In today’s episode, I share the journey of finding my why and the path to living my purpose. I want you to know the story behind the life coach, Gloria Sloan, and The Gloria Show.

To know your purpose, you need to find your why. The process involves reflecting on past experiences, identifying core values, recognizing your strengths, and asking powerful questions about what truly matters to you. Then you must decide how you want to contribute to the life you are living in meaningful ways that describe your why. It’s an ongoing journey of self-discovery, supported by seeking new perspectives, motivation, learning, and acting toward a more profound sense of personal fulfillment. Knowing your why provides clarity for decision-making and action. Here’s the initiative to get you started: Take advantage of the opportunities right in front of you and understand that investing in yourself is essential to knowing your true purpose.

It took me years of laboring through business experiences to realize why I’m dedicated to helping others self-develop to reach their full potential and live a life of fulfillment. Even if you are already successful, your purpose doesn’t stop there. I accomplished a lifetime of dreams with resilience and dedication to extending my purpose into a bigger why. I’m the product and living example of a self-directed personal growth journey. My life’s trajectory has been shaped by hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning. My story unfolds significant blessings that have been fundamental to living my purpose-driven life.

Finding your why is not a destination you arrive at, but a journey of gentle unfolding. As you embark on this exploration, you may encounter new passions and interests that will guide you along the way. As you navigate through experiences, joy, and even challenges, you begin to piece together clues that illuminate your path. Each step you take and every lesson you learn brings you closer to understanding your unique essence and what resonates deeply with you. The benefits of finding your why go deeper, moving beyond success to a sense of meaning and purpose.

A New Year Requires a New You! Les Brown’s Bold 2026 Call to Live Full, Lead Strong, and Leave Nothing Behind

The first episode of 2026 on The Gloria Show launches with extraordinary power as Gloria Sloan welcomes legendary motivational speaker Les Brown for a transformational conversation designed to reset mindsets and ignite purpose for the year ahead. In this compelling and deeply personal exchange, Les Brown challenges listeners to embrace a fundamental truth: there can be no new year without a new you. Drawing from decades of wisdom, lived experience, and faith-driven insight, Les calls on audiences to stop managing time and start managing themselves, reminding us that time is not money, time is life.

Throughout the episode, Les weaves powerful lessons rooted in Gloria’s upbringing and her father’s entrepreneurial influence, underscoring the importance of a growth mindset, continuous learning, and personal ownership in an era defined by rapid change, complexity, and disruption. He makes it clear that the traditional path of security is gone and that 2026 demands courage, adaptability, and a commitment to becoming your own boss.

Listeners are guided through essential principles for choosing their future, including taking responsibility for results, investing in personal development, curating relationships that elevate rather than drain, and protecting mental and emotional well-being in a world saturated with distraction. Les delivers unforgettable insights on discipline, faith in action, and the necessity of surrounding yourself with only quality people.

One of the most defining moments of the episode is the introduction of “The Gloria Factor”, a powerful framework for success built on:

• Growth mindset
• Learning continuously
• Owning your life
• Recognizing that relationships matter
• Investing in yourself
• Activating your faith through action

The episode culminates with a stirring reminder to live full and die empty, urging listeners to release their talents, stories, and leadership into the world before it’s too late. It is both a wake-up call and a blueprint for anyone ready to step into 2026 with clarity, conviction, and courage. This is not just a conversation. It is a call to action, a mindset shift, and a powerful beginning to a year of intentional growth and meaningful impact.

It’s time to let yourself soar…invest in yourself to grow, elevate, and upgrade your life. Embrace the inspiration in the wind beneath your wings to uplift your spirit and unlock the potential that can shape your journey. Start to embody joy, freedom, and abundance in your life. Foster deep connections in a fragmented world, cultivating purpose and sustainable habit formation, and tap into trends like intentional living and self-care. If you need motivation to keep going or need a positive mindset boost, you can break through and reach new heights. Join me in this episode as we explore ways to overcome challenges, embrace change, and pursue new beginnings with hope and passion. Learn to reflect on the waves of wisdom, harness the momentum to elevate and soar towards your dreams and aspirations.

In this powerful and forward-thinking episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we grow, learn, and evolve as individuals. AI isn’t just a productivity tool — it’s a companion in self-discovery, clarity, and personal excellence.

Join us as we break down how AI can amplify your mindset, deepen your self-awareness, accelerate your goals, and support you in becoming the most aligned and empowered version of yourself. From emotional growth and confidence-building to practical life strategies and habit formation, we uncover how this technology is reshaping the personal development landscape.

Listeners will walk away with a new perspective: AI isn’t here to replace the human experience — it’s here to elevate it. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, or someone seeking more direction and fulfillment, this episode will show you how AI can be a meaningful catalyst on your journey to becoming your best self.

Sue explores how lifelong learning has become essential in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world, not as a hobby, but as a way of being. She dives into why curiosity and growth mindset are now the true power skills, and how the myth of “work-life balance” is not only outdated, but limits our capacity to grow. As a Senior Manager of Product at Spectrum Reach and a Leadership and Performance Coach, Sue has lived many reinventions. Through her own journey, she shows that integrating all her parts - Girl mom, MBA, Roller Girl, Yogi, Entrepreneur - is what builds the resilience, fulfillment, and bold leadership needed to navigate constant change.

Her message is simple: when you stop compartmentalizing and start leading with your whole self, you unlock the adaptability and courage required to thrive in today’s world.

Mental fitness is a critical skill for today’s leaders, empowering them to manage stress effectively, adapt to change with confidence, and create resilient, high-performing teams. By strengthening their mental agility and emotional awareness, leaders can remain clear-headed under pressure, make better decisions during challenging transitions, and maintain balance in the face of constant demands. This proactive approach not only improves leadership performance but also helps prevent burnout, fostering a healthier and more sustainable work environment for themselves and those they lead.

When Dorchelle Spence was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, she wasn’t ready. She had a career, a teenage daughter, a husband managing a bustling law practice, three stepsons, and a chronically ill mother. What she needed was for the world to stop and give her a minute to breathe. It didn’t. Instead, it sent her onto the battlefield. To win, Dorchelle had to dig deeper than ever before to build a new type of foxhole. In it, she put family and friends, the voice of faith, and beautiful shoes. It was those things, together, that ultimately helped her survive.

Connect with Dorchelle:

Website: https://www.dorchellespence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorchellespence/ Facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/dorchelle.spence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorchelle-spence-8418a85/

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