Betting on Life with Hard work - Andy Lorig (Entrepreneur)

 

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Coco sits down with entrepreneur and poker player Andy Lorig to talk about life’s biggest stakes—grief, growth, and the gamble of starting over.

Andy shares his journey of building and letting go of Honey Drop, a venture he poured everything into. Andy opens up about losing his father to suicide and the journey of navigating that deep loss with the help of family, friendship, and unwavering support 💔❤️. He shares how poker became more than a game—it became a mirror for life, teaching lessons in resilience, intuition, and the power of staying present ♠️🎲.

Together, they explore how grief can spark unexpected new beginnings 🌅, how taking emotional risks leads to real connection, and why the bravest move is often just showing up. Coco and Andy discuss the quiet power of having someone in your corner. This episode is a moving reflection on what it means to grow, grieve, and keep showing up—because connection is what carries us, and there’s always another train coming 🤝💫.

 

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Andy: The Master Connector

01:19The Journey of Honey Drop and Personal Commitment

03:40Poker: A Metaphor for Life

05:35Friendship and Support Through Tragedy

09:53Lessons from Family: Resilience and Opportunity

12:29Navigating Grief and Mental Health

16:22The Closure of Honey Drop and New Beginnings

20:06Embracing New Opportunities

22:15The Power of Connection and Personal Growth