Hey Family Brand community! It's just Chris here today. Melissa is off on an adventure with one of our kids, picking out some exciting new touches for the new home we're building. While they're out, I wanted to share some thoughts from a recent event I spoke at, which really resonated with me and I hope will resonate with you too.

At this event in Austin, Texas, I had the privilege to speak to a room full of successful entrepreneurs about "authentic growth"—growing in a way that truly aligns with who you are. The night before my speech, I stumbled upon a story on Instagram about a man in Zimbabwe who teaches beekeeping to his community. This story, filled with passion and purpose, really struck a chord with me, and I decided to share it with the audience.

Today, I want to dive deeper into what authentic growth means and why it's important to occasionally pause and reflect on why we pursue growth. Are we chasing goals that truly fulfill us, or are we just ticking boxes?

If you’re curious to hear more about finding and following your authentic path, hit play now to join me in this exploration.

Let’s open up this conversation and help each other stay true to our paths. If you have thoughts or stories about your own journeys of authentic growth, I'd love to hear them. Connect with me and Melissa via the links below! 

LINKS:

All Links Family Brand! 

• stan.store/familybrand
  
  

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 - Introduction by Chris, setting the theme of authentic growth.
• 1:30 - Chris shares insights from his recent speaking event in Austin, Texas.
• 3:00 - The story from Instagram that inspired Chris’s speech on beekeeping in Zimbabwe.
• 5:15 - Discussion on aligning personal goals with genuine passions.
• 8:00 - How to identify whether your growth is authentic.
• 10:30 - Chris’s personal experiences with growth and staying true to his values.
• 13:00 - Advice for listeners on how to pursue meaningful growth.
• 15:30 - Invitation for listener feedback and sharing of personal growth stories.
• 17:00 - Closing thoughts and encouragement to reflect on one’s growth journey.