Reforge Your Life with Joe Rivera

What would you do if you spent 29 years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit—and came out not just restored, but empowered to change the world? This episode of the Reforge Your Life Show delivers a gripping, inspirational conversation with Bruce Bryan, who was wrongfully convicted at age 23 and sentenced to 37.5 years to life. Now exonerated, Bruce Bryan reveals how he found purpose, rebuilt hi...

Ever imagine saving countless lives with a device first built from tongue depressors and tape? In this episode, discover how an emergency room physician turned the chaos of nosebleeds—and a moment of personal crisis—into an innovative medical breakthrough now helping hospitals, cruise ships, and sports teams worldwide. The conversation focused on the belief it takes to reforge your life after betr...

What if your biggest vice felt like your superpower—until it nearly destroyed everything you had? In this raw and inspiring episode, serial entrepreneur Ian Fee shares his remarkable transformation from spending over a million dollars on alcohol to eight years of sobriety and renewed purpose. Host Joe Rivera dives deep with Ian about hitting rock bottom, the realities of rehab, the impact of addic...

In this empowering episode of Reforge Your Life, host Joe Rivera welcomes Dr. Mauri de Govia—lead strategist, educator, motivational coach, and author—to share her inspiring journey of transformation, self-forgiveness, and resilience. Raised by a single mother and grappling with the absence of her father, Dr. Mauri de Govia opens up about overcoming personal and professional adversity, battling li...

What if everything you believed about your own family was a lie—and the only way forward was to confront deeply hidden truths and forge a new path through forgiveness and love? In this powerful episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, host Joe Rivera sits down with love coach, speaker, and author Jackie Harden to uncover her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and betrayal to hea...

What if everything you thought you knew about finding yourself, overcoming addiction, and true transformation was completely wrong ? In this truly inspiring episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, host Joe Rivera welcomes Dr. Laurette Willis—whose journey from off-Broadway performer, New Age seeker, and high-functioning alcoholic to faith-driven fitness leader will inspire you to rethink what's...

What would you do if your helicopter crashed in the ocean at night—and you had to fight panic, survive upside down underwater, and immediately answer to an official investigation, all before sunrise? In this powerful episode, Kelly Harrison reveals the gripping true story of her near-death experience as a Navy pilot, the battles with self-doubt and scrutiny she faced after, and how faith, humor, a...

What if hitting rock bottom wasn’t a sign to give up, but the spark to build something even greater? In this powerful episode of Reforge Your Life, discover how Bill Reynolds, President of Element 502, went from closing a church and facing near business collapse to leading a thriving company—all by leaning into faith, grit, and relentless honesty. Joe Rivera dives deep with Bill Reynolds as he sha...

What if losing millions, hitting rock bottom, and even surviving a heart attack was exactly what you needed to discover your true purpose? In this powerful episode, Dan Sachkowsky joins Joe Rivera to pull back the curtain on an incredible journey: from growing up in the projects of New Jersey, making (and losing) millions as a young entrepreneur, hitting bankruptcy, and ultimately finding true wea...

What if your greatest setback became the launchpad for your biggest comeback? In this inspiring episode of the Reforge Your Life show, host Joe Rivera sits down with Lore Soto, owner of The Boss Benefits, who opens up about how being unexpectedly fired from a lucrative career, launching her own business, and facing a breast cancer diagnosis all within a short span of time transformed her life—for...

What if the career you’ve worked your entire life to achieve ends up feeling like a cage—and the only way to break free is to risk everything? In this episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, holistic practitioner and emotional support coach Kathryn Eipl shares her journey from being a high-powered production manager in the entertainment industry to hitting rock bottom with addiction, and how she re...

What if making seven figures, becoming the mayor of your town, and being adored by everyone wasn’t enough to feel joy—or even enough to feel worthy ? Leadership coach Lisa Grace reveals her astonishing comeback story: from outward success and inner emptiness, to finding unshakeable self-love, breaking generational trauma, and ultimately choosing herself for the very first time. Tune in as Lisa Gra...

