The American Masterminds Podcast

Two years ago, Tabarri Hamilton was homeless, sleeping in his car, and trying to make sense of a life that had fallen apart. This conversation is about what happens when adversity strips away the illusion of control and forces a deeper question: Who are you now? In this Blue Collar Connect Spotlight episode, Tabarri Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Flooring & Tile, shares the road from instability and loss to faith, leadership, and service. What changed him was not hype, luck, or a perfect plan. It was surrender, responsibility, and the decision to build something that treats people with dignity. This is a story about identity being rebuilt in real time. Takeaways: - How losing everything forced a complete identity shift - Why responsibility matters more than resentment - What faith looked like in the middle of homelessness - How Tabarri built a business around people, trust, and service - Why real leadership starts with how you treat your team - How adversity can become the foundation for service This episode is brought to you by Blue Logic. What if the water your family uses every day isn’t as clean as you think? Blue Logic’s whole-home purification helps remove up to 99.8% of contaminants like lead, arsenic, and PFAs. Visit bluelogicwater.com to schedule your free in-home water test. Guest: Tabarri Hamilton Owner, Hamilton Flooring & Tile Website: https://hamiltonfloor.com/ Facebook: @tabarri.a.hamilton Residential and commercial flooring and tile services with a relationship-first, quality-driven approach. Helpful Resources: - The Bible App - The Well Church - Blue Collar Connect #AmericanMasterminds #IdentityThroughAdversity #Resilience #Leadership #BlueCollarLeadership #FaithAndWork #ServiceOverEgo #EntrepreneurJourney #PersonalTransformation

A heart attack at his daughter’s wedding forced Craig Weston to face a question most people avoid until it’s too late: Who am I really living for? In this episode of American Masterminds, Craig shares how a near-death experience shattered the pressure-driven identity he had built and led him into a deeper life of purpose, service, emotional honesty, and peace. What followed was not just recovery, but a complete redefinition of what success means. What you’ll hear in this episode: - How a life-threatening heart event exposed the cost of stress and false identity - The question from his cardiologist that changed the course of his life - Why purpose became simpler, stronger, and more honest through adversity - How service, vulnerability, and gratitude rebuilt his relationships - What it means to leave behind a legacy that says, “He served” This episode is brought to you by Blue Logic. What if the water your family drinks every day isn’t as clean as you think? Blue Logic’s whole-home purification systems remove up to 99.8% of contaminants like lead, arsenic, and PFAs so you can protect what matters most. Schedule your free in-home water test at bluelogicwater.com. Helpful Resources Mentioned: - Personal purpose refinement exercise - Daily gratitude text practice - Personal core values framework #AmericanMasterminds #CraigWeston #IdentityThroughAdversity #PurposeDrivenLife #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalMaturity #ServiceLeadership #Resilience #MentalHealthMatters

What happens when the life you were building no longer fits who you are becoming? In Episode 77 of American Masterminds, Cody Wayne Jay and Zane Young share the pressure, setbacks, and hard decisions that shaped Triad Peak. This is a conversation about more than business. It is about identity, brotherhood, responsibility, and what it looks like to build something real after adversity forces you to wake up. Cody and Zane are the owners of Triad Peak, a custom metal fabrication company focused on railings, staircases, and architectural statement pieces. In this episode, they open up about burnout, getting fired, losing a business partner, rebuilding trust, and learning how to turn craftsmanship into service. Their story is rooted in blue-collar work, emotional honesty, and the kind of leadership that only comes through lived experience. - How burnout, overwork, and instability pushed them into clarity - Why brotherhood and trust became the foundation of the business - The shift from chasing security to taking responsibility - What it means to build craftsmanship that serves families and homes - Why mentorship matters for men, business owners, and the next generation This episode is brought to you by Blue Logic. What if the water your family drinks every day was not as clean as you think? Blue Logic’s whole-home purification helps remove up to 99.8% of contaminants like lead, arsenic, and PFAs so you can protect what matters most. Visit bluelogicwater.com to schedule your free in-home water test. Connect with Triad Peak Website: https://www.triad-peak.com/ Facebook: @codywayne.jay Facebook: @zane.young.18 Triad Peak offers custom metal fabrication, including railings, staircases, architectural structures, and mixed-medium statement pieces for residential and commercial spaces. Helpful Resources Mentioned Blue Collar Connect Do Work University Grant Cardone Dave Sparks / Heavy D Men’s retreats and brotherhood spaces #AmericanMasterminds #TriadPeak #IdentityShift #Leadership #Resilience #BlueCollarLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Brotherhood #Responsibility #Adversity

