James (Jamie) Monahan is on a mission to turn his pain into purpose. A little over five years ago, he was unemployed, on the brink of homelessness, and in the depths of his addiction. Now? He’s about to celebrate five years of sobriety this December, he’s an award-winning entrepreneur, working full-time, and a father-to-be. And get this, Jamie’s journal from rehab became his business plan. Feeling inspired yet? I am. In this episode of The Orange Butterfly Effect , I had the

"I don’t have to wake up in 35 years and wonder, ‘What if…?’"-Holly Pilcavage Will you have a “What if” moment 35 years from now? Holly Pilcavage spent her 20s and early 30s making decisions with two things in mind: Life is short. If it’s not a full-body yes , it’s a no . That mindset led her to being appointed CEO by 30, becoming a co-owner of a small business (Evergreen), finishing a marathon, making a film, and visiting all 50 states by the time she turned 33. Holly lives

Help! I’m Drowning in Self-Help. Does that sound like you? Learning can become a safe substitute for action.   Mhm, I said it. We listen to podcasts, read books, take courses, and then what? Afterwards, we feel energized, ready to take on the world! But… then life happens. It’s busy season at work, the basement is flooding, the dog needs to go to the vet, the holidays are approaching (blah, blah, blah, blah, blah). You don’t know where to start and haven’t started, so what