Kyle Duford is an executive specializing in crafting outstanding experiences for global brands. A former magazine editor, he also spent a bunch of his career with a focus on the fashion, outdoor and sports industries through the eCommerce and digital lens. Kyle's unique blend of design, branding, and digital best practices lends itself to creating and leading some of the foremost brands. Kyle Duford Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in Allentown PA 45 mins northwest of Philly; really poor; had no money he bolted at 18; mom made sure there were presents under the tree on ChristmasWent to college in Boulder CO; his whole family left home about the same time so there was no home to return to; never finished collegeAge 23 chased a girl to Minneapolis MN; worked in a coffee shop for a while; he was over-weight and miserable in a bad relationshipLost 100 pounds training for a triathlon on Catalina Island; started a magazine (American Tri); like a runner's world for triathlon; suddenly everyone was doing a triathlon The magazine shook the tri world; they were bought by a competitor for not a lot of money; but he got a job out of the deal and ended up being the editor and chief1997 in cafeteria of University of Colorado there are two cute girls; he ends up engaged to the cuter one who happens to be Billy Graham's granddaughter; through weirdness and no cell phones or emails they lose each other for 21 years Devastated and depressed his buddy tries to cheer him up; suggests a Johnny Cash concert; a light bulb goes on; Johnny Cash is friends with Billy Graham! Kyle has a chanceHe gets on the bus he talks to Johnny they talk about his fiance; never gets a chance to ask for help in reconnecting; he doesn't see her again for 21 years; gets married and has 2 kidsAfter his first marriage ended he went to Hawaii to ride his bike and figure out what's next; he hears/sees the one that got away on CNN; they reconnect on Facebook and end up married with a blended family Connections Website

Brieanna Lightfoot Smith is a Business Coach and Brand Strategist. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, she transformed her passion for affirming teenage girls into 4 published books and turned those books into a curriculum-based program. Now she teaches other women how to get paid for their passion. Brieanna Lightfoot Smith Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in Arlington TX and studied journalism in college in Missouri; had published 100+ articles when she graduated Moved to New Orleans dating her future husband; was getting offers for jobs but turned them into freelance business gigs for newsletters, websites and social media When she left New Orleans she was married and had her first child; she was offered a fulltime job and decided to take it She knew when it was time to quit that full time gig when she passed out in her car when pregnant with her oldest She shut down her business in 2018 to be a full time mom and give her self some rest; restarted the business in 2021 Had to streamline her business to fit into her life as a mom and wife and stopped working with clients that took to much work Now she primarily works helping other moms run their business and make them fit into their lives without moving towards burnout Connections Website

James Divine says "There once was a little boy whose mom told him he could be anything he wanted…a policeman, a doctor, a lawyer, even President! He exceeded all her expectations and became a music teacher. He married his HS sweetheart, is father to 4 and grandpa to 10." James retired from full time teaching but still teaches band part time at a charter school. The rest of his time is spent speaking, training, writing, podcasting, and performing. And often holding hands and eating pizza and cannoli. Now for the boring, adult stuff… James earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College in Maine and received my music education from the Army School of Music, graduating from the basic, intermediate, and advanced courses over a span of ten years, serving in Virginia, Japan and Colorado. He retired from the Army Band in 2006. He earned a teaching license from Western Colorado University and completed a master’s in music education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. James believes in the value of life-long learning! He just doesn't like standardized testing. James Divine Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in Virginia and his father was abusive to his mother which James witnessed; mom took James and his sister to Italy to get away Spent a couple of years in Italy and mostly had a great time with lots of Italian relatives; but was sexually abused by a family friend That abuse continued in Virginia when he returned; and finally ended when the abuser left; that was when James was old enough to be angry about it He carried that rage into high school and realized that he needed to find a way to forgive his abuser not to excuse the abuse but for his own well being Joined the Army Band and was in the Army active duty 10 year and the National Guard for another 10 years After his miltary time, he worked on being a full time sax player; that can be challenging to make end meet; he took a band teacher position and realized he really loved teaching Taught band for many years before retiring again; but missed teaching and is now back at it half-time along with public speaking Connections Website (JamesDivine.net) JazzySaxman.com

