Dr. Stanley Andrisse grew up in Ferguson, Missouri and started selling drugs at a young age. In his early 20s, Dr. Andrisse was sentenced to 10 years in prison on drug trafficking charges. The prosecutor said he had no hope for change. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Dr. Andrisse shares how his father inspired him to pursue further education, proving it's never too late to do good as he became an endocrinologist, author, mentor, husband, father and founder of a nonprofit organization.

At the age of 18, Aiesha Robinson was diagnosed with vitiligo, a disease that causes skin to lose its pigment. She was depressed, failed out of school and struggled to find a job. After years of letting vitiligo define her, she decided to make a change. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Aiesha shares how she was able to overcome her many hardships, shift her mindset to one of positivity and self-love and how she is using her Born to Rise platform to educate and encourage others.

After seven years at her full-time job, Brittany Shillingford made the decision to turn her side hustle of making headbands into a career. When Brittany launched Bizzybcrafts, she had no idea how to sew. She never gave up, quickly learned and eventually fell in love with sewing. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Brittany dives into her motivational entrepreneurial journey and shares advice for people who are ready to take the leap and take their side hustle to the next level.

From entrepreneurs and New York Times best-selling authors to Peloton instructors, everyone has a story to share. Over the last year, we had the privilege of hearing stories from people who had the motivation and inspiration to find the strength to turn the page. In this episode of Flip Your Script, host Kristi Piehl shares updates on some of our past guests and revisits some of the most memorable quotes and stories from 2021.

After working a corporate job for several years, Tomas Hromjak decided it was finally time to embark on the international backpacking trip he'd always dreamt of. However, after only a few months, Tomas was forced to change his travel strategy completely as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the world. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Tomas discusses the decision to leave his comfortable life and stable job behind and what he's learned during his two years of traveling.

Michael George didn't go to college with plans to become the Notre Dame Leprechaun or a Disney Imagineer, but he found success by saying yes to exciting opportunities and stepping out of his comfort zone. His path proves incredible things are possible when you embrace all the opportunities life has to offer. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Michael shares the importance of living a great story.

Morys’ story shows just how hard it is for people to understand and accept that men can be victims of sex crimes. After escaping human trafficking, Morys was in desperate need of resources for survivors. He stumbled upon AnnieCannons, a nonprofit that helps survivors of human trafficking become software engineers. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Morys bravely shares his incredible story in hopes of being a positive role model for other male trafficking and sexual assault survivors.

Amy and Pete Johnson founded Rock from the Heart to raise awareness about heart conditions. Following Pete's aortic valve disease and aneurysm diagnosis, they realized how few resources were available to people struggling with aortic conditions. Through concerts and events, Rock from the Heart uses rock music to inspire and provide hope. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Amy opens up about their story, Rock from the Heart and how she took small steps to reach a big goal.

As a young girl, Jean Abbott was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. After 33 years of countless doctor appointments, medications and surgeries, a visit to a new doctor flipped her script in a way she never could have prepared for. Jean was diagnosed with dopa-responsive dystonia, a condition that can be effectively treated with medication. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jean shares her story of being misdiagnosed and the importance of support systems and resiliency.

From getting a toy washing machine for Christmas at the age of three to bonding over laundry with his grandmas, Patric Richardson’s love for one of America’s least favorite chores started at a young age. Patric has a laundry list of reasons why he loves this commonly-hated chore. Most importantly, Patric views laundry as an act of service. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Patric discusses his unique passion, the importance of pursuing your dream and some laundry room tips and tricks.

At the age of 13, LeAnn Steffl ran away from home. She left with nothing but the thought that life had to be better somewhere else. After spending time in shelter homes and foster care, she found her family, by chance and choice. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, LeAnn talks about her childhood in foster care, the importance of safety and security and how one decision changed the trajectory of her life and left a blueprint of success for her family to follow.

Annette McNamara never imagined she would be traveling the country in a school bus she transformed into a one-of-a-kind photo studio, utilizing her talents to help someone afford a wheelchair or find a kidney donor. As an award-winning photographer, Annette is using her project, Beautiful Strength, to help others be seen, heard, valued and loved. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Annette explains how she became an impacter and how she's helping others find beauty in their stories.

Amanda Jacobson and her two childhood friends have combined their love for crime, comedy and wine into the hit podcast, Wine & Crime. With hundreds of episodes and tens of thousands of loyal listeners, Amanda is sharing more about how the three navigate friendship and business. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Amanda talks about what it was like to leave her career to pursue her passion and how friendship and authenticity are some of the surprising main themes of the podcast.

Dee Hays loves shattering stereotypes. She is the President and CEO of Excellence Engineering and now an innovator in the fashion industry. When a back surgery nearly forced her to give up her 500+ pairs of high heels, Dee invented HeelzFirst, a first-of-its-kind product that hugs your foot to your high heel shoe for comfort and support. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Dee shares her passion for helping others, the importance of relationships and not being afraid to fail.

He dropped out of high school with a 0.9 GPA and worked 10 minimum wage jobs to support his wife and kids, including one of the worst jobs imaginable just to make $1 more an hour. So how did Todd Rose turn his life around to become an honors student, Harvard professor, author and think tank founder? In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Todd shares his journey and why he is now committed to helping people live more fulfilling lives.

As a trainer for professional athletes, Luke Carlson realized how the routines of world-class athletes could change how we all approach wellness. He is now the Founder and CEO of Discover Strength, a fast-growing boutique fitness studio focusing on evidence-based exercise. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Luke, a well-known national speaker, talks about everything from fitness myths to business growth during the pandemic. This conversation will change the way you think about fitness.

From server to CEO, Julia Stewart’s resume spans each end of the restaurant industry. If you’ve eaten at Taco Bell, Applebee’s or IHOP, you’ve likely experienced her work. Julia is now adding entrepreneur to her career achievements. She recently launched Alurx, a wellness hub with information, advice and products all in one place. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Julia talks about her unique career, her passion for helping others and her mission to make a difference.

When ELLE.com columnist R. Eric Thomas released his first book, everyone from Lin Manuel Miranda to Jenna Bush Hager raved about it. His memoir, Here for It, or How to Save Your Soul in America, brings humor to difficult topics as he shares his experience from struggling as a gay Christian to finding his soulmate in church (spoiler alert: he married the pastor). Flip Your Script host Kristi Piehl laughs and learns with R. Eric Thomas about sharing truth, spreading joy and bringing people together.

The road to Harvard Law School was not an easy one for Rehan Staton. For years, Rehan and his family struggled. He provided for his family and paid for college by hauling trash and cleaning dumpsters. While many would say it was hard work that got him into Harvard Law, Rehan says it was luck, his attitude and the people he met along the way - like a stranger at Starbucks and even Tyler Perry! In this episode of Flip Your Script, Rehan shares his story of exactly who and what got him into law school.

Kristy Sidlar was fit and active when she passed out while teaching an aerobics class. Doctors dismissed her concerns for years until she was rushed to the hospital after noticing an abnormal heartbeat while on a bike ride. Kristy was diagnosed with a rare heart condition and eventually had a heart transplant. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Kristy talks openly and emotionally about her difficult journey to wellness and her passion for helping others understand women’s heart health.