Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health)

While studying abroad in Italy, somebody broke into Amanda Knox’s home in the middle of the night, where they brutally assaulted and murdered her roommate. Despite her innocence, Amanda was quickly named the number one suspect and was subject to nearly four years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. While she was released from prison nearly 15 years ago, it took her several years to reclaim her sense of freedom. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, Amanda walks through her journey of wrongful conviction and how she uses her experience to help others develop their purpose. 

Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host. She serves on the advisory council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, is an Innocence Network Ambassador, and sits on the board of directors for The Innocence Center. 

In this episode, Tim and Amanda discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:24) Amanda’s Definition of Freedom

(06:33) Finding Meaning in Wrongful Conviction 

(11:06) From Studying Abroad to a Prison Cell

(18:07) Daily Life While Isolated in Prison 

(23:35) The True Power of Prayer

(28:09) Letting Go of Expectations for Your Life

(31:53) Amanda’s Purpose and Mission Post-Prison

(39:46) Collaborating with Nikki Glaser

(43:58) What It Means to Lead With Love

Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Waiting to Be Heard, and host of the podcast Hard Knox. Between 2007 and 2015, she spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit, and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. She sits on the advisory council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, serves as an Innocence Network Ambassador, and is on The Innocence Center Board of Directors. Amanda received the 2024 Innocence Network Impact Award and the 2025 Catalyst of Change Award from the Washington Innocence Project. 

Connect with Amanda: 

Amanda’s book, Free: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ 

Substack: https://amandaknox.substack.com/ 

Website: https://www.amandaknox.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amamaknox/?hl=en 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandaknox.com 

X: https://x.com/amandaknox?lang=en 

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtimstorey/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

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Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

Legendary entrepreneur Brandon Dawson learned how to hustle at a young age. His father was a walnut farmer, and Brandon spent his early years working in the fields of the farm. His mom and stepfather ran a hearing aids business that took all of their time and energy. When he graduated from high school, Brandon decided to become the best version of both of his parents. That drive led him to ring the bell at the American Stock Exchange at only 29 years old and partner with Grant Cardone, one of the most famous entrepreneurs in the world. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, Brandon breaks down the mindset and strategy he’s used to scale thousands of businesses. 

Brandon Dawson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cardone Ventures, which has generated over $150 million in revenue with no outside capital, debt, or funding. With over 30 years of experience, Brandon has made it his life mission to help one million business owners grow and scale their businesses the right way. He is also the host of the Building Billions Podcast. 

In this episode, Tim and Brandon discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:45) Why Brandon Supports The Underdog

(05:20) Learning How To Hustle From His Parents

(12:09) The Value Of Learning Your Weaknesses

(17:32) Selling A Business For 77x EBITDA

(20:37) Why Leaders Must Be Confident In Their Choices

(23:27) How The Top 0.1% Of Entrepreneurs Operate

(29:19) Tapping Into The $16 Trillion Small Business Market

(34:13) Becoming Grant Cardone’s Business Partner

(40:37) Brandon’s Venture Into Health And Wellness

(45:03) AI’s Future Role In Optimizing Nutrition

(53:32) Why Business Partnerships Fail

Brandon Dawson is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author. He currently serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Cardone Ventures alongside Grant Cardone and Natalie Dawson. In just 45 months, Cardone Ventures has generated over $150 million in revenue with no outside capital, debt, or funding. In 2016, Brandon sold his company for $151 million at 77x EBITDA, one of the highest evaluations for a business in history. With over 30 years of experience, Brandon has made it his life mission to help one million business owners grow and scale their businesses the right way. 

Connect with Brandon: 

Brandon’s latest book, Nine-Figure Mindset: https://10x.cardoneventures.com/ninefiguremindset

Brandon’s podcast, Building Billions: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingBillions 

Website: https://bdawson.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmdawson/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonmdawson/?hl=en 

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtimstorey/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

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Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

When Ilana Golan’s close colleague of two decades approached her with the proposition to start a company together, she was thrilled. After their company was valued at $5 million, they secured three Silicon Valley investors. However, less than 24 hours after saying goodbye to her corporate job to chase her dream, her co-founder stole all of their money and kicked her out of the business. With no job, no money, no business, and no purpose, Ilana had to learn how to rebuild her career from nothing. Now, she helps other high performers pivot in their careers to set themselves up for long-term success in her award-winning company, Leap Academy. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, Tim and Ilana break down how to become more adaptable and build a versatile portfolio career in 2026.

Ilana Golan is an entrepreneur, investor, and award-winning keynote speaker driven to help people leap in their careers and build a life they love. Her company, Leap Academy, is trusted by leaders at Fortune 500 companies, fast-scaling startups, and across five continents and has influenced over $100M in revenue. 

