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"Embrace pain to avoid suffering." - Brian Bogert Brian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, and business strategist  Brian teaches disruptive strategies on how to create sustainable growth and lasting change personally and professionally. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with  what you need to do, he starts inside with who you are...

It's  ok to want more money. It's not greedy or shameful to want money.  However, it's what you do with that money that's important. When  you receive money are you blowing it on frivolous things, but then  claiming you don't have enough to help others? Or are you being a good  steward of that money? God watches what you do and how you spend; and if  he sees you are doing...

Sharon Lechter is internationally recognized as a financial literacy expert, keynote speaker and business mentor.  She is a New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and has enjoyed a 35 year career as a licensed CPA. She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other...

Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include  business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. From small town Iowa, to a dominant force in the performance coaching  industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives  at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and sales people...

Have you been to the Global Beauty Awards? If not, this is a MUST ATTEND event that is full of fun, fashion, celebrating one another, and networking, plus it draws in some of the most influential people in the pageant industry.  During the podcast today I talk with Maureen Francisco. Maureen Francisco is the co-executive producer of NW Productions LLC (NWP), a  media company that produces live sho...

A podcast, within a podcast - listen to this original podcast, Perfectly Mentored with Jason Portnoy, where Jason interviews me, Tori Kruse! We talk about becoming your authentic self, imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, setting healthy boundaries and everything in between. I even dive into an impromptu coaching session with Jason as he struggles to find his "Why."  Follow Jason Pornoy...

Bonus Episode! I come to you live from my car! When I’m called to speak I have to listen and I want to share with you how I found what room I was supposed to be in. And I want you to think about what room YOU are supposed to be in. Find who you are supposed to surround yourself with and I encourage you to reach out, network, and find the room with the believers, thinkers, and doers that you are me...

His name is Andre (DJ Wyzeman) Jones.  He is a singer, songwriter,  producer, and wedding DJ with over 15 years of experience in the  industry. The goal of his brand is to inspire, empower, and encourage positivity, utilizing the influence of music and fashion. In this episode Andre brings his energy to this podcast and inspires us all to live at a high frequency, which despite our situation can h...

Katie Richardson: "I like to have fun. I’m an entrepreneur, product designer, speaker,  coach, welder, mom, wife and innovator I’m here to inspire you to be your best." In this episode we talk about when Time Management isn’t enough or you’ve reached your limits on hours. We all have the same 24 hours in the day. Knowing your priorities is key, which will help you put limits on things yo...

Dr. Greg Kimble has held many titles in his time. As a teenager,  he got his start in the music industry as a singer-songwriter and went  on to become a producer, engineer, performer, educator, and business  owner, just to name a few. Kimble resides in Boulder, CO as the Chairman  of the Board of KMGLife Inc., a multi-media company and music  production school widely known as KMG Academy, and as F...

Dariush Soudi is an entrepreneur with a deep passion for  building not just brands, but dedicated teams to support them. He believes  that people are the foundation of every successful business endeavor.  He understand that when your company is able to build a strong team overflowing with  passion, creativity, and love for what they do, you can do anything. Dariush tells us how he pulled himself t...

Jeff Fenster is a serial entrepreneur whose main business principles are making friends and having fun! 🤙🏼 Fenster is focused on disruptive start-ups with vertical integration and revenue-driving innovation while cultivating and empowering top-tier leadership teams to  foster the growth of successful brands. Jeff is a pioneer in the quick-serve restaurant category, as the founder of the rapidly...

Anthony Trucks is the expert of all things identity! He is a professional speaker, author, consultant, Coach, Former-NFL, Former Gym Owner, Current American Ninja Warrior on NBC, and life guide. Do you want to be remembered in life for doing something you're not yet doing? Anthony gives you the tools to Trust Your Hustle so you can live an Unexpected Life. After enduring many struggles, Antho...

