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https://www.alexisleigh.com/

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https://www.jonathankemp.com

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Nikki gets real and raw this is an episode you do not want to miss!

A professor, motivational speaker, and best-selling author, Terri Banner Fitzsimmons (T.K.) has been in the field of education most of her adult life as a teacher of all grades and a Sociology Professor for twenty years. 

Knowing first-hand how hard it is to return to school, T.K. has also served as director of an Independent Study Program, helping adults earn their diplomas, just like she did. 

However, in 2018, T.K. faced the ultimate catastrophe when a massive wildfire raged through Paradise, California, the town she lived in, and she lost everything she had, including her identity. 

Devastated but thankful to have survived, T.K. was inspired to put pen to paper and wrote about her incredible journey of hope and recovery in "Phoenix Rising from the Ashes." 

She would write one more book about the ordeal and give countless interviews about her ordeal.   

Now residing near Palm Springs, California, Terri is thriving in retirement and continues to write. 

Her latest book, "Best Friends," is a compelling story of two friends on opposite sides of the country who fight for justice and is also her first attempt at writing a historical novel. 

She also spends her days continuing to counsel women to help them achieve their passion in life.  Her goal is to help women break free of all the doubts they cling to that stop them from recognizing their worth. 

Listen in as T.K. and I talk about educating others to pursue their goals and how losing everything helped her find her true purpose and way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

Survivor, advocate, and author of "Let Me Prey Upon You," Sandy Phillips Kirkham, works with survivors all around the world conducting victim support conferences and is a guest presenter/speaker at major events on clergy abuse, including the Hope & Healing Conference, sharing her perspective from the non-Catholic point of view. 

Her story is one of overcoming significant trauma to find hope and healing.  

At 16, Sandy suffered the ultimate betrayal when her charismatic youth pastor slowly and methodically turned a sacred relationship into one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical.

The abuse would continue for the next five years until he was discovered and moved to another church.

Left feeling broken, betrayed, and shattered, Sandy will go on to find herself the one being blamed and forced from the church she loved. But, unfortunately, she would also later discover that she was not his first or last victim.

Despite having a successful and happy life as a wife, mother, and friend for 27 years, Sandy concealed her abuse until a trigger forced her to face the truth and overcome the trauma she went through as a young girl.

Now the wife, mother, and grandmother continue to use her voice to help other clergy abuse victims be heard and heal from their trauma. She currently serves on the board of the Council Against Child Abuse. In addition, she has spoken before the Ohio Senate and a Maryland court and appeared on a local television show in Boston.

Listen in as Sandy and I discuss the abuse she went through, the aftermath of such trauma, and how she overcame it all to heal and find a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Rabbi Friedman's first book, Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore? Published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, the media widely praised it. Following the publication of the book, he was featured internationally in over 200 print articles and interviewed on more than 50 television and radio talk shows. In addition, he has appeared on CNN, A&E Reviews, PBS, and BBC Worldwide and has been the subject of articles in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Guideposts, Insight, Publisher's Weekly, and others.

Rabbi Friedman is a noted Biblical scholar recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism. In 1971, he founded Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota, the world's first yeshiva exclusively for women, where he continues to serve as dean. In addition, from 1984-1990, he served as a simultaneous translator for the Lubavitcher Rebbe's televised talks.

With the launch of itsgoodtoknow.org, Rabbi Friedman is now using the latest technology to spread morality to a broader audience worldwide through his books, videos, and personal meetings. He has made it his mission to reach every one of the billion people on youtube to help them improve their relationships and deepen their connection with God.

Listen in as we discuss his personal and professional challenges and how Rabbi Friedman has made it his mission to help others.

For more from Kelea Kanae:

The PowerCode.com (for a free assessment)

 Inspirean.com  ⁨@realkealakanae⁩ 

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Greg is also the owner of PRIME BBQ CLUB. Greg brings competition and award-winning BBQ sauces and rubs directly to your door monthly!!

A certified trainer and fitness enthusiast, Danielle Rae is passionate about helping others feel good about themselves by creating a healthy, well-balanced fit and nutrition lifestyle.

Growing up feeling incredibly insecure, Danielle became obsessed with fitness at an early age. Wanting to fit in, she felt that people would only appreciate or like her if she looked a certain way.

She tried to maintain a ridiculously small, petite body, which proved difficult and became very unhealthy for Danielle.

When she realized she couldn't keep up, Danielle fell off the bandwagon and quit working out. She began to binge on every food and gained a lot of weight, eventually slipping into a depression.

Having always dealt with mental illness, Danielle used exercise as her outlet to keep her depression at bay. Without it, her depression would always come back.

Then after a series of serious events and illnesses in her family, Danielle knew it was time to pursue her dreams.

She pulled herself out of her depression again and moved forward with competing in the NPC Bikini category. For the next four years, Danielle began to train hard and diet strictly to accomplish her goal.   

Once ready, she competed in several shows and, during her last show, placed in the top 3 in 2 groups, leaving her feeling accomplished.

However, once the shows were over and the excitement died down, Danielle still felt lost. Unsure where she wanted to go, Danielle began to worry that all of her old habits would return.

As competition taught her discipline, challenged her, and allowed her to work with some amazing people, she knew it was not a realistic way to live her life.

That is when God answered her prayers. After that, Danielle became pregnant with a son and found a way still to incorporate exercise into her life in a healthy way and spend time and be there for her family.

Now the mother of two, Danielle has found the perfect balance of being in great shape without spending hours in the gym or meal prepping.

She doesn't stress about what she eats or worry about being perfect anymore. Instead, she has taken her struggles with identity and self-esteem to create positive and effective fitness and health programs that she can share with others to help them feel good about themselves in a healthy way that is easy to maintain.

Listen in as Danielle, and I discuss her self-esteem and body image struggles, her trials, and how she overcame them to find her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Listen in as Joe and I have an open and honest discussion about Joe's challenges with addiction and how Joe is over 8 years clean and sober.

Alundas got kicked out of his home and even
questioned all the limiting beliefs he had been
conditioned to believe.

He questioned his existence because Alundas had lost four close friends and his grandfather, which devastated him. All the trauma he experienced in the military came out in his marriage.

Alundas now uses his passion for inspiring others and showing that you can find ways to win no matter what. Alundas is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, CEO & Founder of Alpha Influence Media

He also is the Host & Founder of The Winners Paradigm Podcast
2016-2020 and shows how you can shift losses into wins and
how you can flip the script and take action for your goals!

Listen in as we talk about the challenges Alundas had to endure, like living in a heavy gang area and the abuses he grew up with. Alundas and I get real and raw!

She left her Federal law enforcement career after 9/11 to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc.

Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide, sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership, as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie, has written or co-authored 7 books.

Listen in as we have an honest conversation about how Lisa has overcome her challenges to where she is in life today!

Justin is an amazing human being, and in this episode, you will see what I mean; the man has some amazing energy and truly cares about his fellow human beings.

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www.drbrianaltman.com

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Drawing from his Apache, Irish, and German heritage, Andrew reveals how discovering the ancient technology of drumming and his "Sacred 7" ceremonial process became the medicine that saved his life after losing both parents to drug-related deaths and surviving his own suicide attempts.

He explains how rhythm creates a sacred space where demographics fade and people connect at the most basic level of humanness, and why helping others remember who they truly are—beyond their pain, beyond their stories—has become his life's mission in service to communities across Phoenix and an entire world of Fearless Happyness.

Steve also talked about how he gives back, and the veteran non-profit he works with helps feed, cloth, and house homeless veterans. Steve is an amazing human being who will go out of his way to help someone.

In this episode, we explore the turning points that sparked lasting change, the power of vulnerability in healing, and practical strategies for breaking free from addiction. Jamie opens up about using social media as a recovery tool and the importance of community in the healing journey.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or seeking inspiration to overcome life's challenges, this conversation will remind you that your darkest moments can become your greatest purpose. Jamie shows you how to transform pain into power and live a life of fearless happyness.

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https://www.marylynhammer.com

Instagram: @hmr_tym

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It might be a new approach for us in the Western world, but it's an ancient practice full of hidden benefits. Listen to Michael talk about the range of issues he's assisted his clients rid themselves of, the skeptics he turned into advocates, and the community he built for continued support. 

For more from Michael: https://www.michaeltiernoguide.com

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Not your typical Harvard graduate, Bracha Goetz is an award-winning Jewish children's book author who has written over 41 picture books that cover deep subjects and translates them for children to understand at their level.

An avid reader growing up, Bracha could never find books covering the sensitive issues she was going through, from eating addictions to abuse to struggles with finding who she really was.

From the outside, Bracha looked like she was living her best life, but on the inside, she was silently struggling with no one to turn to.  Like so many others, her addictions became a prison to her, and things started to unravel.

After graduating from Harvard, it was in her first semester of medical school that she started to hit rock bottom.  Seeking help, Bracha spoke with a school counselor who told her that it seemed Bracha was searching for something spiritual.

So, that summer, she decided to go on a 6-week excursion to Israel and ended up staying 10 years.  While in Israel, Bracha would immerse herself in learning everything she could about her roots and heritage.  She found the spiritual answers she so desperately was searching for and discovered the meaning of her life.

Now the Goetz Bookshop & Publishing House owner, Bracha spends her time holding workshops to help others find ways to shine while continuing to write books that nourish the soul.

Listen in as Bracha, and I discuss her own struggles with identity and addiction, the journey to Israel that changed her world, and how she has made it her mission to help children shine spiritually, embrace their uniqueness, and live their FEARLESS HAPPYNESS.

During this period of loss, he found himself abusing prescribed pain medications out of desperation to cope. Unfortunately, this ultimately led to a full-blown heroin addiction which he struggled with for years. As a result, Jared found himself homeless, ashamed, alone, and suicidal.

Through the grace of God, he was able to seek out help, get clean, and become a person in long-term recovery. However, it wasn't until he stopped blaming his ex-wife, his family, and his circumstances for his addiction that he began to make strides in rebuilding his life truly.

Within his first two years of recovery, he realized he had to either continue to be ashamed of his past or decide to own and share his story in hopes that it would impact others. Today, Jared Miller works as an Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC) for the largest treatment center in Utah.

Jared shares his story and educational lectures at public schools, community events, and recovery banquets. In addition, Jared hosts a podcast and local radio show titled "We Do Recover with Jared Miller" with his co-host, mentor, and beloved friend Doctor Terry Sellers, board-certified in addiction medicine (MD). He is most grateful to be remarried to an amazing wife, able to work in a career he is passionate about, and assist in changing the stigma surrounding addiction.

Megan gets real and raw and talks about her challenges in life, being a mother and an overall badass human being! Megan holds nothing back! Listen in...

For more from Amira: www.activatewithamira.com

 Instagram:@traveleroflove

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For more from Athena: 

AthenaBrownsonRealtor.com

Instagram: @athenabrownsonrealtor

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For for from Bo: 

belwoodinvestments.com (or the Belwood Investor app) 

Book: Fractured To Fractions

Email: bo@thebigco.org

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For more from John: 

JohnKippen.com

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on-IVeZ4M4U

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https://www.caninebusinessacademy.com

Podcast: Let's Talk Dog Business

Book: Let's Talk Dog Business Strategy

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Mark uses the framework of IAMACOMEBACK to turn his clients' biggest struggles into their greatest strengths by showing them their most incredible power, the Power of Choice.

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vocaltransformation.com 

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Regina Andler helps professional women create more harmony and balance in their lives. Over the past 15 plus years, Regina studied with the best to learn what it means to live your best life. Then, in 2020, amid a pandemic, she started her consulting business to help others do the same using her proprietary program, making the process much faster. Regina is a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer and certified in Wholebeing Positive Psychology.

Sebastian founded PodcastLaunchLab.com in 2016 as a turn-key podcast launch solution for marketers and entrepreneurs that want to start a podcast.

He knows that everyone has an incredible story inside of them – all they need is someone to ask them questions so they can share it with the world!

Sebastian is currently the Host of the GritDaily.com Startup podcast that covers the world of tech and startups, as well as NFTsSUCK – a show dedicated to education about the world of Web3 and NFTs.

Listen In as we talk about his challenges and struggles and how Sebastian has overcome them and now helps others launch their podcast! 

Dr. Nicole and I get real and raw, and like me, you find out what an amazing human being she is! Dr. Nicole has such energy that you don't want to miss a second of our conversation.

From drug addiction and attempted suicide to a 7-figure entrepreneur and award-winning event consultant, Marshal Gillen has learned to pull the greatness out of anyone, including himself!

Once a 5-time college dropout, Marshal is now recognized as one of the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speakers in his industry. His companies have generated over $125,000,000 in revenue for his clients in industries spanning speaking, real estate, fitness, network marketing, e-commerce, and more! 

After a lifetime of being bullied, Marshal tried to commit suicide at the age of 23.

When he woke up in the ER, he was so ashamed and embarrassed that he never told anyone what happened.

Then four years later, Marshal lost his very best friend to suicide. Heartbroken and shattered, Marshal wondered if he had just shared his own story with his friend if it could have saved his life.

Over the next 6 years, he would build an army of speakers and storytellers like him, who wanted to use their stories to impact the world and save lives!

Now Marshal is on a mission to save a billion lives through the power of vulnerability and storytelling. He founded the Gillen Gang Family Foundation to support, resources, and mentorship to our youth and teens who are fighting silent battles alone.

Listen in as Marshal and I discuss his struggles with addiction, depression, and how getting a second chance at life put him on a mission to save others and what has led him to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

She is the Senior Sober Coach for the Beyond Sober program and she is passionate about meeting the needs of her clients. She has recently launched Recovery Revolution,with a friend, to help establish a  forward facing recovery community focused on creating new healthy mindset and fitness habits.

She runs a nonprofit, Soul Purpose, and  works with at-risk youth with her mobile fitness unit that she takes to various treatment facilities, schools, and the juvenile department, and focuses on holistic fitness, and life skills, in her programming.

She focuses on health and fitness as way to create and sustain healthy habits and ways to cope with struggles and adversity.She connects with youth and their families and is uniquely able to meet people where they are, especially in the struggle. She has also developed the Alliance Program that is a youth/ guardian conflict resolution blueprint.Her passion is public speaking and helping  develop  a recovery community to help deal with generational addiction and poverty.

 As an ex cocaine addict that has overcome trauma from childhood abuse, an eating disorder, obesity, cocaine addiction, and other self-destructive behaviors, she knows what it's like to feel lost.  She understands the struggle to overcome adversity and helps others move from questioning life to finding purpose. Sarah understands that overcoming adversity is a multifaceted journey that involves faith,family,finances, fitness, and community .

She knows the power of focusing on mindset to discover your worth, grow your self-esteem, and feel empowered to reach your goals. Through fitness and self-exploration she has been able to step out of old identities that she allowed others to place on her, and step into her purpose and passion. Sarah's purpose is to educate, empower and elevate clients beyond their current circumstances. She is mission-driven to help others see that their past is not their potential.

CJ opens up about the pivotal moment when being hypnotized in front of hundreds of strangers unlocked something profound within him—the ability to talk to anyone without fear. Following this breakthrough and the devastating loss of four close friends, CJ forged an obsession with the power of the mind and its impact on quality of life.

In this powerful conversation, CJ reveals how he transformed his newfound confidence into a mission to help others tune their mental instruments for peak performance. From living in an RV while traveling North America to building a $100M+ real estate portfolio, CJ demonstrates how mastering your mindset can revolutionize every aspect of your life. He shares his 3-step process for achieving follow-through and fulfillment despite the distractions and disruptions we all face daily.

Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, seeking to unlock your potential, or looking to break through mental barriers holding you back, CJ's story will remind you that transformation can happen in an instant—and that your mind is the most powerful instrument you'll ever possess.

For more from Felicity Ashley: 

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Social Media: @felicityashleyspeaker

Book: Stronger Than The Storm

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She understands the power of mindset and consistency. She knows how powerful a strong vision can be when supported by goals. She is a champion for her clients and their success.

Listen in as Michelle and I talk about her challenges and how she has had to overcome some significant obstacles in her life. Michelle talks about how she learned to look inward and what it took to overcome those challenges personally and professionally. Listen in!!

Drawing on her clinical experience and insights from her book, "The Good Daughter Syndrome," Katherine helps listeners understand the patterns of the "Good Daughter Syndrome" – a role often adopted by daughters of difficult, narcissistic, or emotionally immature mothers as a survival mechanism.

Her work offers crucial guidance on recognizing and breaking free from these ingrained patterns, empowering individuals to prioritize their own emotional well-being. 

Katherine provides practical and actionable steps for setting healthy boundaries, navigating challenging family dynamics, and ultimately reclaiming personal power and autonomy. 

Tune in to Episode 189 of The Fearless Happyness Podcast, available at fearlesshappyness.life and hear about Katherine's life of Fearless Happyness!

Beginning his career at age 18 as a gemologist in the precious jewelry sector in Italy, creating and developing a successful jewelry franchise that boasted millions of dollars in revenue. After obtaining his Ph.D. in International Business Management, Jacopo moved to Florida to pursue his passion for real estate alongside a group of trusted investors.

Listen to him talk about his passion for helping others find their own path to personal and financial freedom.

https://www.instagram.com/jacopoiasiello/

https://healthyrichandhappy.com

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Where to find Jason:

🌐 Website: https://www.jasonlachance.com/

🤳 Check out PAIN on Instagram - @painnonprofit

📸 Connect on Instagram – @nooutsidesolutions

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:40) Jason's intro and background

(3:05) Growing up in a family with addiction

(8:36) How his addiction began and progressed

(16:40) Hitting rock bottom and a near-death experience

(25:30) True recovery begins

(30:41) Life changes through doing the work

(40:32) What does fearless mean to Jason

(42:58) What happiness means today

(47:35) One powerful piece of advice for growth

Blanca has dedicated her career to helping individuals understand the long-term effects of untreated childhood trauma and how music, laughter, and dance can provide a creative outlet for healing and transformation. 

Blanca's contribution to the personal growth world has helped individuals improve their quality of life by helping them understand that life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change. 

