Ep. 155 Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour: From Police Officer to America's First Black Female Combat Pilot
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Ep. 155 Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour: From Police Officer to America's First Black Female Combat Pilot

Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour had a childhood dream of being a police officer on horseback, a dream that evolved into becoming America's first Black female combat pilot. She served two tours in Iraq, piloting an attack helicopter and now travels the country as a speaker and consultant. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, FlyGirl shares her journey of persistence, resilience and hunger for success and how she faced rejection multiple times before achieving her goals.

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Ep. 154 Phil Catudal: From Childhood Cancer Survivor to Celebrity Fitness Trainer
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Ep. 154 Phil Catudal: From Childhood Cancer Survivor to Celebrity Fitness Trainer

Phil Catudal was diagnosed with leukemia as a child and lost his father to cancer when he was 12 years old. Both experiences significantly impacted his life and shaped his wellness journey. Phil is now a celebrity personal trainer with a philosophy centered on accountability, education and dedication. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Phil shares how his childhood gave him a unique perspective on health and fitness and how he uses his story to help others prioritize their well-being.

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Ep. 153 Jenn Drummond: From Life-Threatening Accident to Guinness World Record
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Ep. 153 Jenn Drummond: From Life-Threatening Accident to Guinness World Record

A life-threatening car accident changed Jenn Drummond’s outlook on life. She knew she was given a second chance and started prioritizing personal fulfillment and embracing experiences. Jenn broke a Guinness World Record by becoming the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jenn emphasizes the value of perseverance and determination and shares how she overcame her car crash and developed the mindset to become a mountain climber.

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Ep. 152 Carol Han Pyle: From Elle Beauty Editor to Clean Beauty Brand
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Ep. 152 Carol Han Pyle: From Elle Beauty Editor to Clean Beauty Brand

Carol Han Pyle is a former fashion and beauty editor at Elle and now the founder of a luxury fragrance and candle brand. NETTE combines inspiration from her childhood with her passion for clean ingredients and a desire for a safe home following fertility struggles. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Carol shares her journey from remembering her mom’s homemade candles to creating a successful luxury brand focused on clean ingredients, sustainability and mental well-being.

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Ep. 151 Stacy Lyn Harris: From Lawyer to Southern Chef
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Ep. 151 Stacy Lyn Harris: From Lawyer to Southern Chef

Stacy Lyn Harris started her career as a lawyer. When she met her husband, Scott, who is an avid outdoorsman, she got a taste of a different way of life. His passion became her passion, and she left her job to care for their seven children and a vegetable garden. Now, she is a southern lifestyle guru, chef and author. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Stacy talks about what inspired her to write cookbooks to share stories and how her cooking philosophy goes back to her childhood.

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Ep. 150 Meir Kay: From Helping the Homeless to Hosting National Super Soul Parties
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Ep. 150 Meir Kay: From Helping the Homeless to Hosting National Super Soul Parties

Meir Kay is best known for spreading positivity and happiness on YouTube. He is the founder of Super Soul Party, a non-profit dedicated to bringing people together and providing comfort to those facing homelessness. During the Super Bowl, they host Super Soul parties in cities across the U.S. and offer a meal, haircut, clothing and an opportunity to connect with others. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Meir shares the positive impact of small acts of kindness.

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Ep. 149 Cheryl Hunter: From Staying Silent after a Kidnapping to Sharing Stories
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Ep. 149 Cheryl Hunter: From Staying Silent after a Kidnapping to Sharing Stories

Cheryl Hunter was a teenager when she left her family’s horse ranch in Colorado to travel across Europe. While abroad, she met two men who promised to make her a model but instead abducted her, held her captive and eventually left her for dead. She survived the life-changing event and now uses her story to help others overcome adversity and own their stories. In this episode of Flip Your Script, host Kristi Piehl and Cheryl talk about the importance of sharing personal stories to help others.

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Ep. 148 Christine Fraser: From Family Business to Golf Course Architect
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Ep. 148 Christine Fraser: From Family Business to Golf Course Architect

Golf has always played a large role in Christine Fraser’s life. She grew up on her family’s golf course and played competitively in college. Christine spent five years in England practicing golf course design under architect Dr. Martin Hawtree and recently became the first woman in golf history to hold a lead design role on a golf course in Canada. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Christine shares her design philosophy centered on sustainability and her goal to make golf accessible.

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Ep. 147 Donald James: From Intern to Top NASA Leadership
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Ep. 147 Donald James: From Intern to Top NASA Leadership

Donald James began his career as an intern at NASA with plans to stay a couple years. However, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986, it set off a series of events that changed the direction of Donald's career. He retired from NASA after 35 years and is now a public speaker, mentor, business coach and author of Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won't. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Donald shares how he’s using his experiences to inspire the next generation.

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Bonus Episode 2023 Year in Review: Vulnerability and Gratitude with Lisa Valle
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Bonus Episode 2023 Year in Review: Vulnerability and Gratitude with Lisa Valle

As 2023 comes to an end, we are reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the next. In this bonus episode of Flip Your Script, host Kristi Piehl gets vulnerable, talking about intentionally saying “no” in 2023 in order to say “yes” to new opportunities. This transformative mindset shift led her to meet Lisa Valle. Lisa joins Kristi to talk about how getting outside of our comfort zones and saying “yes” to vulnerability can bring so much into our professional and personal lives.

