In this episode, Ryan James Miller reflects on the highlights and challenges of 2023. He shares personal achievements such as officiating weddings, participating in the CrossFit Open, and launching his book, “Wounds: How Hurt, Heartache, and Tragedy Become the Keys to Unlocking Greatness,” which you can get from https://woundsbook.com/  

Ryan also discusses professional challenges, mental struggles, and his decision to stop drinking alcohol. Looking ahead to 2024, he emphasizes the importance of doing hard things, aligning actions with God’s vision, nurturing relationships, and driving growth in his coaching program. 

Grab your free guide, “A Guide To Personal Reflection, Realization & Reinforcement”: https://bit.ly/Guide-Reflection-Realization-Reinforcement (this link takes you to a free PDF on Ryan’s website). 

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Takeaways from this episode: 

* Reflecting on the past year can provide valuable insights and help set goals for the future.

* Challenges and setbacks can lead to personal growth and transformation.

* Choosing to do hard things can empower and inspire personal development.

* Aligning actions with God’s vision can lead to fulfillment and success.

* Nurturing relationships and focusing on personal well-being are essential for overall happiness and success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 

01:01 Reflecting on the Year

02:26 Highlights of 2023

04:20 CrossFit Competition

07:39 Concerts and Trips

09:29 Personal Transformation

11:23 Launch of Ryan’s Book, “Wounds”

13:51 Consulting Deal and Financial Challenges

15:07 Mental Struggles and Reflection

18:22 Alcohol Challenge and Reflection

28:12 Goals and Vision for 2024

36:20 Focus on Relationships and Growth

40:01 Call to Action and Conclusion

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

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Get Ryan James Miller’s book, “Wounds: How Hurt, Heartache, and Tragedy Become the Keys to Unlocking Greatness”: https://woundsbook.com/ 

Living a life of authenticity requires us to know ourselves, to be ourselves, and to strive to become the best version of ourselves.

Authentic Conversations highlights the best, the most successful, and the most fulfilled business leaders and influencers. Those who have mastered the art of authenticity through self-reflection, self-awareness, and the constant pursuit of their best.

As you learn from my guests and grow from their experiences, I challenge you to not only be inspired by their authenticity but to strive for and master your own!
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.

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Join us in this bonus episode of the Unlocking Greatness podcast where our host, Ryan James Miller, delves into the inspiring journey of Taylor Swift, one of the most influential artists of our time. Recently named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, Swift’s story offers invaluable lessons in personal development, resilience, and authenticity.

Ryan shares his personal connection to Taylor Swift’s music and her dynamic career. He meticulously dissects the key elements that make Swift’s journey so impactful and relevant to anyone striving for personal and professional growth. From her unwavering work ethic to her ability to foster a sense of community among her fans, Swift’s approach to her career and life offers a roadmap for success rooted in staying true to oneself.

Episode Highlights:

Chapters:

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired and motivated by the power of authenticity, resilience, and community building in their personal and professional lives. Join us as we dive into the Taylor Swift effect and uncover the timeless lessons it holds.

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be. 

In this episode, I’m wrapping up this first part of the season before taking a brief break over the summer. I’m diving into the transformative power of surrendering to God’s love and grace in order to find lasting peace and restoration.

We’ll get into:

If you want to learn more about my book, head to www.woundsbook.com and sign up for our interest list. 

Direct links to podcast:

Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic 

Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic 

YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic 

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. 

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Sue Flynn, an experienced employee benefits specialist and passionate volunteer with the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Sue is here to share her knowledge and spread awareness on the human trafficking crisis in America.

We’ll get into:

Connect with Sue:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-flynn-113385b3/ 

Direct links to podcast:

Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic 

Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic 

YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic 

Connect with me:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/ 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro 

Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ 

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. 

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be. 

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the subject matter for my upcoming book, “Wounds”. Writing it was an exploration of the wounds that I have incurred over the course of my life and how those have impacted me, and I can’t wait to share the full story with you soon. For now, I’m breaking down the different kinds of wounds from our past that could be preventing us from performing our best today. 

I’ll get into:

Join the “Wounds” Book Community: https://rjm.mykajabi.com/wounds-book-community-opt-in 

Direct links to podcast:

Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic 

Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic 

YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic 

Connect with me:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/ 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro 

Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ 

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. 

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be. 

In this episode, I’m joined by someone who has gone to battle in many ways and still wears scars from that battle, Chris Hennessy. He is the founder of HIP Productions, where he works with Christian coaches & entrepreneurs to showcase their God-given gifts through live streaming. He is also the prison ministry pastor for his church, where he is passionate about seeing the people in prison have changed lives so that they don’t go back. We’ve got so much to unpack in this episode, so listen in to hear Chris’ story unfold. 

We’ll get into:

Connect with Chris:

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

Direct links to podcast:

Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic 

Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic 

YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic 

Connect with me:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/ 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro 

Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ 

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. 

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.

In this episode, I’m so excited to be joined by John Eldredge, an author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity who is best known for his best-selling book, Wild at Heart. He’s also written other incredible titles like Get Your Like Back and Resilient, and he founded the One Minute Pause app. John has touched the lives of thousands, if not millions of people and has been an outstanding role model in the Christian Community. You won’t want to miss everything we unpack today about faith, courage, and mindfulness.

We’ll get into:
Having resiliency in the face of tragedy
Digging into your faith to find your humanity
The lessons we’ve learned through pain
The different sides of masculinity
Connect with John:
Website: https://wildatheart.org/
Podcast: https://wildatheart.org/podcast

Direct links to podcast:
Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic
Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic
YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic

Connect with me:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro
Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle have shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be. 

In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that has been building up and weighing on my heart for a long time. In the wake of the recent tragedy in Nashville, I felt the need to lean into my faith more than ever, but sharing my faith-based opinions with others doesn’t always go to plan. I want to share my faith with others with love and understanding, and without fear, so I invite you to listen in on this conversation about my love for God and my faith in the path he has laid out for me, and for all of us. 

I’ll get into:

Direct links to podcast:

Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic 

Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic 

YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic 

Connect with me:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/ 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro 

Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ 
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle have shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Blake Brewer, the founder of the Legacy Letter Challenge and an advocate for empathy and mental health in leadership. After experiencing the loss of his father at a young age, Blake was inspired by the powerful letter his dad left behind. Recognizing the impact that a simple letter can have, he made it his mission to help one million parents make an impact with their own legacy letters.

We’ll get into:

Connect with Blake and check out the Legacy Letter Challenge:

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

Website: legacyletterchallenge.com/

Direct links to podcast:

Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic 

Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic 

YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic 

Connect with me:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/ 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro 

Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ 

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. 

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Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Donald Bialkowski, a psychotherapist and coach whose passion is to work with men in midlife and teach them how to get unstuck and live their best life. Having struggled with depression, substance abuse, and harmful stigmas around men and mental health, Donald’s story is striking and inspiring, and a lot of us can learn from the messages he has to share. 

We’ll get into:

Connect with Donald:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-bialkowski-5b714790/ 

Website: onpurposementoring.com

Direct links to podcast:

Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic 

Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic 

YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic 

Connect with me:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/ 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro 

Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ 

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. 

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