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December 2, 2025 • 84 mins

🔥 Episode OverviewWhat does it take to reinvent yourself across industries and decades? In this inspiring episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Troy Horne, Broadway star, musician, entrepreneur, best selling author, and dedicated father. From starring as Tom Collins in RENT on Broadway to competing on NBC’s The Sing Off with Urban Method, Troy’s career has spanned music, television, and entrepreneurship.

But his most powerful role has been offstage: championing his family’s dreams and helping others unlock resilience through mindset. Troy shares how his journey from survival mode to intentional living led him to co author Mental Toughness For Young Athletes with his son Moses, founded the Colorado School of Acting with his wife, and wrote multiple best selling books that empower people to live boldly at any age.

This episode is packed with lessons on creativity, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and the silent power of mindset.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✨ Episode SummaryTroy Horne’s story is a masterclass in reinvention. From Broadway stages to bestselling books, he proves that creativity and resilience are timeless. His journey highlights the importance of mindset, fatherhood, and intentional living, reminding us that success is not about titles or money, but about the legacy we leave and the lives we uplift.

Whether you are an athlete, entrepreneur, parent, or dreamer, Troy’s insights will inspire you to stop surviving and start thriving. He also founded the Colorado School of Acting with his wife, creating a space for creatives to learn, grow, and pursue their passions.

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🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck

 • How Troy’s Broadway and music career shaped his resilience and leadership skills• Why fatherhood inspired him to co author Mental Toughness For Young Athletes and champion his kids’ passions• The transferable lessons from performing arts to business, coaching, and personal growth• How writing became a healing process and a way to empower others• Why it is never too late to chase your dreams, even after forty  • LinkedIn• Awesome Gang Author Page• Instagram• 🌐 Website: Give A Heck – Live Life On Purpose• 📺 YouTube: @giveaheck• 📱 Instagram: @give.a.heck• 🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck• 🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck• 💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck• 📘 Facebook: Dwight Heck• 🎧 Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser

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