Glen Williams is a 26 year veteran police officer/detective. He developed PTSD, many of the related negative behaviors, became divorced, and bankrupt. Three years alone in his cabin, taught him how to rebuild himself, to communicate, and he started over. He now has a good relationship, he is a published author, is in a documentary, and he travels and speaks to mostly cops about relationships and trauma. Bridging the Gaps we have created in our lives. Glen Williams Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Started going to college in Colorado, majored in party and had a rather low GPA; transferred to Utah to try to avoid most of the parties Wanted to get a job in Federal Law Enforcement, but after completing the very lengthy application process was disqualified for diabetes Decided to work in local law enforcement instead and did that for 26 years After an trying CPR on a child having the child not make it, was lucky that his Lieutenant let him go away and process that and not worry about the report right away Glen, like most law enforcement officers was experiencing trauma at a very high frequency; seeing a dead body became "no big deal"; it's a big deal and traumic Not knowing about PTSD, he shut down and just used more work as an escape so he didn't have to "think" about the the trauma Shiloh his service dog let's him know when his blood sugar is both high and low and does a better job than the glucose monitor Connections Website

Bruce Schutter struggled with Bipolar, Alcoholism and GAD, until he discovered mental health is the key to triumphing over any life challenge! He created the Mental Health Warrior Program, a grass roots approach to Mental Health, a journey of Self-Help and Empowerment. We teach everybody to be Mental Health Warriors. Bruce Schutter Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Volunteered as an EMT while in High School; used CPR on someone; when that person died; naturally Bruce fell into depression but didn't have to tools to deal with grief Bruce leaned into trying to help people and got his EMT certification working as a volunteer; which added to an already stressful life Bruce was feeling many unwanted emotions and didn't know how to process those feeling; so he turned to alcohol to avoid the pain Got a job in IT, but he really struggled with the emotions related to work life, used shopping and alcohol to ease the pain and looked right from the outside After several short stays in jail for drinking, was twice placed on a 3-day psych hold and could barely get through each day as they seemed meaningless One day attempted suicide but survived; this was a turning point where he realized he needed help Desperately seeking answers and relief he went to meetings, doctors, took meds, and tried everything offered but still was left without any control of my life. He realized during this period that his Mental Health was what he need to embrace and nurture instead of avoid He realized he feared "feeling" of his own emotions because would lose control Bruce learned manage his emotions and becoming comfortable with them. This allowed him to stay in control of the day and take the steps needed to triumph over my life’s challenges. Learned there are foods to avoid to improve mental health; processed foods, processed sugar, reduced carbs Connections Website

Wendy Wright is a Financial Therapist known for her expertise in merging psychology and finance. With credentials as a licensed therapist, money coach, author, and business owner, Wendy is a trailblazer in her field. Leveraging her diverse background as a former mortgage loan officer, business proprietor, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she pioneers transformative financial therapy and money consulting. Wendy’s approach helps clients overcome psychological barriers impeding financial growth.As CEO of Financial Therapy Solutions, LLC, based in Denver, CO, Wendy offers virtual services in the US and internationally. Her impactful teachings shed light on the fusion of psychology and finance, guiding individuals toward financial clarity and empowerment. She is the author and creator behind the transformative Money Mindset Shift©, a program designed to foster healthier relationships with money. Wendy’s contributions mark her as a visionary bridging the gap between emotional well-being and fiscal success. Wendy Wright Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Wendy started her career on the business marketing and mortgage side of life before she got into therapy Why we make a financial plan instead of a budget; budget is a loaded term that carries shame/blame/guilt Journaling is key to start hearing your internal dialog about money; write it down when you start talking to yourself about money Some people come from a culture that says all debt is bad; you might say to yourself; I'm a bad person if I have a mortgage Another way to think about paying taxes is that you are contriuting to the common good; my taxes helped to pay for this freeway…I love this freeway! Why you should not pay down your debt until you make a plan to and learn how to break your debt cycle If you get a big chunk of money you probably want to get some help with that--you may need a team of people to help you deal with a Lotto win Before you talk to your loved ones about money ideas; spend some time journaling and listening to your money self talk first Connections 20% off coupon Website

