The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace

I was so impressed by Stephynie Malik when we met as guests on the same podcast and I know you will be too! Her story, talents, and behind-the-scenes success story will inspire you to achieve great things, even when facing crisis or conflict.

Fresh on the heels of her 25+ year successful career in which she was an award-winning CEO of a global consulting firm for over a decade, a serial entrepreneur that spearheaded multi-million dollar acquisitions and mergers while working with more than 11 start-ups globally, Stephynie Malik took the next step into her journey as a business transformation and crisis specialist. She founded SMALIK Enterprises with one single goal in mind — to help others and promote change through her proven strategies and methodologies.

Hailed as an expert negotiator and skilled crisis management consultant in the industry, Stephynie is helping top-notch athletes, executives and businesses take their careers and organizations to the next level while also resolving high conflict and crisis cases for individuals and companies globally. In addition to bringing her wealth of knowledge, undeniable experience and proven track record of success to SMALIK Enterprises, she has also established a team of world class experts to ensure SME delivers the highest level of service and results to its clients globally.

In this episode, Stephynie shares powerful insights about high performance, conflict resolution, leadership and more. She is the real deal and I can't wait for you to hear from her.

Here's what you will learn:

• Tools for helping people in crisis (7:03)
• The importance of good relationships with your children (15:21)
• How to build confidence by overcoming bad choices (24:27)
• Ways to manage business and family trials (33:49)
• How to become a better leader (49:28)
• How to get past the haters (58:43)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @stephyniemalik then share it with a friend!

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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

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In this week's episode, I talk to my friend Tim about the power of MINDSET and how we have the ability to change our relationship with our subconscious and conscious mind – an amazing discussion that you don't want to miss!

Tim Shurr, MA, is a top Executive Mind Coach for many of the world's highest achievers. After facilitating over 15,000 individual sessions and hundreds of corporate leadership, sales training, and culture-strengthening workshops over the last 35 years, he discovered how to quickly identify and replace the faulty beliefs, blind spots, and dysfunctional communication habits that hold people back from reaching their full potential.

His mesmerizing keynotes and coaching programs instantly and sustainably increase productivity, sales close rates, team collaboration, and belonging faster than any other approach. If you need to solve a "people problem" immediately or wish to take your business growth to the next level, his programs are the "special forces" of peak performance!

In this episode, Tim shares the how and why behind mindset, hypnosis, motivation, and more. He is a wealth of information and insight whether you are trying to lose weight, scale your success, or calm your anxiety.

Here's what you will learn:

• How to bring peace into your life amidst anxiety (10:21)
• Why hypnosis is bigger than the common myths around it (16:29)
• Pain and pleasure are essential to our motivation (22:47)
• How to train your brain for success (33:53)
• Why looking up can help in building confidence (40:28)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @realtimshurr then share it with a friend!

Follow Tim:

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• Website

Links mentioned:

• One Belief Away!
• Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

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Today's guest is someone I am so uplifted and inspired by every time I talk to him. He has a similar story to me of learning true grit and grace through really tough life experiences, and yes, he is speaking at our Unstoppable Success Summit in March!

Justin Schenck is the host of the INC Magazine top rated podcast the Growth Now Movement and host of the world renowned event Growth Now Movement LIVE! But, it wasn't always like that. He found himself with a 1.7 GPA, while his mom was in the middle of a 20 year opioid battle and his dad was in jail. All signs pointed to no hope. Then, at 19 years old he got introduced to personal development by a mentor. He became obsessed with the idea that he has full control over the outcome of his life simply by choosing to grow. He launched the Growth Now Movement podcast in 2016. Now it gets played in over 100 countries every single week, he speaks all over the country on overcoming adversity, and most importantly, he's discovered that we all have the power to create our own happiness, to grow into the person we were meant to be, and that we can all create the life we truly desire.

In this episode, Justin tells the powerful stories from his own life of how he has committed to her personal growth no matter what, how he has learned to build healthy, thriving relationships, and what it takes for you to do the same. I hope you'll join us in person in March to hear Justin speak on stage at the Unstoppable Success Summit!

Here's what you will learn:

• Why he started his podcast (5:24)
• How to overcome limiting beliefs (11:42)
• The importance of giving first so the universe can give back (19:15)
• Surrounding yourself with good people and how it can build your confidence (25:19)
• Building through understanding your constant evolution (33:42)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @justintschenck then share it with a friend!

