The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace

I met today's guest on Clubhouse and next month we get to speak together live at the Transform U event. I'm so excited to share him with you because his story and his mission are powerful. Brad is all about producing happiness for others.  Brad R Lambert is a Producer, Talent Manager and International Speaker in Los Angeles, CA. Having spent almost a decade in the Sports Industry, working with the...

"We either break or we mold." Wow, today's episode includes one of the most incredible stories of resilience and transformation through hitting rock bottom and using it to step into your purpose. I got to speak with my friend Danette, who has become one of the most successful health experts in the world after experiencing multiple devastating losses. Driven by passion and a powerful calling to ser...

It's been 3 1/2 weeks since I lost my sense of smell and taste and got the news that I was, indeed, positive for Covid. Living with chronic pain every day from CRPS is a battle. Throw in a strong dose of this crazy virus that feels like it's trying to suck the life right out of you, zap your brain cells, and take your breath away--well, I don't know if it's harder mentally, emotionally or physical...

You can't overcome pain without going THROUGH the pain. But today on the True Grit and Grace podcast we have an incredible expert and one of my dear friends to teach us a whole new way to think about finding PURPOSE in pain.  I met Dr. Phil Parker when we shared the stage at the Annual Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association Conference and I instantly knew I wanted to learn more about his amazing...

"If you want to choose grace, choose grace." This episode is an amazing and uplifting reminder that we can transform any circumstance at any time to create the life we want to live. Catherine Grace O'Connell is an Ageism Positivist, An Empowerment Cat-alyst, the Founder of The Forever Fierce Revolution , a global Facebook Community dedicated to supporting and celebrating the Modern Midlife Woman,...

"Comparison kills the progress." I made a new friend through podcasting a while back and she's become of my big role models in mindset and business. I'm so glad I get to share her story and wisdom with you in this episode. Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style. She gradua...

"Don't tie your identity to things that can be pulled away from you." Today's episode shares a true story of resilience, grit, and grace. If you've ever struggled with confidence, instability, or fear, you'll relate to this conversation. Stephen Scoggins is an award-winning, successful entrepreneur, however, it wasn't always that way. Growing up, life was really difficult for Stephen. When he was...

"Make room for the magical and rediscover your childlike wonder!" I have been so excited to share this episode with you!! Get ready to find deeper meaning in your life and transform any setback into a comeback. Today's guest will lift your spirits and have you believing in magic and miracles at any age! Tim Storey is an acclaimed author, motivational speaker, and celebrity life coach, and Oprah's...

I love meeting other powerful and supportive women. When my dear friend Toi Sweeney introduced me to today's guest, I knew I had to bring her on the show! She is an incredible example of owning her voice and showing women a better way to make an impact. She has made a big difference in my life, so I've been really excited to share her wisdom with you on the show. Eliza VanCort is the author of the...

"I am not a problem; I have a problem." I love hearing powerful stories of recovery, healing, and resilience. That's what this podcast is all about. So when I invited my friend Peter on the show to tell his story and share his wisdom, I knew it would be a good conversation. Peter O. Estévez was born in Mexico City, Mexico and migrated to the United States at the age of 10. Peter is an entrepreneur...

One of the most powerful and most challenging skills we can learn is how to sell like an authentic leader. No matter what our mission or business is, we need to be able to sell it in order for it to succeed. I love learning from the best sales leaders about how to do this right, and what it takes to change our mindset about selling like a true leader. Ben Ward is a passionate leader with over 20 y...

"Movement is as effective as an antidepressant." It's easy to feel overwhelmed as a mother, a business owner, a partner, and all the other roles you may feel. It's easy to let your health, happiness, and goals slide. But it doesn't have to be that way. I am so inspired by my friend Brooke and the example she is showing of how to put health, happiness, and making great money first in your life, wit...

"When you need a break, take a break." Have you ever doubted your ability to handle your life because of how you perceive yourself? Has stress felt overwhelming when you've compared yourself to others? Has being a woman ever felt like a disadvantage? I am so glad you are going to hear Dr. Tracy's wisdom on all of this. Dr. Tracy Alloway is an award-winning psychologist and her research on memory a...

