Many people almost often shy away from the hard situations and difficult conversations because it’s easier to ignore them than to face them head-on. Well, here’s my spoiler for you: You will need to face them one way or another. You will need to confront them because them coming into your life is not a matter of “if,” but “when.” 

In the first episode of our “Let’s Talk About It” segment, we will be talking about relationships. Why do some relationships last and some don’t? Drawing from my own experiences, I will be sharing a few thoughts that you can reflect on for you to build new relationships and take the existing ones to the next level. 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 02:55] Opening Segment

• Welcome to our first “Let’s Talk About It” segment!
• What’s inside the Out of the Fire Journal Series?
• • Link below!

[02:56 – 12:54] The Power of Relationships

• The difference between “battery chargers” and “battery drainers”
• Why conflicts and uncomfortable conversations are sometimes needed in relationships
• The characteristics of people that you should keep in your life
• The reason we should understand ourselves first before going into relationships

[12:55 – 18:20] Why Pay Attention to the People Around You

• How the other people around you can make you better
• What you should do to the people who “show up”
• One of the greatest lessons I learned from my previous job
• • The importance of paying attention to people

[18:21 – 20:14] Closing Segment

• Connect with me
• • Links below 
• Final words of encouragement

Tweetable Quotes:

“There's a difference between when the relationship is uncomfortable and draining all the time versus when it’s in a growing period and you’re trying to get to the next level.” - Trisha Fraley

“Maybe there’s a conflict in a friendship or maybe there’s an uncomfortable conversation. Sometimes, those are needed to establish boundaries to make your friendship more powerful.” - Trisha Fraley

“Understanding yourself is so, so important so you know what you bring to a relationship, you know what value you add and also understanding what value the other person adds.” - Trisha Fraley

Resources Mentioned: 

• Out of the Fire Journal Series by Trisha Fraley
• Book: Don't Drop the Mic

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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Let’s about grief. Grief is one of the things we often shy away from because it is such a messy and complicated situation, but it is definitely something we should face head-on. There’s really no other way. The reality is that it is possible for us to never stop grieving, and that’s okay.

What we can do is grow around grief by following our own process, a process that may be short for some and so long for others, a process that we can only discover if we start facing our grief today. 

Let’s listen to this episode and talk about grief! 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 01:51] Opening Segment

• Welcome back to our podcast!
• I introduce our topic for today

[01:52 – 06:49] Why We Should Talk About Grief

• Why we are starting the new year by talking about grief
• Here’s a resource from me to help you go through the seasons of grief
• • Link below
• My messy journey to grief started when this event happened
• • How I’ve handled it

[06:50 – 11:47] Finding the Grace in this Process

• It is normal to be unable to do anything when the unexpected happens
• Are you grieving right now?
• • Here’s my message for you
• One of the greatest things I did for myself that you can do to yourself too

[11:48 – 16:44] You Are Not Alone

• I may not have the science, but I have the experience
• • The word I want to use to describe grief
• What comes out of our difficult situations in life
• This is your daily reminder that you are not alone in grieving
• • Here’s a quote I want you to hear now

[16:45 – 17:56] Closing Segment

• Connect with me
• • Links below 
• Final words of encouragement

Tweetable Quotes:

“I don’t wanna shy away from the hard conversations, from the things that we’re actually feeling, because that is what we need to talk about in order to heal.” - Trisha Fraley

“You are not going to stop grieving for something that you’ve lost, that you’ve really, really wanted, but you can grow around it.” - Trisha Fraley

“The very best things in life come from the hardest situations, grief included.” - Trisha Fraley

Resources Mentioned: 

• Journal: This Sucks: A Companion Journal to Help You Through all the Seasons of Grief

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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Have you paused lately?

This mini comeback episode is very dear to me. I will talk about today the lessons that I learned from pressing the pause button in my life and the reasons you probably should be pressing it too. I want you to realize that taking a break does not mean you’ve stopped being productive. You can actually be more productive and even more alive if you’re taking some time off and reflect on what really matters to you. 

