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Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerNot Therapy with My Therapist: Understanding Communication Challenges in RelationshipsCommunication is critical in relationships, at work, with our kids, spouses, or friends. But let's face it, it can be a challenging journey. In this segment of "Not Therapy with My Therapist," we explore the nuances of communication obstacles. Join us as we dissect the complexities that make communication so demanding. Together, we'll uncover valuable insights to enhance your interpersonal connections and provide insights to help you improve your communication with others.You can submit questions for Jessica by going to fightforbrilliance.com/ask Jessica is a LMFT-S and Co-Founder of The Flourishing Way in H...2023-08-3148 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerLiving With The End In Mind And Shedding ExcusesIn this episode, Brady Wix shares his journey from weighing 340 lbs., living with little purpose and direction to becoming an ultra runner and Sergeant in the United States Army. We discuss the importance of limiting your options, simplifying your decision-making, taking responsibility for your life, why challenges are critical, learning to let go of control, and living with the end in mind. Brady Wix serves in the U.S. Army, he is an Ultra Marathon Runner, and is he is constantly seeking out the next challenge for his life. You can follow him on Twitter and on I...2023-08-0949 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerNot Therapy with My Therapist: How Family Validation and Your Past Impacts Mental HealthIn this episode of Not Therapy with My Therapist, Jessica Pass Haskell and Justin Keller discuss the importance of family validation and how to navigate making decisions that your family won't agree with. They also explore the potential of gene editing to improve mental health. You’ll learn about the misconception that exists when it comes to connecting with others, what trauma is, the conflict of family identity, the power of remembering your past, and how to change your relationship with your past.You can submit questions for Jessica by going to fightforbrilliance.com/ask Jes...2023-07-191h 07Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerIntentional Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids with Aliza PressmanIn this episode, renowned parenting expert and child developmental psychologist Aliza Pressman shares practical insights for navigating the challenges of modern parenting and how to help children become more resilient. We discuss fundamental principles of a child’s development, intentional parenting, how parents can remain a strong support system, and why being a perfect parent isn’t realistic or necessary. Aliza’s wealth of knowledge and experience will inspire you to create a nurturing environment that promotes your child’s emotional well-being and success. Bio: Dr. Aliza Pressman received her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia Universit...2023-07-0738 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerPractice Acceptance and Improve Your Life with The Japanese Philosophy Wabi SabiIn this month's segment of Not Therapy with My Therapist on the Fight for Brilliance Podcast, we are discussing the powerful Japanese Philosophy Wabi Sabi. We take a look at how business icons like John D. Rockefeller practiced contentment and found happiness in simplicity, and we unpack the meaning of this Japanese philosophy and provide practical ways to apply it to your life.We discuss these ideas: Not all of life needs to be optimized • The difference between acceptance and acknowledgement • The reason time might not heal all wounds • The importance of knowing what three things you need op...2023-06-2149 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerKicking Addiction Out of the Home with Megan AronsonAfter a back injury, a prescription for pain turned into a desperate and dark addiction for Kory Aronson. In this episode, Megan Aronson shares how her fairy tale love story became a living nightmare with her husband was like. Megan discusses the pain she lived with for so many years, knowing her husband was no longer himself. She talks about how hard it was for her to finally admit he had a substance use disorder and how she finally realized that to love him, she had to be willing to lose him. You will also hear what the journey...2023-06-071h 00Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerNot Therapy with My Therapist: On Heartbreak and Tips for Moving OnIn this episode, we’ll be discussing how to navigate heartbreak. Although heartbreak is often associated with relationships, it’s not privy to that. Heartbreak can occur anytime we are disappointed in a situation that doesn’t work out as we had hoped. Mental health expert and licensed therapist Jessica Pass Haskell discusses what makes moving on difficult after heartbreak. She discusses the importance of letting go, practicing self-compassion, and practicing self-awareness. Jessica provides practical tips to help you move through the hurt and disappointment in life not just get over it. Jessica and Justin also tackle the challenging topic...2023-05-1750 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerTraining Plan for Life: Mastering Time, Health, and Family with Gordo ByrnOn this inspiring episode of the Fight For Brilliance Podcast, Justin Keller sits down with a former elite amateur triathlete, Gordo Byrn, who left behind a successful corporate career to pursue his passion for endurance sports. Gordo shares his journey of how a divorce, combined with the feeling that something is missing in his life, transitioned from working in a private equity firm to eventually becoming an Ultraman champion, one of the most challenging endurance races in the world.At the point where Gordo was in peak athletic condition, he decided knew that, once again, something in...2023-05-0359 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerNot Therapy with My Therapist: Why Therapy and Mental Health Conversations MatterDespite conversations around mental health and therapy becoming more common, there are still a lot of misconceptions about what therapy is. Justin misunderstood and used to be skeptical of therapy. But after working with Jessica for years navigating divorce, parenting, career, and relationship decisions, he's realized how valuable it can be for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being and life.Justin and Jessica decided to launch a new monthly segment on the show, Not Therapy with My Therapist. These episodes are a chance to eavesdrop on their candid, real-time discussions about life's most challenging topics. They're...2023-04-2129 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerPodcast Relaunch | Getting Direction by Slowing Down and Saying No for NowIt's easy to get caught up in the chaos of life, but sometimes taking a break is exactly what we need to appreciate the journey we're on truly. In this special relaunch episode, we'll dive into the power of slowing down and gaining perspective. Host Justin Keller shares his experience taking an almost two-year break from the podcast. He talks about how embracing life's challenges can lead to personal growth, improved mental health, self-improvement, direction, and a more meaningful way of living.
