Most leaders don’t burn out because they’re weak; they burn out because they’re carrying things they’ve never said out loud.

In this episode, Gary Frey opens up about the unseen weight behind success: betrayal, pressure, imposter syndrome, and the private battles leaders quietly navigate while appearing strong on the outside.Gary calls himself a “MacGyver for CEOs,” and for good reason. He’s the one the founders call when things get messy, emotionally, operationally, or financially. Our conversation goes deep into what leadership actually feels like behind the scenes, and why so many high performers struggle in silence.In This EpisodeWe explore:🟢 The hidden cost of being “the strong one”🟢 Why imposter syndrome hits successful leaders the hardest🟢 How betrayal, burnout, and pressure shape a CEO’s identity🟢 What most leaders get wrong about resilience🟢 Why money doesn’t fix emptiness — and sometimes makes it worse🟢 Building a business that works for the owner, not the other way around🟢 How to regain clarity when everything feels overwhelmingAbout Gary FreyGary Frey is a trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and privately held companies. A college dropout who became president of four companies, he’s built his career on clarity, creativity, and execution — not credentials. He co-leads the Anything but Typical podcast, partners at BGW CPA, and is the author of Silence the Imposter, a guide for high-achieving leaders who struggle with doubt behind the scenes.Connect with Gary Frey here: Website: https://garydfrey.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garydfrey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garydfrey Watch the ConversationIf you’re a founder, leader, or someone who feels the pressure of holding everything together, this conversation is for you. Watch the episode and share it with someone who would value the perspective.#podcast #GaryFrey #leadership #entrepreneurship #businessleadership #foundermindset #impostersyndrome #ceo #businesspodcast #entrepreneurlife

Everyone loves the idea of “having it all.”

Career. Kids. Business. Freedom. Balance.

But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs and parents are exhausted trying to live up to that expectation.

In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping, to talk about the moment she stopped trying to be superwoman and how that decision changed everything.

This conversation goes far beyond bookkeeping. It’s about burnout, delegation, building support systems, and what it really looks like to build a business while raising a family.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Getting laid off and turning it into a business

• Why trying to do everything yourself leads to burnout

• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur

• The power of networking and referrals

• Delegation, outsourcing, and buying back your time

• Why financial literacy still isn’t taught properly

• Building a life that actually works for you

About Mariel

Mariel Fry is the founder of FM Bookkeeping, where she helps service-based businesses gain clarity around their numbers instead of avoiding them. After working in corporate travel, media, and finance, including time at HBO, she built a business that supports both her clients and her family.

Website: https://www.fmbookkeeping.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielfry

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Most people believe that buying or selling a home is a market-driven decision. In reality, it’s usually a life decision disguised as a transaction.

In Part 2 of Vibe Your Vibe with Liz Dawes, she breaks down what she actually hears when someone says, “I need a realtor,” and why slowing the process down often leads to better outcomes than chasing timing or headlines.

This conversation explores preparation, emotional clarity, life transitions, and why the best decisions are made when fear isn’t driving the process.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, relocating, or simply trying to make a big decision with more intention, this episode will shift how you think about the process.

Connect with Liz Dawes:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floridalightchaser/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawesteam/

#VibeYourVibe #RealEstateDecisionMaking #PreparationOverTiming #FloridaRealEstate #FortLauderdaleRealEstate #SouthFloridaLiving #BuyingAHome#SellingAHome #LifestyleDecisions

Why do so many people miss real estate opportunities even when the market conditions seem favorable?

In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk Francis sits down with Liz Dawes, a Florida real estate strategist with over 30 years of experience, to explore why preparation matters more than timing and how decision-making, emotion, and lifestyle play a bigger role than most people realize.

This conversation goes beyond headlines and short-term market predictions. Together, they unpack how people often wait for permission from the market, why emotional attachment clouds judgment, and how being prepared creates clarity, especially in fast-moving markets like Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.

They also dive into real estate psychology, market cycles, estate planning, avoiding probate, Florida property considerations, and the hidden costs of waiting too long to act. Whether you are buying, selling, relocating to Florida, or thinking about long-term lifestyle decisions, this episode offers an evergreen framework for making smarter choices before pressure forces your hand.

Connect with Liz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floridalightchaser/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawesteam/

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Some moments don’t ask to be fixed. They ask you to be present.

In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, I sit down with Donnalynn Riley, a joyologist, emotional energy strategist, and executive coach, to explore what happens when life changes faster than you can control it.

We talk about grief, massive transitions, leadership, and the instinct we all have to immediately ask “what’s next” instead of staying with what’s actually happening.

Donnalynn shares how presence, emotional awareness, and learning to access joy from within can change the way we move through loss, uncertainty, business decisions, and everyday life.

This conversation is about:

• Why some things can’t be fixed

• How presence creates clarity

• Why emotions are information, not instructions

• How neutral becomes your most powerful place

If you’re navigating change, personally or professionally, this one will stay with you.

Connect with Donnalynn:

Website: https://donnalynn.blog/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/donnalynn.riley/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/DonnalynnRiley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnalriley/

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What happens when a nonprofit doesn’t just talk about affordable housing but actually builds homes while training the next generation of construction workers?

In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Steve Speer, a Construction Project Manager with East Missouri Action Agency.

We’re recording inside a home Steve is building mid-construction, which makes this conversation extra real: trades, timelines, funding, and what it takes to keep a program running in the real world.

Steve breaks down what East Missouri Action Agency does across eight counties in Southeast Missouri, including support programs like Section 8 housing assistance, Head Start, utility and energy assistance, weatherization, senior services, and more, plus how their workforce program, New Foundations, trains workers while building affordable homes.

We also get into the practical side of building: construction loans, interest rates, inspections, hiring skilled vs. unskilled labor, benefits in construction work, and why crawlspace vs. slab plumbing can change everything.

If you care about community building, workforce development, trades, or housing, this one is worth your time.

#AffordableHousing #WorkforceDevelopment #Construction #Trades #Missouri #CommunityDevelopment #Nonprofit #VibeYourVibe

In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk Francis sits down with Konrad Majchrzak, a Polish-born cyclist, adventurer, and photographer who left his job, took his bike, and set out across Europe with almost no money—trusting only the process and the path ahead.

Konrad shares the real lessons from the Camino:
• why presence and perspective matter more than the destination• how setbacks like broken chains, empty wallets, and steep climbs shape your mindset• the tiny “miracles” that show up when you stay open• how changing your inner story changes your entire life• what long-distance travel reveals about who you really are

This is a raw and honest conversation about choosing growth over comfort, trusting the unknown, and becoming someone new through every challenge on the road.

Connect with Konrad:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithkonrad/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventureswithkonrad
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adventures_with_konrad

What happens when a potato-chip empire, a forgotten K-Mart building, and a lifetime of rare car hunting collide? You get one of the most unbelievable automotive collections in America, tucked away in Fulton, Missouri.

In this episode, Tom Jones (the museum’s 20-year curator and art director) reveals the stories, the struggles, the near-disasters, and the passion that keep this historic collection alive. From Model T chaos to million-dollar restorations, the behind-the-scenes truth is even better than the display floor.

What’s the one vintage car you’d love to see preserved forever, and why?