Business
Below are the Story Kits that fit shows in this category:
Engineering My Escape Plan
Work was Ali Mueller’s identity—until a nine-month health crisis made her question everything. As she searched for solutions, she uncovered financial knowledge that changed her trajectory, empowering her to leave corporate America and help others do the same.
Becoming Unbreakable
When Juli’s husband blindsided her with divorce, she was left penniless and alone in a new city. But what seemed like the end was actually the beginning of an incredible transformation.
The Leadership Spark
Feeling trapped in a stagnant career, Sara found herself at a crossroads. A documentary on Dag Hammarskjöld reignited her creativity, leading her to write about his leadership and eventually publish a children’s book designed to inspire introverted and highly sensitive kids.
Breaking Free, Finding Me
What happens when the world you know crumbles around you? Carol’s journey through pain and healing reveals the power of resilience and inner strength.
Built Through Belief
Leaving a stable job, Bill dove into entrepreneurship—only to endure relocation, business loss, and personal upheaval. From that low came a powerful pivot centered on prayer, perseverance, and purpose.
The Pivot That Saved Me
Jess Wilson never expected a thyroid cancer diagnosis to be the thing that saved her business. But through resilience, humor, and a newfound sense of clarity, she turned what could have been a tragedy into a turning point.
When Life Forces Reinvention
She didn’t plan to become an entrepreneur—she was pushed. After a painful divorce and sudden layoff, Diane found herself building a business from scratch in a basement, with nothing but a dime, a direct mailer, and unwavering determination.
From Victim to Victor
From enduring abuse at home to navigating the weight of self-pity, Elizabeth had every reason to feel defeated. But when she started asking different questions—shifting from “Why me?” to “What now?”—her entire perspective, and life, transformed.
From Comfort to Growth
Eric Twohey left everything familiar behind to move to Arizona sight unseen, launching a journey of calculated risk-taking that transformed his life and career. What started with one leap led to many, including founding a media agency designed to empower fellow entrepreneurs.
Beyond the Hamster Wheel
When Jason Zygadlo was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, his life as a high-achieving medical device salesman came to a screeching halt. Faced with his own mortality, he was forced to reevaluate what truly mattered—and ultimately, he left behind comfort and stability to build a new path that aligned with his purpose.
When Business Falls Apart
Jordan Aspen and her husband built a thriving virtual events business in response to the pandemic, but when life and circumstances changed, their entire livelihood was at stake. Facing the reality of shutting down their business, they had to redefine success, identity, and trust in what was next.
Turning Loss Into Purpose
Carrie Schmitt’s story of tragedy and transformation revolves around her son’s unexpected death from cancer. Determined to make a difference, she founded Love Like Jackson, a nonprofit that provides therapy for grieving children and families while spreading vital awareness about childhood cancer.
Freedom from Capital Gains
When traditional tax deferral methods fell short, Brett Swarts pioneered a solution that gave investors, business owners, and even Bitcoin holders new financial freedom. His story is about disrupting the norm to build a better exit path.
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The First Snap
Gregory Thomas stepped onto the field at the University of Arkansas with a dream of playing quarterback. What he didn’t expect was the backlash that came with breaking racial barriers in the 1980s. His story is one of adversity, teamwork, and redefining what’s possible.