028: Getting Sober and Building Sarilla, an Alcohol-free beverage company with Sara Delaney   Sara Delaney is an inspirational speaker, multi-time founder, and creator of Sarilla, an award-winning line of alcohol-free beverages, made with functional botanicals grown in Rwanda. Sara is partnering with 50 women in Rwanda to build Ubuzima Healing Garden, a regenerative farm that you can visit on her annual Crop to Cup Trip. A lifelong entrepreneur, Sara has training and degrees in business management, leadership and change, organizational development, cross-cultural communication and international commerce. In this episode, Sara shares her inspiring story of getting sober, eating healthy in early recovery, and moving to Rwanda to help build a healing garden farm. Sara talks about the importance of topsoil, regenerative farming, and how she built her organic alcohol-free beverage company Sarilla.     KEY TAKEAWAYS: Staying safe and alcohol-free overseas Leading retreats in Rwanda Ubuzima Healing Garden Farm Building products with purpose Starting Sarilla Having gratitude when you eat Isolation vs Community Staying laser focused with my recovery Relationship between entrepreneurship and addiction recovery Being comfortable being uncomfortable Addicted to thinking small Building a brand with purpose Sarilla flavors   Work with Sara: Instagram @DrinkSarilla Facebook @DrinkSarilla TikTok @DrinkSarilla Website www.drinksarilla.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarastenderdelaney/ TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_delaney_it_takes_a_village_how_community_is_the_antidote_to_despair   Special Offer: Use code jesseharless for 15% off Sarilla    Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

027: Building Worth and Companies in Recovery with Stephen Deason Stephen Deason, MBA, MSc, ABD-PhD brings over 30 years experience successfully building and managing healthcare and technology companies to our organization. Stephen is a frequent public speaker on topics ranging from leadership to recovery, has authored two books along with multiple academic papers, serves on numerous nonprofit boards in the Atlanta area, and is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins CityLabs program, a 2x alumnus of Emory University here in our home city of Atlanta, GA, a UAB Blazer, and a proud husband and father of two, living in Roswell, GA.   In this episode, Stephen shares his journey to recovery from addiction and how it inspired him to create job opportunities for others in recovery. He recounts a powerful story about conducting a mock interview with a young man who had struggled with heroin use and how he assisted this individual in preparing to reenter the workforce.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Stephen’s wake up call Stated vs revealed preferences Letting go of my best friend Starting OPARASA staffing company Hiring people in recovery Mock interview with a former heroin user Recovery-ready workplace Recovery-ready vs recovery-informed Finding recovery champions Every company hiring a chief recovery officer   Work with Stephen Deason: https://www.oparasa.com/ https://oparasa.org/ https://opastaffing.com/ https://opahomecare.com/about-opa https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephendeason/ https://orapin.co/inspired-impact-stephen-deason-the-oparasa/ https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/addiction-recovery-programs-find-new-was-to-offer-support-in-pandemic https://a.co/d/5Iu36gx   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

026: Living Well Bipolar with Paris Scobie Paris Scobie is host of the top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, Live Well Bipolar, best-selling author of her memoir, Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls, and speaker for NAMI (national alliance on mental illness) & other mental health organizations. Paris is an entrepreneur who took her struggles living with bipolar and rewrote the narrative to demonstrate the many ways in which it is possible to Live Well Bipolar.   In this episode, Paris shares her inspiring journey of living with bipolar disorder and her dedication to supporting others facing mental health challenges. She opens up about overcoming self-stigma, shame, fear, and isolation through the support of close friends, deep inner work, and the power of letting go.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Paris’s first hospitalization The Core Four Leaving my 9-5 job this week Our environment impacts our healing Having a supportive partner Pour into your own cup first Live Well Bipolar Podcast reaching 200 episodes A chance encounter with James Clear Who are you hurting by not sharing your story? Making time for yourself and connecting with your core friends Cutting out alcohol Letting go to find peace   Work with Paris Scobie: IG: @paris.scobie https://parisscobie.com Paris's Book: https://a.co/d/3nIb4gR Live Well Bipolar Podcast: https://tr.ee/Br2X5Fi4c4   FREE Bipolar Wellness Workbook: https://livewellbipolar.substack.com/p/grab-your-free-bipolar-wellness-workbook   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

025: Creating Short Films about Addiction, Shame, and Mental Health with Alex Kaplan Alex Kaplan has committed the past 25 years to studying the art, science, and impact of storytelling. His extensive professional experience as an actor, writer, director, and producer combined with the life lessons he learned on his own journey through substance misuse led him to found Of Substance – an innovative nonprofit that’s reimagining education, prevention, treatment, and support for addiction and mental health through movies!   In this episode, Alex shares his non-traditional recovery path and how he turned his struggles into healing and growth. Alex discusses how his short films are revolutionizing prevention, education, treatment, and support for all those facing addiction, mental health challenges, and trauma.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing up rich AA was not for me I can never drink and drug again without consequences Creating short films about addiction Focusing on connection and the heart Not counting the days Writing the script for Trapped Complex trauma Recovery Friendly Workplace Starting Of Substance. 8 Films in 8 months Binge watching Netflix Struggles as a non-profit Connect with Alex Kaplan: Website: Ofsubstance.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/of_substance/ | @of_substance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfSubstance.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kaplan-ofsubstance/   Free Giveaway: Website: Ofsubstance.org - Sign up for FREE to gain full access to all Alex's films NOW!   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

024: Ibogaine-Assisted Therapy for Trauma, PTSD, and Opioid Addiction with Talia Eisenberg Talia Eisenberg, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Beond.us, a San Francisco- and Mexico-based company providing safe and effective psychedelic-assisted ibogaine treatment for those suffering from trauma and addiction. In this episode, Talia shares her story of opioid addiction and how ibogaine helped her to get sober. Talia discusses the healing potential of ibogaine and how it’s being used to treat trauma, PTSD, and addiction.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Feeling like I didn’t belong My addiction to opiates Getting sober with Ibogaine 15 years of recovery Starting an e-cigarette company Treating PTSD with Ibogaine People in recovery seeking spiritual growth with Ibogaine What is Ibogaine? Why is Ibogaine illegal in the US? What it’s like to work with Beond Am I using this as a tool or as a weapon? Connect with Talia Eisenberg:   https://beondibogaine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beond.us/ https://www.youtube.com/@beondibogaine   Free Giveaway: Free 30 minute inquiry call with an ibogaine expert to see if ibogaine treatment at Beond is a good fit for you or loved one - https://beondibogaine.com/contact/   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

023: Being True To You with Deanne Adamson Deanne Adamson is the founder and CEO of Being True To You, an online transformational recovery and integration coaching company.  In this episode, Deanne shares her passion for understanding the phenomenon of addiction and how her company, Being True To You, provides an opportunity for people to launch their careers in the field of recovery and integration coaching. She discusses what’s missing in the coaching/therapy world, the importance of preparation and integration in working with psychedelic medicines, and how integration coaching can help empower people on their transformation journey.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Starting one of the first companies in the psychedelic space Externalizing our problems to the medical industry Leaving mental health counseling for the coaching industry Meeting the ibogaine community Deanne’s epiphany to help quit drinking The start of Being True To You The most experienced company offering integration work The importance of ethics, transparency, sovereignty, autonomy, compassion, and neutrality Guidelines for integration support Recovery coaching being covered by insurance companies The challenges of entrepreneurship Deanne’s future vision to impact 1 million people Connect with Deanne Adamson: beingtruetoyou.com instagram.com/beingtruetoyouofficial/ facebook.com/beingtruetoyou Free Workbook Giveaway: Mention this podcast episode in your email to coaching@beingtruetoyou.com    Resources Mentioned: A Dose of Hope by Dr. Dan Engle Falun Dafa   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

