Podcasts about overcoming adversity

What does it take to turn a passion into a global brand? In this episode, Christina sits down with professional golfer, world-renowned trick shot artist, and entrepreneur Tania Tare to unpack her incredible journey from the golf course to social media stardom. Tania shares how viral content opened unexpected doors, the challenges she faced building a business and navigating international opportunities, and how she's now helping creators and brands collaborate in smarter ways. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or simply looking for inspiration to think bigger, this conversation is packed with insights on creativity, resilience, and building a career on your own terms. About Tania Tare Tania Tare is a professional golfer and one of the world's most recognizable golf trick shot artists. Originally from New Zealand, she gained international attention for her creative cup trick videos, which quickly went viral across Instagram and other social media platforms. Today, Tania combines her passion for golf with entertaining, innovative content that has captivated millions of viewers and inspired golfers around the world. Connect with Tania on LinkedIn Follow Tania on Instagram   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

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What if the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your decisions? In this episode, Christina sits down with Guffy Wright to unpack the powerful principles behind his upcoming book, Attach High. Together, they explore how your values shape every decision you make, why vulnerability is a leadership superpower, and how seeking validation from the right places can transform your personal and professional life. If you're ready to make more intentional decisions, lead with greater clarity, and create lasting impact, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom you won't want to miss. About Guffy Wright Guffy Wright is the National Sales Leader and a member of the Board of Directors at The Mahoney Group, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the country. After dropping out of college at 22, he joined the company and has spent the past 19 years building an exceptional leadership career. Today, Guffy is passionate about helping others make better decisions, lead with purpose, and achieve lasting success in both business and life. Learn more about Guffy's book Attach High on his website Connect with Guffy on LinkedIn   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. But this conversation goes far beyond Matt's career. His book, The Invisible Profession, explores how the dental laboratory industry arrived at a place where technicians and laboratories are often undervalued, pushed into price competition, and expected to simply keep their heads down and produce. Matt shares his thoughts on the "million little things" that shaped the industry, the danger of becoming a "busy fool," and why laboratories need to stop competing solely on price and start becoming known for the value, expertise, and partnership they bring to the dental team. Elvis, Barb, and Matt also talk about the changing landscape of digital dentistry, AI, 3D printing, speed, service, and why the labs that embrace change and remain agile will be the ones positioned for the future. It's an honest, thought-provoking, and ultimately optimistic conversation about where the dental laboratory profession has been, where it is today, and where it can go next.Special Guest: Matt Everatt.

Derek Champagne talks with former NFL player Rennie Curran. Rennie shares stories from his unique upbringing, leadership lessons learned along the way, and more about his new venture: Formr.  Formrapp.com - The professional platform where former athletes build what's next, fans connect for life, and businesses find the most competitive people on earth.Free leadership resources from Rennie Curran: https://renniecurran.com/ Rennie Curran is a former professional athlete who currently serves as an active Keynote Speaker, Author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Recently inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia vs Florida Hall of Fame, and the UGA 40 Under 40, he uses his platform to inspire students, athletes, and business professionals to reach their fullest potential. Born in Atlanta, GA, and the son of Liberian immigrants, Rennie Curran and Josie Curran, he has a diverse background with humble beginnings. He began his football career at Brookwood High School in Snellville, GA, becoming the all-time leading tackler in Gwinnett County history. He was initially considered undersized according to various critics, but quickly silenced the doubters by exploding onto the field as a true freshman at the University of Georgia. His experiences of overcoming many circumstances to reach his childhood dream of becoming a 3-time All American, Butkus Award Finalist, permanent team Captain a 3rd round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft (Tennessee Titans) and transitioning into becoming a successful entrepreneur has given him a unique perspective on what it takes to handle adversity and maximize opportunities while having a positive impact on others. Through his innovative presentations he teaches individuals, teams and organizations how to transform their personal and professional lives through leadership, teamwork and personal development. Rennie Curran has been counseling and inspiring people for many years. He is the CEO of Game Changer Coaching whose mission is to help business executives and entrepreneurs become high performing leaders by improving performance, personal brand and communication skills. In 2013, he published a motivational self-help book entitled ‘Free Agent' The Intangibles for Overcoming Adversity and Times of Transition. This motivational self-help book discusses how to overcome adversity during the times of transition that we all face along our journey to achieve our dreams. He also has a children's book entitled “What Does It Take to Be a Star” which was co-written with his daughter, Eleana Curran. He has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Fox Sports, ESPN College GameDay, The Huffington Post, and much more. When Rennie Curran is not speaking, coaching or writing he is usually spending time with his daughter or catching up on one his favorite hobbies, music. He grew up playing the piano, drums and viola. He is also a public servant who spends lots of time giving back through several organizations including. The Boys and Girls Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his foundation. The Game Changers Foundation, which provides resources to student athletes to help them become leaders in sports, business and life through mentorship and leadership development. Curran is a man of faith, humility, integrity and resilience.Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576

Brian Burch on the historic Independence Day dinner with Pope Leo XIV at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, the nature of U.S. relations with the Holy See, and more. Tommy Pigott shares details on the new State Department report on Cuba.