Connect with Blanca:
https://www.woundedhealer.us/
https://www.instagram.com/woundedhealer.blancae
https://www.facebook.com/r.blancae/

Grab a copy of her books:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=impact+leadership+blanca+rodriguez

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:20) Who is Blanca Rodriguez
(6:04) "I was nine when it all began"
(11:27) The turning point: motherhood
(17:48) Breaking generational cycles
(20:40) Going back to school at 38
(21:55) How "The Secret" sparked healing
(23:42) Tools that helped her transform
(26:45) Healing the inner child
(32:39) Parenting then vs. now
(36:42) Daily tools to break the cycle
(39:03) Why Blanca became a life coach
(41:45) Her bestselling book 'Impact Leadership'
(47:57) What fearless means to her
(49:19) Her version of happiness
(52:42) One final life-changing piece of advice
(53:54) Outro

In this episode, Max sits down with Laurie Hammer, a nutritional therapist who turned her 12-year battle with bulimia into a mission to help others heal. Laurie shares how discovering amino acid therapy and learning she had celiac disease changed everything—restoring her health, lifting her depression, and giving her life new purpose.

They talk about the real connection between food, brain chemistry, and emotional health. From protein and gut health to faith, gratitude, and stepping out of your comfort zone, Laurie brings raw honesty and real tools for anyone looking to feel better from the inside out.

Connect with Laurie:
Web: https://www.lauriehammer.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-hammer-ab84ab8/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain/

Episode highlight:

(0:00) Intro

(2:21) Laurie's struggle with bulimia and discovering functional medicine

(6:33) Identifying food allergies and how they affect the brain

(12:07) The importance of increasing protein intake

(17:10) Risks of BCAAs and selecting the right amino acids

(25:22) Laurie's biggest lesson: trusting God through hard times

(30:12) What happiness and joy mean to Laurie, and how she defines being fearless

(34:03) How to connect with Lori and her upcoming Calm Mom Academy

(34:58) Final advice: gratitude, brain health, and self-care

(37:35) Outro

Kevin's journey is a testament to his own principles. He's faced and overcome significant challenges, using those experiences to fuel his passion for empowering others. He understands that true happiness isn't a destination, but a byproduct of consistent personal growth and a fearless commitment to living authentically.

On The Fearless Happyness Podcast, Kevin shares his unique insights on cultivating a mindset of resilience, mastering your emotions, and building a life aligned with your deepest values. He dives into practical strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs, unlocking your inner confidence, and creating lasting happiness. Crucially, Kevin breaks down the vital distinction between fleeting happiness and enduring fulfillment, explaining how chasing temporary highs leads to a cycle of dissatisfaction, while focusing on fulfillment creates a foundation for long-term joy and purpose.

He also passionately emphasizes the importance of loving what you do, stating that no amount of money could replace the fulfillment he finds in his work. He believes that if your work aligns with your purpose and brings you joy, regardless of the type of work it is, there's no reason to pursue anything else. Prepare to be inspired and equipped with actionable tools to live in Fearless Happyness!

A Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach, Chiropractor, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, Dr. Patricia Boulogne, also known as Dr. Pat, has been helping clients worldwide stop adapting their lifestyles to pain and chronic problems by focusing on the whole person. 

Originally from the Midwest, Dr. Pat has always been an out-of-the-box thinker.   

Her father told her at an early age that she could do whatever she wanted with her life; that is what she did, including going against his advice and becoming a chiropractor. 

Going through school on student loans and finding her way through struggles and challenges, Dr. Pat was determined not to let anyone tell her what she could or couldn't do. 

Now, the founder and principal at Health Team Network, Dr. Pat spends her days leading a company dedicated to skyrocketing their client's health, lifestyle, and mindset with Personalized Strategies and Lifestyle Programs that help clients age gracefully, abundantly, and healthier on their terms! 

Listen in as Dr. Pat and I discuss how a medical mishap led her on a mission to help others find the correct information they need to reclaim their health and, naturally, reverse the aging process and find her FEARLESS HAPPYNESS just like she did!  

An award-winning speaker, best-selling author, A Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, and survivorship coach, Howard Brown is a person who embodies the spirit of resilience and determination. 

Despite being diagnosed with stage IV cancer not once but twice and facing seemingly insurmountable odds, he never lost his drive or his faith. 

Howard drew on the strength of his family and friends and found inspiration in the smallest moments of hope. 

Through it all, he continued to pursue his passion as an entrepreneur, launching successful business ventures and positively impacting the world. 

In his memoir, "Shining Brightly," Howard shares how he faced one of life's greatest challenges head-on and emerged from it with a new sense of purpose and unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. 

His journey is a testament to the human spirit, the power of perseverance, and a reminder that we all have the power to shine brightly, no matter what life throws our way. 

Listen in as Howard and I discuss how his resilience and determination helped him find the true meaning of his life that led him to his own FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

A CPA, author, and the founder of Carter CPA, LLC, Jodi Carter has spent decades helping individuals, couples, and families shift their lives from financial stress to financial freedom. 

After witnessing a mentor of hers make some traumatic lifestyle decisions, Jodi discovered first-hand how mismanaging your money can have serious consequences for your life. 

Devastated by what she was seeing and couldn't help, Jodi knew that she didn't want her life to end up that way and would need to learn the proper ways to manage money for a successful life. 

She would spend the next decade learning from mentors how to understand financial data and facts well and how to combine that with financial feelings to make better choices and design a life that would make her financially happy and fit. 

Now, the founder of Financial Insight Training, Jodi, helps people from all different financial levels and circumstances develop a clear understanding of their financial choices and shows them how they can shift their relationship with money to one that is filled with confidence and helps them become financially fit.

Jodi says, "If you don't work out your relationship with money and make more money, you will continue to make mistakes when it comes to money." 

Listen in as Jodi and I sit down to talk about how her passion for numbers eventually turned into a mission to help others discover financial freedom, the turning point that started it all, and how she ultimately found her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Mike and Beverly Sloan, a dynamic entrepreneurial duo with a shared journey spanning 14 years, have cultivated a thriving enterprise together. 

As the driving forces behind Elite Printing & Packaging Inc., Mike and Beverly have discovered how to take their triumphs and fuel them into their passionate commitment to supporting others on their transformative journeys, just like they did. 

Overcoming addictions, failed marriages, and personal and professional challenges, Mike and Beverly know first-hand just how hard life can be. 

Now, the visionary minds behind "Living The Elite Life," a coaching program that extends their expertise to empower others in mindset, fitness, health, sobriety, and relationships. 

Listen in as Mike, Beverly, and I sit down to discuss how they took their own personal battles with alcohol and trauma and turned them into a thriving life that has led them to their path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Author, Speaker, and founder of 3B Credit Health, Kevin Faulkner, is somewhat of a personal growth advocate. 

Struggling for decades with his personal growth, Kevin has experienced his fair share of heartaches, challenges, and setbacks, from mental health struggles, three failed marriages, and drug and alcohol addictions to going through jobs like they were candy. 

For many years, Kevin lived life by blaming everything around him on everyone else and believing that if he lived in the right community, made a specific living, or lived in the right house, everything would be perfect. 

Until one day, when his world got rocked, and his ego got smashed, Kevin was forced to face some hard truths about himself and realized that enough was enough.  

Telling himself that something had to give before it destroyed him, Kevin started to do some deep work on himself and make some much-needed changes to create the life he longed for. 

Now, with his wife by his side, Kevin has a deep passion for helping others grow and become better, first starting with their credit score. 

Listen in as Kevin and I discuss the ultimatum that changed his life for the better, his passion for helping others succeed, and how he works daily on the path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Both serial entrepreneurs and beloved members of their community, Jeff and Lisa Collien, were living what you could call the American dream while raising their 4children.

That was until they discovered that at the young age of 18, their eldest son Brennan was hiding a drug addiction.

Witnessing some unusual behavior and a few minor red flags, Jeff and Lisa would soon learn that the problem was much bigger than Brennan just experimenting and being a typical
teenager.

Scared for their son and what could come next, Lisa and Jeff stepped into action to help Brennan find his way to sobriety.

Torn between tough love and helping in any way they can, Jeff and Lisa walked the path of struggle, heartache, and love while Brennan struggled to find his way to clean living.

Brennan would eventually become clean and grew into a man who had a heart that longed to change the world, proudly serving in the US Air Force, becoming a Chaplain to
various organizations, and even creating his own non-profit to help fellow veterans and others struggling with the same demons that he did.

Unfortunately, Brennan's light would burn out far too soon, and in June 2022, he took his last breath and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. 

Now through their grief and wanting to keep Brennan's bright light alive, Jeff and Lisa are honoring his life by continuing with the wonderful work that Brennan was so passionate about.

Listen in as Jeff, Lisa, and I discuss the struggles and heartache that addiction brings to you as parents, how Brennan's bright light is still making a positive impact on many others, and how their mission to continue Brennan's work and legacy is helping them heal and find their way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Pej often speaks in public seminars, high schools, and universities nationwide, raising awareness and teaching about substance abuse prevention. In addition, he's involved with parents who have lost their loved ones to addiction and helped create and organize a nonprofit organization on the east coast named Arise and Flourish in Montgomery County, Maryland.

As an interventionist, Pej handpicks the right center to place individuals' needs based on their specific disorders and conditions. If people cannot afford the treatment, he assists them in exploring other options. Pej was a cohost on a recovery podcast named The Sober Grind from 2017 until 2020, then created another podcast called Peji's Recovery Corner in 2020.

He interviews guests from all walks of life about their recovery or their educated knowledge surrounding sobriety, healing, and mental health. Pej got into the TikTok space in late 2020 and learned he could carry his message more widely internationally. Pej also owns two structured sober livings in California, a men's house named Essence Recovery home and a female place, along with being LGTBQ friendly, called Limitless Journey. 

Listen in as Pej talks about his recovery and how he helps others get clean and sober; you don't want to miss this! 

Network President and Creator of Achieve TV Network and a Health and Vitality Coach, Julie Ann, has witnessed her fair share of people struggling with their health and how to feel better in their bodies.

Knowing firsthand that there is more to health and wellness than broccoli and burpees, the certified personal trainer and nutrition coach would often see her clients struggle with finding the right mindset to achieve their ultimate health goals.

Wanting to do more and break the "I Am Just Too Busy" excuse, Julie Ann became an industry influencer and master coach to help entrepreneurs and business people transform their lives and achieve their health goals gracefully and easily by creating programs and solutions that would elevate their overall wellness.

Now the creator and host of Own Your Wellness, Julie empowers others to become the best version of themselves by learning about different modalities and having FUN doing it.

Listen in as Julie Ann, and I sit down to discuss her start with health and wellness, the common struggles and myths she encounters with her clients, and her mission to help them make healthier choices while creating a flourishing life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS like she has!

Jonathan is a successful entrepreneur and creator of The Resilient Man Project; Jonathan is passionate about helping men and women find inner resilience and unlock their full potential.

Born and raised in south Atlanta in the early 80s, Jonathan remembers drugs and alcohol being prevalent in his life at an early age. He watched his mother fight addiction until it eventually took her life. His sister also passed away from an overdose, and other family members have or continue to be in a fight with alcoholism and some other form of substance abuse.

In his 20's, addiction came out in Jonathan with a vengeance and eventually landed him divorced, homeless, broke, and in prison.

With nothing but time on his hands while serving his time behind bars, Jonathan used those three years to find new meaning and transform by practicing visualization and building a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Since his release from prison, Jonathan met and married the love of his life, and they added a beautiful daughter to their family. He has also built a career he is passionate about and owns two businesses.

Now the devoted husband and father to a blended family of five, Jonathan enjoys sharing his story with people worldwide to impact lives and teach people to have a positive and resilient mindset.

Listen in as Jonathan, and I discuss his deep struggles with substance abuse, the challenges he has overcome, and the turning point for him to turn it all around and find his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A natural-born salesman with a passion for helping people, Justin Henderson turned that passion into changing people's lives by assisting them in creating their perfect dream home. But his path to happiness and fulfillment didn't come easy and has been filled with many obstacles, heartaches, and challenges.

Born and raised in the Lone Star state, Justin got into trouble at a young age and developed a drug addiction that would lead to serious convictions and prison time. Facing the possibility of a lifetime behind bars and experiencing a heartbreaking loss, Justin fell
to his knees, asking for help from the only one who could help him from above.

He knew that he owed it to himself and his family to do better and never wanted to feel the type of loss he felt again. Once released, Justin decided to rebuild his life the right way. But unfortunately, he quickly learned that it would not be easy and found that society can be a bit unforgiving.

Faced with serious rejection and judgment for his mistakes, Justin found it hard to find adequate work. Then Justin, like many in his predicament, sought a position in the oil industry, and a new beginning for his life was created. In 4 short years, Justin worked his way up to a supervisor position and was enjoying a new career when an injury to his lower back caused him to be out of work, out of money, and unsure
what to do next.

Then, one evening, a chance encounter gave Justin a new opportunity that would not only help him discover his passion for sales but also his purpose in life. Now 18 years sober and the owner of Lone Star Boys Contracting and WH Custom Homes, LLC, Justin spends his freedom staying focused on what he can create instead of what people tell
him he can't start because of his past.

He has made it his mission to help residents in the state he loves to create a home they love. "I saw what it was like to give someone their dream bathroom, dream floor, dream kitchen and the level of happiness and joy it brought to their lives when they got what they wanted. It is
one of the best feelings in the world," Justin says.

Listen in as Justin and I discuss his early struggles with addiction, what led him to the road to recovery, and how he overcame deep rejection, heartache, and hardships to build a path towards

FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

He wanted to change! Ron decided that whether he was in prison or on the outside, he would make that change happen. So despite the prison politics, he began to make the changes necessary.

Ron started studying to become a substance abuse counselor on the inside, and mainly Ron began to change into the man he wanted to be!

Listen in as we discuss his long road to change and how he overcame his challenges inside and outside of prison!

Ron is a great human being and proof that you can make change happen if you work hard enough!

Jessica is an accomplished business owner, a leader in her community, speaker, trainer, and author. But it didn't start that way. To look at her growing up and fighting through each level of her life, you would assume her life would be boring and average.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Jessica is most commonly known for her skills around generating MASSIVE amounts of Referrals for her Insurance Business in Kansas City. She has a passion for helping other Business Owners create steady streams of Referrals and new business.

As The Lady CEO, Jessica is on a mission to guide Business Owners and Entrepreneurs worldwide to DEFINE what their "everything" is and then get busy living that everything.

Jessica's book is a detailed account of the experiences Jessica has learned along the way. She details what she learned and how you can also use her hard lessons to create a life you love. Find out more about Jessica at

www.JessicaStroudLadyCEO.com

This wasn't always her mission; Kimberly spent 20 years in the corporate world, with 8 of those years on Wall Street where she created a $165m company with over 100 employees and offices in 3 states from scratch with 8 partners. It was fun, but her soul was screaming for something more.

Kim left that world and went in search of her soul's purpose. 

Kim says, "I am blessed to now use my 5D intuitive gift of being able to "see" someone's business along with all of my 3D business and marketing expertise to help shift consciousness on this planet, and I can show you how to do the same."

A mental health/wellness advocate, mid-life athlete (53), and NASM Certified Behavior Change Coach, Kiki Hurwitt lives her life practicing kindness first, the same type of kindness that she experienced during some of the darkest times in her life. 

At the age of 28, Kiki suffered the most devastating loss of her life.  After suffering a miscarriage with twin babies, Kiki became a widow just eight weeks later when her husband suffered a massive heart attack at the age of 29. 

Completely devastated and now a single parent to a beautiful 2-year-old son, Kiki did all that she could to not collapse into the depths of depression. 

Then, eighteen months later, she contracted a life-threatening illness that slipped her into a coma that caused her to lose her right lung and be away from her son for seven months. 

In early 2021, after being diagnosed as prediabetic with high cholesterol and other poor health markers, Kiki knew something needed to change and fast. 

So, she embarked on a transformational health journey that took her deep within, exploring dark corners that had been long ignored and needed healing.  

Her journey resulted in a physical weight loss of 47 pounds and a newfound confidence at a body-building gym, doing deadlifts and pull-ups at 53! 

Most importantly, she found her voice again and a belief that it is the small wins that solidify true transformation from the inside out.  

Now remarried to an amazing man who was heaven-sent, Kiki spends her days being Momma Bear to her wonderful family while helping others recognize their unlimited potential as they learn to celebrate their progress and show up as their true authentic selves like she has been doing. 

Listen in as Kiki, and I sit down to discuss how unfathomable loss and unimaginable heartbreak led her on a journey of profound personal transformation that gave her the courage to share her voice again to help others and how it has all led her to discover her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

Sarah aims to provide an app that facilitates self-love and confidence and gets users excited about wardrobe shopping (a daunting task if you struggle with your image). 

QuikFit is a virtual mirror and personal styling tool that allows users to play with their favorite looks, explore new looks, and shop directly from the app. It's the fun new way to "try while you buy."

Sarah is passionate about helping people feel good, embody confidence, and live a fulfilling life where we are kinder and more loving to ourselves.

You can learn more about Sarah and her mission at https://quikfitapp.com/

Listen in as we talk about the challenges she's faced both personally and in business and how she's overcome them to be successful.

Connect with Jonathan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-taylor-classical-guitar/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jtclassicalguitarmastery

Check his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJvadwu2bYXvzX6cs9MshA

Episode highlights:

(1:07) Meet Jonathan Taylor: Concert guitarist with 32 albums

(2:26) Early life, grandmother's influence, and first ukulele

(4:34) Inspired by Segovia at 16

(5:53) Mentors and hard lessons

(6:46) "The dream is free, the hustle is sold separately"

(11:03) Why you must keep growing

(13:25) Real music is about heart, not perfection

(20:35) Alcohol, functioning addiction & different paths

(24:41) Discipline from age 10 and the journey to mastery

(30:09) The surprising piano origins of Spanish guitar pieces

(35:27) Guitar and piano: A new look at their sound

(38:38) The concert that saved a man's life

(43:39) Know what you were made for

(50:26) Jonathan on fearless living and finding happiness

A Spirit Doula, Certified Restorative Touch Practitioner™, licensed massage therapist, photographer, author, and philanthropist, Kim Colella opens the audience's eyes to the power of our spirit's urging voice and how it pushes us to embrace life in all its complexity, just like hers did years ago.

At 21, Kim would attend a workshop that would open her eyes and change her whole universe.

Coming from a family that had severe alcoholism, Kim would learn how the illness affects each generation, and unsolved issues would affect her in years to come.

Knowing that she wanted a different kind of family life, Kim committed and went to work to stop the generation's curses.

Through different types of therapy and surrounding herself with others who knew how to help her accomplish her goal of healing, Kim began to find the stepping stones that would awaken her spirit, heal from her childhood traumas, and embrace her authentic self to move on and create the life that she so desired.

