Rise From The Ashes

 Carl O’Neil’s Comeback from Chronic Pain, Faith Crisis, and Legal Hell
One moment changed his life. The system tried to break him. Faith helped him rise.

In this deeply moving episode of Rise From The Ashes, Baz Porter sits down with Carl O’Neil, a former exercise trainer whose heroic act in the workplace turned into a personal hell of chronic pain, legal warfare, and spiritual collapse. But Carl didn’t stay broken he rebuilt ...

 Sabrina Johnson’s Radical Mindset Rebuild After Losing Everything 

What do you do when life takes everything from your home, your health, your identity and dares you to rise anyway?

In this gripping second chapter with Sabrina Johnson, we uncover what happened after the trauma. After the silence was broken. After the truth was spoken.

From meeting her future husband while on a date with his friend to losing every possession in a hous...

 Sabrina Johnson’s Unfiltered Comeback from Sexual Abuse, Alcoholism, and Silence

Some stories don’t get whispered. They get buried until someone brave enough digs them up and dares to speak.
This is that moment.

On this soul-igniting episode of Rise From The Ashes, Sabrina Johnson breaks her silence after decades revealing a childhood trauma that nearly stole her life. From sexual abuse at the hands of her aunt’s husband to alc...

Anxiety isn’t just fear it’s feedback.

In this raw and revelatory episode, best-selling author and transformational teacher Cynthia James sits down with Baz Porter to dismantle the mainstream myths around mental health. Together, they expose the truth: anxiety is not the enemy it’s the alarm. The body’s way of whispering (or screaming), “You’re not living in alignment.”

✨ Cynthia reveals her Three Pillars of Emotional Wellness:

1. In...

From soap star to soul healer, Cynthia James reveals how her public heartbreak became a global movement in emotional integration and trauma recovery. In this raw, revealing episode of Rise From The Ashes, discover how to transmute pain into power and reclaim your truth, your voice, and your future.

What if your trauma isn’t the end but the ignition? In this no-holds-barred episode of Rise From The Ashes, Baz Porter is join...

This is not a podcast episode.
It’s a leadership intervention for every high-achiever silently burning out behind their success.

Betsy Tong—tech industry powerhouse and unapologetic truth-teller—steps into the fire with host Baz Porter to dismantle the myths around burnout, power, and what it really means to lead with purpose.

She didn’t just climb the ladder.
 She burned the damn thing down and built a better system.

🎯 In t...

Betsy Tong’s relentless drive in the high-stakes world of major tech companies led her to a breaking point culminating in a terrifying fainting episode on a plane. In this eye-opening episode, she shares her raw and powerful story of burnout, resilience, and the crucial turning points that transformed her life.

We also dive into the fast-paced world of book writing as I break down how I crafted a bestseller in just 72 hours. From AI...

Burnout isn’t the end it’s the beginning of something greater. In this episode of Rise From the Ashes: Burnout to Brilliance, visionary leader Catherine Bell shares how she transformed personal tragedy into leadership mastery. Her journey reveals the power of mental management, mentorship, and shifting from “how” to “who” in achieving lasting success.

Key Takeaways from Catherine Bell’s Leadership Philosophy:

✔ Mental Mastery Over Em...

What if hitting rock bottom was the beginning of your greatest transformation? In this powerful episode of Rise From The Ashes, world-renowned author and philanthropist Catherine Bell shares her remarkable journey from being adopted at 16 to becoming a beacon of hope through her nonprofit Wealthwise Women and her hedge fund supporting first responders and veterans.

Catherine's story is a testament to resilience, financial empow...

Struggling with imposter syndrome or hesitant to ask for help? In this powerful episode, Steve Ramona shares how he overcame self-doubt, embraced the Law of Reciprocity, and developed his game-changing ASLA principle—Ask, Shut up, Listen, Ask. Through compelling real-life stories, Steve reveals how active listening and reciprocal relationships can lead to life-changing opportunities.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ How imposter syndrome ho...

Can generosity be the secret key to success? In this powerful conversation, Steve Ramona, entrepreneur and host of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart, shares how a service-first mindset transformed his business and personal growth. From learning the value of customer service in his family’s health club to leveraging the Law of Increase on LinkedIn, Steve reveals why promoting others without expectation creates lasting success.

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In this powerful episode, Lisa Y. Collins, a racial healing leader, life coach, and author, shares her journey from burnout to building a heart-centered business focused on trauma and racial healing. Lisa opens up about overcoming corporate discrimination, finding purpose through mindfulness and trust, and creating Conscious Freedom Life Coaching to help others align with their true selves.

Discover how addressing personal trauma ca...

How does one turn personal redemption into a force for global impact?

In this powerful continuation of Rise from the Ashes, Richard Schreiber reveals how faith, family, and purpose became the cornerstones of his transformation. Once caught in the throes of addiction and burnout, Richard found strength in his wife’s unwavering support and the profound responsibility of raising a daughter with Asperger’s. His journey from self-destruc...

What if your greatest struggles were the foundation for your greatest impact?

In this powerful episode of Rise from the Ashes, we sit down with Richard Schreiber, a man whose life journey stretches from the gritty streets of 1980s New York—where addiction and the crack epidemic shaped the city’s pulse—to the forefront of artificial intelligence and ethical tech.

Richard opens up about his battle with addiction, the gripping reality o...

What if your guide to spiritual enlightenment was an ex-rock star with an extraordinary story? 

Michelle Blood’s transformative journey began with a profound awakening and led to a 14-year quest for divine wisdom, culminating in an encounter with her spiritual guide, Kundalini. 

In this captivating episode, Michelle shares her transition from stardom to spirituality, her collaborations with icons like Bob Proctor,...

What if the key to resilience and transformation lies in the untold story of a rock star? Michelle Blood’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From commanding the stage as an ‘80s rock icon to overcoming a life-altering accident that redefined her purpose, Michelle turned adversity into an anthem of personal and spiritual transformation. In this electrifying episode, she shares the highs and lows of her music career, the pow...

Burnout isn’t the end of the road it’s a powerful call to action. In The DNA of Leadership With Len May (Part 2), Len May, CEO of EndoDNA, shares his transformative journey from exhaustion to empowerment. Discover how burnout can be a catalyst for growth, offering a unique opportunity to reclaim your energy, focus, and sense of purpose.

This episode dives into practical strategies for leaders and high achievers, including the power ...

In this transformative episode, we sit down with Len May, the visionary CEO of EndoDNA, to explore the groundbreaking intersection of genetics, stress management, and executive performance. High-stakes roles often lead to burnout, but Len reveals how understanding your genetic predispositions can be a compass for tailored lifestyle choices that empower resilience, balance, and leadership clarity.

Dive into how your DNA can guide opt...

Burnout isn’t the end of the road it’s the beginning of your breakthrough. Join us as world-renowned speaker and emotional intelligence expert Christopher Salem reveals the blueprint to turn burnout into brilliance. Learn how to conquer exhaustion, rebuild with purpose, and create a legacy that inspires others.

This episode is packed with actionable insights to help leaders embrace their flaws, unlock their strengths, and thrive in ...