What if waking up from a coma meant you had to relearn how to walk, talk, and trust again—but it also made you unstoppable? Joe Rivera sits down with Melissa Dreyfuss, owner of the Dreyfus Team, to uncover her incredible journey from battling for her life on ECMO to rebuilding not only her health but her entire life and business with renewed purpose. Melissa Dreyfuss reveals the mental and physica...

What if the secret to overcoming life’s darkest moments is hidden within a single conversation—and the courage to ask for help? Host Joe Rivera welcomes motivational speaker and coach Nate Evans Jr., whose candid journey from the depths of suicidal ideation, trauma, and adversity to faith, resilience, and leadership will inspire anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Hear how Nate Evans Jr. faced ge...

What if the only thing holding you back from your dream life… was the story you told yourself every day? In this energizing episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, host Joe Rivera sits down with comeback coach and mentor Jeffrey St. Laurent, who shares his journey from struggling with low self-esteem and feeling "not enough" to building an empowered mindset—and an extraordinary life. You’...

What would you do if you woke up one day, went from millions in the bank to just $1,300, and realized you’d lost it all—except your children and your will to fight back? In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, Sarah Radafshar, a New York real estate broker and single mom, sits down with Joe Rivera to share how she survived a toxic, abusive marriage, stunning betrayal, and...

What if your deepest secret is actually the chain holding you back from living your truest, most powerful life? Host Joe Rivera dives deep into the transformative journey of master coach, inspirational speaker, and mentor Leslie "Buttaflysoul" Taylor. From surviving a childhood marked by abuse and tough lessons in the projects, to reclaiming his sense of worth, identity, and purpose, Les...

What if the most dangerous addiction in your life isn’t a substance, but a person? Joe Rivera sits down with relationship coach, author, and podcaster Daria Ridilia to uncover the silent, devastating impact of narcissistic abuse and the extraordinary comeback that’s possible on the other side. Daria Ridilia shares her deeply personal journey of surviving three toxic relationships, the trauma bonds...

What if surviving abuse—and breaking free—meant losing not just your marriage, but your entire community and family support system? In this powerful and deeply personal episode host Joe Rivera sits down with Olga Binyaminov, owner of Exceed Learning Center, who shares her remarkable story of perseverance, resilience, and transformation. From her early days immigrating from the former USSR to Israe...

What if the worst moments of your life—the trauma, addiction, crushing shame, and even a life-threatening diagnosis—became the very building blocks of hope, transformation, and purpose? On this episode of Reforge Your Life, host Joe Rivera sits down with David Alexander, supervisor of network engineering at Verizon, to unpack a story so raw and redemptive, it will completely reframe how you see ad...

What if the thing that almost broke you became the very thing that set you—and your family—free? In this raw and uplifting episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, host Joe Rivera sits down with powerhouse educator, attorney, and CEO Danielle N. Williams, who publicly shares her incredible comeback story for the first time. From enduring the unimaginable loss of her newborn son to navigating her own...

What would you do if your entire world shattered in an instant? In this gripping episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, Joe Rivera sits down with Joe Beauchamp—founder of Beauchamp Teen Growth Solutions and host of the Live to Lead conference—for a raw, emotional, and powerfully inspiring conversation. Joe Beauchamp shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son to a fentanyl overdose, revealing...

What if losing your eyesight—and almost losing your life—was the turning point you needed to discover your true purpose? In this profoundly moving episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, host Joe Rivera sits down with award-winning publisher, book strategist, and Army veteran Dr. Lena Payton Webb, whose journey redefines what it means to battle through darkness—literally and figuratively. From bein...

What if the story you were told about yourself was never meant to be the story you lived? In this electric episode of the Lou Diamond podcast, host Joe Rivera sits down with the champion of small business, master connector, and founder of Nooks and Socials, Adam Holtzer, for a raw and inspiring conversation packed with revelations about overcoming adversity, forging your own identity, and the true...

What if surviving cancer wasn’t just a miracle—but a repeat occurrence ? In this jaw-dropping episode of the Reforge Your Life show, host Joe Rivera sits down with Michele Kehrer, who has not only battled cancer four separate times but rebuilt her life and business at every turn. From being diagnosed unexpectedly at age 35—just ten days after leaving her marriage and celebrating her new business—t...