Imposters

Why PTSD made Army Vet Jason Kander Leave Politics (RECAST) Mar 29, 2023

While President Barack Obama was in office, he gave a speech shouting out army veteran Jason Kander as “the future of the Democratic party”. The events that followed were shocking. Jason started making his rounds as a presidential hopeful in 2018, before dropping out of politics altogether after facing the repercussions of his PTSD from the war in Afghanistan. Today, his work is dedicated to stop veteran homelessness and curb suicide rates with his work as the President of National Expansion for the Veteran’s Community Project, and with his new book “Invisible Storm” where he speaks about acknowledging his PTSD for the first time. We chronicle Jason’s journey with his mental health, in this episode.

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Ricki Lake on Self-Love and Self-Acceptance Mar 22, 2023

Ricki Lake is a true show business OG. After getting her big break as the lead role in Hairspray, she would host her very own daytime talk show, The Ricki Lake Show, that became part of pop culture fabric of the 1990s. She also produced The Business of Being Born, which takes a critical look at how the American healthcare system approaches childbirth. However, she endured private battles that only became known by the public in recent years. Through that process, she gained self-acceptance and self-love, putting her in a place where she’s never felt better than she does today.

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Reshape Your Life with Ali Landry Mar 15, 2023

Ali Landry is the founder of Reshape, the lifestyle brand that aims to live life to the fullest regardless of where you are in life. With a long career of being under the public eye, Ali thought she was living a healthy life until she experienced brain fog while on live television. She was told that it was a natural part of aging, but she didn’t want to accept that. Now she’s on a mission to share with women that they don’t have to settle as they get older.

Ali’s new book, Reshape Your Life: Don’t Settle Because You Are Worth It, is available in stores.

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Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty Turns Adversity Into Advantage Mar 08, 2023

When it comes to harnessing power, Ginni Rometty uses it for positive change. She has been named one of 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and led IBM to thriving technological areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. In this episode, Ginni talks about the vulnerable process of writing her memoir where she talks about her father leaving the family, starting her career at IBM, and dealing with imposter syndrome.

Ginni’s memoir, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World is available now.

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Wayne Brady’s Journey Into Show Business Mar 01, 2023

As one of the most beloved and recognizable personalities on television, Wayne Brady talks about his upbringing and how it led him to pursue a life as a performer. Over the years, he would prove to be a talent that was undeniable…but it also came with a cost. Dealing with the pressures of the public image he developed, Wayne had a mental breakdown at the age of 42. It wasn’t until his ex-wife convinced him to seek professional help was he able to have a much more holistic and fulfilling lens on life.

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Paralympian Oksana Masters Redefines What Is Possible Feb 22, 2023

Born with birth defects from the Chernobyl disaster, Oksana Masters was abused during her time at 3 different orphanages in Ukraine. When her adoptive mother was finally able to bring Oksana to America, she soon discovered rowing and tapped into her competitive spirit. Through trials and tribulations, she would become an elite-level athlete, eventually winning her first gold medal at the Paralympic Winter Games in 2018.

Oksana tells her whole story in a new memoir called The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph

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How Comedy Helped Howie Mandel Cope With His OCD (RECAST) Feb 15, 2023

This week we’re re-broadcasting a really powerful episode of Imposters—our conversation with Howie Mandel.

You probably know Howie best as the host of Deal or No Deal, or perhaps you know him for his earlier standup success. But another really pivotal moment in Howie’s career was the accidental reveal of his struggles with OCD on the Howard Stern Show—a traumatic moment for Howie that we discuss in depth in this episode.

Listen to hear Howie tell Alex about his early life dealing with OCD pre-diagnosis, how he's learned to manage the disorder throughout his career, and the tools he's learned to help him cope today.

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Lo Bosworth on Public Scrutiny and Starting Her Own Business Feb 08, 2023

Lo Bosworth rose to fame at just 16 years old when she starred in the hit reality TV series, Laguna Beach. And while she’s quick to acknowledge the advantages that fame has given her, she’s also realistic about the drawbacks. In this episode of Imposters, hear Lo tell Alex about learning to cope with public criticism, and the mental and physical health journey that led her to her current business, Love Wellness.

