Failing Forward

Daniella Dayoub has had a love-hate relationship with her body. Her struggles with disordered eating began when she was a kid, but in her twenties, a personal trainer told her she needed to fuel her body well if she wanted to have energy to build muscle. Now, Daniella helps other people through her health coaching business, D Fit Life. On episode 120, the certified personal trainer tells us about the tipping point that finally led to her changing her habits around eating. As a health coach, Daniella impresses upon her clients that eating quality, nutrient-rich food is much more important than how much you eat. And don’t miss the two tips she shares at the end of the episode about practices that can helps us all get more in touch with our body. Show Notes: - Learn more about Daniella’s health coaching business, D Fit Life: https://www.dfitlife.com/ - If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, help is available. The National Eating Disorders Association helpline is available Monday thro

Danyetta Najoli grew up in Harlem—when it wasn’t the one of desirable New York City neighborhoods to live in. She remembers priceless memories with her friends’ families and dance lessons at her godmother’s studio, but in the background, her family was learning to thrive in the face of loss. On episode 118, Danyetta shares one of her coaching programs that she has used in her own life and with her clients. The four-step process is: release, allow, attract, and act. She explains each step on this episode, and you can learn more about them in her new book “Micro Shift: Small Mindset Changes for Big Results.” Show Notes: - Learn more about Danyetta’s work: https://www.danyetta.com/ - Read Danyetta’s book, Micro Shift: https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Shift-Mindset-Changes-Results/dp/B09SY39N8X

When Kendra Ramirez started getting calls from other sales people asking for a tutorial on how to use LinkedIn effectively, a business idea was born. She shared her idea with three business coaches who all said it would fail because LinkedIn was a fad. Kendra started her agency anyway. On episode 118, Kendra talks about listening to her intuition and building confidence as a business owner. In February, she released her book “Micro Shift: Small Mindset Changes for Big Results.” One of the key ideas from the book is a practice Kendra calls looking for the wobble. The feeling of being off balance is an opportunity to ask yourself what’s not being fulfilled in your life. Show Notes: - Learn more about Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency: https://www.kendraramirez.com/ - Read Kendra’s book, Micro Shift: https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Shift-Mindset-Changes-Results/dp/B09SY39N8X

One rule in Myron Rivers’ life is to question everything. His independent thinking is the lynchpin of his entrepreneurial spirit, and today, he is the CEO of Lerch, a concierge app. But growing up, he faced serious hardship. On episode 117, Myron shares how he overcame the traumas of his childhood and talks about breaking the cycle of violence. His pride in being a Black man informs his approach to parenting. And he reflects on how his time in the U.S. Air Force influenced his diversity and inclusion work. Show Notes: - Learn more about Lerch on its website: https://asklerch.com/ - If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available to help 24/7. Call the confidential hotline at 800-799-7233.

Robyn Johnson hated selling as a kid and became a youth minister, which she dubs the least capitalistic profession possible. But out of necessity, she started reselling garage sale finds on eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Success brought opportunity and a new passion: helping other entrepreneurs sell online. On episode 116, Robyn shares her entrepreneurial journey from garage sales to her current consulting agency, Marketplace Blueprint. Her thyroid cancer diagnosis caused her to take a step back, and despite her fears, she watched the business grow under her team’s stewardship. Now a cancer survivor, her outlook on the business and life was changed for the better. Show Notes: - Learn more about Marketplace Blueprint on its website: https://marketplaceblueprint.com/ - Read Think and Grow Rich for Women by Sharon Lechter: https://sharonlechter.com/women/ - Read The Source by Tara Swart: https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/

In 2005, Nick Marckwald dreamt of opening a fine dining restaurant called Hen of the Woods. After years of being a chef and a brief stint in property management, Nick was determined to make it happen until a new, even brighter opportunity—to create a pototo chip and snack company—appeared. On episode 115, Nick discusses the evolution of his dream and how he and his co-founders started Hen of the Woods snacks. They knew next to nothing about running a consumer packaged goods company, but their hard work and determination have made it work. Along the way, Nick harnessed the positive side of FOMO and has embraced the ever-changing nature of his company’s namesake, the mushroom. Show Notes: - Check out Hen of Woods on its website: https://www.henofthewoodsotr.com/

After 19 years with the Cincinnati Bengals, Jeff Berding left his executive-level position to bring a new sports team to the Queen City: FC Cincinnati. Early on, Jeff faced skepticism about the new venture, but he saw a bright future that he’s still helping to build. On episode 114, the soccer club’s CEO tells us about his inspiration for the club, gets real about FCC’s disappointing MLS seasons, and explains why it’s crucial to decide whose support means the most to you. Although he had some soccer experience prior to FCC, Jeff embodies what it means to have a growth mindset.

Growing up in small town Ohio, Kristin Shrimplin was different. In high school, she was silenced by relentless bullies. Later on, she thought having power and being in control would protect her, but her journey to empowerment—and sobriety—actually involved acknowledging she was powerless. On episode 113, Kristin explains the liberation of being powerless, the importance of language, and how she approaches serving others. Today, Kristin is the president and CEO of Women Helping Women, a gender-based violence prevention and crisis intervention center. Despite the challenges she’s faced, she brings a positivity to her relationships and work that is worth emulating. Show Notes: - Learn more about Women Helping Women: https://www.womenhelpingwomen.org/ - If you or someone you know is struggling with gender-based violence, help is available. Call or text Women Helping Women’s 24-hour hotline at 513-381-5610. For support outside the Cincinnati area, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-723

When Brady Duncan and Kenny McNutt founded MadTree Brewing Co. in 2013, the craft beer boom was just getting started. A few years later, MadTree was one of the biggest craft breweries in Ohio, but Brady started to feel like it was just like any of the other thousands of operations across the country. On episode 112, Brady tells us about his resetting process, how to create a values-led organization, and discusses the hardest part of any job: the people. Like every business, MadTree has been thrown some curveballs by the pandemic, but it’s poised to grow in new ways in 2022, including the opening of Alcove. Show Notes: - Learn more about MadTree's Alcove bar and restaurant: https://www.madtreebrewing.com/news/madtree-alcove

Terrance Bacchus didn’t grow up with role models that looked like him, so today, the financial coach and author is committed to making sure other black and brown kids can’t say the same. On episode 111, Terrance tells us about starting an affiliate of My Brother’s Keeper, a community challenge started by former President Barack Obama to support young men of color. He outlines his inspiration, the curriculum, and how you can help support their mission of sharing wealth creation with black and brown boys in Cincinnati. Show Notes: - Learn more about and get involved with My Brother’s Keeper Cincinnati: https://www.mbkcincinnati.org/ - Read Terrance’s book, “Financially Empowered: Achieving Success Through Sacrifice”: https://www.bacchusempoweredcoaching.com/publications

Donerik Black’s journey with organ donation started around 2004. His dad needed a kidney, and two years later, Donerik would give him one. Years later, Donerik became a recipient himself. On episode 110, Donerik tells us about receiving the best gift he could have asked for—a heart—the day before his 45th birthday. In the face of life-altering changes, Donerik has hardly skipped a beat, measuring success by the impact he’s made, what’s he’s learned and what’s he taught someone else. The publisher of The Dayton Weekly News also tells us about his dad’s vision to create a news outlet for Dayton, Ohio’s African-American community, which Donerik is still running today. Show Notes: - Read The Dayton Weekly News: https://www.daytonweeklyonline.com/

Britney Ruby Miller, CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, is back on the show to talk about her new book “5-Star Life.” The book shares Britney’s journey to overcome obstacles in all facets of her life. On episode 109, Britney and Sarah discuss forgiveness of the self and others, including the people we love most. Today, Britney uses a six-step apology process with her family and in her business. Show Notes: - Check out Britney’s book “5-Star Life”: https://www.britrubymiller.com/books

Josh Heuser believes the moment you have nothing is the moment you have everything. He’s motivated by crises and has reinvented his business ventures plenty of times over the years. Today, the lifelong party host is the founder of AGAR, an experience company behind Blink, Ghost Baby, Porch Pours (a socially distant city-wide happy hour) and more. On episode 108, Josh and Sarah discuss fear, self-worth, and the evolution of social media. Josh’s entrepreneurial spirit and determination empower him to keep going in the face of obstacles, be it creating a new boundary-pushing concept or starting over after the 2008 recession. Show Notes: - Find out more about AGAR and its work at https://theagar.com/

On episode 107, Siobhan Taylor discusses her Lyme disease recovery, faith during the pandemic, and abandoning her dream of being in lawyer to find what made her heart truly sing: youth and education. Today, Siobhan is the president and CEO of DePaul Cristo Rey. No matter where you are on your faith journey, Siobhan’s wisdom can help you reflect on your life, your relationships and community.

