Is enough ever enough when it comes to your personal growth? Do you always need to be going at full speed towards big goals and ambitions? Prepare to challenge your preconceptions about self-help, ambition, and what it truly means to thrive in today's fast-paced world. In this episode, we discuss the potential pitfalls in the pursuit of bettering yourself and going after big goals and what you can do to protect your mental health as you fight to become the best version of yourself possible. We share personal struggles with this and give you a practical tool to help you better navigate your growth journey.In this segment of Not Therapy with My Therapist, Jessica and Justin talk about the issue of self-help and the pressure of feeling like you have to constantly work hard to achieve more growth and success in life. We examine the pitfalls in the self-help space and offer considerations to help you pursue ambition with mindfulness. 

Communication is critical in relationships, at work, with our kids, spouses, or friends. But let's face it, it can be a challenging journey. In this segment of "Not Therapy with My Therapist," we explore the nuances of communication obstacles. Join us as we dissect the complexities that make communication so demanding. Together, we'll uncover valuable insights to enhance your interpersonal connections and provide insights to help you improve your communication with others.

You can submit questions for Jessica by going to fightforbrilliance.com/ask 

Jessica is a LMFT-S and Co-Founder of The Flourishing Way in Houston, TX.  She helps people rewire their thinking patterns to see the potential in life, instead of dwelling on worst-case scenarios. Jessica’s approach involves using real-time tools to help clients break free from overthinking and self-doubt. Her compassionate yet honest feedback are highly valued by those she works with. | Jessica on Instagram

Justin is a proud father, entrepreneur, and author on a mission to help brands and individuals unleash their untold brilliance. As the founder of Circlefifty and the author of two business books, "Human Always" and "Rebel Brands," Justin has a wealth of experience in helping non-profits and businesses alike achieve massive growth and engagement. Justin's passion for inspiring brilliance extends beyond the business world; he's also written a children's book, "The Red Giraffe That Wanted To Dance." Through his books, podcasts, and the way he lives his life, Justin helps people fight against complacency and conformity to make the greatest possible impact.  | Instagram | Twitter  | Find all episodes at FightForBrilliance.com

Please note that the guidance provided is not clinical mental health advice, nor is it a form of therapy. It consists solely of opinion-based responses.

It's easy to get caught up in the chaos of life, but sometimes taking a break is exactly what we need to appreciate the journey we're on truly. In this special relaunch episode, we'll dive into the power of slowing down and gaining perspective. Host Justin Keller shares his experience taking an almost two-year break from the podcast. He talks about how embracing life's challenges can lead to personal growth, improved mental health, self-improvement, direction, and a more meaningful way of living.

In this episode, Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell recall a time in their life when they depended on the help of others to help them through a challenging season. And as humbling as it was to need the help of others, you'll hear how it formed a pillar of giving in their lives to this day. They share the struggles they are experiencing, the approach of serving others that they are choosing, and they talk about the inspiration for the mural art on the side of their building called The Love Wall.  

Together, Jaclyn and Donnie run Media Systems. Media Systems, a company that offers full spectrum home automation products and solutions. 

Connect with Jaclyn and Donnie: Instagram.com/jaclynanddonnie | mediasytems.com

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When Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram "FullyRaw Kristina" and her family were faced with the reality that four family members had Covid-19, it was hard for panic not to set in. But in this episode, you'll hear how Kristina decided to respond to fear, how she is fighting her emotional struggles through this, and how she is choosing to show up with love and hope for herself and others. This conversation is a shorter part of a more extended interview. In the full interview (available April 29, 2020), we talk about her personal story of the raw vegan lifestyle that has changed her life forever, her struggles and growth, and the impact she's having on others.

Kristina is a writer, speaker, and raw vegan activist who guides people all over the world to take more control over their health and experience a compassionate lifestyle by living FullyRaw. Kristina's YouTube channel has more than 100 million views. Her social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat) have 3 million viewers. She has been on the Greatist.com list of "100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness" every year since 2015. Kristina is based in Houston, TX.

