THE PARABLES®

From escaping communism to building a global fitness empire — Bedros Keuilian is proof that adversity can shape greatness when you refuse to quit.

In this powerful episode of THE PARABLES®, we dive into the disciplines, internal battles, emotional resilience, and “fighter jet” mentality that turned a kid who couldn’t speak English into one of the most influential leaders in business and personal development.

We Cover:

• 🇺🇸 Overcoming hardship & grateful leadership
• 🔥 Emotional discipline & self-mastery
• 🧱 Turning pain into purpose & power
• 🎯 Obsessive focus, work ethic & sacrifice
• 🪖 Fighter jet vs. crop duster mentality
• 🚫 Accountability over excuses — always
• 💭 Why your purpose evolves as you grow

If you're hungry to elevate your mindset, sharpen your discipline, and build your legacy brick by brick — this episode is your playbook.

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What happens when you stop trying to impress the world — and start becoming who you actually are?

In this powerful episode, Chase Hero opens up about his journey from incarceration and rock-bottom moments… to building wealth, emotional strength, and a life rooted in self-awareness and authentic success.

We talk identity, pain, ego, discipline, money, fatherhood, and the power of becoming unapologetically yourself.

We cover:

• 🔥 How hitting rock bottom can become your turning point
• 🧠 Emotional discipline as the real superpower
• 💡 Why most people don’t know who they truly are
• 🌱 The courage it takes to reinvent yourself
• 🚪 Leaving small-town limits & rewriting your story
• 🧩 Purpose evolves — aligning identity with growth
• 👨‍👧‍👦 Building legacy through responsibility & truth

If you're on a mission to grow, evolve, and live life on your terms — this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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Shadi Bakour, CEO & co-founder of PathWater and Forbes 30 under 30 shares the story behind the water bottle brand that’s disrupting the industry with reusable aluminum water bottles and whose mission is to help end single-use plastic pollution.

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Founders of Asian Hustle Network, Bryan Pham & Maggie Chui, discuss the story and mission behind the fast growing community.

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How do you go from surviving… to leading an 8-figure empire?

In this powerful conversation, Frankie Quiroz, founder of Tuned in Tokyo and Drip Creations, opens up about his early struggles, building clothing brands from his dad’s garage, and developing the mindset that turned pain into purpose. Through years of sacrifice, no excuses, and faith in his vision, Frankie reveals what it really takes to build something that lasts.

We Cover:
• 🧠 Why pain is the ultimate teacher
• 💰 How to build a loyal brand community
• 💡The truth about success and self-belief
• 🔥  Why “no excuses” is a code to live by
• 🧩 How to identify your audience before your product

This episode will reignite your hunger and remind you that every struggle carries a purpose.

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Pro boxing coach and personal trainer Christopher Duarte shares the mindset behind the sport of boxing and how it relates to life.

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Georgina Villarreal is a registered nurse turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of the community She Can Be Both and executive to the nurse start up app Holliblu.

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Nate Sedgwick shares how he started Sourcing Mojo, a service firm that helps business owners and entrepreneurs source suppliers, factories, and products from Asia.

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Ryan Tillman is a loving family man, police officer, speaker, and the founder of Breaking Barriers United, an organization focused on not only repairing the bond between law enforcement and the public, but on youth and community through impactful workshops and mentoring programs. His work with students, parents, education professionals, community leaders, and law enforcement personnel has become a beacon for positive influence.

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One of the most beautiful things about being in a relationship is the ability to grow. 

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