397. 3 Keys for Becoming UNSTOPPABLE with Amberly Lago!

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Release Date: 03/21/2024

422: Harnessing Everyday Courage [& Breaking Through What’s Holding You Back!] Bestselling Author & Founder of Scare Your Soul – Scott Simon

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

This week, Mitch sits down with Scott Simon – author, speaker, and the driving force behind the global movement Scare Your Soul. From a bullied, quiet kid to the leader of a courage revolution, Scott shares his journey of facing fear head-on, one small brave step at a time. You’ll hear how a trip to Israel, a panic attack, and a spiral notebook launched a life-changing practice… and how one viral Facebook post helped ignite a global mission. Scott unpacks the science behind fear and how small acts of bravery can radically shift our lives. He also walks us through his powerful daily...

421: Navigating Life’s Seasons, Trusting the Right Things & The Sequel to “The Shack” An Interview with Bestselling Author William Paul Young

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William Paul Young is back—and this convo is a true gift. If you know The Shack, you already know Paul has a way of sharing stories that stretch your heart and soul. In this episode, we go deep on navigating life’s seasons—the expected ones, the surprising ones, and the hard ones too. We talk about letting go of pressure, trusting God in the now, and why Paul says a “purpose-driven life” might be the wrong goal. (Yep, he goes there—and it’s powerful.) Plus, we break some big news: Paul is working on a sequel to The Shack… and the inspiration came from an unexpected place! (The...

420: Behind the Monsters! - Movie Legends, Inspiring Stories & Surprising Keys to Creating a Career You Love! - with Academy Award Winner Howard Berger and Best Selling Author Marshall Julius

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In this monster-packed reunion… Mitch Matthews is interviewing old friends… Howard Berger (the co-founder of KNB EFX, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Orville creature extraordinaire — with over 900 + 1,000 creatures and characters to his name!) and fan‑turned‑pro critic/author Marshall Julius (BBC, Sunday Times, and co‑author of Masters of Makeup Effects). They’re back to DREAM THINK DO to dive into their new book, Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Creatures. Howard and Marshall tell some incredible Hollywood behind-the-scenes...

419: Rethinking Goals AND How We Achieve Them! – Curiosity, Neuroscience & Doing Life Differently GUEST: Neuroscientist and Bestselling Author - Anne-Laure Le Cunff

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Okay, DREAM THINK DOers… get ready! Because today’s guest is creating a new and inspiring path when it comes to embracing curiosity, thinking differently, and doing life in bold and unconventional ways. We’re talking with Anne-Laure Le Cunff. Anne-Laure is a powerhouse neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the brilliant mind behind Ness Labs—a platform dedicated to helping people to think better, learn faster, and work happier. Her weekly newsletter inspires over 100,000 curious minds, diving into the science of creativity, lifelong learning, and mindful productivity. But that’s...

418: Forget the Grind: The Secret to Sustainable Success GUEST: Joe Byerly - Writer, Podcaster & Creator of “From the Green Notebook”

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Today’s guest is Joe Byerly. He’s a rising voice in leadership and the founder of: “From the Green Notebook” — a podcast and blog that’s been inspiring leaders inside and outside the military for over a decade. Joe spent 20+ years in the U.S. Army, earning prestigious honors like: the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award… all while leading teams in high-stakes environments. But what sets Joe apart is his philosophy: leadership isn’t about grinding harder or always pushing to extremes. ...

417: Finding Your Joy In the Journey!

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In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity. After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care. Now, she’s back with a...

416: Bold Moves, Big Dreams & the Power of Journaling Author, Entrepreneur & Multilingual Content Creator - Jo Franco

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Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who’s all about turning curiosity into action. You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding… cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that’s just the beginning! Jo’s a self-taught language maestro who’s conquered seven languages—yep, seven! AND she’s used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million...

415: RESET Week 2025: Starting Fresh… YOUR Way!

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In this inspiring episode, Mitch Matthews dives into the power of RESET Week 2025 – the third week of January – as the perfect time to refocus, redefine, and realign your goals. Mitch digs into the GET Method – a simple yet powerful framework for creating momentum and making this your best year yet. If you’re ready to start 2025… FRESH… your way… this episode is packed with actionable strategies, uplifting stories, and encouragement to get started! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE...

414: Making Waves: The Art of Leading Change - An interview with bestselling author and entrepreneur Patti B. Johnson

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Today we’re talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications. Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller… “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and...

413. Unlock YOUR Potential: Asking the Right Questions for 10X Results! with Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Jason Silver

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We’re talking with… Jason Silver. Jason has founded multiple companies… but he’s also quick to point out that he’s also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!) He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days. And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do! Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work. But he’ll also be quick to point out that...

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Amberly Lago is a bestselling Author… keynote Speaker and Success Coach.

Her incredible personal story of recovering from a near-death motorcycle accident… and her teaching on resilience and transformation have led her to be featured on the Today Show and in publications like Shape, Health and Keynote Speakers Magazine.

Her podcast called “True Grit and Grace” is in the top 1% of all podcasts and that’s the title of her bestselling book by the same name!

Amberly is a force for good and she’s doing big things from stages around the country… as well as in her own live events and masterminds!

Some really big things have been happening and I’m excited to talk about what’s been happening… but also… what she’s been learning about resilience as her life and business have been going to new levels!

RESOURCES:

Amberly’s Website: www.amberlylago.com

Amberly’s Untoppable Summit: https://go.amberlylago.com/sp/unstoppable-success-summit/

Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation

Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/AmberlyLagoSpeaker/

Linkedin: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/

Twitter: Https://twitter.com/amberlylago

Youtube: Http://www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivation

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Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU?

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RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:

We’re talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year! Here are two episodes to help:

DREAM BIG… NO MATTER WHAT!: Here’s Amberly’s first chat with Mitch on DREAM THINK DO! As you can imagine… it’s a powerful and fun conversation! mitchmatthews.com/310/

PERMISSION TO DREAM: Here’s an episode to help you to get clear on some of your own dreams. Plus, it will help you to give yourself permission to dream (again): https://mitchmatthews.com/309/

LEARN TO PLAY BIGGER!: We mentioned our mutual friend, Laura Gassner Otting during the interview, so I wanted to point you to an amazing interview with her as well. mitchmatthews.com/377/

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Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

Okay… NOW… I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

Okay… what did you think of Amberly’s outlook and approach to life?

Okay… now you know the question is coming! Are you ready?

Here it is: What’s something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?

Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!

They’ll thank you!

And hey… remember… I believe in you!

Mitch

Minute By Minute:

00:00 Welcome Back! Let’s Jump Into the Unstoppable Journey

04:10 Introducing Amberly Lago: From Tragedy to Triumph

07:10 Facing New Challenges and Embracing Unstoppable Success

08:14 The Power of Community and Overcoming Adversity

13:02 Building Relationships and Navigating Setbacks

24:39 Humor, Healing, and Moving Forward

26:31 The Power of Humor in Tough Times

26:56 Navigating Personal and Professional Roles

27:53 Leaning on Connection and Resilience

28:57 Celebrating Achievements and Facing New Challenges

31:14 The Importance of Health and Community

33:26 Mastering Your Environment for Success

36:32 The Magic of Live Events and Community Support

41:24 Embracing Help and Learning from Others

44:42 Mitch’s Minute! Being Unstoppable and Figuring It Out

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