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... Why Healing Is the Hardest—and Most Worthwhile—Work

The path to growth doesn’t always start with ambition. Sometimes, it starts with survival.

In Conversation No. 033, I sit down with Ashleah Burkeen for a raw, powerful conversation about resilience, trauma, and the long road to self-discovery. Raised in a chaotic environment and shaped by emotional and spiritual abuse, Ashleah shares how she turned pain into purpose—and what it took to reclaim her voice.

We talk about the slow work of healing, the courage it takes to choose self-love, and why real growth often comes from the darkest places. This episode is about more than overcoming—it’s about becoming.

🎙 This episode is a reminder: no matter where you come from, you can write a new ending.

Listen in. Then rise.

... Why Growth Starts With How You Lead

Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about creating the conditions for growth.

In Conversation No. 032, I sit down with Kyle Mlakar to talk about what leadership really looks like when it's done with intention. We explore the personal side of leading—how the best leaders grow themselves first, and how that internal work shapes everything around them.

Kyle shares some of the pivotal moments that made him the leader he is today, and we dive into what it takes to build a legacy that’s rooted in impact, not ego. From culture to resilience to personal ownership—this one’s for anyone serious about leading with purpose.

🎙 This episode is a reminder: real leadership isn’t loud—it’s consistent, clear, and deeply personal.

Listen in. Then lead like you mean it.

... Why Growth Begins With the Courage to Look Inward

Most people try to change their life without ever changing themselves.

In Conversation No. 031, I sit down with Lee Walker for a powerful, honest conversation about personal growth, identity, and breaking through social limitations. Lee opens up about what it was like growing up without strong social skills—and how that early challenge became the catalyst for the man he is today.

We talk about self-awareness, the process of real evolution, and the bravery it takes to rewrite the story you were handed. This isn’t surface-level self-help. It’s about doing the work that actually moves the needle—internally and externally.

🎙 This episode is a reminder: your past doesn’t define you—but your willingness to grow from it does.

Listen in. Then choose your future.

... Why Community Is the Greatest Business Strategy

Your next level isn’t in a new tactic—it’s in a deeper connection.

In Conversation No. 030, I sit down with Samantha Doyle—business strategist and coach—to talk about the overlooked edge in business growth: people. Samantha shares how a pivotal moment from her childhood shaped her path, and how community became the fuel behind her success.

We dig into the art of networking with intention, the power of showing up for others, and why building a strong circle is the best strategy for scaling anything worth building. It’s not about transactional relationships—it’s about transformational ones.

🎙 This episode is a reminder: business growth is rarely a solo mission.

Listen in. Then invest in your people.

... Why Real Healing Starts With Who You Were Before the World Told You Who to Be

Healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you were before the world tried to reshape you.

In Conversation No. 029, I sit down with Martha Kartaoui for one of the most honest, powerful episodes we’ve had yet. Martha shares her story of growing up in a religious cult, the trauma that shaped her early identity, and the painful—but liberating—journey of breaking free and coming home to herself.

We talk about what it really means to heal—not just surface-level coping, but deep soul-level renewal. We explore forgiveness, the courage it takes to shed imposed labels, and the quiet power of community and personal faith.

🎙 This episode is a reminder: healing isn’t becoming someone else—it’s reclaiming the person you’ve always been.

Listen in. Then come back to yourself.

... Invest in it Wisely.  

Confidence doesn’t come from winning—it comes from walking through the fire and choosing to keep going.

In Convo No. 028, I sit down with Tarik El Mazani—top performer, high net worth individual, and now entrepreneur. Tarik is living proof that preparation meets opportunity when you’re willing to embrace adversity. From humble beginnings to high-level success, Tarik unpacks how challenges aren’t roadblocks—they’re the training ground.

We talk about what it means to reframe setbacks, the mindset behind true growth, and why confidence is less about hype and more about history—what you’ve overcome, how you’ve prepared, and the quiet belief built in the dark.

🎙This episode is a reminder: your struggle isn’t the detour—it’s the way forward.

... Why Substance Beats the Aesthetic

Entrepreneurship looks a lot better on Instagram.

But behind the aesthetics, the filters, and the curated branding... there’s the real work. The rejection. The doubt. The showing up when no one claps. In Conversation No. 027, I sit down with Ellen Yin—founder of Cubicle to CEO and a powerful voice in the business space—to talk about what it actually takes to build something real.

We get into the loneliness of leadership, the role of community in staying grounded, and the difference between being known and being respected. Ellen shares her journey of stepping out, betting on herself, and learning to build for the long game.

We talk rejection, resilience, real growth—and why the people around you matter more than the algorithm ever will.

🎙 This episode is a reminder: your brand might open the door, but your substance is what keeps it open.

Listen in. Then get back to building.

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The Real Cost of Becoming a Leader

In this episode of the MyCORE Podcast, I sit down with my friend Jason Richards to have the kind of conversation most leaders won’t touch. We talk addiction, grief, resilience, and what it really means to lead people when your own life has been cracked wide open.

Jason opens up about the loss that changed him, the therapy that helped him make sense of it, and the lessons he’s still learning about people, pain, and purpose. We dig into the realities of leading in an age where AI can write your emails, but can’t replace your heart. Where management is shifting from control to connection.

And where the most powerful thing you can bring to the table… is still your humanity.

This one’s for the founders who’ve walked through fire, the operators who’ve outgrown the hustle, and the leaders learning how to lead people, not just processes.

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...Why Content Is the Loudest Form of Credibility

If you’re not creating content, you’re already behind.

In this episode, I sit down—again—with my very first MyCORE podcast guest and longtime friend, Joseph Connell, to talk about the one thing too many people are still sleeping on: content.

Most people treat it like a checkbox. But we’re calling it what it really is—a business essential.

We dig into the mindset blocks, the fear of being seen, and the excuses that hold people back. We also unpack what it actually takes to show up with consistency, build trust, and create real community through content that aligns with your mission.

Because in today’s world, visibility isn’t just a bonus—it’s currency. And content? It’s your loudest receipt.

If you’ve been stuck in your head, playing small, or waiting for the “right time” to start—this one will light a fire under you.

... What Really Drives a Founder

Most people celebrate the founder story once it’s polished.

But this episode isn’t about the exit. It’s about everything you had to survive before you even started.

In Conversation No. 024, I sit down with my close friend Ryan Shank—entrepreneur, operator, and builder—to unpack what’s underneath the hustle. We talk about childhood wounds, chasing validation, leadership, therapy, identity, and the personal cost of building something that lasts.

We get into the mental and emotional side of business, what profit sharing really means, how to lead with empathy, and the grit it takes to face your past and still show up as a CEO.

Listen in if you’ve ever questioned whether you’re building from purpose… or pain.

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