When life throws you a curveball, do you crumble, or do you rise?

Amy Lacey had it all - a booming business, a loving family, and a life she had worked hard to build. But in the blink of an eye, everything changed. Ousted from the very company she founded, Amy found herself in the depths of depression, questioning her worth and purpose.

In today’s episode, Amy shares her incredible journey of resilience and rebuilding. From the early days of experimenting with cauliflower pizza crust in her kitchen to building and losing Cali’flour Foods, Amy's story is one of passion, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit.

But this isn't just a story of business success and failure. It's a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, healing, and the importance of emotional intelligence in both life and business. Amy opens up about moments when she found the strength to forgive, heal, and start anew.

If you’ve ever faced failure or felt like giving up, Amy’s story will inspire you to keep pushing forward and turn your failures into successes.

In This Episode:

- Building Cali’flour Foods from a simple idea

- Losing control of the company and falling into depression

- The importance of emotional intelligence in business

- What happened to Cali’flour Foods?

- Starting over with Soursop Nutrition

- Applying lessons learned to a new venture

- Raising capital and making decisions

- Normalizing the conversation about anxiety and depression

- The Power of Forgiveness

About my Guest:

Amy Lacey is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and keynote speaker. In 2016, she founded Cali'flour Foods, introducing the first cauliflower pizza crust to the market. The brand quickly expanded from farmers markets to grocery stores nationwide, becoming the top-selling pizza crust on Amazon for 16 months and winning several awards. In 2019, Amy sold the majority of Cali'flour Foods in an eight-figure deal. She now leads Soursop Nutrition, focusing on introducing the superfood soursop to the market. Amy also mentors entrepreneurs and supports philanthropic causes, particularly those aiding women founders and children with cancer.

Website: https://www.soursopnutrition.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyamylacey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hey-amy-lacey/

Where to find me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

While most of us just need to listen to "the whispers" to change the entire trajectory of our lives, Jenn Drummond needed a shock event. That moment came in the form of a devastating car accident that left her with a profound realization: life is too short to live small.

She began writing a bucket list, determined to make an impact and honor her gift of life. When her plans to climb Ama Dablam were derailed, Jenn's young son challenged her to climb Mount Everest instead - the ultimate test of human endurance.

Despite having no prior mountaineering experience and being a mother of seven, Jenn took on the challenge head-on. This was just the beginning of her journey to becoming the first woman in the world to climb all seven of the world's second-highest summits.

Jenn describes what it was like to tackle such an audacious goal with no prior experience while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and a busy life. However, the true power of Jenn's story lies in the profound lessons she learned along the way.

Discover why pursuing goals is less about the achievement itself and more about the person you become in the process.

If you've ever doubted your ability to achieve the impossible while juggling the responsibilities of life and parenthood, Jenn's story will inspire you to dream bigger and push beyond your perceived limits.

In This Episode:

- The accident that changed everything

- Climbing Everest

- Overcoming self-sabotage

- It's the pursuit that gives life meaning, not the end-goal

- Why taking a season of rest is important

- Lessons learned from climbing the mountains

- Facing fear and failure on K2

- Returning to K2

- Overcoming illness and adversity

- The power of perspective

- Embracing fear and new challenges

About my Guest:

Jenn Drummond is a world record-holding mountaineer, international speaker, author, and host of the Seek Your Next Summit podcast. Inspired by her young son, she set out to climb Mount Everest, and then her coach proposed an even greater challenge: becoming the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits and secure a Guinness World Record.

As a successful business owner and mother of seven remarkable kids, Jenn now dedicates her life to inspiring others to go beyond success and master their own summits, both in life and in the mountains.

Website: https://jenndrummond.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummond/

Where to find me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/

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It seems like everyone with a social media following has book recommendations these days.

For me, I use a different approach to personal development that has significantly impacted my journey. I carefully select books that resonate with my current goals and needs, whether it's personal growth, entrepreneurial endeavors, or health.

In this episode, I’m sharing my ultimate favorite non-fiction books that have truly made a difference in my life.

From returning to love to mastering social media, these books are gems that have shaped my mindset and strategies.

So, what books are you diving into this summer?

If you don’t already have a reading list, it’s time to start one with these must-reads!

Where to find me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb