs. Dodging It 27:00  The Call to India: Bollywood and Surrender 31:30  Emergency Spinal Surgery in Mumbai 36:30  Finding Love in a Hospital During a Pandemic 40:00  Bedridden: Making Peace with Rest 44:00  Back to LA: What Changed and What She Booked 48:00  CIA, Days of Our Lives & Playing Her Own Heritage 51:00  Lightning Round: Habits, Sanskrit & the Hot Seat 56:00  LIVE Kirtan Performance: The Maha Mantra CONNECT WITH MELINDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam.melindamichael/ (https://www.instagram.com/iam.melindamichael/) Website: https://www.melindamichael.com/ (https://www.melindamichael.com/) CONNECT WITH TONY BABCOCK Book Tony: https://spotlightconfidence.com/book-tony (https://spotlightconfidence.com/book-tony) Spotlight Speakeasy: https://spotlightconfidence.com/the-spotlight-speakeasy (https://spotlightconfidence.com/the-spotlight-speakeasy) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonybabcock/ (https://www.instagram.com/tonybabcock/) Website: https://spotlightconfidence.com (https://spotlightconfidence.com) ABOUT IN THE SPOTLIGHT In the Spotlight is the podcast for performers, creatives, and anyone who has ever felt the pull to step into something bigger. Host Tony Babcock – actor, speaker, and confidence coach – brings in guests who have gone all in on their art, their calling, and their truth.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Hard TRUTHS: Prophetess Amanda Kunkel on Channeling, Shadow Self & Middle Class Frequency

   What if delivering a hard truth made your client furious in the moment… and it turned out to be exactly what they needed? 🔥 Prophetess Amanda Kunkel joins Tony Babcock to talk about holding truth, channeling fire & breaking the middle class ceiling. In this raw, electric episode, host Tony Babcock (Netflix actor, Hilton Hotels speaker) sits down with Amanda Kunkel, Prophetess and Psychic Business Mentor, to explore what it really means to deliver hard truths under pressure. Amanda channels for her clients—but when one client pushed back hard mid-session, something powerful happened. The channel said: Stay. And she did. What followed? A lesson about fire, shadow selves, and the invisible frequency that keeps good people from reaching their full potential. 💡 What You’ll Learn What it feels like to channel under pressure when a client pushes back Why staying in hard truth is an act of love, not cruelty The simmer boil vs. rolling boil: how to channel your fire without burning everything down What the “middle class frequency” is and why it keeps you comfortable but capped The saber-toothed tiger fear: why unleashing yourself feels like exile from the cave What owning your shadow self actually means for your business income Why letting people be wrong about you is one of the most powerful things you can do The live channel Amanda delivered for the audience at the end of the episode Standout Moments 🌟 "Stay. Stay." The two words the channel gave Amanda as her client challenged her mid-session. And she listened. 🌟 "When I think I’m being a bitch, I’m most likely still over giving." The hot seat answer that stopped Tony cold. 🌟 The live channel at the end of the episode: "The algorithm doesn’t matter when you are in your full inner God state." About Amanda Kunkel Prophetess and Psychic Business Mentor with 20+ years of experience in intuitive guidance and business mentorship. Former management professional at Fortune 500 companies. Author of a Brains magazine column and creator of the God State Meditation. Website: https://www.amandakunkel.com/ (https://www.amandakunkel.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakunkel4444/ (https://www.instagram.com/amandakunkel4444/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amandakunkel4444 (https://www.youtube.com/@amandakunkel4444) Chapters 00:00 Cold Open 01:16 The Client Who Pushed Back 02:46 Staying in the Channel Under Pressure 04:12 Fierce Loving Guidance 05:01 Processing After the Call 07:18 People Pleasing vs. Truth-Telling 08:37 When the Client Came Back 09:29 What Amanda Learned About Herself 13:46 Holding Truth Without Bending 15:42 The Title Prophetess 17:22 Prophetic Dreams at Age 14 20:34 The Middle Class Frequency 23:24 The Saber-Toothed Tiger Fear 25:58 Owning the Shadow Self 27:28 Let People Be Wrong About You 27:42 Hot Seat Questions 31:15 Live Channel for the Audience 36:14 Free God State Meditation Share the Spotlight If this episode lit something up in you, share it with someone who needs permission to stop playing small. You always have a choice: to go within, to listen, and to own your spotlight.

3. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Stop Asking WHY: Perspective Alchemist Katie Kleuber on Beige, Better Questions & Permission

   What if the most popular question in personal development is keeping you stuck? Perspective Alchemist Katie Kleuber joins Tony to flip the script on personal growth. 🎨✨ In this laugh-out-loud, think-out-loud episode, host Tony Babcock (Netflix actor, Hilton Hotels speaker) sits down with Katie Kleuber, Perspective and Story Alchemist, and author of Beige Unless That’s You. Katie spent 20 years in oil and gas as a division order analyst before realizing her real superpower was untangling how people see things. Born in Alaska, raised across 10 states and Grand Cayman, she’s a lover of improv and a collector of extraordinary analogies. “Why” is the question that keeps you in your head, keeps you spinning, and keeps you beige. And there are better questions waiting. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why “why” keeps you stuck in your head instead of in your body The alphabet reframe: B is the 2nd letter; Y is the 3rd from the last. Where do you want to stand? “Reasons are excuses in a fur coat” and what to say instead What “beige” really means as a metaphor for identity and staying neutral How constant movement shaped a perspective that sees around corners The 52-prompt permission slip disguised as a self-help book What a Perspective and Story Alchemist actually does You can’t get to London sitting on a park bench. But which way is east? Standout Moments 🌟 “Reasons are excuses in a fur coat.” The line that stopped Tony cold. 🌟 The Alphabet Reframe: B is the 2nd letter; Y is the 3rd from the last. Live, unplanned, and perfect. 🌟 “Does the door blame you for bumping into it?” One line from her book that ties the whole episode together. About Katie Kleuber Perspective and Story Alchemist, author of Beige Unless That’s You, and former division order analyst who spent 20+ years in oil and gas. She helps people see the same situation from a completely different angle. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.katie_pink/ (https://www.instagram.com/author.katie_pink/) Books: https://museunleashed.com/twilight-embers (https://museunleashed.com/twilight-embers) | https://museunleashed.com/beige (https://museunleashed.com/beige) FOLLOW TONY ───────────────────────────────────── Instagram:  instagram.com/tonybabcockofficial (http://instagram.com/tonybabcockofficial) TikTok:     tiktok.com/@tony.babcock (http://tiktok.com/@tony.babcock) Website:    spotlightconfidence.com (http://spotlightconfidence.com) ───────────────────────────────────── Spotlight Speakeasy: https://spotlightconfidence.com/the-spotlight-speakeasy (https://spotlightconfidence.com/the-spotlight-speakeasy) Book Tony to Speak: https://spotlightconfidence.com/booking-with-tony (https://spotlightconfidence.com/booking-with-tony)

4. 

   27 Jul 2026

   ADHD: Chaos & Community with Heather Lowry

   Do you constantly feel like you have 37 tabs open in your brain, all screaming for attention, and you don't know which one to close? 🧠🌪️ In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, host Tony Babcock sits down with Heather Lowry, an ADHD Mindset & Strategies Coach and the founder of The ADHD Productivity Co. From navigating life with a neurodivergent family to receiving her own diagnosis in her mid-30s, Heather keeps it incredibly real. She shares her journey of building a massive community of 85K+ Facebook followers and why her core philosophy is simple: chaos isn't a flaw, it's a clue. Tony and Heather dive into why so many women fly under the radar, mistaking their internal neurodivergent chaos for anxiety or a lack of organization. They unpack the exhaustion of masking, the intense "energy pendulum" of high-highs and couch-locked lows, and the struggle of perfectionism. Plus, Heather walks Tony through a live, actionable exercise to disrupt the painful, gut-punching spiral of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by overwhelm, ashamed of your "piles," or felt like a simple thumbs-up text meant your friends secretly hated you, this episode is your ultimate reminder: you are not broken, and there is a place for you at the table. Inside the Episode: 02:49 – The "What color do I paint my walls?" Spiral 09:10 – Masking, High Expectations, and the "Good Student" 18:15 – Why Chaos Isn't a Flaw... It's a Clue 24:47 – Managing the "37 Tabs" in Your Brain 39:15 – The Energy Pendulum and ADHD Burnout 53:59 – Live Coaching: Interrupting the RSD Spiral Find Out More about Heather Lowry here: Facebook: Join her 85K+ community at @heather.lowry.90 Instagram: @adhd.with.heather Threads: @adhd.with.heather Free Resource: Grab Heather's full RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) Toolkit here: https://theadhdproductivityco.com/the-rsd-toolkit-download (https://theadhdproductivityco.com/the-rsd-toolkit-download) Follow Tony: Instagram: /tonybabcockofficial TikTok: /tony.babcock Facebook: /tony.babcock LinkedIn: /tonybabcock Websites: http://spotlightconfidence.com (http://spotlightconfidence.com) | http://tonybabcock.com (http://tonybabcock.com) — Hard convo coming up? We'll give you your opening line (using AI): https://spotlightconfidence.com/say-the-thing (https://spotlightconfidence.com/say-the-thing) — Subscribe to Tony's channel here: @tonybabcockofficial — Listen to The In The Spotlight Podcast 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qFu (https://open.spotify.com/show/1G1EUgODnznuQXRFzBUWgg)... Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-spotlight-with-tony-babcock/id1883380401 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-spotlight-with-tony-babcock/id1883380401) _ _ Book Tony to Speak: https://spotlightconfidence.com/booki (https://spotlightconfidence.com/book-tony)...

5. 

   24 Apr 2026

   Change Every Room You Walk Into: Tynomi Banks on Confidence, Failure & Owning the Spotlight

   Are you ready to stop waiting for permission and start owning every room you walk into? ✨🔥 In this electric episode, host Tony Babcock (Netflix actor, Hilton Hotels speaker) sits down with the iconic Tynomi Banks, performer, recording artist, drag superstar, and the unofficial Miss Congeniality of Canada's Drag Race. From dancing for legends like Deborah Cox to recording music with Nelly Furtado, performing across the world, and building a residency in Puerto Vallarta, Tynomi shares what it really takes to create success in the spotlight. But this conversation goes deeper than drag, music, and billboards. It’s about confidence. Boundaries. Reinvention. Knowing your worth. And refusing to let the world decide who you get to be. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, shrinking yourself, or waiting for someone else to validate your greatness, this episode is your reminder that the spotlight is already yours. Inside the Episode: 03:26 – From Sheldon to Tynomi 08:36 – Walking Into the Room 06:22 – Working with Nelly Furtado 35:27 – Confidence + Boundaries 43:44 – Failure & Growth 45:43 – The Spotlight Mindset _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Find Out More about Tynomi here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tynomibanks/ (https://www.instagram.com/tynomibanks/) Spotify: Listen to “Die for Love” https://open.spotify.com/track/1tyhB5XvbdeTKiQT1rXov2?si=dd2e0272947e430f (https://open.spotify.com/track/1tyhB5XvbdeTKiQT1rXov2?si=dd2e0272947e430f) + featured tracks Live Show: Every Sunday at 9 PM at The Palm Cabaret and Bar in Puerto Vallarta _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Follow Tony: Instagram:  http://instagram.com/tonybabcockofficial (http://instagram.com/tonybabcockofficial) TikTok:   http://tiktok.com/@tony.babcock (http://tiktok.com/@tony.babcock) Facebook: http://facebook.com/tony.babcock (http://facebook.com/tony.babcock) LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/tonybabcock (http://linkedin.com/in/tonybabcock) Website(s): http://spotlightconfidence.com (http://spotlightconfidence.com) http://tonybabcock.com (http://tonybabcock.com) — Discover your unique speaker style (using AI): https://spotlightconfidence.com/speaker-style (https://spotlightconfidence.com/speaker-style) — Subscribe to Tony's channel here:  @tonybabcockofficial — Listen to The In The Spotlight Podcast 🎧 Spotify - Apple - Amazon/Audible - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/6b1aead6-bc14-4a8f-abbd-fe90f0b3490b/in-the-spotlight-with-tony-babcock (https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/6b1aead6-bc14-4a8f-abbd-fe90f0b3490b/in-the-spotlight-with-tony-babcock) — Looking for Tony's Online Courses & Programs Find them here: https://spotlightconfidence.com/coursesandprograms (https://spotlightconfidence.com/coursesandprograms) _ _ Book Tony to Speak: https://spotlightconfidence.com/booking-with-tony (https://spotlightconfidence.com/booking-with-tony)

6. 

   1 Apr 2026

   You Are the Common Denominator: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Tami Goulet

