From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller

Why Forgiveness Creates Momentum: From Prison to Purpose | #26 (David Fullmer)

Success means nothing if you lose yourself chasing it. In this powerful episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller sits down with David to unpack the mindset shifts, daily rhythms, and painful life lessons that transformed him from a troubled teenager facing prison into a successful entrepreneur, coach, and mentor helping others unlock their purpose. David shares the philosophy behind his "B7 Rhythm," a seven-day framework built around motivation, gratitude, forgiveness, intuition, humility, and personal growth. He also opens up about bankruptcy, addiction, family struggles, rebuilding after failure, and why true wealth is about impact, not possessions. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why "love you money" matters more than "FU money" * How forgiveness can unlock momentum and peace * The simple daily rhythm that reduces anxiety and creates clarity This conversation is a reminder that your past does not define your future. One decision can change everything. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 [https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/?hl=en]Website https://patmiller.net/patmiller.net [http://patmiller.net/] Connect with David https://www.becomingseven.com/ [https://www.becomingseven.com/] IG https://www.instagram.com/becomesevenofficial/ Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingseven?_t=8qekWWvSYOZ&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingseven?_t=8qekWWvSYOZ&_r=1] Fb : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568176791201 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568176791201] YT : https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingSeven/videos

She Chose Groceries Over Dreams | #25 (Sarah Walton)

At 16, Sarah Walton had to choose between feeding her family or chasing her dream. That painful moment shaped her beliefs about money, worth, and success for years until she finally rewrote the story. In this powerful conversation, host Pat Miller sits down with entrepreneur and coach Sarah Walton to unpack how childhood scarcity can silently control adult success, and how women can reclaim abundance, confidence, and personal power. Key Takeaways: • How early money trauma shapes your future decisions • Why success without fulfillment feels empty • The small mindset shifts that create real abundance If you've ever felt stuck between responsibility and your dreams, this episode will remind you that a new path is always possible. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 [https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/?hl=en]Website https://patmiller.net/patmiller.net [http://patmiller.net/] Connect with Sarah www.sarahwalton.com [https://www.sarahwalton.com] Tiktok, Instagram and YouTube - @thesarahwalton FB: @sarahwaltonpage

From Bankruptcy to Building Back | #24 (Kim Leo)

What happens when you lose everything, trust the wrong people, and still find the strength to rebuild from scratch? In this powerful episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with Chef Kim Leo, founder of Kitchen by Kim Cooks, to unpack her incredible journey from restaurant legacy to bankruptcy, betrayal, Hurricane Sandy, and painful business collapses, all before rising again through grit, faith, and purpose. Kim shares how Covid unexpectedly became her breakthrough, transforming her home kitchen hustle into a thriving business while helping others along the way. In this episode, you'll discover: • How devastating setbacks can become your greatest redirection • Why bad partnerships can teach your biggest business lessons • The power of resilience, service, and finding purpose beyond profit This is more than a story about food. It's about survival, reinvention, and proving that your greatest comeback can come after your hardest fall. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 [https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/?hl=en]Website https://patmiller.net/patmiller.net [http://patmiller.net/] Connect with Kim https://kitchenbykimcooks.com [https://kitchenbykimcooks.com] Facebook @KimCooks Instagram @KitchenbyKimCooks TikTok @kimcooks1

She Built a Dream From Side Hustle | #23 (Alexa Englesbe)

What starts as a side hustle can turn into a life you never imagined. In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with Alexa Englesbe, founder of Alexa Lynn Photography, to unpack how she went from chasing a career in magazines to building a thriving photography business from the ground up. Through trial, networking, and relentless self-teaching, Alexa turned curiosity into craft—and craft into a full-time career. From Facebook groups to 26 weddings a year, Alexa shares the real journey behind building a brand in a saturated industry—and what it actually takes to stand out. In this episode, you'll learn: * How to turn a side hustle into a full-time business * Why relationships and networking drive growth * The importance of niching down (and saying no) If you've ever wondered whether you can build something of your own—this is your sign. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 [https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/?hl=en]Website https://patmiller.net/patmiller.net [http://patmiller.net/] Connect with Alexa: https://www.alexalynnphoto.com [https://www.alexalynnphoto.com/] Instagram @alexa.lynn.photo Facebook: @AlexaLynnPhotos

Burnout Nearly Killed Him at 30 | #22 (Boomer Anderson)

He looked perfectly healthy—until one test revealed a life-threatening truth at just 30 years old. In this episode, host Pat Miller sits down with Boomer Anderson, CEO of Smarter Not Harder Inc., who shares how a high-powered career in investment banking led to severe burnout, hidden heart disease, and a complete life pivot. What started as a personal health scare turned into a mission to help entrepreneurs optimize their health, performance, and longevity. Boomer breaks down why burnout isn't just "in your head," how stress silently destroys your body, and why most health advice online is misleading without personalization. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why sleep deprivation is as dangerous as alcohol for performance * How "stress buckets" lead to burnout (and how to fix them) * The importance of testing—not guessing—your health strategy If you're building a business but neglecting your health, this conversation might just change—and save—your life. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 [https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/?hl=en] Website https://patmiller.net/patmiller.net [http://patmiller.net/] Connect with Boomer Troscriptions.com [http://troscriptions.com/] Instagram: @troscriptions