Episodes

“Listen to your body… there’s like a lightness now that I know it’s really and truly the right fit. I’ve learned that I just cannot hide who I am, I have to be me…” Rachel Solomon had a career plan – to be an accomplished divorce lawyer. She achieved it. But then imposter syndrome crept in. In her words, Rachel felt like she was “faking it.” She left the legal world and after maneuvering through several different career chapters, in time, started Honor Code Creative, a branding agency founded on...

Dr Sheri Prentiss followed her dreams to become a physician, but then, 16 years into her career, a breast cancer diagnosis threw that dream off course. While she beat cancer, one disease morphed into another, preventing her from returning to work as a doctor. Faced with uncertainty, L-I-V-E became her new mantra. Sheri recreated herself and dedicated her life to service through her non profit, podcast, and more. Her book is an honest chronicle of her diagnosis and journey - both the good and the...

Faced with family tragedy, Kate Curran reassessed her life’s direction. Taking a year off to travel the world, Kate went on to found School the World, which has built 107 schools to date and served more than 10,000 children. More than supplies and facilities, School the World is dedicated to empowering those it serves. “I think that empowerment is critically important to any kind of poverty-solving work,” Kate says. Listen in to hear more of this inspiring story of recreation – recreation not ju...

A true “rags to riches” story. On this episode of “Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner,” you’ll meet Brian Tracy, a man from humble beginnings who learned to set goals and take on obstacles, eventually becoming a self-made multimillionaire. Now a motivational speaker and self-development author, Brian works to help others “...step on the accelerator of their own success…” With more than 70 books and a speaking audience of more than 250,000 people per year, Brian is sharing his knowledge with pe...

“You don’t have to be perfect to help people. You just have to be real,” says Trent Shelton, former NFL wide receiver turned influential speaker. Growing up and through his time in the NFL, Trent tied his identity to football, but the death of a close friend became the reality check that started him down a new path. Turning a negative situation into something positive, Trent began to speak his truth and is now called one of the biggest influences of positivity in this generation. Trentshelton.co...

Meet Petra Kolber, self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist. When debilitating panic attacks overtook this internationally known fitness expert, Petra made space for them and, in so doing, took back control. Now a certified positive mindset coach, Petra says: “‘What you don’t own will own you.’ So if you try and condense anything -- fear, anxiety, whatever -- it actually gives it more power.” Listen in and learn how Petra took back control of her life and how she is helping others do the same. #...

A love of travel and meeting people around the world led Nicole Sahin to launch her own business, Globalization Partners, which helps organizations break through the red tape to hire people in other countries. Nicole has also co-founded a school in rural Cambodia and sits on the board of School The World in Guatemala. A champion for women’s empowerment, diversity and building community around the world, Nicole says that “What we often say at the business is, we're not just breaking down barriers...

A mechanical engineer with an entrepreneurial itch, Annette Comer set out on her own, starting an international consulting business. A strong female leader and mentor, she founded the World’s Greatest Women Academy to help driven women navigate the business and professional world. What does it mean to live your best life? To Annette it means Resilience, perseverance, ”to not let yourself come from a place of fear, but to trust in something greater than yourself that will help lead you.” For a fr...

What do you value? Ask Bob Glazer, successful serial entrepreneur and bestselling author. A successful company, he believes, is one in which what the leadership thinks, says, and does are all aligned. Listen in for insight into leadership and decision making in turbulent times, and building a company that is authentic to who you are. #liveyourbestlife If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com.

“...we all get messages for our paths in our own lives and then we try to reason our way through it and then make it fit into the way we want. If we just surrender to the guidance, I think we will be led in a really beautiful way.” Meet Laura Lynne Jackson, wife, mother, former high school English teacher, best-selling author and psychic medium, whose gifts have been tested and verified by some of the most prominent scientific organizations studying paranormal phenomena. Laura Lynne believes tha...

“What Is Your What?” Though the vehicle through which you share your gift may change many times, Steve , reinvention expert, believes that your core gift - whether it be communicator, teacher, healer, or more - remains the same over the course of your life. On this episode of Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner, we dive into reinvention and the daily choices that guide our paths. Join us! #liveyourbestlife steveolsher.com If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communicati...

Want to future-proof your career? Be ready to pivot, says Dorie Clark, marketing strategist, brand expert, professor, author, keynote speaker and more. Dorie suggests that we all have skills that are far more transferable than we might imagine. Listen in to hear how she reinvented herself and for her insight and ideas, made even more valuable by the COVID-19 crisis. #liveyourbestlife dorieclark.com If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@...

