In this powerful first episode of Confident Risks, we sit down with Kevin Shea, retired firefighter from the Fire Department of the City of New York, for a real and unfiltered conversation about courage, leadership, and making high-stakes decisions under pressure.

Kevin shares firsthand experiences from his years serving in the FDNY, the mindset required to run toward danger, and the mental resilience it takes to lead when the pressure is on. From handling life-or-death situations to navigating personal and professional challenges, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to stop playing small and step into responsibility.

We discuss:
• Leadership in high-pressure environments
• Building mental toughness and resilience
• The discipline behind confidence
• Lessons learned from the fire service
• Turning adversity into growth

If you're interested in personal development, leadership, first responder stories, entrepreneurship mindset, or high-performance habits, this episode delivers practical insight and real-world experience.

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