From Caving In To Crushing It

In this welcome episode, I share my intention for the podcast, why I created it, who it's for and what to expect. Enjoy!

Jason Croft tells us that his defining decision in life was when he realized he really wanted to be that outgoing person, that connector. At the time, he was the person furthest from that. He decided he wanted to be better, so he took massive action and did it scared.   To learn more about Jason, go to his website: https://www.medialeadsco.com/     Jason Croft Bio Jason Croft is the founder and ow...

Joe Rivera tells us how he went from Park Avenue to park bench. When you hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go but up. His life went dark. He was powerless and became completely unmanageable. It once took 6 cans of Narcan to bring him back to life. Then came a weekend that changed his life. He attended an event with his sister. Then came the words his family had been waiting for years to hear… “I...

When your world comes crashing down on you with little warning, what do you do? The fear is too big to overcome. There is no light at the end of the tunnel. You have nothing to live for. Or do you? It turns out that getting results comes down to pushing past your comfort zone and limiting beliefs. By pushing his own boundaries, no matter what, his way out was through.    To learn more about Sterli...

  Clay’s very quick rise to growth and then very fast fall forced him to find his new way. Ready, fire, aim! had been his way to do things from a young age and his intense desire to make more and more money caused him to make bad decisions at a young age – it was never enough. Real estate helped him rise and also caused his demise. He started forcing things to happen and his lack of good decision...

What is courage? The World’s Best Courage Coach explains how his confidence grew to the point where he started taking bold, massive, and courageous action to facilitate his own miraculous outcomes. Laban shares how he has a history of calling well-known, hard to access famous people and adding value. His conversations often last many more minutes than you’d think, and result in DNA-altering good c...

The shocking death of his whole life, his world, his father… in a matter of 60 minutes, rocked Rick’s world. At 19-years-old, Rick was completely alone. His guide, his compass, his direction, his GPS in life, was gone. How do you go forward without the man who you relied on for everything in your life? It’s incomprehensible. Following this really tragic event, Rick chose to take on the responsibil...

“ I was at the end of a dock with a pistol in my mouth and I was so miserable .” A police officer while earning his bachelor's degree, a military infantry officer (Green Berets), Afghanistan deployment, while earning his MBA in Small Business Operations and an owner of multiple businesses, Zack Knight went from one extreme to the other.  To learn more about Zack, go to his Website at http://www.kn...

“ We're either avoiding pain or seeking pleasure .” How Keegan made it through his traumatic childhood is a miracle in and of itself. Keegan has transformed his life to reach new heights. We discuss life advice to our younger self. Mindset is one of the most powerful tools that you have and massive action is the cure all to everything. If you don’t have the life you want, shift the mindset, and th...

“You can hustle and grind, but if you don’t take care of the vessel, what good are you gonna do to be a blessing to others?” Impacted by his parent’s divorce when he was 13 and blindsided by his divorce, we discuss the important concepts of family, work ethic, and faith. We also touch on Rob and his grandfather making memories of popcorn and root beer.   To learn more about Rob, go to his Website:...

“I was off to a good start. I had two different jobs as an engineer and just after my second annual performance review in my second job where I got a very positive review, and a nice raise, a month later my boss calls me into his office and he says, ‘David, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you’re doing a great job. The bad news is you don’t have a job here anymore.’ And I was totall...

“Medical intervention does not do the healing. It's a physical mechanism. The power of the healing is the power that grows your fingernails, the digesting of breakfast, that we had home, getting our heart beating… the whole spiritual or cosmic intelligence that does that. Further, God or the universe decided to make me unemployable, after two positions were eliminated. So I went through my valley...

“It was really in that moment that my life shifted from being a kid to transforming to wanting to help. I initially studied the natural power of visualization. My why never stopped. I believe I always had curiosity and it never ended for me.” We learn what an Embodiment Coach does and how Kris and his mindset changed after such a horrific accident.   To learn more about Kris, go to his Website at...

