Becoming With Precious: The Journey of Personal Growth And Reinvention

What happens when you follow the rules for decades, achieve the house and the business, only to realize you have been living someone else’s life all along? In this deep conversation, John Bliss joins Precious to discuss the raw reality of his thirteen-year journey writing his book, The False Paradigms of Today and the Timeless Truth of Tomorrow. John reflects on his pivot from a self-described dum...

What happens when a top-tier NFL team chiropractor realizes that the gold standard of medical care is actually stalling the very athletes it’s meant to save? In this episode, Dr. Tommy Rhee reveals the raw reality behind elite sports medicine, from the high-pressure sidelines of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the disciplined world of Navy aviation. Dr. Rhee discusses his pivotal realization that trad...

What do you do when you are twenty-two years old and lose your entire world—your husband, your children, and your home—to a violent raid? In this episode, author Joseph Bolton peels back the layers of his own French-Canadian and Algonquin heritage to reveal a story of staggering resilience. He shares the raw journey of his ancestor, Miteouamigoukoue who survived the total loss of her first family...

What do you do when the 28-year foundation of your life collapses, and you realize you have been a passenger in your own story for nearly three decades? Stacie Shifflett is a master of the pivot, having reinvented her professional and personal identity every decade—moving from tech pioneer for the government to construction company owner, and even a llama rancher. In this episode, Stacie opens up...

What happens to a person when they are dropped into a modern world with no work history, no safety net, and a decade of lost time? Kalise White joins Precious to discuss her incredible journey from spending over ten years behind bars to becoming a two-time published author and successful business owner. Starting her adult life in Kansas City as a single mother facing immense trauma, Kalise eventua...

What happens when the most polished estate plan in the world meets a simple insurance form you forgot to update a decade ago? In this eye-opening episode of Becoming, Precious sits down with Stephie Prestridge, an attorney who navigates the emotionally charged intersection of money, grief, and estate law. Stephie shares the pivotal moment her high-powered career in international trade defense shif...

What does a six-time national champion do when the discipline that won her gold medals suddenly vanishes in the face of a new, unfamiliar challenge? In this powerful episode of Becoming, multi-hall of fame athlete and best-selling author Phebe Trotman reveals the raw truth about transitioning from elite sports to the business world. Despite her decorated career on the soccer pitch, Phebe shares th...

What would you do if a doctor told you your heart was 53 percent larger than it should be, not because of love, but because it was struggling to keep you alive? In this powerful episode of Becoming, Hipolito Montero joins Precious to recount the harrowing moment in 2019 when he faced a lethal health diagnosis. Weighing 130kg and trapped in a cycle of emotional eating and mental darkness, Hipolito...

What happens when the life you have curated to look perfect on the outside is actually the very thing suffocating your spirit behind closed doors? In this raw and deeply human conversation, Brittany Peeler, creator of Leveling Up with Brittany, joins the show to discuss the grit required to face one’s own reflection. Brittany opens up about the exhausting reality of living a double life—thriving p...

What happens to your family’s soul when your SUV is so crammed with plastic birthday gifts that there is no room left for the people inside? In this episode of Becoming with Precious, tech founder Mic Foster opens up about the suffocating reality of modern consumerism and the exact moment he decided to pivot away from the status quo. After a birthday party left him struggling to fit a mountain of...

What if the biggest obstacle to your organization's growth isn't a lack of resources or talent, but a deep-seated fear of losing the "way things have always been"? In this insightful episode of Becoming, Precious welcomes Reverend Dr. Keith Haney, a seasoned leader and strategist dedicated to the difficult work of reconciliation. With over 30 years of ministry in diverse urban ce...

What happens when a veteran weapon systems officer from NORAD applies military-grade discipline to the boundless realm of spiritual imagination? In this episode of Becoming, Precious sits down with Terrence Rotering, a man whose life journey reads like a transition from high-stakes reality to high-concept epic. After a distinguished career in the Air Force and at the North American Aerospace Defen...

