What happens when the career you worked so hard to build comes to an unexpected end? For Dr. Sheri Poznanovic, it became the start of a whole new journey.

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, host Nick Elder sits down with Dr. Sheri Poznanovic, founder and CEO of Optin Health and Nutrition in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

After nearly 15 years as a successful pediatric ear, nose, and throat surgeon, Sheri developed a hand tremor that forced her to leave the operating room. It was a hard change, but it also gave her the chance to find a new way to help people.

She went back to school, earned her master's degree in nutrition and human performance, and built a new medical practice focused on helping people take charge of their health before problems arise.

Nick and Sheri talk about what it takes to start over, build a business, and find success in a whole new way.

They also explore why good health starts with simple daily habits like better sleep, less stress, healthy eating, and strength training. Sheri shares her views on weight management, hormone therapy, peptides, and why she believes the future of medicine should focus more on prevention.

Sheri also opens up about the mentors who helped her take the leap into business ownership, the importance of family, and how her idea of success has changed over time.

Whether you're thinking about starting a business, making a career change, or simply looking for ways to live a healthier life, this conversation offers ideas you can put to work.

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, Nick Elder sits down with Pamela Mass, founder of Law Mother, to talk about building a successful business, growing a social media following, and finding the courage to take big risks.

Pamela has spent 16 years helping families protect their wealth and plan for the future. She is also an author and business owner who has built an Instagram following of more than 1.5 million people.

But her path to success was not easy.

Pamela shares how she went from being a trial lawyer to starting her own law firm with a credit card. She faced fear, money worries, and the start of the pandemic while trying to grow her business and raise a family.

She also shares the story of how a simple video she made at 3 AM while on maternity leave got 6 million views. That one video helped change the way she approached social media.

Nick and Pamela talk about why you don't need fancy cameras, perfect videos, or millions of followers to build a strong personal brand. What matters most is showing up, sharing what you know, and making real connections.

They also explore how mentors, good habits, and a strong support system can help business owners handle stress and keep growing.

What makes a great leader? For Joe Byrne, it starts with trust, empathy, and putting your team first.

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, Nick Elder sits down with Joe Byrne, an aviation leader with more than two decades of experience. Joe’s career started when he joined the United States Navy at 17 and became a structural mechanic. He later continued his aviation career and moved into the world of in-flight internet connectivity and customer support.

Joe shares how taking on jobs outside his comfort zone helped shape his career. One of those opportunities was building a training program from the ground up. What started as a one-person effort grew into a global training team supporting aviation professionals with product installation, maintenance, systems operations, and technology.

But Joe says knowing the technical side of the job was only part of becoming a successful leader. Learning how to lead people was the bigger challenge.

Joe explains why servant leadership, compassion, and empathy have become central to the way he leads. He believes leaders need to build trust with their teams and give people the tools they need to succeed.

One of Joe’s biggest lessons is simple: lead through your team, not around your team.

Nick and Joe also discuss how leaders can communicate a company’s vision in a way their teams understand, why transparency matters during times of change, and how Joe has helped his team navigate a major company merger.

Joe also shares why leaders must stay open to change, keep learning, and become comfortable taking on challenges outside their normal roles.

If you are a new leader, want to become a better leader, or are helping a team through change, this conversation offers practical lessons you can use.