Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan

Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan is a podcast that shines a light on success, leadership, and purpose. In each episode, Stuart sits down with inspiring guests who share how they became a light in their field, offering lessons in resilience, growth, and impact. Through authentic conversations, listeners will discover wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights to help them lead with purpose and keep shining in their own journey and have a significant impact on others.

Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #22

  Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan — Revisiting Episode with Daryl Black

  Jul 27, 202618 min

  Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this special revisit of one of our most-watched episodes, Stuart sat down with executive teaching pastor, musician, and author Daryl Black for a deeply honest conversation about anxiety, identity, trauma, and the practical habits that help us keep our light burning in a cloudy world. This episode resonated with so many listeners, and we believe it's worth revisiting for anyone needing a fresh reminder of how to shine through the darkness. What you will hear Daryl's personal story: losing his mother at age 7 and how that shaped his journey with anxiety and trauma. How unspoken lies like "I am not good enough" become self-fulfilling prophecies that dim our glow. The difference between big trauma and the subtle things that dim our glow. Why identity shaped by your heavenly Father rewires feelings into truth, and how to figure out who you really are. Small, sustainable disciplines that build emotional and spiritual resilience. Practical tools for when you are "off track": mini vacations, stillness, rest, and humility. Leadership, delegation, and protecting what matters most while letting go of things you love. The power of humility in trusting God's plan even when you can't see the destination. Memorable lines "No matter who you are and what you think, you will become a product of what you believe." "It's easier to do what you do when you know who you are." About Daryl Black Daryl Black is the Executive Teaching Pastor at Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida, a musician who once appeared on The X Factor, a former Harlem Globetrotter, and the author of the forthcoming book You're Not Crazy: Everybody Gets Anxious. He blends biblical wisdom with practical life strategies for everyday resilience. With over 30 years of ministry and leadership experience, Daryl is passionate about helping people recognize the lies that hold them back and step into their true identity. Resources & links Follow Daryl Black and learn more: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDarylBlackChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdarylblack TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darylblackspeaks Book Daryl Black for keynotes and workshops: www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global Contact: Debbie@ImpactThisDay.com Follow Stuart on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/ https://www.instagram.com/macmillanstuart/ Follow The Lighthouse Collective on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecollectiveglobal/ Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global Subscribe to The Lighthouse Collective on YouTube and watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighthouseCollective Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!

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  Episode #21

  Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan — Freedom & Empowerment

  Jun 29, 202610 min

  Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this solo episode for July, Stuart reflects on the meaning of freedom and empowerment, and why freedom is not only something to celebrate, but something we are trusted to steward. As Canada Day and Independence Day arrive, Stuart looks beyond the holiday language and asks a deeper question: what does it actually mean to be free? Through memories of summer, family, national identity, and the idea of “virtual shackles,” he explores freedom from the burden of the past, freedom from anxiety about the future, and freedom from the things that keep us from becoming the best version of ourselves. Stuart reminds listeners that freedom is not just the ability to choose. It is the opportunity to do something meaningful with that choice. We are blessed so that we can be a blessing. We are empowered so that we can empower others. And we are free so that we can shine light into the lives of others. What you will hear Why July is a meaningful month to reflect on freedom, celebration, and responsibility. Stuart’s personal memories of summer, family, birthdays, and growing up between Canada and the United States. Why freedom is more than a national idea, it is deeply personal. The difference between physical freedom and the “virtual shackles” that hold people back. How addiction, the burden of the past, and anxiety about the future can become their own kind of prison. Why freedom should come with a sense of obligation and responsibility. The meaning behind Stuart’s “so that” principle: we are blessed so that we can be a blessing. How empowerment connects to freedom, choice, action, and becoming who we are called to be. Why we are trusted to do something with the freedom we have been given. A challenge to use freedom to be a light and to empower others to do the same. Memorable lines “What does it mean to be free?” “Freedom from the burden of our past. Freedom from the anxiety of the future.” “There are virtual shackles as well, things that hold us back.” “Freedom is the power or the opportunity to choose and act according to your will.” “We are blessed so that we can be a blessing.” “We seek freedom so that hopefully we can do something with it.” “We are empowered. We have the power. We have the freedom. So what will you do with it?” “I want to use my freedom to be a light.” About Stuart MacMillan Stuart MacMillan is a leader, speaker, and co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective. With decades of experience in building people-centered cultures and coaching purpose-driven leaders, his passion is equipping others to shine brightly and lead meaningfully. Through the Keep Shining podcast, Stuart shares insights on leadership, faith, and personal growth, all centered on the core belief that everyone is made to be a light. Resources & links Follow Stuart on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/ https://www.instagram.com/macmillanstuart/ Book Stuart MacMillan for keynotes and workshops: www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global 📩 Contact: Debbie@ImpactThisDay.com Follow The Lighthouse Collective on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecollectiveglobal/ Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global Subscribe to The Lighthouse Collective on YouTube and watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighthouseCollective Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!

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  Episode #20

  Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan — Todd Duncan on Why Trust Changes Everything

  Jun 15, 20261h 5m

  Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with Todd Duncan, sales entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The High Trust Company and Fuel. Todd has mentored and taught more than 5,000,000 students around the world, helping professionals in real estate, mortgage, banking, and financial services understand why trust is the foundation of lasting success. Together, Stuart and Todd explore why trust is harder to gain than almost anything else, easier to lose than most people realize, and essential to every meaningful relationship, whether in business, leadership, marriage, faith, or personal growth. Todd shares the unlikely story of how a teenage mistake involving a Coke machine, the police, and the FBI became one of his earliest lessons on integrity. He also opens up about a recent moment where he dropped the ball professionally, and what it taught him about apology, accountability, and rebuilding trust. What you will hear Todd’s early lesson on trust, beginning with a 15-year-old mistake that landed him in the back of a police car. Why trust is the hardest thing to gain, the easiest thing to lose, and the most important thing to hold onto. How authenticity becomes an invitation to trust in business, relationships, and leadership. Why people will not follow a vision from someone they do not trust. The difference between transaction-based success and relationship-based success. What it means to rebuild trust after dropping the ball, without excuses or blame. A powerful story about Pat Riley, humility, and what real accountability looks like. Why failure can become a gift when it teaches you a better way forward. How practice builds confidence, and confidence creates consistency in earning trust. Todd’s perspective on faith, relationships, and the mantra that has guided his work Memorable lines “Trust is the hardest to gain, the easiest to lose, and the most important to hold onto.” “People will not follow you if they don’t trust you.” About Todd Duncan Todd Duncan is a sales entrepreneur, speaker, mentor, and leading authority on trust. He has taught and mentored more than 5,000,000 students around the globe across real estate, mortgage, banking, and financial services. After building a successful career as a real estate broker and licensed loan originator, where he negotiated and financed more than 5,000 real estate transactions in 12 years, Todd launched The High Trust Company with a vision to transform how sales professionals build high-performing businesses. Todd has spent his life equipping professionals to use high trust as the catalyst for stronger relationships, greater conversion, deeper client loyalty, and more meaningful success. He is the author of 17 books, including the New York Times bestsellers Time Traps: Proven Strategies for Swamped Sales People and High Trust Selling: Make More Money in Less Time with Less Stress. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, FOX, CNN, and other major media outlets. Resources & links Follow Todd Duncan and learn more: Website: https://toddduncan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddduncanofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddduncanofficial/ Company: https://www.myfuel.io/ Follow Stuart on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/ https://www.instagram.com/macmillanstuart/ Follow The Lighthouse Collective on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecollectiveglobal/ Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global Subscribe to The Lighthouse Collective on YouTube and watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighthouseCollective Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!

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  Episode #19

  Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan — Vision & Purpose

  Jun 1, 202610 min

  Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this solo episode for June, Stuart reflects on the connection between vision and purpose, and why the two are almost impossible to separate. He also shares a glimpse into a new leadership chapter he has stepped into, using it as a real-time example of how vision gives people purpose, energy, and a reason to keep moving forward. Through personal stories about family, legacy, leadership, and his 97-year-old father’s daily mission to encourage others, Stuart reminds listeners that purpose does not have to be huge or world-altering. Sometimes purpose looks like painting a clear vision for the future. Sometimes it looks like helping people believe in what they are building. And sometimes it is as simple as making someone smile. What you will hear Why vision and purpose go hand in hand, and why one rarely works without the other. The meaning behind Stuart’s phrase, “If the promise is clear, the price is easy.” How a clear vision helps people face sacrifice, hard work, and challenges with greater strength. A personal look at Stuart’s new leadership chapter, and why his first priority was helping people see a bigger future. Why leaders must paint a clear picture of where they are going if they want people to feel purpose in the work. Stuart’s personal vision for his grandchildren and the legacy he wants to leave as “Papa Mac.” The story of Stuart’s father, who at nearly 97 still lives with the simple purpose of encouraging others. Memorable lines “If the promise is clear, the price is easy.” “Significance is far more important than success.” “Purpose is simply making sure that you live every day for something.” “Paint that vision, find your purpose, and help others to find theirs.” About Stuart MacMillan Stuart MacMillan is a leader, speaker, and co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective. With decades of experience in building people-centered cultures and coaching purpose-driven leaders, his passion is equipping others to shine brightly and lead meaningfully. Through the Keep Shining podcast, Stuart shares insights on leadership, faith, and personal growth, all centered on the core belief that everyone is made to be a light. Resources & links Follow Stuart on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/ https://www.instagram.com/macmillanstuart/ Book Stuart MacMillan for keynotes and workshops: www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global 📩 Contact: Debbie@ImpactThisDay.com Follow The Lighthouse Collective on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecollectiveglobal/ Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global Subscribe to The Lighthouse Collective on YouTube and watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighthouseCollective Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!

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  Episode #18

  Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan — Hope in Darkness

  May 18, 20269 min

  Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this solo episode for May, Stuart reflects on the theme of holding onto hope when life feels darkest. Drawing from his own recent experience of losing his faith and feeling disconnected from God, he shares how hopelessness can unexpectedly lead to new beginnings, fresh purpose, and a deeper understanding of the foundations that sustain us. What you will hear Why spring is actually the perfect season to talk about hope after a long winter of darkness. Stuart's personal story of briefly losing his faith and feeling that God was not answering prayers. How a season of despair over retirement dreams, health struggles, and legal battles transformed into unexpected new opportunities. The importance of having a foundation to hold onto when circumstances feel hopeless. A reminder that the darkest moments can become the very things that redirect us toward something even better. Memorable lines "Find your foundation. Reach for it." "Light will shine through the darkness." About Stuart MacMillan Stuart MacMillan is a leader, speaker, and co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective. With decades of experience in building people-centered cultures and coaching purpose-driven leaders, his passion is equipping others to shine brightly and lead meaningfully. Through the Keep Shining podcast, Stuart shares insights on leadership, faith, and personal growth, all centered on the core belief that everyone is made to be a light, even in the darkest seasons. Resources & links Follow Stuart on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/ https://www.instagram.com/macmillanstuart/ Book Stuart MacMillan for keynotes and workshops: www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global 📩 Contact: Debbie@ImpactThisDay.com Follow The Lighthouse Collective on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecollectiveglobal/ Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global Subscribe to The Lighthouse Collective on YouTube and watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighthouseCollective Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!

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