In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked I sit down with Bri Amendola, an exercise physiologist, yoga teacher, and founder of Balancing with Bri. We talk about her journey into the wellness space, how yoga changed her life, and what nervous system informed wellness really means.

Bri shares how taking care of your body and mind directly impacts your ability to succeed in business. We also get into imposter syndrome, pushing past self doubt, and simple ways to regulate your nervous system so you can avoid burnout and show up at your best.

If you are an entrepreneur looking for balance and new tools to improve both your health and your business, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.

Follow Bri on Instagram at @balancingwithbri

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In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, I sit down with Dr. Lawrence Kessler and Dr. Scott Flashner, founders of Restoration Health 365 and pioneers in the field of health optimization, disease prevention, and regenerative medicine.

We dive into their journey from emergency room physicians to urgent care owners—and now to independent, functional medicine doctors focused on treating root causes rather than just masking symptoms. Dr. Kessler is also the author of Optimology: The Future of Medicine, a book that challenges the traditional healthcare model and lays out a systems-based approach to getting the body back in balance.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why they left traditional medicine to build something better
• How hormone optimization and nutrient testing can dramatically improve long-term health
• What’s really behind the rise of GLP-1 medications (aka “skinny shots”)
• How big insurance and hospital systems are limiting both doctors and patients
• What doctors looking to go independent should know before making the leap

We also get into the economics of healthcare, the dangers of environmental disruptors (EDCs), and why movement is one of the most underrated prescriptions in medicine.

If you’re someone who’s felt frustrated by the conventional system—or you’re a physician thinking about going independent—this is a powerful, eye-opening conversation you don’t want to miss.

📘 Grab Dr. Kessler’s book Optimology: The Future of Medicine on Amazon
🌐 Learn more at restorationhealth365.com

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In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, I sit down with Mike Howell—professional river guide, small-town City Councilman, and former restaurant owner. Mike is in Bull Shoals, Arkansas, taking people from all over the country on unforgettable fishing trips down the White River. But before that, he was slinging sandwiches at his seaside shop out in Washington.

We talk about what it’s really like to run a guiding business, how COVID forced him to pivot out of the restaurant industry, and why returning to his roots in Arkansas turned out to be the best decision he could’ve made. We also dive into what it’s like to serve in local government as an entrepreneur—and how different it is making decisions with a committee versus calling your own shots.

Mike shares some honest insights about knowing when to pivot, how to take care of your people, and why younger folks need to start stepping into leadership roles in their communities. This is one of those conversations that blends passion, practicality, and purpose in a way that just hits different.

If you’ve ever dreamed of building a life around what you love—or wondered what it really looks like to walk away from one business to build another—you’ll get a lot out of this one.

🎣 Book a trip with Mike through Gaston’s White River Resort
📍 Learn more about Bull Shoals: bullshoals.org

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