Fearless Happyness Podcast

As an entrepreneur and an award-winning music artist, Cliff Beach has performed live in Los Angeles for more than 15 years. 

The Berklee-trained singer/songwriter/keyboardist and DC native has created a style of music he coins as "Nu-funk," a hybrid of soul, traditional R&B, Jazz, funk, and neo-soul. 

His highly anticipated independent EP "Who the Funk is Cliff Beach?" was nominated for three LA Music Awards, including "Record of the Year" and a Hollywood Music in Media Award.  

In March 2014, he was a featured performer at TEDx Napa Valley. 

In his book, Side Hustle & Flow, Cliff chronicles his musical journey while balancing his day job. He describes a detailed and realistic approach to success using show and strategic methodical steps. 

Cliff is passionate about helping and inspiring people to achieve their goals by doing more of what they love. 

Listen in as Cliff, and I discuss his passion for life and music, why you shouldn't wait to get off the couch and pursue your dreams, and how doing more of what he loves has led him to a path of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!   

Building a Healthy Mindset with Erynne  Erdtsieck 

A wellness entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and lip cancer survivor, Erynne is all too familiar with our world's battle of mental health. 

Watching the illness deteriorate her mother's life, Erynne's fear became a reality one morning when her mother lost her battle with mental health and took her own life.  

Completely devastated, Erynne promised herself her mother's battle would not be in vain.  

Finding the strength to go on by digging deep in educating herself and others who may be battling the mental health fight, Erynne has made it her mission to take the negative stigma behind mental health and erase the negative image that people have with those words so that other families won't go through what she and her family have gone through. 

When Covid hit in 2020 and lockdowns became mandatory, Erynne witnessed how our nation's mental health was affected. 

Watching people not go outside, not converse, stop taking care of themselves, and fall into deep depression while suicide rates were rising, Erynne knew she wanted to be a resource for others to feel good again. 

It would also be around this time that Erynne would be rechallenged as she learned she was battling the early stages of lip cancer. 

With few resources out there to protect herself from the disease, Erynne started to research lip glosses with SPF and found none out there but one. 

Not satisfied with the selection and seeing the struggles with mental health, Erynne would go on to create Mental Skincare – a beauty and apparel brand that helps others embrace their dark side and bring light to the conversations about mental health! 

Now, Erynne uses her voice and influence to scream from the rooftops, "REACH OUT!" as a sign for others to know that they are NOT alone and that there are resources to help them get through the dark times in life. 

Listen in as Erynne, and I discuss how overcoming some of life's darkest moments and finding a hole in the marketplace would lead her to create a beauty brand that helps others see the beauty in their darkness and how refusing to give up, even in her darkest hour, led her to find a way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

Shining Brightly with Howard Brown 

An award-winning speaker, best-selling author, A Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, and survivorship coach, Howard Brown is a person who embodies the spirit of resilience and determination. 

Despite being diagnosed with stage IV cancer not once but twice and facing seemingly insurmountable odds, he never lost his drive or his faith. 

Howard drew on the strength of his family and friends and found inspiration in the smallest moments of hope. 

Through it all, he continued to pursue his passion as an entrepreneur, launching successful business ventures and positively impacting the world. 

In his memoir, "Shining Brightly," Howard shares how he faced one of life's greatest challenges head-on and emerged from it with a new sense of purpose and unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. 

His journey is a testament to the human spirit, the power of perseverance, and a reminder that we all have the power to shine brightly, no matter what life throws our way. 

Listen in as Howard and I discuss how his resilience and determination helped him find the true meaning of his life that led him to his own FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

Finding Your Inner Rockstar with Lori Jewett 

An Insurance Agency Director, best-selling author, and youth group church leader, you can say that Lori Jewett has played many roles throughout her life that she is proud of. 

However, when asked what her most important role is, Lori will tell you that it is her role as a wife and mother that she cherishes the most. 

Her dedication to her family and compassion for helping others have helped Lori thrive after years of heartache, hardships, and challenges. 

After blaming herself for her grandfather's death when she was 15, Lori carried heartbreaking guilt and trauma for years. 

Struggling to make sense of everything and being told to hide her true self, Lori would turn to addiction to escape the pain. 