Lo’s new book is called Love Yourself Well: An Empowering Wellness Guide to Supporting Your Gut, Brain, and Vagina.

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This $1 Million Dollar Investment Was The First Of Its Kind Feb 01, 2023

Denise Woodard, founder and CEO of Partake Foods, fought hard to get her allergy-friendly food company off the ground. From maxing out multiple credit cards to even cashing out her 401K, she invested everything she had because she believed in her company’s mission. And after receiving 86 rejections from potential investors, she finally received a $1 million dollar investment from Marcy Venture Partners. In this Mental Health Toolkit episode of Imposters, hear Denise tell Alex about what it took to start her business, and how she handles the blessing and burden of being a barrier-breaking founder.

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How Launching a Startup can make you ‘Lose Your Mind’, with Andy Dunn (RECAST) Jan 25, 2023

Andy Dunn believes that he is bigger than his diagnosis. In 2017, Andy Dunn sold the company he co-founded and ran to Wal-Mart for $310 million dollars. But while that company, Bonobos, was prospering, Andy’s mental health was at an all time low. He was suffering from bipolar disorder which gave him depressive symptoms where he couldn’t get out of bed, mixed with manic and violent episodes of energy. In this episode, Andy speaks to his experiences and the lessons he’s learned while running a business with an mental illness.

Buy Andy’s Book, Burn Rate here

A Harvard Psychologist Teaches Us How to Increase Our Emotional Intelligence (RECAST) Jan 18, 2023

What if, instead of running away from or suppressing difficult emotions, we learned how to observe, embrace, and utilize them to aid in our personal development? Such is the mission of Susan David—an award-winning Harvard Medical School Psychologist, and author of the bestseller Emotional Agility. In this episode, Susan tells Alex about what inspired her to go into emotions research, the danger of avoiding negative emotions, and what emotional agility is, and how we can implement it in our own lives.

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How Apolo Ohno Found New Purpose After Olympic Glory (RECAST) Jan 11, 2023

Many professional athletes retire from their sport at a relatively young age. The question is, what do they do after that? For Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno, this question posed a challenge he was unprepared for at 28. Apolo tells Alex about diving into a new career after a life-long dedication to sport and navigating the imposter syndrome and identity crisis that came with it.

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Jay Shetty on How Becoming a Monk Helped Him Find His Calling (RECAST) Jan 04, 2023

Shortly after obtaining a degree in business, Jay Shetty decided to become a monk. Not only was this an unusual move, but it was met with strong disapproval from both family and friends. Still, Jay felt compelled to follow this calling, and today Jay is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, hosts a leading health podcast, and is lauded as a mindfulness leader by millions of people around the world. In this episode, Jay tells Alex about feeling completely lost at multiple times in his career, and how holding true to his values helped navigate his way through immense imposter syndrome and nearly running out of money.

Check out On Purpose with Jay Shetty here.

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How Fitness Guru Jillian Michaels Tackles Her Mental Health Dec 28, 2022

Jillian Michaels is one of the most well-known names in fitness. She made her name starring in 11 seasons of The Biggest Loser, as well as writing 8 New York Times bestselling books, and creating some of the most popular home workout videos of all time. And though Jillian is known for her tough and confident attitude, she also has a long history of battling with depression. In this final episode of the year, Jillian tells Alex about her rollercoaster journey with depression, how she’s learned to shrug off public criticism, and what she wishes had been different on the controversial show that made her so famous.

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Avoiding the Toddler-to-Trainwreck Pipeline, with Alyson Stoner Dec 21, 2022

Alyson Stoner started acting and performing in Hollywood at just 7 years old, eventually starring in Missy Elliott’s “Work It” music video, and movies like Cheaper by the Dozen, Step Up, and Camp Rock. But as one might expect, the pressures of the entertainment industry had a troubling impact on Alyson and her mental health. In this episode, Alyson tells Alex about the effect fame had on her psychological well being growing up, her low point of going to rehab for an eating disorder, and how her road to healing led to the creation of her business, Movement Genius.

