A recruiter and coach as she shares her transformative journey through the pandemic that inspired her book Thriving After 40, Jolie Downs.
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Release Date: 10/25/2024
Starting as a family doctor with a passion for patient care and workplace wellness she transformed her clinic into a groundbreaking healthcare network, Julie Wilson.
Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein
Dr. Julie Wilson is a family physician and visionary healthcare entrepreneur based in British Columbia. Originally focused on building a small, traditional clinic, she was propelled into large-scale innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with soaring patient demand and systemic challenges, Julie transformed her practice by prioritizing workplace culture, doctor autonomy, and people-centered leadership. She embraced modern tools like AI to improve efficiency, while fostering a respectful, flexible environment that attracted top medical talent. Today, she leads the largest...
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His powerful journey from a traumatic childhood and personal breakdown to becoming a high-performance coach and podcast host, Mitchell Osmond.
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Mitchell Osmond is a leadership coach, speaker, and host of The Dad Nation Podcast (34K monthly listeners), helping high-performing men win at home, in health, and in mindset—without sacrificing career success. With over 15 years in senior leadership, he equips executives and entrepreneurs with the tools to lead powerfully in both business and family life. Through coaching, speaking, and courses, Mitchell’s mission is clear: to help men create unshakable confidence, thriving relationships, and a life worth imitating.
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His inspiring journey from advertising creative to founder of YCAA a boutique talent agency redefining the actor-agent relationship, Jason Norris.
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Jason Norris is the founder of YCAA, a boutique talent agency known for its hands-on, mentorship-driven approach to actor representation. Originally from Montreal and now based in Toronto, Jason began his career in advertising, crafting TV commercials for major brands. Inspired by his daughter’s brief foray into acting and disillusioned by the impersonal nature of traditional talent agencies, he made a bold pivot into talent representation. With a background in film production and a passion for storytelling, Jason launched YCAA in 2019 to provide actors with the guidance, preparation,...
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His journey from a New York City artist and salesperson to a LinkedIn strategist and AI advocate, Al Kushner.
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Al Kushner is a LinkedIn strategist and AI enthusiast with a background in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Coney Island, Brooklyn, he studied at the High School of Art and Design and NYU before starting his career in telephone sales. Al has been an early adopter of digital tools, leveraging LinkedIn since 2005 to build meaningful professional connections, especially within niche markets like CPAs, attorneys, and financial planners. He uses AI tools like ChatGPT daily to create targeted, value-driven content that helps others grow their LinkedIn presence...
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An entrepreneur and longevity advocate shares his remarkable journey—from surviving a life-threatening brain tumor at 16 to founding Novos, Chris Mirabile
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Chris Mirabile’s journey into health and longevity began with a preteen’s desire to impress girls during school fitness tests—but quickly evolved into something deeper. By age 12, Chris was reading Men’s Health, refining his diet, and obsessing over performance, though he later realized much of his early approach to health was misguided. At 16, his life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a seizure during a school field trip and was diagnosed with a large brain tumor. Emergency brain surgery saved his life, but the experience left a lasting impression, igniting a relentless drive to...
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From his roots on a Maryland farm to his service in the Marines reflects on how his life experiences shaped his writing—driven by themes of survival, resilience, and realism, G. Michael Hopf.
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G. Michael Hopf is a USA Today bestselling author and Marine Corps veteran whose diverse life experiences—ranging from combat service to work as a bodyguard and commercial diver—fuel his gripping post-apocalyptic and Western fiction. Best known for The New World series, Hopf draws on themes of survival, resilience, and human nature, crafting stories that both entertain and inspire. Now based in San Diego, he's also a devoted husband and father, committed to storytelling that explores the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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A Cybersecurity expert's journey through the evolution of cybercrime—from the innocent experimentation of the early internet to today’s AI-powered, state-sponsored threats, Joseph Steinberg.
