Harder Than Life

Jon Doolen once fired Kelly. Now, they’re closer than ever.

Welcome back! In this episode, Kelly reunites with Jon Doolen, his former boss turned executive coach & strategic advisor. Jon’s rich background includes serving in the U.S. military, a civilian career in logistics, and now, he's the man behind Doolen Strategy Partners.

The life-changing history Kelly and Jon share is part of what’s made both men Harder Than Life. Topics covered include:

• Jon’s simple test that will tell you if you’re in a toxic work environment.
• What kind of legacy will you leave? Jon and Kelly share what they want to leave behind.
• Accountability & being 1% better every day.

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Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• Website: https://getdoolen.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getdoolen/?trk=pulse-article_main-author-card
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getdoolen
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/getdoolen
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/getdoolen/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getdoolen

Do you ever feel you are unworthy? Philanthropist and influencer Bridjet Morris understands the feeling, which is why she dedicates herself to empowering women and teaching people how to build their confidence. Today, she joins Kelly to share her story and have a vulnerable conversation about self-worth, overcoming obstacles, and living into your purpose. Check out Bridjet’s next event, Worthy Means, which is coming to the Shinola Hotel in Detroit on June 1st. More info is available at the links below.

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Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

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• Check out Worthy Means on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worthy-means-presented-by-bridjet-morris-tickets-620835494677
• Bridjet's website: https://bridjetmorris.com/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridjetposts
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/bridjetmorris/

Superstar motivational coach and host of Entrepreneur’s Habits & Hustle podcast Jennifer Cohen reveals the secrets of her success, and how anyone bold enough can emulate them. Jennifer was recently named " 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness " by Yahoo and ranked #16 " Most Impactful Fitness Entrepreneurs " by Web MD. Upon her TedxTalk amassing nearly five million views, her much anticipated book Bigger, Better, Bolder (Hatchett Books, December 27, 2022) is now available. Today, she joins Kelly to talk about how boldness could become your secret weapon. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of Harder Than Life!

Check out Jen's upcoming Mastermind Retreat coming June 26-28th! Details available in the links below.

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Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM82hE6oimw
• Mastermind Retreat: https://www.jennifercohen.com/bigger-better-bolder-mastermind-event
• Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealjencohen/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/therealjencohen/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealjencohen?lang=en

Mike Diamond has made it his purpose in life to inspire, motivate, and educate people so they can reach their full potential and live their best lives. Over the years, Mike has lived many lives and made a lot of friends by helping them climb out of what some would consider rock bottom.

Today, he joins Kelly to share his journey in this powerful episode of Harder Than Life. In this episode, Mike offers insights on sobriety, self-education, clean living, finding success on your own terms, and much, much more.

People already know Mike from his best-selling book “ 7 Steps to an Unbreakable Mindset ” and from his previous reality TV shows Miami Ink , NY Inked , Bondi Inked. Diamond’s former work as an entrepreneur in the nightclub and tattoo space made him a household name in reality TV, but now he showcases his own 16 years of sobriety as an acclaimed author, speaker, and motivational coach with a focus on intervention making his TV return as an intricate cast member in the upcoming season of the Emmy-Award Winning A&E show “Intervention.”

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Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• Website: https://themikediamond.com/
• Buy A Dose of Positivity
• Buy 7 Steps to an Unbreakable Mindset
• Check out Mike's podcast: https://themikediamond.com/podcasts/
• YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7X0YHhvpviavB1B6V-mkHw
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-diamond-4429321a7/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/themike_diamond/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/themike_diamond
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/officialmikediamond/

Have you ever wondered why we crave unhealthy food? According to dietician Gina Worful, our fixation on snacks could be related to trauma from our past. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Gina to talk about some of the biggest questions surrounding what we’re eating: how does processed food affect our mentality? Why do we struggle to “trust our gut” when we are trying to choose what to eat? Join us on this journey to pura vida!

Topics covered include:

• The power of the mind-body connection and how it influences our decisions.
• The beauty of pura vida, and why shared wellness could be the secret to longer life.
• How shame is affecting America’s health

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Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• IG: @gina.worful

Time to cut the cord, fellas.

