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Antonio T. Smith Jr. lived in a dumpster from ages six to 14. Despite a lack of resources and support, he put himself through school and later became a spy in the U.S. Army, an innovative tech CEO in the AI industry and a self-made millionaire. He is a bestselling author, celebrity business advisor and inspirational speaker. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Antonio shares his dedication to uplifting individuals and reshaping society.
Despite no musical or vocal training, Todd Tilghman made it through NBC’s The Voice blind audition with all four celebrity judges wanting to coach him. The former pastor went on to win season 18, however, there is much more to his story than just winning the popular primetime singing competition. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Todd talks about leading with love and why being authentic is so important to his journey.
Leonard Kim went from being on the verge of homelessness to a nationally recognized public figure and personal branding expert featured in publications like Inc. Magazine and Fortune. After opening up about his hardships, Leonard let his failures fuel his success. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Leonard openly shares the importance of being your true, authentic self and how to accept and prepare for life's unknowns.
An inspirational speaker, author and former Wall Street executive, Jim Owen was 70 when he found a new passion in life and decided to get physically fit. Since his fitness journey began 13 years ago, Jim has been sharing his wisdom and inspiring other aging adults through his books and documentaries. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jim talks about how his positive mindset has played a role in his life and shares advice for those willing to look at life and aging differently.
Sasha DiGiulian is a two-time world champion rock climber who dominates the traditionally male sport. Sasha stepped into a climbing gym for the first time at the age of six and was competing within a year. She has gained global attention and has been on the cover of 27 magazines and features, including Oprah, Good Morning America and The Today Show. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Sasha shares how she navigates imposter syndrome, physical and mental challenges.
Despite Doug Dane’s painful past, he now lives a life of freedom, gratitude and hope. Doug is an international keynote speaker, mentor and author. He uses his experiences with adoption, child abuse and kidnapping to help people discover their true self and live a life free of guilt or shame. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Doug shares how he learned the truth about his story and how he encourages others to come to terms with their own stories so they can move forward and heal.
Christine Ha lost her vision due to a medical condition almost two decades ago and had to re-learn how to cook. Now known as The Blind Cook, she is a New York Times best-selling cookbook author and the chef behind three restaurants: The Blind Goat, Xin Chào and Stuffed Belly. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Christine shares how MasterChef launched her culinary career and how creativity and determination can turn challenges into extraordinary achievements.
Jason Arday was diagnosed with autism as a child and couldn't read or write until he was 18. Facing many challenges growing up, Jason wrote a list of personal goals on his parents’ bedroom wall. One goal said: “One day I will work at Oxford or Cambridge.” Now, Jason is the youngest black professor at the prestigious University of Cambridge. In this inspiring episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jason shares his story and talks about the people who got him to where he is today.
Amanda Brinkman is a small business champion and marketing expert. She has worked on campaigns for brands like BMW, Reebok and Sony. But it was a role as Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe that gave her the chance to launch her boldest career move. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Amanda shares her “Do Well By Doing Good” philosophy, the reality show she created, produced and hosted, Small Business Revolution, and how she flipped her script by shining a light on small businesses.
Their friendship began during elementary school recess. Now, Maggie Brown and Grace Moore are the founders of the wildly successful brand Recess Pickleball. They launched the company in 2021 and grew it from a pandemic passion project to a renowned pickleball gear company with fun and trendy paddles and accessories. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Maggie and Grace share how a simple game turned into a successful business and how they navigate running a business as friends.
Few people want to talk about their failures, but Christina Wallace has built a career talking about hers. The failure of her first company made headlines and became a case study used in business schools around the world. As a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, Christina now shares the value of learning from our failures. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Christina talks about how she started telling the truth about her failed business and became an author and educator.
After being diagnosed with PTSD, Christy Warren retired as a fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department in California. The diagnosis didn't stop her from achieving new goals: She became a triathlete and completed the Escape from Alcatraz swim five times. Christy is the author of Flash Point: A Firefighter's Journey Through PTSD and hosts The Firefighter Deconstructed podcast. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Christy shares her struggles with PTSD and the healing process.
Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease at 27 years old. After years of denial, an accident pushed Jimmy in a new direction and he no longer let his diagnosis hold him back. Jimmy is now a Guinness World Record holder, endurance athlete, ultra marathoner, American Ninja Warrior, motivational speaker and Parkinson’s advocate. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jimmy shares his personal journey with Parkinson's and the power of social media.
With hundreds of millions of TikTok views, the Savannah Bananas are not your average baseball team. Through skits, dances and unique rules, the Georgia-based team takes the field with one mission: make baseball fun and put fans first. Head Coach Tyler Gillum dreamed of becoming a baseball coach in high school, and now he's helping the team flip the script on the sport. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Tyler shares his journey to the Savannah Bananas and the concept of Banana Ball.
Nadia Liu Spellman left her career in investment banking to pursue her passion for good food. With the support and guidance of her parents, Nadia launched the popular restaurant Dumpling Daughter. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Nadia talks about her entrepreneurial journey and her family legacy. Nadia’s mom also joined this episode to share how she encouraged her daughter to start a business after owning and operating one of Boston’s most renowned Chinese restaurants.
Jenny Smith was 16 years old when a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed from the chest down. Despite being faced with a new life she could've never imagined, Jenny leaned on her support system and never gave up. She now educates the public and advocates for people with spinal cord injuries and distributes wheelchairs internationally. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jenny tells her story of living with a spinal cord injury and her message that we are capable of more than we think.
Debra Vines struggled to find resources and support when her son Jason was diagnosed with autism. After years of feeling helpless, Debra started The Answer Inc., a nonprofit that supports families impacted by autism. Debra has been acknowledged numerous times for her work, including being named one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Debra shares the emotions that come with raising an autistic child and her hopes for everyone to open their hearts and minds.
Christine Handy began modeling at age 11, working for brands like Guess, J. Crew, Pepsi and Target. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to flip her script when she underwent chemotherapy and eventually lost her breasts. Christine shifted from surviving to thriving and started modeling again for New York Fashion Week and Victoria's Secret. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Christine talks about the importance of sharing your story to help others understand they are not alone.
Josh Meredith was a queer youth growing up in West Virginia and struggled with his mental health. The hardships he faced helped him discover a passion for mental health advocacy. Josh is now the Chief of Staff for the Born This Way Foundation, co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mom. The foundation promotes kindness and conversations about mental health. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Josh shares how Lady Gaga changed his life and his passion for mental health and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Kechi Okwuchi was only 16 when she and one other person survived a plane crash that killed 107 people. Throughout her recovery, Kechi was supported by her family, friends, faith and music. Kechi later became a finalist on America's Got Talent and received Simon Cowell's golden buzzer. She has continued to release her own music and wrote a memoir titled 'More Than My Scars’. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Kechi shares her inspiring story filled with courage, resiliency and hope.
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