Alison Jacobson, renowned as the Midlife Maverick, embodies unwavering resilience, having triumphed over profound grief and obstacles. Her journey includes navigating the heart-wrenching loss of her baby to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), weathering the financial upheaval of divorce, and shouldering the role of caregiver for both her son, who has Intellectual Disabilities and her husband, who battles Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. At the remarkable age of 57, having never run more than a mile until the year prior, she conquered the iconic NYC Marathon, serving as a living testament that it is never too late for personal transformation. Alison is a dedicated advocate for women in midlife, helping them overcome self-doubt and fear to achieve their goals and live joyful, successful, kick-ass lives in their second chapter. Through her own tragedies and adversities, she empowers women to find life after loss, regain self-confidence to bravely move forward personally and professionally, and take decisive action to make themselves the center of their own lives. As a highly accomplished coach, speaker, and author, Alison empowers women in midlife to reignite their aspirations, reconstruct self-assurance, magnify happiness, and unlock the abundance they genuinely deserve. Alison’s book Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance was published last year. Alison Jacobson Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Grew up on the East Coast in a small town outside New York City; in her job doing something else--her boss asked her to write a press release; she said yes and that became a PR firm Decided to move to Los Angeles to expand the business and fell in love with the beach; always dreamed of having a food truck on the in Venice Knew from a very young age that she was an entrepreneur; she was not wired to be an employee; not very good at "looking busy" which can be required in a job After her son died of SIDS, she was looking for ways to honor her son Connor; starting working with a non-profit to support parents surviving SIDS; eventually became the CEO (firstcandel.org) Created a PR firm which she eventually sold and then lost everything and had to file bankruptcy after a very tough divorce--forced to start over Decided to run the New York Marathon in part to honor her son Connor; great story about seeing butterflies and sun flowers in November while running the race We discuss how important it is for women to learn about their bank accounts, credit cards, and all the accounts in their lives; your spouse could be unable to help with that any day at any time Connections Website

John Diggs Born in the creative hotbed of Pacoima in northern LA, John Diggs played college football at Washington State University and went on to play five years of NFL and CFL football before officially retiring. He then built one of Southern California’s most outstanding mortgage brokerages before the mortgage meltdown of 2008 forced him to lose that business, followed by his home, wife, and family. Going from the highs of success on every front to the low of sleeping on his mom’s couch, however, turned out to provide the backdrop for the life-changing idea of using Mind Mapping on a personal level to put his own life back together and help others do the same. Since sharing this unique idea in his TEDx Talk, John has authored six mind mapping books and designed dozens of mind mapping courses. He delivers mind mapping talks and hosts an online community of Mappineers– ALL to support his mission to help himself and others love life to the fullest by getting clear about who they are while boosting creativity, enhancing memory, collaborating at high levels, increasing productivity, and reducing stress. John Diggs Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Grew up outside Los Angeles and dreamed of playing college football; when he finally ran out of the tunnel as a sophomore starter he starting crying as he lived his dream Played in the NFL and CFL for five years until a knee injury; the doctor told him he could play, but if he injured it again he might have to walk with a cane the rest of this life When we played for the Raiders when they were in Los Angeles he got his real estate license Developed real estate software and used that in his business; rode the bubble until it popped in 2007; that's when he lost everything Stayed on his mom's couch and he had work out clothes and his Big Ass Box of Personal Development; Found a book on mind-mapping and needed a project--so he worked on that box Met a mentor who kept asking him; "Who are you?" John had many answers the mentor would ask "Is that all?"; changed his life 8 months after landing on the his mom's couch; he got a job interview for a software developer gig; the president of the company said "We gotta have you, how much?" John said 10K per month---DONE! This is John Diggs from JohnDiggs.com and you are listening to Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff Smith, reminding you to Get Out of your Big Ass Box! Connections Website Instagram

