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A difficult childhood instilled in Brandon Allen the desire to be an advocate for others. What’s your story? What I do now is coach leaders who have connected their brilliant minds to their compassionate hearts. How I got here: My passion was born out of dysfunction. My dad left before …

Burn out almost took Debra Muth out of her industry, but instead she has used the experience to help others avoid it. What’s your story? Running a functional medical clinic was my dream. But after 10 years I found myself completely burnt out. I no longer loved what I did, …

Having found the way to rid herself of self-doubt Amira Alvarez strives to help other women do the same. What’s your story? I have always been committed to growth and being a success at whatever I put my mind to! I tried really hard but was only making incremental progress. …

Vicki Beltz is committed to introducing her clients to unexpected ways of securing their wealth. What’s your story? After another market correction, I questioned ever getting to “enough.” I couldn’t afford losing what I was working so hard to save. A friend suggested life insurance. “No way! Everyone knows whole …

What’s your story? After boredom with freelance work and a desire to contribute more, I founded Alpine Security, a cybersecurity company, in 2014. I quickly discovered in my entrepreneur journey that I was over my head, yet I didn’t admit it or get help. I finally got over myself and …

Drew Stevens athletics background has informed his business life in that he aspires to exceed the goals he sets. What’s your story? I work with business owners and senior leaders of small to medium size businesses that struggle and transform them into competitive proof, revenue generating organizations. What excites you …

Holly Garrison has turned her enthusiasm for yoga into a business, and she is still passionate about it! What’s your story? I had an opportunity to pause and ask myself what I wanted to do with my life. I was passionate about yoga, but not teaching anywhere. I thought, “Hey, …

Despite leaving school early, David Perrotti is committed to learning and applying what he learns to his home renovation business. What’s your story? I started working for a builder at 16, attended trade high school for carpentry, joined the military and spent 12 years being deployed to Iraq twice and …

Cathy Yi’s realisation that physical therapy could improve people’s lives led to a career change and a business which is focused on a holistic attitude to health. What’s your story? Medically helping people was a definite in my life. After my dorm-mate described how you got to work with a …

Duane Barney has used failure of an earlier business to learn and now shares that knowledge with others in the construction industry. What’s your story? I have been in the residential construction industry most of my career. It is a great business but ranks in public trust near the bottom. …