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We dive deep into the world of performance stretch therapy with Sarah Mariano, a leading expert in the field who has transformed the lives of countless clients through her unique approach. Sarah shares her journey into stretch therapy, revealing how flexibility and mobility are not just about physical well-being but are also crucial for mental and emotional health. She discusses her innovative techniques, which blend traditional assessments with intuitive movements and visual strategies, to help clients overcome fear, unlock their full physical potential, and achieve lasting strength and injury prevention.
Sarah also explores the profound connection between the body and the mind, emphasizing how movement and breath work are essential tools in managing pain and healing trauma. With her deep understanding of how emotional and energetic factors can manifest as physical pain, Sarah offers insights into a holistic healing approach that integrates both body and mind. Join us as we learn from Sarah Mariano about the transformative power of stretch therapy and discover how embracing flexibility can lead to a more balanced, healthier life. -
In this episode, we sit down with Faith Niece, a distinguished mental health counselor and certified sex addiction therapist, to explore her transformative journey from a fine arts background to a deep commitment to helping individuals overcome addiction. Faith shares her unique approach to therapy, which integrates trauma healing with behavioral strategies, offering a safe space for profound, intensive recovery. With her extensive experience in treating sex addiction, family of origin trauma, and relational wounds, Faith sheds light on the complexities of addiction, emphasizing the importance of establishing boundaries, making amends, and addressing triggers to foster true healing.
Faith also discusses the intricate concept of enmeshment, a common but often overlooked dynamic in addiction, where personal boundaries blur, leading to a loss of self-identity. Drawing from her own personal recovery experience, she delves into the various expressions of addiction, including codependency and workaholism, and underscores the necessity of integrating spirituality into the healing process. Tune in to hear Faith's insights on finding wholeness, surrendering control, and embracing a path of self-acceptance and spiritual growth. -
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Jeff Borschowa, a self-described Renaissance man and passionate advocate for artificial intelligence, shares his transformative journey as a Driven individual who struggled to fit within the confines of societal norms. With his insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge, Jeff has embraced his unique traits, seeing them not as flaws but as gifts. He discusses how this realization has shaped his approach to life, work, and his advocacy for a supportive community of like-minded, Driven individuals.
Jeff also dives deep into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, highlighting its potential to augment human capabilities while emphasizing the ethical considerations necessary to guide its development. From the risks of manipulation and privacy to the possibilities of AI enhancing daily tasks, Jeff provides a thought-provoking perspective on how we can balance innovation with responsibility. Join us as Jeff Borschowa shares his insights on harnessing AI for good and the importance of finding a tribe that understands and celebrates our drive. -
In this episode of the "I Am Driven" podcast, we sit down with Janelle Bruland and Graham Youtsey, a dynamic couple who exemplify what it means to be Driven in both business and life. Janelle, a successful entrepreneur and author, and Graham, a dedicated leader and strategist, share their unique journey of finding balance as a Driven couple. They dive deep into their personal experiences of meeting and falling in love, managing the complexities of a high-performing relationship, and the essential role that continuous improvement plays in their lives. With their shared commitment to growth and effective communication, Janelle and Graham offer a powerful perspective on how Driven individuals can thrive together, both personally and professionally.
Throughout the conversation, Janelle and Graham discuss practical strategies they've used to navigate challenges and enhance their relationship. They emphasize the importance of setting clear roles, maintaining effective communication, and being present with one another amidst the chaos of entrepreneurship. The couple also highlights the value of using assessments to better understand each other's needs and the benefits of seeking external support when necessary. Their insights are invaluable for any couple looking to deepen their connection while pursuing their own Driven paths. Join us for a candid and inspiring conversation that explores the dynamics of love, partnership, and success. -
We are joined by Anna David, a New York Times bestselling author and accomplished entrepreneur, who shares her powerful journey of transformation and growth. As a first-time mother at 53, Anna offers a unique perspective on navigating motherhood while simultaneously building a successful career. Her story is one of resilience, having overcome significant challenges, including trauma, addiction, and identity struggles, which she openly discusses with vulnerability and insight.
Listeners will be captivated by Anna's candid reflections on healing, empathy, and the profound changes she experienced through therapy and self-discovery. Her journey is not only inspiring but also a compelling exploration of how life's challenges can lead to profound personal and professional evolution. Whether you're interested in the transformative power of therapy, the intricacies of relationships, or the balancing act of parenting and entrepreneurship, Anna's story offers invaluable lessons and inspiration. -
Kara Macksoud, CEO of Money Habitudes, joins Dr. Doug Brackmann and co-host Rachel Lebowitz to explore the psychology behind our financial behaviors. Kara dives into the complex relationship between money, attitudes, and habits, revealing how our financial decisions are often driven by deeper needs for validation and recognition. She discusses the evolving dynamics of money relationships between men and women, highlighting how these have shifted as women gain more financial independence. Kara also emphasizes the importance of understanding oneās personal motivations around money, particularly in the context of entrepreneurship, where a clear grasp of financial motivations can be a critical factor for success.
Kara also shares practical advice on teaching financial literacy to children, stressing the importance of setting boundaries and fostering a healthy relationship with money from an early age. She delves into the concept of financial inflection pointsāsignificant moments that shape our financial drive and motivationāand how these experiences can influence our overall approach to money. Through personal stories and expert insights, Kara underscores the value of earning money and the importance of prioritizing meaningful experiences and relationships over material wealth, ultimately encouraging listeners to redefine their understanding of success and financial security in a way that aligns with their personal values. -
Justin Breen, highlighting their journey as a neurotypical and neurodiverse couple. It delves into the challenges, growth, and transformation experienced by Sarah as she navigates her role as a pediatrician and COO while being married to a driven entrepreneur. The conversation also touches on the impact of neurodiversity, the evolution of Sarah's confidence and purpose, and the importance of boundaries and presence in their relationship. The conversation explores the challenges faced by a driven couple in their relationship, focusing on the themes of spirituality, leadership, and communication. It delves into the struggle of balancing different worlds, the quest for harmony, and the importance of radical honesty and overcommunication. The dialogue also touches on the concept of leadership within a relationship and the need for mutual understanding and support.
Guest Bios:
Justin Breen is the Founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, a PR firm that works exclusively with visionaries and exceptional businesses around the world. Heās built an international network of extraordinary people, because he strongly believes in the power of introductions and the importance of creating relationships through networking.
Justin is the author of Epic Business and Epic Life. He enjoys running, fishing, and watching baseball with his two sons and his wife, Sarah.
Dr. Sarah Breen is a board certified pediatrician whoās been practicing general pediatrics in the north suburbs of Chicago since 2011. After being fully immersed in the entrepreneur world by her husband (co-founder, Justin Breen), Sarah fell in love with Epic F.I.T. Network and became its Chief Operating Officer in 2023.
Sarah enjoys spending time with her two sons, exercising her three doodles, and traveling the world with her husband, Justin. -
Tiffany Sauder shares her journey of navigating a driven marriage and finding the balance between personal dreams and family life. She emphasizes the importance of individual growth and taking responsibility for one's own happiness within a marriage. Tiffany and her husband worked through many layers to discover the beauty in their shared brokenness and the vulnerability that comes with being truly seen and understood. Tiffany also discusses the challenges of being a driven woman and the need for validation and support from her partner. Dr Doug Brackmann shares the importance of understanding the differences between men and women in relationships. He mentions the book 'The Queen's Code' by Alison Armstrong, which teaches women how to approach men and understand their needs. Rachel emphasizes the need for women to own their power and vulnerability, and to communicate their needs to their partners. Tiffany shares her experience of letting go of her ego and learning to communicate her needs to her husband. They discuss the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for both partners in a relationship.
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In this episode, Rachel Lebowitz interviews Dean, an entrepreneur with a background in law enforcement and corporate America. Dean shares his journey from law enforcement to corporate America to becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of discipline, self-mastery, and understanding one's strengths and weaknesses. Dean also emphasizes the significance of building relationships and elevating the performance of team members, vendors, and employees. He shares his experiences in martial arts and how it taught him self-control and problem-solving skills. Overall, the conversation highlights the key themes of discipline, self-mastery, relationships, and personal growth. In this conversation, the guest discusses the importance of employee engagement and discipline in business success. He shares his experience of doubling the size of a mortgage bank by getting 10-15% more productivity from each employee. He emphasizes the need for alignment, simplicity, and foresight in business strategy. The guest also highlights the significance of forgiveness and self-reflection in maintaining discipline. He concludes by discussing the value of evaluating decisions and anticipating their impact.
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Alyeria Faith is a high performance coach, somatic practitioner and spiritual advisor to fortune 1000 CEOās, leaders and entrepreneurs.
With over a decade of coaching driven individuals, as well as 15 years of healing expertise, she brings a wealth of wisdom to her work and life.
She is also a mom, an avid dancer, and loves to snowboard. She believes life is for living, and squeezes the juice out of every moment possible. Her work is infused with this sense of playfulness, wonder, creativity and joy, while simultaneously allowing people to access and overcome their deepest traumaās, fears, and limitations; giving them the power to live the life they know deep down is possible, and achieve their fullest potential. -
Yael Simon is a philanthropic advisor and funding strategist. For over 20 years, she has worked with private family offices, UHNWI, and NGOs. Her vision is to set a gold standard in philanthropy by investing in world class projects and people who are set on transformative change driving meaningful impact in the world. She has raised tens of millions of dollars and has dedicated most of her career to research, field development, and creating global partnerships to support economic development in key regions throughout Europe and the Middle East. An entrepreneur and market strategist, a public speaker, and writer, Yael is also the founder of a start-up in AML/CTF, has spearheaded womenās networks, and mentors female entrepreneurs.
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A member of the global Sandler network, Hamish Knox supports private organizations in Southern Alberta, creating and maintaining scalable, repeatable, consistent sales engines and an engaged, motivated team by holding them accountable to implementing the structures, systems, and processes shared in our sessions. Hamish worked in a variety of industries including media, communication services, software, and professional sports before joining the Sandler network, which melded his passions for sales and education. Hamish was named the 2020 David H. Sandler Award winner, Sandlerās highest honor, becoming the first Canadian trainer to receive that award. He was the first two-time author in the Sandler network, writing books on topics no one likes to talk about. His first book was on Accountability the Sandler Way and his second on Change the Sandler Way. Hamish is regularly invited by the Sandler Home Office to speak at Sandlerās train-the-trainer conferences and Sandlerās public Sales and Leadership Summit in Orlando. Committed to giving back so other entrepreneurs can enjoy the same opportunities he had when he launched his business, Hamish is an active mentor with Futurpreneur Canada is a Maple Leaf Club donor to Enactus Canada and is a volunteer judge for regional and national student entrepreneur competitions.
Books:
Accountability - https://www.hamish.sandler.com/resources/sandler-books/accountability
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Nicole Stott is an astronaut, aquanaut, engineer, artist, and author of Back to Earth: What Life In Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet ā And Our Mission To Protect It; and most importantly a mom. She creatively combines the awe and wonder of her spaceflight experience with her artwork to inspire everyoneās appreciation of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.
Nicole is a veteran NASA Astronaut with two spaceflights and 104 days in space as a crewmember on both the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Personal highlights of her time in space include being the 10th woman to perform a spacewalk, first person to operate the ISS robotic arm to capture a free-flying cargo vehicle, painting the first watercolor in space, working with her international crew for the benefit of all life on Earth, and of course the life-changing view of our planetary home.
Nicole is also a NASA Aquanaut. In preparation for spaceflight, she was a crewmember on an 18-day saturation dive mission at the Aquarius undersea laboratory.
Nicole believes that the international model of peaceful and successful cooperation we have experienced in the extreme environments of space and sea holds the key to the same kind of peaceful and successful cooperation for all of humanity here on Earth.
On her post-NASA mission, she is a founding director of the Space for Art Foundation ā uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art.
Full NASA Bio: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/stott-np.pdf
Instagram:
@astro_nicole // @spaceforartfoundation
LinkedIn:
Nicole Stott Artist~Astronaut~Earthling // Space for Art Foundation, Inc.
Websites:
www.nicolestott.com // www.spaceforartfoundation.org
You can find more info about her book at:
www.backtoearthbook.com
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Benny Fisher, Founder and Visionary of The Big Fish Contracting Company, Co-Founder of The Arena Mastermind, Business Growth Leader for Contractor Dynamics, and host of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, leads with love and authenticity, masterfully transforming pain into purpose. His empathetic approach inspires others to consciously design their lives, a reflection of his own journey through adversity to success. As he nears the 100th episode of his impactful podcast and conducts transformative workshops, Benny's dedication to guiding individuals in reshaping challenges into growth opportunities cements him as a significant and inspirational figure in the business community, encouraging many to navigate their paths with heart and intentional action.
Website links
https://bennyfisher.com/
https://arenamastermind.co/
https://www.contractordynamics.com
https://www.thebigfishco.com
Social Media links
LI: www.linkedin.com/in/fisherbenny
FB: @fisherbenny
IG: @bigfish.benny
X: @fisherbenny
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Rachel is a third-generation female entrepreneur. With a background in business behavioral science, she has a knack and passion for bridging gaps in relationships- especially where one partner is the Driven Visionary Entrepreneur. Her husband, Ezra, and her own Poly Craft Industries, a Printing flexo company, which they grew threefold with the Entrepreneurial Operating System tools. She is an EOS Implementer, Co-Host with Dr Douglas Brackmann on the Popular āI am Drivenā Podcast, author of Empowered COO and founder of Driven Spouse Forum. She also coaches people in recovery from codependence.
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Patrick Metzger has always been a teacher, coach, and facilitator at heart. After spending over a decade as a public school teacher and coach, where he helped build high-achieving teams and assist them in reaching their goals, Patrick decided to embark on the entrepreneurial journey. Within two years, he worked with clients across North America and performed professional talks and trainings. Patrick is passionate about using his teaching and coaching expertise in partnering with and supporting teams and leaders for growth and success as the CEO/Founder of The Greenhouse, as well as a Certified EOS ImplementerĀ®, Certified Value Builderā¢ Advisor, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPAĀ®). He has worked with and spoken to 100+ organizations across the Midwest and nation within various industries to help them grow to the next stage and achieve their goals. Patrick enjoys guiding everyone from young startups, laying the foundational bricks of success to billion-dollar companies, increasing efficiencies, and making a greater impact in the world.
Carissa Metzger has a proven track record of using her expertise and attention to detail within project management and operations to elevate teams. After spending over a decade managing an international logistics office for one of the largest agricultural shipping companies in North Dakota, Carissa stepped into a project management position for one of the biggest national window manufacturers in the United States. After leaving the corporate workforce to assist her husband, Greenhouse CEO/Founder Patrick Metzger, in launching the business, Carissa now helps keep the train on track by focusing primarily on
internal operations and project management for The Greenhouse team. Carissa also finds the time to fulfill her lifelong passion for home design by working part-time as a design assistant for a high-end designer in Fargo-Moorhead. -
Janelle Bruland is a Driven entrepreneur, author, and leader who shares her story of growing up as a driven in a household that was supportive of her and the powerful positive impact it made on her life, as well as being married to a Driven spouse. Alongside her driven husband, she runs a business designed to elevate and guide other Driven entrepreneurs to success. You can learn more about Janelle and read her book "The Success Lie" on her website www.thesuccesslie.com as well as learn more about her mastermind for driven entrepreneurs alongside her husband.
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Kelly Clements is the creator of The Entreprenewer; a marriage-centric coaching program for entrepreneurs. Her professional experience working for world-class coaching programs like Strategic Coach and Lifebook have taught her how to work with driven entrepreneurs, but it was her personal experience that underscored why it was so important for both the entrepreneur and the spouse to have a coach. Kelly can seamlessly help bridge The Ambition Gap that many entrepreneurial couples experience, as well as giving relevant perspective changes to help couples connect at a deeper level. Her Relationship Spectrumā¢ helps couples identify ways to create a healthier power dynamic, and her Presence Principlesā¢ will help both
parties get more enjoyment and intimacy out of the relationship. Author of The Power of Play, Praise, and Purpose, and Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart, Kelly provides actionable
strategies to help entrepreneurs WIN at work and home.
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In this episode, Dr. Doug introduces his new co-host - Rachel Lebowitz. Rachel is a Driven who grew up in NYC alongside 15 siblings, and learned from a very early age that navigating life as a Driven is a beautiful, yet extremely challenging endeavor. Join in as Dr. Doug and Rachel discuss her past, present, and the future of the I Am Driven podcast.
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Michael Bernoff is the founder of the Human Communications Institute and a leader in the personal and professional development industry. Michael has impacted hundreds of thousands of people across the world with his programs, book, audio, videos, and seminars. Michael has an unmatched natural-born talent to understand the psychology of individuals, which he will pass on to you. This innate and highly-tuned awareness allows him to quickly perceive what makes people make the decisions they make and what makes them do what they do. Rather than breaking down walls, Michael is skilled at getting people to rapidly lower resistance in themselves and others, allowing room for progress. Michael is the developer of Human Interaction Technologyā¢(HIT), a powerful technology that allows people to understand unknown psychological triggers and powerful communication strategies so they can increase their charisma and influence, leaving their average life behind. The author of āAverage Sucksā Why You Donāt Get What You Want and What to Do About Itā, Michael shows you how to raise your average and create the life you want.
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