Joe and his wife were thrown into the world of special needs for their son Garrett without warning. It’s difficult enough being parents of children without special needs. It’s a different challenge when your child has special needs, and you have no warning and don’t know where to turn.  The special needs world is not something you choose, but you come to really appreciate it, the gift these childr...

This episode: The doctors told me like you're probably never going to be able to walk again because the heel bone actually fell out during the accident, that's how open the wound was. And I just remember not believing them for a second. I was like, yeah, that's not going to happen. Now. It wasn't the power of mindset then, it was being 16 and being like, I'm not going to be on crutches. It just wa...

“ I am a survivor of sexual assault when I was a child .” Social workers stood in the gap for Andrea and helped her figure out how to move forward and how to feel safe again in environments that is was important for her to figure out how to feel safe in. Her indebtedness to the profession led her to become a social worker. Ultimately Andrea gravitated towards improv and comedy.     To learn more a...

This episode:  Alchemy of Transformation: Gail Kraft on Overcoming Adversity, Mindset Shifts, and Embracing Change. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Acknowledgements (0:12) Host Drew Deraney thanks Larry Kaul for introducing him to Guest Gail Kraft. Drew discusses the linear nature of life and how external circumstances can derail it, leading to unique journeys. Drew introduces the...

This episode:  From Struggles to Strength: Fenton Joseph’s Journey of Faith, Business, and Personal Growth. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Gratitude (0:13) Host Drew Deraney expresses excitement about having Guest Fenton Joseph on the show, mentioning a three-year wait. Drew thanks Oscar Capel for introducing them, highlighting Oscar's role in connecting them. Drew discus...

This episode:  From Vietnam to Visionary: John Graham’s Journey to Purpose and Impact. Here’s what you’ll learn about: John Graham's Introduction and Purpose (0:07) Host Drew Deraney thanks Guest John Graham for connecting on LinkedIn and expresses excitement about his story. Drew discusses the linear view of life taught by society and introduces the three types of men: blind spots, victim mentali...

This episode: Harnessing Inner Joy: Permelia Parham’s Journey from Corporate Struggles to Healing and Growth    Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Life's Path and Personal Growth (0:00) Host Drew Deraney introduces the concept of life being linear until it isn't, leading to unexpected challenges. Drew describes three types of women: one who is unaware, one who blames life, and one who sees o...

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Meeting Introduction and Initial Context (0:00) Guest Andrew Beaulieu discusses the tough guy persona associated with the name "Drew." Host Drew explains the naming convention for his sons, choosing Andrew as a middle name to avoid confusion in doctor's offices. Drew thanks the networking group "Shared Connections" for introducing him to Andrew. Drew introduces the...

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Linear Paths (0:00) Host Drew asks Guest Rob Wentz to reflect on defining moments in his life that led to significant changes. Rob Wentz discusses the linear path set by the school system and how it stifles creativity and possibilities. Rob shares his inspiration to provide a different educational experience for his son to foster creativity. He...

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Entrepreneurship, mistakes, and the "givers fix" chemical reaction. (0:00) Michael Roderick shares a personal story of making a mistake in his business, fueled by a desire to help others. The importance of self-care for entrepreneurs who prioritize helping others. (2:19) Michael struggles with self-care and prioritizing own needs. Financial crises and lack of suppor...

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Influences (0:00) Host Drew encourages Guest Marléne Shaw to reflect on defining moments that shaped her into a relationship and confidence therapist. Marléne discusses the natural evolution of becoming a therapist and the joy of helping others through various mediums like podcasts, books, and YouTube. She recalls her early interest in the...

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Chris Kenny's Journey and Defining Moments (0:00) Host Drew asks Chris Kenny to share defining moments that led him to become who he is today and how he has changed his personal life. Chris describes his journey as an evolution rather than a single defining moment, emphasizing self-awareness and living as "man number three." Chris shares his upbringing in an upper-m...