Connect with Kristina: fullyraw.com | instagram.com/fullyrawkristina | youtube.com/fullyrawkristina

Vegan recipes and challenges: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fullyraw-by-kristina/id1351412313

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Yosef Levenstein is no stranger to change and setbacks. In this episode, he shares one of his early setbacks in life that has helped him shape his perspective toward change and uncertainty. He talks about how to live, giving your all while knowing that things could change at any minute. He shares what never giving up means to him and how that mentality has formed in his life, and he talks about the beauty that he's experiencing right now with his family.

Yosef is the Director of Marketing at Iownit, a Fintech company in Houston, TX. He and his wife have three children. 

Connect with Yosef: instagram.com/fintechdad | iownit.us 

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Dr. Brooke Goldner is a board certified physician, the founder of GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Nutrition Protocol for Lupus Reversal, and the author of 3 bestselling books, Goodbye Lupus , Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health and Healing.

In this episode, she shares how nutrition helped her reverse Lupus in her life, why we should make nutrition a priority right now, and practical things we can do to fight depression through Covid-19. 

Connect with Dr. Goldner: instagram.com/goodbyelupus | facebook.com/DrGoldnerf | Youtube.com/SkypePsychiatrist | goodbyelupus.com

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In this episode, Co-founder & CEO of SocialMama Amanda Ducach sits down and talks about what this season has been like for her as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur. She shares the struggles she's faced and quick adjustments that her company has had to make to serve moms through this season better. She talks about the opportunity that exists to create meaningful connections digitally as moms and as a company.

SocialMama is an app that connects moms based on where they are at and the unique needs they have. (https://www.socialmama.us). Through the Covid-19 crisis, SocialMama's goal is to provide the support & resources mother's need to combat isolation by connecting moms to other moms and medical and mental experts.

Download the app: shorturl.at/fjtEW

Connect with SocialMama: https://www.socialmama.us. | instagram.com/socialmamaapp | fb.com/socialmamaapp 

Connect with Amanda: instagram.com/amandaducach

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Cristina Sicard, the author of Harmony, shares how her personal story and an encounter with a llama turned into a chance to write a book with a lesson that children need to hear, and a reminder for adults. We talk about how her mental battles, her journey of fighting hard to find good in her life, and how the story she wrote for others is the reminder she needs in her life right now.

Cristina graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism with a minor in Spanish and Global Leadership Certificate. In December 2019, she graduated from her Masters in Teaching PreK-5 from the University of Georgia. She wants to teach, use her Spanish, travel, and eventually work in children's television

Connect with Cristina:  instagram.com/cristinasicardauthor | fb.com/cristinasicardauthor | cristinasicardauthor.com | | Vote for her book 

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In this episode, Rhett Smith shares some of the ways that he confronts uncertainty and anxiety. He talks about the potential of growth that can come from facing our anxiety. Rhett talks about how his endurance running has helped him in his approach with uncertainty. And he discusses how we can show up for people who are experiencing anxiety right now.

Rhett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinically Trained & Certified Executive Coach, Author, and Speaker, with over 25 years of experience in helping people transform their lives and relationships. He currently has his own private practice in Plano, TX, and is an executive coach with The SouthCity Group.  Rhett is also a part of a leadership collaborative project with the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University, the WinShape Foundation and the Center for Vocational Ministry at Azusa Pacific University, where he teaches and equips leaders about mental health issues in their organizations (with a specialty is anxiety and depression).

Sukaina Rajani and her brother own 4 European Macaron Boutique stores called, MACARON by Patisse. Because of stay-at-home orders, they have had to close all but one of their Houston locations. In this episode, Sukaina shares the personal journey she has been on as she battled disappointment and uncertainty early on, and the unique opportunity that she has had to bring happiness to critical Healthcare workers by donating well over 5,000 MACARONS so far. She talks about the power of coming together and finding purpose by serving others.