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Joseph Steinberg is a leading cybersecurity expert who has worked in the field since its early days, tracing his journey back to the pre-commercial internet of the 1980s and 90s. With a strong technical foundation and a master’s degree from NYU, he began his career in the mid-1990s, integrating security systems for financial institutions before moving into startups, writing, consulting, and eventually expert witness testimony. Recognized for his ability to demystify complex digital evidence in court, Steinberg now helps legal teams navigate high-stakes cybersecurity litigation. His...
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An extraordinary journey from his humble beginnings in a Canadian oil town to the far reaches of the globe, retracing the paths of legendary explorers and embarking on solo expeditions across challenging terrains, Bert Terhart.
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Bert Terhart is an adventurer, sailor, and lifelong explorer who currently resides on a smaller island off Vancouver Island, Canada, a place with a surprisingly large population of 750,000. Originally from the prairies of Canada near Fargo, North Dakota, Bert grew up in a small, hardworking oil town, shaped by cold landscapes and a strong sense of community. His Dutch heritage, with a family background in the Merchant Marine, ignited his lifelong love of sailing. Bert joined the Canadian Army at 17, attending the Canadian military college, the equivalent of West Point. He served in the...
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Unconventional path took him from coding at age 10 to founding startups, embracing digital nomadism, and pioneering AI-driven business solutions, Matt Leta.
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Matt Leta is a Polish-born entrepreneur, digital artist, and AI innovator. A gifted but rebellious student, he discovered his passion for coding at age 10 and later explored architecture and music. At 19, he founded Dropper, a mobile-first platform for artists, which grew to 250,000 users before securing seven-figure funding and moving to California. Anticipating the remote work revolution, Matt launched multiple ventures, including Table, but faced challenges, including a hostile takeover. After stepping away, he traveled the world, founded Fukui Cool, a successful digital agency, and...
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A retired veteran, pastor, mentor, author, podcaster, and selfless servant earned the nickname "Father Bob" for his dedicated and altruistic service, Robert Jordan.
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Robert Jordan, raised in a small village in Upstate New York, grew up in a hardworking, blue-collar family with strong community ties. After high school, he farmed cattle for nine years before earning a degree from SUNY Albany. Inspired by the 1993 World Trade Center attack, he joined the Navy at age 34, intending to serve briefly before law school but instead committed to a long military career. Jordan served five tours in Afghanistan, rising from Chief Petty Officer to Chief Warrant Officer in elite special operations. Witnessing both the brutality of war and the resilience of the Afghan...
info_outlineJolie Downs is a dynamic recruiter, coach, and author known for her compelling insights into personal growth and resilience. Her experiences during the pandemic inspired her to write Thriving After 40, a transformative book that explores universal principles for leading a fulfilling life. Originally focused on addressing ageism, Jolie shifted her perspective to uncover common traits of success through interviews with individuals who have faced adversity and emerged stronger. In her work, Jolie emphasizes the importance of setting clear personal goals, cultivating gratitude, and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. She advocates for the philosophy of "Amor Fati," or loving one’s fate, encouraging others to embrace life’s realities and make empowering choices. Her book features poignant stories, including that of a woman with incurable cancer who chose to prioritize a meaningful life over despair, illustrating the power of resilience.
In addition to her writing, Jolie hosts a podcast where she shares her journey and insights. She is also the founder of Paradigm Staffing, where she combines her expertise in recruitment with her passion for coaching. Jolie is currently developing a two-month group coaching program set to launch in early 2025, focusing on practical applications of personal development principles. As she progresses in her endeavors, Jolie is working on an audiobook version of Thriving After 40, set for release in January 2025, aiming to deliver the material with the impactful style of renowned self-help figures. She openly discusses her experiences with imposter syndrome, emphasizing that such barriers should not deter individuals from pursuing their goals.
Jolie Downs remains an accessible and engaging presence on social media, including LinkedIn and Instagram, and her book is available on Amazon and soon on iBooks. Through her work, Jolie aims to inspire others to embrace their unique journeys and foster a mindset of gratitude and positivity.