After some deep losses and personal hardships, Lori finally discovered a way to release the blame and guilt and embrace her inner rockstar! 

Now, Lori is on a mission to help as many people as possible to stop hiding from their true selves, as she did for so many years, and embrace their excellence! 

Listen in as Lori and I discuss her greatest pains growing up, how she learned to let go of the guilt and blame, and the road she has taken to find her way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS! 

A Family's Love with Lisa and Jeff Collien

Both serial entrepreneurs and beloved members of their community, Jeff and Lisa Collien, were living what you could call the American dream while raising their 4children.

That was until they discovered that at the young age of 18, their eldest son Brennan was hiding a drug addiction.

Witnessing some unusual behavior and a few minor red flags, Jeff and Lisa would soon learn that the problem was much bigger than Brennan just experimenting and being a typical
teenager.

Scared for their son and what could come next, Lisa and Jeff stepped into action to help Brennan find his way to sobriety.

Torn between tough love and helping in any way they can, Jeff and Lisa walked the path of struggle, heartache, and love while Brennan struggled to find his way to clean living.

Brennan would eventually become clean and grew into a man who had a heart that longed to change the world, proudly serving in the US Air Force, becoming a Chaplain to
various organizations, and even creating his own non-profit to help fellow veterans and others struggling with the same demons that he did.

Unfortunately, Brennan's light would burn out far too soon, and in June 2022, he took his last breath and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. 

Now through their grief and wanting to keep Brennan's bright light alive, Jeff and Lisa are honoring his life by continuing with the wonderful work that Brennan was so passionate about.

Listen in as Jeff, Lisa, and I discuss the struggles and heartache that addiction brings to you as parents, how Brennan's bright light is still making a positive impact on many others, and how their mission to continue Brennan's work and legacy is helping them heal and find their way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Helping Children Shine with Bracha Goetz

Not your typical Harvard graduate, Bracha Goetz is an award-winning Jewish children's book author who has written over 41 picture books that cover deep subjects and translates them for children to understand at their level.

An avid reader growing up, Bracha could never find books covering the sensitive issues she was going through, from eating addictions to abuse to struggles with finding who she really was.

From the outside, Bracha looked like she was living her best life, but on the inside, she was silently struggling with no one to turn to.  Like so many others, her addictions became a prison to her, and things started to unravel.

After graduating from Harvard, it was in her first semester of medical school that she started to hit rock bottom.  Seeking help, Bracha spoke with a school counselor who told her that it seemed Bracha was searching for something spiritual.

So, that summer, she decided to go on a 6-week excursion to Israel and ended up staying 10 years.  While in Israel, Bracha would immerse herself in learning everything she could about her roots and heritage.  She found the spiritual answers she so desperately was searching for and discovered the meaning of her life.

Now the Goetz Bookshop & Publishing House owner, Bracha spends her time holding workshops to help others find ways to shine while continuing to write books that nourish the soul.

Listen in as Bracha, and I discuss her own struggles with identity and addiction, the journey to Israel that changed her world, and how she has made it her mission to help children shine spiritually, embrace their uniqueness, and live their FEARLESS HAPPYNESS.

Sky Rocket Your Impact with Marshal Gillen

From drug addiction and attempted suicide to a 7-figure entrepreneur and award-winning event consultant, Marshal Gillen has learned to pull the greatness out of anyone, including himself!

Once a 5-time college dropout, Marshal is now recognized as one of the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speakers in his industry. His companies have generated over $125,000,000 in revenue for his clients in industries spanning speaking, real estate, fitness, network marketing, e-commerce, and more! 

After a lifetime of being bullied, Marshal tried to commit suicide at the age of 23.

When he woke up in the ER, he was so ashamed and embarrassed that he never told anyone what happened.

Then four years later, Marshal lost his very best friend to suicide. Heartbroken and shattered, Marshal wondered if he had just shared his own story with his friend if it could have saved his life.

Over the next 6 years, he would build an army of speakers and storytellers like him, who wanted to use their stories to impact the world and save lives!

Now Marshal is on a mission to save a billion lives through the power of vulnerability and storytelling. He founded the Gillen Gang Family Foundation to support, resources, and mentorship to our youth and teens who are fighting silent battles alone.