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Justin BraunGuest Speaker Justin Keller | Malachi 3.13-4.3 ”The Sun of Righteousness”Justin Keller is a member at Jefferson Park Baptist Church in Charlottesville Virginia.2023-01-1540 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerOne question that will help you take more action toward goals and ideasWe're going to be in trouble if we are always waiting until we feel motivated, or the time is right, to take action toward our goals and ideas. In this episode, I talk about one question that I was taught to ask to help me take immediate action toward any goal or idea. This one question is so simple, yet it packs the power to move you closer toward what it is that you want to pursue.Previous episode on motivation: https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-and-improving-motivationJoin the Idea to Impact Mentorship Waitlist: www...2021-10-0117 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerA dangerous way to make decisionsThe summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.Today's quote: “It’s hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.” - Thomas Sowell Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter...2021-07-1705 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerYou can't buy back your pastThe summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.Today's quote: “No man is rich enough to buy back his past.” - Oscar WildeConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks
2021-07-1606 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBreak the contract you have with your limitationsThe summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks
2021-07-1504 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerMilestones and momentsIn this episode, I share some of my recent experiences, reflections and actions in my life. I was heading into a special time with my son at the same time I was turning 41 and the podcast was hitting 100 episodes. Each one had me thinking about many different things, but a recurring theme appeared and that's what I talk about in this episode.Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks
2021-07-0926 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerDefying impossible and overcoming your past with Charlie EngleIn 2007, Charlie Engle became the first man to run across the Sahara Dessert. The endeavor required him and two other runners to run two marathons a day for 111 consecutive days. As life-changing and challenging as that was, perhaps his most significant challenge has been his life of sobriety. In this episode, Charlie shares how addiction ruled his life for many years and how he finally realized that no one was coming to save him, and his only way out was to choose to change. His change came in the form of turning his weakness of addiction into an obsession...2021-07-0158 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerLeveraging limitations and overcoming miles of trials with Ryan MillerRyan Miller has spent a lot of his life learning to overcome obstacles. He was born with a genetic disorder that impacted his growth, but that wouldn't stop him from competing. At a young age, Ryan learned to take what others see as a limitation and instead turn it to his advantage. Ryan shares how that foundation has helped shape him as a runner and how it has helped fuel a healthy mindset that has him out to prove how great he can be at what he does.Ryan lives in San Antonio, TX; he's a father...2021-06-251h 02Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerUnconditional love and hard work: A conversation with my dadMy dad, Mike Keller, is a pastor in Grand Forks, ND. He spent most of his childhood growing up on a farm in North Dakota where he learned what it means to work hard. He discussed what life was like growing up, the relationship he had with his dad, and how it shaped who he became as a dad. We talk about how my dad managed working two jobs for a lot of my childhood, but yet made his family a priority. We also talked about how he met my mother, the love that they had, and how they...2021-06-171h 19Fight For Brilliance with Justin Keller5 substitutes for comparisonIn this episode, I share a different thought on comparison. While we are inundated with messages to stop comparing ourselves to others, I find myself still struggling with comparison at times. In many ways, you will see that comparison is part of our human condition and sometimes happens whether we like it or not. You'll see why what we do with comparison, not comparison itself, is actually the problem. I talk about five things that we all can practice and substitute for comparison when it sets in.Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com...2021-06-0323 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerThe power of music and being present with Kyle HuttonIn this conversation, Kyle shares his heart behind his music and the journey he's been on as a singer/songwriter. Kyle talks about what he has learned about truly being present in life. He also discusses what led to him and his wife getting involved with the foster care system and eventually adopting two children. Kyle Hutton is a husband, father, business owner, and singer/songwriter. A self-professed inspiration junkie, his music explores the landscapes of hope and regret, redemption and addiction, faith and doubt. Kyle’s songs have been recorded by artists Roger Creager, Cory...2021-05-271h 02Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerHumble empathy and art with Kimmiski AdamsBased in Houston Texas. Kimmiski Art Investigates how culture influences identity. Through the use of Digital Painting Kimmiski gives a new spin on iconic pop art and traditional painting. She has worked with many brands such as Nike releasing her very own color ways for the Air Max 1. As an artist, educator and Sneaker Designer her mission is connecting people through shared experiencesConnect with Kimmiski: kimmiskiart.com | Instagram.com/kimmiskiart | fb.com/kimmiskiart Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks ...2021-05-2148 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerHow to deal with difficult peopleIn this episode, I share a principle that my dad taught me and I talk about the power of thinking the best of people – always. I talk about the three things that I practice in order to help think the best of even the most irrational and difficult people. I read from Robert Greenes book, The Laws of Human Nature and share an example of how the Russian writer, Anton Chekhov was able to forgive people, even his father who beat him. Laws of Human Nature: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143If you want to...2021-05-1330 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerGetting healthy beyond the gymIn this episode, Brent Gallagher opens up and shares how a mentor and coach in his childhood sexually abused him. He talks about how he used his hard work ethic to mask any issues, distract himself, and help him try to carry on in life without ever telling anyone. Brent shares the struggle that ignoring his past trauma caused him and discussed the power of coming to terms with your past and sharing your story. Finally, Brent talks about what it means to be healthy truly, and why the hardest workout is the work you do on yourself.2021-05-0654 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerMaking your life more interesting and living an unconventional life with Heather ParadyHeather is the host of Unconventional Leaders, a top-ranked podcast which interviews leaders from all over the world who use their unique gifts to make an impact in this world. She has had the honor of interviewing names like Seth Godin, Chris Guillebeau, Heather Monahan, Paul Young, and Jack Canfield. Professionally Heather is a mental health therapist turned online entrepreneur where she has helped countless brands bring their services online in order to scale their impact.Connect with Heather: website https://www.heatherparady.com | podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leaders/id1412461408?mt=2 | Social media https://ww...2021-04-2950 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerA better way to divorce with Renee BauerAbout ReneeMs. Renée Bauer is an award-winning divorce attorney, published author, and founder of the family law firm, Bauer Law Group.Renée’s insights are sought after by local, national and international media outlets, podcasts, and conferences where she speaks on co-parenting, blended family dynamics, relationships, and the art of reinvention. As an accomplished litigator, she boldly educates and inspires women to reclaim their right to happiness through her online course, the d∙course and podcast, Happy Even After.Renee has a son and 3 stepkids. After going through her own divorc...2021-04-221h 04Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerHow we become what we are notIn many ways, we are always becoming something that we are not, and this transformation in our lives happens for the better or for the worse. But how do we end up becoming who we are? How do we go from unhealthy to someone who is serious about their health? How does someone who has it all end up becoming someone who has nothing? Whether it's becoming someone that we are not right now for the better or for the worse, there are 9 things that influence that in our lives.In this episode, I discuss the idea...2021-04-1529 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerYes To Life In Spite of EverythingFight For Brilliance Book Considerations are episodes where I discuss a book that I've read, or one that I'm currently reading. I talk about the lessons I've learned and share some things for you to consider in your own life regardless of reading the book or not. The books will share themes and ideas that will help you rebel against complacency and conformity and fight for brilliance in every area of your life.About Yes To Life – In Spite of EverythingEleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl he...2021-04-0829 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerWords that limit your lifeWe say things every day that are normal, acceptable, and seemingly harmless, but are they serving your life well? Are there things you say that limit your life? Inside of this episode, I share how I have been examining my life the last few years and identifying what words limit my life. I talk about some experiments I've done getting rid of certain words. I share the benefits I've been experiencing from replacing limiting language in my life. And finally, I give you four questions that you can use to examine your life and see if there are limiting...2021-04-0133 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerHaving the integrity to do hard things with Marc PayanIn this episode I sit down with Marc Payan and talk about the shift that happened in his life to help him lose 100lbs., run a 100-mile race, and have the commitment and conviction to build a life of integrity. Marc discusses what he's learned about dealing with your past, he shares a framework that he uses in his life to lead himself and his family to do hard things, and he talks about the power of integrity in all things over balance.Marc Payan is a Researcher and Transformation Specialist. His work has allowed him to...2021-03-251h 01Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerOwning your weirdness and letting go of perfection with James VictoreIn this episode, I sit down with artist and author James Victore. We discuss his journey of finding himself as an artist, seeing the gift in what makes him who he is, and leveraging his uniqueness to create a life that impacts others. He shares how he had to learn to stop being a perfectionist and the benefit of focussing less on being productive and start taking baby steps to get things done.Highly regarded for his provocative style, James Victore is a graphic designer, art educator and dynamic high in-demand speaker on creativity. He lectures and...2021-03-181h 00Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerDeveloping a life of resiliency with Kimberly SmithIn this episode, Resiliency Coach Kimberly Smith shares her journey of going from a breaking point to living with purpose and courage. She was overwhelmed, always stressed, and physically and emotionally exhausted. She knew something had to change. She shares practical steps to help learn resiliency, and she also shares some great ideas for how to stay mentally strong through life's inevitable changes.Connect with Kimberly: https://www.encompasscoachingservices.com/aboutkimberly | https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.brooke.smith/Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks...2021-03-1150 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerFighting DiscouragementDiscouragement is inevitable if your'e pouring yourself into relationships, careers, and dreams that you have. The good news is that by understanding what discouragement really is, and what causes it; now you can fight it when you face it. This episode takes a look at 3 main causes of discouragement and then offers 5 ways to combat it. Resources mentioned in this episode: Emotional Agility by Dr. Susan David, PhDhttps://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Agility-Susan-David-audiobook/dp/B01JGRMM4E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SZ1D3BF9F8FK&dchild=1&keywords=emotional+agility&qid=1614863485&sprefix=emotional%2Caps%2C208&sr=8...2021-03-0428 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerCourage To Believe In You (Part 4) with Brandi WilsonIn part four of this series, Brandi Wilson shares how she had to learn how to believe in herself again after having The life and family she’d spent 20 years building stopped on a dime. Her marriage was over. The church she spent years pouring into was no longer hers. Her community, friends and professional life disappeared in a day’s time. She talks about how she had to fight to find herself, how her experience changed the way she sees others, and how it's never too late to become who you are and do what you desire. Abo...2021-02-2547 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerCourage to believe in you (Part 3): Your statement of courageIn part three of this 5-part series, I share how one sentence changed everything for me in my life and business. I introduce the concept of having a statement of courage, breakdown what the three elements of a statement of courage, and share sample statements of courage to help inspire your own. Series schedulePart 1: The foundation for believing in yourself (episode 78) https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-to-believe-in-you-part-1-the-foundation-for-believing-in-yourselfPart 2: Understanding the barriers of belief (episode 79) https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-to-believe-in-you-part-2-barriers-of-beliefPart 3: Leveraging self-belief into purposePart 4: C...2021-02-1137 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerCourage to believe in you (Part 2): Barriers of beliefSelf-belief is not the same as being self-centered, it's not selfish, and it's not optional. Self-belief is essential if we're going to build a meaningful life. But for most of us, it's not a lack of desires and dreams for our lives, it's a lack of belief, that we have in our lives. As much as we want to step toward what we know is right for our lives, there are barriers that get in the way of us choosing to have the courage to believe in ourselves. In part two of this 5-part series, I will s...2021-02-0452 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerCourage to believe in you (Part 1): The foundation for believing in yourselfMany of us will live our lives without ever fully believing in ourselves. We may at times confuse confidence for belief. We might assume that living with a clear vision for our lives means we believe in ourselves. Or we may think that living with conviction is having belief in ourselves. But having confidence, being clear on what your purpose is, knowing what you value; those things are not the foundation for having the courage to believe in yourself – they are a byproduct of it.In part one of this 5-part series, we are looking at what th...2021-01-2838 minFight For Brilliance with Justin Keller5 Self-improvement red flagsIn this episode I share the importance of red flags in our relationships with self-improvement and discuss what a healthy relationship with growth looks like. Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks
2021-01-2122 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBreaking the stigma against mental illness with Elise BanksElise is a native Houstonian, who has a passion for people’s mental and emotional wellbeing. She completed her undergraduate degree from Baylor University and finished her Master’s Degree, with honors, from the University of Houston. Elise began her career working at a psychiatric inpatient facility. With this clinical experience, she has worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, and severe psychosis. Elise now works in the private practice and school setting, where she works primarily with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Elise uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to help...2021-01-141h 08Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerSetting goals for long-term successConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to sign up for text and email list
2020-12-3123 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerChoosing forgiveness and finding new limits with Jason StoddardIn this episode, I sat down with Jason Stoddard and talked about his story of going from being hit by a drunk driver in 2010, to just completing his first triathlon. After and accident he shouldn't have survived, he's overcome many obstacles, chosen forgiveness, and is on a journey of setting new limits for what's possible in his life. Connect with Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthandwealthbyjason Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to s...2020-12-1747 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerOne Year Celebration: The power of story and beliefAfter one year of the podcast, I wanted to take an opportunity to think about some of the big lessons I've learned through doing this show. Although there have been many lessons learned, it's two big things that stand out to me. So in this episode, I talk about what I've learned about the power of our own story and the story of others. I also talk about the power of belief in ourselves and others. At the end of the episode, I share some exciting things you can expect from the show in year two. Connect w...2020-12-1034 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerDealing with anxiety and doing hard things with Rhett SmithRhett Smith is has over 25 years of experience in helping people transform their lives and relationships. He has his own private practice in Plano, TX, and he is an executive coach with The SouthCity Group. Rhett is also a part of a leadership collaborative project with the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University, the WinShape Foundation and the Center for Vocational Ministry at Azusa Pacific University, where he helps teach and equip leaders about mental health issues in their organizations (with a specialty in anxiety and depression).Connect with Rhett: https://rhettsmith.com | https://www.f...2020-12-031h 05Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerFighting for gratitude through hardshipConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to sign up for text and email list
2020-11-2522 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerOwning your self-worth with Haley BowenIn this episode, we discuss her fight for individuality in life and art, how she’s had to learn to let herself have the good that she deserves in her life, the importance of observation and silence in life, the tension she faces as an artist and business owner, and more.Haley is a Texas artist and a tenant artist. A student from Parsons the New School for Design, Rollins College, and The American University of Rome, she received a B.A. in studio art with a double minor in art history and creative writing. Though growing up in...2020-11-1956 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerTurning mornings into your competitive advantageConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to sign up for text and email list | Resources from the episode: https://thepowerofwhen.com | http://thepowerofwhenquiz.com
2020-11-1243 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerNothing to prove and everything to gain with Peter BromkaPeter is from Oregon and grew up a runner and runs with the nationally recognized elite running group, the Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. Peter has run multiple marathons, including three in two hours and nineteen minutes. Peter continues to focus on running, but he now uses his experiences and love for storytelling to write about life and running. Most importantly, Peter is a husband and a father.Connect with Peter: https://www.peterbromka.com | instagram.com/bromka Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/k...2020-11-051h 07Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerManaging Self-doubtConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to sign up for text and email list
2020-10-2927 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerLearning to trust yourself with Julie LaurenJulie is an author, podcaster, writer, and digital strategist. Aside from my podcast and writing she works with select clients on content creation, social media strategy, influencer relations, graphic design, email marketing, web design, and more.Connect with Julie: Podcast https://www.julielauren.com/category/podcast-episodes/ | Instagram.com/byjulielauren | https://twitter.com/byjulielauren | https://www.facebook.com/byJulieLaurenConnect with Justin: instagram.com/kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | medium.com/@kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com
2020-10-221h 00Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerWhat it takes to contribute authentically with Erin AndersonErin Anderson is a transformational coach who works with teachers, leaders, and entrepreneurs to help them get clarity for themselves, their brand and their organization. She integrates her background in brand and design, yoga, leadership and spirituality into her coaching, and helps people dig in and push past the barriers that are holding them back in work and life. Learn more about The Integrated Coach Program: https://www.livebigco.com/pages/the-integrated-coach Connect with Erin: Livbigco.com | Instagram.com/livbigco | fb.com/livebigco Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/k...2020-10-1554 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerChoosing to challenge ourselvesIn this episode, I challenge you to rebel against complacency by sharing with you my experience from running my first 50k trail race. I discuss why I believe in deliberately choosing challenges, the lessons I've learned through challenges, and the benefit of ditching comfort for challenges in our lives. Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to sign up for text and email list
2020-10-0928 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerLiving a relentless life with Tony ReyesIn this episode, Tony Reyes shares his journey of going from weighing over 400lbs. to now just being weeks away from being able to do a marathon. Tony shares what it was like for him struggling with his weight for his whole life and why he decided to do something about it. Connect with Tony: Instagram.com/fightfocusfinish | Youtube.com/user/focusfightfinishConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to sign up for text and email list