Some seasons of life don’t feel busy. They feel misaligned. You’re saying yes to everything. Carrying responsibility. Showing up for everyone else. And somewhere along the way you start asking a harder question: Is this actually who I’m supposed to be? In Episode 76 of American Masterminds, coach Kate Strong returns to talk about identity, alignment, and the moment when a person realizes the model that got them here won’t take them any further.Kate shares the framework behind her Clarity Code, a process designed to help people understand their strengths, values, and emotional patterns so they can stop living outside their wiring. This conversation moves beyond surface-level self-improvement and into the deeper work of leadership, parenting, relationships, and personal responsibility. Because clarity isn’t just about purpose. It’s about living in alignment with who you actually are. In This Episode • Why so many successful people feel out of alignment • How understanding your strengths changes leadership and parenting • The role values play in difficult life decisions • Emotional regulation as the foundation of maturity • Why burnout often comes from living outside your natural wiring This episode is brought to you by Blue Logic Water. What’s in the water your family drinks every day? Many homes unknowingly have contaminants like lead, arsenic, PFAs, and microplastics that standard filters don’t remove. Blue Logic’s whole-home purification systems remove up to 99.8% of harmful contaminants, providing clean, healthy water from every tap in your home. Schedule your free in-home water test today: https://bluelogicwater.com Connect With Kate Strong Website: https://katestrongworld.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katestrongworld/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kate.brotherson Kate is the creator of The Clarity Code, a self-discovery framework designed to help individuals understand their personal blueprint—strengths, values, emotional patterns, and decision-making style. Through coaching, workshops, and transformational experiences, she helps people reconnect with their inner compass and live in alignment with their identity. Helpful Resources CliftonStrengths Assessment https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths The Enneagram Personality Framework https://www.enneagraminstitute.com Other frameworks discussed in this episode: • DISC personality model • Human Design • Internal Family Systems (parts work) • Nervous system regulation tools • Values-based decision frameworks #AmericanMasterminds #Identity #Resilience #Leadership #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalMaturity #InnerWork

Robert Hopkins doesn’t talk about adversity like a slogan. He talks about it like someone who has lived through the dark, faced what was broken, and chosen to become more honest, more grounded, and more useful because of it. In Episode 75 of American Masterminds, Robert Hopkins—author of The Alchemist Lighthouse—shares how emotional intelligence, gratitude, self-awareness, and accountability became more than ideas. They became a way back to himself. This conversation moves through fear, self-protection, identity, purpose, and the kind of responsibility that turns pain into service. What you’ll hear in this episode: - How Robert learned to replace fear with love instead of armor - Why self-care is not selfish when you are called to serve others - The difference between reacting to life and leading yourself through it - How gratitude becomes a daily practice, not just a feeling - Why asking for help can become a turning point in identity - How accountability and grace can exist together This episode is brought to you by Blue Logic. Blue Logic helps families improve the quality of the water in their homes with custom purification solutions and free water quality assessments. Learn more and schedule your free in-home test at bluelogicwater.com. (bluelogicwater.com) Connect with Robert Hopkins: Website: https://alchemistlighthouse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOP.STRIVE/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strive_coaching/ inkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-hopkins-71726aa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strivecoaching3203 What Robert offers: Transformational hybrid coaching that blends emotional intelligence, business and executive coaching, and intentional awareness for growth in business, family, and life. (alchemistlighthouse.com) Helpful Resources Mentioned: The Alchemist Lighthouse by Robert Hopkins The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Journaling as a self-awareness practice Thanksgiving’s Heroes, which Robert supports through book sales on his site #AmericanMasterminds #RobertHopkins #EmotionalIntelligence #IdentityShift #Resilience #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Accountability #Mindset #Service

