The Mindset Experience®

Laura Carney is a writer and magazine and book copy editor in New York. She's been published in numerous sources, appeared in multiple interviews and is writing a book about finishing the bucket list of her late father, who was killed by a distracted driver. By living out the dreams he never could, she repeatedly reconnects with her father, creates her own memories, and builds a community of love and support with everyone she meets.

IG/Twitter: @myfatherslist
Web: myfatherslist.com, bylauracarney.com

At the age of 6, a college lacrosse jersey in an apparel shop inspired her. She was told it would not be easy but showed that with hard work, she could do it. From that moment, her dream became a goal. Now a Penn State Senior, she has experienced the physical and emotional challenges of becoming an elite athlete. Through effort, preparation, visualization and gratitude, she has learned how to develop confidence from within and identifies herself with the term “Resilience.”

IG: mariaauth26

As the smallest player in hockey, only 5’6” 150 lbs., his size motivated him to “go where others couldn’t go” as he became an NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion and Olympic Champion. As the victim of trauma & abuse, he experienced mental illness, battled addiction and considered suicide. Theo has become an author, healing motivator and advocate using his pain as a motivator to help him and others learn that courage is contagious and healing is possible when you ask for help.

theofleury.life

In 1st grade, his mother told him, “Go be a leader.” At age 16, his father’s death flipped his mindset causing him to consistently ask if, “my actions are reflective of my intentions or purpose.” From a 2X State Champ and 2X All-American in HS to a 4-year starter and team MVP at NAVY to a 2ndLt in the Marine Corp, Ryan Kern embodies the ideals of leadership. He discusses the concepts/values necessary for him to honor his father’s legacy and his mother’s request.

His passion for baseball began at age 7. Since then he became a college player, pro player, pro scout, & the owner of Global Scouting Bureau, which helps 300+ players sign professional contracts every year. He turns fairy tails into dreams, appreciates the value of adversity & understands the importance of a “compound effect.” James teaches how to evaluate and develop a successful mindset.

gsbsports.com, mytimesports.com

His accomplishments are endless: NAVY lacrosse standout, Special Operations leader, Business school graduate, ultra endurance athlete, high-altitude mountaineer, CEO of The Program Leadership LLC…but don’t forget husband & father. Eric teaches the importance of attitude & explains in order to be a great leader and teammate, toughness is non-negotiable. That means, “Mission focused in the face of physical, emotional and mental adversity. “

theprogram.org

As a young lacrosse player, Morgan was told she wasn’t good enough. She decided to prove everyone wrong, work even harder & became the leading scorer. With any mistake, she “loves" the chance to improve. After 5 significant knee surgeries, this 6th year senior at Syracuse refuses to give up & focuses on what she can control as she “owes it to herself to go out on her own terms” and “write her own story.” She consistently chooses a Mindset of Excellence.

IG: morgan_alexander99, morganalexandermindset

A 2x SuperBowl Champion, Matt Stover played 19 years in the NFL & retired as the NFL’s 4th all-time leading scorer. This Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor member shares his mindset to play in the NFL where he never missed a game, focused on his role & perfected his process resulting in 49 strait points, critical to the Ravens 2000 World Championship. By learning from failures and embracing doubts, he claimed every opportunity to be great…in football and in life!

mattstoverfoundation.org, ppf.org

His story inspired one of the most inspirational & motivational sports movies of all time. Vince Papale shares how at age 30, he beat “one in a gazillion” odds going from an Eagles fan to a player with only 1 year of H.S. football experience! With relentless training, encouragement surrounding him & focus on “winning the day,” he made sure the coaches had to notice him. He also teaches us that with trust, grit, passion, commitment, respect & love, we can all have “invincible moments!”
vincepapale.com

Spencer was destined to play professional baseball. His first word was “ball,” he grew up with a baseball in his hand, he made varsity in 9th grade, he was a Freshman All American at Radford U. & was invited to play in the prestigious Cape Cod Summer league. But his dream almost turned into a nightmare. We explore his journey with panic & anxiety, his experience with therapy, his active practice of mindfulness & his responsibility to help other athletes speak out and learn, “I am not my thoughts.”