Chris' Birthday Q&A: Curating A Powerful Inner Circle & Coming Back Stronger Than Ever at 48 Post Surgery and Stroke
It’s Chris’s birthday, and this episode gets deep and surprisingly emotional. We talk about the lessons that only your 30s and 40s can teach you, what you shed, what you tolerate less, and what finally becomes clear. Chris shares what last year taught him (including what his stroke changed for the better), why expectations are the #1 thing that keep us unhappy, and how wisdom, community, and clarity shift with age. We dive into what people in their late 30s or 40s need to know if they feel “behind,” how to curate a healthy community, why friendships are a part-time job, and why happiness is always found in pursuit.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Chris’s reflections on turning 48.
How a stroke changed Chris’s brain and his behavior for the better.
What getting older actually gives you (hint: it’s better than youth).
Two pieces of advice for anyone feeling lost in their late 30s or 40s.
How Chris intentionally builds and maintains deep friendships.
What Chris is proudest of this year and what almost broke him.
The “Rule of Thirds” for curating the right business community.
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How Multi-Million Dollar Success Starts with Releasing Shame & Owning Your Story with Shoshanna Raven
So many of us say we don’t have shame, but it’s hiding in the way we apologize, over-explain, and say yes when we want to say no. In this episode, I am joined by author, podcaster, and event host Shoshanna Raven, to talk about the internal limits that silently sabotage women’s dreams, how shame silently runs your life in the background and how vulnerability can completely set you free. Shoshana shares the story of her herpes diagnosis, the spiral of self-abandonment that followed, and how telling the truth (first in private and then publicly) became the catalyst for her entire Living Brave movement. Get ready to step into the version of you who no longer hides.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 How shame silently shapes women’s behavior.
06:30 What’s the difference between confidence and bravery?
10:45 The shame that steals your genius.
16:15 How telling the truth sets you free.
24:30 How to safely start telling the truth.
29:15 Why people follow you when they see you under pressure.
32:00 The energetic shift that opens infinite possibilities.
40:00 Beginner energy is your biggest advantage.
45:30 Why you can’t win while fighting yourself.
47:30 How to build a brand that mirrors the woman you’re becoming.
54:30 The tools you need to break your upper limits.
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Why Everything Is Happening FOR You (Not To You)
I had a moment on a recent podcast interview that hit me straight in the soul. In this episode, I’m talking about the identity-shifting moments of my life, growing up isolated in a religion, getting bullied, facing constant rejection door-to-door, and later the public judgment that came with building a business. These are the exact moments I used to resent, and they’re now the ones I’m most grateful for. I’m breaking down how resistance, shame, judgment, and even the stuff you never tell anyone ends up becoming the exact training that equips you for your calling. Get ready to shift into the identity of a woman who knows everything is happening for her next level.
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HIGHLIGHTS
The quote that completely reframed my understanding of trauma.
How childhood isolation, judgment, and rejection built the resilience I rely on today.
Why resistance, trolls, and misunderstandings are signs you're breaking patterns.
Where you're unintentionally giving your power away in business and life.
The “resistance training” mindset that changes how you approach every challenge.
RESOURCES
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Stand Out in a Saturated Market and Build a Brand People Obsess Over with Lauren Robuck
Your past doesn’t disqualify you, it can develop you. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lauren Robuck, founder of Ginneca Row. We talk about the real startup costs, the fulfillment mistake almost everyone makes too early, and the mindset shifts that helped her scale from scratch to 42 stores nationwide using nothing but cold outreach and organic growth (no paid ads, no celebrity gifting budget, no connections). She also shares about growing up between two homes, developing OCD as a way to cope with feeling out of control, and doing the inner work that helped her reclaim her peace, presence, and identity. Tune in and get ready to elevate how you show up as a founder, leader, and creator.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Meet Lauren Robuck, CEO of Ginneca Row.
07:00 What parts of your upbringing actually helped you become who you are?
11:15 Why every founder should experience customer service before launching a brand.
17:30 The internal dialogue every entrepreneur faces.
22:15 The costs to start a product-based business.
29:30 What happens when you outsource fulfillment too early?
37:00 What solo travel teaches you about self-trust, identity, and reinvention.
44:30 How do you stay in love with what you're doing?
50:00 Behind the scenes of building a brand with your partner.
59:30 Advice to entrepreneurs about building in a saturated market.
01:02:30 Where do you want your business to be in a year?
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The 4 Trends Every Business Must Master for 2026
The business rules are changing again. In this episode, Chris and I break down the four trends every founder must master to win in 2026. We talk about why Facebook traffic is surprisingly surging again, why micro-offers and paid ads are officially non-negotiable, the return of phone sales, and what AI is unintentionally doing to your customers’ buying psychology. Get ready to step into the strategies that will actually move the needle in 2026!
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why Facebook traffic is exploding again right now and will dominate 2026.
Micro-offers and low-ticket tripwires are the new growth strategy.
Phone sales are outperforming sales pages (even on $500–$2k offers!)
How AI overload and fake content are making in-person connections more valuable.
Why in-person events, activations, and workshops convert higher in 2026.
RESOURCES
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