MACARON by Patisse is based in Houston, TX but, they ship Nationwide. You can also donate MACARONS to Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, techs and residents in the ER) at both Memorial Herman and LBJ Hospital. Go to www.macaronbypatisse.com to order or donate.

Connect with Sukaina: instagram.com/macaronbypatisse | fb.com/macaronbypatisse | macaronbypatisse.com 

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Michael Atkins is the principal of Stedman Elementary, a dual-language school offering English or Spanish immersion to early childhood 3- and 4-year-old classrooms through fifth grade in the Denver neighborhood of Park Hill. Atkin's story is an unconventional one of going from custodian to principal, and now he's leading parents, faculty, and students through an unconventional experience.

In this episode, we talk about how his past experiences overcoming obstacles had helped prepare him for this season. We discuss the importance of human connection. And Atkins discusses what this moment personally means to him.

Connect with Michael: Instagram | Facebook 

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As each of us is facing changes and adversity through Covid-19, Erin Anderson talks about how this is a season of discovery for each of us. Some are discovering that they are thriving, while others are struggling through this time. But regardless of what side you fall on, Erin talks about the choice we all will face to either rise or resist the occasion. She talks about why guilt serves no purpose, and she talks about the questions that we should not be asking ourselves in this season. 

Erin Anderson is a brand coach, facilitator and designer with a passion for transformational leadership. She works with entrepreneurs to help them get clarity for themselves, their brand and organization. 

Connect with Erin: instagram.com/ livebigco.com | fb.com/livebigco.com | livebigco.com 

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We're going to be in trouble if we are always waiting until we feel motivated, or the time is right, to take action toward our goals and ideas. In this episode, I talk about one question that I was taught to ask to help me take immediate action toward any goal or idea. This one question is so simple, yet it packs the power to move you closer toward what it is that you want to pursue.

Previous episode on motivation: https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-and-improving-motivation

Join the Idea to Impact Mentorship Waitlist: www.yourideamentor.com 

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The way our kids are learning and the way that teachers are teaching, it's changed. But even though things have changed, is it possible to get better and make gains through a crisis? Teacher and coach, David LeBlanc believes so. In this episode, David shares his experience navigating this crisis as a teacher and coach. He talks about the importance of being flexible with our kids, trusting them, being flexible with them, and still challenging them to become better and make gains no matter where or how they are learning.

David is a teacher, football coach, at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, LA. David is also a husband, a father, and he has a personal training business.

Connect with David: Website | Facebook 

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Tori Gordon, founder of Coachable, and creator and host of a Top 100 Personal Development podcast, You're Welcome Radio, sat down to talk about her approach to this season of uncertainty. We talk about how losing her sister at 20 years old, and her mom at 27 years old, have impacted her approach to life and all that's going on with Covid-19. We discuss how to shift from thinking that life is happening to you, to being to learning from what is happening in your life instead. . 

Tori is a Mind & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Podcaster who is helping leaders transform their lives and businesses from the inside out. 

Connect with Tori: Instagram | Facebook  | website

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It is not business as usual for anyone, and Jennifer Zick, Founder and CEO of Authentic Brand, talks about how your organization should approach this season through Covid-19. We discuss the right tone for your brand, the right approach, and the equal opportunity that exists for thriving and declining brands.

Jennifer is from Minnesota, a wife, and mom, and business owner. With twenty years of marketing experience in innovative, entrepreneurial, and accelerated-growth companies, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to her clients. Prior to launching Authentic Brand, Jennifer held executive Marketing roles for some of the Twin Cities’ and Bay Area’s fastest growing businesses.

Connect with Jennifer: Authentic Brand | Facebook 

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Mother, wife, and blogger, Erica Smith, sat down with me to talk about how she learned gratitude in her life. Erica has been alongside me in the Brightside Challenge posting something that she is grateful for each day, and so I wanted you to hear her talk about what practicing gratitude does, and what it means to her. We talk about what to do when you don't feel like being grateful, what's she remains hopeful for, and what's weighing on her through everything with Covid-19.