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Cheryl Burke Opens Up About Substance Abuse Dec 14, 2022

Cheryl Burke was a fan favorite on Dancing With The Stars for 26 seasons. After winning two championships, opening her own dance studios, and starting her own clothing line, it seemed like she was on top of the world. But behind closed doors, Cheryl was struggling in the spotlight. She found alcohol as an effective tool to combat her social anxiety, and soon found herself dependent on the substance 7-days a week. In this episode, Cheryl tells Alex about how she operated as a functioning alcoholic for years in the spotlight, and how she’s been learning more about herself since becoming sober.

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Surviving Misogyny at Goldman Sachs Dec 07, 2022

In her 17 years at Goldman Sachs, Jamie Fiore Higgins rose the ranks to become a managing director—a prestigious title that was not only extremely difficult to achieve, but also incredibly rare for a woman to attain. In this episode, Jamie tells Alex of how she survived the toxic culture of misogyny that she experienced at Goldman Sachs, and how her career there caused her to forget her values and feel imprisoned by her paycheck.

Jamie’s new book is called Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs.

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How Jewel Has Protected Her Happiness Throughout Her Career Nov 30, 2022

Singer-songwriter Jewel learned what emotional pain was early in life—her mother abandoned the family when she was only 8, and she was raised by an abusive father until she finally left home at just 15 years old. Because of these tumultuous early life experiences, Jewel learned to cultivate mindfulness and mental health practices that have helped protect her happiness throughout her life. In this episode, Jewel tells Alex about learning to cope with her anxiety and panic attacks, and how prioritizing her mental health has guided the most important decisions in her career.

Learn more about Jewel’s #NotAloneChallenge here: https://www.inspiringchildren.org/notalone

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Duff Goldman on Coping with Self-Doubt | The (Definitive) Mental Health Toolkit Nov 23, 2022

Chef Duff Goldman started his career baking cakes for order in his apartment kitchen. Today, he’s the owner of the famous Charm City Cakes bakery, the star of multiple of Food Network’s most-watched shows, and a New York Times bestselling cookbook author. In this Mental Health Toolkit episode, Duff tells Alex how he grew his incredible career from scratch, and what he does to manage the self-doubt that creeps in despite all of his success.

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Pushing Forward After a Career Setback | The (Definitive) Mental Health Toolkit Nov 16, 2022

Actress Andrea Savage knows a thing or two about curveballs. After two years of writing, producing, and starring in her very own TV show, I’m Sorry, she was suddenly and unexpectedly faced with having to tell her entire cast and crew that the show was canceled. In this Mental Health Toolkit episode, Andrea tells Alex about how she dealt with the emotional loss, and how it led her to a surprising new chapter of her career.

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How This Founder Overcame Addiction to Build a $120 Million Pizza Oven Empire Nov 09, 2022

Tom Gozney is the founder of Gozney pizza ovens and inventor of the Roccbox personal pizza oven. But before his business was a $120 million dollar success story, Tom was a troubled youth in the throws of addiction. In this episode, Tom tells Alex about how he went from a teen struggling with substance abuse on the brink of death, to building his revolutionary pizza oven business from the ground up—and all without even so much as a degree.

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How This Nike Exec Went From Prison to the Boardroom Nov 02, 2022

Larry Miller is the man behind the $5 billion dollar business of Nike’s highly coveted Air Jordan. But before Larry was a huge success in the apparel world, he was a troubled youth constantly in and out of prison. In this episode, Larry tells Alex about the intensity of keeping his criminal history a secret as he rose through the corporate ranks, and why he’s finally decided to come forward about it now in his book, Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom.

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How to Find Support When Building a Business | The (Definitive) Mental Health Toolkit Oct 26, 2022

Sakara Life co-founders Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise know the grit it takes to build a successful business. When starting their meal delivery service in 2012, they were hand delivering their homemade meals by bike. Today, their business brings in over $150 million in revenue, and they have their tenacity and each other to thank. In this episode, hear how Danielle and Whitney’s unique relationship has served them in growing their business, and their mental health toolkits that keep them going throughout the challenges.