Now the award-winning author of "Spirit Embraced" and founder of Body Sacred, Kim spends her days living out her purpose: assisting other women in birthing their spirits into the world and reclaiming the sacred dimension of their physical being.

Listen in as Kim and I sit down to discuss growing up with alcoholism, what awoken her spirit to break the generational curses, her mission to help others do the same, and what led her to the path of finding her own FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

An entrepreneur and author, Tzachi Ozeri is helping clients worldwide discover the keys to set themselves free from the past and become the person they always aspired to be, just like he did. 

For 38 years, Tzachi felt lost and searched for answers on how his life got to where it was. 

Realizing that he inherited his struggles with addiction from his parents, Tzachi would also find himself struggling with relationships and having a consistent, stable home. 

Often homeless and sleeping in a van, Tzachi would overthink his situation.   

Until one day, he realized that he was blaming everyone else but himself for his journey. 

Taking a hard look in the mirror, Tzachi realized that even though the apple didn't fall far from the tree, he was the one who had the power to change the course of his life. 

His struggles soon became his passion for better as he uncovered multiple ways to overcome his struggles and heal his past. 

He changed his focus from 'why' to 'how and reprogrammed his subconscious to create a new reality. 

Now, Tzachi spends his days helping others discover a clear understanding of how to overcome their inner barriers and struggles to live the life that they always dreamed of,  

"The most important life is one we cannot see," says Tzachi. 

Listen in as Tzachi and I sit down to discuss his struggles with addiction, how he overcame his greatest fears to heal his past, his mission to help others do the same, and how he is finding his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Building on the success of WALS, Brandon launched Let's Make Murals, a mentorship program designed to help artists transition from studio work to public art, while mastering business and community engagement.

His work celebrates storytelling, diversity, and collaboration, earning him recognition for blending art with community development. Through his book, Positive Mental Artists, Brandon shares tools to help creatives align their mindset with their artistic success.

He mentors middle school, high school, college students, and artists worldwide — often hiring them to assist or lead projects — providing hands-on experience and growth opportunities.

By integrating his creative ventures, Brandon continues to inspire artists to build resilience, embrace a growth mindset, and create lasting impact through art and action.

As Mong Tzu, a great Chinese philosopher, once said, "When the universe intends to glorify an individual, she must first go through extraordinary hardship in body, mind, and spirit. Then she will be ready to take on great tasks."

This sums up Alberta's life in a nutshell. Alberta is a trauma survivor and has lived through sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and financial abuse, and then suffered a medical trauma – a brain hemorrhage. Yet, Alberta overcame these obstacles and more while raising two children.

Alberta is a dynamic divorce coach who helps trauma survivors navigate life post-divorce. She is the CEO of Exhilarated Life, LLC. The specialized programs at Exhilarated life guide and empower trauma survivors post-divorce so they can bounce back POWERFULLY, CONFIDENTLY, WHOLE, and MORE PURPOSEFULLY.

Alberta had been coaching for some 20+ years before focusing solely on trauma survivors. Working in a plastic surgery clinic is where it became most evident to her that coaching would be a fulfilling path. Alberta states, "I naturally found myself coaching trauma survivors who either suffered a major burn, had lost a limb, or felt defeated in trying to lose the weight they needed to qualify for surgery. I engaged clients to help them see their possibilities, and as a result, they became energized, visualized & achieved their goals, and became repeat customers." Alberta states, "I have lived through trauma. I am living my best life now and want to help you do the same!"

Alberta is a Chicago, IL native but has settled in Memphis, TN, for the past 13 years. She obtained her first business degree at Robert Morris University in Chicago, IL. Her second was at Belmont University in Nashville, IL. Finally, she received her master's in Healthcare Administration at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN.

Alberta is a certified coach through the Academy of Creative Coaching. She is well-traveled and the proud mother of two delicious young men. They reside in Memphis, TN, with their happy-go-lucky cat, Socks!

Listen in as we discuss Alberta's challenges and how she rose from the ashes to find and live her FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!!

A devoted mother, wife, and entrepreneur, Robyn Monroe Brandes is a woman on a mission to bring laughter, fun, and adventure to as many people as possible! 

After struggling for years with low self-esteem and questioning her worth, Robyn began navigating through her own personal development journey that eventually led her to find her unique voice. 

Taking advantage of the opportunities presented to her, Robyn began stepping out of the shadows and embracing who she really was to create a life by design.  

Knowing she had more to give, Robyn uses her experiences to empower other women to feel confident in their skin through boudoir photography, public speaking, and masterminding with like-minded individuals. 

"Don't be afraid to take a chance on you. Don't be afraid to live your life. You get to create it.", says Robyn. 

Listen in as Robyn and I sit down to discuss how she discovered how to ditch her deepest fears and insecurities to embrace and love herself, her mission to help other women do the same, and how she is finally finding her way to a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

As an Inc. 500 CEO and three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, it is safe to say that Alden Mills has high-performance leadership, sales, and team-building skills.

With more than 40 years of experience failing and succeeding in various environments from sports, military, and business, Alden learned success is driven by one vital factor - Leadership.

And the first person that he learned to lead was himself.

As a weak child with asthma, doctors insisted he limit physical activity and avoid sports.  Instead, with the mindset instilled in him by his mother that "no one defines what you can and can't do, but you," Alden went on to become a National Collegiate Champion rower, earning Gold and Silver medals at the Olympic Festival and a Navy SEAL who was top of his class.

As Alden achieved personal successes, he repeatedly grew into leadership positions. 

Today the humble leader with a teacher's heart, Alden, is on a mission to help 100 million people learn and implement the three levels of Unstoppable Leadership that have helped him.

Listen in as Alden, and I discuss how he turned personal limitations into unstoppable success and how leading others to do the same helped him find his way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

After law school, Jessica began her career in the corporate arena, expanding from legal to a leader of Talent Management and multiple operations functions. For over ten years, she shaped corporate Talent Management programs by creating strategies for peak performance.

As a result, her workplace was recognized as a three-time Gallup Global Exceptional Workplace and won multiple Brandon Hall Awards. In addition, Jessica wrote her first book, The Exceptional Life R-Evolution, to help anyone, in any role, in any place evolve to reach peak performance. She believes by reaching peak performance; people can live their best life, an exceptional life.

Her business, Evolving to Exceptional, works to make the opportunity to reach peak performance accessible to everyone by providing training, resources, tools, and coaching for individuals. They also partner with businesses to create exceptional experiences for their people and specialize in supporting small to mid-size businesses to grow their human capital talent enablement strategies. Jessica is currently working on her second book, Fiercely Cherished Beings, and is the Evolving to Exceptional podcast host.

Listen in as we discuss her challenges and how she found a way to overcome them!

The owner of North Star Energy, Brandon Thammavong, helps men cultivate an unwavering confidence that exudes strength, power, and resilience through the power of spiritual and Buddhist practices.

With his deep belief in karma and unique talent for spotting opportunities where others see challenges, Brandon provides unparalleled insights and strategies to help individuals overcome personal and professional obstacles that will help them live a more fulfilling life, as he has found.

Like most people, growing up, Brandon faced his obstacles and challenges.  Struggling with drug abuse, alcoholism, and anger at a young age, Brandon was led down a destructive path.

That was until he found fitness.  Discovering a way to build the mind and body through strength and resilience, Brandon started to transform his own life into something extraordinary.  He discovered that he had more self-control and discipline and soon desired to help other men reshape their lives like he was doing.

Now Brandon has made it his mission to help ambitious men create loving relationships, build financial stability and optimize their physical health.  He has created a simple yet powerful framework that gives men the courage and confidence to fight battles without becoming too arrogant.

Listen in as Brandon and I discuss his struggles with drugs, alcohol, and anger, how he conquered the addiction by addressing the perspective behind addiction, and what led him to find his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

A wellness entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and lip cancer survivor, Erynne is all too familiar with our world's battle of mental health. 

Watching the illness deteriorate her mother's life, Erynne's fear became a reality one morning when her mother lost her battle with mental health and took her own life.  

Completely devastated, Erynne promised herself her mother's battle would not be in vain.  

Finding the strength to go on by digging deep in educating herself and others who may be battling the mental health fight, Erynne has made it her mission to take the negative stigma behind mental health and erase the negative image that people have with those words so that other families won't go through what she and her family have gone through. 

When Covid hit in 2020 and lockdowns became mandatory, Erynne witnessed how our nation's mental health was affected. 

Watching people not go outside, not converse, stop taking care of themselves, and fall into deep depression while suicide rates were rising, Erynne knew she wanted to be a resource for others to feel good again. 

It would also be around this time that Erynne would be rechallenged as she learned she was battling the early stages of lip cancer. 

With few resources out there to protect herself from the disease, Erynne started to research lip glosses with SPF and found none out there but one. 

Not satisfied with the selection and seeing the struggles with mental health, Erynne would go on to create Mental Skincare – a beauty and apparel brand that helps others embrace their dark side and bring light to the conversations about mental health! 

Now, Erynne uses her voice and influence to scream from the rooftops, "REACH OUT!" as a sign for others to know that they are NOT alone and that there are resources to help them get through the dark times in life. 

Listen in as Erynne, and I discuss how overcoming some of life's darkest moments and finding a hole in the marketplace would lead her to create a beauty brand that helps others see the beauty in their darkness and how refusing to give up, even in her darkest hour, led her to find a way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

After retiring from the military in 2018, he realized that he was suffering from physical and psychological symptoms that negatively impacted his well-being and quality of life. Migraines,  severe anxiety, chronic pains, difficulty focusing, difficulty sleeping/falling asleep, and depression are some of the symptoms he struggled with on a daily basis.  

Like so many others, he used alcohol & prescription drugs to mask his symptoms. Then he discovered CBD, and it changed his life. So it impacted him that he started Naked Warrior Recovery to bring the highest quality products to the market and teach the GET NAKED! Mindset.

Listen in as William discusses how he overcame his challenges using his GET NAKED mindset! 

For more from Wendy Alexander: www.happycareerhub.com

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YouTube: Dr. Amy Albright

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A serial entrepreneur and founder of ICONIC HR, Jeff Brekken has worked with business owners and Human Resources teams for 26 years. 

Passionate about building strong teams and fostering well-being, Jeff has dedicated his life to helping his clients reach their goals for success.   

His great joys come from talking to clients about their team members and their need to find the RIGHT person who will fit into their company culture. 

Jeff's ability to lead from the front came from his experience growing up on the family farm in Minnesota, where he learned what hard work looked like and some of the struggles that business owners face. 

Later in life, he would bring that experience to his business, clients, and life. His ability to see things that most people cannot have helped him guide his clients to places they can't reach alone. 

Leading with humility, heart, and humor, Jeff's keys to success have been to surround himself with like-minded people who have the same visions, dreams, goals, and work ethic. 

"When this happens, extraordinary things occur in life," says Jeff. 

Listen in as Jeff and I sit down to discuss his early days on the farm, what he learned as a hockey star that helped him succeed at business, and how living a life of gratitude has helped him find his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

Listen in as we discuss his struggles with addiction and how he came back to become a Husband, Father, and CEO.

Born and raised in Miami to a single mom, Kat experienced life early on from the perspective of poverty. With not much growing up, she would grow to appreciate what she had but knew that she would also work hard to make sure that it wouldn't be all she had.

After witnessing the glitterati of Miami, Kat knew there was a different life available than the one she grew up in and decided to take life into her own hands. She started by learning the skills she would need to obtain job opportunities that would make her real money and thrive.

After experiencing her first sales job on one of the biggest cruise ships in the world, Kat realized she could use her experience and skills to help others learn sales and change their beliefs, which would ultimately change their lives.

Now the co-owner of Kolab Solutions, Kat helps train people worldwide through coaching, courses, and in-person training.

Listen in as Kat and I discuss her early struggles through poverty, the challenges she faced to overcome them, and the moment she turned it all around to find her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

For more from Alisa: 

Social Media- @alisa_art

Work- www.since.life

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

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Angie maintains involvement with the day-to-day operations, continually looking for ways to improve and innovate. She insists on delivering cutting-edge rehabilitation methods and works closely with the clinical staff to ensure that every client who walks through the doors of Elevate receives the best care and tools that the industry has to offer, which gives them the best chance at a successful life in recovery.

In her free time, Angie takes care of two wonderful dogs. She is also the Co-Host of the popular Elevate Experience Podcast, a no-holds-barred look at addiction and the power of effective treatment.

How to find Troy: TroyHadeed.com

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Yoga: BeOnYogaTV.com

Book: My Name Is Love: We're Not All That Different 

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Advocating for the inclusion of brothers' voices in the child sexual abuse survivor space, Keeper's work is deeply rooted in his personal experience of grappling with the trauma of learning that his four sisters were sexually abused by their stepfather, with their mother's knowledge.

He also suffered sexual abuse as a young child. He emphasizes the silence and lack of support systems for brothers who experience this secondary trauma. He is the author of "HELPLESSNESS: The Mental Health Challenges Brothers Experience Once We Learn Our Sisters Have Been Sexually Abused By Our Parents" and is working on a three book series.

Join me as Keeper Catran-Whitney and I dig into his work and hear how Keeper was able to get accept his trauma and live a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Faced with the fact that she now had to rebuild her life, Kekua started by rebuilding within first. Then, she spent years rebuilding herself from the inside out. Finally, she learned how to undo the insecurity she felt, break generational patterns, and define and create the success she always wanted.

Now, the owner of HBIC Development, Kekua, has made it her mission to coach and mentor other women ready to find their inner power and create outward confidence to live the life they, too, always dreamed of.

The years that she spent rebuilding her life from the inside out helped Kekua not only rediscover the confidence that she had within but also take control of her own life and find the right path to help teach other women to do the same.

"The accomplishment that I'm most proud of is that my children are proud of me," Kekua says. They had front-row seats as their mother grew from defeated and confused into the best version of herself she could be and learned that they also could rise from anything that life throws at them.

Listen in as Kekua and I discuss her heartbreak, losses, and how she took the time to rebuild a life leading her to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Jesse Reing, an extraordinaire event planner, has always felt that her professional purpose was to help people realize their vision for their most important occasions.

Born and raised In New York, Jesse never set out to become an event coordinator.  A prominent theatre kid, Jesse always thought she would end up under the big lights of Broadway.

However, after a family vacation to Las Vegas in 8th grade, Jesse found herself more passionate about hospitality than theatre. 

Shocked and enamored by all the fanciness that the hotels of Vegas had to offer and all the experimental things they had to encompass, Jesse found herself with a new passion in life.

Still a theatre kid but not really into theatre anymore, Jesse would go to college, majoring in many theatre courses.  Quickly realizing she hated acting, she also found herself stuck with the major.

Making the best of the situation, she started planning cast parties for all the theatre groups, formals, and other events around campus.

Then, in graduate school, Jesse pursued a degree in hotel management and moved to London and Switzerland to pursue her higher education degrees before moving back home and pursuing a career in the luxury hospitality industry.

Then, after nearly nine years working for others, Jesse left her full-time job and took a leap of faith in herself to create Events by Jesse – a premier event planning firm specializing in creating bespoke experiences that exceed expectations.

Now, 15 years later, Jesse is having the time of her life by encouraging clients to make their own rules, take risks, be bold, and help them create their perfect day!

Listen in as Jesse and I sit down to discuss the moment she found her true purpose in life, how she developed a business that she is proud of and is breaking the mold doing it, and how she designed her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

An author, natural storyteller, and former attorney, Ross Palfreyman is a man of faith who believes everyone wants to experience joy.

His mission is to help as many people as possible understand how to experience authentic joy even when times are hard and filled with adversity.

A graduate of Southern Utah University and a law graduate from the University of Southern California, Ross has taken a lifetime of faith and biblical study to find the difference between joy and happiness and turned it toward an important and timely reflection.

He teaches people that there are two fundamentally different ways of approaching life and that we have to take our bearings by joy.

Now the author of "The Joy in the Brambles," Ross is helping people understand that though happiness may provide a foundation for us, joy is ultimately where we find our fulfillment and our lasting connection to divinity.

Listen in as Ross and I sit down to discuss the moment he discovered the difference between happiness and joy, his mission to help others do the same, and how he eventually found a way to create a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

Ultimately, she joined the executive team at the Warner Music Group, overseeing digital sales and marketing for their independent music arm. By all appearances, Tara had a very successful career.

But Tara felt empty, sad, and confused. What was wrong with me, she thought, "Didn't I have it all?"

Tara woke up to her truth: She wanted to do what her soul craved: Make music, follow her inner compass, and be free to choose her path. So that is what she did.

Twelve years ago, Tara reinvented herself as a healing musician and Vedic Astrologer. Then, she co-founded a business to help people heal their attachment style and find lasting love and grew it to multiple 7-figures in revenue using creative writing.

After a while, Tara realized that she wanted more people to experience the sheer joy of having a creative career. And this is how her creative business coaching journey began.

Listen in as Tara and I discuss her struggles and challenges, personal and professional, and how Tara overcame them to be a successful creative business coach!!

You can find her at taradivina.com

Author, Motivational Speaker, and Songwriter Lane Gardner is a testament to the transformative power of resilience and creativity. 

Experiencing a tumultuous start marked by the fallout of her father's PTSD, her family's involvement in a religious cult, and the challenges of an abusive stepparent, Lane found solace and inspiration in her family's rich musical tradition. 

Discovering her gifts at age 9, Lane would excel in singing and finding refuge in the local community theater. 

Her formal education in classical voice and musical theater at Baldwin-Wallace College and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Lane, catapulted her into a successful professional singer/actor career.  Her leading roles in productions like My Fair Lady and the Glass Menagerie showcased her prowess on stage. 

A pivotal moment came when Lane discovered her passion for teaching during her conservatory years. 

In between performances, Lane began developing and facilitating arts programs, offering private lessons, and crafting workshops to empower others through creative expression. 

As Lane facilitated programs for others, she concurrently unraveled her journey, gradually healing from early traumas. 

Lane is devoted to guiding individuals to discover their authentic SELVES through creative expression.   

She channels her passion and expertise into one-on-one coaching and nurturing THREAD, her therapeutic arts non-profit organization. 

She credits her life experiences as what equipped her to guide others through a journey of self-discovery. 

Listen in as Lane, and I sit down to discuss her tumultuous start, how she found inspiration and courage to survive, heal, and thrive, her devotion to helping others do the same, and what led her to her path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

While other doctors don't have to necessarily share in the same plight as their patients, Dr. Giles is convinced that there is something special about him being able to understand where his patients have been as well as them seeing the promise in where the work of recovery could lead. 