Connect with Erica: instagram.com/tellittoyourneighbor | tellittoyourneighbor.com

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Jason Caston is Digital platform specialist, Quasi-coder on the front end, International Speaker, Author and Founder, and single father of two teenage daughters. In this episode Jason shares how he is navigating conversations and expectations with his daughters. He talks about how he is embracing every part of this season. And Jason talks about the grace he gives himself to go through this time at his own pace.

Connect with Jason: Jasoncaston.com | instagram.com/jasoncaston | twitter.com/jasoncaston 

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In this episode, I sat down with Phoebe Cornog. Phoebe is the co-founder of Pandr Design Co. where she is a graphic designer and muralist. Pandr has been commissioned by brands like Target, Minnesota Vikings, Visa, Lululemon, and more. She discusses what this is like for her as a younger small business navigating all of the changes with Covid-19. She talks about how she defines optimism and she shares why she's enjoying creating without pressure. 

Pandr specializes in custom art pieces and murals that boost engagement, and social impressions. They work in a wide variety of mediums and methods help tailor our work to any brand strategy, and accurately tell your company’s story. Phoebe is also the co-host of a podcast for creatives called, Drunk on Lettering.

Connect with Phoebe: pandrdesignco.com | instagram.com/phoebecornog | podcast

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In this episode, Chef Tim Love talks about what it was like to have to let go of nearly 400 people as he was forced to shut down normal operations at all 14 of his restaurants. During a difficult time, Tim has decided to let creativity, generosity, and a love for people to change his business model. Love went from building a restaurant empire to starting a community hot meal program where he and his team have now served over 3,000 people to the vulnerable, needy, and frontline workers in his community. He has converted one of his restaurants to a market place and continues to forge forward to help people find comfort and enjoy a good meal together. 

Chef Tim Love has restaurants spanning the nation from Seattle to Knoxville, Love’s roots remain in Texas, where he is chef and owner of beloved Texas restaurants Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Woodshed Smokehouse, Queenie’s Steakhouse, Gemelle, Atico, and Love Shack, as well as the storied White Elephant Saloon.

A committed philanthropist, Love is devoted to several charities including Burgers 4 Babies, which he founded in 2010 benefitting the NICU Helping Hands organization.

Love has appeared on countless national television shows, including NBC’s TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and has recently been appointed as the Official Food and Wine Contributor for CNBC. An avid hunter and dedicated sports fan, Love can often be found tailgating in his custom-built Toyota Tundra with his beloved Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, or Tennessee Volunteers. Love resides in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife Emilie and their three children. (Read full bio)

In this episode, Pastor Leonce Crump, talks about the practical things that he does in order to navigate all of the different emotions that come with the changes he's facing right now. We talk about the power of acknowledging and naming your emotions, how flexibility is not enough at times like this, and what it looks like to live forward instead of hoping for things to get back to normal.

Léonce B. Crump Jr. is lead pastor of Renovation Church in Atlanta. The former professional athlete has strong transcultural appeal and connections in the world of professional sports and pop music as well as leadership circles.

Connect with Leonce: Instagram.com/leoncecrump | Renovationchurch.com 

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In a season like we're in with Covid-19, the uncertainty can cause each of us to become even more focussed on looking out for ourselves. But in times of scarcity, like we're in, it's important to find even the smallest ways to be generous. An in this episode, blogger and business owner, Carrie Colbert, shares her thoughts on the power of kindness and provides five attainable ways for each of us to show kindness.

Carrie runs CarrieColbert.com, and she is also a co-founder of Curate Capital, a venture capitalist firm that invests in female-driven brands. In addition to her professional endeavors, Carrie is involved in multiple philanthropic causes. She actively serves on the Board of Directors for Recipe for Success and the UT Cockrell School of Engineering executive advisory board.

Connect with Carrie: Instagram.com/carriec | fb.com/carriecolbertcom | carriecolbert.com

Blog post: 36 safe ways to spread kindness right now

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Jessica Pass-Haskell is a licensed therapist and founder of Heights Haven, and co-founder of Truth Tribe. She sat down with me to talk about how she is navigating the different emotions and circumstances right now through the Covid-19 Pandemic. We talk about being human through all of this, expecting breakdowns, and just how vital curiosity and hope are right now as many of us are pivoting our lives and businesses.

Jessica's mission is to connect people who want more fulfillment to resources that will unlock your gifts and remove limiting beliefs and patterns that hold you back. She believes in everyone’s potential to succeed and helps you rewrite your past struggles into stories of triumph.

Connect with Jessica: Instagram.com/heightshaven | heightshaven.com 

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We live in a culture where we are able to have what we want, when we want it. If we're not careful, we approach our dreams and ideas with that same "right now" mindset, and if we can't have it the way that we want it right now, we end up waiting for the perfect time and doing nothing with it at all. In this episode, I discuss the one major mindset that keeps most of us from ever stepping toward our dreams and ideas, and I talk about how to step toward what you desire while practicing patience.

If you have an idea that you want help bringing to life, text the word "IDEA" to 844-439-1484 or visit YourIdeaMentor.com 

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JB Barnett has worked hard to be able to play music for a living, and he wasn't about to let closed venues keep him from doing what he loved still. In this episode you'll hear the story of how JB went from playing live music venues to now streaming from Facebook into households every single night. He talks about how it's stretching him, and even exciting him, as an artist. We talk about the way he's thinking about music in the future because of this and one simple thing that anyone can do to help support a local recording artist.

JB Barnett is a singer/songwriter from Houston, TX. Often compared to the likes of Jack Johnson and John Mayer, JB Barnett's music is a fusion of soulful melodies with catchy, witty, and inspiring lyrics. He writes, performs, records, produces, mixes, and masters each of his own songs. 

Connect with JB:  fb.com/jbbarnettmusic | Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TfWNqN9VWjl8pVttmUxUj | Instgram.com/jbbarnettmusic | jbbarnettmusic.com

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As gyms were forced to close, many trainers and gym owners had to reimagine and redesign the way they did business. But it wasn't just gym owners who had to rethink the way they were doing things. Millions of people had to reconsider the way they approached fitness as they were left without the critical connection point with their trainers and gyms that they relied on for their training.

In this episode, Co-founder and Performance Coach at Avenu fitness & Lifestyle, Brent Gallagher, talks about how he and his team were able to redesign the way they did business in just a few short days. He talks about how he's bringing the same personal connection that they had face-to-face, now to people digitally right in their homes. He also gives us three practical things that we can do to use this time to establish a sustainable fitness foundation.

You can access training tips and ideas by connecting with Brent across social media. 

Connect with Brent: instagram.com/brentfit | fb.com/avenufit | instagram.com/avenufit | avenufit.com 

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Right now, many married couples are having to navigate unchartered territory in their relationship as they navigate work, parenting, and partnering with teachers to help provide virtual education to their children. The changes and complex dynamics are undeniable, but Elly and Jordan Brown talk about how they are choosing to find joy and use this season to grow stronger.

Elly runs a successful blog, Uptown with Elly Brown, that focuses on encouraging and uplifting women of all walks in life. Jordan works in the oil and gas industry, and together they have four children that they are raising here in Houston, TX. 

In this episode, I sit down with a good friend of mine, Conn McWhorter. We discussed what it's been like for him learning to work from home after mostly working inside and office for 22 years. We talk about how he's creating space for conversations with his kids, how he's being intentional with his marriage, and what he's learning about himself through all of this. 

Conn is a pastor at Woodlands Church (WC.org) in The Woodlands, TX. He is a husband to Ashely, and together they are raising their 4 children.

Connect with Conn: Instagram.com/connmcwhorter

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When your business is built around bringing people together to share experiences with others, you have to get creative in order to find a way to still serve people. In this episode, you're going to hear from Mitch Roberts, Founder/CEO of Evo Entertainment Group. 