Sometimes the hardest setback becomes the start of a far better life. I speak with Jeff Brown, an international photography business mentor whose path began with dyslexia, school struggles, and a fishing fly business at age 16. Jeff shares how military photography, personal branding, and business skills helped him build a successful creative career. He also opens up about losing everything through a failed pub, rebuilding his mental health, and creating a global photography mentoring business. His story shows how persistence, clear goals, strong branding, and the courage to change direction can create an unstoppable life. Highlights: 00:01:38 - How dyslexia and school struggles shaped Jeff's drive to work for himself. 00:05:58 - The first sale that showed him entrepreneurship was possible. 00:14:50 - Why passion and effort mattered more than early photography skills. 00:35:49 - How branding and marketing helped grow four photography businesses. 00:39:06 - The business failure that forced Jeff to rebuild his life. 01:01:49 - Why clear goals, strong branding, and steady action create growth. About the Guest: Jeff Brown is an International Photography Business Mentor, Best Selling Photography Business Author, Public Speaker and President of The British Institute of Professional Photography. Also working for The International School Photography Conference Team he has delivered sell-out courses and workshops around the world. Jeff works closely with photographers from all niches and photographic backgrounds having a real passion to help them grow their online brand and achieve their goals.          Jeff first dipped his toe into entrepreneurship at the age of 15 while still at school, selling handmade fishing flies to local tackle shops to boost his pocket money. After leaving school at 16 he set up his first full-time venture, a mail-order fishing tackle business. His fishing tackle business came to an end 7 years later, shortly after Jeff enlisted in the Royal Navy where he went on to serve as a military photographer and intelligence analysist.            Following nearly 10 years service he left the armed forces to set up his own photography company, and eighteen months later had a successful six-figure wedding photography company and a commercial photography business, then going on to open a separate school photography business and a Boudoir Makeover studio turning over 1,000 boudoir and model shoots per year.            In 2014 Jeff decided to follow his dreams of owning a country food pub by investing over £120k of his own money into a pub venture, which turned out to be his greatest ever failure, losing his entire investment and racking up £60k of debt in just 12 months while at the same time going through a divorce.           After suffering from depression in 2015, he changed direction again and developed an online photography business mentoring program, making it his mission to help and inspire photographers worldwide to market their businesses better.                                                Part of Jeff's major focus and teachings are in the areas of Goal Setting, Brand Message, Consistency, and Website Content including the new AI and AEO search on Google, and also his favourite social media platform which is LinkedIn. It's essential to have a mindset for success and a clear path to follow. No business can truly succeed without goals, direction, a powerful brand and a positive mindset to achieve.        Jeff has written 4 internationally best-selling photography books and recently published his first travel book – ·      The Photographers Missing Link-edIn ·      The Ambitious Photographer's Journal          ·      Help My Photography Website Needs More Customers        ·      The Photographer's Gratitude & Mindset Journal       ·      Plan Your Ultimate Northumberland 250 Road Trip   He writes for several photography magazines and associations and is also a brand ambassador for OM System (Olympus Cameras), The British Photography Awards, Studio Ninja, The Societies of Photographers, and the UK and US Brand Ambassador for The Shutter Studio App.         Jeff lives in the beautiful scenic county of Northumberland, England. He's a keen traveller having visited over 60 countries so far, as well as being an outdoor enthusiast, motorbiker and loves getting out in nature when ever he can. Ways to connect with Jeff**:** Website: www.thephotographersmentor.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/JeffBrownThePhotographersMentorLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thephotographersmentorAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeff%20Brown/author/B09M76J1XK About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset . Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson  00:04 What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't what's in front of you, but rather what you believe? Welcome to Unstoppable Mindset, where inclusion, diversity, and the unexpected meet. I'm your host, Michael Hingston, speaker, author, and advocate for inclusion and possibilities. This podcast explores how the beliefs we carry shape the way we live, lead, and connect with others. Each week, I talk with people who challenge assumptions, face adversity head-on, and show what's possible when we choose curiosity over fear. Together, we focus on mindset, resilience, and the small shifts that lead to meaningful change. Let's get started. Hi again, everyone. Welcome to another episode of Unstoppable Mindset. You know what's really fun about this podcast is we get to meet all sorts of people who talk about all sorts of different kinds of things, and today we get to talk to a gentleman from England, Jeff Brown, and Jeff, among other things, is an international photography business mentor, best-selling photography business author, he's a public speaker and also the president of the British Public Institute of Photography. I think I said that right. Jeff Brown  01:36 British British Institute of Professional Photography. British Michael Hingson  01:40 Institute of Professional Photography. Got to say it right, but anyway, and and all sorts of other things. He's an adventurous kind of person, as you're going to learn in the course of the day. So, Jeff, I want to welcome you to Unstoppable Mindset, and we're really glad you're here. Jeff Brown  01:55 Thank you. Thanks for having me on. Michael Hingson  01:57 Well, I'm glad to do it, and I have a visitor in the studio today, my cat Stitch, who is monitoring this, and I'm sure that if she has any opinions, she's going to voice them. But we'll see. Stitch is a wonderful kitty. She's almost 16 years old, and we we love having her around. But anyway, so Jeff, why don't we start by you telling us kind of maybe about the early Jeff growing up and some of those things, and we'll go from there. Jeff Brown  02:25 So growing up, so I grew up in the northeast of England, and I was born in 1970. So I'm 55 now, and back in sort of late 70s, early 80s, the northeast of England was a was a bit of a grim place. It was gray. It was there was a lot of poverty. It was mainly coal mining and shipbuilding, and it was the old sort of mentality of you know you go to school, you study hard, you get a job, you stay in the job for for your life, you retire, and then you're dead. That's it. Yeah. So, for some reason, that didn't really, really appeal to me. And I used to love reading. I read loads of books. I was obsessed with books. Got into books from a very early age. Into sort of fantasy type books, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and stuff like that. But it was only when I got into maybe probably about the the junior schools I'd gone through the infant school I got to about eight or nine year old that I realized there was something the matter with me in the fact that I'm really struggled with with school I wasn't very good at it years and years later, I found out I was dyslexic, but I couldn't read out aloud. I had real problems with numbers. Numbers seemed to always look the wrong way around to me, and I got an instant dislike of school and an instant dislike of authority. I had I just I couldn't wait to get out of it, but I was quite creative when I got into fishing, I was good at making fishing flies. I got into photography, and that sort of gave me more of a creative mindset. Where I thought, well, I don't want to work for anybody else. I don't want to be told what to do. I want to try and make my own direction. And I decided that I was going to be self-employed or you know start my own business at the age of 14, Michael Hingson  04:23 what did your parents think of your your kind of independent mindset or entrepreneurial mindset? Because you must have voiced it along the way. Jeff Brown  04:31 Well, I did, yeah, and funny enough, you know, I said I had a real dislike of school. I mean, I actually not not overly proud of it, but I was expelled from school at the age of 16, kicked out of school because I got into quite a bit of trouble. I was I was very rebellious. I really disliked it with the passion, and I left school with zero qualifications. So I didn't I didn't pass any exams. I filled every exam that I actually bothered to turn up for, but to. It matters worse. My dad was a college lecturer, and my mum was a teacher. So, so obviously it didn't go down well with with having two parents who were in the education system. But they backed me 100% They were they they could see that I was struggling, but dyslexia wasn't really a thing that was talked about back. Yeah, and yeah, my my dad put forward at the time one and a half 1000 pound to help me get onto the you know get the equipment I needed and the the office space to start my first business. Michael Hingson  05:34 So it was pretty supportive, Jeff Brown  05:36 very supportive. Yeah, yeah, yeah, and and and I think it helped as well that my first business was making fishing flies and tying and exporting fishing flies to fishing businesses around the world. But my dad was keen on fishing as well, so he had he had an attraction to the business. Michael Hingson  05:54 Okay. Well, I know that my wife had lots of relatives in England. A lot of them were from the Cornwall Mosel area, and a lot of them, of course, were very much into fishing. Jeff Brown  06:05 Oh yeah, yeah. I know Cornwall. In fact, I spent a year in Cornwall on on Navy search and rescue, and that would have been 1919 98 I think it was then very beautiful place. Michael Hingson  06:19 I've not been. I'd love to go sometime. We'll have to figure that out. Jeff Brown  06:23 Yeah, it is. It's gorgeous. It's gorgeous. Michael Hingson  06:26 So you started this business. So you were basically 15 when you started the the business, which I think is kind of interesting. That's at a young age, and of course, by the time you were 16, as you said, you got expelled from school, which had to not be very very much fun. Jeff Brown  06:44 Yeah, I mean, well, to be honest, so the the starting of the business, I used to I used to go into the fishing tackle shops at weekend myself and one of my friends who who I used to go fishing with, and he was good at making flies. He was called Phil. Obviously, I'm called Jeff, and we decided we were going to create a business called PJ Flies. And one weekend, we we went into one of the local fish and tackle shops, and we were buying some some bits and bobs to make fish and flies with. And the business owner, the owner of the shop, said, "Look, says, look, if you bring me some flies down next week, if they if they if they're any good, I'll buy them off you. So we walked into the shop and took these fishing flies in the following week in a little presentation box. And I remember him individually taking each fly out at a time because he said, "How much how much how much are you going to sell me them for? And I said, "Well, I'll sell them for 10 pence each. So he was taking them out, and I was counting up in my head. And at the time, my pocket money was, I think, was three or four pounds a week, and I came out of that shop with a 10-pound note. So it was double what I was getting paid off my pocket money, and it was such a great feeling. So that was my first ever sort of dip into entrepreneurship, earning money, and and he said, and the last thing he said as I went out the door, he says, if you can if you can make the same amount next week or even double, bring them back and I'll buy them off you. So the following week I went back and made 20 quid. Michael Hingson  08:18 Wow, what goes into making a fly, I'm not a fisherman by by training or anything, so I don't know a lot about fly fishing. Jeff Brown  08:27 Yeah, so it's all feathers and so feathers and furrows, and it's all held onto the hook with with a very fine thread, like what's called a gossamer thread. It takes it takes a while to learn. So I was taught by an old guy who was a really good fisherman, and he he had a caravan on the same caravan site that my parents had that they used to go on holiday on, and because we we we never used to go abroad in those days, all the holidays were spent in England, and that he he saw that I was getting into fishing, and he came and taught me how to how to tie fishing flies, which was great. Michael Hingson  09:06 Yeah, and of course, the whole idea behind the fly is to attract the fish, right? Jeff Brown  09:10 That's right. Yeah, yeah. Michael Hingson  09:13 So that they will, if you will, take the bait. Jeff Brown  09:16 Yeah, yeah, totally. And the funny thing was, I was yeah, I used to love fishing, but I don't need fish, so I would either put you know put them back in the in in the river, or I'd I'd give them away to to members of the family. Michael Hingson  09:30 Wow. Well, and suddenly fortunes changed, and there you were making flies and selling them. Jeff Brown  09:37 That's right. That's right. Michael Hingson  09:39 So how long did you do that? Jeff Brown  09:42 So we we got we got a proper sort of business premises in 1986. So when I was I was 16 year old, and we applied for a grant with the then Prince's Trust, which was run by Prince Charles, who's now King Charles. And we were the youngest people in in the UK to be accepted for a grant. They bent the rules and they give us the grant under the age of 18. So we got the grant at 17 year old, and then shortly after, we were in a business sort of a business community, a big a big workspace with lots of offices with other creative people in, and shortly after the the center had opened, about six months after, the the the manager of the center came up and says, "Well, look, we'd like to we'd like you to make a box of salmon flies, but a really good box of salmon flies, all the best ones, and we'll pay you. And it's going to be a presentation box for a special guest who's coming to officially open the business center in a few months. But we can't tell you who it is. And anyway, it turned out two months later it was it was Prince Charles. Speaker 1  10:59 He Jeff Brown  10:59 came to visit us, and he was presented with a box of fishing flies-the the flies that we tied from. Michael Hingson  11:07 Wow, that was pretty cool. So you got to meet him. Jeff Brown  11:11 So yeah, we got to meet him. He talked about fishing. He talked about fly tying. He said he'd he'd been bought a fly tying kit for Christmas one year from his wife, who would have been Princess Diana, but he couldn't get away from get away from it. It was too. He found it too complicated and too complex. So he says, "I really admire that you you know that you guys can can tie the flies. So so yeah. So it was nice. It was nice to meet him. It was nice to be able to do that presentation box, and we had that business till I was 26 so Michael Hingson  11:45 10 years, Jeff Brown  11:46 nearly 10 years. Yeah. Michael Hingson  11:48 Now, have you met him ever since Jeff Brown  11:52 then? I haven't met him, but I have met other members of the the royal family because I was a my next stage in business, so my next stage in life was to become a a military photographer. I met a few members of the royal family in my capacity as a military photographer. So I went from so one avenue being creative, which was the fishing flies, into sort of another avenue being creative. And the funny thing was, I'd never had any intention of John in the military. None of my family were in the military. My dad had done his national service, and my granddad had served in the in the navy during the Second World War. But just on a whim, one day I happened to be walking past a military careers office, and I thought I'd pop in. I love cooking. I thought, oh look, I'd seen a picture on the window where he could train to be a military chef. Yeah, okay. So I went into enquire about being a chef, joined as an aircraft engineer, and then transferred across to become a military photographer. And funny enough, like I said early on, that I hate authority and I hate being told what to do because that came from a hatred of hatred of schools. Michael Hingson  13:10 A school, right? Jeff Brown  13:11 But I believe that the military was different because people say, "Well, you know, if you if you hate authority and hate being told what to do, why the hell did you go and join the military? But the military was very different in the fact that I put up with the I put up with the authority because the military give you adventure. It wasn't a nine foot nine to five. It wasn't a routine job, you know. So it give and I love excitement. I love adventure. I love the the idea of every day being different. So so I was happy enough to put up with military life, and I did that for nearly nine years. Michael Hingson  13:49 Well, so did you find that the military respected your creativity as you grew at being a photographer, and so you were a photographer, so that you were allowed to, to to be creative and do the things that you wanted to do, or did you find that there was just as much authoritarianism, if you will, and they kept telling you what to Jeff Brown  14:15 do? No, no, they were very good at being creative. Funny, the the military photography branch-it's only a small branch. It's about 80 people in the in the in the navy photography branch. So by comparison to all the other branches of the navy, it's tiny, and it's always also a very sought after branch. So basically, have to wait till somebody retires or somebody, you know, gives up their position that you can actually request, and I just managed to get in at the right time where somebody had left, and I applied, and I got accepted and went on to their training course, and their training course is is quite intense, 26 exams in six months, but. All the people who run it are really passionate photographers, so they're all about developing your own creativity. Yes, there's rules and regulations to follow, but it was very different than other other avenues of the armed forces. And then, you know, your average working day, you were you were given a lot of freedom. You were given a brief for a job, but then quite often you would just go off and design that job the way you wanted, you know. Michael Hingson  15:24 But why did you, since you, I guess you, as you said, joined as an aircraft engineer? Why did you decide to look at photography? What what attracted you to that? Jeff Brown  15:35 Because I didn't. Well, first of all, I didn't realize you could be a military photographer. So it was, and you can't join as a military photographer anyway. It's what's called a sidewards entry branch. You have have to have served three years in a in a another part of the armed forces before you can apply. And to apply to get into the military military photography branch, you have to pretty much do it on your own merit. So you've got to build a portfolio up. You've got to do all the application yourself, and they also look at your. It's not like the way you react to discipline, the way you think on your own two feet, sort of thing. So, funny enough, when I went through the interviews and and they looked at my portfolio, they said that my my work was pretty poor, but they loved the way I thought, and they loved the way I was driven, and would get up early and go out and do stuff. This is, you know, it's the it's the passion and the the willingness to learn. We can teach you all the other stuff, but you you know you you're showing that willingness and and going that extra mile. That's that's what got us in and and got us to be accepted into the into the branch. It wasn't my skills as a photographer because I was that was pretty useless. Pretty new, Michael Hingson  16:49 yeah, Jeff Brown  16:50 yeah. But you know they they developed that. Michael Hingson  16:55 So the the whole idea of going in and learning to cook and being a chef kind of went by the wayside, huh? Jeff Brown  17:00 It did, yes. But I still, I still, I still love cooking to this day, and I was still very passionate about it. And I always had a dream of, you know, one day owning a a pub or running a food pub, Michael Hingson  17:12 right? Well, and you know things happen, but you you clearly are an adventurous sort of person that you even chose to do all of this, and that-that's in of itself, I think, admirable to you know to do that. So you you became a photographer, and so what kind of things did you do during the time you were in the military from a photographic standpoint? Jeff Brown  17:40 So we would do everything. We do everything from portraits of sort of admirals in uniform, official portraits. We do big presentations and awards. We do a lot of PR photography. So we'd be we'd be tasked with with a concept or an idea, or being told something is happening, or we want to promote this, so they might say, right? We've got an aircraft carrier coming into your area. Can you come up with some ideas to to sort of really promote it? Something that look really exciting. It'll encourage people to to join the military because one of the one of the things military photography branch, it's it's about PR. It's trying to get pictures of the military into the into the newspapers in a positive light. So you know, young young men and women go, "Oh, that looks great! I'd love to join, and it serves them an absolute fortune in in in advertising. So so that was that was a lot of the stuff we did, we create concepts and ideas, and quite often the concept and ideas led to having a lot of fun. You know, I'd say like, well, what have I got at my disposal? And then an admiral might say, well, what do you need? I said, well, I need a few helicopters. I need some fast patrol boats. I need some marines on on on ribs lent over these these you know rigid inflatable boats all camouflaged up with their cam cream on and their rifles and they'll be in front of the in front of the the aircraft carrier then we'll have the the helicopters flying in the background and all this was was so basically controlled by us, so we would have headsets on. We'd be talking to the, talking to the the pilots. We'd be directing people, and those shoots probably cost 10s and 10s of 1000s of pounds to to put together. When you think about it, but it was great to see some of the images come out. And in those days, when I first started doing it, we were shooting a lot of the stuff on film, so we didn't have the the the the benefit of seeing the images instantly, as in you know with digital photography. Michael Hingson  19:51 I was going to say much less digitally editing it. It was all on film. Jeff Brown  19:54 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Michael Hingson  19:56 When did it migrate over to be more digital? Jeff Brown  20:00 So we were still we when I was in training we we were using digital but still preferred you to to do a bit more on the film side of things Michael Hingson  20:08 higher quality Jeff Brown  20:10 yeah and and they also I think for like an archival purposes for the idea of have negatives and hard print Speaker 2  20:18 yeah Jeff Brown  20:19 but then you know towards like the 2004 two you know 2003 2004 Then they were starting to embrace digital fully, and and you know do away with all the the film. Michael Hingson  20:33 Wow! Jeff Brown  20:34 And obviously there is the cost aspect as well. You know because you with film it costs every time you you press the shutter button, you know you can you can take a lot more images. But I suppose it does it does make you a bit more of a lazy photographer. Michael Hingson  20:49 Well, I I suppose in some senses it can. It just depends on how disciplined you are. Well, you seem to be a pretty disciplined kind of person, and so you you worked at that pretty well, and I can. I can appreciate that. So so when did you start doing photography for the military? When did you enroll in the military? Jeff Brown  21:11 So that was 1997 Michael Hingson  21:14 Okay, so you were what 2526 25 Jeff Brown  21:19 Yeah, 2026 Yeah, yeah, 2627 yeah. Michael Hingson  21:23 Well, and the the thing about photography or or any skill like that that is is pretty unique and pretty new for you is that you had to really develop the knack to doing it, but you obviously also had to have a lot of understanding about things like, as you said, PR and all that. I mean, some of that just had to be a little bit more natural, or just you observed so much that you realized the value of it. And as you pointed out, having the the whole photography branch in the military had to be incredibly much less expensive for the military, no matter what you wanted them to do, than them doing PR in other ways because it was all done internally. Yes, yes, you had to have helicopters and military people and all that other stuff, but they didn't have to pay the company to go out and, or didn't have to pay it much to go out and do the photography because you're the company. Jeff Brown  22:29 That's right. That's right. And also, some some of the jobs were required a certain level of vetting that they couldn't bring a company in unless those people were vetted. To you know, like on, I did quite a few photography shoots on nuclear submarines, which you you can't enter a nuclear submarine base unless you're you're vetted to a certain level. Michael Hingson  22:51 Right. Now that brings up a point. So let's let's go back to that. So going into a nuclear submarine base and so on, and and doing photography. What what was the purpose of pictures for that? Since it had to be pretty cleared and must have been somewhat classified. Jeff Brown  23:11 Well, sometimes some of the the shoots on board the submarine would be like award ceremonies. So okay, yeah, you know, people getting medals or achievements, and actually getting a photograph from receiving their award from the captain of the submarine. But then sometimes we would have PR photographs of of the the submarine sailing, and we'd be on speedboats going down the lock, photographing the submarine. Michael Hingson  23:41 But what you were not doing was taking pictures of things that were so classified that they didn't dare show them to the public or whatever. Jeff Brown  23:49 Yes, yes, Michael Hingson  23:50 yeah. Which which makes sense. Speaker 1  23:57 If you enjoy unstoppable mindset and would like to help us continue bringing these conversations to you each week, we've created a way for you to support the show. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and continue sharing stories, insights, and ideas that inspire people to live with purpose and possibility. If supporting the podcast feels right for you, you'll find the link in the show notes. Thank you for being part of the Unstoppable Mindset Community. Michael Hingson  24:30 So you you did that, and so you clearly found a niche to to do and to to work at, and obviously loved it. Jeff Brown  24:43 I do. I mean, it took it took a while to get the confidence. I'm quite an introverted person, so where I love taking photographs, and you know, it's easy to take photographs of things and objects and landscapes and that sort of stuff. It's. It's quite hard when you don't have a lot of confidence and you are quite introverted to start directing people and telling people what to do, especially when you had to direct, you know, entire ships, companies, or groups of 4050, people to do a a group shot at the awards ceremony. So that that was something that took a bit of getting used to and put me out of my comfort zone to to become a bit more sociable and a bit less introverted, and also direct people from behind the camera. Michael Hingson  25:31 So you you became a director, Jeff Brown  25:35 I suppose. Yeah, you do. In some senses, Michael Hingson  25:38 anyway. Jeff Brown  25:38 Yeah, yeah, and from from another point of view, I sudden realized that you know you might not like directing people, or you might be really nervous about speaking to people you've never met before and telling them what to do. But quite often, the people on the other side of the camera are just as nervous as you because they don't like having their photograph taken. They feel awkward, so you know part of your job as a photographer is to put people at ease and make people feel comfortable. Michael Hingson  26:03 Yeah, and I think about it as a public speaker. I keep hearing all the time that one of the top fears that people have is speaking and standing on a stage and speaking. And I and I finally realize that that's because we're conditioning people to think that it's scary, but the fact of the matter is that, and I still believe this to this day, audiences want speakers to succeed. Unless you're just a real jerk, audiences want you to succeed, and I would think that that some of that same level of confidence goes into what you do as a photographer. You are-they want you to succeed, and the people who are nervous about you taking their pictures and so on. Your job, as you point out, is to kind of help make them feel more comfortable about Jeff Brown  26:55 it. Yeah, and and you, you know, on from your point of view, you know, you you want somebody to love the picture? Michael Hingson  27:02 Yeah, Jeff Brown  27:02 you want someone to go, oh wow, you know, like actually take away their their dislike and awkwardness of having a photograph taken, and you know it's it's quite rewarding when you see somebody go, oh wow, I didn't know I could look that good, you know, because you've you've directed them, you've posed them, you've helped them feel more relaxed, and they see themselves in a different because it's it's quite it quite often it's not that somebody always looks awkward or you know they don't take a good picture as people say oh don't take my picture I don't take a good picture you know it's the fact that they've never been directed they've never they've always felt felt uncomfortable and awkward so it comes through in the the final image because they don't look relaxed. They don't look natural. They've got this fake smile. They look uncomfortable. Michael Hingson  27:49 I know. For me, I've I've never worried about that. Of course, being blind my whole life, I never really cared a whole lot about pictures. Yeah. So I love to pick on pictures all the time. So you know, for example, people say that a picture is worth 1000 words, and I just point out, yeah, but it takes a whole lot more memory. So, but but but I I appreciate pictures, and I've learned a lot more about photography and appreciating photography ever since September 11th. And part of that was my guide dog Roselle at the time, who became a real camera ham hound. She loved to be in front of the camera, and there was one time we were on a Larry King show on CNN, and you know his shots are and the photographers and and the and everything on the show is basically front like from the chest up, and and so on, and they take pictures. So one day we were going to be on the show, and they made a a little platform that Roselle, my guide dog, could lie on, and they said, "Okay, put her up on there, and I did, and she laid down, put her head between her paws, and that was it. And the director came like about a minute before the show started, and he said, "Isn't there anything you can do to get her to react more and to be a little bit more involved in the show? And I said, "Are the Klieg lights on yet? And he said, "No. I said, "Just wait till you turn the lights on. Everything will change. The lights came on. She lifted up her head, started blinking her eyes and flashing her eyelashes, smiling and licking her chops, and just having a good old time. She loved the camera. It was so funny. Jeff Brown  29:39 Yeah, I can't get. I can't get my dog to sit. He won't sit in front. He won't sit in front of the camera. He's a working Springer Spaniel. He will not stay still for two minutes. And there's something about it. Every time you look, you pick up the camera. I think he knows that you want to take a picture, and he turns his head away. He looks the opposite direction. Michael Hingson  29:57 Yeah. See, Roselle was exactly the opposite. Knew you wanted to take her picture, and she was going, "Bring it on! She just absolutely loved it. It was so funny, and and and it was it was a blessing. But it it as as we talked about it, as I talked to photographers and other people when we dealt with different interviews and so on, I grew to appreciate the value of pictures and what it was that they were trying to get, and it didn't take any work really to get Roselle to be involved in that. It didn't take a lot of work to get me involved with it, but I gained a greater understanding of it. So I certainly value the fact that there's there's a lot of reasons for taking photographs, although I also like audio input and other things like that that I'm going to see. But still, it's it's great that we have this technology, and nowadays, of course, because it is so digital, it makes it so much easier. Jeff Brown  30:59 It does. I think I think obviously there's you know everybody's using photographer now. Everyone walks around with a camera in their pocket, which is you know effectively a smartphone, and the quality of the images that you can take on a phone are fantastic. You know the you know the the resolution, the color saturation, the the look absolutely amazing. But sometimes I think people forget to stop and appreciate the moment. So everybody is more, you know, getting the picture taken, sticking it onto Instagram, onto Facebook, and also we have all these digital memories. But not many people are printing pictures out and putting them on the walls like we used to in the 80s and 90s. You know, family portraits, and I think that is a big thing that photographers need to be to be sort of reinventing and encouraging people to to enjoy the wall art, personalize the home, have a picture on the wall that brings a smile to your face every time you see it. Because if you take it on your phone, you you enjoy it for a second, and then it becomes a memory, and it goes in. I looked the other day. I've got 14 and a half 1000 pictures on my phone. Yeah. So, and I only ever see them, you know, seconds after I take them and I post them on Facebook, and then maybe a year later when a Facebook memory comes up and reminds me, oh, this is what you were doing this time last year. Michael Hingson  32:20 Yeah. Well. Well, and I understand that, and I, I, I also understand what you're saying about lazy photography because, as you said, you take the picture, you look at it, and it's gone, and you don't necessarily do all you can to make sure that the picture is looking as good as it as it can look, and sometimes we just rely on the automatic zoom and other things like that to make the picture look good. But the bottom line is that ultimately we're in control of it and really should make the picture as good as we can make it. Jeff Brown  32:54 Yeah, I mean that was that was what we were taught in the military right at the very beginning. And as I say, you know, was starting out on on on film cameras. It was get it right in the camera. You know, get it right in the camera. It'll look a lot better, and it'll save you hours of time in the dark room. And then there's a tendency now for photographers to think, "Oh, that'll do. I'll just sort it out in Photoshop afterwards, and which again takes time. And as a photographer, time is money. So yeah, yeah. The better you can get the composition and the and the way a photograph looks in the camera, then the less work you're going to have to do afterwards. Michael Hingson  33:35 Yeah, which makes perfect sense. And so I appreciate that. Well, so you were in the military for 10 years, and what made you retire from the military? And also, what kind of skills did you learn that you then took away from the military? One of them had to be accepting authority a little bit more, but I'm being sarcastic. But still, what what kind of skills and so on did you learn, and and did you take away, and and why did you even leave the military after 10 years? Jeff Brown  34:07 So, so being a military photographer, I was a military photographer, and there was a new a new sort of breed of like a new discipline that was coming into into the into our area into the the photography branch, and it was called IA, which is an intelligence analyst, and they believed that photographers, probably rightly, had a real attention to detail and a keen a keen eye for spotting things, and they were so they recruited intelligence analysts from the photography branch to analyze intelligence imagery, satellite imagery, reconnaissance, and then collate this information with other intelligence services. Like Lacher on I six and JCHQ, so so people on the ground, you know, and and military listening outposts, and so I got sent to work. So I did my intelligence course, and I got sent to work for with the intelligence services for about two and a half years now. While I was while I was doing my job as a military analyst, intelligence analyst, I started getting people coming into my office and saying, "You're a military photographer, aren't you? Yeah. Would you photograph my dog? Can you can you photograph my daughter at her birthday? Do you do weddings? Can you do my my my partner's wedding and stuff like that? So started doing a little bit of stuff on weekends, and then soon realized that there was actually quite a good bit of money being a photographer. So that was it. So that that set me on the path of right. I'm going to get out the military. I'm going to start with my own business. I'm going to go back to being self-employed again, but this time using my skills as a photographer. And yeah, I had good photography skills. I had other skills that the military had sort of drummed into me, which was you know timekeeping, organization, attention to detail, and that would work brilliant with a wedding because with a wedding you've got to organize people, everything's got to be on time. You've you've got to have that attention to detail, so started doing weddings on weekends, and then I left, and now decided to go into partnership with another military photographer who was working at the same the same base as me, and was also from the same the same area, the same the same city. So I left first because he was married with two kids. Alif first to set the business up and get the business bringing in money, and then about six months later, the business was bringing in enough money for him to put his notice in and and come out and and join me full time in the photography business. So and then it just skyrocketed from there. We ended up having four different photography businesses, Michael Hingson  37:03 pretty impressive, huh? Jeff Brown  37:05 It was good, but I think you know a lot of the lot the stuff that we did is when we left the military is you get a resettlement grant to resettle you back into civilian life to to to get you ready to work for other people, but obviously we were going to go self employed, so we we spent this resettlement grant of 7000 pound on marketing and branding training. So I got 7000 Kev got 7000 So we spent spent a lot of our money on understanding how to run a business, understanding what brand was all about and brand concept and and marketing. And it wasn't necessarily our photography skills that helped us succeed. It was the skills of actually understanding how to run a business and how to market our brand, Michael Hingson  37:49 which also goes a little bit back to understanding PR and just as you said, understanding all about business, which is which is pretty cool. Speaker 3  37:57 Yeah. Michael Hingson  37:59 Well, as you as you did that, how easy was it for you to integrate back into society and become disciplined enough to run your own business? Because when you were in the military, you had other people who were making a lot of those decisions, but you had to learn something along the way or figure out something along the way that allowed you to truly run your own business. Jeff Brown  38:22 To be honest, I felt I felt quite excited to be going back to it because, obviously, you know, from sort of 1415, year old, I'd had I'd had my own business, and that that was my first my first ever job. You know, working for myself with fish and fish and tackle business, and I sort of realized early on that yes, I don't have a boss, but ultimately the business is the boss because the business demands from you all the time. It demands how much work you need to put in, and if you don't put the work in, then you don't get the money. But the other good thing about running your own business is you're not on a fixed wage. You know, you have that ability to make a lot more money, without having to be promoted or or impress somebody else, you know. So for some people, it doesn't work. Like my girlfriend always says, she doesn't think she could do what I do because she doesn't like that uncertainty. Of you know, because every business is ups and downs, ups and downs. You have low moments. You have high moments, but that's life in general, isn't it? And I think you've just got to have more high moments than low moments. But yeah, I love it. I don't think I could ever work for anybody else. But a lot of, I think I'm unemployable. I don't think I can. I don't think I could go into a normal job. But a lot of those high Michael Hingson  39:40 moments are also moments that essentially you create. It's your mindset. That's Jeff Brown  39:45 right. Yeah, Michael Hingson  39:46 because you know, like failure. Everybody talks about failure. Well, you know, you're going to experience failure in your life, and I have gotten to the point where I tend to react and say there really is no such thing as failure. Because failure seems to be an absolute-you screwed up, and that's all there is to it. And the reality is, it's not. Failure isn't really the issue. The issue is okay. You made a plan. Something didn't work right. The question really is now: Where do you go from here? How do you fix it? What have you learned from what happened? And I think that's really the issue. Jeff Brown  40:20 That's totally that's totally right, and you know, but I made a a decision back in 2014 So you said, you know, I love cooking, and had the photography businesses, which which were both doing very well. They were both they were all super successful, you know, bringing in the money, and I decided, wouldn't it be nice to buy a really, really beautiful traditional country pub, one with log fires, you know, in the middle of the countryside, maybe a two, 300 year old building, and and run my own pub? So that was that was my idea. So so I found this this beautiful little country pub in Durham, in the northeast of England, and it was like a picture postcard country pub that looked beautiful. It actually had two log fires. It had, I think, it was about 300 year old. It had wooden beams, everything, and so I fell in love with it. I I bought the lease on it. I plowed 120,000 pounds of my own money into it, and within 12 months, I'd lost all that money. I was a further 60,000 pound in debt, and I couldn't see any way out. Because you say, you know, like failure. Sometimes people think failure is that's it, that's the end. They can't see past it, and stupidly, I decided that that was it. I couldn't go on anymore, so I tried to drive my car off a bridge. I was, I was drunk at the time, but you know, luckily I didn't. I just damaged the car. I didn't damage myself. I woke up the next morning feeling utterly disgusted with myself because my daughter at the time would have been seven year old. and I realized I needed to get out the pub, and I needed to change a different direction, which I did. So I ran away, and I came to the countryside where I live now in Northumberland, and moved away from all my family and and my friends, about an hour away from all my family and friends to restart my life again, and I spent probably about six months listening to positivity books and audio books, and and trying to rewind my mindset, and then take a new direction. And that's when I got into the idea of because I was in the middle of the countryside, I could run an online business training photographers in marketing and branding, and you know how to how to promote themselves on the internet, and I could do that with anybody anywhere in the world who was a photographer. So that was my idea, and that's what I went for. And you know, looking back at it, 11 years on from that, it would be 11 years in March when I tried to take my own life, and I thought that was that was the biggest worst failure I'd ever have. It was the best failure I ever had because I've never been as happy. I've never been as stress free. My work takes me all over the world, speaking and meeting photographers. I have an absolutely amazing community. No day is the same because I'm on all different time zones, speaking to different people, and and I just love it. It's stress free, but you know, if I'd stayed at the pub, that wouldn't have been stress free. So, Michael Hingson  43:33 so what happened? That why did the pub fail? Fail, or or why didn't the public pub succeed? And what did you learn from that? Jeff Brown  43:40 So, well, first of all, probably I probably fell in love with the idea of the pub, but I probably didn't do enough research. Now, funny enough, it was in an old mining village, my coal mining village, that was very, very much based around if you weren't born and bred in the area, you didn't fit in, so first of all, I think fit into the village very well. But the profitability in the pub trade is is very hard, especially if the pub, if the building is owned by a brewery and you've got to buy your beer direct from the brewery, it reduces the profit margins. And I just think everything that could go wrong in that 12 month did go wrong. We had staff stealing offers. We had a couple of sabotages to the pub, a couple of really big bills that wasn't expected, equipment going wrong and equipment failing, and yeah, the costs just spiraled out of control. Michael Hingson  44:38 Just a lot of lack of research, Jeff Brown  44:41 yeah, yeah, yeah, Michael Hingson  44:42 and I would suspect that you would say that because of that, and because you realized all that, you learned. Jeff Brown  44:50 I learned, yeah, yeah, I, I totally learned, and I think you know that I, I, I fell in love with the idea of it. I fell in love with the building, and probably, probably didn't research it. And also, you know, yeah, I was great at marketing. I was great at business, but I'd never run a pub before. And yeah, it was probably a bit of a. I'd probably sort of trying to run before I could walk. In that, you know, might have been better off going and working for somebody else and being a manager or working in a bar. And you know, the the day I opened the pub, I'd never even pulled a pint before. Never stood behind a bar and served served a drink. So, Michael Hingson  45:28 yeah, and that's that's an art in of itself. Jeff Brown  45:32 Yeah, yeah, that's right. Michael Hingson  45:34 I used to when I lived in New Jersey and worked in New York. I used to go to a restaurant called Virgil's Real Barbecue, best barbecue I think in the country, and so if you're ever in New York, it's Virgil's. Anyway, they had opened a facility in Las Vegas. Also, they opened a restaurant in Las Vegas, and so last week when I was at the Consumer Electronics Show, I went there, and one of the things I had heard early on when they I heard about them opening the restaurant several years ago, was that the people who opened the restaurant before they could open it had to go spend six months in New York at the original Virgil's, learning everything about it, so that they could make this restaurant and the food be the same as as what they experienced, because they wanted Virgil's to be the same in both places, and they did. And I can say that, from my perspective, at least, they did a really great job, and they learned from that, which was exactly what you wanted for the people in Las Vegas to do, and they survived the pandemic, and it's still open. So when you're in Las Vegas next time, Jeff Brown  46:47 yeah, I'm there next week. So yeah, I'll have to Virgil's. Yeah, I'll check it out. Michael Hingson  46:52 Virgil's real barbecue, best ribs in the country. That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it, everybody. Well, that's cool. So. So, do you believe that things happen for a reason? I mean, a lot has happened, and of course, the pub closed and and all that. Do you believe that things happen for a reason? Jeff Brown  47:13 I do, and and you know now I I think one of the things as well when you get to that point where you you don't believe there's there's there's any way out, and and you know you you get that alone, you get depressed, but you you feel that you've got to take your own life. You are right at the very bottom. I think for you to go to the very bottom and then come back up again, it changes your mindset about stuff. And I I never get stressed. I am a very, very chilled out person. If something goes wrong now or something fails, I just go. Well, it's happened for a reason. Maybe something better is around the corner. Maybe it's the universe trying to direct me in a in a different path. You know, and and I think the less you live, the more you live by that mindset, the more it opens you up to other opportunities. Yeah, keeps you living it. You know, you're not living in the past; you're living in the future. It it was for the first six months coming up here 11 years ago. It was hard to move away from that failure in my mind. I kept playing it over and over again, but you know, playing it over and over again wasn't going to make that failure with the pub any different. The outcome had happened, and what I needed to do was focus on the future, get back together and get my myself back together, both mentally and also establish a new business and a new way of life. And that in itself was a a massive learning curve, but for the better. Michael Hingson  48:44 Well, and and the reality is, it it certainly has made a big difference in your life. And the fact is that, again, it goes back to failure isn't the end all, and failure is is probably the wrong way to put it. It's a learning experience, and I think that it's so important to do that. I am like you. I refuse to feel stress. I've been through too many experiences in my life that that caused stress, and I've learned that there are always ways to to deal with things, and so it's important to not let the stress overwhelm you. I wrote a book that was published in 2024 called "Live Like a Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs About Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forward in Faith. And moving forward in faith is part of it, but the whole issue is we focus on our lives on so many things. We think we need to control everything, and the reality is, we only control probably much less than 10% of all the things that we experience, but we worry about 100% of everything, and that doesn't help. And so, it builds up so much fear and causes so much stress. And if we would just focus on the things over which we really can control, we would be much better off. Jeff Brown  49:59 Saying that, you know, after leaving the pub, because my mindset was very, very delicate, and I had to build my my mental health back up, I decided to stop watching the news. So I used to used to get up and go downstairs and put the news on TV and have my morning coffee and and listen to all this negativity, all this drama, every single morning, which I've done for probably 40, you know, well, at least 30-five years, and and that was it. I've never watched the news since. I don't watch any live TV. I don't watch the news. People say, "Well, how do you manage? So, well, somebody will tell me something, but most of the time, half the stuff that people get worried about never actually happens. And if it does happen, quite often there's nothing you can do about it because it's the other side of the world. Michael Hingson  50:53 Well, even if it's in England, you don't have control over it, so why worry about it? Now, I watch I watch the news, but I do it because I want to get the information. But I won't worry about it. And there's so much that happens. But I feel that that at least there is information to be gained by watching the news. But what I had to learn somewhere along the line is don't take it personally because you don't have any control over it. And there are so many things that that go on, but the the trick is not to let things you don't have any control over really affect you to the point where you get nervous and stressful again. Jeff Brown  51:34 Yeah, yeah, and I think that you know the the same thing can be put into social media. You know, people say social media is negative. Social media is dangerous, and it depends how you react to it and what you engage on. You know, in my own social media, I follow a lot of photographers, a lot of people who talk about adventures and motorcycle rides and travel and nature. So my news feed is filled with a lot of positive stuff. And if if I see something negative or see something sensationalist, what I do is I don't unfriend that person. I just unfollow them, so I don't see their content again. Michael Hingson  52:09 Yeah. Jeff Brown  52:10 But from from the plus side, you know, social media has bought me more opportunity than anything else, and and effectively for free. And I've traveled traveled a lot because of my work. I have over 100,000 followers across my my social media platforms, and social media brings me customers, brings me clients. It helps me sell books, so there is a lot of positivity to it. I suppose it. The negative is only if you engage in the negative, then you will you'll find the the negative aspect. Michael Hingson  52:40 Yeah. Well, and the reality is that again, it's it's how you approach life, and you've clearly learned a lot about how to approach life in a much more positive way. You've developed, well, we'll call it an unstoppable mindset. You've developed a mindset that allows you to go through life and do the things that you need to do, and focus on the things that you can, and you leave the rest of it alone. Jeff Brown  53:06 Yeah, yeah, totally, totally. Michael Hingson  53:08 Which which makes a lot of sense. Well, for you, you you talked earlier about the fact that you have dyslexia, and you've been with dyslexia for most of your life, or maybe all of your life. It's interesting. I've talked to so many people who didn't know that they had dyslexia when they were in school and so on, and experienced a lot of the same frustrations and kinds of experiences that that you've experienced. And somewhere along the line, they finally discovered that they they had dyslexia. How did that when you when you finally realized that? What did that do for you? How did how did that really affect you? Jeff Brown  53:52 Well, funny enough, I I can remember a moment where I must have been about eight year old, where a teacher and you know, back in the 70s, teachers weren't as kind, weren't as kind to to schoolchildren as they are now. You know, and and this this teacher singled me out in front of the class and and told me that I was stupid and I wouldn't amount to anything because I kept struggling with this reading and my numbers. And at the time, I I was I was chubby. I had ginger hair, so I didn't have a I didn't have a lot going for us in in the popularity front, and also being you know the the stupid one in the class. So I found it really negative, and I found it really really personal because I didn't realize that I was dyslexic because nobody knew what dyslexia was now, and when I got to my mid 30s, and I went to train to go into the work with the intelligence services and be an image analyst, I had to redo my English and maths all level qualifications that I should have passed at school, but obviously I didn't. I had to do them through the military, and that was when I found out I was dyslexic, and I didn't actually know what dyslexia was until until I made up on it, and then it all made sense. You know why why I'd struggled for so long. I have my own workarounds. I know what my I know what my what my issues are. I mean, now with with with my work, there's so much out there that helps you as a dyslexic. You know, you you have you have spell checker, you have read aloud where you might not be able to see see it. You know, so quite often I'll do a social media post, and I'll I'll get Word document to read it out aloud so I can hear it. But if I if I if I read it back, I can't see the mistakes I've made because my mind doesn't process that. I know when I write a number down, I probably write write it down the wrong way. So if somebody gives me a phone number and I phone it and it's dead, I just change some of the digits around and figure Michael Hingson  55:58 it out. Do you agree? Do you use technology like Dragon, naturally speaking, to dictate? Jeff Brown  56:04 I tend, I tend to. So I started using only in the past six months. I was quite, I was quite sort of against AI, and well, not against it, but everybody was jumping on the chat, ChatGPT bandwagon, and I always tend to do something different than everybody else does. Six months ago, I jumped on a piece of software called Claude, and because I've because I've written five books now, I've written four business books, and I've written a travel book. I also had a lot of content to give to Claude to feed Claude, and then I had transcripts from my YouTube channel, and and then I gave them some do's and don'ts about you know tone of voice and language, and you know I would never say things like this, I would never say things like that. Told them that you know don't be spelling color without a U. Don't put a Z in sympathize because not American English. It's English, English, and the funny thing is, like over the over the past few months, he's he's pretty much replicated my tone of voice, so I can get Claude to write me a social media post, and then I I just tweak it slightly, and I'll make some changes, and then when I've written that social media post, I give it back to Claude and say, can you note? Can you identify the changes that I've made from what you've originally made, Michael Hingson  57:24 right? Jeff Brown  57:25 And take them on board for the next one, and then you give a summary of the changes. And it's yeah, it's it's it's quite impressive. It's quite scary as well because he he says things like, "Am I becoming more Jeff? Yeah, yeah, you are a bit. Michael Hingson  57:42 Well, the other thing is there are programs and technologies, as I mentioned, like Dragon, which is a a technology that you can get where you dictate, and it recognizes your voice, and it will then convert what you say directly into digitized form, which is pretty cool. I use Dragon when I write a fair amount, and and so that that goes back far earlier than AI. Although I'm sure that there are AI, there are AI components to Dragon naturally speaking today. But it's a it's a great program, and it makes writing a lot easier. So rather than typing on a keyboard, I'm speaking, and it is essentially taking what I write, and it just completely digitizes it by recognizing my voice and then putting it out in in in a digital form for me. I can use it with Microsoft Word and other things like that, Jeff Brown  58:41 yeah. And then do then do you listen back to that and then give edits on on what has been on what is being done? Michael Hingson  58:49 Yeah, I can. I just go back and read the word doc, and but it's but it literally is is transcription of what I say, so I can then go back and say, okay, let's fix this, or everything is fine, and I can go even go back and figure out what's misspelled if there are things that it misrecognized. But it works pretty well. Jeff Brown  59:12 Yeah, tech technology is is is fantastic. It's also got it's it's it's I suppose worrying sides for creative people, where there's a lot, a lot of creatives that potentially AI could could really damage their careers going forward. So it's it's interesting to see which direction it's taken. You know, work with it, but then also be aware of it. Michael Hingson  59:40 Yeah. Well, you still need to take control. Jeff Brown  59:43 Yeah, yeah. Michael Hingson  59:45 So, what's the most unusual or interesting country that you've ever visited since you do so much traveling? Jeff Brown  59:52 I've been to North Korea. So, 2019 I went to North Korea for New. New Year's Eve to celebrate New Year in in Pyongyang Square with another 100,000 North Koreans. There was only 12 Western tourists in Pyongyang at the time, and we were there for 10 days. So yes, I've I've done North Korea, which it took a bit getting into getting into North Korea. It's not as easy as just you can't go on and book a holiday. He can't choose a hotel. It all has to be done through a third-party agent, and it took about six months to get the whole thing to together. But it was-it was very interesting. It was a completely different than every anything I'd ever experienced before, and it's also supposed to be one of the safest countries you can travel to because you you're followed by the North Korean secret police everywhere you go, even inside buildings, when you're in restaurants, when you're in bars. That nothing could ever happen to you, but the North Korean people would never dare to come up and speak to you anyway, you know. But the the thing with North Korea is everything is everything is orchestrated. Everything is set for you alive and there in advance, so you only ever see what they want you to see. You never see the other side of North Korea. I've also been to Chernobyl, where the the last was that was absolutely fascinating, and last year I went to Transnistria, which is one of these countries that doesn't exist. It's not officially recognized by by the UN, and that was like stepping back into the 1980s Speaker 1  1:01:38 That was, Jeff Brown  1:01:39 but everywhere I've been, you know, I think that that's t

