Harder Than Life

10: The Sober Bartender Brandi Kelly

At age nine, Brandi Kelly started drinking. Growing up in a chaotic household, Brandi’s struggles with sobriety started early. At one point, she found herself dating a Hell’s Angel biker and living in Las Vegas… and her drinking got so bad he kicked her out. Brandi’s life, from her job as a bartender to her lifestyle as a fitness athlete, suffered.Today, she is the Sober Bartender, happily married, a podcast host, and the subject of this enthralling episode. She and Kelly bond over their experiences with (and decision to kick) alcohol, and share perspectives that you can only find with sobriety.Show LinksEach and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest LinksCheck out Brandi's podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandi-kelly8IG: @thesoberbartenderpodcastFB: facebook.com/brandi.kelly.tsb

9: The Ten Magic Words w/Sandee Sgarlata

Hard times don’t last, but hard people do.Today, Sandee Sgarlata is America’s Happiness Coach. She dedicates herself to finding happiness every day, and teaches her clients how to do the same. But happiness was not always a constant in Sandee’s life. It was only through intense struggle that Sandee found the strength to seek out happiness. Now, she joins Kelly to for an open discussion on overcoming her demons, prioritizing wellness, and the ten magic words that can move mountains in your life. Show LinksEach and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest LinksSandee's Website: https://www.sandeesgarlata.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandee-sgarlata-addison-177a255/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Solved-Climbing-Hundred-Steps/dp/1480897027

8: The Determined Society w/Shawn French

The best teachers are always the best students. And author, keynote speaker, and host of The Determined Society podcast Shawn French is a lifelong student. This week, Shawn holds nothing back as he joins Kelly for a discussion about business, life, and self-improvement. Topics covered include:Confidence vs. ArroganceWhy the best salespeople never “sell scared.”How to build High Performance Habits into your life.How to incorporate the tenets of personal development into your business.Show LinksEach and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest LinksShawn's website: https://theshawnfrench.com/Check out Shawn's book: https://www.unstoppablesalesbook.com/free-book-01The Determined Society Podcast: https://theshawnfrench.com/podcasts/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/theshawnmfrenchYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdyoXfApGxbYScxkrFVUT1Q

7: Feel Your Feelings

Megan Gregory discovered the art of cooking at her lowest point. After spending five unsuccessful years trying for a baby with her loving husband, Megan was left devastated. She soon picked up the hobby of cooking from scratch, finding comfort in creating delicious meals. That soon turned into a passion for the culinary arts. Today, she is the new Chief Brand Ambassador at Skinny Butcher and dedicates herself to helping others eat healthier. This week, she joins Kelly to share her story. From fighting through the difficult times to appreciating the good ones, this discussion is worth sinking your teeth into. Enjoy!Show LinksEach and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!Harder than Life Website - https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website - https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest LinksLearn more about Skinny Butcher: https://skinnybutcher.com/Megan's Website: chefmegangregory.comMegan's Insta: @chefmegangregoryMegan'sFacebook: @chefmegangregoryConnect with Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-gregory-50790274/

6: Experiences + Mindset = Growth

In 2015, Dan Stowell was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Mentally and physically, he had hit rock bottom. Dan spent the next several years undergoing surgeries and treatments, fighting against his body to stay alive. During those dark times, Dan developed an unbeatable resolve and found a new purpose: helping others find wellness and resilience.This week, Dan joins Kelly to share his story. The two talk about getting through tough times, surviving difficult childhoods, and the rewards of overcoming life’s obstacles.Show LinksEach and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!Harder than Life Website - https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website - https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest LinksDan’s Website: https://novafusion.co/Dan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-stowell/Dan’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/novafusionco/

5: Let’s Get Giving - w/Anthony Fracchia

The hardest times create the strongest people. And our friend Anthony Fracchia is a shining example. Founder of Altruis Benefit Consulting and the Aspire Detroit nonprofit mentoring program, Anthony dedicates his heart to serving his community. However, his path to success was not an easy one. This week, he joins Kelly to share his story. The two men explore the realities of entrepreneurship, integrity, faith, and much more: -Anthony talks about Aspire Detroit, a program he founded to teach young adults the tenets of personal, financial, and professional responsibility.-How Anthony rekindled his faith and rediscovered his why-How to create boundaries (and stick to them!)-Staying true to yourself when the going gets toughShow LinksThis episode is brought to you by National Technology Management. They deliver peace of mind with technology every day. Learn more at trustntm.com!Harder than Life Website - https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website - https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest LinksAspire Detroit: https://www.aspiredetroit.org/Anthony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/altruisbenefit/Personal IG - @all_true_izmCharity IG - @aspire_detroit Personal FB – Anthony Peter Charity FB – Aspire Detroithttps://www.aspiredetroit.org/

4: The EQ Deficiency w/Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda will tell you she used to be a “Karen.” It is hard to believe now, considering Brittney is (apart from being incredibly compassionate) an Emotional Intelligence author, podcast host, and Editor-in-Chief of Emotional Intelligence Magazine. So… how did she grow from being a self-described “Karen” into a lifelong student of emotional intelligence?This week, Brittney shares her story - and her new mission - with Kelly as the two explore the subject of emotional intelligence. From specific habits you can use each day, to finding healthy ways to express gratitude and vulnerability - they break down some hard-won wisdom on this episode of Harder Than Life.Special thanks to Brittney for joining us this week! Check out her podcast, book, and much more at the links below.Show LinksHarder than Life Website - https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website - https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest Linkswww.thecatalyst4change.comBrittney’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-and-leading-with-emotional-intelligence/id1516136305Brittney’s book: https://www.amazon.com/EQ-Deficiency-Emotional-IntelligenceCompassion/dp/1734732806Learn more about Brittney’s CONVOshop: https://www.ei-magazine.com/fellowshipEmotional Intelligence Magazine: https://www.ei-magazine.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittney-nichole-connor-savarda-2b5737137/Tik Tok: @self_liberatorInsta: @the_ei_magazine

3: Michael & Mom Crush Cancer

Meet the unbreakable Michael & Ashlee Cramer. In 2020, Michael was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 19. Immediately, his life, and the life of his mother, Ashlee, changed forever. Michael spent most of the next two years undergoing a battery of exhausting treatments. Ashlee quit work to care for her son full-time. Michael’s father had died from lymphoma five years prior, casting a dark shadow over the long road ahead. Through chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, and countless close calls, Michael survived and is in remission. Now, he and his mother are opening up about the struggles of cancer on their Michael and Mom Talk Cancer podcast. These two are absolutely harder than life. This week, Kelly unpacks their harrowing journey in today’s special episode. Please donate to Michael and Ashlee at the links below if you are able.Donate: https://michaelandmomtalkcancer.com/donate/Show LinksHarder than Life Website - https://www.harderthanlife.com/Buy the book!Business Website - https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71Guest LinksLearn more about Michael, Ashlee, and their podcast: https://michaelandmomtalkcancer.com/TikTok: @Michaelreidcramer instagram: @michaelreidcramer and @ashlee_cramer