When your world falls apart, how do you rebuild? In this raw and riveting episode, Kyle Duford, partner at The Brand Leader and former creative for global giants like Nike and Doc Martens, opens up about losing everything: his marriage, his job, even his will to live. What followed was a journey through pain, rediscovery, and a spiritual reawakening that reshaped his identity and purpose.

Kyle Duford isn’t just a branding genius. He’s a survivor, a truth-teller, and a man on a mission to help others heal. His story is a powerful reminder that reinvention is possible at any age, and that real strength begins with vulnerability.

🔹 Key Takeaways

🔹 A brand is more than a logo. It’s an emotional connection and lived experience

🔹 Why authenticity is the most valuable currency in leadership and life

🔹 Kyle’s path from suicidal despair to renewed faith and restored purpose

🔹 Lessons in fatherhood, emotional resilience, and being real in a filtered world

🔹 The powerful role of mental health awareness, faith, and community in healing

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🔗 Kyle’s LinkedIn

🔗 The Brand Leader Website

🔗 Kyle’s Book: Twice Found

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