Building Confidence One Small Step at a TimeWhat if your greatest limitations became the foundation for your greatest strengths?In this heartfelt episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with artist, graphic designer, entrepreneur, and advocate Katherine Klimitas, who lives with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease.By the age of ten, Katherine had experienced more than 500 broken bones, yet she never allowed her diagnosis to define what was possible. Instead, she built a thriving creative business, became a successful artist, and uses her story to educate others about disability, inclusion, resilience, and living with purpose.This conversation isn't about limitations.It's about possibility.It's about finding joy.It's about building confidence one small step at a time.In This EpisodeLiving with Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta)Why confidence begins at homeThe power of consistency over perfectionGrowing up with a disabilityHow Katherine discovered her artistic talentTurning creativity into a successful businessBuilding confidence through small winsLessons from entrepreneurshipWhy advocacy starts with sharing your storyWhat inclusion really looks likeThe importance of individualized healthcareFinding joy through meaningful workUsing art to build a fulfilling life

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright II interviews globally recognized human behavior and transformational expert, Tony J Selimi. Tony shares his compelling journey from war-torn hardship and homelessness to becoming an international thought leader. They discuss Tony's signature TJS Method Alarm Framework, designed to help individuals achieve peak performance and emotional mastery. Tony emphasizes the power of staying committed to growth, learning from pain, and evolving one's purpose. The conversation also covers the implications of AI on human identity and the increasing epidemic of digital disconnection. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Tony encourages listeners to embrace curiosity, focus on personal growth, and discover their unique potential.01:31 Tony's Inspirational Backstory03:21 Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience06:06 The TJS Method and Transformational Framework14:48 Mapping Human Consciousness24:44 Embracing AI and TechnologyThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About Guest: Tony J SelimiRenowned as an internationally acclaimed TEDx speaker, multi-award-winning life strategist, business coach, and best-selling author, Tony J. Selimi is a leading authority on human behaviour, psychology, health, excellence, empowerment, and purposeful living. His expertise extends to filmmaking and executive production, and he is widely sought after by individuals on high-stakes, performance-driven missions.Guest Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TonyJSelimi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjselimipublic/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TonyJSelimi/YouTUbe: https://www.youtube.com/user/TSelimiBlog Post URL https://www.dailymastermind.com/episode/mapping-human-consciousness-with-tony-selimi

Send us Fan Mail“You can make more money, but you can never redo a childhood.” ~ George RiveraKey Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysThe Wake-Up Call: How a final conversation with his dying father shifted George's perspective from chasing money to valuing time.Scaling Freedom vs. Chaos: Why your business structure dictates your lifestyle, and how to intentionally design a business that scales freedom.The Freedom Audit: A step-by-step process to track your time, apply the “10K per hour filter,” and ruthlessly eliminate, automate, or delegate tasks.Delegate Outcomes, Not Tasks: Why delegating simple tasks causes “context switching” and kills productivity, and how to use AI and SOPs to delegate entire outcomes.The 18 Summers Rule: A powerful reminder that parents only get 18 summers with their children, making the case for being present now.⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings00:00:00 – Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:01:26 – George's Golden Nugget: The 18 Summers Perspective00:02:29 – Sponsor Break: Console Vault00:04:16 – The Early Hustle: George's 31-Year Entrepreneurial Journey00:05:37 – The Turning Point: A Conversation with His Dying Father00:07:16 – Cash Rich, Time Poor: The Temptation to Burn It All Down00:08:48 – Redesigning the Business: From 90 Hours to Complete Freedom00:09:30 – Teaching His 8-Year-Old Son Real Estate Negotiation00:15:11 – Helping Founder Dads Reclaim 10-20 Hours a Week00:16:50 – The Freedom Audit & The Time Liberation Trifecta00:20:18 – How to Delegate Outcomes (Not Tasks) Using AI00:22:49 – The Myth of the “Open Door Policy” and Context Switching00:27:42 – Founder Dad Tables & Connecting with George Rivera00:30:39 – Final Thoughts: Escaping the Founder PrisonRemarkable Guest Info:Guest Bio:George Rivera is a 31-year entrepreneur who started his first online business in 1995 while still in high school. Despite reaching incredible financial success, George found himself trapped in the “founder prison,” working 90-hour weeks and sacrificing his family life. Following a profound realization before his father's passing, George re-architected his life and business to prioritize his family. Today, he is the creator of the Buy Back Time Formula and Founder Dad Tables, dedicated to helping other cash-rich, time-poor fathers reclaim 10-20 hours a week to reconnect with their families without sacrificing their business.Website: https://buybacktimeformula.com/brandingFor full episode details and All Remarkable Special Offers, visit https://DavidPasqualone.com/GeorgeRiveraSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Amy Chinian, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey from financial ruin to success showcases the power of resilience and determination. After the 2007 financial crisis left her family $3 million in debt and without a home, Amy turned adversity into opportunity by launching My Hair Helpers, a multimillion-dollar business that provides lice removal services and products. With a humble beginning that started with just a red picnic basket, Amy shares her story of how she transformed a personal challenge into a thriving enterprise.Amy discusses her role as a mentor for women, emphasizing the importance of community and support in overcoming life's obstacles. She reflects on her experiences as a mother of five while building her business, providing insight into the balance of family life and entrepreneurship. Listeners will be inspired by her commitment to helping others and her belief that setbacks can lead to incredible comebacks.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The journey from financial crisis to entrepreneurial success- How personal challenges can inspire innovative business ideas- The importance of mentorship and community support for women- Strategies for balancing family life and running a business- Insights into Amy's national product line and future projectsJoin us for a conversation filled with motivation, practical advice, and the reminder that with faith and determination, anything is possible. For more information on Amy and her work, visit www.myhairhelpers.comSupport the show

Dr. Parveen Smith is a multi-award-winning wellness practitioner, global speaker, and author of multiple books including Transformative Path: 7 Steps to Personal Growth and Empowerment. As founder of Soul2Soul Wellbeing, she has spent over two decades helping individuals, families, and leaders turn adversity into resilience and resilience into purpose. Her message is deeply personal. In 2005, Parveen faced a life-altering health crisis that left her unable to walk, talk, or breathe without difficulty. She rebuilt her life from the ground up — and that experience became the foundation of everything she now teaches. In this episode, Parveen shares practical tools and hard-won wisdom on mental and emotional wellbeing — for parents first, and through them, for the children they're raising. Connect with Dr. Parveen Website: soul2soulwellbeing.com Instagram: @parveensmith LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/parveensmith If today's conversation resonated, I will send one idea every Friday for sports parents.  Subscribe at hernanchousa.com

AI: A NEW KIND OF BEING is a six-part series from This Is Actually Happening, sharing the stories of people whose lives have been forever changed by artificial intelligence. You'll hear intimate, first-person accounts from every side of this new frontier. A man who fell in love with his AI and married her. A woman who was betrayed by it. A man who has been recruited by his chatbot to change the world, and an AI that has its own story to share. These are stories about what it means to be human at the razor's edge where the line between human and machine begins to blur.These are riveting stories that will stick with you long after you listen, exploring the question: what happens when everything changes?To listen to AI: A NEW KIND OF BEING, follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING wherever you get your podcasts. Audible Subscribers, can listen to THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING early and ad-free right now on Audible. Download the Audible app today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this fun, fast-paced solo episode, Christina takes the hot seat for a candid rapid-fire Q&A filled with unexpected questions, personal reflections, and powerful lessons. She shares what success truly means to her, the value of investing in yourself, key business and financial insights, and a simple 4-step framework to help leaders reduce unnecessary meetings and reclaim valuable time. From trusting intuition over perfection, choosing experiences over things, and building a life aligned with her values, this episode is packed with honest stories, mindset shifts, and reminders that you have the power to create the life you want. Tune in for an inspiring mix of business wisdom, personal growth, and plenty of laughs.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Your breakthrough may not be the dramatic, life-changing moment you've been waiting for—it may be one small decision away. In this episode, we reveal why the biggest transformations often begin with simple, consistent steps rooted in faith, discipline, and obedience to God.So many of us delay change because we're waiting for the "perfect moment." We believe breakthrough has to be huge before it counts. But what if God is inviting you into a series of small breakthroughs that slowly transform your health, relationships, faith, career, mindset, or purpose?In this heartfelt conversation, we share personal breakthroughs we've experienced recently, from writing a book despite self-doubt to finding God's peace amid painful circumstances to discovering how daily discipline creates lasting transformation.You'll learn why breakthrough isn't measured by its size; it's measured by whether you're moving forward.Whether you're feeling stuck spiritually, emotionally, physically, or professionally, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for the "big moment" and start taking the next faithful step today.Podcast Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:20] What Is a Real Breakthrough?[04:30] Goals vs. Breakthroughs[05:20] Areas of Life That Need Breakthrough[07:10] Small Wins Lead to Big Change[08:32] Todd's Book Breakthrough[10:31] Overcoming Self-Doubt & Procrastination[12:07] Finish What God Called You to Do[14:28] Wendie's Personal Breakthrough[15:50] Finding God in Difficult Seasons[16:46] Trusting God's Promises[18:36] Building Discipline Through Daily Habits[20:10] The Broken Window Effect[23:12] Wendie's Four-Year Push-Up Habit[24:50] The Simple Breakthrough[25:50] Why Most People Stay Stuck[26:41] Name It. Date It. Start It.[28:57] Your Next Breakthrough Starts Today[29:58] Final EncouragementResources Mentioned

What if your mind could be read in an instant, and every thought you had was predicted before you even spoke it? In this episode, Wayne Hoffman, a master mentalist, takes us behind the curtain to explore the mysterious art of reading minds and influencing thoughts. From his groundbreaking performances to his insights into overcoming fear and embracing rejection, Wayne shares how the ability to control perception has shaped his career and personal growth. He also reveals why embracing the word "no" is key to unlocking greatness in both life and business.  In this episode, Darius and Wayne will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Wayne Hoffman (03:04) Wayne's Origin Story (05:51) The Journey of a Mentalist (08:57) The Importance of Passion in Show Business (11:47) Overcoming Adversity and Naysayers (15:06) The Power of Collecting No's (17:54) Setting Specific Goals for Success (20:48) The Coin Analogy: Yes and No (24:07) Real-Life Applications of Asking for What You Want (27:00) Pitching a TV Show: The Process (29:49) Conclusion and Key Takeaways (34:03) The Genesis of a New Project (35:01) The Power of Connections (36:25) Networking and Its Importance (39:10) The Art of Mentalism (40:19) Demonstrating Mentalism (45:57) Understanding Mentalism Techniques (52:22) The Future of Mentalism (54:10) Connecting with Wayne Hoffman (56:22) Overcoming the Fear of No Wayne Hoffman is a world-renowned mentalist, award-winning performer, and best-selling author of Mind Candy. Known for his captivating stage shows and keynote speech, The Power and Potential of the Human Mind, Wayne combines mentalism, psychology, and illusions to inspire and entertain audiences globally. His high-energy presentations challenge perceptions and drive personal and professional growth, making him a sought-after speaker and coach for top leaders worldwide. Connect with Wayne: Website: https://waynehoffman.com/ Website: http://conjurorscabinet.com/  Website: http://ilovehoffman.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffmanmagic  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynehoffman/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Coach Blu Robinson sits down with Jim Logan for a powerful Attitude Athlete conversation about transformation through adversity. Jim's journey, from hearing the words "you have cancer" to crossing the finish line as an Ironman, is a testament to what can happen when faith, perseverance, and purpose become stronger than fear. Listen as Jim shares the physical, emotional, and spiritual reality of confronting a cancer diagnosis. Rather than allowing that moment to define the limits of his life, he began rebuilding it, one decision, one workout, one act of faith, and one day at a time. His path to becoming an Ironman was never simply about endurance sports. Training became a vehicle for healing, discipline, gratitude, and rediscovering what his life could mean after survival. The miles represented more than fitness; they reflected a commitment to keep showing up, even when the road was difficult. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey 03:00 Facing Adversity and Finding Faith 06:01 The Power of Service and Community 08:59 Acceptance and the Importance of Perspective 12:01 Training and Preparation for Life's Challenges 15:06 The Ironman Experience and Personal Growth 20:38 Empowering Youth Through Swimming 21:08 Endurance and Overcoming Adversity 22:54 The Role of Support Systems 23:51 Humility and Personal Growth 24:19 The Journey of an Ironman 26:11 The Philosophy of Persistence 27:29 Writing as a Legacy 29:39 Transforming Pain into Strength 31:15 Conquering Doubt and Fear 33:33 Daily Renewal of Faith and Discipline 35:35 Inspiration from the Ironman Community 37:33 Living with Purpose and Meaning 38:24 Connecting Through Social Media and Charity Jim's Social Media https://www.instagram.com/stage42025/ Jim's Book "Just Keep Tri-Ing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX3JNLF7?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a team behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go, and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org      

