He grew up in East New York, surrounded by violence, and believed he wouldn’t live to see 25. Today he’s sailed every inhabited continent, coached leaders around the world, and built a media company helping others find their own way. This is Josh Valentine — and this episode will stay with you.

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Timestamped Show Notes

00:00

Introduction — meet Josh Valentine

00:42

Three words that define him: courageous, resourceful, in service

02:26

Growing up in East New York — violence, survival, and the fear of not reaching 25

04:33

Travel as transformation and open-mindedness

05:40

“Turn your mess into a message” — and why the past doesn’t dictate the future

07:22

The pivotal moment at Ground Zero — the decision that changed everything

10:27

The barbed wire metaphor: climbing from darkness into possibility

13:19

Arriving at college with everything he owned in two bags

14:32

How resourcefulness paid for college — running a barber shop from his dorm

16:25

Resources vs. resourcefulness — Tony Robbins, priorities, and paying forward

18:14

The Journey Podcast and Dream Nation Media — filming on farms, gyms, and golf courses

20:46

Sabine’s journey — and GUMPTION coming in 3 months

22:10

Josh’s Coaching programs — holistic life, work-life harmony, certified coaches

24:35

AI as a human amplifier — the visibility triangle and standing out in the noise

29:10

Final message: your story is your greatest asset — and take care of the planet

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Sabine Kvenberg is a storyteller at heart. From her early years as a stage and television actress in Germany, to directing and teaching for nearly three decades at her Performing Arts School in Virginia, Sabine has devoted her life to helping others find their voice and live courageously.
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