Two blood clots changed Connor Belicic’s perspective on life and ultimately gave him the courage to bet on himself.

In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke sit down with Connor Belicic, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Epic Hire, to talk about what happens when a successful career suddenly gets interrupted by a life-threatening wake-up call.

Connor had built an impressive career in recruiting, working with major companies and helping grow teams across the country. But after tearing his Achilles playing basketball, Connor unexpectedly discovered he had two large blood clots blocking blood flow to his heart.

Surviving that experience forced him to step back and ask a bigger question: Am I really doing what I want to be doing with my life?

The answer eventually led Connor to leave a successful recruiting career, trust his co-founders, and take the leap into entrepreneurship to build Epic Hire, a recruiting technology company focused on connecting employers with early-career talent.

In this conversation, Connor shares:

• How a life-threatening health crisis changed the way he viewed his career and future
• Why sometimes the biggest risk is staying comfortable
• What it really takes to leave a successful career and bet on yourself
• The challenges of building a company without a traditional entrepreneurial or technology background
• Why entrepreneurship doesn't come with the predictable playbook of a corporate career
• The sacrifices required to build something from the ground up
• How his wife and daughters shape his definition of success
• Why “Action crushes anxiety” became a mindset he lives by
• How failure, rejection, and uncertainty can create momentum instead of holding you back

Connor’s story is a powerful reminder that life is too short to ignore the things you know you’re called to pursue. Sometimes the wake-up call you never expected becomes the catalyst for the life you were afraid to build.

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New to Fraud to Fearless? Start here. 🎙️

With nearly 60 episodes covering everything from imposter syndrome and self-doubt to career growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, parenting, relationships, and personal growth, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. So in this episode, Hayden and Brooke are giving you the ultimate Fraud to Fearless starter guide.

They’re taking you behind the scenes of the podcast, sharing some of their favorite conversations, standout guests, and the Top 5 Most Listened-To Episodes that Team Fearless has loved most.

Whether you’re navigating a career transition, struggling with imposter syndrome, building a business, leading a team, balancing work and family, or simply trying to become more confident in who you are, there’s an episode for you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
🎙️ Where to start if you’re brand new to Fraud to Fearless
🔥 Hayden and Brooke’s favorite episodes and conversations
🏆 The Top 5 Most Listened-To Fraud to Fearless Episodes
💼 Episodes on careers, branding, resumes, networking, and entrepreneurship
🧠 Conversations about imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, fear, and self-doubt
👥 Leadership lessons for building high-trust teams
❤️ Episodes exploring parenting, relationships, and life beyond work
🌎 Some of the incredible guests and stories that have shaped the Fraud to Fearless journey

And if you want to get to know the hosts themselves, Hayden and Brooke each share the episodes that tell more of their personal career and life stories.

Fraud to Fearless is about going from imposter to empowered in work, life, and relationships. If you're ready to ditch self-doubt, build confidence, and live more fearlessly, welcome to Team Fearless.

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What if the very thing driving your success is also driving your burnout?

In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke unpack The High Achiever’s Dilemma, the constant pressure to do more, achieve more, grow faster, and chase the next thing, even when you’re already running on empty.

From burnout and workplace stress to career ambition, family, and the pressure to constantly optimize our lives, we explore why so many high achievers struggle to slow down, and what might be underneath our fear of letting go.

What if success isn’t always about adding more? What if the next level of your life requires you to create space, define what “enough” means, and give yourself permission to rest?

Whether you’re building a career in Corporate America, growing a business, leading a team, or simply trying to keep up with everything life throws at you, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what achievement, success, and living fearlessly actually look like.

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Because you were made for more, more purpose, more confidence, more impact. And sometimes, living fearless means knowing when enough is enough.