Six months after standing in Times Square… my guest was told she needed open heart surgery.
Let that sink in.
Rachel McCord was at the height of visibility, national television, major stages, massive platform growth and then everything stopped. Doctors told her she needed a life-saving procedure where 1 in 5 people don’t survive.
This episode is about what happens when success meets mortality.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion about depression, anxiety, and past suicidal ideation. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis support service in your area.
As entrepreneurs and real estate investors, we chase growth, visibility, income, and scale. But what happens when your heart, literally, forces you to reevaluate everything?
In this conversation, we unpack:
- The moment Rachel found out she needed open heart surgery
- How facing mortality redefined her definition of success
- The mental shift from achievement to alignment
- Faith over fear in high-pressure leadership
- Overcoming depression, trauma, and adversity
- Building a business rooted in purpose, not ego
- Legacy-driven entrepreneurship
- Staying grounded while scaling influence
This is about resilience.
This is about leadership under pressure.
This is about redefining success before life forces you to.
If you’re building a business, investing in real estate, or pushing for financial freedom — this episode will challenge you to ask a deeper question:
Why are you really building what you’re building?
Subscribe, share this with someone navigating their own storm, and let’s keep building — the right way.
Connect with Rachel McCord
🌐Website: https://www.themccordlist.com/
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👉 Take Action Today:
- Visit JasonYarusi.com and take the FREE assessment to identify where you are on your journey.
- Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
- Rate, review, and subscribe to help us reach more people ready to live their best life.
🔥 Get in contact with me:
Website: https://form.jotform.com/240740659878168
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonyarusi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liveonehundred
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