"The questions you ask in this life determine everything." This conversation is for anyone who feels like life has gotten too noisy, too distracting, and too exhausting. So we might be speaking to everyone today. Marcus Black is a former pastor and current urban missionary providing leadership and mentoring programs to several inner city schools. He's a traveling inspirational speaker, life coach,...

"Be a creator, not a consumer." Whenever I talk to my friend Jimmy, I get excited, fired up, and thinking adventurously. He is entrepreneur, realtor, coach, speaker, and more, and he loves to give back in a big way. Jimmy Rex is best known for his top rated podcast "The Jimmy Rex Show" and his best selling book "You End Up Where You're Heading." But his life is so much more than that.  He is a rea...

"Think of ways you can grow offline, so that you can grow online." One of the keys to success is setting healthy boundaries. As Warren Buffet says, " The difference between successful people is that really successful people say NO to almost everything."  Well, I was taught you should always say YES? I had the chance to bring my friend Michael on the show to share his perspective on this topic and...

"Kill your Superman to find your Wonder Woman." This episode is all about relationships and what we can do to heal ourselves in order to attract the relationship of our dreams. I got to talk to my two friends, Rachele and Emilio, who are an incredible couple and have led by example in doing the work to create an extraordinary relationship with each other. Rachele Brooke Smith is an Actress, Filmma...

"Ask and attract." I'm talking to one of my good friends on the show today. He's a seasoned salesman and speaker, but he also has a beautiful heart and is passionate about turning around businesses that are struggling. Ricky has been President, VP of sales, and COO of companies spanning Southern California over the last 10 years. With the help and dedication of his teams, Ricky has overseen operat...

"Shame can't survive the light." If you have been on this podcast journey with me for awhile then you know that addiction and recovery are a recurring theme on the show--subjects very close to my heart as someone whose life has been spared by sobriety. With so much going on in the world and addiction on the rise, and so many people suffering in silence, I think it's important to talk about mental...

"How many times do I want to learn the same lesson?" Here's what you will learn: How Lance overcame the biggest challenge of adversity (2:27) How the weekly cycle of the bar industry affected his life (9:32) How he fought to overcome the cycle of alcohol (15:42) How goals help with focus (20:38) The importance of asking for help in the low times (26:21) How a routine of spiritual connection everyd...

"My body was a direct reflection of survival." One of my dearest friends is on the show today and I can't wait for you to meet her. Rosie is an incredible human who I look up to so much and her story of grit and grace is as real as they get. Rosie Acosta is an Inspirational Speaker, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Holistic Health Coach, as well as the founder of Radically Loved: Y...

"Action alleviates anxiety." Bedros Keuilian has been one of my biggest inspirations and I have to admit I was fan-girling big time during this interview. He is a legend in the fitness industry and the author of one of my favorite books, "MAN UP." Growing up poor and being bullied as an overweight immigrant kid filled him with rage and he channeled this to become a man with something to prove to h...

"Play to win instead of playing not to lose." Today's guest is the real deal. I couldn't stop reading his book, and I even woke up early on several days to read more of it. If you feel like you are ready for a big course correct, get ready for some tough love and powerful inspiration. Antonio Neves is the author of Stop Living on Autopilot , host of  The Best Thing  podcast, and an internationally...

"Worry is a thief." My good friend Mitch Mathews is on the show this week and I always love any time I get to talk with him!  He is the epitome of dreaming big, thinking big, and doing more! And he is on a mission to  He always inspires me with his faith and his positive energy. Mitch Matthews is an Entrepreneur, Success Coach and Podcaster. The name of his  podcast is "DREAM THINK DO" and that's...

"Spirituality is your conscious contact with God." Damon West led his high school football team to championships as well as a starting position with the North Texas University football team.  He was adored by his community and the good fortune of being the son of one of the most respected sports reporters in the state.  Very few people are blessed with such extraordinary gifts and opportunities, a...