For more from Dr. Giles:

Substack- Dr. Jason Giles

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Laura Berman Fortgang is a true pioneer in the personal coaching field, a legacy built on decades of empowering individuals to live authentically and with Fearless Happyness.

As a trailblazer in the industry, she's guided countless people through life's pivotal transitions, helping them discover their true purpose and create deeply fulfilling lives.

Author of the groundbreaking "Living Your Best Life" and the essential guide "Now What?," Laura provides practical tools and profound insights for navigating uncertainty and unlocking inner strength.

Beyond her bestselling books, Laura is a sought-after TEDx speaker, captivating audiences with her wisdom and compassionate approach. Her expertise lies in helping people overcome obstacles, transform fear into freedom, and cultivate genuine, lasting joy.

On "The Fearless Happyness Podcast with Max Nijst," Laura shares her invaluable perspective on self-discovery, offering actionable advice for anyone seeking a more courageous and joyful existence.

Join Max and Laura as they delve into the heart of authentic living, exploring the courage required to embrace true happiness and create a life aligned with your deepest values, as Laura is a shining example on how to live a life of Fearless Happyness!

An author, podcaster, and Microdose Mentor, Matt Simpson is guiding disenchanted high achievers worldwide to discover a path back to a life of passion and possibility as he did.

After years of hiding from his unhealed childhood traumas, Matt decided to face his past and heal the trauma that was stopping him from living his dream life.

After a profound psychedelic healing experience in the jungles of Costa Rica, Matt was able to move past his crippling addiction, depression, and the childhood-sexual trauma which garbled up his nervous system and nearly killed him.

Once healed, Matt left his career running corporate companies in Corporate America to help others with their post-traumatic growth and healing through plant medicines.

Now the author of Worth The Fight: Acting for a Better World, A Guide to Spirituality, Psychedelic Medicines, and Overcoming Trauma, Matt helps coach others to maximize the benefit of psychedelic healing to live healthy, happier, strong, service-driven lives.

He has facilitated over 100 psychedelic experiences for our veterans to transition them from post-traumatic stress disorder to post-traumatic growth. He donates 100% of the profits of his book to veteran charities to empower psychedelic healing in our warriors further.

Learn more about Anne:

🌐 Official Grace Trail Website: https://www.gracetrail.com

📘 Grace Trail Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626341672

🎥 Grace Trail YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Grace_Trail

💼 Connect with Anne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annejolles/

📱 Follow on Instagram: @gracetrailofficial

📘 Follow on Facebook: @gracetrailofficial

📩 Contact Anne: anne@gracetrail.com

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:36) Meet Anne Jolles and the birth of Grace Trail

(3:05) Childhood struggles and breaking the cycle of addiction

(6:18) The five Grace Trail questions explained

(8:32) Walking Grace Trail during her son's deployment

(14:18) From private practice to public trails and a book

(23:32) Deep dive into each Grace Trail question

(43:58) What fearless and happiness mean to Anne

(48:56) Anne's simple but powerful daily question: "What can I do to make today really matter?"

(51:00) Outro

Join Sam and me as we have an open and honest discussion about his challenges and essential to him. Listen up as we take a deep dive!

Sandra, author of the bestselling book "From Bullsh*t to Botox," shares her journey of personal experimentation with skincare treatments, wellness routines, and medical procedures. Sandra Lena Silverman: The #1 Best-Selling Author ... Now in her fifties but looking more than a decade younger, Sandra has the results to prove her methods work.  

Sandra opens up about cutting through beauty industry misinformation and helping women take control of their aging journey without losing their minds or their money. She discusses how she grew her Instagram following from 800 to over 200,000 through authenticity and a genuine desire to help others.  

She emphasizes that aging isn't a battle—it's a transition, and beauty isn't just about how you look—it's about how you feel in your own skin, every single day.   

This episode showcases Sandra's transformation from personal struggle to becoming a trusted guide for thousands, demonstrating the courage to redefine societal expectations around aging and beauty—truly embodying a life of Fearless Happyness.

For more from Jason:

Facebook- Jazon Mazur (from Indianapolis)

Email: Jason.81@hotmail.com

Cell: 812-361-6714

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

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For More from Estil: cornerstonehealingcenter.com

Instagram and Youtube:  @estil_wallace  (Podcast: Struggle & Strive)

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org

Mother (of 6) Author, and Charity Founder Julie Barth is a force to be reckoned with. Her daughter Tatym suffers from a rare genetic condition called Primordial Dwarfism, which led her to have over 40 surgeries to repair her trachea. She lost her husband to pancreatic cancer when her oldest was ten and the youngest was six months. And yet, she never quit. Not even when she found herself in a toxic relationship. Not even…fill in the blank with the next hardship. Do yourself a favor and witness the absolute treat of Julie's resilience. It's inspiring. 

More from Julie:

Website: JulieBarthAuthor.net

BooK: Notes From A Blackberry

More from Max: visit MaxNijst.org

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Matt Colangelo, AKA "The Wealthy Marketer,"  is an All-In Entrepreneur and Digital Marketer.

Through his unique life journey, first as a troubled teenager, and soon thereafter as an accomplished student and marketing professional, Matt earned his way up in the professional world. Ending a 12-month internship after college with one of Toronto's top financial corporations, Matt thought he landed a "BIG" win for his career but quickly learned he really did not fit in with the suits, and feeling miscalculated by management, Matt realized that he needed to make a change.

While scrambling for his next move, along came a phone call with a job opportunity that would change Matt's entire world and help him find his own way to thrive in life through the power of marketing.

Now, this thriving family man and business operator uses his passion for digital marketing holistically wealthy principles to guide others to thrive in an entrepreneurial-inspired lifestyle every step of the way.

Listen in as Matt and I discuss his troubled youth, what he did to earn his way in the entrepreneur world, the family he adores and how he found his own path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Originally from Davenport, IA, Tyler Guzzo is a multiple 6-figure fitness entrepreneur who took a leap from the comfort of the Midwest to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams in South Florida.

In 2018, Tyler left his career as a Physical Therapy Professional to become a full-time entrepreneur and never looked back.

Now, the owner of one of the most top-rated fitness centers in Davie, Florida, Tyler trains busy individuals working 40+ hours a week from all over the United States and Canada to help them reach their full potential physically and physically mentally. In addition, he is passionate about helping each client find the time, proper fitness, and nutritional plans that will ultimately help them reach their fitness and aesthetic goals and continue healthier living!

Listen in as Tyler and I discuss his early life as a Physical Therapist, what made him pursue entrepreneurship, his passion for fitness, and how it helped him find his way to living a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

His focus across all of these art forms is an emotional connection, bridging lyric, rhythm, and melody to best serve the vision of both his own creations and those of the artists he works with.

In 2020 alone, Jeremy has been involved in the writing, recording, and/or producing of more than fifty songs, collaborating with musicians from around the world.

Such collaborations include personnel from Toronto, the United Kingdom, Dominican Republic, Los Angeles, Columbia, and notably, work with Grammy-nominated mixer Brendan Ruane.

With a broad interest in composition, humanity, and connecting human beings through the power of song, Jeremy dedicates himself to every project he's involved in, taking pride in combining orchestral finesse, an ear for modern music, and technical studio knowledge.

Jeremy Schreifels is an avid coffee lover, dedicated father, and husband, and he lives with his family in the greater Minneapolis area. 

Listen in as we talk about Jeremy's challenges and how he overcame them and became the success he is today!

Listen in as we have a conversation about the challenges Brian has overcome and how he helps people become published authors! 

Listen to his impactful experience and how he helps others find the same "magic". 

For more from Reginald: 

https://reginaldmartin.substack.com

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For more from Kerie: 

https://mastertheupperrooms.com

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For more from Zoe: Instagram- @zoekarli and @davidkarli

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

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For more from Andreja: 

Andreja's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Work-Well-Live-Productivity-Well-Being/dp/1068365900

https://mindlabcoaching.com

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org

What happens when your biggest secret becomes your loudest truth? In this gripping episode, actor and artist Sean Hemeon shares the raw and unfiltered story of his journey from a chaotic childhood to addiction and crime, and ultimately, to recovery and purpose. From growing up in a strict Mormon-Catholic household to falling into addiction while secretly battling his identity, Sean opens up about the night that changed everything—and the unlikely grace that followed. Now 20 years sober, Sean talks about his upcoming memoir The Good Little Drug Lord, finding peace, and living life out loud. This is a story of pain, survival, and finally, real joy.

Where to find more of Sean and his work:

🌐 Official Website: https://www.seanhemeon.com/

📱 Follow on IG: @sean_hemeon

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:28) Sean's background and Hollywood career

(2:51) His chaotic childhood and family dynamics

(9:13) Early trauma and feelings of invisibility

(11:04) Internal struggle with identity and faith

(14:15) First experience with alcohol

(18:56) Suicide attempt and first coming out

(21:11) Beginning of meth addiction

(27:00) Arrest and pressure to inform

(36:20) Witnessing a friend's death

(41:26) Mother's heartbreaking call

(48:23) Rock bottom and asking for help

(55:58) Recovery journey and life today

(1:12:25) Details on Sean's book and where to find him

Mary England runs Uncustomary, a business promoting self love and creativity. She is an author, artist, teacher, and coach. Her positivity shines through everything she does. She encourages everyone to embrace their inner weird, while reminding them that they never peak, they only constantly improve. 

Learn more about Mary:

🌐 Official Website: https://uncustomary.org/

📘 This is About You on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/This-About-You-Amazing-Beautiful/dp/1631774484

📱 Follow her IG: @merrimentmaker

Episode highlights:

(1:20) Mary's introduction and her mission

(2:13) Childhood trauma and early mental health struggles

(5:05) Her complex diagnoses and fight for support

(10:22) When she decided to fight for change

(14:24) Building habits to prevent backsliding

(26:07) Finding joy through giving back

(35:42) What fearless and happiness mean to Mary

(42:07) How to work with Mary and access her resources

(44:43) About her book "This Is About You"

(46:08) Mary's #1 advice for growing as a person

Connect with Allison:
Web: anotefromyourtherapist.com

IG: @anotefromyourtherapist

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-guilbault-17730065/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:29) Allison's intro and career journey from PI to therapist

(3:13) The high school panic attack that started it all

(5:48) Burnout, breakdown, and the bold mid-life pivot

(10:21) Managing trauma work and burnout with real self-care

(15:17) Choosing sobriety and building a new social life

(20:39) Parenthood, private practice, and life pivots

(32:52) Creative passions, writing a book, and podcasting

(35:41) What "fearless" and "happiness" really mean to Allison

(41:57) One powerful piece of advice: give yourself a break

(43:02) Outro

Beyond her impactful work in complex global fields, Dr. Schwartz is the international bestselling author of "Last Summer with Oscar: An Adventurous True Story of Love and Courage" and its companion "Last Summer with Oscar Workbook." She is currently completing her highly anticipated non-fiction book, "Authentic Intelligence: How to Use Your Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Gifts to Create the Life - and World - You Want."  

With a deep commitment to fostering growth and healing at all levels – from individuals to nations – Dr. Schwartz joins us to share her wisdom on navigating the delicate balance between hope and reality, and how to tap into our innate potential for a more fulfilling life. A true believer in the power of humanity, Dr. Jan Mielke Schwartz is a guest you won't want to miss who shares her life of Fearless Happyness.

Derick Sebastian is a Maui-born ukulele virtuoso whose music resonates with the spirit of Aloha. His journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From humble beginnings, he's risen to international acclaim, sharing his captivating melodies with audiences worldwide. Derick's story is one of overcoming adversity and finding joy through music. He has performed at various venues, and with many artists.  

Beyond his musical talent, Derick is a cultural practitioner who embodies the essence of the Aloha spirit. He shares his knowledge through ukulele lessons and brings a unique touch to events, including weddings, where he acts as both musician and officiant. His recent endeavors include composing and producing music for film, television, and advertisements, showcasing his versatility as an artist.  

In his upcoming memoir, "Daydreaming with Purpose," Derick shares his personal journey and offers self-leadership strategies to help others transform their passions into professions.

Caitlin Morrison is the Executive Director of The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada, which is dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. As the sister of the late actor Matthew Perry, she is deeply committed to honoring his legacy by providing crucial support for those on their path to recovery.

Driven by a desire to turn her grief into positive action, Caitlin is spearheading efforts to address the critical need for post-treatment support. She understands that while initial treatment is often available, the period following it is particularly vulnerable. The foundation focuses on providing resources such as:

• Housing support
• Access to mental health care
• Career training
• Peer support

Caitlin's leadership is marked by her passion and dedication to raising awareness about addiction as a disease and fostering understanding and support for those affected. She has expressed the importance of removing the stigma associated with addiction and ensuring that people who are struggling know that they are not alone. She is working to create a lasting impact, ensuring that her brother's desire to help others continues through the foundation's work.

Listen in as Caitlin and I sit down to discuss how she is helping others affected by addiction by helping break the stigma surrounding addiction and how, through her work, she is healing and creating her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

From washing windows to building multi-million-dollar deals, Chris was never lazy and has also been a hustler by nature, as he loved to do the work in front of him.

But being an entrepreneur wasn't really something that Chris dreamed about, until that was the only option he had.

Never one who did well with authority, Chris had a hard time keeping jobs and working for someone else.

That is when he realized that in order to make any kind of life for himself, entrepreneurship was going to be a necessity.

However, it didn't come easy.

Once struggling with finding good employees for one of his companies, Chris was frustrated and feeling hopeless when he stumbled upon the world of Virtual Assistants.

Having reserves at first, Chris would quickly develop a love for the Virtual Assistant world and everything that comes along with it.

Now the founder of EO Staff is on a mission to empower other business leaders across the US make their lives better so they can focus on growth and innovation, just like he did.

Listen in as Chris and I sit down to discuss how he turned business worries and struggles into an opportunity that not only helped him regain his freedom, but also help clients find theirs as well and how it has all lead him to finding his own path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A former Navy SEAL, two-time bestselling author, and CEO of an Inc. 500 company, Alden Mills is coming back to the show to share his proven mindset formula and discuss his upcoming new book, "Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want."

As captain of his rowing team and a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, Alden consistently ranked #1.

Through those personal triumphs, Alden catalyzed a natural progression into leadership roles.

His inventive spirit yields over 40 worldwide patents, including the wildly successful Perfect Pushup.

Fueled by his journey, Alden developed the UNSTOPPABLE Leadership methodology—an approach that shapes individuals into authentic leaders, mastering the art of building teams and fostering unstoppable cultures.

With 40 years of experience turning failures into success stories, Alden is a prominent business thinker today. He dedicates his time to sharing the three levels of Unstoppable Leadership with others through speaking, coaching, writing, and teaching.

Listen in as Alden, and I sit down to discuss how he took 3 Navy Seal techniques to develop an Unstoppable Mindset, his passion for helping others do the same, and the journey that led him to live a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A retired seasoned Civil Engineer who accidentally started an ultra-light backpacking company, Glen Van Peski has been helping people from all over learn how to lighten their loads by taking less to enjoy more in life.

A native Californian with a childhood rooted in the western outdoors, Glen grew up camping, hiking, and surrounded by nature.

At 17, he and three of his buddies hit the road on their bicycles and rode across the country. Setting out on the opportunity of a lifetime, Glen and his friends would encounter many wonderful people and experiences that would provide valuable lessons for a lifetime.  

As an engineer, Glen always looked for better ways to do things.

So, in 1998, he turned his passion for the outdoors into Gossamer Gear, a company dedicated to manufacturing the best ultralight backpacking equipment for the outdoor enthusiast.

Now the author of "Take Less. Do More: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker", Glen spends his days continuing to practice generosity, gratitude, and curiosity by helping others become unstuck in their circumstances, create more of what they want in life, and be of help and service to others.

Listen in as Glen, and I sit down to discuss his love for the outdoors, what it teaches us, his passion for helping others along the way in life, and how nature has helped him find his way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A former software engineer turned Dating and Life Coach, Ege Reynolds is helping genuine, analytical men improve the quality of their dating options and relationships by creating a life they are proud to live, just like he did.

In his teens, Ege was 60 pounds overweight and couldn't stop playing video games.

Shy about speaking to girls or having a social life, Ege would spend his afternoons with a plate of cookies and League of Legends.

Not realizing at the time that he was miserable, Ege would soon face reality when after a summer vacation and right before his senior year of high school, he stepped on the scale and discovered that he was masking his unhappiness with food and video games.

Ege knew it was time to make a change.

Setting out on a personal development journey, Ege spent the next few months replacing his plate of cookies with workouts and his video games with every self-development book he could find.

He shed 60 pounds and went on to be mentored by some of the top social skills, spirituality, and confidence experts worldwide.

Tired of being "friend-zoned," Ege faced his fears head-on and built up the healthy confidence he needed to talk to attractive women in any situation.

Now, the founder and CEO of The Charming Man is coaching men from tech companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, and more to step into their higher selves and become more attractive to women by focusing on becoming more authentic and learning the four principles outlined in this REEL Attraction System.

Listen in as Ege and I discuss how a shy and depressed teenager shed his insecurities and limited mindset to find joy, love, and self-confidence. His passion for helping other men do the same has led him to live a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNES!!

An Author, Licensed Professional Counselor, Men's Relationship Coach, Family Man, and Pizza Aficionado, Chuck Chapman has been helping men all over the world overcome the shame that holds them back from living a life of freedom, grace, and abundance, just like he has learned to do.

Fourteen years ago, Chuck's life was a different story. 

Finding himself in a dark depression after his wife of 19 years left him, Chuck started comforting the pain with drugs and alcohol, leading him down a path of destruction for a few years.

Then, he was given a book that would forever change his life. "It was like this guy had been following me and written this book about me!" says Chuck.

Discovering that he was living with "Nice Guy Syndrome," Chuck faced some hard truths about himself and got to work correcting them. He would spend the next few years deeply working on himself through studying, development exercises, and personal therapy.

Along his journey, Chuck also discovered that he was not alone. Just like him, millions of men were struggling with the same issues.

As he recovered and started living a life of integrity and operating in the world with joy and fulfillment, Chuck knew his mission in life was … to help other men do the same.

He would spend the next few years studying and training to become a recovery and relationship coach and even became a personal assistant to his mentor, who not only helped with Chuck's recovery but also coached him.

Now sober for 14 years and thriving in all areas of his life, Chuck is on a mission to help other men overcome the Nice Guy Syndrome by living a life of honesty and integrity.

Listen in as Chuck and I discussed when he learned the meaning of Nice Guy Syndrome, how he overcame it, his mission to help other men do the same, and how he finally found his way to living a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A compassionate and intuitive Food Addiction Recovery Coach, Shelly-Anne McKay is dedicated to guiding successful women toward holistic wellness and sustainable recovery.

As a recognized expert with multiple international certifications, Shelly explores topics from food addiction, mental health, and addiction to preventing burnout, holistic wellness, and the transformative power of joy.

All things that Shelly has experienced herself.

At the age of 30, Shelly found herself near death when she was hospitalized for an entire month due to exhaustion.  Keeping up with an ascending career as a Film/TV Producer and a Senior Media Communications Consultant, Shelly was on the brink of working herself to "death."

She would go on to relapse twelve times, using anything and everything (drugs, alcohol, food, shopping) to help cope and decompress from the pressures of her life.

Until September 2006, when she hit a turning point and knew that she didn't want to die but to live with a deeper meaning in life.

Healing what once caused all the trauma in her life, Shelly is now living the life that she never imagined possible.

She is also on a mission to help other women do the same by helping them overcome the same challenges that she did.

The co-founder of a boutique holistic wellness agency specializing in planning bespoke health and wellness workshops and retreats for organizations and groups, Shelly works proactively to address addiction prevention for leaders and teams through a mental health approach.

Listen in as Shelly-Anne, and I sit down to discuss what led her to her exhaustion, the turning point that made her finally heal from the trauma of her life, her mission to help other women find joy, and how she discovered her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!   

With over 223,000 contestants, Shaun went on to place 1st Runner-Up Grand Champion and has never looked back. 

Twenty 25 years later, Shaun has received national recognition, written three online best-selling diet e-books, and served as CMO of a $100M+ per year company, BioTrust Nutrition®. 

Crediting fitness as saving his life, Shaun discovered that fitness is the gateway drug to reaching your full potential in everything in life. 

Now the CEO & Founder of Get Lean After 40™ community, Beyond 40® Nutritional Supplements, and the newly created Beach Body Executive™, Shaun has made it his life's mission to mentor, coach, and guide over 10,000+ entrepreneurs and high-achievers to hit the bullseye on their peak performance (in the bedroom and boardroom), hormone-optimization, and body composition. 

Listen in as Shaun and I discuss the fitness journey that saved his life, a life-threatening punch that turned a negative into a positive, and his purpose and passion that has led him to find his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

A clinical psychologist, executive coach, and pioneering researcher in spiritual intelligence, Dr. Yosi Amram, Ph.D., works with CEOs to enhance leadership power by tapping into and developing one's purpose, passion, and authentic presence and by creating and mobilizing deeper meaning through work. 

Growing up in a Jewish home in war-stricken Israel, Dr. Amram was exposed at an early age to religious fundamentalism, war, and the trauma that comes with them both. 

Not only a bystander to it all but Dr. Amram was also drafted and served in the Israeli Air Force for three years. 

His desire for a more compassionate and humane leadership approach ignited through his military service. 

With an MBA from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University, Dr. Amram differentiates spiritual intelligence from religious beliefs.  He leverages his past experiences and incorporates them into his work with individuals, couples, and groups dealing with trauma-related experiences. 

The author of the new book Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired provides a compelling roadmap that equips leaders with the means to connect with the true source of their authentic power and presence deep within themselves. 

Listen in as Dr. Amram and I sit down to discuss his time in Israel, how he overcame trauma to help others do the same, his new book, and the spiritual path that has led him to find his way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

A Best-Selling Author, Business Consultant, and Mentor, Drewbie Wilson is genuinely an action-taker with his finger on the pulse, inspiring success-driven winners to become the most elite version of themselves by crushing the day!   

For the last two decades, Drewbie has been a sales professional and serial entrepreneur, where he has worked with some major brands and eight and 9-figure business owners worldwide.  

Growing up not having a lot, Drewbie understands what it means to start at the bottom and work up to the top. 

Once weighing in at over 300 pounds, the devoted husband and father had a stable job in insurance, making what most consider the typical average American salary of $40-$50,000 a year.  

Knowing he wanted more out of life for himself and his family, Drewbie knew that it would require him to take some risks and make some serious changes to build the life he desired and be here to enjoy it. 

For the next five years, Drewbie would dial in on his health, personal development, entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, and everything else that is business. 

Drewbie would steadily become the most elite version of himself through hard work and mentorships.  

Now the owner and founder of Closer Memes® and Call the Damn Leads®, Drewbie is on a mission to help small businesses and sales professionals dial in on their sales and follow-up process while inspiring them to become the most elite version of themselves as he has done. 

His motto… "Crush The Day Before It Crushes You" 

Listen in as Drewbie and I sit back down to discuss how he learned how to crush his days to become the most elite version of himself, his passion for helping small business owners do the same, and how he has created his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Labeled the "Funniest Hawaiian on Earth" by L.A. Weekly, Patrick Leborio has made people laugh across all continents for the last 30 years through Stand-Up, T.V., and the Big Screen. 

But life hasn't always been a laughing matter for Patrick.   

At 14, Patrick found himself addicted to drugs and alcohol.  An addiction that would last well over a decade until one day, he woke up out of money, out of friends, and completely at rock bottom. 

Knowing he needed to make a change, or he wouldn't live much longer, out of desperation, Patrick went with another comedian friend to a meeting and has been sober ever since. 

Now 21 years sober and the co-founder of LAFFBIG, Patrick spends his days working with others, trying to fight their addictions and find sobriety.   

He has traded in his addictions for a love of long-distance hiking, boogie boarding, and spending time with family and his girlfriend, Rebecca. 

He is currently writing a book/manual on breath works. 

Listen in as Patrick and I discuss how hitting rock bottom saved his life, his passion for helping others fight addiction through laughter, and what led him to find his way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

An Insurance Agency Director, best-selling author, and youth group church leader, you can say that Lori Jewett has played many roles throughout her life that she is proud of. 

However, when asked what her most important role is, Lori will tell you that it is her role as a wife and mother that she cherishes the most. 

Her dedication to her family and compassion for helping others have helped Lori thrive after years of heartache, hardships, and challenges. 

After blaming herself for her grandfather's death when she was 15, Lori carried heartbreaking guilt and trauma for years. 

Struggling to make sense of everything and being told to hide her true self, Lori would turn to addiction to escape the pain. 

After some deep losses and personal hardships, Lori finally discovered a way to release the blame and guilt and embrace her inner rockstar! 

Now, Lori is on a mission to help as many people as possible to stop hiding from their true selves, as she did for so many years, and embrace their excellence! 

Listen in as Lori and I discuss her greatest pains growing up, how she learned to let go of the guilt and blame, and the road she has taken to find her way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

A passionate entrepreneur with a mission to serve others, Tracy Read is helping clients worldwide learn to "Warrior Up." 

As a safety educator and an independent pro in self-defense, Tracy educates people on how to take back ownership over their lives in safety, situational awareness, and inner work, just like she did. 

A survivor of domestic violence, Tracy has spent years educating herself and finding the proper channels to heal from the trauma she has gone through and gain the confidence to build a life that she has always wanted for herself. 

Now, Tracy is determined to empower women, men, and children on the dangers of domestic violence and how to protect themselves in different environments and various situations. 

"No one deserves abuse," says Tracy, "and everyone deserves to know how to fight back."   

Listen in as Tracy and I sit down to discuss her journey from domestic violence and abuse to healing and moving on, why it led her to find this mission in life, and how helping others and living her life with purpose has led her to a path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

As a New Thought Spiritual Practitioner and Minister, Spiritual Psychology Coach, and Transformational Speaker specializing in trauma, recovery, and miracles, Erika Linn genuinely leads people to overcome severe traumas and reclaim their power, dignity, and desires.   

Her dharma and commitment to helping others is the culmination of healing a 14-year eating disorder and her own PTSD from rape trauma, addiction, and codependency to finding a state of consistent and overwhelming peace, love, joy, and freedom for herself. 

Through her rock bottom moments and deep desires for a more peaceful life, Erika became certified in over ten holistic modalities, as well as both the e4Trauma Method and Radical Recovery, so she could help others find a way to finally heal and thrive with a Spirit-driven life as she did.   

Her mission is to help each of her clients dive deep into their trauma, limited beliefs, and unhealthy dependencies and transform them to thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, fiscally, and spiritually through sacred embodiment. 

Listen in as Erika, and I sit down to discuss her rock bottom moments, how she found a way not to let them break her, her mission and passion for helping others do the same, and how she discovered a way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

After spending 18 years in corporate America, Sammie Knight knew that a better world existed for him as an entrepreneur. 

So, taking his passion by the horns and leaving his trust in God, Sammie rode into the world of entrepreneurship and never looked back. 

For the last 25 years, Sammie has found success in the entrepreneurial space in various capacities, from operations and sourcing to sales and marketing to domestic and international distribution and more! 

He credits the key ingredient to success to PEOPLE and is driven by the success of his associates, regardless of the company that they work for. 

In fact, his single greatest accomplishment in life came at 16, when he started dating a woman who would later become his wife.  Forty-eight years later, they are still happily married and enjoying life with their two sons and two grandchildren. 

Now the successful serial entrepreneur and best-selling author of "Behind the Gate: Winners Win," Sammie spends his days helping others find their own strategies to winning as an executive coach with the Apex Business Association, an organization that helps people become the most elite version of themselves in business and life! 

Listen in as Sammie, and I sit down to discuss the gates that lead to winning, how he found success in his people, and how following the best advice he received from his father one day led him to find his own path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Listen in as Kale and Trevor discuss their personal and business challenges and how they have overcome them and are successful business owners. 

Born into an entrepreneurial family, Zach learned at a very young age what hard work and perseverance can do.  Growing up one of four boys, Zach and his family experienced both good and bad times. 

Knowing he wanted to be successful in all aspects of life, Zach set out to be the hardest worker in the room, and that is what he did. 

Addicted to hard work, Zach passed on partying all night for reading and educating himself in everything from entrepreneurship to self-development.  His desire to earn his spot and seat at the table gave Zach the drive he needed to keep going. 

Mentored by and exposed to some of the most elite entrepreneurs in the industry, Zach shares some of the greatest influential values he has learned in his book "Young Closer: A Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Fast-Forwarding Your Success." 

Now, at the young age of 23, Zach has accomplished and lived a life that most only dream about. 

These days, Zach continues to work hard at Apex Entourage, a business mastermind coaching group, by helping a multitude of clients from every level of entrepreneurship solve problems in their business while creating a solid foundation for success in life.   

Listen in as Zach, and I discuss how a desire to be successful gave him a solid foundation to build his own American dream and the passion for helping others do the same and how he has found his own path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

A life coach for mastering the mind, body, and spirit, Tyson James Lee has been helping clients upgrade all areas of their lives for the last 20 years. 

Starting as strictly a health coach, Tyson soon discovered that creating sustainable results in any area of life takes more profound work than just diet and exercise. 

Overcoming a wide variety of adversity, including a life-threatening blood infection, substance abuse addiction, and finding himself homeless and sleeping on a beach, Tyson overcame all of it to generate a quarter of a million dollars in his first year as a coach. 

However, Tyson was angry at the world after facing years of trial after trial, challenges, and setbacks to gain what society called happiness. He realized deep down he wasn't that happy after all. 

Becoming obsessed with his growth and transformation, Tyson would invest deeply into learning and integrating all that embodies personal transformation. 

  Focused on holistic well-being to heal the pain, Tyson would soon discover what it meant to fall in love with the journey and not just the rewards in life. 

Now, Tyson spends his days taking the wisdom and knowledge he has learned through the years to help others understand how to properly carry out their emotions and live a life of confidence, prosperity, and inner peace. 

Listen in as Tyson and I discuss how he overcame his most significant challenges and pains to discover inner peace, his mission to help others do the same, and what led him to a life  

A wife, mother, and a successful serial entrepreneur, Jennifer Rees, known to her clients as Coach Jenn, has been coaching, mentoring, and training clients for over 20 years.

Deeply rooted in her faith family and living a life of love & service, Jennifer works side by side with her husband in multiple businesses in various industries and has a strong passion for mentoring teens, coaching women, and healing marriages and families.

Now stepping into her own as a motivational speaker and healing coach, Jennifer has recently co-founded Grace & Chaos. This business consulting firm specializes in emotional and operational optimization with her best friend and business partner.

No stranger to trials, challenges, and darkness herself, Jennifer lives to lead people out of the night to create the life they desire for themselves and those they love.

There isn't a darkness she can't shine a light on or a pain cave she won't walk into to accomplish her mission.

Listen in as Jennifer and I discuss her walks in darkness, what shining lights came into her life and changed her whole world, and how her mission and passion for helping others has led her to a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

An author, entrepreneur, devoted believer, wife, and mother, Lindsey Hanlon is on a mission to inspire and uplift people to rise and become who they were always meant to be. 

The host and voice you hear on the podcast show Wing It, Rise, Lindsey, knows from experience how to rise even when life becomes overwhelming and challenging. 

Feeling extremely overwhelmed after the birth of her twins and a new mother of 3, Lindsey found herself feeling lost and disruptive. 

Not sure who she was anymore, Lindsey decided to sell the gym she owned and do some soul-searching to discover who she was again. 

Digging deep and getting more in tune with who she was, Lindsey would discover a self-awareness of who she was and what truly set her soul on fire.   

With her husband and four children cheering her on, the author of "Flying By the Seat of Your Soul: Winging The Unknown and Rising" spends her days helping others live freely by awakening their possibilities and embracing true happiness. 

Listen in as Lindsey and I discuss how she pivoted from feeling overwhelmed and empty into embarking on a journey of excitement that has led her to a path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

The Berklee-trained singer/songwriter/keyboardist and DC native has created a style of music he coins as "Nu-funk," a hybrid of soul, traditional R&B, Jazz, funk, and neo-soul. 

His highly anticipated independent EP "Who the Funk is Cliff Beach?" was nominated for three LA Music Awards, including "Record of the Year" and a Hollywood Music in Media Award.  

In March 2014, he was a featured performer at TEDx Napa Valley. 

In his book, Side Hustle & Flow, Cliff chronicles his musical journey while balancing his day job. He describes a detailed and realistic approach to success using show and strategic methodical steps. 

Cliff is passionate about helping and inspiring people to achieve their goals by doing more of what they love. 

Listen in as Cliff, and I discuss his passion for life and music, why you shouldn't wait to get off the couch and pursue your dreams, and how doing more of what he loves has led him to a path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!   

Now, successful gym owners and real estate investors Jeff and Kirstin have made it their life's mission to help others overcome the same struggles that they went through.  On the daily grind, you can find them assisting clients in leading a healthier lifestyle through fitness and nutrition or finding the suitable real estate investment of their dreams.

Listen in as we discuss Jeff and Kirsten's road to building their dream empire, the joys they experience in raising their four children, and how they found the road to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Now, Omar wants to help you shake up your approach to launching your next business, keeping your happiness and life in mind, and your bottom line, which he enjoys doing through books like this, online coaching, and speaking regularly.

And when he's not teaching business owners how to find clarity, conviction, and faith in themselves, you can find him playing the stock market, working out, and indulging in the occasional smoothie while parenting his incredible daughters.

A successful multi-business owner and life coach, Tanya Russell is passionate about empowering others to live their best lives, just like she has done.

A single mother, who was once bankrupt and struggling to survive, Tanya leaned on her strong faith and desire for something more out of life to build the courage and drive to seek ways to create just that for herself and her children.

Through the lessons that she has learned from her wins and failures as a business owner, Tanya has written a book called "Life on Your Terms," a practical blueprint for others to develop the skills and implement them into actionable steps to feel fulfilled while creating a life that they truly desire. 

As a certified Robbins-Madanes Life Coach, Tanya spends her days coaching other women one-on-one or through group coaching programs to create the life and relationship of their dreams.  She helps them live by the same motto that she does…

"Don't live the same day every day and call it a life."

Listen in as Tanya, and I sit down to discuss the early struggles and hardships she endured, how she turned it all around her and her children, and what led her to find her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative, Christi Myers, has been a Paramedic for over 17 years. Her career began in 1999, serving several agencies, including the Department of Defense, American Medical Response, Life Flights, San Bernardino County Fire and Sheriff Department, and the Department of Justice. 

With a seat in the front row, Christi understood firsthand the unique, invisible, and cumulative toll of witnessing indirect human trauma daily and the few support methods available for emergency response personnel's well-being.  

After experiencing her loss of loved ones dear to her and being directly affected by depression, Christi knew something needed to change. 

In 2020, Christi Myers founded Flow Integrative with a mission to normalize psychedelic therapies for growth, symptom reduction, and overall wellness for all.  

Christi recognizes the global mental health crisis and has a clear vision to "help the help" by providing supportive services for front-line workers and service men and women who face chronic and complex trauma in their line of work.  

Christi partnered with Enthea to aid her mission, making Flow Integrative the Flagship for the nation's first benefit plan administrator, working to facilitate employee psychedelic healthcare coverage. 

Christi wholeheartedly believes that there is a better way to treat mental afflictions outside of traditional antidepressants or medications that act more as a temporary avoidance or dismissal of our emotions rather than a cure.  

Under Christi's leadership, Flow Integrative has provided Ketamine Assisted Therapy to over 100 patients and has recently expanded its clinical footprint to a second location in San Mateo. Christi's passion and knowledge around the value of psychedelics, alongside her insights into human suffering, cause her to be mindful of how her clinics administer medicine, yielding protocols with gentle but effective results. 

Listen in as Christi and I discuss her early career as a first responder to a medical professor, the breaking point to make a difference, her mission to provide overall wellness for all, and how she found her own way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Returning guests residing in Florida with their two beautiful daughters, Gary and Pam, were building by all standards a typical All-American life and loving every minute of it. 

That was until they discovered that their daughter, Lauren, had a hidden drug addiction.

Induced from a prescription of painkillers following a serious accident, their daughter, with a heart of gold, found herself with a serious opiate dependency and fighting demons that were hard to contain.

With her parents by her side, Lauren would seek treatment through various treatment centers but would find herself relapsing and addicted to something more serious.

Unafraid of challenges and relentlessly trying to save their daughter, Gary, and Pam became determined to find a natural solution to the drug epidemic plaguing our world.