Mitch shares how they turned closed doors into an opportunity to convert their movie theatre parking lots into a drive-in movie theatre. He talks about how he's navigating this season by expanding his patience. And he discusses his approach to making decisions through this unexpected moment in their business. 

Evo Entertainment Group has 6 locations throughout Texas. Evo Entertainment Group's venues include, movies, games, bowling, food, and live music. 

Connect with Mitch: Instagram.com/themitchroberts | evo-entertainment.com

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Kelly Stuckey is the owner of Crown Beauty Bar in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For years Kelly and Zac Stuckey put all of their efforts into their business and raising their son Everett who has Achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. But in the Fall of 2019, Zac was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on his 41st birthday. 

In this episode, Kelly talks about what it's been like making some of the most difficult business decisions ever amidst Covid-19. She shares what she's learning in this time, how she's raising her son, and the power of acknowledging our emotions. 

You can follow Kelly here: Instagram.com/hellokellystuckey | Learn more about her business and how you can support her at www.crownbeautybar.com 

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Chris Jones is the co-founder & owner of Salon Bugatti in The Woodlands, TX. He has been cutting hair for over 20 years and is highly sought after as a trainer for stylists all across the country with the Behind The Chair team.

In the second episode in this series, we we talk about how his team made decisions for the company based on ethics, and not government mandates. He shares how he's approaching the slower time for him, and we talk about how he's staying connected to people right now.

Connect with Chris: Instagram.com/chrisjones_hair | Salon Bugatti: fb.com/salonbugatti

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Episode one of this series, Brightside Chats, features Kathy Dixon, Founder of Oh Yes! Communications. In this interview, we talk about the adjustments that she has had to make in order to keep moving her business forward in this new normal. We discuss how her and her husband are teaming up with the kids and what they are doing to stay strong together.

Connect with Kathy: Kathy on Instagram: Instagram.com/ohyeskathy | Kathy's company: ohmyescommunications.com 

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On March 4, 2020, a devastating tornado swept through East Nashville and surrounding areas. The storm left 25 dead and left many without homes and businesses. 

This episode is the story of 3 female business owners rallying together to be there for their neighbors despite their own needs. We talk about the struggle of wanting to serve others while still needing to help yourself. We discuss why people shouldn't feel the need to help right away if they can't. And we focus on just how good humanity is.

Connect with Kat Wolle: Instagram.com/wildartifact | www.wildartifact.com 

Connect with Carrie: Instagram.com/carrielallen | thesyndicatesociety.com

Connect with Courtney: Instagram.com/ingoodcompanynash | igcnashville.com

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In this episode, I read a chapter from my new book, Human Always. The chapter is based on the principle, Fight For Individuality. I take a look at how we learn behaviors that compromise our individuality and challenge you to stop focussing on what makes you different and start owning what makes you who you are. 

Be sure to sign up for the Fight For Brilliance newsletter to stay connected to updates with my book and to get this chapter as a free download. Text "BRILLIANT" to the number 33777.

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How you start taking action toward your ideas is absolutely critical. In this episode, I share the 3 things secrets to getting your ideas started right. These 3 things are the foundation for helping you create belief in, improve upon, and keep fighting for the ideas you have. 

If you have an idea that you want help bringing to life, text the word "IDEA" to 844-439-1484

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Have you ever had an idea for something that has never been done? It can be scary to think about stepping toward that idea without a proven model that has gone before you. In this episode, you'll hear how Frank Bealer learned firsthand what it takes to bring unproven ideas to life, create buy-in, and what it looks like to go all-in on your purpose. 

Frank Bealer is the author of The Myth of Balance, and the CEO of Phase Family Centers, an organization dedicated to shaping the future by building community among millennial families. Prior to Phase Family Centers, Frank was the Executive Director of Family Ministry at Elevation Church (one of the fastest growing and largest churches in America). Prior to his time at Elevation, Frank was the President of a large retail insurance firm operating in 47 states. Frank and his wife, Jessica, live in Cumming, Georgia, and have four children: Micah, James, Isaac, and Layla.

