Episode 87: From Miracle Child to Leadership Mentor – Angela Bradford’s Journey of Faith, Resilience, and Growth

Bio - Angela is a Senior Marketing Director with World Financial Group. Within just over eight years of transitioning from the blue collar world of trucking and training horses, to the white collar world of finances and training people, she has opened multiple offices and is expanding fast in two countries. She has an amazing team working with her and has the goal of having a licensed agent in every state and province in North America within the next 4 years.

The focus of the episode was on Angela's personal story, and she shared her inspiring life journey, from being a miracle child born after her mother's difficult pregnancies to her unconventional homeschooling experience and early involvement in horse training. Angela also reflected on the challenges she faced, such as her father's temporary absence due to drug-related issues, and the transformative power of prayer in her family's life. Throughout her story, she emphasized the importance of faith and resilience in overcoming obstacles and pursuing her passions.

Angela Bradford revealed that her leadership skills were not inherent but were cultivated through intense training and mentorship, particularly from John Maxwell. She also credits her unwavering self-belief to her parents' support and belief in her abilities, which has been a driving force in her success. Angela reflected on her journey of self-discovery and growth, emphasizing the importance of self-love and discipline, especially after being diagnosed with MS in 2019, which forced her to adapt and grow rapidly.

Matt and Angela engaged in a conversation about their experiences meeting John Maxwell, expressing their admiration for his character and leadership. Angela shared her memorable trip with him to Paraguay and Brazil, emphasizing his boundless energy and commitment to helping others. They discussed his humility, integrity, and dedication to his beliefs, with Angela highlighting his impact on her personally. Both speakers expressed their respect for Maxwell's genuine nature and his unwavering passion for making a positive difference in the world.

Angela Bradford shared her structured daily routine, detailing her morning rituals of reading, affirmations, and gym workouts, followed by evening activities such as Bible reading, journaling, and listening to podcasts. She stressed the importance of maintaining these habits consistently, regardless of holidays or weekends, and emphasized the value of continuous learning through reading. Angela also discussed the significance of rereading books to deepen understanding and facilitate personal growth, highlighting the impact of consistent reading habits on knowledge acquisition and personal development.

Ep. 86 - Matt Berthot and Angela Goodman had a deep conversation about personal identity

Angela shared poignant moments of resilience, revealing her process of learning to react less and embrace love and faith as guiding principles. Her reflections on her past traumas, such as being silenced and forced into conformity, illuminated the roots of her emotional intensity—a trait she now views as a superpower for self-expression. Together, Matt and Angela explored the concept of identity, with Angela emphasizing the need to shed societal expectations and live authentically, even if that means simplifying life radically, as she dreams of one day doing.

The conversation highlighted Angela’s daring spirit, which she humorously described as her “daredevil” personality type, less than 5% of the global population. Her willingness to take risks and embrace uncertainty offered hope to listeners, encouraging them to trust in their own paths. Angela tied her reflections to the shared journey she and Matt have embarked upon, noting the synchronicities in their life transformations and how their partnership provides strength through life’s challenges.

Angela also contributed to the discussion on emotional intensity, offering her perspective on how deeply felt emotions can be both isolating and empowering. She noted how mutual understanding with Matt has allowed them to embrace their unique sensitivities, seeing them as part of their souls’ true identities. The pair spoke candidly about the importance of leaning on faith and love to navigate ego-driven emotions and worldly distractions, with Angela adding that her ongoing curiosity and commitment to growth have been key to her evolution.

The dialogue was punctuated with Angela’s humor, practical wisdom, and grounded approach to life. She and Matt concluded with a shared mission to help others, offering their skills and insights for both personal and professional growth. Angela’s emphasis on using their gifts to inspire hope and fulfillment added a resonant layer to the conversation, leaving listeners with a powerful reminder to embrace their journeys with courage, faith, and love.

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Ep. 85 Aaron and Kelly Nash, a couple talk on business and relationships

Kelly Nash is an entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of health, fitness, and wine. Driven by grit, relentless perseverance, and a no-BS approach, she turns vision into reality. A mom of two young boys and the force behind multiple thriving businesses, Kelly runs every venture hand-in-hand with her husband, proving that success is built on hard work, unwavering values, and doing what others won’t. She’s not just in it to play—she’s in it to win.

Aaron Nash has built a national boutique gym franchise, “P-Fit the Platinum Standard of Fitness”™, which in year one of franchising sold more units than any other competitor in his space. He owns four multi-award-winning locations in south Florida, generating millions in revenue and resulting in hundreds of thousands of pounds lost in the last five years. 

He started WAYT Nutrition supplement company in February 2021, and its explosive growth has already transformed it into a 7-figure brand.

Also, a co-founder of Kids Lives Matter, a 501c3, Aaron helps victims of US sex trafficking. To date, they have recovered and rehabilitated over 100 victims per year. 

His first book, Darkside Dichotomy, explains how to use the bad things that happen to all of us and turn them into jet fuel to accomplish your goals. 

There is no fakery, no coaching, and no fluff from him. He is a real business owner building real solutions in the real world on his way to a 9-figure exit.

David Chametzky, a deep message expert, as a speaker, author, podcast host, and producer. A true pathfinder with a mission to uplift lives in every way, by empowering individuals and groups day by day. Through his content and teachings, he brings insights and a unique guiding principle so others can grow and overcome obstacles.

IG - @DavidChametzky

Ep 83. Andrew Kroeze is an entrepreneur, coach, and community builder known for his expertise in digital marketing and personal development.

He first gained prominence with his business Tribe of Buyers, where he grew a Facebook group to over 10,000 members, helping entrepreneurs leverage social media for lead generation and scaling businesses. His coaching approach emphasizes the power of community and the importance of personal development for achieving success. Kroeze has guided over a thousand individuals in building six- to eight-figure businesses, focusing on creating lasting value through online education, community engagement, and organic marketing techniques

Thrive Global

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Currently, Kroeze leads Masters of Fate, a venture designed to help entrepreneurs connect with high-impact peers and support each other’s growth. His work is informed by a belief in setting achievable goals and embracing personal transformation. He also speaks at events globally, sharing his journey of overcoming personal struggles, including depression and adversity, to inspire others to pursue fulfilling lives and impactful businesses

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Danny Zzzz is a world-renowned entertainer, hypnotist, escape artist, and illusionist with over 5,000 shows, global talent show appearances, and a Guinness World Record.

Danny Zzzz is an extraordinary entertainer with an unrivaled talent for captivating audiences. His skills in hypnosis, escape artistry, and illusion have earned him a worldwide reputation as one of the greatest performers in his field. With over 5,000 shows to his name, Danny has appeared on numerous major talent shows, including Canada's Got Talent, America's Got Talent Extreme, Australia's Got Talent, France's Incroyable Talent and Germany's Das Super Talent. On top of these incredible accomplishments, he also holds a Guinness Book World record. As an incredibly versatile individual, he also works as a stand-up comedian and published author who regularly speaks about his life story and journey in the industry. Danny is truly one of a kind!

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmDannyZzzz

Estie Starr is an award-winning business consultant and marketing strategist and is the visionary founder of both Strand Consulting & the Marketing Magic Academy. With a mission to guide and educate small business owners to business and marketing success, Estie’s work focuses on the clarity and strategy around marketing for small business that not only doesn’t cost money, but earns money every time. With over 15 years and 12,500 hours one-on-one experience guiding 1,000’s of small business owners to marketing success on bootstrapped budgets, Estie is one of the top global marketing experts for small businesses.

As a successful entrepreneur since she was 10 years old, Estie has always worked with more resourcefulness than resources. The former CIO of a multinational non-profit, Estie left her job in 2011 to start her own company, Strand Consulting, bringing it to 6-figures profit in under 2 years with $0 in ad spend, while raising 5 kids! A full service creative consultancy, Estie’s company not only guided business owners on marketing strategy, but created their marketing materials as well including dozens of websites costing from $500-$15,000 and every single one of them earned money. By 2019 the company had grown to operate on 6 continents, in 10-time zones, running 3 distinct departments: a full service consultancy, a full service marketing agency and an online marketing training academy.

If you’re ready to learn how you can do more with less, optimizing your marketing to get to stable & reliable $100K profit years, months and even days, Estie is ready to teach you.

TJ Morris, aka Bear, is the founder of Bear Independent, a YouTube channel with over

200,000 subscribers about preparedness in our current times. He is the founder and

CEO of Refuge Medical, which provides first aid medical supplies and kits, in-person

training and consulting. He is also the founder and president of two nonprofits:

Grindstone Ministries, an organization providing disaster relief, and Kaleb House, a

residential recovery program providing a home-like environment for families and child

survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. TJ is also (and especially) an ordained

pastor, husband, father, and servant of the Most High.

https://www.bearindependent.com/

As a pastor-turned-transformational mentor with a client roster spanning luxury real estate agents to former NFL stars, high performers gravitate toward Vaughn Kohler when they’re ready to get the best out of themselves, go deep with others, and share their message with the world. As a dedicated sounding board, the #1 thing on Vaughn’s to-do list is helping others find more fulfillment in their lives through goal-setting, communication skills, and impactful brand messaging. Connect with Vaughn on Instagram @vaughnkohler or at his website vaughnkohler.com

Lewi Gault 

Having been a solo agent, building a team and carving out a spot in the top 1% at eXp Realty, Lewi's track record is loud and clear. But it's not just about the numbers; it's about the people he uplifts along the way.

Lewi coaches 1000+ agents weekly inside Mastermind sessions across his team and his Mastermind, Atlas Alliance, covering the mindset and performance that transforms realtors into productivity powerhouses.

Lewi's all about keeping it 100% real. Ditching the fluff for hard truths, he's a coach who practices what he preaches, with a life as balanced as his portfolio.

Grounded by his devotion to family as a husband and father, Lewi's drive to coach comes from wanting to help Agents find their own version of success—without the BS.