2020-10-011h 04Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerUnderstanding and improving motivationEvery behavior that we have can be traced back to the motivation or lack of motivation we have in a given moment. Motivation is something that we each possess, and we each can improve in our lives. And in this episode, I take a look at what motivation is, break down the ways we are motivated, and give you some practical ways to start improving motivation in your life. Connect with Justin: instagram.com/kellerthinks | medium.com/@kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to sign up f...2020-09-2339 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerPursuing dreams and embracing the process with Alysha FlynnIn this episode, you will hear the story of how running coach, mom, and wife, Alysha Flynn left a corporate job to pursue a dream she had been working on for many years. We discuss the importance of mentors in your life. We talk about how her attitude to figure things out has played a role in building confidence in her as she attempts new things in life and business. And we discuss how her humble childhood has impacted the way she lives and leads her life now. . Alysha Flynn is passionate about helping her clients set t...2020-09-091h 01Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerWhat do you do with an idea? Part 4In the final episode of the series, "What Do You Do With An Idea?" it's all about finalizing your ideas, being productive and organizing your ideas. I share the concept of finalizing an idea to walk away from it, as well as what you need to ask yourself before you launch your idea. And then I close out the episode by sharing 10 productivity tips and ways to organize your ideas.Listen to past episodes from the series: Part 1: https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/what-do-you-do-with-an-idea-part-1Part 2: https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/what-do-you-do-with-an-idea-part-2P...2020-08-2838 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerWhat do you do with an idea? Part 3How do you know what the right idea is for you to move forward with? That question is the one that haunts so many of us. In this episode, I'll help you identify how to know what ideas are more likely to succeed for you than others. Part 3 of the series, What Do You Do With An Idea, is all about idea validation. In this episode, I talk about the three types of validation that your idea will need to have, who to involve, how to include others in the validation process, and what you need to know before...2020-08-2140 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerWhat do you do with an idea: Ideation story with Kyle DepiesseAfter spending years climbing the corporate ladder in pursuits of what he thought was a success, Kyle Depiesse decided that he wanted a different life for him and his family. Without total clarity, Kyle began a journey of turning his idea of a more meaningful life (one that didn't compromise what matters most to him) into a reality.As a story here inside the series, What Do You Do With An Idea, you'll hear what Kyle learned about taking action toward ideas. We discuss the importance of having others speak into your ideas. We talk about why...2020-08-0655 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerWhat do you do with an idea? Part 2In part 2 of the series, "What Do You Do With An Idea?" I discuss why our ideas can sometimes feel like a burden to us, and then help you break free from idea obligation and instead choose an idea opportunity mindset. I share with you a framework for the formation of your ideas and give you practical suggestions for immediate action that you can take with your ideas. Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | medium.com/@kellerthinks | TikTok.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | Weekly email: text "BRILLIANT" to the number 33777
2020-07-2634 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerWhat do you do with an idea? Part 1Welcome to part 1 of the short series called, What Do You Do With An Idea? In this series, we'll talk about what ideas are, how to come up with ideas, how to make better decisions about your ideas, and so much more.When it comes to our ideas, we all want to know what ideas we should go after, what ideas are the best, how do I stop overthinking my ideas, and a myriad of other things to help us make our ideas a reality. But before we can start making our ideas turn into a reality...2020-07-1729 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerHow our childhood impacts us later in life with Jen LeeGrowing up, Jen Lee didn't know what it meant to be loved. She was in a home that was absent from physical and emotional presence from her parents. Jen experienced neglect and abuse growing up. Her upbringing created a void in her life that she tried to fill with substances and relationships. But as Jen hit rock bottom, all of that would start to change, and she decided that she is no longer a victim of her circumstances, and she could change her trajectory in life.Today, Jen is a mother, writer, speaker, yoga instructor, and personal...2020-07-101h 03Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerTurning corners and conquering challenges in lifeI decided to celebrate turning 40 by having a special conversation with my cousin, Jonathan. Jonathan and I share July birthdays that are just a few days apart, so we're both turning 40 together. We've both had similar trajectories in some of our life experiences. And we both have finished full Ironman distance triathlons.In this episode, we reflect on what our 30's have meant and what we feel as we head into 40. We both open up about our similar, but different, experiences in losing a parent. And we both share what running, swimming, and biking has taught us...2020-07-0159 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerDanny Prada on questioning beliefs and finding our truthAfter spending his childhood and early adulthood with a conservative Christian foundation as his definition of religion, Danny Prada found himself questioning that foundation. In this episode, Pastor Danny Prada shares what the journey has been like for him as he has had to discover what it means to find truth on his own and not settle for an inherited faith. We discuss how he found himself at a point of almost abandoning his faith, how his view of Christianity has significantly changed, and the importance of finding the beauty in what others believe. Danny pastors Heartway C...2020-06-2452 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerMike Sims on owning your mistakes and letting go of trying to be the perfect parentFor episode 50, my good friend Mike Sims talks about all things parenting and fatherhood with me. We talk about the importance of outside influences for your children, the importance of not undermining spouses or co-parents, what it looks like to love our kids unconditionally, and passing on a strong work ethic. Mike shares the struggles and the victories that he's experienced in over 20 years of parenting.Mike is a creative director at Adcetera, a Houston-based strategic advertising, marketing, and communications firm. Mike lives in The Woodlands, TX, with his wife, and he has two sons. C...2020-05-2754 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerKellerthinks: What I learned from 30 interviews in 30 daysOne minute it was life as normal, business as usual, and the Coronavirus was something other countries had to deal with and not our problem. But then, it feels like in the blink of an eye, everything changed. As things started to shut down, I wanted to help, but I didn't know how to help. What I did have was my curiosity, my podcast, and my passion for hearing people's stories and so I set out on a challenge. I naively decided to do 30 interviews in 30 days to share how people were fighting for optimism and finding the bright...2020-05-1321 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerKristina Carrillo-Bucaram: On finding healing and choosing compassionIn part 2 of my conversation with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram, we talk about the journey that she has been on as a human. As a teenager, she was debilitated by diabetes and found herself at rock-bottom feeling hopeless that she would never fully be able to live her life. What you'll hear in her story is how one change