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Our ability to overcome excuses is critical in our fight for brilliance. But the hard truth is that excuses are not as simple as getting over and thinking away. In this episode, I share with you how I feel about excuses and three practical things that I do to ensure that excuses don't have the final say in my life.

If you have sidelined a dream or desire for your life or organization, this episode will give you permission to dream again and go for it.  

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In this episode, Kayla opens up about the journey she has been on after losing her husband, Andrew, to suicide in 2018. We talk about how what the first anniversary was like for her, how she is running to her grief, and how she's learning to dream again.

Kayla is honoring Andrew by carrying out her mission to bring hope to as many people as possible through a nonprofit called God's Got This (www.godsgotthis.org). She has had the chance to speak on stages like Catalyst and is using her tragedy to bring hope to others who have had to face loss and the battle with grief. You can follow her story as it continues to unfold as she and her three sons are learning to dream again and live a happy, beautiful life.

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The studies keep coming in, and they are showing us the negative impact that social media is having on our mental health. It's not surprising, but does it have to be this way? A while back, I took a break from social media because I was feeling the pains of self-induced pressure on social media. The time away helped me realize that social media itself isn't always bad. I was able to establish five strategies (mindsets) that have helped me approach social media with the goals to make it meaningful and fun. In this episode, I share the five strategies that have freed me from self-induced social media pressure and have helped me leverage social media for good.

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There's no reason you have to lose your life, and compromise what matters to you to build your dreams, business, or church. Graham Cochrane's life is an example of what it looks like to put your family, your faith, and your health before your business and still succeed.

In this episode, we talk about his journey from being on food stamps to now running two businesses. We discuss how he chooses generosity as his model for marketing. Graham shares his obsession with getting more done in less time. And he opens up about what it was like to first put himself out there to the world with his own products.  

Graham Cochrane is an entrepreneur, YouTuber and business coach from Tampa Florida. He is the founder of The Recording Revolution, one of the world’s largest and most loved online resources for audio recording and music production.

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On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others were tragically killed in a helicopter crash. Kobe was in many ways, just entering his second act and finding new meaning and purpose outside of the basketball court. In this episode, I talk about three things that I observed about Kobe Bryant and how they can help each of us look at life differently, cherish our days more, and make the most of our life. 

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Episode sources: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kobe-bryant-on-how-to-be-strategic-obsessive-to-find/id1450994021?i=1000449110208 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kobe-bryant-on-life-love-and-legacy/id596047499?i=1000463989384 | https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2020-01-27-video-surfaces-of-kobe-bryant-explaining-why-he-started-using-a-helicopter/

Blake had served in the military in Iraq and suffered from PTS when he returned home. On January 21, 2010, Blake tragically took his own life. In this episode, Sam, Blake's father, talks about the healing process, what it looks like to embrace our pain, and how he has chosen to serve others through this tragedy. 

Sam is an eight-time Ironman finisher (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) and business owner. He is married to his wife, Marlow, and they live in The Woodlands, TX. 

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Hustle is a word that seems to be synonymous with business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and chasing your dreams. But can you just do more work, and can you just hustle your way to success?

In this episode I take on one of the loudest voices around the topic of hustle, Gary Vaynerchuck, and I challenge the priority of hustle for any one of us building our lives and our organizations. I talk about the problem with hustle, what it really means, and what you should do instead of hustle. 

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Jonathan went from owning a successful restaurant, to finding himself having to face his addiction with alcohol. It was through his journey with sobriety that he found himself changing careers, and making drastic changes for the good. His story is a story of finding purpose through sobriety and turning poor decisions into positive impact. 

A native North Dakotan, Jonathan resides in Grand Forks with his wife, Emily, and their three daughters. He has been a founder or co-founder of 5 small businesses, 3 nonprofits. He has helped over a dozen communities create actionable plans for growth and sustainability. His passion is building community and creating moments of change. He’s been doing that throughout his career, but possibly more importantly, through his personal story of eleven plus years of sobriety. His recovery journey has shaped who he is today, and he uses his experience to help others overcome the shame and stigmas they are facing in their lives.

