From $150K in Debt to Building a Thriving SEO Agency: Senthilkumar's Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Purpose

Transforming Lives Through Words: Venchele Saint Dic on Public Health, Resilience, and Personal Growth

How can words, resilience, and public health transform lives? In this episode of Telling My Story, author, entrepreneur, public health advocate, and doctoral student Venchele Saint Dic shares her inspiring journey of using communication, education, and personal development to empower individuals and communities. From writing and coaching to health equity and emotional intelligence, Venchele discusses the lessons she's learned through more than a decade of service and leadership. Whether you're an aspiring writer, entrepreneur, or someone pursuing personal growth, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration for creating a meaningful life. To learn more about Venchele work visit: https://pathwaycoachwriting.com/

From Saving a Failing Organization to Redefining Resilience: Luisa Hogan's Story of Steady Leadership Under Pressure

What if resilience isn't about being strong? In this episode of Telling My Story, leadership resilience strategist and former CEO Luisa Hogan shares the powerful story that transformed her understanding of leadership forever. After stepping into a struggling organization with hopes of turning it around, Luisa faced one of the most difficult experiences of her career when the organization ultimately closed despite months of effort and determination. That experience forced her to rethink everything she believed about resilience, leadership, and success. Today, Luisa helps founders, executives, and leadership teams stay steady under pressure so they can think clearly, make better decisions, and lead through uncertainty. We discuss leadership, failure, change management, entrepreneurship, emotional regulation, burnout, and why "steady is the new strong." Whether you're a business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or someone navigating a difficult season of life, this conversation offers practical wisdom and a refreshing perspective on resilience. To learn more about Luisa work visit: http://www.vermelho.com.au/

From Portable Toilets to a National Franchise Empire: David Sauers' Story of Innovation, Opportunity, and Unconventional Entrepreneurship

What if your biggest business opportunity existed in an industry everyone else ignored? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and franchise leader David Sauers shares how he transformed portable restrooms into a luxury experience and built Royal Restrooms into a nationally recognized franchise brand with more than 50 locations. We discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, franchising, leadership, customer experience, brand building, and the mindset required to identify opportunities where others see limitations. David also shares valuable lessons from launching multiple successful ventures across hospitality, entertainment, mobile business solutions, and outdoor adventure brands. Whether you're an entrepreneur, franchise owner, business leader, or someone looking for inspiration to think differently about opportunities, this conversation is packed with practical insights and powerful lessons. you can view more about David’s work on: https://www.royalrestrooms.com/

From $60,000 in Debt to Financial Freedom: Connor Tyson's Mission to Help People Win with Money

Can financial knowledge alone create financial freedom? In this episode of Telling My Story, financial wellness coach Connor Tyson shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a household impacted by debt and financial stress to becoming a Wall Street stockbroker—only to find himself struggling with more than $60,000 in personal debt. Connor reveals the lessons he learned while transforming his own financial life and explains why personal finance is less about numbers and more about habits, behavior, accountability, and mindset. Today, after more than 22 years in the financial industry, Connor helps individuals gain clarity, control, and confidence with their money so they can stop the internal tug of war that keeps them stuck. Whether you're dealing with debt, looking to improve your financial habits, or simply want a healthier relationship with money, this conversation offers practical wisdom and powerful encouragement. learn more about Connor works on: https://calendly.com/progress-financial-coaching/assessment

From Two Blocked Arteries to Business Excellence: Rael Bricker's Journey Through Entrepreneurship, Adversity, and Purpose

What happens when a marathon goal turns into a life-saving wake-up call? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business excellence expert Rael Bricker shares his incredible journey through more than 30 years of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation. From working 6,000 feet underground in a mine to building successful businesses across education, finance, and fitness, Rael has experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship firsthand. But it was a health scare involving two blocked arteries that ultimately helped him discover his deeper purpose. We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, business excellence, resilience, risk-taking, purpose, company culture, and the lessons learned from decades of real-world experience. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone navigating life's unexpected challenges, this conversation is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical insights. To learn more about Rael work visit: https://www.raelbricker.com