Follow Justin:

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• Website

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Growth Now Movement – Number One Podcast In America
• Who Moved My Cheese - Amazon.com

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

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It's here! I've been waiting 7 months to interview today's guest on the True Grit and Grace show and it's finally time to share him with you! I always love hearing him coach, I binge-listen to his podcast, and most exciting of all, he is speaking at our Unstoppable Success Summit in March!

Rudi Riekstins is an entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and coach. For more than two decades, Rudi has impacted thousands of people, who have experienced powerful transformation through his training, online courses, and group and private coaching.

Rudi is a leader called upon by leaders. Awarded Top #5 Coach by Thrive Global [alongside Tony Robbins, Jim Kwik, and Natalie Ellis] and honored by Business Insider as a Top 20 Thought Leader in 2021 [alongside Deepak Chopra, Lisa Nichols, and Dr. Joe Dispenza]. Rudi has consulted and/or coached start-up entrepreneurs, creatives, and public figures, all the way through to billionaire CEO's on living more intentional purposeful lives.

In this episode, Rudi coaches us on how to shift our self-perception, how to be honest with ourselves, and how to transform discouragement into empowerment. I know you will take a ton of value from this conversation, and I hope you'll join us in person in March to hear Rudi speak on stage at the Unstoppable Success Summit!

Here's what you will learn:

• The mindset shift from being a taker to being a giver (3:44)
• Why Rudi started a podcast with his wife (14:30)
• The main steps to go from discouraged to empowered (18:55)
• If you felt stupid growing up, here's how to realize you are smart (28:00)
• How to be a supportive partner or friend (39:55)
• Simple ways to lead yourself and your organization (44:50)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @rudiriekstins then share it with a friend!

Follow Rudi:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Website

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Unstoppable Success Summit
• InPowered Life Podcast
• Free How to Scale Ebook

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

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I met today's guest first on Clubhouse, and I was captivated by his voice and story. When we met in real life at an event later, the connection grew even deeper and I started working on getting him on the show. The time has come and I can't wait for you to hear his story of grit and grace.

Alexander Gonzalez is a dad, speaker, emcee, influencer, entrepreneur, and advocate for getting healthy and becoming "not the fat dad." He has an amazing Instagram account where he shares the joy and journey of taking care of his body, his family, and his mindset.

In this episode, Alexander shares his story of facing abuse, healing his body, finding joy in daily life.

Here's what you will learn:

• How he managed coming out about abuse from his childhood with his parents (7:33)
• The importance in leaving things to God (14:28)
• How to find a strong intention when you get up in the morning (23:08)
• Why the pain of staying the same can motivate one to change (29:43)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @therealnickbradley then share it with a friend!

Follow Alexander:

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• Website

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Mel Robbins

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

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Website @amberlylago.com

Instagram @amberlylagomotivation

Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker

If you're ready to scale your business and make an IMPACT this year, you don't want to miss this episode. "You can only scale a business to the level of your identity," are some words of wisdom from Nick Bradley during our recent conversation. I can't wait for you to listen in!

Nick Bradley is known as 'The Exit Guy.' He helps ambitious entrepreneurs and investors scale via M&A to create high-value exits. He's also the host of "Scale Up With Nick Bradley," which has been ranked the #1 Business Podcast in the UK. With over 100 acquisitions under his belt, 26 businesses sold, $5bn in value created, and over 10 years in Private Equity, he's got the knowledge and expertise to help you build serious wealth and freedom.

In this episode, Nick tells the stories of how he learned to scale businesses, grow teams, grow himself, and keep happy and healthy in the process.

Here's what you will learn:

• How health and fitness defines how you show up (7:26)
• Hiring people that align and help you to be a better leader (13:16)
• How to keep your team doing well and make your business thrive (25:22)
• Understanding your self-growth and how it helps to scale business (32:52)
• Asking for what you want and why it's essential (46:31)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @therealnickbradley then share it with a friend!

Follow Nick:

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• Twitter
• Website

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Randy Garn
• Mel Robbins
• Ed Mylett
• Bedros Keuilian

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

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Website @amberlylago.com

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Happy New Year! Welcome to a new season of the show and a new level of inspiration to live with true grit and grace in your life. I'm so excited for you to hear the story of my friend Moira and how she overcame the toughest challenges with addiction in order to thrive.

Moira Kucaba is an alcoholic, addict, bulimic, and college dropout turned self-made millionaire and expert in helping people find their extraordinary. She began life as a perfectionist, an overachiever, a type A personality determined AF. She was writing her ticket for success. Then, suddenly, she wasn't. After years of addiction, she found sobriety. She found freedom from her eating disorder after failing countless recovery programs.

