Kim Perell: How a $10K Startup Bet Led to a $235M Exit | Motivation | E46

JoJo Simmons: Find Your Purpose Beyond Fame and Social Expectations | Motivation | E48

JoJo Simmons was born into a legacy most people only dream about. As the son of Run-DMC’s Rev Run and a member of one of hip hop’s most influential families, success seemed written into his story. But behind the fame, reality television, and industry connections was a young man trying to answer a difficult question: who are you when everyone already thinks they know you? After years of navigating expectations and chasing his own ambitions, fatherhood became a turning point. Today, through entrepreneurship, podcasting, and media production, JoJo is building platforms that empower others while continuing to define success on his own terms. In this episode, he joins Tim to share how faith, mentorship, and personal growth helped him create a legacy that extends far beyond the Simmons name. In This Episode, Tim and JoJo Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:09) Pivoting From Music to Entrepreneurship  (07:11) Growing Up a ‘Simmons’ and the Foundation of Faith (14:23) Building Your Own Legacy Beyond the Family Name (22:46) Healing From Fame and Finding Purpose (30:24) Creating Safe Spaces for Real Stories  (33:31) Prison Reform and the Power of Collaboration (37:19) Growth, Gratitude, and God's Timing JoJo Simmons is an entrepreneur, podcast host, media executive, and cultural storyteller. Known to many from MTV’s Run’s House and Growing Up Hip Hop, he has built a career focused on purpose, community, and impact. Today, he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of 3isFor, a creative studio that helps brands create meaningful cultural connections. He also hosts the For Good podcast, featuring conversations on personal growth, mental health, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Through his work, JoJo is committed to helping others build a legacy rooted in purpose, family, and service. Connect with JoJo: JoJo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jojo-simmons/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jojo-simmons/]    JoJo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons/ [https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons/]  For Good Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast/]  Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com [https://www.timstorey.com]  Instagram: instagram.com/realtimstorey [http://instagram.com/realtimstorey] YouTube: youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey [http://youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial [http://linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial] If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Comeback, Breakthrough, Inspiration, Overcoming, Purpose, Faith, Resilience, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

Sam Acho: How to Lead With Faith, Purpose, and Confidence | Leadership | E47

When Sam Acho's NFL career didn't unfold exactly as planned, he faced a choice familiar to many people: blame the circumstances or grow through them. Instead of allowing setbacks to define him, Sam used them as opportunities to deepen his faith, strengthen his relationships, and rethink what leadership really means. Those lessons eventually became the foundation for his book, Change Starts With You. In this episode, Sam joins Tim to discuss personal growth, leadership, purpose, and the mindset shifts that help people stay steady when life feels uncertain. In This Episode, Tim and Sam Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:56) How Faith, Discipline, and Family Shaped Him (07:32) Finding Purpose Beyond Success (14:26) Why Rules Without Relationships Create Rebellion (18:17) Change Starts During Uncertainty (27:29) Using Communication to Inspire Others Sam Acho is a former NFL linebacker, ESPN analyst, author, and family office advisor at AWM Capital. Following a nine-year NFL career, he has dedicated his work to helping people lead with purpose, embrace meaningful change, and build lives rooted in faith, leadership, and long-term impact. Through his writing, speaking, and advisory work, Sam encourages others to become the change they hope to see in the world. Resources Mentioned: Sam’s Book, Let the World See You: How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes: https://www.amazon.com/Let-World-See-You-Fakes-ebook/dp/B085XN6JHC [https://www.amazon.com/Let-World-See-You-Fakes-ebook/dp/B085XN6JHC] Sam’s Book, Change Starts with You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Starts-You-Following-Broken/dp/1400237920 [https://www.amazon.com/Change-Starts-You-Following-Broken/dp/1400237920?adgrpid=180038477402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=748008426858&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=637586163013859775&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016351&hvtargid=dsa-2414841786406&hydadcr=&mcid=&hvocijid=637586163013859775--&hvexpln=m-dsad&tag=googhydr-20&hvsb=Religion_d&hvcampaign=dsadesk] Connect with Sam: Sam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesamacho [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesamacho]    Sam’s X: https://x.com/thesamacho/ [https://x.com/thesamacho/]  Sam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamacho/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesamacho/]  AWM Capital: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/ [https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/]  Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com [https://www.timstorey.com]  Instagram: instagram.com/realtimstorey [http://instagram.com/realtimstorey] YouTube: youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey [http://youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial [http://linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial] If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Comeback, Breakthrough, Inspiration, Overcoming, Purpose, Faith, Resilience, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