This week, Kelly welcomes Nice Guy Reformer Ashley Cox to the podcast! Ashley has built her brand by helping unhappy "nice guys" find the purpose, happiness, and romantic success that they were missing. According to Ashley, too many men are living to be inoffensive, instead of living to find fulfillment. Sound familiar? This conversation will cut deep for many, with important stops at:

• Ashley's experiences with negative and passive male influences, and what it's taught her.
• Some quick, simple steps that you can take today to build the life you want.
• What society gets wrong about masculinity, and what to do about it.
• And much, much more.

Show Links
Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• Connect with Ashley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/niceguyreformschool/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-cox-429912148
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/niceguyreformschool?_rdr
• Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niceguyreformschool?lang=en
• Check out Ashley's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-podcast-for-nice-guys/id1642731648

From creating and selling ads on Madison Avenue, to founding his own agency and launching a massive podcast, Ryan Alford has spent his career building brands. And, on this week's episode, he joins Kelly for a killer conversation about how you can start your own powerful online brand. As Ryan explains, being able to "set the table" and make a first impression before you meet someone is critical. We cover all this, plus:

• How much of Ryan's life is on social media? Learn how a successful influencer balances his brand with a grounded lifestyle.
• Working on your personal brand? Ryan gives one secret that will make brand-building MUCH easier for you.
• The million-dollar mistake that galvanized Ryan to follow his talent, not his passion.
• And much more!

Show Links
Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• Ryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/?hl=en
• Radical: https://www.radical.company/
• Radcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-radcast-with-ryan-alford/id1346054199
• Vacay: https://takeavaycay.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford-a071603

This episode is brought to you by National Technology Management . They deliver peace of mind with technology every day.
Learn more at trustntm.com!

Support Andrew and his incredible team at The Children’s Foundation by buying a ticket for the 2023 Derby for Kids on May 6th! Proceeds will support the Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center (AARC) in Troy. Learn more and sign up!

Could charity be your missing piece?

This week, Kelly welcomes a selfless guest with a heartwarming cause: Andrew Stein, President of The Children’s Foundation. Andrew shares his story and champions the new Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center in Troy, a clinic to help children struggling with substance abuse, regardless of whether they have insurance. Check out the links below to learn more about Andrew’s mission & support this local resource! Other topics include:

-How a gut wrenching loss gave Andrew a new perspective on generosity.
-Kelly and Andrew discuss the stigma around substance abuse and explore how society’s perception of it alienates those suffering from addiction.
-Establishing boundaries and building trust… How do you let people back in after you’ve been hurt?

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This episode is brought to you by National Technology Management. They deliver peace of mind with technology every day. Learn more at trustntm.com!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• Website www.YourChildrensFoundation.org
• Derby for Kids page: https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/events/2023-derby-for-kids/
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yourchildrensfoundation/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChildrensFndn
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/children-s-foundation/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8N1RPG3R9_R7seJ7KTDTw
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YourChildrensFoundation/

How long would it take you to completely change your life? According to Matthew “Ace” Hagerty, it takes about a hundred days. This week, podcast host and badass Ace joins Kelly to talk about the 100-Day Challenge that helped him define and live out his purpose: be more to do more. Kelly and Ace also share their thoughts on motivation, overcoming demons, and sharing success, plus:

• Learn about the 100-Day Challenge that helped Ace unlock his purpose.
• Kelly and Ace share their winning habits, and the difficult experiences that forged them.
• Why "feeding yourself" extends WAY beyond what food you consume.

Show Links
Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• Website: https://www.superherobydesign.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.j.hagerty
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralcoastpropertiesllc
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cJy9GELsNPryAgspSTctK?si=648b23406516479a&nd=1
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN1XBGMN?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Z95MDEX7AZQXTKBRW6SD

At age nine, Brandi Kelly started drinking. Growing up in a chaotic household, Brandi’s struggles with sobriety started early. At one point, she found herself dating a Hell’s Angel biker and living in Las Vegas… and her drinking got so bad he kicked her out. Brandi’s life, from her job as a bartender to her lifestyle as a fitness athlete, suffered.

Today, she is the Sober Bartender, happily married, a podcast host, and the subject of this enthralling episode. She and Kelly bond over their experiences with (and decision to kick) alcohol, and share perspectives that you can only find with sobriety.

Show Links
Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

• Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/
• Buy the book!
• Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Guest Links

• Check out Brandi's podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandi-kelly8
• IG: @thesoberbartenderpodcast
• FB: facebook.com/brandi.kelly.tsb