for her has made all of the difference and been a catalyst for physical, spiritual, and emotional healing. Kristina is a writer, speaker, and raw vegan activist who guides people all over the world to take more control over their h...2020-05-0644 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats Finale: Laughter, friendship, and fatherhood through a pandemicIn the final episode of the Brightside Chats, I decided to try something completely different, and I invited seven friends from all over the country to be in the final event. I wanted this last episode to bring in some humor and end in a meaningful way, and each of these guys helped do just that. We share funny Coronavirus memes, we talk about funny dad moments, and we discuss meaningful things we've all experienced through this pandemic. Connect with my friends: Nathan Castleberry (instagram.com/nathancberry) Nathan Artt (instagram.com/nathanartt) Kyle Depiesse (instagram.com/kyle_d...2020-04-2950 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell on improving your life by serving othersIn this episode, Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell recall a time in their life when they depended on the help of others to help them through a challenging season. And as humbling as it was to need the help of others, you'll hear how it formed a pillar of giving in their lives to this day. They share the struggles they are experiencing, the approach of serving others that they are choosing, and they talk about the inspiration for the mural art on the side of their building called The Love Wall. Together, Jaclyn and Donnie run Media S...2020-04-2419 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Kristina Carrillo Bucaram on shifting your mindsetWhen Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram "FullyRaw Kristina" and her family were faced with the reality that four family members had Covid-19, it was hard for panic not to set in. But in this episode, you'll hear how Kristina decided to respond to fear, how she is fighting her emotional struggles through this, and how she is choosing to show up with love and hope for herself and others. This conversation is a shorter part of a more extended interview. In the full interview (available April 29, 2020), we talk about her personal story of the raw vegan lifestyle that has changed her life...2020-04-2320 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Yosef Levenstein on never giving upYosef Levenstein is no stranger to change and setbacks. In this episode, he shares one of his early setbacks in life that has helped him shape his perspective toward change and uncertainty. He talks about how to live, giving your all while knowing that things could change at any minute. He shares what never giving up means to him and how that mentality has formed in his life, and he talks about the beauty that he's experiencing right now with his family.Yosef is the Director of Marketing at Iownit, a Fintech company in Houston, TX. He...2020-04-2221 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Dr. Brooke Goldner with a recipe for better mental and physical healthDr. Brooke Goldner is a board certified physician, the founder of GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Nutrition Protocol for Lupus Reversal, and the author of 3 bestselling books, Goodbye Lupus , Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health and Healing.In this episode, she shares how nutrition helped her reverse Lupus in her life, why we should make nutrition a priority right now, and practical things we can do to fight depression through Covid-19. Connect with Dr. Goldner: instagram.com/goodbyelupus | facebook.com/DrGoldnerf | Youtube.com/SkypePsychiatrist | goodbyelupus.comC...2020-04-2122 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Amanda Ducach on providing connection and support for momsIn this episode, Co-founder & CEO of SocialMama Amanda Ducach sits down and talks about what this season has been like for her as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur. She shares the struggles she's faced and quick adjustments that her company has had to make to serve moms through this season better. She talks about the opportunity that exists to create meaningful connections digitally as moms and as a company.SocialMama is an app that connects moms based on where they are at and the unique needs they have. (https://www.socialmama.us). Through the Covid-19 crisis, SocialMama's...2020-04-2022 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Cristina Sicard on finding the good in difficult timesCristina Sicard, the author of Harmony, shares how her personal story and an encounter with a llama turned into a chance to write a book with a lesson that children need to hear, and a reminder for adults. We talk about how her mental battles, her journey of fighting hard to find good in her life, and how the story she wrote for others is the reminder she needs in her life right now.Cristina graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism with a minor in Spanish and Global Leadership Certificate. In December 2019, she...2020-04-1819 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Sukaina Rajani on bringing happiness to Healthcare workersSukaina Rajani and her brother own 4 European Macaron Boutique stores called, MACARON by Patisse. Because of stay-at-home orders, they have had to close all but one of their Houston locations. In this episode, Sukaina shares the personal journey she has been on as she battled disappointment and uncertainty early on, and the unique opportunity that she has had to bring happiness to critical Healthcare workers by donating well over 5,000 MACARONS so far. She talks about the power of coming together and finding purpose by serving others.MACARON by Patisse is based in Houston, TX but, they ship...2020-04-1617 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Michael Atkins on developing the skill of perseveranceMichael Atkins is the principal of Stedman Elementary, a dual-language school offering English or Spanish immersion to early childhood 3- and 4-year-old classrooms through fifth grade in the Denver neighborhood of Park Hill. Atkin's story is an unconventional one of going from custodian to principal, and now he's leading parents, faculty, and students through an unconventional experience.In this episode, we talk about how his past experiences overcoming obstacles had helped prepare him for this season. We discuss the importance of human connection. And Atkins discusses what this moment personally means to him.Connect with...2020-04-1520 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: David LeBlanc on getting better through crisisThe way our kids are learning and the way that teachers are teaching, it's changed. But even though things have changed, is it possible to get better and make gains through a crisis? Teacher and coach, David LeBlanc believes so. In this episode, David shares his experience navigating this crisis as a teacher and coach. He talks about the importance of being flexible with our kids, trusting them, being flexible with them, and still challenging them to become better and make gains no matter where or how they are learning.David is a teacher, football coach, at...2020-04-1319 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Tori Gordon on being comfortable with uncertaintyTori Gordon, founder of Coachable, and creator and host of a Top 100 Personal Development podcast, You're Welcome Radio, sat down to talk about her approach to this season of uncertainty. We talk about how losing her sister at 20 years old, and her mom at 27 years old, have impacted her approach to life and all that's going on with Covid-19. We discuss how to shift from thinking that life is happening to you, to being to learning from what is happening in your life instead. . Tori is a Mind & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Podcaster who is helping leaders t...2020-04-1222 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Jennifer Zick on branding and marketing through crisisIt is not business as usual for anyone, and