Chris Donovan worked for years as a telephone repairman, but filled spare moments (and notebooks) with an interest that had been with him since childhood – designing women’s shoes. Following a cancer scare that inspired him to chase his dreams, Chris put his best foot forward and launched himself into the world of shoe design. He hopes his creations will inspire others to pursue their dreams as well. #liveyourbestlife @chrisdonovanfootwear If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Br...

Joan Lunden happened across the world of television, where a job as a weather girl in the 1970s quickly led her to more than 40 years on national news, including as co-host of Good Morning America. A celebrated broadcaster, author, advocate, motivational speaker and self-described “eternal optimist,” Joan has transformed herself over the course of her career. Spend some time with Joan as we discuss her life and her latest book in a conversation about aging well and gracefully. #liveyourbestlife ...

What started as community support during her third round of cancer treatments, grew into a company built with the hope of supporting the basic needs of fellow cancer patients. Meet Lee Rhodes, founder of Glassybaby. From small beginnings, Lee’s company was propelled forward after her glass votive candles caught the eye of Martha Stewart. 19 years later, Glassbaby has donated more than $10.5 million to the Glassybaby WhiteLight Fund as they strive to support organizations that help with healing. ...

“Always try to find one question that will make you better.” Don Yaeger’s father told him. And so he did. Over the course of his career as a journalist for Sports Illustrated, Don asked one question of everyone he interviewed, approximately 2,500 times. Don transformed his life through storytelling, moving from journalist, to best-selling author, and now to motivational speaker. Join us for his story and his take on the sports world in the midst of COVID-19. #liveyourbestlife @donyaeger If you h...

In times of crisis and uncertainty, it is inspiring to see individuals stepping up to help others. As we struggle with the uncertainty of this unprecedented situation, I am sharing the uplifting stories of everyday heroes, using their ingenuity and talent to fill the gaps in their communities. Meet Hannah, Hailey & Andy Rosenblatt, founders of Masks for Massachusetts, organizing sewers and supplies to protect medical professionals on the front lines, as well as Martin Connolly & Jason Sebell, Fi...

“ ...at the heart, everything that I do...it’s about the narrative, it’s about the story, it”s finding another way to connect with people.” -Robin Roberts Though we can hardly remember a time we haven’t woken up with her on Good Morning America, where she’s been co-host for the last 15 years, growing up as a young woman in Mississippi, Robin Roberts had dreams of being a professional athlete. Robin’s career evolved from local sports reporter to national sports reporter at ESPN and then on to nat...

A self-proclaimed “recovered CEO,” Mark Romero turned his success in the business world into the confidence needed to make a jump to motivational speaker and coach. The music Mark loved throughout his life began to find its way into his work and today he’s been called a “sound therapy expert.” Mark chose to pursue a dream to help people realize their power and, along the way, has shown us that music, not just words, can transform lives. #liveyourbestlife @markromeromusic If you have a guest idea...

With a degree from Harvard University in Mathematics, Joanne Chang entered the workforce as a consultant, but another interest kept creeping into her mind and life. And so, she made a change and took a taste of the sweet life - literally. This award-winning baker and entrepreneur is now the owner of Flour Bakery & Cafe, boasting seven locations in Boston and Cambridge, MA. Listen in for an inspiring story of the pursuit of passion and, if you find yourself in Boston, chances are you aren’t far f...

"...our intuition is the thing that keeps us on track to our deepest path of purpose and fulfillment if we have the courage to listen and to take action." -Rick Snyder Intuition is an entrepreneur's best friend; the most important skill we need to develop. So believes Rick Snyder, founder and CEO of Invisible Edge, who works with executives around the world to tap into their intuition to further their personal and business success. Using your intuition connects you to your deeper purpose, says R...

Step into the home of Jennifer Adams, entrepreneur, interior designer and three-time author, who believes that the key to living your best life starts here: in the space that you call home. From modest beginnings, Jennifer overcame financial and educational hurdles, as well as personal tragedy, to forge her future. She tells us that, no matter where we come from, if we are not fulfilled, we can change that. #liveyourbestlife @jenniferadamshome If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more abou...

“Hi everyone, I’m Liz Brunner… and I’m excited to announce the launch of my new podcast Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner where I am talking with people who have recreated their next chapters by taking all of their life experiences…the good and the bad, their failures and successes and using them to become the best versions of themselves in order to live their best life. People like Robin Roberts of Good Morning America, a true role model. From sports reporter to cancer survivor to award winn...