Fight For Brilliance with Justin Keller

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 grad...

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 Therap...

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 Healthc...

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...

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...

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, b...

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 happe...

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 mark...

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 rem...

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...

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 sh...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 liv...

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...

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 e...

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...

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 C...

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....