What do you do when the life you've spent everything building is suddenly taken away from you overnight? Stephanie Millward MBE was 16, a British record-breaking swimmer heading for the Sydney Olympics, when she went blind, lost the ability to walk and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Doctors gave her 10 years to live.   She's now 44.   In this episode, Stephanie takes me through one of the most extraordinary stories of reinvention I've ever heard ... how she learned to hold a funeral for her old self, get back in the pool, and go on to compete at four Paralympic Games, winning gold medals that nobody ... including her ... ever thought she'd live long enough to win.   We talk about silencing the voice that tells you you're not enough, why every single bad thing that has ever happened to you might just be the best thing that ever happened to you, and how to write the ending of your story before you've even begun to live it.   If you've ever faced a moment where everything felt lost ... this one is for you. The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — master interviewer, executive coach and author. Downloaded in over 140 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In This Episode: What kind of life can withstand every storm?In this timeless episode of More Than Conquerors, Terry and Reneé Mize share practical biblical truths on building a life that remains strong when trials come. Learn how to establish your faith on God's Word, develop spiritual stability, and walk in the victory Christ has already provided.Whether you're facing challenges today or preparing for tomorrow, this message will encourage you to stand firm and live with unwavering confidence in God's promises.Subscribe for more weekly Bible teaching from Terry Mize Ministries.

Send us Fan MailWilliam Bissett is the founder of Portus Wealth Advisors, a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to helping small business owners navigate complex financial landscapes. After overcoming a turbulent childhood, tragic family events, and early academic failures, William built a resilient career in financial planning. Launching his own firm in 2019, he has since grown it into a multi-million-dollar operation. William is also an active angel investor, a dedicated husband and father, and a passionate advocate for leading businesses from a place of abundance rather than fear. Key Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysRedefining Failure: Why failing is only permanent when you give up, and how muscles—like people—must reach failure to build true strength. The Catering Epiphany: How serving figures like Alan Greenspan at a catering job in D.C. inspired William to return to college, study economics, and turn his life around. The Danger of a Fear-Based Mindset: How William realized he was building his business out of a fear of bankruptcy—mirroring his father's tragic struggles—and the steps he took to shift to an abundance mindset. Stepping into the CEO Role: The difficult leadership transition from being a financial planner who controlled every detail to becoming a true CEO who empowers his team. Giving Up Control: William's ultimate advice on why realizing you have zero control over life is the first step toward true personal and professional freedom. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast & The Meaning of Failure 00:03:19 - Sponsor Read: Hunter's Blend Coffee00:04:21 - William's Childhood: Divorce and Living Out of a Suitcase 00:13:00 - Coping with Trauma and Family Tragedies 00:24:00 - Failing College and the D.C. Catering Job Wake-Up Call 00:27:00 - Finding Financial Planning and Rejecting Predatory Sales 00:37:00 - Earning His Own Firm: Launching Portus Wealth Advisors 00:46:00 - Shifting from Fear to Abundance in Leadership 00:54:00 - The Struggles of Delegation and Trusting Your Team 01:03:00 - Final Advice: Why You Must Give Up ControlSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!In this episode, Wendy sits down with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey about what happens when your entire life plan disappears overnight. Ten days before her 37th birthday, the family business she'd wanted to run since age 16 closed its doors. Job gone. Title gone. Future gone. It was the worst day of her life, but she didn't stay there.They explore:When you lose everything, you discover what you're actually made of, and how resilience looks less like inspiration and more like showing up brokenThe moment someone told her the work was worth $1,000 and she believed it: how discovering your worth changes everythingThe ongoing battle: autoimmune disease, panic attacks since her 20s, a dysregulated nervous system, but continuing to say yes to what matters anywaySarah's story isn't about bouncing back perfectly or finding the silver lining. It's about climbing out of rock bottom while still carrying the wounds. It's about rebuilding while your body and mind are still fighting. It's raw, honest, and real.Connect with Sarah:Get her book, I Buried Her in a French Press: amazon.com/Buried-Her-French-Press-Finding/dp/1544549466?tag=syty-20Instagram: instagram.com/sarahbarneshumphreyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahbarneshumphreyBlendedPledge.orgSarahBarnesHumphrey.comPodcasts: sarahbarneshumphrey.com/contentReferenced in this Episode:On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen: amazon.com/dp/059324303X/?tag=syty-20Lewis Howes Podcast: lewishowes.com/sogpodcast________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Why do some people soar while others struggle? Join Mike Pickett as he discusses the power of a prosperous mindset and how it shapes our realities.

What happens when a mom sees a problem no one else is solving? She creates the solution. In this episode, Stacey shares how she went from speech pathologist and mom of four to the founder of Smile Paint®, a revolutionary toothpaste designed to make brushing easier, more fun, and more accessible for kids with sensory needs. She opens up about taking a leap of faith, overcoming obstacles, and why having a purpose bigger than yourself can carry you through the toughest moments of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a parent, business owner, or dreamer with a big idea, this conversation will leave you inspired to keep going. About Stacey Thomas Stacey Thomas is a speech-language pathologist, special needs advocate, and mom of four who founded Smile Paint®, a play-based toothpaste designed to make brushing fun and accessible for children, especially those with sensory sensitivities. Inspired by her firsthand experience helping families navigate daily toothbrushing challenges, Stacey created Smile Paint® to turn oral care into a positive, engaging experience that helps kids build healthy habits through play. Learn more about Smile Paint website Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Summary Aaron Moon shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming life-threatening injuries, redefining his identity, and preparing for a 2,517-mile cycling challenge to inspire others to push beyond their limits. Guest Links Instagram (@oneleg87): https://www.instagram.com/oneleg87/ Chapters 00:00 The Beginning of a Journey 02:47 Facing Adversity and Recovery 05:45 The Reborn Mindset 08:42 Embracing Change and New Challenges 12:12 Preparing for the Bike Ride 15:24 Training and Overcoming Obstacles 22:54 Overcoming Adversity in Cycling 25:16 The Power of Mindset and Perspective 26:37 Finding Purpose in Rock Bottom Moments 30:14 Rebuilding and Reinventing Yourself 33:59 The Journey of Self-Discovery 39:18 Relatability in Overcoming Challenges 42:10 Documenting the Journey Ahead   To contribute to the the Post-Traumatic Growth of Veterans click here. To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

Just in time for America's 250th birthday, follow Dan Taberski (Hysterical, 9/12, Missing Richard Simmons) as he sets off on his most complicated quest yet: to reclaim the manifesto and write his own. Dan attempts to rescue the manifesto as a form from the sweaty clutches of cynical politicians and mass shooters and return it to its rightful place: with the artists, the warriors, the visionaries, and the mildly crazy regular folks with something to say, the passion to say it, and the courage to do something about it. From Audible Originals and Please & Thanks Productions, this 6-part series explores the power of the manifesto and asks: Can we get inspired again… and can we do it without a bullet? Listen to Dan Taberski's Manifesto wherever you get your podcasts. Or binge all episodes of Manifesto ad-free right now on Audible. Start your Audible subscription in the Audible App or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode, host Bill Thompson sits down with Dr. Pius Kamau, a surgeon, author, and human rights advocate, to discuss his powerful new memoir, *Running with Lions*. Growing up in Kenya under the shadow of British colonialism and the violent Mau Mau uprising, Dr. Kamau's future was entirely uncertain. Yet, fueled by his father's unwavering belief that education was his "northern star," he once walked hundreds of miles to pursue school. Dr. Kamau shares stories of overcoming systemic racism, surviving a horrific car crash that killed two of his professors and scarred his hand, and building a 38-year career as a surgeon. They also discuss his return to post-independence Kenya, the complex realities of its newfound freedom, and his current mission combating human cruelty as a board member of the Coalition Against Global Genocide.Get your copy of Running With Lions by Pius KamauAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Pius Kamau and His Memoir 03:01 The Journey of Education and Overcoming Adversity 05:54 Racism and Its Impact on Life Experiences 08:51 Resilience and the Will to Succeed 12:06 The Aftermath of a Life-Changing Accident 15:08 Parental Influence and the Value of Education 18:04 Reflections on Post-Independence Kenya 20:49 Advocacy Against Global Genocide 24:10 Closing Thoughts and Future AspirationsGuest InformationDr. Pius KamauSocial:Facebook InstagramCoalitoin Against Global Geocide 1991 interview with Hank AaronFor more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on:Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube

Send us Fan Mail "The key is letting go. The key isn't holding on, the key is letting go. And so I realized if I wanted to move in a new direction in my life, I had to let go of some of these things in the past." ~ Chris AveryChris Avery spent the first part of his life battling the dark shadows of childhood molestation, physical abuse, and a 17-year addiction to drugs and alcohol. Realizing he needed to change his trajectory, Chris immersed himself in personal development, faith, and mentorship, ultimately transforming his life and achieving sobriety. Today, Chris is a dedicated coach, husband, and father. He is currently preparing for a monumental physical and mental feat: starting January 1, 2027, Chris will run the entire perimeter of the United States, completing an ultra-marathon (31.1 miles) every single day for 365 days.Key Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysThe Power of Environment: How Chris found sobriety by changing his circle, attending leadership events, and listening to over 10,000 hours of personal development audio. Redefining Forgiveness: Why Chris views forgiveness as a tool for his own freedom rather than for the perpetrator, and how seeing the humanity in others helped heal his deep anger. Shattering Limiting Beliefs: The incredible story of how Chris ran a full 26.2-mile marathon with absolutely zero training just to prove that our minds hold us back more than our physical abilities. The "One Mile" Strategy: How Chris built the discipline to run around America by setting a goal so small—running just one mile a day—that it was impossible to fail. The 5-Minute Marriage Hack: The simple nightly gratitude journaling practice Chris and his wife used for a year to save their struggling marriage and shift their focus to love and appreciation. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:02:21 - Sponsor Read: Upgrade Your Truck with Maxzina00:03:44 - Chris Avery's Origin Story: Childhood Trauma & Abuse00:08:14 - 17 Years of Drug and Alcohol Addiction00:11:57 - The Turning Point: Finding Mentors & Personal Development00:16:12 - Stepping into Leadership & Finding Sobriety00:27:00 - How to Truly Forgive and Let Go of the Past00:43:00 - Moving to Utah & A Crazy Marathon Proposition00:48:45 - Running a Marathon with Zero Training to Break Limiting Beliefs00:52:19 - The Next Massive Goal: Running the Perimeter of America00:54:12 - Starting Small: Building Trust with One Mile a Day01:03:00 - How a 5-Minute Nightly Gratitude Journal Saved Chris's Marriage01:08:48 - Connect with Chris: chrisrunsamerica.comTo watch the full episode and get all special offers and details, visit our official website at https://DavidPasqualone.com/ChrisAvery now! Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Luke 5:1-11 | 4 DOORS OBEDIENCE OPENSToday, Pastor Sean's daughter Hannah Pinder brings a word that will change the way YOU see the one thing standing between YOU and everything God has been trying to hand YOU.There is a door that will not open until YOU do one thing.Not pray harder. Not wait longer. Not figure it all out first. One thing — and most people miss it because it looks far too small to matter. It does not feel spiritual. It does not feel like a breakthrough. It usually shows up as a simple instruction that makes no sense in the moment YOU receive it.Luke 5 records a moment where someone was asked to do something that went against everything they knew.They were exhausted. They had already tried. They had worked all night and had nothing to show for it, and the instruction they were given contradicted their experience, their logic, and their training. And what happened when they did it anyway opened not one door — but four — in a single moment.Here is what most people miss — the size of the instruction has nothing to do with the size of what it unlocks. What YOU are being asked to do may feel almost insultingly small. A small yes. A small step. A small act of obedience in an area YOU have already decided will not make a difference. But on the other side of that small yes are four doors most people never walk through — because they never took the one step that opens them.The instruction was small. What it unlocked was not.There is a specific detail in this passage about how the person responded — a half-hearted, partial obedience that still produced a staggering result — that raises a question most people have never considered: if partial obedience produced that, what would full obedience have released? That question alone will change the way YOU respond the next time God asks YOU for something small.What YOU do with the small instruction determines what YOU walk into next.And there are four doors named in this message — four things that open the moment YOU stop negotiating and simply obey — that most people have never connected to that one ordinary act of saying yes.Press play — because 4 DOORS OBEDIENCE OPENS will show YOU exactly what YOUR next yes is standing in front of. And once YOU see it, that small instruction will never look small again.Thank you for joining us today.

