Some conversations hit differently. This one? It’s raw, real, and deeply personal.This is a story about loss, choice, gratitude and resilience. This is the story of my good friend and one of the Founding Members of Orion3, Gregg MellingerThis episode was filmed in the studio of Aliyah Kizilbash for a collab. Aliyah is an Associate Member of Orion3 and the Founder of TaxBack

Some stories don’t just inspire you—they shake you. This conversation with Gregg did just that.

Gregg’s journey isn’t just about success. It’s about survival. It’s about losing everything, questioning his own worth, and finding the strength to keep going when every door seemed shut.

This episode isn’t just about resilience. It’s about the human spirit, about refusing to let life’s hardest moments define you.

If you’ve ever felt lost, if you’ve ever wondered if you can start over—Gregg’s story is the reminder that you can.

Key timestamps:

• [05:12 ] – The moment he realized everything was slipping away, and he couldn’t stop it.
• [09:38 ] – The breaking point—when he questioned if he could ever recover.
• [12:43 ] – The lowest moment of his life, when he felt truly alone.
• [17:21 ] – The first spark of hope after months of darkness.
• [20:10 ] – The conversation that changed everything and reminded him of his worth.
• [24:17 ] – The loneliness of success—when he had everything, but felt nothing.
• [27:45 ] – The realization that he had been chasing the wrong version of himself.
• [30:32 ] – The hardest lesson he ever learned about failure and identity.
• [33:19 ] – The moment he decided to fight back and rebuild his life.
• [37:05 ] – The fear of trying again, and the courage it took to take the first step.
• [41:08 ] – The breakthrough—when he finally saw a path forward.
• [45:27 ] – The lesson he wants everyone to know: You are never too far gone.
• [48:55 ] – The most emotional reflection on why pain can lead to purpose.
• [52:18 ] – The gratitude he feels now, looking back at his struggles.
• [55:40 ] – The final, powerful message that left everyone speechless

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