In 2017, Holth was appointed by Governor Doug Burgum as one of 6 North Dakotans to serve on the inaugural advisory council for the Office of Recovery Reinvented, a role in which he continues today.

In this episode, we talk about what making changes really looks like, finding one reason to make a change, how poor decisions can sometimes lead us to our best decisions, and what it looks like to live a life of giving instead of taking.

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Links for anyone needing help 

1. Go to aa.org to find more information on Alcoholics Anonymous and meeting times and locations near you. 

2. Call your local public health department and they can inform you of local treatment centers and the services they offer. 

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If you haven't heard of Jordy Searcy, then you're about to be introduced to one of the most brilliant lyricists and performers I've ever seen. And in a day where things are overproduced, and everyone is fighting to be a star, Jordy is fighting to be true to himself as an artist and focus on connecting with his audience.

As a former contestant on The Voice, Jordy talks about his intentionality as an artist, his personal struggle with pornography, why he thinks vulnerability is easy, and how wanting to quit can be used for his good.

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Everyone of us do things without wondering why. We are provided manuals, we follow instructions, and we often live without questioning things, or seeing if there's a better way. In this episode, I share an example of how default mode impacts our lives. I also answer a question that came in from a listener and discuss how you can develop a mindset that isn't afraid to fail.

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In this episode, I share a letter that I wrote to anyone who may be hurting. The letter was brought on by a recent experience in my life where I learned about someone close to me going through something I couldn't relate to or comprehend. As I was struggling to be there for them, or find the right words to say, I decided to write. What would I say to anyone hurting, and what would I want someone to tell me when I'm struggling?

This Kellerthinks episode is me sharing those words with you, as well as three ways I try to show up for people in my life who are hurting.

If you're hurting, I hope this episode brings you comfort. If you know someone who is hurting, share this with them, and let this episode be your expression to them.

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Pastor Jeremy Foster and his wife Jennifer fell in love at a young age, but early in their marriage, Jennifer's past of being abused would now become a problem in their marriage. After Jennifer started abusing Jeremy, they decided to separate before being able to rebuild their life together after 27 months apart. In this interview, Jeremy describes just the painful but rewarding process of how he was able to turn his hurt into compassion. Jeremy talks about what it takes to not give up on people, and what it looks like to take responsibility for your life no matter what some else is doing. Through Jeremy and Jennifer's story, you'll see that even in your hurt, you can be made better.

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Pastor Jeremy grew up in a family of preachers and cowboys. He has always had a sense of adventure, trying everything from singing in a rock ‘n’ roll band to starting his own business and breaking 3 ribs on a bull named Spitfire. But no matter where he went or what he did, God's calling on his life became something Pastor Jeremy couldn't ignore. After 15 years of following a passion to reach people for Jesus, God led Pastor Jeremy and Pastor Jennifer to Houston and gave them the vision to start Hope City. Since Hope City’s launch in 2015, Pastor Jeremy and the love of his life, Jennifer, have been loving God, loving people, and loving life together. Together, they have five children - Jayden, Jeselyn, Jillian, Jackson, and the newest member of the family, Josiah!

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Heather's story is one of someone who had her plan, but life had other plans for her. Through a turn of events, Heather goes from what she thought would be a career in education, to working for herself and going on a journey of self-discovery that she couldn't have predicted she'd be on.

In this episode, we talk about what it took for her to step fully into her purpose, uncover her passions, and be brave enough to put herself in some really uncomfortable situations so she could grow. She talks about taking up piano again and what it looks like for each of us to make time for our desires and dreams.

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Heather is a health and fitness coach, and she lives in Grand Forks, ND. She has two daughters, and she's married to her husband, Justin. Heather has her masters in elementary education, and she was a teacher for 8 years before taking the leap to start her own online coaching business. 

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