Part 2 of this series goes deeper than clean water. This conversation is about what happens after relief—when people are given the chance to reclaim ownership, responsibility, and dignity. John and Nicci Renouard share why real transformation does not come from handouts that create dependence, but from systems that help people build, lead, and serve from within their own communities.John and Nicci Renouard are the founders of WHO Lives, an organization built around water, health, and opportunity. In this episode, they unpack how their mission evolved from solving immediate needs to helping communities create lasting economic opportunity through local ownership, mentorship, and sustainable business development. What changed everything was learning that good intentions alone are not enough. Lasting impact requires humility, accountability, and a willingness to solve the deeper problem beneath the visible one. What you’ll hear in this episode: - Why aid can accidentally create dependency instead of dignity - How WHO Lives uses local leadership and mentorship to build real ownership - The mindset shift from survival to possibility - Why trust, accountability, and responsibility matter more than donor recognition - How one opportunity can create ripple effects for families and entire communities This episode is sponsored by Blue Logic Water. What if the water your family drinks every day is not as clean as you think? Blue Logic Water helps remove up to 99.8% of contaminants like lead, arsenic, and PFAs with whole-home purification systems. Schedule your free in-home water test at bluelogicwater.com. Connect with John & Nicci Renouard / WHO Lives: Website: https://wholives.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHOlives.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WHOlivesVideo What they offer: WHO Lives serves communities through clean water, health initiatives, economic opportunity, business mentorship, and impact missions that allow supporters to see the work firsthand. Helpful resources mentioned: WHO Lives Blue Logic Water SACCO model (Savings and Loan Cooperative) Village drill teams Business mentorship model M-Pesa Impact missions #americanmasterminds #WHOLives #JohnRenouard #NicciRenouard #IdentityShift #Resilience #Leadership #ServiceOverEgo #Responsibility #TransformationThroughAdversity

What happens when a stable career no longer fits who you’re becoming? For Travis Gibson, burnout wasn’t the end. It was the beginning of an identity shift that would redefine his work, his leadership, and his vision for service. In Episode 73 of American Masterminds, we sit down with Travis Gibson, owner of Su Casa Handyman Service, for a Blue Collar Connect Spotlight. After 12 years in a stable government role, Travis felt the quiet pull toward something different. What followed wasn’t hype or overnight success. It was fear. Course corrections. Letting go of control. Building systems. Empowering a team. And stepping into leadership with clarity. This is a conversation about identity, responsibility, and elevating an entire industry. Key Takeaways - Why “no wrong decisions” changed Travis’s life - The hidden stress of scaling from solo operator to leader - How to delegate without losing your standards - Why sustainable growth matters more than revenue milestones - The mission behind “making homes feel more like home” - The power of community in accelerating identity growth This episode is brought to you by Blue Logic. Most water softeners only treat hardness. They don’t remove PFAs, toxins, or chemical contaminants. Blue Logic’s whole-home purification systems use multi-stage filtration to deliver clean, healthy water at every tap. Stop guessing what’s in your water. Visit https://bluelogicwater.com and take ownership of what your family consumes every day. Blue Collar Connect Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be isolating. Blue Collar Connect is a leadership community for tradesmen and blue collar operators who want growth, accountability, and real connection. Learn more at https://bluecollarconnect.com Guest Info Travis Gibson Owner – Su Casa Handyman Service Website: https://sucasahandyman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.gibson.7737 Serving homeowners with professional, reliable handyman solutions focused on quality, integrity, and long-term relationships. Helpful Resources Mentioned Tony Robbins (decision-making philosophy) Blue Collar Connect Mastermind #AmericanMasterminds #IdentityShift #BlueCollarLeadership #EntrepreneurJourney #LeadershipThroughAdversity #TradesBusiness #ServiceOverEgo #BusinessOwnership

Elora Burgess was told to start saying her goodbyes. Instead, she chose one fear she could face immediately—and it changed the way she lives, parents, and leads. In this episode, Elora shares the moment her health crisis forced an identity reckoning, why skydiving became a doorway to peace, and how she rebuilt her life as a single mom by dropping the “I can’t afford it / I don’t have time / I don’t deserve it” story. We also get into her work in regenerative health and what she looks for when evaluating stem cell options—with integrity and discernment at the center. Key takeaways: - Courage isn’t fearlessness—it’s action with fear present - Why presence can feel more healing than “escape” - The identity shift that happens when you stop negotiating with excuses - How intentional relationships and spoken goals create momentum - A grounded approach to regenerative health: what to ask, what to watch for - Parenting through adversity: raising confident kids without hype Sponsor — Blue Logic Water Standard softeners don’t address PFAs and other toxins. Blue Logic’s whole-home purification system uses 10 layers of filtration for clean, clear water at every tap. Learn more: bluelogicwater.com Guest — Elora Burgess Website: Rrhealth.clinic Instagram: @eloraburgess Facebook: @EloraSmiles What she offers: Regenerative health education and access pathways for cellular regenerative therapies (plus guidance for clinics/providers exploring implementation). Helpful resources mentioned: - Graves’ disease / thyroid storm (context for her crisis) - Skydiving in Moab (first jump experience) - Jiu-jitsu as practical confidence + protection - Regenerative cellular therapy concepts: stem cells, exosomes, post-thaw viability - The “what if the best happens?” decision framework #AmericanMasterminds #IdentityThroughAdversity #Resilience #EmotionalMaturity #Courage #Presence #Leadership #SingleMomStrength #ServiceOverEgo

Sometimes you move before you understand why. Before WHO Lives drilled thousands of wells across Africa, John and Nicci Renouard left stability, comfort, and certainty — following a quiet conviction that didn’t yet make sense. This is the beginning of that story. In Part 1 of this three-part series, John and Nicci Renouard — founders of WHO Lives — share the origin behind one of the most innovative water solutions in the developing world. It started with a move that didn’t make sense. An RV. Six kids. No plan. Then a son sent to Kenya during political unrest. Then exposure to water poverty that changed everything. What followed was not a business plan. It was obedience, adversity, resistance, and responsibility. From a dream in the middle of the night to engineering students building a human-powered drilling machine, this episode traces the moment identity shifts from comfort to calling. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Obedience often comes before clarity • The unseen cost spouses carry in entrepreneurial callings • The difference between charity and ownership • How responsibility transforms communities • Why solving root problems changes entire systems SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Blue Logic. Most home water softeners only treat feel - not toxins like PFAs or chemical contaminants. Blue Logic’s whole-home purification system uses 10 stages of filtration to deliver safe, clean water at every tap. Drink better. Live healthier. Learn more at: https://bluelogicwater.com GUEST LINKS WHO Lives (Water. Health. Opportunity.) Website: https://wholives.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholives acebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHOlives.org/ ouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WHOlivesVideo WHO Lives has trained over 140 drilling teams across 40+ countries, empowering communities to fund and own their own wells. HELPFUL RESOURCES Search YouTube: “BYU Village Drill” Brigham Young University Capstone Engineering Program TED Talk by Professor Mattson (Village Drill origin story) #IdentityShift #Resilience #LeadershipThroughAdversity #ServiceOverEgo #WaterCrisis #WHOLives #EntrepreneurialFaith #Responsibility #IdentityShift #TransformationThroughAdversity #ResiliencePodcast #PersonalResponsibility #EmotionalMaturity

She was remodeling a 1932 home alone. Sleeping on a cot. No running water. Driving back and forth through a divorce — while studying for her contractor’s license. That’s where Miss K Kitchen & Bath began. In Episode 70 of the American Masterminds Podcast, we sit down with Karenina Bullock for a Blue Collar Connect Spotlight — highlighting real tradespeople building real businesses from the ground up. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the story of grit, feminine leadership in construction, radical transparency in pricing, and why serving people matters more than squeezing margin. Karenina shares how she went from unemployed during COVID… to signing $400,000 in contracts in a single month — without sacrificing integrity. In this episode, we discuss: • Starting a construction company during divorce and rebuilding life from scratch • Remodeling her own home while sleeping on-site to save money • Why she lets clients use her contractor discounts • Leading subcontractors through collaboration, not ego • Daily quality control and building a trustworthy team • Hiring the formerly incarcerated through The Other Side Academy • Faith, “GUS” (God, Universe, Self), and staying grounded in pressure • The golden nugget: “You always have you.” Karenina proves that blue collar leadership doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. It can be transparent. It can be collaborative. It can be service-first. 🔨 About Miss K Kitchen & Bath High-end kitchen and bathroom remodels in Utah built on transparency, detailed scopes of work, and relationship-driven leadership. 🌐 https://misskremodels.com/ 🔵 Sponsored by Blue Logic Water Whole-home purification systems delivering clean water at every tap. 🌐 https://bluelogicwater.com/ 🔨 Powered by Blue Collar Connect A community elevating contractors, tradespeople, and service-based entrepreneurs. 🌐 https://www.bluecollarconnect.com/ If this episode resonates, subscribe to American Masterminds for grounded conversations about identity, responsibility, and service forged through adversity. #BlueCollarConnect #KareninaBullock #WomenInConstruction #ConstructionLeadership #RemodelingBusiness #BlueCollarEntrepreneur #FaithDrivenEntrepreneur #AmericanMasterminds #IdentityThroughAdversity

