Father, husband, CEO, author, volunteer, TEDx Speaker... and so much more. Raymond Rodriguez-Torres shared his story on life after losing a child to cancer.

This man, and his family, are of pure faith, hope, and love and are a beacon of light in this world. We discuss the passion behind the Live Like Bella Foundation, overcoming loss, Western vs Eastern medicine, and so much more.

To learn more about the Rodriguez-Torres family and their beautiful foundation, visit LiveLikeBella.org

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This high energy, adventure-seeking, goofball graces this episode of Searching for Success. You may know him as Johnnie U, [former] elite movie critic OR as the Mountain Bike Q & A fella. 

We talk all things about aging & reinventing ourselves, emotions, & how difficult it is to make friends as adults...

Let me know what you think of this episode & make sure to subscribe!

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Hannah Zosman is many things & this episode became a space for her to share her story about the journey she has taken to become the incredible woman she is today. We share similar relationship stories, chat about the different experiences we each had at the high school we met at, dive into what therapy means to us, and quickly became friends.

This world can be tough at times, but connecting with people that are genuine and kind is important and I'm extremely appreciative of this space that has allowed us to reconnect.

To find out more about Hannah's holistic wellness retreats, make sure to check out www.HeartHaven.Life

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Welcome to part 2 with Victoria Verdeja! 

In this episode we dig deeper into why we believe everything must happen for a reason. Victoria shares more on caring for a sick loved one, how she coped with a tragedy, rewriting the story of her life, & -of course- how she defines success today. Make sure to check out part 1 if you haven't already!

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Victoria & I met in Kindergarten many moons ago... After almost a decade, we sat down to catch up on everything that has transpired- the good, the bad, the ugly. There was so much shared within the three hours we spent together, that even after cutting out a bunch, there was still enough content to split into two episodes.

In part one, Victoria shares her story about finding her passion for PR in an unexpected way, we grab wine mid-conversation to help over-share, and we learn just how clueless we can be to what others are going through. Buckle up... this is a fun one!

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Jackie Long is many things: an actress, an interior designer, a mother, and entrepreneur. She joined me to share her personal journey with success and how that has changed over the years. We talk relationships, shifting career goals, how becoming a mother changed her perspective, and her most recent venture of opening up a studio where throwing paint against a wall is the name of the game. If you're in the Nashville area make sure to check it out!

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Tasha Saunders is a former athlete that now works to help other athletes navigate the struggles of their career- especially the transition outside the athletic world.

Working with On Rise, she has helped connect players from all backgrounds with the right mental health expertise, and we talk about how that has impacted her life. For more information about On Rise, visit their website at OnRise.Care

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James Heugh is a world-famous acrobat who got his start in an unusual way. We got connected through my last guest, Andrea Orris, and ended up talking for hours. I cut it down a little to not bore you with some of the little stuff, but I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Andrea Orris is a former elite gymnast with a heart of gold and a passion for helping others. Even after being dealt some less-than-great cards when it came to her athletic career, she's made some sweet lemonade out of all the lemons in her way.

She shares her story, dives into the big life lessons she learned, and we share our takes on how finding new ways to do what we love doesn't have to be terrifying.

After losing my job, I felt lost and alone. It took months to climb out of the depression hole I dug for myself. So I decided to combine my love of storytelling with my hunger to not feel alone, and this podcast became that avenue. 

My first guest is a personal friend, Cristina Rodriguez Davis, who made her dreams a reality with her non-profit, Mind & Melody. It wasn't a straight path to success and the picture of what success even looks like to her is ever-evolving. Enjoy Cristina's story!