What does it really take to rebuild after losing everything? Justin Freishtat, fund manager and entrepreneur, joins us to share his raw, unfiltered journey through one of the most traumatic periods of his life—when he lost $12.7 million, faced his brother's cancer diagnosis, and mourned his beloved dog all within months.

Justin pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to lead through crisis. Rather than sending investors a K1 for their losses and walking away, he made personal calls to 47 investors (including his own father) and fought through lawsuits that ultimately led to a $114 million judgment in their favor. His story isn't just about financial recovery—it's about maintaining your integrity when everything around you is crumbling.

In This Episode:

• The moment Justin realized $12.7 million was gone and how he broke the news to investors
• Why Justin's biggest fear wasn't the money, but letting down the people who trusted him
• How he rebuilt his identity when everything that defined him seemed to be "dying" simultaneously
• The surprising shift in his approach to goal-setting after experiencing catastrophic loss
• Why feeling "unworthy" might actually be a common trait among high-achievers

Justin reminds us that "the first is always the worst" when it comes to failure—each subsequent challenge becomes easier not because it hurts less, but because you've built the resilience to endure it. His perspective on success cuts through the noise: "Life's not nearly as serious as we think on a day-to-day basis... in 100 years, none of us are going to be here. Handle what's calling your name. Don't be scared to do uncomfortable things."

This episode is for you if you've ever faced a setback that felt impossible to overcome, if you're wrestling with imposter syndrome in rooms where you feel unworthy, or if you simply need permission to prioritize rest in your relentless pursuit of success. Break free from living in the future and start finding power in the present.

Connect with Justin on Instagram: @justinfreishtat

Stock ticker for his company on NYSE: HITC

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When is it time to say goodbye to a team member? How do you honor both your business needs and the human in front of you? In this refreshingly honest conversation, Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive into the delicate dance of transitioning team members out of your business—a topic that's rarely discussed but critically important for sustainable growth.

With the vulnerability that only comes from lived experience (and collectively hiring over 40 people between them!), these two heart-centered leaders get real about navigating team transitions with integrity.

🔥 In This Episode:

• The subtle early warning signs that someone may no longer be aligned with your mission
• How to distinguish between a temporary challenge and a fundamental misalignment
• The trap of "mothering" team members instead of leading them
• Why extending grace without boundaries can damage your entire culture
• Practical steps to create clear accountability when you're giving someone a final chance to align

"If I hire someone and they leave a better human being than when they first started, I've done my job," shares Dr. Sara in this episode that proves true leadership means having both the courage to maintain standards and the wisdom to recognize when it's time for someone's journey to continue elsewhere.

Whether you're currently navigating a difficult team transition or simply want to strengthen your leadership muscles before you need them, this episode peels back the layers on what it truly means to lead with heart. It offers both the practical framework and the permission you need to lead with integrity—even when that means making the difficult decision to part ways. Because sometimes the most loving thing you can do is recognize when it's time to let go.

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What do great sex and thriving businesses have in common? They both fail when you're only focused on the end goal. Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive into this spicy parallel, exploring why treating your business like a purely transactional encounter leaves both you and your mission wanting more.

After pausing a major expansion despite perfect-on-paper metrics, Dr. Sara shares how a beach vacation with zero agenda led to unexpected clarity. The conversation flows from intimate relationships to entrepreneurship, revealing why genuine spontaneity and presence create more sustainable success than rigid control.

🔥 In This Episode:

• The link between sexual energy and business growth
• How fear of losing control blocks both pleasure and profit
• Ways to embrace spontaneity without sacrificing success
• The power of presence over forced productivity

Break free from the transactional approach to success and discover how embracing spontaneity, presence, and genuine connection can transform both your business and life. This episode proves that sometimes the best outcomes happen when you stop forcing them.

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