Los Angeles Headshot Walker Kimberly Brandt has been a working actress appearing in thousands of advertising campaigns, blockbuster films, and primetime TV shows, for over 25 years. Walker is an awarded community builder and leader who has dedicated a significant amount of her time as a volunteer helping others. Her successful marriage of over 20 years reflects her dedication to putting love first. AWAKEN, Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence, is her first book and vulnerably shares the intimate story of how at 16 she began her independent journey to make a childhood vision her mission: find or create tools to transcend the challenges of generational trauma and build resilient mental health. After becoming a published author, she was asked to work with global leaders as a speaker and coach in their effort to help others achieve success and happiness. Walker Kimberly Brandt Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Connected with nature at a very young age, running around in the mountains she was not afraid of rattlesnakes and other danergeous animals; she was more afraid of the humans in her life Ran away at age 13, and left home permanently at age 16; At age 18 she moved to Italy to start her modelling career One day she was vrooming, coming home from another successful gig and feeling great; her husband had this look that told her something was wrong Her husband was diagnosed with a life threating cancer; instead of the "standard care" they decided together to get educated about all their available options; her husband survived cancer while learning many valuable life lessons During this very dark and trying time; Lisa Nichols suggested she write a book about her life and her struggles; not for her, but for the people who read it After the book came out she was asked to start coaching and speaking and she loves it; she found a new mission: find or create tools to transcend the challenges of generational trauma and build resilient mental health Connections Website Awaken , Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence Link Tree

Frank King is a Suicide Prevention Speaker and Comedian. Frank was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years and, a speaker and comedian for 37.Worked with Jeff Foxworthy, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Steve Harvey, Rosie, Ellen, Randy Travis, and Lou Rawls.Frank fought a lifetime battle with Depression and Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into 12 TEDx Talks, and sharing my insights on Mental Health with colleges, corporations, and associations. Frank King Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Started as "fax" joke writer for Jay Leno before he took over for Johnny Carson; wrote about 12-14 jokes during the weekends and sent them in via Fax--only got paid if the jokes were used on the show Lives with depression and suidical thoughts to this day; has a very solid self-care plan but suicide is still on the table as a soltion to problems Started body building in sixites, he's intermitment fasting and eating a keto diet, he is definatly in better shape me in my 50's His father died at age 40 because of his aortic valve; Frank had his aortic valve replaced when he was forty first with a donor human vavle and latter with a mechanical valve Can speak with experience about preventing suicide and depression because he lives with it and he loves to write jokes Can write jokes and tag lines "in his sleep"; wakes up at 3 am with his best work and texts his clients immediately Lived on the road with his wife as a road comic; sold he house and went from town to town telling jokes Connections Website LinkedIn

Brad Nelson is a single dad who has dedicated his life to serving and helping people with their finances. Through The Debt Free Dad Podcast and his online course Roots of Personal Finance, he challenges conventional thinking, helping people save and pay off millions. Beyond finances, Brad values family, outdoor adventures, and creating lasting memories. Brad Nelson Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Brad first marriage ended largly due to conflicts surrunding money; this came to a head when he lost his first house during the housing crisis Now a single dad, Brad committed himself to educate himself about elimating credit card debt and to stop living pay-check to pay-check Most people today never look at their bank statements or credit card statments; so step 1 is looking at where your money is going after you get your pay check Conflict in a relationships about money is really stressful and the number 1 reason marriages end in divorce--so getting on the same page with your significant other in critical When talking about money with your significant other; focus on the why you want to be debt free and where you want to be and do after you become debt free Cancelling subscriptions to apps, cable, TV, cellphone is nearly impossible for alot of people; never give a reason beyond "I know longer wish to pay for this service" You can find free education from Brad and anywhere on the internet; what also helps is a community of like-minded folks who are working on the same problem Connections Website (DebtFreeDad) Debt Free Dad Episode 169 - How Do I Payoff Debt When I Can Barely Pay my Monthly Bills?

Linn Rivers is a functional health and wellness expert and educator. She teaches people all over the world how to take their health into their own hands; mind, body and spirit. With over 15 years in the holistic health field and her own arduous past, she is able to guide those who are ready, to a happier and healthier way of living. Linn Rivers Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Lived in El Paso Texas until she was 8 years old and then moved to New Mexico; in the middle of nowwhere with nothing to do She has zero happy memories from childhood, she lived in constant fear of everything When she was a baby in love was expressed to her from a place of fear and panic from her parents trying to keep her alive; she experienced "love" as fear Growing the word love was a fear casuing word; she didn't like people telling her they loved her and she refused to say it to others Her mother died of cancer when she was 15 years old; she told her mother she loved her and her mother died immediately after she said the word; Linn knew she had killed her mother with that word Her father suffered greatly with health issues and addiction to alchohol; Linn now sees that he did his best with the hand he had been dealt Experienced many near death experienced and learned that she was creating her own reality and reapting lessons from her own past Had been sick and depressed her whole life so at age 18 started researhing and holisitic health and working with the body Discovered that most health issues (including mental/emotion health) somehow relate to an issue with your personal microbiome; if you feed the microbiome you feed the body what it needs Connections Website Pre-Launch Sale Only $50

Darius is no stranger to stories. He has been in several Hollywood Movies(Nothing But The Truth, Brian Banks and The World We Make). He is a founding company member of Tennessee Shakespeare in Memphis Tennessee and he has performed all over the country in thousands of schools, universities, theaters and libraries as Frederick Douglass. He also has been the TEDx Memphis coach for seven years. He is a practitioner of Tai Chi/Chi Gong and teaches methods of self improvement through meditation. Darius Wallace Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in Flint Michigan in the early 80's and those streets were very mean Did martial arts as a very tall 13 year old boy; also joined a gang for protection Was kick boxing for money and probably being exploited by the gym; got caught with a weapon by the vice principle; choice was juvie, dad, or theater Did a play in high school and then got the lead as a freshman in the school play; his gang member friends let him out of the gang Took pills in a suicide attempt because his girlfriend didn't return his call; woke up alive but the world was sideways and he parents freaked out Fell into a deep grief after his mother pass away from cancer; ended up homeless in New York City on a Park Bench Had his suicide pills in his pocket, had his last meal for $5 at Burger King; still had subway tokens so got on the train; met a yogi who agreed to teach him yoga for free and just happen to save his life In 2011 after getting married and having children finally went into to rehab to quit drinking; he walk about 7 miles while having a very intimate conversation with his higher power (God) Connections Website Instagram @dariusactor

Lynn Mull offers Clarity through Reiki healing sessions, and Holistic Career Coaching and Facilitating Teams to professional wellness. I use various tools and methods to speak, write, and provide 1.1 counsel to move out of the stuck into the actions that help you or your teams reach their goals. She found her way because she had to create it. As a working parent and a sandwich caregiver in her early 30s, Lynn understands the pressures to keep going, provide for my family and prioritize everyone else’s wellbeing.Lynn looked in many corners and could not find one coach to break into her inner blockages and move her career until Reiki and a Career Coach got me there. We can be all the things to everyone, but first, we must get aligned and intuitively move forward on our own. Lynn Mull Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Studied econ in college and played volleyball until injury took her out of the game--learned great lessons about commitment to excellence, teamwork and leadership Her dad was "obsessed" with teaching her about money; taught her how to invest in stocks when she was still a kid Interned at General Electric and then worked there as well; got into internal audit with sig sigma; found the value of clarity from leadership; everyone knew their job and what GE wanted them to do Moved to San Francisco and worked at several banks staring in internal audit and then getting into mergers Moved to New York city to be closer to family and help take care of her mother who was in a health crisis; the last straw was when her boss (Sue) was murdered by her husband--five years later she was able to step away from that world Yoga let to personal development books, which led to learning Reiki which led to Yoga teacher training which also led to career coaching Connections Website (lynnmull.com) Urban Wellness Mag Article Instagram @_lynnmull

Lea Durante is a Nurse Practitioner turned Integrative Health Strategist and Coach, Lea equips women with fast and effective evidence-based tools to eliminate stress, burnout and feeling spread SO thin. After 50,000 patient encounters, she recognized the limits of traditional medicine to achieve true wellness. She pioneered innovative solutions, with cutting-edge science for sustainable and vibrant mental and physical health for her clients. Lea Durante Vroom Vroom Veer Stories In middle school in wine country in California she competed in doing gymnastics while riding a horse…I didn't even know that was a thing--made it to world championships in Hungary The achievement bug stuck and she overachieved her way to the top of her clas in college and grad school Worked as a nurse (Regestered Nurse and Nurse Practioner) in primary care; saw 30 patients everyday for about 15 each--at some point she realized patients were not getting better This led her to question what she was doing and to start learning about person development and find new ways to help people outside the medical system Helps people use tools quickly to change their subconscious mind--change your triggers into glimmers by listening for that voice in your head and get curious about what it tells you to do Turns out, there’s an entire evidence base to support living authentically and aligned without excess discipline and willpower--and you don't have to spent your whole day drinking green juice and meditating Her veer was SLOW from Family Nurse Practitioner to Integrative Health Coach as shifting identities and facing critics was a journey of mistakes, missteps before finally finding my way to innovative change work. Looking back all the dots connect now, but it was a 5 years wandering veer that brought her to this most impactful and incredible place. Her work now focuses on stress reduction, burnout recovery and helping others achieve the vibrant mental & physical health they desire. She discovered fascinating tools in neuroplasticity, subconscious reprogramming and nervous system regulation that enable us to move through life with vibrant energy Connections Website Free 2 Part MasterClass - Live on zoom Wed Jan 24th and Thursday Jan 25th at 9am

Jonathan Chant founded Fitness For Freedom under the following principles: to care, be honest and treat people the same way he would like to be treated. His goal is to raise the bar for the entire fitness industry by focusing on developing the required habits to live a healthy lifestyle not just exercise. Jonathan Chant Vroom Veer Stories Maggie's Story:  Came in for back pain, lost 80 pounds over 3 years Chasing a six-pack trophy might not be the best fitness goal Small incremental changes in eating habits really work Pain free movement:  we talk yoga, strength, movement and massage therapy Before and After photos are very easy to fake with poses and lighting Big Four Movements:  Big Push, Big Pull, Big Legs, Big Core The good, bad, ugly about hooking up at the gym Can we change the focus of fitness to feeling good first? Jonathan Chant Links Fitness for Freedom Web Site

Jeff McManus has a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is the recipient of the 2016 Horticulture Alumni of the year. He is also an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Jeff has been with the University of Mississippi since 2000 as Director of Landscape Services. During those years Jeff and his team have gained national recognition for their attention to detail and eye for beauty. Under Jeff’s leadership the Ole Miss campus has won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, Newsweek’s most beautiful campus in 2011 and was named by the Princeton Review as the 2013 most beautiful campus. Jeff McManus Vroom Veer Stories Fail a marketing class, fell in love with landscaping--changed his major--VEER! Found a great mentor in college who got him onto a short list for a job at Ole Miss Having a AHA moment when he stopped complaining about "draminators" and took action Realized he could teach how he wanted work done and also how to teach leadership, pride and excellence The drama kings/queens slowly left the job, after he installed the new culture Found that "landscape university" was a great model that was transferable to any organization Realized when he pointed one finger at anyone else, he pointed three fingers at himself Grew his own personal awareness of how his words and actions as a leader have a major impact Jeff McManus Links Landscape University

