Big as Texas BOOT CAMP Highlights with Dawn Harper-Nelson, Inky Johnson, Shari Wenk, Michael Chandler, and Cris Cawley

In this powerful highlight episode of The Burn Podcast, we take YOU inside the Big as Texas BOOT CAMP, where every story reminded us that setbacks don’t define YOU—they refine YOU. From Olympic champion Dawn Harper-Nelson’s one-minute reset after knee surgery to Inky Johnson’s powerful reminder that faith requires action, each moment revealed the price of chasing purpose. Shari Wenk shared how rejection is part of the game and not your identity, while Michael Chandler showed how losing a championship became the exact door God needed to open the next chapter. And Cris Cawley drove it home by teaching how to own YOUR message, show up with purpose, and turn YOUR story into lasting influence.

This episode is a reminder that pain has a purpose, rejection builds resilience, and what feels like the end might just be the beginning. Keep moving forward—because where YOU try to put a period, God may have already placed a comma.
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In this special two-part episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman revisits two raw, unfiltered conversations that prove champions aren’t built in comfort. Alex Donnolo shares how a wrongful conviction, solitary confinement, and the loss of his best friend became the spark for relentless growth—fueling an eight-figure real estate portfolio, a redeemed name, and a mission to turn darkness into light. Joshua T. Osborne opens up about trailer-park beginnings, adoption, prison, and the moment he chose to stop learning how to be a “better criminal” and become a better human—stacking books, skills, and standards until pain turned into power.

If YOU’VE ever felt defined by a past you didn’t choose—or mistakes YOU did—this episode is YOUR blueprint to fight forward. We dig into reframing trauma into fuel, raising YOUR risk tolerance through disciplined action, and the four levers Josh uses to change a life: awareness, accountability, tracking, and massive imperfect action. From surviving to serving, from fear to faith, these stories will push YOU to live by YOUR STANDARD, use the pain on purpose, and keep showing up—especially on the days YOU don’t feel like it. 🔥
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In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist John Chiorando—a no-frills New Yorker whose definition of success begins and ends with one word on his headstone: DAD. John opens up about the most challenging season of his life, honoring his daughter Nina and the vow that now fuels his days: to write a $50 million check toward finding a cure so other families don’t face the same pain. From creating “Be the Good Day” across his companies to leading with faith during heartbreak, John reveals how his greatest title has nothing to do with business and everything to do with family.

John also pulls back the curtain on leadership, culture, and the power of keeping promises. You’ll hear how he built companies that thrive even when he steps away, why he hires leaders “above the company’s pay grade,” and how a simple creed—do what you said you’d do, when you said you’d do it, the way you said you’d do it, regardless of the cost—has guided every decision. This is a raw and moving conversation about grief, responsibility, and choosing to be the good, especially when life makes it the hardest.

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In this episode of The Burn Podcast, host Ben Newman finally sits down with the one and only Inky Johnson—a conversation that has been years in the making. From a career-ending injury to a life-altering calling, Inky shares how humility, discipline, and unwavering faith transformed pain into purpose, and why true greatness comes from action, not just words.

Inky doesn’t just talk about resilience—he lives it. He explains how he reframed suffering into meaning, why behavior always precedes action, and how his faith anchors his family, leadership, and mission. Ben and Inky open up about their shared belief that adversity, when given meaning, can become the greatest strength a person will ever carry. Together, they explore the role of humility in winning, the discipline required to keep showing up, and the choice every person faces when life delivers setbacks: waste the experience, or use it to grow stronger.

This conversation is raw, passionate, and unapologetically real. It’s about more than football, more than speaking—it’s about life, faith, and the relentless fire that drives YOU to compete with who YOU were yesterday. If YOU need a reminder to keep showing up, to anchor YOURSELF in faith, and to lead with conviction when life gets heavy, this is an episode you cannot miss.

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In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman welcomes back top financial coach Hillary Seiler to talk about money, discipline, and the burn that fuels her mission. Hillary has worked with NFL locker rooms, NCAA programs, and corporate America, teaching that financial success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about mindset and daily standards.

