The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace

We've heard some incredible stories of grit and grace on the show but today's guest has a rock bottom to rock star story unlike any other. He has gone through massive transformations multiple times in his life, which have led him to his current work and calling. Ryan Blair is a serial entrepreneur who survived the 2008 financial crisis when the world was in chaos. He turned his company around from...

One of the things that I'm MOST passionate about is empowering other women to use their voice and experiences to uplift and inspire. My friend Niyc has done this on a massive scale and is a great example of how to do this well. Known as "the girl who made Elon Musk cry", Niyc Pidgeon is an industry leader with a high level network of clients and business friends. Niyc supports coaches to get certi...

We are talking about something a little different on the show today, but it relates to every single one of us. If you are single or partnered, you're always trying to improve your love life. Relationships are complex and can be overwhelming, but my friend Apollonia is an expert at helping them make sense. As she told me in our conversation, "The spark is understanding one another." Apollonia Ponti...

This week I'm sharing one of my best resources with you to show you how you can build your authority and monetize your social media. Grab a pen and notepad and get ready to take notes, because this episode is full of insights that will help you build your influence AND increase your impact! Jordan Mendoza is the Founder & CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, LLC where he helps entrepreneurs gro...

DO YOU HAVE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WHO GASLIGHT YOU OR REGULARLY DROP ONE OR MORE OF THESE PHRASES ON YOU? "You are crazy." "You are just insecure and jealous." "You are too sensitive and you are overreacting." "It was just a joke. You have no sense of humor." "You are the problem here, not me." "But what about your issues?" "You're the only one that thinks like that'" "Look at all I do for you. What...

I'm celebrating 1 year sober and it's been a journey this past year! Many of you know I had almost 6 years of sobriety and slipped for one day. Thankfully I got back on track the very next day. I am keeping it real and feeling a little raw in sharing but wanted you know what I have been doing to not only stay sober, but to find joy in the journey. I have my ups and downs like all of us, but I've f...

You've probably heard me talk about Nootopia products on the podcast recently -- it's because I really love them and how they make me feel. But I also wanted to share the story behind how they were developed and brought to market because it is amazing. I got to record a conversation with the co-founder of Nootopia, "Mr. Noots" and I know you'll be inspired by his story of resilience. Most of all I...

Have you ever been frustrated with what you're eating and how it's affecting your body? Has it been hard to find answers, explanations, and solutions that work? You are not alone and my guest today has been right there with you. As she told me in our conversation, we live with "a food industry that pays no attention to health and a health industry that pays no attention to food." Rachel Scheer is...

I met Charlie backstage at a Tony Robbins event, and was immediately drawn to him and his contagious, positive energy. We talked about shared suffering and how sobriety and fitness has transformed our lives. He has such an incredible story, I was thrilled when he accepted the invite to share it on the podcast with you. Charlie Engle is a writer, runner, recovering addict, and keynote speaker. As h...

All the hard work, grit, grace, and hustle we put into our lives, careers, and health can end up meaning very little if we neglect our most important relationships -- our family. That's why I loved talking with Jim & Jamie about building lasting, quality family relationships. When 18 Summers founders Jim and Jamie Sheils first met, they faced a whole new challenge. Suddenly, they were a blended fa...

I know that resilience applies to all areas of life, ESPECIALLY building a business. This week I brought my friend Caloni onto the show to share how to build and grown your brand and help you be recognized for your best work. Caloni Michelle is an internationally recognized authority in digital marketing and global branding. She is an international speaker and trainer, event host and global market...

I learn a new perspective AND get a new mindset hack every time I get to talk with today's guest. She is one of my dear friends and I am so excited for you to hear from her. She brings enlightenment and empowerment so you can grow your awareness, raise your consciousness and connect to your vision so you can make your big dreams a reality. Tracy Litt is a spiritual advisor and mindset coach to vis...

