You've experienced life at the highest level: private planes, exclusive circles, red carpet events, and the luxury that money can buy. But beyond the accolades and access, have you ever found yourself asking, 'Is this all there is?'

There's a silent struggle that often shadows success. Behind the velvet ropes and curated lifestyles, many high-profile individuals wrestle with an inner void—an ache that no amount of wealth, recognition, or adrenaline can truly silence.

When the applause quiets and the entourage leaves, the stillness can feel suffocating. For some, that emptiness is numbed by alcohol or distraction. The result? A slow unraveling. What once felt like a dream life begins to lose its shape, and the future becomes harder to see.

But there is another way forward.

Sometimes, it takes losing everything you thought mattered to discover what truly does.

That was David Christensen's journey. Once immersed in the Hollywood elite and high-adrenaline adventures, yes, even Titanic exploration, David found himself at a crossroads as the lifestyle he built began to unravel.

In this episode, he shares how reconnecting with purpose led him to an unexpected but deeply fulfilling new path in real estate.

Things You'll Learn In This Episode

-Keep your eyes on the prize

Staying connected to your purpose keeps you motivated through challenges. What's the bigger goal that drives you to keep going when things get tough?

-Figuring out your "why"

Clarity on your "why" is the foundation for lasting fulfillment and purpose. What would your life look like if every decision you made was aligned with your true "why"?

-From red carpets to open houses

Managing Hollywood artists and working in real estate aren't actually all that different. What other surprising traits do the two share?

Guest Bio

David Christensen is a nationally recognized luxury Realtor and speaker who has sold more than 400 homes and been honored as a 2025 'Realtor of the Year' nominee, four-time ICON Agent, and eight-time 'Best of Zillow' award winner. This year he made global headlines representing the sale of the iconic 'Breaking Bad' house, featured in The New York Times, Robb Report, and The Wall Street Journal, among others.

Prior to his career in real estate, David managed music artists and projects as an entertainment executive in Los Angeles. He also served as Media Director for a renowned TITANIC expedition, diving 12,800 feet to the wreck site; an experience shared by fewer than 200 people worldwide.

David's life is a powerful story of resilience and reinvention: from Hollywood success to personal collapse, and ultimately to successful entrepreneur and purpose-driven leader. As a speaker, he shares on real estate, transformation, resilience, and turning your "comeback into a calling".

Visit https://davidchristensen.com/

Find David on LinkedIn @David Christensen

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Email David: [email protected]

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

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