Flip Your Script

Flip Your Script

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Flip Your Script episodes

  • Sue Lundquist: From Fear and Trauma to Reclaiming Power

    From adoption and abandonment to abuse, death and suicides of loved ones, Sue Lundquist's life was filled with tragedy. An extremely traumatic childhood left Sue asking herself "why me?". Sue turned her pain into power with a successful business platform to help others live a more abundant life. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Sue shares her powerful story and explains how she is using her passion to create a positive personal transformation while helping others do the same.

    47 min
  • Daniel Tolson: From Overcoming Setbacks to Teaching Resilience

    Daniel Tolson faced countless setbacks when he was diagnosed with a linear sequential learning disability that led to years of mental and physical therapy. Daniel realized his passion for helping others and founded the Tolson Institute, specializing in emotional intelligence and resilience. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Daniel shares his journey of overcoming challenges, how he became a three-time Australian wakeboard champion and what he's doing now to help others succeed.

    37 min
  • Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker: From Overweight Challenges to Authentic Advice

    Jeremy Grater and Zach Tucker have pushed themselves to learn more about their physical, emotional and mental health. They learned to manage depression and anxiety and lost nearly 200 pounds combined. They are now using their knowledge and sharing the challenges they have faced to help others through their podcast, The Fit Mess. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jeremy and Zach discuss the importance of managing your wellness and how to strengthen your health through vulnerability.

    39 min
  • Mehdi Akbary: From Constant Curiosity to Discovering Completion
    From a young age, Mehdi Akbary has faced countless obstacles. He was unable to move his legs as a child, lost several family members while escaping the war in Afghanistan and was a refugee with no money. Despite a lack of support and resources, he traveled the world at 16 and settled in Toronto. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Mehdi shares the strength it took to overcome many challenges and how his experiences are helping others find completion in their lives.
    47 min
  • Elena Mellara: From Workplace Toxicity to Uncovering Superpowers

    Elena Mellara reached her breaking point in 2019 when she experienced extreme corporate burnout. Elena followed her heart and started working with people instead of numbers. Today, she is an International Career Coach, working with professionals at a crossroads in their careers to help identify their superpowers. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Elena shares her journey and gives advice to people who are feeling stuck or burnt out in their current roles.

    35 min
  • Kanchan Singh: From Saving Animals to Saving Herself to Saving Others

    With a mission to help homeless cats, Kanchan Singh founded Crumbs & Whiskers, the first cat cafe in the U.S. While her business was thriving, Kanchan was suffering from depression and anxiety. Through her struggles with mental health, Kanchan wrote a poetry book titled "Dear Me, I Love You: Healing Trauma and Finding Self-Love." In this powerful episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Kanchan shares her remarkable journey of healing and self acceptance.

    37 min
  • Jessica Malone: From Corporate Burnout to Minimalist Mindset

    Jessica Malone had a successful corporate career before leaving her job at a Fortune 10 company and starting Nacho Average Fro, a company that helps people to declutter their spaces, habits and goals. After learning about decluttering and minimalism, Jessica decided to make a change. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jessica shares how she decluttered her life and how a minimalistic mindset has played a major role in self discovery and self care.

    37 min
  • Gavin Kaysen: From Kitchens on the Coasts to Best Chef in the Midwest

    Gavin Kaysen is an award-winning chef and owner of Spoon and Stable, Bellecour Bakery and Demi, all located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. But before coming home, Gavin made his mark in world-class restaurants across the U.S. and is recognized for his leadership in the culinary industry. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Gavin tells us what makes a great restaurant, how he feeds the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx and Wild and his plans to open a new Minneapolis dining experience.

    44 min
  • Oznur Demirhan: From Pandemic Hobby to Migrant Mumpreneur

    When Oznur Demirhan and her husband left Turkey for a safer life in Australia, she never dreamed of starting her own business. When the pandemic hit, Oznur and her son, Lennon, made a handmade rainbow for her neighbors to find on walks, kickstarting her macramé business, Lennon + me. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Oznur shares how her small business started with the help of Migrant Women in Business and Made By Many Hands and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.

    39 min
  • Terry Esau: From TV Jingle Writer to Record-Breaking Philanthropist
    Terry Esau is a composer, producer, author, biking enthusiast and guitar-giver. Terry has written and produced thousands of pieces of music used in TV commercials for companies such as McDonalds, Target, Pepsi and Harley Davidson. Terry has also founded two non-profit organizations, Free Bikes 4 Kidz and Free Guitars 4 Kids. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Terry shares his love for biking and music and how he has used his passions to make a difference in children's lives.
    54 min

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Flip Your Script is a podcast about sharing real stories with people who have harnessed the positive power of social media. The show is hosted by Kristi Piehl, Emmy Award-winning journalist,…

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