Jennifer Zick, Founder and CEO of Authentic Brand, talks about how your organization should approach this season through Covid-19. We discuss the right tone for your brand, the right approach, and the equal opportunity that exists for thriving and declining brands.Jennifer is from Minnesota, a wife, and mom, and business owner. With twenty years of marketing experience in innovative, entrepreneurial, and accelerated-growth companies, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to her clients. Prior to launching Authentic Brand, Jennifer held executive Marketing roles for some of the Twin...2020-04-1119 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Erica Smith on the power of gratitude and being easily amazedMother, wife, and blogger, Erica Smith, sat down with me to talk about how she learned gratitude in her life. Erica has been alongside me in the Brightside Challenge posting something that she is grateful for each day, and so I wanted you to hear her talk about what practicing gratitude does, and what it means to her. We talk about what to do when you don't feel like being grateful, what's she remains hopeful for, and what's weighing on her through everything with Covid-19.Connect with Erica: instagram.com/tellittoyourneighbor | tellittoyourneighbor.comConnect with...2020-04-1022 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Jason Caston on adapting to a new normal with graceJason Caston is Digital platform specialist, Quasi-coder on the front end, International Speaker, Author and Founder, and single father of two teenage daughters. In this episode Jason shares how he is navigating conversations and expectations with his daughters. He talks about how he is embracing every part of this season. And Jason talks about the grace he gives himself to go through this time at his own pace.Connect with Jason: Jasoncaston.com | instagram.com/jasoncaston | twitter.com/jasoncaston Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 to join the Fight For...2020-04-0916 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Phoebe Cornog on removing pressure and defining optimismIn this episode, I sat down with Phoebe Cornog. Phoebe is the co-founder of Pandr Design Co. where she is a graphic designer and muralist. Pandr has been commissioned by brands like Target, Minnesota Vikings, Visa, Lululemon, and more. She discusses what this is like for her as a younger small business navigating all of the changes with Covid-19. She talks about how she defines optimism and she shares why she's enjoying creating without pressure. Pandr specializes in custom art pieces and murals that boost engagement, and social impressions. They work in a wide variety of mediums a...2020-04-0818 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Leonce Crump on competing emotions and letting go of controlIn this episode, Pastor Leonce Crump, talks about the practical things that he does in order to navigate all of the different emotions that come with the changes he's facing right now. We talk about the power of acknowledging and naming your emotions, how flexibility is not enough at times like this, and what it looks like to live forward instead of hoping for things to get back to normal.Léonce B. Crump Jr. is lead pastor of Renovation Church in Atlanta. The former professional athlete has strong transcultural appeal and connections in the world of p...2020-04-0618 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Carrie Colbert on the power of kindness in difficult timesIn a season like we're in with Covid-19, the uncertainty can cause each of us to become even more focussed on looking out for ourselves. But in times of scarcity, like we're in, it's important to find even the smallest ways to be generous. An in this episode, blogger and business owner, Carrie Colbert, shares her thoughts on the power of kindness and provides five attainable ways for each of us to show kindness.Carrie runs CarrieColbert.com, and she is also a co-founder of Curate Capital, a venture capitalist firm that invests in female-driven brands. In...2020-04-0523 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Jessica Pass-Haskell on curiosity and hopeJessica Pass-Haskell is a licensed therapist and founder of Heights Haven, and co-founder of Truth Tribe. She sat down with me to talk about how she is navigating the different emotions and circumstances right now through the Covid-19 Pandemic. We talk about being human through all of this, expecting breakdowns, and just how vital curiosity and hope are right now as many of us are pivoting our lives and businesses.Jessica's mission is to connect people who want more fulfillment to resources that will unlock your gifts and remove limiting beliefs and patterns that hold you back...2020-04-0428 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: JB Barnett on doing what you love and bringing music into homes every dayJB Barnett has worked hard to be able to play music for a living, and he wasn't about to let closed venues keep him from doing what he loved still. In this episode you'll hear the story of how JB went from playing live music venues to now streaming from Facebook into households every single night. He talks about how it's stretching him, and even exciting him, as an artist. We talk about the way he's thinking about music in the future because of this and one simple thing that anyone can do to help support a local recording...2020-04-0319 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Brent Gallagher on how to approach fitness through Covid-19As gyms were forced to close, many trainers and gym owners had to reimagine and redesign the way they did business. But it wasn't just gym owners who had to rethink the way they were doing things. Millions of people had to reconsider the way they approached fitness as they were left without the critical connection point with their trainers and gyms that they relied on for their training.In this episode, Co-founder and Performance Coach at Avenu fitness & Lifestyle, Brent Gallagher, talks about how he and his team were able to redesign the way they did...2020-04-0221 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Conn McWhorter on intentionality and choosing kindnessIn this episode, I sit down with a good friend of mine, Conn McWhorter. We discussed what it's been like for him learning to work from home after mostly working inside and office for 22 years. We talk about how he's creating space for conversations with his kids, how he's being intentional with his marriage, and what he's learning about himself through all of this. Conn is a pastor at Woodlands Church (WC.org) in The Woodlands, TX. He is a husband to Ashely, and together they are raising their 4 children.Connect with Conn: Instagram.com/c...2020-03-3118 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Mitch Roberts on creating opportunity and expanding patienceWhen your business is built around bringing people together to share experiences with others, you have to get creative in order to find a way to still serve people. In this episode, you're going to hear from Mitch Roberts, Founder/CEO of Evo Entertainment Group. Mitch shares how they turned closed doors into an opportunity to convert their movie theatre parking lots into a drive-in movie theatre. He talks about how he's navigating this season by expanding his patience. And he discusses his approach to making decisions through this unexpected moment in their business. Evo En...2020-03-3018 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Kelly Stuckey on acknowledging emotions and facing griefKelly Stuckey is the owner of Crown Beauty Bar in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For years Kelly and Zac Stuckey put all of their efforts into their business and raising their son Everett who has Achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. But in the Fall of 2019, Zac was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on his 41st birthday. In this episode, Kelly talks about what it's been like making some of the most difficult business decisions ever amidst Covid-19. She shares what