🎙 From Grief to Good Juju: How Julia Vassau Turned Healing Into a Business | American Masterminds Ep. 69 What if a simple idea could become a movement? In Episode 69 of the American Masterminds Podcast, we sit down with Julia Vassau, founder of Juju Blankets, to explore how a vision at 55 years old turned into a purpose-driven brand built on healing, scent, and intention. Juju Blankets aren’t just luxury blankets — they are scent-infused, weighted tools designed to bring calm, comfort, and emotional restoration. But this episode goes deeper than product innovation. We talk about: - Reinventing yourself later in life - Turning grief into purpose - The neuroscience of scent and memory - Raising resilient children - Acting on intuition - Why discomfort is necessary for growth - And what it really means to “Heal It Forward” This conversation is about faith, service, redemption, and building a business that actually means something. If you’re an entrepreneur, parent, founder, or someone navigating change — this episode will move you. 🛋️ About Juju Blankets Juju Blankets are premium, scent-infused blankets with replaceable aromatherapy sachets built directly into the corners. Designed to create emotional grounding and sensory comfort, they combine warmth, weight, and calming scent into one experience. Explore Juju Blankets here: 👉 https://jujublankets.com Follow them on social media and support the Heal It Forward movement. 💧 Sponsored By Blue Logic Utah homeowners — your water matters. Blue Logic’s whole-home purification systems feature 10 layers of filtration to remove PFAs, chemicals, and toxins that standard water softeners miss. Stop guessing what’s in your water. Drink better. Live healthier. Learn more at: 👉 https://www.bluelogicwater.com 📚 Helpful Resources Juju Blankets Official Website: https://jujublankets.com Blue Logic Water Systems: https://www.bluelogicwater.com Women’s Council of Realtors Utah: https://www.wcr.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org Make-A-Wish Foundation: https://wish.org 🎧 Listen to American Masterminds Subscribe for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who are building businesses with intention. New episodes every week. 👉 Like 👉 Share 👉 Subscribe If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs comfort, encouragement, or a reminder that it’s never too late to build something meaningful. Hard is good. Intention matters. Heal it forward. entrepreneur podcast, female founder story, midlife entrepreneurship, Utah business podcast, grief and healing, scent marketing, aromatherapy blanket weighted blanket benefits, business with purpose, American Masterminds Podcast, Julia Vassau interview, Juju Blankets review, reinventing yourself after 50

In this powerful episode of the American Masterminds Podcast, we launch a brand-new segment: Blue Collar Connect Spotlight - a series dedicated to highlighting blue-collar leaders who operate with integrity, craftsmanship, and purpose. Episode 68 features John & Andrea Spears of Signature Carpet Care, a husband-and-wife team redefining what trust, communication, and excellence look like in both business and marriage. With over 40 years of experience in the trades, John and Andrea share hard-earned lessons on leadership, partnership, customer trust, and why doing things the right way still matters. This conversation goes far beyond carpet cleaning. We dive into: - What real integrity looks like in blue-collar businesses - How communication becomes a competitive advantage - Marriage as a true partnership in life and business - Creating safety, trust, and transparency with customers - Why most success is built on values, not tactics This episode sets the tone for what Blue Collar Connect Spotlight is all about - spotlighting men and women who are building businesses, families, and communities the right way. 🎙️ SPONSORS ⭐ Signature Carpet Care If you’re letting someone into your home, trust matters. Signature Carpet Care is built on honest pricing, real craftsmanship, and a simple promise: if it’s not done right, they’ll make it right. 👉 Learn more: https://signaturecarpetcareutah.com 💧 Blue Logic Water Cleaner water. Better health. Smarter living. Blue Logic Water provides advanced water filtration and treatment solutions for homes and businesses - built with integrity and long-term performance in mind. 👉 Learn more: https://bluelogicwater.com 🔗 COMMUNITY PARTNER 🔵 Blue Collar Connect Blue Collar Connect is a national community of vetted, values-driven blue-collar professionals committed to excellence, ethics, and mutual support. This episode marks the beginning of our Blue Collar Connect Spotlight series. 👉 Join the community: https://www.bluecollarconnect.com 📚 RESOURCES & MENTIONS Rocket Fuel – Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters Concepts discussed: communication mastery, trust-based business, servant leadership, blue-collar entrepreneurship Ideas inspired by Stoic philosophy, personal responsibility, and values-driven leadership 🔔 STAY CONNECTED If this episode resonated with you: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway 📲 Subscribe for future episodes of American Masterminds Podcast 🔁 Share this with someone in the trades, business, or leadership

Tanna Barker didn’t always feel worthy. She was positive. Successful. Capable. But underneath it was imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, and a quiet fear of not being enough. In Episode 67 of the American Masterminds Podcast, Tanna shares the pivot — the moment she realized she had been telling her story as a victim while trying to look like the hero. This conversation isn’t about hype or surface-level confidence. It’s about rebuilding identity from the inside out. We discuss: • Growing up in a strict religious environment and feeling “never enough” • Moving constantly and becoming a people-pleaser for survival • Recognizing self-sabotage in relationships and business • Stepping away from organized religion and rediscovering God differently • Learning to trust intuition after years of outsourcing authority • The difference between awareness and daily practice • Her I.A.M. method: Intentional Gratitude, Affirmations, Meditation, Movement • Five questions that reconnect you to your worthy self Tanna’s insight is simple but powerful: Your past fuels you. It doesn’t define you. Sponsored by Blue Logic Water Whole-home water purification for safer, healthier living. Learn more at: 👉 www.bluelogicwater.com Connect with Tanna: 👉 https://tannasfrontporch.com/ Recommended Reading Mentioned: • The Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod • Atomic Habits – James Clear • Codependent No More – Melody Beattie • The Gap and the Gain – Dan Sullivan • The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle • The Untethered Soul – Michael A. Singer • Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach If this episode resonates, subscribe to American Masterminds for grounded conversations about identity, responsibility, and service forged through adversity. #AmericanMasterminds #TannaBarker #SelfWorth #IdentityShift #Intuition #MensAndWomensGrowth #GratitudePractice #HealingJourney #LeadershipThroughAdversity

Maria Wilkin lived every parent’s fear. Her son Bradley battled addiction for five years before overdosing at 22. This episode is not about shock. It’s about what happens after the funeral. In Episode 66 of the American Masterminds Podcast, Maria shares the unfiltered reality of loving someone you cannot save — the guilt, the anger at God, the sleepless nights counting spoons and removing bathroom doors, and the slow return to faith after loss. This is a conversation about surrender. About grace. About choosing gratitude when grief would be easier.In this episode, we discuss: • The early warning signs of addiction parents miss • Why you cannot love addiction out of someone • Living with guilt after loss • Anger at God — and finding your way back • Raising her grandson after her son’s death • Forgiveness without forgetting • Developing resilience through surrender “You can’t save them. But you can love them.” Resources Mentioned: The Addict’s Mom (Facebook Support Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAddictsMom/ Overdose Awareness & Local Support (Utah – Amber’s Group) Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Blue Logic — Whole-home water purification systems for safer, healthier living. Learn more at: 👉 www.bluelogicwater.comIf this conversation resonates, subscribe to American Masterminds for grounded discussions about identity, responsibility, and service forged through adversity. #AmericanMasterminds #MariaWilkin #AddictionAwareness #GriefJourney #FaithAfterLoss #ParentingThroughAddiction #Resilience #Surrender #Grace #OvercomingLoss

Allen Hardy shares his real life spiritual awakening journey—from a near-death experience and liver transplant to rediscovering his purpose after trauma. A deep dive into men’s mental health, healing through service, and the power of forgiveness.Sponsored by Enevive Water Systems: clean water, pure living. Visit enevive.com.

In this powerful episode of the American Masterminds Podcast, Nick Brocco takes us deep into the world of intentional living, the power of imagination and belief, and a truly unique spiritual approach to success. With stories that span encounters with legendary creators like Steve Sacani—a designer mentored by Walt Disney himself—to Brocco’s profound work with Neville Goddard’s imagination teachings, this is a slow burn worth every minute.💭 Imagination is the secret—and Nick unpacks it in ways you’ve never heard before. This conversation blends timeless principles from Think and Grow Rich with manifestation techniques that really work. Nick shares how he turned belief into results, reframed God as imagination, and learned from mentors like Steve Sacani, the man behind multimillion-dollar Batmobiles and one-of-a-kind creations.🔥 Whether you're chasing success, in a mindset transformation, or looking for motivational stories of successful people, this episode delivers. Hear how manifestation through thought isn’t just theory—it’s daily practice. This is a must-listen for seekers of clarity, power, and deeper purpose.🚀 Like, Subscribe, and Share to keep this movement going. Your dream life starts in your mind—and it starts now.📺 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/5r8-VwCNk2Q💧 Special thanks to our sponsor, Enevive! Are you tired of wondering what's really in your water? Enevive provides whole-house purification systems and advanced reverse osmosis units so your family can enjoy pure, clean water at every tap. Schedule your free consultation today and experience water the way it was meant to be.🌐 Visit: www.enevive.com🔗 Helpful Links:Neville Goddard - Awakened Imagination Explore the foundational text that influenced Nick Brocco’s entire spiritual philosophy. This book reveals how imagination shapes your reality. 📘 https://archive.org/details/AwakenedImaginationThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The book that started Nick’s personal development journey. Learn the classic principles of success through desire, belief, and definite purpose. 📘 https://www.thinkgrowrich.com/free-download/Steve Sacani Batmobile Features Discover more about the legendary designer behind the Batmobiles discussed in this episode. A hidden mastermind behind iconic movie creations. 📽️ https://www.carbuildindex.com/steve-sacani-batmobiles/✍️💫 Follow Nick here:Facebook: @nick.brocco.3 Instagram: nick.brocco🎥 Explore More:🎟️ Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDV1zf-RmYzlUX0FLRawbM1IsMK6Mlcac

