“You just got to have that faith, though. And you got to figure it out.” - Keith McPherson

Keith McPherson thought working at Roc Nation would be his dream job. Months later, he walked away with nothing lined up and began questioning whether he had ruined his career. The New York sports radio personality joins The Resiliency Project to talk about collecting unemployment, driving for Lyft and Uber, working at a restaurant and building his own platform while struggling to pay his bills.

McPherson explains how faith helped him keep moving through uncertainty and why consistently creating content eventually opened doors with the YES Network and WFAN. From attending industry events without enough money for the train ride home to stepping away from a coveted nighttime radio position for his family, he shares why resilience means believing you will find another way forward.

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• Keith McPherson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithmcpherson/?hl=en
• Kieth McPherson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mcphersonbrand

“I think it's strength asking for help.” - Craig Carton

Craig Carton reached the top of New York sports radio, then watched ego and compulsive gambling unravel everything he had built. The radio host joins The Resiliency Project to talk about losing his career, financial security and freedom, and returning from prison to face the damage he had caused. Carton explains why rebuilding began with honesty, how a trip to the casino after rehab proved he couldn’t recover alone and why earning back trust had to happen on other people’s terms. 

From returning to WFAN to helping others struggling with gambling addiction, he shares what it means to keep going while accepting that you cannot do it all yourself.

“If I really want something, I will do anything to make it happen.” - Lina Taylor

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, two-time Olympian, scientist and executive coach Lina Taylor shares how being cut from her team at 16 became a defining moment in her life.

Instead of walking away, Taylor returned to practice, earned her place in the starting lineup and eventually reached the Olympics. She explains why resilience begins with accepting what you cannot control, taking responsibility for what you can and choosing to keep moving forward. Taylor also shares how the lessons she learned through sports, science and motherhood now help leaders perform under pressure and persevere through change.

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 "Transcendence is on the other side of the very thing you don't want to face." - Stephen Scoggins

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, entrepreneur and leadership expert Stephen Scoggins shares how some of the lowest moments of his life became the foundation for everything he built afterward.

From experiencing homelessness as a young man to rebuilding his life and eventually building a successful company, Scoggins explains why resilience requires accountability, trust, and a willingness to face difficult seasons instead of running from them. He reflects on the mentors who gave him a second chance, the lessons he learned through business setbacks, and why continuing to move forward can change what comes next.

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“Resiliency is being willing to get knocked on my ass and being willing to get up.” - Matt Uhler

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, business broker, entrepreneur, and Amped Success founder Matt Uhler shares how he navigated one of the most difficult periods of his career when the 2008 financial crisis threatened the business he had just taken on.

From watching deals fall apart and taking on significant debt to rebuilding one transaction at a time, Uhler explains why he focused on what he could control and leaned into the skills he knew best. He also reflects on the value of experience, the dangers of chasing business advice on social media, and why resilience often comes down to getting back up and continuing forward.

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Matt Uhler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/

Amped Success: https://ampedsuccess.com/

"If you did the work and didn't quit on yourself, you'll be fine." - Forrest Griffin

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, The Ultimate Fighter winner, and UFC Vice President of Athlete Development Forrest Griffin shares the mindset that carried him through the highest highs and toughest setbacks of his career.

From getting knocked out in front of the world to rebuilding his confidence and eventually becoming a UFC champion, Griffin explains why failure never defined him.

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"The gold in our lives lies just beyond where we're afraid or unwilling to go." - Aaron Taylor

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, Super Bowl champion, CBS Sports analyst, and College Football Hall of Famer Aaron Taylor shares the moments that tested his resilience long before he reached the NFL.

From overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and self-doubt to nearly walking away from football after a devastating first practice, Taylor explains how faith, courage, and a willingness to keep showing up changed the course of his life. He reflects on the mentors who shaped him, the lessons he's learned as a father, and why the greatest rewards are often found just beyond the places we're most afraid to go.

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“Failure is only something that sits on your resume when you settle for it." - Tiki Barber

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber reflects on the setbacks that shaped his career and the mindset that helped him overcome them.

From nearly losing his starting job after the Giants repeatedly brought in his replacements to building a second career in broadcasting, Barber shares why resilience comes from embracing small wins, surrounding yourself with honest people, and refusing to stop trying. He explains how the lessons from his mother, his coaches, and his teammates helped turn moments of doubt into a foundation for long-term success.

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"We had two or three weeks of runway left." How do you keep believing when everything says it's time to quit?

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, entrepreneur Gino Cafiero reflects on the journey of building Bear Flag Robotics and the pressure of nearly losing it all. He shares how purpose, relationships, and embracing discomfort helped him navigate setbacks, overcome imposter syndrome, and ultimately build a company that was acquired by John Deere.

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"I thought I had to do everything myself." What if asking for help is the thing that changes your life?

In this episode of The Resiliency Project, Dylan Smith, founder of D is for Dyslexia, shares how growing up with dyslexia, being adopted twice, and struggling to find his place ultimately shaped the person he is today. For years, Dylan believed success meant figuring everything out on his own. But after finding mentors, letting go of his ego, and learning to ask for help, his life and career began to change. Today, he's an author, speaker, and advocate helping others see that their greatest challenges can become their greatest strengths.

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