Taking a break does not mean quitting your responsibilities. It can be as simple as taking a 10-minute walk in the park or reading a book. I will talk about the things that you can do after you press the pause button and some practical tips on how you can tell your true priorities in your life. 

Let’s listen to this episode to learn the power of the pause! 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 02:08] Opening Segment

• Welcome back to our podcast!
• I introduce our topic for today

[02:09 – 07:02] The Value of Hitting the Pause Button

• Here’s why I press the “pause button”
• Pausing does not mean you have hit a setback
• Not everybody needs a pause button, but I do
• • Listen to my priorities
• When you should hit the pause button
• Being busy always should not be a badge of honor

[07:03 – 12:51] How to Pay Attention to What Really Matters

• My terrible habit that you’ve probably been doing right now
• How to define your priorities the right way 
• What you should realize about taking a rest
• Do you need a pause button?

[12:52 – 14:46] Closing Segment

• How to avoid burnout
• Connect with me
• • Links below 
• Final words of encouragement

Tweetable Quotes:

“I took some time to reset, to set boundaries, to breathe in, and take a minute to see where I was going.” - Trisha Fraley

“There’s no shame in your pause game.” - Trisha Fraley

“This moment of taking pause, for me, helped me to understand and prioritize the things that I could say no to and things that I would say yes to.” - Trisha Fraley

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book: The Best Yes

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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(Trigger warning: suicide, rape)

Ryan Stream is a multi-talented motivational speaker, musician, and two-time war veteran. His story and music are remarkable and will leave the audience laughing, crying, and wanting more. He slept in a homeless shelter, different foster homes, and watched his family be ripped apart in the foster care system. 

He shares his story through his speaking engagements and music videos, aiming to bring inspiration and emotion to everyone. Ryan’s topics include the power of positive thinking, addiction and substance abuse, mental health, challenging change, communication, and most importantly always believing in yourself.

Let’s listen to Ryan and learn how to stand up in life! 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 05:05] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce my guest, Ryan Stream
• One of the most powerful things that can connect people together
• Making good or bad choices

[05:06 – 20:13] “I Had Nobody”

• The role of childhood in one’s growth 
• Ryan shares his experience being homeless 
• He gives an interesting take about success you’d not want to miss! 
• The last time Ryan and his brother saw their dad 
• The police visits that changed his life 
• Believe in miracles 
• • Ryan explains 

[20:14 – 30:06] Changing the World One Person at a Time

• Living with a stranger’s family 
• Why we should not tell negative things about people 
• We remember moments, not dates 
• How piano became his therapy 
• Ryan talks about his drug addiction before 

[30:07 – 45:26] How to Win in Life 

• The story of the boy who gave a candy to his little sister
• The second best gift Ryan received 
• How to win in life like Ryan  
• The 2 secrets to close a business deal
• Don’t be tricked by the media with this advice from Ryan 
• What learning is all about 
• Learn what is Ryan’s favorite thing to say 

[45:27 – 01:00:29] Be Intentional In Taking Interest 

• Ryan compares life with acting 
• How to leverage the Law of Attraction in your life 
• This about this question for a minute 
• What parents need to realize about their kids 
• Sometimes, advice is unnecessary
• • What’s really needed
• The 100 dollars that made a big difference 

[01:00:30 – 01:02:41] Closing Segment

• Just be yourself
• Connect with Ryan
• • Links below 
• Final Words 

Tweetable Quotes:

“We make good choices and bad choices based off the people we surround ourselves with.” - Ryan Stream

“You have to believe in yourself and if you don’t believe in yourself, you better make believe.” - Ryan Stream

“You have to struggle. You have to have the moments where you fail so you understand what it takes to win. That is called learning.” - Ryan Stream

Resources Mentioned: 

• Entrepreneur
• Inc.com 
• Yahoo Finance 
• Book: The Alter Ego Effect

Email [email protected] to reach out to Ryan or connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

• Watch out for his upcoming book on standing up on your feet! 