In this episode, Tim and Ilana discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:48) Ilana’s early entrepreneurial spirit

(06:08) How corporate jobs keep you stuck

(08:05) Losing $5 million in investments 

(11:40) Advice for those hitting rock bottom

(16:16) The danger of offering free services

(20:18) Why the real indicator of success is not IQ or EQ

(24:02) The importance of building a portfolio career

(25:50) How Leap Academy is changing lives

(29:40) The value of enduring adversity

(31:43) Leap Academy’s services

(32:52) How to stay relevant in the age of adaptability

Ilana Golan is a serial entrepreneur and investor on a mission to help 10 million driven individuals bulletproof their careers by building a robust personal brand and learning the art of leaping so they can create the career and life they want. She is an award-winning international keynote speaker and has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, and more. Her company, Leap Academy, is trusted by leaders at Fortune 500 companies, fast-scaling startups, and across five continents and has influenced over $100M in revenue. It was named Startup of the Year in 2023 by the American Business Awards. 

Get your free Leap Academy e-book and discounted tickets to LeapCon at www.leapacademy.com/storey

Connect with Ilana: 

Website: https://www.ilanagolan.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanagolanleap/?hl=en 

Leap Academy: https://www.leapacademy.com

Leap Academy's free trainings: leapacademy.com/training 

The Leap Academy podcast: https://www.leapacademy.com/podcast 

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtimstorey/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

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Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

John Paul DeJoria’s father left when he was two years old. His mother was in poverty and struggled with medical issues. He and his brother were in foster care five days a week. Yet, John Paul never felt like a victim; his mother always maintained a positive attitude and instilled in them that there are always people who have less than you, no matter how little you have. This mindset propelled John Paul’s billion-dollar career as an entrepreneur who uses his wealth to support those who need it most. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, John Paul joins Tim to talk about how his mother taught him philanthropy at a young age and how he continued to give back at every stage of his life. He also talks about how he and hair stylist Paul Mitchell built their hair product empire from nothing. 

John Paul DeJoria is an author, entrepreneur, billionaire, and philanthropist who has co-founded major companies like John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits Company. His new book, Success Unshared Is Failure, will be available in April 2026. 

In this episode, Tim and John Paul discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:56) How He Learned Philanthropy At 6 Years Old

(06:29) Growing Up In The Melting Pot Of Echo Park

(13:27) The One Thing That’s Stealing All Of Your Energy

(16:58) The Euphoria Of Helping Others 

(20:46) The Power Of Accepting Rejection In Advance

(23:21) Going Into Business With Paul Mitchell 

(27:23) From No Vendors To $1 Billion Sale Of Patrón

(31:50) Clint Eastwood’s Special Gift To John Paul

(35:47) How To Be A Good Billionaire

(38:20) What’s Included In John Paul’s New Book

(42:01) How Paul Mitchell Schools Are Feeding Millions

(46:00) How To Start A Business With No Money

(52:07) What It Means To Lead With Love

John Paul DeJoria is an author, entrepreneur, billionaire, and philanthropist. He co-founded John Paul Mitchell Systems in 1980 with Paul Mitchell, which now has more than 300 employees globally. John Paul also co-founded Patrón Spirits Company in 1989, which he later sold for $5.1 billion. He has placed great emphasis on philanthropy throughout his career, regularly contributing to organizations like Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Food4Africa, Mineseeker, and Blazer House. His new book, Success Unshared Is Failure, will be available in April 2026. 

Connect with John Paul: 

Pre-order John Paul’s new book, Success Unshared is Failure: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Unshared-Failure-John-DeJoria/dp/B0FSTBMCJ8 

GlobalSKU: https://globalsku.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-dejoria-35b2a460

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

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Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

Sahil Bloom once met a factory worker who spent ten hours a day fixing widgets for minimum wage. While the work paid little and looked boring and uninspiring from the outside, the man found deep purpose in it. He saw his job as a way to build a better life for his son. That perspective stayed with Sahil and became a defining example of what he calls work-life harmony. In this episode, Sahil joins Tim to explore how the most successful people lead with curiosity rather than burnout. They unpack the principles behind Sahil’s bestselling book, The 5 Types of Wealth, and how to cultivate abundance across every area of life.

Sahil Bloom is a writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. His debut non-fiction book, The 5 Types of Wealth, was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestseller. 

In this episode, Tim and Sahil discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:08) Sahil’s Background in Baseball

(06:18) What Successful People Have in Common

(10:09) The Five Types of Wealth

(13:46) The Myth of Work-Life Balance

(16:28) Understanding the Seasons of Your Life

(19:40) The Issues With Five-Year Plans

(22:16) The Problem With Constant Stimulus

(24:29) How to Live Like Lionel Messi

(26:44) The Untapped Power of Silence

(31:32) How to Fix the Loneliness Epidemic

Sahil Bloom is an entrepreneur, investor, and writer, captivating millions of people every week through his book, social insights, and bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle. His book, The 5 Types of Wealth, was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestseller. Sahil is also the owner of SRB Holdings, a personal holding company, and the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a $10 million venture investment firm committed to investing in and accelerating the most compelling startups in the world. 

Connect with Sahil: 

Sahil’s Book, The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life: the5typesofwealth.com

Subscribe to Sahil’s Newsletter: sahilbloom.com/newsletter 

Schedule Sahil for Speaking Engagements: sahilbloom.com/speaking 

Website: sahilbloom.com/#Hero 

Instagram: instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom/ 

X: x.com/SahilBloom 

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStoreyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who’s ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be?

Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision