Living Your Legacy

Dave Barrett is a self-made insurance executive and serial entrepreneur who believes businesses grow when people have a reason to grow with them. After leaving a successful career, he starts his own insurance brokerage and quickly discovers that the industry’s traditional incentive structure is holding people back. What follows is years of trial, error, failure, and rebuilding as Dave develops a system designed to give employees a direct stake in their own success. He shares why he once regretted leaving his career, how a business that initially struggled became a valuable asset, and what he learned about recurring revenue, incentive structures, scalable systems, and building generational wealth. His story offers a candid look at the mistakes and breakthroughs behind creating a business built to grow beyond its founder. Key Takeaways Why Dave turned down a $7 million offer after resigning from his previous company How an initial business failure forced him to rethink traditional insurance industry structures Why incentivizing employees to become producers helped create scalable growth What makes a business a valuable asset rather than simply a high-paying job How Dave approaches recurring revenue, systems, and opportunities through Scaled Up Ventures Notable Quotes “I turned down a big offer.” “The business grew by giving people the opportunity for themselves to grow.” “It’s just common sense. You incentivize human behavior, you know what you’re going to get.” “The initial big failure led to figuring out a system that led to the final massive success.” “I would love to help people build generational wealth and value.”

Valerie Fitzgerald has spent decades building a career in Los Angeles luxury real estate, generating more than $3.5 billion in career sales while adapting to a market that never stands still. As the founder and president of the Valerie Fitzgerald Group, she shares how she is reinventing the way she builds authority, reaches clients, and prepares for the next wave of real estate discovery. From Beverly Hills and the shifting California housing market to AI, educational content, and her new podcast, Valerie reveals why the old playbook is changing and why real estate professionals need to think differently about how people find them. She also opens up about reinvention, resilience, and the importance of continuing to pursue a dream. Key Takeaways Why Valerie is shifting from traditional real estate promotion toward educational content and authority building How AI could fundamentally change the way people discover real estate professionals What Valerie is seeing across Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Malibu, and the broader Los Angeles market Why first-time buyers are increasingly using strategies like renting, buying condos, and building equity before purchasing a home How Valerie’s personal experiences with reinvention inspired her new podcast, Queen Bee: Grit, Grace, and Reinvention Notable Quotes “The new wave of what's going to be happening is people won't go to Google.” “I've completely flipped on everything. And mine is all educational.” “You got to hop on that AI train. You got to because it's a bullet train.” “You have to have the editorial articles.” “Well, that's so important to have a dream.”

Chris Lovell knows what it means to build a business when failure is a very real possibility. After leaving a 24-year Marine Corps career, he launches Lovell Government Services with a mission to connect federal healthcare systems with life-saving medical resources for veterans and service members. But the early years bring mounting debt, lost clients, difficult contracts, and a moment when he has to decide whether to keep going. Chris shares the uncomfortable decisions, veteran mindset, strategic relationships, and breakthrough opportunity that reshape the company. He reveals what he learned about government contracting, hiring veterans, building systems for growth, and staying committed when the path forward is anything but certain. Key Takeaways How Chris transitioned from 24 years in the Marine Corps into entrepreneurship and government contracting Why embracing discomfort, integrity, work ethic, courage, and commitment became foundational to his business How Lovell Government Services survived major financial pressure, including $1.5 million in debt Why understanding exactly what a government customer wants can matter more than being the lowest bidder How the right people, systems, and preparation created the foundation for exponential growth Notable Quotes “Being comfortable being uncomfortable, that’s the biggest thing.” “I know what to do with it. Give it to me.” “Handshake means something.” “Sales cure all.” “If it wasn’t for Paige, Lovell wouldn’t exist.”

Kristen Herzog leaves a successful ER nursing career, withdraws $30,000 from her 401k, and bets it on an idea her family thinks is crazy. Starting Perfect Dose inside a tiny salon suite, she has no investors, no paid ads, and no guarantee the risk will work. She markets through Instagram, hands out business cards, and learns why consistency matters more than avoiding failure. But as the luxury medspa grows, Kristen discovers that hustle alone cannot build a lasting business. She confronts hiring mistakes, rising overhead, maternity leave, and her own role as a bottleneck while developing the systems, patient experience, and customized aesthetics approach behind Perfect Dose. Now, as she prepares the brand for nationwide franchising, she reveals what it really takes to turn personal grit into a business that can grow beyond its founder. Key Takeaways Why Kristen risked $30,000 from her 401k to launch Perfect Dose instead of staying in a well-paying ER nursing career. How Instagram, word of mouth, and relentless personal outreach helped build a medspa without paid advertising. Why consistency and getting back up after mistakes became a defining advantage in her entrepreneurial journey. How SOPs, better hiring, and developing her team allowed Kristen to stop doing everything herself and focus on brand vision. Why customized treatment plans, patient experience, and natural results became the foundation for scaling Perfect Dose and preparing it for franchising. Notable Quotes “Failure was really not an option for me.” “It was a grind every single day.” “You have to get back up and keep putting yourself out there.” “There is a system, an SOP, standard operating procedure for everything.” “We age in our skin, our muscle, our bone, and our fat.”

Dr. Rae Huang, OD believes eye care should prevent prescriptions, not simply correct them as they worsen. After her infant son develops a rapidly progressing prescription that threatens vision in one eye, the Boston optometrist begins a years-long mission to rethink orthokeratology. She teaches herself to custom-design hard contact lenses, tests 24 iterations, invests heavily in patents, and builds what she calls “braces for your eyes.” But bringing preventative eye care into an industry built around glasses and contacts creates a new challenge: how does she protect her life’s work while getting it into more hands? Dr. Huang explores myopia prevention, the risks of the current standard of care, self-funding innovation, and her vision for shifting eye care from correction to prevention. Key Takeaways Why Dr. Huang believes preventing myopia should begin with a child’s first prescription. How her son’s vision crisis pushed her to teach herself custom hard contact lens design. Why she redesigned her orthokeratology lens 24 times over roughly a decade. How self-funding patents and FDA approval allows her to protect the mission behind her innovation. Why her larger legacy is shifting eye care from correcting worsening prescriptions to preventative eye care. Notable Quotes “I prevent prescriptions instead of correcting them.” “Think of them like braces for your eye.” “The best prescription is no prescription.” “It’s my life’s work.” “We can actually prevent these prescriptions from happening before they happen.”

After years of carrying the emotional weight of community mental health, Dr. Anna Berin reaches a crossroads: keep succeeding by conventional standards or redefine what success should cost. The immigrant, clinical psychology leader, mother, and founder of Berin Psych reveals what 70-to-80-hour workweeks taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the hidden sacrifices behind achievement. She explores why helping professionals must protect their own well-being, how motherhood forced an honest look at her limits, and why she built a group practice around work-life balance and relational safety. Her journey challenges the idea that leadership means being superhuman and asks a deeper question: Can you build something meaningful without sacrificing yourself to create it? Key Takeaways Sustainable success requires knowing your boundaries, needs, and limits. Leadership can prioritize people and well-being without sacrificing quality of care. Burnout often hides behind impressive titles, productivity, and outward success. Building a business can begin with an honest assessment of how you are showing up at work and at home. Difference, discomfort, and failure can become opportunities for growth when decisions stay aligned with personal values. Notable Quotes “I am not my fears. I am not my failures, but I am everything that came out of that.” “Sitting with people's pain for 8 to 10 hours a day, that seeps into your soul.” “I wanted my kids to have a present parent.” “For a long time, I felt like I was a superhuman because I needed to be.” “Difference is an opportunity for growth. It’s not a barrier.”

After joining the U.S. Army straight out of high school and deploying to Iraq, Eric Gillis discovers that the hardest battle begins after coming home. Civilian life brings financial pressure, PTSD, a traumatic brain injury, job loss, and a growing sense that the person he once was is gone. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, the Army veteran and leadership strategist shares the pivotal conversation that changes how he sees recovery and why rebuilding requires more than simply returning to who you were. He explores the role of structure, accountability, resilience, and daily progress in leadership development, revealing the ideas behind The Rebuilt Warrior framework. His journey raises a powerful question: when adversity breaks the life you knew, what does it actually take to build something stronger? Key Takeaways • Rebuilding starts when someone stops trying to return to who they were and begins building who they can become. • Structure and accountability can provide direction when life after adversity feels uncertain. • Small, consistent improvements can be more powerful than expecting an overnight transformation. • Eric’s transition from military service reveals how difficult it can be to translate skills, identity, and routines into civilian life. • Personal adversity can become the foundation for leadership, service, and helping others rebuild. Notable Quotes • “Adversity is inevitable. Staying broken is optional.” • “You’ll never be who you were, but you can be better.” • “I just want to be better tomorrow and the next day and the next day.” • “I don’t want to be broken anymore. What do I do now?” • “I want people to experience true joy, not just happiness, but true joy.”

At 17, Belen Olmedo-Guerra leaves Argentina for an exchange program in rural Minnesota, never imagining that one unexpected opportunity would shape the next 31 years of her life. Today, she is a criminal defense attorney handling major felonies and fighting for people at their most vulnerable. In this episode, Belen reveals why she learned to never say no to possibility, how years spent supporting refugees and survivors prepared her for the courtroom, and why she refuses to define people by their worst mistakes. From immigration and homelessness to building Belen Law Firm, her journey challenges assumptions about criminal defense, judgment, and what it truly means to use your power for others. Key Takeaways Never automatically reject an opportunity. An unexpected open door can redirect an entire life. Experiences that seem unrelated can become preparation for the work someone is ultimately meant to do. Effective criminal defense requires understanding the person and the root problems behind the charges, not simply the alleged crime. A legal victory is not always a not-guilty verdict. Protecting a family, career, freedom, or future can also define a meaningful win. Professionalism and transparency can remain powerful even in highly adversarial situations. Notable Quotes “Never say no to a possibility.” “Why not? Why not me?” “Their mistakes don't define them as people.” “The client calls the shots.” “Sometimes it is getting a dad back to his family.”

A real estate entrepreneur and mindset coach reveals how she builds a thriving business while raising her daughter as a single mother in the fast-moving Houston market. Harriet Mourton Vork shares how consistency, community presence, and specializing in one market help her stand out in a crowded real estate industry. She opens up about the challenges of running a 24/7 business, protecting her peace, and using time blocking to balance motherhood with entrepreneurship. She also explains why delegation and strategic hiring became essential to growing her team, how mindset coaching transformed her own life, and why adapting to technology and AI is critical for modern entrepreneurs. Her journey offers a practical look at building a business while staying intentional about the life behind it. Key Takeaways Consistency creates visibility and trust in a crowded real estate market. Time blocking helps entrepreneurs protect both business priorities and personal time. Delegating tasks outside your strengths can create greater efficiency and allow teams to grow. Hiring the right people requires understanding personalities, strengths, and team dynamics. Entrepreneurs can move forward by setting clear goals, changing their mindset, and adapting to technology and AI. Notable Quotes “Our number one is consistency.” “I have to protect my peace.” “You need to know where you're steering the ship.” “Do not be a secret agent.” “I think adapting with the times is very important.”

Trauma-informed therapist, entrepreneur, and transformational leader Nilisha Williams explores what it really takes to build a wellness business rooted in purpose, genuine care, and lasting impact. As the founder and CEO of ACCE Wellness Center, she shares why putting yourself first is not selfish, how self-care impacts leadership, and why the right people can make or break a mission-driven organization. Nilisha also reflects on discovering her calling as a teenager, the realities of leading a behavioral health organization, and her approach to helping children and families break generational cycles. From emotional wellness and entrepreneurship to managing anxiety and finding purpose, she challenges listeners to look inward, focus their energy, and consider what they can offer the world. Key Takeaways Self-care is not selfish. Putting yourself first allows you to show up better for the people who depend on you. A successful business should be built around something you genuinely understand, enjoy, and care about. Hiring people who genuinely want to help can create a powerful competitive advantage for a purpose-driven organization. When anxiety and outside noise become overwhelming, narrowing your focus can help you regain perspective before expanding your awareness again. Finding the intersection between your passions and expertise can create a stronger foundation for long-term entrepreneurial success. Notable Quotes “It’s a toxic trait to think that it’s wrong to put you first. No, put you first.” “You can stop being a value to society and be of value to you.” “I want to see people get better and healed and grow and break down generational cycles.” “Make sure you know how to do it.” “Who are you? What’s your purpose and what can you offer the world?"

Kayla and Dennis Straube, founders of Power Fit TX, share the difficult journey behind building a health and lifestyle brand while raising a family of seven and expanding across Houston. Their story moves from addiction, incarceration, and personal struggles to discovering how movement, nutrition, and discipline can create a new direction. They explain why Power Fit TX goes beyond meal prep through personal training, nutrition guidance, customized meals, a protein bakery, and kids’ culinary education. Kayla and Dennis also reveal how they divide responsibilities, protect family time, and make entrepreneurship work around demanding schedules. The conversation explores recovery, health and fitness, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and the decisions shaping the brand’s next chapter. Key Takeaways Kayla and Dennis Straube turn difficult personal experiences into a foundation for rebuilding through health, fitness, and entrepreneurship. They explain why nutrition is often the missing piece preventing people from reaching long-term fitness goals. Power Fit TX differentiates itself through customized meal plans, fresh food, macro-focused nutrition, and a broader health and lifestyle offering. Kayla and Dennis create work-life balance by intentionally restructuring their roles around their seven children and growing business. They explore the next stage of growth, including franchising and taking Power Fit TX’s protein dessert line to the open market. Notable Quotes “My journey’s been nothing short of difficult.” “We are carving our way out in the health industry.” “The one thing...that was going to be able to at least bring my mental state to somewhere positive was going to be getting active.” “We wanted to protect the integrity of our product and service the community.” “We’re really trying to stand apart from being like just a meal prep company.”

Sian Welch, CEO and owner of New Start Health Enterprises, challenges the conventional healthcare model for medically complex patients after rehabilitation. Building on the pioneering vision her mother began more than 40 years ago, she reveals why so many patients lose progress after discharge and why independence training, community living, and long-term support can change what comes next. From ventilator-dependent quadriplegics to young people rebuilding their lives after catastrophic injuries, Sian explores the healthcare gap that inspired New Start, the challenges of growing a mission-driven business, and her vision for transforming post-acute care while preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and possibility. Key Takeaways Why the transition from acute rehabilitation to home or nursing care can undermine a patient’s progress. How New Start Health Enterprises creates a bridge between rehabilitation and independent community living. Why Sian believes family members should not have to become caregivers. How independence training helps patients reclaim autonomy and rebuild everyday life. Why scaling a mission-driven healthcare company requires staying committed to the original vision rather than focusing only on the bottom line. Notable Quotes “Our philosophy is that family should not be caregivers.” “You want as much autonomy as possible.” “You’re rehabbing your life, getting your life back.” “At discharge they lose lives because they think of discharge and they don’t see what happens after that.” “This has been blood, sweat, and tears.”

Kenneth Moreau, the owner of Morrow Masonry, reveals how he turned a $500 start into a thriving commercial masonry business through relentless reinvestment, relationships, and trust. After struggling with inconsistent union work and years of simply keeping his head above water, Kenneth makes the decision to build something of his own. He shares how wrestling shaped his work ethic, how one unexpected contractor relationship changed the trajectory of his business, and why word of mouth became more powerful than traditional marketing. He also opens up about rebuilding after a devastating accident derailed a $1.7 million business sale, and the deeper purpose driving him forward: leaving his family better off than where he started. Key Takeaways How Kenneth turned a $500 investment into a growing commercial masonry business through consistent reinvestment. Why relationships, honesty, and trust became the foundation of his word-of-mouth growth. How wrestling taught him the discipline and work ethic that inspired him to become an entrepreneur. Why creating your own opportunities and “making your own luck” can change the trajectory of a business. How Kenneth rebuilt after a devastating accident derailed a $1.7 million business sale, keeping his focus on building a legacy for his family. Notable Quotes “The ultimate goal is to leave my family better off than we started.” “Relationships is everything.” “If I just work half as hard as these kids, I’m going to be a millionaire.” “Fair and honest is the way to go and just communicate with people.” “Someone has to sacrifice in order for the family, the next generations, to be good.”

Debra Whitson, founder of Whitson Law and a New York family law mediator, reveals how mediation can transform high-conflict divorce into a more productive path forward. Drawing on more than 30 years of legal experience, she explains why communication, neutrality, and understanding New York family law can change how couples approach divorce, custody, and financial disputes. She shares how ground rules keep emotional conversations from escalating, why written proposals can help when conflict runs high, and how mediation has even helped couples reconsider divorce. Whitson also breaks down the risks of relying on AI for prenups and why unmarried couples who combine finances need to think carefully about protecting their shared assets. Key Takeaways How mediation can help couples navigate high-conflict divorce without escalating emotional disputes Why communication ground rules and neutrality can change difficult conversations How understanding New York family law can help couples make more realistic decisions about alimony, custody, and property Why AI-generated prenups still require careful review by a licensed attorney Why unmarried couples who co-mingle finances should consider cohabitation agreements Notable Quotes “I wear my neutral mediator face at all times.” “You can't change the past.” “Sometimes it's the right thing to get out of a relationship and take a fresh look.” “I can help them get unstuck by telling them the reality of what might happen in court.” “AI doesn't always get that part right.”

Zac Spowart, a clinical coach, author, and founder of Nomadic Addict, shares how nearly two decades of sobriety transformed the way he approaches life, travel, and personal growth. After turning to drinking and drugs to quiet severe anxiety as a young person, Zac gets sober at 21 and discovers that recovery is about more than simply giving something up. He explores how solo travel became part of his healing, how an entrepreneurial mindset created the freedom to build a remote career, and why relationships, self-acceptance, and conscious relating are central to his work. From Bali to more than 50 countries, Zac reveals why the goal isn’t to escape yourself, but to build a life you don’t want to run away from. Key Takeaways Why sobriety became the foundation for Zac’s freedom rather than a limitation on his lifestyle. How solo travel helped Zac overcome the fear of doing things without other people. Why building a life you don’t want to run away from is more important than simply removing unhealthy habits. How digital marketing helped Zac create a remote career that supported his nomadic lifestyle. Why meaningful experiences, relationships, purpose, and self-awareness can help replace the emptiness left behind by addiction. Notable Quotes “It’s a solution until it’s not.” “One of the hardest things I’ve ever done is get sober, but the easiest thing I’ve ever done is stay sober.” “What does it look like to build a life that you don’t want to run away from?” “It’s not about escaping ourselves in travel. It’s about finding ourselves along the way.” “You can’t just give up something and have this emptiness without filling it with something else."

At 16, Riana Miline loses her best childhood friend and asks for counseling, only to be told no one in her family will ever go. Her response becomes a philosophy that shapes the next four decades: “Watch me.” In this episode of Living Your Legacy, the trauma recovery and mindset expert reveals how grief, financial devastation, divorce, and rebuilding her life transform pain into purpose. She explores why successful people can still struggle in love, how trauma bonds and relationship repetition keep people trapped in toxic relationships, and why self-love must come before lasting connection. She also shares the mindset behind rebuilding from adversity, helping others pursue bigger lives, and expanding her life’s work through AI-powered coaching. Her journey raises a powerful question: what could change when pain becomes fuel instead of identity? Key Takeaways Pain can become a source of purpose when it is transformed into meaningful action. A “watch me” mindset replaces victim thinking with personal responsibility, resilience, and forward movement. Trauma bonds can pull people back into toxic relationships even when they consciously know they deserve better. Breaking relationship repetition requires healing old patterns, developing new skills, and evaluating character beyond chemistry. Building the life you desire and developing self-love can create a stronger foundation for the love you deserve. Notable Quotes “Then watch me. I’m going to grow up and become one.” “I always say I took my pain and made it my passion and my purpose.” “You have to have a great mindset before you have the love you deserve.” “You don’t fall in love with someone’s potential.” “Create the life you desire and then have the love you deserve.”

Giuseppe Pulizzi grows up watching his immigrant father build Lorenzo & Son's Pizza through 15- to 18-hour days, then turns down the keys because he refuses to inherit that life. Years later, a family crisis brings him back to the Philadelphia pizza business, forcing him to choose between open-heart surgery and the family legacy. He returns on one condition: he will run it his way. Giuseppe reveals how education, technology, team training, location strategy, and a 28-inch pizza helped him rethink a generational business without losing what made it special. He shares the realities of restaurant leadership, why a product can become its own marketing engine, and what it takes to expand into a major stadium and casino while protecting the family values behind the brand. What happens when tradition meets a new operating playbook? Key Takeaways Modernizing a family business can preserve its legacy while creating room for significant growth. Technology, POS systems, surveillance, and better operating visibility can give an owner more control without requiring constant physical presence. Training employees to solve problems independently is essential for building a restaurant that can operate without the owner handling every decision. A distinctive product, like Lorenzo & Son's 28-inch pizza, can become a recognizable “walking billboard” that drives organic marketing. Location, product quality, education, and hands-on leadership can work together to turn one family pizza shop into a platform for expansion. Notable Quotes “I don't want your life.” “If I do it, I'm going to do it my way.” “I wound up doubling his revenue within like eight months.” “You never have a day off. Your phone is always on.” “I believe the product speaks for itself.”

Relationship expert and transformational mentor Brian Yang knows firsthand how childhood trauma can quietly follow people into adult relationships. After facing a toxic relationship, repeated conflict, and moments when divorce felt possible, he begins recognizing the wounds beneath his own reactions. Now, through Awakening with Brian, he helps others understand the “loop of doom,” where coping mechanisms meant to relieve pain actually deepen disconnection. In this conversation, Brian challenges the fantasy of conflict-free love and explores emotional healing, love languages, nervous system patterns, and why the people who trigger us may expose exactly what still needs attention. He also reveals how embodying these lessons helped him build an audience of millions and turn hard-earned personal transformation into a growing movement. Key Takeaways Healthy relationships are defined by the ability to address conflict and repair, not avoid it. Unresolved childhood trauma can shape reactions, attraction, and coping mechanisms in adult relationships. The “loop of doom” happens when each partner’s attempts to escape pain repeatedly trigger the other. Love languages can become opportunities for personal growth by forcing partners to confront their own emotional blocks. Brian credits embodiment, consistency, reverse engineering, and pattern recognition for helping his relationship message reach millions. Notable Quotes “Successful relationships do what’s hard.” “The more you try to get relief from the pain and the stress of the relationship, the more you make it worse.” “When you stop fighting your feelings, you stop fighting your partner.” “The very love language that your partner needs from you is going to force you to confront your own fears and your own trauma and wounds.” “You have to embody what you’re trying to share.”

After a devastating IED blast in Afghanistan changes everything, a U.S. Army veteran faces a battle he was never trained for: rebuilding his life. Recovery means adapting to the loss of his dominant arm, navigating depression, and learning how to live as a civilian after years shaped by military service. But somewhere in that struggle, a new purpose begins to emerge. He returns to school, enters mental health counseling, and discovers a calling in trauma therapy. Now, as founder of The BrainSpot PLLC, he works with people facing PTSD and complex PTSD, including survivors of trafficking, cults, and childhood abuse. In this episode, he explores what recovery really demands, why some trauma is harder to treat, and how surviving the unimaginable can reshape the meaning of service. Key Takeaways • Transitioning from military service to civilian life can become a profound psychological challenge of its own. • Recovery after catastrophic injury involves rebuilding identity, independence, and purpose, not only physical healing. • Personal struggles with readjustment inspired Kenneth to create a nonprofit and ultimately pursue mental health counseling. • Complex PTSD can develop through repeated, long-term trauma and may require specialized trauma therapy. • Building something meaningful can begin by transforming lived experience into service for people facing their own difficult battles. Notable Quotes • “They don't really take that time and consideration to turn you back into a civilian.” • “It actually kind of was a rebirth.” • “I recognized that I wanted to do more with mental health.” • “It's harder to treat, but we can treat it.” • “It changes the way your brain functions.”

Former professional hockey player Jacob Newton spent 15 years chasing the game, including 10 years professionally and seven seasons across Europe, but the toughest battle was happening beneath the surface. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Newton and author Andrew Bajda unpack the journey behind The Tears of Happy Jake , a story that goes far beyond hockey. They explore how childhood trauma can follow someone into adulthood, why athletes are real people rather than machines, and what it takes to confront the past instead of suffering in silence. They also reveal how an unexpected reunion became the spark for the book, why human connection matters in healing, and the challenge of positioning a story that crosses sports, mental health, and personal growth. Key Takeaways Unresolved childhood trauma can affect performance, relationships, and decision-making long after the original experience. Confronting the past can transform painful experiences into a source of purpose and personal growth. Elite athletes face emotional struggles that often remain invisible behind their performance. Human connection and honest conversation can play a pivotal role in the healing process. A meaningful story does not have to appeal to everyone. Clear positioning can make its message more powerful. Notable Quotes “We look at athletes like machines, but they're real people.” “There's no mistakes. We're meant to go through the things that we go through.” “Once you do get to the other side, yes, it's a superpower.” “If you try to make something available for everybody, then it really reaches nobody.” “You don't have to suffer in silence.”