The Self-Leadership Lab
How AI Will Change Your Life (And Why Most People Are Using It Wrong)
Ken Cox explains how AI can become a coach, business partner, chief of staff, and creative amplifier for entrepreneurs—without replacing human creativity.
Public work & authority
Media, Podcasts & Press
Featured press, data-center authority, hosted shows, and public conversations with Ken Cox on AI, entrepreneurship, business systems, resilience, creativity, and practical execution.
Guest appearances
43 interviews and public conversations
Going Public With Ross Mandell
The Man Who Built Tomorrow's Internet Almost Destroyed Himself
“Ken Cox joins Ross Mandell for a raw conversation on AI infrastructure, data centers, digital privacy, entrepreneurship, addiction recovery, and the future of work.”
Rise Up For You
AI and the Identity Crisis Nobody Is Talking About
Ken Cox connects decades of entrepreneurship and technology leadership with identity, human potential, and the future of AI.
Work Sucks, But I Like It
The Hidden Power of Identity
Ken Cox explains how identity, purpose, resilience, and disciplined execution can transform personal and professional performance.
Unconventional Money Moves
How AI Is Changing Work, Identity, and Entrepreneurship
A wide-ranging conversation with Ken Cox on data centers, AI, entrepreneurship, creative assistance, adaptation, and human connection.
Compliance Podcast Network
Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Series: Ken Cox on Comedy and AI with Creative Thinking
“Podcasting isn't just about content anymore—it's about creativity, comedy, and AI working together.”
Healthy Mind Healthy Life
Overcoming the Battle of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: Ken Cox's Journey to Reclaiming Sovereignty
“Recovery isn't just quitting the substance—it's rewiring your mindset so you can finally take your life back.”
Entrepreneurs Visiting Victor
Interview with Ken Cox - Entrepreneurs Visiting Victor
“Small businesses deserve enterprise-level tools without enterprise-level pricing—and that's exactly what we're building.”
Inspired Choice
From Addiction to Leadership: Ken Cox's Journey and Insights for Entrepreneurs
“Overcoming my own chaos taught me to lead with empathy and build tools that give small businesses the same power once reserved for big enterprises.”
Chasing the Insights
Ken Cox on Managing AI Employees in your business
“Managing AI employees is really about freeing your human team to focus on creativity, connection, and the work only people can do.”
Moped Outlaws
From Violence to Vision: Ken Cox on AI, Creativity, and the Human Future
“Robots can build the world—humans can imagine the future. When we shift from fear to consciousness, creativity becomes liberation.”
Finding Better Podcast
He Lost Everything and Then Built a Better Life
“Rock bottom isn't the end — it's the moment you decide whether to stay down or stand up and fight one more round.”
An Experiment Called Life
From Boxing Rings to Open Mics — Finding Redemption Through Laughter
“At 50, I'm two months into stand-up and it feels like opening a whole new chapter of my life—proof that discipline, curiosity, and a little bit of chaos can reinvent you at any age.”
Were You Still Talking?
Were You Still Talking? #102 Ken Cox: Punchlines, Punching Bags & A.I.
“Stand-up, sobriety, boxing, and business all use the same discipline—show up every day, take the hits, and keep creating on your own terms.”
Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino
Entrepreneur, Author & Sobriety Champ Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Phantom Electric Ghost
PEG Podcast With Ken Cox: Author of "Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety"
“Ken Cox joins Phantom Electric Ghost for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Speaking Podcast
Reclaim Sobriety and Protecting your Privacy with Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins Speaking Podcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Mindfulness Mode
Reclaim Your Life; Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins Mindfulness Mode for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
The Simply Fit Podcast
How To Go From Addiction To A Fulfilling Life: Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins The Simply Fit Podcast for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation.”
Conversations with Rich Bennett
From Chaos to Clarity: Ken Cox's Journey to Reclaim Sobriety
“Ken Cox joins Conversations with Rich Bennett for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
The Next Fix
Episode 35: Ken Cox's 12 Rounds in the fight with Addiction and Recovery
“Ken Cox joins The Next Fix for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation.”
Sports Will Save Us All
The Astounding Transformation of The Sobriety Gladiator | Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins Sports Will Save Us All for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation.”
The Journey of My Mother's Son
Ken Cox - Strength in the Struggle
“Ken Cox joins The Journey of My Mother's Son for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation.”
In Turn
Interview with Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins In Turn for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation.”
The Chris Project
Ken Cox | Sobriety & Success: A New Perspective
“Ken Cox joins The Chris Project for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation.”
Derate The Hate
Confronting Addiction and Reclaiming Sobriety Through Personal Transformation, DTH Episode 242
“Ken Cox joins Derate The Hate for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
The Derelict Podcast
The Truth About Sobriety: Authentic Living and Emotional Freedom, EP 41
“Ken Cox joins The Derelict Podcast for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation.”
The Jeff Robertson Show
From Chaos to Clarity: Ken Cox's Journey to Reclaim Sobriety
“Ken Cox joins The Jeff Robertson Show for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Direct or Detour
Ken Cox - Empowering Entrepreneurs with InLink
“Ken Cox joins Direct or Detour for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Empowered Within with Jennifer Pilates
Reclaiming Sobriety & Thriving in Life: Ken Cox on Breaking Free from Addiction
“Ken Cox joins Empowered Within with Jennifer Pilates for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
nuBeginning: Inspiration for you!
Small Business Success Starts Here: Ken Cox Shares Insider Tips
“Ken Cox joins nuBeginning: Inspiration for you! for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
7 Figures Club
#282: AI Genius to 10x Your Business! (w/ KEN COX!)
“Ken Cox joins 7 Figures Club for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
That1 Podcast
Gladiator Mindset: Ken Cox on Sobriety, AI & Scaling to $26M
“Ken Cox joins That1 Podcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Bricks and Banks Podcast
AI Business Strategies & Small Business Tech Stack for Entrepreneurship Success
“Ken Cox joins Bricks and Banks Podcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Pitch Me Podcast
The $3,000 SaaS Trap Nobody Talks About
“Ken Cox joins Pitch Me Podcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
The Vault Unlocked
The $3,000 SaaS Trap Nobody Talks About
“Ken Cox joins The Vault Unlocked for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Authority in the Wild
#134 - How AI Is Changing Everything Right Now w/ Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins Authority in the Wild for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
The Iferia Techcast
Rethinking Data Storage: From Boxing & Comedy to AI Innovation - Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins The Iferia Techcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Ken Cox on Empowering Solopreneurs-Leveraging Technology to Compete with the Big Players
“Ken Cox joins Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
The Builders Podcast
Ken Cox - Building InLink: AI Employees + All-in-One Solutions = The Future of Business
“Ken Cox joins The Builders Podcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Founders Podcast
How to Run a Business Like a Fortune 500 Company (Without the Budget)
“Ken Cox joins Founders Podcast for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Business Superfans / Frederick Dudek
Unlocking Small Biz Success: How AI Employees Can Change the Game with Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins Business Superfans / Frederick Dudek for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Robert Plank / Marketer of the Day
1226: Inlink: How Conversation AI & Workflow AI Transform Your Small Business Operations with Founder Ken Cox
“Ken Cox joins Robert Plank / Marketer of the Day for a conversation on AI, business systems, and execution.”
Featured authority
Operator experience, not borrowed credibility.
Ken has spent decades building production infrastructure, leading technology companies, and hosting conversations with founders and operators. These are a few of the public records behind that work.
Hosted show
Clicks & Bricks Podcast
Ken's business and innovation show, featuring conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders.
National press
Entrepreneur: Paying It Forward
An Entrepreneur profile on Ken's business path, Hostirian, BOX STL, privacy work, and entrepreneurship.
National press
USA Today: Virtual Safety
A feature on phishing risk, privacy, and Ken's perspective as a St. Louis data-center operator.
Business profile
OK Magazine: Small Business, Big Dreams
A profile of Ken's approach to entrepreneurship, Hostirian, and building durable businesses.
Data-center case study
Hostirian + CPI
Cold-aisle containment, operational efficiency, and the infrastructure work behind a production data center.
Infrastructure coverage
Power-Efficiency Coverage
PR Newswire coverage of the Hostirian containment project and its reported efficiency gains.