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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Bill Reiman is a top producing real estate broker and one of the top custom home builders in his area. Like many, Bill has had many ups and downs in life including a college football career ended by injury, a bad car accident, and a divorce. He made his fair share of bad choices but grew in many ways from his mistakes. Raised by a marine veteran, Bill is no stranger to hard work and doing what it takes to walk through fire. His life is a perfect example of how success can come to those who never give up.

Let’s listen to Bill’s story and learn the ups, downs, and everything in between of growing a business! 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 04:24] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce my guest, Bill Reiman
• His love-hate relationship with the construction industry 
• Building a successful family-operated business 

[04:25 – 14:11] What Bill Learned from Selling Cars 

• Bill talks about his exciting side hustle 
• Growing up like a marine 
• • Did he like it?
• Why he enjoys being a “workaholic” now 
• Bill shares his experience moving on from D-1 football in college
• How he decided on his next move after college 
• The “worst training” that changed everything for Bill 

[14:12 – 24:16] Growing a Business His Way 

• Bill talks about the notepads that made him the top salesperson 
• The satisfaction of being recognized by his peers
• Giving himself a shot to learn how to sell outside the family business 
• He shares his experience going against the flow
• Here’s a hard decision that Bill needed to make 
• • How he made that decision  
• The power of choice according to Bill 
• Don’t fix a person who doesn’t want to be fixed 

[24:17 – 34:57] The Willingness To Go Through the Process

• When to leave a relationship with a person? 
• • Listen to Bill’s advice 
• Bill talks about the process of changing his mindset and attitude 
• Bill leaves a couple of life advice you can apply right now
• • What you need to do to get ahead 
• Long-term impact over short-term gains 

[34:58 – 37:32] Closing Segment

• How to engage and connect with Bill 
• • Links below 
• Final Words 

Tweetable Quotes:

“We all have an opportunity. We all have a shot. Somewhere, somehow, it’s all [about] how you play it. It’s all [about] where we go, what we do with that hand.” - Bill Reiman

“You gotta get comfortable being uncomfortable.” - Bill Reiman

“You gotta make mistakes to get ahead. You have to go through the process and everything to get ahead too.” - Bill Reiman

Resources Mentioned: 

• Mazda
• Marriott

Email [email protected] to reach out to Bill or connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out R.K. Reiman Construction and Reiman Properties to find your dream home now!

Listen to his podcast The Real Build to know exactly what to look for in a property. 

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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If you could go back and have a conversation with your 20 year old self, what would you say? They say hindsight is 20/20, and while I may not be able to go back in time, maybe my message and story can help the 20 year old Trishas listening to this podcast, or even the ones in your life. I see you all as family, and I hope to bring some much needed encouragement to you in whatever age, stage, or season you find yourself in during this episode. It’s never too late, even if you’re not 20, chances are life has taught you many lessons that have built your character, and now it’s time to pay those lessons forward. 

So let’s dive in and have some fun. This is an important message to my 20 year old self.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 03:40] Opening Segment

• Welcome back to the show!
• • A reminder that I see you all as family
  • Reach out to me - I want to hear from you 
  • • [email protected] 
• A question of what you would say to your 20 year old self 
• • Looking back on some of my experiences 
  • The start of my ‘Out of the Fire’ 
  • An encouragement to look at your own message

[03:41 – 18:14] An Important Message to My 20 Year Old Self

• Start giving yourself grace 
• • There will always be curveballs, just prepare yourself
  • We don’t need to beat ourselves up
  • Remember to rest
• Life is the best education 
• • Everything you go through builds character 
  • If you are willing to learn, you will grow
  • Remember your story will help someone else one day
• Remember to laugh 
• • Stress vs. laughter 
  • Don’t take things so seriously 
  • Find the moments to laugh at even after crying
• Your inner circle WILL change - Find your 5
• • It’s normal to gain and lose friends
  • Every season prepares you for the next 
  • Look around and pay attention to the people around you
  • Let people help you! 
• Always be growing
• • Spiritually, mentally, physically
  • Growth is where we find our power
• Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable 
• • This is what strong relationships are built on
  • Accepting the ugliness of ourselves is how we heal
  • We are all really the same