Listen in as Marshal and I discuss his struggles with addiction, depression, and how getting a second chance at life put him on a mission to save others and what has led him to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Rebuilding from the Ashes with T.K. Banner 

A professor, motivational speaker, and best-selling author, Terri Banner Fitzsimmons (T.K.) has been in the field of education most of her adult life as a teacher of all grades and a Sociology Professor for twenty years. 

Knowing first-hand how hard it is to return to school, T.K. has also served as director of an Independent Study Program, helping adults earn their diplomas, just like she did. 

However, in 2018, T.K. faced the ultimate catastrophe when a massive wildfire raged through Paradise, California, the town she lived in, and she lost everything she had, including her identity. 

Devastated but thankful to have survived, T.K. was inspired to put pen to paper and wrote about her incredible journey of hope and recovery in "Phoenix Rising from the Ashes." 

She would write one more book about the ordeal and give countless interviews about her ordeal.   

Now residing near Palm Springs, California, Terri is thriving in retirement and continues to write. 

Her latest book, "Best Friends," is a compelling story of two friends on opposite sides of the country who fight for justice and is also her first attempt at writing a historical novel. 

She also spends her days continuing to counsel women to help them achieve their passion in life.  Her goal is to help women break free of all the doubts they cling to that stop them from recognizing their worth. 

Listen in as T.K. and I talk about educating others to pursue their goals and how losing everything helped her find her true purpose and way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!  

Become Unstoppable with Alden Mills

As an Inc. 500 CEO and three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, it is safe to say that Alden Mills has high-performance leadership, sales, and team-building skills.

With more than 40 years of experience failing and succeeding in various environments from sports, military, and business, Alden learned success is driven by one vital factor - Leadership.

And the first person that he learned to lead was himself.

As a weak child with asthma, doctors insisted he limit physical activity and avoid sports.  Instead, with the mindset instilled in him by his mother that "no one defines what you can and can't do, but you," Alden went on to become a National Collegiate Champion rower, earning Gold and Silver medals at the Olympic Festival and a Navy SEAL who was top of his class.

As Alden achieved personal successes, he repeatedly grew into leadership positions. 

Today the humble leader with a teacher's heart, Alden, is on a mission to help 100 million people learn and implement the three levels of Unstoppable Leadership that have helped him.

Listen in as Alden, and I discuss how he turned personal limitations into unstoppable success and how leading others to do the same helped him find his way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

Going with the Flow with Christi Myers

Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative, Christi Myers, has been a Paramedic for over 17 years. Her career began in 1999, serving several agencies, including the Department of Defense, American Medical Response, Life Flights, San Bernardino County Fire and Sheriff Department, and the Department of Justice. 

With a seat in the front row, Christi understood firsthand the unique, invisible, and cumulative toll of witnessing indirect human trauma daily and the few support methods available for emergency response personnel's well-being.  

After experiencing her loss of loved ones dear to her and being directly affected by depression, Christi knew something needed to change. 

In 2020, Christi Myers founded Flow Integrative with a mission to normalize psychedelic therapies for growth, symptom reduction, and overall wellness for all.  

Christi recognizes the global mental health crisis and has a clear vision to "help the help" by providing supportive services for front-line workers and service men and women who face chronic and complex trauma in their line of work.  

Christi partnered with Enthea to aid her mission, making Flow Integrative the Flagship for the nation's first benefit plan administrator, working to facilitate employee psychedelic healthcare coverage. 

Christi wholeheartedly believes that there is a better way to treat mental afflictions outside of traditional antidepressants or medications that act more as a temporary avoidance or dismissal of our emotions rather than a cure.  

Under Christi's leadership, Flow Integrative has provided Ketamine Assisted Therapy to over 100 patients and has recently expanded its clinical footprint to a second location in San Mateo. Christi's passion and knowledge around the value of psychedelics, alongside her insights into human suffering, cause her to be mindful of how her clinics administer medicine, yielding protocols with gentle but effective results. 

Listen in as Christi and I discuss her early career as a first responder to a medical professor, the breaking point to make a difference, her mission to provide overall wellness for all, and how she found her own way to FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!