In this episode, we sit down with Jerry and Naomi Hancock, the brilliant minds behind Sub Zero Ice Cream! They share their entrepreneurial journey, the science behind liquid nitrogen ice cream, and how they built a successful ice cream franchise from the ground up. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to start a franchise or turn an innovative food idea into a thriving business, this episode is for you!🍦 Revolutionizing Ice Cream with STEM Education 🍦Jerry’s chemistry background played a key role in developing the liquid nitrogen freezing process that makes Sub Zero Ice Cream unique. Their business isn’t just about custom ice cream flavors—it’s also about STEM education! Learn how they use liquid nitrogen ice cream to teach students about science, states of matter, and entrepreneurship.💡 From Shark Tank to Nationwide Franchise 💡Did you know that Sub Zero Ice Cream was featured on Shark Tank? Hear about their experience on the show, what they learned, and how they expanded their custom frozen desserts business into a successful franchise. They also discuss business lessons from entrepreneurs, overcoming challenges, and what it really takes to run a food-based franchise business.🎥 Watch the Full Episode Now! 🎥 📌 https://youtu.be/r-rFSZh3Qvo🔔 Like, Share & Subscribe for More! 🔔Helpful Links📌 Sub Zero Ice Cream – The Science of Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Learn more about Jerry & Naomi Hancock’s innovative ice cream franchise and how they use STEM education to revolutionize the frozen dessert industry. Visit: https://subzeroicecream.com📌 Enevive – Clean, Safe Water for Your Home Our sponsor Enevive specializes in water purification solutions, ensuring your family has pure, healthy drinking water. Find out more at: www.enevive.com📌 The Science Behind Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Discover how liquid nitrogen food safety and instant freezing technology create ultra-creamy, custom ice cream flavors. Read more: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-liquid-nitrogen-ice-cream/✍️💫 Follow Jerry & Naomi and Subzero Ice Cream here:Facebook: @subzeroicecreamInstagram: @subzeroicecreamJerry Facebook: @jvhancock1Naomi Facebook: @naomi.b.hancock

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 62 of the American Masterminds Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Hunter Jones, a young entrepreneur on his journey toward developing a success mindset. Fresh from attending PSI Seminars, Hunter shares his biggest takeaways on mindset transformation techniques, goal setting for entrepreneurs, and how to overcome limiting beliefs that hold so many people back.💡 A Young Man’s Start to a Success Mindset – Hunter dives into his experience at PSI and how it reshaped his approach to personal development and self-improvement. From breaking through mental barriers to creating intentional living strategies, this conversation is packed with best self-improvement tips that can help anyone striving for more in life.🚀 Goal Setting for 2025 and Beyond – If you’re serious about taking action, Hunter’s insights on goal setting for entrepreneurs will give you the blueprint to stay motivated, push through challenges, and develop a success mindset that lasts. He shares practical strategies that can help turn dreams into reality and stay consistent in the pursuit of success.🔥 The Power of Intentional Living – Learn how small, daily mindset shifts can create massive results. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone looking to level up in life, this episode is full of personal growth strategies to help you take control of your future.🔗 Watch the full episode now! → https://youtu.be/Pu3dnDY6TyE💬 What’s your biggest mindset shift this year? Drop a comment below! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on future episodes!✍️💫 Learn more about Hunter Jones here:https://www.luxironco.com/Facebook: @luxironcoInstagram: @luxironco💧 Big thanks to our sponsor, Enevive Water Purification Systems! Get clean, safe water at every tap with their whole-house filtration and reverse osmosis systems. Learn more at www.enevive.comHelpful Links & Resources:📚 PSI Seminars – Learn more about the self-improvement program Hunter attended. www.psiseminars.com🎯 The Gap and The Gain (Book by Dan Sullivan) – Shift your mindset to focus on progress, not setbacks. www.amazon.com/dp/1401964362📝 Morning Gratitude Journaling Guide – Start your day with intention and boost productivity. www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/the-ultimate-guide-gratitude-journaling.html

