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Ep 6: From Personal Loss to Advocacy: Finding Purpose in Behavioral Health
A family experience with addiction at a young age set Nicki Behmer Popp on a path she never could have predicted. From investigative journalism and the Nebraska Legislature to leading behavioral health advocacy, Nicki shares how loss, empathy, and unexpected opportunities shaped her purpose.
Ep 5: From 530 Pounds to 198: David’s Journey Through Addiction & Recovery
From addiction and recovery to food addiction, chronic pain, and a 332-pound weight loss, David Staenberg has faced more than one life-changing challenge. He shares how accountability, perseverance, and a commitment to helping others transformed not only his health, but also his sense of purpose.
Ep 4: 400+ Job Applications & No Clear Path: Finding Your Direction After College
More than 400 job applications, multiple part-time jobs, and still no clear answer about what came next. David Swotek opens up about the uncertainty of life after college, the burnout that followed, and how stepping back helped him discover a new direction toward law school.
Ep 3: From Rural Kentucky to Lincoln — Hard Work, Setbacks & Finding Perspective
Growing up in rural Kentucky, Bennie Shobe learned early that hard work was the price of getting what you wanted. From farm work and Coca-Cola routes to career setbacks and a seat on the Lincoln City Council, Bennie reflects on how his upbringing taught him resilience, gratitude, and the importance of seeing life from someone else’s perspective.
Ep 2: He Lost the Business He Built for 21 Years — What Happened Next
After 21 years of building a business, Doug Fitzgerald suddenly found himself without the company he had helped create. What followed was a period of reflection, tough decisions, and a fresh look at what truly matters in business, family, relationships, finances, and life.
Ep 1: He Left a 20-Year Career to Build His Own Business
After 20 years in his career, Tim Kirkpatrick found himself at a crossroads that led him from employee to entrepreneur. He shares the challenges of building and eventually selling his own business, navigating loss, and learning to embrace the unexpected changes life brings.
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