Money Stories

Early life wasn’t easy for Rob Sirstins. He was born into poverty, adopted young, and raised in a world where he never felt like he belonged. Then he rose to success as a Division 1 football star with a career path in sales. From the outside, everything looked perfect.

Then injury, betrayal, and loneliness stripped it all away and Rob found himself in a Salt Lake parking lot, finger on the trigger.

That night, he chose to live and everything changed.

What followed was a rebirth found through plant medicine, healing and community. Through this journey Rob found a new definition of wealth: not more money, but freedom and belonging.

Today, Rob is a successful coach, speaker, and author. He's a beacon of inspiration helping others heal, find belonging, and step into true freedom.

We unpack:

• How childhood scarcity, bullying and racism shaped Rob’s money story

• The night he almost ended his life - and why he didn’t

• The role community played in rewriting his story

• The four pillars of healthy masculinity Rob now teaches

• Why wealth is found in freedom, not accumulation

We unpack:

• How childhood scarcity, bullying and racism shaped Rob’s money story

• The night he almost ended his life - and why he didn’t

• The role plant medicine and community played in rewriting his story

• The four pillars of healthy masculinity Rob now teaches

• Why wealth is found in freedom, not accumulation

This conversation is about the courage to stay and the freedom that comes when you finally belong to yourself.

About Rob Sirstins:

Rob Sirstins is a transformational coach and speaker who empowers individuals to unlock their potential and create lasting personal and professional growth. Drawing on his background in athletics, leadership, and personal development, Rob helps others reframe challenges as opportunities, develop resilience, and pursue fulfillment with clarity and purpose. His work centers on guiding people through self-reflection and intentional action so they can break through limitations, achieve meaningful success, and live empowered lives.

Connect with Rob:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsirstins/

Website: https://www.robsirstins.com

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Anthony Vicino once believed financial wins meant freedom. He went from living in a van and scaling cliffs to building million-dollar businesses - only to see it all collapse when betrayal and bankruptcy left him in serious debt.

In this raw episode, Anthony shares how losing millions didn’t just reset his bank account - it reshaped his definition of wealth, purpose, and what a rich life truly looks like.

We dive into:

-How van life and rock climbing shaped Anthony’s earliest views on money and freedom.

-The intoxicating highs of business success - and the devastating crash of losing it all.

-How Anthony rebuilt a vision of success rooted in agency, community, and presence.

-Why financial collapse can be the gateway to deeper self-discovery and resilience.

-How he transformed his ADHD into his superpower.

This isn’t a conversation about managing money - it's an honest reflection on failure, resilience, and rediscovering what truly makes life meaningful.

About Anthony Vicino:

Anthony Vicino is a best-selling author and serial entrepreneur who transformed his life from $80,000 in debt while living in a van to building successful businesses and a large real estate portfolio, at its peak worth over $85 million. He is known for turning his ADHD into a superpower and helping other entrepreneurs maximize their "Return on Life."

Connect with Anthony:

Website: https://anthonyvicino.com/

Youtube: YouTube.com/anthonyvicino

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanthonyvicino/

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For years, Derek Coburn watched high achievers sacrifice health and joy in pursuit of a “magic number” they believed would bring freedom - only to feel empty when they reached it.

In this powerful episode, Derek flips the script on traditional financial wisdom and reveals a truth most advisors won’t say out loud.

We dive into:

•How to design a life so aligned and fulfilling you’d never want to retire from it.

•The hidden cost of postponing happiness and why “later” is the most expensive word in wealth. •How to create a richer life than any spreadsheet can show.

•Why chasing the perfect number can leave you empty - and what actually delivers freedom.

•Practical shifts to invest in the present - not just the future.

This isn’t a conversation about money management. It’s a wake-up call to stop deferring your life and start living the wealth you’re working so hard to build - right now.

About Derek Coburn

Derek Coburn is an entrepreneur and financial advisor with over twenty-seven years of experience and the USA Today Bestselling Author of "Let's Retire Retirement: How to Live Your Life to the Fullest—Now and Later." His passion for connecting remarkable professionals led him, along with his wife, Melanie, to found CADRE, an exclusive "un-networking" community for CEOs and entrepreneurs. An advocate for prioritizing experiences over material success, Derek enjoys traveling and live music, and values being a husband and father above all else.

Connect with Derek

Website: https://www.derekcoburn.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadredc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekcoburn

Check out his book, Let's Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest―Now and Later: https://a.co/d/dXAlA8u

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What does it take to unlock your full potential, and why do so many high achievers sabotage themselves before they reach the top? In this conversation, I sit down with world-renowned hypnotherapist and mindset coach Elliot Roe, whose clients include world champion poker players, UFC fighters, Wall Street traders, and entrepreneurs.

We dive into:

How childhood experiences quietly program your “wealth thermostat” and self-worth.

The hidden fears of rejection, isolation, and even success that keep talented people playing small.

Why giving 90% effort feels safe but guarantees mediocrity - and what happens when you finally give 100%.

The surprising truth about money: why even nine-figure exits and luxury purchases rarely deliver lasting happiness.

How shifting from “dirty fuel” (proving yourself) to “clean fuel” (service and flow) creates both freedom and world-class performance.

This episode reveals the mindset work behind real success and fulfillment.

About Elliot Roe

Elliot Roe is a leading expert in Mindset Optimization for High Performers and is the world’s #1 Mindset Coach for poker players. His poker clients have won over $250,000,000 and nearly every major tournament title, including the World Series of Poker Main Event. Elliot’s clientele also includes Olympic medalists, UFC Champions, Hollywood Actors, Business executives and wall street traders. His unique mindset coaching system leverages the power of hypnotherapy to eliminate fears and breakthrough mental roadblocks allowing you to operate in a state of peak performance every day.

Connect with Elliot

Website: www.elliotroe.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotroe/?hl=en

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Download his app Primed Mind: https://primedmind.com/

Check out his book, A-Game Poker: https://a.co/d/c2q9VM4

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It started with a joke from his childhood. Dave’s mom told him they could afford a new bra for her or hockey gear for him. Then something snapped.

That moment became more than a memory, it became a mission - he would never let money limit the life he wanted to live.

And so he chased that life - financial freedom, independence and success on paper.

But the higher he climbed, the more disconnected he felt, until it all came crashing down.

In this deeply personal conversation, Dave and I walk through the messy moments behind the hustle. From selling stolen video games as a teen, to leading a company to success while his marriage silently unraveled.

We unpack:

The tiny, quiet traumas we carry from childhood and how they shape our drive

How independence became Dave’s shield, and what it was really protecting

Why financial control can still leave you feeling emotionally bankrupt

The walkout moment that forced him to rewrite his whole story of success

What it actually looks like to build wealth with your family - not just for them

Why vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s leadership (especially at home)

About Dave Inglis:

Dave Inglis is a Canadian leadership and couples coach, speaker, and author of Chief Family Officer. He’s the founder of Strategic Solitude, where he guides high-achieving leaders to step out of the noise and into deeper alignment. Dave’s worked with everyone from startups to the Royal Canadian Air Force - but it’s his lived experience that hits hardest.

He’s not here to perform wisdom—he’s here to live it.

Connect with Dave:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_inglis_/?hl=en

Check out his book, Chief Family Offer: https://a.co/d/7s0Vzkt

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What happens when you climb all the ladders you were told to, only to realize they may be leaning on the wrong wall?

Shane Fuhrman has worn many hats: attorney, entrepreneur, public servant, and now founder of a hospitality brand redefining the art of atmosphere. His journey has spanned courtrooms, boutique hotels, and community leadership, but the deeper thread has been the same: how do you pursue ambition without losing presence?

In this conversation, Shane shares what the mountains taught him about slowing down, why hospitality is more than service, and how creating spaces where people feel seen can be the deepest form of prosperity. We explore the lessons of leading a community through growth, the struggles of carrying big vision while avoiding burnout, and what it looks like to live in alignment with both place and purpose.

About Shane Fuhrman

Shane Fuhrman is the founder of VALEA, a hospitality brand rooted in the art of atmosphere and host culture. He previously practiced law, developed and operated a portfolio of boutique mountain properties including The Wyman Hotel and The Rochester Hotel, and served in public office in Silverton, Colorado, guiding the town through complex development initiatives while fostering community trust and sustainable growth.

Connect with Shane

Website: www.discovervalea.comInstagram: @shanefuhrmanLinkedIn: Shane Fuhrman

Start the conversation: [email protected] 

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Jeff Burningham has lived many lives. At 13 he was scrubbing carpets just to afford basketball shoes. Fast forward to today, he has built billion-dollar firms, traveled to more than 60 countries, run for Governor of Utah, and served as a Bishop in his church.

From the outside, it looked like he had it all. But on a family trip to Mexico, Jeff realized he had missed the first 11 months of his daughter’s life. The question that followed changed everything: what good is success if you are not present for the moments that matter?

In this episode, Jeff opens up about the cost of chasing and the surprising lessons that came through therapy, meditation, and even failure. We talk about the moments when ambition collides with family, the tension between building and being, and how AI is forcing all of us to wrestle with the question: if machines can do more and more, what does it mean to truly be human?

This conversation is an invitation to rethink wealth, presence, and purpose.

It is about slowing down enough to actually feel your own life, and discovering that the things you thought were the summit might just be the starting point.

About Jeff Burningham

Jeff Burningham is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and author based in Provo, Utah. He has built and invested in hundreds of companies, guided a congregation of over 500 people as a Bishop, and recently published The Last Book Written by a Human, a personal exploration of what it means to live fully in the age of AI.

Connect with Jeff

Website: jeffburningham.com

Instagram: @jeffburningham

TikTok: @jeff.burningham

LinkedIn: Jeff Burningham

Order The Last Book Written by a Human today. https://a.co/d/1kMTlR4

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For years, Colin O’Farrell worked in the oil and gas industry, learning firsthand how deals are structured and value is created.

He went on to co-found a private equity-backed company that delivered three times the investors’ money in less than two years. But when the deal closed, the personal toll was undeniable. On his last day of employment, he underwent major lower back surgery after a crushed disc damaged the nerve that controlled his left ankle, leaving his foot dragging on the floor. It was the breaking point after years of stress, long hours, and a pace that left no room for recovery.

In this episode, Colin shares the realities of rapid growth and what comes after a major exit. He talks about the challenge of deciding the next move, the lessons learned from investing time, energy, and capital too quickly, and how he has shifted to building from a place of clarity and alignment.

We unpack:

• The advantage of building equity positions early

• Why taking a pause after a big win can be more valuable than rushing into the next deal

• The personal cost of overextending time, energy, and capital

• How to assess risk and opportunity with a clear head

• Why true wealth is measured by the yield of your assets relative to your burn

Connect with Colin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-o-farrell-364a015a/

Company Website: https://www.enclosureenergy.com/

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For five years, he played in the NYC subways just to pay his bills.

Then he got the call, and within a year, he was headlining Red Rocks.

But his real transformation didn't start on stage. It began backstage, watching his 72-year-old musical hero admit he was still grinding just because he "needed the money."

In this episode, Lyle Divinsky unpacks the beautiful, brutal reality of life as a touring musician. He shares his journey from the subway platform to the stadium stage, and the moment he realized that passion alone doesn't guarantee security. This isn’t just a story about making it in music. It’s about rewriting a money story that was never about scarcity, but about absence—and finding a new way to blend service, passion, and prosperity.

We unpack:

• From subway platforms to headlining Red Rocks: What it’s like to achieve your wildest dreams.

• The backstage conversation with a musical legend that revealed the dark side of a life pursuing passion.

• Why he quit a famous band at the height of its success to “go straight back to the bottom.”

• When "money is other": Rewriting a lifelong money story that never had a villain.

• From artist imposter syndrome to founder: How a musician learned to build a business.

• His new mission: Unlocking the power of the human voice for wellness.

About Lyle Divinsky:

Lyle Divinsky is a singer, songwriter, and sonic alchemist whose voice carries the grit of soul, the heart of folk, and the improvisational spirit of funk. Whether he’s fronting a crowd of thousands or guiding an intimate healing experience, Lyle uses music as a bridge—between people, between worlds, and back to self.

He rose to national acclaim as the lead vocalist for The Motet, lighting up stages from Red Rocks to Bonnaroo. But his work goes beyond performance. He built a career as a songwriter in Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles, crafting songs for emerging and established artists across genres, channeling personal stories into fully produced, emotionally resonant anthems. He also works with leaders, couples, and communities to help them reclaim their creative voice and reconnect with what matters most.

Today, Lyle is pouring his passion for the transformative power of the voice into atune—the first-ever vocal wellness platform helping people build confidence, deepen connection, and find grounding through the sound of their own voice.

For Lyle, music is not just entertainment—it is medicine. The right song at the right moment can change everything.

This is a conversation about chasing a dream. More importantly, it’s about what you do when you finally catch it.

Connect with Lyle:

Website: https://www.lyledivinsky.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyledivinsky/

Join the waitlist + get early access to atune: www.atune.co

Interested in investing or getting involved? Email Lyle at [email protected]

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At 10 years old, he stood in a cold bus station and vowed to do whatever it took to escape scarcity.

He succeeded, founding, scaling, and exiting a natural remedies company.

But Ret Taylor’s real transformation began on a frozen mountainside on Denali, when he finally admitted the truth: he was idolizing the wrong thing.

In this episode, Ret unpacks the invisible script that drives so many entrepreneurs: the belief that value only comes from struggle. He reveals why the advice to "follow your passion" can be so dangerous, sharing how he built a purpose-driven company only to find himself trapped in a "zone of competence," staring at spreadsheets instead of living his truth. This isn’t just a story about exiting a company. It’s about identity, alignment, and the quiet courage to let go of the oars and trust the current.

We unpack:

• Why following your passion can be dangerous advice—and the subtle difference between passion and true alignment.

• How to stop idolizing "the hard thing" and finally let go of the oars.

• How a single coaching question helped him let go of worry and unlock the solution to save his business.

• Why your deepest lessons are found in your biggest challenges.

• How nature and discomfort can bring you back to yourself.

• Redefining what it means to live a rich life beyond the bank account.

About Ret Taylor:

Ret Taylor is a transformational coach, retreat leader, and recovering entrepreneur. He helps high-performing founders and leaders reconnect with what truly matters by guiding them into the wild—both outside and within. Through his practice Reconnect // Rise, Ret blends nature, challenge, and deep inner work to spark what he calls a “deep remembering”—of strength, clarity, and the wild man within. His upcoming book, The Misogi Challenge, explores how discomfort can bring us back to ourselves.

This is a conversation about success. But more than that, it’s about what it costs—and when it’s time to choose alignment.

Connect with Ret:

Website: https://www.rettaylor.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rettaylor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rettaylor_/

Did something in this episode stir something in you?

Unbreakable Wealth is a private community for conscious entrepreneurs, high performers, and athletes ready to build multidimensional wealth—beyond just money.

It’s the space for the conversations you can’t have anywhere else.

If you're ready to live, lead, and build from alignment... you're in the right place.

Learn more and apply now: https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/vsl-long