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A Harvard Psychologist Teaches Us How to Increase Our Emotional Intelligence Oct 19, 2022

What if, instead of running away from or suppressing difficult emotions, we learned how to observe, embrace, and utilize them to aid in our personal development? Such is the mission of Susan David—an award-winning Harvard Medical School Psychologist, and author of the bestseller Emotional Agility. In this episode, Susan tells Alex about what inspired her to go into emotions research, the danger of avoiding negative emotions, and what emotional agility is and how we can implement it in our own lives.

Listen to Susan David's podcast, Checking In, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1504596643

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Introducing: The Crazy Ones, Morning Brew's New Podcast Oct 14, 2022

Episode 1: Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of The Crazy Ones, hosted by fellow friends, founders, and builders, Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista), Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso), and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji). Today, we talk about the rise and the insane $700M evaluation of Liquid Death, then we get into how to make your pitch deck UNDENIABLE to investors, and finally the truths that you need to know when you’re a tech entrepreneur.

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How to Succeed in the Face of Rejection, With Guy Branum Oct 12, 2022

Guy Branum has had his fair share of career highs and lows. From helping to write and produce Chelsea Lately and The Mindy Project, to at times being unable to even secure representation, Guy’s career has been anything but a linear journey. In this episode, Guy tells Alex about some of the lowest points in his life and career, and how he managed to muster the tenacity to keep pursuing his dreams even when Hollywood was telling him there was no place for him.

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How to Shatter the Glass Ceiling, with a Fortune 500 Board Member Oct 05, 2022

When Daphne E. Jones was in high school, she was told by a career counselor that her only possible career options were to be a teacher or a secretary. Thankfully, she decided to forgo the box others tried to put her in and learned how to break through barriers throughout her career, eventually making it to executive-level positions at companies like Johnson & Johnson, IBM, and General Electric. Listen to hear Daphne tell Alex about how she navigated adversity in the workplace and what she hopes people get from her new book, WIN WHEN THEY SAY YOU WON’T: Break Through Barriers and Keep Leveling Up Your Success.

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Julia Haart Reveals How She Left Her Orthodox Community To Become A CEO Sep 27, 2022

At the age of 42, Julia Haart left her insular Jewish Orthodox community to find personal freedom. Despite having no formal education, Julia managed to become a shoe designer, the creative director of La Perla, and eventually the CEO of Elite World Group. She’s also since become the star of her own Netflix series, My Unorthodox Life, and author of the bestselling book Brazen: My Unorthodox Journey from Long Sleeves to Lingerie. In this episode, Julia tells Alex about how found her way in the world outside of her orthodox community, and what she’s learned about business savvy along the way.

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Conquer Imposter Syndrome with Author Ayana Gray | The (Definitive) Mental Health Toolkit Sep 20, 2022

Author Ayana Gray’s debut novel, Beasts of Prey, became an instant New York Times bestseller when it was published in September 2021. With her second book of the popular fantasy series out now, Beasts of Ruin, author Ayana Gray tells Alex about how she copes with feeling imposter syndrome and an overwhelming fear of failure.

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BONUS: How Monica Lewinsky Recovered from Scandal Sep 16, 2022

FROM THE AXE FILES PODCAST – Monica Lewinsky has been many things: White House intern, media punching bag, writer, anti-bullying activist, and now, producer. She talked to David about her upbringing and her parents' tumultuous divorce, her struggles with mental health following her affair with former President Bill Clinton, the dangers of social media, and how she took back control of her own story, most recently as a producer on “Impeachment: American Crime Story.”

How Michelle Williams Overcame Her Depression After Destiny’s Child Sep 13, 2022

Michelle Williams was one of the world’s biggest superstars, part of the trifecta of singers in Destiny’s Child. But she’s also an important example of how depression can be a subtle, silent, and dangerous disease. You can be a pop star in the number one R&B group in the country, winning Grammys and meeting your idols, and STILL be struggling to get out of bed in the morning. In this episode, Michelle gets into the nitty gritty of how depression has affected her life, even with success, and how she found the solutions that work for her.

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How Ty Herndon Came Out to His Country Music Community Sep 06, 2022

Country singer Ty Herndon has had some dramatic personal highs and lows. From earning a Grammy nomination and releasing numerous #1 hit records, to struggling with addiction and hiding his sexuality from the public, Ty’s road to success has been tumultuous. In this episode, Ty tells Alex about the experience of finally coming out to his country music fans, and why it wasn’t the answer to all of his problems even after he did.

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How to Make it in Hollywood Without an Agent, with Comedian Amanda Seales Aug 30, 2022

Amanda Seales is no stranger to rejection. When the comedian, actress, and producer, pivoted away from a career in hip hop into the world of comedy, she faced numerous hurdles—including that initially, no agent wanted to work with her. In this episode, Amanda tells Alex how she managed to build her audience and find success without sacrificing her integrity or caving to mainstream ideals.

Find tickets to Amanda’s Black Outside Again tour here https://www.amandaseales.com/tourdates

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Successful Career Changes, with Soledad O'Brien Aug 23, 2022

Soledad O’Brien has been a recognizable staple of broadcast news for years, having served as a reporter and anchor for networks like MSNBC, NBC, and CNN. But in 2007, Soledad was thrown a career curveball when she was removed from her coveted anchor position at CNN’s American Morning, leaving her at an unexpected career crossroads. In this episode, the award-winning journalist and producer tells Alex about how smart preparation and a confidence in her own abilities have allowed her to make big career pivots when things haven’t gone her way.

To listen to Soledad's own podcast, Everyday Wealth, check out https://www.edelmanfinancialengines.com/everyday-wealth/

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How to Cope with Selling Your Business, with Tim Ferriss Aug 16, 2022

Tim Ferriss is an unconventional thinker. Throughout his career he has followed his curiosity not only in building businesses, but also in dealing with his chronic depression. In this episode, the quote-worthy entrepreneur and podcast host joins Alex for a candid conversation on how to find fulfillment through unconventional ways.

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How Launching a Startup can make you ‘Lose Your Mind’, with Andy Dunn Aug 09, 2022

Andy Dunn believes that he is bigger than his diagnosis. In 2017, Andy Dunn sold the company he co-founded and ran to Wal-Mart for $310 million dollars. But while that company, Bonobos, was prospering, Andy’s mental health was at an all time low. He was suffering from bipolar disorder which gave him depressive symptoms where he couldn’t get out of bed, mixed with manic and violent episodes of energy. In this episode, Andy speaks to his experiences and the lessons he’s learned while running a business with an mental illness.

Buy Andy’s Book, Burn Rate here

To learn more about Lincoln Financial, check out https://www.lincolnfinancial.com/

How to Rebound from a Professional Loss, with Jordan Klepper & Gov. John Kasich Aug 02, 2022

After the 2016 election, comedian Jordan Klepper and Governor John Kasich suffered starkly different professional wins and losses. Governor Kasich lost the presidential primary against then candidate, Donald Trump, and Jordan graduated from being a correspondent on The Daily Show to getting his own show. Since then Jordan’s show was canceled by Comedy Central and in this episode, the two guys talk about processing professional failures and how it led them to their new podcast, “Kasich & Klepper”.

Listen to “Kasich & Klepper” here

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4 Ways to Build a Media Empire, with Lewis Howes Jul 26, 2022

Growing up, Lewis Howes wasn’t a confident public speaker. Today, he is New York Times bestselling author, a highly sought after keynote speaker, and is the host of one of the top business podcasts in the world. Lewis tells Alex about how he learned to embrace his weaknesses and utilize his strengths in a way that allowed him to go from living on his sister’s couch to growing an impactful personal brand.

Listen to The School of Greatness here.

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How Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber Fought Off Cancer and $40 Million of Debt Jul 19, 2022

Jim Weber loves a challenge. When he became CEO of Brooks Running in 2001, the company was $40 million in debt. Today, the company earns over $1 billion in revenue. When he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2017, he took the prognosis head on and made a plan. Jim tells Alex about how he navigated the biggest hurdles in his career and his health, and how not dwelling on the negative has helped him succeed.

Check out Jim’s new book here

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Why PTSD made Army Vet Jason Kander Leave Politics Jul 12, 2022

While President Barack Obama was in office, he gave a speech shouting out army veteran Jason Kander as “the future of the Democratic party”. The events that followed were shocking. Jason started making his rounds as a presidential hopeful in 2018, before dropping out of politics altogether after facing the repercussions of his PTSD from the war in Afghanistan. Today, his work is dedicated to stop veteran homelessness and curb suicide rates with his work as the President of National Expansion for the Veteran’s Community Project, and with his new book “Invisible Storm” where he speaks about acknowledging his PTSD for the first time. We chronicle Jason’s journey with his mental health, in this episode.

Buy Jason’s book, “Invisible Storm” here

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Why Alexis Ohanian Left Reddit to Build an Impact-Focused VC Firm Jul 05, 2022

In 2020, Alexis Ohanian, Co-Founder of Reddit & Founder of Seven Seven Six, broke ties with the $10 billion-dollar company he helped to build as an act of protest during the Black Lives Matter movement. In doing so, he stepped away from the business he’d known for most of his career, and instead decided to found a different kind of VC firm.

In this episode, Alexis tells Alex about the traumas he faced at the very start of his career, and how that has driven him towards the impact-focused mission he has today when it comes to 776, as well as how he approaches being as present as possible for both his family and his work.

Read about Alexis Ohanian's VC firm: https://sevensevensix.com/

Learn more about some of the companies that 776 is funding:

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Anja Health

EarlyBird

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How Ray Dalio Built A Billion Dollar Hedge Fund From His Two-Bedroom Apartment Jun 28, 2022

Ray Dalio is a man that needs little introduction. He fell in love with the stock market at an early age, and has now built the world’s largest hedge fund in Bridgewater Associates. But after spending the majority of his life building his company’s financial security, he’s now entering a different life stage of giving back, and focusing on bettering his own personal principles. In this episode of Imposters, we speak to Ray about his meditation practice, how that helped him as an investor, and how he has coped with the death of his son.

Ray Dalio’s LinkedIn post about the passing of his son: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-journey-reflections-following-sons-passing-ray-dalio

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How Jarrid Tingle Went From Living on Welfare to Running a $170 Million Black-Owned VC Firm Jun 21, 2022

Jarrid Tingle was raised by a single mother and grew up on welfare, living in his grandparents attic for the first 8 years of his life. Through extremely hard work and good fortune, Jarrid was able to go to private schools in far more affluent neighborhoods than his own and eventually went to ivy league colleges and business schools as well. Jarrid committed himself to bettering low-income communities through starting his Black-Owned VC firm, Harlem Capital.

To read Jarrid’s Twitter thread all about his life story: https://twitter.com/jarridvtingle/status/1493996450887393281

Read about Harlem Capital: https://harlem.capital/

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How Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson East Overcame her Eating Disorder Jun 14, 2022

In 2008, at just 16 years old, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson won four medals including one gold for Team USA at the Beijing Olympics. While the world watched Shawn excel on the outside, internally she was privately suffering from a severe eating disorder. Societal pressures and public scrutiny only worsened her insecurities around weight and it would be years before she realized that she could even ask for help. In this episode, Shawn tells Alex about her incredible highs and lows as a teenager in the spotlight, and how she finally found mental and physical health, as well as career success, after finally learning to ask for help.

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Jay Shetty on How Becoming a Monk Helped Him Find His Calling Jun 07, 2022

Shortly after obtaining a degree in business, Jay Shetty decided to become a monk. Not only was this an unusual move, but it was met with strong disapproval from both family and friends. Still, Jay felt compelled to follow this calling, and today Jay is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, hosts a leading health podcast, and is lauded as a mindfulness leader by millions of people around the world. In this episode, Jay tells Alex about feeling completely lost at multiple times in his career, and how holding true to his values helped navigate his way through immense imposter syndrome and nearly running out of money.

Checkout On Purpose with Jay Shetty here.

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How Comedy Helped Howie Mandel Cope With His OCD May 31, 2022

Howie Mandel was a kid who never fit in until he found comedy. Even while he was a kid and undiagnosed with OCD, he realized that pranks made him and his odd sense of humor feel seen. In this episode, Howie tracks back from his early childhood finding comedy, to his first career as a standup comedian, and his second career as a game show host to the most popular game show in the world – Deal or No Deal.

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Gen-Z Phenom, Jacob Sartorius, on Embracing His Bullies May 24, 2022

Jacob Sartorius was just 13 years old when he became internet famous and immediately faced such intense in-person and online harassment, that his adopted parents had to take him out of school. So as Jacob’s career has continued to skyrocket, he had to figure out ways to deal with his trauma of being adopted and bullied. Jacob tells Alex how he worked through his resentment, anxiety, and panic attacks through years of self-work, and breathwork from the motivational speaker, Wim Hof, and how he hopes to help others who suffer as much as he did.

Wim Hof guided breathing exercise (4 rounds)

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For Bethenny Frankel, Building A $100 Million Business Was Personal May 17, 2022

Growing up was complicated for the now famous television personality-turned-entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel. She was a witness to domestic abuse, went to 13 different schools as a kid, and grew up around gamblers on racetracks. She attributes her fierce personality and business acumen to those experiences, but now she’s reflecting on how that trauma may have shaped her.

Check out Bethenny’s new book, Business in Personal, available now

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Why Surviving China's One-Child Policy Is A Part Of This Comedian’s Act May 10, 2022

Growing up, Jiaoying Summers struggled to feel worthy. Born during the one-child policy era in China, Jiaoying endured the pressure of not being born a male heir for her family, as well as bullying for not being what was considered “pretty” in her home country. But as Jiaoying tells Alex, all of this made Jiaoying all the more resilient and willing to fight for herself in all situations, from rejection in Hollywood to getting kicked off of TikTok—the platform that has been essential to her comedy career.

Follow Jiaoying’s TikTok at @jiaoyingsummers

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Justin Baldoni on Real Masculinity and Vulnerability in Business May 03, 2022

For the first half of his career, Justin Baldoni was known only as a hunky image of masculinity on multiple TV shows. But inside, Justin was actually struggling to feel masculine enough. In this episode, Justin tells Alex about his fraught relationship with his own identity, and how when he transitioned from acting to directing and producing, he suffered from severe imposter syndrome.

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Journalist Liz Plank on Making Self-Doubt Work For You Apr 26, 2022

Award-winning journalist Liz Plank has certainly had her fair share of battles with anxiety. From self-sabotaging a chance at her dream job to almost giving up on her now-bestselling book, Liz’s inner voice has at times almost derailed her career. In this episode, Liz tells Alex about how she’s gotten through these anxious moments, and how she’s gone from hating her inner voice to embracing it.

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Overcoming Rejection to Build a $2 Billion Empire, With Model-Turned-CEO Kathy Ireland Apr 19, 2022

Kathy Ireland was a supermodel and household name in the 90s. The problem was, what Kathy really wanted to be was an entrepreneur. And because of her prevailing image as a Sports Illustrated Cover Girl, no one in the business world took her seriously. In this episode Kathy tells Alex about the unexpected way coming up in the modeling world helped her when she transitioned to entrepreneurship, and how she ultimately overcame the doubt and criticism to create the multi-billion dollar business she runs today.

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Having A Brother Arrested Shaped This Cannabis CEO’s Future Apr 12, 2022

Kate Miller, a fellow New Jersey-native and CEO of Miss Grass, the largest female-founded cannabis brand in America, has made it her life’s mission to advocate for the most misunderstood plant. Kate sees that cannabis has in both parts brought so much joy and pain to consumers in this country, in fact her brother was incarcerated for cannabis-related charges at a young age. It was at that moment when she dove deep into the tumultuous history of the plant and later founded Miss Grass, a CPG company that makes cannabis and cannabis education accessible to the masses.

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Girls Who Code Creator on Moving Past Failures and Losses Apr 05, 2022

Activist, author, and founder Reshma Saujani knows what it’s like to struggle. From experiencing racism in her childhood to going through two very public congressional race losses, she’s had her fair share of lows. Reshma tells all and tells us that these failures have allowed her to find new paths towards achieving what’s most important to her—a meaningful impact on society. First, it was with Girls Who Code, which she founded and led for over 10 years, and now with the Marshall Plan for Moms.

