In this inspiring episode of SHIFT, host Blake Mallen sits down with Emily Ford—entrepreneur, speaker and brand builder—to talk about reinvention, personal branding and rediscovering purpose after the "messy middle." Emily shares her journey from early success in direct selling to rebuilding her business and identity with authenticity, resilience and faith.

Learn how she turned pain into purpose, mastered the art of personal brand storytelling and built a thriving community that values people over perfection.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to turn your "messy middle" into a season of personal and professional growth
• Why your personal brand is your most powerful business asset
• How to build trust online by showing the real—not perfect—version of you
• The difference between building a following and building a community

Join Blake Mallen as he sits down with Karen Fettes, a top field leader who reached the pinnacle of her company's marketing plan in just 18 months and has sustained success for nearly 17 years. Karen shares how she's navigated life's hardest seasons—including her son's 18 brain surgeries, her husband's heart attack and the loss of all four parents since 2022—while building one of the most respected businesses in the profession. This episode is packed with insights on resilience, reinvention and leading with authenticity.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to reframe challenges as opportunities for personal growth
• Why adaptability is the key to long-term success in direct sales
• The difference between patience and passivity in building your business
• How to build authentic community that keeps people engaged

Join Blake Mallen as he sits down with Sarah Robbins, a top field leader, industry icon and bestselling author, to discuss her latest work, The Multiply Method. Sarah shares the frameworks, strategies and mindset shifts she uses to help sales teams and entrepreneurs scale effectively and grow sustainably. Whether you're navigating a reset or aiming to accelerate your momentum, this episode is packed with actionable insights for success.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to reframe challenges as opportunities for reinvention
• Why "what we simplify, we multiply" is the secret to scalable success
• The steps to effective enrollment and onboarding that inspire duplication
• What it takes to inspire new leaders to lead—not just follow