Chris M. King has a history of making seemingly impossible goals a reality. And as it turns out, there is a science to this. Dubbed the “executive witch doctor,” today he is called in when individuals or professional teams have big dreams and little time. Chris built a life on the pillars of his childhood: grief, rage, abuse, and addiction. Despite taking nine years to earn his associate’s degree and leaving his undergrad unfinished, he remarkably transformed into an NCAA hockey player within a year of learning to skate. With two failed marriages, one plagued by mental illness, he later forsook a lucrative career to become a poverty-stricken radio personality in Los Angeles. Transitioning to marketing a hospital’s neuroscience institute without clinical expertise, Chris then shifted to a tech role, which ended in dismissal. Jobless, he spurned a secure future, opting for penniless homelessness as he ambitiously built a company from his car’s trunk—today, that very company prospers. Unconventional as it may be, Chris’s journey defies norms. His secret? A resolute choice. Termed an “executive shaman,” “human tuning fork,” or “irritated Buddha,” Chris M. King, author of “Renegotiate Your Existence: Unlock Your Impossible Life,” facilitates transformative expeditions. He draws from spiritual psychology and learns from diverse luminaries like the Flow Research Collective, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and retired US Navy SEALs and US Army Special Forces. Chris takes individuals and organizations beyond their perceived limits, enabling the realization of the seemingly impossible. Chris M. King Vroom Vroom Veer Stories His sister died at age 11 when he was 13 months old; he grew up in a family with grief, rage, abuse, and addiction and thought that was normal Wanted to play hockey in college but was failing at community college and he didn't know how to skate; made it to the state championship anyway (and lost) His first wife had bi-polar disorder that wasn't so bad when they got married but got abusive a couple years in Built a business (statusflow.net) while homeless living out of his car and couch surfing with friends Started turning things around after the trauma of his second marriage ending and sought help from a therapist; he saw that therapist for 3 months and was done with therapy He was a coach whose primary clients are 20 somethings stuck on their parent's couch into school or a good job Chris clients are women working 60-hours a week and putting themselves last on their to do list; step 1 suggest they cut back their hours to 30-hours a week Connections Welcome Page at StatusFlow.net

Dr. Eric Recker has worn a lot of hats. As a husband, father, dentist, elite success coach, pilot, speaker, author, mountain climber, and recovering triathlete, he has pushed his life to the limit and discovered that what he was searching for wasn’t at the top of the mountain. Today... in addition to running a thriving dental practice he loves... Eric is committed to helping people learn to #WINtheNOW and discover the life they were meant to live through his talks and coaching. As a speaker, he offers stories and strategies that equip audiences to live with hope, to have a plan, and believe that good days are ahead! Eric, his wife Amy and their two kids proudly live in a small town in Iowa. Dr. Eric Recker - Vroom Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in Pella Iowa where they make Pella windows; experienced bullying in early elementary school; he was young a little husky and uncoordinated; we wasn't even allowed to play kickball at lunch recess Made a pact with himself that he would do whatever it took to be the best at everything he did; sports; work; school everything--created his over-acheiver at a very young age. After a trip to India, we wasn't feeling great so he asked a doctor friend for help and got some antibiotics and he felt better He nearly died in the ER with a life-threatening E-Coli infection--a giant fart saved his life Went through several bouts of burnout putting to much on his plate and feeling like he had to have all the answers all the time for everyone In his head he feared being found out as a fraud; you don't know how to be a dentist or how to run a thriving business or how to win yet another triathlon Win the now came from God for him to share with the world; when you take a loss take a note so you can later learn something from that loss Connections www.ericrecker.com LINK TO THE BURNOUT OPT-IN: https://ericrecker.com/knock-back-burnout/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook- @eric.recker.1 Instagram- @docrecker

Casey and Natasha Grey co-host the Conscious Living Podcast.  Casey President of Cornelis Grey Construction – The Conscious Builder.    As a licensed carpenter and general contractor, he is making sure that proper support and systems are being put in place in order to promote conscious, more sustainable building.  Natasha is a children's book author as well as Child and Family Therapist. Casey and Natasha Grey Vroom Veer Stories Big veer when they attended a Tony Robins workshop-a literal wake-up call Another big veer when their son was born - they consciously choose who they wanted to be to their son. We discuss mindfulness practice, meditation and the benefits of staying present. Green smoothies!  Do you like yours with bananas or avocado? The good side and bad sides of cheats days, and how you still have to pay the price and suffer the hang over of junk food. Drink a lot of water...and coffee.  Jeff is on Tim Ferriss' slow carb diet and uses heavy cream in his coffee...how about coconut oil? We talk about movement and trying to stand instead of sit if/when you can at work. Have you ever done a "media fast"?  We discuss the benefits of strategic media consumption. Casey and Natasha Grey Links Website