Megan is a best-selling author, transformation coach, wife, mom of 3, and the founder of We Are Team Brave: A community of over 9,500 women who are committed to pursuing their dreams, loving their people well, and living lives that matter. She is passionate about partnering with others to get out of their own way, create the life they dream of and live that one life to its fullest. Through her boo...

Natalie Burt is the Author of Living With A Monster, mama to Ella Grace and Eli, wife to the Super Coach, Michael Burt and she is on a mission with you to become the exact women God created us to be. -- Join my Monthly Mentorship Program with LIVE personal development and business training from Tori Kruse and FREE group coaching once a month and MORE! Only $29/month. Click here to register: https:...

Deirdre Fay, author of  Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World  who would make a great guest on It's Breakthrough Time! Deirdre Fay works with people who have crummy histories to develop an inner platform for success to get their needs met for life. With decades of experience as a psychotherapist and educator, Deirdre brings togethe...

Dr. Joli Hamilton is a research psychologist, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, an AASECT certified sexuality educator, and professor in human sexuality. She holds a doctorate in psychology and studied the impact of jealousy in relationships. In her conversation with Tori they uncover all aspects of jealousy and how to use it as a positive emotion to benefit both yourself, your career, and your r...

This week we are throwing it back to a conversation I had last year with my good friend, Logan Lester! Logan was Miss Texas USA 2018, the same year I was Miss Missouri! We actually first met for a photoshoot in Central Park, but later reconnected at the Miss USA competition where our friendship solidified. Logan is a well-known realtor in the Houston, Texas area, as well as a fashion blogger. I me...

In today's episode we tackle... OVERWHELM. Who doesn't get overwhelmed?! Whether thats in your personal life or business or maybe both, this episode gives you 3 quick and easy steps to tackle that one thing that could be stopping you from creating breakthrough in your life. -- Are you a pageant girl ready to ace your interview with confidence and authenticity? Are you ready to Breakthrou...

A couple of months ago I had Alexis Lete on my podcast. Alexis is Miss Indiana USA 2020, and she went on to finish 3rd Runner-up at the Miss USA competition! If you listened to the first interview you could tell Alexis and I hit it off. So you guessed it, we HAD to run it back! Recently, I was a guest on her show, the InPowHER Podcast -- and yes, it was just a fun as the first time! Should we star...

This is an oldie, but a goodie! Last April I sat down and interviewed my friend Susie Castillo! Susie is a stud and a personal inspiration of mine. She holds the title of Miss USA 2003, she has authored the book “Confidence is Queen: The 4 Keys to Ultimate Beauty Through Positive Thinking,” and is the current host on the Facebook Watch series, Cultural Capital. -- Are you ready to ace your intervi...

Rebecca Whitman is a success mentor, author, life coach who helps women go from burned out to balanced, beautiful, and abundant by getting all of their 7 pillars of success into alignment. In our interview we focus on Rebecca’s 7 pillars of attraction to manifest your soulmate. -- Are you ready to ace your interview with confidence and authenticity? Are you ready to Breakthrough and finally WIN?!...

What area of your life do you need to level up in? Is it health, relationships, career, finances?  Well this week I'm coming at you with some truth... straight from my car and my phone audio. Because when you have a message on your heart you need to get it out and share it with the world! This episode will give you the motivation to step up and start leveling up your life! -- Are you ready to...

From the Miss America stage to Miss USA, Kelley Johnson, has conquered the biggest stages in pageantry! She has also been known as Nurse Kelley because of her monologue about the nursing profession in the Miss America competition in 2015 where she finished second runner-up.    In our interview Kelley talks about her profession of being a nurse and how she's created a lifestyle she's drea...

Nana Meriwether is a Former Miss USA and the Founder of Cale, a wellness company focused on alcohol alternatives. The brand innovatively makes wine out of herbs with their finest releases being low-alcoholic wine grape varietals infused with healthful, adaptogenic and functional herbs, botanicals, mushrooms, and plants. Hibiscus Pinot Noir is now available at www. DrinkCale.com. -- Are you ready t...