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.&nbsp; Key Takeaways: <ul><li>"You don’t have to become someone different, just take off the mask." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"Every time you downplay your expertise, you miss a chance to help someone." - Asia Dore</li></ul> <ul><li>"Knowing you’re the best isn’t arrogance—it’s clarity." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"Your brand isn’t what you say it is—it’s what your clients say it is." - Asia Dore</li></ul> Connect with Today's guest Asia Dore: <a href="https://www.asiadore.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.asiadore.com</a> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

358: From Photographer to Strategist: Asia Dore’s Brand Evolution

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.&nbsp; Key Takeaways: <ul><li>You don't build a fulfilling life by tiptoeing around everyone else's insecurities." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"A system that rebuilds you must also allow you to question it—that's real growth." - Chris Rhyss Edwards</li></ul> <ul><li>"Healing isn't about protecting others from being triggered—it's about fixing why you're triggered." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"We move society forward not by polarizing, but by sitting at the center of the table together." - Chris Rhyss Edwards</li></ul> Connect with Today's guest Chris Rhyss Edwards: <a href="https://www.chrisrhyss.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.chrisrhyss.co</a> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

357: Authenticity Over Approval: Owning Your Story with Chris Rhyss Edwards

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: <ul><li>"Excuses often feel real, it doesn't mean they are right." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"Karma simply means work. It's not about judgment or good and bad." - Dr. Lynn Anderson</li></ul> <ul><li>"Change happens in an instant. It's deciding to change that takes time." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"We are here to turn deceit, greed, anger, and pride into honesty, generosity, kindness, and humility." - Dr. Lynn Anderson</li></ul> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

356: The Truth About Karma, Health, and Following Your Passion with Dr. Lynn Anderson

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: <ul><li>"What we are told is what we will believe; what we believe is what we become." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"The present moment is where I teach people to live—the now is." - Billy Mandarino</li></ul> <ul><li>"The biggest monsters we will ever face are the ones in our head." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"Contentment is where people miss it. When you have everything you need, you get everything you want." - Billy Mandarino</li></ul> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

355: Living with Unresolved Trauma with Billy Mandarino

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.&nbsp; Key Takeaways: <ul><li>"Resentment is just a magnifying glass on the boundaries we didn’t hold for ourselves." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"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</li></ul> <ul><li>"You can’t create the life you want if you’re exhausted all the time." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"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 Logan</li></ul> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

354: Scaling Success with Leslie Michelle Logan

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: <ul><li>"Pain causes change." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"Once I was willing to [show my heart], my conversions went up and I felt more connected to people." - Mitch Carson</li></ul> <ul><li>"When we see somebody that's excelling, they challenge in us our own limitations that we've put on ourselves." - Amber Fuhriman</li></ul> <ul><li>"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 Carson</li></ul> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

353: How Personal Change Fuels Business Success with Mitch Carson

In this episode: Amber sits down with Max Emma, an entrepreneur who immigrated from the former Soviet Union to the United States and built a successful business empire after overcoming financial hardships, including bankruptcy. Max shares his journey from working in corporate America to growing his family’s landscaping business and eventually founding a bookkeeping franchise.&nbsp; Key Takeaways:<ul><li>"You can’t build a business and care what people think about you at the same time, because somebody is always going to have a problem with it." - Amber Fuhriman</li><li>"People assume that because you have a title—lawyer, accountant, business owner—that you suddenly know everything. The truth is, we’re all just figuring it out as we go." - Amber Fuhriman</li><li>"I used to take rejection personally, but I learned that 'no' just means I’m one step closer to a 'yes'." - Max Emma</li><li>"I realized I was the bottleneck of my own business—I was trying to do everything at once instead of delegating." - Max Emma</li></ul> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

352: Entrepreneurship, Failure, and Rebuilding: Lessons from the Trenches with Max Emma

In this episode: Amber talks about the struggles of being an introverted person. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>"The most important thing to realize is that we are never really alone."</li><li>"Allow yourself to be imperfect in public."</li><li>"The other people in the room are feeling the same things you're feeling."</li><li>"Find ways to get involved."</li><li> </li></ul> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

351: Avoiding the Spotlight

<h4>In this episode: </h4> Amber talks about the life lessons she learned from her recent cataract surgery. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>"Always challenge your opinions."</li><li>"Your brain believes what you tell it."</li><li>"Sometimes the thing holding you back is all in your head."</li></ul> If you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to <a href="mailto:amber@amberfuhriman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amber@amberfuhriman.com</a>. Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the Facebook Success Center: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MuWn53" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MuWn53</a> Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0</a> Schedule a connection call with Amber:<a href="https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05</a>

350: A Look Back on Perspective

Excuses are not tolerated. Results are earned.

Welcome to the Break Your Bullsh*t Box podcast, where excuses aren't tolerated and results are earned. This podcast is for people who realize it's time to break your bullsh*t box and start living life on your terms. Hosted by Amber Fuhriman Esq.