Early in her career, Jennifer Hafner Speiser worked for a boss who she grew not to trust. She could see a fiasco in the making but, as a junior employee, was too afraid to speak up. The experience taught her to trust her intuition. On episode 106, the executive director of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation discusses how to nurture your intuition, what brave noise means to her, and why failure is an opportunity. Jennifer tells us about the supporting role the Cincinnati Parks Foundation plays to the city’s parks. She and Sarah also talk about youth and harassment in the workplace. Show Notes: - Watch "Impeachment: American Crime Story" about President Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-crime-story

When he was 25, Anthony Iannarino had brain surgery and woke up to find a small part of his brain had been removed. He was angry and panicked, and the musician decided to pursue higher education. He attended college, law school, and business school back-to-back. Today, Anthony is a sales coach and runs his family’s staffing company. On episode 105, Anthony tells us about what impact his brain surgery had, the habits that keep him successful, and how he learned to face his shadows. The sales coach and expert also discusses his outlook on sales and how his failures have only made him stronger. Show Notes: - Learn more about Anthony and his work on his website: https://www.thesalesblog.com/ - Listen to the Huberman Lab podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/ - Hear the Huberman Lab episode featuring sleep scientist Matthew Walker: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-matthew-walker-the-science-and-practice-of-perfecting-your-sleep/ - Read When by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.danpink.com/books/when/

Journalist and author Ben Montgomery has spent much of his career telling other people’s stories. Some have happy endings, and others—like the stories of the White House Boys in Florida—don’t. But the common threads that run through them all are our capacity for resilience and adventure. On episode 104, Ben talks about reporting on tragedies and triumphs. His article in the Tampa Bay Times called “For Their Own Good” about boys who were abused at a reform school operated by the state of Florida was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Ben is also the author of four books, including “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk” and “The Man Who Walked Backward.” Show Notes: - Read “For Their Own Good” about Florida’s White House Boys: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2009/04/19/for-their-own-good/ - Check out all of Ben’s books: https://www.benmontgomerywrites.com/books

Julie Conrad has always had intuitive gifts, but it wasn’t until she was 29 and struggling with infertility that her mentor told her, “You’re supposed to be a healer in this life.” Julie started taking her gifts more seriously and eventually quit her high-paying corporate job to start her energy healing practice. On episode 103, Julie tells us about finding and cultivating her gifts as a reiki master and medium. She also shares her journaling practice, the power affirmations can have, and why failure is opportunity by another name. Show Notes: - Learn more about Julie’s work and business, Blossom Wellness and Healing Center: https://www.begintoblossom.com/ - Read The Source by Dr. Tara Swart: https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/ - Discover The Artist’s Way program and journal: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252

As can be typical of an oldest child, Eisha Armstrong has perfectionist tendencies. The Harvard Business School alum has always had a lot of irons in the fire, but she couldn’t escape the voice that said she needed to work harder and do more. Eisha started drinking more to drown out the noise. On episode 102, Eisha explains how and why she started questioning her relationship with alcohol and what led her to become alcohol-free. She also shares her career path, including what she learned from buying a business she grew to hate. Eisha is the author of the new book Productize, CEO of Vectris consulting, and co-founder of 0.0 Living (along with Sarah Brown!). Show Notes: - Learn about 0.0 Living: https://www.zerozeroliving.com/ - Find out more about Eisha’s book Productize: https://www.vecteris.com/productize-book

Casey Hilmer Ward started running in elementary school and later joined her school’s cross country team. In July 2003, 13-year-old Casey went on a training run and was attacked a quarter-mile from her house. She managed to break free but only after being stabbed four times, including in the neck. On episode 101, Casey shares her survival story and the scars—visible and invisible—she carried until later in high school. As a motivational speaker, she tells audiences you have to keep going through the tough times in life and embrace failure. After all, she opened her indoor cycling and fitness studio, Power Ryde, after being rejected from medical school. Show Notes: - Learn about Power Ryde: https://www.powerryde.com/