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Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Create Instead of Chase Happiness and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com

MK is the co-founder of Retrocycle, a Colorado nonprofit building a borrow-and-return network for reusable cups, starting with the Colorado Cup launching in May 2026 in Breckenridge. In this conversation, we get into what it looks like to lead yourself first while building something uncertain: nervous system regulation, staying steady through emotional waves, and using fear as a signal instead of a stop sign. MK also shares her path from Zappos and marketing into a full reset (WWOOFing, herbalism, sustainability exploration), how a reuse system in Germany sparked the Retrocycle vision, and why the model is built to last beyond the founders through nonprofit governance, community partners, local government collaboration, and local art on every cup. If you’ve been craving work that feels real again, this one is a blueprint for choosing trust over fear and building a mission with momentum. Connect with Meredith “MK” Katz & Retrocycle: 🌐 Retrocycle: https://retrocycle.org/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrocycle.us/ 💼 Meredith “MK” Katz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithekatz/

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Share Your Success and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

In this episode of The Live Fearlessly Podcast, Dr. Benjamin Ritter sits down with Scott Hickle, co-founder of Throne, to explore the journey from an unconventional idea to building a mission-driven company focused on improving gut health and enabling earlier cancer detection. Scott shares insights on: Navigating the emotional highs and lows of fundraising The realities of solo founding and rebuilding after failure Developing the mindset required to pursue ambitious ideas Why entrepreneurship is ultimately a process of personal transformation This conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to build something meaningful—and the growth required along the way. Learn more about Throne: https://thronescience.com Connect with Scott Hickle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthickle Explore coaching and resources: https://liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Believe in Yourself. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

From Burnout to Courage Rebuilding after losing everything  What happens when the drive that built your career is the same force that nearly breaks your life?  In this episode, I sit down with Owen Reader, founder of Indelible, to talk about burnout, bankruptcy, identity collapse, and what it really takes to rebuild when everything falls apart.  Owen shares how chasing impact and legacy led to exhaustion and disruption — and how hitting bottom forced a complete reset. We explore the uncomfortable truth about fear, why most of what we’re afraid of never materializes, and how courage isn’t a personality trait — it’s a practice.  In this conversation, we unpack:  What burnout actually reveals about your priorities How to rebuild after financial and relational collapse Why fear can become a compass, not a stop sign The discipline of taking one step forward when hope feels thin How to live “all in” instead of circling the life you want If you’re a leader at a crossroads, quietly questioning your direction, or rebuilding after a setback, this episode will resonate. You’re not alone in the collapse. And you’re not stuck there either. Connect with Owen & Indelible: 🌐 Indelible: https://indelible.co 🎙️ The Gathering Business Festival: https://thegatheringfestival.com 💼 Owen Reader on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-reader-611aba24/

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Feel Your Feelings and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Feel Your Feelings and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Feel Your Feelings and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Feel Your Feelings and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

In this episode we sit down with Lindsay Nahmiache, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, operator, and investor who brings a private-equity mindset to brand building and growth. Lindsay is the CEO of Veriphy Skincare Inc., a high-performance, clean skincare company built around a “less is more” philosophy — proving that you don’t need 20 products when the right five actually work. She’s also the Founder and CEO of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning agency she’s led for more than 15 years, helping consumer brands and immersive experiences scale through culture, community, and disciplined strategy. In addition, Lindsay serves on the board of Songtradr, where she previously acted as Chief Marketing Officer, guiding global growth at the intersection of music, technology, and licensing. In this conversation, Lindsay and Ben explore: Why mindset is the root of all growth (or stagnation) How discernment is becoming a critical leadership skill in the age of AI Building brands that create obsessed communities, not just customers Why “getting lost” — in cities and in thought — fuels clarity, creativity, and better decision-making How personal practices translate directly into professional performance This episode is a candid look at leadership, self-trust, and building businesses that last — without playing small. Follow Lindsay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaynamiache/ Companies Veriphy Skincare: https://veriphyskincare.com Jive PR + Digital: https://jiveprdigital.com Songtradr: https://www.songtradr.com

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Feel Your Feelings and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

Fear isn’t the problem, how we respond to it is. In this Fearless Friday episode, Dr. Benjamin Ritter walks through the Becoming Fearless strategy Conquer Your Fears and explores how fear quietly influences our thoughts, decisions, and actions. This episode is part of an ongoing Fearless Friday series covering all 65 strategies from the book, Becoming Fearless: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery. If this resonates, you can find the full book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwGBf1 or learn more at liveforyourselfconsulting.com Don’t rush it. One strategy at a time.

Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomingfearless and make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn at: /in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/

Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomingfearless and make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn at: /in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/

After selling her first travel company Under Canvas in 2018, for more than $100 million, Sarah Dusek launched Enygma Ventures a US based venture capital fund to invest in Africa’s talented female entrepreneurs and contribute towards rectifying the great funding imbalance. Over the last 5 years Sarah’s work has impacted over 10,000 entrepreneurs who have gone through Enygma’s investor-ready programs to learn how to build valuable, companies, demystify the complicated and often inaccessible world of funding. In her new book “Thinking Bigger: A Pitch Deck Formula For Women Who Want To Change the World”, Sarah shares the challenges of her own journey building a $100 million company and shares the critical building blocks needed to scale any business. Today Sarah is the CoFounder & CEO of Few & Far, a net positive travel/climate company investing in large scale regeneration of landscapes, carbon sequestration and creating extraordinary travel experiences. She recently opened her newest lodge Few & Far Luvhondo, set the Soutpansberg mountains of Limpopo, South Africa – an area larger than Singapore which represents 100,000 hectares of incredible biodiversity but remains under serious threat from mining claims and deforestation. Sarah aims to reimagine the safari experience by pioneering the world’s first aerial safari and creating very unique experiences in this remote part of South Africa. Sarah believes business can be, and should, be a force for good driving our world forward. Links to include: www.fewandfarluvhondo.com

Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomingfearless and make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn at: /in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/

Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomingfearless and make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn at: /in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/

Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomingfearless and make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn at: /in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/

Blayne Smith is a West Point graduate and former Army Special Forces officer who has transitioned into a highly effective business and social impact leader. He is a cofounder and principal at Applied Leadership Partners and the director for health and well-being at the George W. Bush Institute. Blayne also serves on the board of the Armed Services Arts Partnership and as an advisory board member of GORUCK. Previously, Blayne was the first executive director of Team Red, White, and Blue, a veterans’ nonprofit that has grown into one of the most trusted and effective organizations in the space. During his time in the military, Blayne led combat units in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a Draper Leadership Award recipient, the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Army’s Ranger School, and was awarded three Bronze Stars, including one for valor. Blayne holds an MBA from the University of Florida and currently lives in Maine with his wife and three children. For more information: www.appliedleadershippartners.com www.perseverancebook.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/blayne-smith/