Click here to buy Reshma’s new book, Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think)

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Emmanuel Acho Talks Failure and Thriving Without Goals Mar 29, 2022

Emmanuel Acho is no stranger to disappointment. In fact, he’d become accustomed to getting cut from the NFL by the time he finally had a complete career turnaround. In this episode, Emmanuel explains to Alex how he got through some of the lowest moments in his career, and why he’s now on a mission to encourage others to live illogically.

RHONY’s Bershan Shaw on Overcoming Her Fear Mar 22, 2022

Bershan Shaw is no stranger to hardship. In 2009, Bershan was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer just weeks before her wedding. But rather than give in to the depression and anger that can come with such an ominous diagnosis, Bershan chose to fight—not only for her survival but also for her mental health. In this episode, Bershan shares with Alex her strategies for maintaining a positive healthy mindset, and how changing the questions we ask ourselves can do wonders for our mental wellness.

Click here to listen to the full episode What Motivates You from Founder's Journal.

Click here to find out more about Bershan’s UR A Warrior program.

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Josh Peck is Annoyed at Happy People Mar 15, 2022

Josh Peck, yes THAT Josh Peck of Drake and Josh fame, joins the show to talk about his new book “Happy People Are Annoying” and why he thinks that. Josh’s journey is one in progress, he grew up in near poverty to a single mother and found childhood success on television. The result wasn’t all positive though, he developed an issue with his body image as well as a drug addiction. In this episode we dive into all of it, the past, present and the future for Josh Peck.

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How Kayak's Co-Founder Overcame Bi-Polar Disorder Mar 08, 2022

Paul English is done hiding his bi-polar disorder. In this episode Alex and Paul get into the highs and the lows (literally) of trying to run a billion-dollar business, while suffering a disorder that affects 2.3 million Americans today. The journey for Paul took patience and maturity, two things that aren’t always synonymous with fast-growing companies.

Click here to learn more about Paul’s network on Bipolar Boston and how you can learn more about the bipolar community.

Click here to learn more about “King Boston” Paul’s anti-racist fund for the city of Boston.

Click here to learn about “Summits Education” Paul’s philanthropic effort to open schools in Haiti.

Click here to listen to the full episode Radical Candor from Founder's Journal.

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Miki Agrawal on Finding Success Through Fighting Shame Mar 01, 2022

Periods, poop, and gluten-free pizza—talking openly about these unpopular topics are how Thinx and Tushy co-founder Miki Agrawal made her name in the business world. But going against the grain wasn’t an easy journey for Miki, and as Miki tells Alex—it took a long time for her to get over the hurdle of needing to succeed in order to feel worthy of love.

Click here to listen to the full episode "Meeting My Coach" from Founder's Journal.

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How Apolo Ohno Found New Purpose After Olympic Glory Feb 22, 2022

Many professional athletes retire from their sport at a relatively young age. The question is, what do they do after that? For Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno, this question posed a challenge he was unprepared for at just 28 years old. Apolo tells Alex about diving into a new career after a life-long dedication to sport and navigating the imposter syndrome and identity crisis that came with it.

Click here to listen to the full episode "How to Maximize Your Own Evolution" from Founder's Journal.

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Carson Daly on Embracing His Anxiety Feb 15, 2022

Most people know Carson Daly as the charismatic host of TRL, The Voice, and The Today Show. In recent years, however, he’s also become a well-known advocate for discussing mental health. Carson tells Alex about his many years of suffering in silence, and how finally being diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder changed everything for him.

Click here to listen to the full episode "How I Manage My Anxiety" from Founder's Journal.

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How Twitch Co-founder Justin Kan Got Sober Feb 15, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of Imposters!

Drinking and alcohol are well-documented in the world of tech/startup culture, and for Twitch cofounder Justin Kan it was no different. Justin tells host Alex Liberman about his unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and how after 23 years, getting sober was the best thing for him personally, as well as his career.

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Welcome to Imposters! Feb 08, 2022

Check out Imposters, where Morning Brew co-founder Alex Lieberman sits down with titans of industry, athletics, and entertainment to discuss the mental and personal challenges they've overcome to get where they are today.

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