she's learning in this time, how she's raising her son, and the power of acknowledging our emotions. ...2020-03-2922 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Chris Jones on making the best of a forced changeChris Jones is the co-founder & owner of Salon Bugatti in The Woodlands, TX. He has been cutting hair for over 20 years and is highly sought after as a trainer for stylists all across the country with the Behind The Chair team.In the second episode in this series, we we talk about how his team made decisions for the company based on ethics, and not government mandates. He shares how he's approaching the slower time for him, and we talk about how he's staying connected to people right now.Connect with Chris: Instagram.com/chrisjones...2020-03-2821 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerBrightside Chats: Kathy DixonEpisode one of this series, Brightside Chats, features Kathy Dixon, Founder of Oh Yes! Communications. In this interview, we talk about the adjustments that she has had to make in order to keep moving her business forward in this new normal. We discuss how her and her husband are teaming up with the kids and what they are doing to stay strong together.Connect with Kathy: Kathy on Instagram: Instagram.com/ohyeskathy | Kathy's company: ohmyescommunications.com Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Fb.com/kellerthinks | Twitter.com/kellerthinks | Text "BRILLIANT" to 33777 for the Fight For B...2020-03-2618 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerNashville Tornado: 3 Women use kindness to triumph through devastationOn March 4, 2020, a devastating tornado swept through East Nashville and surrounding areas. The storm left 25 dead and left many without homes and businesses. This episode is the story of 3 female business owners rallying together to be there for their neighbors despite their own needs. We talk about the struggle of wanting to serve others while still needing to help yourself. We discuss why people shouldn't feel the need to help right away if they can't. And we focus on just how good humanity is.Connect with Kat Wolle: Instagram.com/wildartifact | www.wildartifact.com ...2020-03-1855 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerFrank Bealer: Launching something that has never been doneHave you ever had an idea for something that has never been done? It can be scary to think about stepping toward that idea without a proven model that has gone before you. In this episode, you'll hear how Frank Bealer learned firsthand what it takes to bring unproven ideas to life, create buy-in, and what it looks like to go all-in on your purpose. Frank Bealer is the author of The Myth of Balance, and the CEO of Phase Family Centers, an organization dedicated to shaping the future by building community among millennial families. Prior to P...2020-03-0452 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerKayla Stoecklein: Running to grief and learning to dream againIn this episode, Kayla opens up about the journey she has been on after losing her husband, Andrew, to suicide in 2018. We talk about how what the first anniversary was like for her, how she is running to her grief, and how she's learning to dream again.Kayla is honoring Andrew by carrying out her mission to bring hope to as many people as possible through a nonprofit called God's Got This (www.godsgotthis.org). She has had the chance to speak on stages like Catalyst and is using her tragedy to bring hope to others who...2020-02-191h 05Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerSam Newton: Embracing pain and serving others through tragedyBlake had served in the military in Iraq and suffered from PTS when he returned home. On January 21, 2010, Blake tragically took his own life. In this episode, Sam, Blake's father, talks about the healing process, what it looks like to embrace our pain, and how he has chosen to serve others through this tragedy. Sam is an eight-time Ironman finisher (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) and business owner. He is married to his wife, Marlow, and they live in The Woodlands, TX. National suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255Sam on...2020-01-221h 06Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerKellerthinks: Hustle is not the answerHustle is a word that seems to be synonymous with business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and chasing your dreams. But can you just do more work, and can you just hustle your way to success?In this episode I take on one of the loudest voices around the topic of hustle, Gary Vaynerchuck, and I challenge the priority of hustle for any one of us building our lives and our organizations. I talk about the problem with hustle, what it really means, and what you should do instead of hustle. Gary on InstagramJustin on I...2020-01-1623 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerJonathan Holth: Owning who you were and owning who you areJonathan went from owning a successful restaurant, to finding himself having to face his addiction with alcohol. It was through his journey with sobriety that he found himself changing careers, and making drastic changes for the good. His story is a story of finding purpose through sobriety and turning poor decisions into positive impact. A native North Dakotan, Jonathan resides in Grand Forks with his wife, Emily, and their three daughters. He has been a founder or co-founder of 5 small businesses, 3 nonprofits. He has helped over a dozen communities create actionable plans for growth and sustainability. His p...2020-01-0859 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerJordy Searcy: Choosing vulnerability and explaining JesusIf you haven't heard of Jordy Searcy, then you're about to be introduced to one of the most brilliant lyricists and performers I've ever seen. And in a day where things are overproduced, and everyone is fighting to be a star, Jordy is fighting to be true to himself as an artist and focus on connecting with his audience.As a former contestant on The Voice, Jordy talks about his intentionality as an artist, his personal struggle with pornography, why he thinks vulnerability is easy, and how wanting to quit can be used for his good.2020-01-0246 minFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerKellerthinks: A letter to anyone hurting and strugglingIn this episode, I share a letter that I wrote to anyone who may be hurting. The letter was brought on by a recent experience in my life where I learned about someone close to me going through something I couldn't relate to or comprehend. As I was struggling to be there for them, or find the right words to say, I decided to write. What would I say to anyone hurting, and what would I want someone to tell me when I'm struggling?This Kellerthinks episode is me sharing those words with you, as well as...2019-12-2613 minFight For Brilliance with Justin Keller3: Heather Johnson: The power of compound consistencyHeather's story is one of someone who had her plan, but life had other plans for her. Through a turn of events, Heather goes from what she thought would be a career in education, to working for herself and going on a journey of self-discovery that she couldn't have predicted she'd be on.In this episode, we talk about what it took for her to step fully into her purpose, uncover her passions, and be brave enough to put herself in some really uncomfortable situations so she could grow. She talks about taking up piano again and...2019-12-1145 minFight For Brilliance with Justin Keller1: Dave Hollis: How to get out of your own wayHave you ever thought about how you could be in your own way when it comes to reaching your full potential in your career, your health, or your relationships? Well, the truth is that all of us get in our own way, but this episode isn't about pointing the finger at you. In this episode, Dave Hollis shares his journey of discovering how he was in his own way, and how debilitating that was for him, to what it took for him to develop a growth mindset.__Dave shares his personal journey of going from...2019-12-1158 min