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The ThriveWell Journey | Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship and Leadership

The ThriveWell Journey | Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship and Leadership

By: L. Michael Burt | Let's Make Thriving Our New Normal
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The ThriveWell Journey: Let's Make Thriving Our New Normal

Tired of entrepreneurship advice that glorifies burnout? Host L. Michael Burt shows you how to build a purpose-driven business that fuels your best life, not drains it.

Each episode delivers the strategies resilient entrepreneurs use to thrive in business and life. Through candid conversations with leaders and changemakers, you'll discover how to grow your venture while protecting your health, relationships, and purpose. This is not about working harder; it is about creating sustainable success that enhances every part of your life.

Whether you're launching your first startup or scaling an established company, join thousands of entrepreneurs who are making thriving their new normal. Follow us now to start your ThriveWell Journey.

Start Your ThriveWell Journey:

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Episodes
  • Business Growth Playbook: Scale Profitably & Get Unstuck – Episode 45 with Jeremy Shapiro
    Sep 29 2025

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    In this transformative episode of The ThriveWell Journey, L. Michael Burt sits down with serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author Jeremy Shapiro to explore how entrepreneurs can break free from burnout and build businesses that truly fuel their lives. With over 25 years of experience and his brand-new book Your Business Growth Playbook, Jeremy shares the proven strategies that help business owners move from solopreneur to thriving entrepreneur.

    Together, they uncover what it really means to get unstuck, scale profitably, and create freedom in both business and life. Jeremy’s insights go beyond hustle culture and quick wins. This conversation is about designing a business that aligns with your health, relationships, and purpose.

    Discover how to:

    ✅ Define success on your own terms and stop mistaking burnout for achievement

    ✅ Use intentional time management tools like time blocking to regain control

    ✅ Shift from solopreneur to business owner by learning to delegate and scale

    ✅ Validate your ideas through MVP testing and incremental improvements

    ✅ Build community, seek feedback, and find support in the entrepreneurial journey

    ✅ Create congruency in your marketing so your message connects with impact

    Chapters

    00:00 Defining Thriving: Personal and Professional Success

    02:58 Separating Success from Burnout: Intentional Living

    05:54 Time Management: Strategies for Solopreneurs

    08:59 The Transition from Solopreneur to Business Owner

    12:02 Creating a Business Plan: The Modern Approach

    14:49 Testing Business Ideas: Validating Market Demand

    17:54 The Importance of Feedback in Business Growth

    21:01 The Journey of Writing a Business Growth Playbook

    23:55 Connecting Stories and Tactics in Business

    26:53 Overcoming Obstacles: The Wagoner and Hercules Story

    36:04 Taking Action: The Key to Change

    39:03 The Shiny Object Mentality in Entrepreneurship

    41:48 Overcoming Fear and Taking the Leap

    49:09 The Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship

    54:19 Email Marketing: Ensuring Congruency for Success

    01:03:01 Customer Lifetime Value: The Three Levers of Business Growth

    🔗 Connect with Jeremy Shapiro:

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    🔗 Connect with L. Michael Burt

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Breaking Scarcity Cycles: Redefining Wealth, Freedom, and Success | Stoy Hall
    Sep 22 2025

    “In this transformative episode of The ThriveWell Journey, we explore financial literacy, generational wealth, and money mindset with Stoy Hall, CFP®, CEO and Founder of Black Mammoth. Learn how financial literacy for beginners and a purpose-driven approach can break cycles of scarcity and unlock a life of true success.

    Discover why wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about joy, fulfillment, and legacy. Stoy shares the mindset shifts and real-life experiences that reshaped his definition of success, including how financial literacy and emotional intelligence intersect to create lasting impact. Together, they unpack how to:

    ✅ Break free from scarcity thinking and embrace opportunities with courage

    ✅ Redefine wealth as happiness, freedom, and meaningful experiences

    ✅ Protect your financial and emotional well-being in a world shaped by social media

    ✅ Leverage community and networks to achieve holistic success

    ✅ Teach financial literacy for beginners to the next generation and build true generational wealth.