Then in 2018, Pam and Gary received a call that would change their world forever.  Facing every parent's worse nightmare, Lauren was on life support and wasn't going to make it.  She later died from an overdose.

With their world turned upside and left with so many questions, as well as witnessing firsthand the gaps in current rehabilitation protocols, Gary and Pam knew that something needed to change, and they were going to have to do it.

Now on a mission to keep their promise to their daughter, Gary, and Pam have turned their loss into hope for changing a broken system.

Aiming to become leaders in innovative therapeutics, the founders of Promises Innovative Recovery are changing the narrative of addiction and PTSD trauma through plant-based medicine in hopes that one day we will see an end to loss through addiction.

Listen in as Pam, Jeff, and I sit down to discuss the trials they went through in hopes of saving their daughter, the pain of her passing, and how they have found new hope and direction to living a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Founder of multiple 6 figure businesses and a leader in the personal branding and entrepreneurial realms, Eric Rogers, is one of the most significant transformation stories that this world has ever seen. 

Overcoming massive adversities and childhood trauma, Eric is a survivor of homelessness, drug abuse, incarceration, and multiple suicide attempts. 

Forced to rebuild his life from the ground up, Eric rebuilt what was once a very broken family unit, built multiple successful businesses, put on 95 pounds of lean muscle mass, and successfully transformed not only himself but over 400 Entrepreneurs and Leaders into the example that this world truly needs. 

Now the creator of The Immortal Man - a new coaching business that provides tactical and disruptive leadership techniques to empower individuals to make a profound impact on themselves and others while leaving an honorable legacy, creating a ripple effect of positive change in the world. 

Eric is on a mission to empower men to break free from mediocrity and step into relentless leadership by living The Immortal Man Lifestyle.  A lifestyle he lives daily. 

Listen in as Eric, and I discuss the childhood trauma and massive advertises he had to overcome to become an Immortal Man and find his own path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Founder and CEO of RedBottom Roofing, Silberia is one of 6 children who came from humble beginnings and faced great adversity in her life to become a leader in the roofing industry and succeed in the world of entrepreneurship.

Born and raised in Texas, at the age of 16, Silberia became a teenage mom.  On her own and facing great obstacles and stereotypes as a teenage mother, Silberia felt ashamed, scared, and wondering what to do next.  

Knowing she wanted a good life for herself and her new baby, Silberia would find a job in the banking industry and find herself with a promising career.  

For the next 10 years, Silberia would work her way up in the finance industry and finally build a stable life for her and her daughter when the crash of 2008 happened, and she would find herself jobless again in 2009.

She would move on to finding love a few years later, get married, and have two more children.  Unfortunately, several years later, Silberia found herself in a crumbling marriage, walking through heartbreak and divorce in her 30s.

Homeless with 3 children and fighting to survive, Silberia was wondering what to do next when an offer was presented to her in the roofing industry that would change the whole course of her life.

Now the owner of her own roofing company, Silberia spends her days climbing rooftops and delivering an exceptional, first-class experience to her clients while leading the way for other women to rise and thrive.

Listen in as Silberia and I discuss her incredible journey from teenage mother to overcoming profound obstacles and challenges so she could become a leader for her children and other women facing adversity and what helped her find her own way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Also known as "Doc Jon," Dr. Jonathan Mossey is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindset guru who helps individuals build confidence and gives them tools to bounce back from any setback in life.

Drawing on his own life and personal growth experiences, Doc Jon empowers clients to take control of their lives by creating skills for building mental toughness, grit, and discipline with his 6 Pillars of Confidence. As a result, he has helped thousands of individuals become free of the self-imposed limits that have held them back for years. In his book "F*ck Someday," the Amazon best-selling author addresses the psychological aspects that typically hold many individuals back from becoming the best versions of who they were meant to be and ultimately provides a blueprint for overcoming such obstacles.

Listen in as Doc Jon, and I discuss his struggles with an impact mindset, the challenges he has overcome to find the best version of himself, what led him to help others do the same, and how he found his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

After retiring as a firefighter, Nick has put his passion into conquering his PTSD and helping others to do the same. He also gained a whole new perspective on the value of life after spending some time on a medical mission in Uganda.

With his beautiful bride, Desiree Wingo, he is building a business, raising their two amazing children, Owen and Analise, helping couples strengthen their marriages, and giving a voice to those firefighters and first responders whose suffering goes unheard.

Co-Founder and Mastermind behind Kale Houser Leadership, Kale works with business owners to implement his AHR Framework with new processes and helps them confidently lead to Attract, Hire, and Retain the right employees.

Kale discovered his passion for leadership while serving as an officer with the United States Air Force.

Serving over 16 years of Active Duty, Kale found that the Air Force's leadership environment became increasingly unsustainable, virtually having to choose between his career and his family.

After a small stint in the Air National Guard proved the same, Kale knew he needed to make a change and followed a burning passion for making a difference.

Now Kale spends his days helping business owners develop leadership skills with the confidence to create more connected and productive teams with higher morale in the workplace.

Listen in as Kale and I discuss his early years with leadership, both formal and informal, his passion for change, and how it all leads him to live with FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

The founders and hosts of The Fit Mess, Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater have been pushing themselves to learn more about their physical, emotional, and mental health for nearly a decade.

With a strong sense of health and wellness, Zach and Jeremy are passionate about helping others take small steps every week toward a better and more fulfilling life.

Since 2017, they have had the opportunity to speak to a wide range of guests who have shared their stories and strategies for complete health, including some of the biggest names in health and wellness.

Zach and Jeremy feel that every person is different and there is no one size fits all solution for someone's wellness.  They enjoy helping others who are sick of their own excuses and are ready to make a change by finding the right balance for their own mental and physical well-being.  

Listen in as the three of us sit down to discuss Zach and Jeremy's own individual struggles with health and wellness, the turning point that helped each of them pursue a path to complete wellness, how they help others do the same, and how they each found their way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

An author and Behavioral Assessment Analyst, J.H. Parker knows firsthand the importance and lifelong impact of youth mentorship and why it is desperately needed now more than ever.

After all, it was in his early years when his great-aunt Gladys told him he was destined for extraordinary things that he believed in her and himself.  The impact of her mentorship contributed significantly to his work and career in the transformational development field and inspired him to become the person he was always meant to be.

Overcoming his own personal challenges, from his father's abuse to the tragic loss of his son, J.H. would turn his heartbreak into happiness and fear into resolution.

Now, J.H. now helps others turn their deepest heartaches and biggest struggles into hope, growth, and lifelong fulfillment.  His mission is to help people realize that we all deserve to live fulfilling lives, and each deserves happiness.

Listen in as J.H., and I discuss how he took his experiences of abuse and trauma and tried them into a personal transformation that led him to the path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A medical intuitive with over 14 years of experience, Muneeza specializes in women's health and healing chronic and mystery autoimmune illnesses using her intuitive gifts, Medical Medium® Protocols and The Muneeza Method®, her own 'healing secret recipe.'

Having suffered from her own mystery illness years ago, Muneeza set out on a mission to become a healer.

She has supported over 9,000 people in 72 countries around the world. She has spent years studying and achieving qualifications in nutrition, herbalism, raw food nutrition, health coaching, emotion, body code, hypnobirthing, and multiple healing modalities.

Throughout this time, she was also blessed to work closely with Anthony William, #1 New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Medical Medium® Protocols, becoming the first practitioner in the world to be endorsed by Anthony.

Now the busy mom of 3 girls, Muneea shares practical tips and intuitive insights to make healing yourself easy. She loves witnessing every single client's improvements as they journey with her from hope to deep healing.

She spends her time working with busy women worldwide who are committed to healing themselves through her Online Community, Group Coaching 1-on-1 Laser Coaching style, Online Courses & Masterclasses, and Live Workshops.

Listen in as Muneeza and I discuss her own mystery illness, how she discovered the path to healing herself, the mission to help others learn which Healing Protocols are right for their body, and how she discovered her own way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

More than a vocation, leadership has been a way of life for David Specht. 

As a US veteran of the first gulf war, David has led his fair share of missions and operations. In addition, he has helped organizations worldwide and of different industries and sizes create a strong and fun business leadership that helps them succeed.

But with every great success comes great challenges and struggles, and David has been no stranger to those as well.

However, after discovering his "why" in life and losing 125 pounds to get his health back on track, David rediscovered the fire within and started pursuing his life purpose. 

He has launched multiple podcasts, spoken before numerous crowds of business leaders, and written a leadership blog for the last 10 years, highlighting his life lessons and experiences to help others succeed.

Now the president of Specht Newspapers, Inc and podcast host, David has gone from helping himself to helping others and teaching them how to help themselves. He has made it his mission to help others step into their purpose and realize that their dreams can also become a reality.

Listen in as David, and I discuss the challenges he encountered, how he overcame them, and how he and his wife decided to find their way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A successful serial entrepreneur and beloved family man, JC Castro has made it his mission to help others overcome their limiting beliefs, doubts, and fears so that they can find the confidence within and reach the highest level of success they desire.

At four, JC moved to the US with his family for a better life. Growing up in poverty, JC started working at 13 to help his family overcome financial hardships and obtain a sustainable life here in the US.

After overcoming many hardships from his younger years, JC learned through great faith, hard work, discipline, and setting goals that he could achieve levels of success in his life that he never thought would be attainable.

After investing in personal and business development mentors, JC entered the real estate industry to pursue his passion for serving and helping others.

He would spend the next 20 years dabbling on and off in the construction and real estate industry, gaining the experience and knowledge he would need to grow and succeed.

He would eventually move on to franchising but has always kept one foot in the real estate arena.

Now the owner of a new real estate endeavor, JC spends his days wholesaling, flipping, short and long-term rentals, and pursuing opportunities in the mobile home and RV part sector.

Happily married to an amazing wife and the proud father to an amazing daughter, JC enjoys traveling the world with his family while also watching college football.

Listen in as JC and I discuss his,s early years in the US, overcoming hardships and challenges, and what he loves most about being a devoted family man. The moment he realized he was making his dream come true and finding FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A serial entrepreneur and a graduate of Northeastern University with degrees in Entrepreneurship and Marketing, Josh Meunier knows a thing or two about building and growing successful businesses across the United States.

With his successful track record of building and selling a five-star home and construction company, Josh is passionate about helping others through his life experiences, business acumen, and network to simplify business intelligence and increase the financial health of entrepreneurs and their communities.

At 26, and after experiencing his second near-death experience, Josh took off to travel the world, which changed his life's trajectory forever and brought him to personal development and entrepreneurship.

Now the fractional CFO and business coach to dozens of companies, Josh helps his clients simplify, systemize, and scale businesses with his tactical consulting approach.  He addresses his clients' needs while establishing a better culture and harmony throughout their business and personal lives.

Listen in as Josh and I discuss the challenges and scares he faced in his early adult life, his journey along personal development, and how finding what he was passionate about led him to find FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

An inspirational, fluid artist who creates visual meditations and spiritual connections, Amy started using art as a way to handle the anxiety and stress she encountered with the Covid lockdowns.  Looking for a positive and healthy way to escape, Amy found that pouring out all of the day's emotions on a canvas would bring forth clarity and spiritual healing.

No stranger to isolation, Amy spent the better part of 40 years dealing with rejection, loneliness, and personal unworthiness.  Looking for positive ways to cope, Amy often leaned towards her creative side by abstracting custom art from handmade jewelry and photography to home decor and more.   

As time passed, Amy found the confidence she was seeking and turned her own experiences and what she had learned from them into a book about loving yourself.

Now the best-selling author of "Love Yourself Like God Loves You," Amy has turned her own experiences into a mission and passion for encouraging and supporting others to find their inner warrior and believe in themselves so that they can feel seen, heard, and loved.

Listen in as Amy and I sit down to talk about her struggles with finding self-confidence, the rejection she encountered, and how she has risen from the ashes to find her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A former Air Force Major turned CEO, Bob has seen his fair share of combat through the years, from flying eleven combat missions during Operation Desert Storm to serving as a navigator and Air Force Academy Liaison Officer.

For over 30 years, Bob has dealt with the impact of his service and has firsthand experience with the gaps in veteran care.

Since transitioning from military service to civilian life, Bob has concentrated on the medical device industry, where he has started five new companies and sold two.

Since 2002, his verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business has sold over $750 million in healthcare products to the VA and military hospitals worldwide.

Today, Bob is the CEO, founder, and owner of Alliant Healthcare Products, Alliant Biotech, and Medisurge – the Alliant Family of Companies located in Grand Rapids, MI.

His foundation, Patriot Promise Foundation, was created to help drive down suicides among veterans and provide a clear path to a purpose-filled life after service. The foundation establishes non-profit ventures run 100% by veterans.

Bob has made it his mission to offer veterans the ability to learn new skills in the workplace while also learning how to enhance their lives overall. "From Service to Success" is the cornerstone of his foundation and the goal of The Patriot Promise® to guide veterans in their search for a new mission and purpose and to lead them on a journey to a great life.

Listen in as Bob and I discuss his real-life experiences, from serving in combat to one of his most challenging life transitions, being married to the love of his life, his role as a family man, and finding his way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

His focus across all of these art forms is an emotional connection, bridging lyric, rhythm, and melody to best serve the vision of both his own creations and those of the artists he works with.

In 2020 alone, Jeremy has been involved in the writing, recording, and/or producing of more than fifty songs, collaborating with musicians from around the world.

Such collaborations include personnel from Toronto, the United Kingdom, Dominican Republic, Los Angeles, Columbia, and notably, work with Grammy-nominated mixer Brendan Ruane.

With a broad interest in composition, humanity, and connecting human beings through the power of song, Jeremy dedicates himself to every project he's involved in, taking pride in combining orchestral finesse, an ear for modern music, and technical studio knowledge.

Jeremy Schreifels is an avid coffee lover, dedicated father, and husband, and he lives with his family in the greater Minneapolis area. 

Listen in as we talk about Jeremy's challenges and how he overcame them and became the success he is today!

Steven served 19 years in federal prison for nonviolent drug crimes. Since his release in February 2022, Steven has been a featured speaker at colleges, including Bradley University.

He has been a guest on over a dozen podcasts and was recently interviewed for an exclusive on 25 NEWS in Peoria, IL. He is currently editing the original manuscript of his life story, "Extraordinary Solitude."

He has started a business to put more inspirational scripture into people's homes. His company is named Jesus Speaks LLC. LLC for Life, Liberty, and Christianity.

If you would like to purchase a unique Christmas gift or if you would like to support his effort to finalize his book, you can go to the website JesusSpeaksLLC.com. For guest speaker appearances or any other questions, please email him at JesusSpeaksLLC@gmail.com.

Listen in as we talk about Steven's amazing transformation while in prison. You don't want to miss this!! 

She has appeared on various radio shows and local TV as a keynote speaker for international conferences. She has even appeared on the Travel Channel for Greatest Mysteries: Smithsonian,  Beyond the Unknown and recently filmed with Jeff Hays Film for Hacking Happiness, a documentary scheduled to release this month.

But things have not always been glamorous for Nicole. Overcoming many adversities in her life, including severe mercury poisoning, while being the sole provider for her family, Nicole faced some scary truths and obstacles to get where she is today.

Now, as an accomplished leadership and empowerment strategist and educator, Nicole created and runs a highly effective, life-transforming empowerment program: The Alchemy of Transformation®.

Using the strategic formulas of her empowerment program and CBT and NLP techniques, Nicole helps you permanently erase self-sabotaging beliefs and transforms your obstacles into opportunities to achieve the success you desire!

Listen in as Nicole and I discuss the adversities in her life, how she overcame them, and the joy she gets with her empowerment program and being a mother of 4 to find her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

She has worked in minor and major market radio for 12 years. She is also the owner of Texas Breaking News, a statewide news outlet.

Mikaela has overcome many personal and professional obstacles and shares a message of hope for anyone struggling with alcoholism, depression, and gender identity issues. 

Mikaela's mission is to "help as many people as possible accept who they are and love themselves enough to move past anything hindering their personal development."

Listen in as we discuss Mikaela's challenges both personally and professionally and how she has managed to keep her head up and help others along the way!!

Becoming an Exceptional Leader with Lisa Marie Platske

An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Lisa Marie has worked with multimillion-dollar entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and start-ups from three continents and in 20+ different industries on how to position themselves as experts in their fields.

Along with being an international best-selling author, Lisa Marie has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women and is recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world.

After 9/11, Lisa Marie left her action-packed Federal law enforcement career behind to become the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc.

She now spends her time traveling the globe to live out her mission to coach business leaders on how to become exceptional leaders, why connection is the new currency, and how to position yourself strategically for extensive opportunities.

Listen in as Lisa Marie, and I discuss what made her leave the job she loved to pursue, create a movement that she adores, and live a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

​Craig empowers other executives who find themselves in a similar situation to a life that is harmonious, healthy, and limitless! 

Craig says owning your mindset, health, and lifestyle are critical to living the life you have worked so hard to build. Yet often, we find ourselves competing priorities, putting others first, and not taking care of these important elements of our life.

As a former burned-out global executive, Craig struggled with exhaustion, poor sleep, inconsistent food choices, and feeling confident in his skin. He was so driven that it was starting to kill him! Craig kept on this endless cycle until, one day, I landed in the doctor's office who ordered bed rest. For him, bed rest meant working with a laptop and phone in hand from bed.

At that moment, he realized he had to make a change and become an advocate for his own health and lifestyle. So I went on a journey to transform my health and change my lifestyle through science-based behaviors. 

Craig now empowers other executives who find themselves in a similar situation to a life that is harmonious, healthy, and limitless! 

Listen in as Craig, and I discuss his personal and professional challenges and how he now helps other executives become the best they can be.

Dr. Nicole founded https://www.naamyogaaz.com with aspirations of guiding people back in control of their anxiety, depression, and overall mental health by offering integrative therapy practices. Since 2020 over 40% of Americans have reported dealing with some mental health issue. At this point, Dr. Nicole was motivated to develop and apply current and new techniques for those seeking help by understanding that medication is not the only way to treat the mind, body, and soul.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole will share some insight on regulating mental hiccups, such as anxiety and depression, by implementing simple techniques and practices you can do from home. Dr. Nicole and Max speak about different practices that have helped them throughout the years and how Dr. Nicole left the world of Fashion Design and entered into Medical Practices to help others.