022: The God Molecule: 5-MEO-DMT with Chad Charles Chad Charles is a 5-MeO-DMT educator, trainer, and therapist. He calls himself an inner travel agent and offers mentorship, guidance, and education with this molecule. In this episode, Chad shares his personal transformation journey with 5 and how he became known as an inner travel agent. He talks about how 5 can be an excellent form of self-development and remembering who you are. *Hey listeners, I apologize for the quality of my microphone in this episode. Also, just a reminder that this episode is for entertainment and education purposes only and should not be used as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation. Please research your state and federal laws, and consult your healthcare provider or medical practitioner before starting any new health program or treatment.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Chad’s reckless first experience The road to becoming a practitioner Chad’s early mentors in the space Are we prepared for an enormous change? Spiritual bypassing What is 5-MEO-DMT? The difference between bufo and the pure molecule The risks and being self-responsible The importance of integration Supporting practitioners Connect with Chad Charles: www.chadcharles.net   Resources Mentioned: theconclave.info spiritpharmacist.com The Toad and The Jaguar by Ralph Metzner five-meo.education   Photograph by April Piotrowski https://blackmillphoto.com/home   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

021: Becoming a Professional Recovery Coach with Cheryl Brown Merriwether Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey of being impacted by the messiness of addiction and how it motivated her to become a global leader in the space of addiction recovery. Cheryl discusses the critical importance of professional recovery coaching for individuals and the ever-changing workplace. Together, we talk about the importance of creating a recovery-friendly workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Cheryl's personal story Unhealthy relationships and behaviors paving the way to personal growth Breaking the pattern of emotional abuse What is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach? The importance of professional recovery coaching Employees suffering silently in the workplace Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness training Being shamed for sharing openly about addiction in the workplace Breaking the cycle of addiction with long-term sustainable recovery Recovery Friendly Workplace Connect with Cheryl Brown: Use Promo Code 325ELM  for 20 percent off CFAA until January 30th, 2024 Certified Facilitator Addiction Awareness Training Program https://www.recoverycoachtraining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylbrownmerriwether/ https://icare-aware.org/leadership-team/#cheryl Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

020: Writing Your Life Story with Amanda Rooker Amanda Rooker, founding partner of Split Seed Media, is an international bestselling book collaborator, writing coach & consultant, and author advocate. Her passion is helping individuals see their unique value, discover how their greatest difficulties can be transformed into their greatest gifts, and share big ideas that bear positive fruit in the lives of others. In this episode, Amanda shares her story of the impact addiction made on her life and how she transformed her view of how people can recover from addiction. Amanda talks about how to get started writing a book and how she's helped me and many others share their life story to change lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS: My sister’s opioid addiction I didn’t believe people can recover from opioid addiction I knew I had to help you write your book We are all addicted to something Workaholism Training in ministry Showing up as my true self Being a highly sensitive person My commitment to healing my nervous system The voice of your true self Your book is writing you How to get started writing your book Fostering a sense of connection Connect with Amanda Rooker: splitseedmedia.com https://splitseedmedia.com/lifestory/ https://splitseedmedia.com/jumpstart/ Mention Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast and receive a 50% discount on Life Story Coaching   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

019: Inspiring More Joy in Recovery with Ed Howie Ed Howie is a highly sought after branding expert. He has worked with dozens of Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. like Chick-fil-A, H-E-B Grocery, 7-Eleven, and Kroger. Ed has led teams, created, developed and launched brands leading to more than $300 million in revenue. In this episode, Ed shares his problematic relationship with alcohol and how he found inspiration for his recovery after spending 4 days in Las Vegas. Ed discusses how he uses his life and business experience to help entrepreneurs to uncover their superpowers, determine what they are exceptional at, and inspire more joy. KEY TAKEAWAYS: I will only drink again if I drink again Not replacing one addiction for another Hungry Angry Lonely Tired (HALT) Most entrepreneurs are isolated Your superpower How to start marketing your business Entrepreneurship has shifted Connect with Ed Howie: www.edhowie.com IG: @edhowie_joybeast FB: https://www.facebook.com/edhowiejoybeast Youtube: @edhowie4613 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-howie-6706721   Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook