I Celebrated Getting Fired: Michael Stephenson's Journey from Corporate Burnout to Building Brim & Brand

I Celebrated Getting Fired: Michael Stephenson's Journey from Corporate Burnout to Building Brim & Brand

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What happens when getting fired becomes the best thing that ever happened to you? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, Fractional CMO, and Brim & Brand co-founder Michael Stephenson. Michael shares his journey from working inside corporate America to building a thriving business centered on leadership, culture, mentorship, and helping organizations grow through authentic branding and marketing. Along the way, he learned lessons that changed everything: ✅ Why company culture matters more than most leaders realize ✅ How one heartbreaking corporate experience pushed him into entrepreneurship ✅ The importance of finding mentors and asking for help ✅ How to use criticism as fuel instead of letting it stop you ✅ Why business owners must learn to let their teams fail and grow ✅ The difference between using AI and leveraging human wisdom ✅ How partnerships can accelerate growth and create new opportunities Michael's story is a reminder that success isn't about avoiding failure—it's about learning from it, adapting, and continuing to move forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, marketer, or someone considering taking a leap into something bigger, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration. Connect with Michael Stephenson: 🌐 Brim & Brand: https://brimxbrand.com [https://brimxbrand.com/] 📧 mike@brimxbrand.com Connect with Jaclyn Strominger: Learn more about Leap To Your Success and the Unstoppable Success Community. www.jaclynstrominger.com #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Marketing #BusinessGrowth #CompanyCulture #PersonalDevelopment #BrandStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessSuccess #UnstoppableSuccess Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

From Bartender to Millionaire: Harry Sardinas on Leadership, Freedom & Unstoppable Success

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] Success Leaves Clues—and Harry Sardinas Has Plenty to Share. In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, business growth strategist, international speaker, and founder of Speakers Are Leaders, Harry Sardinas. Harry shares his remarkable journey from working as a bartender in London to building a million-dollar business and becoming a global authority on leadership, entrepreneurship, and public speaking. You'll discover: ✅ Why success isn't measured by money alone ✅ The leadership mistake that keeps entrepreneurs trapped in their businesses ✅ How ego can limit business growth ✅ Why empowering your team is the key to scaling ✅ The surprising connection between public speaking and personal success ✅ How to overcome fear and find your authentic voice ✅ The mindset shift that helped Harry create financial freedom and global impact One of the most powerful moments in the conversation is when Harry explains how surrendering control and developing leaders within his organization allowed his business to thrive without depending on him every day. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, leader, or someone looking to unlock your next level of growth, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiring insights. Connect with Harry Sardinas: 🌐 https://speakersareleaders.com [https://speakersareleaders.com/] 🌐 https://harrysardinas.com [https://harrysardinas.com/] Connect with Jaclyn Strominger: Learn more about Leap To Your Success and the Unstoppable Success Community. Subscriber to the Unstoppable Achievers Newsletter Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7178079267036016640 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

Why Most CEOs Stay Stuck (And How to Break Free) | Dr. B on Alignment, Relationships & Identity Shifts

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What if the biggest thing holding you back is not your talent… but your alignment, relationships, and belief system? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and transformational leader Dr. B for a deep conversation about identity, purpose, alignment, mentorship, faith, relationships, and becoming the person you were truly meant to be. From overcoming limiting beliefs as a special education student… To building businesses, coaching thousands of people, and helping entrepreneurs align their faith, identity, health, and finances… Dr. B shares the mindset shifts and life lessons that completely transformed his life. This episode dives into: * Why most people stay stuck * The power of relationship capital * How your environment shapes your future * Why alignment matters more than hustle * Becoming the person before having success * Why mentorship changes everything * The importance of faith, purpose & identity * How to build meaningful relationships * Why success starts internally * How to stop living a life you hate Dr. B also shares the emotional turning points that changed his trajectory — from realizing he was trying to “look successful” before becoming successful, to understanding that personal growth and relationships are the true keys to long-term fulfillment. This conversation is inspiring, practical, honest, and packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, business owners, professionals, and anyone ready to elevate their life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true purpose, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think bigger. Connect with Dr. B - Linked In [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianearnold/] 🌐 BrianEarnold.com [https://www.brianearnold.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

Why High Performers Hit a Wall: How to Use Flow States to Recover & Perform at Your Peak | Brandon Day

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What if chronic pain, burnout, distraction, and underperformance are not physical problems… but brain problems? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with former Sports Illustrated cover athlete, two-time national champion, and high-performance coach Brandon Day to discuss flow states, applied neuroscience, chronic pain, peak performance, and the hidden dangers of hustle culture. After years of elite athletics, Brandon experienced burnout, chronic pain, identity loss, and destructive coping habits that forced him to completely rethink performance, recovery, and success. Now, through applied neurology and flow-state coaching, Brandon helps athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers unlock higher levels of focus, energy, recovery, and performance without destroying themselves in the process. This episode dives into: * Why high performers burn out * The neuroscience of flow states * Chronic pain and brain signaling * How distractions destroy focus and performance * Why movement is critical for cognitive performance * The hidden dangers of hustle culture * How elite athletes train their brains * Mental toughness vs. self-destruction * Why pain is often a signal, not the problem * How to create more presence, focus, and peak performance Brandon also shares the emotional journey from being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated to battling burnout, chronic pain, substance abuse, and identity struggles after football ended. This conversation is incredibly insightful for athletes, entrepreneurs, business leaders, executives, coaches, and anyone striving for high performance without sacrificing their health and happiness. If you have ever struggled with burnout, chronic pain, overworking, distraction, or feeling disconnected from your purpose, this episode will change the way you think about performance. Connect with Brandon Day [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon34day/] - Linked In 🌐 EvolvedAthlete.coach [https://evolvedathlete.coach] 📱 Instagram: @IAmBrandonDay [https://www.instagram.com/iambrandonday/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

How Authentic Leadership & Clear Communication Actually Scale Your Business | Kim Miller-Hershon

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What makes a truly great leader today? In this powerful episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with leadership coach and communication expert Kim Miller-Hershon for a deeply honest conversation about modern leadership, authentic communication, scaling businesses, imposter syndrome, and building thriving teams. Kim shares her journey from corporate layoffs during the 2008 recession to becoming a trusted leadership coach helping ambitious leaders create stronger teams and healthier workplace cultures. Together, Jaclyn and Kim discuss: * Why authentic leadership matters more than ever * The communication mistakes hurting businesses today * How leaders can create clarity and trust * Why great CEOs do not need all the answers * The hidden dangers of servant leadership taken too far * Scaling a company without losing your vision * How imposter syndrome affects high achievers * Why leadership starts with self-awareness * Using AI as a tool without losing the human connection * Building businesses through strengths instead of burnout This episode is packed with practical leadership insights for CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, managers, founders, and high achievers who want to lead with confidence while building strong, empowered teams. If you want to become a more effective communicator, a stronger leader, and create a thriving culture inside your business, this conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Kim Miller-Hershon on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmillerhershon/]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]