Ep. 204 - In this powerful episode, Kimberly sits down with Charles Porter, a man of "many talents and mysteries." From his dual citizenship and elite football career at Duke University to a 17-year battle with Stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Charles shares a masterclass in resilience, the power of brotherhood, and a concept he calls "brainwashing yourself for greatness."

Chapter Timestamps:

0:44 - How Childhood Trauma Becomes a Gift

2:12 - Prep School: Exposure to a Different World

3:23 - Football at Duke University & The Power of Teamwork

4:44 - Why I Moved to Hollywood with No Plan

9:32 - Beg, Borrow and Deal: My Start in Reality TV

12:49 - The Bond of Brotherhood: "We Go Hard for Each Other"

16:04 - Pouring Champagne for Eddie Murphy & Celebrity Insight

19:13 - The Ari Emanuel Story: Hanging Up on a Power Agent

21:14 - The Diagnosis: Stage 4 Cancer at Age 30

23:44 - The Essence of Self: Stripped of Physical Identity

26:15 - Brainwashing Yourself for Greatness 28:47 - Parenting Through Chronic Illness

32:13 - The Power of All-In Boundaries 35:32 - Using Stoicism & Visualization to Heal

38:43 - Facing Sepsis: Protecting Your Mental Space

43:03 - Handling Mischaracterization & Character Assassination

45:33 - Charles's "Must-Read" Book Recommendations

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Ep. 203 - Are you feeling stuck in a loop of mundane routines, stale conversations, and "bored energy"? Kimberly pulls back the curtain on the personal framework she's been using to reclaim her vibrancy and creativity. Kimberly argues that we lose our "playfulness" as we age, but the secret to unlocking new levels of success—both personally and professionally—is intentionally becoming a beginner again. Whether it's picking up a pickleball paddle, diving into the strategic world of Mahjong, or mastering a new technical skill, Kimberly shares why being "bad at something" is actually the best way to grow. Tune in as she challenges you to embark on a 90-day journey of "failing forward," explains why in-person connection is the ultimate networking tool, and reveals the surprising hobby that inspired Steve Jobs—and is now on her bucket list.

Chapters

2:27 | Pillar 1: The Social Pattern Break (Physical Activity)

3:00 | Why Pickleball is a Game-Changer

6:36 | Beyond Pickleball: Ideas for New Physical Hobbies

7:28 | The Mahjong Craze: Why It's the Ultimate Networking Tool

9:44 | How to Start a Mahjong Group

13:17 | The Importance of Focus: Why Playing Sober Wins

16:20 | Pillar 2: The Amateur Mindset (Killing the Ego)

18:25 | The 90-Day "Fail Forward" Challenge

21:38 | Pillar 3: Cross-Training Your Brain (Technical & Strategic Growth)

24:48 | The Power of Combining Physical & Strategic Play

26:39 | Calligraphy and the Steve Jobs Connection

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Ep. 202 - Kimberly sits down with her father, Rick Goldstein, for a mentor-to-mentee conversation on resilience, self-belief, and navigating life's most difficult chapters. Rick, a self-made individual who grew up in the tough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, shares his "Rickisms" and practical life lessons that have served as the foundation for Kimberly's own success and confidence.

Chapters

1:25 – Mentorship: Lessons on resilience and strength

3:45 – Maintaining self-confidence in difficult business situations

5:12 – Handling critics and toxic energy ("Screw them")

8:06 – Building self-esteem and the "game of life"

9:51 – Navigating grief: Losing a spouse and a mother

13:46 – The roots of independence and the Brooklyn upbringing

17:18 – How to handle fear and high-pressure situations

20:23 – The power of the "Rickism": Never mistake kindness for weakness

25:03 – Rick's educational path and career pivot

27:15 – Meeting Mom: How they knew it was "the one"

32:43 – Aging gracefully and health/fitness discipline

36:03 – The medical emergencies: Surviving the "widowmaker"

43:31 – Spirituality and the afterlife

46:37 – Fatherly advice: High expectations and character building

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