[18:15 – 22:53] Closing Segment

• Stop shaming yourself 
• • “You are good enough!”
  • Use the words you use for yourself wisely
  • Re-check your 5
• Let’s apply our wisdom to our younger selves now
• • Write down what you would say to your younger self
  • You have the power to change your circumstance
• Share, review, and reach out!
• Final words of encouragement

Tweetable Quotes:

“Give yourself grace… No matter what you’re planning there is always going to be a curveball.” - Trisha Fraley

“No matter what you do, it’s not a mistake if you’re learning from it… If you’re willing to learn, it will build character.” - Trisha Fraley

“Always be growing… Find a way to always grow spiritually, mentally, physically - if you’re not growing you’re dying… Growth is where we find our power.” - Trisha Fraley

Resources Mentioned: 

• The Go-Giver

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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What do selling drugs and selling solar panels have in common? Tune into today’s episode with Andrew Sayles to find out he went from being in jail to running multiple 6 figure businesses with the help of millionaire entrepreneurs who gave him the keys to growth and everything else tied to success. His story, while unconventional, is sure to inspire and motivate you just as the many others who have been impacted by his content on Clubhouse and his podcast, Sayles Tales. 

Jump right into this episode and let’s learn more from Andrew about how he went from jail to making sales by focussing on one singular thing: ‘It’s all about the endgame!’ 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 04:24] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce my guest, Andrew Sayles
• • Inspiring story 
  • Met via clubhouse (@andrewsayles)
• Andrew gives some background on himself
• • Living in St.Louis, Missouri 
  • Solar company 
  • Life growing up - selling drugs 
  • Getting a job while going through probation

[04:25 – 09:44] From Jail to Sales

• Andrew shares his story
• • The mindset shift
  • Sentenced to 5 months in jail 
  • Getting out and hitting the ground running
  • Sent back to jail for another 6 months
  • A need to pivot 
  • Starting and selling 6-figure businesses 
  • Partnering with his mentor to start the Solar Company

[09:45 – 22:30] It’s All About the Endgame

• Andrew talks about the driving force that helped him move forward 
• • ‘Whatever it takes’ mentality 
  • The endgame 
• The importance of ‘Proximity’ 
• • Who you surround yourself with plays the biggest role 
  • Looking to be the dumbest person in the room
  • The guts to reach out and reach up
• Flexibility along the way
• • Making pivots when needed 
  • Staying focussed 
• Andrew’s hardest lessons learned 
• • The first night in jail - ‘Do the right thing’ 
• Getting over the rough days 
• • The importance of the way you structure your lifestyle
  • A winning morning routine 

[22:31 – 27:36] Closing Segment

• Andrew’s advice to listeners
• • Do whatever it takes and never give up 
  • Failing forward 
  • Analyze and move forward 
• How to engage and connect with Andrew
• • Links below 
• Final Words 

Tweetable Quotes:

“My motto is - ‘Whatever it takes.’” - Andrew Sayles

“For anything I do it’s all about the endgame, and I fall in love with the process because the endgame is what matters. So if I go through this process and I do the process right, I’m gonna play that endgame.” - Andrew Sayles

“Each business has been a fail forward… all these fails lead to wins IF you never give up.” - Andrew Sayles

Resources Mentioned: 

• Sayles Tales
• #hustlersanonymous 

Reach out and connect with Andrew on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check him out on Clubhouse (@andrewsayles).

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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Sometimes just going up to someone and saying, “are you okay?” can go such a long way. You’ll learn in this interview that many people going through mental health struggles are going it alone and that doesn’t have to be the reality anymore. Ryan Smith is a mental health worker who struggled with Postnatal Depression. As a man, it was a rough journey to get to the other side. Today, he advocates for those with mental health issues by putting neuro-linguistic tools in their hand through his podcast the Positive Self Storyteller. 