How do you shift your mindset when you find yourself sitting in a virtual bankruptcy court for the third time at 51 years old? In this episode of Becoming with Precious, AmyNicole Ellis gets incredibly real about surviving three major bankruptcies and the deep connection between emotional codependency and financial collapse. She shares how people-pleasing and trying to prove her worth led her to r...

Are you giving away the rights and revenue to your own story just because you think you need a publisher's permission to share it? In this episode of Becoming with Precious, Michele DeFilippo pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry after spending over 50 years navigating its massive shifts. She challenges the outdated narrative that creatives need a traditional publisher to validate...

How do you find the grit to rebuild your life when the person staring back at you in the mirror feels completely hollow? In this episode of Becoming with Precious, Candi Keffeler shares her deeply raw journey of surviving two decades of abuse, a devastating breast cancer diagnosis at 50, and the crushing weight of starting over from absolute rock bottom. She opens up about the exhausting reality o...

In this inspiring interview, Joni Marie Iraci shares her remarkable journey of reinvention, from a nurse to an award-winning author, emphasizing that it's never too late to pursue your passions and redefine your life at any age. Key Takeaways It's never too late to start a new career or passion. Maintaining a growth mindset is crucial at any age. Laughter and humility can disarm imposter s...

How do you rebuild your entire identity and find true purpose after spending decades trapped inside a reality that never actually existed? Fifty years ago, Dale Walsh was a brilliant Dartmouth student whose life violently derailed when a profound psychotic break convinced him he was God. What followed was a harrowing five-year stint in a psychiatric facility and a grueling battle against severe sc...

What if the secret to healing isn't found in a clinical manual, but in the raw audacity to drop the mask, swear when it hurts, and move to the ocean at sixty? In this electrifying episode, Precious sits down with Zulma Williams—better known as The Swearing Therapist. Zulma is the personification of the "it’s never too late" mantra. After spending years in accounting, she pivoted to e...

How do you unlearn the rigid conditioning of military survival to embrace the gritty, vulnerable reality of leading your family through a medical crisis? Olaolu Ogunyemi easily could have been another statistic. Growing up in a neighborhood where many of his peers never finished high school, he dodged a bleak future thanks to the relentless intervention of mentors and parents who redirected his en...

What happens when a mid-life corporate layoff and a degree in clinical psychology collide to completely shatter the toxic fantasies and deep-rooted shame of the romance novel industry? When the global pandemic triggered a massive wave of corporate layoffs, Christina Braver found herself staring down the end of a long career in healthcare technology. Instead of rushing back into the corporate grind...

What do you do when the traditional academic system colonizes your mind, convincing you that you lack imagination, and forces you into a creative void that takes decades of raw grit to escape? Patrick Williams knows exactly what it feels like to be completely locked out of his own potential. Struggling with severe speech delays as a toddler and utterly humiliated by his inability to grasp basic mu...

In this conversation, Precious Oghenekparobor speaks with Justin Smith, an entrepreneur who transformed his traumatic experience of betrayal into a mission to help others through his app, Cray. They discuss the journey of self-love, the importance of recognizing red flags in relationships, and the challenges of healing from deep emotional wounds. Justin shares insights on how to navigate trauma, t...

In this conversation, Precious Oghenekparobor sits with Jordan Mendoza, a seasoned entrepreneur and podcaster, who shares his journey of overcoming setbacks, building resilience, and navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of community, consistency, and effective communication in achieving success. Jordan also discusses the power of podcasting as a learning to...

In this conversation, Precious Oghenekparobor speaks with Michael T. Brown, a licensed professional counselor and leadership consultant, about the foundations of lasting success, the importance of mental health in leadership, and how to build healthy relationships. They discuss the gaps in schools and communities, the significance of vision in leadership, and practical steps for creating productiv...

What does it take to survive a devastating psychotic break that abruptly ends an Ivy League education, endure decades of crippling medical stigma, and ultimately build an audacious life of freedom to guide other families out of the dark? In 1975, Dale Walsh was extracted from Dartmouth College after a severe psychotic episode convinced him he was God, plunging him into a grueling five-year psychia...