In this episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian sits down with Charith “Rodrigo” Rodrigo for an honest conversation about identity, leadership, fatherhood, marriage, service, and what it means to define success on your own terms.

Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Rodrigo shares his journey of moving across cultures, coming to the United States, learning through mistakes, finding purpose through family, and becoming the kind of leader who values authenticity, respect, and service above titles or money.

Together, Dr. B and Rodrigo explore how becoming a husband and father transformed his life, why surrounding yourself with the right people matters, and how true leadership is about helping others discover the answers already inside them.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How identity shifts shape who we become
• Why fatherhood can completely change your purpose
• The importance of respect in leadership and relationships
• How to build a lasting marriage through communication
• Why service and authenticity matter in business
• How to grow by learning from the right people
• Why fear is just a word—and action changes everything

This conversation is a powerful reminder that success is not only about money or status. It is about family, service, respect, and becoming the person you were created to be.

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In this powerful episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with Blaz Marolt, a West Point graduate, former Slovenian military officer, Ranger School graduate, executive leader, and founder-focused strategist.

Blaz shares his incredible journey from Slovenia to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, serving in the Slovenian military, navigating corporate leadership, facing burnout, and ultimately rebuilding his life around alignment, mental health, and meaningful relationships.

This conversation goes deep into identity, trauma, therapy, success, emotional healing, and what it means to stop living someone else’s definition of achievement. Blaz opens up about childhood abuse, the struggle of feeling valued only through performance, and how therapy helped him reconnect with who he truly is.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why success must be personally defined
• How trauma can shape identity and achievement
• Why therapy can be life-changing
• The danger of chasing other people’s goals
• How burnout can become a turning point
• Why relationships are key to growth
• What it means to live in true alignment

This episode is for anyone who has achieved outward success but still feels disconnected inside—and is ready to build a life that actually feels like their own.

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Scott Maderer, stewardship coach and founder of Inspired Stewardship. In this powerful episode, Scott shares how he went from being overwhelmed with $78,000 in debt, struggling in his marriage, and battling identity issues… to living a life of purpose, alignment, and freedom.

This isn’t just about money.
It’s about what money reveals.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why debt is NOT your real problem
• How money issues impact your marriage
• The truth about identity and self-worth
• How to take control of your time, money, and life
• The mindset shift that changes everything
• How Scott and his wife paid off $78K in under 3 years

🔥 Powerful truth from this episode:
“Debt is not the problem. It’s the symptom.”

🔥 And don’t miss this:
“Your life is a film strip, not a photograph.”

If you’ve ever felt stuck financially, emotionally, or relationally—this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

👤 About Scott Mader

Scott Mader is a stewardship coach helping individuals and entrepreneurs master their time, talent, and treasures to live with purpose and clarity.

🌐 Learn more:
https://inspiredstewardship.com/livingboldly

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