Break Your Bullsh*t Box

In this episode: After a brief hiatus, Amber returns with a powerful episode about the most important (and most hated) topic of the new year: identity and transformation. This episode challenges the myth of "New Year, New Me" and explores why simply flipping the calendar doesn't automatically change who we are or what we're capable of achieving. Key topics covered: New Years Resolutions Myths – Why January 1st doesn’t magically transform us and the false belief that calendar changes equal personal changesUnderstanding true identity – the hidden beliefs that shape our realityThe Break Your Bullshit Box Framework:Challenge Your Identity Break Your Bullshit BoxDesign Your LifeHave the Courage to Live ItHard truths about goals – becoming the person who can accomplish them. Key Takeaways: Identity drives capability – who you think you are determines what you believe you can achieveGrowth requires change – You must become someone different to create different resultsSelf-compassion is essential – This work isn’t about self-hatred, It’s about loving who you were while growing into who you need to be.Keep what serves you – Not everything about your current identity needs to change. Quotes: "Just because the calendar flipped over from 2025 to 2026 doesn’t mean the things that held us back as humans automatically changed with the calendar." - Amber Fuhriman "This identity conversation isn’t about hating who you’ve been. It’s about loving the person that created who you are today. You get to love the person who created what you have today. Keep the parts of that person that still serve you. Greive the parts that no longer do." - Amber Fuhriman 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 Break Your Bullshit Box Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/185xJ6KALu/ Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0 Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05

In this episode:Amber interviews author Rob Wolf about his book Not a Real Enemy and the deeply personal process of turning his parents’ recorded histories into a narrative meant to educate and combat hatred. Rob shares how revisiting his father’s Holocaust and postwar experiences was emotionally intense, but also motivating—especially as he sees modern events echoing patterns of dehumanization and indifference. Key Takeaways:"I don’t know that anybody who has eyes and ears can look at what’s going on in different parts of the world right now and think history doesn’t repeat itself." - Amber Fuhriman"Hope is a big word throughout this book—determination, resilience, redemption, integrity… and it starts one person at a time." - Rob Wolf"Freedom of speech means that you’re free to say whatever you want, but it doesn’t mean that you’re free from the consequences of saying whatever you want." - Amber Fuhriman"Life is short. It’s our only commodity." - Rob WolfConnect with Today's guest Rob Wolf: https://robertjwolfmd.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

In this episode:Amber is joined by Kareen Aristide for an inspiring conversation on the journey from stay-at-home mom to successful entrepreneur, author, and coach. Key Takeaways:“People around you need the real you—not the version you constructed for everyone else.” - Amber Fuhriman“I became an entrepreneur because of my kids—it wasn’t in my plan, but it became my purpose.” - Kareen Aristide“I always tell people, especially when I treated—treat them the way they want to be treated.” - Amber Fuhriman“I realized I had leadership, vision, and influence—and I wanted to contribute to the world just by being me.” - Kareen AristideConnect with Today's guest Kareen Aristide: https://www.instagram.com/kareenaristide/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

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

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=2021-05

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=2021-05

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=2021-05

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=2021-05

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=2021-05