Stephen's mom and dad are very secretive when it comes to their past. Both sides of his parents' families were absolutely messed up. They had a lot to play into who they were. It seems like this like manipulation and control is definitely like something that came from what was your your mother's parents like? Because you said your father's parents were were very emotionally abusive and just basically abusive. Yeah. So there's so much to impact there. She I didn't know this. My mom, my actual grandmother, she died. And my mom blames her father for that. Now, I don't know fully what that means.
In this episode, Steven Pemberton shares his journey from overcoming childhood trauma to becoming a successful entrepreneur. We delve into topics such as family dynamics, emotional detachment, generational trauma, and the role of faith in business. Join us for this raw and insightful conversation as we explore the human condition and personal growth challenges.
Steven Pemberton is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and world-class online event strategist. As CEO of Hollowco, he specializes in helping coaches, authors, and thought leaders create a powerful impact through automated virtual events.
As a man of faith, Steven also hosts the Voice Like a Lion Podcast, where he explores the intersection of Christian values and the world of business.
In this episode, we dive into quite a lot, including:
[0:00:00] Overcoming Childhood Trauma
[0:04:13] Family Dynamics & Rebellion
[0:13:32] Emotional Detachment in Relationships
[0:27:07] Impact of Parental Behavior
[0:34:30] Fatherhood, Success & Implicit Abuse
[0:42:02] Financial Decision-Making Challenges
[0:48:55] Narcissism & Self-Love in Relationships
[0:58:40] Generational Trauma & Role Models
[1:07:11] Emotional Connection & Gender Differences
[1:14:59] Vulnerability, Empathy & Relationship Growth
[1:27:59] Navigating Emotional Vulnerability
[1:37:51] Mental Health & Suicide Ideation
[1:45:53] Setting Boundaries in Family Dynamics
[2:00:43] Entrepreneurial Spirit & Risk
[2:24:35] Faith & Business Decision-Making
[2:36:01] Intuition, Language & Love
[2:46:45] Beliefs about God & Religion
[3:02:15] Free Will & Personal Perspectives
[3:15:12] Trusting Intuition & Outside Guidance
[3:30:17] Belief Systems & Life's Regrets
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