Let’s dive into Ryan’s story and learn how he’s making an impact on mental health because of the trials he’s gone through, and what happens when you find the strength to reach out for help. 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 05:26] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce my guest, Ryan Smith
• • #positiveselfstoryteller
• Reminder to join the Mastermind community 
• • Links below
• Some background on Ryan
• • From Wales 
  • Podcaster and Mental Health advocator 
  • Studying to be a life coach - neuro linguistic programming 
• Ryan’s story and mission
• • Suffered from postnatal depression 
  • Many don’t know, but the suicide rates are extremely high
  • Just ask, ‘How are you?’ 
  • Seek out help and open up to someone

[05:27 – 10:41] The Importance of Stepping Out and Opening Up

• Ryan describes his journey through his struggle
• • The results of having been groomed as a young kid 
  • The trauma resurfaced at a later age 
  • The support and strength to deal with it
  • Going through counseling 
• The effects from getting abused 
• • Confusion between admiration and attraction 
  • Struggling with homosexuality while engaged 
• Going through PPD
• • Taken to a place of unrecognition 
  • The effects on his relationship with his wife 
  • Getting to a place of admitting you need help 

[10:42 – 18:59] The Path to Healing; I am Not My Trauma

• The point of getting help 
• • Ryan shares his breaking point with suicidal thoughts 
  • Headspace and mindfulness
  • I am not my trauma 
• I share my experience and thoughts 
• The process of seeking help 
• • Knowing something is wrong 
  • Going to the doctor
  • Getting informed and getting to the root
  • Getting the message out to help others 
• The stereotype of men during post-birth
• • Having to man up and step in
  • Strength comes from owning up to your fears 

[19:00 – 27:35 Closing Segment

• Ryan’s advice to people going through the fire
• • Know in your heart that this is not your fault
  • People will listen if you are brave enough to talk
  • You can start living the life you deserve 
  • It’s selfish not to look after yourself
• Ryan shares his thoughts about community 
• • You’re not alone in what you’re going through 
  • Finding groups to join rather than self-medicating
  • Outward expression on an internal struggle
• How to reach out and connect with Ryan
• • Listen in to the podcast Positive Self Storyteller
  • Links below 
• The power of allowing yourself to think your thoughts 
• Final Words 

Tweetable Quotes:

"Too many men suffer with depression, postnatal, and then they end up taking their lives. The suicide rate is ridiculously high, and I’m trying to change that culture.” - Ryan Smith

“Just on the other side of fear is courage, you just have to take that step over the line.” - Ryan Smith

“If I can do good in the bad, then I can do great in the good.” - Ryan Smith

Resources Mentioned: 

• OOTF Mastermind
• Positive Self Storyteller Podcast - with Ryan Smith
• Headspace Guide to Meditation

Reach out and connect with Ryan on Instagram, Facebook, and email [email protected]. Visit his upcoming website https://www.positiveselfstoryteller.com to learn more.

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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From a rough childhood to a near-death experience, Tony Rodrigues had every reason to quit. But instead of accepting the lies, he was told, he became a business owner and decided to grow through the negative experiences. As a Certified High-Performance Life and Business Strategist Trainer, Tony has helped thousands of people experience transformations in all aspects of their lives; emotional, personal, business, relationships, and health. His whole philosophy is that you can grow through what you go through.

There is a ton of value here. So let’s jump right into the episode and learn from Tony how we can Get Up n’ Grow!

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 04:49] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce my guest, Tony Rodrigues
• • #GetUpNGrow
• Tony gives us a bit of background 
• • Married with kids 
  • Born in Portugal and moved to the U.S. at 6
  • Rough transition and childhood
  • Suicidal at 16 
  • Near-death experience 

[04:50 – 10:32] Don’t Die Without Having Lived

• Tony talks about what he learned from his near-death experience
• • I would’ve died without having lived
  • Doing things that scare you
  • Life is to be lived not feared 
• Going into business 
• • Venturing into real estate 
  • Bet against by his father 
  • Finding success 
• Meeting a mentor 
• • Learning from Tony Robbins 
  • Learning what not to do 
  • Traveling the world 

[10:33 – 22:42] You Are the CEO of Your Life

• Combating the negative voices from creeping back in 
• • What are you feeding your mind?
  • Who are you surrounding yourself with? 
  • • We become the average of the people we are with
    • Challenging you to think bigger
  • You are the CEO of your life
  • Speaking life and love into yourself
• The importance of the words you speak to yourself
• • What you allow in your temple 
  • The words you use are the house you live in
  • “I am...”
  • Being kind to yourself
• The importance of failing
• • Fail fast 
  • Essential part of Success 
  • The analogy of a baby 
  • Fall forward 