🚀 In this episode of the American Masterminds Podcast, we sit down with Christian Jensen to explore masculinity in modern society and the challenges men face today. From the importance of brotherhood and male friendships to the mental health struggles many men experience, this conversation is packed with powerful insights on what it means to be a man in today's world.💡 We discuss the men’s role in society today and why personal growth and self-improvement are more critical than ever. Christian shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the entrepreneurial mindset and success principles that have shaped his career. Whether you’re looking for motivation, a mindset shift, or simply a fresh perspective on American values and leadership, this episode has something for you.🛡️ The conversation also dives deep into stoicism and personal resilience, the importance of fatherhood and mentorship, and overcoming the victim mentality that holds so many men back. In a time where mental health and masculinity are under attack, this episode serves as a reminder of the power of intentional living and staying true to American values and beliefs.🎧 Don’t miss this powerful discussion! WATCH the full episode now: https://youtu.be/NFF1JWXn7DA🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel for more raw and unfiltered conversations on masculinity, success, and personal growth!🔹 Special Sponsor Shoutout💧 Big thanks to our sponsor, Enevive! Take control of your water quality with whole-house purification systems and reverse osmosis units designed for clean, safe water at every tap. Learn more at www.enevive.com.🔗 Helpful Links & Resources1️⃣ North Forty Escapes – Explore the breathtaking ranch where parts of Yellowstone were filmed. Perfect for adventure seekers looking for dog sledding, snowmobiling, and outdoor retreats. 👉 https://www.northfortyescapes.com/2️⃣ The Art of Manliness – A top resource for men’s mental health, masculinity, and self-improvement, featuring articles, podcasts, and practical advice. 👉 https://www.artofmanliness.com/3️⃣ Bitcoin News & Market Trends – Stay updated on cryptocurrency insights, SEC regulations, and financial trends impacting entrepreneurs and investors. 👉 https://www.coindesk.com/4️⃣ Jordan Peterson’s Self-Development Advice – Dive into stoicism, personal resilience, and mindset shifts with one of today’s leading voices on self-improvement. 👉 https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/✍️💫 Follow Christian here:Facebook: @XortiumInstagram: @christian_jensen_media

🔥 Entrepreneurship & Resilience with Alec Langton 🔥 Welcome back to the American Masterminds Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Alec Langton, an entrepreneur, FPV drone expert, and business strategist who has mastered the art of overcoming adversity and setbacks. Alec shares how he rebuilt his mindset for success, balanced work and personal growth, and took advantage of Austin, Texas business opportunities to carve his own path.🚀 How to Build Resilience in Business & Life Alec's journey is a masterclass in intentional living. From suffering a major injury to launching new ventures in military drone technology, he explains how discipline, adaptability, and a morning routine for success transformed his career. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply looking to upgrade your mindset, his story will leave you inspired.🎯 Mindset, Motivation & High-Performance Habits What does it take to thrive in FPV drones and racing, elite business environments, and life itself? Alec breaks down how to change your mindset for success, the importance of practicing self-discovery and gratitude, and how to stay ahead in fast-moving industries. If you're looking for motivational stories of successful people, this episode is for you!🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on entrepreneurship, intentional living, and personal growth!💧 Big thanks to our sponsor, Enevive Water Purification! Are you tired of worrying about what’s in your water? Enevive’s whole-house filtration systems and reverse osmosis units ensure clean, safe water at every tap. 🚰 Text them now for a consultation and experience water the way it should be—pure.🌎 Learn more here: www.enevive.comHelpful Links 📌🔹 Military Drone Technology & FPV Racing – Learn about the rise of FPV drones in military applications and racing: 👉 www.dronexl.co/2023/01/15/fpv-drones-military-racing🔹 Morning Routines for Success – Discover how top performers use daily routines, gratitude, and mindset shifts to build resilience: 👉 www.jamesclear.com/morning-routines🔹 Starting a Business in Austin, Texas – A guide to entrepreneurship opportunities, funding, and networking in Austin’s thriving business scene: 👉 www.austinchamber.com/business/start-a-business🔹 Overcoming Setbacks & Changing Mindset – How to develop a resilient mindset and push through adversity in business and life: 👉 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-resilient-brain/2022/12/building-resilience-in-difficult-times📢 Drop a comment below: What was your biggest takeaway from Alec’s story? Let’s talk mindset, success, and resilience! ⬇️✍️💫 Follow Alec here:Facebook: @alec.langton.5Instagram: @alecjlangton