Mark Crandall grew up with a life that you do not generally escape from alive. Born to addicts, going into foster care and eventually adoption, Mark's trauma lead to a dark path. He became an addict himself, leaving a wake of destruction behind that landed him in prison. Through the self-discovery he did while in jail and rehab, Mark was reborn. He shares his path to become an inspiring, dedicated human being who today helps others struggling with the impact of their traumas on their present lives.

Josh Perry is a former pro-BMX rider whose career was put on pause when a crash lead to a diagnosis of a brain tumor in his early 20s. Josh fought back and beat the tumor, only to have more appear over time. Despite that, his life is surging ahead and he's actually thankful for the tumors. Josh has found his passion around wellness, learned how to nourish his brain and control his tumors with tools like the Ketogenic diet, and is trying to help inspire wellness and success in others.

John Zeratsky thought he had figured out the keys to being super productive. Then he realized it was a battle you can't win, and all the things you really care about fall by the wayside in the process. That's when he learned how to make time – an idea and set of strategies he teaches in his latest book, "Make Time," that he shares with you in this episode.

Jon DeWaal was on a path of Fine, working a good job, starting a family, and going through the motions. Then things came crashing down, literally, as he fell off a roof. Through that, he found light in the dark, and helps others discover it in themselves.

So many people find themselves stuck in their career, and no one really seems to be working to change that. Despite everything on her plate, Ariana Robinson Danquah saw the importance of this problem, and created Workplace Lab to change the situation.

Few people have studied success and failure like Prof. Syd Finkelstein, author of 'Why Smart Executives Fail' and 'Superbosses'. He shares the most important lessons he learned through studying and getting to know the best (and worst) leaders around.

After years of struggling with Eating Disorders, alcohol addiction and beating Cancer, Sara Quiriconi discovered how to Live Free through empowered choices and actions. She shares her story and how it's about never settling, and embodying a determined mindset, warrior spirit, and passionate heart that raises you to the best version of you possible.

Charise Colbert is a confident and driven woman helping others know themselves so they can succeed. Before doing that, she had to survive domestic violence where someone else made her question who she was and what she could be--until she said no more.

Lindsey Heiserman is a personal trainer and coach who has had a lot of success as an athlete. But it wasn't always the case for her, and she's learned how important it is for our past stories not to define our present opportunities.

As a college basketball star, Robb Holman was riding high. Suddenly, an unsolvable medical crisis threatened his future and made him question everything he'd ever believed in. Through that, he found how to lead from the inside to be able to lead others.