Dr. Nicole dissected the truth behind mental health and how we can deal with it in everyday life. Dr. Nicole states, "Things hidden when they are hidden often gain more power when you acknowledge it, see it and talk about it. It loses its power and has no control over you if you can let everybody see it."

Listen in as Dr. Nicole have another great discussion surrounding mental health and how medication is not always the answer. In addition, Dr. Nicole has some great tips for us!

Faced with devastating news, Lauren had a choice: rebuild her life from the ground up in a  way she would love or stay with the status quo. Taking the road less traveled, she decided to live her dream. As a result, Lauren founded Soul Savvy to help others connect with the most infinite side of themselves so they can live a life they love. 

Lauren has spent over a decade as an educator and coach. She started her career in  California public schools, first as a teacher and then as a coach helping teachers deliver the best instruction. Her ability to break down overarching spiritual and success concepts into bite-sized pieces makes her a standout in her field. Through her coaching and speaking, she has inspired thousands of people to live a life they love. 

Out of 3,500 eligible coaches, she won the Outstanding Impact Award for 2021 from Brave Thinking Institute, recognizing her impact on clients and reach 

in the industry. 

Lauren lives in northwestern Wyoming with her husband, Cameron, and their two cats, Little and Cadbury. She loves exploring the beautiful landscape of the Wyoming mountains,  reading, and riding horses. 

Listen in as we talk about Lauren's personal and professional challenges and how she has not only overcome them but has become a very successful award-winning inspirational speaker and transformational coach.

He is the author of the memoir Beyond Recovery: A Journey of Grace, Love, and Forgiveness. This spring, he will release Ten Seconds of Boldness: The Essential Guide to Solving Problems and Building Self-Confidence.

He has over three decades of sales experience
and thirty-five plus years of continuous sobriety. He lives in Northern California with his wife, three adult children, and a gorgeous Maine Coon Cat, Cleo.

Shawn's mission is to add value to
people and businesses everywhere. More specifically, To encourage, inspire, and help people become brave and confident enough to believe they can accomplish their dreams and goals.

Listen in as we discuss Shawn's challenges, both persona and professional, and how Shawn was able to overcome those challenges and rise to the top! 

Improve the quality of life of veterans, military, first responders, and other community members through spiritual guidance, mental health, substance abuse counseling, and providing the necessary resources, training, and assistance to achieve our mission.

Brennan is an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran who has seen his fair share of challenges. 

Brennan's story is one that not only opens your eyes to the evil that exists in our world but one that details the hope that only a personal relationship with Jesus Christ provides. Brennan's story is one of the imperfections, failures, and daily struggles, but also a story of survival, perseverance, and faith.

Listen in as Brennan shares how he has overcome struggles and challenges.

Jerry's discipline and ability to teach and guide his customers have turned him into one of the top 5% of performers in the US.

Month after month, Jerry consistently sells 3 to 4 times the national average in Findlay, Ohio.

Jerry is more than a car salesman; he is a fantastic human who has overcome many obstacles in his life to become the success that he is.

Listen in...

During this period of loss, he found himself abusing prescribed pain medications out of desperation to cope. Unfortunately, this ultimately led to a full-blown heroin addiction which he struggled with for years. As a result, Jared found himself homeless, ashamed, alone, and suicidal.

Through the grace of God, he was able to seek out help, get clean, and become a person in long-term recovery. However, it wasn't until he stopped blaming his ex-wife, his family, and his circumstances for his addiction that he began to make strides in rebuilding his life truly.

Within his first two years of recovery, he realized he had to either continue to be ashamed of his past or decide to own and share his story in hopes that it would impact others. Today, Jared Miller works as an Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC) for the largest treatment center in Utah.

Jared shares his story and educational lectures at public schools, community events, and recovery banquets. In addition, Jared hosts a podcast and local radio show titled "We Do Recover with Jared Miller" with his co-host, mentor, and beloved friend Doctor Terry Sellers, board-certified in addiction medicine (MD). He is most grateful to be remarried to an amazing wife, able to work in a career he is passionate about, and assist in changing the stigma surrounding addiction.

During this period of loss, he found himself abusing prescribed pain medications out of desperation to cope. Unfortunately, this ultimately led to a full-blown heroin addiction which he struggled with for years. As a result, Jared found himself homeless, ashamed, alone, and suicidal.

Through the grace of God, he was able to seek out help, get clean, and become a person in long-term recovery. However, it wasn't until he stopped blaming his ex-wife, his family, and his circumstances for his addiction that he began to make strides in rebuilding his life truly.

Within his first two years of recovery, he realized he had to either continue to be ashamed of his past or decide to own and share his story in hopes that it would impact others. Today, Jared Miller works as an Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC) for the largest treatment center in Utah.

Jared shares his story and educational lectures at public schools, community events, and recovery banquets. In addition, Jared hosts a podcast and local radio show titled "We Do Recover with Jared Miller" with his co-host, mentor, and beloved friend Doctor Terry Sellers, board-certified in addiction medicine (MD). He is most grateful to be remarried to an amazing wife, able to work in a career he is passionate about, and assist in changing the stigma surrounding addiction.

During this period of loss, he found himself abusing prescribed pain medications out of desperation to cope. Unfortunately, this ultimately led to a full-blown heroin addiction which he struggled with for years. As a result, Jared found himself homeless, ashamed, alone, and suicidal.

Through the grace of God, he was able to seek out help, get clean, and become a person in long-term recovery. However, it wasn't until he stopped blaming his ex-wife, his family, and his circumstances for his addiction that he began to make strides in rebuilding his life truly.

Within his first two years of recovery, he realized he had to either continue to be ashamed of his past or decide to own and share his story in hopes that it would impact others. Today, Jared Miller works as an Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC) for the largest treatment center in Utah.

Jared shares his story and educational lectures at public schools, community events, and recovery banquets. In addition, Jared hosts a podcast and local radio show titled "We Do Recover with Jared Miller" with his co-host, mentor, and beloved friend Doctor Terry Sellers, board-certified in addiction medicine (MD). He is most grateful to be remarried to an amazing wife, able to work in a career he is passionate about, and assist in changing the stigma surrounding addiction.

Jessica is an accomplished business owner, a leader in her community, speaker, trainer, and author. But it didn't start that way. To look at her growing up and fighting through each level of her life, you would assume her life would be boring and average.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Jessica is most commonly known for her skills around generating MASSIVE amounts of Referrals for her Insurance Business in Kansas City. She has a passion for helping other Business Owners create steady streams of Referrals and new business.

As The Lady CEO, Jessica is on a mission to guide Business Owners and Entrepreneurs worldwide to DEFINE what their "everything" is and then get busy living that everything.

Jessica's book is a detailed account of the experiences Jessica has learned along the way. She details what she learned and how you can also use her hard lessons to create a life you love. Find out more about Jessica at

www.JessicaStroudLadyCEO.com

From dropping out of college with 13 credits to graduate to losing his first business after a decade of success, Kris learned that picking himself up after a fall is not only the best opportunity for growth; it's the BEST opportunity to show others how to rise from the ashes and become ICONIC.

Kris attributes his success after failure to the unwavering dedication that everyone has a unique ability to influence others and bring their gifts to a world hungry for an "in the trenches" leadership style, teaching what YOU DO as being more important than what you say.

Listen in as I brought Kris back to discuss how he has changed and how overcoming his challenges has led to the success he has today.

You all don't want to miss this episode Dustin and Tonya get real and raw and discuss how they have overcome their challenges and live life on their terms!

Listen in, everyone, as Jared, and I have a deep conversation on racism and the challenges Jarod has had to overcome. 

Tomas works with Entrepreneurs who refuse to be average and are crushing 7+ figures in business. His success as an elite business coach for Break Free Academy led him to move his family from NYC to Dallas, Texas, to become a full-time member of the Elite team at Break Free Academy. Shortly after the move, Tomas was offered the position of COO at BFA.

His expertise and vast experience have put him on the pages of the top industry magazines time and time again. He has been featured in Mobile Electronics Magazine, CE Outlook, CEO Blog Nation, Fit Small Business, The Startup Growth, The Goodmen Project, and several Blogs in addition to countless podcasts.

Tomas is also a sought-after public speaker, bestselling author, and Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast host. He has interviewed industry leaders, influencers, high-level business and success coaches, business owners, and entrepreneurs who impact their communities and the world at large.

He states the key to his success is making progress every day regardless of how small it may be.

"Small Steps Forward Daily"

- Tomas Keenan -

As a performance coach, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur, Justin has been working with elite athletes, including Super Bowl Champions and Olympians, as well as 8, 9, and 10-figure executives from Fortune 500 companies for the last 20+ years. 

From a young age, Justin has always been self-motivated to improve, developing the discipline and work ethic necessary to excel. 

After completing his MS in Sports Performance and Human Biology, Justin pursued postgraduate work in functional medicine. 

He went on to work as a Performance Director in the NHL & NCAA and founded a private camp for professional hockey players, focusing on healing them from the inside out. 

Now the co-founder of Own It Coaching system, Justin focuses on taking complex scientific topics and making them into practical, applicable action steps for his clients to reach peak performance and human optimization and create their own personalized blueprint. 

Justin centers his performance-enhancing programs on a holistically integrated approach to health and performance. 

His philosophy is that performance is realized when health is optimized, and we cannot separate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. 

Listen in as Justin, and I discuss his foundation for fitness, his mission to help others discover their potential and gift to be World Class performers, and how he put it all together to live a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

For more from Erik:

LinkedIn

freshlineclub.com

Instagram

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

MaxNijst.org

Once a successful pharmaceutical marketing executive, Donald Young lived what most saw as the American Dream in terms of fame and fortune. 

But inside, he was living more of a nightmare than a dream.

Unhappy and feeling something was fundamentally missing from his life, Donald chased stuff—reputation, physical desires, anything and everything the material world had to offer.

He would spend his entire early years seeking happiness through stuff, only to grow increasingly unhappy.

Until one day, Donald had a spiritual awakening that led him to finally surrender to a higher being than himself. He surrendered his heart to God.

From there, Donald would embrace a life journey centered on loving God by finally learning to love who he truly was and his neighbor.

He no longer valued material things but those around him and cherished a deep sense of peace and gratitude after years of unhappiness and selfishness.

Now, Donald is helping others do the same to transform their lives into ones filled with greater peace and a more profound love for humanity through faith.

Listen in as Donald and I sit down to discuss how he realized he didn't have it all, the moment he discovered what having it all meant, how he is helping others do the same, and how it has all led him to a path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A U.S. Air Force Vietnam war veteran, former pilot, and schoolteacher/counselor turned published author, Spencer Anderson is a true example of defeating the odds to have it all!

At age 25, Spencer suffered a brain aneurysm that would leave him permanently paralyzed on the right side of his body.

Instead of letting his paralysis stop him from living, Spencer decided to make his disability his trademark by defeating the odds and finding ways to navigate through life to conquer his dreams.

2007, he fulfilled one of those dreams by gaining his pilot's license. Scared but determined, he worked hard and even gained enough hours that first year to fly the skies solo for the first time.

Then, in 2012, he turned another dream into reality when he became a published author for the first time.

Since then, Spencer has turned his passion for aviation into a series of compelling fiction-based-on-fact books about action and adventure built around true events in time.

He has also gone on to accomplish many other dreams, like painting paintings in the style of his favorite artists!

He lives out his days traveling the country with his wife on book tours and setting new dreams and goals to accomplish.

"Life is more than what you appear to be," says Spencer. "Life is what you define for yourself inside."

Although he has accomplished many dreams in life, Spencer says his greatest accomplishment has been spending the last 22 years with the love of his life, his wife, Carole.

Listen in as Spencer and I sit down to discuss how he turned a life-long disability into a trademark on navigating through life to go after your dreams and how showing others to do the same has led him to a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

With over 30 years of experience in the pro chef industry, Atom has been building businesses for the majority of his life, earning him a reputation as somewhat of an expert in creating companies with meaningful and lasting impacts.

However, life is full of surprises and challenges, and Atom is no stranger to them. 

Experiencing a life-changing situation with his son, Atom soon found his world upside down, leaving him devastated and reevaluating his world.

With much soul searching and healing, Atom decided he wanted to help others achieve what he has.

Utilizing strong principles, an array of smart strategies, and an eye for maximum potential, Atom has now made it his mission in life to help others have the opportunity to build a life of value and obtain sustainable success.

He's passionate about helping people take their dreams and turn them into reality by achieving goals they once thought were impossible. 

Whether it's taking a small business and turning it into a global brand or just giving entrepreneurs greater clarity on how to, Atom uses his experience and drive to help anyone take the next step.

Listen in as Atom and I discuss his life as a pro chef, the time when his greatest challenges presented themselves, how he overcame them, and found the path to finding FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

I have a special show this week as The Fearless Happyness Podcast turns 100! Well, it has dropped 100 shows, that is!

To say that I am grateful would be an understatement! But, honestly, I did not know where or if my podcast show would make it.  

All I knew when I began this journey was that I wanted to create a show that would bring hope, inspiration, and healing to whoever needed it.

To reach 100 shows was beyond my imagination, and I am eternally grateful.

And the best part is… we are just getting started with the remarkable guests who have phenomenal stories to share with the world.

I want to send out a HUGE thank you to:

All of my listeners who faithfully tune in to the show each week, 

All of my guests who have been brave enough to share their stories, and,

Everyone who has supported me on this journey

My mission is to continue spreading hope, healing, and inspiration for everyone to find their path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

And with that …

Catch you next week for the start of a new 100 episodes of The Fearless Happyness Podcast!

Through her personal discovery of her lack of self love and lack of compassion for herself, Gissele has dedicated her life to helping others discover the power of meeting those challenges head on. Whether it's just sitting in acknowledgment of your imposter syndrome, coming to the table to resolve conflicts in a relationship, or filling your own cup so that you can help someone else (if they are ready) out of a mess, you do not want to miss this episode. 

For more from Gissele: www.maitrcentre.com 

Book: Reimagining Work

Podcast: Love & Compassion with Gissele

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

MaxNijst.org

In this episode, Max talks with Alan Lazaros, speaker, coach, and founder of Next Level University. Alan opens up about losing his father at a young age, facing major family changes, and the car accident at 26 that forced him to rethink everything.

He shares how self-belief helped him rise through tough times and how he now helps others do the same. From childhood trauma to personal growth and real success, this conversation is honest, inspiring, and full of practical takeaways. If you've ever felt lost or stuck, you'll find a lot of hope here.

How to connect with Alan?

📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com

Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:50) Alan's backstory: childhood loss and shifting family dynamics

(9:47) Trauma response and academic overachievement

(13:35) Climbing the corporate ladder and financial independence

(15:36) The car accident that changed everything

(17:49) The four stages of fulfillment and success

(23:12) The role of self-belief in surviving hardship

(29:07) External success vs. internal emptiness

(36:45) What "fearless" means to Alan

(38:51) Defining happiness and purpose

(42:05) Alan's one piece of advice for becoming a better person

(43:08) Outro

A serial entrepreneur since the age of 9, Sohale Sizar has impacted the lives of millions of individuals, spanning non-profit charities, education, and consumer technology to helping Fortune 500 companies innovate digital products that imbue emotion.

Born and raised outside of Philly, Sohale has always wanted to implement light and the colors of goodness in different ways, from an idea at nine years old to cure AIDS to a prayer app to building and creating an app of Gratitude.

Growing up, Sohale wasn't a fan of school.  Struggling with a poor GPA and consistently being called into the school office, Sohale was focused on everything but the curriculum being taught.

One night, he dreamed that God set up a meeting between him and Baraka Obama, who was running for the presidency then.

Always a fan of the former president, Sohale took the conversation in the dream to heart.

Waking up from the dream, Sohale found himself with a new mindset and the determination to really start applying himself.

Double down, he went on to Georgetown, Stanford, Cambridge, and Princeton, earning degrees and high honors from each school.

Now, the founder of Sole is on a lifelong mission to facilitate access to one's inner light through his teachings of Gratitude.

"The beliefs we hold can really define us, and we have to question those beliefs," says Sohale.

Listen in as Sohale, and I sit down to discuss how an idea at nine years old led him on a lifelong journey of empowering individuals to grow and feel loved and how his focus on human flourishing and technology has led him to find his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Jonathan is a successful entrepreneur and creator of The Resilient Man Project; Jonathan is passionate about helping men and women find inner resilience and unlock their full potential.

Born and raised in south Atlanta in the early 80s, Jonathan remembers drugs and alcohol being prevalent in his life at an early age. He watched his mother fight addiction until it eventually took her life. His sister also passed away from an overdose, and other family members have or continue to be in a fight with alcoholism and some other form of substance abuse.

In his 20's, addiction came out in Jonathan with a vengeance and eventually landed him divorced, homeless, broke, and in prison.

With nothing but time on his hands while serving his time behind bars, Jonathan used those three years to find new meaning and transform by practicing visualization and building a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Since his release from prison, Jonathan met and married the love of his life, and they added a beautiful daughter to their family. He has also built a career he is passionate about and owns two businesses.

Now the devoted husband and father to a blended family of five, Jonathan enjoys sharing his story with people worldwide to impact lives and teach people to have a positive and resilient mindset.

Listen in as Jonathan, and I discuss his deep struggles with substance abuse, the challenges he has overcome, and the turning point for him to turn it all around and find his path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Matthew Roda, a devoted family man, serial entrepreneur, and public speaker, took his passion for writing and helping people into a career and life many could only dream of. 

However, life hasn't always been rainbows and sunshine for Matt. 

Like so many others, Matt started using marijuana in high school, which led him to hallucinogens and eventually selling drugs in college. 

Until his bad habits started to lead to serious consequences and left Matt looking for a future, he never wanted.  

Knowing he was meant for more, Matt decided to give up his addictions and started on a personal quest to discover what he really wanted out of life.  

Taking the time to dig deep and become honest with himself, Matt got to work and started building the life he truly wanted. 

In 2010, he took his experience in SEO success and started a digital marketing company with his brother, Adam, that would eventually become a full-service Internet Marketing Company helping businesses worldwide find online success. 

Now the fitness enthusiast and published author of "How to Take Down Goliath & Unleash Your Inner Hero," Matt has traded his addiction for substances into a habit to lead by example by becoming the best version of himself.   

He puts his family first while giving others the know-how and confidence to strive for personal excellence daily in all areas of their lives. 

Listen as Matt and I sit down to discuss his walk through the storms of addiction to finding his purpose in life and finding the courage and help to walk a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

A serial entrepreneur, investor, and creator, Joe Marroquin always loved business and helping others, even at an early age.

