The Purpose Effect

The Purpose Effect

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The Purpose Effect episodes

  • 126: Awareness and Prevention with Johnny Bright

    Prevention and awareness tips and insights that matter.

    Johnny Bright is a full-time mental health professional with a wealth of experience in suicide prevention, having served as a mental health first responder and continuing to work with both civilians and veterans. In this episode, Johnny shares practical thoughts, tools, and techniques we can all use daily — not just for ourselves, but for the people around us.

    This is a conversation worth leaning into. Join us, listen closely, and take notes.

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    48 min
  • 125: Implementation Over Learning: How to Actually Make Progress with Rob Sperry

    In this powerful conversation, network marketing legend Rob Sperry joins Alesha to share the mindset shifts and practical frameworks that separate those who build something lasting from those who burn out and fade away.

    Rob has spoken in 23 countries, written 19 books, generated millions in sales, and coached thousands of leaders—but his real passion is helping people live purpose-driven lives. From his tennis background to running a teen mastermind that's impacting the next generation, Rob brings raw honesty about what it really takes to succeed.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why perspective and grit matter more than talent or credentials
    • The "three sets of goals" framework (minimum, standards, blitz) that keeps you consistent even on your worst days
    • How to answer the two critical questions: "Can I do it?" and "Is it worth it?"
    • Why true learning is implementation, not just consuming more content
    • The power of networking and relationships that compound over time
    • How sacrifice today creates a life where every day feels like a holiday

      • Whether you're in direct sales, building a business, or just trying to live with more intention, this conversation will challenge you to stop floating through life and start taking action.

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      33 min
    • 124: Hope Carriers: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

      Join Alesha Limbo and co-host David as they have an honest, heartfelt conversation about suicide awareness and prevention with special guest Michelle May from the Lawrence County Coalition. This powerful episode tackles the difficult but necessary topic of mental health and suicide, sharing personal stories, frightening statistics, and practical ways to recognize and help those in crisis.
      In this episode, you'll learn:
      The sobering reality of suicide statistics in the US and globally
      Why asking direct questions can save lives (and the #1 myth about suicide)
      The power of being a "hope carrier" for those in darkness
      Practical ways to recognize when someone is struggling
      How to be present with others and why it matters
      The importance of the 988 mental health crisis line
      Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide and mental health crises. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for immediate support.
      Guest: Michelle May - Mental Health Awareness Advocate, Lawrence County Coalition, and GATE Consulting
      Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Tune in next week for more insights and practical tools for suicide prevention.

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      33 min
    • 123: The 3 P's Perspective + Persistence = Progress

      What if the thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances… but the way you’re seeing them?

      In this episode of The Purpose Effect, we break down the 3 P’s that quietly determine the direction of your life: Perspective, Persistence, and Progress.

      Not the fluffy motivational kind — the real, gritty, everyday choices that shape who you become when no one is watching.

      We talk about:

      • Why your perspective determines whether a setback becomes a stopping point or a setup for growth

      • How persistence is built in the moments when quitting feels easier

      • And why progress is usually quiet, but always transformational

        This episode is for anyone who feels stuck between where they are and where they know they’re meant to be.

        For the person who keeps showing up but wonders if it’s actually making a difference.
        For the one who is tired of starting over and ready to start moving forward.

        If you’ve been questioning whether your effort matters… this conversation will remind you that it does.

        Your growth isn’t behind you.

        It’s being built right now — one decision, one mindset shift, one faithful step at a time.

        🎧 Listen now on The Purpose Effect — available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

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        33 min
      • 122: From Outrunning Immigration to Building Millions: Ricky V's Journey

        What happens when a 5-year-old immigrant fleeing terrorism becomes the youngest millionaire in his network marketing company? In this inspiring episode, Ricky V shares his extraordinary journey from Peru to the United States, including the heart-stopping moment at age 13 when he literally outran immigration officers to stay with his family.

        Ricky opens up about dropping out of college, overcoming his introverted nature, and building a multi-million dollar business through network marketing—all while keeping his family as his #1 priority. His story isn't just about financial success; it's about choosing gratitude over frustration, simplifying the complex, and waking up at 5 AM to visualize the life you want to create.
        In this episode, you'll discover:
        How childhood adversity became the foundation for fearless entrepreneurship
        The simple daily habits that led to becoming the top salesperson at age 16
        Why rejection in business feels easy when you've faced real fear
        The power of 24-month vision boards and positive expectancy
        How to pivot from frustration to breakthrough in moments, not months
        The database-building strategy that ensures you never run out of people to connect with
        Whether you're in network marketing, entrepreneurship, or simply seeking to live with more intention, Ricky's story will remind you that your circumstances don't define your destiny—your choices do.
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        38 min
      • 121: New Year, New Perspective: Choosing Growth at Any Age

        Join Alesha and David as they kick off the new year exploring how perspective shifts can transform your life. Discover why learning and growth matter at any age (David's 61 and just getting started!), how to turn challenges into opportunities, and why making intentional choices is the key to living with purpose.


        Plus: David's new unnamed puppy needs a name - drop your suggestions in the comments!


        Topics: Mindset, Personal Growth, Intentional Living, Community Building

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        32 min
      • 119: Conversation with authors and sisters Jenny & Shelley on their new book - with Alesha

        Today on The Purpose Effect, I’m joined by sisters Jenny Dunkin and Shelley Haisman, co-authors of WAIT, Did I Say That? and founders of Abundantly Favored.

        In this powerful conversation, we dive into the connection between faith, mindset, and the words we speak—and how those words quietly shape our thoughts, influence our choices, and ultimately guide the direction of our lives.

        Blending biblical truth, brain science, and lived experience, Jenny and Shelley challenge us to slow down, become aware of our internal dialogue, and speak life in alignment with who God says we are. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and realize that faith isn’t just something we believe—it’s something we speak.

        If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in negative thought patterns, discouraged by your own inner voice, or longing to live with greater intention and alignment, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

        🎧 Listen in and be reminded: your words matter more than you think.

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        39 min
      • 117: Small Changes Big Growth with David

        David shares how he is learning to live in the moment and choosing new perspectives. He discusses how he is managing old habits and plans for new traditions.

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        30 min

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