    Whether you’re a new entrepreneur navigating money pressures or a leader ready to expand your definition of success, this episode will challenge and inspire you to build wealth that matters.

    💡 Remember: Wealth is more than numbers—it’s the story you’re writing with your life.

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    03:02 Journey from Scarcity to True Wealth

    05:52 Lessons from Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro

    08:58 Redefining Success and Wealth

    11:47 Understanding Scarcity Mindset

    15:05 Breaking Free from Scarcity

    17:53 Generational Wealth and Financial Education

    20:46 Teaching the Next Generation about Money

    33:51 The Importance of Long-Term Financial Planning

    34:56 Breaking the Cycle of Scarcity Mindset

    37:55 Understanding Emotional Connections to Money

    41:32 The Impact of Financial Stress on Mental Health

    44:51 The Pressure of Social Media on Success

    49:17 Finding Personal Joy Beyond Social Media

    49:51 Redefining Wealth in a Complex World

    53:27 The Concept of a Modern Family Office

    01:00:10 The Journey of Wealth Building

    01:01:14 Leaving a Legacy of Service and Transparency

    🔗 Connect with Stoy Hall:

    https://www.blackmammoth.com/how-to-become-rich-guide

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoyhall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoyhall/

    🔗 Connect with L. Michael Burt

    https://linktr.ee/lmichaelburt

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • How to Reduce Anxiety by 70%: Rewire Your Mind for Mental Clarity | Dr. Foojan Zeine
    Sep 15 2025

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    In this transformative episode of The ThriveWell Journey, L. Michael Burt sits down with Dr. Foojan Zeine—psychotherapist, international speaker, and creator of the groundbreaking Awareness Integration Theory (AIT)—to explore how you can reduce anxiety by up to 70% and rewire your mind for true mental clarity.

    Discover why mental health isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about integrating your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create lasting confidence, purpose, and joy. Dr. Foojan shares the proven framework behind AIT, along with her innovative Foojan App, helping thousands shift from anxiety and self-doubt to resilience and empowerment. Together, they unpack how to:

    ✅ Reduce anxiety and depression with evidence-based psychology

    ✅ Build emotional intelligence for stronger leadership and relationships

    ✅ Harness awareness to make better choices and reframe negative patterns

    ✅ Use technology and AIT tools to improve mental well-being by 70%

    ✅ Embrace love, connection, and community as the foundation for growth

    Whether you’re a new entrepreneur navigating uncertainty or a leader seeking clarity and purpose, this conversation offers practical tools and timeless wisdom to help you thrive in both life and business.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Awareness Integration Theory

    02:58 Personal Journey to Psychotherapy

    06:06 The Role of Community in Healing

    08:59 Understanding Psychotherapy

    11:55 The Birth of Awareness Integration Theory

    15:11 The Process of Healing and Integration

    17:57 The Importance of Relationships

    21:09 Awareness and Choice in Life

    23:49 Differentiating AIT from Other Therapies

    27:03 Reconnecting with the Inner Child

    29:56 Practical Steps for Integration

    36:02 Understanding Emotional Reactions

    42:24 The Role of Mental Health in Personal Growth

    49:11 Feedback and Effectiveness of the Fuzhan App

    56:21 The Future of Mental Health and AI Integration

    01:01:23 Creating a Culture of Emotional Intelligence

    01:05:16 Final Thoughts on Love and Acceptance

    🔗 Connect with Dr. Foojan

    Website: https://foojan.com/

    Instagram: https://ww w.instagram.com/dr.foojanzeine/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrFoojan

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfoojanzeine/

    X: https://x.com/DrZeine

    🔗 Connect with L. Michael Burt

    https://linktr.ee/lmichaelburt

    THE THRIVEWELL JOURNEY

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    1 hr and 17 mins
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