Failing Forward

Terrance Bacchus didn’t grow up with role models that looked like him, so today, the financial coach and author is committed to making sure other black and brown kids can’t say the same.

On episode 111, Terrance tells us about starting an affiliate of My Brother’s Keeper, a community challenge started by former President Barack Obama to support young men of color. He outlines his inspiration, the curriculum, and how you can help support their mission of sharing wealth creation with black and brown boys in Cincinnati.

Show Notes:

- Learn more about and get involved with My Brother’s Keeper Cincinnati: https://www.mbkcincinnati.org/

- Read Terrance’s book, “Financially Empowered: Achieving Success Through Sacrifice”: https://www.bacchusempoweredcoaching.com/publications

Donerik Black’s journey with organ donation started around 2004. His dad needed a kidney, and two years later, Donerik would give him one. Years later, Donerik became a recipient himself.

On episode 110, Donerik tells us about receiving the best gift he could have asked for—a heart—the day before his 45th birthday. In the face of life-altering changes, Donerik has hardly skipped a beat, measuring success by the impact he’s made, what’s he’s learned and what’s he taught someone else. The publisher of The Dayton Weekly News also tells us about his dad’s vision to create a news outlet for Dayton, Ohio’s African-American community, which Donerik is still running today.

Show Notes:

- Read The Dayton Weekly News: https://www.daytonweeklyonline.com/

Britney Ruby Miller, CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, is back on the show to talk about her new book “5-Star Life.” The book shares Britney’s journey to overcome obstacles in all facets of her life.

On episode 109, Britney and Sarah discuss forgiveness of the self and others, including the people we love most. Today, Britney uses a six-step apology process with her family and in her business.

Show Notes:

- Check out Britney’s book “5-Star Life”: https://www.britrubymiller.com/books

Josh Heuser believes the moment you have nothing is the moment you have everything. He’s motivated by crises and has reinvented his business ventures plenty of times over the years. Today, the lifelong party host is the founder of AGAR, an experience company behind Blink, Ghost Baby, Porch Pours (a socially distant city-wide happy hour) and more.

On episode 108, Josh and Sarah discuss fear, self-worth, and the evolution of social media. Josh’s entrepreneurial spirit and determination empower him to keep going in the face of obstacles, be it creating a new boundary-pushing concept or starting over after the 2008 recession.

Show Notes:

- Find out more about AGAR and its work at https://theagar.com/

On episode 107, Siobhan Taylor discusses her Lyme disease recovery, faith during the pandemic, and abandoning her dream of being in lawyer to find what made her heart truly sing: youth and education. Today, Siobhan is the president and CEO of DePaul Cristo Rey. No matter where you are on your faith journey, Siobhan’s wisdom can help you reflect on your life, your relationships and community.

Early in her career, Jennifer Hafner Speiser worked for a boss who she grew not to trust. She could see a fiasco in the making but, as a junior employee, was too afraid to speak up. The experience taught her to trust her intuition.

On episode 106, the executive director of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation discusses how to nurture your intuition, what brave noise means to her, and why failure is an opportunity. Jennifer tells us about the supporting role the Cincinnati Parks Foundation plays to the city’s parks. She and Sarah also talk about youth and harassment in the workplace.

Show Notes:

- Watch "Impeachment: American Crime Story" about President Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-crime-story

When he was 25, Anthony Iannarino had brain surgery and woke up to find a small part of his brain had been removed. He was angry and panicked, and the musician decided to pursue higher education. He attended college, law school, and business school back-to-back. Today, Anthony is a sales coach and runs his family’s staffing company.

On episode 105, Anthony tells us about what impact his brain surgery had, the habits that keep him successful, and how he learned to face his shadows. The sales coach and expert also discusses his outlook on sales and how his failures have only made him stronger.

Show Notes:

- Learn more about Anthony and his work on his website: https://www.thesalesblog.com/

- Listen to the Huberman Lab podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/

- Hear the Huberman Lab episode featuring sleep scientist Matthew Walker: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-matthew-walker-the-science-and-practice-of-perfecting-your-sleep/

- Read When by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.danpink.com/books/when/

Journalist and author Ben Montgomery has spent much of his career telling other people’s stories. Some have happy endings, and others—like the stories of the White House Boys in Florida—don’t. But the common threads that run through them all are our capacity for resilience and adventure.

On episode 104, Ben talks about reporting on tragedies and triumphs. His article in the Tampa Bay Times called “For Their Own Good” about boys who were abused at a reform school operated by the state of Florida was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Ben is also the author of four books, including “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk” and “The Man Who Walked Backward.”

Show Notes:

- Read “For Their Own Good” about Florida’s White House Boys: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2009/04/19/for-their-own-good/

- Check out all of Ben’s books: https://www.benmontgomerywrites.com/books

Julie Conrad has always had intuitive gifts, but it wasn’t until she was 29 and struggling with infertility that her mentor told her, “You’re supposed to be a healer in this life.” Julie started taking her gifts more seriously and eventually quit her high-paying corporate job to start her energy healing practice.

On episode 103, Julie tells us about finding and cultivating her gifts as a reiki master and medium. She also shares her journaling practice, the power affirmations can have, and why failure is opportunity by another name.

Show Notes:

- Learn more about Julie’s work and business, Blossom Wellness and Healing Center: https://www.begintoblossom.com/

- Read The Source by Dr. Tara Swart: https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/

- Discover The Artist’s Way program and journal: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252

As can be typical of an oldest child, Eisha Armstrong has perfectionist tendencies. The Harvard Business School alum has always had a lot of irons in the fire, but she couldn’t escape the voice that said she needed to work harder and do more. Eisha started drinking more to drown out the noise.

On episode 102, Eisha explains how and why she started questioning her relationship with alcohol and what led her to become alcohol-free. She also shares her career path, including what she learned from buying a business she grew to hate. Eisha is the author of the new book Productize, CEO of Vectris consulting, and co-founder of 0.0 Living (along with Sarah Brown!).

Show Notes:

- Learn about 0.0 Living: https://www.zerozeroliving.com/

- Find out more about Eisha’s book Productize: https://www.vecteris.com/productize-book