[22:43 – 31:24] Get Up N Grow

• Grow not just go 
• • Learn from mistakes 
  • Example from Tony’s life 
  • Helping others through things 
  • Strengthening through the things that break you
• Tony gives helpful resources and advice to grow
• • Links below 
  • The journey inwards 
  • The importance of making peace with yourself
  • Loving yourself 

[31:25 – 46:15] Closing Segment

• Tony’s advice to people going through the hard things 
• • The words we use - Action steps to do at home
  • Eliminating the negativity -
  • Stop trying and start doing 
  • Reduce the size of your ‘But’ 
  • Knowing the people to cut from your life 
• How to reach out to Tony
• • Links below 
• The importance of sharing your story 
• • Opening a window into a dark place
  • Healing for yourself and others
• Final Words 

Tweetable Quotes:

"I would have died without having lived… I decided that if I was going to die tomorrow, then I’m going to live today” - Tony Rodrigues

“If you look around your circle and the people in your circle aren’t inspiring you, aren’t challenging you… then you don’t have a circle, you have a cage.” - Tony Rodrigues

“Everything that’s tried to break me has strengthened me… and everything that’s tried to drown me has taught me how to swim.” - Tony Rodrigues

Resources Mentioned: 

• Awakening the Giant Within
• The Alchemist

Reach out and connect with Tony on Instagram, YouTube, Clubhouse(tonyrodrigues), or email [email protected]. Visit his website, https://getupngrow.com/, to learn even more.

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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Every year, thousands of men and women fall victim to the crime of human trafficking. Today, I’m humbled to be speaking with Scott Lumley who has a powerful story that sheds light on this issue and the resilience that came out of it. Scott has been the founder and CEO of 150 companies and has 39 years of business experience and uses that expertise to coach other entrepreneurs. Scott is an example of someone who’s taken inconceivable experiences and turned them around to find strength for himself and for others.

Trust me, you need to jump in and listen to Scott’s incredible journey and learn how he took his pain and tragedy and turn it into triumph. 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 04:09] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce my guest, Scott Lumley
• • Walking through the fire of human trafficking
  • Successful businessman
• Scott shares a bit of background 
• • Currently working in Morocco 
  • Became an entrepreneur out of necessity early on

[04:10 – 10:45] Trying to Get Free from the Chains

• Scott begins to tell his story 
• • Family dynamics - prostitution, prison, abuse, and suicide
  • Ran away to OK 
  • Met a preacher who kidnapped, chained, and raped him in a barn for years
  • Biting off the chain over time 
• Life on the run 
• • Working manual labor 
  • Controlling the mind
• Scott talks about the proceeds from his books 
• • Links below 

[11:46 – 20:55] From Trafficking to Triumph

• Scott talks about the mental process he went through 
• • Thinking you’re going to die every day
  • Having to survive each day
  • Comfort through watching a spider 
  • Living in the present
• Becoming unchained
• • One day it broke 
  • Coming back into contact with his kidnapper
• Turning the negative into positive 
• • Aggression into action 
  • Compound learning 
  • Experience 
• Giving back 
• • Working to saving someone else from this experience

[21:56 – 26:29 Closing Segment

• Scott’s advice to people going through the hard things 
• • Just wait - one more minute
  • Know when it’s time to get out
• How to reach out and support Scott
• • Links below 
• Final Words 

Tweetable Quotes:

"People talk about mind control and mindset; There’s nothing harder in the world to control more than your mind.” - Scott Lumley

“I think there’s so many things people don’t pay attention to because they’re so busy, ‘living their lives’... It’s really important, I think, to live in the present.” - Scott Lumley

“One more minute - just wait one more minute, don’t give up, just wait one more minute… then another, and another.” - Scott Lumley

Resources Mentioned: 

• Unchained - Pre Order now

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