Rewired to Rise | Luke Morgan

From battling addiction and depression to transforming into a life coach for high-achievers, Luke Morgan's story is a masterclass in self-reinvention. In this empowering episode of Business Story of the Week, Luke shares how hitting rock bottom became the foundation for building a life of discipline, clarity, and purpose. He dives into the mental reprogramming techniques that helped him overcome adversity without relying on medication and now form the basis of his coaching business. From early business failures with his brother to mastering organic marketing, Luke emphasizes perseverance, authenticity, and the power of trusting your gut. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by overthinking or stuck in your personal or business growth—this episode is your blueprint for transformation.

In this compelling episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the insightful Irial O'Farrell—author, executive coach, and organizational development expert—who has spent over 30 years unraveling the intricacies of human behavior in the workplace. From her early fascination with aligning individual and organizational goals to launching her own consultancy, Irial shares her passionate mission to redefine performance management for the modern workplace. Irial dives deep into the flaws of traditional performance systems and unveils her revolutionary "performance profiles" approach, built from years of experience training thousands of managers. We also talk about the emotional lessons learned during economic downturns, why understanding personal values is a game-changer, and how writing books and appearing on podcasts have helped her build a thriving brand. Whether you're a manager, entrepreneur, or HR professional, Irial’s wisdom on reimagining performance and empowering problem-solving is not to be missed.

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Daniela Wolfe, founder of Best D Life, burnout prevention specialist, and self-care strategist. Daniela shares her inspiring mission to help busy professionals overcome guilt, overwhelm, and burnout while creating more space for joy and purpose in their lives. From building impactful training programs to reshaping the culture of work-life balance, Daniela offers real talk on failure, growth, and giving ourselves grace. You’ll hear how Daniela is turning her one-on-one coaching and book into enterprise-level training, what she’s learned from setbacks, and why relationships are the key to long-term business impact. If you're feeling stretched too thin or need a reminder that progress is more important than perfection, this episode is for you.

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the inspiring Andre Paradis—a man whose life has been defined by resilience. From growing up in tough circumstances to building a successful car business in L.A., and ultimately becoming a renowned relationship coach, Andre shares the raw, unfiltered stages of his personal and professional journey. Andre opens up about losing everything due to a technicality, the strength it took to rise again, and how he turned his life lessons into a mission to help others create healthy, lasting relationships in today’s confusing social landscape. He also drops truth bombs about entrepreneurship, mindset, networking, and why sometimes being naïve is the blessing you need to start.

In this powerful and deeply spiritual episode of Business Story of the Week, we meet the extraordinary Lucy Power—a transformational guide, intuitive businesswoman, and soulful entrepreneur. At the age of 43, Lucy had a life-altering experience while being evicted from a rented home. What followed was a transcendent meeting with higher beings that set her on a new course—one led by intuition, surrender, and soul purpose. Lucy shares how she went from humble beginnings in Princeton, West Virginia, to building a six-figure business, living in France, writing her first book, and becoming a global guide for entrepreneurs looking to tap into their inner knowing. Now 65, she continues to mentor others, teaching that true success begins from within. If you're an entrepreneur seeking clarity, alignment, and a deeper connection to your path, Lucy's story and message will resonate deeply. Learn how trusting yourself can be your most powerful business strategy.

In this enlightening episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the dynamic Dr. Teesha Morgan — sex therapist, couples counselor, founder, and clinical director of Westland Therapy Group. With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Morgan shares the business journey behind her deeply personal and impactful work tackling sexuality-based concerns ranging from erectile dysfunction and porn addiction to kink, polyamory, and more. We dive into the behind-the-scenes evolution of her group practice, her entrepreneurial stumbles (including missed media opportunities and hiring misfires), and the massive gap between being a great therapist and running a successful business. Dr. Morgan also offers golden advice for aspiring therapist-entrepreneurs and emphasizes why getting a business coach could save years of frustration. This episode is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and lessons on how to build a practice that empowers people to stop suffering in silence.

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Ayesha Simmons—founder of Aesthetics Art, a gifted artist, entrepreneur, and educator who turned her teenage love for art into a thriving business. From selling custom portraits and running realism drawing workshops to launching digital resources and an art business workbook, Ayesha shares her journey of creativity, resilience, and business growth. Discover how art helped her navigate mental health challenges, why she believes in starting before you’re ready, and how she’s now helping other artists transform their passion into income. With honest lessons from her first market stall loss, smart social media strategies, and practical advice for young creatives, Ayesha’s story is a reminder that your art is worth sharing—and monetizing.

In this eye-opening episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Joel Salomon, a former hedge fund manager turned Master Prosperity Coach, who shares his incredible journey from Wall Street to purposeful coaching. Joel reveals how he walked away from managing millions to help others manifest financial freedom—not by working harder, but by thinking smarter. From his biggest investing loss to discovering the power of unconditional happiness, Joel takes us through the key mindset shifts that can unlock wealth, joy, and personal transformation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply seeking more purpose, this episode will inspire you to "doubt the doubt" and trust the dream that called you. Don’t miss Joel’s free offer for a life-changing coaching session and a sneak peek into his Done-For-You system that could explode your income without burnout.

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with relationship coach and podcast host Monica Tanner, whose life mission was born at age 12 after her parents' divorce. Determined to create a different story for herself, Monica dove deep into understanding what makes marriages thrive. Now, after 23 years of marriage and four children, she helps couples escape "roommate syndrome" and reignite intimacy and passion. Monica shares how she turned personal purpose into a thriving business, what happened when her first event flopped, and how she discovered the power of virtual summits for visibility and revenue. Whether you’re a coach, content creator, or entrepreneur, Monica’s journey of consistency, connection, and community will ignite your next move.

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Royce Hall—Salesforce consultant by day and podcaster by night—who shares his extraordinary journey from the treetops to tech. Once a certified arborist managing multimillion-dollar projects, Royce realized he was unfulfilled and boldly pivoted his career into the fast-moving world of IT and Salesforce. Royce dives deep into what it means to build a second career, embracing failure, and the importance of self-awareness in driving success. He also explores how AI and autonomous agents are revolutionizing the Salesforce ecosystem and why content repurposing is a game-changer for visibility. Whether you're navigating a major career transition or curious about how AI is shaping the future of RevOps, this episode is packed with insights, heart, and inspiration.