Imposters

Michelle Williams was one of the world’s biggest superstars, part of the trifecta of singers in Destiny’s Child. But she’s also an important example of how depression can be a subtle, silent, and dangerous disease. You can be a pop star in the number one R&B group in the country, winning Grammys and meeting your idols, and STILL be struggling to get out of bed in the morning. In this episode, Michelle gets into the nitty gritty of how depression has affected her life, even with success, and how she found the solutions that work for her.

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Country singer Ty Herndon has had some dramatic personal highs and lows. From earning a Grammy nomination and releasing numerous #1 hit records, to struggling with addiction and hiding his sexuality from the public, Ty’s road to success has been tumultuous. In this episode, Ty tells Alex about the experience of finally coming out to his country music fans, and why it wasn’t the answer to all of his problems even after he did.

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Amanda Seales is no stranger to rejection. When the comedian, actress, and producer, pivoted away from a career in hip hop into the world of comedy, she faced numerous hurdles—including that initially, no agent wanted to work with her. In this episode, Amanda tells Alex how she managed to build her audience and find success without sacrificing her integrity or caving to mainstream ideals.

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Soledad O’Brien has been a recognizable staple of broadcast news for years, having served as a reporter and anchor for networks like MSNBC, NBC, and CNN. But in 2007, Soledad was thrown a career curveball when she was removed from her coveted anchor position at CNN’s American Morning, leaving her at an unexpected career crossroads. In this episode, the award-winning journalist and producer tells Alex about how smart preparation and a confidence in her own abilities have allowed her to make big career pivots when things haven’t gone her way. 

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Tim Ferriss is an unconventional thinker. Throughout his career he has followed his curiosity not only in building businesses, but also in dealing with his chronic depression. In this episode, the quote-worthy entrepreneur and podcast host joins Alex for a candid conversation on how to find fulfillment through unconventional ways.

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Andy Dunn believes that he is bigger than his diagnosis. In 2017, Andy Dunn sold the company he co-founded and ran to Wal-Mart for $310 million dollars. But while that company, Bonobos, was prospering, Andy’s mental health was at an all time low. He was suffering from bipolar disorder which gave him depressive symptoms where he couldn’t get out of bed, mixed with manic and violent episodes of energy. In this episode, Andy speaks to his experiences and the lessons he’s learned while running a business with an mental illness.

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After the 2016 election, comedian Jordan Klepper and Governor John Kasich suffered starkly different professional wins and losses. Governor Kasich lost the presidential primary against then candidate, Donald Trump, and Jordan graduated from being a correspondent on The Daily Show to getting his own show. Since then Jordan’s show was canceled by Comedy Central and in this episode, the two guys talk about processing professional failures and how it led them to their new podcast, “Kasich & Klepper”.

Listen to “Kasich & Klepper” here

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Growing up, Lewis Howes wasn’t a confident public speaker. Today, he is New York Times bestselling author, a highly sought after keynote speaker, and is the host of one of the top business podcasts in the world. Lewis tells Alex about how he learned to embrace his weaknesses and utilize his strengths in a way that allowed him to go from living on his sister’s couch to growing an impactful personal brand. 

Listen to The School of Greatness here.

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Jim Weber loves a challenge. When he became CEO of Brooks Running in 2001, the company was $40 million in debt. Today, the company earns over $1 billion in revenue. When he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2017, he took the prognosis head on and made a plan. Jim tells Alex about how he navigated the biggest hurdles in his career and his health, and how not dwelling on the negative has helped him succeed.

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While President Barack Obama was in office, he gave a speech shouting out army veteran Jason Kander as “the future of the Democratic party”. The events that followed were shocking. Jason started making his rounds as a presidential hopeful in 2018, before dropping out of politics altogether after facing the repercussions of his PTSD from the war in Afghanistan. Today, his work is dedicated to stop veteran homelessness and curb suicide rates with his work as the President of National Expansion for the Veteran’s Community Project, and with his new book “Invisible Storm” where he speaks about acknowledging his PTSD for the first time. We chronicle Jason’s journey with his mental health, in this episode.

Buy Jason’s book, “Invisible Storm” here

Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com