Brilliantly Resilient

Brilliantly Resilient

By Mary Fran BontempoEducationSelf-Improvement
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Brilliantly Resilient episodes

  • Episode 069: Summer of Giveaways! First Up, Chip Baker & The Impact of Influence!

    It's Summer!!! And not like summer 2020, which kind of, well, sucked. This is Summer 2021, and we're bringing you our Summer of Giveaways featuring the books of our Brilliantly Resilient author friends! First up, one of our favorite folks in the world, and our first B.R. guest ever--Chip Baker! Chip has just released (another!) book, this one titled The Impact of Influence, featuring the stories of extraordinary men, and those who influenced them. Sure to inspire and make you want to "Go Get It!" (we love when Chip says that!), this book is a must on your summer reading list. To get the entire list, visit brilliantlyresilient.net or head over to our Instagram page to register for the Summer Giveaway! Each week we'll feature a new book and a new Giveaway, so let's make 2021 your most Brilliantly Resilient summer yet!

    XO

    KS & MFB

    28 min
  • Episode 068: Our Father's Day Tribute Featuring Our Brilliantly Resilient Dad Guest Stars!

    This week we celebrate fathers with our Brilliantly Resilient dad guests! We've been so blessed to interview many men who count their roles as fathers as among the most important in their lives. And they are Brilliant!!! Listen in as we share the advice and messages these dads have for their kids and our Brilliantly Resilient tribe! Many thanks to Rob Kenney a.k.a. Dad, How Do I?, Chris Ducker, Eric Edmeades, Grant Baldwin, Lee Warren, Jason Romano and Justin Batt. Great men all, and great dads, too! Happy Father's Day!

    XO,

    KS & MFB

    14 min
  • Episode 067: Kate Erickson is the Brilliant Engine of EOFire!

    Kate Erickson is the "engine" of Entrepreneurs on Fire--the wildly popular podcast hosted by John Lee Dumas. While JLD is the on air presence of EOFire, the show simply wouldn't run without Kate! Yet, it wasn't a straight line from Kate's writing background to running one of the most successful podcasts on the planet. Tune in to hear Kate's one step-forward, two steps back journey and her advice about taking "imperfect action." Just Brilliant! We know you'll love Kate as much as we do! Enjoy!

    XO

    KS & MFB

    46 min
  • Episode 066: Don't Leave Your Brilliance & Resilience Behind as We Go "Back to Normal!"!

    The world is opening up again and we can all go back to normal, right??? Yay!!! Not so fast....Should we really be going "back" to anything? 

    We've all learned a lot this past year, and you need to make sure you don't forget it! So we're going to give you a little reminder about what it means to be Brilliantly Resilient, 'cause you have to hang onto that stuff!

    Tune in and hear about how to Reset, Rise and Reveal your Brilliance to the world--and no going backwards!!!

    Stay Brilliant!

    XO

    KS & MFB

    20 min
  • Episode 065: Wildfit Founder Eric Edmeades Asks: What Meaning are You Giving Your Triggers?

    What meaning are you giving your triggers? After all, they are yours, right? Eric Edmeades, founder of Wildfit, reminds us that we create our triggers and the meaning we assign to them, giving them power over us.  Quite the world traveler, Eric chatted with us from his current home at Kite Beach in the Dominican Republic.

    Eric Edmeades is a leading authority in Behavioral Change Dynamics. He has created and consulted on some of the most effective, transformative, and highly rated educational products and live events in the world. Widely recognized as one of the most powerful, engaging and entertaining speakers in the world today, Eric has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Jack Canfield, John Gray, Robin Sharma, and President Bill Clinton. His dedication and passion for improving the quality of human lives all across the world was the inspiration behind his flagship program, WILDFIT®, globally recognized as the most effective health transformation program on the market.

    We had such a blast chatting with Eric, and be sure to tune in for his hilarious (yes, HILARIOUS!) Road Rage story!

    XO,

    KS & MFB

    50 min
  • Episode 063: Jessica Cox-First Armless Pilot in Aviation History Offers Wisdom for Living!