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Ep. 145 LeeAnn Walton: From Stroke Survivor to Educator and Advocate
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Ep. 145 LeeAnn Walton: From Stroke Survivor to Educator and Advocate

LeeAnn Walton was teaching yoga when she had a massive stroke. After years of being angry and not understanding why, LeeAnn discovered her strength and purpose. Now, LeeAnn is the author of Every Stroke Survivor has a Warrior Within and founder of the nonprofit organization, Stroke Warriors Inc. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, LeeAnn vulnerably shares the emotional and physical challenges she has faced and her mission to support stroke survivors on their journey.

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Ep. 144 Antonio T. Smith Jr.: From Living in a Dumpster to Self-Made Millionaire
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Ep. 144 Antonio T. Smith Jr.: From Living in a Dumpster to Self-Made Millionaire

Antonio T. Smith Jr. lived in a dumpster from ages six to 14. Despite a lack of resources and support, he put himself through school and later became a spy in the U.S. Army, an innovative tech CEO in the AI industry and a self-made millionaire. He is a bestselling author, celebrity business advisor and inspirational speaker. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Antonio shares his dedication to uplifting individuals and reshaping society.

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Ep. 143 Todd Tilghman: From Pastor to The Voice Champion
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Ep. 143 Todd Tilghman: From Pastor to The Voice Champion

Despite no musical or vocal training, Todd Tilghman made it through NBC’s The Voice blind audition with all four celebrity judges wanting to coach him. The former pastor went on to win season 18, however, there is much more to his story than just winning the popular primetime singing competition. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Todd talks about leading with love and why being authentic is so important to his journey.

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Ep. 142 Leonard Kim: From Nearly Homeless to Personal Branding Expert
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Ep. 142 Leonard Kim: From Nearly Homeless to Personal Branding Expert

Leonard Kim went from being on the verge of homelessness to a nationally recognized public figure and personal branding expert featured in publications like Inc. Magazine and Fortune. After opening up about his hardships, Leonard let his failures fuel his success. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Leonard openly shares the importance of being your true, authentic self and how to accept and prepare for life's unknowns.

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Ep. 141 Jim Owen: From Wall Street Executive to SuperAging Expert
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Ep. 141 Jim Owen: From Wall Street Executive to SuperAging Expert

An inspirational speaker, author and former Wall Street executive, Jim Owen was 70 when he found a new passion in life and decided to get physically fit. Since his fitness journey began 13 years ago, Jim has been sharing his wisdom and inspiring other aging adults through his books and documentaries. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jim talks about how his positive mindset has played a role in his life and shares advice for those willing to look at life and aging differently.

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Ep. 140 Sasha DiGiulian: From Breaking Stereotypes to World Champion Climber
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Ep. 140 Sasha DiGiulian: From Breaking Stereotypes to World Champion Climber

Sasha DiGiulian is a two-time world champion rock climber who dominates the traditionally male sport. Sasha stepped into a climbing gym for the first time at the age of six and was competing within a year. She has gained global attention and has been on the cover of 27 magazines and features, including Oprah, Good Morning America and The Today Show. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Sasha shares how she navigates imposter syndrome, physical and mental challenges.

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Ep. 139 Doug Dane: From Hidden Childhood Trauma to the Power of Sharing Stories
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Ep. 139 Doug Dane: From Hidden Childhood Trauma to the Power of Sharing Stories

Despite Doug Dane’s painful past, he now lives a life of freedom, gratitude and hope. Doug is an international keynote speaker, mentor and author. He uses his experiences with adoption, child abuse and kidnapping to help people discover their true self and live a life free of guilt or shame. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Doug shares how he learned the truth about his story and how he encourages others to come to terms with their own stories so they can move forward and heal.

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Ep. 138 Christine Ha: From Losing Her Vision to MasterChef Champion
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Ep. 138 Christine Ha: From Losing Her Vision to MasterChef Champion

Christine Ha lost her vision due to a medical condition almost two decades ago and had to re-learn how to cook. Now known as The Blind Cook, she is a New York Times best-selling cookbook author and the chef behind three restaurants: The Blind Goat, Xin Chào and Stuffed Belly. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Christine shares how MasterChef launched her culinary career and how creativity and determination can turn challenges into extraordinary achievements.

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Ep. 137 Jason Arday: From Autism Diagnosis to University of Cambridge Professor
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Ep. 137 Jason Arday: From Autism Diagnosis to University of Cambridge Professor

Jason Arday was diagnosed with autism as a child and couldn't read or write until he was 18. Facing many challenges growing up, Jason wrote a list of personal goals on his parents’ bedroom wall. One goal said: “One day I will work at Oxford or Cambridge.” Now, Jason is the youngest black professor at the prestigious University of Cambridge. In this inspiring episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jason shares his story and talks about the people who got him to where he is today.

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Ep. 136 Amanda Brinkman: From Big Brand Campaigns to Small Business Champion
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Ep. 136 Amanda Brinkman: From Big Brand Campaigns to Small Business Champion

Amanda Brinkman is a small business champion and marketing expert. She has worked on campaigns for brands like BMW, Reebok and Sony. But it was a role as Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe that gave her the chance to launch her boldest career move. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Amanda shares her “Do Well By Doing Good” philosophy, the reality show she created, produced and hosted, Small Business Revolution, and how she flipped her script by shining a light on small businesses.

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