Alex Echols is an entrepreneur, cancer survivor, bestselling author of The Two-Week Notice, and emotional intelligence coach who has worked with global brands, thought leaders, and Fortune 100 teams. In this episode, Alex shares how surviving late-stage cancer, navigating years of depression, and embracing stillness transformed his life from the inside out. He reveals how authenticity, gratitude, and mindful self-leadership can be more powerful than hustle, status, or external validation. From growing up on Chicago’s Southside to traveling the world with his wife, building seven-figure businesses, and redefining what it means to live well, Alex offers a roadmap for becoming the conscious creator of your own life. Through raw storytelling, business wisdom, and science-backed mindfulness tools, he teaches us how to turn struggles into stepping stones and unlock the fullest version of ourselves.