Kim Perell: How a $10K Startup Bet Led to a $235M Exit | Motivation | E46

Kim Perell spent much of her childhood comparing herself to her twin sister. Early on, she had already convinced herself she was less capable, carrying those limiting beliefs into adulthood even as she worked relentlessly to prove otherwise. Then, just as the dot-com boom was taking off, Kim walked away from the safe corporate path she had planned for herself and borrowed $10,000 from her grandmother to start a company of her own. She bet on herself, building and eventually selling the business before turning her attention to investing in and mentoring other entrepreneurs. In this episode, Kim joins Tim to talk about overcoming self-doubt, the power of execution, why adaptability matters more than certainty, and how some of life's biggest mistakes can become the foundation for extraordinary success. In This Episode, Tim and Kim Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:48) The Trait That Set Kim Apart Early On  (11:03) The $10,000 Bet That Fueled Kim’s First Exit  (15:43) The Hidden Cost of Thinking Too Small (21:37) The Communication Skill That Closes Deals (24:27) The Founder Mistakes Behind Million-Dollar Lessons (26:40) Audit Your Circle, Upgrade Your Life (34:43) The Networking Rule That Actually Works (36:26) Trusting the Timing of Opportunity (38:01) When Belief Becomes Your Biggest Advantage  (42:49) The Bold Pivot Behind Juni Kim Perell is an entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and Co-Founder & CEO of Juni, a functional beverage company she launched alongside Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia. She built and sold multiple technology companies, including a business that was acquired for $235 million, and has invested in more than 100 startups throughout her career. Today, Kim is passionate about helping entrepreneurs overcome limiting beliefs, adapt to change, and build meaningful businesses that create lasting impact.  Resources Mentioned:  Kim’s Book, Mistakes that Made Me a Millionaire: How to Transform Setbacks into Extraordinary Success: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637747128 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637747128]   Kim’s Book, Jump: Dare to Do What Scares You in Business and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Dare-What-Scares-Business/dp/1400229219 [https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Dare-What-Scares-Business/dp/1400229219] Kim’s Book, The Execution Factor: The One Skill that Drives Success: https://www.amazon.com/Execution-Factor-Skill-Drives-Success/dp/1260128520 [https://www.amazon.com/Execution-Factor-Skill-Drives-Success/dp/1260128520] Connect with Kim:  Website: https://kimperell.com/ [https://kimperell.com/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimperell/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimperell/]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimperell/ [https://www.instagram.com/kimperell/]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimperell/ [https://www.facebook.com/kimperell/] X: https://x.com/kimperell [https://x.com/kimperell] Juni’s website: https://drinkjuni.com/ [https://drinkjuni.com/]  Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com [https://www.timstorey.com]  Instagram: instagram.com/realtimstorey [http://instagram.com/realtimstorey] YouTube: youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey [http://youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial [http://linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial] If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Comeback, Breakthrough, Inspiration, Overcoming, Purpose, Faith, Resilience, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

How to Turn Your Mess into Your Message and Live in Alignment With God | Motivation | The Original Comeback Coach

Do you feel stuck in your grief, trauma, pain, or regrets? By identifying what limiting beliefs are still holding you back, you can evolve beyond them and walk in alignment with your true purpose. In this coaching session with Tim Storey, Tim will help you understand what roadblocks are standing in the way of you following God’s plan for you and evolving into your best self.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Stop Dwelling on Your Past (06:01) Regretting the Past vs. Beholding the Future (09:24) Why You Aren’t Seeing God’s Plan for You (13:32) Resurrecting Your Confidence and Relationships (16:57) The Courage of Becoming a Pioneer (20:27) Getting Unstuck From Your Unhappiness Tim Storey is an acclaimed culture-influencing thought-leader, life coach, author, speaker, and counselor. Known for his insight and coaching among high-profile individuals who find themselves in a place of personal recovery and discovery, he has been labeled as the Original Comeback Coach. His work inspires and motivates people from all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and athletes to adults and children in the most deprived and war-torn regions in the world. Through his bestselling books, global speaking engagements, and private strategy sessions, his mission is to reveal possibilities often blocked by fear or limited perspective.   Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com [https://www.timstorey.com]  Instagram: instagram.com/realtimstorey [http://instagram.com/realtimstorey] YouTube: youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey [http://youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial [http://linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial] If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Self Help, Personal Growth, Mindset, Purpose, Clarity, Self Discovery, Goal Setting, Transformation, Mindfulness, Healing, Inner Peace, Renewal, Spiritual Growth, Empowerment, Self Awareness

The Power of Endurance: How to Push Past Limits and Achieve the Impossible | Charlie Engle | Motivation | E45

Charlie Engle seemed to have it all together. He was captain of multiple teams, student body president, and had a ticket to the University of North Carolina before graduation. But in college, the pressure to prove himself spiraled into alcohol addiction, identity loss, and eventually incarceration. Charlie refused to let that become the end of his story. Through ultramarathon running, he found a way to confront the pain he had spent years trying to outrun. In this episode, Charlie joins Tim to share how to push through your darkest moments, why the only way out is through, and what running 5,000 miles across the Sahara taught him about refusing to take yourself out of the game. In This Episode, Tim and Charlie Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:28) The “Perfect Kid” Who Lost Control (09:15) Vulnerability, Discipline, and Doing Hard Things (13:31) Finding Humor in Rock Bottom (17:50) The Sahara Run That Changed Everything (25:36) How to Find Your Way Out of Dark Seasons (38:50) The 60-Second Pep Talk Everyone Needs (41:14) Why Showing Up Matters More Than Fixing People Charlie Engle is an athlete, keynote speaker, and author best known for running 5,000 miles across the Sahara Desert and for completing the Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile race through Death Valley in extreme heat. He is a sought-after speaker for organizations including the United Nations, NATO, YPO, and the Global Wellness Summit. Charlie uses the mental framework he built through endurance racing to help leaders navigate adversity and refuse to quit.  Resources Mentioned:  Charlie’s Book, Running Man: A Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Man-Memoir-Charlie-Engle/dp/1476785783 [https://www.amazon.com/Running-Man-Memoir-Charlie-Engle/dp/1476785783] Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org/ [https://www.charitywater.org/]  Connect with Charlie:  Website: charlieengle.com/ [http://charlieengle.com/]   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlie-engle-3644676/ [http://linkedin.com/in/charlie-engle-3644676/]   Instagram: instagram.com/charlieengle/ [http://instagram.com/charlieengle/]   Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com [https://www.timstorey.com]  Instagram: instagram.com/realtimstorey [http://instagram.com/realtimstorey] YouTube: youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey [http://youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realtimstorey/ [http://linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial] If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Comeback, Breakthrough, Inspiration, Overcoming, Purpose, Faith, Resilience, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision