Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1148: This TEDx speaker was HOMELESS and now is a multi-business entrepreneur... and he can help YOU gain resilience to succeed w/ Norberto Orellana
What if your biggest setbacks were actually the foundation of your success story? In this powerful episode, Norberto Orellana shares his meteoric rise from homelessness, abuse, and disability to becoming a three-time TEDx speaker, healthcare leader, and founder of Norberto Orellana Enterprises. His story is a raw, inspiring look at how resilience, vision, and a refusal to be defined by circumstances can lead to entrepreneurial greatness. This episode is a masterclass in how to break free from limitations, define your identity, and take confident action in your business and life.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
- 🚀 How to transform adversity into fuel for entrepreneurial growth
- 🧠 Why defining your future self can be the ultimate source of motivation
- 🛠️ How to build resilience as a skill—and use it as your entrepreneurial superpower
- 📣 The 4 traits Norberto teaches to unlock meteoric growth (Ambition, Persistence, Decisiveness, Unbreakability)
- 🎯 How to coach yourself through setbacks and uncertainty
- 🗣️ Why storytelling isn’t just powerful—it’s essential for personal branding
- 🔍 How to identify the “whispers” of purpose that become your business mission
📝 About the Guest
From homelessness, abuse, and disability, to an expert in defying the odds, Norberto Orellana has helped tens of thousands over the past decade unlock their METEORIC power. As the founder of Norberto Orellana Enterprises, he is seen as an expert in the resilience and growth spaces. He is also a healthcare industry leader and innovator, co-founding the management company ASCend Specialists. He is a three time TEDx speaker who was recognized by the US House of Representatives. Norberto helps professionals who feel unfulfilled, afraid of failing, and who don’t believe in themselves. He empowers professionals to tap into their hidden METEORIC power to “be more, do more, say more, and live more,” so that they can take confident action immediately to turn their dreams into their reality no matter what challenges life throws their way.
🎯 Guest’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
"Look up to the version of yourself ten years from now—and work every day to become them."
💡 Key Takeaways from Norberto's Advice:
- ✔ Dream bigger—stop shrinking your ambitions to fit your current reality
- ✔ The best role model is your future self—visualize them in detail
- ✔ Progress isn't about perfection—it's about consistent action toward who you're meant to be
📢 Memorable Quotes
“I look up to the person I’ll be ten years from now—that version of me inspires everything I do.” – Norberto Orellana
“Everyone has meteoric power inside of them. The question is, will you unleash it?” – Norberto Orellana
“You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start.” – Norberto Orellana
💡 Actionable Takeaways
- ✅ Try the "10-Year Self" exercise: visualize your life, business, and identity a decade from now
- ✅ When you're in a low moment, remember—you're in the middle of your story, not the end
- ✅ Reframe hardship as the raw material for your brand and mission
- ✅ Start coaching conversations with who you want to become, not what you currently do
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