Growing up in a single-parent household in the Central Valley of California, Joe didn't have friends, or even family, who were entrepreneurs he admired. However, he had two younger siblings for whom he needed to lead the way.

"Being the oldest, you learn to lead the way. It played a significant role in how I would go into business. Taking charge allowed me to learn leadership."

In the late 1990s, he began his entrepreneurial journey. By the time the 2000s came around, Joe was approached to be an integral part of two leading lighting companies in the automotive industry - an industry for which he had a great passion for.

From there, things only developed stronger as Joe started to build a portfolio with investments in Real Estate, Technology, Oil, Service, and one of his all-time passions, Food & Beverage, where he made his own investment company, JM Dynamics Enterprises.

Now with over 25 years of Entrepreneur and various industry experience, Joe spends his time still investing in start-ups and small businesses in the automotive and real estate. Food & beverage industries while also using his experience and leadership skills to coach and mentor young entrepreneurs and start-ups on building a solid and sustainable business structure that will grow even in the shakiest of times.

Listen in as Joe and I discuss his early upbringing, his challenges, and how he turned it all around to find a path of Fearless Happyness.

An author, inspirational public speaker, and business consultant/coach, Shawn is on a mission to encourage, inspire, and help as many people as he can gain the confidence to build their dreams and accomplish their goals. 

For over three decades now, Shawn has worked his way up in the sales and marketing industry to become a top-producing media salesperson. 

However, none of it came without struggles and triumphs.   

A former addict, Shawn has turned his addiction from alcohol and substance abuse to health, wellness, and building a life that he has always wanted. 

He credits his 37 years of sobriety to surrendering to a higher power and realizing that he did not have to fight his problems alone. 

Now, as he continues to work in the sales and marketing industry, Shawn also spends his day helping others believe in themselves and guiding them to stop procrastinating in making their dreams come true. 

His new book, "Today's The Day," is an inspirational guide that acts as your personal coach and cheerleader to help challenge, guide, and inspire you each day to accomplish your goals and dreams. 

Listen in as Shawn, and I discuss how taking steps to accomplish a more meaningful life has led him on a personal mission to help others do the same, his new book, and how he is finally discovering his way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

After building two other businesses, he concluded there is a gap in the business world that must be bridged, and it will not happen overnight. However, Anthony realized through his communication at scale he could influence the everyday business owner to become the high-level leader they desire in whatever that means to them and their staff.

Anthony has credited a large majority of his success in the business world to strategies built around emotional Intelligence and personal development.

Listen in as we talk about Anthony's struggles and challenges and how he persevered.

After witnessing her journey from failure to triumph, her late brother, Lonnie Robinson, encouraged her to create a space that specialized in helping others to achieve their goals of certification and career success while overcoming their fear of failure. 

Anjeleigh has a Master of Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University. She is a Certified Nurse Educator, and an American Heart Association certified Basic Life Support Instructor. In addition, Anjeleigh is a Family Nurse Practitioner at North Raleigh Integrated Primary Care in Raleigh, NC.  

 Anjeleigh is a wife, a mother of 3 children, and one dog. She enjoys serving her community at her local church, Christ Family Church, in Cary, NC.

Listen in as we talk about her challenges in both her personal and professional life. We talk about her brother Lonnie Robinson and how he impacted her before he passed from COVID and even after his death. Anjeleigh is one amazing person who has overcome so much! 

Mike and Beverly Sloan, a dynamic entrepreneurial duo with a shared journey spanning 14 years, have cultivated a thriving enterprise together. 

As the driving forces behind Elite Printing & Packaging Inc., Mike and Beverly have discovered how to take their triumphs and fuel them into their passionate commitment to supporting others on their transformative journeys, just like they did. 

Overcoming addictions, failed marriages, and personal and professional challenges, Mike and Beverly know first-hand just how hard life can be. 

Now, the visionary minds behind "Living The Elite Life," a coaching program that extends their expertise to empower others in mindset, fitness, health, sobriety, and relationships. 

Listen in as Mike, Beverly, and I sit down to discuss how they took their own personal battles with alcohol and trauma and turned them into a thriving life that has led them to their path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Imagine transforming your life in ways you never thought possible. For over 25 years, Dr. Tara Perry has been that transformation catalyst for first responders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, Olympians, moms, dads, teens, and even children.

Dr. Perry began her journey in private practice in Santa Monica, California, back in 1997. Her work, seen on Lifetime Television, FOX Sports West, and featured in Esquire Magazine, LA Times Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal, has touched lives and changed them fundamentally.

She was trained personally by the world-renowned Marisa Peer, Dr. Tara, who is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapy Therapist. 

But her expertise doesn't stop there; she's a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, has been a professor at UCLA's Arthur Ashe Center, and taught at Emperor's College, California's top acupuncture school.

With over 800 hours of specialized training in Orthopedics, Allergy Elimination, Nutrition, Meditation, and more, Dr. Perry has collaborated with global leaders in health and personal development like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Tony Robbins, and Master Choa Kok Sui.

Join me as Dr. Tara Perry shares how she can help you achieve emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellness faster and deeper than you ever imagined.

Get ready to unlock your potential with insights from Dr. Tara Perry, who clearly lives a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Despite building thriving businesses and achieving financial freedom in America, she found herself at 36 facing a complete breakdown that forced her to confront two decades of suppressed trauma.

Melissa reveals how psychedelics and plant medicine became unexpected allies in excavating buried memories, teaching her that the shadows we hide from often contain the wisdom we need most.

Her story is a testament to the radical transformation possible when we stop running from our pain and instead turn toward it with curiosity and courage, discovering that what we thought would destroy us can actually set us on a path to Fearless Happyness.

Lonnie started his digital information business part-time back in 2002, shortly after selling my wireless communications business and going back to Corporate America. Selling Information Products had been a dream of mine for a few years, as I saw that people seem to be having a good time while making a ton of money simultaneously!

In this interview, you will get to know Lonnie and what Fearless Happyness looks for him.

Sabrina Capper is a successful PR and Communications professional representing Fortune 500 companies and incredible leaders worldwide. In 2023, she left the corporate world to pursue creative endeavors including writing and art. Her goal is to spark a conversation with generations of women raised in silence.

Where to find Sabrina:

🌐 Website: https://www.sabrinacapper.com/

🤳 Follow Sabrina on TikTok – @SabrinaCapper

📸 Connect on Instagram – @SabrinaCapper

📘 Grab a copy of her book, Licking the Knife: https://a.co/d/4XxWzsS

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:21) Sabrina introduces her memoir Licking the Knife

(3:00) Meaning behind the book's title and childhood trauma

(4:12) Family history with addiction and silence

(9:40) The shocking event that pushed Sabrina to write her story

(11:01) Confronting her grandfather on his deathbed

(14:40) Insights into abuse, cult control, and organized crime

(28:49) The moment Sabrina broke free emotionally

(36:06) How her family tried to intimidate her into silence

(53:55) Sabrina's definition of "fearless" and "happiness"

(58:18) Her advice: aim for just 1% better every day

Learn more about Kathleen:
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Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:25) Who is Kathleen, and what is her work in data analytics

(5:47) How she collects high-quality on-site data

(6:59) Creation of SurveyEdge and its growth post-COVID

(10:43) What SMRI stands for and what it actually does

(16:39) The economic impact of big events like the Super Bowl

(23:50) Kathleen's background, education, and early career

(29:06) Surviving a traumatic head injury and finding a new purpose

(32:21) What "fearless" means to her

(34:49) Defining happiness and giving back

(37:19) Her best life advice: Focus outward and add value to others

(40:21) Outro

During this period of loss, he found himself abusing prescribed pain medications out of desperation to cope. Unfortunately, this ultimately led to a full-blown heroin addiction which he struggled with for years. As a result, Jared found himself homeless, ashamed, alone, and suicidal.

Through the grace of God, he was able to seek out help, get clean, and become a person in long-term recovery. However, it wasn't until he stopped blaming his ex-wife, his family, and his circumstances for his addiction that he began to make strides in rebuilding his life truly.

Within his first two years of recovery, he realized he had to either continue to be ashamed of his past or decide to own and share his story in hopes that it would impact others. Today, Jared Miller works as an Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC) for the largest treatment center in Utah.

Jared shares his story and educational lectures at public schools, community events, and recovery banquets. In addition, Jared hosts a podcast and local radio show titled "We Do Recover with Jared Miller" with his co-host, mentor, and beloved friend Doctor Terry Sellers, board-certified in addiction medicine (MD). He is most grateful to be remarried to an amazing wife, able to work in a career he is passionate about, and assist in changing the stigma surrounding addiction.

Katarina is the founder and spirit behind Golden Shores Communications, a boutique brand identity design and marketing communications firm in California, Texas, and Hawaii.

Katarina is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs; businesses owners succeed by assisting them in creating and building authentic brands, both professionally and personally.

Although her life may seem perfect, it isn't. Katarina has Endured some pretty severe trauma, unfair judgments, and heartbreaks throughout her life, only to rise from the ashes to pursue the life she has always dreamed of and now helps others do the same.

Join us today as we discuss some of those heartbreaks, judgments, challenges and how Katarina has overcome them to find a path of living with FEARLESS HAPPYNESS

Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Courtney Ramm has followed her passion for dancing to a career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher.  She's directed dance schools, performed, and taught worldwide, from Singapore to Thailand to Manhattan.

Dancing since the age of two, you could say that Courtney was born to dance.  At age 8, she studied at the renowned School of American Ballet and, soon after that, performed on New York's most significant stages.

By age 25, she had lived all over the world with a strong resume behind her.  Acting upon a strong inner calling, Courtney soon left the concrete jungle of Manhattan for the tropical jungle of Hawaii to start her own dance company.

With a strong determination to succeed and an endless to-do list, Courtney got to work on building a new picture-perfect life for herself but always felt that something was missing - the perfect husband.

Until one day, at a spiritual gathering, she would lock eyes with a man that would leave her feeling something was off, but she couldn't help the intensity of his stare.

Ignoring all the warning signs, Courtney dove into a relationship, not grasping the graveness and outright danger of her decision, but soon realizing that she was going down a dark path and making life-altering mistakes while doing it.

After exhausting every possible way to make things better and now the mother of two young children, Courtney knew that she had to find a way out, or she wouldn't make it.  

Once out, Courtney would find herself feeling completely worthless and pretty much at rock bottom.  

Seeking help from the outside world and returning to her love of dance, Courtney found a way to heal and rebuild a new life for herself and her children…realizing that she would make it.

In her memoir, Eris Rising, Courtney tells her story of breaking deep karmic patterns, grappling with the calling of destiny, and reconnecting with her inner warrior to show others that it is possible to move forward after life-altering mistakes and inspire them to recover the true "genius" within.

Now the founder and artistic director of Ramm Dance, a non-profit dance company that blends the love of dance with holistic healing, Courtney has changed long-held karma into a mission for helping others heal and rise from domestic violence.

Listen in as Courtney, and I discuss growing up in the dance world, her life-altering mistakes, and how she turned it all around to find your own path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

A certified trainer and fitness enthusiast, Danielle Rae is passionate about helping others feel good about themselves by creating a healthy, well-balanced fit and nutrition lifestyle.

Growing up feeling incredibly insecure, Danielle became obsessed with fitness at an early age. Wanting to fit in, she felt that people would only appreciate or like her if she looked a certain way.

She tried to maintain a ridiculously small, petite body, which proved difficult and became very unhealthy for Danielle.

When she realized she couldn't keep up, Danielle fell off the bandwagon and quit working out. She began to binge on every food and gained a lot of weight, eventually slipping into a depression.

Having always dealt with mental illness, Danielle used exercise as her outlet to keep her depression at bay. Without it, her depression would always come back.

Then after a series of serious events and illnesses in her family, Danielle knew it was time to pursue her dreams.

She pulled herself out of her depression again and moved forward with competing in the NPC Bikini category. For the next four years, Danielle began to train hard and diet strictly to accomplish her goal.   

Once ready, she competed in several shows and, during her last show, placed in the top 3 in 2 groups, leaving her feeling accomplished.

However, once the shows were over and the excitement died down, Danielle still felt lost. Unsure where she wanted to go, Danielle began to worry that all of her old habits would return.

As competition taught her discipline, challenged her, and allowed her to work with some amazing people, she knew it was not a realistic way to live her life.

That is when God answered her prayers. After that, Danielle became pregnant with a son and found a way still to incorporate exercise into her life in a healthy way and spend time and be there for her family.

Now the mother of two, Danielle has found the perfect balance of being in great shape without spending hours in the gym or meal prepping.

She doesn't stress about what she eats or worry about being perfect anymore. Instead, she has taken her struggles with identity and self-esteem to create positive and effective fitness and health programs that she can share with others to help them feel good about themselves in a healthy way that is easy to maintain.

Listen in as Danielle, and I discuss her self-esteem and body image struggles, her trials, and how she overcame them to find her path to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

From an early age, Rachael started abusing drugs and alcohol. First casually, and then eventually more severe. At the age of 20, she found herself addicted to painkillers, and from there, her addiction grew through the years.   

In October 2012, Rachael was handed a wake-up call. Addicted to drugs and suffering from severe depression, Rachael tried to take her own life by intentionally overdosing on drugs. After waking from a coma, Rachael was given an ultimatum. She either gets clean or becomes homeless. The choice was up to her. 

Knowing deep inside that this wasn't what she wanted for her life, Rachael finally sought treatment to get clean. With the help of her beloved dog, Sasha, who kept her going, Rachael got clean and started to rebuild her life one day at a time. 

However, as life goes sometimes, Rachael would find herself put to the ultimate test when she lost her boyfriend and one of her close friends, both to a drug overdose, along with three dogs back-to-back. Knowing that there was no future for her in the past, Rachael fought to stay clean through her heartbreak with everything she had in her and kept moving forward.  

Now clean and sober for over ten years, Rachael spends her days helping others find their way to sober living. Her mission is to make a difference by sharing her own experiences with addiction in hopes of helping others get clean and turn away from a life of addiction so that they don't waste years of their life like she did. In addition, she wants to help others understand that they are here for a purpose and that their life is worth living clean and sober. 

Knowing firsthand that a dog's companionship can contribute to the well-being of humans, Rachael is also the co-owner of All Tails Wag, a brand of high-quality, handcrafted products for America's furry friends and their families, a company that she started with her mom, who is also one of her best friends. 

"It is important to help inspire positivity and strength the bond between humans and pups, and that is what we are doing with All Tails Wag," says Rachael.   Rachel credits her mom and her dogs for saving her life. "If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here today." 

Known for her infectious energy, Andrea Mein DeWitt is an author, speaker, and certified life coach who teaches high-performing leaders to see and step into their own authentic lives, just like she did.

By her early 50s, Andrea had an extensive 32-year career as an academic professional when she realized that she wasn't happy anymore and desperately needed a change.

In search of something more and discovering her true identity, Andrea took a leap of faith in herself and went back to school to become a life coach.

In pushing aside her fears and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, Andrea would soon discover her authentic self and her calling in life.

"It's never too late, and you are not too old to live your dream.", says Andrea

Now the author of "Name, Claim & Reframe -Your Pathway to a Well-Lived Life" and chosen by NBC's TODAY Show as the best motivational read for 2023, Andrea is on a mission to help others find a practical approach to navigate life's challenges by learning to Name, Claim and Reframe your mindset so they can create the life they want to live.

Listen in as Andrea, and I discover the moment she discovered her need for something more, the path she took to find it, how she is helping others find their authentic life, and how it has all helped her find a way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Corey is an amazing human being listen in as we discuss life, overcoming adversity, and what Fearless Happyness means to him.

Corey is also a successful Author who wrote USA Today's Best Seller "Quitless." Corey didn't have success written on his chest throughout his journey in life. He worked for it. Raised by a single mother, Corey became an inspiration by becoming an Author and a public speaker, where he has taken many stages, including TED Talk and Harvard University.

In this episode, Max and Corey discuss the importance of gaining confidence and ignoring the chance of rejection. Corey speaks about the most significant challenges he faced along his career, such as reading a book for the first time at 27, barely passing high school, and learning the patience to be told "No." To Corey, there isn't a Fear of anything in general; there is a concentrated Fear of letting down those he has helped.

A typical pattern in his story is he has faced people who focus on failure over regret. However, Corey's point throughout the episode is not to be afraid of trying something new. Your next niche might be one step away, but you're too worried and filled with anxiety to take it.

Corey is a fantastic man who has overcome so much. Listen in as we talk about Corey's personal and professional challenges and how he overcame them and rose to the top!! 

For more from Mike Baker: 

The Optimists Way Book

@miketheoptimist (Instagram)

www.mikebakerHQ.com

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

MaxNijst.org

Raj Khedun thinks we're doing this life thing all wrong. When he went to India and met an Avatar, he was told "you know nothing. You don't even know why you're here." Big gulp. But instead of running from it, he leaned in. He read, he researched, he asked questions, he got HUMBLE. And now he's on a mission to help others learn how to distill it all down to the true basics. Extending yourself, giving what you learn away instead of keeping it all for yourself. 

All this awareness led him to what is now called the 3:3 Insomnia Hack- He'll show Max the breathing technique during the episode. The 3:3 Insomnia Hack helps you to quiet your mind and soothe that "monkey mind" – that endless mental chatter and chaos – in just 60-90 seconds. It has been called the "Rolls Royce of breathing methods." You definitely have to stick around for the interactive lesson!

For more from Raj:

Keepfitkingdom.com

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

MaxNijst.org

For more of Serina: 

Instagram/TikTok: @thealigned_founder

To work with her: beacons.ai/thealigned_founder

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

MaxNijst.org

For More From Marcel: Marcelclarke.co | Marcel's Book: Hiding In Plain View

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org

Shā Sparks, the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Fire International, a Certified Fearless Living Coach, and Trainer, host of The Power of Investing in People Podcast, host of "Hey Shā, What Do I Say?" Facebook Live Show, author of "How to Get Your Voice Back," and Co-Founder of #FIRESTARTERS Book Project.

"Oh, you know, I just want to Make America Fit Again and help people Make Good Choices."

Marc and I discuss his challenges, how he overcame them, and how he now helps others get into the best shape of their lives.

Marc is an author and an Apex Executive; Marc is just an all-around amazing human being.

Steve also talked about how he gives back, and the veteran non-profit he works with helps feed, cloth, and house homeless veterans. Steve is an amazing human being who will go out of his way to help someone.