The Magic of Overcoming Adversity

What if your greatest scars became your superpowers?

In this unforgettable episode, I’m joined by John Kippen—a brain‑tumor survivor, author, TEDx speaker, magician (Magic Castle & Magic Circle), and resilience coach.

After a life‑altering brain surgery nearly took everything from him, John turned his journey into a platform for transformation

He’s reached millions with a viral TEDx talk and an award-winning documentary featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, and he’s spent precious time with icons like Alex Trebek.

Together, we unpack how he conquered imposter syndrome, reignited his dreams, and reframed limiting beliefs into stepping stones.

This is more than a survival story—it’s a masterclass in resilience, magic, and reclaiming your life’s narrative.

🎧 Listen now to witness how setbacks can become spectacles of strength.

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⚡ Transform your challenges into triumphs—this is The Magic of Overcoming Adversity.

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On this powerful episode of Vertical Momentum, I sit down with author, speaker, and transformation coach David Waldas—founder of the Aligned Living System and a leading voice in authentic, purpose-driven living.

Together, we unpack what it really means to live authentically in a world driven by algorithms, comparison, and performance pressure.

From overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing gratitude and humility, to unlocking your inner genius, David shares insights drawn from his journey as a teacher, coach, and intuitive guide.

We also dive into powerful conversations around neurodivergence as a superpower, the influence of legends like Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady, and how to align your energy to create flow in your life—personally and professionally.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more but don’t know how to tap into it, this episode is your permission to start living from a place of real alignment.

👉 Listen now, subscribe for more transformational stories, and visit http://www.VerticalMomentumPodcast.com to go deeper into your own journey.

To Get In Touch With David https://davidwaldas.com

🎙 “How to Be Human in the Age of AI – with Bryan Kramer”

In this must-listen episode of Vertical Momentum Resiliency, host Richard Kaufman dives deep with Bryan Kramer—2x #1 best‑selling author (There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human #H2H, Shareology), TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and founder/CEO of PureMatter.

Bryan’s spent two decades empowering Fortune 500 brands (IBM, Dell, Intuit) to rehumanize marketing, and he’s often called the “Zen Master of Digital Marketing” by Forbes .

We unpack:

• Bryan’s pioneering H2H (Human‑to‑Human) approach—why in a digital, AI-scaled world, empathy, trust, and lived experience remain our most important edges.

• His vision on the collision of old-school human values—intuition, nuance, creativity—and new-school AI tools, and how to thrive by combining them.

• The power of niching down and carving out a blue ocean strategy built on authenticity.

• Creating evergreen revenue streams with integrity, tapping into Bryan’s expertise as a coach, keynote speaker, and H2H strategist for top-tier entrepreneurs and executives.

🎧 Tune in if you’re ready to lead—not just manage—in this AI era.

👉 Listen now—and if you believe connection still matters, please subscribe, share with your network, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com (http://verticalmomentumpodcast.com) to keep building a more human business world.

To Get In Touch With Bryan Click Here http://www.bryankramer.com