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The Overcomers podcast interviews people about overcoming adversity. We believe that adversity can become your advantage. We ask people to tell us how their past has built muscles instead of scars. The topics that we cover include abuse, addiction, incarceration, depression, anxiety, health problems, loss of income, loss of employment. Each person will share how they navigated these situations in life to become the Overcomer that they are today.
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
S2: Episode 2: Rick Clemons| Life Uncloseted
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
On a whim, a prayer, and without a job to support his dual income life, he made a crazy move, leaving his dead end hotel career to pursue whatever would come way In Sunny Southern California. 10 years later, after 13 years marriage and becoming a father to two beautiful daughters he made the heart wrenching, yet necessary bold move to come out of the closet, living his truth as a gay man.
In the midst of this new life path, Rick took a bold risk to walk away from his life in hospitality technology, leaving the worlds of Microsoft, IBM, Hilton, Starwood Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, and Ian Schrager to reevaluate what was truly important in life - no excuses, no fears, no apologies.
Ricks bold, yet unplanned move, led him into speaking, personal development, podcasting, and coaching after his last position at a technology start-up laid him off the day he returned from vacation after 5 years of
That was the moment Rick took a stand, said, “I’m done. Done building other people’s businesses," and decided to live his life - no excuses, no fears, no apologies. Rick is a Professional Certified Coach, author, podcaster, who inspires corporations, entrepreneurs, college and university students, and individuals to make their bold moves - without apologies. His keynote speeches, workshops, coaching, and podcasts touch people’s souls, ignite their desires, and help them break through the taboos of living by other people’s damn expectations.
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About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.
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