Seven years ago, she found her calling to be a health, mindset, and business coach. Through the power of goal setting and a solid dose of accountability, she accomplished more in 365 days than she had in her entire life. In record time, she went on to become the #1 coach in the industry. She went from being insecure and afraid to being a leader and visionary. Today, she is an Elite Fitness + Business Coach, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Mama, Belief Builder, and Addiction Overcomer here to make your success inevitable.

In this episode, Moira shares the true stories from her life of facing her addiction, getting help, rebuilding her life, and building a thriving coaching business along the way.

Here's what you will learn:

• How Moira saved herself from falling apart (8:25)
• Why heart is important in business (16:21)
• How much you can learn from being on stage (24:42)
• The importance of having a vision (33:31)
• Overriding our mind's propensity for seeking danger and why it is essential (41:10)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @moirakucaba then share it with a friend!

Follow Moira:

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• Twitter
• Website

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

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As I wrap up this season of the podcast I decided to create a solo episode for y'all, inspired by recent conversations with mentors and friends who have made a huge difference in my life this year. One of my big lessons from 2022 has been that being intentional, scaling back what I say yes to, and planning ahead are the keys to making sure I stay healthy, happy, and energized all year long.

In this episode, I'm sharing the 6 things I prioritize and focus on to make sure that my year goes the way I envision. I hope these serve you as you chart a course for the new year! Let's make it an unstoppable one!

Here's what you will learn:

• The most important question to ask yourself about the goals you are setting (1:55)
• You have the knowledge you need to propel forward (4:30)
• Know who your people are to go to for counsel (6:25)
• Take care of your physical health every day (13:40)
• Make prayer and meditation part of your mental health practice (22:42)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation then share it with a friend!

Links mentioned:

• Unstoppable Life Mastermind
• Unstoppable Success Summit
• Gut health supplements I take
• Gratitude journal
• My spiritual toolkit app

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook

Website @amberlylago.com

Instagram @amberlylagomotivation

Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker

Are you a high performer or looking to become one? In this episode, I take an inside look into the mind of high-performance coach, Ben Newman. Ben and I talk about his story, his success, and the mindset he uses to coach some of the top business leaders and athletes in the world. Buckle up and get ready to learn!

Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. Newman is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Seller, UNCOMMON Leadership. Ben was selected by Influencive.com as one of the TOP 10 Motivators in Sports and Real Leaders Magazine selected him as one of their 2019, 2020, and 2022 TOP 50 Speakers in the World.

In this episode, Ben tells the stories of how he learned the power of mentors, leadership, team, and success. Take a look into the life of someone with grit, grace, and a heap of mental toughness!

Here's what you will learn:

• What Ben learned from his mother as a great role model in his life (7:39)
• How surrounding yourself with people who love you and will tell you the truth is essential (18:24)
• Why mentors and coaches are vital in guiding your life (26:12)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @continuedfight then share it with a friend!

Follow Ben:

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• Twitter
• Website

Links mentioned:

• Mental Toughness Forum: Home

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook

Website @amberlylago.com

Instagram @amberlylagomotivation

Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker

Today's guest is a powerhouse in the world of branding, podcasting, and connecting with top self-development leaders to share the best strategies for making a positive impact. His most inspiring messages revolve around self-care, transforming your relationship with fitness, and doing hard things.

Mark Drager is a podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, and owner of Phanta Creative Agency. He is known for many things, including losing 70 pounds in his 30s, interviewing some of the top self-development leaders of our day, launching a TV show, working with NBA players, and starting a business at age 23. He is an expert on branding and positioning and loves Spartan races.

In this episode, Mark shares his stories of learning to love fitness, building strong brands, defining your values, and running the long race when it comes to business and impact.

Here's what you will learn:

• How being fit can help in your entrepreneurial journey (6:23)
• Why confidence about your looks changes your first impressions (14:18)
• How fitness has helped Mark's mindset in addressing fear (26:39)
• The "Think Big, Be Bold, Say Yes" mantra that can help you manage fear (35:13)
• The way that haters help you to see the big moves you're making (47:21)
• Why consistency is more important than discipline (55:11)

Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @mark.drager then share it with a friend!

Follow Mark:

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• Twitter
• Website

If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!

Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook

Website @amberlylago.com

Instagram @amberlylagomotivation

Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker