Productive Passions

From Pain to Purpose, Military Discipline & Empathy in Leadership | Productive Passions | Ep. 2


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In this vulnerable and inspiring episode, host Christy Tagye speaks with U.S. Navy Senior Chief Troy Johnson II, who turned pain into purpose and discipline into connection. His journey from childhood trauma and toxic workplaces to healing, leadership, and music reveals what it means to live intentionally. From surviving suicidal thoughts to leading with empathy, this episode explores passion and transformation.

In this episode:

• Turning childhood pain into purpose
• Finding growth and direction through military discipline
• Empathy as a leadership superpower
• Ending stigma around therapy
• Investing in people as the foundation of leadership 

🎙 GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Troy Johnson II

• Website: addictivefit.com
• Photography by Troy Johnson Photography
• Music Producer: Dwayne Jay

📢 PODCAST INFO

Website: productivepassions.com
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Productive PassionsBy christytagye