   Are you ready to stop walking on autopilot and finally listen to your inner GPS? 🧭✨ In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode, host Tony Babcock (Netflix actor, Hilton Hotels speaker) sits down with the incredible Tami Goulet of Speak Your Soul Magicks. Tami is a life coach, transformation alchemist, and certified energy healer who helps people reconnect with who they truly are without blowing up everything they’ve built. Tami shares the raw moment that changed everything: walking home from a corporate job, realizing she didn’t even want to go home, and asking the question so many of us avoid… “Why am I not happy when I have everything I thought I wanted?” If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or quietly questioning your life, this episode will hit deep. Inside the Episode: The Wake-Up Call: The moment Tami realized her life didn’t feel like her own. The Common Denominator Truth: The gut-punch realization that changed everything and how it gives you your power back. Breaking People-Pleasing Patterns: How overgiving and lack of boundaries slowly disconnect you from yourself. Ditching Toxic Positivity: Why “just be positive” is actually holding you back and what to do instead. Self-Forgiveness Work: The first real step to change (and why most people skip it). Live Card Reading: Stick around for the end! Tami pulls cards for Tony and calls out a major crossroads moment in real-time. 👉 Read more & View Full Show Notes here. (https://spotlightconfidence.com/post/you-are-the-common-denominator-breaking-free-from-people-pleasing) (Get the full transcript, expanded resources, video pod and deep-dive links!) Connect with Tami Goulet Brand: Speak Your Soul Magicks (M-A-G-I-C-K-S) Website: https://go.speakyoursoulmagicks.com (https://go.speakyoursoulmagicks.com)Free Clarity Call + Resources available Follow Tony Babcock Instagram: @tonybabcockofficial TikTok: @tony.babcock Website:spotlightconfidence.com (http://spotlightconfidence.com)

7. 

   24 Mar 2026

   100 Episodes of TV, Success without the Hustle with Bobby Del Rio

   Are you ready to stop playing small and finally raise your hand even when it feels risky? 🎤✨ In this bold and eye-opening episode, host Tony Babcock (Netflix actor, Hilton Hotels speaker) sits down with the multi-talented Bobby Del Rio, actor, writer, producer, and unapologetic truth-teller. Bobby has built a dynamic career in the entertainment industry, but his real superpower? Saying the things most people are too afraid to say. In this conversation, Bobby breaks down the fear of being seen, the cost of staying silent, and why so many talented people stay stuck not because they lack ability, but because they fear exposure. If you’ve ever held yourself back from speaking up, sharing your ideas, or stepping into the spotlight… this episode is your wake-up call. Inside the Episode: The Fear of Exposure: Why being seen feels dangerous and how it keeps you stuck. Raising Your Hand Anyway: How to speak up even when your voice shakes. The Cost of Playing Small: What you lose when you hide your truth. Creative Courage: What it really takes to build a career in the spotlight. Owning Your Voice: Why authenticity beats perfection every single time. Real Talk Moments: Bobby pulls no punches and challenges the stories keeping you invisible. 👉 Read more & View Full Show Notes here (https://spotlightconfidence.com/post/100-episodes-of-tv-success-without-the-hustle). (Get the full transcript, expanded resources, video pod and deep-dive links!) Connect with Bobby Del Rio Instagram: @bobbydelrio Projects & Updates: Check out his latest work across film, TV, and digital Follow Tony Babcock Instagram: @tonybabcockofficial TikTok: @tony.babcock Website: spotlightconfidence.com (http://spotlightconfidence.com)

8. 

   8 Mar 2026

   From Dental Sales to Master Healer: Trusting the Unknown with Brenda Graham

   Stop Stalling and Step into Your Healing with Brenda Graham Are you ready to clear the runway and let your gifts take the wheel? (Yes, we’re mixing metaphors today! 🏎️✈️) In this enlightening episode, host Tony Babcock (Netflix actor, Hilton Hotels speaker) sits down with the incredible Brenda Graham from Be Enlightened. Brenda is a powerhouse spiritual healer, tea leaf reader, and master Reiki healer who recently made a massive identity shift. Brenda shares how she walked away from the security of a corporate dental sales job to step fully into her calling. If you’ve been stuck in a doubt spiral or feeling drained by your "box," this episode is your permission slip to surrender to the unknown and let your spirit team pave the way. Inside the Episode: Leaving the Comfort Zone: Why Brenda traded a steady paycheck for spiritual alignment. The Power of One Step: Why you don't need a 10-year plan—just the courage to ask, "What is my step for today?" The Importance of Play: How nature and "play days" unlock your sacral chakra and creativity. Live Healing Session: Stick around for the end! Brenda reads Tony’s energy in real-time, calling out his "tornado" of thoughts and "reading him to filth" in the most healing way possible. 👉 Read more & View Full Show Notes here. (https://spotlightconfidence.com/post/spiritual-healing-career-shift-brenda-graham)(Get the full transcript, expanded resources, video pod and deep-dive links!) Connect with Brenda Graham Website: go.benlightened.co (http://go.benlightened.co) Follow Tony Babcock Instagram: @tonybabcockofficial (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/tonybabcockofficial) TikTok: @tony.babcock (https://www.tiktok.com/@tony.babcock) Website: spotlightconfidence.com (http://spotlightconfidence.com)

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