Welcome to Gut Checks! In this special Father's Day episode, we feature Howard Brown, a devoted father, cancer survivor, and relentless advocate. Known as "Mr. Shining Brightly," Howard shares his journey as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, best-selling author, international speaker, and two-time stage-4 cancer survivor. We'll explore his concept of being a "cancer whisperer" and discuss his outlook on life, fatherhood, resilience, community, and advocacy. Howard's heartwarming stories and lessons in navigating the challenges of raising his daughter while battling cancer offers inspiration and practical advice. Tune in for a celebration of fatherhood and a dose of hope.

Happy Father's Day to all!

Key Topics:

• Fatherhood forms a priceless bond, reinforcing the importance of family during the fight against cancer. Sharing cancer details with kids requires balance; children need support too.
• Don't isolate. Seek help when needed; resilience requires a strong support system.
• Emotional, physical, financial, and relational resilience are vital and need nurturing like muscles.
• Engage in activities that divert your mind from cancer, whether it's sports, hobbies, or nature. Physical activity is essential.
• Despite dark times, focus on inspiring others through positive actions, fighting against hate with kindness and joy.

Bonus Gifts:

Shining Brightly Mentorship – Discussion Guide

About Howard Brown:

Howard Brown is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, best-selling author of Shining Brightly, award-winning international speaker, inspirational podcaster, survivorship coach, health technology consultant and two-time stage IV cancer patient and survivor 30 years apart. He shares the keys to leading a resilient life with hope that drives successful community leaders, business innovators and healthcare advocates. Be prepared to be inspired!

Links

• Website - https://www.shiningbrightly.com/
• Podcast - https://shining-brightly.captivate.fm/ (75,000 downloads and growing – amazing show topics)
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsbrown
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/howard.brown.36
• Amazon Book - Hardcover, Paperback and Kindle eBook
• https://tinyurl.com/BuyShiningBrightly
• Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BBSJMJ7X/about?ingress=0&visitId=238bcb98-6406-47c7-b01b-fb97d4d5b1b7&ref_=ap_rdr

About Paul:

To learn more about Paul and the Iron Dad Book, head on over to https://irondadbook.com.

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Today I want to share something truly personal and inspiring with you. As we count down to the release of my book, "Iron Dad," I've been reflecting on this incredible journey over the past six months—meeting amazing people and having transformative experiences. Recently, I was fortunate to compile a video on the five essential things you need to beat cancer for Authority Magazine and I'm excited to share these insights with you. I'll talk about harnessing the power of imagination and inner strength, embracing new opportunities in life, cultivating deep love, and persevering through the toughest days. These strategies have guided me through my battle with cancer, and I hope they'll inspire and support you, no matter what challenges you're facing.

About Paul:

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In this riveting conversation, Paul welcomes the CEO of USA Triathlon Victoria Brumfield. Victoria shares how she became the organization’s first female CEO in its 40-plus-year history by following her gut instincts. Her journey in transforming the sport through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. From supporting youth programs to empowering women of color in triathlon, she epitomizes leadership in action. Together they delve into the essence of triathlon, the power of philanthropy in creating Olympians, and the transformative impact of the sport on individuals. Get ready to dive into an engaging discussion filled with insights, personal journeys, and a shared passion for the sport of triathlons, pushing boundaries, the importance of gut instincts, and the endless possibilities in the world of triathlon.

Key Topics:

• USA Triathlon emphasizes youth programs, building infrastructure, and scalable models for wider community participation.
• Shorter races lower barriers to entry, offering a sense of accomplishment without major time commitments.
• Coaches struggle to identify talent in a less visible sport with limited race opportunities.
• Victoria trusted her instincts to pursue something she believed in, despite lacking data or coaching.

About Victoria Brumfield:

Victoria Brumfield was appointed USA Triathlon CEO in November 2022, becoming the organization’s first female CEO in its 40-plus-year history. Her vision and leadership led the development and implementation of USA Triathlon’s most recent strategic plan – Elevate 2028 – that sets the path for the organization through the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Brumfield’s leadership has elevated and empowered female leaders within the organization at every level of the organization. She has been a staunch proponent of diversity, equality, inclusion and access (DEIA) during her time at USA Triathlon and worked to make DEIA a focal point of the organization’s long-term strategic plan. She has helped transform USA Triathlon’s approach to service and the constituents it serves, with a focus on building meaningful relationships with community members across the United States and emphasized the need for both resource development and initiatives and programs that drive value at the grassroots level.

Prior to USA Triathlon, Brumfield worked in the endurance sports industry for nearly 20 years across many roles that gave her both a broad understanding of the business of the sport. She is an amateur short and long-distance triathlete, competitive amateur bike racer, avid runner, and spin instructor. She studied finance and earned a Masters of Business Administration from the NYU Stern School Of Business. She currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colo., with her dog Betti, two cats, Dolly and Cher, and her never large enough collection of bikes.

About Paul:

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