If you've been working on a business of your own, whether it's a side gig or your full-time pursuit, you've probably thought a lot about branding. Today I have my friend AJ Vaden from Brand Builders Group and she is sharing her top secrets on building your brand so you can grow your impact and increase your income! She will challenge your ideas of what you need to do (or not do) and how to make sm...

I am sure you already know about my guest today, Dave Hollis. But I bet you don't know the details of the journey he's been on in the last couple of years through his relationships, career, sobriety, and self-development. He's an incredible example of finding resilience through the mess and I'm excited for you to hear his insights. Dave Hollis is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the p...

Ok y'all, this episode is next level. Not only did I get to talk with a top speaker and influencer in the self-development space, I got to hear his story of resilience. Ed is a super successful entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and speaker, but his journey to developing self-confidence and sustainable success is one that you will relate to. Ed Mylett is a globally recognized entrepreneur, perfor...

Addiction doesn't discriminate. All of us have either struggled with our own addictions, we have a loved one that has battled addiction, or know someone that is still challenged with some kind of addiction. Now more than ever, people are addicted to their phones, shopping, working, drugs, alcohol, food and even dating as a way to numb out pain. Now more than ever, drug abuse and alcohol addiction...

I'm practicing what I preach today and getting on the mic for a solocast about how I have been managing anxiety and fear lately. Even though you have made this a Top 1% podcast Globally (THANK YOU!!!) and you send me the most wonderful messages about how the show has impacted you, I still get a little nervous about doing solocasts. In fact, I have lots of butterflies in my stomach about soooo many...

I got to talk to one of my good friends on the show about some of my favorite topics: mindset, motivation, resilience, and thinking like a champion. These are all key parts of living with grit and grace. Chad Busick was born and raised in Southern California. A former collegiate soccer athlete, he graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and is a Master Facilitator with Advanced Sports Technology and a...

There is something really powerful about finding the unique sense of balance that will serve you in your life. That's something I admire in my friend Eric. He's so talented and does so much, but he has a respect for stillness, harmony, and balance at his core. Eric Balance is a communicator, guide, and conscious entrepreneur, whose mission is to bring balance back to our world through the power of...

ASKING QUESTIONS....the ultimate game changer. Are you asking yourself, others, or God/Universe for guidance? Learn how to ask all the right questions after listening to today's episode to level up your life. I have two legends on the show--Crystal and Mark Victor Hansen. I know you are going to love all the wisdom they share ESPECIALLY if you are ready to live a life of excellence! I loved listen...

We've got an amazing conversation for you if feeling pressure to fit a mold is one of the biggest struggles you encounter when trying to create your own business and path to success.  When you lose sight of who you are in the pursuit to become what you think will make you successful, you deprive the world of witnessing your uniqueness. Phoebe Mroczek is the advisor you need when you feel unclear,...

In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month I am excited to bring you a conversation with my dear friend Michelle Smith who is normalizing sobriety in our boozy culture. Michelle left corporate after 20 years with nothing more than passion, a laptop, and a dream. She is proud to have created "Recovery is the New Black," a digital community that touches thousands. Her passion for maternal mental health eme...

Y'all I turned 50 last month and the biggest emotion I felt about it was gratitude. I've been on a wild ride in my life so far and it's been amazing to reflect on what I've learned. I wrote a post summarizing the 50 big lessons I've learned in 50 years and the response was so great that I decided to share it on the podcast too. I hope these lessons give you hope to keep going, resilience to come b...

If you're ready to make your gifts known to the world to create an impact, I cannot wait for you to hear the conversation in this episode with Travis Believes! We discuss some of his career highs working with huge entrepreneurs like Lewis Howes and Jay Shetty, to the personal lows of dealing with homelessness, jail, and abandonment. It's all about finding the unique work that you are here to do an...

If you are ready to learn proven brain secrets to make more money, turn fear to fuel, break bad habits and live life on your terms this is the episode for you. Get ready to UNLOCK YOUR BRAIN POWER!! Today I have the legendary John Assaraf joining us and he is one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world who has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper, and The...