She shares how losing her mom at a young age and building a powerful bond with her dad shaped her purpose, and how those lessons inspired her new book, Train Your Money (releasing September 23). Together, Ben and Hillary tackle the fears most people have around money, from living paycheck to paycheck to lifestyle pressures, and how to replace fear with structure, accountability, and discipline.

Hillary’s journey proves that when YOU take control of YOUR money, YOU take control of YOUR life.

Order Hillary’s new book Train Your Money and start building YOUR financial freedom today.
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In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with mortgage-industry titan, coach, and now author J. J. Mazzo to unpack his new book Perseverance Principles (releasing October 7). J. J. opens up about the messy middle—imposter syndrome, financial pressure, family leadership, and faith—and how seven practical principles became his playbook for pushing through the toughest seasons.

This conversation is raw, real, and relentlessly hopeful. From building Impact, his coaching company, to donating the book’s proceeds to Robin’s Nest and the Orange County Rescue Mission, J. J. shows what it looks like to persevere with purpose and why faith, standards, and community matter most when life hits hard.

Together, Ben and J. J. dive into why perseverance is needed now more than ever. They explore how faith anchors discipline, why leading at home is the ultimate test of character, and how grace and forgiveness allow anyone to start over—no matter how far they’ve fallen. J. J. shares his vulnerable journey of setbacks and shame, and how choosing transparency created a book that is not just a story but a playbook for anyone navigating adversity. His decision to give all proceeds to charity is a testament to his servant leadership and commitment to paying it forward.

Pre-Order/Order: Perseverance Principles — releasing October 7 with Wiley. Grab one for yourself and one for a friend. Proceeds benefit Robin’s Nest and the Orange County Rescue Mission.

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In this powerful episode of The Burn Podcast, four dynamic voices share their stories of resilience, discipline, and purpose—and how each discovered the fire that fuels their success.

Alex Donnollo, a proven business leader and entrepreneur, reveals the lessons he’s learned about staying the course, building with discipline, and finding clarity in the face of uncertainty.

Inky Johnson, former Tennessee football star turned world-renowned motivational speaker, takes us inside the moment that changed his life forever and why he believes adversity is the greatest gift for discovering YOUR true strength.

Molly Fletcher, trailblazing sports agent and keynote speaker, shares what it takes to build trust, lead with authenticity, and negotiate at the highest levels—all while keeping your values at the center.

Ben Newman, performance coach to Fortune 500 companies and championship athletes, delivers his unfiltered message about mental toughness, daily discipline, and showing up as the best version of YOU.

Together, these voices remind us that winning isn’t about avoiding struggle—it’s about leaning into it, finding your “burn,” and rising stronger on the other side.

Key Lessons You’ll Learn:
- Why adversity is the ultimate classroom for growth
- How discipline fuels performance in every area of life
- The importance of surrounding yourself with people who raise your standard
- Practical strategies to stay locked in on YOUR vision

This episode will challenge you, inspire you, and push you to raise YOUR standard.

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This episode of The Burn Podcast takes YOU inside the Mental Toughness Forum, where six powerhouse leaders share raw and unfiltered truths about resilience, discipline, and overcoming adversity.

Gary Kauffman opens up about success, naysayers, and the inner battles of self-doubt—teaching that real mental toughness means tuning out the noise and locking arms with people who fuel YOUR vision.

Shari Wenk, veteran sports agent and co-author with Tim Grover (Relentless and Winning), breaks down how to dominate rejection, silence the noise, and trust YOURSELF to push through no matter the odds.

Darren Woodson, Dallas Cowboys legend and 3-time Super Bowl Champion, reveals how real toughness begins after defeat—when YOU have to face the person in the mirror and decide to rise again.

Rudi Riekstins, high-performance coach and mentor, shares his personal journey from resentment and anger to rediscovering power, clarity, and peace—reminding us that YOU always have the choice to reclaim YOUR strength.

Kristy Kuhl uncovers the “rise reflex”—the subconscious ways we sabotage success—and how to override the patterns that hold YOU back from leveling up.

Sean O’Brien dives into the pursuit of better—showing how growth and fulfillment don’t come from single achievements, but from consistent focus and daily disciplines that outlast fleeting wins.

Together, these voices deliver a masterclass in what it really means to build grit, push through pain, and unlock YOUR next level. This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience, forged in the fire.

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