Three-Time Cancer Survivor. Storyteller. Hope Dealer.

What happens when life knocks you down not once, not twice, but three times? For today’s guest, the answer is resilience, courage, and the power of storytelling.

After surviving cancer three times, they found strength in the stories of unlikely heroes, people who faced impossible odds and still chose to rise. That spark became a mission.

Now, as a filmmaker and storyteller, they share narratives that remind us what’s possible, even in the darkest chapters. Stories that equip others with strength, courage, and a defiant kind of hope.

As a leader, this conversation will encourage you to face your challenges with grit, vision, and renewed perspective—because sometimes the most powerful reminder we need is this: your story isn’t over yet.

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In this powerful episode of Qualified For More, I sit down with Sabrina Gerzel to talk about the year that changed everything. For Sabrina, 2020 wasn’t just a global shakeup; it was a personal awakening. After climbing the corporate ladder and being named Leader of the Year at SmileDirectClub, she found herself asking, Is this it?

What came next was a breaking open a moment that led her out of the corporate grind and into the nonprofit space, where she now pours her passion into purpose as a Campaign Development Manager at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

We dive into what it means to walk away from “safe and successful,” how to lead from a place of purpose, and why sometimes our biggest pivots are born from our deepest disruptions.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt the tug of something more, something deeper. Don’t miss it.

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What happens when the dream changes, but your purpose doesn’t?

In this episode, I sit down with Chantz Staden,tech recruiter, husband, father, and former college athlete whose football career ended with injury but launched something deeper. From California to Tennessee, Chantz has learned how to lead with integrity in both boardrooms and living rooms.

We talk about rebuilding after setbacks, navigating career transitions, and staying grounded in your identity when life doesn’t go as planned. Chantz opens up about balancing ambition with presence and how he chooses intentionality over hustle culture.

This conversation is honest, relatable, and full of wisdom. If you’ve ever felt stuck between where you are and who you're becoming, this one’s for you.

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