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359: True Crime, Trauma, and the Psychology of Power with Douglas Fifer
52:55|In this episode:In this intense yet deeply insightful episode, Amber interviews retired law enforcement officer Douglas Fifer, author of 50 Shades of True Crime, about the darkest corners of human behavior. Douglas discusses his 25-year career in Alaska, a state with an unusually high rate of violent crimes, and explores the complex psychology behind deviant sexual crimes. The conversation expands into systemic issues such as addiction, accountability, law enforcement reform, and the fine line between legality and morality. Amber and Douglas also offer practical advice on public safety, the power dynamics behind criminal behavior, and how true crime can offer crucial insights for business, relationships, and society at large.Key Takeaways:"Generational curses are just generational beliefs. And we get to decide when we stop believing them." - Amber Fuhriman"Most of the world consists of good people. Only 10% of society causes 90% of the crime." - Douglas Fifer"Every behavior has an intention—even organizing your Tupperware drawer instead of making sales calls." - Amber Fuhriman"Most people think these crimes are about sex—they’re really about power." - Douglas FiferConnect with Today's guest Douglas Fifer: https://dougfifer.com/If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05
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358: From Photographer to Strategist: Asia Dore’s Brand Evolution
54:38|In this episode:Amber Fuhriman and guest Asia Dore explore the complexities of personal branding and its intersection with human behavior, vulnerability, and ethical marketing. Asia shares her evolution from photographer to brand strategist, emphasizing the critical role of brand identity, strategy, and clarity in communicating value to clients. Both women delve into the psychological hurdles entrepreneurs face—like imposter syndrome, trauma-informed business practices, and the discomfort of client feedback—and how those challenges can impact authentic branding. Key Takeaways:"You don’t have to become someone different, just take off the mask." - Amber Fuhriman"Every time you downplay your expertise, you miss a chance to help someone." - Asia Dore"Knowing you’re the best isn’t arrogance—it’s clarity." - Amber Fuhriman"Your brand isn’t what you say it is—it’s what your clients say it is." - Asia DoreConnect with Today's guest Asia Dore: https://www.asiadore.comIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05357: Authenticity Over Approval: Owning Your Story with Chris Rhyss Edwards
01:04:13|In this episode:Amber Fuhriman and guest Christopher Rhyss Edwards engage in a powerful, wide-ranging conversation about authenticity, humility, trauma, societal division, and true empathy. They explore how personal experiences—ranging from military service to personal trauma—shape self-perception and communication with others. Key Takeaways:You don't build a fulfilling life by tiptoeing around everyone else's insecurities." - Amber Fuhriman"A system that rebuilds you must also allow you to question it—that's real growth." - Chris Rhyss Edwards"Healing isn't about protecting others from being triggered—it's about fixing why you're triggered." - Amber Fuhriman"We move society forward not by polarizing, but by sitting at the center of the table together." - Chris Rhyss EdwardsConnect with Today's guest Chris Rhyss Edwards: https://www.chrisrhyss.coIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05356: The Truth About Karma, Health, and Following Your Passion with Dr. Lynn Anderson
45:15|In this episode:Amber interviews Dr. Lynn Anderson, a naturopath, yoga instructor, and spiritual teacher, who shares her journey from a stressed single mother to a holistic health advocate. Together with the host, they explore how passion, mental clarity, and authentic living shape personal and professional success, with deep dives into karma, health, and the illusion of societal expectations. The conversation blends practical mindset shifts with spiritual perspectives, encouraging listeners to challenge self-imposed limitations and redefine success from within.Key Takeaways:"Excuses often feel real, it doesn't mean they are right." - Amber Fuhriman"Karma simply means work. It's not about judgment or good and bad." - Dr. Lynn Anderson"Change happens in an instant. It's deciding to change that takes time." - Amber Fuhriman"We are here to turn deceit, greed, anger, and pride into honesty, generosity, kindness, and humility." - Dr. Lynn AndersonIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05355: Living with Unresolved Trauma with Billy Mandarino
59:16|In this episode:Amber interviews Billy Mandarino, a speaker, author, musician, and spiritual teacher, about embracing authenticity, healing from trauma, and living in the "now." Billy shares transformative life experiences, including a spiritual awakening on a golf course and a life-threatening bout with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The conversation explores how modern life disconnects people from present awareness and how practices like gratitude, imagination, and interrupting habitual thought patterns can rewire lives. They also discuss Billy's upcoming feature film For Now, which aims to help people overcome unresolved trauma through storytelling.Key Takeaways:"What we are told is what we will believe; what we believe is what we become." - Amber Fuhriman"The present moment is where I teach people to live—the now is." - Billy Mandarino"The biggest monsters we will ever face are the ones in our head." - Amber Fuhriman"Contentment is where people miss it. When you have everything you need, you get everything you want." - Billy MandarinoIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05354: Scaling Success with Leslie Michelle Logan
01:06:24|In this episode:Amber welcomes with Leslie Michelle Logan, who shares her journey from skepticism to passion for Pilates and how it transformed her life beyond fitness. The conversation explores mindset shifts, self-care, business growth, and breaking free from limiting beliefs, emphasizing the power of prioritizing oneself. Key Takeaways:"Resentment is just a magnifying glass on the boundaries we didn’t hold for ourselves." - Amber Fuhriman"When you stop pushing yourself to the breaking point and start working with your body, your business, and your mindset, you realize success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what truly matter." - Leslie Michelle Logan"You can’t create the life you want if you’re exhausted all the time." - Amber Fuhriman"People who resist your boundaries will always have something to say—but those who respect them will help you build the life you actually want." - Leslie Michelle LoganIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05353: How Personal Change Fuels Business Success with Mitch Carson
53:03|In this episode:Amber sits down with CEO and Thought Leader, Mitch Carson who shares how personal traumas—like his parents' deaths, a difficult divorce, and a heart attack—served as pivot points that shaped his journey to success.Key Takeaways:"Pain causes change." - Amber Fuhriman"Once I was willing to [show my heart], my conversions went up and I felt more connected to people." - Mitch Carson"When we see somebody that's excelling, they challenge in us our own limitations that we've put on ourselves." - Amber Fuhriman"That trauma of hitting rock bottom with drugs and alcohol, I would say, would probably be one of the pivot points in my life." - Mitch CarsonIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05