Beliefcast

As a serial entrepreneur, brain tumor survivor, and the youngest winner of NYU Stern’s business plan competition, Chris Mirabile is known for beating the odds. Chris’s success hit early with Hotlist, a startup that acquired nearly a quarter-billion people’s social plans and caught the interest of both Google and Facebook. But when another business’s underhanded dealings bankrupted his company and...

Christy Chavez and her daughter Nicole Apedaile will blow you away with how they handle adversity!  Christy is the mother of a 27-year-old 43-month recovering heroin addict.  She is very passionate about addiction recovery and recently completed my certification to be an Addiction Recovery Coach.  Christy is passionate about sharing her amazing story, highlighting the importance of a great support...

Ava Liv Mabry’s faith and confidence will bring joy to your soul and love to your heart!   Ava Liv is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter bent on loving the people that listen to her music.  Her influences range from gospel to R&B to country.  Her music fearlessly celebrates family, heartbreak, change, and God.    Ava Liv is not afraid to fail and being a superstar gospel and pop singer/songwriter she...

Colby and McKenzie Bauer are two of the most real, authentic, and brilliant people I’ve met.  Colby and Mckenzie are the founders of Thread Wallets, a company redefining the way you carry “you”, and making you look damn good doing it.  They also have created the Carry On Foundation which enables youth to take care of their mental health through participation in action sports and outdoor recreation...

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark and I discuss sober softball and the importance of connection in recovery.  In an increasingly popular TED Talk, Johann Hari famously concludes that “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is human connection.”   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, t...

Scott Gazzoli is the host of the Causing The Effect Podcast. Scott has always had the urge to help others and believes his podcast can transform people. The goal of the podcast is to change individuals’ mindsets by raising awareness and consciousness through a balance of the mind, body, and spirit. Scott has overcome his own battle with addiction and uses his passion now to help others.     Scott...

A beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocki...

Coss Marte’s story is going to blow your mind!  You will not believe what happened to him in solitary confinement at the end of a 7-year prison sentence.  So, if you think you can’t change your circumstance or better your life, think again!   In 2009, Coss Marte was sent to jail as the ringleader of a multi-million-dollar drug operation. He was also grossly overweight and warned by his physician t...

Rachel Koontz is a kind, compassionate person who shines bright in this world.  Rachel is a writer, 4-time author, yoga teacher, ultramarathon runner, and master-level Reiki practitioner from northern California. She is a graduate of the Northwestern University creative writing program and writes the award-winning yoga blog ‘Alive in the Fire.’    Rachel's work touches on healing, empowerment, emb...

Jessica Frew is a bundle of love, passion, and energy!  Jessica is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She has a successful podcast called “Husband in Law” that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. Together they are sharing their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone.    They a...

I am excited about this episode of the Wasatch Way. Ryan Decker, Christian Smith, and I talk about why we feel Wasatch Recovery is one of the BEST treatment centers in the country. We also tackle the importance of a connection with a higher power and how love is the foundation of that connection.     Your heart will be touched by the ‘real-talk’ in this episode and hopefully gain some insight that...

Ariana Alejandra Gibson is going to change the world!  Ariana is a documentary filmmaker and mental health activist who spent her early career as a creative director and brand strategist for companies ranging from tech startups like Clearcover to Fortune 500s like Dell, Elkay, and Nationwide.    Ariana is the Founder and CEO of STIGMA, a new mental health app that uses storytelling to fight loneli...

Anne Moss Rogers is an emotionally naked® public speaker, TEDx storyteller, certified suicide prevention trainer, NAMI Virginia board member, and the award-winning author of  Diary of a Broken Mind .    After her 20-year-old son, Charles died by suicide on June 5, 2015, Anne Moss chronicled her family’s tragedy in a newspaper article that went viral, and her blog, Emotionally Naked, has reached mi...

Erin Evans left the comforts of home to chase her dreams in the big city of New York, where she received a degree in fashion merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology.  Encouraged by friends to write about how she coped with the most traumatic time of her life, she penned her family’s memoirs as a salve for others who are simultaneously battling a terminal illness and addiction.    Wh...

Becca Ribbing has dedicated the last decade of her career to helping people figure out what they want and how to get it.  Becca is the author of the book ‘The Clarity Journal and soon to be published, ‘Mindful Procrastination.’  She is a powerful coach who helps her clients feel energized, empowered, and helps them get unstuck.  She helps us to get out of our own way and accomplish amazing things....

Savvy Jardine is equally as fabulous as she is kind and loving. She has a passion for helping others to feel good on the inside and out! Although she comes from the small town of Aurora, Utah, she has always been highly driven and ambitious. From the time that she was crowned as Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen and was invited on the set of Good Things Utah, she knew it was something that she wanted t...

Adam Nugent is a real-life inspiration!  Adam Nugent is the founder and CEO of Foresight Wealth Management, an award-winning full-service financial organization providing wealth management and financial planning for high net-worth individuals and small and large businesses across the nation. Not only does his firm manage over $1.3 billion in assets, but Foresight is a four-time Inc. 5000 recipient...

Adam Nugent is a real-life inspiration!  Adam Nugent is the founder and CEO of Foresight Wealth Management, an award-winning full-service financial organization providing wealth management and financial planning for high net-worth individuals and small and large businesses across the nation. Not only does his firm manage over $1.3 billion in assets, but Foresight is a four-time Inc. 5000 recipient...

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery, interviews me, Todd Sylvester. I am a Mental Fitness Coach and have 32 years of being clean and sober. Mark and I talk about powerful principles that have changed my life over the years which I now teach to all my clients.    I think you are going to love this episode and hopefully gain some insight that will help you in your life.       If you or if s...

Gina Lambardi and Laura Kaeppeler are two of the most genuine, kind, loving people you will ever meet.  The moment you hear their voices you will instantly love them.  Their passion to make a difference in this world will set your soul on fire.  Gina and Laura are also two of the most accomplished people making a huge impact on the lives of thousands.  They are the creators of the award-winning He...

Steven Campbell is one of a kind!  Audiences are singing the praises of Steven and his humorous, motivating presentations. A sought-after speaker with a teacher’s heart and deep knowledge of the mind, Steven engages attendees with inspiring workshops that truly change lives and businesses, one brain at a time. In addition to speaking from the stage and in workshops, Steven hosts the radio show You...

Tim James is one of those guys that will leave you feeling younger and more energetic just by hearing him speak. His passion flows out of him like a fresh waterfall in a dry desert. He’s turning 48 but feels like he’s 18 (with more energy!) What’s his secret? Tim’s journey led him to a shocking discovery that helped his friend beat cancer and transform every area of his life. Feeling charged with...

Susan Peterson is a compassionate person.  Susan’s compassion is fueled by the loss of her son to a drug overdose.  She is on a mission to help as many people suffering from addiction.  She is one of the founders of the Sobriety Foundation, a non-profit foundation where they connect and fund adults in need of treatment facilities and other community partners to achieve lifelong sobriety.   The Sob...

Kelly Owen says that finding joy in the process is critical to a successful journey.  “I am not scared of failing. I would instead try and fail than not try at all. Failing is a part of the process of learning and should be valued.”  Kelly’s family motto is "I can do hard things." This saying has become sentimental to her family during various trials they have experienced through the years. During...

Ashley and Roger Bedsole have an unbelievable story of redemption and overcoming addiction together - they both share the same sobriety birthday.  Two years after they were married, they were introduced to substances that would send them into an 8-year downward spiral of active addiction.  They hid their problem from their family and friends.  They eventually came clean and agreed to attend rehab-...