By the time he was 19, Aaron Knipp weighed over 300 pounds and felt trapped in a cycle he thought he could never break. But a defining moment in college became the catalyst for an incredible transformation. Determined to rewrite his story, Aaron pushed himself to discover a method that allowed him to shed 140 pounds and redefine his life.In this episode, Aaron opens up about his journey—from struggles with weight, identity, and self-worth to finding the focus and motivation to change. He shares:

In a world where women are told they can “have it all,” Erica Anderson Rooney knows first-hand the experience of chasing success. For years, while raising two children, she climbed up the corporate ladder getting to the C-suite only to crash against a glass ceiling and deal with imposter syndrome. It was then that she confronted her obstacles head on. In her book, “Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors (https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Ceilings-Sticky-Floors-Possibilities/dp/1637559445?crid=2NO8K5BQLGY5L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zr5Y-O0YLfGONOt0pU4I8CL9HgUOX8FTsB8iUmKfgN4hitzkH91Jp5DkXZmyUiaBL1AWB-lEG8KNm-zWHczevLHhecSev2cp1yvQrz-dMpkt0H7UR5ObPdEBhtgmwVma5FeZRgG1Tns6euXux19uZ8RsOeV5ZwWVJRTPNuijr1WVw9uAdp-E_TN8sUAojl60Yzv22_s_FabFssmPx5lMELZh1GV8NDCxHV7_mFBy6cSqygTPhaIvthaFSAU94VA6fKeBKTzgWu4VlWAArBTQcPG9QKVqibVSGoUIwqj4qj0.Gq9WOildinIg_eq61Lwp4_qRiY-mdNtL-tJoJ72Bn0I&dib_tag=se&keywords=glass+ceilings&qid=1727605619&sprefix=glass+ceiling,aps,261&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=ericaanders07-20&linkId=340afdc07a1df00e9f81960b827128ee&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl),” Erica is sharing her four-steps to uncovering infinite possibilities and discusses the concept of “sticky floors” as the unseen barriers—such as imposter syndrome—that keep individuals, particularly women, from reaching their full potential. “That sticky floor is going to rear her ugly head again real quick. But if you address it and you start asking yourself, ‘Why am I thinking this way? What's going on?’ Then you can start to get a little bit more clear…”Learn more about Erica Anderson Rooney on her website: EricaAndersonRooney.com (http://ericaandersonrooney.com)

Dayla Arabella Santurri is an acclaimed event designer and the visionary behind Bella Adventures (https://www.bellaadventures.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaLU8qjQuh_00g79qRYNBli7WpiaKGuXDF8uXFraNPE-zkqiT0SMa_oEM_aem_TL9rwO8ysI7v2ktbU-s5fw), a luxury travel company.Her passion for travel started while she was just a teenager during her first solo trip to Dublin. Now, decades later, Dayla has merged her passion for travel with her expertise in event coordination.“Almost 30 years later now…it still makes me excited when you are walking in an airport, you're in the terminal and every door has a different destination and you just think…’Behind every door is an adventure, literally.’ And I just think I fell in love immediately.” Bella Adventures (https://www.bellaadventures.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaLU8qjQuh_00g79qRYNBli7WpiaKGuXDF8uXFraNPE-zkqiT0SMa_oEM_aem_TL9rwO8ysI7v2ktbU-s5fw)’ mission also underscores the impact of responsible tourism through Dayla’s initiative, “Going for Good.”  Listen to this episode to hear more about Dayla’s top travel destinations, her challenges and triumphs of building a business, and her valuable guidance for budding entrepreneurs. For more ofDayla’s adventures, you can follow her on Instagram at @bellaadventuresbydayla (https://www.instagram.com/bellaadventures.by.dayla/)andDaylaArabella.com (http://daylaarabella.com)

Brittany Lo is the innovative entrepreneur behind Beia Beauty (https://beiabeauty.com) and Beautini (https://www.beautinibyblo.com/). Her journey from young beauty enthusiast to a founder in the competitive beauty industry is nothing short of inspiring. She built Beautini, a luxury bridal beauty brand, and Beia, a skincare line designed for intimacy, with a clear mission: to empower others through self-care, confidence, and beauty. Brittany opens up about her insights on the beauty industry and the challenges of entrepreneurship. “I thought it was a little bit of a copy and paste…I know how to grow revenue, I know how to build a customer base, it's going to be easy. Reality is they are such different business models and how you gain traction, how you grow your revenue, how you think through profitability and your cash flow is very different.”Listen to Brittany’s episode to learn more about how she balances running two businesses and her plans for her future with Beautini (https://www.instagram.com/beautini/?hl=en) and Beia Beauty (https://www.instagram.com/beiabeauty/?hl=en).Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)Produced by Peoples Media (https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/)

Ashley Hilmes isa former traveling nurse who made the leap into entrepreneurship by establishing Vega Vitality (https://vegavitality.com/)—a wellness center dedicated to holistic health and anti-aging. From her transition from nursing to business ownership, she has navigated hurdles along the way and learned the critical role of seeking support. “I feel like I'm a person that's never been afraid to ask for help. I love surrounding myself with people that I would say are on a next level than I'm at. And…what an amazing opportunity to get to have them to learn from…so it always felt very natural for me to ask for people's advice.”  Listen for more from her conversation with Liz to explore the range of services offered at Vega Vitality, Ashley’s perspective on the evolving world of health and wellness, and the invaluable lessons she has learned on her entrepreneurial path.Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)Produced by Peoples Media (https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/)

For 12 years, Tessa Arnold was navigating the structured world of global corporate banking, caring for her two small children and at the same time, trying to support her husband's business dream. He died unexpectedly, leading her to make a transformative shift in her own mindset. "Grief has taught me that I am goodness, above and beyond stronger than I could ever imagine...what I realized is that the limitations that I put on myself in my life, the possibilities and the dreams I could have were all self -imposed and the possibilities of what I could do achieve and get through were endless..."Tessa followed her heart and, today, she is a successful entrepreneur and holistic wellness coach. She founded SnapBack Energy (https://snapbackenergy.com/) and Balance of You (https://balanceofyou.com/), two companies dedicated to helping customers discover a rhythm between the mind and body. Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)Produced by Peoples Media (https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/)

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with globally-renowned life coach, speaker, and author, Tim Storey, who has worked with business leaders and A-list celebrities like Robert Downey, Jr., Charlie Sheen, and Dyan Cannon. Tim shares powerful insights from his book The Miracle Mentality: Tap into the Source of Magical Transformation in Your Life, and offers practical guidance on how we can rediscover our childlike innocence and reignite our belief in miracles.Miracles and magical thinking are innate in all of us, but life’s challenges, “life’s interruptions,” as Tim calls them, such as loss or trauma, can break the innocence that fuels our dreams.  “As we get older and we start to have life interruptions, we start to realize that life is not so innocent. Some people do not know how to process that and step back into the miracle mentality.”Tim believes that by reconnecting with our childhood imagination, we can tap into the miracle mentality, which allows us to see life’s possibilities in a new, transformative light and get our magic back. To learn more about Tim, visit his website TimStorey.com (http://timstorey.com).If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe and add your review to help others discover new and exciting ways my guests are daring to own who they are and living their best lives.Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner

Frankie Russo is a serial entrepreneur specializing in merging innovation with authenticity to foster continuous growth. His work is deeply influenced by his upbringing in a family involved in running homeless shelters, overcoming addiction, and guiding others on their sobriety journeys. Frankie believes that in order to experience true growth and embrace change, you must first get honest with yourself."Step one is getting honest about where I am, because the thing is that you have to first stand in the place that you are before you can go to a place of growth or a place of freedom or a place of authenticity.”Frankie is a best-selling author of The Art of Why, and Breaking Why, as well as keynote speaker, encouraging audiences to "love their weird" in order to discover their purpose. To learn more about Frankie, visit Frank Russo’s website (https://www.frankierusso.com/). Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)Produced by Peoples Media (https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/)

Sydney Ryker woke up one day and realized that despite her external success, she had lost touch with her true self. So she embarked on a journey of self discovery, leading her to become a transformational speaker and entrepreneur. Now, Sydney empowers audiences to view life through a holistic lens in order to achieve the things we all want in life. "I actually have everything that I could ever want, but the beauty is now I don't need it. I don't need it to be okay. I don't need it to feel validated."To learn more about how Sydney incorporates eastern and western philosophies in life and business, visit her website SydneyRyker.com (http://sydneyryker.com/).Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)Produced by Peoples Media (https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/)

Retired Air Force Colonel Martha McSally made history as the first woman in the United States to become a Top Gun fighter pilot. Her impressive military career was marked by incredible achievements, honors and awards, but she also endured harassment, abuse and assault by a senior officer. In this episode, Martha shares her journey of overcoming trauma and adversity by rising above all of her fears, facing them head on, and proving the Air Force wrong. When she was told no she couldn’t be a fighter pilot because she was a woman, that ignited a fire in her belly to make it happen. “...They told me, ‘You can't do this because you're a girl, and it is against the law.’ I never had been told that in my life….It was like, ‘Nope, I am a fighter pilot and I am going to will this into existence’…I kept the dream in my heart…I wouldn’t take ‘No’ for an answer. I refused to give up...”Martha was deployed six times to the Middle East, and Afghanistan, flying more than 350 combat hours in an A-10 Warthog and earned the Bronze Star. Her book, "Dare to Fly: Simple Lessons in Never Giving Up" (https://amzn.to/3B2nTSC) can be found on her website: www.marthamcsally.com.  (http://www.marthamcsally.com)Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)Produced by Peoples Media (https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/)

Whether through her roles as a TV reporter or the former unofficial first lady of Canada, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has met kings and queens, presidents, first ladies, major celebrities, all of whom, she says, have inspired her to become a passionate advocate for mental health. As a teenager, Sophie suffered from a serious eating disorder and it was only after she went public with her private battle that everything changed. “...When I talked about my eating disorders, it was 20 years ago, and nobody was talking about it. But in the past 5 years, I think there's been an exponential growth curve, and how we talk about mental health, and also massive investments in mental health, because people are realizing that it's a true crisis…”To learn about Sophie and her new book, Closer Together, Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other, go to her website, SophieGregoireTrudeau.com (http://sophiegregoiretrudeau.com)Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)

Mike Lee built an international basketball brand from his college apartment, working with elite players like Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, all while battling anxiety and depression. Today, instead of building basketball players, he's building leaders by sharing high performance leadership lessons from the hearts and minds of the NBA’s elite players. “...The present moment is the only thing that actually exists. It's the only place where we have the ability to take action in order to influence our future, to influence an outcome…I'm using the word ‘influence’ and not ‘control’…there’s this mental place where we have to be able to be fully in the moment to do the work, and at the same time be completely detached from the outcomes.”To learn more of the new rules for the future of leadership from Mike’s book, his coaching and keynotes, go to mindshiftlabs.com. (http://mindshiftlabs.com/)Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)

I have had a few career pivots in my adult life, but Caroline Ceniza-Levine may have me beat! She’s a pro at it, successfully pivoting her career multiple times, long before the pandemic. She’s worked in financial services, management consulting, media, HR, and is also an entrepreneur.“...sometimes it's personal where something has changed in your life circumstances, or your interests and passions make you want to make a change. But sometimes that change is going to happen to you…so even if you absolutely 100% love what you're doing, things will change around you, and you might have to change with that.”Today, Caroline is an executive coach who specializes in career change, helping people make a great living doing work they love at CenizaLevine.com. (http://cenizalevine.com/)Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)

Light Watkins has taken what he calls “a series of hops” that have all serendipitously led him from advertising to modeling to being a highly sought after yoga instructor to meditationteacher to enlightened thought-leader. He’s also the author of four best-selling books with hundreds of thousands of followers around the world. He is a spiritual minimalist, helping people cultivate fulfillment on the inside in order to experience peace on the outside,“...I believe that we all have callings or internal hunches or urges to do things that are inconvenient, uncomfortable, but ultimately, fulfilling and spiritually rewarding. And it could be something like running a marathon, it could be writing a book, it could be starting a podcast, could be starting a nonprofit…but we so easily talk ourselves out of it thinking that we have all these other options and these other things that we need to be doing. When really thatthought that internal urge, it doesn’t go away. It just kind of lingers. And if we ignore it too long, then it starts creating this internal friction where we start to feel like we’re living a purposeless life…”Light is living his best life by helping others find their purpose through his books, courses, podcast and talks at lightwatkins.com (http://lightwatkins.com)Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)

The word "impossible" is simply not a part of Stephanie Cartin or Courtney Spritzer's vocabulary. With a "sky's the limit" mentality, these entrepreneurs walked away from their comfy corporate jobs, amid much skepticism from friends and family, and turned their side hustle into an award-winning business to find solutions to problems for other entrepreneurs.“...I remember being so scared to quit, to say those words. I didn't want to answer any questions about where I was going because…I felt so, I don't know, embarrassed to be 24 and say to my boss, ‘I'm quitting to start my own company and…I don't know if it's gonna work. We're self funding it…” I got through that whole process, but I remember at the time feeling really scared to have the conversation.…”Stephanie and Courtney are helping others chart a new course, through digital marketing, influencing, and by telling their story of re-creation to help others make the leap at Socialfly (https://socialflyny.com/) and Entreprenista (https://entreprenista.com/).Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (mailto:info@LizBrunner.com)For more:* Lizbrunner.com (http://lizbrunner.com/)* BrunnerAcademy.com (http://brunneracademy.com/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner): @lizbrunner* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/): @lizbrunner* Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter * Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw)* Liz's Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww)#liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)

Mindset is everything! That is the truth Michael Anthony lives by. He’s seen both the best and worst of life having suffered through some of the most harsh and vicious child abuse. Michael was homeless by age 10, a drug addict at 12, and by the age of 19, an alcoholic and morbidly obese. He says he spent his whole life in constant fear and chaos. Today, Michael is a trauma survivor, a trauma warrior and trauma mentor who is helping others break free from their brokenness.“This wasn't on my to do list. I wasn't going to be the guy who talks about kids getting beat up by parents who are unhealed. But it's necessary. And you know, I think every day, if I can just show up and I can lead not only myself, but…[be there for] people who are struggling…and show them possibilities.”Michael is an advocate for adults suffering from childhood traumas and helping them turn their trauma into a triumph at thinkunbroken.com. (http://thinkunbroken.com/)Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more:•Lizbrunner.com•BrunnerAcademy.com•Facebook•Twitter: @lizbrunner•Instagram: @lizbrunner•Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter•Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel•Liz's Podcast Guest Comments #liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/

You are one conversation away from changing your life. That's exactly what happened to Riaz Meghji back in 2002, and he's never looked back. Riaz was headed towards becoming a financial investment banker, something everyone expected of him, until a friend challenged him to pursue a different path and follow his dream of becoming a broadcaster. Today he's created yet another new chapter for himself as a human connection expert, helping organizations and teams build high trust cultures through meaningful conversations. “...I had been just wrapping up a degree after four and a half years, focusing in finance, thinking that was the path and you know, honestly, it made me really reflect on, ‘Is this my path? Is this my parents’ path? Is this my imposter syndrome? Is this a lack of confidence to just go out and do something special?’ And I remember I looked at Lafi, I said, ‘Hey, man, thanks for the compliment. But you know, I don't think I can go home and say that to my parents.’ And he leaned in, in this moment and did not hesitate, and he said, ‘When are you going to stop playing safe, and start living your life?…’”Riaz is helping us all to stop playing it safe and live our best lives, putting connection at the forefront. Visit riazmeghji.com (https://riazmeghji.com)Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-930394/episodes/e-132518639/edit/info@LizBrunner.com) For more: •Lizbrunner.com (https://lizbrunner.com/)•BrunnerAcademy.com (https://www.brunneracademy.com/) •Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner) •Twitter: (https://twitter.com/LizBrunner) @lizbrunner •Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/) @lizbrunner •Liz’s best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter •Liz’s Keynote Sizzle Reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtETgAzPRzw) •Liz’s Podcast Guest Comments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YzqMs6mOww) #liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ (https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/)

In the age of machines, technology and AI, jobs are changing faster than people and the stakes have never been higher to get it right. For more than two decades, Seth Mattison has had his finger on the pulse of today's changing workforce. And he believes that putting love to work stands as our indomitable unique edge. He's an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and a “future of work” strategist. “...I felt like the idea of needing to love your people was not big enough, and that there was a larger story and concept to be had. It wasn't just about loving your people. It was about understanding this, this idea of love as an energetic force of creation, and that it can drive purpose and passion and creativity and can fuel all sorts of incredible things inside the business…” Seth blends deep, real-world experience and data with inspiring storytelling to lead with love at sethmattison.com Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more: •Lizbrunner.com •BrunnerAcademy.com •Facebook •Twitter: @lizbrunner •Instagram: @lizbrunner •Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter •Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel •Liz's Podcast Guest Comments #liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/

Laura Pizzuti has worn many hats and had many different career chapters, some of them even simultaneously. Today, she is known as an affordable, everyday fashion influencer. With more than 66,000 followers on Instagram alone, how did she get there and become an influencer? She listened to her own heart and followed something inside of herself. “...I was always being told what I was going to do. I wanted to figure out something different for myself. I wanted a creative outlet…it started in the real estate business…they were looking for space for a movie… this is so interesting, and he said to me, ‘Well, you know, you could actually be in the movie…’ My scene was not in the movie, but it was the coolest thing I'd ever done in my life. And I was like, I need to do more of this…” Laura is creating something special for her followers and anyone who is inspired to listen to their heart. You can follow her on Instagram (@laurajpizzuti), Facebook, Pinterest and at www.laurajpizzuti.com Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more: •Lizbrunner.com •BrunnerAcademy.com •Facebook •Twitter: @lizbrunner •Instagram: @lizbrunner •Liz's best-selling book: Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter •Liz's Keynote Sizzle Reel •Liz's Podcast Guest Comments #liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/

Professional baseball player, stand-up comic...equine veterinarian. These are just a few of the "misguided career chapters" Michael Schlow says he considered before finding his true passion and destiny. Today, he's a world-renowned, multiple award-winning chef and restaurateur, who says he's a forever student...but also a teacher. “...We all make mistakes. Are you at least trying to do the right thing with every step? And if you're trying your best, nobody can fault you if you make a mistake. But it's acknowledging that mistake and then not repeating it,…you can't learn if you don't fail. And it's okay. You’ve just got to keep going and pick yourself up.…” Get a taste of Michael’s recreated life at schlowrg.com and at his latest venture, Seamark Encore.