What happens when you mix marriage, entrepreneurship, and a whole lot of humor? Christina Lecuyer and her husband, Nathan, are pulling back the curtain on what life really looks like behind the scenes. In this fun, unfiltered conversation, they share the highs, the challenges, and the lessons they've learned from building a life and business together. From navigating work and family to keeping laughter at the center of it all, you'll walk away with practical takeaways, fresh perspective, and maybe even a few relationship goals. Whether you're building a business, raising a family, or simply trying to find more balance, this episode is packed with honest stories, relatable moments, and plenty of laughs you won't want to miss. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

On Episode 637 of Impact Boom, Melissa Redsell OAM of A Brave Life discusses the importance of evaluating your own work, the power of community support in times of struggle, and the value of lived experience in creating positive change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 393 with Mandy Richards on self employment and social business uplifting women at risk -> https://bit.ly/4xZ1KxF The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Emma Dimech Guest(s): Melissa Redsell OAM Producer: Emma Dimech We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

What if failure isn't the opposite of winning — but the gift that makes it possible? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Your Health CEO Matt Staub opens up about the present he gave himself at 40: permission to fail. Then he shows what that looks like when life tests it — walking Jamie through a 2025 that brought prostate cancer, his daughter's surgery, the loss of his father, and professional hardship, and the quiet strength it takes to look back and say, "That was a good try. I'm still here. I'm hard to beat." In this episode, you'll hear: How Matt reframes a loss into a "fall forward" — and the simple habit he uses to do it The agonizing leadership question of when to let someone you care about fail Why accountability, done right, is one of the best gifts you can give a friend The danger of only celebrating big wins — and how complacency quietly creeps in Why the only voice that truly matters is the one inside your own head If you missed Part 1, start there for the full arc. Then settle in here for the deeper, more personal half — and walk away with a new relationship to the losses in your own life.

Mark 9:14-29 | It Is Not Too Late for the Child YOU Gave Up OnToday, Pastor Sean's son, Sean Jr., shares a message that will reach straight into the place where YOU have been quietly carrying a child YOU are afraid is too far gone.There is a child YOU have been praying for so long that YOU have started to wonder if the prayers are still working.Maybe they pulled away. Maybe they walked into something YOU never imagined they would. Maybe the distance between who they are now and who YOU raised them to be has grown so wide that somewhere — quietly, privately, in a place YOU would never admit out loud — YOU started to accept that this might just be how it stays.Mark 9 is for that exact place in YOU.This passage records a parent standing in front of the one person who could help — carrying a situation with their child that had gone on for years, that had already defeated everyone else they brought it to. And the words that came out of this parent's mouth reveal something so honest, so raw, and so familiar to anyone who has been praying for a child for a long time — that most people are stunned it is even in the Bible.Here is what most people miss — the parent did not come with perfect faith. They came with exhausted faith. Faith that had been worn thin by years of trying everything and watching nothing change. And what happened next reveals exactly how much faith it actually takes to see a breakthrough in the child YOU have been carrying.It is far less than YOU think.There is a specific moment in this passage — a single sentence this parent said — that most people who are worn down from praying for someone have felt in their spirit but never had the words for. And when YOU hear it named out loud, something YOU have been carrying alone is going to lift.The child YOU gave up on is not the end of the story.There is also something in this passage about why the first attempt to help failed — and what actually made the difference the second time — that will completely change the way YOU pray for that child from tonight forward.Press play — because it is NOT too late for the child YOU gave up on. And this message will show YOU exactly what to do with the little bit of faith YOU have left.Thank you for joining us today. Subscribe for daily teachings, morning prayer broadcasts, and live services.

What if the adversity you are facing right now is not happening to you, but for you?In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Matt O'Neill, a leading expert in happiness education, shares a profound and deeply personal teaching on how to maintain inner happiness when life is at its hardest. Matt makes the case that the only true suffering comes from the story we tell ourselves, and that compassion is always the path back to peace.Press play for one of the most honest and moving conversations about happiness, adversity and the choice to see life differently.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Matt O'Neill in episode #424:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/424˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Send us Fan MailSteve Olsen is a retired dentist, a high-performance coach, and a walking miracle. Diagnosed simultaneously with stage four lymphoma, stage one kidney cancer, and total kidney failure requiring dialysis, Steve was handed a grim medical prognosis. Refusing to accept the “probable,” he relentlessly focused on the “possible”. By combining traditional medical interventions with advanced mindset techniques, NuCalm neuroacoustic technology, and deep faith, Steve achieved complete remission within a year. Today, through his platform OptimalPerformance.cc, he coaches everyone from patients to race car drivers on how to control their thoughts, enter the flow state, and live a life of victory.Key Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysThe Cancer Diagnosis: How Steve processed the devastating news of stage 4 lymphoma and kidney failure, and why he immediately rejected the standard terminal timeline.Possible vs. Probable: The crucial mindset shift required to survive critical illness, and why Steve tells patients to actively seek out stories of people who beat the odds.The NuCalm Protocol: How Steve used binaural beats and the NuCalm system to safely guide his brain into the Gamma flow state, allowing him to visualize his immune system destroying cancer cells.Respond, Don't React: Why reacting is an emotion-driven survival reflex, whereas responding is a deliberate, calm, and practiced choice that lowers the body's toxic stress load.The Black Door: A powerful illustration of why human beings often choose the comfort of known suffering over the fear of the unknown—even when the unknown leads to freedom Key Timestamps & Moments of Gold00:00:00 – Episode Intro & MyPillow Mega Sale00:02:40 – Welcome Steve Olsen: The Importance of Mindset00:05:00 – Steve's Early Life, Photojournalism, and Coaching Roots00:09:10 – Facing Stage 4 Lymphoma, Kidney Cancer, and Dialysis00:13:30 – Fixed vs. Growth Mindset and the Power of Definition00:15:10 – The Bernie Siegel Story: How Words Can Kill or Heal00:20:40 – The Gamma Brain Wave: Visualizing Healing and Flow State00:23:00 – Using NuCalm to Warp Time Perception and Relieve Stress00:30:20 – Stress: The Silent Killer and the “Respond vs. React” Framework00:35:00 – Victor Frankl and Choosing Your Response in the Darkest Times00:38:00 – Rebuilding Concrete Hope When All Seems Lost00:44:00 – Entering the Gamma State Safely with Binaural Beats00:50:00 – Connecting with Steve Olsen at optimalperformance.cc00:54:00 – Final Thoughts, Taking Action, and Episode Wrap-UpWebsite: https://OptimalPerformance.cc (not .com)More Info: https://www.copingconqueringcancer.comSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Terry Tucker, a remarkable individual whose life story exemplifies resilience and the indomitable human spirit. From being a former NCAA basketball player to a SWAT hostage negotiator, author, and a 14-year cancer warrior, Terry shares his extraordinary journey through adversity, including the amputation of his foot and leg due to a rare form of melanoma.Terry discusses his philosophy built around four transformative truths that have guided him through the various chapters of his life. He emphasizes the importance of controlling one's mind, embracing pain as a catalyst for growth, and understanding the legacy we leave behind in the hearts of others. Listeners will be inspired as Terry reflects on his experiences and the mindset that has allowed him to thrive despite overwhelming challenges.Throughout the conversation, Terry reveals the significance of his upcoming projects, including a screenplay inspired by his family's history in law enforcement, and shares invaluable advice for those on the verge of giving up on their dreams. He encourages everyone to embrace their unique gifts and talents and to remember that life is for service.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The journey from athlete to cancer warrior- Terry's four truths and their impact on personal growth- The importance of embracing pain and discomfort- Insights into leaving a meaningful legacy- Advice for pursuing dreams despite setbacksFor more information on Terry Tucker and to keep up with his work, visit www.motivationalcheck.comSupport the show

What do you do when life changes in an instant?In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Tim McDonald—research advocate, speaker, podcast host, and author of From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact. Tim shares his remarkable journey from a life-altering stage IV cancer diagnosis to becoming a voice of hope, change, and advocacy for others.At age 52, thriving in his career and with no family history of colorectal cancer, Tim heard the words no one expects: “You have cancer.” Not only that—but it had already progressed to stage IV and spread to his liver.What followed wasn't just a fight for survival.It became a mission.

What happens when social media disappears? In this episode, Christina shares why genuine human connection will always matter more than any platform. From the power of face-to-face conversations to building meaningful relationships that last beyond the algorithm, she offers practical networking tips and a refreshing reminder that your greatest opportunities often come from the connections you make in real life. If you've been relying on social media to grow your business or community, this conversation will inspire you to build a network that can't go offline. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Send us Fan MailIn a historic development, Dominion drops its $1.3B lawsuit against Mike Lindell. Mike returns to The Remarkable People Podcast to expose deep national NGO corruption, reveal his plan for Minnesota, and share how truth is finally winning. 

Welcome back to the Night Realm, where Queen Mortuana, Evil Mistress of the Night, rules with an iron fist and questionable judgment. When we last left our gloriously unhinged queen and her raven sidekick JoJo, the unlikely besties had fled to the woods for a simpler life. (Spoiler: it didn't last.) Now Mo's back on the throne, confronting her reign's greatest threat yet: turning 40 without an heir. No matriarch escapes the patriarchy.Comedy royalty Kate McKinnon returns as Queen Mortuana in Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, the highly anticipated sequel to the Audible Originals' fan-favorite, Heads Will Roll. She's flanked by costar Emily Lynne and a new star-studded ensemble including Richard Kind, Laurie Metcalf, Jimmy Fallon, Megan Mullally and Carrie Coon, plus an extensive cast of comedy greats.With her throne on the line, Queen Mo and JoJo (Lynne) embark on increasingly unhinged schemes to secure succession: magical mishaps ensue. Meanwhile, JoJo's botched wing enhancement surgery turns her into a toad, leading to unexpected romance with Dan, a kindhearted mole, and forcing her to choose between royal duty and normal life. It's hard out there for a toad.Part medieval mayhem, part skewering take on modern anxieties, Heads Will Roll serves razor-sharp social commentary as fantasy comedy for the ages. Feast your ears, the Queen is speaking. Produced by Broadway Video and created by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne.Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent right now on Audible. Download the Audible app today: www.audible.com/IPHeadsWillRollPlease note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. This audio comedy features sexual content, adult language and themes, and violence against peasants and hobgoblins alike. Discretion is advised.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailKey Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysThe Post-Challenger NASA Optimization: Following the 1986 disaster, Tamim engineered an automated laser measurement system that replaced slow manual shims on 25,000 silica tiles—slashing inspection processing time from 30 days down to just three days.The Authentic Stanford AI Era: Studying at Stanford's AI Institute in 1989, Tamim developed "Expert Systems" utilizing object-oriented programming, algorithmic edge detection, and heuristic modeling decades before today's modern large language models hit the mainstream.Biomedical Disruption & The Camera Pill: As Head of R&D for a prominent endoscopy firm, Tamim shrank camera tech to help engineer the world's first swallowable camera pill—transmitting 24 frames per second wirelessly to a belt pack receiver.The Architecture of Cardiac Output: Transitioning to cardiac care, Tamim engineered a novel diagnostic application utilizing industrial accelerometers placed on the trachea to directly track the mechanical pumping power of the heart's left ventricle.The Science of Theradome: Replicating a forgotten 1965 cold laser study on rats, Tamim custom-grew a specialized 680-nanometer cold laser chip in Silicon Valley. This safe, visible light spectrum device specifically targets and stimulates the mitochondria inside individual hair follicles to halt hair loss in two to three weeks. Key Timestamps & Moments of Gold00:00:00 - Episode Intro: A Legendary Geek-Out Session00:01:15 - A Lifetime on the Cutting Edge of Global Tech00:03:36 - The Core Power of Cold Lasers vs. Burning Lights00:04:50 - Affiliate Sponsor Intermission: MyPillow Special Offers00:05:52 - Origin Story: From Afghanistan to Electrical Engineering00:07:45 - Re-Engineering NASA Space Shuttle Inspections Post-Challenger00:13:58 - Top-Secret Clearances & The Reality of Atlantic Ocean Recovery Wreckage00:16:40 - The Stanford AI Era: Architectural Roots of Expert Systems00:18:40 - Miniaturizing Medicine: Inventing the Swallowable Camera Pill00:22:50 - Edge Detection, Image Processing, and Human Cognition00:26:55 - Why Large Language Models Don't Possess Consciousness Yet00:28:50 - The True Future of Automation and Robotic Assistance00:32:20 - MIPS Power: Microprocessing Demands of the AI Grid00:34:40 - Global Data Centers, Environmental Needs, & Nuclear Energy00:37:30 - The Silicon Valley Startup Shift: Wavelet Compression Realities00:41:50 - The Technological Vanguard: Turning Down the Adult Entertainment Industry00:45:00 - Tracking the Heart Mechanically: The Trachea-Accelerometer Connection00:51:30 - Re-Discovering the 1965 Cold Laser Rat Research Paper00:54:20 - Etching Semiconductor Chips: Creating the Theradome Laser Wavelength00:56:45 - The Indiegogo Launch: Disrupting Global Hair Loss Treatment00:58:20 - "Grow It Back": Reversing Cellular Aging via Mitochondrial Stimulation01:03:40 - Demystifying Laser Dangers: Safety in the Visible Light Spectrum01:06:50 - The Timeline of Hair Restoration: From Shampoos to Full Recovery01:12:20 - From Oncology to Inventions: Honoring a Father's Medical Legacy01:17:35 - Why Doctors Don't Learn Laser Physics in Medical School01:21:50 - Microelectronic Manufacturing Systems (MEMS) and Semiconductor Cityscapes01:27:00 - Moving Forward in Time: The Ultimate Technological Shift01:32:50 - The Automated AI Quiz and a Bulletproof One-Year Guarantee01:35:10 - Combating Morality: Faith, Integrity, and the Pinata Theory01:38:00 - Wrap-Up: Applying Intentional Action For LifeFor full episode details and special offers, please visit our website at https://DavidPasqualone.com/TH 

What if fear wasn't something to avoid… but something to listen to?In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I sit down with Chris Harris—President of Tech-Labs and Founder of The Warrior Maker—to explore how mindset can transform fear from a prison into a powerful guide.Chris is known as “The Warrior Maker,” and for good reason. As a bestselling author, elite performance keynote speaker, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and inductee into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame, he has trained high performers around the world. But his greatest lessons didn't come from success—they came from adversity.

What if the key to creating more success isn't cutting back, but expanding what you believe is possible? In this episode, Christina dives into the powerful mindset shift from scarcity to abundance and why it has the potential to change everything. She unpacks the ways women are often conditioned to focus on saving, shrinking, and playing it safe, and challenges listeners to think differently: What if investing in yourself is actually the fastest path to growth? Through personal stories and practical insights, Christina explores how focusing on creating value instead of eliminating expenses can open doors to greater opportunities, confidence, and fulfillment. If you've ever found yourself holding back out of fear, questioning whether you're worthy of investing in your dreams, or feeling stuck in a cycle of scarcity, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and step into a more abundant way of living. This episode is your reminder that abundance isn't just about money. It's about believing there is more available to you and having the courage to go after it. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Doctors told Memphis Lafferty's parents he had only three months to live. After surviving bacterial meningitis as a baby, he lost all four limbs—but that's only the beginning of his incredible story. In this inspiring conversation, Memphis shares how faith, perseverance, overcoming addiction, and refusing to see himself as disabled helped him become a champion bodybuilder, adaptive athlete, skateboarder, mentor, and powerful voice of hope.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, this episode will remind you that your circumstances do not define your future.

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Jack Hager, a man whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of personal responsibility and faith. From a troubled youth marked by crime, addiction, and incarceration to a life dedicated to serving others, Jack's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to find faith behind bars and how that faith has shaped his identity and mission since.Jack recounts his early life in a military family, his struggles with alcohol and drugs, and the choices that ultimately landed him in prison. He reflects on the turning point in his life, sparked by a chance encounter with a book about redemption, which led him to explore the Bible and discover the message of hope and forgiveness. His candid insights reveal how embracing faith not only changed his outlook on life but also equipped him to help others navigate their own challenges.Listeners will learn about the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's actions, regardless of past circumstances, and how making wise choices can lead to a brighter future. Jack emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding while encouraging individuals to rise above victimhood and reclaim their agency.Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the significance of faith, mentorship, and the power of choice in transforming lives. Jack's story serves as a reminder that no matter how far one has fallen, redemption is always possible through faith and personal accountability.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- Jack's journey from addiction and incarceration to faith and service- The pivotal moments that led to his transformation behind bars- The role of personal responsibility in overcoming adversity- Insights into the importance of mentorship and community support- How to encourage others to make positive choices and rise above their circumstancesFor more information on Jack Hager and his work, reach out via email at JackHager@gmail.com, and consider picking up his book, *Captured by Grace*, available on Amazon. Your support can help spread his message of hope and redemption to those who need it most.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAre you tired of typical lying politicians who offer nothing but empty campaign promises? Meet Phillip Parrish—a farmer, successful businessman, former U.S. Navy Intelligence officer, and devoted Christian who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota alongside Mike Lindell. This is an unfiltered, deeply honest look at the man who intends to help clean up the state's infrastructure and restore integrity to the Midwest. In the first half of this special interview, Phillip shares his encouraging personal journey of faith, processing life tragedies through writing, and surviving intense moral and ethical pressure while serving under the Obama administration. In the second half, the conversation transitions completely into the operational future of Minnesota. Phillip pulls back the curtain on "The 30-Year Heist," exposing the systemic grifting networks and massive institutional fraud occurring under Tim Walz, Amy Klobuchar, Keith Ellison, and Ilhan Omar. Listen to this vital message of hope to discover how you can step up, secure your family's future, and actively participate in saving Minnesota. Key Timestamps & Moments of GoldWho is Phillip Parrish?00:00:00 - Introduction to special guest Phillip Parrish 00:00:54 - Growing up on a Minnesota farm and early teaching career 00:01:20 - Joining the U.S. Navy Reserve and sudden post-9/11 deployment 00:02:44 - Baling old-school square hay in the middle of a campaign trail 00:03:35 - The Slogan of the Pod: Listen, Do, Repeat for Life 00:04:09 - Taking on the Spirit of Adoption: Finding a foundation in Romans 8 00:05:51 - Growing up poor and the daily grind of unusual persistence 00:09:29 - Overcoming personal abuse and the vital realization of codependency 00:10:09 - The critical importance of establishing rigid, healthy boundaries 00:13:01 - Countering unbiblical church teachings on blind forgiveness 00:14:58 - Reclaiming personal value and emotional independence 00:18:29 - Navigating free will: The ultimate difference in true biblical faith 00:21:14 - Defying the odds: From a reading-challenged student to an Intelligence Officer 00:23:34 - Standing firm on American exceptionalism and our Christian foundations 00:24:19 - Surviving the intense moral and ethical shifts of the Obama administration 00:26:59 - The watch floor reality: Witnessing the truth of Benghazi and Crimea 00:29:58 - Uncovering gain-of-function semantics and illegal bioweapons funneling 00:35:19 - Behavior Substitution: How writing, journaling, and repetitive prayer keeps you centered What does Phillip Parrish plan to do as Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota?00:40:23 - The Lindell-Parrish parallel mission: Merging election integrity with anti-fraud infrastructure 00:42:43 - Exposing The 30-Year Heist: How legislators built a multi-trillion dollar grifting pipeline 00:43:58 - The hidden truth about Minnesota's 400 weaponized NGOs 00:45:03 - Pulling apart the systemic autism, daycare, housing, and Medicaid fraud networks under Tim Walz 00:46:01 - The calculated destruction of Midwestern culture and weaponized immigration 00:48:22 - Exposing human trafficking agendas cloaked in false humanitarian narratives 00:50:17 - Dismantling administrative corruption: Tearing down fake companies and clawing back taxpayer cash 00:51:35 - Restoring the Minnesota state flag and the pushback against cultural erasure 00:52:30 - The ultimate administrative policy: Standing firm that two plus two equals four 00:54:02 - The economic fallout: Why liberal corporations like Target are fleeing the state 00:55:54 - How to get involved: The County Ambassador program and the crucial August 11th Primary For the full interview, and all links and content please visit: https://davidpasqualone.com/content-type-media/podcasts/the-remarkable-people-podcast/phillip-parrish/Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

What if your business could reduce costs, improve efficiency, and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? In this conversation, entrepreneur and sustainability advocate Anand Verma shares his journey from India to the UK, building businesses at the intersection of technology, AI, and environmental responsibility. Along the way, he reveals why sustainability isn't just good for the planet—it's a smart business strategy. You'll learn how clear communication, intentional leadership, and a growth mindset can help entrepreneurs navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and create lasting success. Whether you're a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of business, this episode will challenge the way you think about profitability, innovation, and impact. About Anand Verma In 2019, Anand made a commitment to fighting climate change issues and applying the power of design, data and AI to take actions. Anand is the Founder and CEO of ExpectAI and is committed to helping companies decarbonise, profitably with the power of big data and AI. Learn more about ExpectAI website Connect with Anand on LinkedIn   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the bank pulls a million-dollar line of funding two weeks before your launch? Or when you buy a $20 million company only to discover on day one that the books were completely fabricated and you are facing immediate payroll collapse?In this episode, serial entrepreneur Mike Hammond opens up his 25-year playbook of launching 15 multi-million dollar companies. He breaks down the practical mechanics of risk, the reality behind failure statistics, and why the ultimate entrepreneurial superpower has nothing to do with market strategy—and everything to do with the biblical principle of letting go of what you cannot control.Plus, Mike shares the incredible origin story of Signal Relief, a non-invasive, military-grade technology that is transforming pain management across the globe.Website: https://signalrelief.com/Use Free Promo Code “REMARKABLE” and save!Key Timestamps & Moments of Gold00:00:00 - Introduction to serial entrepreneur Mike Hammond 00:01:44 - The driving vision: All things are possible to him that believeth 00:03:53 - MyPillow My Cross presentation 00:05:51 - Growing up broke: From a spray-painted garage to business success 00:06:40 - Third-grade hustle: Selling lollipop shavings for a Nintendo 00:08:23 - The launch of DishOne Satellite and scaling to a major exit 00:09:30 - Debunking business failure statistics: Do 8 out of 10 really fail? 00:10:53 - The million-dollar bank crisis: How a handshake saved a company 00:17:49 - Day one disaster: Buying a $20M business with cooked books 00:22:08 - The turnaround strategy that built Idaho's landscaping giant 00:24:19 - Culture over cash: The Christmas soccer ball breakthrough 00:26:00 - Moving forward vs. wasting years in bitter lawsuits 00:32:45 - The superpower of letting go when close friends wrong you 00:43:20 - Drawing healthy biblical boundaries around forgiveness 00:45:49 - The science of Signal Relief: From Navy SEAL tech to pain relief 00:51:35 - Erasing 16 years of phantom limb pain in 10 seconds 00:53:28 - Reusable wellness tech: Insoles, back braces, and the Jovi band 00:56:55 - Safety mechanics: How non-invasive tech works through clothing 01:01:55 - The miracle email: Wiping out chronic AMPS pain for a young dancer 01:06:55 - Final challenge: Stop justifying your fear and take the stepSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Dr. John Schneider rode into town like a character out of a Western: an outsider on a Harley-Davidson, in trademark cowboy boots. He promised relief to patients suffering in Wyoming and Montana. He seemed like the hero they needed. But when surgeries go wrong and a strange letter exposes a bitter feud, medical professionals and government officials search for the truth about this cowboy doctor. They discover claims of broken bodies, bullying, fraud, and lawsuits.From Audible, the fifth season of the hit series Dr. Death returns with The Cowboy: the story of a surgeon who took advantage of a broken system and the fight to bring him to justice. Listen to Dr. Death: The Cowboy wherever you get your podcasts. Audible subscribers can binge all episodes of Dr. Death: The Cowboy ad-free right now. Start your Audible subscription in the Audible App or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is what's happening on OnlyFans real? Or is it only a fantasy?In this provocative investigation into OnlyFans—the adult platform where subscribers around the world spent more than $7 billion in 2024—journalist Leon Neyfakh teams up with comedian and OnlyFans creator Gracie Canaan for a one-of-a-kind exploration into the current state of human connection. Throughout, they discover that the site originally built for spicy adult content has quietly and surprisingly become something more complicated— an emotional marketplace where desire, performance, care, fantasy, and vulnerability seemingly blur together.As Neyfakh and Canaan navigate timely questions about autonomy, performance, and profit, a question emerges: is connection mediated by a screen still authentic? To find the answer, they meet creators building lucrative businesses, subscribers who believe they've found something real, professional “chatters” who are paid to simulate affection, and pioneers who have helped engineer intimacy at scale.Captivating and tender, OnlyFantasy is ultimately about the cost of loneliness, the seductive power of desire, and how the rules of human intimacy are being rewritten online.Listen to OnlyFantasy wherever you get your podcasts. Or binge all episodes of OnlyFantasy ad-free right now on Audible. Start your Audible subscription in the Audible App or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.