What if the very moment that nearly broke you became the foundation for your greatest strength?

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Linda sits down with Nick Prefontaine, named Top Motivational Speaker by Yahoo Finance in 2022, to talk about how to rise, rebuild, and truly thrive after life-altering adversity.

At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he would never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Against all odds, Nick defied those predictions—setting a bold personal goal not just to walk, but to run out of the hospital.
Today, Nick is a 3X best-selling author, a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island–based real estate investor, Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach, and the founder of Common Goal, a movement dedicated to helping people turn setbacks into strength. Much of his work focuses on inspiring and supporting those recovering from brain injuries and major life challenges.

In this conversation, Nick shares how adversity shaped his mindset, his mission, and his success—and introduces his powerful S.T.E.P. system, a practical framework designed to help anyone move forward after a crisis with clarity and determination.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Nick rebuilt his life after a traumatic brain injury
• Why setbacks can become the foundation for resilience and success
• The mindset shift that helped Nick exceed every medical prediction
• How the S.T.E.P. framework helps people move forward after adversity
• Practical tools to rebuild confidence, momentum, and purpose after crisis

Nick’s S.T.E.P. Framework:

• Support – Lean on the right people and resources
• Trust – Believe in yourself and the process
• Energy – Direct your focus where it matters most
• Persistence – Keep moving forward, one step at a time

Nick’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how devastating the setback, it does not define your future. With the right support, mindset, and persistence, it’s possible to rise stronger than ever before.

Connect with Nick Prefontaine
Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/
Free S.T.E.P. ebook: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/

If you or someone you love is navigating recovery, rebuilding after trauma, or searching for hope after a crisis, this episode will inspire and empower you to keep going—one step at a time.

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