    During our summer of focus on mental health and imperfect action, we wanted to share again our interview with Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot in aviation history. As Jessica shares her Resilient mindset, note how she continues to remind us to respect ourselves as well as others. Tune in for more from the Brilliant Jessica Cox!

    If we carry ourselves with confidence and love, it allows others to respond to us in the same way. ~ Jessica Cox

    Okay, Brilliantly Resilient listeners, today there will be no complaining--about anything! Today's guest, Jessica Cox, was born without arms--and she's a pilot!!! As in, she flies planes! Jessica has had to overcome incredible odds to live on her own terms, creating a successful, hopeful and inspirational life to share with others. We are so grateful for her spirit, leadership and attitude. Jessica proves that all things are possible through hard work, committment and love. Tune in to hear our Brilliantly Resilient friend, and visit her at https://www.jessicacox.com/.

    37 min
  • Episode 062: Pictionary Creator Rob Angel Shares His Brilliance!

    Today we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes--Rob Angel, the creator of Pictionary and author of the new Best-Seller, Game Changer! Rob is one of our favorite all-time guests, and when you tune in, you'll know why. Let's face it--who doesn't love Pictionary? Rob had vision, guts, and admits that at the time he had no idea what he was really doing, but he built a tribe, relied on his skills and in a college dorm room, created Pictionary! And listen in to hear about the multi-million dollar deal Rob turned down because...well, just have a listen! Great stuff. Thank you, Rob, you're the best! Find Game Changer at Amazon! 

    35 min
  • Episode 061: How Music is a Tool of Resilience and More: The Founders of Kids Music Day Share Their Epic Journey!

    Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico are not only role models for living Brilliantly Resilient, they are showing the world how music is a universal tool of resilience. We all can attest to the brilliance that music unleashes. These founders of Kids Music Day and Keep Music Alive as well as authors of 88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life went from never heard of and getting no after no after no for their ideas... to hanging out with Jack Canfield (the brilliant founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul mega hits) Julie Andrews, Richie Sambora, and more incredible A-listers. This episode is packed with inspiration and take-a-ways that YOU can put into practice on your own journey to living Brilliantly Resilient! Learn more about Vincent & Joann at https://www.keepmusicalive.org. Join the Brilliantly Resilient Community on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/groups/BrilliantlyResilient.

    47 min
  • Episode 060: Enjoy the Brilliant Wisdom and Humor of Jane Herlong!

    Ahhhhhh!!!! Brilliantly Resilient tribe! You are going to loooove this week's guest! Get ready to LOL, LOL, and a bit more LOL!

    Jane Jenkins Herlong is hilarious, fun and brilliant on so many levels:

    • Funny Southern Humorist
    • Global, Award-Winning & Hall of Fame Speaker
    • SiriusXM Comedian
    • Recording Artist & Award-Winning Professional Singer
    • Award-Winning Best-Selling Author

    With a motto of “Prove people wrong and laugh while achieving your dreams," we just knew we'd have a blast and learn so much-- we could not wait to share Jane with you! Listen to this incredible conversation and stay tuned all week long for more from our fun friend! Visit Jane at: https://janeherlong.com/

    XO,

    KS & MFB

    PS - There are only a few days left to register for the 5 Day Discover Your Brilliance Challenge! Get in on the fun at www.brilliantlyresilient.net/discover!

    48 min
  • Episode 059: Morissa "Dr. Rissy" Schwartz Wows with Her Brilliantly Resilient Story!

    We've got another brilliant episode of the Brilliantly Resilient LIVE show this week! You are going to loooooove Morissa Schwartz, aka Dr. Rissy, for her personality and business star power - but the "As seen on MTV" as well as the contests "thing" is gonna blow you away! A bestselling author who has helped thousands of businesses grow through her powerful writing, Morissa holds a Master's in communication and a Doctorate in Literature from Drew University. Morissa's PR/Marketing company is Ranked #1 in PR and top ten in Social Media and SEO for New York and New Jersey on Thumbtack. Her team has grown with her over the years. They are all passionate wordsmiths, focused on helping businesses share their key messages with the world. Get to know more about Dr. Rissy at https://www.drrissyswriting.com/

    XO,

    KS & MFB

    34 min

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