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What happens when you remove alcohol from the founder lifestyle—and replace it with clarity, community, and purpose? In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with Andrew Lasisse, founder of Sober Founders, to talk about sobriety in entrepreneurship, building identity without drinking culture, and why going alcohol-free can become a true competitive advantage. We dive into business growth, mental health, confidence, and the power of connection when you choose a new way to “hang.” If you’re sober-curious, in recovery, or building something big—this one will hit home.

https://www.soberfounders.org/

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This episode is a gripping, heart-stirring journey you’ll never forget.

At just 14 years old, Nini Ta fled South Vietnam as one of the Vietnamese Boat People—risking everything for a chance at freedom. Her escape was perilous, her time in a refugee camp was uncertain, and her arrival in the United States marked only the beginning of an entirely new fight for survival.

But Nini didn’t just rebuild her life…
She rose.

Today, she’s an acclaimed dentist who runs a thriving practice, a testament to what determination, resilience, and faith can create even out of the darkest circumstances.

In our conversation, Nini opens up about:

• The night she escaped Vietnam and what she carried with her
• The brutal reality of life as a young refugee
• The moments that nearly broke her — and the ones that carried her forward
• How she built a successful career in dentistry from the ground up
• The legacy she hopes her story will inspire in others

This is a story of survival, courage, grit, and the unshakeable spirit of a young girl who refused to give up.

Don’t miss this one. It stays with you.

https://www.siestavillagedentistry.com/

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Season 2 opens with a remarkable story of bold faith and unstoppable purpose.

In this episode, I sit down with Zach Kyriazis—a 20-year-old evangelist and missionary who speaks ten languages and spends his life spreading the message of Christ across Ukraine and developing nations. Zach found Jesus at just fourteen years old, and from that moment on, his path was set: go where hope is needed most and meet people exactly where they are.

Together, we talk about:

• The moment Zach encountered Christ and how it reshaped everything
• What mission work really looks like in places facing war, poverty, and fear
• How a young man carries spiritual courage into some of the hardest circumstances
• The unexpected ways God shows up in the field
• What Zach believes the world needs most right now

It’s a powerful, grounded, and eye-opening conversation with a young man whose wisdom far exceeds his years. A beautiful reminder that purpose doesn’t wait for permission—and that one faithful “yes” can ripple across the world.

A meaningful start to a new season. Let’s dive in.

http://www.modernday.org/profile/zachary-kyriazis/

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