Brian Acord
Brian Acord is an entrepreneur, educator, coach, and community advocate. He has worked with over a dozen startups, non-profits, and Fortune 100 companies, and has taught business courses at multiple universities. He currently teaches the Everyday Entrepreneur Program to refugees and underserved communities and is a certified coaching trainer for USA Lacrosse. Brian also hosts his podcast, Strangers You Know, where through deep and meaningful conversations he unravels the complexities of human experience.
July 13, 2023
What Would You Say? 27 Reflections on Pivotal Moments
This bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 33-60, where guests reflect on what they would say to themselves before their life shift moment and offer advice to those going through similar experiences. These conversations are raw, personal, and deeply inspiring.
Guests: Rebecca Lerch , Tory Campbell , Mathilde Bernard Funderburk , Robin Hofmann , Marisa Eikenberry , Cristina Marcello , Jackie Scully , Sarah Blankenship , Matt Gilhooly , Danielle McCombs , Liam Heffernan , Claudia Noriega-Bernstein , Wayne Partello , Lorraine Connell , Matt Drinkhahn , Josh Painter , Pamela Topjian , Grant Baldwin , John Kelley , Bernie Borges , Ryan Gottfredson , Adam Coelho , Angela Irwin , Daniel Rinaldi , Brian Acord , Wiley Davis , Matt LeBris , Beth Booker , Ryan Berman
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April 4, 2023
Leaving the Mormon Church and Finding a New Purpose in Life | Brian Acord
Brian Acord shares a powerful and emotional journey of leaving a high-demand religion. Growing up in Utah, surrounded by Mormons, Brian's life was deeply intertwined with the church. Everyone he knew was a church member, and he felt pressured to conform to its teachings. Brian shares his story of deepening his involvement in the church and eventually questioning its teachings, leading to his departure. After leaving the church, he felt lost and empty and found himself abandoned by former neighbors and friends who were still part of the community.
Guest: Brian Acord